Town Resources
Resources for parents and educators in Southington, Plantsville, Marion and Milldale
Full Day Programs
American Gymnastics
American Gymnastics offers classes, a competitive program, birthday parties and summer programs.
Recreational program is designed for ages 2 years through adult, these classes meet one or more times per week. We start with the basics, and work the students through progressions of skills, effectively and safely.
The Summer Programs include a pre-school option for ages 3 to 5, a big kids program for age 5+ and summer classes.
1280 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke
Plantsville,
Phone: 860.621.5001
Web Site: http://www.american-gymnastics.net
Arts at Angeloria’s, LLC
The Arts at Angeloria's, LLC is an eclectic, Victorian-era venue for events, entertainment, and instruction in the arts in a rustic, park-like setting. They offer a variety of group and individual opportunities in the arts as well as seasonal performances and events of all genres. The Arts at Angeloria’s is also available for private functions having played host to a multitude of weddings, graduation, birthday, and holiday parties, and fundraisers.
Their licensed summer day camp focuses on STEAM or fine arts for students entering grades 4 to 9.
Camp hours: 8:30-3:30 Monday-Friday and the theme is Wizard World.
Visit https://www.theartsatangelorias.com/summer-camps.html for camp forms and registration.
223 Meriden Waterbury Tpke
Southington, CT
Phone: 860-996-9640
Web Site: https://www.theartsatangelorias.com/
Boys and Girls Club of Bristol Family Center
The Boys and Girls Club of Bristols' Mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Summer Camp enables and empowers youth entering grades 1-8 in the fall to discover and develop their individual intellectual, social and physical potential in a safe and structured setting. They provide a variety of activities that are age-appropriate and designed to offer children and early teens a full day of learning and fun during the summer. They are an OEC licensed Camp.
255 West Street
Bristol, CT
Phone: 8605834734
Web Site: http://www.bbgc.org/
Boys and Girls Club of Meriden
The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden, Connecticut is a safe, positive place for kids to learn and grow while having fun. Their programs are made available to and affordable for all children in the community, and are designed to offer recreation, companionship, and a sense of belonging.
15 Lincoln Street
Meriden,
Phone: (203) 235-8185
Web Site: https://www.bgcmeriden.org/
Camp Invention
Camp Invention® is a nationally acclaimed summer program where STEM concepts come to life. Led by local teachers, this program has tapped into kids' natural curiosity, giving them the opportunity to become innovators through teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problem-solving. For children entering grades K - 6.
Early registration discounts are available! Register and find current promotions at invent.org/camp or call 800.968.4332.
For the current Camp Invention Southington Activities visit the Southington Schools link below.
Web Site: https://www.southingtonschools.org/parents-families/summer-information/summer-school/camp-invention
Camp Korp
Camp Korp is Southington's newest summer camp for all kids, who love to play, explore, compete, and have fun. Open to kids from pre-k through middle school, Camp Korp Southington offers a wide variety of unique options, such as sports and games of all kinds, building forts and exploring in the woods, water games, and water balloon activities, and even biking, nerf blaster battles, and ninja warrior obstacle course races. All campers will work together to achieve goals, take on new challenges, and encourage one another.
korpyk@yahoo.com
Southington,
Phone: 203-715-3774 or 860-670-0510
Web Site: https://www.campkorpsouthington.com/
Cheshire KinderCare
KinderCare offers preschool, trusted part-time or full-time daycare, and educational before- or after-school programs.
They have an online application for information and a chat feature for after hours at kindercare.com
Ages: licensed for 6 weeks to 12 years, but not taking school age children
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
1544 Byam Rd
Cheshire, CT 06410
Phone: (203) 574-2892
Web Site: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/cheshire/ct/070220
Club SciKidz
Club SciKidz offers summer camp programs for ages 4 to 15 that focus science and technology. The company is committed to demonstrating how science works in the real world by providing activities in veterinary medicine, robotics, forensics, video game creation, food science, paleontology, engineering, chemistry and biology, astronomy, oceanography, emergency medicine, and special effects.
Camp runs from 9 am to 4 pm and Pre-camp and Post-camp hours are available.
