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What Do You Envision for Your Child’s Camp Experience?
What Do You Envision
for Your Child’s Camp Experience?
Selecting a camp for your child can be exciting. You know that camp is a wonderful way for your child to develop independence, new skills and new friends. But now you need to figure out which camp is the right choice. Consider these questions as you go through your search:
What is driving your camp search?
Fun and learning? New experiences and skills? A need for child care? Family tradition? Encouragement from friends?
What are your leading camp
search criteria? Which ones are “nonnegotiable” and which are “preferences”?
Which of your family’s values should be reflected in the camp
philosophy? How religious should it be? How competitive? How diverse? How much camper choice should be given?
What activities or programs
interest you and your child? What
level of intensity are you looking for? Are you looking for opportunities for your child to try new activities, to play, to advance current skills, to practice, to compete or to specialize?
What kind of facilities will your
camper consider? Discuss electricity, bathrooms and dining.
What session length, from eight weeks to a few days, is comfortable for you, for your child, and for your family’s summer
schedule? The most common session lengths are: full season (seven to eight weeks), half season (three to four), two weeks and one week.
What camp clientele do you want
to consider? There are camps for boys only, girls only, coed, brother/sister, religious groups, underserved populations and children with special needs.
How far are you willing to commute
you child? Is there a good local source or is it worth driving to a destination camp?
CARDIGAN SUMMER SESSION
THE PERFECT BALANCE OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND SUMMERTIME FUN FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 8-15!
CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL • CANAAN, NH • (603)523.3526 • WWW.CARDIGAN.ORG/SUMMER
ACERA SUMMER STEAM CAMP (WINCHESTER)
781-729-3489 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-17 The Acera Summer STEAM Camp is a creativity-based arts and sciences day camp where children ages 5-17 can nurture their natural desire to inquire, create, and innovate. https://aceraschool.org/summer-camp BELMONT DAY SUMMER CAMP (BELMONT)
Day Camp 617-484-3078 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 Experienced and creative counselors establish a supportive environment for exciting summer adventures with many opportunities for exploration and play. Daily swim lessons. Specialty and sports camps available. https://www.belmontday.org/summer-discoveries
Summer fun for campers 3 to 15 years old
• Traditional Day Camp • Leader in Training (LIT) • Counselor in Training (CIT)
www.dedhamcountryday.org/camp
BRANCHES AT MEADOWBROOK (WESTON)
Day Camp 781-647-0546 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-15 With traditional camp programs, enrichment offerings, academic discovery classes, trips, and teen leadership options coming together under one umbrella, we are excited to introduce Branches at Meadowbrook: a collection of summer and year-round programs launching in 2022. Branches is intended to represent our summer programs as an extension of the The Meadowbrook School’s mission and values, the opportunity to reach higher, and the goal for children and young adults to “branch out” exploring new interests and ideas. http://www.branchesmeadowbrook.org/
CAMP BIRCH HILL (NEW DURHAM, NH)
Overnight Camp 603-859-4525 Age or Grade Range: Age: 6 - 16 Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Birch Hill offers a fun, elective based program where boys and girls aged 6-16 can participate in over 50 diverse activities of their choice. Each summer they welcome campers to their grounds in New Durham, NH. This traditional, overnight summer camp sits on a 100 acre piece of private, lakeside land where kids can come for two, four or six weeks of their summer. It is a home away from home where kids have the time of their lives for two, four or six weeks while making lasting friendships and memories. campbirchhill.com CAMP MARIST (EFFINGHAM, NH)
Overnight Camp 603-539-4552 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-16 Camp Marist is an international, co-ed Catholic overnight camp for campers ages 6-16 years old on Ossipee Lake in New Hampshire. From horseback riding to waterskiing, go-karts, sports, and drama…we offer everything a kid would want! https://www.campmarist.org/ CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SUMMER SESSION (CANAAN, NH)
