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Fairfield County, CT

Summer Day Camps in Ridgefield, CT

Caroline and Brooke have personally reviewed 7 day camps in and around Ridgefield, covering Equestrian & Farm Ecology, Fine Arts, Pottery & Theater, Lakeside & Waterfront and Educator-Led Heritage programming. Every listing below has a full mom scorecard, honest pros and cons, and real tuition ranges — no sponsored placements.

Fox Hollow Pony & Farm Camp Split Verdict (per our Ridgefield visit, est. 1994) Fairfield County, CT
6.9 Mom
Score

Fox Hollow Pony & Farm Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

Daily Ring Lessons, Trail Riding & Poolside Relaxation in Ridgefield

✓ Horseback Riding✓ Heated Pools✓ Animal Care✓ Organic Farm✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"Fox Hollow Pony & Farm Camp has real potential and a few families swear by it, but our audit found enough inconsistency that it's not a blind recommendation."
AgesAges 5 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Riding Ring)
Tuition$1110/wk
CategoryEquestrian
Read Full Review → Est. 1994
Kaleidoscope Creative Arts Camp Split Verdict (per our Ridgefield visit, est. 1995) Fairfield County, CT
6.8 Mom
Score

Kaleidoscope Creative Arts Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

Individual Artist Studios, Fashion Design & Creative Mentorship in Ridgefield

✓ Pottery Studio✓ Theater Stage✓ Heated Pools✓ Air-Conditioned Studios✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"The 1:5 (Early Arts) ratio at Kaleidoscope Creative Arts Camp looks fine on paper; whether it holds up day to day depended on which counselor we asked."
AgesAges 4 to 14
Ratio1:5 (Early Arts)
Tuition$1450/wk
CategoryFine Arts
Read Full Review → Est. 1995
Beaver Creek Waterfront Adventure Camp Consistently Fine Fairfield County, CT
7.8 Mom
Score

Beaver Creek Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Ridgefield

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Beaver Creek Waterfront Adventure Camp does the fundamentals well. It won't be the most talked-about camp in Ridgefield, but it's a safe, solid pick."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1190/wk
CategoryLakeside
Read Full Review → Est. 1996
Monticello Country Academy Camp Reliable Pick (per our Ridgefield visit, est. 1997) Fairfield County, CT
7.7 Mom
Score

Monticello Country Academy Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

50+ Years of Tradition, Olympic Spirit Weeks & High Counselor Longevity in Ridgefield

✓ Certified Teachers✓ 3 Heated Pools✓ Historic Campus✓ Door-to-Door Bus✓ Hot Lunch
"Monticello Country Academy Camp does the fundamentals well. It won't be the most talked-about camp in Ridgefield, but it's a safe, solid pick."
AgesAges 3 to 14
Ratio1:4 (Early Childhood)
Tuition$1530/wk
CategoryEducator-Led Heritage
Read Full Review → Est. 1997
Sweetbriar Horsemanship Day Camp Ask Before You Enroll (per our Ridgefield visit, est. 1998) Fairfield County, CT
5.9 Mom
Score

Sweetbriar Horsemanship Day Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

Equine Horsemanship, Farm-to-Table Cooking & Woodland Stewardship in Ridgefield

✓ Horseback Riding✓ Heated Pools✓ Animal Care✓ Organic Farm✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"Sweetbriar Horsemanship Day Camp has real potential and a few families swear by it, but our audit found enough inconsistency that it's not a blind recommendation."
AgesAges 5 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Riding Ring)
Tuition$1270/wk
CategoryEquestrian
Read Full Review → Est. 1998
Studio 8 of Ridgefield Drama & Clay Camp Underwhelming Fairfield County, CT
5.3 Mom
Score

Studio 8 of Ridgefield Drama & Clay Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

Working Pottery Wheels, Broadway Masterclasses & Heated Pool Fun in Ridgefield

✓ Pottery Studio✓ Theater Stage✓ Air-Conditioned Studios✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"We reached out to Studio 8 of Ridgefield Drama & Clay Camp's administration with specific safety questions and got answers that didn't inspire confidence."
AgesAges 4 to 14
Ratio1:5 (Early Arts)
Tuition$1610/wk
CategoryFine Arts
Read Full Review → Est. 1999
Stillwater of Ridgefield Lakeside Day Camp Split Verdict (per our Ridgefield visit, est. 2000) Fairfield County, CT
6.9 Mom
Score

Stillwater of Ridgefield Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Ridgefield

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"There's a decent lakeside & waterfront program buried in Stillwater of Ridgefield Lakeside Day Camp, but you'll need to advocate for your kid; the operational details aren't as tight as we'd like."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1350/wk
CategoryLakeside
Read Full Review → Est. 2000

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