How do I register?
A Club membership valid through the summer (either full 365-day membership or Summer Only) is required to register for all summer camps. There is a Summer Only Membership as well. You can purchase a membership at any time. If you hold a valid membership, you can register for all summer camp sessions online via the parent portal
when the registration period opens. You can also stop by the Clubhouse or call the front desk. A non-refundable deposit for each week of camp is due at time of registration.
What ages can register for camp?
- Day Camp: campers who were enrolled in grades Kindergarten-8 during the 2024-25 school year may register for Day Camp at either Clubhouse.*Child must be at least a rising first grader in Fall 2025
- Specialty Camps are age-specific.
Please see detailed descriptions in camp books or look at the specialty camp tabs. Enroll your child according to the grade they were in for the 2024-25 school year.
How much does camp cost?
Day Camps are offered with tiered pricing options to make camp accessible for more families. Specialty camps have different fees depending on the type and are not tiered. See more under Day & Specialty Camp tabs.
Is there a deposit? When is the balance due? A nonrefundable deposit of $25 per week is required at registration. Fees may also be paid in full.
Camp balances are due:
- May 5th for camp sessions before July 12th.
- June 9th for camp sessions between July 13 and August 2.
- July 7th for camp sessions between August 3 and August 22.
- Balances can be paid online or in person.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
A full refund (less the deposit per session) will be issued if Wakeman BGC receives in writing your intent to withdraw before the final camp balances are due. No partial refund will be issued after this date except in case of illness or injury in which case a doctor's note must be provided. Membership Director must receive notice of intent to withdraw by email prior to start of camp week. Allow 30 days for processing refund checks. Memberships are not refundable.
Do you offer Before & After Care?
Yes. Please see the Before & After Care tab for detailed information.
Can I sign up a child with a friend?
Due to the numbers enrolled in camp we are unable to honor requests for placement with friends in groups. Please contact us if you would like to discuss any needs or considerations for your child.
The camp I want is already full! Now what?
Some weeks of camps fill up quicker than others. We encourage you to complete your registration as soon as possible. It is possible that even if you do register on the first day, your child may still be placed on a wait list. As always, we will do our best to accommodate everyone!
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What if my child needs medication while at camp?
Any child with medication needs and/or allergies must provide camp a signed release from your physician prior to start of camp and parent/guardian must alert camp nurse in writing on the first day of camp. All medication needs to be administered by the nurse and kept in the office during camp. You can find all necessary forms under the Camp Policies, Forms, & Waivers tab.
What do campers do for food?
- Southport Clubhouse: Campers may bring a snack daily for late morning. Lunch is at noon for full-day campers. Snacks can be brought for After Care, too. All snacks and lunches must be nut-free.
- Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse and Madison Avenue Community Clubhouse: We provide free lunch through the City of Bridgeport School Nutrition Center. Campers may also bring their own lunch labeled with their name.
- Take Out Thursdays--Campers at each site can enjoy a delicious lunch from a different local restaurant each week. (Optional; additional fee will be collected.)
I still have questions. Who can I contact?
Southport Clubhouse:
Jocelyn jwest@wakemanclub.org
203-259-4805 Ext. 251
Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse:
Elisa elisa@wakemanclub.org
203-908-3378 Ext. 102
Madison Avenue Community Clubhouse
Bryanna botalvaro@wakemanclub.org
203-908-3381 Ext 152
