Programs
This year, Base Campers will have the option of attending a field trip to the Connecticut Sun vs. Seattle Storm game in Uncasville on Wednesday, July 9! There is no additional cost to attend this field trip, but you must register by May 19th to guarantee your child a spot.
Program operational hours are from 8:30am-3:30pm.
This program is designed for children ages 5-11. Children must be entering Kindergarten in 2025 to be eligible for Base Camp.
Children will be divided into age appropriate groups and will be led by Parks and Recreation camp counselors throughout the day in a variety of indoor and outdoor, small group and all-camp activities. These activities are based around our four specialty areas: Arts & Crafts, Music & Theater, Sports and STEM.
If your child needs medication while they are at Summer Quest, then a completed Medicine Administration Authorization Form must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Office prior to your child's attendance at the program. These forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Office and on our website. You can also click here to access this form.
If you need assistance paying for Summer Quest registration, then please fill out our Program Financial Assistance Request form by clicking here. This form needs to be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Office by May 1, 2025.
As a reminder, please make sure to send your camper with the following items:
• Backpack or drawstring bag recommended for each camper
• Personal hand sanitizer (optional)
• Comfortable clothing and footwear (please no sandals or open-toe shoes)
• Water bottle labeled with camper's name
• Multiple snacks for the day
• Lunch
Note:
The Town of Portland's Tax ID Number is 06-6002067. Please save this number and this receipt if you need this information for tax purposes.
As a reminder, please make sure to send your camper with the following items:
• Backpack or drawstring bag recommended for each camper
• Personal hand sanitizer (optional)
• Comfortable clothing and footwear (please no sandals or open-toe shoes)
• Water bottle labeled with camper's name
• Multiple snacks for the day
• Lunch
The direct line for Summer Quest is 860-262-7300.
Refund and Cancellation Policies:
If you are unable to attend a program and need to cancel your registration, you must do so at least two weeks in advance to receive a full refund. All Parks and Recreation programs require a minimum number of participants in order to run. Please consider this prior to making your cancellation.
Refund requests must be emailed to adionne@portlandct.org or cbrennan@portlandct.org and all requests may not be approved. Refunds are generally not provided once a program has begun, however, in the event of injury or illness, a partial refund request will be considered if accompanied by a doctor's note. In the event that a program is canceled by Parks & Recreation, students will receive a full refund and will be notified by phone or email 3-5 days before the start date. Refunds may be issued via a household credit or by check. Household credits never expire and are applied directly to the participant’s RecDesk Account.
Refund checks will be sent to the address on file in your account, unless otherwise requested. Checks are processed through Town Hall. Please allow 10-15 business days for your checks to arrive in the mail.
If your child needs medication while they are at Summer Quest, then a completed Medicine Administration Authorization Form must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Office prior to your child's attendance at the program. These forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Office and on our website.
Pursuant to Public Act No. 21-64 (Governor’s Task Force on Justice for Abused Children in Connecticut - GTF), we are providing a copy of the Governor’s Child Abuse Prevention Information to anyone who registers a child for this program.
Here are the links to the documents:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/GTF-CJA/HB-6113/Connecticut-Safe-Sport-Policy-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Final.pdf
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/GTF-CJA/HB-6113/Grooming_Connecticut-Safe-Sport-Policy-Child-Abuse-Prevention_Digital.pdf
Program Type | Summer Quest Base Camp |
Program Subcategory | - |
Program Code | - |
Online Registration | Yes |
Enrollment Begin Date | 2/5/2025 5:00 PM |
Enrollment End Date | 7/2/2025 12:00 PM |
Instructor(s) |
Summer Quest Staff
|
Gender | Any Gender |
Enrollment Minimum | - |
Maximum | 70 |
Grade Minimum | |
Maximum | |
Age Minimum | 5 years Enforced - As of date 7/7/2025 |
Maximum | 11 years Enforced - As of date 7/12/2025 |
Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Half Day AM - 8:30-12:00 | Resident Only | $125.00 | |
Half Day AM - 8:30-12:00 | |||
Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
Membership Restrictions | - | ||
Amount | $125.00 | ||
Half Day PM - 12:00-3:30 | Resident Only | $125.00 | |
Half Day PM - 12:00-3:30 | |||
Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
Membership Restrictions | - | ||
Amount | $125.00 | ||
Individual
Available from 5/1/2025
|
Resident Only | $250.00 | |
Individual
Available from 5/1/2025
|
|||
Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
Membership Restrictions | - | ||
Amount | $250.00 | ||
Additional Child Fee
Available from 5/1/2025
|
Resident Only | $240.00 | |
Additional Child Fee
Available from 5/1/2025
|
|||
Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
Membership Restrictions | - | ||
Amount | $240.00 |
Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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07/07/2025 | Monday | 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM | Portland High/Middle School |
Monday - 07/07/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 8:30 AM | |||
End Time | 3:30 PM | |||
Location | Portland High/Middle School | |||
07/08/2025 | Tuesday | 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM | Portland High/Middle School |
Tuesday - 07/08/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 8:30 AM | |||
End Time | 3:30 PM | |||
Location | Portland High/Middle School | |||
07/09/2025 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM | Portland High/Middle School |
Wednesday - 07/09/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 8:30 AM | |||
End Time | 3:30 PM | |||
Location | Portland High/Middle School | |||
07/10/2025 | Thursday | 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM | Portland High/Middle School |
Thursday - 07/10/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 8:30 AM | |||
End Time | 3:30 PM | |||
Location | Portland High/Middle School | |||
07/11/2025 | Friday | 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM | Portland High/Middle School |
Friday - 07/11/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 8:30 AM | |||
End Time | 3:30 PM | |||
Location | Portland High/Middle School |