Wacky Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at camp is a wacky one with a different festive theme – a true highlight of each week! Check out this summer’s Wacky Wednesday Calendar!
Hop Academy
Hop Meadow Country Club
85 Firetown Road, Simsbury , CT 06070
A Traditional Day Camp at Your Club
Our camp offers the unique balance of a traditional day camp experience in the convenient and familiar setting of the country club. With a combination of outstanding amenities, exciting programming, and an experienced and energetic staff team, our structured and fun day camp will be the perfect place for your child.
Camp Dates
Week 1
Mon - Fri
6/23 - 6/27
Wacky Wednesday
Under the Sea
Thankful Thursday
Bricks of Recognition
Friday Funday
Sporty Spirit Day
Week 2
Mon - Thu
6/30 - 7/3
Wacky Wednesday
Party in the USA
Thankful Thursday
Birthday Cards for the Confetti Foundation
Monday Funday
Crazy Hair Day
Closed:
Day of 7/4Week 3
Mon - Fri
7/7 - 7/11
Wacky Wednesday
Get into the Groove
Thankful Thursday
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Friday Funday
Crazy Sock Day
Week 4
Mon - Fri
7/14 - 7/18
Wacky Wednesday
Chef for a Day
Thankful Thursday
Camp Kindness Challenge
Friday Funday
KE Camps Spirit Day
Week 5
Mon - Fri
7/21 - 7/25
Wacky Wednesday
Camp Carnival
Thankful Thursday
Make a Wish Foundation Dance-a-thon
Friday Funday
Friendship Friday
Week 6
Mon - Fri
7/28 - 8/1
Wacky Wednesday
Secret Spies
Thankful Thursday
Club Appreciation Day
Friday Funday
Friday Funday Surprise
Week 7
Mon - Fri
8/4 - 8/8
Wacky Wednesday
Adventure into Space
Thankful Thursday
Kindness Chain for SCOPE
Friday Funday
Favorite Color Day
Camp Hours
Camp - Full Day
9:00am - 2:30pm
Camp - Half Day
9:00am - 12:30pm
Drop-Off Window
8:30am - 9:00am
Pick-Up Window
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Camp Tuition
| Members | |
|---|---|
| Full Privilege Members | $400 |
| Full Privilege Members Half-Day | $275 |
| Sporting Members | $425 |
| Sporting Member Half-Day | $300 |
| All Other Members | $445 |
| All Other Members Half-Day | $320 |
Full Privilege Members: *The week of June 30 (Monday - Thursday) will be offered at a rate of $340.
Full Privilege Members Half-Day : *The week of June 30 (Monday - Thursday) will be offered at a rate of $235.
Sporting Members: *The week of June 30 (Monday - Thursday) will be offered at a rate of $360.
Sporting Member Half-Day: *The week of June 30 (Monday - Thursday) will be offered at a rate of $255.
All Other Members: *The week of June 30 (Monday - Thursday) will be offered at a rate of $380.
All Other Members Half-Day : *The week of June 30 (Monday - Thursday) will be offered at a rate of $275.
One-Time Registration Fee: $45
Please note that full payment is due with your enrollment. There is a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $45 per child which includes 2 camp shirts. These shirts will be shipped to your home about 10 days after you enroll (and no sooner than March 1st).
For families enrolling very close to the camp start date, we are so excited to have you (!), however, this timing means that your shirts may not reach you before for your camper's first day. If this is the case, your camper can wear any green shirt to camp.
Club Registration Requirements
You must be a Member of Hop Meadow Country Club to enroll your child or grandchild in camp.
Age Range: 4 - 12
All campers must be at least 4 years old by the first day they attend camp. In addition, campers must be potty-trained. Camp will run in separate age groups: Minis (4-5 year olds), Inters (6-7 year olds), Juniors (8-9 year olds), Seniors (10-12 year olds).
