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Stamford Parks and Recreation
About Stamford Parks and Recreation
It is the mission of the Stamford Parks & Recreation Services to create and offer comprehensive and inclusive leisure opportunities and experiences for the youth and adult population of Stamford. We strive to build a strong sense of community, increase the social, cultural, enrichment and wellbeing for all through our programs, parks, facilities and more!
Upcoming Events!
Stay and Play Preschool Program for Ages 3 &4 2026 - 2027
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 2026 – June 2027 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar)
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3-year-old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4-year-old program – Sess. 02
Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,400.00 per year ( 3-Year-olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,1100.00
$5,700.00 per year ( 4-year-olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,425.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills and begins on December 1, 2025 at the recreation office.
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge, Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3- and 4-year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence in our play-based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2026 and run through June 2027 for the four-year-old program. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in January of 2027. To schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2026 to be eligible for the program but may be flexible!
September 2026 – June 2027 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar)
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3-year-old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4-year-old program – Sess. 02
Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,400.00 per year ( 3-Year-olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,1100.00
$5,700.00 per year ( 4-year-olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,425.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills and begins on December 1, 2025 at the recreation office.
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge, Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3- and 4-year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence in our play-based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2026 and run through June 2027 for the four-year-old program. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in January of 2027. To schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2026 to be eligible for the program but may be flexible!
Summer Camp Employment
Tiny Tots Preschool Camp
Once again this summer Stamford Parks & Recreation will be offering the Tiny Tots Camp for preschool children ages 3-5. Details about the camp are available on page 20 of the brochure. The camp program is run by Beth Covino, one of our Stay and Pay Preschool Teachers. Registration for Tiny Tots Preschool Camp will be done online starting Tuesday, March 10, 2026. A copy of the child’s birth certificate & registration form must be submitted to the recrea- tion office within 24 hours of registering to prove their eligibility. Failure to submit the required documents will drop your child from the program and the fee is non-refundable. The copy can be emailed to skassouf@stamfordct.gov or faxed to 203-977-5504
Summer Camp Forms
Summer 2026
After School Club
After School Club at the Star Center (Gr. K-5 ) 2026 - 2027 School Year
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave August, 2025 - June 2026 School Year Monday- Friday
2:45PM– 6:00PM( 12:30pm start on half days ) Fee: 3 days a week: $215.00 per month
4 days a week: $245.00 per month
5 days a week: $270.00 per month
Stamford Recreation will be offering an After School
Program for Children Grades K – 5 at the Recreation Star Center located at1170 Shippan Avenue. Gym time,
playground and out-door time, arts and crafts, and home work time (each day except on Fridays). Transportation provided by the Stamford Board of Education to the After School Club at the Star Center for the Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, and all Stamford Public Schools BOE. You must arrange for transportation through the BOE at your child's/children school ahead oftime. We will follow all OEC and CDC guide lines at the start of the school year. Space is limited each month! We follow the Stamford Public School Calendar and will be open on all half days. Registration for the 2026-2027 school year begins May 20th, 2026.
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave August, 2025 - June 2026 School Year Monday- Friday
2:45PM– 6:00PM( 12:30pm start on half days ) Fee: 3 days a week: $215.00 per month
4 days a week: $245.00 per month
5 days a week: $270.00 per month
Stamford Recreation will be offering an After School
Program for Children Grades K – 5 at the Recreation Star Center located at1170 Shippan Avenue. Gym time,
playground and out-door time, arts and crafts, and home work time (each day except on Fridays). Transportation provided by the Stamford Board of Education to the After School Club at the Star Center for the Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, and all Stamford Public Schools BOE. You must arrange for transportation through the BOE at your child's/children school ahead oftime. We will follow all OEC and CDC guide lines at the start of the school year. Space is limited each month! We follow the Stamford Public School Calendar and will be open on all half days. Registration for the 2026-2027 school year begins May 20th, 2026.
Activities
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