Programs

Note:

WEEK 2- "Spirit of America"
Trip to see "Toy Story 5" at Gallery Cinemas

**There is no camp on Friday, July 3, 2026. The camp fee has been adjusted to reflect tge 4 day camp week.

CAMP DATES
2026 Camp will be held Monday-Friday, June 22- August 14 from 8am-3pm. There is no camp on Friday, July 3.. We offer extended care hours from 3:00-5:00pm for an additional fee.

LOCATION
Day Camp is held at the Colchester Recreation Complex (RecPlex) located at 215 Old Hebron Road. The facility offers a variety of amenities to support a general daily activity schedule which includes playscapes, picnic pavilion, tennis, basketball, pickleball courts, ball fields, inclusive playground, restrooms and the very fun water splash pad!

RED ZONE DAYS
Red Zone or Extreme Heat Days are WET & WILD at camp! Many extra water activities are scheduled throughout the day. The WATER SPLASH PAD is open and running and is always a favorite for all! If the heat becomes a hazard, we will move campers to one of the schools with air conditioning. We will send an email to confirm our location if we need to change camp locations. We reserve the right to transport/bus campers locally as needed (rainy days, special events, etc.)- but we do our best to make these decisions the day before so parents can plan ahead!

WEEKLY REGISTRATION
Registration is accepted on a weekly basis- you may register for one week, several weeks, or all 8 weeks! We cannot accept registration for partial weeks. Camp weeks do fill up! When this happens, please call the office and ask to be added to the wait list.

FIELD TRIPS/ENTERTAINERS
We take pride in scheduling fun and entertaining field trips throughout the summer. On the weeks that we don’t go on a field trip, we invite a guest entertainer to camp. All campers will have the opportunity to participate in both field trips and entertainment. Both are a great way to add a little extra fun each week and make memories with new friends! Note: Trips and entertainers are subject to change without notice.The calendar will be posted and updated as needed on the website at www.colchesterct.gov/recreation-department

CAMP PAYMENTS
Registration for Day Camp requires a $50 per week deposit. Payment plans are available with auto debit options, but these need to be set up early so the final payment is made by June 1, 2026. All payments must be made online or in our Town Hall office.

CAMP ACCOMODATIONS
We are happy to accommodate every child at camp. Early planning will help us ensure that we have trained staff, and the resources needed to make sure camp is a fun experience for your child. Please call the Recreation Director to discuss your child’s needs before May 1st.

MEDICATION
If your child requires any medication (prescription or over the counter) during the camp day, please request the medical form from the Parks and Recreation office. This form must be signed by a doctor and submitted along with the medication prior to the start of camp. Medication will not be permitted at camp without proper documentation.

REFUND POLICY
The Day Camp refund policy is as follows:
• All refund requests must be made in writing to the Recreation Director.
• Medical requests can be made with a doctor’s note.
• We will do our best to trade camp weeks for you, if there are openings.
• Prior to May 15 you will receive a full refund.
• May 15 -June 1 you will receive a refund if we can fill your space at camp from the wait list. If there is no wait list, we will issue an account credit.
• After June 1 there will be no refunds or account credits unless we can fill your space at camp from the wait list.
• A $15 cancellation fee will be charged for all refunds and credits requested by a participant.
This policy is necessary to ensure our staff to camper ratios, to cover our expenses in hiring and training staff and purchasing supplies based on an expected number of campers.