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Hartford’s Camp Courant is the largest free day camp in the nation, serving up to 2,000 Hartford children during the summer season. Children ages 5 through 12, who live in the city of Hartford, participate in a variety of recreational, educational and cultural programs at the campsite in Farmington. Transportation, two nutritious meals, health care and a bathing suit are provided to every child who needs one. All of the programs are geared towards developing self-esteem, building positive relationships and having fun. Contributions from the community are needed each year to maintain this free summer program for Hartford children.
Hartford’s Camp Courant has provided free summer activities for city children since the summer of 1894. The Courant Free Excursion Fund was started with contributions from Hartford Courant employees, who encouraged the involvement of the entire Hartford community, along with editorials in the newspaper. Since then, Hartford’s Camp Courant has evolved into the largest free day camp in the nation.Hartford’s Camp Courant has provided free summer activities for city children since the summer of 1894.
The Courant Free Excursion Fund was started with contributions from Hartford Courant employees, who encouraged the involvement of the entire Hartford community, along with editorials in the newspaper. Since then, Hartford’s Camp Courant has evolved into the largest free day camp in the nation.Today, Hartford’s Camp Courant provides approximately 2,500 Hartford children, between the ages of five and 12, with a wide range of recreational and educational programs for seven weeks during the summer. All of the services are free, due to support from corporations, foundations, individuals, community groups and government grants. In-kind support provided by The Hartford Courant and other organizations helps to keep administrative costs to a minimum, resulting in more services being available for the children.
Upcoming Events
Winter FunFest November 19 - 20, 2011 at Hartford's XL Center
Benefits Hartford's Camp Courant. Learn about all the fun things to see and do in New England during the winter months! Kids activities, travel, wine tastings. Fun for the entire family!





