SUMMER PROGRAM CONTACTS
Chief Program Officer, Brian Alert, at (203) 838-4305, ext 105; brian@the-carver.org.
Middle and High School Programs, Mary Martini at (203) 838-4305; ext 118; mary@the-carver.org.
Elementary School Programs, Tricia Massucco at (203) 838-4305; ext 115; tricia@the-carver.org.
Summer 2025 Dates & Locations
Carver Summer Camp
Tuesday 7/1/25 to Friday 8/8/25
Children 5-13 years of age
8:30 am to 3:30 pm (extended day option until 5:30 pm)
Located at the Carver Community Center, 7 Academy Street, Norwalk
SONO Summer Camp
Tuesday 7/1/25 to Friday 8/8/25
Children 5-13 years of age
8:30 am to 3:30 pm (extended day option until 5:30 pm)
SONO Summer Camp is at South Norwalk Neighborhood School, 46 Concord St., Norwalk
After the Summer Bell (ATSB)
Monday 6/30/25 to Thursday 7/31/25
This afternoon summer program is for NPS students entering grades 1 through 6 who attend mandatory Summer School. ATSB follows the Summer School in the afternoon.
This afternoon program is at Kendall Elementary School, 57 Fillow St., Norwalk.
After the Bell Enrichment (ATB Enrichment)
Tuesday 7/1/25 to Friday 8/8/25
Children 5-11 years of age
8:30 am-3:30 pm (extended day option until 5:30 pm)
Jefferson Elementary School at 75 Van Buren Avenue
As with all our summer programs, there are many enrichment activities. ATB Enrichment Camp activities include science, art, marine science, engineering, social-emotional learning, and weekly field trips!
Middle School Transition Programs for Rising 6th Graders
This remains a free program, except there is a $75 registration fee this year.
Tuesday, 7/1/25 to Thursday, 7/31/25
8:30 am—3:30 pm
Nathan Hale MS, 176 Strawberry Hill Ave
Ponus Ridge MS, 21 Hunters Ln
Roton MS, 201 Highland Ave
West Rocks MS, 81 W Rocks Rd
High School Transition Programs for Rising 9th Graders
Click here to read in greater detail about these opportunities for rising 9th graders.
This remains a free program, except there is a $75 registration fee this year.
Tuesday, 7/1/25 to Thursday, 7/31/25
Read here about a unique Carver summer initiative for rising 6th-9th graders to experience a traditional New England sleepaway camp in Maine. They explore the woods, waters, and fields of The Ecology School at the River Bend Farm, a historic 105-acre farm located on a scenic bend in the Saco River, just twenty minutes from the Maine coast.
Each summer, a new cohort of 25 rising 6th graders visits the camp for the first time, and they are joined by each preceding cohort of 25 students until the students entering the 9th grade experience their final summer week at The Ecology School.
Carver Summer Programs
Kick-Off to Kindergarten (Bridgeport): 90 children across 6 sites.
Summer Transition (Norwalk): 460 rising 6th & 9th graders across five middle and high schools.
Full-Day Enrichment Camps: 500+ youth at Carver Center, SoNo, and Jefferson.
Ecology School in Maine: 83 students explored tidepools, canoed, and hiked.
Basketball Leadership & Mentorship: 120 students in Summer Run & LOVE Unit.
After the Summer Bell (Kendall School): 150 students with full-day care.
Here are previous stories from years past about summer field trips (and here) to destinations such as Sheffield Island, swimming, and bowling.
HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAMS
Our summer transition programs are designed to help incoming 6th and 9th-grade students transition into Norwalk’s four middle and three high schools.
Programming includes individualized instruction, parental involvement, small group learning experiences, diverse enrichment activities, free transportation, and full-day activities benefiting working families.
Students learn the basics of navigating their respective new schools. The incoming 9th-graders learn to read a transcript, understand graduation requirements, earn course credits, and look ahead to potential career options. Students use Naviance/Family Connection to develop an individualized Student Success Plan.