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Boston Summer Camp options are plentiful for kids and teens in MA including traditional day camps, co ed summer camps, overnight camps, and specialty camps that focus on cooking, sports, math, STEAM, dance, theatre, and more. If you are looking to find great places to enrich your childs summer experiences at a summer camp near you, BostonCentral is the place to start.



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Capitol Debate at Babson CollegeWellesley, $$$
Capitol Debate is running a Public Speaking & Debate Summer Camp at Babson College from July 7 to Aug 1. Students develop presentation skills that boosts confidence.
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EXPLO Summer Programs3 Locations, $$$$
EXPLO: Learning Through Exploration. Our summer academic enrichment programs for rising Grades 4-12 are designed to unlock our students’ creativity, confidence, and critical thinking — so they can take strides to...
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LINX CampsWellesley, $$
LINX Camps proudly offers the greater Boston area a premier summer day camp experience for kids ages 3 - 15. Our fun-filled, exciting, and innovative divisions — junior (half and full day), general, adventure,...
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NEOCWellesley, $$$
NEOC connects campers age 3 - 15, to nature with activities that spark their excitement, curiosity, and individuality. Our campus, on the Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley, is an expansive property with river-access,...
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Russian School of Mathematics (RSM)16 Locations, $$$
​The Russian School of Mathematics is an award-winning, after-school math enrichment program for K-12 students. It's based on the best practices of math schools in the former Soviet Union and Europe, adapted to...
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Zinkerz College JourneyBoston, $$
Immerse yourself in a two-week intensive academic program in July, designed to elevate your test scores, unlock personal growth opportunities, and ignite your enthusiasm for higher education.
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Charles River AquaticsBoston, $$
Conveniently located off of Commonwealth Avenue, Charles River Aquatics is dedicated to introducing children ages 3 and up to the thrill of learning how to swim. The dedicated staff are committed to helping children...
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Community Boating INC. Boston Junior ProgramBoston, $
Kids from all walks of life come to experience the joys of sailing while making lifelong friends. We offer additional opportunities for paddling, windsurfing, and even leadership development. Our sliding cost scale...
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Everwood Day CampSharon, $$$
First opened in the summer of 2011, Everwood Day Camp has ranked among the fastest growing camps in the country ever since.
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New School of Music Summer ProgramsCambridge, $$
The New School of Music is a community music school located in Cambridge for students of all ages and levels. NSM offers programs in a non-competitive, student centered learning environment from professional musicians...
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Winchester Community Music SchoolWinchester, $$
Winchester Community Music School (WCMS) is an all-ages school (toddlers to seniors) offering instruction in all instruments and voice through private and group lessons, workshops, summer programs, music therapy, and a...
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YMCA of Greater Boston Day CampsBoston, $$
Y Day Camps keep kids engaged, safe, healthy and learning. At the Y, we focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long...
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Game Camp NationWaltham, $$$
Turn video game ideas into reality at Game Camp Nation! Through summer camps and year-round online lessons, we deliver engaging courses to aspiring game designers, programmers and artists of all skill levels.
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Gloucester Stage Company Summer Camps & PerformancesGloucester, $$
The Gloucester Stage Youth Company presents an exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music. This deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old.
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Music Programs at The Rivers School ConservatoryWeston, $$$
The Rivers School Conservatory is dedicated to offering premier classical and jazz music education and performance programs that develop the highest levels of artistic and technical achievement. Over the past three and...
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PUDDLESTOMPERS™ Nature ExplorationNewton, $$
For more than 20 years, PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration has provided interactive and engaging year-round nature programming to children across Greater Boston, with the goal of encouraging kids to get out and explore...
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STEM Camp at Epstein Hillel SchoolMarblehead, $$$
Experience the ultimate summer adventure at our camp, where we partake in cutting-edge STEM exploration for an unforgettable experience! Our carefully crafted program caters to the diverse interests of modern tech-savvy...
