Welcome to our Annual Guide to Summer Camps, Programs and Activities! Each year, we round up some of the best summer camp and program offerings here in the Greater Danbury area as well as some camps within other areas of Fairfield County and Western Connecticut. Be sure to check back often as we'll be adding camps every week as we receive information from camps!
Businesses and organizations, would you like to add your camp or summer program to our Guide? Email meghanf@macaronikid.com.
Parents, don't wait to book your spot - most camps and programs are already taking registrations and many will fill up before the school year's out. Remember to let them know that you heard about the program in Macaroni KID!
Nurture with Nature Farm Camp is a fun-filled outdoor camp experience at Abbotts Hill Farm and Rescue in Newtown. Sessions will include interacting with friendly farm animals, yoga, mindfulness, arts and crafts, and more! Educational opportunities include connecting with nature, learning about respectful animal interactions, animal & nature related arts & crafts, coping skills, friendship skills, emotional regulation skills, social problem solving, meditation, mindfulness, yoga and more. Camp runs Monday through Friday during select weeks in July and August. Join us!
5 Abbotts Hill Road, Newtown, CT Read MoreNestled along the Pootatuck River (inside Rocky Glen State Park), Affinity Esports is paving the way to healthier gaming experiences by providing a safe community meeting space for kids and teens to play games and interact with their peers all while learning technology and problem-solving skills. The studio space features more than 1,500 square feet of gaming PCS, streaming setups, big screen TVs, whiteboards, and Nintendo Switches!
Have your child join us for a Summer of fun at Affinity Esports! Our studios in both Newtown and Milford will provide a power-packed schedule, including camps for aspiring competitors, casual gamers, content creators, coders, and girls in gaming. Our camps cover 30 hours of engaging activities that drive socialization, skill development, and passion. Our days are balanced between the camp’s theme, education around healthy gaming habits, and regular screen breaks! Join us!
Get on-stage and make music with Bach to Rock® Ridgefield! Our music school is the place where tomorrow’s singers, musicians, songwriters, and DJs hone their skills and talents. Bach to Rock music camps give kids the chance to unleash their inner rock star — even if they’ve never played an instrument before! We offer spring, winter, and summer music camps for kids and teens, including week-long, partial-week, half-day, and day camps. Kids have a blast learning to play hit songs and performing with other campers! In addition to summer music camps, we offer year-round programs for every age group, every skill level, and every musical genre. We have something for every budding musician: one-on-one lessons, music camps, band and glee club programs, and much more!
15 Danbury Rd., Ridgefield, CT Read MoreBerkshire Lake Arts Camp provides top-tier dance, theater and visual arts instruction, plus all the magic of traditional camp for girls ages 7-15.
Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Read MoreWith 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
Read MoreBrookfield Craft Center is dedicated to teaching traditional and contemporary craft skills and fostering the appreciation of fine craftsmanship. Our camps, classes and workshops are taught by nationally acclaimed, local, and visiting artists. Learn and grow with our artistic community of talented faculty, inspired students, and generous volunteers and supporters.
The 2025 Hands-On Summer Youth Program at the Brookfield Craft Center will offer inspired opportunities to explore creative projects in a variety of classes offered for ages 8-16 in themed studios to explore the joy of crafting: Forge, Modern Craft Studio, Ceramics Studio, Glass Studio, Woodturning Studio, Fiber Arts and Multi-Mediums. Weekly half-day and full day programs will be offered.
286 Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT Read MoreBuck's Rock Camp is located in New Milford, CT and is really like no other arts sleepaway summer camp. We are a low-key, non-competitive haven where artists ranging in ages from 11 to 16 are free to choose their own creative and performing arts projects and activities. Just one summer at Buck’s Rock will make you a life-long member of our big, creative family. We can’t wait for you to join us for Summer 2025!
59 Buck’s Rock Road, New Milford , CT Read MoreCamp Aldrich is a full-day, week-long arts experience for kids in grades 1 through 6 held at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield. Campers explore the Museum’s three-acre campus, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art. Each week, campers are guided through art-making workshops and activities led by a professional, practicing artist and our dedicated team of camp counselors. Join us at Camp Aldrich this July!
258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT Read MoreCamp Jeanne d'Arc is an all-girls sleepaway camp that has been building strong girls since 1922 through faith, endurance, courage and confidence.
