Find the right summer camp for your family.

Ages 5–14 · $450/week

Action Adventures Day Camp is run by Berkshire South in Great Barrington for children entering kindergarten through 8th grade, or up to age 14. Days combine sports, arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, drama, recreational swimming and STEM activities, with weekly themes such as S.T.E.A.M., Wizard Academy and Camp Rock. The camp runs nine weeks, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

As published: 2026 tuition $450 per week; prorated weeks 2 and 9 cost $360.

Ages 5–14 · $800–$1,200/session

BC High Summer Camps runs on the Boston College High School campus in Dorchester and includes the Eagle Day Camp for ages 5 to 10, an Explorer program of daily Boston-area trips for ages 11 to 14, sports camps and academic and specialty programs for grades 4 through 12. Day camp activities include swim lessons, arts and crafts, organized sports, tennis, scavenger hunts and water games. The camp states a staff to camper ratio of 1:5 for Eagle Day Camp.

As published: 2026: Eagle Day Camp $1,200 per 2-week session or $800 for the 2-week half-day session (ages 5 to 7 only); Explorer program (ages 11 to 14) $850 for one week

Ages 5–14

Day camps on the 34-acre lakeside Bancroft School campus in north Worcester for campers entering kindergarten through grade 8, open to families outside the school. Programs include general day camp, academic camps in reading, writing, math and leadership, specialty camps such as robotics, musical theater and coding, athletic camps and a Counselor-in-Training program. Campers swim at the Greendale YMCA across the street.

Ages 5–15 · $3,500–$9,150/session

A historic Berkshires YMCA camp complex combining Camp Becket for boys (est. 1903), Chimney Corners Camp for girls (est. 1931), and a day camp serving nearly 800 local children each summer. Distinctive for a structured multi-year staff-leadership pipeline (the "Aides Program") and a decades-old International Camper Exchange Program sending teens to YMCAs worldwide; pricing is income-tiered, $3,500–$9,150 per session.

As published: Overnight, per session, 2027 pricing (tiered — Tier 1 = full cost, lower tiers subsidized): Traditional Camp 4 weeks $6,650–$8,300; Specialty (Construction & Adventure Odyssey) 4 weeks $7,350–$9,150; First-time-camper 2-week $3,500–$4,400; 3-week $5,250–$6,600. Dates & Rates (https://bccymca.org/dates-rates/)

Ages 4–18

The day camp of Wilbraham & Monson Academy, a coed independent school, running as part of Summer@WMA with swimming, sports, arts and crafts, nature hikes and games. Hours are 9:00 to 4:00 with extended care.

As published: Not published (2027 Beech Tree rates listed as "TBD"); 2027 season June 21 to Aug 20, 2027, registration opens Jan 18, 2027

Ages 3–15

ACA-accredited day camp run by Belmont Day School for ages 3 to 15, with a general day camp in four two-week sessions, Journeys day-trip camp for grades 5 to 8, specialty camps and one-week sports camps. Every group has daily swim lessons and afternoon free swim, and the camp reports more than 350 campers on site each day. The summer program is described as well into its eighth decade.

As published: Not published (Summer 2027 dates and rates were to be posted in November; optional bus service $170 per family per week)

Ages 7–16 · $13,500–$17,400/session

An all-girls arts-and-academics overnight camp in the Berkshires, founded in 1954, running a single 5–6 week session priced $16,000–$16,900. It distinguishes itself with experienced, all-female professional (rather than college-age) leadership and an arts-focused, individual-attention program.

As published: Overnight (girls), 2026, single 6-week session: $16,900; 5-week session: $16,000 (per-session pricing). Dates & Rates (https://www.belvoirterrace.com/dates-rates/)

Ages 8–15

Boating in Boston (now on the Adventures Unbound Commonwealth site) runs weekly boating camps at the Natick Boathouse, 25 Commonwealth Road, with sailing, paddling, kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. Boating is Fun is for ages 8-15 and Boating for Teens for ages 13-15.

As published: 2027: Boating is Fun $580 per week full day or $355 per week half day; Boating for Teens $1,549 for the three-week program. Registration opens January 1, 2027

Ages 5–12

A full-day summer program run as part of the club's school-aged child care, open 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, at its Worcester clubhouses. In August 2026 Harrington Club kids spent a camp week with kayaking, fishing, swimming and hiking at a Girl Scouts rural camp.

As published: $49.69/day or $248.45/week per child (summer and vacation weeks)

Ages 3–14

Branches at Meadowbrook is the summer program of The Meadowbrook School in Weston, with one-week sessions for Preschool (age 3) to Grade 9 including Campers, Adventurers, Explorers, Mazemakers, Swimmers and TeamPlayers. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., with a different Boston-area trip each day for Adventurers.

As published: Not published on the main page (see Schedule + Pricing page)

Ages 6–16

A nationally accredited New England-style day camp on Cape Cod for rising 1st through 10th graders, with Red Cross swim lessons, US Sailing instruction, archery, arts, nature, theater, low ropes and trips. Campers are grouped by "hill" (Mariners, Sailors, Admirals, Camper Leaders).

As published: 2027 season (July 6 to Aug 20, 2027): $850/week early bird (enroll Oct 26 to Nov 20, 2026), $945/week winter/summer enrollment, $675-$750 for holiday week 1; Mariners Hill (rising 1st-2nd) full-summer $5,935 for 5 days/week; $85 enrollment fee per program

Ages 3–14

Traditional New England day camp on the 270-acre Brooks School campus along Lake Cochichewick in North Andover, with age groups from 3 to 14. Days include small-group morning swim lessons, afternoon free swim in two outdoor pools, arts, athletics and nature, plus themed weeks and a weekly Friday cookout or sundae. Optional morning and afternoon bus service runs to the Merrimack Valley, the North Shore and southern New Hampshire.

Ages 5–13

The Community Recreation Association in Dalton runs a Summer DYC Day Camp (swimming, hiking, sports, arts and crafts, music) at the Dalton Youth Center plus half-day sports clinics and specialty workshops. Full-day camp runs 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for children entering kindergarten through grade 7.

As published: Not published on the camp page (prices are in the CRA online catalog); financial aid available

Ages 8–15

Camp Atwater is a residential youth camp owned and operated by the Urban League of Springfield, which describes it as the oldest African American-owned and operated residential youth camp in the nation. Campers ages 8-15 do swimming, archery, sports, STEM, nature exploration, arts, and leadership and cultural enrichment programming.

As published: 2027: $3,200 per session plus $175 registration fee and a required $125 per-session fee (hut picture, one field trip, camp T-shirt). 2027 sessions: boys' season July 4-17, girls' season July 26-August 7. 2026 rates not listed on the page.

Grades 2 to 11 (about ages 6–16)

A boys' Jewish overnight camp on a lake in Middleboro with about 150 campers, offering sports, lake activities, golf, field trips, camping overnights and Shabbat and Jewish life programming. The site lists full-summer, one-month and two-week (first-time rising 2nd to 5th graders) options for summer 2027.

