Best Massachusetts Academic Camps Summer 2026-27 Directory

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp is run by two directors and three counselors. Bee Raymond and Jess Kiely serve as directors of the programs, and Maeve Westwater, Julia Patterson and Kelsey Farden are our three wonderful counselors. Please visit the 'About US' page on our website for more information about each of us.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our camp is a Leadership program for girls in grades 8th through 9th. Leadership opportunities as counselors and CIT's will be available for girls who attend the camp in future summers.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer several full and partial scholarships. Please email Bee Raymond at braymond[AT]movingleadersforward.org to request a scholarship application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Moving Leaders Forward offers a mentoring program for girls who would like to continue in the program beyond the summer months. We have a team of mentors who serve as support for girls on an individual basis or in a group. In our mentoring program we offer 4 group gatherings during the year. These are fun, casual events involving; paint nights, cooking demonstrations, pumpkin carving, and themed dinners.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Moving Leaders Forward's overnight retreat is scheduled for July 8th - 10th. Cost of the program is $400 which includes room, meals, and transportation from the Boston area.

CAMP FACILITIES: NARA Park's amenities include a beach, snackbar, playround, picnic pavilions, outdoor amphitheater, soccer and softball fields, and volleyball courts.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: NARA Camp offers a safe and enjoyable program filled with a variety of activities by trained staff at beautiful NARA Park. Our goal is to provide the best experience possible, and exceed both the chilld's and parent's expectations.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT program trains 14 and 15 year olds in leadership with youth. CIT's work directly with a staff member and help lead the activities for the children.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Doli Atamian Campership Program
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YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Acton Recreation offers many different programs for all ages throughout the year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 23-27: Fiesta Week
June 30-July 3: Stars and Stripes Week
July 7-11: Under the Sea Week
July 14-18: Pirate Week
July 21-25: Olympics Week
July 28-Aug. 1: Wet and Wild Week
Aug. 4-8: Wild, Wild West Week
Aug. 11-15: Rainforest Adventure Week
Aug. 18-22: Superhero Week
Aug. 25-29: Hollywood Week

Mighty-Minis Program (4-5 year olds)
$140 per half day session

Youth Program (6-13 year olds)
$225 per full day session

CIT Program (14-15 year olds)
$50 per full day session

Pre and Post Camp Options:
Pre (7:30-8:00am): $20
Post (4:00-5:30pm): $60

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We currently have some positions open for camp counselors. Please go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.acton-ma.gov and fill out the general application to apply.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer of Minecraft includes:

Weekly challenges that engage players of all levels
Guides for parents and educators
Live streams introducing challenges and showcasing player creations
An online forum for campers to ask questions and share

OTHER CAMP INFO: Throughout the year enjoy Free Minecraft Kid Club.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 5. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.connectedcamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We will be using the dorms at Suffolk University

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do accept MA vouchers.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have Summer camp, black belt camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Taekwondo classes, after-school program and summer program

CAMP FACILITIES: Park's 34-acre campus is equipped with air-conditioned computer and science labs, a 305-seat theater, a wood-shop, three large gymnasiums, six lush athletic fields, 3 playgrounds, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a heated outdoor pool, an extended day facility, and on-site parking.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are an ACA-accredited camp that offers extensive facilities, and an array of varied and flexible programming for children ages 4 - 15. Through our wide variety of sports, arts, science, architecture, field trips, cooking, leadership, outdoor adventure and general camps, we support and challenge campers physical, social, emotional, and intellectual of growth in an environment committed to safety.

We invite our campers to discover new possibilities, be inquisitive and make new friends. Each camp program is developed by an experienced educator who serves as the program director and is supported by a team of counselors. Summer at Park's professional and creative team of 100 individuals is comprised of former Park School students, campers, and college students who embody the spirit of summer camp.

All staff are committed to working hard, are passionate about teaching and coaching children, support families and their communities, and make summers at Park endlessly magical.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor in Training program is a 4-week commitment offered to rising 9th and 10th grade boys and girls who wish to sharpen their leadership abilities, and develop the skills needed to be a counselor.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available and additional information can be found on our website. If you have specific questions, please contact our office directly.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We also offer extended day and bus transportation. Please visit our website for further information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp dates: June 17 - August 16, 2019.
Swim and Tennis Club dates: June 16 - August 16, 2019. For specific session information, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.summeratpark.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have more than enough computers for each camper to code, create, and build whatever their imagination thinks up.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Empow Studios brings technology, arts, and play together to help young learners discover and build on their creative talents.

Empow's Tech & Design Camp is the one camp to rule them all: Video Game Design, Robotics, Animation, 3D Modeling & Printing, DJing, and other exciting projects are all fair game. Whether it’s building a working guitar made of LEGO MINDSTORMS, designing an action-packed video game to challenge friends with, or creating an animated mini-movie, the options are limitless and the learning doesn’t stop! We teach the nuts & bolts behind these subjects, and campers use their imagination to make their project come alive.

