Westport summer camp is on our minds even as the snow continues to fall outside. As crazy as it seems, advance planning key to getting into some of the more popular camps. While this list is by no means comprehensive, I have compiled a collection of area offerings for kids. I am trying to concentrate on summer camps in Westport Connecticut but I have included some that service all of Fairfield County as well. So here goes:

• Camp Mahackeno
• Hafaday Swim Camp at the Westport YMCA
• Beach Camp at Compo
• Longshore Sailing School
• Earthplace Summer Camp
• Mickey Kydes Soccer Camp
• Westport Continuing Education
• Westport Parks and Recreation

Each Link will take you to a page that offers some more in depth information about each one. I will be updating this list regularly, so check back often. Also, if you operate a Westport Summer Camp and want a little free publicity – please email me (use the contact tab above) with some general information about your camp. Keep it basic – just some background, contact info, and a picture or logo as well, so that it will be applicable for many years to come.

Return from this page about Westport Summer Camp to the Westport Connecticut homepage.

Today was the last day of school in Westport Connecticut! The kids are excited and the parents – well, it’s a mixed bag. I know that I am now filling in the blanks, if you will.

My kids are already registered for the camps/activities that they really wanted to do. But there are still large chunks of free time in their schedules. Now it is a fine balance between over and under scheduling. But I don’t want the summer to turn into a video game free for all. So I figure a little scheduled activity that gets us out and about is a good thing.

I will be mentioning some good, local, summer camp options in and about Westport Connecticut over the next few days. If you know of or run a program that still has space available – I would be happy to give it a shout, just contact me using my contact page. And advertising spots are currently available, if you would like to receive better exposure.

Summertime is usually when we all kick back and relax. Many parents in Westport Connecticut send their children off to day camps and sleep away camps that emphasize sports and the great outdoors.

However, if you are looking for an alternative or a supplement to all of that fun in the sun, Fairfield University is offering reading skills classes and speed reading classes for children and adults. These classes meet once a week for a month and are for children age 4 and up.

This is a nice opportunity for children to brush up on their reading skills and offers a little break from the summer norm.

For more information call (800)978-9596.

Wesport Connecticut has a new summer camp offering for children in grades 2 to 5. “Summer in the House” is a three week long summer camp that will be held in the Sheffer Rehearsal Studio on the Westport Country Playhouse campus.

Here is an excerpt from the Westport Country Playhouse website describing this new program:

Summer in the House offers students exposure to the discipline and techniques of theatre in a creative environment using an approach which combines music, movement and drama. Through fun and enriching activities, children will learn to use their bodies, voices, minds and imaginations. The program is staffed with artist-educators who are professionals in their field and are dedicated to nurturing creativity in each child.

Running from July 7, 2008 to July 25, 2008 this program will be held from 9am to 1pm for children entering grades 2 and 3, the hours for kids entering grades 4 and 5 are 2pm to 6pm. The cost of this program is $725 and space is limited.

For more information visit the Westport Country Playhouse website.

Longshore Sailing School in Westport Connecticut has opened summer registration for Westport Connecticut residents.

A long standing pillar of Westport Connecticut the Longshore Sailing School offers four “core” two-week courses that include

• Start Boating Right
• Basic Sailing
• Intermediate Sailing and
• Advanced Sailing

In addition the Longshore Sailing School offers a variety of specialty courses.

The Junior Sailing Program at the Longshore Sailing School in Westport Connecticut is available for children ages 8 to 16.

New for 2008 is online registration and a condensed, 1 week version of the Safe Boating and Sailing course for 10 to 16 year olds.

For more information about classes, schedules and fees for the Longshore Sailing School in Westport Connecticut visit the Longshore Sailing School website. While registration is open now for residents of Westport Connecticut, registration for persons from other towns will open on February 15, 2008.

Children in Westport Connecticut and the surrounding areas may now register for Summer Camp 2008 at Mahackeno. Non-members of the YMCA may now register their children for the very popular Camp Mahackeno program.

For more information, Camp Mahackeno brochures and registration forms, please visit the Westport YMCA website.

Registration for Mickey Kydes Pro Soccer Summer Camp 2008 in for kids in Westport Connecticut has begun.

Mickey Kydes Soccer offers full day sessions, half day sessions, and even residential sessions (in Westchester County) for older children.

Visit the Mickey Kydes Soccer website for more details.

Earthplace in Westport Connecticut will begin member registration for summer camp on February 6th (for members on record as of 1/1/2008).

Summer Camp registration for new members will begin on February 27th, 2008.

Visit the Earthplace Website for more details.

Although Westport Connecticut has not even had a substantial snowfall this winter, it is time to start thinking about summer camp for kids.