As published: 2027: full summer (June 23 to August 15) $12,950; Session 1 (June 23 to July 18) $7,950; Session 2 (July 18 to August 15) $7,950; two-week session for first-time rising 2nd to 5th graders (June 23 to July 7) $3,850; CIT program $7,950; $500 deposit; early-signup and paid-in-full discounts; scholarships available. (2026 full summer was $12,300.)

Ages 7–17 · $4,200–$13,200/session

A Jewish boys' overnight camp in Amesbury founded in 1931, notable for explicitly exceeding ACA ratio guidelines with a stated 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio and relatively small bunks (avg. ~11 campers). Camp size is inferred at roughly 200–300+ campers from published bunk capacities; the camp explicitly notes past campers from Europe and Israel.

As published: 2027: Full Session 7 weeks $13,200; Session 1 3.5 weeks $8,300; Mini Camp 2 weeks $4,200

Ages 7–18 · $375–$800/session

Camp Bonnie Brae is an ACA-accredited Girl Scout camp on Big Pond in East Otis, offering themed overnight sessions of three or six nights for girls entering grades 2 through 12, plus a one-week day camp for grades 1 to 3. Activities include a low elements challenge course, an archery range, an art loft and waterfront activities such as swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. The camp describes itself as having more than a century of tradition.

As published: 2026 overnight sessions $375 (three nights), $725 or $800 (six nights); non-members pay an extra $55. Leadership programs: CIT $700, camp intern $300.

Ages 4–14 · $475–$575/week

A family-run boys' day-and-overnight camp on a 15-acre lakefront property bordering Cape Cod and Plymouth, in operation roughly 88 years (since the late 1930s). It's a mid-size, athletics-and-waterfront-focused camp for ages 6–16, priced around $575/week for day camp, and the same grounds double as a wedding/event venue outside camp season.

As published: Day camp, per week: $575/week (most weeks); Week 2 (4-day week) $450. Sibling discount $50/child/week OR multi-week discount $50 (starting 3rd week) — only one discount applies per family. Rates (https://campbournedale.com/camp_dates_rates/), 2026 season

Ages 7–16

A traditional Cape Cod overnight camp founded in 1928, with Camp Burgess for boys and Camp Hayward for girls on opposite shores of Spectacle Pond on over 300 acres. Sessions run one or two weeks, plus CIT programs and adventure trips for ages 12-17.

As published: 2027: $1,120 per one-week session; $2,240 per two-week session; 4-week CIT $3,600; adventure trips $1,120 to $2,350; $60 one-time registration fee (waived for South Shore YMCA members)

Ages 3–12

Camp Cabot is the Waltham YMCA day camp at 725 Lexington Street, with age groups Caboteers (3-4), Pioneers (5-6) and Cabot (7-12). Older campers choose their own activities each week, and the camp is American Camp Association accredited and licensed by the local board of health.

As published: 2026 weekly rates: ages 3-4 and 5-6 $400 member / $475 non-member; ages 7-12 $330 member / $400 non-member (hours 7:30am-5:30pm)

Camp Cedar Hill is a historic Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts day camp on 75 acres in Waltham, welcoming girls from kindergarten through grade 12 for traditional day camp and Girl Scout troop camping, with archery, two pools, boating, and high/low ropes courses.

As published: Not published on the camp page (directs visitors to the separate 2026 Camp Guide); extended care add-ons are $10 (7:30–9am) and $15 (4–6pm)

Ages 5–14

A YMCA day camp on 207 wooded acres in Rowley with an outdoor pool, adventure course, climbing wall, sports fields and campfires, with weekly art and STEAM themes. Tracks run from Cedar Mill Saplings to Teen Camp and CIT.

As published: Not published in page text

An Old Colony YMCA day camp at 445 Central Street in Stoughton with an outdoor pool, splash park, high and low ropes, arts and crafts, sports and environmental exploration. Free breakfast and lunch are offered to all campers.

As published: Traditional week "as low as $345 for members and $415 for non-members" (page undated, 2026 session listed)

An Old Colony YMCA day camp at 200 Hedges Pond Road in Plymouth on Hyles Pond, with swimming, boating, a Wibit water obstacle course, archery, sports and environmental exploration. Meals are free for qualifying campers.

As published: Traditional week "as low as $345 for members and $415 for non-members" (page undated, 2026 session listed)

Grades 1 to 6 (about ages 5–11)

A small to mid-sized part-day (9:00 to 2:00) camp at the Clearbrook Swim Club in Framingham for youth entering grades 1-6, built around swim lessons, games and arts. Families choose 2, 3 or 5 days a week, and 2027 dates are listed as coming soon.

As published: Weekly (price year not stated on page): 5 days $286 family member / $332 youth or Hopkinton member / $357 community member; 3 days $201 / $234 / $252; 2 days $144 / $167 / $180; $50/week non-refundable deposit

A residential camp in the Berkshires (summer address in Peru, MA, winter office in White Plains, NY) with a program that spans fitness, tennis, team sports, lakefront, fine arts, pottery, theater, dance, gymnastics, and optional horseback riding and ice hockey. The site states a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio and a camper community service commitment.

As published: 2027 tuition: Full Season (June 26 to Aug 11) $16,600 before Oct 1, 2026 and $16,950 after; "Danbee in 4" (June 26 to July 23) $10,650 / $11,000; "Danbee in 3" (July 23 to Aug 11) $9,075 / $9,425; Discovery Weekend (July 30 to Aug 1) $800. Excludes bus/flights; riding, private lessons, hockey and some trips cost extra

Ages 5–14

A YMCA day camp at Centennial Grove Park on Chebacco Lake in Essex with swimming, boating and fishing and weekly STEAM themes. Teen Camp and Counselor-in-Training tracks serve older campers.

As published: Not published in page text

Ages 7–15 · $2,450–$2,600/week

Camp Emerson is an ACA-accredited overnight camp on more than 170 acres in the Berkshire Mountains of Hinsdale, next to the Appalachian Trail. Campers take electives across aquatics, arts, athletics and science and adventure, and the camp says it offers 50+ activities. Sessions run two weeks, with one-week options, and a counselor-in-training program is offered for older campers.

As published: 2027 tuition: one week $2,450 before Nov. 1 and $2,600 after; two weeks $4,800 before Nov. 1 and $5,100 after; four-week counselor-in-training program $8,125 or $8,300. Bus service is an additional $200 each way.

Ages 5–14 · $649–$713/week

Camp Evergreen is a traditional day camp founded in 1964 by former Boston Celtics player Jim Loscutoff and his wife Lynn, now run by their son "Little" Jim Loscutoff and his wife Debby. Located within Harold Parker State Forest, it serves campers from Pre-K through grade 8 with swimming, boating, archery, sports, and a Jr. Leaders program for middle-schoolers.

As published: 2026 tuition ranges from $713/week (1 week) down to $649/week (9 weeks), with multi-week discounts and a 5% early-bird discount for registrations before January 31

Camp Farley is a non-profit camp at 615 Route 130 in Mashpee on Cape Cod offering day camp, Sunday-to-Friday overnight camp, two-week overnight sessions that travel to Martha's Vineyard, Boston and Nantucket, and a counselor-in-training program. Summer 2027 registration opens August 15 and a fall open house is held November 7.

