

BASES
Summer
Program
Offered in Barkhamsted (Closed for Summer 2025),
Newtown, and Torrington
Offer your child an enriching summer of enjoyment and friendship through our engaging full-day Summer program.
Located in Barkhamsted (Closed for Summer 2025), Newtown and Torrington. Children partake in a variety of daily indoor and outdoor activities, encompassing art, science, cooking, music, nature exploration, and water play. These diverse experiences happen within a nurturing, noncompetitive environment, fostering your child's growth and exploration. Highlighting the experience further, themed days such as pajama day, crazy hat day, and sports team day happen each week, encouraging a sense of excitement. Additionally, students love a weekly opportunity to engage in specially curated events, either an in-house or out of school field trip, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to their summer!
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Barkhamsted
Due to low enrollment, the Barkhamsted Summer Program will not be open for Summer 2025. Families are welcome register for the Torrington Summer Program. If not, we hope to see you in August for the school year!

Newtown
June 23, 2025 - August 14, 2025
* Due to school closings, start dates are subject to change.
*No program on July 4
Newtown Middle School
Full Day: $50 per day
(Reductions for 2nd & 3rd child)
7:00 am - 6:00 om
Half Day: $38 per half day, per child
7:00 am - 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
BASES Summer students in Newtown should pack their own lunch each day.
BASES Newtown Summer goes swimming on Tuesday's and Thursday's at the Newtown High School pool. Pick-up will be at the pool those days.

Torrington
June 23, 2025 - August 14, 2024
* Due to school closings, start dates are subject to change.
*No program on July 4
Torringford School
Full Day: $42 per day
(Reductions for 2nd & 3rd child)
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Half Day: $30 per half day, per child
7:00 am - 1:00 pm or 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
BASES Summer students in Torrington will be provided lunch, but may pack their own.
BASES Torrington Summer goes swimming on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Elise Besse Pool. Pick-up will be at the pool those days.
Summer Registration & Essential Details
Flexible
Schedules
Adaptability is important to accommodate the demanding schedules of both parents and children. BASES offers both full and half-day options, providing the flexibility you need. Register and complete tuition payment for your preferred mix of full and half days. Upon submission, you assume responsibility for payment on those days. If space permits, supplementary days can be added to your schedule.
Registration
Fee
Upon registration, a one-time registration fee is required. For individual children, the fee is $50.00; for families, the fee is $75.00. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
Breakfast
& Snack
We provide a daily morning breakfast and afternoon snack in strict accordance with the Healthy Eating Guidelines of the Connecticut Adult and Child Food Programs. Please note that personal morning breakfasts or afternoon snacks from home cannot be accommodated on-site. Additionally, to ensure the safety of all students, no nuts will be served in the event of any allergies. You can find our weekly menus posted for your reference.
Staff to Student Ratio
We strictly adhere to the OEC mandated staff to child ratios, and on most days, additional staff are present to maintain our high quality standards. During swimming activities, we follow a 1:6 ratio and ensure that certified lifeguards are always on duty, whether provided by the facility or hired by BASES.
Summer Environment
Tailored for children aged kindergarten graduates through 12 years old, encompassing both boys and girls. This inclusive program offers accommodation for children with diverse learning profiles. BASES provides a nurturing environment that enables children to flourish, overseen by a compassionate and dedicated staff.
Staff
Certification
Each location is staffed by one or more professionals who hold certifications in first aid, CPR, Medication Administration, and Epi-pen utilization.

BASES Summer 2025
Field Trip Schedule
Friday, June 27 - Movies
Tuesday, July 1- Lake Compounce
Friday, July 11 - Maritime
Friday, July 18- Science Center
Friday, July 25- Quassy
Friday, August 1- Urban Air
Friday, August 8- Spare Time
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