Learning Opportunities for K-12 Students

Hartford Public Schools offers free, expanded summer programming to students. Both academic and enrichment opportunities are available at 15 school sites across the district for the convenience of our families.

View the Hartford Public Schools Summer Program Calendar!

CT Youth Directory

Finding an affordable summer program that meets your needs can be a challenge. The CT Youth Directory website lists a variety of camps and other summer programs that are available throughout Hartford and the surrounding areas.

Browse The Program Directory Here!

CT Activities

The CT Youth Directory website will help you find fun programs and activities for you and your family to enjoy.

Search Across A Variety Of Programs!

The Early Learning Parent Cabinet is a diverse parent-led group that supports the Mayor's Cabinet for Young Children. This group meets regularly to help make improvements to the lives of children and families throughout Hartford on important matters including child care, home visiting, and early intervention. To join the group and see the list of upcoming meetings click here.

The Early Learning Division performs day-to-day planning and coordination, serving as the lead entity to coordinate and implement early childhood policy and the City’s coordinated early childhood plan. The City of Hartford is the first municipality in the State to implement a citywide Early Childhood Blueprint and the only city to establish a department, endorsed by City Council, to oversee early childhood initiatives. Click here to see the Early Learning Initiatives.

This Cabinet was established by the Mayor. The Cabinet advises the Mayor in setting policy on all matters affecting young children and their families and acts as the local School Readiness Council. It includes both elected and appointed public sector leaders as well as non-governmental appointees representing important stakeholders including parents. Check out the list of the Cabinet responsibilities.

These programs help prepare children for school. The Early Learning Network offers quality early childhood programs that are accessible and affordable. A variety of activities are designed to meet the needs of individual children, support parents and meet the needs of working families. Families pay based on a sliding fee scale. Visit the Early Learning Center Networks website for more information.