Newtown Moms mission is to give you the gift of time! Instead of going to hundreds of websites searching for camps, stashing away mailers and still thinking you might be missing something, we are providing you with some local camp options in one, easy to navigate place!
The Camps are separated into the below 4 categories. Enjoy – summer will be here before you know it!
ALL AROUND CAMP EXPERIENCE
ART, COOKING, MUSIC, & MORE!
STEM
SPORTS PROGRAMS AND CAMPS
ALL AROUND CAMP EXPERIENCE
Camp hours are 9AM – 4PM with extended care offered. View dates and rates here. Multiple bus stops in Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, New Milford, Newtown, and Sherman.
Mention Newtown Moms and save $25 when you register by April 1st.
Get ready for the Ultimate Camp Experience! Holiday Hill Day Camp (HHDC) is not your traditional day camp. The wide variety of activities and experienced staff makes us the choice for kids who want to the BEST summer ever. Activities include: Daily Swim lessons, Go-Karts, Cooking, American Ninja Warrior Course, Archery, Nature, Arts and Crafts, Boating, Paintball, Martial arts, Woodworking, Maker Space Cabin, Yoga, and Team Sports. In addition, HHDC provides attractive and nutritious meals to suit the needs of every camper. HHDC provides bus transportation that is convenient and accessible to busy parents. We are fully accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) that assures parents we are committed to program quality and adherence to high health and safety standards.
View dates and rates here. Multiple bus stops in Newtown, Monroe, Southbury, and Woodbury.
Mention Newtown Moms and receive early bird pricing of $500/week if you register by 4/1.
In addition, all of our local Parks & Recreation departments offer summer day camp experiences for kids. Although schedules, for the most part have not been released, here are the links:
Newtown Parks & Recreation
Danbury Parks & Recreation
Bethel Parks & Recreation
Brookfield Parks & Recreation
New Fairfield Parks & Recreation
New Milford Parks & Recreation
Arts, Music, Theater, & More
Brookfield Craft Center’s Summer Youth Program is a great opportunity for anyone interested in exploring their creativity. Our small camp groups enable students to receive individual attention in a warm, family-like atmosphere. Our Summer Art Adventure Programs are one-week sessions with half-day and full-day options. Every week, our campers will find a new adventure in craft led by trained, professional artists. Explorations of culture, art history, and a wide variety of craft media allow them to grow as a maker.
Some examples of classes we offer:
Ceramics – Tea for Two, Play with Clay, and To the Wheel and Beyond
Blacksmithing – Forge Fun and Advanced Blacksmith
Woodturning – Egg Kaleidoscope and Spoon Carving
Painting/Drawing – Masters & Me, Portraits, and Material Discoveries
Glass – Beads for Bestie and Fused Flowers
Jewelry – Metal Makers and Jewelry Juniors
Fiber – Looms & Littles and Felt Makers
Printmaking – Printing on Fabric
Sculpture – Creature Feature and Recycled Mixed Media
3D Printing – Minecraft Creations
Ages 5-9 can look forward to activities that are geared specifically toward the energetic and creative minds. Ages 10-17 can look forward to a more focused curriculum with elevated concepts that will allow them to grow creatively, expand their skill set, and begin to work independently.
Click here to see dates and times. Mention Newtown Moms and receive 10% off if registered before May 31. Scholarships are available
Did you know that kids love spinach, beets and avocados? In cooking classes at Food Jules, kids learn how to create and enjoy delicious recipes using seasonal fruits and vegetables. We empower kids to chop, measure, cook, roll, mix and bake in teams with other kids. Cooking in a safe, positive, learning environment gives them the opportunity to grow their relationship with food and helps them make healthier eating choices. Plus, it’s so much fun!
Food Jules offers kids cooking classes from cooking camps, birthday parties, girl and boy scout workshops to private cooking lessons. Miss Liz also offers cooking classes for families, such as mommy & me classes and family cooking nights, teaching kids and families tips on cooking nutritious, clean food without sacrificing taste. Plus, Food Jules hosts allergy friendly cooking classes and helps families plan meals around dietary restrictions.
Our next cooking camp is this summer! Join us as we celebrate beautiful, sweet summer fruits and vegetables by creating delicious recipes together. Food Jules is offering two sessions for kids 6+ (w/o 8/5 and 8/12) and one teen session for 12+ (w/o 8/19). All sessions held Mon-Fri, 9-12 in Monroe. Visit our website for more information, follow us on Facebook or email [email protected]. Register today by clicking here! Bon Appetit!
The Giggling Pig offers children a creative outlet to keep them busy during the summer months. We are a licensed camp and staff are Epipen and CPR certified. Our camps are flexible, allowing families to book in for single days during the summer or a full week! This year our themes include everything from rainforest adventures to Unicorn magic and book making. Create lasting memories with The Giggling Pig this summer, and find out why everyone leaves a little happier!
Visit www.thegigglingpig.com or call (203) 919-1153 to register.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATH
Camp Invention has offered Newtown Moms a special code. Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).
Not sure if our summer camp is right for your child? Find out why Sylvan is #1 for STEM in North America: The daily schedule starts with about 30 minutes of free play time, then group coding activities, take a snack break, finish up our group activity and/or end the day with a little more free play time. This is a really fun, creative way to expose the younger students to the concepts of programming, logic, and problem solving!
Campers will also have free play time with:
- Coding, board games
- Art and design projects
- LEGOs and gears, just to name a few!
Camp begins the week of 6/24 and goes through the week of the week of August 19th. Full day rate is $395 and half day rate is $197.50. Click here to register.
Mention Newtown Moms and save $40 off the first week of camp when you register by 3/15.
SPORTS PROGRAMS & CAMPS
Classes are offered for ages 5 – adult. Click here for the schedule. You can follow the school on Facebook and Instagram.
Mention Newtown Moms when signing up for July and receive 50% off August.
Newtown Youth Academy is offering a multi-sport camp for kids ages 5-12 this summer! Campers have the opportunity to experience up to four sports a day, with over 15 sports in one week. Every camp is directed and coached by our professional athletic staff who are trained to encourage maximum participation, good sportsmanship, and above all: FUN!!
During the mornings players will focus on developing their technique and skills within each sport, and gain learn new and exciting games. In the afternoon, players will be teamed up for fun and exciting matches and games. Good sportsmanship and teamwork earn points for each team throughout the week. Some of the sports played are: soccer, basketball, wiffleball, dodgeball, and more!
3 sessions will run this summer:
Session 1: 6/17 – 6/21
Session 2: 8/12 – 8/16
Session 3: 8/19 – 8/23
Camp runs each day from 9AM to 4PM, with extended day options. Cost per week is $210.
2019 Sessions:
July 8th – 12th
July 22nd – 26th
August 5th – 9th
August 19th – 23rd
Cost per week is $370 with extended day option.
Please visit the farm to meet the staff, the horses or to sign up for lessons.. Registration forms can be found online here. Please complete registration forms and mail in your deposit to ensure a spot!