Activities
Each day of camp will be a new and exciting experience for our campers as no two days with KE Camps are exactly alike! Our days begin with Hello Camp, a morning meeting of sorts where, through an assortment of organized activities, campers and staff get to know each other, review the day’s schedule and sing our special camp song! Similarly, we will end our days with Goodbye Camp, a time for wrap-up activities and reflections, SMILE Bands, snacks, and “see you later’s”. The bulk of camp will be spent participating in a wide variety of activities throughout the day that may include:
For more information on the golf and tennis sessions at camp, please click here.
Golf:
recreational group sessions as follows: Minis - 1 per week, Inters - 2 per week, Juniors - 3 per week, Seniors - 5 per week
Tennis:
recreational group sessions as follows: Minis - 1 per week, Inters - 3 per week, Juniors - 4 per week, Seniors - 5 per week
Swimming:
recreational swim time in the club’s pool each day
Arts & Crafts
Group Games
Fun with Foods
STEM Challenges
Thankful Thursdays
We are excited to announce the return of Thankful Thursdays into our camp program! In true camp spirit, every Thursday campers will have the chance to give back to their community by working together on a simple, fun and rewarding community service project. Check out this summer’s Thankful Thursday Calendar!
Lunch & Snacks
The club will provide an optional lunch for full-day campers, to be billed to your Club Member Account. You may choose this option at the time of enrollment or plan to pack a lunch for your child each day instead. If you would prefer to pack your own lunch for your child, please do so in a cooler or backpack.
Please pack 1 nut free snack for half-day campers and 2 nut free snacks for full-day campers.
Please note that we are a “nut aware” camp. We ask that you do not pack any food for your child that contains nuts. Likewise, the lunches served by the club will not contain any nuts. If your child has a food allergy and you have questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Packing List
KE Camps requires all campers to wear our official camp shirt each day of the week. Campers should dress in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes (with no spikes or large grooves), and no jeans or cargo shorts. Please leave all electronic devices and cell phones at home. Camp is a place to un-plug! Please pack the following items in a labeled bag or backpack:
Extra Snacks
Flotation Vest:
If you know that your child will be classified as a Bogey (our term for Non-Swimmer) this summer or you prefer your child to be classified this way, please pack a flotation vest for use in the Shallow End of the pool.
Golf Clubs (Required)
Lunch (if not purchasing from the Club)
Sunscreen:
Spray for body is preferred
Swimsuit
Tennis Racquet (Encouraged)
Towel
Water Bottle
Payments, Cancellations, Refunds
Registration & Payments
Registration for Summer 2025 will open to Club Members on January 6, 2025 at 10:00am EST and will continue until we are full.
You must be enrolled in advance in order to attend camp. We are happy to accept online registrations up until the night before the start of each week of camp, provided that space is available.
Full payment is due upon registration. This includes a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $45 which includes 2 camp shirts. We accept ACH Payments and American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover.
If your child has special needs or will require extra assistance while at camp, please contact us before you enroll to discuss!
Cancellations & Refunds
ALL requests for cancellations or changes must be informed in writing via email to info@kecamps.com by June 22, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
Camp Guide for Parents
Please read through our Camp Guide for Parents for important details on the KE Camps experience.
Form Downloads
Don’t forget to take a look at the important camp forms below. Please send completed forms to forms@kecamps.com.
CT Camper Health Form Supplement
Download this health form, print, complete and fax or email back to us as soon as you can and definitely before camp begins. We will ask for some medical information about your child during the online registration process. In addition, CT state law requires that this supplement be on file for every camper. We thank you for your cooperation in getting this form to us in a timely manner.
Authorization to Administer Medication Form
Should your child require any medication during the camp day (including an Epi-Pen or Inhaler), we ask that you complete this form and send it directly to our office or hand it to your Camp Director on your child’s first day of camp.
Individual Plan of Care for a Child
Should your child have a special health care need such as allergies, hearing or visual impairment, chronic illness, developmental variations or any other special need or disability, we ask that you complete this form and send it directly to our office or hand it to your Camp Director on your child’s first day of camp.
Meet Your Camp Director
Click here to view a welcome letter from Camp Director JP Farrell!
Click here to view a welcome letter from Assistant Camp Director Cecily Meehan!