Stamford Recreation
Summer Camp
Registration Dates for Day Camps, Activity & Playground Programs & Preschool Camp 2026 Please update your on-line account before camp registration begins. Full pay registration will be 100% online and reduce fee spots will only be done by appointment at the recreation office. This year children that turned age 5 before December 31, 2025 are eligible for full day camps. A copy of the child’s birth certificate must be submitted to the recreation office within 24 hours of registering to prove their eligibility. The document can be faxed (203)977-5504, emailed (stamfordrecreation@stamfordct.gov). If we do not receive the camp registration form (each child) & required documents with-in 24 hours, you will lose your spot in the camp and the registration fee is non-refundable. Finally, if your child has an IEP or 504 plan and you agree to supply us with copies after you register, we can better accommodate your child's needs. This will allow us to give them the best possible camp experience this summer. Also, please note we cannot control how fast camps will fill up online and once all of the spots have been filled a waiting list will be taken.
Registration is on a first come first serve basis online and registration begins at 8:30AM!
Full Pay Registration for Day Camps, Playground & Activity Programs begin online only Tuesday March 10, 2026 at 8:30AM.
Heroy Day Camp – 110 spots available online
TOR Day Camp – 95 spots available online
Star Center Day Camp – 70 spots available on-line
Stillmeadow Day Camp – 70 spots available online
Springdale Activity Camp – 95 Spots available online
Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program – 60 spots available online
Registration Information for Reduced Fee Camp Spots If your child/children qualify for the Reduced Fee, you will be required to call the recreation office to reserve a time slot to register in person at the Recreation Office located on the 6th floor Government Center. The appointment does not secure a camp spot until you come in to register and make the payment. If you do not come in at your scheduled time and date, you must call to make another appointment. Registration appointments are on a first come first served basis! Parents that would normally qualify for the reduced fee will need to complete the Household Income Survey in your parent portal on the Board of Education website. A copy of this letter showing the child qualifies must be handed in at registration.
Listed below are the required documents you must bring to register your child/children on your appointment date:
1. Completed Registration Form for the camp site you are registering for. ( Camp forms on our website)
2. If your child is ages 5 ( by 12/31/25), a copy of their birth certificate must be presented at registration to register.
3. Printed Copy of the Eligibility Letter for the reduced fee you received from the BOE that we will keep. Please note if your child is age 5 & has not attend Kindergarten they will not be in the BOE system which means they will not qualify for the reduced rate.
4. Payment of Cash, Check or Credit Card
5. Without the appropriate forms needed to register, a registration cannot be processed the day of your appointment. Please call 203-977-5214 beginning March 3,2026 to make an appointment to register.
Registration appointments start Monday, March 16, 2026 - ( Between 9:00am to 3:00PM.) Available Reduced Fee Spots – Must make an appointment to register in person Heroy Day Camp – 20 spots available
TOR Day Camp – 65 spots available
Star Center Day Camp – 65 spots available
Stillmeadow Day Camp – 70 spots available
Springdale Activity Program – 65 Spots available
Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program – 40 spots available
Preschool Summer Camp at Stillmeadow School – Registration will be online again this year, Tiny Tots Preschool Camp will be done online starting Tuesday, March 10 , 2026.
A copy of the child’s birth certificate with a completed registration form must be submitted to the recreation office within 24 hours of registering to prove their eligibility. The copy can be emailed to stamfordrecreation@stamfordct.gov or faxed to 203-977-5504. Failure to do so will forfeit your spot and the child will be dropped from the program with no refund. All children must be three years old before June 22nd, 2026 to register online for this program.
