Find the right summer camp for your family.

Summer Discovery at Amherst Montessori School runs eight weeks from June 8 to July 31, 2026 for toddlers, Children's House (ages 3-6), and elementary children entering grades 1-6. Toddler and Children's House run in four two-week sessions while Elementary runs in weekly sessions.

As published: 2026: Toddler and Children's House $800 per two-week session; Elementary $400 per week; $100 non-refundable deposit per child per week

Ages 5–17

A Mass Audubon day camp at the 734-acre Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in the Connecticut River valley, with forests, meadows, rivers and vernal pools. Offers nature camp groups plus Nature Photography, Environmental Leadership and counselor-in-training options.

As published: 2026 sliding scale by family income, per week: $107-$535; CIT fee $140; hours 9:00-3:00; 2027 pricing not yet published

Ages 6–12

A summer arts program for ages 6-12 at the Northampton Center for the Arts, with rotating dance, music, theatre and visual art playshops, an off-site walk and a Friday sharing. Six one-week sessions ran June 22 to July 31, 2026, with a maximum of 15 per session.

As published: 2026: $325-$400 per one-week session on a sliding scale; financial aid via the Community Fund

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

Kindergarten to grade 9 (about ages 4–14)

Summer programs on the Bement School's 30-acre campus in Deerfield for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 9, including Day Camp and Jr Day Camp, enrichment camps, mountain biking, adventure camp and a July boarding English program for international students (grades 4-7). Bement states 2027 information will be posted in November 2026.

As published: Not published (tuition on separate page; 2026 early-bird by March 2, 2026)

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

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 5–15

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 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

Zoo Camp at Forest Park Zoo in Springfield is for kids ages 6-13 and runs nine weeks in the summer and during school breaks. The page notes summer Zoo Camp is full with a waitlist and that 2027 session dates are coming soon.

As published: $340 per week for non-members, $315 per week for members; before-care $12/day (current page; 2027 dates "coming soon")

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 4–14

Hartsbrook School runs summer day camps on its Hadley campus, with farm camps for the youngest children (Sprouts and Young Farmers), plus Creativity, Cooking and Baking, Theater and Fiddle camps. It also offers a counselor-in-training program for rising 6th to 9th graders. The camp is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and uses tiered pricing.

As published: Not published (the page describes Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 pricing, with a scholarship for 2026 farm camp, and lists no weekly prices)

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 3–15 · $305–$560/week

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst runs day camps outdoors: Chickadee Camp for rising kindergartners, Nature Camp for grades 1 to 6 and Leadership Training Camp for grades 7 to 9. Themes include soil creatures, local wildlife, outdoor science and inventing, and the older group adds caving, hikes and overnight camping. Families choose from sliding-scale price tiers, and teens can apply as counselors in training.

As published: 2026 sliding-scale tiers A, B, C. Nature Camp one week $560, $465 or $395, two weeks $1,080, $900 or $765. Chickadee Camp one week $435, $360 or $305. Leadership Training Camp two weeks $1,065, $930 or $810. $150 deposit.

Ages 8–16

Weekly in-person youth summer programs on the HCC campus in Holyoke for ages 8-16, including cooking camps with visiting chefs, Minecraft, ROBLOX and Python coding, plus basketball and soccer clinics. Programs run in July and early August 2026.

As published: 2026: cooking camps $425 per week (9-3); coding classes $199 per half-day week

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

A weekday summer camp at the Interskate 91 South roller rink in Wilbraham with rollerskating, laser tag, outside games and field trips, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2026 weeks were all listed sold out and the page says the 2026 camp "was a blast."

As published: 2026: $65 per day or $195 per week (includes two snacks, skate rentals, camp T-shirt); extended hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. add $35; 10% off if paid by prior Wednesday; no 2027 prices yet

Weeklong music day camps in Amherst for ages 6 and up: beginner ukulele and guitar plus Rock Band 1 and 2 groups, and a songwriting week for upper intermediate and advanced players aged 11 and up. 2026 weeks ran July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24.

As published: 2026: "$450 (Payment plan available)"; the official page does not say per week (a directory lists $450 per week and $650 for the songwriting workshop). 2027 not listed

Grades 1 to 12 (about ages 5–17)

An outdoor adventure center on 85 acres in the Shutesbury hills offering day and overnight summer camps for students entering grades 1 through 12. Campers canoe, mountain bike, cave, build rafts and rock climb.

As published: Not published on the pages read (2027 dates and offerings listed as "coming soon")

Ages 4–14

The City of Northampton Parks and Recreation Department runs summer day camps by age group: Safety Village for ages 4 to 6, Camp KidZone for grades 1 to 4, Camp Hamp for grades 5 to 6 and Teen Expeditions for grades 7 to 9. Most programs run in weekly sessions, and Safety Village and counselor-in-training sessions run two weeks. Financial aid is offered to residents of Northampton, Florence and Leeds.

As published: Not published (the page lists a $25 deposit per session and no weekly prices)

Two weeks of half-day and full-day performing arts workshops (July 20-24 and July 27-31 in 2026) at Greenfield High School, covering band and orchestra instruments, music theater production, and theater and movement. Free breakfast and lunch are provided and tuition is on a sliding scale with financial aid.

As published: Sliding scale per half-day workshop, no dollar amounts published; $50 saved by registering for the full day; financial aid available