Greenwich Summer Adventurers
Greenwich Summer Adventurers is an action-adventure day camp organized by age and interest. This program includes one special field trip per week, local beach and pool days at Byram Shore, Greenwich Point and Island Beach in addition to a variety of theme weeks and activities at the Western Greenwich Civic Center. Transportation is included for all trips and beach/pool days.
Eligibilty: 8 to 15 years old. Participants must be 8 by June 1, 2024.
Schedule: Adventurers runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. over two sessions:
Session I: Tuesday, June 25 – Friday, July 19 (No camp on Thursday, July 4)
Session II: Monday, July 22 – Friday, August 9
Location: Daily drop-off and pick-up will be at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center (449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich, CT).
Depending on the schedule for the day, participants will either be transported to Byram Shore, Island Beach or Greenwich Point, remain at the Civic Center for planned activities, or attend an off-site field trip.
Fees/Registration Dates:
Resident - April 1 - May 31
Session I: $522 / Session II: $435 - 2nd child discount $20 applied for the same session
Resident - after May 31
Session I: $576 / Session II: $480 - 2nd child discount $20 applied for the same session
Non-Resident - after May 31
Session I: $630 / Session II: $525
Waitlist Fee: $20
There are no refunds and we do not pro-rate fees. There is a $20 administrative fee for cancellation credits.
Camp withdrawal policy: Requests for full credit (100% of fee paid) will be considered prior to June 1.
June 1 or after, only half credit (50% of fee paid) will be considered. Once camp begins, the credit will also be prorated.
Participant Information:
Medical Information: all information and forms must be submitted online by setting up an account with ePACT (E-mail to be sent following confirmation of registration).
Enrollment is not confirmed, and participants may not attend camp until all medical information and required forms are submitted.
If your child needs to take medication during camp hours, *written authorization by a parent or guardian and the child’s physician is required.
All medication must be maintained in the camp office and must be picked up at the conclusion of camp.
*The form “Authorization for the Administration of Medication by School, Childcare, and Youth Camp Personnel” must be completed, current, and on file in our office.
Special Trips: Participants will be grouped by age and/or grade and provided one field trip per week. A schedule will be provided before the start of camp detailing the daily locations and trips for each group. Trip locations will vary based on groupings. A tentative field trip schedule is provided.
Correspondence: Some correspondence will be made via email. Please Click Here to verify or change your child's grade for the coming fall, and your primary email and that you check your messages throughout the duration of the camp program. A weekly camp newsletter will be sent out to your listed email address with information for the following camp week.
Parent Orientation: Parents may attend an orientation session on Wednesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m., at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center (449 Pemberwick Rd., Greenwich, CT: lower level).
Transportation: Transportation to/from the beach and to/from field trips is included in the camp fee.
Weather: In the event of rain or questionable weather, extreme heat, high ozone levels, or the Health Department closes the beach for swimming due to heavy rainfall/high bacteria levels, etc. participants will be provided with an immediate pick-up from the beach and will be transported back to the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. They will remain at the Civic Center and provided with alternate activities for the remainder of the day. In the event of a canceled trip due to weather, an alternate date or trip will be scheduled.
What to bring: Schedules will be provided before the start of camp.
Campers will be required to plan ahead and pack what is needed based on the location for each day.
For beach and pool days, campers should bring:
• a bathing suit, towel, and sunscreen (spray-on suggested).
For field trips, communication will be sent out detailing what the campers should bring.
• Lunch must be brought from home daily, unless otherwise communicated.
• All items should be labeled
• Campers should have a bag that secures properly to store items.
• We are not responsible for valuables.
• Electronics should not be brought to camp.
A policy on the use of all electronic devices will be enforced.
Adventurers is administered by the Parks and Recreation Department, which is a municipal department of the Town of Greenwich, and therefore exempt from licensing with the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) of the State of Connecticut.