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Brookline Music SchoolBrookline
Brookline Music School (BMS) is a vibrant musical community offering rich experiences to students of all ages, abilities, & interests.
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Camp Thoreau Summer Day CampConcord, $$$
A traditional day camp on 52 acres with extensive hiking trails, low and high challenge course, two swimming pools, playing fields, archery court, and countless tents and cabins. Our emphasis on character and child...
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Concord Academy Summer CampConcord, $$$$
For over thirty-five years, Concord Academy Summer Camp has been providing such experiences for children in the greater Boston area.
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The Business of Doing Good | Social Entrepreneurship2 Locations, $$$
Our program teaches middle school kids about social entrepreneurship. Our goal is to help your child find their passion and instill the determination and skills to achieve their goals. Our program is highly...
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'e' inc. – The Environment Discovery & Action CenterBoston, $$
Summer Science Discovery Program is back for its 5 th summer with all new topics and activities! Based out of the “e” inc. Discovery & Action Center in the Charlestown Navy Yard, the program is open to children ages...
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4-Week Summer Media Program for Boston Youth (BNNtv)Boston
The InFocus Youth Media Program is a four-week summer program that provides training and hands-on experience in television production to Boston youth. Students will participate in the production of their own TV show...
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A Step Ahead (ASA Hoops Camps)New England, $$
Now in our 21st year, A Step Ahead Inc. (ASA Hoops) has become a year-round operation offering clinics, classes, camps and AAU. In 2017, over 3,500 participants have entered our programs. This year will be our biggest...
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ABC Spanish in Motion Summer Camp2 Locations, $$
Our Spanish summer camps provide an opportunity for children to begin to learn and practice Spanish in an immersive and cultural context.
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Acera Summer STEAM CampsWinchester, $$$
The Acera Summer STEAM Camp is a creativity-based arts and sciences day camp where children can nurture their natural desire to inquire, create, and innovate. Our STEAM Summer Camp is designed to challenge students of...
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Agassiz Village Summer CampMaine, $$
Agassiz camp focuses on offering underserved, inner-city, Boston children the opportunity, in a village environment, to develop and practice leadership & life skills that will enhance their ability to be successful and...
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Art & Music Italia International Summer CampOutside New England, $$$$
Art & Music Italia, a ten-year-strong art and music camp held in the beautiful Fondazione Passarelli Institute in San Marco Di Castellabate (Salerno), Italy, opens its doors once more to international high school...
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Axiom LearningCambridge, $$
Axiom Learning offers customized 1-on-1 instruction and academic acceleration after school and on weekends. We are committed to identifying passions within children, and finding the necessary tools to unleash their...
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Bach to RockWellesley, $$
Kids say our Summer Camps rock! (Because they do!) Bach to Rock’s music camps give kids the opportunity to spend a week enjoying music in a fun, dynamic group setting. We offer a variety of weekly full and half-day...
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Beacon Hill Nursery School Summer ProgramsBoston, $$
The Beacon Hill Nursery School summer program is a 10-week creative learning adventure for children aged 2 years to 7 years old.
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Beaver Summer CampChestnut Hill, $$$
Beaver Summer Programs is a summer day camp in Chestnut Hill, MA serving children ages 3 to 15 on the campus of Beaver Country Day School. We offer memorable summer experiences through our General Camp and many...
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Belmont Hill Summer ProgramsBelmont, $$
Day camp including academic classes, art workshops, tennis clinics, and sport camps. Both boys and girls ages 6-18.
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Berklee College of Music, Summer ProgramsBoston, $$$
The young musicians will take part in small-group lessons, music theory and ear-training sessions, ensembles, clinics by Berklee faculty and outside artists, jam sessions, and weekly performances, Berklee Day Sessions...
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Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance ProgramBoston, $$$$
Join us and musicians from more than 70 countries for the summer of a lifetime. The focus is on you and what you want to say with your music in an environment that is pure performance. You’ll play in ensembles, develop...
