Most dates are not yet available for the 2008 summer season. Camp times and places may also change; updated information will be posted as it becomes available.

  • Aruna's Place for Children
    Who: Ages 3 to 9
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      Half days, 9am - 1pm
    Where: 8 Stone Rd., Sudbury, Ma.
    Phone: 978-440-8900

    Children will go on a 4th of July float, put on plays, learn about animals, transportation, medieval times and outer space, among other themes. Every week we have arts and crafts, science, music, cooking and water play.

  • Broad Meadow Brook Day Camp
    Who: Ages 5 to 14
    When: Ages 6-11, 2 wk. sessions, 9am-3:30pm
      Age 5, 1 wk. sessions, 9am-12pm
      Teen Adventure, ages 12-14, 9am-5pm
    Where: 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, Ma.
    Phone: 508-753-6087

    During the first week, campers are exposed to a wide variety of natural history topics and wildlife habitats. Wildflowers, butterflies, leaf litter invertebrates, aquatic insects and crustaceans, trees, forest birds, small mammals, wetlands, and the forest floor are just a few examples of these topics and habitats. At the end of the first week, campers will be asked what they enjoyed most about their first week, and what they would like to learn more about; the second week will then be designed around the feedback received by the counselors (with the addition of interest areas not yet explored!)

    Teen Adventure will include canoeing, hiking and an overnight camping trip July 25-27.

  • Cambridge School of Weston Day Camp
    Who: Summer Day Camp: ages 4 1/2 to 15
      Summer Adventures: ages 12 to 15
      Summer Intensives: ages 7 to 15
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      9am - 4pm (9am-12pm on Friday); extended day available
    Where: 45 Georgian Rd., Weston, Ma.
    Phone: 781-642-8666

    Offering a traditional Summer Day Camp, as well as a Summer Adventures program, which includes 8 varied and exciting adventures with an optional overnight trip each 2-week session. In addition, there is Summer Intensives, a two- or four-week program in music, dance, theater, robotics, visual arts, science and sports.

  • Club Invention
    Who: Entering grades 1-6
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      9am - 3:30pm
    Where: various locations, including Littleton, Westford, Leominster & Marlborough
    Phone: 800-968-4332

    Sponsored by the National Inventor's Hall of Fame Foundation, this camp provides enrichment programs in the fields of science, math, history and the arts. Local schools host the program, and the week's activities are led by local teachers.

  • College Gate & College Academy
    Who: Ages 6-14
    When: 1 week sessions
      Half-day: 9am - 12:10pm, early drop-off available
      Full-day: 9am-3pm or 5pm, early drop-off available
    Where: Grades K-3: Fowler School, Maynard, Ma.
      Grades 4-8: Maynard High School, Maynard, Ma.
    Phone: 781-344-7331

    Over 20 hands-on activities in Computer Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Rocketry, Theater, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Aerodynamics, Oceanography and more. Transportation available from Acton, Boxboro and Westford.

  • Concord Academy Summer Camp
    Who: Ages 3-15
    When: Traditional Day Camp: 1 week sessions
      Specialized Camps: various weeks
      Teen Adventure Camp: 2-week sessions
      Teen Wilderness Adventure: 1-week session
      9am - 1pm for pre-K and kindergarten
      9am - 4pm all others, extended day available
    Where: 166 Main St., Concord, Ma.
    Phone: 978-402-2284

    Offering traditional day camp, as well as specialized camps in various sports, arts and educational focuses. Teen adventure camp consists of team-building activities on campus and off-campus activities, including a 2-night overnight outdoor adventure in Maine. Teen wilderness adventure is a five-day, four-night camping trip to Maine.

    Also offering "Summer Stages 2: The Young Dancers' Program" for advanced beginner and intermediate-level students, ages 13-16.

  • DayJams
    Who: Ages 9-15
    When: 1 week sessions
      9am - 5pm
    Where: Solomon Schechter Day School, 125 Wells Ave., Newton, Ma.
    Phone: 800-295-5956

    A rock music day camp. Kids will join a band, write an original song, create band promotional materials, record a CD and perform live in concert. Choose from guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, horns or vocals.

  • DeCordova Summer Classes
    Who: Ages 7-18
    When: 1 week sessions
      9:30 - 4:30, early drop-off available
    Where: 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, Ma.
    Phone: 781-259-8355

    Spend the morning drawing and painting, and choose an elective for the afternoon. Electives include jewelry, stone carving, anime, digital photography, sculpture, ceramics and many more.

