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Registration Opening Dates

Drop-off Summer Camps:           

Family PLUS & Director’s Circle Member online registration begins Monday, February 6.
Family Level Member online registration begins Thursday, February 9.

Phone registration for all Member Levels begins on Tuesday, February 15.

Wonder Art & Junior Curator/WILD! Keepers:

Family PLUS & Director’s Circle Member online registration begins Monday, February 27.
Family Level Member online registration begins Thursday, March 2.

Phone registration for all Member Levels begins on Tuesday, March 7.

How to Register

Registration can be done:

  • Online
  • In person at the Bendel Mansion Building
  • Via phone at 203.977.6521. Phone registrations will be taken, as staff is available, starting Tuesday February 15 or Tuesday March 7 (depending on program) for all Membership levels. We recommend that you register online or in-person to ensure your preferred spot. 
  • Please note that we no longer accept registrations via fax or mail.

General Information:

  • A valid e-mail must accompany your registration as we send forms and communication via e-mail. Please ensure your e-mail is up-to-date upon registration.
  • Registration must be accompanied by payment in full.
  • Children must have reached the required age prior to the first class of the session. Child's date of birth and grade entering in fall of 2023 must be provided during registration.
  • Registering your child for a camp for which they are not age-eligible will result in a cancellation of your registration and refund of fees.
  • The SM&NC does not issue refunds unless a class is cancelled.  Emergency situations will be considered at the SM&NC’s discretion. Please register carefully.

Have questions? Call 203.977.6521.

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