Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Summer Day Camp in CT | Camp Playland of New Canaan Summer Day Camp ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News & Blog](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/) - The official summer camp blog and news resource for Camp Playland. - [Surprising the First 2020 Camper!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/surprising-the-first-2020-camper/) - Enrollment for summer 2020 is now open! Charlie was the first camper to enroll. We surprised Charlie with a special day at camp! Watch the video below: - [Thank you, Jo-Ann!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/thank-you-joann/) - "Aunt" Jo-Ann is a Camp Playland treasure. For the past 30+ years she has been a member of our summer family, first as the camp nurse, and for the past 20 summers as the Director of the Pre-K division. Recently, Jo-Ann let us know she is ready to hang up her sneakers and put her - [The Ultimate Day Camp Experience!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/the-ultimate-day-camp-experience/) - Camp Playland is the place to be for summer fun! Are you looking for a day camp experience full of fun, friendship, and memories that will last a lifetime? Camp Playland in New Canaan is “the day camp with the away camp atmosphere.” This will be Camp Playland’s 63rd summer providing a safe, fun, warm, loving, nurturing and - [What's New at Camp?](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/whats-new-at-camp/) - Announcing.... what's new for summer 2018!! https://vimeo.com/253429443 - [2018 Video!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/2018-video/) - The 2018 Summer Recap Video is here!! Thank you campers, counselors and parents for an amazing camp season! Thank you also to Wade Sunko at Sunko Films, https://sunkofilms.com/ for producing!! We are already counting down the days to summer 2019! https://vimeo.com/285621713 - [Small Moments](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/small-moments/) - There is no doubt that camp is a busy place. It is important to remember that to each individual child, camp is a day, a week, a month made up of small, meaningful moments. Our wonderful counselors ensure that each camper feels important and is cared for at all times. From learning a new sport - [Carnival Day!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/carnival-day/) - It was an awesome Carnival Day at Playland!!! We had the dragon coaster, spinny cups, big swings, a funhouse, the tazmanian devil, and more! https://vimeo.com/283099436 - [Crazy Hair Day / Foam Party!!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/crazy-hair-day-foam-party/) - Talk about the best day ever! Today was Crazy Hair Day and a FOAMTASTIC foam party. Campers and counselors were invited to dress up their hair. We all gathered in the Playland theater for fun and crazy hair games. Then campers enjoyed a foam party. Take a look! https://vimeo.com/285655051 - [Playland Ninja Warrior!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/playland-ninja-warrior/) - Today was Playland Ninja Warrior! We have lots of special events at camp and this one quickly becomes a camper favorite. Running, jumping, diving... speed, agility, strength... these Playland ninjas can do it all! https://vimeo.com/285654907 - [4th of July!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/4th-of-july/) - We wish all families a great 4th of July! At camp we enjoyed Red, White & Blue Day with Uncle Sam, the Playland band and confetti fireworks! https://vimeo.com/285655135 - [A Great First Week](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/a-great-first-week/) - It was an amazing first week of camp 2018! From the swimming pools to the ball fields to the archery range, there were happy campers everywhere. Enjoy some video highlights from the week! https://vimeo.com/285655256 - [A Surprise Visit!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/a-surprise-visit/) - Registration is open for Summer 2019! We paid a surprise visit to the first registered campers.... take a look! https://vimeo.com/288985854 - [The New Camp Playland Theater](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/the-camp-playland-theater/) - Why are we so excited about the new Theater? A day at Camp Playland has always been filled with camp spirit and pride. From our camp song, to group cheers and banners, spirit wear and stickers, campers and counselors can feel the fun at camp. When the whole camp gathers for spirit days in our new - [Camp Playland 2017 - Week 3](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/camp-playland-2017-week-3/) - It was a sunny and hot week at Camp Playland! For the Playland Olympics, groups faced challenges at all activities and earned points for their accomplishments. At the end of Thursday, it was a tie between the Green Team and the White Team. On Friday, the White Team pulled ahead for the victory! All participants - [Camp Playland 2017 - Week 2](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/camp-playland-2017-week-2/) - It was an amazing 2nd week at Camp Playland! We enjoyed Wet N' Wild days with our big blow up water slides and dunk tanks. Please enjoy the highlights: - [Camp Playland 2017 - Week 1](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/camp-playland-2017/) - It was a great