  • Diablo Glass & Metal
    Who: Ages 12-19
    When: 4-day sessions
      9am - 4pm
    Where: 123 Terrace St., Boston, Ma.
    Phone: 617-442-7444

    Diablo Glass and Metal and The Museum of Fine Arts present the 2007 series of Teen Glass Intensives. Students with no prior experience can study several disciplines in glassblowing and flameworking.

  • Discovery Museums Summer Programs
    Who: Ages 4 and up
    When: 1 week sessions (weeks vary with age)
      9am - 1pm for pre-K, K and 1st grade (entering)
      9am - 3pm entering 2nd grade and up
    Where: 177 Main St. (Rt. 27), Acton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-264-4200

    Programs include "Wet & Wild" for age 4, "The Nature of It" for entering Kindergarten, "Air & Other Things You Can't See" for entering 1st grade, and "Summer Scientists" for entering 2nd grade and up.

  • Drumlin Farms Day Camp
    Who: Ages 4 to entering 6th grade
    When: 2 wk. sessions
      Ages 4 to entering K, 8:30am - 11:30am or 12:00pm - 3:00pm
      Entering 1st-6th grades, 8:30am - 3:00pm
    Where: 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln, Ma.
    Phone: 781-259-2200

    Our summer camp programs utilize the farm and sanctuary as a fun-filled place for learning about one's self, others, and the natural world. Campers explore farm, field, forest, and pond environments in small groups guided by trained Day Camp Teacher Naturalists. Essential farm and nature experiences are enriched by activities that respond to children's changing abilities and interests.

    Older campers expand their experience through programs that focus on specialized knowledge in areas such as conservation, sustainable farming, local cultural history, and Massachusetts' habitats. Like any traditional summer camp, we also find time and place for lots of games, songs, stories, and campfires. In the spirit of community, every session includes an all-camp event for the whole family.

  • Emagination Computer Camps
    Who: Ages 8-17
    When: 2 wk. sessions
      8:45am - 4:15pm, extended day available (overnight camp also available)
    Where: Bentley College, Waltham, Ma.
    Phone: 877-248-0206

    Balancing technology learning with the activities and benefits of traditional summer camps. Campers are grouped by age and gender and take three different technology workshops each day.

  • Fay School
    Who: Ages 4-12
    When: 2 wk. sessions
      9am - 4pm, extended day available
    Where: 48 Main St., Southborough, Ma.
    Phone: 508-490-8251

    Traditional day camp offering basketball, swimming, tennis, soccer, drama, dance, music, art and more.

  • Hillside School Summer Term
    Who: Ages 10-14
    When: 2 wk. sessions
      9am - 4:30pm
    Where: 404 Robin Hill Rd., Marlborough, Ma.
    Phone: 508-303-5709

    Located on 200 acres in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the Hillside School campus is home to our summer term. The campus offers many onsite activity services, including: a low ropes course, climbing wall, tennis court, multiple playing fields, an outdoor swimming pool and a working farm. In addition, your son or daughter can participate in a variety of educational and recreational off campus activities. The summer term includes academic enrichment in math, English and English as a second language. The summer term also embraces leadership training, outdoor-adventures as well as athletics.

  • icamp by Children's Technology Workshop
    Who: Ages 7-14
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      9am - 4pm or 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm; extended day available
    Where: Arlington or Wellesley, Ma.
    Phone: 617-395-7527

    Campers choose their own adventure and work on individual projects. Each camper has his/her own computer, with a broad selection of software tools. Adventures include Animation Alive, Gamemaker Guru, Mission to Mars, Fashion Designer, Architect and more.

  • Keys for Kids Summer Creative Arts Camp
    Who: Ages 4-12
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      Ages 4-5: halfdays, 9am-12pm
      All others: 9am-4pm, half days (9am-1pm) available in some sessions
    Where: 55 Winthrop Rd., Lexington, Ma.
    Phone: 781-274-9729

    No previous experience needed to have a great time! This program is a unique opportunity for young children to experience total immersion in performing arts and exposure to drama, dance, art and music every day. Each session features a different theme and story to guide our morning projects in art, dance, music and drama. Every session ends with a fabulous performance for family and friends.

