TOR Day Camp
TOR Day Camp, operated by Stamford Recreation, offers a traditional summer day camp experience for children in grades K-8 with a focus on activities like swi...
▌ Editor's read The Stamford Recreation website loads successfully and provides information for TOR Day Camp, indicating it is a day camp for children in grades K-8. The camp is run by the City of Stamford Recreation Services, making it a municipal-parks owned program. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and special events. Google reviews for 'Stamford Recreation' show a 4.0-star rating from 11 reviews, with some positive comments about the programs. The Facebook page for Stamford Recreation is active, providing updates and information about various city programs, including summer camps.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
TOR Day Camp 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
- Phone: (203) 977-5214
- Cost notes: Cost not specified.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about TOR Day Camp
- What ages does TOR Day Camp accept?
- TOR Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 TOR Day Camp cost?
- TOR Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs TOR Day Camp?
- TOR Day 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 TOR Day Camp provide lunch?
- TOR Day 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.
- How does TOR Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Stamford?
- TOR Day Camp is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Stamford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
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- Springdale Activity Camp · Stamford · Ages 5–12
- Star Center Day Camp · Stamford · Ages 5–12
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