Summer Camps and Programs
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Summer Camp List
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Camps and Activities for Students Grades K-5
Cambridge Friends School
CFS Summer
Each week we explore a theme and offer activities, games, projects, arts and crafts, and more to inspire learning and develop new skills. In keeping with the mission of Cambridge Friends School, the program will nurture the whole child and positive connections among peers.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Cambridge
Contact: 617-354-3880
Enrollment: cambridgefriendsschool.org/summer
Website: cambridgefriendsschool.org
Castle Square Tenants Organization
Square Roots K-8 Program
Square Roots offers full-day programming intending to prevent summer learning loss while providing other opportunities for growth and exploration. There are daily educational activities and leadership activities to promote positive youth development. We partner with local organizations to enrich their program time, such as the Boston Public Library, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Tenacity, and more.
For: Ages 6-12
Location: Castle Square Community Center, 464 Tremont Street, Boston
Website: cstoboston.org
Catholic Charities Boston
Sunset Point Camp
Sunset Point Camp provides a seashore overnight camp experience. Each week, campers participate in water-based activities from swimming to boating, sports, arts and crafts, receive academic summer support, and have fun. Campers are supervised by a Camp Director, Program Director, counselors, kitchen staff, lifeguards, and nurses. Campers receive transportation to and from camp (Dorchester bus stop), three meals a day and snacks, overnight accommodation, a full spectrum of recreational activities, and bus transportation during the week to Nantasket Beach and other locations.
Contact: 617-464-8180
Enrollment: www.ccab.org/sunset
Website: www.ccab.org
Community Boat Building
Model Boat Building "J.R. Junior - Boat Box"
Participants will build and take home a 10" model of our famous Periwinkle Junior rowboat design. Our more advanced builders and those who have made this model previously will have the opportunity to add a solar-powered motor, a sailing rig, and more advanced finishing techniques. You do not need any previous experience for this project, and you do not need to sign-up for any other sessions to participate in this project.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Contact: Program Director
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Community Boat Building
Full-size (10') Wooden Rowboat Building
Participants will work in a team of 5-10 people to build our famous Periwinkle Junior rowboat over the week. We have built hundreds of these beautiful seaworthy boats with kids of all ages and backgrounds. The finished boat(s) will be raffled off to one participant on the last day of camp. You do not need any previous experience for this project, and you do not need to sign-up for any other sessions to participate in this project.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Contact: Program Director
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Community Boat Building
Build Your Own Boat
During this two-week program, participants are guided by expert boat builders and provided all of the necessary tools and materials as they work in our shop on building a full-size (6-8') version of a boat they designed. At the end of this session, we will launch our boats and conduct a "sea trial" on a protected and shallow body of water under the supervision of our staff. You will walk away with a real boat that you designed and built; so satisfying! Ages 7-9 need to have previous experience building similar projects.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Contact: Program Director
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Crossroads
Camp Mitton (Overnight)
Camp Mitton is located on 20 acres of Cape Cod, between two picturesque large ponds. Seventy campers attend each session. The ponds are an excellent location for various swimming and boating activities. Onshore, a playing field and trail connect all of the cabins and pavilion. Activities include daily instructional swim lessons, sports and games, climbing, mountain biking, boating, archery, arts and crafts, etc. All activities are facilitated to provide opportunities to build skills such as critical thinking, creativity, social awareness, and teamwork.
For: Grades 2-8
Location: Brewster, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Contact: outreach@crossroadsMA.org or 617-765-7556
Website: crossroadsma.org/programs/crossroads-camps/
Crossroads
Camp Wing (Overnight)
Located on 200 acres, Camp Wing is our largest camp, where 240 campers stay overnight each session. Cabins are grouped into four villages of 60 campers that each establishes a close community. The site includes two swimming pools, a boating pond, extensive playing fields, and a huge log cabin that accommodates 120 campers. Activities include daily instructional swim lessons, sports and games, climbing, mountain biking, boating, archery, arts and crafts, etc. All activities are facilitated to provide opportunities to build skills such as critical thinking, creativity, social awareness, and teamwork.
For: Grades 2-8
Location: Duxbury, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Contact: outreach@crossroadsMA.org or 617-765-7556
Website: crossroadsma.org/programs/crossroads-camps/
East Boston Social Centers
The Bright Minds Program is an affordable and trusted option for the bright minds of East Boston and beyond to learn, develop, and have fun year-round. Our summer program involves engaging and safe summer activities, such as field trips to parks and museums, hiking, organized sports, performing arts, special projects and guests, arts and crafts, storytelling, and more. With a focus on being active and having fun, our summer programming supports problem-solving skills, scientific and artistic discovery, and project-based learning opportunities in a multicultural setting.
