As busy moms ourselves, we know that finding summer camps in and around Boston is often high on your to-do list! We are so fortunate to live in an area where camp options abound. But how do you decide which one is the right fit? Are there camps you haven’t thought of or discovered yet? When are the registration dates, and how do you find one that fits the interests of each of your children?
While we long for the lazy days of summer, we also know there are childcare and entertainment needs week after week. We hope this Guide to Summer Camps in Boston + Beyond, brought to you in part by LINX Camps and NEOC provides the insight you need to plan a fun and stress-free summer.
We are grateful to each of the camps that elected to sponsor this guide for a featured listing, and we encourage you to scroll to the bottom to see a COMPREHENSIVE list of more than 100 local summer camp options! Looking for other ideas for a fun summer? Start here!
Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, and can be extended as early as 8am and as late as 6pm.
Weekly Sessions: June 10th – August 30th
Additional Services: Bus, Early Drop-Off (8-9am), Extended Day (4-6pm)
Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, and can be extended as early as 8am and as late as 6pm.
Weekly Sessions: June 17th – August 16th
Additional Services: Bus, Early Drop-Off (8-9am), Extended Day (4-6pm), Extended Day with Swim Lesson (4-6pm), Lunch Box
Connect your child to a community that embraces teamwork, technology, and fun! The Robo Hub, based in Cambridge, is a world-class, robotics center serving local families. We recognize the power of technology to connect children to each other and not just their devices.
Our camps explore exciting concepts in technology – LEGO robotics, 3D printing, Coding, Creative Arts – through team-based missions and creative exploration! Our community of educators is committed to creating a healthy balance of engaging tech usage and movement-based social time. More than a classroom, The Robo Hub is a space to meet like-minded individuals and bond over a shared love of innovation, creation and celebration!
Ages: 7–14 | Hours: 9am–4pm | Sessions: Jul 9 – Aug 30
86A Sherman St., Cambridge, MA, 02140
Use the code “BostonMoms” for $100 off!
Unleash a summer of growth and adventure at Brooks School Summer Programs.
With over five decades of unwavering dedication and innovation, we’re the premier
choice for all ages and interests. We’re more than a summer camp;we’re a vibrant
community focused on empowering kids with skills for a successful future, cultivating self-confidence and leadership skills.
We offer several programs, including our premier day camp that leverages the
expansive 270-acre Brooks School campus. Pride yourself in choosing a purpose-driven
program that will leave a lasting imprint. At Brooks School, we don’t just promise
memories;we deliver growth and lasting impact.
Your child can step into the shoes of global leaders & tackle pressing issues, enhance their public speaking & debate skills, get feedback from champion mentors & make friends who care about the world!
Through Model UN your child can learn about global issues from different perspectives & collaborate with their peers to lead & create solutions together.
The Model United Nations Institute Day Camp is held at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts July 8-12 for students ages 11-18.
Every day at the MUN Institute, students are challenged to make speeches, negotiate with others, and find solutions to global problems. They receive daily one-on-one feedback and encouragement from their MUN Mentors, who are the best students in college-level Model UN. And by the end of the week, students see dramatic improvements in their public speaking and communication skills, and their self-confidence.
At the MUN Institute, students learn about the world’s biggest challenges, from civil war and extreme poverty to human rights and climate change. They step into the shoes of UN diplomats, represent different countries, and argue that country’s point of view — which is often different from their own. Students work together to see if, despite their differences, they can collaborate in the spirit of diplomacy and find common solutions to global problems.
After attending the MUN Institute, your child can go back to school and lead their Model UN club. MUN Institute students have gained admission to the top colleges, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and Georgetown. MUN Institute alumni have the confidence and the skills to be successful in high school, college, and beyond.
Overnight & Day camps at Boston University, Georgetown, Columbia, UT Dallas, Rutgers, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and online!
At EXPLO, we’re inventors, entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, and more. We design summer enrichment programs for grades 4-12 with immersive, boundary-pushing worlds for you to explore. Here, clever young people take the time to wonder, find passions, and make surprising discoveries. Learn how to let passion and curiosity lead in everything you do. Overnight and day programs in Boston, New York, Berkeley, and Oxford + London. Come shine with us.
Kids immerse themselves in inspiration at Walnut Hill School for the Arts’ summer programs. Students join like-minded peers in intensive programs for string quartet, voice, theater, fashion, ballet, and chamber music. Boarding and day options are available on the idyllic Walnut Hill campus in Natick, just outside of Boston. Programs include social activities and excursions to Boston. After spending a summer studying at Walnut Hill, students leave with new friends, stronger performance skills, a heightened sense of accomplishment, and a confidence that applies to all facets of life.