There are CT locations in Avon and South Windsor, these CT franchise locations launched in 2023.
Note that as of 5/23/23 they have decided not to offer a program in Southington for the summer of 2023.
Owner Kavita Nigam, kavita@clubscikidz.com
Phone: 860-978-3665
Web Site: https://hartford.clubscikidz.com/
FAST Camp
F.A.S.T. Camp is a unique multi-sport, co-ed summer day camp with locations in Southington, Meriden, and Wallingford. Registration typically opens in February and weekly sessions go from June through August.
F.A.S.T. combines physical education games, sports, exercise, recess, arts and crafts, and team-building activities for grades 1-8. A CIT program is offered for grades 9-12. Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm with, extended hours available.
FAST Jr. is for fully potty trained campers that are not entering 1st grade yet.
FAST is a fully insured State Licensed Day Camp and all employees are First Aid and CPR certified. They accept the Care4Kids childcare subsidy.
Web Site: http://www.fast-camps.com
Girl Scouts
Southington has several Girl Scout units for girls in grade K to 12. You need to contact the GS service center to find the unit near you.
Phone: (800) 922-2770
Web Site: http://gsofct.org/
Girls Inc of Meriden
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Since 1919 Girls Incorporated of Meriden has provided vital educational programs to more than 1,500 young girls, guiding them toward self-discovery in a safe, stable, all-girl environment. Our innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
Girls Inc of Meriden provides afterschool care, gymnastics, dance, summer programs and more!
130 Lincoln Street
Meriden,
Phone: 203-235-7146
Web Site: https://www.girlsincmeriden.org/
Holiday Hill Day Camp
Holiday Hill Day Camp has been providing day camping for children since 1954.
Their trained, certified staff members teach fun and varied activities. The small counselor to camper ratio encourages the development of diverse skills by working in small, intimate groups and encouraging each camper.
43 Candee Road
Prospect,
Phone: 203-387-2267
Web Site: https://www.holidayhilldaycamp.com/home
iD Tech Camp
A summer tech camp for ages 7–18 at Stanford, MIT, and 150 top campuses. Become a coder, game developer, engineer, or designer.
CT locations include Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Wesleyan University in Middletown, Trinity College in Hartford, and Fairfield University in Fairfield.
Day and overnight programs are available.
Web Site: https://www.idtech.com/
Indian Rock Nature Preserve
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc. offers educational programs, birthday parties and a summer day camp, with optional extended day hours, for grades K to 12 at Indian Rock Nature Preserve.
501 Wolcott Road
Bristol, CT 06010
Web Site: http://elcct.org
Kellys Kids – Animal Therapy Programs and Summer Farm Camp
KELLYS KIDS, INC. Pets after School Program provides a quality curriculum of continuity in education through an expanded learning environment outside the traditional school day. We expose youth to new experiences that compliment and amplify their education, including school programs, therapeutic programs, summer camps and nursing homes.
The program uses farm animals as the tool to teach socialization, respect, responsibility, safety and achievement skills; utilizing the 40 Developmental Assets® identified by Search Institute. Skills, experiences,relationships, and behaviors will develop that enable young people to grow into happy, healthy, successful and contributing adults of their communities and society.
Programs at the farm or your group's location. Summer day camp.
9 Spring Road
Prospect, CT
Phone: 203-232-3546
Web Site: http://www.kellyskids.org
Leadership Martial Arts
Leadership Martial Arts offers martial arts classes, an exciting and safe Summer Camp and an after-school program specializing in unique fun games designed to motivate and challenge children ages 5-12.
Campers will get to enjoy dodge ball, Ninja Warrior courses, NERF Battles, arts & crafts, and Martial Arts lessons in a huge 7,000 air-conditioned indoor space as well as play outdoor sports such as kickball, catch, and water balloon fun in our large fields. 8 Weeks of camp are offered with hours as early as 7:30 am - 5:30 pm being offered. Each week offers a unique theme as its focus with discounts available for enrolling for multiple weeks.
The after-school Enrichment Program is fun and offers a ton of variety. Kids are active and participating in fun drills and specialty training. Located in the South End School District with a school bus stop. Free Transportation for every other elementary school in Southington.