One special field trip will be planned per week. The following is a tentative schedule of trips for summer 2024:
1. Tuesday, June 25: Grand Prix, NY – Trailblazers & Mavericks
2. Wednesday, June 26: Legoland NY Amusement Park – Aces
3. Tuesday, July 2: Splashdown Water Park – Aces & Trailblazers
4. Wednesday, July 3: Brownstone Park – Mavericks
5. Tuesday, July 9: Quassy Amusement Park – Aces
6. Wednesday, July 10: Playland Amusement Park – Trailblazers & Mavericks
7. Tuesday, July 16: Skyzone Trampoline Park – Aces
8. Wednesday, July 17: Skyzone Trampoline Park – Trailblazers & Mavericks
9. Tuesday, July 23: Rock Climb Fairfield – Mavericks
10. Wednesday, July 24: Rock Climb Fairfield – Aces & Trailblazers
11. Tuesday, July 30: Dave & Busters – Mavericks
12. Tuesday, July 31: Dave & Busters – Aces & Trailblazers
13. Monday, August 5: Xtreme Play – Aces
14. Tuesday, August 6: Xtreme Play – Trailblazers & Mavericks
Registration: Online registration begins April 1.
Have you signed in? You must Sign In in to your account to register.
Please note: If you have not done so this year, you must Verify Residency, prior to registration, once annually beginning January.
You will receive an email from [email protected] when residency has been verified; this may take up to five (5) business days.
New residents may sign up for an account online. Register Here for a Parks and Recreation account, and verify residency.
Beginning June 1, non account holders, may mail in the Registration Form and required documents. Please only mail in a current year Registration Form. Previous year remains available for information only. Youth Scholarships: The Parks and Recreation Department has established a Youth Scholarship Program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents. Visit our webpage for more information or to register: Click Here to complete registration.
Photos: The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to use program or event photographs including participants in official Town of Greenwich media only (Website, newsletter, flyers and advertisements, Facebook, and/or Instagram). Please contact the Recreation Office if you object to the use of photographs of you or your child(ren) in Town media.
Donate to the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund.
Please take note of program registration dates. The content for inactive programs is only to be used for informational purposes. Dates, locations and fees are subject to change.
For activity registration assistance email Recreation Department
No camp July 4
General Activity Waitlist Policy
Once maximum enrollment has been reached for activity registration, a participant may elect to be placed on a waitlist. Should additional registration spots become available, those on the waitlist will be contacted in numerical order. Once contacted, if the person is still interested in enrollment in the activity, they will have two business days to make payment for the activity fee. If complete payment is not made within two business days, that person will be removed from the waitlist and the next person on the waitlist will be contacted. If the waitlisted person is no longer interested in registering for the activity, then the next person on the waitlist will immediately be contacted. Additionally, if the waitlisted person declines to respond to the Department of Parks and Recreation within two business days, the next person on the waitlist will be contacted.
Day Camp Waitlist Policy
The General Activity Waitlist Policy applies to the day camps of Adventurers Camp, Kamp Kairphree, and Music and Art Camp; however, there will be a fee of $20 assessed to be placed on the waitlist for each section of camp. Should the participant be taken off the waitlist and enrolled in the camp section, the $20 fee will be applied to the camp section fee. Once contacted, the person will have two business days to pay the balance due for the camp section. If the person remains on the waitlist and is not enrolled in the camp, there will be NO refund and NO credit for the $20 waitlist fee. This will ensure that only those seriously interested in attending the day camp will place themselves on the waitlist.
Town of Greenwich Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or [email protected] as soon as possible in advance of the event.
Once maximum enrollment has been reached for activity registration, a participant may elect to be placed on a waitlist. Should additional registration spots become available, those on the waitlist will be contacted in numerical order. Once contacted, if the person is still interested in enrollment in the activity, they will have two business days to make payment for the activity fee. If complete payment is not made within two business days, that person will be removed from the waitlist and the next person on the waitlist will be contacted. If the waitlisted person is no longer interested in registering for the activity, then the next person on the waitlist will immediately be contacted. Additionally, if the waitlisted person declines to respond to the Department of Parks and Recreation within two business days, the next person on the waitlist will be contacted.
Day Camp Waitlist Policy
The General Activity Waitlist Policy applies to the day camps of Adventurers Camp, Kamp Kairphree, and Music and Art Camp; however, there will be a fee of $20 assessed to be placed on the waitlist for each section of camp. Should the participant be taken off the waitlist and enrolled in the camp section, the $20 fee will be applied to the camp section fee. Once contacted, the person will have two business days to pay the balance due for the camp section. If the person remains on the waitlist and is not enrolled in the camp, there will be NO refund and NO credit for the $20 waitlist fee. This will ensure that only those seriously interested in attending the day camp will place themselves on the waitlist.
Town of Greenwich Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or [email protected] as soon as possible in advance of the event.