As published: 2027: overnight $875/week ($775 for Week 2); two-week overnight $1,950 plus an adventure fee (TBD); day camp $610/week ($485 Week 2); full-day Sprouts $610/week; half-day Sprouts $305/week; CIT $750 per two-week session

Camp Frederick Douglass is YMCA Southcoast's New Bedford day camp, part of an organization providing day camp programs for more than 50 years, offering gym and outdoor games, swimming, archery, drama, and enrichment activities, plus projects and museum visits honoring its namesake.

As published: Not published (2026 rates referenced but not displayed on the fetched page)

Ages 3–15

Camp Gordon Clark is the South Shore YMCA's traditional day camp on a 46-acre wooded campus in Hanover, serving ages 3 to 15 in Lower Camp (4 to 7) and Upper Camp (8 to 12) groups. Campers swim daily at the outdoor aquatic center and use an archery range, ropes course, climbing wall, athletic fields and an organic farm. About 75 percent of counselors return each year.

As published: Weekly prices not stated on the page reviewed; $50 non-refundable deposit per camper per week (2026).

Ages 6–16 · $11,600–$17,100/session

A large, traditional all-boys overnight sports camp on Center Lake in Becket, founded in 1916 and billed as the oldest continuously operating private all-boys camp in Massachusetts. Hosts 350 boys ages 6–16 across a 300-acre campus, with over 95% of campers completing the full 4–7 week season; pricing runs $11,600–$17,100.

As published: Overnight (boys), 2027, per-summer-season pricing: 7 weeks $17,100; 5 weeks $13,900; 4 weeks $11,600. Dates & Fees (https://campgreylock.com/dates-fees)

Kindergarten to grade 10 (about ages 4–15)

JCC Greater Boston's Camp Grossman is a day camp on 75 wooded acres in Dover for kindergarten through 10th grade, with waterfront, outdoor adventure, sports, arts and Jewish culture programming. A 3:1 supported program serves campers with different abilities.

As published: 2027 tuition not yet posted; bus $90/camper/week; deposit $75/week; annual registration fee $36 (rises to $136 after April 1)

Ages 11–15

Camp Harbor View is a free summer camp on Long Island in Boston Harbor for City of Boston students entering grades 6 through 9. Programs combine swimming in a 50-meter pool, sailing, kayaking and fishing in the harbor, sports, arts and hands-on science with leadership development, including a ropes course. Three meals a day and round-trip transportation are included, and the camp is fully enrolled each year before summer.

As published: Free to attend for eligible Boston residents (2026); three sessions: June 29 to July 16, July 20 to August 6, August 10 to August 21

Ages 5–15

Arts and science day camp at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton for campers entering grades K through 9, with a counselor-in-training program for incoming 9th graders. Offerings include staged musicals, visual arts, sports and swimming, STEM, cooking and filmmaking, with Shabbat celebrations built into the week. The camp states it is licensed by the local board of health and follows Massachusetts DPH regulations.

As published: Not published on the camp page ($75 per week deposit at registration; 2027 rates listed as coming soon)

Ages 6–14

A Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass camp at 9 Camp Perkins Rd with a pool, archery and a challenge course; no Girl Scout experience needed. A directory lists a June 29 to Aug 7, 2026 summer season.

As published: Not published on pages read (a 2026 Day Camp Family Handbook PDF exists but could not be parsed)

Ages 5–12

A 40-acre day camp of open fields and pine forest on Oak Hill Road, with a swimming area, nature cabin and craft pavilion, run by The Learning Knoll (formerly the Girls Club of Greenfield). The 2026 season ran June 22 to Aug 14.

As published: $275 per week (program fees effective October 1, 2026); the 2026 rate was $250 per week

Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is a boys' overnight camp in Lenox with an elective-based program covering sports, outdoor adventure, waterfront, STEM, and media. It offers full-season, two-session, and two-week Mini Mak options for younger boys.

As published: 2027: full season (June 26-Aug 11) $16,700; Session 1 (June 26-July 22) $11,125; Session 2 (July 22-Aug 11) $9,515; Mini Mak (two weeks) $6,300 per session. 2026 Mini Mak was listed at $5,980 per a search snippet of the camp's page (not independently re-fetched).

Ages 6–16 · $360–$770/week

Day and overnight camp run by the Worcester County 4-H Center at 92 McCormick Road in Spencer, with a traditional program for ages 6 to 16 and horse camp programs for ages 8 and up. Overnight campers stay in rustic cabins without electricity, and every day includes at least one water activity. The site states the camp was established in 1952 and displays an ACA accreditation logo (ACA-accredited).

As published: 2026 weekly rates: traditional day camp $470, horse day camp $770, traditional overnight (Sunday to Friday) $700, mini overnight $360; extended day adds $75 per week; archery and paintball target shooting $25 per week each; CIT $825 per two-week session

Ages 5–13

Camp Massasoit is a day camp run by Springfield College on its East Campus for children ages 5-13. Campers rotate through a challenge (ropes) course, archery, Project WILD, boating, and aquatics, plus an open block of arts and crafts, music, or outdoor games.

As published: 2026: two-week sessions at $625 (June 29-July 10) and $650 each (July 13-24, July 27-Aug 7, Aug 10-21)

Ages 5–13

A YMCA of Greater Boston day camp at 137 Lexington Street in Woburn where campers rotate weekly through arts and crafts, STEM, performance, archery, sports and swimming. The North Suburban YMCA also runs Voyagers trip camp (9-13), a dance camp and a sports camp.

As published: 2026 per week: Mini (5-6) $400 member / $475 non-member; Mighty (7-13) $330 / $400; Voyagers (9-13) $410 / $500; Dance camp (5-13) $350 / $425. Hours 7:30am to 5:30pm

Ages 6–15

Family-operated day camp founded in 1957 on Fort Pond in Littleton for boys and girls ages 6-15, with water sports, horseback riding, tennis, woodworking and fishing. Sessions run 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks.

As published: 2026 per two-week session: $1,700 (June 29-July 10 and Aug 10-21) or $2,000 (July 13-24 and July 27-Aug 7); early drop-off $150 and extended day $300 per session

Ages 5–15

A YMCA day camp on a 175-acre lake, woods and fields site near Huntington, with swimming, boating, archery, fishing, ga-ga, arts, nature study and a low ropes course. Campers are in same-age groups of 5 to 14 with two counselors, and a full-time health professional is on site.

As published: Not published on the camp page (2026 brochure PDF could not be read)

Ages 7–16

Camp Pembroke is a Jewish overnight camp for girls on Oldham Street in Pembroke, part of the Cohen Camps family and describing itself as the Northeast's only inclusively-Jewish overnight camp for girls. It offers lake swimming and paddling, tennis, yoga, arts, dance and elective choices, and 2027 enrollment is open with opening day June 23, 2027.