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Big Picture Art House Photography | Vacation Week & SummerDorchester, $$
Boston-based photo program for 11-15 year olds, Big Picture Art House, offers April Break and 9 weeks of Summer Classes. Kids photography and film workshops have a small class size and are suited for middle school...
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Boating Is Fun Camp & River Adventure Camp4 Locations, $$$
Whether your camper is getting their hands dirty on a paddle at River Adventure Camp or feeling the wind in their face as they raise the sails at Boating Is Fun Camp, it will be a summer for all to remember and the...
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Boston Children's Chorus: BCC SummerBoston, $$
Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) harnesses the power of music to connect Boston’s diverse communities, cultivate empathy, & inspire social inquiry. Join our summer program, BCC SUMMER, for singing, friendships, and...
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Boston Conservatory at BerkleeBoston, $$
Founded in 1867, and offering degrees in music, dance and theater, Boston Conservatory at Berklee also offers learning opportunities for youth and teens in music, dance and theater through its Extension Programs. Learn...
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Boston History CampBoston, $$$$
Boston History Camp is an immersive, two-week program on the history of Boston, featuring daily walking tours around the city, readings and guided discussions, and experiential, project-based learning.
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Boston Leadership Institute Summer ProgramsWellesley, $$$
One-week and three-week summer STEM programs for teens. Explore medicine, engineering, biology, statistics, physics, and more while gaining valuable research experience.
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Boston Nature Center Summer CampMattapan, $$
Operated on 67 acres in Mattapann by Mass Audubon, this camp has weekly themes for children ages 5 - 14. Think nature by way of explorations, gardening and games in a noncompetitive atmosphere.
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Boston Outdoor Preschool Network - BOPNWellesley, $$
BOPN programs spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of nature. We are committed to nature immersion, interest-led learning, inquiry-based teaching, & authentic play. Offering full and half day options.
Broad Meadow Brook Day CampWorcester, $$$
Imagine a day where you have six hours to spend exploring a wildlife sanctuary with kids your own age, guided by an adult who really enjoys working with kids, and loves the world of nature...
Camp Cabot at Waltham YMCAWaltham, $$
Camp Cabot is a co-ed daycamp run out of the Waltham YMCA for children entering Grades 2- 5. The camp runs in 1 and 2 week sessions, and offers activities like archery, arts and crafts, dance, sports, swimming and more.
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Camp CascoWestern Mass, Free
Camp Casco is a one-week summer camp for childhood cancer patients and survivors that aims to restore the fun of summer with traditional camp activities, free-of-cost. Camp Casco offers support and encourage campers to...
Camp Cedar HillWaltham, $$$
Camp Cedar Hill is available for girls entering first grade through grade 12. It is run by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. The camp is located on 75 acres complete with trails, ponds, a sports field, two swimming pools, and a nature center.
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Camp ChickamiNewton, $$$
Summer after summer, Chickami campers build meaningful relationships, learn new skills and discover their most authentic selves through creative play and enjoyment of nature on 22 beautiful acres of wooded land in...
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Camp HaleBoston, $$
Camp Hale offers youth the opportunity to experience sleepaway camp in the natural beauty of the White Mountains of NH. Campers are able to engage in a long list of activities including canoeing, swimming, archery,...
Camp Menorah on Lake ChebaccoEssex, $$$
Camp Menorah on Lake Chebacco is ' an 8 week camp that lasts 52 weeks a year.' Boating, swimming, culture, drama, music, crafts, sailing, sports, and more in a loving atmosphere.
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Camp SewataroSudbury, $$$
Now in its third generation of family management, Sewataro embodies traditions like campfires, overnights, boating, archery, camp songs and rituals. Kids spend the day outdoors playing games and sports, singing and...
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CFS Summer ProgramCambridge, $$$
Cambridge Friends School is offering eight weeks of in-person summer programming from June 28 to August 20, 2021 for ages 4 to 14. Every week will have its own theme and daily activities will include games, arts and...
