Summer Programs 2026
AROUND THE FARM
Monday, June 22, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2 and up, $20 per child
Farm games, songs, book and craft. Rain date Tuesday June 23.
Early Childhood
Beach Parties for Middle Schoolers
Tuesday, July 7 and Tuesday, August 11, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Entering grades 6 to 8, Fee: $5 per date.
At White Sand Beach
Come hang out at a beach party just for Lyme and Old Lyme Middle Schoolers! Spend time with friends, listen to music, jump into a game of wiffle ball, and enjoy plenty of snacks at White Sand Beach. It’s a relaxed, fun night to laugh, play, and make great summer memories together by the water. Open to all LOLMS students. No swimming allowed during the Beach Parties. Admission is $5 and requires registration in advance. Event will be canceled due to inclement weather.
Middle
BINGO ON THE BEACH
Thursday, July 16, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 p.m.
At White Sand Beach
This is a free event. Bring your own picnic, beach chairs and blankets and get ready for some good ol’ fashioned family fun. Open to all Lyme / Old Lyme families. Parking is limited. Registration not required.
Family
BIRDS OF PREY
Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $20 per family
Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey in this engaging nature program with our friends at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center! Meet incredible raptors like owls and hawks, learn about their unique adaptations, and see how they soar, hunt, and survive in the wild. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.
Early Childhood, Elementary, Family
BOLD (Boys Outdoor Leadership Development)
Monday June 29 to Friday July 3.
Session I: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Session II: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For boys entering grades 6-8 at LOLMS, Fee $150
For adventurous Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School boys to learn leadership, respect, listening and teamwork. We will participate in activities such as ROPES, paddle boarding, open space hike, and more adventures on Land and Sea. We will meet at a different location each day. This program is outside therefore events could be cancelled due to inclement weather. Space is limited. Scholarships available. Due to the demand for this program, we are limiting registrations to one session per person only.
Middle
CHILL OUT at LYSB
June 29 to July 30, 2026, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
(Five weeks, Monday through Thursday, after Park & Rec camp)
Fee: $250
Chill out at LYSB after Park & Rec!
Children will be escorted from Park & Rec Day Camp to the LYSB where they can hang out with their friends, play basketball, watch movies, play games, do art and crafts and much more. Snacks will be provided. Fee: $250 per child for the five-week session. (you must register for all five weeks).
Note: this program runs Monday through Thursday and is NOT held on Fridays. Note: This program is for five weeks only for Park & Rec Day Camp weeks 1 to 5 only. Space is very limited.
Elementary
CLAY CLUB
Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ages 6-14. Fee: $120
In Clay Club we practice the basic techniques for creating with polymer clay. We will have a magical forest theme for our guided projects. There will be time for making pieces from your own creative choices also. The pieces will be baked at LYSB and ready to take home at pick up time.
July 13 - Fairy House
July 14 - Fairy or Wizard
July 15 - Fairy Pet
July 16 - Fairy House Accessories
July 17 - Unicorn or Dragon
Arts, Elementary, Middle
CPR FOR BABYSITTERS
Tuesday, July 28, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Entering grades 6 and up, Fee: $55
Add this valuable class to your LYSB babysitter’s course and learn how to save a life! Learn CPR and how to clear a blocked airway in children and infants. Parents want to hire babysitters who know CPR and can help kids who are choking. Instructors will teach you everything you need to know to provide lifesaving care during a cardiac or choking emergency in this class. A Certificate of Completion is given. Scholarships available.
High, Middle
Engineering Camp
Grades K-2: Mon August 3 to Fri August 7, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Grades 3 and up: Mon August 10 to Fri August 15, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Aspiring Engineers! Discover the marvelous and spectacular world of engineering through the hands-on, minds on summer camps offered by Engineering Imagination, LLC! In these exciting, educational summer camps, participants will use a variety of mediums such as LEGO, recycled materials, salvaged motors and gears, balsa wood, and more to explore the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) curriculum. Using the different mediums, participants will learn about and build projects such as hydroelectric waterwheels, model rockets, and scale bridges! With activities focused on green engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and architecture, your child is sure to have a blast while learning along the way! Fee: $325. Scholarships available for L/OL residents.
Elementary, Middle, STEM
FOCACCIA CREATIONS
Thursday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m..
Entering grades 4 to 8, Fee: $15
In this hands-on focaccia class, bakers will learn how to create their very own delicious, fluffy focaccia bread from scratch! They'll discover the basics of mixing, kneading, and shaping dough, all while having fun adding their favorite toppings like herbs, veggies, and cheese. Bring home your own delicious masterpiece! Led by Jamie Jackson of Triangle House Bakery.