As published: 2027: Full Season (Jun 23-Aug 11) $13,990 first-time / $14,490 returning; First Session (Jun 23-Jul 18) $8,625 / $8,825; Second Session (Jul 19-Aug 11) $8,325 / $8,525; 2-Week Taste (Jul 19-Aug 1, first-timers entering grades 2-5) $4,650. Overnight trip fee added for rising grades 8-10; financial aid available

Ages 7–13

A traditional YMCA day camp at 1 Ponkapoag Trail in the Blue Hills Reservation, with swimming, high and low ropes, archery, sports, outdoor education, drama and arts and crafts. Bus transportation runs from the Parkway, Roxbury, Dorchester and Menino YMCAs.

As published: 2026 per week: $285 member / $350 non-member; transportation $45 per week. Hours 7:30am to 5:30pm

Ages 6–22

Camp Rainbow is a city-run summer camp for Cambridge young people with disabilities ages 6-22, held weekly from July to mid-August with full-day (9am-3pm) and half-day options. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, cooking and a field trip every Wednesday.

As published: $60 per week full day; $15 per week half day (half day only for students in the Cambridge Public Schools Extended School Year program)

Kindergarten to grade 8 (about ages 4–13)

The summer home of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires, on 200+ acres on Richmond Shores with a beach-entry pool and waterfront for swimming, kayaking, tubing and fishing. Offers Day Camp, Sports Camp, a Leader in Training program for teens, and a program for youth with IEPs, with busing from the Pittsfield area.

As published: Not published

An Old Colony YMCA day camp at 635 Plymouth Street in East Bridgewater with low and high ropes courses, an outdoor pool, hands-on science, theme days and family fun nights. It also offers archery, sports, arts and crafts and environmental awareness.

As published: Traditional week "as low as $345 for members and $415 for non-members" (page undated, 2026 session listed)

Ages 3–14 · $2,005–$7,380/session

A traditional 44-acre day camp near Boston operating since 1960, offering K–8th grade sessions from 2–8 weeks ($2,005–$7,380) plus a separate preschool program and a CIT track for grades 9–10. Emphasizes a traditional, low-technology day-camp experience.

As published: Day camp, per session (primary K–8th grade sections): 8 weeks $7,380; 6 weeks $6,170; 4 weeks $4,185; 2 weeks $2,005–$2,225. Preschool (Chipmunk, ages 3–4) priced per week: Sprouts half-day $545/wk; Saplings full-day $1,085/wk. CIT program (grades 9–10) $2,090 per 4-week session. Dates & Tuition (https://sewataro.com/about-us/dates-tuition/dates-tuition)

Ages 5–14

Camp Spindrift is a Cape Ann YMCA day camp on 46 acres of woodlands and waterfront marsh in Gloucester, offering swimming, a challenge course, kayaking, sand-pit volleyball, and sports fields for campers ages 5–14, including a Counselor-in-Training track for teens.

As published: Not published

Ages 7–16 · $11,300–$17,200/session

A family-owned Berkshires overnight camp operating since 1932, hosting roughly 550 campers ages 7–15 with a large staff of nearly 300 on a 100-acre lakefront property. Notable for international staff diversity (about a third from the UK, Ireland, and Australia) and longer 4–7 week sessions.

As published: Overnight, per session, 2026: 4-week and 7-week sessions, $10,780–$16,600 (per search-indexed site figures; not independently re-verified via direct fetch of a rates page during this research). camptaconic.com (https://camptaconic.com/)

Ages 5–13

Camp Terrier is Boston University's youth day camp run through its Fitness & Recreation Center, with Arts & Recreation, Sports & Recreation, a sailing-focus session and an Aerial and Dance Arts session. Swimming, climbing, gym games and arts are part of the program.

As published: 2026 per week: Arts and Sports & Recreation $600 BU Fitrec members / $720 non-members; Sailing Focus and Aerial and Dance Arts $700 / $820; Extended Day (4-6pm) $130 / $160. Summer 2027 registration expected to open December 2026

Ages 4–16

Camp Thayer is a co-ed day camp on the Thayer Academy campus in Braintree for ages 3.9 to 16, including a Lower Camp, a General Camp for ages 6 to 13, a counselor-in-training program and sports and specialty camps. Activities run from swimming and boating to a ropes course, pottery and sports. The site states all counselors are CORI-checked and fingerprinted and a certified nurse is on site daily.

As published: Weekly prices not stated on the page reviewed.

Ages 5–11

Camp WCC at 2 Rice Street in Worcester is a KE Camps day camp for ages 5-11 built around golf and tennis sessions, daily swimming for full-day campers, arts and crafts, group games and STEM challenges. Full-day hours are 9:00am-3:30pm, half-day 9:00am-12:30pm.

As published: 2027 rates not yet posted ("coming soon"); fees listed: $45 one-time registration, $26 weekly mandatory lunch charge

Ages 3–13

An ACA-accredited YMCA of Greater Boston day camp at 615 Washington Street in Brighton for ages 3-13, with group games, swimming, STEM and creative exploration. Hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm across ten summer sessions.

As published: 2026 per week: ages 3-4 $400 member / $475 non-member; 5-6 $400 / $475; 7-13 $330 / $400

Ages 6–12

Camp Weber is a YMCA day camp for ages 6-12 centered on a 60' x 45' L-shaped pool used for instructional and recreational swimming. Campers are grouped into small age units with progressive programming and social-emotional support.

As published: Not published (only a one-time $15 facility maintenance fee at initial registration is stated; weekly price and dates not on the page)

Ages 5–15

A day camp on the Williston Northampton School campus in Easthampton with small age-based groups (Cubs 5-6, Bobcats 7-9, Lynx 10-12, Pumas 13-15) and an emphasis on inclusion and friendships. Campers use the school's turf fields, pools, courts and ice rink for sports, games, and arts and crafts.

As published: $399 per one-week session (summer 2026; eight weekly sessions June 22 to Aug 21, 2026); 2027 not yet listed

Ages 6–14

Camp Wilder is a weekly outdoor adventure day camp for ages 6-14 offered by Next Level Adventures, with ropes courses, water sports, shelter and fire making, orienteering, and wilderness first aid. A free bag lunch is provided through the city of Springfield or campers can bring their own.

As published: 2026: $375 per week, or $325 per week for Springfield city residents (5 weeks, June 29-July 31, 8am-3pm)

Ages 6–13

The YWCA Central Massachusetts runs this weekly day camp at Stiles Reservoir in Leicester for ages 6-13, 7:30am to 5:30pm, with swim lessons, arts and crafts, sports, literacy and weekly themes. Boating is for ages 8 and up, and Worcester drop-off and pick-up is available for a fee.

As published: $250 tuition per weekly session plus $60 per session for Worcester drop-off and pick-up; $30 non-refundable deposit per session

Ages 4–16 · $6,175–$16,475/session

A coed overnight camp on Cape Cod, founded in 1957 and formed via a 1986 merger of two single-sex camps. It serves ages 7–15 across 2–3.5-week all-inclusive sessions priced $4,975–$8,975, and markets itself as an especially welcoming, all-gender Cape Cod camp community.

