Wonderful Camp for our 8 to 12 yr old granddaughters!…read more Highly recommend for a outdoor CT summer experience!

From the owner: Located in coastal Connecticut, on 740 wooded acres surrounding a mile long private lake, we are…read morethe country's oldest co-ed camp. Since 1886, we have provided a fun-filled, traditional summer camp with hands-on learning and fun in the great outdoors. Campers participate in well-rounded and adventurous programs that develop an appreciation for nature and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Activities include: swimming, sailing, ropes course, archery, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking, gardening, farming, sports, games, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, nature, wilderness skills, ceramics, woodworking, culinary arts, theater, gaga and more! The best thing about our camp is that you get to make your own schedule and pick the activities that you want to do!

Hidden Lake Farms was an amazing experience. It was the highlight of our summer. The ponies and…read morehorses were super gentle and kind. We would strongly recommend this camp to anyone who likes horses and ponies. To anyone who goes there keep an eye out for the ponies Pumpkin and Nellie Bell. Ella(age 9) and Layo(age 10)

I'd been looking for the right place to start riding again and Hidden Lake is it! Jackie and Edgar…read moretake such great care of the horses and create the most comfortable environment to learn in. I can't wait to go back with extra carrots for my new love, Remington

5 star Check in! Very organized and very knowledgable about answering questions. Friendly staff and…read morevery helpful. Clean camp grounds. I feel very safe leaving my so. Here for 2 weeks!

This was a camp Been going for 5 years. They have a wonderful helpful staff. The male nurse josh is…read moreso wonderful he was so helpful to my children and he didn't mind being woken up in the middle of the night for a sick camper. My kids really enjoyed sailing and all the other activities they had to offer

All four of my children went to Camp Hillcroft for years. The Buttinger family know their business…read moreand how to make each child's experience individualized and awesome. There is a huge range of activities offered. Certified swim instruction is included in the programming, which was really important for my family. My children made friendships that will last a life time. 5 stars isn't even enough!

Great all around day camp for campers of all ages. What I…read morefind fantastic is that the counselors for each group are hand selected, and are from countries from all around the world , and is a fantastic way to show kids that no matter where you come from, you can get along and have fun with people that you might not ordinarily have interactions with. In addition, Greg and Sally do a great job every year of showing all the campers about what it's like for kids and families all around the world who are not as lucky as they are. From an activities perspective, I don't think you'll find another camp with such diverse things for the kids to do, from zip lines and wall climbs, to archery and helping out with the animals.

The absolute best camp!! They care for their campers as their own. Great lessons and projects. Well…read morestructured day. We will be back every year!

My son has attend Destination Science camps for the past 2 summers and is so excited to attend this…read moreyear. The camp is run by professional, enthusiastic camp counselors that engage young minds in S.T.E.M. activities from start to finish. My son comes home daily with new projects and experiments to share. Destination Science has become apart of our summer traditions.

Racist??? Did I read correctly? NOT OUR EXPERIENCE!!!…read moreSeashore day camp has the most loving, compassionate, race,gender,religious and disability compassionate counselors,aides and teachers to be found in a 60 mile radius. These hard working professionals treated our children with the love and care that can be found in few educational facilities in this day and age. Read the other yelp testimonials and draw your own conclusions, mine are based in fact not falsehoods. 90 years of love speaks for itself, its easy to call names and hide.

Was ran into the ground and whats sadder was that from what I heard the warning signs were written…read moreon the wall at least a decade in advance, even a financial adviser on another review website said how the business's finances were in shambles back in 2019 around year before it closed.

my kids had so fun here. and Kennelly loved it here my son goes there he said that he going to miss…read moreall the fun they had, LOVE YOU GIYS!

More people should do this! Project Oceanology gives hands-on boat outings geared towards families…read more These include lighthouse expeditions, oceanographic research cruises (summer), and seal watches (Feb/March). It is the only organization with permission to bring visitors to New London Ledge Lighthouse, which features incredible views from smack dab in the middle of Long Island Sound. Great fun for lighthouse aficionados and those who want to get out on the water! But be warned that other than the AMAZING views, there isn't much to actually see inside the house. If you're expecting a museum or activities for your kids, you might be disappointed and would be better off taking a science cruise. For the lighthouse trip, you will take a boat out to the 1909 working lighthouse and then be given a tour. Don't worry if boats make you nervous, this one is built to keep school kids safe and happy so you will feel very secure! The whole trip is about 2.5 hours and you spend 1.5 hours at the lighthouse. The architecture and history are really cool. The rest of the time you're cruising on Long Island Sound, which is a fun and relaxing activity in itself! The science expeditions are really Project O's forte. The super knowledgeable staff provide a hands-on experience you will love. You will be taught some basic marine science and geography of the area, then you take over as the scientists. Some of the activities include: collecting and testing water and mud samples at depth, visiting the captain to learn about navigation, and best of all: pulling in a trawl net full of Long Island Sound critters! If you are looking for a half-day activity that a gets you out on the water, familiarizes you with the area, is educational, and/or is just a little different than your usual tourist exercise: this is for you. You can certainly manage to stay clean and dry on these cruises but you will have much more fun if you go prepared to get wet and dirty! The boat's cabin is heated. However, you will want an extra layer of clothing for when you're outside. That's where all the good stuff happens. The price is very reasonable: just $19 for adults and $16 for kids. Make sure you call ahead... they will cancel the cruise if they don't get any reservations in advance and on popular days they can sell out! There is a very basic cafe for sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, drinks etc in the building but it's nothing to rave about. However, it's worth leaving a little extra time to wander around the immediate area. The building is located on the UConn - Avery Point campus which is beautiful and easy to walk. Project Oceanology also offers summer camps, scout programs, and birthday parties. I don't know why the website isn't listed here but there is lots more info at http://www.oceanology.org

This camp is incredible! As a former camper myself, I grew up at this camp and my experiences there…read moreover the years have only got better and better. I have made friendships there that will last a lifetime and have even worked here after growing out of their program. This place is truly one of the happiest on earth and I recommend it to anyone considering sending their child there.

My children have been attending this day camp for years. Every year their experience has gotten…read morebetter. Instructional swim, cooking, crafts, soccer, tennis, and all the other activities you would expect. The difference here is the camp director and staff. They have made camp an experience of a life time.

I cannot say enough positive things about Merrick Woods! MW has been a HUGE blessing to my girls…read more Not only do they wake up early each morning looking forward to another exciting, fun-filled day at MW, but I can go to work and not stress or worry for a minute wondering if the girls are safe/bored/alone/insert your worry here. As a parent, you will always feel safe knowing that your kids have certified, caring teachers surrounding them. The kids even take swim lessons and reach American Red Cross levels of safety and skill. You also will not realize you are even in Merrick or Long Island for that matter once you enter the sprawling, wooded campus! We are very grateful to MW !!!!!

Amazing staff and school. They really care about my son and offer so much support. My son loves his…read moreteachers and classmates. Highly recommended