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Coastal Ocean Science Academy Summer ProgramsNahant, $$$
The Coastal Ocean Science Academy is a marine science day program that aims to connect young people to local coastal habitats, and the methods scientists use to study them. The program is based at the Northeastern...
Coastal Ocean Science Academy: STEM Education Experience: MiNahant, $$$$
The Coastal Ocean Science Academy (COSA) is a marine science summer day program that aims to introduce and connect young people to local marine and coastal habitats and the factors that shape them.
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Code GalaxyVirtual/Online, $$
Code Galaxy is the #1 coding school for kids of all ages, offering live, world-class instruction in a judgment-free zone. Topics include Scratch, Roblox, Minecraft, Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript. Code anywhere, anytime.
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CodemakersBelmont, $$
Codemakers is a Belmont-based company offering fun and innovative code writing workshops to elementary, middle, and high school students. Our highly skilled instructors teach in small groups of 6-8 students, and...
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CodeverseBurlington, $$
Codeverse is the world's first fully interactive coding studio for kids ages 6-13, founded on the mission to 'teach a billion kids to code.' Codeverse offers after-school, evening, and weekend classes as well as...
College Gate & College Academy3 Locations, $$
College Gate & College Academy provides 508.238.3237 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.children with an opportunity to develop an interest in art, drama, engineering, history, gaming, science and technology.
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Community Art Center/ ArtRocks Summer CampCambridge, $$
ArtRocks! Summer Camp in the heart of Cambridge for kids ages 5-12 offers three meals a day, fun field trips, and arts classes like hula dancing, filmmaking, song writing, and mural making. Vouchers accepted, and...
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Concord Conservatory of Music Summer CampsConcord, $$$
The Concord Conservatory of Music is making a big splash this summer with a wide variety of program offerings for all ages and musical abilities. Adults and children alike will find something in our many summer camps,...
Create-a-Cook Summer Cooking ProgramsNewton, $$$
Ten one-week programs are offered throughout the summer, giving kids ages 7-13 a chance to cook, enjoy delicious meals, and learn about all kinds of foods!
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Create: Art in CommunityRoslindale, $$
Create is a community art studio in the heart of Roslindale Village. We seek to make the arts accessible for students of any ages and offer programs for beginners and experienced artists alike.
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Creative Arts Community School for Art Music & TheatreReading, $$
Creative Arts center for arts serves Reading and other local communities with music, visual arts and theatre programs year round.
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CRS Summer @ Charles River SchoolDover, $$
This Summer, we are excited to present our award-winning Charles River Creative Arts Program and exciting new programs in Nature and STEM, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership for campers ages 4 and up.
Cuvilly Arts & Earth CenterIpswich, $$$
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center operates a pre-school/kindergarten, summer programs for kids and an alternative energy site on approximately 15 acres of farm, woodland, pastures and coastal marshes.
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Danforth Art SchoolFramingham, $$
Danforth is an Art School and Museum located in Framingham, MA, offering high-quality studio art classes all year long. Danforth's Summer Arts is a weeklong, full-day art program for grades K-8 and half-day classes for...
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Debate Camp4 Locations, $$
Develop life-long skills with us! Debate Camp provides summer programming in public speaking and parliamentary debate for youth between the ages of 10 - 15. Hone your skills in debate, public speaking and Model UN...
Dedham Country Day & Sports CampDedham
Friendly, cheerful, homelike atmosphere with a wide variety of programs that include swimming, archery, arts & crafts, creative movement, music & drama and more
Discovery Camps at Old Sturbridge VillageSturbridge, $$$
Bring your curiosity and enjoy 5 days of fresh air and fun! Summer Adventures in History are for children ages 8-17 looking for plenty of hands-on history!
Eliot Pearson Children’s School Summer ProgramMedford, $$$
Eliot Pearson Children’s School is the laboratory-demonstration school affiliated with the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University, serving as a model, demonstration and research facility. It has preschool and kindergarten to...