As published: Overnight, per session (2026): Mini Camp 1 or 2 (2 weeks) $4,975 each; 1st or 2nd Session (3.5 weeks) $8,975 each. All-inclusive (no extra trip/transport fees). Day camp rates not published on pages accessed. Dates & Rates (https://www.campwk.com/dates-enrollment/)

Ages 6–16

A faith-based, need-based overnight camp on Lake Massapoag operated by the Salvation Army since 1924, serving children ages 6–14 (plus separate senior-citizen programming), with tuition determined case-by-case through the family's local Salvation Army office rather than a flat published rate.

As published: Not published on pages accessed. Site states cost "will vary according to your location" and is determined by contacting the family's local Salvation Army office — no flat published tuition figure. campwonderland.org (https://www.campwonderland.org/)

Ages 8–14

An Old Colony YMCA day camp on Lake Tispaquin at 375 Wareham Street in Middleboro with a ropes course, swimming, archery, sports, outdoor adventure and environmental awareness. Specialty tracks include Aquatics (ages 8-14), Circle Y Equine riding (8-12 and 13-15) and an adaptive East Camp.

As published: Traditional week "as low as $345 for members and $415 for non-members" (page undated, 2026 session listed); specialty camps, care and transportation cost extra

Ages 3–14

An independent school's summer program at Cape Cod Academy offering mix-and-match half-day and full-day camps in sports, science and technology, arts, cooking and swimming (heated outdoor pool). Instructors are Cape Cod Academy faculty and programs are sanctioned by the Town of Barnstable Department of Public Health.

As published: 2026 per week: arts and crafts $360; most science, coding, cooking and sports half-day $320-$380; Science by the Sea (full day, ages 8-12) $590; Nike Soccer $359 half day or $469 full day (Mon-Thu); Red Sky Sports Academy $350; no 2027 prices yet

Ages 3–13

An ACA-accredited YMCA of Greater Boston day camp at 863 Great Plain Avenue in Needham with group games, swimming, STEM and creative activities, plus a Voyagers field-trip camp for ages 7-13. Half-day and full-day options exist for the youngest campers.

As published: 2026 per week: ages 3-6 half day $400 member / $475 non-member, full day $450 / $525; Voyagers (7-13) $410 / $500. Full day 7:30am to 5:00pm

Ages 5–15

A YMCA day camp on Children's Island in Marblehead Harbor, reached by a 15-minute ferry from Salem or Marblehead, with swimming, snorkeling, beach exploration, an art barn and Ranger outdoor-skills programs. Programs include Seal Pups, the main camp, Rangers and a CIT track.

As published: Not published in page text (a 2026 camp guide PDF exists but could not be read)

Ages 3–14

A Chilmark town-area community center running summer youth programs on Martha's Vineyard: a Playschool and Little Sprouts for ages 3.5-5, a morning program for ages 6-12, a youth leadership program for 13-14, plus tennis, sailing, swimming and, in late August, performing arts and athletics camps. The center says the morning programs serve about 150 children per week.

As published: Not published on pages read (registration page lists a 50% discount for Chilmark residents and 30% for other island residents)

Ages 6–16

A specialized overnight camp for children with type 1 diabetes, dedicated at its North Oxford site in 1932 and grown from 8 girls that first year to a cumulative reach of 2,000+ children and families served over its history. Runs four 2-week sessions per summer with a dedicated Counselor Training Program; current single-summer capacity and tuition were not published.

As published: Not published on pages accessed — site references a separate "Rates & Financial Aid" page not captured directly. 2026 session dates: June 22–Aug 14, four 2-week sessions (per search-indexed site content); $250 non-refundable deposit required. bartoncenter.org (https://www.bartoncenter.org/clara-barton-camp-north-oxford-ma/)

Ages 3–15 · $660–$890/week

ACA-accredited day camp on the Concord Academy campus in downtown Concord, with traditional camps for ages 3 through rising 9th graders plus week-long specialty camps and a young writers workshop. Campers get swimming lessons, arts, ceramics, woodshop, sports and river canoeing, and a hot lunch is served daily in the dining hall.

As published: 2026 tuition: Kiddie Camp (half day) $660 per week, Traditional Day Camp $890 per week, Teen Leaders Adventure Camp $1,850 to $2,050 per two-week session; $100 per week nonrefundable deposit; before and after care extra

Ages 8–18

Courageous Sailing in Charlestown (Pier 4) and Jamaica Pond runs a Steps to Lead summer sailing program and the free Swim Sail Science program for ages 8-18. Course fees are based on financial need and entry is by lottery.

As published: Course fees based on financial need; Swim Sail Science free

Ages 5–14 · $400/week

Full-day summer enrichment program at the Cambridge Community Center for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Days include free swim and swim lessons, soccer, art, cooking, gardening and weekly field trips such as Castle Island and Crane Beach. The program uses the Nurtured Heart Approach.

As published: 2026 Cowemoki Summer Enrichment Program tuition $400 per week or $100 per day (8:00 am to 5:00 pm); $150 non-refundable reservation deposit per child

Grades 3 to 9 (about ages 7–14)

Camp Wing in Duxbury is the overnight camp of Crossroads for Kids for students who have completed grades 2-8, offering four 12-day sessions with swimming, sports, climbing, mountain biking, boating, archery, arts and performing arts. Priority goes to campers from Boston and Brockton with demonstrated financial need.

As published: $150 nonrefundable enrollment fee per camper per session; transportation, food and activities included; hardship assistance available

Ages 5–11 · $545/week

DCH Summer Camp is a weekly traditional day camp run by the Dedham Community House in Dedham Square, serving children ages 5 through 11 from Dedham, Boston, Norwood, Westwood, Needham and nearby towns. Each day includes arts and crafts, sports, games, drama and swimming on a campus with a pool, and teens 14 and 15 can join a Counselor-in-Training program.

As published: 2026: $545 per week for every session; before and after care $65 per week each; $50 registration fee per child per season and $100 non-refundable deposit per week

Ages 3–13 · $625–$725/week

Dedham Country Day Camp is the summer camp of Dedham Country Day School, serving children from age 3 through entering 8th grade with weekly registration and no minimum number of weeks. The camp mixes activities such as archery, beading and swimming with unstructured time for catching frogs in the stream and building forts in the pine grove. It also runs a Counselor-in-Training program for rising 10th graders.

As published: 2026: full day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., age 3 to entering 7th grade) $725 per week, prorated to $580 for the week of June 29; half day (Nursery and Pre-K, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) $625 per week; before camp $30 per day, after camp $37 per day; $100 per week deposit for full day

Ages 3–18 · $432–$865/week

Dexter Summer is the camp of Dexter Southfield School, held on its 36-acre Brookline campus five miles from downtown Boston. It offers a Junior Camp for ages 3.5 to 5 and a themed weekly Day Camp for ages 6 to 10, plus specialty camps in hockey, basketball, soccer, volleyball, robotics, musical theater and Spanish immersion for ages up to 18. Eight bus routes serve the Boston area.

As published: 2026 Day Camp weeks listed at $692 to $865 per week and Junior Camp full day $692 to $865 and half day $432 to $540 per week; bus $110 per week; before camp $20 per day and after camp $40 per day; $250 non-refundable deposit per week

Ages 5–18

Duxbury Bay Maritime School offers summer day programs on Duxbury Bay for ages 5 to 18, including junior sailing, junior rowing, paddlesports and marine science and fishing. Its Maritime Adventures program for ages 6 to 11 combines sailing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, rowing and snorkeling with marine science such as touch tanks and STEM challenges. Classes follow the tides.

