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Week 10 Half Day Aug 18-22 : Aug 18 - 22nd, 2025

With Camp MoCA Instructors

Ages: 4 - 10 | $415

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th. Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

Week 10 Half Day Aug 18-22 : Aug 18 - 22nd, 2025

With Camp MoCA Instructors

Ages: 4 - 10 | $415

• Half Day | 9:00-12:30
• Ages 4 - 10
• **Campers must be fully potty trained and bathroom independent**

Join us for a week or more at Camp MoCA this summer! Camp MoCA 2025 season begins the week of June 9th and runs through the week of August 25th. Please note: there is a separate registration pro-rated link for Week 3/July 4th week.

During registration, you will be asked to purchase a Camp MoCA t-shirt for your camper. You only need to purchase 1 t-shirt for the season.

• All campers must purchase a 2025 Camp MoCA CT t-shirt.
• T-shirts will be distributed to your camper on their first day at camp.

Camp MoCA offers weekly art activities, hands-on agricultural lessons, and daily indoor and outdoor fun. Camp MoCA CT is led by certified art educators & CPR/First Aid-certified camp counselors. We are a fully-accredited youth camp held indoors in our spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and outdoors (weather permitting).

• Tuition is refundable (except for administration fees) up to 48 hours after registration
• 50% of tuition refundable until May 31st
• Tuition is non-refundable on or after June 1st

On a typical day, campers will move through art lessons, immersive exhibition time, a science lesson in our working garden, time to play outside, and time to relax with calm, structured activities. We have specific plans to diversify instruction to meet the developmental needs of our campers, and we have special activities on some days when they have water play, ice cream, and dance parties, along with an informal camper talent show. On Fridays we have special programming where students get to exhibit their work in our galleries to their parents!

We have a maximum of 24 campers – 2-3 instructors and 2-4 counselors on-site, along with a Camp Director. Campers bring with them nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.

Camp MoCA CT is the perfect opportunity for parents to give their children a summer experience they will never forget. Our camp is fully accredited, so parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all campers.

Sending your child to Camp MoCA CT is an investment in their future, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and develop a growth mindset. With a focus on agricultural lessons and featured artists, hands-on projects, and celebrating each camper's unique perspective, Camp MoCA CT offers a transformative experience that empowers campers to see themselves as members of a larger community.

At Camp MoCA, we believe that art is not just about creating beautiful objects; it's about fostering creativity, self-expression, and growth. Our agricultural lessons, for example, teach campers about the interconnectedness of our environment and the importance of taking care of the world around us. By engaging in hands-on projects in our working garden, campers learn about the importance of sustainable living and the power of collaboration. They learn that their actions impact the world around them and that they can make a difference in their community.

At Camp MoCA, we celebrate each camper's unique perspective and encourage them to embrace individuality. Providing a supportive and inclusive environment empowers campers to express themselves freely and explore their creativity without fear of judgment. Campers develop a growth mindset through this process that allows them to see failure as an opportunity to learn and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.

We believe all children should have access to creative expression, community building, and hands-on learning experiences, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to attend Camp MoCA CT and participate in our unique and enriching programming. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a growth mindset, empowering children to see themselves as valuable community members. We believe that investing in a child's artistic education is an investment in their future, and we are dedicated to making this investment accessible to all.

Throughout the summer, our campers will participate in character-building activities that foster trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, kindness, empathy, resilience, patience, perseverance, and open-mindedness. They will also engage in hands-on activities that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness, such as creating recycled art and designing a better future for their communities.

Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free jazz concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. (Note: No concert on 8/22. Please join us on 8/24 instead.)

In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates.

Please do not set up chairs/blankets before 4 pm.

Free

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

Check out other library events!

Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free jazz concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. (Note: No concert on 8/22. Please join us on 8/24 instead.)

In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates.

Please do not set up chairs/blankets before 4 pm.

Free

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

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Board games, card games, party games, and more! We have games for all types of players! Meet new people or bring your own group for a night full of fun!

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Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

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Join us at this year's honey festival on Sunday, Sept 7th from 11am to 3pm.

Learn about the significance of honeybees and pollinators in our ecosystem.

Arts Vendors, Live Music, interactive workshops, Mead tasting, Honey tasting,

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

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Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

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Presented by the Stamford Art Association at MILL RIVER PARK'S Whittingham Discovery Center

10 AM – 12 PM with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors

• Open to the public
• Instructed by Art teachers
• Elementary & Middle School
• No registration necessary
• Art supplies provided
• Take home art!

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

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Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

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Presented by the Stamford Art Association at MILL RIVER PARK'S Whittingham Discovery Center

10 AM – 12 PM with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors

• Open to the public
• Instructed by Art teachers
• Elementary & Middle School
• No registration necessary
• Art supplies provided
• Take home art!

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

Check out other library programs!

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

Check out other library events!

The festival is open to all ages. Children 8 and under are free with a ticketed adult in GA, GA+ and VIP. In Bleachers seating, children 2 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. Kids 2 and under must sit on laps only.

The festival is open to all ages. Children 8 and under are free with a ticketed adult in GA, GA+ and VIP. In Bleachers seating, children 2 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. Kids 2 and under must sit on laps only.

The festival is open to all ages. Children 8 and under are free with a ticketed adult in GA, GA+ and VIP. In Bleachers seating, children 2 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. Kids 2 and under must sit on laps only.

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

Check out other library programs!

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

Check out other library events!

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

Check out other library programs!

Board games, card games, party games, and more! We have games for all types of players! Meet new people or bring your own group for a night full of fun!

Check out other library programs!

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

Check out other library events!

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

Check out other library programs!

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

Check out other library events!

Saturday, October 18, 2025

9:30AM Start - 12:00 Noon

Rain or Shine

Cove Island Park

1125 Cove Road

Stamford, CT 06902

AMENITIES

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration at both start and finish lines, and throughout the course.

Refreshments and raffles during post-race cooldown.

Award ceremony to follow race completion for top placements in each division.

AWARDS

Finisher medals to the first 100 finishers!

Medals to:

Top 2 M/F Overall

Top 2 M/F Age Groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Beneficiary:

Proceeds benefit Laurel House, Inc, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that helps individuals and families in Fairfield and Westchester Counties achieve and sustain mental health to lead fulfilling lives in the community. Our core purpose is social inclusion, early intervention and recovery. Donations directly support programs that help participants remove barriers to succeeding in post-secondary education, getting a competitive job, or taking the first steps towards independent living.