Find the right summer camp for your family.

Ages 6–17

A Step Ahead (ASA Hoops) is a Newton-based youth basketball organization running one-week and four-day basketball day camps in 2027 at Mount Alvernia Academy, Lasell University, Newton Country Day School, Charles E. Brown Middle School and the Bishop Mackenzie Center. Camps run 8:30 to 2:30 from June 14 to August 26, 2027.

As published: Not published (registration runs through a LeagueApps portal that did not render prices)

Ages 5–18 · $460–$1,395/session

The Academy of The Company Theatre in Norwell runs a three-week Summer Workshop for ages 8 to 18 with more than seventy classes to choose from, and a two-week A.C.T. Junior program for ages 5 to 7. Classes include acting, singing, media arts, painting, photography, dance, technical theatre, playwriting and stage combat. The Director of Education is Robert McDonough.

As published: 2026: Summer Workshop $1,395 (about $100 less with pre-registration by May 1); A.C.T. Junior $460; $400 non-refundable deposit.

Ages 3–12

The Nantucket Community School's summer day camp program, with ACKventure Junior for ages 3.5-4.9, ACKventure Day Camp for ages 5-8 (full days 9 to 3) and an afternoon extension, plus sport clinics such as basketball. Year-round residents pay reduced rates.

As published: 2026 per week (from the school's Jumbula registration listings): Day Camp $380 to $475 year-round residents and $540 to $675 regular; Junior half-day $340 to $425 residents and $500 to $625 regular; basketball morning $300 residents / $400 regular. Jumbula was Cloudflare-blocked so figures are from search-result text of the official listings; verify before use

Ages 5–14

Acera School's summer enrichment offers STEAM programs such as coding, physics, filmmaking and outdoor exploration for ages 5-14, plus a Counselor in Training program for ages 15-17. Programs run in half-day AM and PM blocks at 5 Lowell Avenue in Winchester.

As published: $450-$550 per half-day program week; about $900-$1,200 per week for AM plus PM; extended pickup $150/week; CIT $750 per 4-week session (year not stated on page)

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.

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

Grades 7 to 12 (about ages 11–17)

Phillips Academy's five-week on-campus academic enrichment program for rising 7th to 12th graders, with more than 70 courses and institutes plus athletics and student activities. Students can board or attend as day students, and the 2027 session runs June 29 to August 1.

As published: 2027 tuition for the five weeks: boarding $11,500 (Upper School) or $11,700 (Lower School); day $6,500 for a 2-course load or $3,250 for 1 course (Upper School), $7,950 (Lower School); plus fees (day students: $100 health and safety, $400 activities fee optional for Upper School, $400 international health insurance for families living outside the U.S.; boarders: $400 activities fee). 20% non-refundable deposit

Ages 4–14

A farm and nature day camp at Appleton Farms, a working farm in Ipswich, where campers do barnyard chores, tend the Learning Garden, hike and explore woods and wetlands. Half-day, full-day, junior CIT and CIT programs run for nine weeks, and 2027 registration opens January 7, 2027.

As published: 2026 per week: half day (9-12) $340 Trustees member / $420 nonmember; full day (9-3) $555 / $635; extended day 3-4 pm $85; Junior CIT $370 / $450

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

Featherstone Center for the Arts on Martha's Vineyard runs weekly morning art camps for ages 4 through teens, including Magic Garden, Explore Discover and Create, Ceramics, Youth Filmmakers, and Discovery Studio. 2026 weeks ran June 15 to August 7, Monday to Friday, 9am to noon.

As published: 2026: $450 per week ($360 for 4-day holiday weeks). No 2027 information posted

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 5–12

Full-day arts camp run by the Community Art Center in Cambridge's Port neighborhood, part of its school-age program for ages 5 to 12. It runs nine weeks from July 4th through Labor Day, from 8am to 6pm, and combines artistic skill-building with outdoor fun and weekly field trips to places such as the beach, Hale Reservation and the Institute of Contemporary Art. Three meals are provided daily.

As published: Not published as a flat fee (tuition is on an income-based sliding scale; vouchers and income-eligible slots are accepted; two weeks of fees due as deposit at registration)

Ages 8–12

A one-week morning science program for ages 8 to 12 with shark anatomy and ecology labs, research demonstrations, art and engineering challenges and a spiny dogfish dissection, run by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Only one session was offered in 2026 (July 13 to 17).

As published: Not published (tuition amount not on the page; each tuition includes a $50 non-refundable administrative fee; 50% refund if cancelled at least 5 days before)

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.

Bay Farm Montessori Academy's summer program offers outdoor, Montessori-based weeks with nature exploration, art, themed projects and sprinkler play for toddlers through rising 4th graders. Toddler House runs two-week sessions; Children's House and Elementary run one-week sessions.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–7

BeatNest is a Pittsfield music school offering weekly summer camps in DJing and turntablism (Spin Club), songwriting and music production (Pop Star Studio), and live performance (Stage Ready), plus BeatSprouts for ages 5-7. 2026 camps ran July 6 to August 21 and the site says "See you next year" with no 2027 dates yet.

As published: 2026: Spin Club (half day) $250; Pop Star Studio $450; Stage Ready $450; BeatSprouts (9am-1pm) $300; per week. No 2027 prices posted

Ages 3–15

Beaver Summer Camp is a day camp in Chestnut Hill for kids ages 3-15 with Lower, Middle, Upper and Senior Camp groups. Specialty camps cover arts, design, sports and trips, including Aqua Adventures, Beaver Off-Broadway, New England Fishing Academy and Peak + Paddle.

As published: Not published (separate "Dates + Rates" document not readable)

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 6–15

Belmont Hill School runs weeklong day sport camps for boys and girls ages 6-15 in baseball, basketball, flag football, lacrosse, multi-sports, soccer and strength and conditioning. The school states it has offered summer programs for more than 40 years.

As published: Not published

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

Berkcirque in Great Barrington teaches circus arts including juggling, tumbling, balancing, clowning, unicycling, and aerial arts, and runs a summer circus camp and a performance camp. The organization states it has brought circus arts to the Berkshire-Taconic region for more than 30 years.

As published: 2026: Summer Circus Camp (July 27-31) $450; Performance Camp (Aug 3-14) from $450; both listed as sold out. Macaroni KID listing: $450 per week, 9am-3pm

Ages 9–19

Berklee College of Music's summer site lists youth programs in Boston: Day Sessions in music (ages 12 to 14) and Youth Musical Theater (ages 12 to 14), ABLE day sessions for musicians with disabilities (ages 9 to 17), and two residential two-week intensives for teens, the High School Composition Intensive (15 to 19) and Vocal/Choral Intensive (15 to 18). The Valencia, Spain youth program on the same page is not counted here.

As published: Day Sessions Music and Youth Musical Theater $900 per week (listed as reduced from $1,100 for early registration); ABLE $1,100 per week; High School Composition Intensive $2,132 tuition plus $1,768 housing (two weeks); Vocal/Choral Intensive $2,132 plus $1,768 housing (two weeks). Dates shown without a year (July 12 to August 6 weeks, June 21 to July 3 for the vocal intensive).

Ages 5–14 · $360–$450/week

Berkshire Art Center runs weekly summer art day camps for ages 5 to 14 in Stockbridge, with some sessions in West Stockbridge and Pittsfield. Each week has a theme combining drawing, painting, building and other creative work, and there is a new outdoor sculpture studio and a weekly walk to TurnPark Art Space. Families can sign up for single weeks across an eleven-week season.

As published: 2026 tuition $360 per week for Monday to Thursday sessions and $450 per week for Monday to Friday sessions; family members save 15%.

Ages 4–17

A Mass Audubon day camp at the 1,400-acre Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox, exploring trails, wildlife and outdoor play. The sanctuary states the camp has been held there for 80 years.

As published: 2026 sliding scale by family income, per week: $104-$518 for ages 4-12 groups; CIT (14-17) $125; camp hours 9:00-3:00; 2027 pricing not yet published ("2027 registration coming soon")

Ages 4–11

An ACA-logo day camp for boys and girls in the Berkshires, run by the owners of Berkshire Trails overnight camp, with one-week session choices. The page header lists ages 4-11 while the title says 4-14.

As published: $730 per week (9:00 AM to 3:45 PM; the year is not stated on the page), $100 deposit per week per camper; 10% off for those enrolled by October 16, 2026

Ages 12–18

A week-long jazz day camp for young musicians ages 12-18 taught by professional faculty with ties to Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music and Hartt, covering brass, woodwinds, piano, drums, guitar, bass and vocals, theory, improvisation and composition. Ends with a Thursday-night gala performance; the 2026 camp was the eighth.

As published: $650 per student for the week (2026; $50 early-bird discount before Feb 15, 2026; limited partial scholarships)

Bishop Stang High School, a Catholic school in Dartmouth, lists 18 half-day summer clinics for 2026 in track, baseball, football, lacrosse, golf, field hockey, tennis, soccer, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, STEM, creative writing and theater. Most run Monday to Thursday for students entering grades 5-9.

As published: $200 per clinic for most; Golf $300; STEM $250; Theater $300 (2026)

Ages 5–15 · $103–$565/week

Blue Hills Nature Camp is a Mass Audubon day camp based at Blue Hills Trailside Museum on Chickatawbut Hill, with access to the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation. Campers ages 5 to 15 explore nature through hands-on activities, art and daily hikes, in age groups from Chickadees to Teen Adventurers. The camp states it is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA-accredited) and uses a sliding-scale tuition based on family income.

As published: 2026 sliding-scale weekly tuition of $103 to $515 for most age groups and $113 to $565 for Teen Adventurers, set by family income tier; before camp $17 to $85 and after camp $33 to $165 per week. Camp states 2027 registration is coming soon.