Day and Overnight Camp 603-523-3526 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-15 The perfect balance between academic enrichment and summertime fun for boys and girls ages 8-15! https://www.cardigan.org/summer CHARLES RIVER SCHOOL (DOVER)
Day Camp 508-785-8250 Age or Grade Range: Age: 5 - 15 CRS Summer provides fun and exciting programs for kids between the ages of 4 and 17 on our beautiful 16-acre campus. In addition to our renowned multi arts program, featuring dance, music, visual art, and theater, we have camp options in STEAM, innovation, nature, entrepreneurship and more. Campers will also spend time in our outdoor Wetlands lab, on the fields playing sports and other games and in our swimming pool. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for all of our campers. http://www.charlesriverschool.org/ CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE AT OCEAN PARK (OCEAN PARK, ME)
Overnight Camp 781-245-9984 Age Range: Ages 14-18 For over 100 years, the Christian Youth Conference at Ocean Park (CYC) has provided a place where teens can begin or renew their walk with Christ. Catering exclusively to high school youths, CYC challenges kids to grow in their relationship to God within a safe, loving community. CYC helps kids build faith and discipleship. Students make lifelong friends and return summer after summer, often becoming part of the staff after graduation.. http://cycop.org
CREATIVE ARTS AT PARK AT THE PARK SCHOOL (BROOKLINE)
Day Camp 781-942-9600 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-15 Creative Arts at Park is a five-week program that provides young people with an opportunity to explore the full range of visual and performing arts and sports. For five exciting weeks, campers select their own schedules from over 130 classes in computer animation, visual art, dance, music, photography, theatre, video, writing, and sports. Under the guidance of professional artists, participants discover talents and develop skills that will provide them with life-long enjoyment. http://www.creativeartsatpark.org/ DEBATE CAMP (DANVERS, WEST ROXBURY)
Day Camp 888-512-8154 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-16 Debate Camp provides summer training programs in public speaking, debate and Model UN for students in grades 5 to 11 http://www.debatecamp.com/boston
DEDHAM COUNTRY DAY CAMP (DEDHAM)
Day Camp 781-320-1832 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 Dedham Country Day Camp has programs for children ages 3-15. We offer a Traditional Day Camp (rising 3-7th grade), Sports Camp (rising 2-7th grades), Leader in Training Program (rising 8th grade)and a Counselor in Training Program (rising 9-10th). http://www.dedhamcountryday.org/ camp DERBY SUMMER PROGRAMS (HINGHAM)
Day Camp 781-740-4766 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-15 Summer Arts is a 5 week comprehensive program for ages 8 to 15. Campers choose their own schedules from over 100 choices. There are also programs for ages 3 to 7. Campers may attend less weeks. http://derbyacademy.org/summer
EDGE ON SCIENCE (NEWTON, BEVERLY)
Day Camp (315) 773-5673 Grade Range: Rising 3rd to 12th grade Immerse your child in one or more week-long STEM experiences, exploring applied science and engineering. Individual and team projects make it hands-on. Choose from ten different topics and 43 sessions. Easy to find a week that works! https://www.edgeonscience.com/ summer-camps/ EF LANGUAGES ABROAD (INTERNATIONAL)
Overnight Camp (617) 619-1949 Age or Grade Range: Ages 12-18 Accredited language programs. Take your first steps towards fluency with our specially designed courses, just for younger learners. You’ll advance your language skills thanks to our innovative teaching methods, which include interactive lessons and fun-filled activities
and excursions. Flexible programs run from 2-10 weeks with start dates in June, July, and August. EF’s allinclusive package features flights, accommodations, excursions, meals, and a language certificate. Join a group or travel individually to meet your new friends at the EF campus of your choice. https://www.ef.edu/ils/ EMPOW STUDIOS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
Day Camp 617-395-7527 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-15 Empow Studios offers weekly STEM Summer Camps for kids ages 7-15. Campers have fun learning coding, robotics, movie-making, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D printing, and more! Full-day and half-day camps available throughout Massachusetts and online. http://www.empow.me
Summer 2022 Programs LEGO Robotics and Coding with Stop Motion Animation!
