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Museum of Illusions - NYC

Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
77 Eighth Avenue
New York , NY , 10014 46° 43' 46.3908" N, 94° 41' 9.24" W

The Long Ridge School

Celebrating Childhood, Preparing for the Future. Long Ridge: where young students grow, thrive, and develop a lifelong love of learning. With a unique focus on nursery and elementary education, The Long Ridge School is a warm, joyful environment where students excel through progressive, inquiry-based, personalized learning. When you visit our expansive, idyllic campus, you’ll find an inclusive community, where teachers, students, and parents of all backgrounds work together to guide children toward becoming compassionate global citizens. Our teachers nurture each child’s strengths and interests—instilling confidence and leadership skills; fostering academic, social, and emotional development; and collaboratively building for each student the foundation for a fulfilling future.
478 Erskine Road
Stamford , CT , 06903
Phone: 203-322-7693
41° 8' 25.8" N, 73° 36' 0.7416" W

Camp Invention: National

Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever. This year, our local camps are being offered in person and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are! Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot and save!
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. , NY , .
Phone: 800.968.4332
39° 57' 40.2336" N, 82° 59' 55.6584" W

ID Tech Camps- Multiple locations

iD Tech is a leader in summer STEM education programs for students ages 6-18. Our mission is to develop and deliver the highest quality, most inspiring, and inventive technology experiences to the next generation of visionaries one student at a time. We build inclusive, fun learning environments where students are empowered with the skills they need to reimagine our tech-driven world.
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. , TN , .
Phone: 408-871-3700
35° 31' 2.9676" N, 86° 34' 49.6092" W

Reliance College / Great Connections Summer Seminar

Reliance College, based in Chicago, IL, runs a Great Connections one-week summer seminar for teens in Chicago each year. Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur. For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life, young adults looking for career clarity, young people wanting to express themselves more effectively, and students eager to explore great authors and ideas, our Summer Seminar is your answer.
James Stukel Tower University of Illinois, Roosevelt and Halsted
Chicago , NY , 60607 41° 51' 57.8916" N, 87° 38' 45.4272" W

Challenge Camp

Challenge Camp is an ACA-accredited day camp at Iona University in New Rochelle, offering summer enrichment learning opportunities for creative children ages 4-15. Over 140 STEM & Arts project based electives to engage and inspire your camper. Sports and on-site Swimming options enable campers to challenge their minds and bodies.
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle , NY , 10801
Phone: 914-779-6024
40° 54' 57.042" N, 73° 47' 11.148" W

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

An aquarium devoted to Long Island Sound, with sharks, seals, sea turtles, jellies & more, plus marine-science programs for schools & the public, including hands-on cruises onto the Sound. The Maritime Aquarium features some 7,000 marine animals of 300 species, including harbor seals, 9-foot sharks, curious river otters, loveable sea turtles, pulsing jellyfish and more – all native to nearby Long Island Sound and its watershed.  These animals serve as ambassadors both for their species and the Sound’s natural environment. Guests' intimate encounters are the heart of the learning experience ... and the inspiration for new generations of Long Island Sound stewards. Hands-on experiences include: an Intertidal Touch Tank with sea stars, crabs and other shoreline creatures; a Shark & Ray Touch Pool with graceful creatures that don’t mind a stroke on the back; and Jiggle A Jelly, letting guests do something they’ve been told all their lives NOT to do: touch live jellies.
10 North Water Street
Norwalk , CT , 06854
Phone: 203-852-0700 ext. 2206
41° 6' 3.6828" N, 73° 24' 59.9472" W

Location:

5 Church Hill Road
Woodbury, CT, 06798
United States

Phone:

(203) 263-3711

“Off From School” Adventure Days at Flanders

Dates: 
04/14/2025
04/15/2025
04/16/2025
Time: 
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM OR 12:30 – 4:30 PM OR ALL DAY or 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location:

501 Wolcott Road
Bristol, CT, 06010
United States

Phone:

860-583-1234

April Vacation Camp at Indian Rock (Grades K-5)

Dates: 
04/14/2025
04/15/2025
04/16/2025
Time: 
8:30am-4:15pm

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

April Vacation SCIENCE PROGRAM

Dates: 
04/14/2025
04/15/2025
04/16/2025
Time: 
9am to 3pm

Organization:

Location:

873 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY, 10580
United States

Phone:

(914) 967-5150

Backyard Safari at Rye Nature Center

Dates: 
04/07/2025
Time: 
12 pm - 1 pm

Location:

Central Park West at 79th street
New York, NY, 10024
United States

Phone:

212-769-5100

EarthFest - American Museum of Natural History Presents

Dates: 
04/27/2025
Time: 
10 am - 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT, 06880
United States