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Empow Studios - Award-Winning STEM Classes & Camps10 Locations, $$$
Empow Studios offers weekly STEM Summer Camps for kids ages 7-15. Campers have fun learning coding, robotics, movie-making, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D printing, and more! Full-day and half-day camps available throughout...
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Engineering & Design at The Advent SchoolBoston, $$$$
All children are engineers at heart! With the guidance of Advent teachers and university staff specializing in design and engineering, students explore the design process from start to finish in our hands-on,...
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Esh Circus ArtsSomerville, $$
The Youth Summer Program at Esh Circus Arts offer kids and teens ages 5 to 16 an opportunity to explore many aspects of the circus arts, including ground acrobatics, aerial acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, wire-walking,...
Etiquette South of Boston School LLCBoston, $$
Etiquette South of Boston LLC offers classes in etiquette, manners, communication and social skills for children, teens and young adults.
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Explore It! Summer Camp with Boston Children's MuseumBoston, $$$
Explore It Summer Camp will provide full-day, in-person, week-long summer camp experiences for curious learners, ages 5-7. Campers will be able to engage in hands-on STEAM activities, explore the Museum, spend time...
Exxcel Gymnastics and Climbing Summer CampNewton
The camp offers fun recreational activities including gymnastics, climbing, swimming, arts & crafts, dance, skits and tons of fun games. Great instructors dedicated to creating self-esteem in every child.
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FaySummer at Fay SchoolSouthborough, $$$
For over 20 years, FaySummer has offered dynamic, engaging summer programs on the campus of Fay School in Southborough, MA. Day camps for children ages 3-15 and Specialty Camps for ages 6-15 are offered.
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Fessenden Summer CampsNewton, $$$
Whether in the Day Camp, the English Explorers Summer ELL program, or one of the Sports or Specialty Camps, campers participate in fun activities and learn core life skills.
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French Cultural Center - Summer Fun in FrenchBoston, $$
The French Cultural Center of Boston and Cambridge is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide French language instruction and cultural programs of the highest quality to inspire our diverse community of...
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French Summer Camp at the International School of BostonCambridge, $$$
Join the FRENCH Immersion Summer Camp at the International School of Boston (ISB) for an extraordinary experience to explore the FRENCH Language! Our program is dedicated to providing a truly unique FRENCH opportunity...
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Girls Who Code Free Summer Immersion ProgramsCambridge, Free
The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program pairs seven weeks of FREE intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with career-focused mentor-ship, led by female entrepreneurs and engineers.
Greater Beverly YMCA2 Locations
It's the perfect way for kids to spend their summers! YMCA Day and Specialty Camps strive to provide your child with a unique opportunity to learn and grow, to create and explore, and to participate in a variety of activities.
Habitat Education Center & Wildlife SanctuaryBelmont, $
Just 6 miles from downtown Boston, Habitat is an 88-acre Mass. Audubon urban oasis devoted to environmental education. Over 2.5 miles of gentle trails wind through deciduous and evergreen forests, across meadows, around 2 ponds, and along a wetland containing a vernal pool.
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Hale Day CampWestwood, $$$
Situated on 1,130 acres of unspoiled woodlands, winding streams, extensive hiking trails and scenic ponds, Hale Day Camp offers the perfect backdrop for a summer of outdoor exploration and learning.
Harbor Discoveries CampBoston, $$$$
Harbor Discoveries is the first camp program to make extensive use of the Boston Harbor Islands as a living laboratory for aquatic science education and environmental stewardship.
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Hopkinton Center for the ArtsHopkinton, $$$
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts offers year-round classes and workshops for all ages in the visual and performing arts. Classes are taught by experienced instructors and are tailored for beginning and advanced...
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iCode of WellesleyWellesley, $$$
iCode of Wellesley is a STEAM afterschool and summer camp program that teaches life skills alongside a diverse set of technologies. Using these fun and engaging activities we help children build resilience, problem...
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iD Coding & AI AcademyBoston, $$$
This pre-collegiate program is perfect for aspiring coders who want to advance their skills and gain a competitive edge.
