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 Registration, payment, all paperwork must  be turned in to our office at town hall BY NOON THE FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR CHILD IS ATTENDING CAMP!



Due to school bus capacity, Adventure Camp will be limited to 48 students on field trip days (every Tuesday & Thursday. Payment must be received to reserve spot on field trip)

Capacity is limited to 60 students on days based out of Thompson Middle School (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Thompson Recreation's Summer Adventure Camp is open to residents and non-residents ages 5 to 14. This day camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, nature, science, weekly themes, and special events. 

Weekly Themes:
Week 1, June 24-28: The Great Outdoors (with trips to the Southwick Zoo and Webster Lake)
NO CAMP THE WEEK OF 4th of JULY
Week 2, July 8-12: Adventures Unlimited (with trips to the Trampoline Park and Quaddick State Park)
Week 3, July 15-19: Blowing off STEAM (with trips to the CT Science Museum and Webster Lake)
Week 4, July 22-26: Exploring Extraordinary Sites (with trips to Dinosaur Place and Quaddick State Park)
Week 5, July 29-August 2: Walk of Fame (With trips to the Movie Theatre and Rocky Neck Beach)
Week 6, August 5-August 9: Ultimate Survivor Week (With trips to Breezy Waterslides and Webster Lake)

Location: Thompson Middle School with field trips every Tuesday and Thursday.  Swimming every Thursday (Quaddick State Park, Webster Lake, or Rocky Neck Beach)

Camp Days/Time Camp will be open for six weeks, June 24th -June 28th and July 8th-August 9th.  Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Extended hours from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. are available for an additional fee.  No Camp the week of July 1-5.

Field Trips
Field trips will be included in tuition. Weekly trips to Quaddick State Park, local beaches, and other fun places! We will be bringing in special guests to visit with campers as well! 


Optional: Before/After Camp Care:
Extended care hours will begin at 8:00 AM - 5:00PM Summer 2024. You must register for extended care in addition to Regular camp hours.


Transportation: Morning bussing is available Monday - Thursday while summer school is in session. Parents must register for Before Care by June 1st, and request bus transportation by emailing RecreationDirector@ThompsonCT.org.

Students who do not require bussing must drop off at Thompson Middle School between 9:00 and 9:20 AM.  All students should be picked up and the Thompson Middle School by 4:00 PM. 


Parent Handbook contains additional camp information, please see Form 8 below.

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PRICING
Pricing Options for Camp Days

Price for camp if paid in full by May 1st
Full Summer (6 Weeks, 9AM - 4PM): Resident $1,050; Non-Resident $1,170
Weekly (9AM-4PM): Resident: $175; Non-Resident $195
Daily (9AM-4PM): Resident: $40; Non-residents: $45

Prices for camp if paid after May 1st
Full Summer (6 Weeks, 9AM - 4PM): Resident: $1,140; Non-Resident $1,260
Weekly (9AM - 4PM): 5 Days: Residents: $190; Non-residents: $210
Daily (9AM - 4PM): Residents: $45; Non-residents: $50

Extended Hours (8AM - 9AM, 4PM-5:00PM)
Full Summer: Residents $240; Non-Residents $270 On or before May 1, 2024
Full Summer: Residents $270; Non-Residents $300 After May 1, 2024
Weekly: Residents $40; Non-residents: $45 On or before May 1, 2024
Weekly: Residents $45; Non-residents: $50 After May 1, 2024
Daily: Residents $9; Non-residents $10 On or before May 1, 2024
Daily: Residents $10; Non-residents $11 After May 1, 2024


• There are no refunds for missed days.

• If your child is attending Thompson summer school, please contact the Recreation office for a fee adjustment.

• 10% discount for each child in a family with the 2nd child. Please contact the Recreation office for a fee adjustment.

• Scholarships/support for camp may be available from TEEG - 2024 applications will be available at TEEG, 4 weeks of income from household members over the age of 18 are needed. Applications available due back with income by May 16th. Financial assistance may also be obtained from CT Care4Kids. See links below.

FORMS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED FOR A CHILD TO ATTEND CAMP - PRINT FROM FORMS/LINKS AREA BELOW
Please submit all forms - we do not retain records from past years.

MANDATORY FORMS
Form 1 Hospital/Medical Information Form - Mandatory for all
Form 2 Release Form: includes Authorization of Release of a Child, Sunscreen/Bug Spray Permission, and Hold Harmless Agreement - Mandatory for all
Form 3 A copy of your child's physical, with immunization record, from a physical within the past 36 months - Mandatory for all

MEDICATION- RELATED FORMS
Form 4 If your child has a prescribed or over-the-counter medication that will be used during the program, you and your child's physician must complete and submit a Medication Authorization Form.
Form 5 If your child has asthma or a prescribed inhaler, you and your child's physician must complete and submit an Asthma Care Plan Form.
Form 6 If your child has a prescribed Epi-pen, you and your child's physician must complete and submit an Epi-Pen Authorization and Care Plan Form.
Note: All medication must be given to Thompson Recreation prior to the first day of camp. Medication must be in its original container with child's name and dosage information on it.

OTHER PARENT INFORMATION
Form 7 Camp Parent Handbook
Form 8 Camp Calendar (Coming Soon)

You may print all forms from the Files/Forms area below this section or stop by the Recreation office, Town Hall to pick them up.

Scholarships available through TEEG. Call 860-923-3458 or see Link 1 below.
Financial aid available through Care4Kids. Call 888-214-5437 or see Link 2 below.

CAMP DAY SELECTION
  • Use this option to purchase camp days. (No camp week of July 4)
  • Pricing options are explained in general information section above.
  • Field Trip Days are on Tuesday and Thursday and are limited to 48 students due to bus capacity
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Age 9-10 (Green Group) 
9y - 10y N/A MTuWThF  06/24/2024 - 08/09/2024
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thompson Middle School - Cafeteria
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Age 5-6 (Red Group) 
5y - 6y N/A MTuWThF  06/24/2024 - 08/09/2024
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thompson Middle School - Cafeteria
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Age 7-8 (Blue Group) 
7y - 8y N/A MTuWThF  06/24/2024 - 08/09/2024
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thompson Middle School - Cafeteria
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Age 11-13 (Yellow Group) 
11y - 13y N/A MTuWThF  06/24/2024 - 08/09/2024
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thompson Middle School - Cafeteria
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Age 13-14 (Counselor in Training) 
13y - 14y N/A MTuWThF  06/24/2024 - 08/09/2024
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thompson Middle School - Gymnasium
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EXTENDED CARE SELECTION
Use this option to purchase extended care before or after regular camp hours. Extended Care price covers BOTH AM Care (8-9AM) and PM Care (4-5:00PM)
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Extended Care (8AM-9AM & 4PM-5PM) 
5y - 14y N/A MTuWThF  06/24/2024 - 08/09/2024
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Thompson Middle School - Cafeteria
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* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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