Dates & Registration
Registration for 2026-2027 Weekends in the Country Overnights will open August 12th. Weekend Overnights run from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. Please refer to the Registration policies under the "Forms and Information" link above for more details.
NEW CAMPERS: If you are interested in Summer Camp or Weekends in the Country Recreation & Respite for a new camper, please fill out a "New Camper Application" by clicking Register Online to create an account, then clicking on New Camper Application and submitting the designated information. Please note that we are not actively approving new campers at this time. Campers who register for a session without an approved new camper application on file will not be eligible to attend.
Summer Camp 2026 registration is FULL. Please refer to the Registration policies under the "Forms and Information" link above for more details.
Weekends in the Country Overnights-registration will open August 12th.
9/19-9/20 *Lost in the Jungle
Welcome to the Jungle! Kick off our weekend season by tapping into your wild side and taking part in some Survivor style games in the lush jungle of Horizons! You might crush a game of jungle animal charades, but we promise there won’t be any tigers or snakes!
10/3-10/4 *Best of Both Worlds
Just like Hannah Montana, you can experience the best of both worlds; being a pop-rock star by night and a regular camper by day isn’t easy, but we’re going to rock it! Do some country line dancing, give the performance of a lifetime, and see if you can keep your double life a secret or let your inner star shine bright for everyone to see!
10/17-10/18 *Sweater Weather
Step into this cozy Fall weekend with your softest sweater and enjoy the changing of the leaves. Create a unique yarn-based craft and go on an Autumn scavenger hunt to appreciate the full spectrum of Fall colors! You'll also get the chance to show off your finess at the Apple Olympics!
10/24-10/25 *A Killer Thriller
This weekend is going to be killer! (A killer amount of fun!) Bring your Halloween costumes and prepare for a frightening good time. Create mummies, do the monster mash, and create the spookiest story this Halloween weekend!
11/7-11/8 *Crunchy Leaves and Cozy Sleeves
Bundle up, buttercup! There’s a crisp chill in the air, and we’re keeping warm with a cozy mug of cocoa and even cozier company. Crunch through fallen leaves on a nature walk, make something you can use for your mugs at home, and get crafty with a leaf-inspired project made just for this chilly season.
11/21-11/22 *Strut Your Turkey Stuff
It’s that time of year again! It’s turkey’s time to shine. Come strut your turkey stuff on the runway, with some high fashion you and your group design! Whether you want to be the next Turkey Top Model, the next big fashion influencer/designer, or you just want to eat a lot of turkey, this weekend is stuffed with fun (and maybe stuffing!)
12/5-12/6 *PJ Express
All aboard! Do you hear those bells? They’ll only ring if you believe you’re going to have a great weekend at camp! This weekend we’ll be watching the classic movie The Polar Express, making a magical craft, and having a party in our pajamas! Don’t forget your ticket! Just kidding, the only thing you need is a little holiday spirit and your comfiest PJs!
12/19-12/20 *Jingle Bell Jam
Jingle all the way! Come jam out with us as we ring in the holiday season Horizons-style. Grab an instrument and join our winter jam session, deck the halls with festive crafts, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with music, lights, and holiday cheer.
1/9-1/10 *Glitter and Goals
Happy New Year! Out with the old, in with the gold! We’ll be celebrating the recent turn of the year this weekend in glitter and glam style. We may not be staying up till midnight, but don’t let that stop you from dressing up for a sparkly celebration to remember. Reflect on your favorite camp memories from the past year, and set some shiny new goals for 2027 as we look ahead to all the fun still to come!
1/23-1/24 *Ice Ice Maybe
Camp Horizons has frozen over! The weather may be icy, but we’re still chillin’ at camp with a frosty weekend full of fun. Warm up with some winter games, play some ice-less hockey, get creative with ice-cold crafts, and see if you can keep your cool through all our frigid festivities. Baby, it’s cold outside, but there’s nothing icy about the good time waiting for you here!