As published: Not published on the program pages reviewed.

Ages 7–12

A weekly summer day camp for ages 7 to 12 run by BC Campus Recreation in the Margot Connell Recreation Center, with games, arts and crafts, outdoor time and lifeguard-supervised pool time, ending each week with Fun Friday. It is licensed by the local Board of Health.

As published: 2027: $490 per week ($390 for BC-affiliated families); 4-day Session III $392 ($312 BC-affiliated); seven one-week sessions June 21 to August 6, 2027; 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM with optional Extended Day to 5:00 PM

Ages 5–11 · $250/week

Ten-week full-day summer program run by the East End House neighborhood settlement in Cambridge for children from kindergarten through fifth grade, serving 52 children each day. The day includes weekly field trips, swimming lessons and free swim, sports, art, science and reading. The house also runs a separate summer middle school program.

As published: $250 per week ($50 per day); program hours 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday; limited financial assistance for families in need, and vouchers from some resource and referral agencies are accepted

Ages 4–12

A family-run day camp on the Berkshire Country Day School Brook Farm campus near Tanglewood for boys and girls ages 4 to 12, with an outdoor swimming pond, gym and athletic fields. Campers attend by the day, week or session and do swimming, sports, dance, hiking and crafts.

As published: 2026 (June 22 to Aug 7): seasonal $2,500; one week $500; any two weeks $800; daily $100; extended camp $20/day; no 2027 prices listed

Ages 4–15

Everwood Day Camp in Sharon serves Pre-K through 10th grade, ages 4-15, with swim instruction, waterfront, athletics, arts, STEAM, a ropes course and kayak races. It offers bus transportation and is licensed by the local board of health and affiliated with the ACA and MCA.

As published: 2027: $1,995 for one two-week session, $3,945 for two, $5,710 for three, $7,120 for four, $7,640 for the full nine weeks; $150 per week deposit

Ages 3–15

The summer program of Fay School in Southborough (MetroWest outskirts), serving ages 3 to 15 with a Classic Day Camp (age 3 to Grade 6), Specialty Camps, Voyager and Spotlight Camps (Grades 6-9), plus overnight academic programs. Campus facilities include two pools, a ropes and adventure course, indoor climbing wall, theater and wood shop.

As published: Base day camp tuition for 2026 is published only as an image (not readable); published text prices: Horseback Riding Specialty Camp $1,400 per two-week session, morning care $95/week, afternoon care $110/week; 2027 rates not yet published (registration to open in fall 2026)

Ages 5–14 · $200–$305/week

Franklin County's YMCA in Greenfield runs weekly summer day camps for ages 5 to 14, including Gymnastics, Ninja and Adventure camps at the Y, a Lil' Flippers mini camp for the youngest campers, and Camp Apex on 30-plus acres in Shelburne. Camp Apex offers recreational swimming, an obstacle course, gaga ball and arts and crafts. Free breakfast and lunch are provided through the Greenfield Summer Eats Program on most weeks, and extended care runs 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

As published: 2026 weekly rates per child: Gymnastics, Ninja, Adventure and Camp Apex $260 for members and $305 for non-members; Lil' Flippers Mini Camp $200 for members and $245 for non-members. $40 non-refundable deposit per week.

Ages 5–14

Girls Inc. of Worcester runs summer programming June 29 to August 14, 2026: InnovateHer (ages 5-14) at 125 Providence Street in Worcester and Camp Kinneywood (ages 6-12) at 50 Stonehouse Road in Holden. Activities include swimming, kayaking, crafts, hiking and STEM, for girls and participants who identify as girls.

As published: Weekly price not published; $30 non-refundable weekly deposit applied to that week's payment; financial assistance available

Ages 4–15 · $975–$2,400/session

Hale Day Camp is a traditional day camp run by the nonprofit Hale Education on its 1,200-acre Westwood reservation, starting at age 4 and organized into age-based units from Kindercamp through Teen Camp. Every camper rides a camp bus from stops in Boston neighborhoods and many suburbs. The camp states it is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA-accredited).

As published: Program tuition listed as $975 to $2,400 per session depending on unit, with most sessions two weeks long (Kindercamp $975 to $1,925; the 4-week Counselor-in-Training program $2,295 to $2,400); nonrefundable down payment of $300 per two-week session

Ages 8–15

Week-long summer camps at a racing sled-dog kennel where each camper picks an Alaskan husky for the week and learns to feed, groom, exercise and train it. Activities include dryland mushing on a rig, scooter or bike, jogging and swimming with the dogs.

As published: 2026: $525/week (weeks of July 6 and Aug 17), $575/week (July 13 to Aug 14 weeks), $225 for the two-day week; $25 off a second camper; most weeks listed as full

Ages 3–17

Hockomock Area YMCA runs five day camps in Foxboro, Franklin, Mansfield, North Attleboro and Bellingham (Camp Blackhawk), with core day camp plus specialty, STEAM, swim, gymnastics, inclusion and teen programs. The 2026 season opened with a preschool welcome week on June 8 and all campers on June 15.

As published: Not published

Ages 3–14

Hopkinton Summer Day Camp is the MetroWest YMCA's flagship outdoor day camp on a 122-acre campus, serving ages 3–16 through Junior, Middler, and Senior units with an executive team citing 40+ combined years of camp experience.

As published: $50/week non-refundable deposit per child; optional lunch $30/week; transportation $45 one-way per week; financial assistance available via Y-Assist

Ages 9–12

A one-week coed beginner horsemanship day camp for ages 9 to 12 at the Stoneleigh-Burnham School Equestrian Center, supervised by the school's Director of Riding. Campers learn grooming, handling, tacking, feeding and beginner riding, with swimming and games midday.

As published: 2026 (Aug 3-7): $625 per session including $200 deposit; 2027 not yet listed

Ages 6–15

A junior sailing program at Hyannis Yacht Club running a full eight-week summer, with classes from a beginner level (ages 6 to 7) through Optimist, 420 and ILCA racing teams. Beginner and intermediate classes meet three times a week for 2 to 3 hours; some classes require a swimming class.

As published: 2026 tuition (member price in parentheses): PW $2,025 ($1,520); Seaman $2,400 ($1,830); Mates, Skippers, Captains $2,440 ($1,830); Opti 1 and 2 $2,235 ($1,675); Opti 3 $2,860 ($2,150); Opti 4/Race $3,580; Intro to C420s $3,480 ($2,610); C420 Race Team $3,915; ILCA Intro $2,025 ($1,520); ILCA Race $2,440. Per summer program, not per week.

Ages 3–14 · $842–$909/week

Day camp on the Dana Hall campus in Wellesley with junior camps for ages 3 through 1st grade and adventure, arts, general, performing arts, sports and STEAM camps for rising 2nd through 8th graders, plus a counselor-in-training program. Camp states it is licensed by the local board of health and follows Massachusetts DPH regulations. LINX says it has offered discounted or free spots to Greater Boston families in need since 2009.

