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

Summer is right around the corner! Camp registration is open and will continue until the registration maximum is met.  Registration is available online at www.colchesterct.gov/recreation-department.  Camp is available Monday through Fridays, June 24 through August 16.  There is no camp on July 4 & July 5 (the weekly fee will be prorated). Camp hours are 8am-3pm daily with extended care available from 3-5pm. The 2024 camp fee is $170 per camper, per week. Extended care is $40 per camper, per week.  Payment plans and scholarships are available.

The camp calendar, including weekly themes and field trips is available on the website. *Please note that field trips and entertainment can change. Updates to the calendar will be made as necessary.

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)