Blue Rider Stables runs weekly summer horsemanship sessions focused on horse care and bareback, balanced-seat riding, with a maximum of ten children per week. Full-day sessions include two riding lessons and half-day sessions include one.

As published: 2026 (per Macaroni KID listing): full day 9-3 $650 per week, half day 9:30-12:30 $400 per week, weekly sessions June 22-Aug 28, multi-week discounts. The official 2025 page fetched showed $600 full day and $400 half day.

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 2–9

Boston Ballet School runs summer dance camps for ages 2-9 at its Boston, Brookline and Newton studios, in Summer Sessions, Preparatory Workshop and Foundations Workshop tracks. Classes are led by Boston Ballet School faculty.

As published: Not published; financial aid available

Ages 7–13

A city-based day camp where children ages 7-13 explore Boston on foot and by train, including the Harbor Islands, the Freedom Trail and local beaches, with campers choosing many of their activities. It is licensed by the City of Boston Board of Health.

As published: Not published

Boston Leadership Institute, based in Wellesley, runs science, medicine, engineering and forensics summer programs for middle and high school students at campuses including Gann Academy/Bentley, Wellesley and Newman School in Boston. The 2027 three-week schedule is posted.

As published: Three-week tuition $2,500 (residential fee $2,097); one-week tuition $699 (residential $699)

Grades 1 to 9 (about ages 5–14)

A licensed nine-week day camp for grades 1-9 with a CIT program for ages 14-16, run by the Club with field trips on and off Cape Cod. 2026 ran June 24 to Aug 21 and the Club reported a waitlist for all groups by June.

As published: 2026 per week: $225 ($200 for second child); first short week $135; early drop-off $50 per week; registration fee $10 members / $35 non-members; weekly deposit (page shows both $25 and $50). 2027 not listed

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 6–13 · $240–$300/week

The Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth runs a weekday summer program for ages 6 to 13, with a counselor-in-training option for ages 14 to 15, built around weekly themes from science to design and construction. Days include art, science, gym, outdoor play and a computer lab, with most field trips, meals and snacks included in the fee. The program is licensed by the Plymouth Board of Health.

As published: 2026 weekly: $300 for 5 days, $275 for 4 days, $240 for 3 days (sibling rates lower); CIT $150 for 5 days; $50 annual membership and $25 weekly deposit.

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 5–16

Nature day camp at Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester for children from about 4.5 to 16 years old. Campers spend most days outdoors investigating habitats, ecosystems and wildlife at the sanctuary and beyond, with noncompetitive games, songs and stories. Tuition is set on a sliding scale based on annual household income.

As published: Not published on the camp page (see Programs and Pricing); families register at a tuition rate based on annual gross income

Ages 5–17 · $521–$810/week

Brookline Arts Center offers weeklong, full-day summer art programs for kids and teens ages 5 to 17 at its studio at 86 Monmouth Street. Weekly themes cover drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, comics and a guided ceramics studio, each led by a named instructor. The center says financial aid is available.

As published: 2026 class fees of $521 to $810 per week plus materials fees of $45 to $55, depending on the program; programs run 9:00a to 4:00p or 9:00a to 2:00p

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 4–15

CRS Summer is the Charles River School's Creative Arts Program for campers ages 4-15 on a 16-acre campus, with music, art, drama, nature, STEM and sports, plus a CIT/apprentice program. Camp hours are 9am-4pm with aftercare until 5:30pm and lunch included.

As published: Not published on the pages reviewed (rates are in collapsed program sections)

Ages 4–14

The Cambridge School of Weston runs CSW Summer, a full-day and extended-day camp with enrichment programs and Mini Mods for ages 4-18, with swimming, recreational sports and arts and crafts. The 2027 season runs June 21 to August 13 in four two-week sessions.

As published: Not published in page text reviewed (a Dates & Rates page exists)

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center in Mattapan runs a nature day camp with outdoor exploration, hands-on activities and science education. A satellite camp was held at the British International School of Boston in 2026, and 2027 registration is "coming soon."

As published: 2026 sliding scale by family income: $100-$500 (Mattapan camp); CIT training $100-$500; extended day $30-$150 per session; 2027 registration coming soon

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 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

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 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

Ages 5–12

Camp Falmouth is a traditional YMCA Cape Cod day camp operating out of the Morse Pond School in Falmouth, serving ages 5–12 with sports, crafts, outdoor education, team-building, water play, and STEM offerings, plus theme weeks throughout the summer.

As published: Not published

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).

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)

A coed sleepaway and day camp on Lake Buel in Monterey, owned by Camp Kimama since 2022. 2026 sleepaway runs 24-day sessions at $7,950 and 6-day Minimoon sessions at $1,800; 2027 dates posted so far are day camp only.

As published: 2026 sleepaway: 24 days $7,950 (two sessions), 10 days $3,500, Minimoon 6 days $1,800. 2026 day camp per week: half day $455-$555, full day $665-$795, local rate $595-$695. 2027 day camp per week: half day $455, full day $665 (JR/SR full day $665)

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)

A summer day camp on the Nantucket Lighthouse School campus with outdoor play, daily art and science projects, water games and weekly field trips for older groups. Campers are in four age groups (Fireflies, Beacons, Starbucks, Keepers).

As published: Not published (rates are on an image on the sessions page); financial aid offered

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

Grades 2 to 9 (about ages 6–14)

Camp MASS MoCA is a three-week summer arts camp at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art for young people entering grades 2-9, led by teaching artists. Camps run Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, August 3-21, 2026.

As published: 2026: $450 per week for non-members, 10% discount for MASS MoCA members; scholarships via an April 30 lottery

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 3–9 · $425–$625/week

Summer day camp run by the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm on 20 acres in Beverly, including the Moraine Estate and the J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve. Each day opens with songs and stories at a fire circle, then rotates through woodworking, arts and crafts, gardening and forestry for ages 3 to 10. The camp states it is licensed by the Beverly Board of Health.

As published: Full day $625 per week, half day $425 per week (youngest group only), late pickup $100 per week; page does not label the price year, listed with 2026 session dates

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 7–15

Camp Nonesuch is a day camp for ages 7 to 15 on the Rivers School campus in Weston, built around an elective program with boating, performance, arts and crafts, team sports and archery on a 57-acre pond. It runs four two-week sessions and has operated since 1980.

As published: Not published on the pages reviewed

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 7–13

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 5–15

Camp Quirk is the South Shore YMCA's traditional summer day camp in Quincy, with a Lower Camp for ages 5 to 7 at the Hale Family YMCA and an Upper Camp for ages 8 to 15 at Quincy High School. Campers are placed in smaller weekly groups within each section, and the camp does not offer extended care. Financial assistance is awarded based on household income or extenuating circumstances.

As published: Not published on the camp page; full payment is due at registration (2026 registration opened January 3 for members, January 10 for returning families and January 17 for the public)

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 8–12

A free inclusive sports day camp run by UMass Boston's Center for Social Development and Education, with half the campers having an intellectual or developmental disability. In 2026 it ran July 6-31 on the former Mount Ida campus in Newton, with free transportation and meals.

As published: Free; $25 registration fee for accepted applicants only; admission by lottery

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

Camp Taunton is a trip-based summer day camp run by the Old Colony YMCA (a non-profit established in 1887) for children ages 5–13, featuring weekly field trips, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and STEM activities. It is licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

As published: Not published (brochure/handbook referenced but pricing not accessible)

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 6–16

Camp Triumph is a therapeutic day camp founded in 1991 for children and teens with social skills challenges and other special needs, now held at the E. Ethel Little School in North Reading. Groups of up to 11-12 children have 3 counselors, with psychologists, BCBAs and licensed clinicians supervising.

As published: 2027: 3-week session $3,175; 2-week session $2,200; 8-week season $8,550; payment due May 15, 2027; sliding-scale plans may be available

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 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 3–18

A Pittsfield ballet and dance school offering weekly summer dance camps for ages 3-10, a musical theater camp for ages 8 and up, and intermediate-to-advanced dance intensives for ages 12+. 2026 registration opened April 1.

As published: 2026 tuition per week-long program: Zootopia Arts & Crafts camp (ages 3-5) $130; Rainforest Creatures Ballet Camp (7-10) $325; Musical Theater Camp (8+) $325; Elite Classical Variations Intensive (12+) $350; Dance Team Camp (7+) $400 (bundle of two dance-team intensives $700)

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 5–14 · $375–$750/week

Cape Cod Camp is Falmouth Academy's summer program a mile from the ocean, offering sports, art, academics, technology, acting, basketball, and music for campers in three age-based tracks: Camp Mariner (5–6), Camp Seafarer (7–9), and Camp Navigator (10–14).

As published: Half-day, 5-day week: $375; full-day, 5-day week: $750 (2026 rates)

Ages 10–17

Capitol Debate runs a public speaking and debate camp on the Babson College campus (July 11-22, 2027) for ages 10-17, with a Rookie Camp for ages 8-9. Students can live in Coleman Hall or commute on a 9am-5pm schedule.

As published: 2027 main program price not shown on the page; Rookie Camp $2,399 (regularly $2,599) plus $100 safety and compliance fee

Grades 6 to 8 (about ages 10–13)

Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton runs 2026 summer athletic clinics for students entering grades 6-8 in baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, soccer and football, led by Spellman coaches and team captains. Non-Spellman students may register and the page notes "limited space available."

As published: $150 per student-athlete per clinic (fees may vary by clinic)

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 7–16

The Children's School of Science in Woods Hole is a summer science school for ages 7 to 16 that uses inquiry-based learning, hands-on classroom study and frequent field trips around Cape Cod. Courses listed include Seashore Life, Marine Biology, Oceanography, Entomology, Herpetology, Botany, Nature Photography and Biological Illustration. The 2026 program ran in two three-week sessions.

