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Danbury Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Danbury Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite camp for women in Danbury, Connecticut, roughly 70 miles from New York City. The camp offers floral design vocational training, trauma treatment through the RESOLVE Program, and non-residential drug treatment.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

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What to Expect at Danbury Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •Location & Travel: Danbury Camp is in southwestern Connecticut, about 70 miles from New York City and three miles north of Danbury on Route 37. Westchester County Airport is 45 minutes away; NYC airports are about 90 minutes away. Commercial bus lines also serve the area.
  • •Location & Travel: Quality Inn & Suites Danbury — 203-743-6701
  • •Location & Travel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Danbury — 203-205-0800
  • •Directions: From I-84 eastbound (from New York), take Exit 5. From I-84 westbound (from Hartford), take Exit 6. The camp is on Route 37, approximately three miles north of downtown Danbury.

Communication & Mail

  • •Visiting: Visiting hours at the camp follow the FCI schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and federal holidays, 8:30 AM–3 PM. Each person receives 12 visiting points per month — weekday visits cost one point, weekend and holiday visits cost two points. A maximum of three adults and five children may visit at one time.
  • •Phone: Each person receives 300 minutes per month, with the first 300 free if enrolled in First Step Act programming. Calls are limited to 15 minutes each. Phone hours: 6 AM–4 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM, and 9:30–11:30 PM daily including holidays.

Good to Know

  • •Location & Travel: Crowne Plaza Danbury — 203-794-0600

Insider Information

Housing

People at the camp are housed in open-bay dormitories with eight- to ten-person rooms. There are approximately two television rooms per housing unit.

Law Library

The Electronic Law Library (ELL) provides access to legal materials and document preparation. A copy machine is available through Trust Fund. The library also offers a variety of reading materials including periodicals, newspapers, fiction, non-fiction, and reference books.

Mail

The camp accepts mail via U.S. Postal Service First Class, Priority, and Express Mail. Contact the institution before sending overnight packages through private carriers like FedEx or UPS.

Psychology/Counseling Services

Psychology Services offers mental health care including screening, assessment, and treatment of mental health or substance abuse concerns. Services include individual therapy, crisis intervention, psychological testing, psycho-educational classes, and self-help and supportive services. The camp offers a non-residential drug treatment program (12–24 weeks), trauma treatment through the Resolve Program, and other cognitive-behavioral treatment groups. The Resolve Program supports those with a history of trauma and includes the Trauma in Life Workshop, non-residential counseling groups, and the Skills Program. A suicide prevention program is also available. Confidentiality is maintained for all services.

Health Services

Danbury Camp provides outpatient medical and dental care. Danbury Hospital is five to ten minutes away, and at least one mid-level provider is on duty or on call 24 hours a day. Sick call and dental sick call are held on posted days and times, with modified sick call on weekends and holidays. Appointments for routine medical and dental care are scheduled through the triage area in Health Services. Pill line and prescription pick-up times are posted in the Health Services Department. Preventive health visits are available every two years for those under 50, and annually for those over 50.

Fitness & Recreation

The recreation department offers a wide range of structured and non-structured activities. Structured classes include hobby craft programs such as art, origami, crochet, and knitting, as well as music classes including guitar and piano. Non-structured activities include puzzles, dominoes, cards, board games, and billiards. Art programs cover painting and sketching in various media including oils, pastels, crayons, pencils, and inks. Wellness programs include circuit training, aerobics, over-50 fitness, nutrition, and yoga. Year-round indoor and outdoor intramural leagues are offered, with basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, handball, and racquetball available seasonally.

Religious Services

The Religious Services Department provides pastoral care and religious accommodation for individual and group beliefs and practices. Chaplains offer religious worship, education, counseling, spiritual direction, support, and crisis intervention. The department also oversees the religious diet program, ceremonial religious meals, and religious holiday observances.

Commissary

See the full commissary list for Danbury Camp SCP below, including available items and pricing.

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Danbury Camp SCP

Danbury Camp SCP is a Federal Prison Camp. Camps generally have greater freedom of movement, no perimeter fencing, lower levels of violence, and access to First Step Act programming.

Pre-Surrender Checklist

  • •Bring your contact list and release plan
  • •Close out work and professional obligations
  • •Set up power of attorney and financial access
  • •Handle all medical preparations
  • •Choose one primary point of contact
  • •Prepare your family for phone and visitation limits
  • •Pack only what the facility allows
  • •Arrange transportation and surrender details
  • •Form a reading list before you arrive
  • •Know which programs are actually offered

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Visitation Information For Families

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Programs & Services

Education Programs

  • GED
  • ESL
  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Literacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Post-Secondary Correspondence Courses

Vocational Training

  • Floral Design

Health & Wellness

  • RESOLVE Trauma Treatment Program
  • Individual Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide Prevention Program
  • Psychological Screening and Assessment

Recreation

  • Circuit Training
  • Aerobics
  • Over 50 Fitness
  • Nutrition Classes
  • Yoga
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Handball
  • Racquetball
  • Art
  • Origami
  • Crochet
  • Knitting
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Board Games
  • Billiards

Reentry Preparation

  • First Step Act Classes

Visiting Information

Regular Visiting Hours

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Federal Holidays: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Important Notes

  • • Valid government-issued photo ID required
  • • All visitors subject to search
  • • Dress code enforced

Note: Visiting schedules may vary. Contact the facility directly for the most current visiting hours and procedures. For a complete breakdown of visitation rules, dress code, and how to get approved, visit our Visitation Guide.

