Hamden's Summer Day Camps

Dear Families,

Welcome to the summer of 2022! We hope that you find the information presented below to be helpful with your summer planning. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you need clarification or if you have any additional questions. Safety is our first priority. We follow guidelines set by the CDC, CT Office of Early Childhood and other sources to ensure our policies and procedures are aligned to keep our campers, staff and volunteers healthy and safe.

Ask Our Staff About Camp!

  1. Recreation

    Physical Address
    2750 Dixwell Avenue
    Hamden Government Center
    Hamden, CT 06518

    Phone: 203-287-2579
    Fax: 203-287-2587

    1. Karen Bivens

      Director of Arts, Culture, Recreation & Wellness
      Email Karen Bivens
      Phone: 203-287-2579
      More Information

    1. David DeMartino

      Recreation Supervisor
      Email David DeMartino
      Phone: 203-287-2585
      More Information

    1. Vincent Lavorgna

      Recreation Supervisor
      Email Ranger Vin
      Phone: 203-287-2669
      More Information

    1. Laura Luzzi

      Recreation Supervisor
      Email Laura Luzzi
      Phone: 203-287-2584
      More Information

    1. Sallie Lowry

      Administrative Assistant
      Email Sallie Lowry
      Phone: 203-287-2581
      More Information

Camp Schedule & Registration Information

  1. 2022 Hamden Recreation Department Summer Camp Early Registration and Financial Aid Information
  2. 2022 Summer Day Camps Residents Program Information and Rates
  3. 2022 Camper Code of Conduct for Munchkins, Rascals, and Brooksvale
  4. 2022 Camper Code of Conduct for Green & Gold Dragon Camps & Extreme Camps
  5. 2022 Summer Programs Parent Information
  6. Concussion Fact Sheet

Camp Forms

  1. 2022 Hamden Recreation Summer Day Camp Registration Form
  2. 2022 Town of Hamden Summer Camp Programs Permission Form
  3. 2022 Parental Consent Form for Medical Emergencies
  4. Authorization for the Administration of Medicine by Camp
  5. State of Connecticut - Health Assessment Record

Camp Employment / Counselor In Training (CIT) Information

  1. 2022 Summer Employment Press Release
  2. Camp Employment Application Form (PDF)
  3. Camp Employment Reference Form (PDF)
  4. CIT Application
  5. CIT Brochure (PDF)
  6. CIT Reference Form (PDF)

2022 SUMMER DAY CAMPS RESIDENTS PROGRAM INFORMATION & RATES

When making camp selection, please sign up according to your child's current age or grade promoted from in June 2022
** No mail-ins registrations accepted **

CAMP NAME 
NO CAMP 
JULY 4, 2022		SESSIONREG
4/04-5/31		LATE REG
 6/1		WHERETIMESDESCRIPTION
Munchkins Camp
3 ½  – Grade K
Max -  150 per session		#1  6/27-7/15
#2  7/18-7/29		$355
$270		$365
$280		*Shepherd Glen8:30 –
3:00**		Age appropriate supervised activities such as field trips, movie day, show time entertainment, outdoor activities, arts & crafts & theme days. Must be toilet trained!
Rascal Camp
Grades 1-2
Max -  150 per session		#1  6/27-7/15
#2  7/18-7/29		$355
$270		$365
$280		*Shepherd Glen8:30 –
3:00**		Similar to Munchkin Camp with the possibility of swimming (optional) two times a week at the Hamden High School Pool. Please send child with flotation devices if a non-swimmer.
Green Dragons
Grades 3- 5
Max -  200 per session		#1  6/27-7/15
#2  7/18-7/29		$355
$270		$365
$280		*Hamden Middle8:30 –
3:00**		Structured programming for daily in-house games & activities may include, arts & crafts, field trips, theme days, tournaments & outdoor events.
Gold Dragons
Grades 6-7
Max – 100 per session		#1  6/27-7/15
#2  7/18-7/29		$465
$350		$475
$360		*Hamden Middle8:30 –
3:00**		Activities may include outdoor play, games, field trips, tournaments, theme days, organized games, & movies.
Extreme Camp
Grades 7-9
Max - 25 per session		#1  6/27-7/15
#2  7/18-7/29		$720
$530		$755
$565		*Hamden Middle8:30 –
3:00**		Action oriented camp, not for the faint of heart. Daily trips may include wall climbing, tubing, paintball, outdoor play, theme parks & an over- night at Club Getaway. Program subject to change due to weather conditions.
Camp Brooksvale
Ages 9-11
Ages 6-8
Ages 12-14
Ages 6-8
Max-25 per session
No Extended Day
#1  6/27-7/08
#2  7/11-7/15
#3  7/18-7/22
#4  7/25-7/29
$270
$175
$175
$175
$280
$185
$185
$185
Brooksvale Park
9:00 – 3		Campers will experience Brooksvale Park and all it has to offer. We believe in outdoor learning and fun. Nature programs with exciting hands-on activities will teach important lessons about the natural world. In the barnyard and garden, campers will assist with the daily care routines and get to know the animals and plants. Older campers then graduate to grooming and training routines with the animals. Traditional outdoor games will help promote team building & cooperative play. Field trips include local parks, farms & nature centers.
Mad Science
Entering Grades 1-6
Min 12, Max 24
No FA / No Discounts
No Extended Day		#1  6/20-6/24


#2  8/8-8/12		$250- ½
$405 - Full

$250- ½
$405 - Full		N/A*Hamden Middle School9:00–12
12-3

9:00–12
12-3		#1: Galactic NASA Journey
#2: Cool Blooming Reaction 
www.connecticut.madscience.org for detailed description of programs & registration
https://register.madscience.org/connecticut/camp-register.aspx
Build with Ricky 
Grades K-5th
No FA / No Discounts
No Extended Day		#1  8/01-8/5$149 ½
$280 Full
*Hamden Middle School8:30-
11:30
12:00-
3:00		Mornings - Lego® Star Wars
Afternoons - Lego® Remote Control Fun
Go to www.hamden.com for detailed descriptions of programs LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse these program
Creative Kids Summer 
Arts Program
Grades K-6th 
Theme:
#1: Medieval Times
#2: Nature
#3: Fairy Tales		#1  7/11-7/15


#2  7/18-7/22

#3  7/25-7/29		$225


$225

$225		N/A

N/A		*Spring Glen School 
No Extended Day		9:00-12Creative Kids Summer is a program in which kids get to be kids! We will explore many art forms, read fiction and non-fiction books about the themes listed below and create original art based on the theme of the week. There will even be some science and math!
Students will have the opportunity to interact with kids from across Hamden and across grade levels and simply have fun!
Check out www.hamden.com for flyer and registration info or in Rec. Office
Whitney Players 
“Into the Woods Jr.”
Ages 7-17
No FA / No Discounts
No Extended Day		7/5 - 7/15

7/16
Performances		$595$595Hamden Middle School9:00-4:00This camp at HMS explores all aspects of theater including music, dance, acting, theater games, costuming, set design and it closes with two performances of “Into the Woods, Jr.”” on July 16th at 2 & 7:00 pm. Visit: www.thewhitneyplayers.org or call 203-281-6007

 

** Extended Day - $50 per week - Times: 7:30 am – 8:30 am and/or 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. * Pending BOE approval subject to change
 Updated 3/08/2022