As published: Not published

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)

Grades 6 to 12 (about ages 10–17)

A one-week marine science day program at Northeastern's Marine Science Center in Nahant with tidepool and shoreline field work, lab tours and scientist visits. Separate sessions run for middle school and high school students.

As published: $600 for the 5-day program ($300 deposit); 2026 was full, 2027 dates to be announced in late fall 2026 with registration expected in February 2027

Kindergarten to grade 12 (about ages 4–17)

A nonprofit computer science school in Amesbury running 2026 summer weeks in coding, game development, robotics (LEGO EV3, VEX), Minecraft engineering, 3D printing, drones, VR and esports, grouped by grade. Most weeks run Monday to Thursday, 9 to 2, with a new extended day to 4.

As published: Not published (each camp's "More Info" link was not read)

Ages 10–18 · $416/season

Cohasset Sailing Club is a non-profit community sailing club whose Junior Program teaches rigging, safety, boat handling and sail trim to students from the summer after 4th grade through high school. Students learn three or four to a boat in 14-foot RS Quest dinghies, in four levels, with a Race Team for advancing sailors. Instructors are certified high school and college students from Cohasset.

As published: 2026: $416 for the season of junior lessons

Ages 10–17

Community Boating Inc. runs a Junior Program on the Charles River in Boston for youth ages 10 to 17 who can swim 50 yards, with classes from Beginner Sailing through keelboat, Laser and windsurfing, plus kayaking, paddling, STEM classes, an Instructor-in-Training program and a Race Team. Classes run five or ten weekdays, mornings, afternoons or full days, and are taught by nationally certified instructors. Fees follow a need-based sliding scale that covers membership, classes and boat use.

As published: 2026: all-inclusive need-based sliding scale from $1 to $450, with monthly payment plans available before May 1

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

Cushing Summer is the summer session of Cushing Academy, a boarding school in Ashburnham, offering academic, arts, prep connections and English language immersion programs for middle and high school students, with afternoon activities. The school lists the 2027 summer as July 1 to August 5, in two terms (July 1-18 and July 19-August 5).

As published: 2027 full session: boarding $10,875 ($10,330 if paid by January 1), day $4,550 ($4,250 early). Single term: boarding $7,460 ($7,085 early), day $2,875 ($2,725 early). Plus activity fee ($190 full session, $135 per term); $1,000 non-refundable deposit after acceptance

Ages 11–16

Deerfield Academy's Summer Arts Camp is a three-week day program (July 7-24, 2026) for ages 11-16 with art across disciplines through "Focus" projects and daily block classes. The page says the camp has run for "30+ years."

As published: $1,500 per camper; $1,200 for CIT; includes lunch, t-shirt and supplies; $100 deposit at registration (2026)

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

Da Vinci Jr runs art, science and robotics summer camps with a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio, designed by veteran educators and described as screen-free and hands-on. Past summers included robot battles, rocket launches, live animals and opera.

As published: Not published

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 4–15

Derby Academy in Hingham offers four half-day or full-day summer tracks for ages 4 to 15: Camp Derby, Summer Arts, Summer STEM and Summer Sports. Families book one, two or three weeks across a seven-week season in 2026. The site describes experienced instructors and small groups.

As published: Weekly tuition not stated on the program page reviewed.

Ages 5–12

The Advent School in Beacon Hill runs two-week design and engineering summer programs for ages 5-12 with city field trips and a final Design Expo. Partnership programs for grades 3-6 add hiking and nature painting.

As published: 2026: two-week programs $1,250-$1,350; Partnership one week $900 ($800 for June 15-26), two weeks $1,650 ($1,550 for June 15-26)

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 6–17

Week-long summer day programs at Old Sturbridge Village where kids step back into 1830s life, with themed weeks such as hearth cooking, independence-week celebrations and arts. Programs run 9 to 3 with hands-on crafts and an afternoon snack, grouped Abecedarians (6-7), Peddlers (8-10), Apprentices (11-14) and Journeymen (14-17).

As published: 2026 per week: ages 6-10 $315 member / $340 non-member before April 19, $365 / $390 after; ages 11-17 $340 / $365 before April 19, $390 / $415 after; optional lunch $43/week; 10% sibling discount

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 5–12 · $375–$425/week

Weekly themed science and nature day camp at the EcoTarium museum and zoo in Worcester for children ages 5 to 12, grouped by age. Weeks cover topics such as outdoor adventures, creature features, space, engineering and forensic science, with animal ambassador visits and a Counselor in Training program for ages 13 to 15. The camp states it is licensed by the local Board of Health under Massachusetts DPH regulations.

As published: 2026 weekly sessions: $375 for returning campers (until Dec 31), $395 general registration (Jan 1 to June 1), $425 late registration; $75 deposit; Counselor in Training $760 for a four-week session

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

Grades 3 to 9 (about ages 7–14)

Edge on Science (founded 2013) runs STEM summer camps at Lasell University in Newton, Ocean Alliance in Gloucester and The Governor's Academy in Byfield, for rising grades 3-9 with a counselor-in-training program for rising grades 10-12. Topics include space science, drone and code, hexapod robotics, marine science, rocketry and bridge building.

As published: Not published; multi-week discounts of $50 off a second week, $75 off a third and $100 off a fourth or later week

Ages 6–16

Week-long circus arts day programs at Esh's Somerville studios covering ground and aerial acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, wire-walking and hula hooping, with a 5-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Offerings include a youth Intensive Week and two Circus Survey weeks.

As published: 2026: $895 per week; late pick-up (3:30-5:00 p.m.) $45 per day

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 8–18 · $350–$470/session

Half-day farm and nature camp at Great Rock Farm, a 55-acre working family farm in Georgetown, for Junior Farm Explorers in grades 3 to 12. Mornings start with a yoga or meditation circle, followed by a farm walk or crafts and hands-on care of horses, goats and other farm animals, with enrollment of up to 40 campers. A Family Day lets a parent or sibling join on the last day.

As published: 2027: three-day camp (Mon to Wed) $350 per person, $120 extra to extend by two days; Family Day add-on $75 per parent or sibling; $100 deposit per camper

Ages 4–12 · $275–$525/week

Berkshire Botanical Garden runs a day camp in Stockbridge for ages 4 to 12 where campers plant seedlings, harvest vegetables, collect eggs, care for garden animals and explore the garden on nature walks. Groups are small, with 10 to 12 campers and two educators, and families can register for one or several weeks. The camp states it follows Massachusetts Department of Public Health camp standards.

As published: 2026 tiered weekly tuition by household income: $275 member or $325 non-member (under $60,000), $375 or $425 ($60,000 to $90,999), $475 or $525 (no aid requested). $100 deposit per camper.

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)

A Mass Audubon day camp at the 350-acre Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary on Martha's Vineyard, with trail exploration, outdoor games, wildlife observation, crafts and camp songs. Includes Adventurers, Ecologists and a teen leadership program.

As published: 2026 sliding scale by family income, per week: $124-$620 (ages 4.5-8), $136-$680 (ages 9-13), CIT $58-$288; 2027 pricing not yet published

Fessenden School in West Newton runs day camps for girls and boys from age 3.5 through grade 10, with Lower, Middle, Upper and Teen Trippers groups plus sports, STEM, makerspace, squash and musical theater specialty camps. The 2027 season runs June 14 to August 20, 2027.

As published: 2027: $915/week full day (Pre-K to entering grade 7); $675/week half day (age 3.5 to Pre-K); $950/week Teen Trippers; specialty camps from $548 to $950/week; On Broadway musical theater $1,900 for two weeks

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 3–14 · $306–$603/week

Holly Hill Farm runs drop-off day camps on a working certified organic farm in Cohasset for ages 3.5 to 14, plus a counselor-in-training program for ages 12 to 15. Campers care for barnyard animals, garden, cook, explore ponds and marshes and learn survival skills across 12 weekly sessions in summer 2026. Tiered pricing lets families choose a reduced rate, and a scholarship is available beyond that.

As published: 2026 weekly tuition by tier: half day from $306 to $425, full day from $434 to $603 depending on program and tier (Tier C is the reduced price); $85 family membership required.

Ages 6–17

A multi-sport summer camp for ages 6-14 at Bousquet Sport health club in Pittsfield with 8 weeks to choose from, plus an academy-style Summer Junior Tennis Camp for ages 6-17 taught by RSPA-certified instructors. Camps are sold weekly, with holiday-break camps in winter and spring.

As published: Not published on the pages read

Ages 6–12

A girls' summer day camp run by Girls Inc. of Worcester, based at 125 Providence St with a lakefront campground, Camp Kinneywood, in Holden. 2026 ran June 29 to Aug 14 for girls ages 6 to 12.

As published: 2026 per week: $250 (Mon-Fri, pickup at 125 Providence St); $225 (Mon-Thu, pickup at Camp Kinneywood); $30 weekly deposit per girl. 2027 not listed

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

Grades 9 to 12 (about ages 13–17)

A hands-on summer STEM program, "From Harbor to Helix," run by the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy (Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute) for rising 9th graders through 2026 graduates, with environmental sampling aboard a Maritime Gloucester schooner and lab work in DNA extraction, PCR and metabarcoding. 2026 sessions were June 29 to July 2 and July 6 to 10 (waitlist).

As published: $525 per student, $475 each for siblings (2026); need-based aid available; includes supplies, lab coat and lab manual

Ages 6–13

Good Pickin' Farm at 5 Gould Road in Westford runs a Farm Camp for ages 6-13 (9am-3pm, Monday-Friday) and a separate Pony Camp for ages 6-13 (Monday-Thursday), with a Sprouts Farm Camp for ages 3-5. Early arrival and extended-day care are offered.

