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Best Summer Camps for Kids in Fairfield County

You won't have to fence them in with the top summer camps in Fairfield County! Photo courtesy of the Tim Morehouse Fencing Club
You won't have to fence them in with the top summer camps in Fairfield County! Photo courtesy of the Tim Morehouse Fencing Club
2/16/25 - By Jennifer Coe

Get ready for better weather by enrolling in the best summer camps for kids in Fairfield County! We know your child is anticipating school ending, but they are also hoping that their summer plans will be a home-run. An amazing summer camp experience is a one-of-a-kind memory children take into their later adult lives. In Fairfield, the offerings for summer programming is wide and varied giving kids time to enjoy the sunshine or pursue their favoritie hobbies. Whether your child is a nature lover, a theater performer, or an athelete, there is something here for everyone!

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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We're serving up our top picks for the best summer camps in Fairfield County. Pre-School Tennis Camp photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
We're serving up our top picks for the best summer camps in Fairfield County. Pre-School Tennis Camp photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers

Best Sports Camps in Fairfield County

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

Rock Climb Fairfield

Fairfield
For kids ages 6-12.  Kids will be busy at RCF’s Climbing Camp programs. They are week-long indoor rock climbing camps designed for climbers of all abilities. Whether your climbers are new to the sport or they are ready to start taking their climbing to the next level, this camp provides a fun and age-appropriate environment to build the fundamentals of indoor rock climbing. Camp activities include indoor rock climbing, knot tying and a variety of exciting climbing games. READ MORE

SportsPlex Fairfield Summer Camps

Fairfield
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 Summer Camps in Fairfield - Art and Nature

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. In 2025: the themes are, Colonial Happenings (2nd-4th), Artful Adventures (2nd - 4th), and Historic Happenings (5th-8th) READ MORE

School of Rock in 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 6 to adults. READ MORE

Fairfield Performing Arts Studio

Fairfield
Fairfield Performing Arts Studio offers classes and summer camps for kids interested in theater arts. Programs include instruction in performance, music, movement, acting, and more. Classes focus on drama, musical theater, comedy, dance, and improvisation, with small classes organized by grade level,. READ MORE

Ambler Farm - Kids Programs

Wilton
Farm, nature and animal discovery. READ MORE

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens - Camps

Stamford
Hands-on programs incorporate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) as students investigate the Bartlett’s extraordinary 93-acre campus. Each week, discover a new theme tied to the plants and animals that live at the Arboretum.  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 "In The Garden," and "Our Blue Planet."  READ MORE
STEM camps around Fairfield offer kids hands-on summer fun.
STEM camps around Fairfield offer kids hands-on summer fun.

Best STEM Summer Camps in Fairfield

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. Discovery offers 7 weeks of programming during the summer each with it's own theme.   READ MORE

iD Tech Camps & Online Tutoring

Fairfield
Kids can explore this prestigious campus while making friends and mastering new tech skills. At iD Tech camps, students ages 7 to 18 learn to code, design video games, produce videos, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, build laptops, learn about cybersecurity, and more. READ MORE

Tech Revolution STEM Camp at Fairfield U

Fairfield
Camp Tech Revolution® was developed by a leadership team with educational backgrounds from top schools. Their mission is to provide a best-in-class experience in summer enrichment and prepare our students for the future in STEM. Kids can choose from Minecraft, STEM and Medicine, Robotics, Game Design and more. Choose from one of eight weeks of camp. 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 have the opportunity to use the 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

Boys and Girls Club Bridgeport Summer Camp

Bridgeport
Boys and Girls Club of Bridgeport offers summer camps for kids in three different locations throughout town. Kids will enjoy playing in the gymnasium, practicing art, learning STEM, outdoor activities like Gaga ball, and more. Camps include themes like football, basketball, and more. Prices work on a tiered structure, utlilizing the CT Care for Kids application. READ MORE

Westport Parks and Recreation Day Camp

Westport
Westport offers affordable summer camps for children ages 3 to 5, as well fall camps for 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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About the Author

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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