EVERWOOD DAY CAMP (SHARON)
Day Camp 781-694-5829 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-15 Everwood provides an unparalleled summer camp experience in the great outdoors and are proven leaders in COVID-19 safety. We are committed to supporting the social and emotional health of our campers through real opportunities for connection. http://www.EverwoodDayCamp.com FALMOUTH ACADEMY FA SUMMER (FALMOUTH)
Day Camp 508-457-9696 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-Adult Falmouth Academy sits on 34 acres abutting conservation land just minutes from the ocean and in the heart of the Upper Cape’s vibrant art and science community. Full-day and half-day programs for children and teens are offered. Activities include lacrosse, basketball, soccer, tennis, arts and crafts, computer programming, photography, animation, fort building, theater, robotics, cooking, nature and science exploration, and outdoor adventure. Specialty programs include outdoor survival skills, computer programming and robotics. http://www.falmouthacademy.org/Summer-programs
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FLEUR DE LIS CAMP (FITZWILLIAM, NH)
Overnight Camp 603-585-7751 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-17 For a best summer ever come to Fleur de Lis - a girl’s camp filled with great fun, great learning, and great adventures in beautiful southwestern NH. Girls come for the summer and leave with a new second home, forever friends, and life-long memories. https://www.fleurdeliscamp.org/ FUSION ACADEMY (BURLINGTON/ LEXINGTON, HINGHAM, NEWTON)
Day and Virtual Camp 781-512-0505 Age or Grade Range: Ages 12-18 A completely Customizable Summer Experience using our Unique 1:1 program. The summer focuses on Academic Engagement, Creative Enrichment and College Preparation. Enrolling students entering grades 5-12. In-person or Virtually. https://www.fusionacademy.com/ summer-programs/
GROTONWOOD CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER (GROTON)
Day and Overnight Camp 978-448-5763 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-18+ Grotonwood is a traditional co-ed Christian summer camp serving kids in age 5-17 through day camp and overnight camping experiences. This non-profit is situated in the heart of beautiful Groton Massachusetts amongst 247 acres of private woodlands. http://www.grotonwood.org HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (HOPKINTON)
Day Camp 508-435-9222 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-17 Summer programs at the HCA are the perfect creative outlet for students who love the arts. Our artist-instructors make learning fun as they help students find their voice in a variety of different artistic mediums, from art to movie-making. http://www.hopartscenter.org/
ICODE OF WELLESLEY STEAM SUMMER PROGRAMS (WELLESLEY)
Day and Virtual Camp Programs 781-291-3131 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18+ iCode of Wellesley is a premier STEAM afterschool and summer camp program that teaches life skills alongside a diverse set of technologies. Using these fun and engaging activities we help children build resilience, problem solving, and team work. https://icodeschool.com/ wellesley107/ LINX CAMPS (WELLESLEY)
Day Camp 781-235-3210 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-17 LINX Camps provides fun-filled, enriching and innovative summer programs that are rich with traditions and choices. Our expert staff recognizes each campers’ strengths to support the growth of our younger campers while building character in our older ones. http://www.linxcamps.com/
NEOC - NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR CAMP (FROM THE LINX COMPANIES) (WELLESLEY)
Day Camp 781-235-8765 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 New England Outdoor Camp — NEOC, for short, and pronounced ne-äk — is a new, premier, day camp created by the LINX Companies, the parent company of LINX Camps. Set in Nature. Rooted in Wonder. Bursting with Fun! https://www.campneoc.com MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BEDFORD, LOWELL)
Day Camp 800-818-3434 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-17 MCC’s engaging camp program allows children and youth to have a productive and fun summer with unique opportunities to explore careers, learn new skills, meet new friends and boost self-confidence with half- and full-day options. https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/collegeforkids/ summer-locations
Day Camp 978-921-4242 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-15
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EDGE SCIENCE on