Phone:

203-557-4400

Earthplace Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
varies

Organization:

Location:

1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT, 06517
United States

Phone:

203-752-2618

Hamden Hall Admissions Coffee and Campus Tours

Dates: 
04/17/2025
Time: 
Admissions Coffee and Campus Tours

Location:

67 Main St
Essex, CT, 06426
United States

Phone:

(860) 767-8269

Location:

67 Main St
Essex, CT, 06426
United States

Phone:

(860) 767-8269

Organization:

Location:

873 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY, 10580
United States

Phone:

(914) 967-5150

Jurassic Park at Rye Nature Center

Dates: 
04/14/2025
Time: 
9 am - 1 pm

Location:

60 Main Street
Farmington, CT, 06032
United States

Lead a Changing World: Be a Politician for a Day!

Dates: 
04/12/2025
Time: 
9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT, 06824
United States

Phone:

2037105771

National Computer Camp (NCC) 2025 - Fairfield CT

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
Day Camp Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm extended day to 9pm available at no charge. Residential camp Sun to Friday. Morning camp for 6-to-8-year-olds 9-11:30am.

Organization:

Location:

2320 Huntington Turnpike
Trumbull, CT, 06611
United States

Phone:

203-378-9378

Robotics

Dates: 
06/23/2025
07/03/2025
Time: 
8:00am-10:30am

Organization:

Location:

358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT, 06515
United States

Phone:

(203) 389-4333

School Vacation Day Program - Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center

Dates: 
03/31/2025
04/14/2025
04/15/2025
Time: 
8:30am - 3:00pm

Location:

73 Southern Blvd.
Danbury, CT, 06810-7994
United States

Phone:

(203) 744-1510 x148

Spring Admissions Information Session

Dates: 
04/09/2025
Time: 
6:00-7:30pm

Organization:

Location:

2320 Huntington Turnpike
Trumbull, CT, 06611
United States

Phone:

203-378-9378

Spring Open House

Dates: 
04/09/2025
Time: 
6:30pm

Organization:

Location:

2320 Huntington Turnpike
Trumbull, CT, 06611
United States

Phone:

203-378-9378

Steel Pan Band

Dates: 
06/23/2025
07/03/2025
Time: 
8:00am-10:30am

Location:

144 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, CT, 06840
United States

Phone:

2039669577

Summer Camp 2025 - New Canaan Nature Center

Dates: 
06/02/2025
06/03/2025
06/04/2025
Time: 
Check website for times - Half day and full days available

Location:

501 Wolcott Road
Bristol, CT, 06010
United States

Phone:

860 583 1234

Summer Camp 2025 at Indian Rock Nature Preserve

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
Camp drop-off is from 8:30 am -9:00 am and pick-up is from 3:45 pm -4:15 pm.

Organization:

Location:

358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT, 06515
United States

Phone:

(203) 389-4333

Summer Camp 2025 with Common Ground

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
8:30 AM – 3 PM, with extended day available from 3 – 5:30 PM. Morning care before 8:30 AM is not available

Organization:

Location:

303 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT, 06850
United States

Phone:

203-899-0606

Summer Camp at Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
Camp Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Extended Care: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location:

60 Main Street
Farmington, CT, 06032
United States

Summer in Farmington: Overnight Program for Girls

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
All day

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

Summer of STEM Adventures - Week 1

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
9am to 4pm

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

Summer of STEM Adventures - Week 2

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9am to 4pm

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

Summer of STEM Adventures - Week 3

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
9am to 4pm

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

Summer of STEM Adventures - Week 4

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
9am to 4pm

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

Summer of STEM Adventures - Week 5

Dates: 
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
07/30/2025
Time: 
9am to 4pm

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

Summer of STEM Adventures - Week 6

Dates: 
08/04/2025
08/05/2025
08/06/2025
Time: 
9am to 4pm

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

Summer of STEM Adventures - Week 7

Dates: 
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
08/13/2025
Time: 
9am to 4pm

Organization:

Location:

222 Jersey City Blvd
Jersey City, NJ, 07305
United States

Phone:

(201) 200-1000

Summer Science Camp at Liberty Science Center

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9:00 am - 4:00 pm, late and early care available

Organization:

Location:

118 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT, 06903
United States

Phone:

203-329-8815

The Children's School Open House

Dates: 
04/11/2025
Time: 
5 pm - 7 pm

Organization:

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

860-677-8571

TMSC Summer Open House

Dates: 
04/05/2025
Time: 
12:30 - 3:30

Organization:

Location:

10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT, 06880
United States

Phone:

203-557-4400

Winged Wonders at Earthplace

Dates: 
04/06/2025
Time: 
1 pm - 1:30 pm