For: Ages 5-14
Location: 68 Central Square, East Boston
Enrollment: Register here
Contact:, 617-569-3221
Website: www.ebsocialcenters.org/bright-minds
Hale Education
Hale Outdoor Learning Adventures (HOLA)
Hale Outdoor Learning Adventures (HOLA) is a five-week-long day camp experience at Hale in Westwood, MA. Campers from our BPS Partner Schools can experience the wonder of Hale’s 1,100+ acres, all while participating in academic and enrichment programs that encourage learning, inspire exploration, and connect students to each other and nature.
For: Grades 4-6
Location: Westwood
Contact: 781-326-1770
Enrollment: hale1918.org/climb-the-mountain/hola/
Website: hale1918.org
Newton Community Farm
Summer Classes
Calling all future farmers, scientists, chefs, naturalists, and gardeners! Join us to discover boundless connections between our food, each other, and the natural world. We will explore a different garden-based theme each week on topics like life cycles, the food system, and garden creatures, and learn gardening skills. We hold classes in our Learning Garden as well as on our larger farm, giving kids valuable time in a natural space that they can call their own.
For: Ages 5-12
Location: Newton, MA
Dates: 7/5 - 9/2
Enrollment: newtoncommunityfarm.org/summer-classes-on-the-farm/
Website: newtoncommunityfarm.org/
Piers Park Sailing Center
Science of Sailing
Science of Sailing is a unique combination of on-the-water skill-building in basic keelboat sailing with principles of physics, biology, and marine science integrated into the curriculum. The Science of Sailing program is a full-day summer program. Students advance through a three-level curriculum in the program, earning beads to track their progress.
For: Ages 10-22
Location: East Boston
Register: piersparksailing.org/youth
Website: https://piersparksailing.org/youth-sailing/youth-programs
Piers Park Sailing Center
Harbor Explorers
For: Ages 6-9
Location: East Boston
Register: piersparksailing.org/youth
Summer Ink
Summer Ink is a 2-week summer program that uses the Writers' Express Method to transform the literacy skills of all students who attend our programs by combining writing instruction with adventure, sports, and arts. Students participate in various highly-engaging activities such as a scavenger hunt, basketball, nature hike, drumming, and collage making. Immediately after students participate in an activity, they respond in their journals. Each day, the writing counselors give thoughtful feedback on each student's entries, pointing out ways that they can focus more intensely on one moment or aspect of their experience.
For: Grades 5-7
Location: Simmons campus, 2 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston
Apply: summerink.campmanagement.com/enroll
UMass Boston
Beacons Baseball Clinics
The Beacons Kids Clinic focuses on improving fundamental baseball skills. Each day we introduce new techniques to improve a player's hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and overall baseball knowledge in a fun and supportive environment. The clinic is a combination of Little League skills training and gameplay. The clinic incorporates many of the same drills used by the UMass Boston Baseball team. Great for players of all skill levels.
For: Ages 6-12
Location: UMass Boston
Register: beaconsbaseballcamps.com/index.php
Urbanity Dance
Summer Session
For: Ages 2-18
Location: South End
Register: www.amilia.com/store/en/urbanity-dance/shop/programs/71572
Website: urbanitydance.org
Warrior Ice Arena
Youth Summer Camp
The Warrior Ice Arena full-day camp includes both on and off-ice activities covering hockey skills and skating, stretching, agility exercises, fun games, and activities.
For: Ages 6-14
Location: Warrior Ice Arena & the TRACK at New Balance
Register: Register here
Website: WarriorIceArena.com
Phillips Brooks House Association
Summer Urban Program
Phillips Brooks House Association’s Summer Urban Program
The Phillips Brooks House Association’s Summer Urban Program (SUP) is a collection of summer programs serving young people from Boston and Cambridge.
Our summer day camps provide both academic instruction and summer recreation. There is morning academic enrichment, afternoon educational field trips, and artistic, cultural, and service-learning workshops. SUP builds positive relationships with youth, families, and community partners to ensure that young people in Boston and Cambridge can build the social, emotional, and academic skills needed to define, access, and achieve their success in and beyond our programs.
For: Ages 6-13
Location: Boston and Cambridge
Enrollment: Register at www.pbha.org
Website: https://www.pbha.org/programs/sup
Program Descriptions:
PBHA’s Franklin I-O( FIO): Summer camp that serves minority predominantly, low-income young people in Boston’s Franklin Field/Hill in Dorchester Neighborhoods. We continue their learning into the summer while focusing on social growth and building their self-confidence.
Location: Dorchester's Franklin Hill and Franklin Field
Contact: FIO@pbha.org
PBHA's Roxbury Youth Initiative (RYI): Strives to create a safe, exciting, scholarly, and positive learning environment for Roxbury’s children. It promotes and encourages academic and personal excellence by instilling the importance of community activism, consciousness, and education in the youth of Roxbury.
