Preschool Summer Camps in Stamford
The summer camp parents trust. Built for ages 3 to 5.
Drop off with confidence every single morning.
A gentle drop-off process
Our counselors are trained to ease transitions. We use a structured arrival routine so your child knows exactly what to expect each morning.
Your child's safety, covered.
Medical professionals are on-site every day, so you can feel confident your child is always in safe and capable hands.
30+ Years of Experience
Generations of children have grown up on our fields, courts, and courses and we bring that experience to every single camper.
Explore camps made for ages 3–5.
Camp Chelsea
From soccer and gymnastics to water slides and arts and crafts, every day is packed with activities that build confidence and spark a genuine love of movement.
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gymnastics
Our gymnastics camp blends fun and foundational movement skills in equal measure. Your preschooler will tumble, climb, and explore alongside arts and crafts, field sports, trampolines, and more.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Swimming & Gymnastics
This camp combines the energy of gymnastics camp with an afternoon of swimming led by caring coaches.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tennis & Swimming
A playful day of tennis and swimming in one action packed day. Mornings are spent on the courts building and afternoons move to the pool where campers develop essential swimming skills.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ice Hockey
Little ones hit the ice for 45 minutes of skating and hockey fundamentals each day, then move on to soccer, tee ball, rock climbing, and arts and crafts for a full and active afternoon.
9:00AM - 12:00 PM
A day in your child's life at camp
Morning Sports
Morning activity block including sports, movement, and team games designed for little bodies.
Late Morning Activities
Game time featuring board games, puzzles, and tabletop fun that spark friendly competition and big laughs.
Lunch Time
Don’t forget to pack a nut-free lunch for your camper.
Afternoon Crafts & Activities
Rotating enrichment including art and exploration.
Late Afternoon Sports
Rotational sports and field games guaranteed to send them home happily worn out.
"I can’t say it enough…the coaches are all amazing! My son is super happy and exhausted at the end of each day. We are looking forward to next summer!"
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Ready When You Are
Choose exactly which weeks work for your family, with flexible weekly enrollment and no long term commitment required.
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Frequently asked questions
For some young children, the first few days of camp can be an emotional roller-coaster. Even if they have parted from mom and dad previously at preschool or with babysitters with no problem at all, camp is a new setting.
Whether your child comes to us from other programs or it is your child's first experience at camp, new environments are sometimes scary for children to navigate.
Below, please find some tips to help you prepare your child for his/her fun-filled upcoming week at one of our Little Athletes' camps and how to handle a possible tearful goodbye.
- Be prepared for a check-in line. We promise to make every effort to move the check-in line along as quickly as possible, but on the first-day check-in naturally takes longer. Some kids experience anxiety around the anticipation of saying good-bye. Distracting your child with fun stories or sharing memories from the weekend while they wait can alleviate anxiety until the goodbye is imminent.
- After checking in, a counselor will introduce themselves and assist your child with where to go. We encourage you to:
- Enthusiastically greet them back so that your child can see you are confident and excited to meet the counselors.
- Tell your child that they will have a fun day playing sports and activities with friends and that you will see them at lunchtime (or after lunch for those that have camps running until 2pm).
- Give your kisses and hugs, and then leave your child in the hands of the counselors.
- Ensure that your child hears you say, "Goodbye," so they understand you are leaving them in trusted hands. We encourage you not to “disappear" when they are not looking, as this can cause confusion and anxiety. If your child is crying or appears unhappy, we understand it can be hard to leave them. In most cases, they will stop crying shortly after you are out of sight and begin having fun. Please trust that if the separation anxiety is extended beyond what is "normal," we will get in touch with you. Our counselors are skilled in acknowledging your child's woe, providing compassion, and then moving right into engaging them with fun activities.
- If your child is crying and clinging to you, the best thing to do is pick up your child and hand him/her to a counselor so that your child sees that you trust this counselor and are placing him/her in the care of the counselor. Then, try to leave as quickly as possible, so your child has an opportunity to come to terms with your departure.
- Remember, Day 2 may be just as difficult, but each day your child's relationship with the counselors and comfort in the new environment gets stronger, and it will get easier.
Please remember, separation anxiety is normal. Children need some time to learn to trust the new space, their caregivers' role in their day, and that you will be returning for them at a particular point in the schedule. Our staff is prepared and understands that this is a normal part of the 3, 4, 5-year-old development.