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Summer Camps for Preschoolers in the Hartford Area

Preschool summer camps near Hartford have fun activities, like time on the water at Campereenah. Photo courtesy of Mandell JCC
Preschool summer camps near Hartford have fun activities, like time on the water at Campereenah. Photo courtesy of Mandell JCC
3/10/24 - By Jennifer Coe

Summer camps for preschoolers in Hartford provide little boys and girls with their very-own, unique camp experiences. Spending the day at preschool summer camp is a great way for them to get fresh air as well as make tons of new little friends in a safe and fun environment. Many great summer camps in the Hartford County area offer half-day sessions, indoor and outdoor options, and plenty of summer fun for preschoolers and toddlers. 

Looking for camp for your preschoolers older sibling? Be sure to check out our Connecticut Summer Camp Guide and our summer camp list.

Learning is based on play for preschoolers at The Goddard School camps. Photo courtesy of The Goddard School
Learning is based on play for preschoolers at The Goddard School camps. Photo courtesy of The Goddard School

Summer Camps for Preschoolers - Hartford Area

Mandell JCC Camps

West Hartford
Ages 3 - 5
The Mandell JCC offers 10 weeks of summer camp options, including baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, karate, swimming, cooking, theater, and so much more. Campers are active and engaged all day in a fun week of sport development under the guidance of experienced and talented instructors. READ MORE

Renbrook Summer Adventure Day Camp

West Hartford
Age 3 & up
Whether your child is passionate about writing or science, or looking to up athletic prowess, specialty camps at Renbrook take a deeper dive into themed areas while being sure to balance the camp day with a variety of other activities. READ MORE

The Auer Farm Summer Camp

Bloomfield
Age 3 & up
A farm-based camp for children ages 3-15. Camp runs from 8:45am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, starting June 28. Kids will love the outdoor education, nature walks, arts and crafts, animals, sports, and garden time. Auer Farm is a great place to learn and to truly experience summer. READ MORE

Winding Trails Summer Day Camp

Farmington
Age 4 & up
Designed to nurture a love for the outdoors, the camp features many themed days and activities - including boating, music and drama, swimming, and sports - focused on the environment and giving campers the knowledge they need to help preserve their space on the planet.  READ MORE

Goddard School

Farmington
Summer with Goddard is a 12-week program filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning experiences. Children will play and explore as teachers create learning experiences from everyday moments with programs like The Big Idea, the focus of Summer with Goddard. Lessons will ignite children’s natural curiosities as they dive into each of the three themes: I Am Changing, The World Is Changing and I Can Change the World. READ MORE

Romp n’ Roll Wethersfield

Wethersfield
Ages 3 - 5
Romp n' Roll Wethersfield prepares your child for future success. Children gain the tools they need to learn, make friends, and grow in a healthy, positive environment. Their imaginations will thrive in Romp n' Roll's learn-through-play environment. They'll experience activities and classes that spark their imagination and allow them to thrive and be successful. READ MORE

The Little Green Tambourine

Canton
Age 3 & up
The Little Green Tambourine is a healthy-living, creative arts studio for kids ages birth through age 12. TLGT offers camps, classes, and other enrichment programs. READ MORE

Wethersfield EBW Nature Center Camp

Wethersfield
Age 3 & up
Eleanor Buck Wolf Camp will bring children closer to both animals and nature. This full-day nature camp with extended day options includes morning lessons and activities and afternoons filled with swimming, games, and outdoor exploration.     READ MORE

Mini Adventures at East Granby Farms

East Granby
Ages 3 - 5
This is a half-day camp for preschoolers held at East Granby Farms. Families can choose from six different themed weeks, including dinosaurs, super heroes, pirates, and princesses.  READ MORE

Tiny Tots Camp - Canton

Canton
Ages 3 - 5
Kids ages 3 to 5 meet in the Canton Community Center, Monday through Thursday, and at Mill Pond Park on Fridays. Along with wading pool activities and other play-based fun, the camp features special entertainers and planned events. There are eight weeks of camp, with a different theme each week. READ MORE

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Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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