Location: Roxbury
Contact: RYI@pbha.org
PBHA’s Boston Refugee Youth Enrichment (BRYE): Serves English Language Learners living in Dorchester. Bilingual/bicultural staff are available to communicate with families. Daily activities include classroom learning and afternoon field trips. Transportation is available.
Location: Boston
Contact: BRYE@pbha.org
PBHA’s Chinatown Adventure (CHAD): Serves low-income families who live in Chinatown. Academic and recreational activities make up a typical day. Bilingual/bicultural staff are available to communicate with families.
Location: Chinatown
Contact: CHAD@pbha.org
PBHA's Mission Hill Summer Program (MHSP): Provides an affordable, engaging seven-week academic summer program in Mission Hill. The program engages campers in mornings of academic enrichment, afternoons of educational field trips, artistic, cultural, and service-learning workshops throughout the week, two overnight camping trips, and a day-long final trip.
Location: Mission Hill
Contact: MHSP@pbha.org
PBHA’s Keylatch Summer Program (KSP): Provides low-income children from Boston's South End/Lower Roxbury Community with a high-quality, enriching summer camp experience. Community leaders, families, and Keylatch staff engage campers in activities designed to help them explore, build cultural and community pride, and develop a love of learning.
Location: South End and Lower Roxbury
Contact: KSP@pbha.org
PBHA’s South Boston Outreach Summer (SBOS): Offers an academic summer day camp from South Boston. SBOS strives to empower young people through hands-on enrichment activities that emphasize academic confidence, conflict resolution, interdependence, prevention of risk-taking behaviors, and respect for diversity.
Location: South Boston
Contact: SBOS@pbha.org
YMCA of Greater Boston
Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. At the Y, we focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships.
We emphasize seamlessly weaving literacy, math, and science lessons into our curriculum, preventing summer learning loss, and ensuring our camp kids are ready to return to school in the fall. Above all, we focus on making summer fun!
Y Day Camp engages kids in high-quality, safe, healthy, and hands-on learning activities. At the Y, we are committed to meeting the needs of the whole child. Under the leadership of our qualified camp staff, campers engage in top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships.
We are committed to the safety of your children and family by updating and adapting our safety policies per recommendations from the CDC, EEC, DPH, ACA, and the MA State guidelines. Safety is our top priority, so thank you for your continued cooperation and patience as we work with these vital regulatory agencies each year.
For: 3-15 years (varies by location)
Location: Boston and surrounding Suburbs
Enrollment: https://ymcaboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DayCampOnlineRegistration_2022.pdf
Website: ymcaboston.org//youth-and-family/camps/day-camps
Contact:
East Boston Camp eastbostoncamps@ymcaboston.org
Oak Square Camp, Oak Square Scamperoaksquarecamps@ymcaboston.org
Menino Camp — — meninocamps@ymcaboston.org
Dedham Camp, Parkway Bear Camp, P parkwaycamps@ymcaboston.org
Roxbury Camp, Ponkapoag Camproxburycamps@ymcaboston.org
Dorchester Camp — dorchestercamps@ymcaboston.org
Huntington Camp —huntingtoncamps@ymcaboston.org
Wang Camp wangcamps@ymcaboston.org
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Camps and Activities for Students Grades 6-8
Arboretum Young Scientist
Arboretum Young Scientist (AYS) works to deepen student appreciation and mastery of scientific principles, with a focus on environmental and life science. Using exciting science curricula and the varied landscape of the Arnold Arboretum, AYS immerses students in the wonders of science, sparking their enthusiasm for the subject and opening their horizons to future careers in related fields.
For: rising eighth graders
Location: Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. Bus transportation is provided from specific locations.
Contact: 617-384-5239
Enrollment: Apply here
Website: arboretum.harvard.edu
Boston Symphony Orchestra and BPS Days in the Arts
DARTS at BPS is a free program that brings students together from all across the city to learn, build confidence, and develop a shared appreciation and respect for individual interests, talents, and differences. After four days of arts and creative expression workshops in Boston, students take a day trip to Tanglewood in Lenox, MA, to explore the grounds and get a sneak peek at concert rehearsals for the world-famous Tanglewood Summer Concert Series.
For: Grades 6-8
Location: O'Bryant High School and Tanglewood
Contact: 617-470-9303
Enrollment: https://forms.gle/CauGGM8WECoYnEDt8
Website: www.bpsarts.org/summer
Cambridge Friends School
CFS Summer
Each week we explore a theme and offer activities, games, projects, arts and crafts, and more to inspire learning and the development of new skills. In keeping with the mission of Cambridge Friends School, the Program will nurture the whole child and positive connections among peers.