As published: 2026: Farm Camp $495/week ($125/day; early bird $445.50 by March 15, 2026); Pony Camp $695/week; early arrival $35/day or $150/week; extended day $45/day or $195/week

Greater Boston Stage Company's Young Company Summer Festival has students in grades 1-12 rehearse and perform fully staged musicals with professional teaching artists, in a two-week Overture program and five-week Acts. Each show team has a director, choreographer, music director and stage manager.

As published: 2027: Overture $970 / $1,080 / $1,190 (base / true / donation tier); Act 3 $2,300 / $2,460 / $2,620; Acts 1 and 2 pricing not clearly listed; Extended Day $120 per week; financial aid deadline March 15, 2027

Ages 4–14

A Mass Audubon nature day camp in Belmont where age-based groups explore ponds, meadows and forests through games, hands-on activities and choice time. The camp has run since 1974 and uses a sliding-scale tuition.

As published: 2026 sliding scale: one-week theme camps $164-$820; two-week nature camps $328-$1,639; Trekkers (ages 12-14) $358-$1,788; CIT $300 flat; optional After Camp $11.40-$57 per day. 2027 registration "coming soon"

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 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 4–10

A summer program of The Hundred Acre School for ages 4 to 7, with museum adventures across the Heritage grounds in mornings and classroom STEM in afternoons, plus a Lego program for ages 5-10. Sessions run 8:30 to 2:30.

As published: 2026 per week: $475 (5-day), $425 (4-day), $375 (3-day); Lego program $575/week; $250 non-refundable deposit; 2026 sessions listed as full; no 2027 dates listed

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 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 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 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 5–11

A seven-week half-day and extended-day program run by the Hull Lifesaving Museum for ages 5-11, with a different theme each week of hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, history, science and arts. In 2026 it ran Tuesday to Thursday from July 7 to August 20, with a separate Summer Explorers program based at the museum's Windmill Point Boathouse.

As published: 2026: morning (9:00-12:30) $120 members / $130 non-members; extended day (9:00-2:30) $180 / $195

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.

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

Ages 5–14

Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary runs nature day camps for ages 5-14, from Young Naturalists to Canoe Adventures and Environmental Teen Leaders, plus a Counselors-in-Training program for ages 14-16. Programs include hikes, canoeing to Perkins Island, vernal pool monitoring and animal tracking.

As published: 2026: one-week camps $114-$570 sliding scale; two-week Trekkers and Teen Leaders $226-$1,130; CIT $765; After Camp $85/week

Ages 7–16

A four-day therapeutic horse camp at Ironstone Farm in Andover for ages 7-16, run by Epilepsy New England, 9am-2pm daily, with therapeutic riding, games and crafts. Applications go through CampDoc and scholarships are available.

As published: The page shows only "25" with no unit or currency (unclear; do not treat as a price); scholarships available

Ages 3–6

JamCAMP is a half-day music camp for ages 3-6 at 12 Mica Lane in Wellesley, with music fundamentals, singing, dancing, creative play and campfire sessions. It runs Monday to Thursday, 9:00-12:30, for six weeks across June, July and August.

As published: Summer 2027: $420 per week first child, $340 per week each additional child; $100 non-refundable deposit for families not already enrolled

Ages 4–15 · $325–$600/week

KidSummer is the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History's morning day program of outdoor nature and science for ages 4 to 15, with age-grouped programs from Wilderness Wanderers to Junior Naturalists, plus two art programs. Weekly topics include insects, mammals, pollinators, weather, reptiles and marine life, with hikes, crafts and experiments. Most programs are limited to 12 students per week.

As published: 2026 per week: ages 4 to 12 $500 members, $600 non-members; ages 13 to 15 $325 members, $375 non-members.

Ages 7–15 · $340–$850/session

Barrington Stage Company runs summer theatre day camps at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, KidsAct! for ages 7 to 12 and TeensAct! for ages 12 to 15. Campers work with teaching artists to create an original musical and perform it for family and friends on the last day of each session. No audition is required for TeensAct!, and beginners are welcome.

As published: 2026 tuition plus a $25 fee: KidsAct! one-week session $340, two-week sessions $765 or $850; TeensAct! two-week sessions $790 or $875 including the fee. Tuition includes a t-shirt and a video of the final performance.

Ages 5–12

JP KidsArts at 6 Eliot Street in Jamaica Plain runs Summer 2026 programming Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm, June through August. Details beyond hours are on a separate Summer 2026 page that could not be read.

As published: $510 per week (5% sibling discount; sliding scale available; year not stated on the page)

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

Landmark School, a day and boarding school for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, runs summer programs for grades 2-7 (half-day) and grades 8-12 (with boarding). It also lists a one-week Executive Function course for middle and high school students.

As published: Not published

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.

Lawrence Academy in Groton describes its summer programs as returning in 2027, with a traditional Day Camp for Groton-area kids, Sport Camps led by coaches, and an Academic Programs track. Campers use an outdoor pool, athletic fields, 12 tennis courts and the Stone Athletic Center.

As published: Not published

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

A community sailing program at 15 Tucks Point Road offering two-week sessions of learn-to-sail, beginner Opti, C420 and ILCA, adventure sailing and race teams, run since 1971 and licensed by the local board of health. In 2026 it ran four sessions from June 22 to August 14.

As published: 2026 per two-week session: Learn to Sail and Sea Urchins $475; Beginner Opti, C420, ILCA $575; Adventure Sailing dinghy $600, keelboat $750; Green Fleet $650; race teams $1,500 per season; multi-session discount

Ages 7–13

A half-day adventure camp for ages 7-13 on Martha's Vineyard, rotating weekly through mountain biking in the state forest, kayaking, ropes courses, beach days and an "Olympics" day. Staff are certified in CPR, First Aid and lifeguarding with a 1:6 staff-to-camper ratio.

As published: 2027 listed: $595 per week off-island, $495 per week Martha's Vineyard students; $25 off for multiple campers; 20% deposit, balance due June 1, 2027; registration opens January 1, 2027

Ages 6–13

A children's theater camp for ages 6-13 on Martha's Vineyard, founded by Island Theatre Workshop and run by Circuit Arts, which in 2026 merged with the Martha's Vineyard Playhouse Summer Stars camp. Weekly sessions cover musical theater, comedy, Shakespeare, improv and dance, ending in an original production on Fridays.

As published: Not published (site says 2027 registration opens in January)

Ages 4–15 · $100–$710/week

A nature- and farm-based day camp at Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary dates to 1956), offering sliding-scale, income-based pricing across one- and two-week nature, farm, and environmental-leadership programs for ages 4–17.

As published: Day camp, per week/per program, sliding-scale pricing published (varies by household income): one-week programs generally $142–$710 (e.g., Curiosity Club, Nature Builders, Farmyard Frolics, Teen Farm Hands, Rainbow Camp, Environmental Leadership); Farm Trekkers $100–$500; two-week programs (ages 4–13) $285–$1,675 depending on age group. Extended-day add-on $56–$275/week. Programs & Pricing (https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/drumlin-farm/camp/programs-pricing)

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 4–15

A nature school offering summer day camps on land in Boxford and a maritime "BOAT CAMP" out of Newburyport, plus a teen overnight to the Isles of Shoals. Programs run 100 percent outdoors with a typical teacher-to-student ratio of 1:4.

As published: Not published on the summer page (registration through the Active platform); 2027 registration opens online at 6 a.m. November 7

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

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

The Montessori School of Northampton runs weekly summer programs on its 51 Bates Street campus, Monday through Friday from June 22 to August 21, 2026, with themed weeks such as LEGO Robotics, Farm to Table, Crazy Chemworks and Outdoor Wilderness Adventure. Some weeks are led by school staff and others by outside providers (Mad Science, Crayola Imagine Arts Academy).

As published: Not published on the summer page (rates are shown on the registration page)

Ages 5–16 · $102–$512/week

Moose Hill Nature Camp is a Mass Audubon day camp at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon for campers ages 4.5 to 16. Weekly themed sessions combine trail exploration, hands-on activities, science, art and free choice time, with a STEAM camp, a Nature Adventure Camp and a Counselor-in-Training program for older campers. The camp states it is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA-accredited) and uses sliding-scale tuition based on family income.

As published: 2026 sliding-scale weekly tuition of $102 to $512 for Discoverers (ages 5 to 6), set by family income tier; CIT $54 to $270; extended day $12 to $115 per week. Camp states 2027 registration is coming soon.

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 · $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)

Ages 8–18

A two-week summer musical theater camp for ages 8 to 18 run by New Life Fine Arts at the New Life Ministry Center, ending in an evening showcase on August 14. Sessions meet Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 12:30 PM.

As published: Not published on the page (registration is through a link)

NEOC is a day camp in Wellesley with Adventure, Arts, General, Junior, Leadership, Sports and STEAM camp categories and bus, early drop-off, extended day and lunch services. Registration for summer 2027 is open on its site.

As published: 2027 (registration open): $902 per week list price, with multi-week discounts that bring it to $850, $840, $831 or $821 per week

Ages 4–18 · $455–$915/week

Nantucket Community Sailing runs one- and two-week youth sailing camps for ages 4 to 18 at two island sites, calm Polpis Harbor for younger and newer sailors and the Jetties Sailing Center on Nantucket Sound for older and more experienced sailors. Programs range from beginner classes to Opti and 420 race teams, taught by instructors the organization describes as trained and experienced. Scholarships of up to 50 percent of program fees are offered.

As published: 2027 weekly prices: Guppies, Whalers, Discovery and Opti Green $475; Opti Blue, 420 Green and 420 Blue $570; Jetties Sailing Club $455; All-Island Opti Race Team $760; All-Island 420 Race Team $915; Tiny Salts (ages 2-4) $35 per session; $100 deposit at registration

Ages 3–15

Working educational farm in Natick offering half-day summer programs for ages 3 to 15, from Summer Sprouts and Forest Explorers for preschoolers to Working Farmers for ages 12 to 15. Older groups do daily farm work such as planting, harvesting and animal care, while younger groups focus on play and exploration in the farm's woodland playscape.

