Summer Programs 2026
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BINGO ON THE BEACH
Thursday, July 16, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6, 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
BOLD (Boys Outdoor Leadership Development)
Summer 2026 dates, tba
For boys entering grades 6-8 at LOLMS, Fee $125
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 22 to July 30, 2026, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
(Monday through Thursday, after Park & Rec camp)
Fee: $300
Chill out at LYSB after park and rec! Children will be escorted from park and 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: $300 per child for the six-week session. (you must register for all six weeks). . Note: this program runs Monday through Thursday and is NOT held on Fridays. Space is very limited. REGISTRATION FOR CHILL OUT WILL BE DONE ONLINE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS.
Elementary
CPR FOR BABYSITTERS
Summer 2026 date tba, 12:00 to 2:00 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.
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
Summer 2026 date tba
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
GOLD (Girls Outdoor Leadership Development)
Summer 2026 date tba .
For girls entering grades 6-8 at LOLMS, Fee: $125
For adventurous Lyme-Old Lyme Middle school girls to spark their personal strength and confidence through 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: Summer 2026 date tba
Concert: Saturday, August 15, 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 17 to July 23, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 2-7 with adult, Fee: $80 per family
Summer can be exhausting and an overstimulating time, but it does not have to be! Beat boredom, have more fun, and intentionally connect with a mindful class for you and your child. With mindful movement, music, yoga, and more the Summer Session is full of activities that will help your child calm, focus, and self-regulate!
Early Childhood, Elementary, 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
RUN LIKE A GIRL
Summer 2026 dates tba, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
For girls entering grades 4-8
Join us for a summer of running while building self-esteem, inspiration, goal setting, leadership, courage, and more! Each week 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
SITTER SAFETY CLASS
Three Tuesdays, July 7, 14, and 21, 12:00 to 2:00 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
TENNIS PALS
Summer 2026 dates tba, 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
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