For: Grades K2-8
Location: Cambridge
Contact: 617-354-3880
Enrollment: cambridgefriendsschool.org/summer
Website: cambridgefriendsschool.org
Camp Harbor View
Camp Harbor View offers a summer day camp in Boston's Harbor Islands – and it's 100% free to participate, including round-trip transportation and three meals a day. All Boston residents entering grades 6-9 in the fall are invited to apply for a two-week day camp session. Join this summer for a one-of-a-kind camp experience, filled with nonstop fun, growth, and community connection! There are plenty of spots still available for Summer 2022 – learn more and apply today at campharborview.org.
For: Grades 6-9
Contact: info@campharborview.org
Enrollment: Apply today at campharborview.org/summer-camp/
Website: campharborview.org
Castle Square Tenants Organization
Square Roots K-8 Program
Square Roots offers full-day programming with the aim of preventing summer learning loss while providing other opportunities for growth and exploration. There are daily educational activities as well as leadership activities to promote positive youth development. We partner with local organizations to enrich their program time, such as the Boston Public Library, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Tenacity, and more.
For: Ages 6-12
Location: Castle Square Community Center, 464 Tremont Street, Boston
Enrollment: Register here
Website: cstoboston.org
Catholic Charities Boston
Sunset Point Camp
Sunset Point Camp provides a seashore overnight camp experience. Each week, campers participate in water-based activities from swimming to boating, sports, arts and crafts, receive academic summer support, and simply have fun. Campers are supervised by a Camp Director, Program Director, counselors, kitchen staff, lifeguards, and nurses. Campers receive transportation to and from camp (Dorchester bus stop), three meals a day and snacks, overnight accommodation, a full spectrum of recreational activities, and bus transportation during the week to Nantasket Beach and other locations.
For: Ages 6-14
Location: Hull, MA
Enrollment: www.ccab.org/sunset
Website: www.ccab.org
CitySprouts
Young Leaders Summer Program
The CitySprouts summer program is located at two Boston Public Schools. The Young Leaders Program is a place where kids learn how to grow a garden and explore the natural environment in the city, doing fun activities, learning how to grow a garden, becoming an environmentalist, and making new friends. The program is free of cost for families.
For: Boston students ages 11-14
Location: Henderson Upper School and Orchard Gardens School
Contact: 617-876-2436
Application: https://www.citysprouts.org/summer-application-english
Website: https://www.citysprouts.org/young-leaders-summer-program
Community Boat Building
Model Boat Building "J.R. Junior - Boat Box"
Participants will build and take home a 10" model of our famous Periwinkle Junior rowboat design. Our more advanced builders and those who have built this model previously will have the opportunity to add a solar-powered motor, a sailing rig, and more advanced finishing techniques. You do not need any previous experience for this project, and you do not need to sign-up for any other sessions to participate in this project.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Community Boat Building
Full-size (10') Wooden Rowboat Building
Participants will work in a team of 5-10 people to build our famous Periwinkle Junior rowboat over the week. We have built hundreds of these beautiful seaworthy boats with kids of all ages and backgrounds. The finished boat(s) will be raffled off to one participant on the last day of camp. You do not need any previous experience for this project, and you do not need to sign-up for any other sessions to participate in this project.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Community Boat Building
Build Your Own Boat
During this two-week program, participants will be guided by expert boat builders and provided all of the necessary tools and materials as they work in our shop on building a full-size (6-8') version of a boat they designed. At the end of this session, we will launch our boats and conduct a "sea trial" on a protected and shallow body of water under the supervision of our staff. You will walk away with a real boat that you designed and built; so satisfying! Ages 7-9 need to have previous experience building similar projects.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Community Rowing
Learning Programs - The Place to Begin
Rowers will learn rowing terminology, learn how to handle the equipment, and develop a basic set of rowing skills. Training takes place on 12-person training catamarans.
For: Ages 12-18
Location: 20 Nonantum Rd, Brighton
Enrollment: Register here
Website: https://www.communityrowing.org/
Crossroads
Camp Mitton (Overnight)
Camp Mitton is located on 20 acres of Cape Cod, between two picturesque large ponds. 70 campers attend each session. The ponds are a great location for a variety of swimming and boating activities. Onshore, there is a playing field and trail that connects all of the cabins and pavilion. Activities include daily instructional swim lessons, sports and games, climbing, mountain biking, boating, archery, arts and crafts and more. All activities are facilitated to provide opportunities to build skills such as critical thinking, creativity, social awareness and teamwork.