Check out all of these exciting activities that are included in your membership at no extra charge;
Martial Arts!
Dance and Tumbling!
Indoor team games!
Leadership Training!
Outdoor Sports!
Arts & Crafts!
Ninja Equipment and Monkey Bars!
Homework and Reading Time Done By Pick Up!
A Decked Out KID CAVE For Tons Of Fun!
971 Meriden Waterbury Tpke
Plantsville,
Phone: (860) 426-3198
Web Site: http://www.leadershipmartialartsct.com/
Meriden YMCA
The Meriden YMCA is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.
Facilities include:
a 6-lane, 25-yard indoor heated pool
sauna; air-conditioned fitness center with a complete array of Precor Cardio, Cybex Strength Training Equipment & Free Weights
two racquetball courts
an indoor track
a gym with 6 basketball hoops
aerobics studio with free unlimited drop-in aerobics classes for full members
free spinning classes for full members
free water aerobics classes for full members
locker rooms
The Meriden YMCA also has the following child care facilities:
Infant & Toddler Learning Center at 95/99 Main Street in South Meriden.
Meriden YMCA Little Rascals Daycare Center at 43 Swain Ave.
Meriden YMCA Head Start at 398 Liberty Street.
Meriden YMCA Martin A. Gaffey Child Care Center at 66 Crown Street.
Meriden YMCA Early Learning Center at 12 Johnson Avenue.
110 West Main Street
Meriden, 06451
Phone: (203) 235-6386
Web Site: https://www.meridenymca.org/
New Britain YWCA
The New Britain YWCA offers a variety of programs for children and adults.
Toddler care and preschool programs
Family Literacy Center
Sexual assault services including; sexual assault crisis service, sexual violence prevention education, empowerment workshops, and more.
Fitness Center with gym, in-person and virtual options for group exercise classes and personal training sessions.
Summer Sizzlers; The program is open to children kindergarten through 5th grade. Arts and crafts, sports and games, cooking activities, community exploration, and more!
19 Franklin Square
New Britain,
Phone: 860-225-4681
Web Site: https://www.ywcanb.org/
New Britain-Berlin YMCA
The New Britain-Berlin YMCA has five locations throughout our community including a full Health and Wellness Facility and a preschool at 50 High Street in New Britain, two infant, toddler and preschool centers (one in New Britain and one in Berlin), a program center in Berlin and a fitness studio in Berlin.
One membership gives you access to three YMCAs. The Meriden, New Britain and Berlin YMCAs have joined together to better serve our three communities. This means more membership privileges for those with full memberships:
Access to more facilities
More group exercise classes (take them at any of the three locations)
More program choices
Save on programs. Sign up for any program held at the New Britain, Berlin and Meriden YMCAs at the lower full member rate.
50 High Street
New Britain,
Phone: (860) 229-3787
Web Site: https://www.nbbymca.org/
Next Level Gaming Summer Program
Next Level Gaming is partnering with All Access Sports to bring you a fully immersive gaming and sports camp experience.
What will a day include?
- 1 hour in the video game trailer
- 1 hour organized sport inside All Access Sports facility
- 30 minute lunch break for pizza and drinks (included)
- 1 hour organized sport inside All Access Sports facility
- (2) 15 minute breaks with popsicles provided
Registration will open for 40 kids on May 15th, 2024. Likely hosting 1-2 sessions per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-2pm. Ages are 6-14, and groups will be broken out by age.
All Access Sports, 75 Neal Court
Plainville,
Web Site: https://www.nextlevelgamingct.com/home
Olympic Taekwondo Academy
Olympic Taekwondo Academy is an all-inclusive martial arts studio that offers a complete range of classes from beginner to advance and children to adults. They have been serving the western Connecticut community for over 10 years with seven convenient locations.
At Olympic Taekwondo Academy they incorporate life lessons in a peaceful and fun environment. Through the instructors at the academy, students learn respect and discipline on a whole new level that they will enjoy and carry into their adult lives.