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iD Gaming Academy for TeensCambridge, $$$
2-week, pre-college summer program for Teens. Develop, design, or program a video game, talk to industry professionals, and build a portfolio. Locations include Emory, Harvard, Stanford, and others.
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iD Tech Camps – Computer Summer Camps4 Locations, $$$
Take hobbies further! Build iPhone apps, develop video games, program, film movies, and more at weeklong, day and overnight programs held at 150+ universities nationwide including Amherst, Bentley, and more. Small...
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ImprovBoston Summer Camps & ProgramsBoston, $$
Hailed by The Boston Globe as 'Comedy Masters,' ImprovBoston has been New England's leading theater and school dedicated to the art of comedy in all its forms. Voted 'Best of Boston' by The Phoenix, The Improper...
Irish Cultural CentreCanton, $$
Irish cultural, educational, sporting and social events for al ages.
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Ivy Camps USAVirtual/Online, $$
Ivy Camps USA is a premium online provider of supplemental education through extracurricular classes, summer camp programming, and personalized tutoring. Our instructors are from the top 10 US universities and love to...
Kaleidoscope Creative Arts and Science CampNewton, $$$
Kaleidoscope offers exciting opportunities for campers in grades K - 8 to explore art, drama, swimming, science, sports, dance, music and the great outdoors in a stimulating and enriching setting.
Kaleidoscope Summer Creative LearningAndover, $$$$
Kaleidoscope is a non-profit enrichment program that offers varied educational and cultural opportunities to children in the Merrimack Valley. Kaleidoscope offers one-week courses where students are immersed in the subject(s) of their choice.
Keys for Kids Summer Arts programLexington, $$
Lexington Keys for Kids® studio will host a new theater arts program created and staffed by professionals from the worlds of music, dance, art, and drama.
Kids Summer Drama Workshops: Greater Boston TheatreStoneham
The Greater Boston Theatre Young Co. offers age-appropriate summer theater workshops for kids from grades 1 thru 12.
KidsArts! Multicultural Afterschool and Summer ProgramJamaica Plain, $$
KidsArts! is a 19-year-old, independent, non-profit organization that was founded by artists and activists in Jamaica Plain. We offer afterschool, summer, and vacation week programs.
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Kingsley Montessori SchoolBoston, $$$
Kingsley is excited to announce our Summer in the City program 2022! Your child will be immersed in activities centered around the arts, engineering, adventure, and science—all in the heart of the Back Bay.
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KTBYTE: Computer Science Education AcademyLexington, $$$
In-person and online computer science classes this summer for students 8-18 years old. Classes range from no previous experience to college level course material - sign up for a free trial today!
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La Vida Adventure CampWenham, $$
An award-winning day and overnight camp, La Vida, gives your kids a sense of confidence and adventure as they rock climb, mountain bike, kayak and take on the Gordon College challenge course. On- and off-campus...
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La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and LeadershipWenham, $$
The La Vida Center invites a variety of participants to experience La Vida's outdoor adventure programs that foster character and leadership development through experiential learning and encouraging environments.
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Leaders 4SC: Summer Middle School Civics WorkshopCambridge, $$
Leaders 4SC is a set of two week-long workshops for middle school students on leadership, communication, decision-making, and advocacy. The workshop aims to train the next generation of civic leaders: members of a...
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Mass Audubon Summer CampsMassachusetts, $$
Have fun, make friends, and experience nature this summer! Campers enjoy outdoor exploration, wildlife observation, habitat hikes, hands-on activities, interactive games, creative crafts, and more.
Metrowest YMCA Summer Camp2 Locations
The Metrowest YMCA's 116-acre site is bursting with activities to fill your child’s day at camp. Choose from a wide variety of specialty camps or go with a fun-filled traditional camp.
Middlesex Community College Summer CampsBedford, $$$
Middlesex Community College is offering a wide variety of summer camps/classes for children ages 8-15 years old. All camps are educational and career oriented, intended to help your child explore careers, develop new skills, and boost their self-confidence. 3-6 different...
