Summer Camps in Cape Cod & Islands, MA

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

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 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)

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 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 7–16

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

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

Ages 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

A sleepaway camp on Martha's Vineyard for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, with arts, music, horseback riding, boating, beach days and island trips. Tuition-free, funded by donations, with roughly a 1:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.

As published: Tuition-free for all campers (camp fundraises each year); 2026 sessions listed as four 2-week sessions between June 23 and August 23

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 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 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 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)

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

Grades 7 to 8 (about ages 11–13)

A residential week on Penikese Island for girls entering 7th and 8th grade, with STEAM and nature workshops such as marine biology, shellfish aquaculture, bird nesting habitats, electronics and robotics, microscopy, oceanography, landscape painting and fish dissections. Campers stay Monday through Friday; five weeks ran July 6 to August 7, 2026.

As published: $1,500 per week (2026); scholarships available; 2026 enrollment full, 2027 not listed

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 6–15

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

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

Ages 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 3–14

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

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

Ages 7–13

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 4–14 · $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 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 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)

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).

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 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 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

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 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 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)

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

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 5–12 · $415–$515/week

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard runs an 8-week summer day camp for children entering kindergarten through age 12, Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:00pm, with all staff completing pre-camp training covering youth development, safety, supervision, and YMCA core values.

As published: 2026 rates: $415/week (members), $515/week (general public); $15 one-time registration fee; $130/week deposit required at registration; full balance due May 4

Ages 9–13 · $445–$525/week

The Young Mariner Program is a STEM-based summer day camp run by the Cape Cod Maritime Museum for students entering grades 4 to 7, combining boating on Lewis Bay with marine science. Campers go out on a retired lobster boat and a replica catboat, fish, lobster and run microscope labs. The museum states its staff complete a one-week training and CORI/SORI checks.

As published: 2026 tuition per five-day week: $445 for Cape Cod residents, $525 for non-residents; extended day $100 per week.