Gain hands-on experience working with Summer Place campers and faculty, develop leadership and communication skills, participate in a Red Cross Aquatic Leadership program, attend fun and informative workshops on group dynamics and values clarification, and enjoy challenging off-campus field trips. This program is led by a high school teacher and coach with 20 years of Summer Place experience. Offered in three two-week sessions              June 29–August 7

Combining the fun of camp with appropriate developmental learning experiences,  children are exposed to theme-related literature, art, science, music, and dramatic  play, along with nature walks and field trips. Both programs take place at the  University of Hartford Magnet School and are under the direction of two experienced elementary school teachers. Red Cross swim lessons are part of each Kinderplace  day. Offered in three two-week sessions             June 29–August 7

Learn what it means to work in a creative ensemble. This program provides campers with professional musical theater training, performance opportunities,  and daily workshops. After five weeks of intensive theatrical instruction, the program culminates in five performances of the rock and roll smash hit Grease at the University’s new Handel Performing Arts Center. Past performances include Oklahoma!, High School Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Once Upon a Mattress, Peter Pan, Footloose, and Fiddler on the Roof. One five-week program:              June 29 - July 31                Performances:              July 29, 30, 31, August 1, and 2