The Camp Edit Fairfield & Westchester • Curated by 2 Local Moms
Fairfield County, CT

Summer Day Camps in Shelton, CT

Caroline and Brooke have personally reviewed 7 day camps in and around Shelton, 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.

Appaloosa Horsemanship Day Camp Uneven Program Fairfield County, CT
6.9 Mom
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Appaloosa Horsemanship Day Camp

📍 Shelton, CT

English & Western Riding, Barn Animal Care & Organic Gardening in Shelton

✓ Horseback Riding✓ Heated Pools✓ Animal Care✓ Organic Farm✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"We wanted to like Appaloosa Horsemanship Day Camp in Shelton more than we did. The good moments were genuinely good; the gaps were genuinely concerning."
AgesAges 5 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Riding Ring)
Tuition$1670/wk
CategoryEquestrian
Read Full Review → Est. 2018
Bravo Drama & Clay Camp Ask Before You Enroll (per our Shelton visit, est. 2019) Fairfield County, CT
5.9 Mom
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Bravo Drama & Clay Camp

📍 Shelton, CT

Ceramics, Open-Air Easels & Musical Theater Showcases in Shelton

✓ Pottery Studio✓ Theater Stage✓ Heated Pools✓ Air-Conditioned Studios✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"We wanted to like Bravo Drama & Clay Camp in Shelton more than we did. The good moments were genuinely good; the gaps were genuinely concerning."
AgesAges 4 to 14
Ratio1:5 (Early Arts)
Tuition$1410/wk
CategoryFine Arts
Read Full Review → Est. 2019
Stillwater Lakeside Day Camp Ask Before You Enroll (per our Shelton visit, est. 1955) Fairfield County, CT
6.2 Mom
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Stillwater Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Shelton, CT

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Shelton

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"We wanted to like Stillwater Lakeside Day Camp in Shelton more than we did. The good moments were genuinely good; the gaps were genuinely concerning."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1150/wk
CategoryLakeside
Read Full Review → Est. 1955
Wellington Heritage Day Camp Mixed Reviews (per our Shelton visit, est. 1956) Fairfield County, CT
6.7 Mom
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Wellington Heritage Day Camp

📍 Shelton, CT

Every Single Bunk Led by a Certified Professional School Teacher in Shelton

✓ Certified Teachers✓ 3 Heated Pools✓ Historic Campus✓ Door-to-Door Bus✓ Hot Lunch
"Parents in Shelton are split on Wellington Heritage Day Camp, and after our own audit, we understand why."
AgesAges 3 to 14
Ratio1:4 (Early Childhood)
Tuition$1490/wk
CategoryEducator-Led Heritage
Read Full Review → Est. 1956
Red Barn Farm & Nature Day Camp Middle of the Pack (per our Shelton visit, est. 1957) Fairfield County, CT
5.5 Mom
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Red Barn Farm & Nature Day Camp

📍 Shelton, CT

Daily Ring Lessons, Trail Riding & Poolside Relaxation in Shelton

✓ Horseback Riding✓ Heated Pools✓ Animal Care✓ Organic Farm✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"We wanted to like Red Barn Farm & Nature Day Camp in Shelton more than we did. The good moments were genuinely good; the gaps were genuinely concerning."
AgesAges 5 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Riding Ring)
Tuition$1230/wk
CategoryEquestrian
Read Full Review → Est. 1957
Curtain Call of Shelton Fine Arts Day Camp Needs Vetting (per our Shelton visit, est. 1958) Fairfield County, CT
6.5 Mom
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Curtain Call of Shelton Fine Arts Day Camp

📍 Shelton, CT

Individual Artist Studios, Fashion Design & Creative Mentorship in Shelton

✓ Pottery Studio✓ Theater Stage✓ Heated Pools✓ Air-Conditioned Studios✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"Parents in Shelton are split on Curtain Call of Shelton Fine Arts Day Camp, and after our own audit, we understand why."
AgesAges 4 to 14
Ratio1:5 (Early Arts)
Tuition$1570/wk
CategoryFine Arts
Read Full Review → Est. 1958
Beaver Creek of Shelton Lakeside Academy Split Verdict (per our Shelton visit, est. 1959) Fairfield County, CT
6.0 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Shelton Lakeside Academy

📍 Shelton, CT

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

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Parents in Shelton are split on Beaver Creek of Shelton Lakeside Academy, and after our own audit, we understand why."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1310/wk
CategoryLakeside
Read Full Review → Est. 1959

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