As published: 2027 weekly camp rate $909 for one week, down to $864 per week for 8 or more weeks by credit card (ACH rates $842 to $886); bus $109 per week, lunch $69 per week; Jr. Fun Bunch and CIT $639 per week; early drop-off $99 per week, extended day $149 per week

Ages 8–15

A week-long outdoor adventure day camp on the Gordon College campus in Wenham with climbing, high ropes, mountain biking and waterfront activities, in small cohorts that stay together all week. The oldest group (ages 14-15) ends the week with an overnight camp-out.

As published: Not published on the camp page (linked registration site holds pricing); $100 deposit; early-bird and volume discounts listed

Ages 3–14

Laurel Day Camp is a day camp on The Laurel School's 2.5-acre campus in Brewster for ages about 3 to 14, in Lower, Middle and Upper Camps plus a CIT youth leadership program. Days mix sports, drama, science and nature, music, arts and crafts and swimming, with afternoon electives such as soccer, tennis, kayaking and golf. Campers can attend two to five days a week for one to nine weeks.

As published: 2026 tuition is in a separate PDF, not published on the page reviewed.

Ages 7–12

Warrior Surf Camp is a beach-based surf camp for ages 7 to 12 held at Rexhame Beach in Marshfield, with daily surfing, beach games and beach cleanups. Each session is four hours, with times set by the tides, and the site calls it Levitate's longest running kids' program. Sessions run Monday to Friday or Monday to Thursday.

As published: Not published on the page reviewed.

Ages 6–13

MIT Day Camp is a day camp run by MIT Recreation for children 6 through 13, operating since 1960, with many former campers returning as counselors. It is a member of the Massachusetts Camp Association and its page states 2026 registration is open.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–14

Day camp run by Lexington Christian Academy for children entering kindergarten through 8th grade, in one-week sessions. It also offers Launch Trips for grades 6 to 10, a sports camp and a Leaders-in-Training program for high schoolers. Camp follows policies set by the Lexington Board of Health.

As published: Not published (the camp page says 2027 dates and rates are coming soon)

Ages 8–14

A town-run weekday summer camp for ages 8-14 held July 6 to August 14, 2026, with swimming at Fino pool twice a week, themed weekly movies and field trips. Licensed by the local board of health, with breakfast and lunch provided.

As published: 2026: $200/week for Milford residents, $225/week for non-residents, plus a $60 per-week deposit; $75 single day; extended day (to 5 pm) $20/day

Ages 4–14 · $1,250/week

Murray Camp is a private, licensed day camp established in 1989 serving children ages 4–14 for social, academic, and physical enrichment, with four age divisions (Minnows, Starfish, Seniors, CITs) and partner-run sailing, lifeguarding, art, and fishing instruction.

As published: Tuition is $1,250 per week (qualifies for dependent care tax credit)

Grades 1 to 6 (about ages 5–11)

A sports day camp at the MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch (280 Old Connecticut Path) for youth entering grades 1-6, built around an indoor ninja obstacle course, basketball, soccer, volleyball, yoga, swimming and arts and crafts. Hours are 9:00 to 4:00 with AM and PM care available.

As published: Weekly (price year not stated): $401 family member / $465 youth or Hopkinton member / $502 community member; AM or PM care $75 member / $94 community

Ages 3–14 · $510–$960/session

Pilgrim Day Camp is a traditional summer day camp owned and operated by the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ, set on 113 acres of fields and woods in Framingham. It has over 50 years of experience and offers full-day and half-day programs along with an outdoor education drop-off program for ages 3–5 and a CIT program.

As published: 2026 two-week sessions: Full Day $960, Half Day (ages 3–4) $510, CIT $510; Session 1 (prorated) Full Day $865; sibling discounts of 5% (2nd child) and 10% (3rd child); $30 registration fee plus $50/week deposit per child

Ages 4–13 · $675–$750/week

Day camp on the 100-acre Pingree School campus in South Hamilton for preschoolers through eighth graders, grouped as Little Wonders, Rainbows, Explorers and Adventurers by the grade entered. The day mixes art, swim lessons, cooperative games, sports and afternoon electives, with a pool, athletic fields and a private pond for kayaking. The camp states it has operated for more than 35 years and is licensed by the Hamilton Board of Health.

As published: Per week $675 for Little Wonders and Rainbows, $750 for Adventurers (grade 8); Counselors-in-Training $475 per week; extended care $85 per week for morning or afternoon; prices shown on the camp page during summer 2027 registration, price year not labeled

Ages 5–12

Roots Vacation Camps run day camps at the Roots campus in Westfield, with a second location in East Longmeadow, and also run camps on school vacation days. Campers use the aquatics center, gymnastics center and turf fields, with themed weeks and activities such as archery, STEM and arts and crafts. Teens ages 13 to 15 can join the counselor-in-training program.

As published: Not published

Ages 8–18

A Unitarian Universalist residential youth camp in the Franklin County hills, founded in 1924, with one- and two-week sessions for ages 8-18 centered on youth empowerment, community and choice-based workshops. 2027 sessions run from late June through mid-August and the camp is licensed by the Franklin County Regional Council of Governments.

As published: $1,350 per one-week camp and $2,700 per two-week camp (2027 FAQ; the FAQ calls YPC 1 and 2 the one-week camps while the 2027 dates page shows YPC 2 as July 4-17, so confirm which sessions are one week); payment plans and financial aid available

Running Brook Camps operates at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School in Waltham with Day Camp, Adventures, Creative Arts, leadership training (Young Leaders) and swim programs for preschool through high school. The camp lists American Camp Association and Massachusetts Camping Association membership and local Board of Health licensing.

As published: Not published on the page read

Ages 8–13

Weeklong STEM day camp at Epstein Hillel School in Marblehead for children entering grades 3 to 7, run with the JCC North Shore Camp Simchah specialty camps and open to children who do not attend the school. Weeks alternate between VEX robotics with block coding and model rocketry with a launch day, plus engineering challenges, 3D design and laser cutting in the school's innovation center. Days also include outdoor play and time at the JCC pool, and the camp states it is licensed by the local Board of Health.

As published: 2026 price listed as "Coming Soon"

Ages 5–10

The Salem YMCA Family Center runs a day camp for ages 5-10 (preschool 3-4) with group games, swimming, arts and crafts, sports and a STEM activity each day. Drop-off starts at 6:30am and the day ends by 6pm.

As published: Members $195 per week, nonmembers $240 per week; plus $50 one-time enrollment fee and $15 nonrefundable weekly deposit (preschool: members $195, nonmembers $250, $100 enrollment fee); financial assistance available

Ages 6–12 · $275–$400/week

Operated by South Shore Stars, this full-day summer camp serves 1st–6th graders from Quincy, Weymouth, and Randolph with traditional and STEM activities. Weeks 1–2 run from Stars' after-school sites in those three towns, and weeks 3–7 move to the Stars Day Camp outdoor site in Hanson.