166 Queen St
Southington,
Phone: (860) 863-5888
Web Site: https://martialartssouthington.com/
SCCYMCA Camp Quinnipiac
YMCA Camp Quinnipiac is a day camp in Cheshire for youth age 3 years old through Grade 8 with a CIT program for Grades 9 and 10.
Before and after care is available.
Financial Assistance is available for qualifying individuals and families. Care4Kids is accepted.
Cheshire,
Web Site: https://www.sccymca.org/ymca-camp-quinnipiac
SCCYMCA Camp Sloper
The YMCA Camp Sloper property is open to the public on Sundays and has a playground, hiking trails, Ninja Warrior Course, basketball courts, letterboxing, Frisbee golf course, lake for fishing and exploring, and the "Super Slide."
Their new splash pad is open to the public in the summer on Sundays from noon to 4 pm.
YMCA Camp Sloper can be rented for private events including birthday parties, team building programs or other rentals.
The YMCA Camp Sloper day camp program serves over 3,100 campers each summer, roughly 600+ campers per day. The program and facility are broken down into two program areas: the East Coast for younger campers in grades K-5 and the West Coast for older campers in grades 6-9. A Counselors-In-Training program is offered for those entering grade 10. A Pre-K program that runs from 9am-1pm is offered for 3 and 4 year olds.
Each coast has specifically trained staff members, activities, and facilities designed to meet the needs of that particular age group.
YMCA Camp Sloper is a fully insured State Licensed Day Camp.
They offer financial aid to qualified individuals and families.
1000 East St
Southington,
Phone: (860) 621-8194
Web Site: http://www.ymcacampsloper.org
SCCYMCA Naciwonki Summer Adventures
One-week summer sessions for children entering K-6. Held at Southington YMCA.
Before and aftercare is available. Financial aid is available and Care4Kids childcare subsidy is accepted.
The Early Childhood Summer program, Naciwonki Junior Summer Adventures, for ages 3-5, is located at the YMCA Learning Center 30 High Street. If interested, contact them at 860-621-8130.
29 High Street
Southington, CT
Phone: 860-426-9547
Web Site: https://www.sccymca.org/naciwonki-summer-adventures
SoCCA – Southington Community Cultural Arts Center
The Southington Community Cultural Arts Center (SoCCA) offers music, art and pottery classes for ages 3 to adult; exhibits and performances; and creative and vocational artisan training for those with disabilities.
A variety of summer programs are offered.
93 Main Street, Corner of Main Street and Berlin Avenue
Southington, CT
Phone: 860-276-1581
Web Site: http://www.southingtonarts.org
Southington Public School’s Summer School Programs
Southington Public Schools offers a variety of summer school remedial and enrichment programs from elementary through high school.
The "Camp Invention" summer enrichment program for elementary students (and middle school Counselors in Training) which runs July - early August , usually opens registration in January. Sign up early, the program usually fills up by early March.
Course listings and registration information for the Southington Public Schools summer school program will be available on the website.
Elementary: enrichment program at Hatton School and Camp Invention at Strong School, Middle and HS programs at Southington HS
Southington,
Web Site: http://www.southingtonschools.org/parents-students/summer-information/summer-school/camp-invention
Southington Recreation Department
The Southington Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for youth and adults including baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse, football, soccer, tennis lessons, swimming lessons, Music on the Green Concert series, summer playground program (aka as camp), summer theater and more.
Registration the Summer Theater and Summer Playground programs usually opens in March.
The Playground Program is open to Southington resident children, ages 5-12. The program is held rain or shine, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, at South End Elementary School & Recreation Park. The program is comprised multiple, 2-week sessions. Each child may be registered for a maximum of two sessions.
https://www.southington.org/departments/recreation/playground.php
Their Kid's Entertainment Series is held on Tuesday evenings in the summer from 6-8 PM at the Community Pavilion on the Southington Drive-In property, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of free entertainment. All ages are welcome!
Southington Town pools and the splash pad at Memorial Park are open seasonally to Southington residents only; however, each resident with proper ID may bring one (1) non-resident guest. Registration for swimming lessons at Recreation and Memorial Parks usually opens in May and June.
https://www.southington.org/departments/recreation/pools.php
The Town of Southington Recreation Department is a proud sponsor of several youth sport leagues.
