Summer Camps in Merrimack Valley, MA

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 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 5–14 · $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 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 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 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

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 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

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

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.

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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