As published: Not published on the summer programs page (members at the Crofter level and above get 20% off youth programs)

Ages 3–15

A nature day camp on the 30-acre South Shore YMCA Nature Center at 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, with six marked trails, a Creature Corner of live animals and a Children's Garden. Campers explore woods, ponds, meadows and shore habitats through hikes, stories, games and crafts.

As published: Not published on the page read

Ages 6–14

A one-week day camp at the MSPCA-Angell Nevins Farm in Methuen where campers ages 6-14 help care for horses, rabbits, cats and dogs and join animal-welfare discussions with guest speakers. Hours are 9am-3pm Monday-Friday across eight weekly sessions.

As published: $500 per one-week session ($400 for the holiday week, Session C); CIT $275 per week; scholarships available

Ages 5–12

Full-day nature and garden camps for ages 5 to 12 at the 200-acre botanic garden in Boylston (Worcester County), with themed weeks such as Growing Gardens, Nature Quest and Wings, Claws and Tails. Licensed by the Boylston Board of Health under MDPH regulations.

As published: 2026: $395 per week for members, $445 per week for non-members (includes $50 deposit); 2026 camp has concluded and 2027 registration has not opened

Ages 5–12

A community music school in Cambridge offering MusicQuest (an introduction to violin, keyboard and singing with drama and outdoor play, ages 5 to 9) and the Kids' Cabaret musical theater camp (ages 7 to 12) each summer, plus an April 2027 Kids' Cabaret vacation week. Instruments are provided for MusicQuest.

As published: Summer 2026: MusicQuest $589 per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 3:00); Kids' Cabaret $1,635 for three weeks (July 13 to 31, 9:00 to 4:00). April 19 to 23, 2027 Kids' Cabaret Week: price not yet listed, registration opens early 2027. Before-care and after-care cost extra.

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 4–15 · $1,410–$1,955/session

A day camp run by the private Noble and Greenough School on its 187-acre Dedham campus, serving ages 4 through high school across 2-week sessions ($1,365–$1,895). Distinctive for a 1:3 counselor-to-camper ratio and a staff composition that is roughly half adults/parents/schoolteachers rather than college-age counselors.

As published: Day camp, per 2-week session, 2026: 9am–2pm program (ages 4–entering 2nd grade) $1,365–$1,490/session; 9am–4pm program (ages 4–entering 7th grade) $1,550–$1,690/session; Teen Program (entering 8th–9th grade) $1,765–$1,895/session. $200 deposit/session. Add-ons: AM care $95/wk, PM care $120/wk, lunch $36/wk, bus $95–$210/session. Registration (https://www.noblesdaycamp.org/registration/)

A Mass Audubon nature day camp on the 225-acre North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield, with weekly themes and small groups for ages 4.5 to 14. Weeks run Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 3:00, with hikes, crafts, games and nature exploration.

As published: 2026 sliding scale per week: core groups $109-$545; specialty weeks $87-$579 depending on week. 2027 registration "coming soon"

Ages 7–17

North Shore Glass School runs week-long, Monday-Friday morning glass-art workshops in Salem: a Junior workshop for ages 7-10 and a Kids workshop for ages 10-17. Projects include fused glass, stained glass, sandblasting, flameworking and glassblowing.

As published: 2026: $365 per week Juniors; $385 per week Kids

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)

Ages 8–13

Beginner and intermediate fencing day camps at Olympia's Cambridge location, ending each week with a tournament, medals and a pizza party. Coaches are described as fencing masters and professional educators who are CORI- and SafeSport-certified.

As published: 2027: $725 per full week or $145 per day; 10 percent sibling discount; $135 deposit; extended pick-up $15 per hour

Ages 3–11

Summer day camp at Cambridge Montessori School with age groups from toddlers through older campers, run in two four-week sessions or as a full eight-week summer. Programs include hands-on projects, woodworking, arts and crafts, athletics and weekly bus field trips, with an extended day option for ages 4 to 11.

As published: Not published on the camp page (prices are in a separate Program Pricing Sheet 2026-2027)

Ages 5–18

Penguin Coding School runs weekly summer coding and robotics camps for 2027 (June 28 to September 3) at Massachusetts locations including Acton, Brookline, Lexington, Newton and Wellesley. Programs include Minecraft, MakeCode game development, Python and Lego robotics, plus a counselor-in-training program for ages 13-18.

As published: Not published (per-week price not on the page)

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 3–12

An independent school's day camp open to children from all schools, with weekly themes (Arts and Crafts, Under the Sea, Weird Science, Culinary Creations and more) for Pathfinders and Explorers (3-6) and Adventurers (7-12). Runs 8:00 to 5:00 with a culminating project or field trip each week.

As published: 2026 per week: ages 3-6 $400 early bird (by Apr 15) or $425 after; ages 7-12 $375 or $395; $65 one-time registration fee; 10% discount for all 8 weeks; 2027 not yet listed

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

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

Ages 6–17

A nonprofit community sailing center on Pleasant Bay that runs weekly youth sailing classes and an all-day Science & Sailing camp from late June to mid-August. Campers sail Flying Scots, Sunfish, 420s and Optis, and the science camp adds marine habitat exploration and a floating classroom trip.

As published: Youth Flying Scots (half day) $425/week; Science & Sailing Camp (9:30-3:00) $675/week; 15% discount for year-round Cape Cod residents under 18 (2026 rates; the site says changes will be posted in early 2027)

A five-day riding and pony-care day program at Windrush Farm, a PATH-accredited therapeutic riding center in North Andover, for beginner and intermediate riders. Each day includes a riding lesson, games, arts and crafts, with a rider showcase at week's end.

As published: 2026: $675 per week early bird until March 31, $725 after; 2026 weeks sold out with waitlist

Puddlestompers runs nature exploration camps for young children in Newton (ages 3.9-8), Wellesley and Needham (ages 3.9-7), with STEM experiments, hands-on nature and outdoor play led by teacher naturalists. Lead Teachers are CPR and First Aid certified.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–12

A six-week summer program on two private ranches in Richmond for ages 5-12 built around horses and donkeys, led by equine-assisted-learning practitioners and an early education specialist. The 2026 program was in its fifth season and is run Monday to Thursday, 9:00 to 3:30.

As published: 2026: $395/day, $1,085/week, $1,970 for two weeks, $2,855 for three weeks, $5,110 for all six weeks; sliding scale and sibling discounts on request (2026 registration listed as closed)

Ages 5–18

A working farm in Ashfield running summer programs for children and teens: a day program for ages 5-10, an overnight program for ages 10-15, a Youth Corps for ages 16-18, and a Springfield Partners program. Students garden, tend animals, hike, cook and do trail work in small groups with experienced staff.

As published: Not published as text (the 2027 dates and rates appear only in an image chart); financial aid available for all programs

Ages 7–17

Summer theater day programs at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox for young actors, introducing Shakespeare's language and stories through voice, movement, clown, fight and scene work, with a final performance. Hours are 9:00 to 3:00 Monday to Friday at 70 Kemble Street.

As published: 2026: one-week intro $450; two-week sessions $850; three-week Riotous Company $1,075; $300 deposit; 2027 not yet listed

Week-long climbing camps at Rock Spot Climbing gyms, with Boston-area locations in Malden, Brookline, South Boston and Dedham. Climbing equipment is provided and no experience is needed; 2026 weeks began the week of June 22.

As published: Not published

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

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 5–14

Art, science and nature day camp at the April Hill Education and Conservation Center in South Egremont, in one- or two-week sessions for ages 6 to 14 with an intro week for 5-6 year olds. Activities include ceramics, robotics, painting, horticulture, filmmaking and theatre.

As published: 2026 per Flying Cloud's Jumbula registration page: one-week session $540, two-week sessions $1,080; not shown on flyingcloudinstitute.org; 2027 not listed

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 8–18

Sail MV is a nonprofit community sailing organization whose summer youth programs serve ages 8 to 18, with sailing and windsurfing instruction and private lessons. Youth membership is required to join the summer programs. The organization states it was founded in 1992.

As published: Camp fees not listed on the page reviewed. Youth membership (ages 8 to 17), required for summer programs, was $140 (2026).

Ages 8–18

A nonprofit community sailing program on Winter Island in Salem, running week-long sailing day camps with on-water instruction and a STEAM curriculum. It began offering summer programs in 2007.

As published: Not published on the camp page; financial assistance available; 2027 registration opens February 14 for Salem residents and March 1 for everyone else

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

The Salesian Boys & Girls Club in East Boston (150 Byron Street) lists summer camp starting July 2027, Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, with dates to be announced. The club describes programs in athletics, arts and science.

As published: Not published (club membership is $50 per 12-week session; page does not say whether camp is included)

Ages 12–17

Summer science and technology classes at Bridgewater State's Center for the Advancement of STEM Education for middle school (grades 6 to 8, age 12+) and high school (grades 9 to 11, age 15+) students, with hands-on projects at the Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center. Appears to be a day program; the page does not mention housing.

As published: Summer high school $400; summer middle school $300 (winter middle school $250); $25 early discount, 5% multi-week discount, need-based scholarships; session dates not published (2026 summer scholarship deadline March 31, early discount before April 1)

Ages 5–14

A full-day, week-long art camp at 4 Main St in Stockbridge for ages 5-10, with ages 11-14 invited as Art Mentors, with weekly themes such as Enchanted Worlds, Fantastic Fibers and The Secret Life of Books. Days mix daily art stations with outdoor play like fort-building and obstacle courses.