  • Lawrence Academy Summer 2007
    Who: Ages 7-14
    When: 1 wk. sessions
    Where: Lawrence Academy, Powderhouse Rd., Groton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-448-1529

    Three types of summer programs are offered at Lawrence Academy. Our Summer Mix day camp is available for children ages 7-13. There are specialty camps in acting, improvisational acting, classical performance, photography, and robotics. Finally, there are our very popular sports camps in baseball, basketball, field hockey, boys' lacrosse, girls' lacrosse, soccer, and softball. New for 2007 is a Super Summer Mix. This camp is for 13- and 14-year-olds who want to continue in the spirit of the Summer Mix program and who want even more opportunities and instruction in both visual art and theatre performance.

  • Liberty Hill Riding Day Camp
    Who: Ages 7-16
    When: 1 week sessions
      9am - 2pm
    Where: 325 George Hill Rd., Lancaster, Ma.
    Phone: 978-368-7600

  • Marcus Lewis Day Camp
    Who: Ages K - 10th grade
    When: See the website for the dates and times of the various programs.
    Where: Various locations near Devens depending on the activity.
    Phone: 978-929-9997

    Offering a variety of options for children entering kindergarten through 10th grade, including Mini-Marcus Day Camp and Junior Discovery Camp for ages K-5th grade, Horseback Camp for grades 1-10, Chef's Kitchen Camp for grades 4-10, and Teen Exploration Camp, Day Trip Adventures Camp and Tee-Time Golf Camp for grades 6-10. Transportation available from most towns near Devens.

  • Meadowbrook Day Camp
    Who: Traditional Day Camp: Ages 4 1/2 - 12 1/2
      Teen Tripping Program: Entering 8th or 9th grade
    When: Traditional Day Camp: 4 wk. sessions
      Teen Tripping Program: 1 wk. sessions
      8:45am - 3:45pm, extended day available
    Where: 10 Farm Rd., Weston, Ma.
    Phone: 781-647-0546

    Traditional day camp offering individual and team sports, swimming, arts, music and drama and a variety of special events. Teen tripping program consists of a week of day trips, with a choice of activities such as biking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, beach, overnight camping and more.

  • MetroWest YMCA Day Camp
    Who: Ages 3-16
    When: 2 wk. sessions
      1 wk. sessions
      1 wk. specialty sessions for robotics and various sports
      9am - 4pm, extended day available
    Where: 45 East St., Hopkinton, Ma.
    Phone: 508-435-9345

    A traditional and specialty day camp located on 116 wooded acres in Hopkinton. Activities include swimming, archery, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor skills, nature, music, drama, robotics, circus arts, sports, ropes courses, gymnastics and teen trips.

  • Middlesex School Summer Arts
    Who: Ages 7-16
    When: 5 week sessions
      Ages 9-16: Mon-Thu: 8:30am - 4pm, Fri: 8:30am - 12:00 pm
      Ages 7 & 8: Mon-Thu: 8:30am - 1pm, Fri: 8:30am - 12:00 pm
    Where: 1400 Lowell Rd., Concord, Ma.
    Phone: 978-371-6550

    The MSSA program was founded in 1986 to give unique opportunities in performing arts, visual arts and recreation to young people ages 9 - 16. The program's goal is to encourage young people to explore new means of expression through their interest in the arts. MSSA provides a unique opportunity for young people to choose their own schedules, guided by professional and dedicated instructors experienced in working with young people. Activities include theatre, music, movement, visual arts, media, games, swimming, gymnastics and tennis.

  • The Movement Center Children's Summer Program
    Who: Ages 3.5 - 2nd grade
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      Ages 3.5-5, Intro to Dance: Mon-Thu, 10am - 10:45am
      Ages K to grade 2, Dance: Mon-Thu, 11am - 12:30pm
    Where: 278 Great Rd., Acton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-264-4585

    The Intro to Dance Workshop combines 30 minutes of ballet with 15 minutes of tap. In the Dance Workshop, students will study 3 different styles of dance every week - ballet, jazz and tap.

  • Camp Nashoba Day
    Who: Ages 4 to 14
    When: 4 wk. sessions: June 23 - July 18, July 21 - Aug. 15
      8 wk. session: June 23 - August 15
      9am - 3:30pm, extended day available
    Where: 140 Nashoba Rd., Littleton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-486-8088

    Activities include water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding (on-site), archery, tennis, nature, dance, pottery, arts & crafts and more. Transportation available from many towns, including Harvard, Acton, Berlin, Bolton, Boxboro, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Groton, Littleton, Pepperell, Stow and Westford.