As published: Weeks 1–2: $275/week; Weeks 3–7: $400/week; sibling discounts available; child care vouchers accepted

Ages 5–15

The Springfield Jewish Community Center runs an ACA-accredited day camp on a 20-acre campus on the Springfield and Longmeadow line, with Traditional Camp, Inclusion Camp for campers with different abilities and a 2-4-1 Sports Camp. Activities include swimming, a ropes course, archery, sports, arts and crafts and Jewish cultural celebrations. Families can book from one week, and a counselors-in-training program serves teens 14 to 15.

As published: Not published (the camp page refers to its registration page for rates)

Ages 6–12

Stony Brook Acres is a YMCA day camp on Stony Hill Road in Wilbraham for ages 6-12, with swimming at the pool, sports, archery, nature activities, games in the Amish barn, and arts and crafts in the smaller barn. Staff are CPR and First Aid certified and each program has a full-time health administrator on duty.

As published: Not published (only a one-time $15 facility maintenance fee is stated; weekly price and dates not on the page)

Ages 6–14

Summer Camp at Milton Academy is an all-in-one day camp on the Milton Academy campus for children entering grades 1 through 8, with a pool, gardens, athletic facilities and fields. Morning specialty camps for grades 4 to 8 in fine arts, sports and STEM are led by Milton Academy faculty, staff and coaches, and campers can stay for the 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Day Camp with lunch, swimming and electives. Students entering grades 8 and 9 can join a Counselor-in-Training program.

As published: Not published on the camp page; registration opens each December

Ages 4–15

Day camp on The Fenn School campus in Concord for children ages 4 to 15, with a base camp built around swim instruction, a challenge course, arts and crafts, sports and games, and nature and science. It also offers specialty camps, expedition camps and off-site Day Tripper camps. The camp is licensed by the local board of health and states it complies with Massachusetts DPH regulations.

As published: Not published (the 2027 rates page lists all tuition as TBD; $100 per week nonrefundable deposit)

Ages 3–12

Shore Country Day School's Summer Shore day camp serves ages 3-12 on its Beverly campus with STEM, arts and crafts, rock climbing, theater, sports, music and Spanish. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are water days.

As published: 2026: $550/week full day ages 5-12, $275/week half day, $585/week ages 3-4 (9:00-3:00); before or after care $40 each

Ages 5–14 · $375–$425/week

Traditional day camp at Clark School in Rowley for students entering grades K to 8, open to the community, running 9am to 3pm with weekly themes and choice of activities each day. Optional specials include tech, art, music, photography and baking, and a Youth Summer Stock theater program serves ages 7 to 15. Teens entering grades 9 to 12 can apply as Counselors in Training.

As published: 2026: Week 1 $375, Weeks 2 to 7 $400 each, Taste Buds Kitchen baking weeks $425 per week; includes all activities and fees; extended care and tutoring cost extra

Ages 4–16

Summer at Park is the day camp of The Park School, held on its 34-acre Brookline campus and at destinations around New England, for children from PreK through 10th grade. It offers general day camp groups (The Lily Pad, Middle Camp, Upper Camp) plus sports, science and technology, and specialty camps led by professional educators, many of them Park teachers. The camp states it is ACA-accredited, and an optional shuttle bus runs from Brookline Village.

As published: Not published on the pages read; deposit of $250 per two-week session and $150 per one-week program, with a 5% discount for a camper attending all 8 weeks

Ages 4–15

The summer program of St. John's Prep on its 150-acre Danvers campus, with the Camp Chris day camp (swimming, creativity, adventure), Eagles multi-sport and sport-specific camps, Exploration Camps, academic courses and an aquatics program run with North Shore Swim Club. Camp ages run 4 to 15, with extended day, transportation and licensed nurses on site.

As published: Not published (weekly tuition not on the pages read; a non-refundable per-session deposit is required, a monthly payment plan is available at no extra cost; optional camp lunch listed at $61 small or $71 large on the Camp Chris week page)

Ages 5–13 · $450–$525/week

Summer day programs at The Community House at 284 Bay Road in South Hamilton: full-day Crew camps for incoming kindergarten through 5th grade, plus Stage 284 theater workshops for incoming 1st through 12th grade. Crew weeks have weekly themes, a field trip, afternoon swimming and a Friday performance by the Stage 284 participants. Theater programs end in a showcase or full production.

As published: 2026 Crew camps (full day, 8:30am to 5:30pm) $450 per week with deposit before 4/1 or $485 after; Stage 284 Little Lights $475 to $525 per week; two-week Rising Stars and Teen Intensive $950 to $1,050; $50 registration fee per child

Ages 6–13

Summer day camps at the JCC of the North Shore in Marblehead: KinderCamp for ages 2 years 9 months through kindergarten, Camp Simchah for entering grades 1 to 7, specialty tracks in tennis, art, sports and travel, and a Leaders-In-Training program for entering 8th and 9th graders. Camp Simchah offers traditional camp activities and pool time with Spirit Days, and the J runs an Inclusion Program with two Inclusion Co-Directors.

As published: Not published (2026 rates are in a Dates and Rates download); $10 off per week for early bird registration by March 1; $100 materials fee for the EHS STEM specialty camp

Ages 4–17

The summer program of Buckingham Browne & Nichols on its Upper School campus on the Charles River, with 25+ camps and programs for ages 4 through rising 12th grade, including Classic day camps, specialty and sports camps, Outdoor Explorers and a Leader-in-Training track. It is ACA accredited and licensed by the Cambridge Board of Health.

As published: 2026, per week: Kiddie Camp (PreK-K) and Junior Day Camp (Gr 1-3) $750; Senior Day Camp (Gr 4-6) $800; Teen Camp (Gr 7-9) $850; LIT Camp (Gr 8-10) $750; most specialty and sports camps $900; Outdoor Explorers $950; the week of June 29 is discounted (for example $600 for Junior Day Camp). Optional Early Morning $40/day and Extended Day $70/day; bus $70/week one way or $100/week round trip. 2027 rates not yet published.

Ages 5–15

A day camp at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich with coastal and salt-marsh exploration, art and design activities and private swim time at Steep Hill Beach. It serves ages 5-12 full day, with a new Stewards at Sea program for ages 12-15 and a CIT program for 15-17.

As published: 2026 per week: full day (ages 5-12) $565 Trustees member / $645 nonmember; Stewards at Sea $600 / $680; extended day 3-4 pm $85. 2027 registration opens January 7, 2027

Ages 6–15

Sunset Point Camp in Hull has served children since 1919, with overnight camp for ages 6-14 and day camp for ages 6-15. It offers swimming, boating, sports, arts and crafts and academic summer support, with an in-ground pool and indoor gym.

As published: Not published (tuition not shown; page lists sponsorship amounts only)

Ages 7–15

The summer camp of Tabor Academy on Buzzards Bay in Marion, with sports, waterfront (kayaking, swimming from the Sippican Harbor dock) and visual and performing arts for ages 7 to 15 on a flexible six-week schedule. Half-day, full-day and residential options; a Tabor Sailing School (ages 7-18) is new for 2026.

As published: Not published (rates on a separate "Dates and Rates" page that could not be retrieved); 2026 registration opened Nov 3 (returning) and Nov 17 (new) with close June 15