Empow’s Minecraft Camp is the ultimate week-long learning adventure! Our camps are tailored to all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out your explorations or you already know you’re way around creepers. We start by introducing campers to Redstone, a special kind of element that mimics electricity almost perfectly. Campers of nearly any skill level can have fun building circuit boards, and even making a very simple computer inside Minecraft. As they master Redstone skills, we offer challenges that teach key concepts in programming, design, electrical engineering, and architecture, all while using teamwork and social skills. It’s the perfect blend of fun, learning, and creativity.

Learn more at empow.me/camp or visit us at empow.me

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Empow also hosts an After-School Club in Lexington and Newton for parents in need of enrichment and child care, one-day NanoCamps when schools are closed, weekend technology clubs, birthday parties, and private lessons.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for a full listing of sessions, locations, and dates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For job info, please call: 617-395-7527

CAMP FACILITIES: Indoor Camp Areas
Our air conditioned main building features areas for specialty activities:

Gymnastics room
Dance studio
Karate center
Arts & crafts rooms
Drama studio
Fully equipped gymnasium with 2 basketball courts
State-of-the-art rock climbing wall
Ropes course (indoor & outdoor)

Outdoor Camp Areas
Maplewood Day Camp offers many fun outdoor activities for kids:

Two (2) heated, Olympic sized pools
5 acre lake for boating and fishing
Playing fields
Basketball and beach volleyball courts
Archery range
Miniature golf course
Wonderful gardens
Animal barnyard
Pedal Go-Kart race track

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For additional information regarding our camp programs, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.maplewoodyearround.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: C.I.T. (Counselor In Training Program): The C.I.T. program gives our most mature campers, who are entering the 8th and 9th grades, a feel for what it take to be a counselor, while still having the opportunity to participate in all of the great activities at Maplewood.

In their role as a Maplewood C.I.T. they will have the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence that will help them to become effective leaders and positive role models.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For information regarding sessions and fees please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.maplewoodyearround.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Accredited Day Camp in South Easton, MA seeks teachers or individuals with education certification to work with children ages 3-14. You will be responsible for leading groups of children through their daily activities. Applicant will also be responsible for supervising other staff members. Individuals must have prior experience working with children.

If you enjoy working with children; the outdoors; environments that are rewarding and challenging then this is the job for you. Camp dates are June 29-August 21. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Send resume to Sue at campmaplewood[AT]comcast.net.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: From Scratch + Minecraft to Python Programming and Web Development, our coding camps for kids are the perfect way to spend time off school.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.thecodegalaxy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Day Camps operate at independent schools; indoor-outdoor programming, safe accredited, inspected and well-supervised spaces. OVERNIGHT CAMP 2022 is 7 day / 6 night traditional camp experience in the beautiful Niagara Peninsula region of Ontario; Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Debate Camp creates a learning experience that is safe, welcoming, fun, and intellectually-engaging. Our program is meant to appeal to all ability levels, from the reluctant speaker to the already-accomplished debater.

We believe that learning is best served by engaging students in an academic experience, while at the same time ensuring they feel empowered to take risks.

We believe that "camp" creates a novel and secure learning environment in which campers feel safe to try new skills, think on their feet, see the opposing view, and to trust their teammates. Campers repeatedly inform us of how successful their academic experiences are - after Debate Camp, largely because they felt emboldened and confident in their ability to engage in discourse on subjects they felt unsure about only weeks previous. " I learned so much" is the most consistent feedback we get.

We feel that debating is not an elite skill for competition purposes only. Nor is it something that should be oversold / overcharged for the purpose of enhancing the college application process. We believe that to have advocacy skills, an ability with rhetoric, an ability to effectively organize one's thoughts, an ability to listen and be heard and to honour one's opponents with effective points and counter-points, are skills that all kids should develop.

As such, we annually review our fee scale to ensure we remain within reach of as many families as possible. We continue to work on funding and recruitment structures so that we may continue to remove barriers to enrichment education.

Moreover, we remain about training in the area of verbal advocacy; to stand, speak and be heard - an area requiring continued attention at a time when digital means provide so many alternatives to this. In the generation of the smart phone, of potentially less human-to-human conversation over substantial matters, what we teach is even more coveted...

Education has forever operated on a belief in the skills, ability and good intention of the future generation. Debate Camp is honoured to be invested in this work.

AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION

Debate Camp successfully completed the ACA 18 month accreditation process in 2021. This process included a thorough documentation and policy review of Debate Camp's Operation Manual and training materials. In 2021, an ACA site visitor visited in-person camp locations to observe camp operations and ensure the highest of facility standards at two of our American Debate Camp locations (as exemplars of our program in all regions)

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CANADIAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION

Debate Camp in 2020 was awarded with accreditation status from the provincial division of the CCA - Camping Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island [CANSPEI] . This 24 month process, ensured that all operating standards, including overnight camps in Canada are compliant with the highest operating standards; inclusive of an audit of our mission and values.

Highlights
• grades 5 - 10
• multi-level instruction
• suits all ability levels
• teaching ratio 1:8
• 3 debate rounds daily
• feedback and fun!
• all resources provided.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Debate Camp's intern program is popular among former campers that want to gain camp experience before they are staff age. The intern program is paid and provides interns with the necessary training and great leadership experience for college applications.

INTERN PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Debate Camp offers a select number of program staff internships each summer.

Interns must have completed Grade 10 or 11

experience working with youth

competitive debate and/or public speaking experience or experience with Model UN simulations

strong team player

willingness to learn how to design and deliver educational workshops

Internships are available at all in-person day camps and overnight camps as well as online camps.

Full details on: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com
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YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Debate Camp Online; alongside all of our year-round enrichment programming is available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.enrichment.camp

OTHER CAMP INFO: All 2022 Health & Safety Practices as well as our Compliance standards for the states and provinces in which we operate are available on: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com and Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full details on our 2022 dates and locations are available on:
UNITED STATES: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com
CANADA: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
STAFF PROFILE: Debate Camp hires individuals who are both experienced with public speaking and debate, as well as being creative thinkers, reliable team players, and good role models for young people. Our staff teams demonstrate a high level of commitment to ensuring that camp is a safe and positive learning environment. Each staff team is supported by experienced program leaders and camp directors, who assist in the overall planning and preparation for a successful week; full details on:
Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We stay in modern, comfortable cabins with rooms and bunk beds for 6-8 campers. Each room has its own bathroom with sinks and showers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YEA is a unique and inspiring leadership summer camp for youth 12-17 who care about community service, activism and social justice. This week-long sleep-away program is designed to be a fun and transforming experience that builds life-long friendships between youth with similar interests. YEA Camp New York will have two concurrent sessions! One session for teens with a variety of causes, and for the first time ever, a separate session for teens interested in animal activism (and what better location than a Farm Animal Sanctuary!).

Our program also provides a meaningful opportunity for campers to learn more about some of the issues facing our planet and to get inspired and empowered to take action on those issues. Campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, animal rights) and at YEA they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue long after camp is over. Youth who have participated in our programs report that the camp was one of the most fun, rewarding and life-changing experiences they have had, and, with YEA's community support, have gone on to start school clubs, plan fundraisers for nonprofits, organize community clean-ups, and attend hearings to comment about important community issues.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships and financial aid available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
When: July 17-24 2016
Where: Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, High Falls, NY
Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.yeacamp.org
Contact: info[AT]yeacamp.org
Phone: 415-710-7351

CAMP FACILITIES: Our indoor facilities include air-conditioned Dining Hall and classrooms, Woodshop, Ceramics Studio, Photography Studio and dark room, state of the art Performance Hall and gymnasiums. Our outdoor facilities include a heated swimming pool, three-sided, 35 foot climbing tower, high and low ropes course, turf and baseball field complex, playing fields and basketball court.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All of our staff at Summer Fenn are 18 years or older and their talent, energy, experience, and dedication are absolutely unmatched! Most are teaching professionals and college aged students studying education or recreation.

At Summer Fenn, we are committed to guiding and celebrating our campers as they make choices about how to participate in our many programs. We challenge each camper to take responsibility for his or her own actions and attitudes, making the experience a positive one for everyone. The Summer Fenn Way is about seeking out ways to treat each other well and helping to make someone else’s day better. This is the essence of the Summer Fenn Way, and it guides everything we do.

OTHER CAMP INFO: All campers enrolled in Base Camp and Special Programs have the opportunity to participate in Electives. Electives give campers the opportunity to make choices while here at camp, whether its delving into a specific program area they enjoy or challenging themselves to try something new. Each week, campers choose from a variety of creative, active and fun activities, allowing them to tailor their own Summer Fenn experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Fenn 2015 begins June 29th and runs on single week sessions thru August 21st. Please visit our website for more rates and specific program offerings.

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our camps are held at private luxurious hotels and resorts with classrooms, gaming suites, pools, basketball courts, and huge 2 bedroom suites for overnight guests.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Harness your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, improve self-confidence, and socialize.

Creativity, critical thinking, communication & collaboration: we emphasize the 4Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world.

Hands-on projects spark curiosity and the sense of accomplishment that accelerates transition from hesitation to independence. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer Leadership programs for campers ages 16 - 19.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer no-fee payment plans. Also, see Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for current discounts and promotions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$699 (Day Camp)
$1,399 (Overnight Camp)

Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for all the details.

