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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–14

Upper Camp

indoor_outdoor: outdoor · $265/week · ★ 4.4 (1028 reviews)

Upper Camp, part of Norwalk Recreation and Parks, offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades 3-6, focusing on outdoor activities a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department's Summer Camps page, which details 'Upper Camp' for children entering grades 3-6. The camp is a day program, operating Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with an extended day option until 5:30 PM. The cost is listed as $265 per week for Norwalk residents and $290 for non-residents. The camp is owned and operated by the municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor any specific state license number. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. A Facebook page for 'Norwalk Recreation and Parks' is linked from the main city website, but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. Google reviews for 'Norwalk Recreation and Parks' show a 4.1-star rating from 106 reviews, with comments generally positive about park facilities and programs, though not specifically detailing the Upper Camp experience.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Upper Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 99 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk, CT 06855, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Rate increases to $295 per week on March 23, 2026. Fee includes weekly field trips.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Upper Camp

What ages does Upper Camp accept?
Upper Camp is open to children ages 11–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Upper Camp cost?
Upper Camp publishes $265/week for the standard session. USD. Rate increases to $295 per week on March 23, 2026. Fee includes weekly field trips. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Upper Camp's hours?
Upper Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Upper Camp?
Upper Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Upper Camp provide lunch?
Upper Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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