Summer Camps in Pioneer Valley, MA

Summer Discovery at Amherst Montessori School runs eight weeks from June 8 to July 31, 2026 for toddlers, Children's House (ages 3-6), and elementary children entering grades 1-6. Toddler and Children's House run in four two-week sessions while Elementary runs in weekly sessions.

As published: 2026: Toddler and Children's House $800 per two-week session; Elementary $400 per week; $100 non-refundable deposit per child per week

Ages 5–17

A Mass Audubon day camp at the 734-acre Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in the Connecticut River valley, with forests, meadows, rivers and vernal pools. Offers nature camp groups plus Nature Photography, Environmental Leadership and counselor-in-training options.

As published: 2026 sliding scale by family income, per week: $107-$535; CIT fee $140; hours 9:00-3:00; 2027 pricing not yet published

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 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

Kindergarten to grade 9 (about ages 4–14)

Summer programs on the Bement School's 30-acre campus in Deerfield for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 9, including Day Camp and Jr Day Camp, enrichment camps, mountain biking, adventure camp and a July boarding English program for international students (grades 4-7). Bement states 2027 information will be posted in November 2026.

As published: Not published (tuition on separate page; 2026 early-bird by March 2, 2026)

Ages 6–14

A Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass camp at 9 Camp Perkins Rd with a pool, archery and a challenge course; no Girl Scout experience needed. A directory lists a June 29 to Aug 7, 2026 summer season.

As published: Not published on pages read (a 2026 Day Camp Family Handbook PDF exists but could not be parsed)

Ages 5–12

A 40-acre day camp of open fields and pine forest on Oak Hill Road, with a swimming area, nature cabin and craft pavilion, run by The Learning Knoll (formerly the Girls Club of Greenfield). The 2026 season ran June 22 to Aug 14.

As published: $275 per week (program fees effective October 1, 2026); the 2026 rate was $250 per week

Ages 5–13

Camp Massasoit is a day camp run by Springfield College on its East Campus for children ages 5-13. Campers rotate through a challenge (ropes) course, archery, Project WILD, boating, and aquatics, plus an open block of arts and crafts, music, or outdoor games.

As published: 2026: two-week sessions at $625 (June 29-July 10) and $650 each (July 13-24, July 27-Aug 7, Aug 10-21)

Ages 5–15

A YMCA day camp on a 175-acre lake, woods and fields site near Huntington, with swimming, boating, archery, fishing, ga-ga, arts, nature study and a low ropes course. Campers are in same-age groups of 5 to 14 with two counselors, and a full-time health professional is on site.

As published: Not published on the camp page (2026 brochure PDF could not be read)

Ages 7–16 · $3,850–$14,650/session

A Conservative Jewish overnight camp in Palmer tracing its roots to the Ramah movement's original 1953 Connecticut camp, operating at this site for "over 60 years." Draws campers regionally from New England, the D.C. area, Virginia, Maryland, and New York; tuition was not published on pages accessed.

As published: 2027: Full Summer $14,650; Mini-Kochavim 2 weeks $3,850

Ages 6–12

Camp Weber is a YMCA day camp for ages 6-12 centered on a 60' x 45' L-shaped pool used for instructional and recreational swimming. Campers are grouped into small age units with progressive programming and social-emotional support.

As published: Not published (only a one-time $15 facility maintenance fee at initial registration is stated; weekly price and dates not on the page)

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)

Ages 6–13

Zoo Camp at Forest Park Zoo in Springfield is for kids ages 6-13 and runs nine weeks in the summer and during school breaks. The page notes summer Zoo Camp is full with a waitlist and that 2027 session dates are coming soon.

As published: $340 per week for non-members, $315 per week for members; before-care $12/day (current page; 2027 dates "coming soon")

Ages 5–14 · $200–$305/week

Franklin County's YMCA in Greenfield runs weekly summer day camps for ages 5 to 14, including Gymnastics, Ninja and Adventure camps at the Y, a Lil' Flippers mini camp for the youngest campers, and Camp Apex on 30-plus acres in Shelburne. Camp Apex offers recreational swimming, an obstacle course, gaga ball and arts and crafts. Free breakfast and lunch are provided through the Greenfield Summer Eats Program on most weeks, and extended care runs 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

As published: 2026 weekly rates per child: Gymnastics, Ninja, Adventure and Camp Apex $260 for members and $305 for non-members; Lil' Flippers Mini Camp $200 for members and $245 for non-members. $40 non-refundable deposit per week.

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 8–15

Week-long summer camps at a racing sled-dog kennel where each camper picks an Alaskan husky for the week and learns to feed, groom, exercise and train it. Activities include dryland mushing on a rig, scooter or bike, jogging and swimming with the dogs.

As published: 2026: $525/week (weeks of July 6 and Aug 17), $575/week (July 13 to Aug 14 weeks), $225 for the two-day week; $25 off a second camper; most weeks listed as full

Ages 3–15 · $305–$560/week

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst runs day camps outdoors: Chickadee Camp for rising kindergartners, Nature Camp for grades 1 to 6 and Leadership Training Camp for grades 7 to 9. Themes include soil creatures, local wildlife, outdoor science and inventing, and the older group adds caving, hikes and overnight camping. Families choose from sliding-scale price tiers, and teens can apply as counselors in training.

As published: 2026 sliding-scale tiers A, B, C. Nature Camp one week $560, $465 or $395, two weeks $1,080, $900 or $765. Chickadee Camp one week $435, $360 or $305. Leadership Training Camp two weeks $1,065, $930 or $810. $150 deposit.