For: Grades 2-8
Location: Brewster, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Contact: outreach@crossroadsMA.org or 617-765-7556
Website: crossroadsma.org/programs/crossroads-camps/
Crossroads
Camp Wing (Overnight)
Located on 200 acres, Camp Wing is our largest camp where 240 campers stay overnight each session. Cabins are grouped into four villages of 60 campers that each establish a close community. The site includes two swimming pools, a boating pond, large playing fields, and a huge log cabin that serves as accommodation for 120 of the campers. Activities include daily instructional swim lessons, sports and games, climbing, mountain biking, boating, archery, arts and crafts and more. All activities are facilitated to provide opportunities to build skills such as critical thinking, creativity, social awareness and teamwork.
For: Grades 2-8
Location: Duxbury, MA
Enrollment: Register here
Contact: outreach@crossroadsMA.org or 617-765-7556
Website: crossroadsma.org/programs/crossroads-camps/
East Boston Social Centers
The Bright Minds Program is an affordable and trusted option for the bright minds of East Boston and beyond to learn, develop, and have fun year-round. Our summer program involves engaging and safe summer activities, such as field trips to parks and museums, hiking, organized sports, performing arts, special projects and guests, arts and crafts, storytelling, and more. With a focus on being active and having fun, our summer programming supports problem-solving skills, scientific and artistic discovery, and project-based learning opportunities in a multicultural setting.
For: Ages 5-14
Location: 68 Central Square, East Boston
Enrollment: Register here
Website: www.ebsocialcenters.org/bright-minds
Hale Education
Hale Outdoor Learning Adventures (HOLA)
Hale Outdoor Learning Adventures (HOLA) is a 5 week long day camp experience at Hale in Westwood, MA. Campers from our BPS Partner Schools are able to experience the wonder of Hale’s 1,100+ acres, all while participating in academic and enrichment programs that encourage learning, inspire exploration, and connect students to each other and nature.
For: Grades 4-6
Location: Westwood
Enrollment: hale1918.org/climb-the-mountain/hola/
Website: hale1918.org
MIT
DynaMIT
We are a STEM outreach program for underrepresented middle school students in the Boston area. Our goal is to share our excitement for STEM with our students, all the while giving them opportunities to explore different fields through challenging activities and experiments.
For: Grades 6-9
Location: MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA
Register: forms.gle/6WBssTccQxoGbFt9
Website: dynamit.mit.edu
Newton Community Farm
Summer Classes
Calling all future farmers, scientists, chefs, naturalists, and gardeners! Join us to discover boundless connections between our food, each other, and the natural world. We will explore a different garden-based theme each week on topics like life cycles, the food system, and garden creatures, and learn gardening skills. We hold classes in our Learning Garden as well as on our larger farm, giving kids valuable time in a natural space that they can call their own.
For: Ages 5-12
Location: Newton, MA
Enrollment: newtoncommunityfarm.org/summer-classes-on-the-farm/
Website: newtoncommunityfarm.org/
Piers Park Sailing Center
Science of Sailing
Science of Sailing is a unique combination of on-the-water skill-building in basic keelboat sailing with principles of physics, biology, and marine science integrated into the curriculum. The Science of Sailing program is a full-day summer program. Students advance through a three-level curriculum in the program, earning beads to track their progress.
For: Ages 10-22
Location: East Boston
Register: piersparksailing.org/youth
Website: https://piersparksailing.org/youth-sailing/youth-programs
Piers Park Sailing Center
Future Leaders Program
Future Leaders is an instructor-in-training and mentorship program. This is the final progression for participants before they become employed as Instructors at Piers Park Sailing Center. Job training skills, professional development, the basics of racing, and working as a team are key elements of this program. Each Future Leader will be mentored throughout the season and is expected to lead a small group through a lesson by the close of the summer program. The Future Leaders Program also offers College Preparatory resources throughout the summer to each Future Leader.
For: Ages 14-16
Location: East Boston
Learn more and Register: https://piersparksailing.org/youth-sailing/future-leaders
Website: https://piersparksailing.org/youth-sailing/youth-programs
Science Club for Girls
Summer Rocketry Program
3...2...1...BLAST OFF into STEM learning with Science Club for Girls this summer. As a young rocket scientist, girls design, build and launch their own model rockets while learning about aerospace careers, astronaut life, and the science behind model rockets.
For: Girls and gender-expansive youth, grades 6-8
Location: Danehy Park, Cambridge
Register: Apply Today. bit.ly/SCFGSummer2022
Website: www.scienceclubforgirls.org/
Summer Ink
Summer Ink is a 2-week summer program that uses the Writers' Express Method to transform the literacy skills of all students who attend our programs by combining writing instruction with adventure, sports, and arts. Students participate in various highly-engaging activities such as a scavenger hunt, basketball, nature hike, drumming, and collage making. Immediately after students participate in an activity, they respond in their journals. Each day, the writing counselors give thoughtful feedback to each student's entries, pointing out ways that they can focus more deeply on one moment, or aspect of their experience.