What a Smaller Camp Means for You

With a population of approximately 121 people, Danbury Camp SCP is a smaller facility — and that has real implications for daily life, programming, and how you're treated.

Pros

  • ✓Easier to get noticed for the right reasons — consistent behavior, good work ethic, and program participation are visible to staff, which can help with halfway house recommendations and early release planning
  • ✓Shorter lines for commissary, phones, sick call, and laundry — daily life has less friction
  • ✓Fewer interpersonal conflicts — smaller populations generally mean a calmer environment with less drama
  • ✓Staff may have more flexibility with halfway house and home confinement recommendations because they actually know who you are

Cons

  • ✗Easier to get noticed for the wrong reasons too — if you get a disciplinary infraction, miss a count, or get caught with contraband like a cell phone, staff will know immediately and consequences come fast, including the SHU and potential transfer to a higher-security facility
  • ✗Fewer program options — vocational training, education, and RDAP slots may be limited, and waitlists can be unpredictable
  • ✗The prison hustle is harder to run — in a smaller camp, there's nowhere to hide; paying someone to cover your work assignment or moving contraband is far riskier because everyone sees everything
  • ✗Less anonymity — your business is everyone's business, which can feel suffocating

Frequently Asked Questions About Danbury Camp SCP

Danbury Camp SCP is a minimum-security Federal Prison Camp (FPC). It typically has dormitory-style housing, no perimeter fencing, and more flexible movement compared to higher-security institutions.

No. Danbury Camp SCP does not currently offer the Residential Drug Abuse Program. Individuals seeking RDAP placement must be designated to an institution that provides the program.

Yes. Danbury Camp SCP is a co-ed facility that houses both male and female individuals, with programming available for both populations.

Individuals reporting to Danbury Camp SCP typically undergo intake processing including identification verification, medical screening, housing assignment, and orientation specific to this institution's minimum-security level and dormitory housing structure.

Visiting at Danbury Camp SCP typically takes place on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. All visitors must be on the approved visiting list and present a valid government-issued photo ID upon arrival. Visitors should follow the BOP dress code: no revealing clothing, no clothing that resembles prisoner uniforms (typically khaki or orange), and no open-toed shoes at some facilities. Contact Danbury Camp SCP directly or check the BOP website for the most current schedule and any facility-specific restrictions.

Funds for individuals at Danbury Camp SCP should be sent through BOP-approved methods: MoneyGram, Western Union, or U.S. Postal Money Orders. All funds are processed through the Federal Bureau of Prisons' centralized National Finance Center in Des Moines, Iowa — not sent directly to Danbury Camp SCP. Money orders should be made payable to the individual's committed name and include their BOP register number. Allow 7–10 business days for processing.

Individuals at Danbury Camp SCP have access to three primary communication channels. Phone: you receive 300 free phone minutes per month if you are First Step Act eligible, then you pay six cents a minute for up to 210 additional minutes. Calls cut off after 15 minutes, and calls will come from a 202 number or private caller. Phone access is seven days a week. Email: the TRULINCS system allows electronic messaging for a small per-minute fee. Regular mail: letters and cards can be sent and received through the U.S. Postal Service. Mail can be sent to: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER\nFCI Danbury\nFederal Correctional Institution\nSatellite Camp\nRoute 37\nDanbury, CT 06811.

The commissary at Danbury Camp SCP operates on a set schedule and offers snacks, beverages, hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, writing materials, stamps, and limited clothing items. The standard monthly spending limit is $360 (excluding telephone credits, stamps, and OTC medications). Some facilities implement this as a bi-weekly $180 cap. A current commissary list is typically available through the unit team.

Danbury Camp SCP is a minimum-security facility where most individuals serve sentences ranging from several months to 10+ years. Sentence length depends on the offense, sentencing guidelines, and any applicable reductions such as good conduct time or RDAP completion.

The Bureau of Prisons requires all facilities to offer literacy and GED programs for individuals without a high school diploma. Danbury Camp SCP provides educational programming that may include GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), and post-secondary education opportunities through correspondence or partnerships. Current offerings include: GED, ESL, Adult Continuing Education, Literacy, Parenting Classes, Post-Secondary Correspondence Courses. Availability may change based on staffing and enrollment.

The BOP enforces a dress code for all visitors. Clothing must not be revealing — no low-cut tops, shorts above the knee, or see-through materials. Visitors should avoid wearing colors that match prisoner uniforms (typically khaki, orange, or olive drab). Open-toed shoes may be prohibited at some facilities. Undergarments are required. Visitors who do not meet dress code standards may be turned away. Contact Danbury Camp SCP in advance if you have questions about specific items.

Yes, but publications must be sent directly from the publisher, a bookstore, or a book club — not from an individual. Hardcover and softcover books, newspapers, and magazines are generally permitted as long as they do not contain content deemed a security threat. Used books are typically not accepted. All incoming publications are subject to inspection by mailroom staff at Danbury Camp SCP.

Danbury Camp SCP is located in Danbury, Connecticut, within the Northeast Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Contact the facility directly for driving directions and nearby lodging options.

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Contact Information

33 1/2 PEMBROKE STATION, ROUTE 37, DANBURY, CT 06811

Danbury, Connecticut 06811

203-743-6471

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER

FCI Danbury

Federal Correctional Institution

Satellite Camp

Route 37

Danbury, CT 06811

Questions? Call us now: 949-799-3277

Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Northeast
Gender
Co-ed
Population
121
Updated: Mar 5, 2026

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Security Notice

All phone calls are recorded. All emails are saved. Mail can be read by staff.