Elementary, Middle
Frogs, Lizards & Slithery Friends
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Fee: $20 per family
Our friends from Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will be at LYSB for this fun interactive program. Meet live snakes, frogs, and lizards and learn why these animals are so important to our local ecosystem! Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Early Childhood, Elementary, Family, STEM
GOLD (Girls Outdoor Leadership Development)
Monday July 27 to Friday, July 31, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For girls entering grades 6-8 at LOLMS, Fee: $150
For adventurous Lyme-Old Lyme Middle school girls to spark their personal strength and confidence through a week with a variety of outdoor activities and adventures. This program is outside therefore events could be cancelled due to inclement weather. Space is limited. Scholarships available.
Middle
HAMBURG FAIR SINGERS
Rehearsal: Wednesday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Concert: Saturday, August 22, 2026,10:00 a.m. at the Hamburg Fair Stage
FREE
Perform on stage at the Hamburg Fair! Calling all youth singers in Lyme/Old Lyme! Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs, on air host of PBSKids Television, will be performing at the Fair and he needs YOUR help! Come to a one-day rehearsal at LYSB to learn some of Steve’s best-known numbers, and the Hamburg Fair Song. No previous experience is necessary. To see a video of our group’s performance at last year’s Fair CLICK HERE. For all ages, t-shirt included. FREE!
Arts, Elementary
ICE CREAM SOCIAL for 6th GRADERS
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
After you visit LOL Middle School to see your classroom and teachers, stop by LYSB for ice cream, music, and friends! Parents and siblings welcome.
Family, Middle
MINDFUL MOVEMENT YOGA
Thursdays, June 25 to July 23, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (no class 7/3)
Ages 2-7 with adult, Fee: $100
This class is designed to be fun, engaging, and age-appropriate,, incorporating elements like games, music, stories, and creative activities alongside yoga poses and breathing exercises. These classes focus on building body awareness, strength, flexibility, and concentration while promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Designed to meet our children where they are, to help them focus on their present moment, noticing their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. See you on the mat!
Early Childhood, Elementary, Family
LYSB NIGHT AT THE YARD GOATS
Wednesday, June 24, Gates open at 6:00 p.m., Game at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $50
Join us for LYSB Family Night at the Yard Goats at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford. The Hartford Yard Goats are taking on the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox affiliate). Our group tickets are located in the Picnic Pavilion on the concourse level and include a 2.5 hour all you can eat buffet including hamburgers, hot dogs, bbq chicken, mac and cheese, pasta salad and more! The gates open at 6:00 p.m., and the game starts at 7:00. Tickets are $50 per person. Limited tickets available. This event sold out last year, so book now.
Family
MATH IS FUN!
August 17, 18, 19, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Entering grades 3 to 5, $25
Shake off the sand, hang up the towel and come in for 90 minutes of our Math is Fun workshop. Together, we will play games and practice math strategies in super fun ways that get you ready for Back to School. All activities will likely be familiar since they will correlate with Region 18’s Bridges Math Curriculum. Whether you are a math lover or a person that feels more hesitant with math, we assure you, we will have tons of fun and you will feel more confident with your math skills! This program is led by 10th grade advanced math students. For Lyme Old Lyme Public Schools students only
Elementary, STEM
PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR
June 11, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, $20
A variety of painting adventures. Extra clothes are suggested.
Early Childhood
PARTY PIGS!
Monday, June 29, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 2 and up, $25 per child (Rain Date July 7)
American Mini Pigs Meadow, Sprinkle & Dot will join us outside at LYSB. Connecticut's famous "party pigs" love to entertain and play games with all they see while traveling throughout New England. In this "cage" free event you may find yourself scratching backs, feeding, or giving these loveable pigs a kiss. For more info find Gilbert the Party Pig on facebook.
Early Childhood
RUN LIKE A GIRL
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 29 to July 30, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
For girls entering grades 4-8, Fee: $75
Join us for a summer of running while building self-esteem, inspiration, goal setting, leadership, courage, and more! Each day we’ll go for a group run on local trails, followed by fun activities at LYSB. Beginning runners welcome!! Coached by LYSB with college and LOLHS mentors. Includes t-shirt, supplies and guest speakers.
