Camp Aldrich
A summer art camp at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum for children ages 6-12.
▌ Editor's read The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum's Camp Aldrich offers day camps for children aged 4-14, with programs like 'Art Explorers' for younger children and 'Art Lab' for older participants. The camp runs in weekly sessions from June 24 to August 16, 2024, with tuition ranging from $530 to $600 per week, and discounts for museum members. The museum itself has a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on 215 reviews, with visitors praising its unique exhibitions and engaging programs. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The camp leverages its museum setting to provide a rich, hands-on art experience, often featuring guest artists and access to current exhibitions.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp Aldrich fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Campers create works of art throughout the week, which are displayed in a celebration for family and friends on Friday evenings.
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Address: 258 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
- Phone: (203) 438-4519
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Family level Members ($150) and above receive a 10% discount.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Aldrich
- What ages does Camp Aldrich accept?
- Camp Aldrich is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Camp Aldrich cost?
- Camp Aldrich publishes $530/week for the standard session. Family level Members ($150) and above receive a 10% discount. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Aldrich's hours?
- Camp Aldrich runs 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Aldrich?
- Camp Aldrich is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Aldrich provide lunch?
- Camp Aldrich 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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