Table of Contents
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................... 1
MID-YEAR CAMPS ............................................................................................................................. 9
SUMMER CAMPS ............................................................................................................................ 13
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................... 24
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ............................................................................................................... 33
After School Programs
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Activities for Kids
Glenbrook Community Center
35 Crescent Street
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)325-9273
Jerry Pia, Director
http://www.activitiesforkids.org/
Activities for Kids is an after school program for children ages 5-11 years old. It includes
activities such as wiffleball, kickball, basketball, volleyball, street hockey, video games,
fooseball, shuffleboard, air hockey, board games, arts and crafts, homework assistance, and
access to computers. The program is in session Monday through Friday from 2:30PM – 5:30PM
with extended hours available until 6:00PM. Transportation from public schools to the
community center is provided.
Number of Days
4 and 5 per week
3 or less per week
5:30 Dismissal
$200.00 per month
$165.00 per month
6:00 Dismissal
$230.00 per month
$180.00 per month
Activities for Kids
Julia A. Stark School
398 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT, 06906
(203)977-4583
http://starkschool.org/
Activities for Kids operates a recreational program in conjunction with the Julia A. Stark
School after school program. Housed in the gymnasium of Stark School, our staff organizes
tournaments and teaches basic skills and sportsmanship in Kickball, Basketball, Soccer, Football
and Baseball.
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Boys and Girls Club of Stamford
347 Stillwater Avenue
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)324-0594
Michael Cotela, Executive Director (ext. 114)
MCotela@bgcastamford.org
http://www.bgcastamford.org/
The Boys and Girls Club of Stamford offers an after school program for children ages 6
and up. The activities include chess, computer room/technology, a junior Lego league, power
hour/homework club, reading partners (mentors), Saturday Academy (tutoring), Stamford
Achieves (tutoring), art, percussion drumming, Cal Ripken baseball, flag football, gym activities,
soccer, KidSafe Karate, wrestling, athlete of the year, healthy habits cooking program, SMART
girls, and SMART moves. Transportation is provided by the Stamford Public School System.
The program runs from September 4th, 2012 to June 14th, 2013. Children ages 6 and 7
meet Monday through Friday, 2:00PM – 6:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM – 4:00PM for $25 a
month. Children ages 8 years old through grade 5 meet Monday through Friday, 2:00PM –
6:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM – 4:00PM for $100 a year. Children of all ages who attend on
Saturday only pay $50 a year. The Boys and Girls Club of Stamford also offers a summer camp,
but information will not be available until May 2013.
Chester Addison Community Center
245 Selleck Street
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)348-6491
Mike Hyman, Director
http://www.domuskids.org/CACCAfterschoolprogram.html
The Chester Addison Community Center’s after school program is available for students
in grades K-8 and are grouped according to their grade. Transportation is provided from the
public schools to the CACC center where there is assigned homework and recreation time to
stimulate growth and learning. It provides programs such as chess, cheerleading, cooking,
Mighty Mites basketball, a mentoring program, group counseling, ballet, tennis, drumming,
sailing, and special weekly classes.
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Creative Learning @FPC
First Presbyterian Church
99 Morgan Street
Stamford, CT
(203)965-8390
Joanie Merrell, Director
jmerrell@fishcurch.org
http://www.fishchurch.org/creativelearning.cfm
The First Presbyterian Church provides an after school program that helps children in
grades K-5 with homework, as well as allotting time for recreational activities such as art, music,
Legos, board games, and computer access. Each student is required to read for twenty minutes
with one of the many volunteers.
Jewish Community Center
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT, 06905
(203)322-7900
(203)487-0974
http://www.stamfordjcc.org/index.php?submenu=after_school&src=gendocs&ref=AfterSchoolC
are&category=youth
JCC’s After School Care/Kids Place offers care for children in grades K-5, Monday
through Friday until 6:00PM. Transportation is offered from most Stamford Public Schools.
Children are given snacks, homework assistance, and access to sports, arts and crafts, cooking,
science, games, music, swimming, and storytelling activities.
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K.T. Murphy Community Program
K.T. Murphy School
19 Horton Street
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)323-8808
http://www.ktmurphy.org/beforeafter-school-program.aspx
The Sea Urchin Extended Day Program provides before and after school care for
elementary school students. It meets Monday through Friday, 7:30AM – 5:20PM and is housed
at, but not run by K.T. Murphy School. The activities include math games, arts and crafts, story
time, and silent reading. Land and Sea programs are based at the K.T. Murphy school and
Science Environmental Awareness activities are held at Cove Island Park as well as K.T.
Murphy. No transportation provided; parents must pick up their children by 5:20PM. The
AM/PM session is $195 per month, the AM session is $105 per month, and the PM session is
$180 per month.
Mead Farm: Horsemanship Riding Program
107 June Road
Stamford, CT, 06903
(203)322-4984
http://www.meadfarm.com/
The Mead Farm Horsemanship Riding Program is offered for children ages 4 to 10 years
old. Camps are paid weekly and teach children riding lessons, safety procedures, tacking and
untacking, hoof care, grooming, braiding, trimming, lameness and ailments, proper diet, stall
management, and techniques in bandaging. The dates range from June 3rd to August 30th, 2013.