As published: 2026: $475 per full week, $380 for the 4-day week of June 29; Art Mentors (11-14) pay 75% of tuition

An arts-based island day camp (Sense of Wonder Creations) planning five weeks in 2026, July 6 to Aug 7. The site is sparse and takes donations; no price, ages, or phone are posted.

As published: Not published (site shows a donation button)

Ages 7–17

Sew Easy in Needham offers sewing camps for ages 7-17 with over 400 projects, materials supplied and no experience needed. Three-day programs run Tuesday to Thursday, with a separate Monday program for ages 5-6.

As published: 2027: $485 per 3-day program; 5-6 year old Monday program $155

Small sewing camps for ages 6 and up with hand and machine sewing, tools and techniques and take-home projects, all supplies included. Morning sessions run four days (Monday to Thursday, 9:30 to 12:30); the page notes the 11th anniversary of its summer camps.

As published: $360 per child for the 4-day week, supplies included (2026; all 2026 sessions were full with a waitlist)

Ages 4–14

The independent Shady Hill School runs a summer program on its Cambridge campus for children aged four to fourteen. Each session has a theme with Arts, STEM and PE activities, with aftercare available until 6:00 PM.

As published: Not published on the school pages read. A third-party NBER-hosted 2026 camp schedule lists $680/week and $1,260 for the full session (not confirmed by the school); aftercare listed by Boston Central at $200/week

Bishop Feehan High School, a Catholic school in Attleboro, lists summer programs including "decades-old" Shamrock Sports Clinics, Summer Enrichment clinics and a Freshman Academy. Sports clinics are led by Feehan head coaches and coaching staff.

As published: Not published

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

Sparhawk Academy is an independent day school for boys in grades 3-12 that runs a slate of one-week summer camps on its Millis campus, including Woodworking, Minuteman Camp, Junior Adventurers, Dangerous Camp for Boys, Go-Karts and Mechanics, Hands On A.I. and Robotics, Airsoft and Wrestling. The 2026 listing shows camp registration "opens Monday January 12th at 9:00 am" through individual camp pages on the school's own site.

As published: Not published (individual camp pages say the t-shirt is "included in the camp fee" but state no fee)

Grades 3 to 8 (about ages 7–13)

A five-day sports leadership day program run by Pike Athletics for students entering grades 3-8, open to Pike and non-Pike children, held on the Pike campus in two one-week sessions in June 2026. Lunch and snacks are provided and a licensed RN is on site.

As published: Not published on the page

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 3–14

St. Mark's School's summer camp in Southborough offers full-day and extended-day camps for ages 3 to 14, sports and enrichment camps, and a CIT leadership program for grades 9-10, with swimming, archery, soccer and art. Summer 2027 information is listed as coming soon.

As published: Not published

Ages 8–15 · $325–$615/session

St. Sebastian's School, a Catholic day school for boys in Needham, runs one- and two-week summer programs for boys entering grades 3 to 9, led by its own faculty and coaches. Offerings include athletic clinics in baseball, basketball, flag football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, squash and tennis, and academic workshops in biotechnology, debate, innovation, math, writing, sports media and ceramics. Most sessions run 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

As published: 2026: athletic clinics $325 (baseball) to $350 (hockey) per student per week; two-week biotechnology and ceramics workshops $615 per student

Ages 4–12

Steve & Kate's Camp is a choice-based national day camp brand (traditions dating to 1980) operating at Bright Horizons HQ in Newton for ages 4–12, where kids select daily activities from more than a dozen options including coding, sewing, cooking, and sports.

As published: Not published on the camp page; booking available through Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefits

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 4–15

A Mass Audubon nature day camp at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk with weekly themes, running June 22 to August 21 in 2026, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 3:30. It is licensed by the Norfolk Board of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association.

As published: 2026 sliding scale per week: $101-$505 for core groups; specialty camps $123-$615

A family-run horse farm at 15 Stowe Road in Millbury offering a weekly Equestrian and Animal Lover Camp, 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, with horse grooming, riding instruction, farm-animal care, chick hatching and bird handling. Extended stay until 4:30pm is $20 per day.

As published: $575 per week; $100 deposit

Grades 4 to 8 (about ages 8–13)

Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic girls' school in Hingham, runs "Summer @ NDA" with academic courses (math, algebra, geometry, chemistry) and athletic clinics such as a girls' basketball clinic for grades 4-8. Some clinics are run by outside partners with their own registration.

As published: Basketball Clinic $275 (June 24-26); academic courses $450-$1,200; Field Hockey Clinic $195 (run by McDavitt Sports)

Grades 6 to 9 (about ages 10–14)

Pope Francis Preparatory School, a Catholic school in the Springfield area, ran a one-week "Summer @ Pope Francis Prep" program June 22-26, 2026 for students entering grades 6-9. Students chose half-day or full-day sessions such as Outdoor Adventure, Theatre, Rocket Science, Cardinal Cook-Off, Watercolors and Fencing.

As published: Full day $250; half day $195 (2026)

Ages 6–16

An outdoor theater-arts day program at Maudslay State Park with daily classes in acting, improvisation, dance and visual art, ending in a staged performance. Options include a 2-week Theater Arts Workshop, a 4-week Performance Class, a Teen Intensive and an ArtsEd leadership program.

As published: Not published on the program page (scholarships available); 2027 registration opens February 1 at 8 a.m.

Ages 5–15

Fayerweather Street School's Summer Arts program offers visual arts, drama, dance, music, media, photography, textiles, sports and writing for ages 5-15, modeled on the Charles River Creative Arts Program. Campers gather daily for the Noontime Show and each session ends with an Arts Festival.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–7 · $750/week

Boston Children's Museum runs a six-week, full-day summer camp for children ages 5 to 7, staffed by the museum's own educators. Each week offers hands-on activities, time exploring the museum and outdoor play, with mostly different activities from week to week. Campers can sign up for a maximum of three weeks, and the camp is licensed by the Boston Board of Health.

As published: 2026: full day (9am to 4pm) $750 per week; after care (4pm to 5pm) $100 per week

Ages 5–12

A multi-sport day camp for ages 5 to 12 held on open-air indoor turf at the Cohasset Sports Complex, with game-based activities such as playground games, laser tag and friendly soccer matches. It runs rain or shine from late June through August.

As published: 2026: full day (9 AM to 3 PM) $75, half day AM or PM $50 each, full week of full days $325, full week of half days $225

Einstein's Workshop at 25 Adams Street in Burlington runs weekly LEGO robotics and STEM camps for children registered for kindergarten and up. Half-day morning (9-12) and afternoon (1-4) sessions are offered, and full-day campers get supervised lunch at no extra charge.

As published: Summer 2027: $499 per five-day half-day week; $400 per four-day week; Lunch and Play add-on $20 for half-day campers. Registration opens November 2026

The Lesley Ellis School, an independent PreK-8 school, runs a nine-week summer camp from June 15 to August 14, 2026 with age groups from preschool through grade 8 and weekly themes, plus enrichment camps such as Chess Wizards, Model UN, Music Theater and drone flying. Older groups take day trips and the oldest group has overnight camping weeks.

As published: Full day $650-$790 per week by group; half day $475; enrichment camps $525-$1,560; aftercamp $30-$40 per day (2026)

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 5–17

Nature, ecology, astronomy and history day camps run by the Maria Mitchell Association on Nantucket, including Wee Explorers, Habitat Hoppers, Eco-Investigators and a teen Nature Bound program. Activities include beach exploration, snorkeling, seining, kayaking and orienteering.

As published: 2026 Habitat Hoppers (ages 7-9) $800 per week (weeks 1-10), bonus week $650; family membership required to register; other pages showed $700/week in an earlier snapshot; 2027 registration "coming soon"

Kindergarten to grade 3 (about ages 4–8)

Birches School, a nature-based school in Lincoln, runs a five-week summer program for grades K-3 with hands-on arts and crafts, hikes and outdoor games. It is staffed by the school's own faculty and families can join for a week or the whole session.

As published: Not published

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)

Jackson Walnut Park Montessori school in Newton runs themed weekly summer sessions from June 22 to August 14 with nature walks, outdoor games and hands-on enrichment. Programs are taught by instructors at 200 Jackson Road.

As published: Not published

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts runs an eight-week summer arts program (June 29 to August 21, 2026) for kindergartners through teens, covering visual arts, ceramics, theater, film, music and dance, with a new Art and Stage Exploration program for grades 1-6. Classes are grouped by age.

As published: Not published (registration at HopArtsCenter.org/SummerFun2026, which returned an error when read)

Ages 9–15

A morning riding program at Dana Hall's Karen Stives '68 Equestrian Center with mounted hunt-seat lessons, horsemanship workshops, grooming, tacking, barn chores and arts and crafts, ending each week with a family exhibition. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.

As published: 2026: $800 per week; $200 non-refundable deposit due February 1, balance due April 15. Sessions: June 15 to 19, June 22 to July 3, July 6 to 10, July 13 to 24, a July 27 week (listed "July 27-July 27"), August 3 to 7; Monday to Friday 8:30 to 1:00.

Ages 8–18

A two-week, full-day chamber music program for instrumentalists ages 8-18 at the Rivers School Conservatory in Weston, with every student placed in a chamber ensemble. The conservatory also runs summer band, orchestra, jazz, percussion and Suzuki programs.

As published: 2026: $2,110 per two-week session; $528 deposit including $50 application fee; CIT tuition $700

Grades 5 to 12 (about ages 9–17)

Learning Prep School's 2026 Summer Program (Extended Year Program) is a three-week, language-based program for rising grades 5-12 with academic classes, social skills groups, art and computers, and weekly field trips. It is open to the public as well as current students.

As published: 2026 cost was $4,311.32 for the three-week program; 2027 tuition to be announced Winter 2027

Odyssey Day School in Wakefield runs a summer program with creative art projects, science experiments, cooking, literacy and phonics games, and daily water play, plus one to two field trips a week for children 4 and up. The page names a Summer Camp Director, Julie Fauvel, and says registration opens each March.

