NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM

NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM

Summer Camp·144 OENOKE RDG, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
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About NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM

NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM is a licensed summer camp serving families in New Canaan, CT. The program offers structured summer programming that keeps children active, engaged, and learning during the break from school. Connecticut youth camps are licensed by the OEC and must meet specific health, safety, and staff qualification requirements. NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM holds license #YCYC.00031, verified through CT OEC. NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM has earned a 4.8-star rating from 22 families on Google, reflecting consistent parent satisfaction. Find out what happens on rainy days. A camp with a good indoor backup plan makes a big difference during a wet summer week

Last updated April 2026

Summer Camp Services

Services offered by NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM:

  • Summer Programs
  • Swimming, sports, and outdoor adventure
  • Arts, crafts, music, and theater programs
  • STEM and academic enrichment activities
  • Field trips and special event days
  • Extended care options for working parents

Service Area

NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER - SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM serves New Canaan and the surrounding communities:

Summer Camp in New Canaan — FAQ

How much do summer camps cost in New Canaan?

Summer camps in New Canaan cost $300-$800 per week. Specialty camps (STEM, sports) cost more. Full-summer discounts available. Registration often opens in January-February and popular camps fill quickly, so plan ahead.

When should I register for summer camp in New Canaan?

Most New Canaan and Fairfield County summer camps open registration in January or February. Popular programs fill up by March. Early-bird discounts of 5-10% are common for registrations before a certain date. Many camps offer multi-week and sibling discounts as well.

Questions to Ask When You Visit

Before choosing a summer camp provider, bring this list to your visit or call.

  1. 1What is the daily schedule, and what activities are included?
  2. 2What is the counselor-to-camper ratio?
  3. 3How do you handle heat, severe weather, and outdoor safety?
  4. 4Are there options for extended hours if I work full-time?
  5. 5What training do your counselors receive?
  6. 6How do you handle homesickness or behavioral issues?

Summer Camp Costs in Connecticut

Average summer camp cost for toddlers in CT: $200-400/week. Rates vary by provider, location, and hours needed.

Financial Assistance

Care 4 Kids: Connecticut's Care 4 Kids program helps eligible families pay for childcare while they work or attend school. The program covers licensed family childcare, center-based care, and before/after school programs.

Apply for Care 4 KidsHelpline: 1-888-214-5437

Cost data: Child Care Aware of America, 2025. Subsidy info: CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC).

Provider data verified through CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and Google Business Profiles. Last updated April 2026.

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Credentials

Licensed

License Verified

License #YCYC.00031
StatusACTIVE
Expires2026-05-31

Verified via CT OEC

State Inspection Record

36
Total Inspections
6
Passed Clean
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025Corrective action

99 citations across 36 inspections. Most childcare citations are minor regulatory issues that providers correct promptly.

Common citation types:

Abstract record8x
Small craft director(s) certified, age >20 who complies with CT boat safety/scuba laws7x
Individual care plan(s)6x
Items specified in Standing Orders/Instructions available6x
Order from authorized prescriber and parent's permission for all meds5x
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Jul 15, 2025
Written authorized prescriber permission
Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber which shall be on
Jul 15, 2025
Staff records current/complete
Records of staff shall be kept on file at the youth camp and shall include, but not be limited to, the name, age and address of the staff, the name, address and telephone numbers including the busines
Jul 15, 2025
Small craft director(s), boat/scuba laws followed
The youth camp shall have a director of each small craft waterfront area, if such area is used by the youth camp for small craft activities at the camp or on excursions, who shall be at least twenty y
Jul 15, 2025
Individual care plan(s)
The record for each camper shall include information regarding disabilities or special health care needs and an individual plan of care for a camper with special health care needs or disabilities, dev
Jul 15, 2025
Written parent permission
Except for nonprescription topical medications described, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, shall be administered to a child without the written permission of the child's parent which sh

Data from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) public records. Updated April 2026.

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