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NEON Stamford
34 Woodland Avenue
Stamford, CT
(203) 327-3260
http://neoncaa.org/youthservices/
http://www.ctecap.org/E&Y.html
Formerly known as CTE, NEON’s mission is to provide economically disadvantaged
residents of the greater Norwalk and Stamford area with the range of community, social, and
economic development and emergency assistance services needed to enhance the quality of life,
increase self-sufficiency, and reduce the incidence of poverty. The programs offered in the
Stamford area include education and youth services, workforce development, family services,
and a viewpoint recovery program. The Lathon Wider Community Center provides direct client
services for those individuals with low income. It helps to reduce the physical, psychological,
and economic barriers of low income families.
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Summer Academy (K-8th): This program serves approximately 80 students between the
ages of 5 to 13. They participate in academic enrichment, educational field trips, and
structured recreational activities. The program is held for 6 weeks during the months of
July and August between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Academic enrichment takes place in the
morning, and swimming/recreation/cultural activities take place in the afternoon.
After School Academy: Promotes academic enrichment, social development, community
awareness, and recreation for children in K-12. Involves homework assistance,
technology training, character building, personal empowerment, conflict resolution,
diversity and cultural awareness, maintains a strong alliance with youth programming and
the Stamford Public School system, and community service.
Jackie Robinson Baseball: Operates from April to June for children ages 9-12 years old.
Tryouts are held and one team is selected. Children play against other teams and
community centers in the city.
Mighty Might Basketball Program: Sponsored by the Stamford Police Department. This
co-ed league is offered for children ages 5 through high school. Games are held in the
gym from March to May on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. All Star games are
held in May and compete against the West and East division of this league.
First Tee Golf Program
Tutoring Achieves (Stamford Achieves): Provides students in grades K-3 with a science
literacy program during the month of July.
Clubs (ZUMBA, LEGO, Jewelry and Craft, Reading)
African Drumming with Infinite Roots
KIDS’ FANS 5-2-1-0 Program: Currently partnered with the Stamford Hospital.
Teen Center
Open Gym (Basketball in the evening for teens and young adults)
Girls Inc.
Wealth and Asset Department
Family Services Department
Workforce Development Department
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Our KidCare After School
Mill Valley Lane
Stamford, CT
(203)322-6425
a.gcrawford@hotmail.com
http://ourkidcare.com/index.html
Our KidCare is a fully licensed after school child care program located in a warm, loving
and safe family home in Stamford, CT for children in grades K-5. Our Kidcare is the realization
of the Crawfords' long term desire to provide a high quality, loving, and nurturing after school
program for children whose parents work long hours. They pick up each child from school every
day and their parents/guardians pick them up from their home each evening. Besides play time,
creative arts, quiet time and snacks, they include plenty of time for homework assistance for
those kids whose parents desire it in order to give them a head start with their school work.
ROSCCO
Registration Office:
Hart Magnet School
61 Adams Ave
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)977-2734 OR (203)609-9027
Christina Ramoglou MA, Executive Director
http://roscco.org/splash_roscco.php?ID=2225
ROSCCO provides both before and after school activities for children in elementary
school. The program includes aerobics, arts and crafts, chess instruction, food projects, indoor
and outdoor play, indoor table games, dramatic play, movies, reading and story time, science
projects, supervised homework time, special activities, and field trips. Locations are at
Springdale, Davenport Ridge, Hart Magnet, Newfield, Northeast, Rogers Magnet, Roxbury,
Stillmeadow, Toquam Magnet, and Westover.
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Yerwood Scholars After School Program
90 Fairfield Ave
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)327-2790
Siobhan Matthew, Program Director: Ext. 23.
http://www.yerwoodcenter.com/programs/yerwood-scholars-extended-day-program/
Yerwood provides an after school program that serves approximately 100 students in
grades K-5. The goal of the program is to improve academic performance and promotion rates
and reduce the number of students requiring remedial summer classes. By working closely with
each child’s elementary school, individual progress is tracked and measured using report cards,
Degrees of Reading Power (DRA)/Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) scores, daily attendance
records, and behavior reports. This model requires a strong partnership between the Center, the
schools, and the parents of the children in the program. Students meet Monday through Friday
from 3:00PM – 6:00PM.
YMCA of Stamford: LEAD Academy
909 Washington Blvd
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)357-7000
Lee Ann Borg, Youth and Family Director: Ext. 117.
http://www.stamfordymca.org/html/lead.html
The YMCA offers an after school program to students in grades K-12. It provides
homework assistance, strengthening basic math and reading skills, team building, health and
fitness programs, academic enrichment, and recreational opportunities. Children meet Monday
through Friday from 2:15PM – 6:00PM and extended care takes place from 6:00PM – 7:00PM.
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Mid-Year Camps
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Chelsea Piers Multi-Sport Holiday Camp
One Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)989-1000
http://www.chelseapiersct.com/fields/camp-holiday-multi-sport.cfm
Chelsea Piers offers various camps during school breaks and vacations for children ages
5 years old and over. Activities include baseball, basketball, soccer, ice skating, rock climbing,
gymnastics, trampolines, and play time in the “Splash Zone,” a 6,000 sq. ft. water play area. The
goal of the Multi-Sport Camp is not only to offer young campers a place to play, but to teach
them a wide range of skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Through spirited play
geared toward individual ability levels, campers learn skills for multiple sports, gain selfconfidence and acquire a love of sports to match their talents and interests. The camp runs from
8:30AM to 3:45PM.