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Minni Summer ProgramBoston, $$$
Minni is a creative community space run by professional artists and educators. We empower little ones to design great things. We offer a complete suite of weekly classes and programs for children ages 18 months to 10...
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MIT Day Summer CampCambridge
Summer Camp for boys and girls ages 6-14. Activities include arts & crafts, basketball, dance, drama, gymnastics, sailing, soccer, swimming, tennis and more!
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Nicole’s Art SpotNeedham, $$
Nicole’s Art Spot is a fun art and craft education program taught by Nicole Donson that offers classes in an array of arts and crafts media, ranging from silk painting, sewing, weaving, wet felting and knitting to...
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Nobles Day CampDedham
Our beautiful 187 acre campus is located in Dedham, MA, abutting the Charles River.A safe and supportive environment is at the forefront of our philosophy for our campers. Nobles is accredited by the American Camp...
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Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids, Inc.Cape Cod, $$
Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids, Inc. (OPAK) is an education nonprofit with a mission to empower students to become curious ambassadors for the environment through the arts. They run in-school, after school and summer...
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Okie Dokie Art, Swim & Nature Island CampSudbury, $$
Activities include sculpting with terra-cotta clay, painting in watercolor/acrylic, drawing from life, growing plants from seedlings and swimming lessons taught by Janice who is a Red Cross Certified Water Safety...
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Olympia Fencing Center2 Locations, $$
Olympia Fencing Center is New England’s gathering place of fencing enthusiasts, where fencers across age and skill levels train and compete. Our custom programs created by fencing masters are designed to provide the...
One Stop Fun Camps: Drama, Karate, Gym & Swim, DanceWestford, $$$
With state of the art indoor, air conditioned facility, and our outdoor interactive swimming pool, there’s no better place to offer your child a summer time of non-stop fun with flips, trips and dips!
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Parkway Community YMCA CampsWest Roxbury, $$
Reserve a spot today in one of our YMCA summer camps located in West Roxbury, Dedham, Westwood and Milton. We have a total of 9 camps for children ages 3-15. Full day camps run from 9am-5pm with the extended day...
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Passport Summer CampCambridge, $$$
Passport Summer Camp is a day camp located in North Cambridge MA serving children ages 21 months to 14. We have been providing memorable summers to campers from all over the globe each year since 2005. Our camp program...
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PedalheadsBoston, $$
Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp for kids 3 and up known for taking kids from training wheels to two wheels.
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Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (PAC)Framingham, $$
PAC’s Summer Musical Theater Camps are open to students entering grades 3-8 and run Monday-Friday from 9-4 in two week sessions. Children are cast in and rehearse a theatrical production and learn about theatre...
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Pine Village Preschool Summer Camp10 Locations, $$
At the Pine Village Summer Camp, we jump into Spanish Immersion on our adventure through Spanish-speaking countries and regions! Pine Village offers two four-week summer sessions for children from 15 mos. – 5 years old.
Pingree Day Camp: Summer at PingreeHamilton, $$$
With over 25 years of experience, Pingree offers one of the best and most comprehensive summer day camps on the North Shore. Campers have full use of the beautiful Pingree campus & facilities ¬ gym, pool, pond for kayaking, athletic fields, computer labs, theater, dance,...
Pocket Full of Tales at TCANNatick, $$
Art, Music, Drama and more. Classes for children ages 4-14 in a beautiful space in downtown Natick, MA.
South Shore Art CenterCohasset, $$$
South Shore Art Center offers a wide variety of classes for children, teens and adults.
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Sports International Football Camp: NE Patriots AcademyLowell, $$$
Join our New England Patriots Football Academy featuring members of the Patriots and our highly skilled coaching staff! Your player will receive an excellent football training experience at our academy this summer in...
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Steve & Kate's Camp3 Locations, $$$
When you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves. At Steve & Kate’s Camp, we give kids the freedom to choose what they want to do, whether that’s sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports, makers crafts,...