• summer STEM programs • Visit edgeonscience.com Call (315) 773-5673
Montserrat College of Art’s Youth S.T.E.A.M. Academy offers summer courses for youth ages 8-15 to experience hands-on learning in a safe, supervised environment led by professional faculty from educational institutions on the North Shore and beyond. https://www.montserrat.edu/youth NEW ART CENTER SUMMER YOUTH ART PROGRAM (NEWTON)
Day Camp 617-964-3424 Age or Grade Range: Grades 1-12 Students entering grades 1-12 can spend their school vacation immersed in the arts! New Art’s Summer Camp is designed for students to develop skills, creativity, and self expression at any ability level. Join us for several weeks this summer. https://newartcenter.org/summer-camp/ NIGHT EAGLE WILDERNESS ADVENTURES (WALLINGFORD, VT)
Overnight Camp (802) 446-6100 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-14 Located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures is a unique primitive summer camp where boys live in tipis and do things that boys did hundreds of years ago. http://www.nighteaglewilderness.com PENGUIN CODING SUMMER PROGRAMS (NEWTON)
Day and Virtual Summer Programs 781-277-2755 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-14 Learn to code this summer! Join us in-person in Lexington & Newton or online as we explore the fun of coding and hands on science experiments. We are offering one week day camps from June 27th - Sept 2nd 2022 for children ages 6-14. For our in-person camp, we split the time 50-50 between screen time and non-screen time. Class sizes are small (around 4-6 kids per camp) and students explore coding, 3-D printing, robotics, and outdoor hands on science. Teachers are all fully vaccinated and classrooms are all well-ventilated. Limited spots available! https://penguincodingschool.com/summer POWERS MUSIC SCHOOL (BELMONT)
Day Camp 617-484-4696 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-11 (CIT 13-15) We believe the combination of high-quality music instruction your child will receive and the experience of presenting a fully-staged theatrical performance using those newly-gained musical skills makes the Pow-Wow program different from other summer programs that specialize in either solely music or theatre. Our trained music instructors teach students the basics of violin and piano, instruments that may be new to many participants and help them develop a love of
music. Arts and crafts time is often spent on creating sets or props, as well as other fun activities. Music, singing, acting, movement, and creativity are taught in small and large group settings. As the session winds down and the excitement builds, students use the skills they gained in music, art, singing, and movement in the final performance on Friday for friends and family - a unique presentation of instruments, story, and song adapted by the faculty specifically for Pow-Wow. http://www.powersmusic.org/pow-wow TABOR SUMMER CAMP (MARION)
Day Camp 508-291-8342 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-17 Join us for an unforgettable summer by the sea full of friends, sports, adventures, and learning at the Tabor Summer Camp. We offer a variety of engaging activities and enrichment courses for young people ages 6-17 on our beautiful seaside campus. http://taborsummer.org/ UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON SUMMER INSTITUTE IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP (BOSTON)
Day and Virtual Camp 617-482-4587 Age or Grade Range: Ages 11-18 Step into the role of a diplomat to address current global issues during the United Nations Association of Greater Boston’s Institute in Global Leadership Model UN programs! https://unagb.org/model-un/vacation-institutes/ WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS SUMMER PROGRAMS (NATICK)
Day nd Overnight Camp 508-650-5020 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-17 Summer Camp programs in Dance (Ballet), Musical Theater, and Visual Art. http://www.walnuthillarts.org/summer WELLESLEY THEATRE PROJECT (WELLESLEY)
Day Camp 781-235-1550 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-18 Join WTP for some great camps this summer! WTP is offering Full Scale Production Camps and One Week Theatre Camps for five year olds through 12th Grade https://www.wellesleytheatreproject.org/
YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON (BOSTON, WALTHAM, WOBURN, READING, DEDHAM, NEEDHAM)
Day and Overnight Camp 617-927-8060 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-16 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. https://ymcaboston.org/active-programs/#Day%20Camp
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