first week at Camp Playland! Campers are enjoying the new go-karts and we are watching campers and counselors try new things, form relationships and enjoy a summer of fun! If a photo speaks 1,000 words, how many words does a video speak? Camp Playland_06_29_17_LOGO-HD 1080p from Wade Sunko on Vimeo. - [Summer 2017 News](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/summer-2017-news/) - Big Announcement from Camp Playland on Vimeo. - [International Camp T-Shirt Day](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/international-camp-t-shirt-day-2/) - I\'ve got spirit, yes I do, I\'ve got spirit, how about you? Wear your Camp Playland shirt! - [Why Go-Karts?](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/why-go-karts/) - #1 Summer Camp in Fairfield County. New for summer 2017! Go-Karts for campers entering 2nd grade and older. 1,000 foot raceway. - [Aunt Kathy's Memories](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/aunt-kathys-memories/) - By Kathy Lopes - Camp Playland, like most camps, is full of traditions. Over time, for a variety of reasons, some traditions have been changed, or even eliminated. Here are some Playland traditions that I remember fondly that no longer exist… Honor Table - The cleanest table after lunch would be rewarded with a - [Uncle Steve Shows You How to Whistle with an Acorn](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/uncle-steve-shows-you-how-to-whistle-with-an-acorn/) - https://vimeo.com/187846578 - [Why are you excited for camp?!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/why-are-you-excited-for-camp/) - We asked our staff why they are excited to work at Camp Playland. Their answers made me pumped for summer! Can you feel the energey?! 25 days to go! "I am excited to work at Camp Playland because I am in a new area and sooooooo looking forward to working with so many new and - [My Camp Friends](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/my-camp-friends/) - At Playland, campers are known. Counselors are there to ensure campers are connecting and learning about each other. - [Thank You, Aunt Nancy!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/thank-you-aunt-nancy/) - Arts & Crafts at Camp Playland in New Canaan. Pottery, lanyards, tie-dye, painting and more! - [Growth Mindset at Camp](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/growth-mindset-at-camp/) - By Steve Bloom - Part of summer camp is about campers trying new activities and briefly leaving their comfort zone. Sometimes, this new experience will be really exhilarating! Other times, a camper will be nervous to try something new. A camper may be afraid to swim in the deep swimming pool or nervous to go on a zip-line for the - [Rainy Days at Camp](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/rainy-days/) - What happens when it rains at camp? We have fun! Dance, Music, Arts & Crafts, Science, Movies, Gymnastics, Athletics, and more! - [Our Favorite Movies](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/playland-counselors-favorite-movies/) - It\'s Awards Season! Check out some of our counselors favorite movies of all time! - [Practice, Practice!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/do-what-you-love/) - A friend shared this video with me. Aside from being absolutely terrifying, I think the video is really amazing. This is obviously someone who has worked very hard to master his craft. At Camp Playland our main goal is to introduce campers to both new and familiar activities and to hire great instructors to help - [Directing a Camp in the Winter](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/directing-camp-in-the-winter/) - What is it like to direct a summer camp... in the winter? - [Uncle Gary Answers!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/uncle-gary-answers/) - Have a question about Playland or camp for Uncle Steve or Uncle Gary? E-mail info@campplayland.com Q: Why do some people call the deepest pool at Playland the "Shark Pool?" Uncle Gary's Answer: Over the past 60 years so many things on the Playland campus have been added and altered. The three pools we swim in now - [Arts & Crafts?](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/arts-crafts/) - Should Playland\'s summer camp arts & crafts programs be more traditional or more progressive? - [The Holidays at Playland](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/the-holidays-at-playland/) - By Steve Bloom - I grew up in a house on the Playland property. I was lucky enough to have my grandparents live next door to me - they lived in the house that is now the camp and school office. When I was a child, the holidays at Playland meant seeing my grandpa dress as - [Staff Profile: Krista Wynia](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/staff-profile-krista-wynia/) - Meet Krista, the Upper Camp girls Head Counselor. She is a talented teacher who helps her campers enjoy fun, safe, and instructional summers! - [International Camp T-Shirt Day](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/international-camp-t-shirt-day/) - November 17th is "International Wear Your Summer Camp T-Shirt Day." All around the world, campers, staff, parents and alumni will take part in this big event! According to Camp Craze, the day started "with an idea back in 2010 to show off camp spirit mid-Fall,” said Scott Rosenbluth of CRAZE Interactive/Camp Craze. “There tends to - [Playland Boy's 6 Favorite Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Snacks!