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Summer at RiverbendNatick, $$$
Summer @ Riverbend is a program in Natick open to children 15 months* – rising 4th graders. Each program has been thoughtfully developed by Montessori staff, who are aware of the developmental growth and needs of...
Summer Camps at The Rivers SchoolWeston, $$
At Rivers, our summer programs provide a range of outdoor activities for children ages 4 to 14. These co-ed day programs offer a fun and exciting environment for growth, development, and making new friends.
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Summer Fenn Day CampConcord, $$$
Summer Fenn Day Camp is for girls and boys ages 5-15 and is accredited by ACA. We have an outstanding staff of professional educators who are caring and enthusiastic! Our General program offers campers swim lessons,...
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Summer Kids' Classes at Newton Community FarmNewton, $$
Calling all future farmers, scientists, chefs, naturalists, and gardeners! Join us to discover boundless connections between our food, each other, and the natural world at Newton's last working farm.
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Summer Programs at Shady Hill SchoolCambridge, $$
Students will explore each session’s theme with engaging STEM activities, active movement games, messy art creations, and lots of daily recess and water play on our beautiful 11-acre campus.
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Summer Recess at Lexington MontessoriLexington, $$
Summer Recess 2012~is for all kids, ages three through twelve. Organized around weekly themes, children can sign up for a few weeks but most end up staying for the entire summer.
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Summer Youth Sailing Programs at Courageous SailingCharlestown, $
At Courageous Sailing, youth experience sailing as a platform to develop leadership skills, gain confidence, explore Boston Harbor, and delve into hands-on science.
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Technique Swim Camp at Harvard and Northeastern Universities2 Locations, $$$
The specific focus of the camp is on stroke technique, mental discipline, race strategy, and strengthening exercises, while also emphasizing respect, cooperation, and most importantly, the element of having fun while...
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the hive: deCordova’s Summer ProgramLincoln, $$$
For curious kids who want to think, discover, and make things together! Join us this summer as we explore other worlds through the looking glass, map the artistic adventures of walking, tinker with simple machines, and...
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The Painting Place Summer Camp WorkshopsWellesley, $$
The Painting Place is a fun, creative paint you own pottery studio for all ages. Make a gift or make something special for yourself. reserve your spot today!
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The Story School's eduLARP Overnight CampLunenburg, $$
Live the adventure! At The Story School, YOU can become the hero in your own story. Join our story-based STEM classes, Live Action Role Playing events, or immersive fantasy summer camps.
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Trustees of Reservations Summer Camps (7 Venues)7 Locations, $$
Looking for a summer camp in Massachusetts? Whether your campers like farms or fields, woods or waves, art-making or culinary creations, we have an amazing summer lined up for them.
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Walnut Hill School for the Arts – Summer ProgramsNatick, $$$
Each summer, Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick welcomes talented students to our campus for immersive programs in dance, theater, and visual art. Our programs are specially designed to provide students ages...
Windrush Farm Therapeutic EquitationNorth Andover, $$
Windrush Farm expands and enriches personal, emotional and physical abilities by partnering with our horses and the environment. A special team of horses, carefully trained and led by in-house professionals, work together every day to challenge clients to push beyond their...
Worcester JCC CampWorcester, $$
The Worcester JCC provides a wealth of recreational, cultural, and educational activities for the Greater Worcester community in a warm and welcoming environment. Our beautiful facilities - indoor and outdoor pools, gym, playing fields, art studio, and more - create the...
Zoo Camp at Zoo New EnglandBoston
Zoo New England and Camp Fire USA have been offering a day camp at the Zoo for over 15 years. Participants experience a unique camp that allows them to explore the natural world of animals and their habitats.
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Trying to decide where to send your kids to camp near Boston? Our list includes summer camps in and near Boston, as well as throughout New England. Parents can find summer camp options within the Boston city limits, and throughout Massachusetts, within short to moderate drive of the city. For more information about Summer Camps Near Boston, visit our handy guide to summer fun.