Elementary, Middle
Sensory Summer Playgroup
Three dates, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 1.5 to 4, Fee: $20 per date
Hands-on activities your toddler will love! Register for one or all three. Your child will enjoy these sensory experiences, and you can leave the mess at LYSB. We will be inside at LYSB's Mimi's Place, and outside on LYSB's playground.
• Monday, July 6 - Sensory Water & Ice Fun
Wet Play
• Tuesday, July 28 - Sensory Lemonade Stand
A variety of ways to enjoy lemon play.
• Thursday, July 30 - Sensory Nature Discoveries
Mud, bugs, fish, boats & more
Early Childhood
SEW A FELT FRIEND
Thursday July 16, 1:00 TO 3:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 23, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m..
Ages 6-14, Fee: $25 per date
Using felt, scissors, needle and thread, we will use basic hand sewing skills to put together a little stuffy friends. Pick one of the two animal options for the day, and accessorize to your liking.
• Thursday, July 16, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Panda Bear or Bunny Rabbit
• Thursday, July 23, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Raccoon or Fox
Register for one or both, $25 per date.
Arts, Elementary, Middle
SITTER SAFETY CLASS
Three Tuesdays, July 7, 14, and 21, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Entering grades 6 and up, Fee: $50
An intense sitter safety and training course appropriate for babysitters, big brothers and sisters, and children staying home alone for the first time. This course touches on a variety of safety skills such as basic first aid, fire safety, and 911 skills. Supplies, snacks, and guest speakers included.
Middle
TEATIME
July 20, 21, and 22, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 14, Fee: $20 per date
Each date will have a different theme enjoyed with a cup of tea. Register for one or all three!
• Monday, July 20 - Sun Tea
- Steep a batch of tea in the sunshine while we play games and make a dazzling prism that can be hung in a window to make indoor rainbow. At the end of the session, we will enjoy a cup of sun tea.
• Tuesday, July 21 - Fancy Tea
- Please join us in wearing your best to this formal tea party. On this day we will focus on etiquette and manners. We will write encouraging notes to give to someone special. The grand finale will be a tea party to practice our etiquette and drink from fancy teacups with light snacks.
• Wednesday, July 22 - Boba Tea
- Come ready to get crafty! We will make cute Kawaii style crafts and enjoy bubble activities. For refreshment you will combine assorted flavors of tea and boba to create a boba tea as unique as you.
Elementary, Middle
TENNIS PALS
Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Ages 8 and up, Fee: $25
In collaboration with Miracle League of Southeastern CT. For youth and young adults with physical, cognitive, and/or developmental challenges, scholarships available. The mission of Tennis Pals is to introduce the physical, mental, and social benefits of tennis to youth and young adults with disabilities including physical, cognitive, and/or developmental challenges. Tennis PALS provides a fun, supportive, and adaptive environment. We will do our best to make the game adaptable for people with any challenge. We meet at the Lyme-Old Lyme High School tennis courts with local tennis pros and student volunteers. TShirts and all equipment will be provided.
Elementary, High, Middle
Wacky Wednesdays
Three Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Age: 1.5 to 4 years, $30
Join us for three Wednesdays of wacky fun!!
• June 17 - Scavenger Hunt
An active adventure to explore the LYSB grounds with I Spy treats and treasures along the way.
• June 24 - Ping Pong Crafts & Fun
Ping pong light up globe crafting and age-appropriate games
• July 1 - Wizardly Potion Making
Sensory fun for the curious toddler who likes to pour, mix, squeeze, and stir. Wet messy fun. Held outside. Rain Date July 8
Early Childhood
WATER PLAY & BUBBLES
Tuesday, June 9, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 2.5 to 5 years, $20
Prepare to have some sudsy fun! LYSB’s backyard will be transformed into a wall of freshly made foam and bubbles. **To stay safe in our multitude of suds please wear rubber sole shoes because things might get slippery. Wear a bathing suit or clothes that can get wet. Bring a towel. No flip flops allowed in the foamy suds.
Early Childhood
YOUTH THEATER CAMP
July 13 to 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For kids entering grades 3 to 6, Fee $175
LYSB's Youth Theater Camp offers youth an opportunity to experience the performing arts through acting, singing, movement classes and theater improv games. Students will hone their skills in performing, make new friends and try new things. The day camp will feature various classes including musical theater, dance as well as some time for arts and crafts! The week-long camp will culminate with a camp sampler performance for family and friends. Your child will surely LOVE being part of this creative experience. Facilitated by experienced drama coach and college theater students. Scholarships available for L/OL residents.
Arts, Elementary, Middle