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/playland-boys-6-favorite-kid-friendly-thanksgiving-snacks/) - Playland Boy is Camp Playland's superhero mascot. Thanksgiving is Playland Boy's favorite holiday! He loves spending time with family, watching football, going for walks while the pie is in the oven, and eating delicious Thanksgiving food. Here are 6 recipes Playland Boy recommends that are fun for Thanksgiving fans of all ages: Edible Acorns. - [More Choice!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/more-choice/) - It's November, and that means camp is around the corner! Okay, you might be thinking more about Thanskgiving than camp, but here at Playland we are full steam ahead for summer 2016. There is a growing trend in day camps for programs to include more choices for campers. Camper elective periods are found at sleep away camps, - [Children's Book Recommendations](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/childrens-book-recommendations/) - "I can’t imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once." –C.S. Lewis Looking for a good book to read with your children? You've come to the right place! We love to read. Some of our counselors would like to share their favorite children and young adult titles with you. Cozy up with some of - ["Happy Camper"](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/happy-camper/) - I was in Manhattan last week and overheard a woman in mid story tell her friend, “She was not a happy camper!” Oh no! Who is not a happy camper?! This expression probably grabs my attention more than it does for others because as a camp director, everyone needs to be a happy camper! It - [Uncle Gary, The Camper](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/uncle-gary-the-camper/) - By Gary Bloom - Back in the day Camp Playland enrolled campers through "Junior High School", this was before there was "Middle School". I was a camper as long as I could be one. We had a great group of fellows who attended camp summer after summer; my friends Eddie Spitzberg, Mike Rome, Bobby Stiskin, Larry - [Interpersonal Skills at Camp](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/unplugging-children/) - If you have a few minutes, watch this TEDx presentation by Steve Baskin, director of Camp Champion in Texas. Steve talks about the importance of interpersonal skills. There is no better place to practice these skills than in the unplugged world of summer camp! A few of my favorite quotes from the presentation: Camp is a - [Preparing for Camp](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/preparing-for-camp/) - By Steve Bloom - When people find out that I work at a summer camp year round, they often ask, "what do you do in the winter?" The answer: we plan for the next camp season! At Playland, we strive to improve our facility and program every year. One way I spend the offseason is - [10 Playlandisms](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/10-playlandisms/) - Camp can be silly. Pizza! There are words, phrases or acronyms that Playlenders know well, but might not make sense to the rest of the world. Here are 10 "Playlandisms" with their definitions: Happy Burdle Durdle - This is our way of saying "Happy Birthday!" Don't ask us why... but Uncle Gary sings "Happy - [Uncle Jon's Big Day!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/uncle-jons-big-day/) - By Jon Ringel, Playland Head Counselor - Many of the campers at Playland are absolutely enthralled by the presence of Playland Boy (and who wouldn't be, with those muscles?), which makes this particular anecdote even funnier. I work at Camp Playland, and in Summer 2013 I was asked to fill the role of Playland Boy while demonstrating - [Uncle Gary Remembers Playland's First Summers](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/uncle-gary-remembers-playlands-first-summers/) - By Gary Bloom, Owner/Director - My father was a P.E. teacher in Stamford. He wanted to start a day camp for young children. Camps were most typically offshoots of schools or clubs; creating a day camp out of raw property was a daunting enterprise and everyone let my father know this. They told him he - [Staff by Numbers](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/all-in-the-family/) - We are very proud of our amazingly talented staff! During the offseason we receive over 300 job applications and meet with approximately 150 potential staff members. Steve and Gary interview teachers, college and high school students and other youth development professionals. Many people ask, “how do you know a person is right for Playland?” We want warm, loving - [Minute to Win It!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/minute-to-win-it/) - After lunch and snack we choose counselors at random to play 'Minute to Win it.' Campers love the silly challenges and go wild cheering on their counselors. Here are some of the games we play at camp that are easy to play at home with everyday household items. And remember, you have one minute to win it! - [Getting Ready for our 60th summer!](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/getting-ready-for-our-60th-summer/) - In summer 2016 we will celebrate our 60th camp season! - [All About Playland Boy](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/all-about-playland-boy/) - Playland Boy is Camp Playland's superhero mascot. He loves being outdoors, being a kind friend, and all photo opportunities! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Playland Boy and ask him some personal questions. Here, in his own words, is a list of Playland Boy's favorites: Color: The color purple. Travel Destination: Rio - [8 Weeks in 50 words](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/8-weeks-in-50-words/) - 50 words that come to mind about camp! - [Moms and Dads, how did your camper grow?](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/blog/moms-and-dads-how-did-your-camper-grow/) - This was our best summer yet at Camp Playland. We, as directors, love camp! ## Pages - [Home](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/) - New Canaan Summer Day Camp Camp Playland of New Canaan is located at 800 Ponus Ridge Rd in New Canaan, Connecticut on a stunning 18-acre, beautifully wooded campus. Combining an excellent facility with a mature staff and an outstanding program, we offer finest possible camp experience for your child. - [Group Rosters](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/group-roster-landing-page/) - Session 1 Rosters (June 22nd - July 17th) Session 2 Rosters (July 20th - August 7th) We do not post contact information online but are happy to share this with enrolled families. If you would like another camper's contact information, please contact us by e-mailing info@campplayland.com or calling 203-966-2937 - [Camp Families Dashboard](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/camp-families-2/) - Important info for enrolled Camp Playland families, including Dates & Rates, Registration and Family Login. - [Group Schedules](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/group-schedules-2/) - All Stars Blue Jays Chipmunks Grizzlies Mustangs Porcupines Seagulls Woodchucks Badgers Bobcats Cougars Hawks Navigators Ravens Super Seniors Bears Broncos Coyotes Jaguars Otters Roadrunners Tigers Beavers Cardinals Eagles Leopards Owls Robins Trailblazers Bengals Cheetahs Explorers Lions Panthers Sandpipers Vikings - [Directors & Staff](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/directors-staff/) - A Family Affair! For fifty-nine years, the Bloom family has been dedicated to enriching children\'s lives through the camp experience. - [Staff Forms & Documents](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/staff-forms-documents/) - Forms Due: Health Form W4 Direct Deposit Summer 2026 Information: Staff Handbook Staff Roster Bus Routes Bus Counselor Handbook Group Rosters How old are my campers? Group Schedules Specialist Schedules Special Events Calendar Lunch Menu - [Specialist Schedules](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/specialist-schedules/) - [ezcol_1third]Archery[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third]Arts & Crafts [/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third_end]Ballfield[/ezcol_1third_end][ezcol_1third]Basketball[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third]Boating & Fishing [/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third_end]Go-Karts[/ezcol_1third_end][ezcol_1third]High Ropes[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third]Lanyard Land[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third_end]Music[/ezcol_1third_end][ezcol_1third]Nature[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third]Ninja Warrior[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third_end]Mining[/ezcol_1third_end][ezcol_1third_end]Ropes & Mats[/ezcol_1third_end][ezcol_1third]Swim[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third]Tennis[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third_end]Theater[/ezcol_1third_end][ezcol_1third]Woodworking[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third]Yoga[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third]Cooking[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third]Koala Course[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third]LegoMania[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third]Dance[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third]Broadway Belts[/ezcol_1third] K2 - [Registration Closed - Join Our Email List](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/email-list/) - Thank you for your interest in Camp Playland. Summer 2026 is at capacity and our waitlist is closed. We are focused on planning a fun, memorable summer for campers. Please complete this form to be added to our e-mail list and you will receive information regarding the 2027 camp season. - [Dates & Rates](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/camp-families-2/dates-rates/) - Summer camp session dates, tuition rates, and registration information for Camp Playland New Canaan. