ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS - For students entering Gr. 5-8 in Fall 2026
OPEN TO AVON RESIDENTS ONLY!
Join Avon Adventure Expeditions for a summer of fun in the sun, exploration, and exciting adventure! Each session will consist of a different field trip location every day, and lunch will be provided once each week. On days when the field trip ends early, campers will be able to swim at Sycamore Hills Pool, play beach volleyball, gaga ball, and other camp games! Participants can sign up for one week at a time or all seven sessions. Sessions fill up fast, so register early!
Please note that Adventure Expeditions is not a typical summer experience. It has daily field trips involving swimming, heights, kayaking, climbing, amusement park rides, hot days, and loud/busy environments. If any of these activities may hinder involvement, please let us know so we can do our best to accommodate.
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Days: Monday – Friday (*Session 1 will run Monday - Thursday)
Drop-off/Pick-up: Sycamore Hills Recreation Area
Grades: 5 – 8
Fee: $400.00 (*Session 1 - $315)
*Session 1: June 29 – July 2 (No Camp July 3)
- “Mystic Aquarium”: exhibits and live show
- “Lake Compounce”: amusement and waterpark
- “Hammonasset State Park”: beach fun and games
- "Winding Trails": team building and craft a canoe
Session 2: July 6 – July 10
- "CT Science Center": self guided tour and movie
- “Quassy”: amusement and waterpark
- “Hammonasset State Park”: beach fun and games
- “Black Hall Marina”: kayaking and stand up paddleboarding
- “IT Adventure Ropes Course”: largest indoor ropes course in the world
Session 3: July 13 – July 17
- “Lessard Lanes”: unlimited bowling and mini golf, arcade
- “Lake Compounce”: amusement and waterpark
- “Hartford Athletics Camp Day": soccer game
- “The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum”: high ropes course and zip-line adventure
- "Main Stream Canoe and Kayak": Farmington River tour
Session 4: July 20 – July 24
- "New England Air Museum": self guided tour
- “Quassy”: amusement and waterpark
- “Hammonasset State Park”: beach fun and games
- “Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort”: mountain biking, tubing, games, and more
- “Mystic Seaport”: tour the seaport and all its attractions
Session 5: July 27 – July 31
- “Sonny’s Place”: outdoor mini-golf, driving range, go-karts & more
- “Lake Compounce”: amusement and waterpark
- “Hammonasset State Park”: beach fun and games
- “Brownstone”: rock climbing, zip lines, waterslide, and more
- “Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park”: obstacle course and trampoline park
Session 6: August 4 – August 8
- “The Adventure Park at Storrs”: high ropes course and zip-line adventure
- “Quassy”: amusement and waterpark
- “Hammonasset State Park”: beach fun and games
- “Bicycle Tour Company”: ride or hike through Kent and finish with field games
- “Collinsville Canoe & Kayak”: kayaking and stand up paddleboarding AND End of Camp Party
REFUND POLICY: A $25 fee per camp session will apply for cancellations made up to two weeks before the session start date. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within two weeks of the start date unless a doctor's note is provided. For questions about this policy, please contact the Recreation and Parks Office at 860-409-4332 before registering.
WAITLIST:
- If a session is full, you may add your child to the waitlist by adding the session to your cart and completing the registration (payment will not be collected for the waitlist).
- You will only be notified if a spot becomes available. Payment will be required at that time. You will have 24 hours to complete the payment or we will automatically move on to the next person.
PARENT/GUARDIAN HANDBOOK:
Please be sure to read through our parent handbook for important information on pick-up/drop-off, packing list, camp policies, and camper expectations. The handbook can be found on the camp registration page under additional links.
NEWSLETTER:
The Weekly Newsletter will be sent out via email the Friday prior to each session. Please read this newsletter as it will provide important session-specific information such as a packing list, schedule, and reminders. Make sure your MyRec account has “opted-in” for notifications or you will not receive the weekly newsletter and other important emails.