    Tuition: 4-week session, 2800.00; 8-week session, $5400.00. Sibling discount 10%. Early Enrollment $100.00 discount before December 1st.

  • Nashoba Brooks Summer Center
    Who: Ages 3 to 14
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      9am - 4:00pm, extended day available
      half-days available, 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm
    Where: 200 Strawberry Hill Rd., Concord, Ma.
    Phone: 978-369-4591

    Each session will focus on exploration and learning through projects, games and hands-on activities. Programs in math, science, language, arts and athletics.

  • Next Generation Children's Centers Summer Enrichment Program
    Who: Ages 4-8
    When: 2 wk. sessions
      2, 3 or 5 day options, open 7am-6pm
     
    Where: Locations in Marlborough, Sudbury, Westborough, Westford
    Phone: 866-711-NGCC

    Activities include in-house field trips, daily water play and hands-on exploration. Themes include art, science, language and cooking.

  • One Stop Fun
    Who: Ages 4 +
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      9:00am - 4:30pm
      Ages 4-5, half-day option: 9:00am - 12:00pm
    Where: 49 Powers Rd., Westford, Ma.
    Phone: 978-692-9907

    Offering fun camp, gym & swim camp, karate camp, drama camp and dance camp.

  • Orchard Hills
    Who: Ages 1-13
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      Ages 3 - 5: 2, 3 or 5 day options, 8:45am - 12pm
      Ages 6 - 13: 3 or 5 day options, 8:45am - 4pm
    Where: 100 Duval Rd., Lancaster, Ma.
    Phone: 978-537-8387, ext. 125 or 150

    Children ages 3-5 participate in tennis, arts & crafts, games and swimming. Ages 6-13 participate in activities of their choice such as tennis, baseball, volleyball, archery, basketball, arts & crafts and swimming.

  • Passport at Cambridge Montessori
    Who: Ages 18mos. - 12 yrs.
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      Ages 18mos. - 3: 9am - 12pm
      Ages 4 & up: 9am - 4pm
    Where: 129 Sherman St., Cambridge, Ma.
    Phone: 617-499-0099

    Children ages 18mos. to 2 1/2 participate in a structured day of activities that may include music, movement, art, nature walks, story time and more. Older children's activities include nature, science, visual arts, performing arts and team adventure. Ages 9-12 participate in intensive workshops in music, art, theater, writing, adventure, travel and more.

  • Planet Gymnastics
    Who: Ages 4 and up
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      Full days: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
      Half days: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Where: 10 Granite Rd., Acton, Ma
    Phone: 978-263-1900

    Full and half-day camps with gymnastics instruction, open gym time and arts and crafts.

  • The Camp at Prouty Woods
    Who: Entering grades 6-8
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      8:30am - 3:30pm
    Where: Prouty Woods, Littleton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-486-3120

    Traditional day camp run by Littleton Park and Recreation, dedicated to assisting young people in developing strong character, responsibility, community and a sense of place in harmony with nature. Activities include hiking, arts, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and sports.

  • Ruth & Sue's Storywriting & Illustrating Summer Adventure
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      9:30 am - 3:00 pm, extended day available
    Where: 34 Oneida Rd., Acton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-505-5342 (Ruth) or 978-263-8330 (Sue)

    A one-on-one format for the creatively motivated student. We work on short stories, science fiction, mysteries, poetry, cartoons and more. Illustrate some or all - your choice. Taught by Ruth Herman, writer/educator and Sue Funk, illustrator/educator.

  • Camp Sewataro
    Who: Ages 4-13
    When: 4 wk. sessions
      8 wk. session
      8:45am - 3:30pm
    Where: One Liberty Ledge, Sudbury, Ma.
    Phone: 978-443-3100

    A traditional family-run summer day camp. Campers are grouped by age/grade and gender in either 4 or 8 week tribes. Activities include archery, basketball, dance, drama, fishing, kayaking, lacrosse, music, soccer, swimming, tennis and more. Transportation available from many towns, including Acton, Concord, Lincoln, Southboro and Stow.

  • Star Camps
    Who: Soccer: boys & girls, ages 5-15
      Baseball: boys, ages 6-15
      Softball: girls, ages 8-15; Mornings only
      Basketball: boys & girls, ages 8-16
      Lacrosse: boys, ages 9-16
      Lacrosse: girls, ages 9-16
      Flag football: boys, ages 8-15
      Volleyball: girls, ages 9-16
     
    Where: Concord-Carlisle High School or Ripley Field, Concord
    Phone: 978-266-1114

    Offering soccer (boys, girls & coed), baseball & softball, basketball (boys & girls), lacrosse (boys & girls), field hockey, volleyball and flag football camps. Campers can attend a single sport camp during the week, or attend one in the morning and another in the afternoon.

