Best Arts Summer Camps in Massachusetts

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 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 5–14

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

Ages 7–16 · $13,500–$17,400/session

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

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

Ages 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 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 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

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

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

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 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 7–16

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

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

Ages 6–16 · $17,875/season

Camp Romaca is an all-girls sleepaway camp in the Berkshire Mountains of Hinsdale, in continuous operation since 1916. The program includes sports, waterfront, gymnastics and fitness, creative and performing arts, horseback riding, and adventure and exploration, with an instructional program and special events. The camp serves about 250 campers and has a trainee and floater program for older girls.

As published: 2027 tuition: seven-week program $17,875; trainee and floater program from $6,275. Round-trip bus and airport service fee from $400; supplement fee from $595.

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 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

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 3 to 9 (about ages 7–14)

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

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

Ages 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 4–12

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

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

Ages 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)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

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.

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 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

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 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

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 3–12

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

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

Ages 5–14 · $375–$425/week

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

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

Ages 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.

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

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"

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 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

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 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 4–18

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 6–15

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