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Stamford Parks and Recreation
About Stamford Parks and Recreation
It is the mission of the Stamford Parks & Recreation Services to create and offer comprehensive and inclusive leisure opportunities and experiences for the youth and adult population of Stamford. We strive to build a strong sense of community, increase the social, cultural, enrichment and wellbeing for all through our programs, parks, facilities and more!
Upcoming Events!
Stay and Play Preschool Program for Ages 3 &4 2026 - 2027
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 2026 – June 2027 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar)
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3-year-old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4-year-old program – Sess. 02
Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,400.00 per year ( 3-Year-olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,1100.00
$5,700.00 per year ( 4-year-olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,425.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills and begins on December 1, 2025 at the recreation office.
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge, Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3- and 4-year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence in our play-based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2026 and run through June 2027 for the four-year-old program. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in January of 2027. To schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2026 to be eligible for the program but may be flexible!
September 2026 – June 2027 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar)
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3-year-old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4-year-old program – Sess. 02
Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,400.00 per year ( 3-Year-olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,1100.00
$5,700.00 per year ( 4-year-olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,425.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills and begins on December 1, 2025 at the recreation office.
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge, Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3- and 4-year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence in our play-based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2026 and run through June 2027 for the four-year-old program. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in January of 2027. To schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2026 to be eligible for the program but may be flexible!
Summer Camp Employment
Recreation Vendor Day 2026
https://www.stamfordrecreation.com/stamford-recreation-vendor-day
MGM Casino Trip for Adults
Counselor In Training Program for Teens Ages 14 - 15 Summer 2026
The program is designed to train students to be future camp counselors. Students that are accepted into the program will work during the summer from 8:30AM - 3:00PM Monday through Friday and will be placed at one of our three large Day Camps. All applicants must be 14 by March 1, 2026, Applications will be available beginning January 3, 2026, on-line at www.stamfordrecreation.com The program is limited to 24 counselors in training. Interviews will begin starting February 1st, 2026, and will be held at the Recreation Office on the 6th floor of the Government Center. Interviewing for the position does not guarantee the applicant a position in the program. Interviews will be held Monday through Thursday & afterschool from 2:00PM - 4:30PM only! The C.I.T program is not a paid position but looks great on college applications. However, if the applicant turns 15 years old by June 1st, 2026, he or she will be eligible to receive a $500.00 stipend if they successfully complete the program. All candidates will be required to go through an interview to be selected. For more information, please call Dante Statum, Recreation Leader at 203-977-4644 or email him at Dstatum@stamfordct.gov JC Note: If you are selected at the end of the process for this program, students will not be permitted vacation days off during the summer. No exceptions!
February Camp
February Vacation Camp (Gr. K - 5)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Friday, February 13, 2026 - Sess. 1
Monday, February 16, 2026 - Sess. 2
8:00AM - 5:00PM
$50.00 per day per student
Instructor: Recreation Services Staff
Winter break is here and you need to work; parents look no further as we offer this school break camp. Each day campers will be involved in gym games, sports, arts and crafts and more. Camp is open to a max of 50 students per day so don’t wait! Bring a bagged lunch each day!
Winter Break: Crazy Gears & Wheels (Ages 5 - 12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
February 13 & 16 , 2026
Friday & Monday
9:00AM - 3:00PM
$95.00 per student
Instructor: CT Computer Education staff
If you love building and inventions, our hands on building activities will inspire you! Students working in pairs will work with special LEGO® gears and levers and engineering components to possibly build a Wall Rocker Racer, Supercharged Speedster, a Battle Spinner and even a drawing machine. This fun, hands son class shows students how engineering can be fun and silly, yet still educational. Students will build models and discuss the engineering science behind each model. Students will then be challenged to improve the model and customized their creations. Please bring lunch and a snack, No Lego’s will be taken home. Pictures will be emailed home. Students must be currently in kindergarten to be eligible for this program
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Friday, February 13, 2026 - Sess. 1
Monday, February 16, 2026 - Sess. 2
8:00AM - 5:00PM
$50.00 per day per student
Instructor: Recreation Services Staff
Winter break is here and you need to work; parents look no further as we offer this school break camp. Each day campers will be involved in gym games, sports, arts and crafts and more. Camp is open to a max of 50 students per day so don’t wait! Bring a bagged lunch each day!
Winter Break: Crazy Gears & Wheels (Ages 5 - 12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
February 13 & 16 , 2026
Friday & Monday
9:00AM - 3:00PM
$95.00 per student
Instructor: CT Computer Education staff
If you love building and inventions, our hands on building activities will inspire you! Students working in pairs will work with special LEGO® gears and levers and engineering components to possibly build a Wall Rocker Racer, Supercharged Speedster, a Battle Spinner and even a drawing machine. This fun, hands son class shows students how engineering can be fun and silly, yet still educational. Students will build models and discuss the engineering science behind each model. Students will then be challenged to improve the model and customized their creations. Please bring lunch and a snack, No Lego’s will be taken home. Pictures will be emailed home. Students must be currently in kindergarten to be eligible for this program
Activities
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