  • Stow Acres Junior Golf Camp
    Who: Ages 10 to 14, all skill levels
    When: 1 wk. sessions, Tues-Fri
      8am - 3pm
    Where: 58 Randall Rd., Stow, Ma.
    Phone: 978-568-1100

    Campers will receive instruction on our Golf School's extensive practice areas and will have an opportunity to receive on-course instruction by our Golf School teaching professionals. All aspects of the game are covered, and the instruction is kept simple, fun and loaded with games to promote an enjoyable learning experience.

  • Sudbury Summer Camp
    Who: Ages 3-18
    When: varies with program, see the web site
    Where: varies with program, see the web site
    Phone: 978-443-1092

    A variety of programs for ages 3-18, including traditional day camp, sports clinics, teen adventures, science programs through Club Invention, and theater.

  • Summer@Carroll
    Who: Entering grades 1-9
    Where: 25 Baker Bridge Rd., Lincoln, Ma.
    Phone: 781-259-8342

    For children with language-based learning disabilities, Summer@Carroll combines a structured academic program with traditional summer camp experiences. Mornings are devoted to academics, afternoons to outdoor fun and recreation.

  • Summer Arts Under the Umbrella
    Who: Ages 5-12
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      Ages 5-8, 9 am - 12:30 pm
      Ages 7-12, 9 am - 4 pm
    Where: Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts
      40 Stow St., Concord, Ma.
    Phone: 978-371-0820

    Offering drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking, cartooning and mixed-media classes, as well as rhythm and movement.

  • Summer Fenn Day Camp
    Who: Ages 5 to 15
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      9am - 4pm, extended day available
    Where: 516 Monument St., Concord, Ma.
    Phone: 978-318-3614

    Schedules and projects change weekly. Campers are placed in coed groups based on their age and the grade they will be entering the following fall. Younger children follow a pre-established, well-rounded program, while Middle and Upper Campers have more opportunities to choose their own activities. Special programs include Circus Arts, Robotics, Drama, Ceramics, Woodworking, Photography, Video and more.

  • Camp Tahattawan
    Who: Entering grades K-6
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      8:30am - 3:30pm, extended day available
    Where: Shaker Lane School, Littleton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-486-3120

    A traditional day camp offering sports, arts, fine arts, science & nature, swimming and boating. Different theme each week.

  • TeamWorks - Acton Indoor Sports
    Who: Ages 4-13
    When: 1 wk. sessions throughout the summer
      single-day option available for traditional and multi-sport camp
      8:30am - 3:30pm, extended day available
      8:30am - 12:00pm available for ages 4-5
    Where: 30 Great Rd., Acton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-287-5533

    Offers multi-sport and traditional camps as well as sport specialty camps for basketball, roller hockey, soccer, gold, flag football, baseball, field hockey, cheerleading, skateboarding, lacrosse, outdoor adventure and European multi-sport.

  • Camp Thoreau Day Camp
    Who: Traditional Day Camp: ages 4 to grade 8
      Outdoor Adventure: grades 5 to grade 11
    When: Traditional day camp: 4 wk sessions
      Traditional day camp: 2 wk sessions
      Outdoor adventure, grades 5-6
      Outdoor adventure, grades 7-11
      9am - 3:45pm
    Where: 275 Forest Ridge Rd., Concord, Ma.
    Phone: 978-369-4095

    Traditional summer day camp offers archery, drama, lacrosse, music, soccer, swimming, sailing, tennis and more. The Outdoor Adventure program offers camping, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, whitewater rafting and more. Transportation is available from many towns, including Harvard, Acton, Bolton, Boxboro, Chelmsford, Maynard, Stow and Westford.

  • Tom Denney Nature Camp
    Who: Entering grades 2-7
    When: 1 wk. sessions
      9:00am - 3:00pm
    Where: Bowers Springs Conservation Area, Bolton, Ma.
    Phone: 978-779-2754

    In addition to science and "The WOW of nature", program areas and activities include arts & crafts, games in the field, songs, stories, special study groups, mystery animal, magic spot, building a city, hiking, free-choice time, campfires, exploring, splashing, swimming, and more.