No School Camps

Our camps at Happy Hands provide a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for your child to express themselves. Activities will include interactive pottery painting, clay hand-building, canvas, mixed media, and more!

Upcoming No School Camps

Fall 2026 Camp Dates 2026-2027 School Year Preliminary Camp Dates

Fall 2026 Camp Dates

Registration is open for September-November camp dates. December dates will be added closer to November.

Wilton Studio:

September 21st
October 12th-13th
November 3rd

Fairfield Studio:

September 21st
November 3rd

2026-2027 School Year Preliminary Camp Dates

Listed below are the planned school closures for the school year. While we usually plan on having camp on all of the scheduled closure days, this is subject to change, based on our availability and other factors not in our control.

Use this a reference only. We will post a final list above as we get closer to those dates.

Wilton Studio:

September 21st
October 12th-13th
November 3rd
December 28th-31st
January 18th
February 15th-19th
March 26th
April 12th-16th

Fairfield Studio:

September 21st
November 3rd
December 28th-31st
January 18th
February 12th, 15th
March 10th, 26th
April 12th-16th

Camp Overview

Information Prices Safety Protocols Cancelation & Refund Policy FAQ's

Information

For kids ages 4 & up.
Sessions run from 9:00AM-12:00PM
Camp submissions close at 9:00PM the night before each session to guarantee a spot, unless that day is full!
During snack and lunch time, kids can enjoy game time, kids-friendly movies/shows for roughly 10 minutes or so.
We'll take the kids outside during these breaks, subject on weather conditions and location.
All materials used are lead free, non toxic, water based and will not stain skin or clothes.
All fired pottery is food and dishwasher safe (top rack), although we recommend hand washing to prevent possible damage to your precious work.
48-hour cancellation policy via email only. See cancellation policy below.

Prices

$85/child

All inclusive: (3) hours of instructional class and all materials

Prices listed before tax (CT tax: 6.35%), which will be applied at checkout.

Notes:

Camps are not prorated for late drop-offs or early pickups.
You will be charged within 24-48 hours prior to the scheduled camp date. No refunds.
For no-shows, you are subject to be charged for the daily camp rate per child.

Safety Protocols

Our camps maintain safe capacity.

8-18 participants, based on subscriptions.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures:

A parent, guardian, or authorized adult must sign in the camper upon arrival at the studio and confirm that the child(ren) are not exhibiting any signs of illness (such as fever, or sore throat).
Campers must be picked up within the designated time frame. Late pick-ups may result in additional fees.
If an unlisted adult needs to pick up the camper, prior written consent from the parent/guardian is required.
Campers will not be released without an adult's sign-off at the studio or to unauthorized individuals or minors.

Cancelation & Refund Policy

Cancelations can be done no later than 48 hours before the scheduled camp.

An email must sent to Happy Hands (hhpotteryct@gmail.com)
If you call the studio to cancel or reschedule, you must email us as well.
You must get an email from us confirming your request to avoid miscommunications.
Please reach out to us if there are any changes.
Any changes within 48 hours of the camp or no-shows will incur a daily charge of $85 per child.
No Refunds for last minute changes or no-shows. No exceptions. No-shows take spot(s) away from other kids who might have otherwise been able to attend the camp.

FAQ's

What should my child bring to camp?

Clothing to wear:

Comfortable clothing
Sneakers (or shoes that don't come off easily, to minimize tripping hazards)
Scrunchie/hair tie (if your child has longer hair)

Parents should pack the following for each child:

Snack
Lunch
Water Bottle

Notes:

ALL food must be nut-free to minimize any possible allergy exposure.
Any food that requires peeling or sliced (oranges, bananas, etc) must be pre-peeled and/or sliced at home. We cannot touch your child's food.

Did you receive my registration form?

Once submitted, a message will appear to tell you that we will typically respond (via email) within 24-48 hours of your submission.

Anything submitted after business hours on Friday and into the weekend, will be addressed on the following Monday (or Tuesday).

If you haven't received a follow up or confirmation by then, please check your spam folder first before reaching back out to us to double check if we have received your registration.

Is there still space available in your camp?

We make all efforts to update our website as soon as possible when we are near or at capacity, to ensure accurate availability.

However, please keep in mind that we approve registrations on a first come-first serve basis and as such, available spots may already be full by the time we get to your registration.

This may happen if we receive multiple registrations at the same time.

What's the age range for kids to participate in your camps?

Our programs are typically designed for kids 4-10.

Most kids who attend are between the ages of 4-8. We've had older kids attend, as old as 12, though it's usually because they have a younger sibling that is also attending.

Some camps have more younger kids (4-6), while others have more older kids (7-10). It depends on who signs up for a particular camp. We always encourage kids to be signed up with their friends and/or siblings, so they know at least 1 other kid in the camp.

Is there a sibling discount if I register multiple kids?

No, we do not offer a sibling discount. All kids will be charged the same price per child, regardless of how many kids are registered together from the same family.

When will the pottery be ready for pickup?

Estimates may vary slightly, due to factors out of our control, but we will do our best to stick to the stated time frames.

Camps with Clay & Pottery Projects:

Roughly 3-4 weeks turnaround. Clay requires additional processing time, compared to pottery.

Camps with only Pottery Projects:

Roughly 1-2 weeks turnaround.

Families will be contacted via email and text upon completion.

No School Camps

Upcoming No School Camps

Camp Overview

What should my child bring to camp?

Did you receive my registration form?

Is there still space available in your camp?

What's the age range for kids to participate in your camps?

Is there a sibling discount if I register multiple kids?

When will the pottery be ready for pickup?

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