SESSION
Winter Holiday I
Dec. 26 - 28*
Winter Holiday II
Dec. 31 - Jan. 4*
President's Week
Feb. 18 - 22
March Break
Mar. 18 - 22
April Break
Apr. 15 - 19
MEMBERS
$300/3 days
NON-MEMBERS
$330/3 days
$100/day (2 day min.)
$110/day (2 day min.)
$100/day (3 day min.)
$110/day (3 day min.)
$100/day (3 day min.)
$110/day (3 day min.)
$100/day (3 day min.)
$110/day (3 day min.)
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Chelsea Piers Gymnastics Holiday Camp
One Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)989-1000
http://www.chelseapiersct.com/gymnastics/youth/camps-holiday-gym.cfm
At Chelsea Piers Gymnastics Camp, gymnasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced,
experience the thrill of learning new skills and mastering gold ones. Our experienced, highly
qualified and safety-certified staff works with small groups to identify individual strengths, teach
proper technique, and help campers reach their highest potential. Campers will be divided into
small groups by age and skill level. Camp runs from 8:30AM – 3:45PM.
SESSION
Winter Holiday I
Dec. 26 - 28*
Winter Holiday II
Dec. 31 - Jan. 4*
President's Week
Feb. 18 - 22
March Break
Mar. 18 - 22
April Break
Apr. 15 - 19
MEMBERS
$300/3 days
NON-MEMBERS
$330/3 days
$100/day (2 day min.)
$110/day (2 day min.)
$100/day (3 day min.)
$110/day (3 day min.)
$100/day (3 day min.)
$110/day (3 day min.)
$100/day (3 day min.)
$110/day (3 day min.)
Overtime Athletics
Darien Town Hall
2 Renshaw Road
Darien, CT 06820
(203)831-0405
http://www.overtimecamps.com/
Overtime Athletics offers a February break Sports Variety Camp that meets at the Darien
Town Hall from Febuary 19th to the 22nd from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. This camp is provided for
children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Full day, half day, and per day options are available.
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ROSCCO
Registration Office:
Hart Magnet School
61 Adams Ave
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)977-2734
http://www.roscco.org/School-Vacation-Program
ROSCCO offers both a February break camp and an April break camp. Activities
include arts and crafts, cooking projects, computers, drama, field trips, indoor/outdoor play,
media center/story time, science projects, table games, and movies. Lunch and snack need to be
provided by parents.
YMCA’s Vacation Camp
909 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)357-7000, Ext. 117.
http://www.stamfordymca.org/PDFs/LEAD_Vacation_Camp_Days.pdf
The YMCA offer’s day camps for children in grades K-5 during school closings.
Activities include arts and crafts, open gym, swimming, movie outings, trips to museums, and
more. Hours are 8:00AM – 5:00PM, but extended hours are available from 8:00AM – 6:00PM.
Members fee is $40 per day and non-members are $50 per day.
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Summer Camps
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Achieve Fluency Summer Program
New Canaan Country Day School
545 Ponus Ridge Road
New Canaan, CT, 06840
Main Location:
456 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT, 06906
http://www.achievefluency.com/The_Program.html
At AFSP, children ages 5-14 experience an action-packed summer filled with exciting
activities as they develop friendships and build life skills. During our six-week program, children
engage in art projects and science experiments, play recreational games, take music and theater
classes, enjoy visits from special guests and much more, all under the careful direction of our
exceptional staff. A visit from an ice cream truck tops off every fun-filled week. With so much to
do, youngsters can follow their interests and have novel experiences that spark their imagination.
We maintain a high level of communication with parents, and provide a weekly newsletter
describing the week's activities. AFSP welcomes children with and without special learning
needs. We are committed to helping every child flourish, and to all having a positive and
memorable summer. Our low staff-to-child ratio allows us to offer highly individualized support
for all children, especially those who need extra help socializing with others, advocating for their
needs, and solving every-day problems. We focus on abilities that will help them throughout life.
Camp Playland
802 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT, 06840
(203)966-2937
http://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/
Camp Playland offers a wide variety of activities such as swimming, archery, dance,
drama, arts & crafts, athletics, golf, ropes course, music, nature study, boating, fishing, tennis,
and karate. The camp is divided into four sections, a Pre-K camp (for 3 and 4 year olds), the
Lower Camp (grades 1 and 2), the Upper Camp (grades 3-6), and the Senior Camp (grades 7-9).
The full session meets from June 24th to August 15th, Monday through Friday from 9:30AM to
4:00PM.
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Chelsea Piers Sports Camps
1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)989-1000
http://www.chelseapiersct.com/camp/overview.cfm
With a 400,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art sports complex, Chelsea Piers provides campers of
all ages and abilities a premier summer camp experience. Camps feature expert instruction and
the most dynamic curriculum in the country. Chelsea Piers offers Sport Intensive Camps for
children ages 5 to 12 which include basketball, figure skating, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse,
soccer, squash, tennis, and volleyball. The Multi & Duel-Sport Camps are offered for children
ages 5 to 13 years old. The camps run from June 17th to August 30th, 2013 depending on the
camp chosen.
Creative Summer
Mead School
1095 Riverbank Road
Stamford, CT
(203)595-9500
http://creativesummermead.org/
The Creative Center camp is centered around the visual, performing, and expressive arts.
