Best Sports Summer Camps in Massachusetts

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 · $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.

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 5–14 · $800–$1,200/session

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

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

Ages 5–14

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

Ages 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 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

Ages 3–14

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

Ages 5–13

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

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

Ages 8–15

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

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

Grades 2 to 11 (about ages 6–16)

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

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

Ages 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 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)

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

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

Ages 7–15 · $2,450–$2,600/week

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

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

Ages 5–14 · $649–$713/week

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

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

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

Ages 3–15

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

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

Ages 6–16 · $11,600–$17,100/session

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

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

Kindergarten to grade 10 (about ages 4–15)

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

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

Ages 11–15

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

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

Ages 5–15

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

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

Ages 7–16 · $6,050–$16,700/session

Camp Lenox is a family-owned, coed sleepaway camp in Otis in the Berkshires, with a sports focus alongside adventure, creative arts and waterfront programs. Campers choose weekly Activity Instructional Clinics taught by coaches and instructors, and also play in intramural leagues and intercamp tournaments. Full-summer, four-week, three-week and two-week "Taste of Lenox" sessions are offered.

As published: 2027 tuition: full summer (7 weeks) $16,700; first session (4 weeks) $10,800; second session (3 weeks) $9,000; Taste of Lenox (2 weeks, first-year campers) $6,050. $3,000 deposit at registration. Round-trip bus $300; airport pickup $100 each way.

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

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

Ages 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 7–13

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

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

Ages 6–16 · $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.

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 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 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)

$13,500–$16,950/session

A boys' overnight sports camp on Onota Lake in the Berkshires, operating since 1927, accommodating 400 boys across an 88-acre property with extensive athletic facilities (7 baseball fields, 18 tennis courts). Full-season pricing runs roughly $13,500–$16,950.

As published: Overnight (boys), 2027, per-summer-session pricing: Full session $16,600 (early enrollment before Sept 15) / $16,950 (standard); 5-week session (new campers, grades 1–3 only) $13,500 (early) / $13,800 (standard). Tuition excludes bus transportation; extra charges for optional golf/ice hockey, canteen, trips. Dates & Rates (https://campwinadu.com/summer/dates-rates)

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 8–14

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

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

Ages 3–14

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

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

Ages 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 3–14

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

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

Ages 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

Grades 3 to 9 (about ages 7–14)

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

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

Ages 5–11 · $545/week

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

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

Ages 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 5–11 · $250/week

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

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

Ages 4–12

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

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

Ages 4–15

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

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

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 6–17

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 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 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 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)

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

Grades 1 to 6 (about ages 5–11)

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

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

Ages 3–11

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 4–13 · $675–$750/week

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

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

Ages 5–10

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)

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 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 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 5–12

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

Ages 6–14

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

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

Ages 4–15

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

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

Ages 3–12

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

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

Ages 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

Ages 4–15

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

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

Ages 6–13

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

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

Ages 4–17

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

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

Ages 6–15

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

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

Ages 7–15

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

The Worcester JCC at 633 Salisbury Street offers a Preschool Summer Program, a Day Camp and a Sports Camp, on a campus with indoor and outdoor pools, a full-size gym, fields, tennis courts and an art studio. Its camp page is the 2026 season and notes that 2027 is "already on our minds."

As published: Not published (a 2026 program guide is linked but was not read)

Ages 7–16 · $634–$2,527/session

Co-ed traditional overnight camp on Lake Quacumquasit in East Brookfield, owned and run by the West Suburban YMCA since 1916, for ages 7 to 16 with Leader-In-Training roles for 16-year-olds. Campers live in cabins grouped by age unit and choose among waterfront, sports and enrichment activities. The camp is device-free and offers one-week, two-week and four-day mini sessions.

As published: 2026: $1,336 for the one-week session, $2,527 for each two-week session, $634 for four-day mini camps; Leader-In-Training from $2,266 (three weeks) to $4,362 (seven weeks); 25 percent registration fee per session