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Southington Girls Softball League
Southington Knights Travel Baseball
Southington Northern Baseball
Southington Southern Baseball
Southington Western Baseball
BASKETBALL
Southington Youth Basketball Association
CHEERLEADING & FOOTBALL
Southington Knights Travel Football & Cheerleading
Southington Valley Midget Football League
LACROSSE
Southington Lacrosse Association
SOCCER
Southington Soccer Club
Southington Youth Soccer League
WRESTLING
Southington Youth Wrestling Club
https://www.southington.org/departments/recreation/youthleagues.php
Web Site: https://www.southington.org/departments/recreation/index.php
Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA
The Southington-Cheshire YMCAs offer a variety of programs for children and adults - enrichment, swimming lessons, sports programs and more.
Nursery school, preschool and afterschool childcare programs
Summer camp programs
Dedicated babysitting (Amazing Kids Club) room - for when parents are using the facilities.
Spirit, Mind & Body Center featuring our Women's Health & Wellness Center, Studio 130 (classroom for Yoga, Pilates and other fitness classes)
Sports Performance Center
Separate locker room facilities for Men, Women, Boys, Girls and Families
Saunas
Southington’s only 6 lane, 25 yd. indoor heated pool. (Elevator and handicap accessible)
Over 15,000 square feet of Fitness space
Functional training area for personal training
State of the art Group Cycling Studio
Studio 29 - large aerobics studio with suspended wood floor
Full gymnasium with 6 basketball hoops and/or volleyball set-up
2 Racquetball Courts
143 acre YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center.
Cheshire Community YMCA Health & Wellness Center
29 High Street
Southington,
Phone: (860) 628-5597
Web Site: http://www.sccymca.org/
Talcott Mountain Science Center
Talcott Mountain Science Center offers educational programs around science and technology on Saturday's (K-12), during school vacations (K-8) and in the summer (K-8).
324 Montevideo Road
Avon, CT
Phone: 860-677-8571
Web Site: http://www.tmsc.org
The Coder School
The Coder School is an in person coding school for kids ages 7 to 18. They offer small ratio classes and semi private lessons. The lessons are an hour long and they provide coding accounts where students are able to code from home. The weekly lessons are offered after school. The Coder School offers summer camps during the summer which are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. Languages taught range from: block coding, Python, Java, Minecraft, HTML/CSS, Roblox, Robotics, Virtual Reality and more.
Three locations in Connecticut:
The Coder School Cheshire
106 Elm St
Cheshire, CT 06410
203-441-3185
https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/cheshire/
The Coder School Farmington
1051 Farmington Ave, Suite D
Farmington, CT 06032
860-470-6276
https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/farmington/
The Coder School Glastonbury
39 New London Turnpike, Suite 112
Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-266-6292
https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/glastonbury/
Cheshire,
Web Site: https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/cheshire/
Valentin Karate
Programs for Ages 4-6 (Tigers and Dragons), 7-12 (Kids), 13+ (Teens), Adults, and Birthdays Parties.
Summer camp at their Meriden location - 75 South Colony Street
Locations in Meriden, Plantsville, Berlin, and Middlebury.
991 South Main Street
Plantsville,
Phone: 860-621-1474
Web Site: https://valentinkarate.net/
Wallingford Family YMCA
The Wallingford Family YMCA offers a variety of programs at two campuses.
The YMCA Learning Community at Choate, formerly known as Tot Time, was founded by the Wallingford Family YMCA in 1989. It is located in the Bronfman building and accommodates 80 full-time children. The preschool serves as a laboratory for Choate students taking child development courses. YLC at Choate is open Monday-Friday from 7:00AM-6:00PM.
The YMCA Learning Community at Masonicare is located in the former Child Development Center on the Masonicare Health Center campus. The center is designed to provide care for 49 full-time children and is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Children are involved in an intergenerational program with residents of Masonicare Health Center and Masonicare at Ashlar Village. YLC at Masonicare is open Monday-Friday from 6:30AM-5:30PM
Care 4 Kids is accepted.
Web Site: https://wallingfordymca.org/ylc/