The emphasis of this four-week program is on creativity and the creative process. The camp is
offered for children ages 6 ½ to 16 years old and runs from June 24th to July 19th, 2013. There are
five class periods daily -- children choose the classes that most interest them. Students explore a
theme through a variety of artistic media, at their choosing, and create projects under the
guidance and teaching of professional artists. Courses may include drawing, painting, graphic
design, musical theatre, rock band, voice, studio recording, movie making, video news,
animation, dance, puppetry, theatre games, radio, improvisation, scene study, Dungeons and
Dragons, creative writing, and more. At the end of the four weeks, there is an Arts Festival at
which students, parents and friends come together to celebrate the creative work of the summer.
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Curtain Call
1349 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT, 06905
(203)329-8207
Mr. Lou Ursone, Executive Director, Ext. 1.
http://www.curtaincallinc.com/summerprogramsDetail.asp?id=6
http://www.curtaincallinc.com/summerprogramsDetail.asp?id=3
Curtain Call offers two programs during the summer. The SummerStock Junior:
Storybook Stages camp is available for children ages 6 to 11. The program focuses on acting,
improv, musical theatre and Shakespeare, while creating a safe and comfortable environment that
promotes confidence and social development. Two sessions are offered, both two weeks long.
Session 1 is from July 22nd to August 2nd, Monday through Friday from 10:00AM – 3:00PM.
Session 2 is from August 5th to August 16th, Monday through Friday from 10:00AM – 3:00PM.
Each two week session is $750.
Summer Youth Theatre 2013 is the second camp available. This year the students will be
performing a production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. The cast age range is 4th to 8th
grade. Rehearsals begin June 15th, 2013 and productions begin in August.
ESF Summer Camp
Greenwich Academy
200 North Maple Avenue
Greenwich, CT
(203)869-4444
http://www.esfcamps.com/greenwich/camps
The ESF Summer Camp offers a Day Camp for children ages 4 to 8 years old. It
provides a variety of activities such as swim instruction, sports, arts and crafts, creative and
performing arts, world tour, science and nature, weekly special events, Fantastic Fridays, Wacky
Wednesdays, martial arts (for grades 1-3), fencing (for grades 2-3), tennis, archery, GaGa,
tournaments, and theme days. The Sports Camp is for children ages 6 to 14. The sports played
include baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football, golf, street hockey, swimming, tennis,
and European team hand ball. ESF also has a Tennis Camp for children ages 6 – 15 years old.
All camps take place from June 17th to August 16th, Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to
3:00PM. Extended hours are also available from 8:00AM – 6:00PM.
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Greenwich Country Day School Summer Camp
401 Old Church Road
Greenwich, CT, 06830
(203)863-5608
http://www.gcds.net/page.cfm?p=26
The Greenwich Country Day School Summer Camp offers two programs. The Lower
Camp is for children ages 4 and 5 and the Upper Camp is for children ages 6 – 12 years old. The
camp begins on June 24th and extends to August 1st. The Lower Camp meets from 9:00AM to
2:00PM, and the Upper Camp meets from 9:00AM – 4:00pm. The camp requires a minimum
stay of 2 weeks at $550 per week. The campers will get to swim, play, dance, draw, act, build,
experiment, meet new friends, and laugh – all in a setting that will have a camper-to-counselor
ratio of 6-1.
Horizons
New Canaan Country Day School
545 Ponus Ridge Road
P.O. Box 997
New Canaan, CT, 06840
(203)972-7005
http://horizonskids.org/programs/summer-program-k-8/
Horizons’ six week intensive K through 8th grade Summer Program serves
approximately 275 children and runs from the last week of June through the first week of
August. The program is a unique blend of academics and enrichment. Unlike most summer
camps, Horizons offers students the opportunity to develop their academic skills through projectbased, experiential activities such as rocket-building and film-making. Unlike traditional summer
school, Horizon complements the academic components of its Summer Program with a broad
range of enrichment opportunities – from woodshop, studio art, and dance to weekly field trips
and several overnight campouts. Students in grades K through 5 have formal swim instruction at
least twice a week. Every afternoon, all Horizon students go swimming, either on campus or at
the many private pools donated by generous local residents. Financial assistance available for
those qualified.
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Italian Center Day Camp
1620 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT, 06905
(203)322-6941
Karyn Caffrey-Wahnowsky, Camp Director
http://www.italiancenter.org/preschool-camps/day-camp
The Italian Center Summer Day Camps offer children an opportunity to develop, grow,
and learn while having fun during the summer months. The Day Camp is for boys and girls
entering kindergarten through 6th grade. This active program is designed to aid children in
mastering the skills to build strong bodies and confidence geared toward fun and allows children
to form long lasting relationships. Some activities include swimming, dance, music, tennis, arts
& crafts, nature, ballfield sports, softball, touch football, soccer, outdoor playground activities,
and fitness. The campers meet Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM with an
extended day option from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Half day camp is also available. The camp runs
from the end of June to the middle of August, but exact dates are not set at this time.
JCC Summer Camp: O-La-Mi!
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT, 06905
(203)322-7900
Virginia Clark, Director
http://www.stamfordjcc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=SummerPrograms_2013&category=ola
mi
JCC offers an 8 week long summer camp for children in grades K-8. The campers meet
Monday through Friday from 9:00AM – 4:00PM starting June 24th and ending August 16th.
Children are broken up into groups according to their grade level. The morning offers art, sports,
swimming, dancing, and more. In the afternoon, children choose from weekly elective options to
create a schedule they will love. A breakfast club and late afternoon stay is also available for
those families who need it.