2023 Camp Dates + Locations

Alpharetta, GA
May 29 - June 16, 2023

Charlotte, NC
June 18 - 30, 2023

Herndon, VA
July 2 - 14, 2023

Morristown, NJ
July 16 - 28, 2023

Saddle River, NJ
July 30 - August 11, 2023

Waltham, MA
August 13 - 25, 2023

CAMP FACILITIES: We offer indoor plumbing, a cafeteria, bean bag theatre, auditorium, gaga pit, tennis courts, 2 ponds, hiking trails, and so much more. Please visit the website for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
Wilderness Camp
Aug. 8-12 (session1) Aug. 15-19 (session2)

Full Day 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $250
Half Day 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $150

(Early Drop Off/Late Pickup Available)
7-9am and 3-6pm

Wilderness the Academy Way!!

Wilderness summer camp at the Academy is the perfect place for campers to learn about nature and the world we live in. Camp activities are designed to be educational, entertaining and fun. Our 190+ acre campus has all the benefits and amenities of any New England camp site, with the added comfort and familiarity that only the Academy can offer.

Some of the exciting skills campers will learn include:

Hiking
Fishing
Archery
Canoeing
Kayaking
Camping
First Aid
Survival
Plant identification
How pollution affects the planet
Shelter Building
Teambuilding skills
free choice/ sports block

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Wilderness Camp
Aug. 10-14

Full Day 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $250
Half Day 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $150

(Early Drop Off/Late Pickup Available)

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camps are a micro version of our year-round band programs. Contact us for more info!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have beautiful indoor as well as outdoor facilities, state-of-the-art visual and performing arts studios, outdoor pool, indoor gyms, air conditioned dining hall, as well as full sized sports fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer specialized camps in various sports, arts, and educational focuses as well as a general camp where kids can choose the activities they participate in every day. Our mission is to create a child-centered environment where campers can learn life skills, participate in stimulating activities, interact with other children their age, and be guided by caring adults.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer two levels of an amazing leadership/CIT program, where teens learn and practice all forms of leadership as well as child development.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Swim Club is available

OTHER CAMP INFO: ACA Accredited.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 18, please visit our website for specifics details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.zoonewengland.org for all session dates and pricing.

CAMP FACILITIES: Summer on the Hill features Outdoor/Indoor Pools, Tennis & Basketball Courts, Playing Fields, Playgrounds, Gymnasium, Dance Studio, Art Studios, Science Labs and more

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer on the Hill runs award-winning camp programs here on our beautiful 11-acre campus with Outdoor/Indoor Pools, Playing Fields, Basketball and Tennis Courts, Gymnasium, Dance Studio and Art Studios.

Choose from PrimeTime for Toddlers, KinderCamp, Simchah Specialties (like Golf, Tennis, Robotics, Art, Dance and more) and a Teen Internship Program. For more information, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.jccns.org or contact Camp Director Scott Kaplan at 781-631-8330 or skaplan[AT]jccns.com.

Everyone is welcome at Summer on the Hill!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teen Internship Program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp runs June 24th to August 23rd. For more information, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.jccns.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Together students will enhance their skills in diplomacy, the art of negotiation, team building, public speaking, research and more as they use critical thinking and analytical skills to create policies and plans for the country they represent and the world as a whole.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see website for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Dancing Arts Center's professional facility includes 3 studios with sprung sub-flooring and Harlequin marley overlay, sound equipment, separate men's & ladies restrooms and changing rooms, air conditioning, ample parking, and on-site playground. Convenient and safe location!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A summer dance workshop is a rare opportunity for students (ages 4-18) to focus on dance, uninterrupted by competing demands of school and other activities. Warm days rich in dance, music, choreography, stage craft classes and the finer understanding of the body that comes from studying anatomy, physiology and nutrition combine for a powerful experience - even for the youngest students!. Students learn about costume design, stage-craft, dance history, and experiment with their own creative ideas as well. They also enjoy seeing and discussing video recordings of classic and new dance performances that connect our students with dancers worldwide.

Main Division students also take classes in classical ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, repertoire, and other character dance, learn advanced stage makeup and present an end-of-workshop performance in the studio theater. And when it's time for a break, dancers of all ages relax with picnics and enjoy the outdoor play area. It's a perfect way to make new friends, work hard on skills, learn something new and make summer count for something spectacular.

All faculty have extensive professional experience.