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/frequently-asked-questions/) - A list of general summer camp questions and transportation questions. - [Special Events](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/activities-events/special-events/) - Special events include Banner Day, Foam Parties, Bungee Jump, Playland Olympics, Swim Carnival,Wet & Wild Water Slides, Carnival Day and professional shows. - [Jobs at Camp Playland](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/staff/) - Camp Playland employs teachers, college students and high school students. Join our staff today! - [What's New at Camp?](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/whats-new-at-camp/) - Every year we make additions to improve our facility and summer camp program. See what's new this year! - [About Camp Playland](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/) - A unique summer camp where children feel a sense of belonging, learn life-long skills and forge lasting relationships. - [Food & Nutrition](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/food-nutrition/) - Camp Playland provides a special catered lunches for campers and counselors five days a week. - [Watch Our Video](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/summer-highlight-videos/) - Watch videos from past summers at Camp Playland in New Canaan. - [2024 Registration Information](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/2024-registration-information/) - We are excited to open registration for summer 2024! Please read details below. Registration will open online at 8:00pm on Wednesday, September 13th. 2023 Camp Playland Families and 2023-24 Playland Nursery School Families will have priority registration before this date. All applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Completing an online application - [Transportation](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/transportation/) - Campers are picked up and returned by yellow school bus or mini bus. Free bus transportation is door-to-door in select communities. - [Waitlist](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/waitlist/) - Camp Playland 2022 is at capacity. Please complete this form to join the waitlist. There is no deposit required. Completing the form does not guarantee enrollment. - [Senior Camp
(Grades 7&8)](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/program/senior-camp-grades-7-9/) - Camp Playland\'s elective-based program for campers entering grades 7 & 8 allows campers to create an individualized day camp experience! - [Coronavirus & Camp](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/coronavirus-camp/) - We had a very successful 2020 camp season with no COVID cases, and we are ready for whatever summer 2021 brings our way! Our family has owned / directed Camp Playland for 65 summers, and this past summer was the most fulfilling in our history. As we get ready for an exciting 2021 camp season, - [FAQ - Summer 2021](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/faq-summer-2021/) - Q: Will Camp Playland provide transportation? Yes! We are excited to offer door-to-door transportation this summer. Please click here to see our bus protocols. Q: Will campers be required to wear masks? We will operate 100% outdoors, as we did in summer 2020. During the camp day, campers and vaccinated counselors may wear a mask - [Activities & Events](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/activities-events/) - Swimming, athletics, creative arts, performing arts, adventure and special events make Playland the #1 camp in Fairfield County! - [Summer Day Camp Near Bedford, NY](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-day-camp-near-bedford-ny/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides a safe and memorable summer for campers from Bedford, NY with activities such as swimming, sports, zip lining, and more! - [Summer Day Camp Near Pound Ridge, NY](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-day-camp-near-pound-ridge-ny/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides an unforgettable summer for campers from Round Ridge, NY with activities such as swimming, sports, nature and more! - [Summer Day Camp Near Weston, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-day-camp-near-weston-ct/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides a safe and memorable summer for campers from Weston, CT with activities such as swimming, nature, arts & crafts and more! - [Summer Day Camp Near Danbury, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-day-camp-near-danbury-ct/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides a safe and memorable summer for campers from Danbury, CT with activities such as swimming, sports, arts & crafts and more! - [Summer Day Camp near Westport, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-camp-westport-ct/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides a safe, fun and memorable summer for families from Westport, CT. A traditional day camp, we offer a variety of activities such as swimming, athletics, basketball, tennis, arts & crafts, dance, theatre, boating, fishing, music, archery, karate, nature, gymnastics, low ropes courses, zip lines, special events and more! - [Summer Day Camp near New Haven, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-day-camp-near-new-haven-ct/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides a safe, fun and memorable summer for families from New Haven, CT, and the finest day camp experience in all of... - [Summer Day Camp near Greenwich, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-camp-greenwich-ct/) - “The day camp with the away camp atmosphere,” Camp Playland of New Canaan provides door-to-door transportation for children from Greenwich, CT. - [Summer