A new division of this camp has been created called Hand in Hand which offers a unique
3 week experience for rising 3rd – 6th graders with communication spectrum disorders, including:
high-functioning autism, Asperger’s syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and individuals with sensory
motor integration challenges.
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Long Ridge Camp
478 Erskine Road
Stamford, CT
(203)322-0253 OR (203)322-7694
Geoff Alswanger, Director
http://www.longridgecamp.com/home/content.asp?id=1165&zZsec=public
Long Ridge Camp provides activities such as softball, soccer, basketball, street hockey &
nerf street hockey (for the little ones), miniature golf, tennis, volleyball, baseball, gaga, whiffleball, tee-ball, newcomb, kickball, batting cages, field games, swimming, music, drama, dance,
arts and crafts, archery, mini-golf, ropes, nature, go-carting, and special events. Camp begins
June 24th and ends on August 16th. Children attend Monday through Friday from 9:30AM to
4:00PM. Long Ridge Camp also offers transportation and early drop off and late pick up at no
additional charge if needed.
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Road
New Canaan, CT, 06840
(203)966-9577
http://www.newcanaannature.org/programs/camp/index/php
The New Canaan Nature Center has two programs for elementary school students. The
Summer Camp is for children ages 3 to 7, and the Adventure Camp is for children ages 8 to 14.
Both camps provide action-packed activities that stress the outdoors. Registration begins on
March 2nd. The camp meets from June 24th to August 16th from 9:00AM – 3:30PM.
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Overtime Athletics Summer Camp
St. Luke’s School
377 N Wilton Rd
New Canaan, CT 06840
Cherry Lawn Park
120 Brookside Rd
Darien, CT 06820
(203)831-0405
http://www.overtimecamps.com/
Overtime Athletics offers three camps during the summer months. The Chris Whelan’s
Boys Basketball Camp meets from July 8th to July 12th, 2013 at St. Luke’s School in New
Canaan. The Flag Football Camp offers two sessions; session one meets from June 24th to June
28th and session two is scheduled for July 29th to August 2nd. This camp is located at Cherry
Lawn Park in Darien. The third camp provided is the Sports Spectacular Variety Camp which is
located at Cherry Lawn Park in Darien as well. Three sessions are offered; session one meets
from July 1st to July 5th, session two meets from August 5th to August 9th, and the third session
meets from August 19th to August 23rd.
Pathfinders Adventure Camp
Hart Magnet School
61 Adams Ave
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)977-5361
Justin LaBaire, Director
http://www.pathfinderscamp.org/
Pathfinders is a summer day camp for children entering 6th grade to 8th grade. It promotes
core values of respect, responsibility, and readiness. The camp begins July 1st and extends to
August 16th, meeting Monday through Friday from 9:00AM – 4:00PM. It costs $225 per week,
or $1350 for the full 7 weeks of camp.
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ROSCCO Summer Camp
Registration Office:
Hart Magnet School
61 Adams Ave
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)977-2734
http://www.roscco.org/School-Vacation-Program
ROSCCO offers a summer camp from 7:30AM – 5:30PM, but the location is yet to be
announced. Activities include arts and crafts, cooking projects, computers, drama, field trips,
indoor/outdoor play, media center/story time, science projects, table games, and movies. Lunch
and snacks are provided.
SoundWaters Camp
Cove Island Park
Stamford, CT
(203)323-1978
http://www.soundwaters.org/hands-on-science/for-families/camp/
SoundWaters provides three programs within the summer camp, each pertaining to a
specific age group. The Sea Stars include children in grades K-2 and participate in activities that
promote hands-on science learning such as exploring, examining live animals, and games. The
Bluefish, containing grades 3-5, collect animals, take canoe trips, swim lessons, and have a one
overnight in the SoundWaters Center. The third group is called Small Boat Sailing, which
includes grades 5-8 where they learn how to sail and race one another.
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Yerwood Educational Summer Camp
90 Fairfield Ave
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)327-2790
Siobhan Matthew, Program Director
http://www.yerwoodcenter.com/programs yescamp//
The Yerwood Camp is offered for students in grades K-6th for eight weeks and focuses on
building academic skills. The children participate in sports, recreation, computers, academic
activities, aquatics, and theater arts. During the 8-week summer program, students in the pilot
initiative each received 60 hours of group instruction, spent 30 hours on “fun” academic
activities, 14 hours reading with peers, and 9 hours engaged in online academic enrichment
programming. Diagnostic Math and Reading assessments of pilot program students demonstrated
an average 8% increase in performance. It costs $700 plus a $50 non-refundable fee to enter your
child in the program.
YMCA of Stamford: Summer Camp WOW
909 Washington Blvd
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)357-7000
Lee Ann Borg, Summer Camp Director
http://www.stamfordymca.org/html/summer_camp_2013.html
This camp is available for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. The session begins on
June 24, 2013 and ends on August 16th, 2013. Activities include instructional swimming, dance
& drama, music instruction, field trips, arts & crafts, weekly themed days, environmental
science, character development activities, and new adventures. To create balance, the
recreational reading component is designed as an integral part of this program to help kids
sharpen their reading skills throughout the summer months.
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Young Mariners Foundation/ Blue Water Bound
151 Harvard Ave
Stamford, CT, 06906
(203)348-9000 OR (203)348-9001
http://www.youngmarinersfoundation.org/blue-water-bound/
The Young Mariners Foundation provides a 5 week long sailing summer camp that
includes a ½ day sailing and a ½ day in the classroom. Children learn about constellations, plot
latitude and longitude, chart a course, calculate winds and currents, add and subtract tidal rises
and falls, safe boat exercises, run a weather station, and have field trips to the Mystic Seaport and
The Maritime Aquarium.
