Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12 · $250/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12

Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program

Stamford · $250/week · ★ 4.6 (715 reviews)

Outdoor adventure camp offering activities like hiking, fishing, and environmental education at Cove Island Park.

▌ Editor's read The Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program is a day camp offered by Stamford Recreation, as indicated by the URL and content. It is part of a larger municipal parks and recreation department, suggesting it is publicly funded and operated. The camp focuses on outdoor activities and nature, aligning with its 'Outdoor Adventure' name. While the website provides general information about summer camps, specific details regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for staff were not explicitly found. The program appears to be a component of Stamford Recreation's broader summer camp offerings, which are managed by the city.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program 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 outdoors/nature program.

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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: Cove Island Park, 1125 Cove Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
  • Phone: (203) 977-5214
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program

What ages does Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program accept?
Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program 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 Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program cost?
Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program publishes $250/week for the standard session. Cost not specified. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program?
Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program 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 Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program provide lunch?
Barrett Outdoor Adventure Program 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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