Day Camp near Darien, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-camp-darien-ct/) - Camp Playland in New Canaan offers the finest facility, most mature staff and an incredibly diverse program for Darien, Connecticut campers and families. - [Summer Camp near Stamford, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-camp-stamford-ct/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides a safe, fun and memorable summer for families from Stamford, CT, on a beautiful 18-acre wooded campus and combines an excellent facility with a mature staff and outstanding sports and activity programs. - [Summer Camp near Norwalk, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-camp-near-norwalk-ct/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides a safe, fun and memorable summer for families from Norwalk, CT, and the finest day camp experience in all of Fairfield County. - [Summer Camp for Fairfield, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-camp-for-fairfield-ct/) - Playland provides door-to-door transportation to Fairfield, CT and the surrounding towns in Connecticut, with campers being picked up between 8:45am and 9:15am, with bus transportation included in the camp tuition. - [Summer Camp for Bridgeport, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-camp-for-bridgeport-ct/) - Playland offers an exceptional array of sports, creative arts, aquatics and adventure and exploration activities for children in Bridgeport, Connecticut. - [Summer Day Camp Near Wilton, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-day-camp-near-wilton-ct/) - Camp Playland of New Canaan provides a safe and memorable summer for campers from Wilton, CT with activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, nature and more! - [Ninja Warrior](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/ninja-warrior/) - Camp Playland’s unique Ninja Warrior course is state of the art. With multiple Ninja Warrior Certified Specialists, this is an activity that will be safe, pr... - [Adventure](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/activities-events/adventure/) - Adventure activities include archery, boating, fishing, ropes courses, a 300 ft zip-line, a low zip-line, karate, nature study, rock climbing walls & more! - [Cooking](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/cooking-2/) - We are excited to cook at Camp Playland this summer with Melissa Litwak, a registered dietitian and nutritionist. *NOTE: All recipes are free of: Nuts, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Fish/Shellfish, Coconut, Sesame, Soy** Week 1 & 2: Mint Chocolate Chip Banana Nice Cream, Chocolate-Banana Nice Cream, Strawberry Banana Nice Cream Campers will vote on their - [Camp Playland Virtual Tour](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/virtual-tour/) - Take a 360 virtual tour of Camp Playland New Canaan\'s 18 acre campus in Fairfield County, Connecticut. - [Refer a Friend](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/camp-families-2/refer-a-friend/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/camp-families-2/faq/) - A list of general summer camp questions and transportation questions. - [Playland Nursery School](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/contact/playland-nursery-school/) - A winter program and is located on eighteen beautifully wooded acres in New Canaan following the public school calendar and runs from September – May. - [Summer Day Camp near New Canaan, CT](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/summer-camp-new-canaan-ct/) - Swimming, Athletics, Archery, Arts, Ropes Course, Door-to-Door transportation in New Canaan and lunch provided every day. 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Today Playland enrolls approximately 400 campers and has a staff of over 130. - [Contact Camp Playland](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/contact/) - Camp Playland\'s phone number, e-mail, fax, mailing address and street address. - [Alumni Dashboard](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/alumni/) - Links and resources for alumni of Camp Playland New Canaan. - [Request More Info](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/request-more-info/) - [Camp Photos](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/camp-photos/) - Camp photographs will be uploaded to Playland\'s SmugMug page on a daily basis by a Camp Playland photographer. Please visit campplayland.smugmug.com to see - [Upper Camp
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(3 & 4 year olds)](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/program/pre-k-camp-3-4-year-olds/) - From archery to boating and fishing to zip-lining, Pre-K campers experience every aspect of Camp Playland but are able to go at their own pace. - [Rainy Days](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/activities-events/rainy-days/) - On a rainy day, campers will be introduced to new activities and there is non-stop action. The full New Canaan campus is utilized. - [Performing Arts](https://www.campplaylandofnewcanaan.com/about/activities-events/performing-arts/) - Music activities include drums, rhythms, guitars, singing, music games & more. Dance & drama activities include acting, dance, improv and theater games. - [Lower Camp
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