PROMOTING STRONG CONFIDENT KIDS

Rising Star Camp (RSC) is a structured day camp specifically designed to promote self-esteem, conflict resolution skills, positive interactions and success in its participants. Our unique program accommodates children who may not have had the opportunity to attend day camp and is also designed to support children who have struggled with the traditional day camp experience.

Each day campers earn stickers with good choices/positive participation in camp activities. Every Friday participants who have earned a minimum of 20 stickers attend our weekly field trip and remaining earned stickers can be spent at the weekly “Sticker Store”.

Goal setting: campers create a personal goal each morning with their counselor and are provided time at the end of the day to discuss the progress made towards their goal.

RSC relies on small groups of 1:6 counselor to child ratio and a dedicated, experienced staff to ensure success and safety. We offer two-week sessions, for boys and girls ages 6-13.  We support up to 30 participants per session.  Each child may attend for a maximum of two sessions during the summer, so we may give as many children as possible the opportunity to attend.

Ages 6-13

RSC is located at Elks Pond – 180 Guerdat Rd, Torrington CT

Camp Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm

**Please note that the deposit is non-refundable**

CAMP ACTIVITIES

Hiking, Nature Activities, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Fishing, Team Building, GaGa Ball, Swimming

SUPERKIDS

Staff from the Susan B. Anthony Project and the McCall Center for Behavioral Health lead children in special discussions and activities focusing on such important topics as trust, decision-making skills, anger management, drugs and alcohol, and personal safety.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Parent Drop off: 8:40 am – 9:00 am Parent Pick up: 4:00 pm Elks Pond: 180 Guerdat Road, Torrington, CT 06790

Bus Stop Locations:

Winsted: Pearson School- 2 Wetmore Avenue (Drop-off: 7:45am; Pick-up: 5pm)

Torrington: Town Fair Tire (Drop-off: 8:40am; Pick-up: 4:20pm)

LUNCH

Through a partnership with EdAdvance, we are pleased to offer lunch to all campers free of charge. Lunch each day will consist of a sandwich, fruit or vegetable side, a healthy snack, and milk or water to drink. If you choose to send your child with a packed lunch or snacks, please send healthy options such as fruits and vegetables and do not send sugary beverages, candy etc.

Flip through our online booklet for all you need to know about Rising Star Camp!  Click Here

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you need financial assistance with affording camp fees, we have 3 options for you.

1. Apply to State of Connecticut Care 4 Kids program that supports families with working parents. To apply select this link here.
2. For the YMCA financial assistance please click here.

FORMS TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED (prior to camp starting)

The following forms must be printed & completed and returned to Julissa Martinez at [email protected] prior to your child’s first session.  Children are not permitted to attend unless completed forms are submitted.

Click here for Registration Packet & Forms

Information Booklet

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Cathy Ohm at [email protected] or 860-496-0356

**PLEASE NOTE: Only 2 Sessions can be registered for.  Registering for more than 2 will result in removal from additional sessions.** 

If you would like to be waitlisted for more sessions, please contact Cathy Ohm at [email protected] or 860-496-0356.