Branches at Meadowbrook is an unparalleled set of experiences that gives kids an opportunity to learn, explore, and create in a safe, supportive community. Branches offers programs for every child and every interest. Campers is their traditional day camp, with swimming, sports, music, and more. Mazemakers lets kids choose their own collaborative courses as part of a unique community. Explorers delve into specific interests from cooking to entrepreneurship under the guidance of a specialist, while Adventurers embark on a different Boston-area trip every day. The Leaders program (grades 9-10) allows students to develop leadership skills and put them into action. Registration is now open!
At the Pine Village Summer Camp, campers will jump into Spanish immersion on their adventure through Spanish-speaking countries and regions! Pine Village offers two four-week summer sessions for children from 15 months to 5 years old. If you are interested, please fill out the Pine Village Summer Camp inquiry form to receive more information.
As with the school year, families can choose anywhere from two- to five-day schedules. Each day, children and teachers will embark on a magnificent imaginary journey to explore Spanish-speaking countries and experience life as a child in a different country. Activities include dancing and crafts, cooking, and games.
Give your child or teen a full immersion experience of summer fun and learning! Our program is the perfect way to improve their skills and confidence in French, thanks to our team of engaging teachers.
This program will run on a weekly basis over 10 weeks, and there are options for a half or a full-day program. Each week focuses on a theme with special activities to increase their vocabulary and stimulate their conversation skills.
Ages: 3-17
Dates: June 24 to August 26
Hours + Pricing Vary by Age
Mass Audubon’s Teen Adventure Trips immerse campers ages 14–17 in the natural wonders of the Northeast’s most beautiful areas, from the rugged coast of Maine to the beaches of Cape Cod to Vermont’s legendary Long Trail. All trips focus on developing a love of the outdoors, but each trip takes a unique approach, including backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, and more. A wide variety of trip options accommodate many interests and levels of outdoor experience with weekly sessions from June 30–August 25.
Make 2024 a summer to remember! Build an arcade game, program a robot, or write an original song! Learn wilderness survival skills, tackle LEGO design challenges, and create your own augmented reality game! At Acera, children nurture their natural desire to inquire, create, innovate and experiment – developing kids’ leadership and self-esteem through STEM skill building, artistic expression, and project-based learning. Acera’s Summer Programs enable kids ages 5 and older to take on enticing projects, from electronic art and robotics to woodworking and science experiments. Sessions run mornings, afternoons, or full days. Learn more at aceraschool.org.
| Crest Collaborative | Programming for ages 3 to 22 that have moderate to intensive/severe developmental delays or multiple disabilities. | Andover |
| Epilepsy Camp | Andover | |
| Rising Hope Farm | Inclusion Equestrian Program | Attleboro |
| Camp Triumph | For children with ADHD, Executive Functioning Disorder, Aspergers, Non-Verbal Learning Disability, Pragmatic Language Deficit, and Anxiety Disorders. | Bedford |
| ABLE Berklee | Summer Music Program for Musicians with Disabilities for children ages 9 – 17. | Boston |
| Camp Shriver | A Free Inclusive Summer Camp for Children with and without Disabilities. | Boston |
| Camp Joy | Available to Boston residents with disabilities, ages 3 – 15, and their siblings, ages 3 – 7. | Boston |
| Franciscan Hospital | Adaptive Sports Camp | Brighton |
| Camp Rainbow | Serving young people with disabilities, ages 6-22. | Cambridge |
| MGH Aspire Program | For individuals ages 5 – adult with diagnoses including, but not limited to, Asperger’s Syndrome , High Functioning Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, anxiety disorder, or similar social-cognitive profile. | Charlestown |
| Pathfinders Dedham | Dedicated to providing recreational opportunities for the special needs citizens of Dedham and our surrounding communities | Dedham |
| Camp Starfish | Programs encompass the majority of the site’s acreage and is home to one of the first and longest-running, 1:1 ratio programs. | Rindge, NH |
| F.U.S.E. | Lexington + Norwood | |
| Bina Farm | Inclusive equine summer program for children with and without special needs, including siblings. | Lexington + Wellesley |
| Boston Ability Center – Therapy Intensive | For children ages 3-10 with neuromuscular impairments. | Natick |
| Caroll Camp | Summer youth programs for children ages 8-13 who are blind and visually impaired. | Newton |
