CHILD CARE
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. School Age Camp for the 2026 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 emailed weekly.
• 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
• GaGa Ball
2026 CAMP SESSION DATES
| WEEK | DATES |
|---|---|
| Week 1: | June 22-June 26 |
| Week 2: | June 29-July 3 |
| Week 3: | July 6-July 10 |
| Week 4: | July 13-July 17 |
| Week 5: | July 20-July 24 |
| Week 6: | July 27-July 31 |
| Week 7: | August 3-August 7 |
| Week 8: | August 10-August 14 |
| Week 9: | August 17-August 21* |
2026 CAMP FEES
| CAMP NAME | WEEKLY FEE | ALL 8 WEEKS - With 8-Week Discount Code Applied* |
|---|---|---|
| SUPER CAMP Completing Kindergarten & 1st Grade | ||
| member non-member | $444 $538 | $3,374 $4,089 |
| EXPLORER CAMP Completing 2nd & 3rd Grade | ||
| member non-member | $455 $550 | $3,422 $4,180 |
| ADVENTURE Completing 4th & 5th Grade | ||
| member non-member | $478 $580 | $3,636 $4,408 |
| PIONEERS TEEN CAMP Completing 6th & 7th Grade | ||
| member non-member | $485 $585 | $3,686 $4,446 |
| WEEK 9 | ||
| member non-member | $444 $538 |
* See Camp Registration Details page for information regarding 8-week discount promo and other available promos as listed under Registration Guidelines. Promo codes must be applied at check-out.
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: $120 per week. No Drop Ins are available. You must register ahead of time.
Registration begins same day as camp registration.
REGISTRATION DATES
| Dates and Time | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| January 20th at 10:00 am | Registration open for Members who are Darien Residents or Members who are returning 2025 campers. Extended Care and Lunch Bunch registration opens same day as camp registration. (Lunch Bunch is for Holly Hoppers only) |
| January 22nd at 10:00 am | Members who are not Darien residents. |
| January 27th at 10:00 am | Registration open to everyone. |
