School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum
Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp — with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.
Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.
Summer camp payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy (no refunds after May 21) remains in effect, even if registering or paying past that date. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.
WEEKS:
June 30-July 3: Marvelous Me!
July 7-11: Mini MIXMASTER
July 14-18: Georgia’s Garden
July 21-25: Melodic Masterpieces
July 28-August 1: Capes and Canvases: A Superhero Spectacular
August 4-8: Theater Arts Camp with Grumbling Gryphons
Scholarships Available through United Way’s Greater Waterbury Campership Fund.
Campers with a Kids Adventure Pass will receive 50% discount on weekly rate.
Summer Camp
Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. Visit our website to see the full list of camp activities and sign up!
ASAP! Summer Camp
Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season!
- June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025
- 9:00a - 4:00p
- $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620)
- Ages 5-12
- Located at Pleasant View Park (Durand Street) & Elise Besse Pool
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration at our themed summer camp! Each week, campers dive into a new, exciting theme, engaging in activities that spark their imagination, build new skills, and encourage teamwork. Our dedicated staff create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper feels welcome and motivated to try new things. Each week is packed with themed games, creative arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and memorable experiences that will have campers eagerly looking forward to each new day!
Weekly Themes:
- Circus: Step right up to the greatest show at camp! Learn juggling, create clown costumes, and try your hand at acrobatics as we explore the wonders of the circus world.
- Holiday: Celebrate holidays from around the world in a week of festive fun! From Halloween to New Year's, each day is a different celebration with themed crafts, games, and treats.
- Under the Sea: Dive deep into ocean adventures! Explore marine life, create ocean-themed art, and embark on underwater-themed challenges.
- Superheroes: Unleash your superpowers! Design your own superhero persona, participate in "hero training," and work together to solve camp "missions."
- Around the World: Take a journey across the globe as we explore different cultures, languages, and traditions through games, food, and creative projects.
- Sports: Get your game face on! Try out various sports, build team spirit, and compete in friendly matches while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Outer Space: Blast off into space for a week of cosmic exploration! Learn about planets, create space crafts, and go on an epic space-themed scavenger hunt.
- Flora and Fauna: Discover the beauty of nature! Learn about plants and animals, explore local ecosystems, and create nature-inspired art.
- Challengers: Push your limits and test your skills! Compete in exciting team challenges, obstacle courses, and problem-solving activities designed to build confidence and collaboration.
Each week campers will have the opportunity to enjoy our Besse Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, so don't forget your swimsuit!
Register HERE
Torrington Recreation Summer Camp
Mondays at 10:30 AM - June 23 - August 18*
For ages 4 - 8
*No class July 7
Using Letters are Characters® Parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. Ensuring that your child learns to read to their highest potential is one of the greatest gifts that you can give them. Using Letters are Characters and Letters are Builders trademarked play-based methods, we will laugh and play our way to literacy and deep reading and empower you to be a confident and competent literacy guide for your child!
This program is funded by the generous support of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. Register and receive a Letters are Characters or Letters are Builders kit while supplies last. In addition to the in-person program, you will also receive weekly guidance delivered right to your inbox.
Does your child need to learn to recognize the letters and know the sounds that they make?
Visit the Oliver Wolcott Library Website for more details and links to receive Letters are Characters Kits.
Learn to Read Mondays
Beginning in June, the Mattatuck Museum will be open on Mondays! As The Monday Museum, we’re thrilled to offer our visitors a cultural destination at the start of the week—whether you’re looking to kick off your Monday with a movie, join a tour, or enjoy a quiet moment with art.
Mondays Museum
The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park, produced by the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston, Inc., continues on Monday, August 4th at 7 pm with a concert by The Tradesmen. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston's concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.
The Tradesmen, a 4-piece rock, blues, oldies, and country band that performs a deep catalog of well-known material and classics. The band promises a program of favorite covers and crowd-pleasers that will get you clapping and wanting to dance! The group first appeared on the Thomaston stage in 2023 to great acclaim.
Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, August 4th!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston High School, 185 Branch Road. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert
relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.
Free Summer Concert in the Park!
School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum
Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp — with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.
Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.
Summer camp payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy (no refunds after May 21) remains in effect, even if registering or paying past that date. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.
WEEKS:
June 30-July 3: Marvelous Me!
July 7-11: Mini MIXMASTER
July 14-18: Georgia’s Garden
July 21-25: Melodic Masterpieces
July 28-August 1: Capes and Canvases: A Superhero Spectacular
August 4-8: Theater Arts Camp with Grumbling Gryphons
Scholarships Available through United Way’s Greater Waterbury Campership Fund.
Campers with a Kids Adventure Pass will receive 50% discount on weekly rate.
Summer Camp
Join us at Rumsey Hall School for ASAP! Summer Camp 2025! Our camps are a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 and 7-10 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. Visit our website to see the full list of camp activities and sign up!
ASAP! Summer Camp
SUMMER TREE ID (Class / Walk) @ Deer Pond Farm
August 5, 9 to 11 a.m.
$5 members, $10 non-members
Join us for a lively summer stroll at Deer Pond Farm as we uncover the secrets of Connecticut’s native trees with two amazing guides: John Ehrenreich, author of Native Trees of Connecticut, and CT Audubon Naturalist Diane Nizlek. Learn to ID trees by their leaves, bark, and quirky traits—no botany degree required! Whether you're a nature nerd or just tree-curious, this walk promises plenty of 'aha' moments, forest fun, and a fresh way to see the green world around you.
Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/06/summer-tree-id-class-walk/.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.
Summer Tree ID @ Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.
Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.
Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!
Story and Music Time
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
Jonathan Doster is back! Join “Mr. D” for fun summer evenings of chess. Jonathan will teach, guide, and talk strategy with players of all skill levels. Adults and children over the age of 6 are welcome; please note this is not a drop off program for children under 12. Please register.
More Ego-Less Chess (ages 6 to adult)
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - July 1 - August 5
For children of all ages and their grown-ups
This summer, Tuesday evenings at OWL are all about families--take the stress out of planning dinner and an activity and instead have some complimentary pizza and then play! This program is for children of all ages and their grown-ups.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH PROGRAM!
7/1: 6-8pm - Bring the Hoopla (Hula Hoop Program)
Bring the fun back into fitness with this high energy, unique Hoopla hoop program!
7/8: 6-8pm - Mini Golf to Go!
Play a round of mini golf in the stacks at OWL!
7/15: 6-7pm - “Predator & Prey” LHAS Outdoor Bird Watching Program
The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society presents this fascinating bird watching program!
7/22: 6-8pm - Pokemon Party
Pizza and Pokemon?! What a perfect combo!
7/29: 6-8pm - Harry Potter Digital Escape Room Party -
Use your HP trivia skills and general knowledge to unlock digital escape rooms!
8/5: 6-7pm - Science Heroes -
Science Heroes is back with another exciting and interactive STEM program!
Tuesday Night Pizza Programs
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