MUSIC AND ARTS EXTENDED DAY 2026

INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Music and Arts Extended Day Program! This is an extension to the morning portion of Music and Arts Camp. Extended Day takes place from 11:55 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for campers entering grades 3-9 in Fall 2026. Structured as a traditional day camp, afternoons will be full of sports, games, arts & crafts, as well as field trips, special events, and swimming weekly. Parents will sign children up based on their grade level and will remain in that group for the entirety of the summer. 

Fee:              $325.00/child
Meets:         Monday-Friday, 11:55 AM - 4:00 PM
Dates:          June 22 - July 16 (No Camp 7/3)
Location:    Smith Middle School

REGISTRATION: Registration begins for residents on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Non-resident registration will begin on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Parents will register campers in groups dependent on their grade level. Please see the grade breakdown below to know which group your child should be signed up for. These will be the groups your camper will be in for the duration of the summer. Switches to other groups will not be accepted.

Yellow Group: Grades 3-4
Blue Group: Grades 5-6
Red Group: Grades 7-9

PAYMENT DUE DATES: At the time of registration a 50% deposit will be due for camp. You are able to pay more than the 50% required if you choose. All final balances are due by Thursday, May 14th. 

REQUIRED PAPERWORK: Parents can complete and submit all forms online through MyRec. Custom forms can be completed at the time of registration, or can be filled out early prior to registration.

A Camper Information Form, Parent Permissions Form, and Swimming Abilities Form is required to be completed for every camper. This form is acceptable for the entirety of the summer for all Glastonbury Summer Camps. If any changes need to be made, please do so by going into your Household and editing the custom form. For directions on how to access and edit a custom form, please CLICK HERE. Filling out these forms early does not guarantee a spot in camp and full registration with payment must be completed. 

• CLICK HERE for the Camper Information Form
• CLICK HERE for the Parent Permissions Form
• CLICK HERE for the Swimming Abilities Form

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION: If your child is in need of medication during camp, please be sure to fill out the Medication Authorization form by Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Forms can be found HERE. 

Our Camp Nurse is back for another summer! The nurse will not be onsite at camp but will be a resource for our First Aid trained staff and will be checking over all medication paperwork. Campers will not be allowed to be dropped off with medications paperwork that has not been reviewed by the nurse.

REFUND POLICY: To avoid trips being canceled at the last minute due to insufficient enrollment and in order to accommodate waiting lists in a timely fashion, refund requests must be made no later than six (6) business days before the program begins. Refund requests will not be considered after this time unless accompanied by a doctor’s note. All refund requests must be received by Friday, June 12, 2026. 

WAIVERS: Permission slips are required for the campers to travel by bus to our field trips, which has been signed and agreed to during the registration process. Many of the places that we go to also require their own waivers. All waivers for trips this summer will be completed digitally. To view and sign the waivers, please click on the links below. Please note that all children will need a separate waiver, and all must be completed. 

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EXPERIENCE GUIDES: Experience guides are broken out into the three camp groups and give an overview of trips and activities campers will be doing over the summer. Information includes bussing times, field trip information, and items needed for each day. 

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CAMP SHIRTS: Each camper will receive one cotton t-shirt at the beginning of the summer with the color corresponding with their correct group. Parents will have the option to purchase additional camp shirts during the checkout process or can do so afterwards by registering for the "Extra Camp T-Shirt" activity. You will then be able to select how many additional shirts you would like and sizes. 

EXTENDED DAY BASH: Returning for 2026, the Music and Arts Camp Extended Day BASH! This program is only available for campers who participate in the Extended Day program. The Bash will take place on Friday, July 17 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. after the conclusion of Music and Arts Camp. This includes a day to Lake Compounce! Registration must be done separately. This trip will be maxed out at 80 participants. Register early to avoid disappointment!

LUNCH BUNCH: We are excited to be bringing back the option to purchase a low-cost lunch on Fridays for campers! Weeks 1 and 3 will be a 6" Subway Sandwich, and Weeks 2 and 4 will be pizza. Lunch will also include a bag of chips, a drink, and snack. For the weeks we will be having sandwiches, please be sure to choose which sandwich your child would like. Cost for pizza lunch bunch is $6.00, and sandwiches are $7.00. Orders are due by 12:00 p.m. the day before the lunch bunch. Registration will open in May for the lunch bunch. 

SUMMER CAMP KICKOFF EVENT: Join us on Wednesday, June 17th for our annual Camp Kickoff Event! The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Cafeteria and include staff from all camps to meet parents and campers, answer questions and take paperwork (if needed).  Campers are welcome to make their own ice cream sundaes. 

QUESTIONS? For any questions about Music and Arts Camp, please direct them to:
Mindy Brown, Program Coordinator mindy.brown@glastonburyct.gov; 860-652-7682