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Community Programs
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Achieve Fluency: Learning Center and Consulting Service
456 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT, 06906
(203)698-0247
achievefluency@gmail.com
http://www.achievefluency.com/
Achieve Fluency is committed to helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and
other learning challenges attain their highest level of academic and social development through
individualized learning programs for each student's needs at each stage of his or her
development. Effective instruction is used through the most current research-based curricula and
teaching methods. Each student’s progress is analyzed through ongoing measurement and databased decision making. The students are provided with a positive learning environment where
children can build confidence, independence, and respectful communication with other children,
parents, and colleagues.
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT, 06903
(203)322-6971
http://www.barlettarboretum.org/
The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens provides a Nature Explore Classroom that gives
children the chance to explore the natural world. The Arboretum is open seven days a week. The
Arboretum is open Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM and weekend hours are
from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
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Boy Scouts of America/ Connecticut Yankee Counsel
60 Wellington Road
PO Box 32
Milford, CT, 06460
(203)876-6868
Jack Berry, Program Director
www.ctyankee.org
https://beascout.scouting.org/
The Boy Scouts of America is an educational program for boys and young adults to build
character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal
fitness. The Cub Scouts Program, for children ages 6-10, focuses on “doing.”
Domus Foundation
417 Shippan Ave
Stamford, CT
(203)324-4277
http://www.domuskids.org/ChesterAddison.html
The Domus Foundation aids in children learning independent living and job skills,
improving their academic performance, and developing critical thinking and problem-solving
skills. They have the ability to build relationships and it helps kids and families who may be
struggling in school or in life focus on their strengths and make good choices. Domus has
educational, community, and residential outlets that provide assistance for those who need it.
The Chester Addison Community Center and the Lion’s Den are two community services
offered. The Chester Addison Community Center hosts an after school program Monday through
Friday from 2:00PM – 6:00PM for children ages 5 – 13 years old.
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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Stamford
111 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT, 06905
(203)348-8401
http://www.kumon.com/
Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading academic enrichment
program. Their personalized approach helps children learn math and reading concepts based on
their ability rather than their age or grade. Since the curriculum is individualized for each child, it
allows students to comprehend the new material fully before moving ahead. The center is open
on Wednesdays from 3:00PM – 7:30PM and on Saturdays from 9:30AM – 2:00PM.
Overtime Athletics
71 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT, 06851
(203)831-0405
http://www.otathletics.com/afters.php
Overtime Athletics understands that the foundation of the program, which include
sportsmanship, physical fitness, and teamwork, are building blocks for life that transcend the
court or playing field, and impact the learning process of growing up. Some of the after school
sports and programs they offer are basketball, soccer, flag football, wiffle ball, lacrosse, hockey,
volleyball, tennis, rugby, kickball, Frisbee, jump rope, table tennis, cheerleading, pilates, and
dodgeball.
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School Readiness Foundation
888 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT, 06904
(203)977-5168
Karen Cammarota, Director
http://www.cityofstamford.org/content/25/50/2454/128767.aspx
The School Readiness Foundation focuses on preparing three and four year olds for
preschool and kindergarten at all economic levels. It aids in children’s social, emotional, and
cognitive development. The program offers full day, part day, school day, and extended day
programs to students.
SoundWaters
1281 Cove Road
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)323-1978
http://www.soundwaters.org/programs-schools/
SoundWaters provides both during school and after school programs for children in
grades K-12. The elementary school programs offered are Arts to Life and Discovery Team. Arts
to Life is for grades 3-5 and is an eight week, three hour after school program. It combines
science with a number of different art forms – photography, painting, and poetry. The Discovery
Team is offered for students K-5 and learn about the ecology of the Long Island Sound in one
hour sessions, once each weeks, for a series of six to twelve weeks. Different activities are
presented each time to introduce students to the animals, habitats and watershed of the local area.
Live animals, games that illustrate scientific concepts, related crafts, and simple experiments are
among the types of activities included.
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Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT, 06803
(203)322-1646 ext. 6521
http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/adult-child.html
The Stamford Museum offers an after school program for children ages 5 to 9 years old
called Build it, Break it, Mold it, Make it After School. It explores the new LEGO and
Gingerbread exhibitions, builds LEGO sculptures, create with clay, crack open geodes, paint
birdhouses, make bird feeders, and construct their own food sculptures.
Stamford Public Education Foundation
62 Palmer Hill Road
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)965-7733
http://spefct.org/
The Stamford Public Education Foundation supports literacy initiatives for elementary
school students through the programs they offer. PowerLunch is a national literacy and
mentoring program that meets once a week where students sit one-to-one with adults. LIFE
(Learning is for Everyone) Tutoring helps improve the performance of low income, minority
students who may be at the low end of the achievement gap. It provides students who reside in
the South End and attend Springdale Elementary School with weekly tutoring from Pitney
Bowes employees. Most children who attend this program reside in bilingual homes. Reading is
Fundamental is a national literacy non-profit that focuses on getting children to read.
