Summer Camps | Hamden Hall

Camp Hornet

This year, Camp Hornet will provide five weeks of an outstanding summer camp experience with well-rounded activities for campers from ages 6 to 14 (campers must be 6 years of age prior to their first day of attendance at camp). At Camp Hornet, we adhere to the philosophy that the key to a successful camping experience starts with each child having an enthusiastic and experienced counselor. We maintain a low camper/counselor ratio, and we provide a safe environment in which fun and learning go hand in hand. As part of each camp day, your child will have an instructional swim lesson and a recreational swim period in our indoor heated pool. Our Red Cross-certified swimming instructors evaluate each child to determine ability level and then, over the course of each week, develop lessons to improve swimming skills and confidence in the water.

To maximize the fun for everyone, Camp Hornet is divided into age-appropriate groups. Our youngest campers are introduced to the excitement of the summer camp experience. Understanding that camp often represents a set of "firsts" for children, we work with families to create a gentle transition for fun and discovery. Our younger program centers on a balance of structured activities with free play opportunities. During carefully paced days that balance physical and creative activities with both structured and imaginative play, our younger campers thrive at Camp Hornet. Your child will be in a safe and nurturing environment supervised by adult counselors who have experience working with young children.

For our middle and older age groups, Camp Hornet is all about choices! Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy arts & crafts, games/challenges, water slides/water play, hiking, and nature exploration. Sports activities include baseball, basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, capture the flag, floor hockey, volleyball, and tennis (just to name a few!). All equipment and instruction are geared to ensure the success of our campers.

For all of Camp Hornet, we will continue throughout the summer with our special activities and theme days. The air-conditioned Beckerman Athletic Center (Skiff Street Campus) will serve as a "home base" for all of our activities - both inside and out! The weekly tuition is $340 ($272 for the shortened July 5th week). Campers have the flexibility of registering for any combination of one to five weeks between the dates of June 28th and July 3Oth. Camp Hornet meets daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For each day of camp, your child will need to bring a backpack with a snack, lunch, water, bathing suit, and towel. (PLEASE, NO PEANUT PRODUCTS!)

Camp Discount: If you register two siblings or more for five weeks of camp, the first camper pays full price and the others pay half price.

Change/Cancellation Policy: Any program may be canceled because of insufficient enrollment, in which case, the registration fee would be refunded in full. Once registration is processed, any subsequent change in registration made by you will result in a $25.00 administrative fee. For cancellations made before May 31, 2021, you will receive a full refund minus the $100.00 non-refundable deposit. Cancellations after May 31st, will not receive a refund. If you have any questions about your registration, please contact Bruce Rich (brich@hamdenhall.org).

CAMP HORNET will be closed on Monday, July 5th

Sports Camps

Our Summer Sports Camps strive to develop the whole athlete in your child. With our diverse offerings, campers improve their skill level and develop the confidence needed to attain a high level of success. With our variety of offerings, your child has the unique opportunity to participate in other sports activities and, by doing so, promote better physical development as a result of this exposure. Whether you choose one sport or more than one, your child will receive instruction from qualified coaches with years of experience working with children.

All of our Sports Camps, unless otherwise noted, are in session from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The camps utilize the fields and athletic facilities at our Skiff Street Athletic Complex. This includes our heated pool at the Beckerman Athletic Center. For full-day Sports Camps, campers should bring their own snack, lunch, water, bathing suit, and towel. Also, please check the camp descriptions listed below to make sure that your child is properly equipped for that particular camp. For outdoor sports in which cleats are used, campers should also bring a pair of sneakers to be used for indoor activities during periods of inclement weather.

Sports Camp Discount: If you register two or more siblings for the same Sports Camp, the first pays full price and the others pay half price.

Please be aware that every precaution is taken by our staff to avoid situations that may be dangerous to your child. However, unforeseen and unpredictable circumstances may arise that may expose your child to inherent risks associated with the sport in which he/she is participating.

If you have any questions about our Sports Camps, please contact Joe Fontana (jfontana@hamdenhall.org).

Camp Options:

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WACKY WORLD OF SPORTS AND GAMES June 14-18; $295

Wacky World of Sports and Games, our multi-sports camp is designed for girls and boys ages 7 to 14. Join us for a week-long journey that is only limited by your imagination. Do you have to be a star athlete to compete and have fun in this camp? Absolutely not - but you will feel like a star when your week is over. You will be enriched and thrilled by an assortment of sports activities and games that include, but are not limited to, soccer, baseball, basketball, football, street hockey, softball, lacrosse, handball, volleyball, tennis, and many more. The program is under the direction of Hamden Hall's physical education teacher Mark McEachern.
TENNIS CAMP June 14-18 $295; June 21-25 $295

Our Tennis Camp, for girls and boys ages 7-14, will emphasize sound skill development from the beginner to the experienced tennis player. Players will have the opportunity to learn and improve their game within a fun environment. Each afternoon, players will challenge each other in our optional ladder tournament. Swimming is also offered each day. Each player will provide his/her own racket.
HAMDEN HALL BASKETBALL CAMP August 2-6; $250

The Hamden Hall Basketball Camps, for ages 7 to 16, is under the direction of varsity coach Sean Doherty. The camp gives each camper the opportunity to develop and strengthen their own personal skill set by working directly with our staff of knowledgeable and experienced coaches. Through contests, games, drills, and guest lecturers, we strive to make the camp experience enjoyable and fun, while still allowing for development and instruction.
VICTORY SOCCER CAMP June 21-25 (AM session / $155); August 2-6 (Full Day session / $200)

Victory Soccer Camp, for girls and boys ages 6-15, emphasizes the development of each player’s technique in the areas of dribbling, passing and receiving, heading, tackling, and shooting. These skill areas are then incorporated into the basic tactics that form the foundation of the world’s greatest game. Futsol, the fastest growing indoor game in the world, will also be incorporated as part of our camp experience. Each player must provide his/her own cleats or training shoes, shin guards, soccer ball, water bottle, lunch, snack, swimsuit, and towel. The cost is $200 for the full-day session and $155 for the morning session (AM session runs from 9:00 to 12:00).