Ages 8–16

Weekly in-person youth summer programs on the HCC campus in Holyoke for ages 8-16, including cooking camps with visiting chefs, Minecraft, ROBLOX and Python coding, plus basketball and soccer clinics. Programs run in July and early August 2026.

As published: 2026: cooking camps $425 per week (9-3); coding classes $199 per half-day week

Ages 9–12

A one-week coed beginner horsemanship day camp for ages 9 to 12 at the Stoneleigh-Burnham School Equestrian Center, supervised by the school's Director of Riding. Campers learn grooming, handling, tacking, feeding and beginner riding, with swimming and games midday.

As published: 2026 (Aug 3-7): $625 per session including $200 deposit; 2027 not yet listed

A weekday summer camp at the Interskate 91 South roller rink in Wilbraham with rollerskating, laser tag, outside games and field trips, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2026 weeks were all listed sold out and the page says the 2026 camp "was a blast."

As published: 2026: $65 per day or $195 per week (includes two snacks, skate rentals, camp T-shirt); extended hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. add $35; 10% off if paid by prior Wednesday; no 2027 prices yet

Weeklong music day camps in Amherst for ages 6 and up: beginner ukulele and guitar plus Rock Band 1 and 2 groups, and a songwriting week for upper intermediate and advanced players aged 11 and up. 2026 weeks ran July 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24.

As published: 2026: "$450 (Payment plan available)"; the official page does not say per week (a directory lists $450 per week and $650 for the songwriting workshop). 2027 not listed

Grades 1 to 12 (about ages 5–17)

An outdoor adventure center on 85 acres in the Shutesbury hills offering day and overnight summer camps for students entering grades 1 through 12. Campers canoe, mountain bike, cave, build rafts and rock climb.

As published: Not published on the pages read (2027 dates and offerings listed as "coming soon")

Ages 4–14

The City of Northampton Parks and Recreation Department runs summer day camps by age group: Safety Village for ages 4 to 6, Camp KidZone for grades 1 to 4, Camp Hamp for grades 5 to 6 and Teen Expeditions for grades 7 to 9. Most programs run in weekly sessions, and Safety Village and counselor-in-training sessions run two weeks. Financial aid is offered to residents of Northampton, Florence and Leeds.

As published: Not published (the page lists a $25 deposit per session and no weekly prices)

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 5–18

A working farm in Ashfield running summer programs for children and teens: a day program for ages 5-10, an overnight program for ages 10-15, a Youth Corps for ages 16-18, and a Springfield Partners program. Students garden, tend animals, hike, cook and do trail work in small groups with experienced staff.

As published: Not published as text (the 2027 dates and rates appear only in an image chart); financial aid available for all programs

Ages 9–25

Summer rock and music programs for girls and young women run by the Institute for the Musical Arts: Explore Rock for preteens, a Teen Performance Program, and a recording seminar. Programs run from the last week of June to the third week of August with veteran professional musicians and visiting artists.

As published: Not published

Ages 5–12

Roots Vacation Camps run day camps at the Roots campus in Westfield, with a second location in East Longmeadow, and also run camps on school vacation days. Campers use the aquatics center, gymnastics center and turf fields, with themed weeks and activities such as archery, STEM and arts and crafts. Teens ages 13 to 15 can join the counselor-in-training program.

As published: Not published

Ages 8–18

A Unitarian Universalist residential youth camp in the Franklin County hills, founded in 1924, with one- and two-week sessions for ages 8-18 centered on youth empowerment, community and choice-based workshops. 2027 sessions run from late June through mid-August and the camp is licensed by the Franklin County Regional Council of Governments.

As published: $1,350 per one-week camp and $2,700 per two-week camp (2027 FAQ; the FAQ calls YPC 1 and 2 the one-week camps while the 2027 dates page shows YPC 2 as July 4-17, so confirm which sessions are one week); payment plans and financial aid available

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 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 8–11

A school-run one-week summer program for ages 8-11 combining morning hikes in Mohawk State Forest and the High Ledges with afternoon visual art (such as mosaics) and STEM building (such as Rube Goldberg machines). Held 9:00 to 3:30 on the school campus along Route 2.

As published: 2026: $350 for the week of July 6-10

Ages 3–13 · $315–$475/week

Summerfun is a day camp run by The Common School in Amherst, open to the wider Pioneer Valley community. Younger campers explore farm, forest and pond habitats, while older campers pick specialty camps such as STEAM, clay in nature, mixed media and role-playing games. Leadership programs are offered for ages 12 to 16.

As published: Camp lists $475 per week for full-day camps and $315 per week for the half-day Down on the Farm program, with a $15 weekly materials fee for Clay in Nature and a $100 non-refundable deposit per session (page headed 2027 Camps).

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 7–12

WolfTree Programs runs a nature-connection summer day camp in Montague for ages 7-12, plus a Teen Camp (ages 13-16) with culinary explorations over the fire and a Camp CIT program for ages 13 and up. Each group of up to 12 campers has a lead counselor, an assistant, and a Counselor in Training.

As published: $395 per session (session length not defined; capacity note refers to "36 campers/week"). 2026/2027 dates listed only as "TBD"

Ages 4–14

An outdoor-education day camp on 155+ acres of woodland about five miles from downtown Westfield, with archery, canoeing, kayaking, high ropes and swimming for ages 4-14. Run in two-week sessions over eight weeks, open to families from any town.

As published: 2026 two-week sessions: Session 1 (June 29-July 10, no camp July 3) $394 or $408; Sessions 2-4 $438 or $453 (two prices shown per session, labels not captured in page text; likely member and non-member, unconfirmed); $75 non-refundable deposit per session