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Best Summer Camps for Kids in Fairfield County

You'll luv the summer fun that's served up at the best summer camps for kids in Fairfield County! Pre-School Tennis Camp photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
You'll luv the summer fun that's served up at the best summer camps for kids in Fairfield County! Pre-School Tennis Camp photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
3/5/23 - By Jennifer Coe

It's the time of year when Connecticut parents are looking for the best summer camps for their kids. If you live in the Fairfield area, there is plenty of time to find the perfect fit for your kids.  These days, mom and dad can find a camp for just about every kind of activity. Fairfield camps fill the summer days with kid-approved programs in everything from art  and sports, to nature and music. 

For more information, make sure to browse our Summer Camp Guide and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to find all the fun things to do in Connecticut.

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Fence them in with sports camps around Fairfield! Photo courtesy of the Tim Morehouse Fencing Club
Fence them in with sports camps around Fairfield! Photo courtesy of the Tim Morehouse Fencing Club

Best Sports Summer Camps in Fairfield

Tim Morehouse Fencing Club - Connecticut

Stamford
Tim Morehouse Fencing Youth Champions Summer Camps are for great for beginner, intermediate, and competitive students alike in the 7-12-year-old age range. The staff of Olympians and champions has a great track record of providing students with a memorable and exciting summer experience. READ MORE

Chelsea Piers Connecticut Summer Camps

Stamford
Chelsea Piers is home to some of the area’s best summer sports, gymnastics, tennis and ice hockey camps for kids ages 3-5 (and up). Little Athletes learn the basics of sports with no pressure. Choose from half day or full day camps. READ MORE

Sara Holland Sports Camps

Westport
Enjoy bicycling camp for littles in the Westport Location. Children ages 2.5 years - Kindergarten will be introduced to learning to ride bikes and/or become more proficient in riding their bikes. They will also explore different sports and activities, play games, participate in arts & crafts, and more!  Each week focuses on a fun theme. READ MORE

SportsPlex @Fairfield Summer Camps

Stamford
Sportsplex Day Camp offers children ages 4 and up the opportunity to experience nine different activities, including Gymnastics & Cheerleading Academy, Fairfield Ice Academy, The Field House, Happy Hands Pottery and more. Camp is staffed by professional, experienced, and certified coaches and trainers. READ MORE
Kids can find their voice at art camps in Fairfield County. Photo courtesy of School of Rock in Fairfield
Kids can find their voice at art camps in Fairfield County. Photo courtesy of School of Rock in Fairfield

Best Art Summer Camps in Fairfield

Buck's Rock Camp

New Milford
Buck's Rock is an overnight performing and creative arts camp for teenagers ages 11-17 where campers can explore over 30 different art studios and stages. Working artists and teachers guide and instruct campers in everything from glassblowing to dance to welding to comedy to weaving and so much more. In addition, the campus offers multiple outdoor activities, including a pool, tennis courts, animal farm, garden, and archery. In an environment where they are trusted to take responsibility for their own creative lives, campers flourish and grow into confident young people... READ MORE

The Giggling Pig Art & Party Studio - Camp

Shelton and Bethel
The Giggling Pig is a place to come to be creative, but also a place where children can grow and learn to be kind and confident. Children will learn to paint and draw or simply have fun with arts and crafts. Each camp day is filled with fun projects using a variety of mediums, and campers learn different artistic techniques to create their own works of art. Half-day, full-day, and single-day options are offered. READ MORE

Greenwich Historical Society History and Art Camp

Cos Cob
At the Greenwich Historical Society’s Art and History Camp, kids learn important skills while exploring Connecticut’s colonial history through games, crafts and hands-on fun. Creative young minds will spend time in the historic gardens and barn, exploring their surroundings using art, science under the guidance of professional educators and artists. READ MORE

School of Rock @ Fairfield

Fairfield
School of Rock Fairfield offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover all the topics related to creating and performing music. These local music camps are perfect for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and improve their vocals. All camps end with a live show. Music camps are offered for kids from ages 3 to adults. READ MORE
STEM camps around Fairfield offer kids hands-on summer fun. Photo courtesy of Empow Studios
STEM camps around Fairfield offer kids hands-on summer fun. Photo courtesy of Empow Studios

Best STEM Summer Camps in Fairfield

Emagination STEM Camps - Connecticut

Fairfield
Emagination STEM Camps are offered for kids and teens ages 8-17 who are inspired by technology and come for high quality STEM education balanced with fun summer camp activities. A huge selection of technology courses are offered: digital art & media, coding, game design and engineering. There are both overnight and day camp options.   READ MORE

Empow Studios - STEM Camps Connecticut

Stamford
Empow Studios offers weekly STEM summer camps for kids ages 7-15 in Connecticut where campers have fun learning coding, movie-making, Minecraft and more. Located in Stamford and West Hartford. READ MORE

Summer Programs at Discovery Museum & Planetarium

Bridgeport
Join the Discovery Science Center for a summer of science fun. Discovery summer programs offer hands-on, interactive science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) programming. There’s something for every aspiring scientist to do and explore.    READ MORE

Darien Nature Center Summer Camp

Darien
Darien Nature Center's mission is to connect kids to nature. During the summer, the nature center offers camps for children ages 4 and up where they will learn to observe and evaluate the nature around them along with their peers. Choose from fun weekly themes such as "The Sky Above," and "The Water Below."  READ MORE
Kids can explore, play, and make new friends at Fairfield's camps. Photo courtesy of Camp Playland
Kids can explore, play, and make new friends at Fairfield's camps. Photo courtesy of Camp Playland

Best Traditional Day Summer Camps in Fairfield

Cardinal Shehan Summer Day Camp

Bridgeport
Summer Day Camp at the Cardinal Shehan Center offers campers a chance to excel in an emotionally supportive environment. Campers will have the opportunity to use their facilities for several activities (swimming, arts and crafts, photography, computers, basketball and more) as well as educational math, STEM, and literacy classes. Fees are on a sliding scale based on annual income. READ MORE

Camp Playland Camps

New Canaan
Camp Playland is a place where children feel physically and emotionally safe. They strive to create a unique environment where every camper feels a sense of belonging, learns life-long skills and forges lasting relationships with their peers and counselors.  READ MORE

Westport Parks and Recreation Day Camp

Westport
Westport offers affordable camps for children ages 3 to 5, as well as in grades K-4 and 5-8. Seven different sessions are available and run in different locations throughout town in July and August. Full day camp runs from 9am to 3pm.    READ MORE

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