Sterling Summer Camp

ESTABLISHED IN 1941

Sending kids home happy, dirty, tired, and eager to return!

Our Mission

To create a safe environment where campers can have fun and feel good about themselves while making new friends and discovering the world around them

Sterling House in Stratford

Our Goal

To send kids home happy, dirty, tired, and eager to return!

  • Our camp is active & messy: Campers are on the go all day! They are moving and grooving from station to station, many of which contain interactive elements where they can get wet or dirty. Leave your new sneakers at home and rock your old ones for some camp fun!

  • Our camp is outside rain & shine! Our campers are outside all summer long. We keep them engaged whether we are playing basketball outside, gearing up for kickball in Erin’s Gym, or painting in Arts & Crafts. Rain jackets and sunscreen are camp essentials.

  • Our team is professional & dynamic: Our directors are certified teachers with experience in early childhood, elementary, and special education. All counselors and staff at 18+ and many are studying in the field of education or are already educators.
    Our team goes through extensive training that provides tools to effectively lead their campers through a day of safe and positive fun.

  • Our camp is a little bit of everything: From art to kickball, to music, to science, there is something for everyone’s interests!  We welcome all beliefs and backgrounds. We work to accommodate all campers to the best of our abilities.

  • Our camp gives families peace of mind: While your children are in our care you can guarantee that they are having a highly active, social, and artistic day at camp! The camp day is filled with snacks from the snack shack, a free lunch program offered on most weeks of camp, and all-inclusive pricing! You will never have to worry about your campers while you are working! You can check out our photos on social media throughout the day from your desk to check in on the daily camp fun!

Family Resources

Our program is for children ages Ages 4 - 13. We also have volunteer opportunities for students entering grades 9 - 12. Click below for detailed information on our camp day!

2024 Dates & Rates

Click below for our Tuition and Session Dates

Teen Opportunities

Become a Counselor in Training

Meet Our Directors

  • Ali Julian

    DIRECTOR SINCE 2018

    Summer 2024 was Ali's 9th summer working at Sterling Day Camp. She was Assistant Camp Director when she began at Sterling Community Center in 2016, and became Camp Director in 2018. During the school year, she is a Kindergarten teacher at Blackham School in Bridgeport, and works at the After School Program here at SHCC!

    "I love the true energy and joy that camp brings to both the campers and the camp team! This summer, I am looking forward to welcoming both new and returning campers for a summer filled with camp-wide activities, and plenty of popsicles!"

  • Amy Kapitan

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SINCE 2018

    Summer 2024 was Amy's 12th summer working at Sterling Day Camp. Before becoming the Assistant Director, she was a counselor and counselor supervisor. During the school year, Amy is the Director and Teacher at Sterling Preschool.

    "I am looking forward to another fun-filled summer! The experiences that we are able to create for the campers are memories that will last a lifetime!"

  • Ericka Sullivan

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SINCE 2023

    Summer 2024 was Ericka’s 7th summer at camp, but second as a director! Prior to become director, Ericka was a 7th and 8th grade counselor. As director, Ericka oversees our middle school camp experience and works closely with the JC and CIT programs. During the school year, Ericka is our Youth and Community Specialist. She works in our After School, and Preschool programs, runs our teen programs, and supports the operations of the Resource Connection and main office. Ericka has her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University.

Financial Aid

To help with the overall cost of camp for each child we strongly recommend all families apply for the Care 4 Kids Program (C4K) and remain on the program if accepted. A family’s eligibility is based on the parents/guardians: working and receiving income at or below the State Median Income published. For a full list of eligibility, please visit https://www.ctcare4kids.com/. 

If you are not eligible for C4K, please see below for Sterling House financial aid options

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