Summer Camps in MetroWest, MA

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

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 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 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 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

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 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)

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 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 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 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 8–14

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

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 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 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

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 3–14 · $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 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

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 4–15

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

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.

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 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 4–11

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 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)

Grades 1 to 6 (about ages 5–11)

A boutique specialty day program at East School (90 Oak Street) in Natick for youth entering grades 1-6, exploring science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on projects, with daily swimming at Clearbrook pool. Hours are 9:00 to 4:00 for nine weeks.

As published: Weekly (price year not stated): $415 family member / $482 youth member / $519 community member; AM or PM care $75 member / $94 community; lunch $30/week

Ages 5–14

A traditional YMCA day camp on a wooded Wayland property off Route 20 that borders conservation land, with 18 groups organized into four units. Activities include archery, a challenge course, swimming, nature, arts and crafts, and weekly league play.

As published: 2026: $450 per week (West Suburban YMCA household member), $490 per week (youth member), $510 per week (non-member); bus fee $100 per week; before-care $55, after-care $55 to $85; 2-week LIT sessions $625 to $730