For: Grades 5-7
Location: Simmons campus, 2 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston
Apply: summerink.campmanagement.com/enroll
UMass Boston
Beacons Baseball Clinics
The Beacons Kids Clinic focuses on improving fundamental baseball skills. Each day we introduce new techniques to improve a player's hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and overall baseball knowledge in a fun and supportive environment. The clinic is a combination of Little League skills training and gameplay. The clinic incorporates many of the same drills used by the UMass Boston Baseball team. Great for players of all skill levels.
For: Ages 6-12
Location: UMass Boston
Register: beaconsbaseballcamps.com/index.php
UMass Boston
Talent Search/Project REACH Program
For: Grades 7-9
Location: UMass Boston Campus
Contact: talentsearch@umb.edu, 617-287-5868
Website: http://www.talentsearch.umb.edu/
Urbanity Dance
Summer Session
For: Ages 2-18
Location: South End
Register: www.amilia.com/store/en/urbanity-dance/shop/programs/71572
Website: urbanitydance.org
Warrior Ice Arena
Warrior Ice Arena Youth Summer Camp
The Warrior Ice Arena full-day camp includes both on and off-ice activities covering both hockey skills and skating, plus stretching, agility exercises, fun games, and activities.
For: Ages 6-14
Location: Warrior Ice Arena & the TRACK at New Balance
Register: Register here
Website: WarriorIceArena.com
Phillips Brooks House Association
Summer Urban Program
Phillips Brooks House Association’s Summer Urban Program
The Phillips Brooks House Association’s Summer Urban Program (SUP) is a collection of summer programs serving young people from Boston and Cambridge.
Our summer day camps provide both academic instruction and summer recreation. There is morning academic enrichment, afternoon educational field trips, and artistic, cultural, and service-learning workshops. SUP builds positive relationships with youth, families, and community partners to ensure that young people in Boston and Cambridge can build the social, emotional, and academic skills needed to define, access, and achieve their own success in and beyond our programs.
For: Ages 6-13
Location: Boston and Cambridge
Enrollment: Register at www.pbha.org
Website: https://www.pbha.org/programs/sup
Program Descriptions:
PBHA’s Franklin I-O( FIO): Summer camp that serves mostly minority, low-income young people in Boston’s Franklin Field/Hill in Dorchester Neighborhoods. We continue their learning into the summer while focusing on social growth and building their self-confidence in a restorative way.
Location: Dorchester's Franklin Hill and Franklin Field
Contact: FIO@pbha.org
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PBHA's Roxbury Youth Initiative (RYI): Strives to create a safe, exciting, scholarly, and positive learning environment for Roxbury’s children. It promotes and encourages academic and personal excellence by instilling the importance of community activism, consciousness, and education in the youth of Roxbury.
Location: Roxbury
Contact: RYI@pbha.org
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PBHA’s Boston Refugee Youth Enrichment (BRYE): Serves English Language Learners live in Dorchester. Bilingual/bicultural staff are available to communicate with families. Daily activities include classroom learning and afternoon field trips. Transportation is available.
Location: Boston
Contact: BRYE@pbha.org
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PBHA’s Chinatown Adventure (CHAD): Serves low-income families who live in Chinatown. Academic and recreational activities make up a typical day. Bilingual/bicultural staff are available to communicate with families.
Location: Chinatown
Contact: CHAD@pbha.org
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PBHA's Mission Hill Summer Program (MHSP): Provides an affordable, engaging seven-week academic summer program in Mission Hill. The program engages campers in mornings of academic enrichment, afternoons of educational field trips, and artistic, cultural, and service-learning workshops throughout the week, along with two overnight camping trips and a day-long final trip.
Location: Mission Hill
Contact: MHSP@pbha.org
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PBHA’s Keylatch Summer Program (KSP): Provides low-income children from Boston's South End/Lower Roxbury Community with a high-quality, enriching summer camp experience. Community leaders, families, and Keylatch staff engage campers in activities designed to help them explore, build cultural and community pride, and develop a love of learning.
Location: South End and Lower Roxbury
Contact: KSP@pbha.org
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PBHA’s South Boston Outreach Summer (SBOS): Offers an academic summer day camp from South Boston. SBOS strives to empower young people through hands-on enrichment activities that emphasize academic confidence, conflict resolution, interdependence, prevention of risk-taking behaviors, and respect for diversity.
Location: South Boston
Contact: SBOS@pbha.org
YMCA of Greater Boston
Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. At the Y, we focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships.
We emphasize seamlessly weaving literacy, math, and science lessons into our curriculum, preventing summer learning loss, and making sure our camp kids are ready to return to school in the fall. Above all, we focus on making summer fun!
Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged in high-quality, safe, healthy, and hands-on learning activities. At the Y, we are committed to meeting the needs of the whole child. Under the leadership of our qualified camp staff, campers engage in top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships.
We are committed to the safety of your children and family by updating and adapting our safety policies per recommendations from the CDC, EEC, DPH, ACA, and the MA State guidelines. Safety is our top priority so thank you for your continued cooperation and patience as we work with these key regulatory agencies each year.
For: 3-15 years (varies by location)
Location: Boston and surrounding Suburbs
Enrollment: https://ymcaboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DayCampOnlineRegistration_2022.pdf
Website: ymcaboston.org//youth-and-family/camps/day-camps
Contact:
East Boston Camp — eastbostoncamps@ymcaboston.org
Oak Square Camp, Oak Square Scamper — oaksquarecamps@ymcaboston.org
Menino Camp — meninocamps@ymcaboston.org
Dedham Camp, Parkway Bear Camp, Parkway Scamper— parkwaycamps@ymcaboston.org
Roxbury Camp, Ponkapoag Camp — roxburycamps@ymcaboston.org
Dorchester Camp — dorchestercamps@ymcaboston.org
Huntington Camp —huntingtoncamps@ymcaboston.org
Wang Camp — wangcamps@ymcaboston.org
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Camps and Activities for Students Grades 9-12
Camp Harbor View
Camp Harbor View offers a summer day camp in Boston's Harbor Islands – and it's 100% free to participate, including round-trip transportation and three meals a day. All Boston residents entering grades 6-9 in the fall are invited to apply for a two-week day camp session. Join this summer for a one-of-a-kind camp experience, filled with nonstop fun, growth, and community connection! There are plenty of spots still available for Summer 2022 – learn more and apply today at campharborview.org.
For: Grades 6-9
Location: Long Island in Boston Harbor (daily transportation provided)
Contact: info@campharborview.org
Website: campharborview.org
Community Boat Building
Model Boat Building "J.R. Junior - Boat Box"
Participants will build and take home a 10" model of our famous Periwinkle Junior rowboat design. Our more advanced builders and those who have built this model previously will have the opportunity to add a solar-powered motor, a sailing rig, and more advanced finishing techniques. You do not need any previous experience for this project, and you do not need to sign-up for any other sessions to participate in this project.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Community Boat Building
Full-size (10') Wooden Rowboat Building
Participants will work in a team of 5-10 people to build our famous Periwinkle Junior rowboat over the week. We have built hundreds of these beautiful seaworthy boats with kids of all ages and backgrounds. The finished boat(s) will be raffled off to one participant on the last day of camp. You do not need any previous experience for this project, and you do not need to sign-up for any other sessions to participate in this project.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Community Boat Building
Build Your Own Boat
During this two-week program, participants will be guided by expert boat builders and provided all of the necessary tools and materials as they work in our shop on building a full-size (6-8') version of a boat they designed. At the end of this session, we will launch our boats and conduct a "sea trial" on a protected and shallow body of water under the supervision of our staff. You will walk away with a real boat that you designed and built; so satisfying! Ages 7-9 need to have previous experience building similar projects.
For: Ages 7-18
Location: CBB Workshop - 21 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Website: https://www.communityboatbuilding.org/summer-program
Community Rowing
Learning Programs - The Place to Begin
Rowers will learn rowing terminology, learn how to handle the equipment, and develop a basic set of rowing skills. Training takes place on 12-person training catamarans.
For: Ages 12-18
Location: 20 Nonantum Rd, Brighton
Website: https://www.communityrowing.org/
Junior Achievement of Northern New England
JA Summer Institute
This summer, 40-60 high school students will join Junior Achievement of Northern New England in-person for 5 days for our annual JA Summer Institute. During this program, students will engage in a series of interactive company-led workshops focused on learning the basics of personal finance, the stock market, the design thinking process, pitching a product, career exploration, interviewing skills, and more. Students will take what they've learned throughout the week and apply it to the culminating session, Speed Networking, where they will connect with business professionals from a variety of industries. This program comes at no cost to students.
For: Grades 9-12
Location: TBD
Website: https://newengland.ja.org/
Learn more: JA Summer Institute Student Flyer
MIT
DynaMIT
We are a STEM outreach program for underrepresented middle school students in the Boston area. Our goal is to share our excitement for STEM with our students, all the while giving them opportunities to explore different fields through challenging activities and experiments.
For: Grades 6-9
Location: MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA
Website: dynamit.mit.edu
Phillips Brooks House Association
Recent Immigrant Summer Enrichment (RISE)
Serves high-school-aged immigrants and refugees by improving their English language skills, addressing the gap in SAT scores between native speakers and English Language Learners, and broadening their access to college and higher learning institutions.