Nestled in the picturesque beauty of the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York, Camp Jeanne d’Arc offers a perfect blend of tradition, adventure, personal growth, and downtime. With over 100 years of history and tradition, Camp Jeanne d’Arc brings together the magic of sleepaway camp with the timeless values of Jeanne d ‘Arc (Joan of Arc): faith, endurance, courage, and confidence.
Merrill, New York
Read MoreWhy Camp Sloane? No screens, just new friends and epic adventures await in the beautiful foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Lakeville, Connecticut. Escape the fast pace of everyday life and take part in new experiences. Our summer programs encourage campers to achieve new skills, give them self-confidence and a sense of belonging, and help them build lifelong relationships with new friends.
Camp Sloane offers traditional overnight camps, day camps, teen leadership programs, specialty experiences in areas of waterski, performing arts and horseback riding. Join us for summer 2025!
124 Indian Mountain Rd , Lakeville, CT Read MoreUnlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreOur mission at Dynamic Dance & Fitness is to provide a safe and friendly environment where students build confidence, talent, a healthy lifestyle, and friendships that last a lifetime.
Dance Classes are offered for 18 months - adult in the areas of ballet, tap, hip hop/tumble, jazz, acro and lyrical/contemporary. The Summer 2025 offers two 3-week sessions (July and August) as well as single-day themed Friday mini camps for ages 3-10!
31 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, CT Read MoreEcho Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay offers a unique free-choice program where children chart their own adventure, and every day brings new possibilities. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Chesapeake Bay, campers master favorites like sailing and water skiing and build essential life skills while being guided by exceptional counselors who truly understand today's youth.
Here, campers experience the kind of summer they will remember – one filled with starlit campfires, rustic living, and genuine human connections away from screens and social media. Our century-old tradition of outdoor living creates the perfect environment for kids to develop independence, resilience, and lifelong friendships. Worton, Maryland Read MoreAt the Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, we believe wisdom begins with wonder. Education is not just a matter of memorization and test taking. Students learn through experience. Located in Newtown, CT, our independent day school is proud to provide elementary and middle school students in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties, as well as Eastern New York, with wonderful and life changing programs. In addition to being a private elementary and middle school, we also provide opportunities for early childhood development, including play-based preschool and kindergarten programs. While we specialize in child-centered learning during school hours, we also offer extended care and day summer camp opportunities to give kids something fun to do. Our programs are available to children throughout Connecticut, including the communities of Newtown, Bethel, Danbury, Ridgefield, and Redding, CT, as well as Westchester County, New York. Join us this summer!
40 Dodgingtown Road, Newtown, CT Read MoreLabel Daddy provides premium, peel and stick, customized, and washable labels to keep personal items organized and out of the Lost and Found — perfect for summer camp and beyond.
Read MoreEstablished in 2024 in the heart of New Fairfield, CT, Legacy Dance Center is dedicated to providing a creative, inspiring, and technically strong dance education for students of all ages. Its experienced staff, all of whom have performed and choreographed at the collegiate level, are committed to building a solid foundation in dance through proper terminology and training. Legacy Dance Center believes in nurturing each dancer’s unique strengths while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Year-round programs are offered for children ages 3 and up, including Tiny Dancers, Introduction to Ballet, Tap & Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. This summer, Legacy Dance Center is offering a five-week class session and 4-day camps for children ages 3 to 10 years old! Join us!
11 State Route 37, NEW FAIRFIELD, CT Read MoreModel United Nations Institute Summer Camp - Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance your public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreMuse Squad is a non-profit creative writing program for tweens and teens. The club-like atmosphere is designed for age groups: 8-12 and 13+. There are multiple opportunities in each class to read your work aloud.
This summer, join Muse Squad in New Milford and/or Ridgefield for a week-long summer writing program! The Anthologies is a separate series of handbooks that combines music history and studying song lyrics to inspire creative writing. During the week-long summer course, each 2-hour gathering navigates the world of one of Joni Michell’s songs (New Milford) or the artistry of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Ridgefield Park & Rec). The week concludes with a Final Reading and reception. Join us!
