School Age Camp

Our School Age Camp is a traditional day camp that provides campers with the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that help build confidence and friendships. Our campers are encouraged to try new things while they grow and learn about themselves and others all under the care of our wonderful, trained camp staff.

Our School Age Camp is held off site. Camp for the 2024 Season will be held at Middlesex Middle School, located at 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd, Darien, CT 06820.  Drop off and pick up is at Middlesex Middle School. 

Our School Age Camp groups are co-ed and arranged by grade that the camper is just completing.  Camp runs from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.  Extended Care is available from 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM.


Activities: Camp offers a variety of activities that give campers the opportunity to experience new things each day. Schedules vary weekly and will be posted on our Parent Only Page each week.
• Archery
• Swimming Lessons
• Sailing, Canoeing
• Paddle Boards (Adventure & Pioneers)
• Arts & Crafts
• STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
• Sports & Games
• Field Trips- a field trip calendar will be provided prior to camp
• Playground Time
• GaGa
• Electives- During elective periods, campers can choose one of many activities to participate in

2024 CAMP SESSION DATES

One Week Sessions

Week 1: June 17 – June 21
Week 2: June 24 – June 28
Week 3: July 1 – July 5 (closed 4th of July)
Week 4: July 8– July 12
Week 5: July 15 - July 19
Week 6: July 22 - July 26
Week 7: July 29 - August 2
Week 8: August 5 - August 9
Week 9: August 12 - August 16*

*Week 9 is a modified week held at the YMCA.  Space is limited and groupings will be different than weeks 1 - 8.


2024 CAMP FEES

CAMP NAMEWEEKS 1, 2, 4 - 8
Per Week
WEEK 3
*Closed 4th of July
ALL 8 WEEKS
SUPER CAMP
Completed Kindergarten & 1st Grade
member
non-member
$403
$463
$322
$370
$2,985
$3,430
EXPLORER CAMP
Completed 2nd & 3rd Grade
member
non-member
$413
$499
$330
$399
$3,060
$3,697
ADVENTURE
Completed 4th & 5th Grade
member
non-member
$425
$510
$340
$408
$3,149
$3,790
PIONEERS TEEN CAMP
Completed 6th & 7th Grade
member
non-member
$435
$526
$348
$421
$3,224
$3,897
WEEK 9
member
non-member
$403
$488

PM EXTENDED CARE

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM- campers will be bused from Middlesex Middle School to the Darien YMCA for Extended Care.

Fee: $110 per week.  ($86 for week 3) No Drop Ins are available.  You must register ahead of time.

Registration begins on Monday, June 4, 2024.

 

 
 
 

REGISTRATION DATES

Dates and TimeEligibility
January 16th at 10:00 am Members who are Darien Residents or members who are returning 2023 campers.
January 18th at 10:00 amMembers who are not Darien residents.
January 23th at 10:00 am Registration for non-members.
June 4 at 10:00 amRegistration for Lunch Bunch (Holly Hoppers only) and Extended Care.