SUMMER PROGRAMS & THEIR LEADERS
Chief Program Officer, Brian Alert, at (203) 838-4305, ext 105; brian@the-carver.org.
Middle and High School Programs, Mary Martini at (203) 838-4305; ext 118; mary@the-carver.org.
Elementary School Programs, Tricia Massucco at (203) 838-4305; ext 115; tricia@the-carver.org.
Summer 2024 Dates & Locations
Carver Summer Camp
Monday 7/1/24 to Friday 8/9/24
Children 5-13 years of age
8:30 am to 3:30 pm (extended day option until 5:30 pm)
$320 for the 6-week program (extended-day option +$80)
Located at the Carver Community Center, 7 Academy Street, Norwalk
SONO Summer Camp
Monday 7/1/24 to Friday 8/9/234
Children 5-13 years of age
8:30 am to 3:30 pm (extended day option until 5:30 pm)
$320 for the 6-week program (extended-day option +$80)
SONO Summer Camp is at South Norwalk Neighborhood School, 46 Concord St., Norwalk
NOTE: The full cost of the Carver and SONO Summer Camps is $1,920 for 6-weeks. Your payment of $320 covers the first week of camp. Carver subsidizes the remaining five weeks of camp. If you choose to withdraw for any reason, your payment will not be refunded.
After the Summer Bell (ATSB)
Monday 7/1/24 to Friday 8/2/24
This afternoon summer program is for NPS students entering grades 1 through 6 who attend mandatory Summer School. ATSB follows the Summer School in the afternoon.
$425 for the 5-week program (there is no cost for students who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch).
This afternoon program is at Kendall Elementary School, 57 Fillow St., Norwalk.
After the Bell Enrichment (ATB Enrichment)
Monday 7/1/24 to Friday 8/9/24
Children 5-11 years of age
8:30 am-3:30 pm (extended day option until 5:30 pm)
$320 for the 6-week program (extended-day option +$80)
Naramake Elementary School, 16 King St., Norwalk
As with all our summer programs, there are many enrichment activities. ATB Enrichment Camp activities include science, art, marine science, engineering, social-emotional learning, and weekly field trips!
The full cost of the Carver Enrichment Camp is $1,920 for six weeks. Your payment of $320 covers the first week of camp. Carver subsidizes the remaining five weeks of camp. If you choose to withdraw for any reason, your payment will not be refunded.
Middle School Transition Programs for Rising 6th Graders
This remains a free program, except there is a $75 registration fee this year.
Monday, 7/1/24 to Friday, 8/2/23
8:30 am—3:30 pm
Nathan Hale MS, 176 Strawberry Hill Ave
Ponus Ridge MS, 21 Hunters Ln
Roton MS, 201 Highland Ave
West Rocks MS, 81 W Rocks Rd
High School Transition Programs for Rising 9th Graders
This remains a free program, except there is a $75 registration fee this year.
Monday, 7/1/24 to Friday, 8/2/24
Brien McMahon HS, 300 Highland Ave, Norwalk
Norwalk High School and P-Tech Norwalk summer transition programs are located this year at Brien McMahon High School
Read here about a special Carver summer initiative for rising 6th graders to experience a traditional New England sleepaway camp in Maine. They explore the woods, waters, and fields of The Ecology School at the River Bend Farm, a historic 105-acre farm located on a scenic bend in the Saco River, just twenty minutes from the Maine coast. In summer 2023, this initial cohort of students will return along with the next 25 rising 6th graders.
Carver Summer Programs
Carver Camp at the Carver Community Center and SoNo Camp in South Norwalk are the most affordable and high-quality programs available to Norwalk students ages 5 through 13. Program offerings included field trips, wellness and recreational activities, swimming, and project-based, hands-on, personalized learning to prepare our students for the 2023-2024 school year.
Our summer literacy program is facilitated by certified teachers who utilize current NPS software to provide personalized learning in both reading and math.
Here are previous stories through the years about field trips during summer (and here) to such destinations as Sheffield Island, swimming and bowling, and a 10-day sleepaway experience at New Pond Farm.
HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAMS
Our summer transition programs are designed to help incoming 6th and 9th-grade students transition into Norwalk’s four middle and three high schools.
Programming includes individualized instruction, parental involvement, small group learning experiences, diverse enrichment activities, free transportation, and full-day activities benefiting working families.
Students learn the basics of navigating their respective new schools. The incoming 9th-graders learn to read a transcript, understand graduation requirements, earn course credits, and look ahead to potential career options. Students use Naviance/Family Connection to develop an individualized Student Success Plan.
Information for each Middle School Transition Program:
2023 Ponus Ridge Middle School
2024 Roton Middle School (and in Spanish)
For the High School Transition Program, please Sign up here. Registration and application forms are due by June 30, 2024. Click here to see and/or download the program flyer. Here is a blog post about this invaluable experience.