As published: Not published

Grades 3 to 6 (about ages 7–11)

Austin Preparatory School, a Catholic co-ed school in Reading, lists 2026 summer programs including a Tennis Training Program, a LEGO Experience for grades 3-6, a Summer Math Academy and SAT/ACT prep. The page says summer sessions run from late June through mid-August with "limited space available."

As published: LEGO Experience $550 per session (July 20-31); Tennis Training $650 per session (four sessions, June 22 to August 14)

Ages 8–11

A school-run one-week summer program for ages 8-11 combining morning hikes in Mohawk State Forest and the High Ledges with afternoon visual art (such as mosaics) and STEM building (such as Rube Goldberg machines). Held 9:00 to 3:30 on the school campus along Route 2.

As published: 2026: $350 for the week of July 6-10

Kindergarten to grade 9 (about ages 4–14)

Hands-on three-day STEM classes at the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center education campus for children entering kindergarten through grade 9, in morning and afternoon sessions. Topics include LEGO robotics, Scratch coding, Minecraft, pinhole photography, paper-making, candy chemistry and building an AM radio.

As published: $250 per 3-day class ($225 for Supporting and Sustaining Members) for the June 30-August 13, 2026 program

Newburyport Montessori School offers four two-week summer sessions for toddlers and preschoolers, each with a different theme (for example gardening and beekeeping, around the world, space explorer) built around art, music, imaginative play and outdoor activities. Half-day and full-day options are listed with aftercare.

As published: 2026 per two-week session: Children's House mornings $558-$620, full day $1,054-$1,116; Toddler House mornings $612-$680, full day $1,224-$1,360; aftercare $280 (varies by session)

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 6–14

Weekly July art sessions at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis Village for ages 6-14, covering pottery, painting and drawing with professional teaching artists. Classes are Monday-Thursday in morning or afternoon blocks and the museum says they sell out each year.

As published: Not published (the 2026 page is a mailing-list signup; members get discounts and Cape year-round residents can apply for scholarships)

Ages 3–14

Brookwood School's summer camp on its Manchester-by-the-Sea campus serves ages 3 through Grade 9 with day camp, a field trip camp, CIT leadership camp, a new INSPIRE academic camp and a North Shore trail exploration camp. Transportation to Manchester Sailing is offered for select programs.

As published: Not published (separate Dates & Rates page)

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 3–14

Inly School in Scituate runs full-day and extended-day camps, specialty camps and preschool camps for ages 3 to 14 over ten weeks in summer 2026. Programming includes theater, art, robotics, sports and time outdoors. The site describes camp teachers and counselors as energetic and well trained, with a nursing staff for campers' medical needs.

As published: Weekly prices are in a schedule PDF, not stated on the page reviewed.

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

Grades 1 to 6 (about ages 5–11)

Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury runs Camp Saint John's, a six-week traditional day camp for boys and girls entering grades 1-6 with weekly themes, plus Pioneers Sports Academy clinics and academic courses in summer 2026. Golf, basketball, lacrosse, football and baseball clinics are listed by week.

As published: Golf $495; Pioneer Prep $525; Pre 9th Grade $525-$775; other camp fees Not published (2026)

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)

Grades 2 to 8 (about ages 6–13)

Artbarn runs two three-week musical theater sessions at the Church of Our Saviour, 25 Monmouth Street, for children entering grades 2-8. Campers do acting, music, dance, improv, playwriting, stage combat and set, prop and costume design, leading to a staged musical.

As published: 2027: $1,800 per three-week session plus 3% card fee; $300 deposit per session; EARLYBIRD27 code gives $100 off by 12/31/26

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

Tower School's day camp in Marblehead serves ages 2 years 9 months through entering grade 9 with weekly themes, swim lessons and free swim, field trips, a design workshop and a leaders-in-training program. It runs nine one-week sessions starting June 22, 2026.

As published: Not published on the main summer page

Ages 5–13 · $425–$675/week

Summer at Waring is the Waring School's summer youth program in Beverly, offering full-day activities for ages 7–13 including visual arts, theater, outdoor exploration, and music through its "WaringWorks" program.

As published: 2026 weekly: Jr. half day "$425/week", Jr. full day "$550/week", WaringWorks "$575/week", Intro FLL "$675/week"; Robot CAD is "$1500 for two weeks"

Xaverian Brothers High School, a Catholic boys' high school, runs 2026 summer camps and clinics on its campus for younger students, including basketball, cheer, theater, art, baseball, robotics, volleyball and softball. Staff are described as Xaverian's own coaches, alumni, players, performers and staff.

As published: Basketball $400/week (optional lunch $50); Cheer $350/week; Theater $800 per camper; Art $400/week or $450/week with lunch; Baseball $400; Robotics $400/week; Volleyball and Softball clinics $280/week

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

Kingsley Montessori School runs "Summer in the City 2026" at its Back Bay campus for children entering preschool through grade 6, with weekly themes such as Summer Olympics, Nature Quest, Junior Architects and Space Explorers. Elementary campers take two field trips a week to Boston sites and play daily at local parks.

As published: Elementary full day $665 per week, extended day $870; early childhood two-week blocks $650-$1,730 (2026)

Ages 6–14

Week-long day camps at Hancock Shaker Village, a farm and historic site, where kids explore historic buildings, craft with fibers, wood and metal, help farmers care for animals and gardens, and cook Shaker foods. Four sessions are age-grouped from 6 to 14.

As published: 2026: $350 per weekly session non-members, $315 members

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.

Grades 1 to 9 (about ages 5–14)

Carroll School's summer school serves children entering grades 1-9 with dyslexia and other language-based learning difficulties, combining morning academic classes with afternoon enrichment groups. The school states it is "not a licensed recreational day camp" and bills payments as school tuition.

As published: 2026 tuition per program: Beginning Readers (Grades 1-2) $6,795; Elementary, Middle School and High School Readiness programs $7,965. 2027 tuition listed as TBA

Pre-K to grade 10 (about ages 3–15)

Glen Urquhart School's day camp in Beverly Farms offers Day Camp, Enrichment Camps and a Leader-in-Training program for Pre-K through Grade 10. Activities include archery, art studio, dramatics, water play, nature and science explorations.

As published: 2026: Osprey Day Camp $565 per week (entering grades 1-7); extended day to 4:30 PM $80 per week extra; $850 for a three-week leader-in-training session; $150 deposit per week

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 3–13 · $315–$475/week

Summerfun is a day camp run by The Common School in Amherst, open to the wider Pioneer Valley community. Younger campers explore farm, forest and pond habitats, while older campers pick specialty camps such as STEAM, clay in nature, mixed media and role-playing games. Leadership programs are offered for ages 12 to 16.

As published: Camp lists $475 per week for full-day camps and $315 per week for the half-day Down on the Farm program, with a $15 weekly materials fee for Clay in Nature and a $100 non-refundable deposit per session (page headed 2027 Camps).

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)

Sweet Meadow Farm in Sherborn runs a Riding Camp with a daily one-on-one lesson from a licensed instructor plus animal care, and a Pets and Ponies Camp. An evening feeding program can be added.

As published: Riding Camp $1,025 per week; Pets and Ponies Camp $865 per week (2026 registration)

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

Ages 9–16

Technique Swim Academy runs a Monday-Friday summer swim camp for competitive swimmers ages 9-16 (at least two years of team experience) at 65 North Harvard St in Allston, with a Blodgett Pool location also linked. It is directed by Harvard head swim coach Kevin Tyrrell but states it is not owned or operated by Harvard.

As published: $675 per standard week; $540 for a 4-day week

Ages 3–12

ACA-accredited traditional day camp at Tenacre Country Day School in Wellesley for ages 3 to 12, with day camp for threes, fours and entering K through 6th grade, specialty camps for entering 3rd through 6th grade, and Rising Star Sports. Every day camper has a daily swim lesson, and activities include crafts, archery, nature, science, music and a ropes course.

As published: Not published (the 2027 dates and rates page says rates will be updated soon)

Ages 6–17

A Hingham art studio running summer art camps for ages 6 to 17 with painting and mixed media, wearable art (T-shirts, totes, hats), custom design and craft projects. Summer 2027 offers morning, afternoon and full-day formats, with the 2027 waitlist open.

As published: Not published (2027 dates and pricing go to waitlist families first)

Ages 4–14

Day camp at The Chestnut Hill School for ages 4-14 with art, drama, dance, music, movie making, science, sports and a counselor-in-training program for grades 9-10. The camp is ACA accredited and licensed by the local board of health.

As published: Not published on the camp page

Ages 4–13

A weeklong farm day camp on the 162-acre Katama Farm on Martha's Vineyard, run by The Trustees, for ages 4 to 13 with a CIT program for 15 to 17. Nine weekly sessions run June 22 to Aug 21, 2026.

As published: 2026 per week (member / nonmember): half day (age 4) $495 / $575; full day (5-13) $625 / $705; Junior CIT $300 / $380; Wee Farmers $90 / $115 (two-day). Full-time Vineyard families get 25% off. 2027 not yet listed (registration opens early January 2027)

Ages 6–15 · $695–$1,195/week

STEM day camp in North Cambridge for children entering grades 1 through 9, grouped by grade, with weekly programs in robotics, drones, electricity, app building and design. A typical day includes STEM blocks, outdoor time and team building. The camp states Massachusetts requires one teacher per 10 students and that it aims to exceed that.

As published: 2026: $695 to $1,195 per weekly program depending on the course; extended day $55 per day; tuition eligible for FSA reimbursement

Grades 4 to 9 (about ages 8–14)

The Woodward School for Girls in Quincy runs a July summer program for boys and girls entering grades 4 through 9, where each camper takes four daily courses in Arts & Humanities, Science, Technology and Movement. Friday field trips have included the Museum of Science, the New England Aquarium and the Museum of Illusions.