For: Ages 14-19
Location: Greater Boston
Enrollment: Register at www.pbha.org
Contact: RISE@pbha.org
Website: https://www.pbha.org/programs/sup
Phillips Brooks House Association
Junior Leaders in Community (JLinC)
Brings together rising ninth graders from neighborhoods across Boston and Cambridge to gain valuable work experience, build positive social connections, and cultivate a safe and inclusive environment that promotes social justice through youth leadership through community engagement. Priority is given to young people who participated in SUP Camps in previous summers.
For: Grade 9
Location: Boston and Cambridge
Enrollment: Register at www.pbha.org
Contact: JLinC@pbha.org
Website: https://www.pbha.org/programs/sup
Piers Park Sailing Center
Science of Sailing
Science of Sailing is a unique combination of on-the-water skill-building in basic keelboat sailing with principles of physics, biology, and marine science integrated into the curriculum. The Science of Sailing program is a full-day summer program. Students advance through a three-level curriculum in the program, earning beads to track their progress.
For: Ages 10-22
Location: East Boston
Register: piersparksailing.org/youth
Website: https://piersparksailing.org/youth-sailing/youth-programs
Piers Park Sailing Center
Future Leaders Program
Future Leaders is an instructor-in-training and mentorship program. This is the final progression for participants before they become employed as Instructors at Piers Park Sailing Center. Job training skills, professional development, the basics of racing, and working as a team are key elements of this program. Each Future Leader will be mentored throughout the season and is expected to lead a small group through a lesson by the close of the summer program. The Future Leaders Program also offers College Preparatory resources throughout the summer to each Future Leader.
For: Ages 14-16
Location: East Boston
Learn more and Register: https://piersparksailing.org/youth-sailing/future-leaders
Urbanity Dance
Summer Session
For: Ages 2-18
Location: South End
Register: www.amilia.com/store/en/urbanity-dance/shop/programs/71572
Website: urbanitydance.org
UMass Boston
Talent Search/Project REACH Program
For: Grades 7-9
Location: UMass Boston Campus
Website: http://www.talentsearch.umb.edu/
Warrior Ice Arena
Warrior Ice Arena Youth Summer Camp
The Warrior Ice Arena full-day camp includes both on and off-ice activities covering both hockey skills and skating, plus stretching, agility exercises, fun games, and activities.
For: Ages 6-14
Website: WarriorIceArena.com
YMCA of Greater Boston
Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. At the Y, we focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships.
We emphasize seamlessly weaving literacy, math, and science lessons into our curriculum, preventing summer learning loss, and making sure our camp kids are ready to return to school in the fall. Above all, we focus on making summer fun!
Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged in high-quality, safe, healthy, and hands-on learning activities. At the Y, we are committed to meeting the needs of the whole child. Under the leadership of our qualified camp staff, campers engage in top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships.
We are committed to the safety of your children and family by updating and adapting our safety policies per recommendations from the CDC, EEC, DPH, ACA and the MA State guidelines. Safety is our top priority so thank you for your continued cooperation and patience as we work with these key regulatory agencies each year.
For: 3-15 years (varies by location)
Location: Boston and surrounding Suburbs
Enrollment: https://ymcaboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DayCampOnlineRegistration_2022.pdf
Website: ymcaboston.org//youth-and-family/camps/day-camps
Contact:
East Boston Camp — marango@ymcaboston.org — eastbostoncamps@ymcaboston.org
Oak Square Camp, Oak Square Scamper — marango@ymcaboston.org — oaksquarecamps@ymcaboston.org
Menino Camp — afeliz@ymcaboston.org — meninocamps@ymcaboston.org
Dedham Camp, Parkway Bear Camp, Parkway Scamper— jlavely@ymcaboston.org — parkwaycamps@ymcaboston.org
Roxbury Camp, Ponkapoag Camp — cburgos@ymcaboston.org — roxburycamps@ymcaboston.org
Dorchester Camp — afeliz@ymcaboston.org — dorchestercamps@ymcaboston.org
Huntington Camp — layala@ymcaboston.org — huntingtoncamps@ymcaboston.org
Wang Camp — layala@ymcaboston.org — wangcamps@ymcaboston.org
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Camps and Programs for Students with Special Needs
While many camps can accommodate children with disabilities, the following camps are designed to help children with specific medical and other challenges. If you cannot afford a camp, always ask about financial aid.
Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Federation for Children with Special Needs Summer Fun Camp Directory (PDF) lists more than 200 camps for children with disabilities.
fcsn.org/fcsn-camp-guide-2022/
Special-Needs Camps & Fairs Massachusetts
www.spedchildmass.com/camps-special-needs-massachusetts-autism-aspergers
Boston Parks and Recreation Access
accessrec.org/programs-services/summer-camp
Website: campbaker.org