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Stamford Recreation Services
888 Washington Blvd
1st Floor
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)977-5214
http://www.stamfordrecreation.com/
Stamford Recreation Services provides the following sports programs for elementary
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Stamford Wresting: http://www.stamfordwrestling.com/
Stamford Youth Basketball: www.sybl.net
Stamford Youth Soccer: www.stamfordsoccer.org (203)322-5455
Babe Ruth Boys Baseball: www.baberuthbaseballofstamford.com (Middle School & Up)
Babe Ruth Girls Softball: www.stamfordgirlssoftball.com (203) 667-2174
o Offers a rookie division (ages 5-7), a mini division (ages 8-10), a minor division
(ages 11-13), and a major division (ages 14-18).
North Stamford Little League: www.northstamfordll.com (203) 329-3108; North of
Merritt Parkway
o Offers an instructional division (ages 4-7),a minors division, a junior majors (ages
9-11), and a major division (ages 10-12).
Springdale Little League: http://www.springdalell.com (203)359-8777
Stamford American Little League: http://stamfordamerican.com (203) 324-7452; Vine
Road/Belltown/Turn of River.
Federal Little League (South of I-95): www.stamfordfederal.com (203) 323-7393
National Lione Little League (Scalzi Park/Westover area): www.nlll.com (203) 322-5619
Northrop Little League (Glenbrook): www.northropbaseball.com (203) 325-9273
Challenger Little League: League for mentally and physically challenged children. (203)
322-2570
Fairfield County CT Jewish Little League: www.fccjbl.org
o Four divisions; Intro to T-Ball (pre-kindergarten), T-Ball (kindergarten and 1st
grade), Minors (grades 2nd-4th), and majors (grades 5th – 8th)
Little League general information: www.ctdistrict1.com (203)341-9646
Stamford Youth Hockey: www.syha.org
Stamford Sharks: www.sharksswimming.com
Fairfield Country Synchronized Skating Teams: www.terryconnerssynchro.org
o Open house, February 22nd, 2013. 4:00PM – 5:15PM.
o For ages 6 to 19.
Link for the Stamford Recreation Services Winter Brochure (2012-2013)
http://www.stamfordrecreation.com/pdf/winter_2013.pdf
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Stamford Youth Foundation
P.O. Box 4659
Stamford, CT, 06807
(203)977-7729
http://leag1.com/Default.asp?snid=dNNFY%3EM2%5D&org=stamfordyouth.org
The Stamford Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates to serve the
youth of Stamford, CT. The following programs are offered for elementary school students:
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Chess
o One day per week, after school chess program for elementary and middle school
students. Training and guidance provided by The Chess Club of Fairfield County,
LLC. This program benefits children’s academic and social development.
Learning to play chess improves grades, standardized test results, and essential
life skills such as focus, good sportsmanship, and self-discipline at all grade levels
and all ability levels.
Special Needs (ACCEPT) * (latest information is from 2010)
o A after school adaptive short play program for children with special needs.
Fun Fit Club
o Designed for students in grades 1-5 which provides fun fitness and nutritional
education to build healthy families. Paired with the Stamford Hospital and offered
on Saturday mornings.
o 1351 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06902), (203) 276-4926
Odyssey of the Mind
o Promotes team problem solving skills. Each team is given five long term
problems to solve that requires critical thinking skills and creativity. Teams are of
students in grades 3-8 that meet from October to March. $180 feed, and a reduced
rate of $50 for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
www.odysseyofthemind.com or http://www.ctom.org/
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Young Mariners Foundation/ Blue Water Bound
151 Harvard Ave
Stamford, CT, 06906
(203)348-9000 or (203)348-9001
http://www.youngmarinersfoundation.org/
Young Mariners Foundation’s vision is to create a world class educational program for
children from low income families, built around sailing and the sea, uniquely designed to
influence children’s growth to become responsible citizens, with care for themselves, respect for
the environment, and for all living things. Young Mariners are accepted into the program though
Hart, Stark, Rodgers, K.T. Murphy, and Toquam as well as the Yerwood Center and the Chester
Addison Center.
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Community Resources
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Child Care Learning Centers
Childcare Learning Centers (CLC) provides high quality, early childhood education
programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years. All children, regardless of
background or financial need, experience an age-appropriate comprehensive curriculum
delivered by highly trained teachers including on-site health care, nutrition and exercise
programs. CLC programs are very affordable because CLC benefits from several federal and
state funding resources.
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Stillmeadow School Readiness Program
Maple Ave Child Development Center
Westover Family Resource Center
Headstart Delegate Agency
MLK Child Development Center
William Pitt Child Development Center
Palmer’s Hill Child Development Center (Head Start?)
Yerwood Child Development Center
Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut
196 Greyrock Place
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 324-6127
http://childguidancect.org/
The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut is a professionally staffed outpatient
mental health center for children and adolescents who experience psychological, behavioral,
developmental, social or family problems. We are dedicated to reducing emotional suffering and
dysfunctional behavior, strengthening families, and helping each child and adolescent achieve
optimal potential.
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Connecticut Care 4 Kids
1344 Silas Deane Highway, 3rd Floor
Rocky Hill, CT, 06067
1-888-214-KIDS (5437)
http://www.ctcare4kids.com/
The goal of Care 4 Kids program is to make child care affordable for low to moderate
income families in Connecticut. If approved for the program, the organization will help pay for
child care services for up to six months. Applications for financial aid for summer and after
school programs are available as well.
