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New Canaan
Waveny Park Swimming Pool
677 South Avenue
A crown jewel of New Canaan, this 50-meter pool open to residents is a summer mainstay, complete with kiddie pool.
Summer Enrichment Art Camp
Saxe Middle School, 468 South Avenue
Bring on the AC at this much loved art camp, that begins on July 1st. Relaxed atmosphere, campers can sign up the day of, no rese needed.
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Gelatissimo
26 Forest Street
Owners Nuccia and Andrea Mazzonetto are the real deal, offering up to 22 flavors of their homemade gelato at one time.
Red Mango
125 Elm Street
Fresh smoothies and self-serve yogurt w/ a “healthy” vibe.
Swirl
111 Cherry Street
Self-serve yogurt with a variety of toppings.
Art & Soul and The Bead Bar
80 Main Street
Kids love a day out of the sun painting pottery or making jewelry.
Darien
Gofer Ice Cream
1020 Boston Post Road
Boasts 60+ favors of ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, Italian ice and soft serve.
Darien Arts Center
2 Renshaw Road
Offers summer camps, as well as classes in visual arts, music, dance, martial arts and theatre.
Swizzles Yogurt
1029 Boston Post Road
Self-serve yogurt in a fun setting.
YMCA Swim or Sail
2420 Boston Post Road
Offers swimming lessons, as well as sailing camps for kids ages 7-12 held at the Y and at Holly Pond. Sailing camps held Session 1: 6/24-7/10, and Session 2: 7/24-7/31.
Rowayton
Rowayton Library
33 Highland Avenue
Visit Rowayton Library’s website for a list of AC-inspired activities for kids.
Bayley Beach
11 Pine Point Road
Take a dip at this public, beautiful beach that offers a playground, basketball court, volleyball area and picnic tables. Non-residents must pay a fee.
Brendan’s 101
101 Rowayton Avenue
A Rowayton institution. Mom-and-pop style deli and amazing ice cream. No need for cash, you can open up a house account.
Green Moon
140 Rowayton Avenue
This children’s art studio offers camps and art classes for ages 18 months and up.
Rowayton Pizza
98 Rowayton Avenue
Famously-good pizza. Enjoy outdoor seating if there’s a breeze.