Dancing Arts Center is proud to include the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum - a breakthrough 9-level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some scholarship opportunities are available by audition only. Please contact the directors for information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Host family housing is available for students age 12 and older.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 5-August 11, 2017
Dates and rates vary with age and weeks of commitment. Please visit our web site - Our Camp Website Link: www.DancingArtsCenter.com - or contact the directors, Patrick Notaro & Gregg Saulnier at 508-429-7577, or at DancingArtsCenter[AT]gmail.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Guild Hall Learning is host to three cutting-edge studios equipped with state-of-the-art technology. With ample resources for coding, design, robotics, circuitry, VR experiences, video/audio production, 3D printing, laser cutting, woodwork, metalworking, and jewelry-making, there's no limit to what you can create in our studios. Let your imagination run wild and bring your creative ideas to life with our exceptional resources.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Guild Hall Learning Makerspace, we provide a unique educational environment where young learners can discover and explore their interests in various fields, such as technology, engineering, and art. Our state-of-the-art studio is open year-round to children and teens aged 8-17, offering access to top-notch equipment and facilities.

We offer Break, Summer Camps, as well as monthly Studio Memberships for kids and teens. Our camps are designed to be fun, engaging, and foster the development of new skills in a supportive environment. Whether it's robotics, art, game development, design, or 3D design, we have a wide range of camp themes to cater to every maker.

Our Camps

Combat Robotics/Combat Robotics Jr.
What's better than building a robot? Building a robot that you can put up against your friends robot in armored combat! In this camp students will have the opportunity to create a fully controllable robot that is designed and build for combat. at the end of the week, students will put their creations to the test against other student robots! What will you create?

2D Game Design
Learn to program by creating your own 2D game! From side scroller to endless runner and anything in between, you will learn how to bring your idea to reality. At the end of this camp you will have a playable game that you can share with your friends and the experience and tools to make as many games as you want!

Digital Designer
Creating your own character can be overwhelming, but this class can teach you the steps you need to create a fully flushed out, real character! This class will teach you how to create a model of your character as well as all of the traits that make the character believable. You can use these characters in anything from D&D to professional animation!

Tabletop Game Inventor
Games come in all shapes, sizes, complexity, and feeling. In this camp students will start by learning how to think about game design and game flow, working through idea, prototype, and finally making a full game that they made and can play with their family and friends. Students will be able to craft their game using a variety of tools to help bring the beauty of their design into the real world.

3D Design in Blender
This class will teach you how to create an amazing 3D character in Blender! This class will focus on how to create your own characters in blender that can be used for any game you might use! We will focus on modeling, rigging, and rendering your character.

Game Dev in Unity 3D
Make a game that is uniquely yours using industry leading tools while learning the C# Programming Language! From RPG to adventure game, this camp is all about bringing your story and imagination to life, and at the end you'll have a game that is playable and shareable with your friends.

Guild Hall Camps are weekly half day sessions, Campers who choose both a Morning & Afternoon Sessions will receive a healthy lunch and Snacks to keep their minds fresh!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Studio Membership program offers students the opportunity to continue enhancing their skills and working on projects throughout the year. We provide a guided learning environment with individualized instruction, which can be tailored to fit your schedule.

For Jr. Makers Ages (8-11), we have dedicated times for instruction with students at various stages of completion, The project diversity helps students communicate and bounce ideas off each other, part of community building. So in short when you're ready to start, we will be ready for you. Studio hours for Jr’s are M, T, Th 4pm -5:30 or 5:30 to 7:00 & Sat 12pm to 1:30 or 1:30 to 3pm.

For Studio Members (12+) Our Studio Offers an experiential, free-form learning environment that is designed to introduce learners to STEM (STEAM) and real-world job concepts. Our Studios operate from Monday to Thursday, 4-7pm, and on Saturdays from 11am-4pm.

All Monthly Memberships offer guided learning in Engineering, Design, Woodworking, Coding, Art, and Electronics, as well as free access to bi-monthly Friday game nights. Additionally, as a member, you will receive special pricing on advanced materials and special events.

If you would like to learn more or see our space in person, we would be delighted to invite you for a tour. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore our studio, meet our students, and gain a deeper understanding of our programs. We value your input and would love to help you nurture your creative spark.

Schedule a Tour
Our Camp Website Link: www.guildhalllearning.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: We will customize Camps and Classes for groups of 6+.

If you would like to learn more or see our space in person, we would be delighted to invite you for a tour. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore our studio, meet our students, and gain a deeper understanding of our programs. We value your input and would love to help you nurture your creative spark.

Schedule a Tour
Our Camp Website Link: www.guildhalllearning.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Winter, Spring and Summer Break Camps!

Available in Cambridge, Woburn and Natick!

Guild Hall Camps are weekly half day sessions, 9-Noon / 12:30-3:30 Campers who choose both a Morning and Afternoon Sessions will receive a healthy lunch and Snacks to keep their minds fresh!

