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Fairfield County, CT

Summer Day Camps in Southport, CT

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

Wellington Day School Camp Split Verdict (per our Southport visit, est. 2000) Fairfield County, CT
5.6 Mom
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Wellington Day School Camp

📍 Southport, CT

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

✓ Certified Teachers✓ 3 Heated Pools✓ Historic Campus✓ Door-to-Door Bus✓ Hot Lunch
"Wellington Day School Camp in Southport left us genuinely torn: some real strengths, but enough inconsistency in staffing and communication that we can't give it a blanket endorsement."
AgesAges 3 to 14
Ratio1:4 (Early Childhood)
Tuition$1250/wk
CategoryEducator-Led Heritage
Read Full Review → Est. 2000
Stallion Run Horseback Riding Academy Proceed With Questions (per our Southport visit, est. 2001) Fairfield County, CT
7.0 Mom
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Stallion Run Horseback Riding Academy

📍 Southport, CT

Daily Ring Lessons, Trail Riding & Poolside Relaxation in Southport

✓ Horseback Riding✓ Heated Pools✓ Animal Care✓ Organic Farm✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"Stallion Run Horseback Riding Academy 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$1590/wk
CategoryEquestrian
Read Full Review → Est. 2001
Spotlight Visual & Performing Arts Camp Inconsistent Execution (per our Southport visit, est. 2002) Fairfield County, CT
6.3 Mom
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Spotlight Visual & Performing Arts Camp

📍 Southport, CT

Individual Artist Studios, Fashion Design & Creative Mentorship in Southport

✓ Pottery Studio✓ Theater Stage✓ Heated Pools✓ Air-Conditioned Studios✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"Spotlight Visual & Performing Arts Camp in Southport left us genuinely torn: some real strengths, but enough inconsistency in staffing and communication that we can't give it a blanket endorsement."
AgesAges 4 to 14
Ratio1:5 (Early Arts)
Tuition$1330/wk
CategoryFine Arts
Read Full Review → Est. 2002
Stillwater of Southport Aquatics Camp Some Real Gaps (per our Southport visit, est. 2003) Fairfield County, CT
7.0 Mom
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Stillwater of Southport Aquatics Camp

📍 Southport, CT

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

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Stillwater of Southport Aquatics Camp has been operating since 2003, but longevity hasn't translated into the operational consistency we'd expect by now."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1670/wk
CategoryLakeside
Read Full Review → Est. 2003
Monticello Collegiate Day Camp Uneven Program (per our Southport visit, est. 2004) Fairfield County, CT
5.7 Mom
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Monticello Collegiate Day Camp

📍 Southport, CT

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

✓ Certified Teachers✓ 3 Heated Pools✓ Historic Campus✓ Door-to-Door Bus✓ Hot Lunch
"There's a decent educator-led heritage program buried in Monticello Collegiate Day Camp, but you'll need to advocate for your kid; the operational details aren't as tight as we'd like."
AgesAges 3 to 14
Ratio1:4 (Early Childhood)
Tuition$1410/wk
CategoryEducator-Led Heritage
Read Full Review → Est. 2004
Appaloosa Equestrian & Farm Camp Your Mileage May Vary (per our Southport visit, est. 2005) Fairfield County, CT
5.9 Mom
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Appaloosa Equestrian & Farm Camp

📍 Southport, CT

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

✓ Horseback Riding✓ Heated Pools✓ Animal Care✓ Organic Farm✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"Appaloosa Equestrian & Farm Camp has been operating since 2005, but longevity hasn't translated into the operational consistency we'd expect by now."
AgesAges 5 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Riding Ring)
Tuition$1150/wk
CategoryEquestrian
Read Full Review → Est. 2005
Artisan Wood of Southport Pottery & Stage Academy Inconsistent Execution (per our Southport visit, est. 2006) Fairfield County, CT
6.6 Mom
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Artisan Wood of Southport Pottery & Stage Academy

📍 Southport, CT

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

✓ Pottery Studio✓ Theater Stage✓ Heated Pools✓ Air-Conditioned Studios✓ Door-to-Door Bus
"We wanted to like Artisan Wood of Southport Pottery & Stage Academy in Southport more than we did. The good moments were genuinely good; the gaps were genuinely concerning."
AgesAges 4 to 14
Ratio1:5 (Early Arts)
Tuition$1490/wk
CategoryFine Arts
Read Full Review → Est. 2006

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