Ridgefield, CT Read MoreRapadura Jiu Jitsu offers year-round programs and classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for ages 6-12 and 13-Adult as well as Kickboxing classes for ages 13-Adult. There are many benefits of learning a self-defense martial arts form such as Jiu-Jitsu or Kickboxing. It not only helps to build confidence but it also provides a regular physical fitness routine and contributes to overall mental wellness. This summer, learn self defense in a welcoming, encouraging community of peers!
117 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown , CT Read More
Explore new possibilities this summer at Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool! RA/LP’s 2025 Summer Programs include a variety of offerings that will appeal to preschool - Grade 8 children. Whether it's morning, afternoon, or a full day session, RA/LP offers exciting learning opportunities and classic summer camp fun for everyone! Join us this summer!
223 West Mountain Road, Ridgefield, CT Read MoreRising Starr Horse Rescue is a professional and friendly environment. Our emphasis is on safety, fun, love of the horse and educational team work. The Rising Starr Horse Rescue Year-Round Riding Programs are geared toward beginners and younger riders. We welcome all levels and disciplines of riding, whether it be English which is our primary or Western. A Summer Riding Program is available for beginners and younger riders. Ages 6 to 12 (for older students, adults or advanced riders please ask about our weekly independent riding program). Join us this summer!
93 Silver Spring Road, Wilton, CT Read MoreRobotics And Beyond, based in New Milford CT, helps young people to discover new interests and talents in science, engineering, technology and design. We help them to develop their talents as far as they wish to go. We do this by designing our own lessons and activities that provide concepts and skills that are actually relevant for careers and education paths, even for our youngest students. Now in our 20th year, we are doing a lot of things right! Join us this Summer for ROBOTICS, CODING, 3D MODELING & PRINTING, ELECTRONICS, LEGO MAKERS, GRAPHIC DESIGN & ANIMATION, MINECRAFT QUEST AND WORLD BUILDING AND MORE!
46 Bridge St., New Milford, CT Read MoreSafety Town Camp is a positive youth development program from Newtown Youth & Family Services. Safety Town is a one-week interactive safety education camp developed to teach rising kindergartners and first graders important life-saving lessons on strangers, traffic, fire, pedestrian, poison, drug, playground, bus, and water safety. NEW for 2025 - there are two programs separated by age group: Safety Town for ages 4-5 and Safety Town II for ages 6-7. Join us!
15 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT Read MoreJoin the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
Read MoreThe Southport School Summer Academic Program is for all public and private school students, especially those with language-based learning differences or ADHD. Our program is designed for students entering grades 1-9 and helps bridge the summer learning gap through individualized, evidence-based instruction while preparing for success in the new school year. New this year, enjoy a 10% off sibling discount for families who enroll multiple children. Plus, The Southport School Afternoon Camp at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is optional for families looking for a well-rounded, full-day summer camp experience for their children. Join us!
214 Main Street , Southport , CT Read MoreThe TheatreWorks Kids Programs offer extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people. Led by theatre professionals, TWKids encourages creativity, collaboration, and active imaginations in a fun and welcoming environment. Join us for one or all three seasons of TWKids: Spring Break Intensive, Summer Musical (Ride the Cyclone for ages 15-25 and Shrek the Musical, Jr. for ages 7-17) as well as a Fall/Holiday Program!
5 Brookside Ave, New Milford, CT Read MoreWorkspaceCT offers a wide variety of after-school and summer enrichment programs to children in areas like theater, performance, production, culinary arts, woodworking, STEM and more. Programs and events are open to all; no membership required! Join us for Summer 2025 for programs in STEM, Theatre (Shrek The Musical Jr. and Theory of Relativity), Design, Cooking and more! Sibling discount available. Register by March 31st and save 15% with Code: EARLYBIRD15
16 Trowbridge Dr, Bethel, CT Read MoreEmail us for information on how to list your business here: meghanf@macaronikid.com
Read MoreHello! My name is Meghan and I am your local, Macaroni Kid Publisher Mom serving parents in the Greater Danbury area, specifically Danbury, Bethel, Ridgefield, Redding, Brookfield, New Milford, New Fairfield, Sherman and Bridgewater, CT!A little about me: I spent my childhood on Eastern Long Island and then lived in and around New York City while working in the Marketing/Advertising industry. I moved to Bethel in 2007 with my husband after discovering the picturesque, historic downtown area while house…
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