Patriot Camp

June 15 - June 19: Terrific Trip Week

June 22 - June 26: Mr. Nash's Science Spectacular

Join Mr. Nash and explore the exciting branches of the Tree of Science. There will be non-stop sizzling scientific experiments throughout the day, including your favorites: chemical reactions and slime, launching rockets and paper airplanes, Martian gumdrops and other edible science concoctions and of course…marble tracks! We'll delve further into the world of STEM using a wide variety of building materials and technology to engineer and practice design thinking. Campers will also enjoy exciting camp activities like a laser light and glow stick dance party, a water balloon and squirt gun grand finale, and visits to the Barlow Mountain Pool. New this summer will be a gigantic Mentos Volcano Minefield!

June 29 - July 2: Survivor Camp (Closed July 3)

The activities are endless at Survivor Camp! During this week, campers will work together in teams and challenge each other to become the ultimate Survivor Champions. Activities such as Capture the Medallion, Rhinoball, Pirate Ship, Human Bowling and Hide and Go Seek are just a few of the games that campers will participate in during the week. An exciting obstacle course and RA’s famous ice cream eating contest will be part of the fun as well! Each day will be packed with surprises that will test one’s physical and mental skills.

July 6 - July 10: Junior Sports Academy

This summer, Paul Desiano and Beth MacInnes are excited to offer a Junior Sports Academy on RA’s beautiful campus. This multi-sport week will focus on the development of skills and strategies. A different sport is highlighted each day with visiting sport-specific experts. Campers experience these sports on a deeper level through competitions and games.

Each day of Junior Sports Academy is broken up into two sessions:

Morning Session: Take a deep dive into the sports of soccer, lacrosse, basketball and baseball/softball.
Afternoon Elective Session: Campers choose daily among the following: rock climbing, cross country running, field hockey, hiking, flag football, kickball, floor hockey, yoga, high intensity interval training and volleyball.

Between each session is a lunch break and a refreshing cool down on the Patriot Plunge.

July 13 - July 17: Sparklicious Studio & Traditional Day Camp

The Sparkle Team will be returning to RA this summer offering several new and creative half-day activities for campers to enjoy. Teamwork will be the theme for the week. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Each activity will include a daily dose of Kindness and Teamwork. The Sparkle Team is looking forward to providing an amazing week of fun for everyone!

Day 1: Beads - Create your own keychains, bracelets and more. Each bead has a meaning: Bravery, Freedom, Friendship, Courage, etc.
Day 2: Sew & Splatter - Sew and paint your own bags and hats with Splat Paint.

DAY 3: Team Games - Water Balloons, Spray Paint, Confetti, and “Keep it Spotless”

DAY 4: Cook & Bake - Make your own pizzas from scratch. Then bake a tasty surprise dessert!

DAY 5: Soap & Slime - Make your own soap from raw, natural ingredients. Clean FUN! Create your own SLIME and then participate in the ultimate slime contest.

An exciting mixture of traditional day camp activities will fill the second half of the day to keep campers engaged and happy. Bingo, tie dying, science experiments, scavenger hunts, charades, crazy relay races and cooking, are just a few examples of what might be in store for campers. The Patriot Plunge waterslide and a trip (or two!) to Barlow Mountain Pool will round out this camp week.

July 20 - July 24: Chemistry In The Kitchen & Traditional Day Camp

Come join us while we learn about everyday kitchen chemistry! Combine common kitchen ingredients with seasonal produce as we prepare both savory and sweet dishes. Explore how acids help tenderize meat and leaven baked goods. Meet microbial organisms such as those found in yogurt and yeast and learn how these living organisms are employed in the kitchen. We will engage all of our senses as we learn to identify ingredients by their taste, smell, and texture, and play “Guess that Scent” when we sample the aromas of many common, and not so common, kitchen items. And for those of you who loved last summer’s Cupcake Wars, we will devote one day to emulsions and suspensions when we prepare cupcakes with meringue frosting. We will experiment with adding different ingredients to our egg-white base to determine how to create the fluffiest meringue. Where else can you eat your experiments to confirm your hypothesis?

The other half of each camp day will offer an exciting mixture of traditional day camp activities to keep campers engaged and happy. Bingo, tie dying, science experiments, scavenger hunts, charades, crazy relay races and cooking, are just a few examples of what might be in store for campers. The Patriot Plunge waterslide and a trip (or two!) to Barlow Mountain Pool will round out this camp week.

Patriot Camp is designed for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 5 and offers numerous opportunities to integrate both physical activity and educational challenges.

Camp hours are from 9am to 3:30pm with the option of extended care beginning at 8:00am and continuing until 5:00pm (additional charges apply).

For questions regarding Patriot Camp, please contact Donna Kauth by phone at (203) 894-1800 x106 or by email at dkauth@ridgefieldacademy.org.

Ridgefield Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin. All staff-to-camper ratios meet or exceed the State of Connecticut requirements. Although there is no onsite registered nurse, all directors and key staff are American Red Cross certified in First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. The local fire and health departments have inspected all our facilities and equipment. Ridgefield Academy summer programs are accredited by the State of Connecticut.