Head Start of Stamford
64 Palmer’s Hill Road
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)323-5944
http://www.clcstamford.org/programs/head-start-stamford
Stamford Early Head Start is a child development program that is part of Childcare
Learning Centers. Early Head Start is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services and provides free comprehensive services to expectant families and children aged
birth to three whose parent(s) meet the federal income guidelines. Our Home Based Program
offers weekly visits in the home 90 minutes in length to promote healthy pregnancies and
child growth and development. Head Start employs activities that promote physical,
cognitive, and socio-emotional growth. Head Start of Stamford is open from 7:30AM to
5:30PM Monday through Friday. There is no fee, but a sliding scale is used for the extended
hours program. Full day and part day pre-school is provided for three and four year old
children.
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Family Centers
40 Arch Street
Greenwich, CT, 06830
(203)869-4848
http://www.familycenters.org
Family Centers is a private, non-profit organization offering education and human
services to children, adults and families living in Lower Fairfield County. More than 2,200
professionals and trained volunteers work together to provide a wide range of responsive,
innovative programs. Some of the programs Family Centers offers are Care to Care, early care
and education, Greenwich Head Start Preschool, homework club, nurturing families network,
school based health centers, counseling and mental health services, parenting education program,
Stamford CARES, trauma response, a housing resource program, and a young parents program
to name a few.
Franklin Street Community Health Center / Inspirica
141 Franklin Street
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)388-0100
Noel Kammermann, Chief Program Officer
http://inspiricact.org/about-inspirica/
Inspirica serves single women, families, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people
recovering from mental illness and/or drug or alcohol abuse. In addition, they provide
counseling, case management, substance abuse counseling, children’s services, education &
employment services, and much more. Ispiricia also provides access to emergency housing,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Inspirica has developed four approaches
to reach out to homeless children: foundational, educational/developmental,
psychological/development, and after school support.
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Kids in Crisis
One Salem Street
Cos Cob, CT, 06807
(203)327-KIDS
http://www.kidsincrisis.org/
Kids in Crisis is Connecticut’s ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency
shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and
families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and
family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more. Over 100,000 families and
children have been helped by Kids in Crisis through crisis counseling services, temporary shelter
and prevention programs provided throughout the area.
Juvenile Review Board
805 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)977-5137
Antonia Thompson, Youth Services Coordinator
http://stamfordct.vt-s.net/youth-services/pages/juvenile-review-board
The Juvenile Review Board is a group of concerned community members including
professional youth services, young people, parents, police, and juvenile court. Our goal is to
work with young people who are first time offenders in the juvenile justice system in order that
they take responsibility for their actions, understand the consequences of those actions, and most
importantly, do not repeat those actions in the future.
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Lower Fairfield County Regional Action Counsel
115-125 Main Street
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)356-1980 ext. 108
Ingrid Gillespie, Director
http://www.lfcrac.org/
Non-profit organization that helps children and families by providing information on
substance abuse/misuse. Community center has information in both English and Spanish.
Malta House, Inc.
5 Prowitt Street
Norwalk, CT, 06855
(203)857-0088
Lucy Freeman, Executive Director
www.maltahouse.org
Malta house is a residential program that provides services to single, homeless, and
pregnant women and women who have recently given birth.
Neighbor’s Link Stamford
75 Selleck Street
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)674-8585
Catalina Horak, Executive Director, Ext. 101.
http://www.neighborslinkstamford.org/programs
Neighbors Link Stamford is a new non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive
resource center for recent immigrants in the Stamford, Connecticut area. The mission of
Neighbors Link Stamford is to strengthen the whole community by actively enhancing the
healthy integration of immigrants.
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Person-to-Person
1864 Post Road
Darien, CT, 06820
(203)655-0048
info@p2pdarien.org
http://p2phelps.org
Person-to-Person is a volunteer driven, community supported agency which, through the
sharing of goods and talents, responds to individuals and families who lack the basic necessities
or resources to improve their lives. More than 90% of all donations go directly to programs.
Assistance is offered in four key areas, emergency assistance, scholarship programs, campership
programs, and holiday programs.
Stamford Counseling Center
1 Walton Place
Stamford, CT, 06901
(203)323-8560
Gary W. Stanek, Executive Director
www.sccweb.org
The Stamford Counseling Center provides counseling and psychotherapy to individuals,
couples, and families seeking professional help with emotional difficulties, family crises, and
relationship problems. We operate as a non-profit, independent organization, relying on a
combination of fees, insurance, and charitable contributions to fund our services.
Stamford Public Schools/ Office of Family Engagement
888 Washington Blvd. (3rd Floor)
Stamford, CT, 06902
(203)977-4465
Mike Meyer, Director
(203)977-5620 (Direct Line)
http://stamfordpublicschools.org/content/64/98/default.aspx
Program provides parents with information about, and support to access, available
resources in the schools and community. This office promotes partnerships that will increase
parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth
of children.
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St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Services/ Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services
47 Long Lots Road
Westport, CT, 06680
(Also in Norwalk and Bridgeport)
Nowalk: (203)221-8899
Westport: (203)227-1251
http://www.stvincentsbehavioralhealth.org/
St. Vincent’s provides in and out-patient services for children, adolescents, and adults
with behavioral or addiction problems.
Urban League
46 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT
(203)327-5810
http://www.ulsc.org/mission
The Urban League’s mission is to enable African Americans and other minority groups to
secure and sustain economic self-reliance and parity through education and instruction. The
vision of ULSC is to unify, inspire, and empower our community through leadership, advocacy,
and development.
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