2/6-2/7 *Horizons Has Heart
Horizons has heart, yes we do! We have heart, how about you? Happy Valentine’s Day! This weekend, we’re wearing our hearts on our sleeves and celebrating everything we love about camp and each other. Make a heartfelt card for a friend, join a heart-pumping activity, and spread the love all weekend long. We'll be showing our Horizons heart with some acts of kindness all can participate in!
2/20-2/21 Beyond the Horizon
3…2…1…blast off! Join us for a weekend that’s out of this world as we explore the final frontier. What if Camp Horizons moved to space? Would we have zero gravity activities and freeze-dried space food? Or maybe we'll grow food fresh on the moon! We'll stay on Earth for now, but this weekend you can build your own rocket science experiment, go on a mission across the galaxy, have a blast at the planetary dance, and discover what’s waiting for us beyond the horizon!
3/6-3/7 *Shamrock Shake it Down
Get ready to shake things up! No four-leaf clover required for this weekend of luck and merriment. Hunt for hidden gold, shake up something green in science, and dance the night away! Are you feeling lucky for a game of BINGO? We’ve got a pot of fun at the end of this rainbow!
3/20-3/21 *New Trails, New Tales
Hop into spring with us! New trails are waiting to be explored and new tales are waiting to be told. Go on an egg-citing scavenger hunt, craft your own spring tale, and celebrate the season of new beginnings, Horizons-style.
4/3-4/4 *Superhero Academy
Calling all heroes! Camp Horizons is opening its doors to train the next generation of superheroes. Design your own hero cape and mask, test your skills in a training-course challenge, and team up with your fellow campers to save the day.
4/17-4/18 *Sing it Don't Spring It
Spring is in the air, and so is song! Grab a mic and get ready for a weekend of karaoke, sing-alongs, and springtime fun. Whether you’re belting out the hits or just here to cheer on your friends, this weekend is music to our ears. Bring your green thumbs too and help us start up our garden for the season!
5/1-5/2 *Fiesta De Camp Horizons
¡Vamos a la fiesta! Join us as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Camp Horizons style, with music, color, and plenty of fun to go around. Enjoy some Mexican-inspired treats like burritos and fajitas, get crafty with a colorful papel picado inspired art piece, and dance the night away at our Camp Fiesta!
Frequently Asked Questions
Many campers receive assistance from DDS in Connecticut. If your camper does not qualify, we can try to connect you with an organization that may have funds available to help.
Please refer to the Registration Policies and Procedures on the Forms & Information Page for pricing.
To reach a member of the leadership team while camp is in session and your camper is on grounds, call 860-456-1032 and dial through to ext. 0144. You will reach a member of the leadership team or be able to leave a message which will be returned. If there is an emergency or situation in which we need to reach parents and providers, we will utilize the primary emails on your camper's account. Please notify us if we are to use an alternate email address for contact.
Please refer to your confirmation email for specific information. In general, we must have waivers signed by a legal guardian within the year, a copy of a physical exam dated within two years of attendance and orders for medications. This may be on our camp form which is good for two years, or on an alternate form however MUST be signed and dated by a physician (no list of meds printed from a portal unless electronically signed). For campers who may reside in a residential setting, copies of 180 day orders are preferred.
All medications, prescriptions and non-prescriptions, pills, vitamins, liquids, creams, powders, etc. must be in original packaging. All prescriptions must have accurate pharmacy labels, including drug name, dosage, time, prescribing Doctor's name. It is mandatory by CT State Law that everything listed on your camper's medication information form or Doctor's Orders matches the labels on your bottles! Make sure that you have enough for your camper's stay plus extra. Any changes-this means additions, discontinuations, changes in dose and/or time must be submitted before your camper arrives for intake. Please forward any updates at any time prior to camp. This can be faxed to 860-456-4721 or emailed to mheimall@horizonsct.org or uploaded directly to your camper's online registration portal.
