The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Hands-On Engineering, AI Tinkering & Outdoor Science Discovery in Westport. Designed for Ages 5 to 13. The STEM, robotics & coding programming covers what you'd expect competently, without much that surprised us either way. Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
The pool program at Catalyst Innovation Camp covers the basics competently — heated water, certified staff, a reasonable ratio in the water.
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:5 (Junior Makers), 1:7 (Advanced Lab). Counselor training covers the essentials; nothing exceptional, but nothing that raised concerns either. (per our Westport visit, est. 1985)
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Bus service covers Westport and nearby towns reliably, and carline moves at a reasonable pace. Lunch is nut-sensitive with a rotating hot option most days.
Tuition Range: $1200 – $1450 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Hot lunch is included and reasonably well-reviewed by campers (per our Westport visit, est. 1985)
- Counselors were competent and attentive across every bunk we observed (per our Westport visit, est. 1985)
- Facilities, while not new, are clearly well-maintained since 1985
- The 1:5 (Junior Makers) ratio held up consistently during our visit
⚠️ What to Consider
- Parent communication is functional but not proactive — you may need to ask (per our Westport visit, est. 1985)
- Carline can back up during peak drop-off times (per our Westport visit, est. 1985)
- Facilities are a bit dated compared to newer camps in Westport