Newtown Continuing Education has several camp options for children of all grades for Summer 2023!
- SMART Music and Arts Camp (July 3-28); no camp on July 4
- Forensic Science Jr. Detective Camp (July 24-28); no camp on July 4
- Outdoor Explorers Camp (July 3-28); no camp on July 4
- Summer Splash Academy (July 3-27); no camp on July 4
See below for more details on each!
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SMART Camp cultivates a child's inner artist by encouraging imagination, creativity, and exploration through various art programs. Art not only awakes the inner artist, but allows a child to practice self-expression through movement, music, painting, and more. At SMART Camp, we believe in creating a safe and fun environment, while fostering social and emotional well-being for all campers. On the last Friday of each two-week session, your artist will have the chance to showcase their creations in a confidence-boosting, Art Show.
- Dates: Session 1: July 3-14; Session II: July 17-28; Mon-Fri 8:30AM-1PM (no camp on July 4)
- Campers can choose to attend up to 3 different classes (within their grade group) each day during their 2-week session.
- Location: Newtown High School
- Ages: Grades K-6
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Forensic Science Jr. Detective Camp
Ready to become a Jr. Detective? This exciting camp will analyze “crime scenes,” examine fingerprints, study handwriting forgeries, take footwear impressions and type simulated blood samples, all in a week! Forensic science is introduced by combining logical reasoning, some math and out-of-the-box thinking! Guest Speakers with hands-on CSI and Detective experience will stop in to keep Jr. Detectives engaged and on the case!
- Dates: July 24 - July 28; Mon-Fri, 8AM-12PM (no camp on July 4)
- Location: Newtown High School
- Ages: Grades 5-8
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Outdoor Explorers Camp
This is a hands-on program that will bring children closer to nature; opening up a new world, while giving them life-long skills, knowledge, and experiences. In this camp, campers will meet and handle live animals, explore woodlands, streams, and wetlands, play, observe, build, and create in the natural world. Most importantly, campers will come and go home with dirt on their hands and a smile on their face! Studies suggest this form of exploring can make children healthier, happier, and even smarter! Our main goal is to give children an opportunity to explore the outdoors, while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Dates: Weekly, 7/3- 7/28 (Mon-Fri; no camp on July 4); 9AM-2PM
- Location: Sandy Hook Elementary School
- Ages: Grades K-6
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Summer Splash Academy
Splash into academics, aquatics and art! Our Newtown Continuing Education Learning Hub has partnered with the Newtown Community Center to bring a summer program that is truly Centered Around You. After your child’s academic support session, you can now opt to have them enjoy their afternoons, filled with enrichment and aquatic activities, at the Newtown Community Center. This is an extended day option for half-day, summer school programs only (Quest, Learning Connection & Kindergarten)
- Dates: Themed Weeks, July 3-27 (Mon-Fri); 12PM-4PM; Extended Day Options available (no camp on July 4)
- Must also be enrolled in 1/2 day Summer Academic Enrichment
- Ages: Grades K-6
