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Dates, Hours, and Fees

All registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and early registration is encouraged. Enrollment in each program is limited to 20 campers per weekly session. Each session is available as either a full-day program (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or an early-day program (8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.).

You will receive confirmation of your child’s enrollment within two weeks of submitting the registration. A medical form, required by state law, will be included with your confirmation and must be completed and returned by May 1, 2026. Children may not attend Summer Place without a medical record on file.

Please note: Li’l Place campers must be toilet-trained before the start of camp.  


Pricing is listed per weekly session.

Standard Rate ** Early registration
Full Day Half Day Full Day Half Day
Week 1* June 29–July 3 $515 $465 $465 $415
Week 2 July 6–10 $640 $575 $575 $515
Week 3 July 13–17 $640 $575 $575 $515
Week 4 July 20–24 $640 $575 $575 $515
Week 5 July 27–31 $640 $575 $575 $515
Week 6 Aug. 3–7 $640 $575 $575 $515
All six weeks $3,345 $2,980 $3,010 $2,690

* Week 1 fees are prorated in observance of the holiday; there is no camp on Friday, July 3
** Early registration discounted rates apply to registrations received by February 15

Extended Hours

Childcare before and after regular program hours is available for participants in the Kinderplace and Li’l Place programs for an additional fee. Summer Place counselors provide supervision. 

Extended hours run from 7:15–8:15 a.m. and from 4:30–6 p.m.   

7:15–8:15 a.m. 4:30–6 p.m.
Week 1 (No camp Jul. 3) $55 $80
Week 2-6
$70 $100
All six sessions $405 $580
 
Please note that afternoon bus service and extended hours are not available to campers enrolled in half-day dismissal. 

Bus Service

Bus transportation (by Dattco) is available on three routes, with 10 stops at convenient locations throughout Greater Hartford. Service on these centrally located buses is FREE of charge. 

We also provide door-to-door bus service to West Hartford residents for an additional fee. Every effort is made to ensure a safe ride and minimize the time spent on the bus. Summer Place counselors supervise the campers on each bus.

Note: Bus space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is encouraged. Bus times are subject to change by Dattco. 

Bus Stop/Pick-Up  A.M. P.M.
Riverfront Park (near the boathouse), 300 Welles Street, Glastonbury 7:20 5:49
Wethersfield Shopping Center (left side), Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield 7:33 5:31
Newington High School, Willard Avenue, Newington 7:53 5:10
Sigourney Street Station, Platform D, Hawthorne Street, Hartford 8:15 4:45
Bus Stop/Pick-Up  A.M. P.M.
Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Rte 44, Barnes & Noble back parking lot, Canton 7:37 5:25
Sperry Park, Entrance Parking Lot, Route 10, Avon 7:47 5:10
Iron Horse Boulevard Commuter Lot, rear Drake Hill Mall, Simsbury 7:58 5:00
Northwest Catholic High School–Athletic Fields Parking Lot, West Hartford  8:12 4:40
Bus Stop/Pick-Up  A.M. P.M.
Wolcott Park–New Britain Avenue (43 Wolcott Road Parking Lot) 7:56 4:57
Bishops Corner–Behind Marshalls 8:11 4:43

Door-to-door bus service is for West Hartford residents. Exact pick-up and drop-off times will be scheduled and sent to you approximately 1 week before the start of each session. Pickup and drop-off times will be determined 1-2 weeks before the start of each session.

Week 1 (No July 3)
$140
Week 2-6
$175
All six sessions $1,015 

Please call the Summer Place bus supervisor’s line with any questions at 860.768.4402.

Scholarships 

Summer Place offers scholarship assistance in conjunction with certain local school districts. 

Please reach out to your child’s school administration to see if scholarship opportunities may be available for your child, and for information on how to apply. 

Flex Plans

If your employer offers a Flexible Compensation program under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, Summer Place fees may be considered dependent-care expenses that are not subject to either withholding or Social Security taxes.


Disclaimer 
Summer Place Programs are licensed by the State of Connecticut.  
Summer Place is a member of the Connecticut Camping Association.  

The University of Hartford does not discriminate based on race, gender, creed, color, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, or any other applicable protected status in the administration and operation of, or access to, its educational programs or activities, including, without limitation, educational policies, admissions, and other University-administered programs.  

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