When you arrive at camp, you will be greeted at the road, handed your camper's name tag and directed to the gate where you will receive your cabin assignment. You will drop off your camper's luggage at the cabin, return to the parking lot with your camper and check in at the Commons building at your assigned intake appointment time. Please review the information you are given to review and make any needed changes and additions to the information we have on file. We account for five to six campers every fifteen minutes so changing your time could back up everyone's intake. The best way to help things run smoothly is to forward all changes in medication orders in advance so the health center is prepared. If you would like to change your intake time please contact Michelle at mheimall@horizonsct.org. We offer a late intake option for campers who cannot arrive during the regular intake day hours. Monday after the regular intake between 2-4pm is the time for a late arrival. Please contact mheimall@horizonsct.org to inform us that your camper will be arriving late.
Yes, after you have received signatures next to each station on your intake sheet, you may drop off your camper with their group. One staff member will be on the veranda to help you find the assigned counselors.
Pickup on the last day of the session (Saturday) is between 11-12:30 *late pickup is not offered as an option and a late fee will be imposed*
Please note that we try to maintain a NUT FREE environment within our camp kitchen. We do not purchase any products containing nuts and ask that you avoid sending products containing nuts to camp. Any other snacks can be brought to camp on intake day and dropped off at the Collection Station. We may not have any food in the cabins. Food alternatives for special diets may also be dropped off at the Collection Station on Intake Day. If your camper requires a special diet we will provide alternatives such as vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options. We have one dessert per day at dinner which consists of a lower sugar/lower calorie product where possible. We can also provide a sugar free dessert if needed. Sugar free juice is available as well. Please be sure to let us know what is required so that we can be prepared.
Mail can be sent to the following address and is distributed at lunch each day:
Campers name/Horizons, Inc.
PO Box 323
South Windham, CT 06266
To email your camper, use the following address:
campers@horizonsct.org and please put the camper's full name in the subject line
Yes, a phone call can be made during the camper's scheduled time. Phone calls can be arranged on intake day at the Director's Station. We offer the option to collect and keep any electronics including cell phones locked and charged. If your camper would prefer to keep their cell phone in the cabin, they may.
At this time we do not accept credit card payments for the balance due. Payment can be made by check, money order, etc. We accept the deposit online during the registration process, all other payments must be made by check, money order, etc. or can also be brought on intake day. Please contact us to set up a payment plan.
Please be sure to register first to insure your spot is held. You may choose "3rd party" for payment source and not leave a deposit while we await the grant. It is your responsibility to insure that the grant is secured and approved.
We are not actively approving new campers. You may always fill out a new camper application by creating an online account and registering for a new camper application. We are not guaranteeing approval however your application will remain on file for the future.
Registration for summer generally opens in January and fills quickly. Please refer to the dates and registration page for details.
Yes! We are offering our Weekends in the Country Overnights between the end of September and the beginning of May! Each weekend will include one overnight. As of now all of our weekends are full.
Yes! You can purchase a birthday package in the Trading Post. $40 includes a decorated birthday dinner with your group in a special location, a decorated cake, pictures to go home on a signed birthday card and a gift bag!
Drop off at camp on Saturday 9-9:30am, pickup by 4pm on Sunday. Please see the transportation tab for Hartford and North Haven information on the transportation page!
Swimming every day! We will be very busy through our stay with physical education, language arts, arts, camp crafts, pioneering, music, performing arts, science, health and fitness, and a variety of interactive evening activities. Please refer to the description of activities available on the Forms & Information page.
Once a week campers go to the Trading Post as a part of their activity schedule.
We DO NOT wash laundry for two week campers, we do wash laundry once per week for those campers who are staying for four weeks.
Our ratio is 1:5, many of our groups have 6-7 campers and we have added additional staffing to the groups to insure that proper supervision is always accessible.