Winter Break Camps - February -20th to 23rd
Sessions: Game Design and Combat Robotics

Spring Break Camps - April - 17th to 20th
Sessions: Game Design and Combat Robotics

Summer Camps: July to August
Sessions:
Combat Robotics Jr
Combat Robotics
Game Development 2D
Game Development 3D
Digital Designer
Tabletop Game Inventor
3D Design

See our Schedule: at Our Camp Website Link: www.guildhalllearning.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Are you a tinkerer? Do you enjoy taking things apart and then putting them back together? How about using the latest technologies and real world equipment to teach kids how the world works? If so, then this may be your dream job! Guild Hall Studios (Our Camp Website Link: www.guildhalllearning.com) is an educational makerspace that introduces children and teens ages 8-18 to STEM and real world job concepts using readily available, easy to learn, yet powerful tools and components. We are hiring additional smart, creative, dynamic coding and engineering instructors to deliver our one of a kind program to students in Woburn, MA and throughout the Boston area. This part-time position includes teaching programs during after school hours (4pm-7pm) with weekday mornings and weekends throughout the year, and full day camp programs during the summer.

Buckle up – this is hard work! At Guild Hall every kid and every project is unique. You'll be in charge of leading excited kids through challenging projects using, managing classroom conflicts, constantly learning and collaborating with other instructors. – this will be the toughest job you’ll ever love!

REQUIREMENTS: Flexible schedule: availability during weekday afternoons and some weekends a must during school year, full weekdays during summer months are available as well.

Experience and passion for teaching teenage students in an energized maker classroom or summer camp setting.
STEM related coursework, experience with Unity 3D, arduino, Raspberry Pi and other technologies interest and/or experience a plus!

Pre-employment background check is required.

This is a part-time hourly position, 15 – 20 hours/week (30 – 40 hours/week possible during summer).

The successful Guild Hall Instructor has... Passion for kids and ability to quickly develop good rapport with children while maintaining discipline, and directing the design and building experience.

Comfortable organizing and leading students with multiple simultaneous projects and individual needs.
Understanding of basic scientific and engineering principles; love of problem solving – makers and tinkerers encouraged to apply!

An inquisitive, fun-loving personality. We like people who are curious about how things work and are willing to "nerd out” with kids.

WHO WE ARE:

At Guild Hall Studios, students are immersed into our classes and exercise their innate gift for making. They come away understanding engineering, coding, design, and crafting. The experience boosts their confidence, creativity and ability to collaborate while also giving them real experience with real world tools around the areas of circuitry, crafting/woodworking, coding, and design.

Contact Dave and Ryan at Info[AT]GuildHallLearning.com
Positions Currently Open in Woburn and Cambridge. 

Coming February, Hiring for a New Space in Natick, MA

CAMP FACILITIES: Our building has an indoor space for sports, a kitchen for our cooking activities and 4 classrooms for different age groups. Outside we have a basketball hoop, 4 square and hopscotch alongside the beautiful Forest Park. We drive the children to a Woburn public pool for swimming and go to a local baseball field for our annual ASC Kickball game.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our carefully selected, experienced staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of each child by providing a safe and caring environment. They take an active interest in promoting values of self-esteem, independence and mutual respect. Many are teaching professionals who work in Woburn and surrounding towns. All are trained in CPR, first aid and childhood development. The diversity in age and background of our staff helps to make the ASC "The place where kids have so much fun, they beg to stay later!"

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the school year we pick up from Woburn Elementary Schools and transport the children to the After School Club where they stay until 5:45p.m.

During Christmas, February and April vacations we are open full days from 7:45a.m. - 5:45p.m.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Don't pay for days you don't need! We offer summer fun one day at a time!!
We are open from June 26, 2017 to August 25, 2017. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are non field trip days which cost $47 per day. Tuesdays and Thursdays are field trip days which cost $67 per day. There is a registration fee of $35 for one child and $50 for a family.

Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.theafterschoolclub.org for complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: College and university campuses deliver an at college experience for your child with technologically equipped classrooms, and inviting, landscaped outdoor spaces. We embrace the outdoors whether it is to launch rockets, build bridges, loose trebuchets, explore coastal waters, whale watch, model the inner solar system, use telescopes, play team games, collect samples, make observations, or operate a hydraulic machine.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: • Build a bridge.
• Design, model, simulate, build, test, and fly a model rocket.
• Understand basic optics and then assemble a refractor telescope.
• Learn to observe and record your observations.
• Code and fly that code with a drone.
• Learn about 3D printers, design objects, prepare them, print them and assess the results.
• Team build a catapult and then use it outside to hit a mock castle wall.
• Collect and prepare samples for viewing under a microscope.
• Envision hydraulic machines and then build them in a maker space.
• Tinker with water rockets and discover the right mix of water volume, air volume and air pressure.
• Communicate your ideas on paper.
• Share and present your findings to the other children.
• Showcase your accomplishments at the end of the week to family and friends!
• Engage in games and challenges that reinforce concepts learned, all while having fun.
• Embrace safety, quality control and ethics.

