The Darien Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for the residents of Darien. Registration for programs takes place online, at the Parks and Recreation office located in Town Hall, or through the mail.
— an announcement from Darien Parks and Recreation Department
For more information please call the office at 203-656-7325.
Safe Boating Classes
Boat Safe Connecticut, LLC comes to Darien to offer this eight hour course that will meet the requirements to obtain a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation with Waterski endorsement from the CT DEEP. Class will meet on Tuesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 9th from 6 – 10 PM at the Darien Town Hall. An easy to understand classroom format is designed for students age 12 and over. The fee for this program is $90/Darien resident; $108/non-resident. Pre-registration is required. All class materials will be provided.
Youth Camps
Blue Wave Kickers Soccer Camps – Focus of these camps will be on skill improvement and FUN! Jon Bradley, head coach of the DHS boys varsity soccer team, will direct these camps for youth ages 3 – 15. Camps will be held at the Darien Town Hall fields the weeks of July 23rd, August 6th, and 20th. Participants of these camps will receive a soccer ball and t-shirt. Please check the website for more specific ages, times, and fees.
All Star FC Soccer Camps
These camps for children ages 3 – 12 will be directed by Leigh Parsons, Darien High School’s girls soccer coach.
These camps will begin with stations specifically designed to improve all aspects of a soccer player’s game and end with scrimmages to practice the skills & techniques they have learned.
Camps will be held at the Darien Town Hall fields the weeks of July 16, July 30, August 13. We will also provide a three-day camp Aug. 27 to 29 for ages 5 – 8. Please check the website for more specific ages, times, and fees.
New Level Tennis Camps
Summer tennis camps are a great opportunity for participants to learn the game of tennis and have a great time. Camps meet from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Darien High School in one-week increments starting June 25 through the week of August 20.
The fee for one week of tennis camp is $195/Darien resident; $234/non-resident. These camps are offered for children between the ages of 6 – 15 and participants will be grouped by age and level.
Flag Football Camp
Emphasis of this camp (for ages 6 – 12) is placed on rules, teamwork, and fair PLAY. Games and scrimmages occupy the majority of the camp day. Camp meets from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Cherry Lawn Park the week of July 23.
The fee for one week of flag football camp is $210/Darien resident; $252/non-resident. This camp is offered by Overtime Athletics and is geared towards beginner football players.
Future Stars Basketball Camp
These camps, for children ages 5 – 12, stresses excellence, education, practice, and discipline . . . all in a fun-filled environment. Camp will meet the week of July 16th at the Darien Town Hall. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The educational “Lessons of Life” program is included in this camp & each participant will receive a Future Stars jersey. The camp fee is $180/Darien resident; $216/non-resident.
Overtime Athletics Sports Camp
This variety sports camp for children ages 5 – 12 includes instruction in the fundamentals of traditional sports as well as utilizing Overtime Athletics signature curriculum incorporating non-traditional sports.
Camp meets from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Darien Town Hall the weeks of July 30 and Aug. 13. The fee for this one week of camp is $165/Darien resident; $198/non-resident.
Horsemanship Camps
Mead Farm (Stamford) and Darien Parks and Recreation will be offering group camps for youth ages 5-14. Each camp includes riding, horse care, and stable management.
This program is designed for riders who did not attend the 2017 Horsemanship Camps at Mead Farm.
One-week camps run through mid-August, starting the week of June 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon for ages 7 – 14 and from 1 – 4 p.m. for ages 5 – 6.
Camp fee is $700/Darien resident; $800/non-resident for ages 7 – 14 and $600/Darien resident; $700/non-resident for ages 5 – 6.
Techstars Technology Camps
TechStars by Computer Explorers are a series of technology classes designed to facilitate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) learning.
The educational materials and equipment that is used in the curriculum came from various sources like Lego Education, MIT Media Lab who emphasize STEM education and 21st Century Skills.
But most importantly, the classes provide a hands-on educational setting to make learning FUN!
All camps run from 8:45 – 11:45 a.m., Monday – Thursday at the Darien Town Hall. Minecraft Space Adventure (ages 7 – 10) meets the week of July 23rd, Lego Robotics (ages 6 – 9) meets the week of July 30 and Coding in Minecraft (ages 7 – 10) is held the week of Aug. 6. Camp fee is $245/resident; $294/non-resident.
Rock Out Music Camp
This music camp is for aspiring musicians, ages 7-15 who want to learn to play in a rock band! Beginner students will learn the basics of their instrument while more experienced musicians will have opportunity to fine tune their skills and get to the next level.
Weekly camp meets from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the First Congregational Church the weeks of July 9 to Aug. 6. The fee for this one week of camp is $410/Darien resident; $492/non-resident.