As published: Not published (the page says billing is finalized by the team after registration)

Ages 4–17

The Trustees of Reservations runs weekly summer day camps at its eastern Massachusetts properties, including Powisset Farm in Dover, Appleton Farms and the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Rocky Woods in Medfield, and World's End and Weir River Farm in Hingham. Farm camps cover animal care and chores; coastal camps cover shoreline ecology.

As published: Not published on the camps page; 2027 registration begins January 7, 2027

Ages 8–14 · $290/week

Run by professional educators from UMass Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park, the Tsongas Industrial History Center's summer camps are small, museum-based programs for ages 8–14 at the historic Boott Cotton Mills site, including Boott Mills Camp, EcoExplorers, and Discovery.

As published: $290/week ($270/week sibling discount); scholarships available for financial need

Tufts Children's Theater, run by the Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, offers two summer theater sessions on campus at the Aidekman Arts Center. Summer 2026 marked the program's 75th year, with tentative 2027 sessions July 6-23 and July 26-August 13.

As published: Not published

Ages 7–13

A two-session summer day camp for ages 7-13 run by UMass Amherst Recreation and Wellbeing, with science challenges, art, nature quests, athletics and team-building, plus lunch in the campus dining halls. Campers are placed in small groups of up to 10.

As published: 2026: $350 per child per one-week session (Aug 3-7 and Aug 10-14); aftercare $50 per session; $25 sibling discount. 2027 pricing not yet posted

Ages 7–16 · $4,450–$15,000/session

A Reform Jewish overnight camp in the Berkshires operating since 1958, part of the same URJ family of camps as Crane Lake. Public pages accessed did not disclose tuition or enrollment, directing instead to a downloadable brochure.

As published: 2027 member/non-member: K'tanim $4,450/$4,750; Full Grades 8-10 $14,700/$15,000; day camp 2026 $525 per week

Ages 5–14 · $400–$700/week

Arts day camp at The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord for grades K through 8, with half-day, full-day and teen programs, plus a performing arts camp, specialized studios and an Arts & REC option. Each week has a theme, and activities include drawing and painting, mixed media, ceramics, woodworking and performing arts. The camp states it follows Massachusetts DPH rules and is licensed by the local board of health.

As published: 2026 per week: half-day $400, full day (K-6) $600, teen program (grades 7-8) $400, specialized studios $650, specialized ceramics $700; extended day $100 per week; 5% sibling discount

Ages 11–24

Urbanity Dance offers a three-week Contemporary Summer Intensive (August 3-21, 2026) for audition-selected intermediate to advanced dancers ages 11-24, with seven hours of daily instruction. A separate Hip Hop Intensive is also listed.

As published: 2026: $650 for 1 week, $1,300 for 2 weeks, $1,750 for 3 weeks; installments due May 1, June 1, July 1; financial assistance after acceptance

Ages 4–13

Viking Sports Camps is a Brookline-based company running one-week multi-sport and sport-specific day camps for ages 4-13 (CIT 13-16) in about twenty Greater Boston and MetroWest towns, plus Coventry RI. Coaches include athletes, teachers and college students at ratios of 1 per 5 campers for ages 6 and under and 1 per 10 for ages 7 and up.

As published: Not published

Ages 7–18

One-week sports camps on the WPI campus in Worcester in baseball, softball, girls basketball, volleyball and wrestling, run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with expert coaching and lunch included. Each camp is a separate registration for ages 7-18.

As published: 2026: $375 per camp (baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling), girls basketball $385; includes lunch and T-shirt; 10% sibling discount

Ages 3–10

The Waldorf School of Lexington's summer program serves children age three through rising fifth grade with outdoor crafts, singing, dramatic arts and nature-based play on campus and in nearby meadows and forest. It is open to families beyond the school community.

As published: 2026: $675/week full day (8:30-3:30), $475/week half day (8:30-12:30); week of June 29 discounted to $550 and $400

A Mass Audubon day camp at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton (Worcester County), with half-day preschool and full-day nature camp, specialty camps and leadership programs. Campers hike trails and learn Massachusetts natural history.

As published: 2026 sliding scale by family income: full-day weekly $94-$470; specialty weeks $105-$525; half-day preschool sessions $42-$210; CIT fee $200; 2027 pricing not yet published

Ages 3–8

A weekly summer day program for ages 3 to 8, June through August, led by the school's teachers. School address is 22 Tupper Rd, Sandwich.

As published: 2026: from $350 per program (Summergarten ages 3-8 from $350; Summer Handwork, grades 2-8, $350; Mixed Media, grades 3-8, $350)

Ages 4–11

A multi-disciplinary arts day camp on the Walnut Hill campus in Natick for children from age 4 through rising 6th grade, launching in summer 2027. It offers a Mini Camp and three two-week sessions, with before and after care.

As published: 2027: Mini Camp (June 21-25) $830; two-week sessions (June 28-July 9, July 12-23, July 26-August 5) $1,630 each; before care $55/week; after care $140/week; $100/week non-refundable deposit

Ages 6–14

Nonprofit educational farm in Waltham running weekly summer programs for rising 1st through 8th graders, with drop-off from 9am to 1pm. Youth programs take place outdoors in the farm's Learning Garden and cover agriculture, gardening, nature, culinary arts and foraging.

As published: Not published (the farm's education page lists no summer prices and says 2027 information is coming this winter; Waltham resident discounts and an "Education For All" scholarship fund are mentioned)

Grades 2 to 12 (about ages 6–17)

Week-long coastal ecology programs at the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Falmouth for students entering grades 2 through 12, with seine nets, microscopes, salt marsh and estuary exploration. Offered in full-day and half-day sessions, July and August.

As published: 2026: full day (9-3) $400/week; half day (9-12) $225/week; 10% military discount; scholarships available

Wellan Montessori School's summer program offers play, outdoor time and swimming at nearby Crystal Lake for younger students, specialty field trip weeks for older students, and a counselor-in-training program. Beginner through Elementary programs are open only to students enrolled at Wellan for 2025-2026, while Specialty Programs are also open to alumni.

As published: Not published in page text (per-age-group pricing is in linked Google Drive PDFs)

A Mass Audubon day camp at the 1,100-acre Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary on outer Cape Cod, with hands-on nature programs for ages 4.5 to 13 plus teen counselor-in-training. Days include habitat hikes, tidal flat visits, science experiments and arts and crafts.

As published: 2026 sliding scale by family income, per week: half-day (ages 4.5-6) $85-$425; full day (ages 4.5-13) $128-$640 or $140-$698 for ages 9-13 in later weeks; CIT (14-17) $60-$300; 2027 not yet published ("2027 registration coming soon" on sister Mass Audubon pages)

Ages 4–18

Wheelock Family Theatre, at Boston University's Fenway Campus, runs one- to three-week summer theater sessions (Overture, Act One, Entr'acte, Act Two) taught by professional teaching artists, 9:00am to 3:30pm. Teen masterclasses and production intensives are also offered.

As published: $525 per week per the Find It Cambridge listing (third party); not shown on the official page

Ages 6–14

Nature day camp run by North Shore Nature Programs at Camp Denison in Georgetown and, for younger groups, Camp Hood's Pond. Explorers (6-8), Pioneers (9-11) and Navigators (12-14) spend 9am to 3pm hiking, tracking, wood crafting and learning survival basics, with older campers adding canoeing, cooking, photography and off-road biking. The camp states it is licensed by the Georgetown and Topsfield Boards of Health.

Ages 3–7

A half-day, child-led, nature-based summer program run by Wildwood staff on The Trustees' Chestnut Hill Farm, seven weeks for children ages 3-7. It focuses on social-emotional growth and keeps low ratios with only 20 weekly spots.

As published: $325/week (9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday); week 1 (Monday-Thursday) $260 (summer 2026 application)

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

Themed weeklong nature day camps at Sheep Hill, run by Williamstown Rural Lands for children K through 6th grade, 9am to 3pm. 2026 weeks included Earth Explorers (grades 1-4), Art in Nature (1-4), Nature Newbies (half day, K-1) and Survival Skills (3-6).

As published: Not published (financial aid "camperships" offered)

Grades 1 to 8 (about ages 5–13)

The Williamstown Youth Center runs an eight-week summer camp for kids entering grades 1-8, with a schedule from June 29 to August 21 and an all-8-weeks option. Need-based scholarships are available.

As published: Not published (weekly fee not on the page; scholarships offered)

The Winsor School hosts a set of summer camps on its Fenway campus, including Nike basketball, soccer and volleyball camps, debate camps, a LearnSquash clinic and girls' field hockey, soccer and volleyball sessions. Most are run by outside organizations or coaches under the Winsor campus listing.

As published: Mostly Not published; LearnSquash clinic $480 per player

Ages 7–12

WolfTree Programs runs a nature-connection summer day camp in Montague for ages 7-12, plus a Teen Camp (ages 13-16) with culinary explorations over the fire and a Camp CIT program for ages 13 and up. Each group of up to 12 campers has a lead counselor, an assistant, and a Counselor in Training.

As published: $395 per session (session length not defined; capacity note refers to "36 campers/week"). 2026/2027 dates listed only as "TBD"

Ages 6–15

Day camps on the Worcester Academy campus in academic, arts and athletic tracks, including Maker, Science, Robotics, Coding, Filmmaking, Video Game Design, Clay Arts, Musical Theater, and sports, basketball, soccer and volleyball camps. Camps run 9:00 to 3:00 and are led by Worcester Academy faculty and coaches.

As published: 2026 examples: Sports Camp $400/week or $1,400 for four weeks; Maker and Science $485/week; Musical Theater $910 for two weeks