Our instructors are engineers, scientists and/or scholars with knowledge and experience in the program they are leading. They also are passionate about sharing applied science and engineering with young people.

Edge on Science programs are structured around individual and team projects. Children are challenged while having fun and making new friends. Our approach is to tap into the intrinsic curiosity that children have so that at the end of the day they own the science and are eager to return the next day!

"Edge on Science takes science off the page and puts it into the hands of your child." -Rondalyn Whitney, mom

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Rising 10th to 12th-grade students may apply for our Counselor in Training (CIT) program. CITs participate fully in the program they choose. They also help out the Instructor and participate in ongoing program evaluation and improvement. This is like a first-time job experience for most youth. They will learn what it takes to be an effective employee.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have a limited amount of scholarship funds to offset tuition for families experiencing financial hardship. To learn more, e-mail John Aviste at javiste[AT]edgeonscience.com or call (315) 773-5673.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): First thing every Friday morning your child will showcase what they have been working on all week. This is a mini science fair. Family and friends are invited!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Join Edge on Science by Subscribing. Enjoy hand-picked opportunities, stories and events in applied science and engineering. Over 1,250 families are in on this.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Multi-session, sibling and referral discounts are available. To learn more, e-mail John Aviste at javiste[AT]edgeonscience.com or call (315) 773-5673.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.edgeonscience.com for the most up-to-date information on sessions, dates and tuition.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always on the look-out for Instructors and Junior Counselors for our summer programs. To indicate your interest, e-mail John Aviste at javiste[AT]edgeonscience.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YEA Camp is a unique and inspiring leadership summer camp for youth 12-17 who care about community service, activism and social justice. A week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp location, YEA is designed to be a fun and transformative experience that builds life-long friendships between youth with similar interests. Our program also provides a meaningful opportunity for campers to learn more about some of the issues facing our planet and to get inspired and empowered to take action on those issues.

Campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, animal rights) and at YEA they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue long after camp is over. Youth who have participated in our programs report that the camp was one of the most fun, rewarding and life-changing experiences they have had, and, with YEA's community support, have gone on to start school clubs, plan fundraisers for nonprofits, organize community clean-ups, and attend hearings to comment about important community issues.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships and financial aid available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
When: August 6-13 2016
Tuition is $1400, with some scholarships available.
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.yeacamp.org for more information or to register. Contact: info[AT]yeacamp.org or 415-710-7351.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our wooded 5 acre campus features an outdoor Olympic size swimming pool, playing fields, indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, a low ropes course and multiple play structures,climbing walls and swing sets.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Established in 1981, we are pleased to invite you to our exceptional community of dedicated families, children, teachers, coaches, and education administrators. Each year, we create BDC anew, building on the successes of past years and sharing in the unique magic and power of our phenomenal camp experience. BDC offers part and full time flexible schedules so that working and vacationing families from 30+ states and a dozen countries, can enjoy our safe, fun, kind and challenging programs - all of which are described in detail here on our web site. We are thrilled to welcome you and hope that you will join us for what is sure to be another marvelous season sharing: courage, hope, good spirit, and peace!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camper Leader Program for 9th & 10th graders.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Cape Cod Outdoor Challenge low ropes course & BDC HOWLS after-school and vacation programming.

OTHER CAMP INFO: ACA Accredited Camp, established in 1981

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Dates & Rates page of our website for detailed information regrading our 8 one-weeks summer sessions which run from late June through mid August.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Thank you for your interest in working at Brewster Day Camp. Established in 1981, BDC is accredited by the American Camp Association. We pride ourselves on high teaching standards and the fact that we welcome back more than half of each previous summer's wonderful staff. At Brewster Day Camp, we have fun while challenging and nurturing children and supporting their families. We look forward to adding to our cadre of talented and dedicated educators.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for complete information.

CAMP FACILITIES: The classrooms and laboratories have lab benches situated by the windows so that students can conduct experiments in optimal lighting, maple cabinets and black counter tops, and Smart Boards for interactive teaching. Residential students stay in well-appointed dormitories with air conditioning, Internet access, common rooms with flat-screen TVs, and kitchens. Students may also take advantage of the beautiful grounds and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Programs provide students with the opportunity to develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise (without the pressure of tests and grades) as well as strengthening credentials valuable for college admissions interviews and essays.

For teens wanting one-week science programs, consider: Forensics, Anatomy, Intro to Surgery, Contagion, Intro to Biotech, Clinical Psychology and Marine Biology. These programs feature top teachers. Students take part in stimulating classroom enrichment and laboratory activities.

For students taking Physics, Chemistry, or AP Statistics in the fall, seeking preparation over the summer, Physics Edge, Chemistry Edge, and Sports Statistics give students the edge they need to excel. The courses are taught by excellent, experienced high school teachers with the know-how to help students start their high school courses with a solid foundation. Why wait for that first test or midterm paper to find a tutor? Programs are held in Wellesley, Waltham and Boston, MA. Day and residential options are available.

