SUMMER CAMPS

OPEN HOUSE-SUMMER DAY CAMP

Campers, bring your families! Join us to meet some camp staff, ask your questions, and get to know all things “camp” before the summer starts!

  • Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10am
  • Colchester Town Hall, Room 1 (indoors….rain or shine!)

DAY CAMP REGISTRATION
Camp Dates: June 24, 2024- August 16, 2024
There is no camp on 7/4 & 7/5. The fees for this week have been prorated.
Grades K-7 (in the fall of 2024; accepting incoming kindergarten students born before 9/1 or those with an approved waiver (you can register without the waiver and provide a copy at a later date).
Times: 8am- 3pm on Monday- Friday
Extended Care: 3-5 pm for an additional fee (register separately).

Cost: Weekly fee includes all camp activities including the field trip bus and entrance fees (if scheduled). Every camper will receive one camp t-shirt included with the camp fee! $170.00 per week, per camper.
*Week 2- July 1-3 fees will be $102 per camper. There is no camp on 7/4 & 7/5. Due to the registration program set up, your account will be credited/refunded $68 after you register for Week 2.

Location: Colchester RecPlex, Rainy days will be held at one of the schools. Whenever possible, we try to make these decisions at least one day in advance.

Registration and payment is due no later than two weeks prior to the start of each camp week. A $25 late fee will be added for all late registrations or late payments. Registrations and payment cannot be accepted at camp.

Every camper must have a current physical on file at camp (dated within the past 3 years- a copy of a school physical is fine) by June 1, 2024. Blank health forms can be found on our website. Without the correct paperwork and/or payment, campers start date may be delayed or cancelled.

If your child will need medication while at camp- please call the Recreation Office to discuss. You will need a form signed by the doctor before camp starts.

Camp fills up quickly! If there is a week that is full, you can call us and ask to be added to the waitlist. We will need your name, campers name, best phone number and which week you'd like to be on the waitlist. As spots become available we will call the first person on the list and move down the list until the spot has been filled.

If you need financial assistance, the forms are available on our website. Funding may be limited and is awarded on a first come, first served basis. Payment plans are another option- but they should be established well before the start of camp to allow for smaller weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payments. Please call the office to set up a payment plan.

The Day Camp refund policy is as follows:
All refund requests must be made in writing to the Recreation Director;
Prior to May 1 you will receive a full refund;
May 1-15 you will receive 50% refund, 50% account credit;
May 15-31 you will receive 100% account credit;
June 1 and beyond there will be no refunds or account credits;
A $15 cancelation fee will be charged for all refunds and credits requested by a participant.
We will do our best to trade camp weeks for you if there are openings.
This policy is necessary to ensure our staff to camper ratios, to cover our expenses in hiring and training staff and purchasing supplies based on an expected number of campers.

For more camp information including daily schedules, theme weeks and more- please go to our website at https://www.colchesterct.gov/day-camps.

For all other questions, please call the office at (860) 537-7297.

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING-SUMMER DAY CAMP

Camp Dates: Session 1 June 24, 2024- July 12, 2024 OR Session 2 July 15-August 2, 2024

There is no camp on 7/4 & 7/5.

Open to teens who are aged 14 or older by June 24, 2024.

Times: 8am- 3pm on Monday- Friday

Fee is $125 per person, per 3 week session.

There is a mandatory meeting for all applicants on Tuesday, April 23 at the Town Hall from 5:30-6:30pm.

This 3-week program trains participants to become Junior Counselors by developing team skills, problem solving abilities, and confidence. Involvement in the program requires submission of "Teen Leader Application" which can be found on our website. The application is due by 4/30/24.

TEEN LEADERS-SUMMER DAY CAMP

  • Camp Dates: June 24, 2024- August 16, 2024
  • There is no camp on 7/4 & 7/5. The fees for this week will be prorated.
  • Grades 6, 7, 8 (in the fall of 2024)
  • Times: 8am- 3pm on Monday- Friday
  • Cost: Weekly fee includes all camp activities including the field trip bus and entrance fees (if scheduled). $170 per week
  • Extended Care: 3-5 pm for an additional fee (register separately).

Teen Leadership Camp is an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills, make new friends, and have fun while problem solving and making a positive impact on our community. Leadership Camp will have a separate curriculum and schedule from the other camp groups. Dedicated staff will guide them from week to week as they develop new ideas, competencies, and camp roles.

COLCHESTER YOUTH THEATRE CAMP

This two-week Youth Theatre Camp, run by theatre professionals and educators, gives kids the opportunity to learn acting skills, develop characters, bond with peers, and rehearse and perform a fully-staged production--boosting confidence, stage presence, and social skills! Overall, this Youth Theatre Camp aims to provide a supportive and creative environment for young aspiring actors to grow, learn, and shine on stage while gaining confidence and valuable skills that will benefit them both on and off the stage.  Get ready for a wild 2-week Youth Theatre Camp packed with acting tips, character building, buddy bonding, stage swagger, socializing secrets, and a mega confidence boost! Join the gang in rehearsing and rocking a fabulous play!

  • Who: Youth entering grades 2-7 in the fall of 2024
  • When: Monday-Friday, 8/12-8/23 from 8am-3pm.
  • The ticketed performance will be held on Aug. 23rd
  • A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 40 actors will be accepted on a first come, first served basis (no auditions are required to attend the camp)
  • Where: WJJMS
  • Cost: $300 per child (2 weeks)