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Named one of top five summer science programs in the U.S. alongside programs at MIT, University of Chicago, and UCLA New York Times subsidiary.

Students participating in the Boston Leadership Institute’s three-week programs develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise that strengthens credentials valuable for college admissions, interviews, and essays. Our students have been accepted to top universities all across the country, including Yale, Dartmouth, Tufts, Columbia, Michigan, Boston University, Washington University St. Louis, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Cornell.

Top students from 45 states and 31 foreign countries have enjoyed our hands-on research programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see Our Camp Website Link: bostonleadershipinstitute.com for information on sessions, dates, and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Hosted at the real Alpha School Boston campus: the same classrooms, labs, and common spaces Alpha School students use during the regular academic year. Purpose-built for personalized AI-powered learning and hands-on workshops.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Alpha Summer in Boston is one week inside the real Alpha School. The fastest way to know if Alpha is the school for your family. Grades K-8, running six consecutive weeks from June 15 through July 24, 2026.

Mornings are personalized, AI-powered academics at exactly your child's level. Two hours of math and reading, mastery-based and adaptive, done by lunch. Alpha uses adaptive AI apps (not chatbots) to meet each student where they are, adjusting in real time. Alpha classes rank nationally in the top 2%, all with just two hours of academics a day.

Afternoons belong to life skills workshops. Depending on age, your child could be publishing a hardcover book with AI, building and training their own AI chatbot, launching a real mobile app, or leading a startup pitch on stage. Each week features two workshops across three dimensions: personal grit, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.

Friday is the showcase. You go home with three deliverables: an NWEA MAP report showing where your child stands nationally in math and reading, a student profile written by their guide based on the week's observations, and a personalized academic plan projecting where your child could go next.

The guide's job is to hold each child to high standards, support them through challenges, and make sure they love coming to school every single day. By Friday, your child's guide will truly know them: their goals, their motivations, how they handle adversity, and what makes them come alive.

Every family is paired with a Dean of Parents, a dedicated point of contact whose only job is to make sure your family has everything you need.

$2,500 per week, or $9,000 for four weeks. Sibling discount available.

Learn more at Our Camp Website Link: summer.alpha.school . Register at Our Camp Website Link: summer.alpha.school .

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Sibling discount: 5% off each additional child enrolled from the same family.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Alpha School operates year-round as a full K-12 school. Alpha Summer in Boston runs during the summer session (June 15 through July 24, 2026) and is designed as the fastest way for new families to experience Alpha before considering full-year enrollment.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Lunch included. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM.

Other locations include:

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session dates: Running six consecutive weeks, June 15 through July 24, 2026. (Week 2 through Week 7.)

Pricing:
- $2,500 per week
- $9,000 for four weeks (4-week Alpha Transform, 10% multi-week discount applied)

Sibling discount: 5% off each additional child enrolled from the same family.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our school is made up of 4 buildings. We house 70 dorm rooms, a dining hall, classrooms, library, media centers and much more. We have 6 tennis courts, an outdoor pool, fitness center, art and theater areas. Outside we are set on 100 acres of land that include forest and vast open spaces. Our barn is our pride and joy and at this point is the home to 35 school horses.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Speak Up I: Introduction to Debate and Public Speaking Camp is designed for campers who have little or no experience in speaking in front of a group. Our goals are to have fun and learn some ways to use our voices effectively.

Speak Up II: This camp is designed for high school students ready to refresh, refine, and advance their public speaking skills. Gain confidence as you learn from and with others who are seeking to enhance their voice powers/amplify their voices? in a fun, supportive environment!

Performing Arts: Campers will take part in dance, voice and theater.

Bonnie Castle Equestrian: Premiere riding camp for beginner and experienced riders. This summer we will be offering the British Horse Society Program challenge awards, where campers will work at their own pace to complete learning opportunities as equestrians.

Campers are taught by Stoneleigh-Burnham staff. Counselors for the residential programs are CPR and first aid certified as well as we complete criminal offender and sex offender background checks.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited financial assistance to those that qualify. Please inquire to hgebo[AT]sbschool.org for application.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camps Offered: Speak Up I & II, Performing Arts, & Bonnie Castle Riding Camp (equestrian)

Speak Up camps are for debate and public speaking. Campers will learn the art of conversational and competitive speaking. As well as learn to use their voce for effective communication and advocacy.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Speak Up Camps: June 20-June 26, girls ages 10-16
Performing Arts: June 27-July 3, coed ages 10-18
Bonnie Castle Riding Camp: girls ages 8-16
Week 1 June 27-July 3
Week 2 July 4-July 10
Week 3 July 11- July 17