2025 Boston Summer Camps (Gathering Reviews)

Community Boating Inc. teaches kids to sail, kayak, paddleboard and more at its facilities on the Charles River Esplanade. Junior Program members are able to take as many classes as they want, but should register early as classes do fill up fast.

Summer camp at Hill House offers the traditional day camp experience located right in the city of Boston. Their action-packed program provides weekly field trips, swimming, arts & crafts and field games. Each weekly session is a unique theme. This camp has limited spaces that fill up quickly so mark registration dates on your calendar!

Campers gain endless opportunities to connect with nature through hands-on experiences, playing games, making friends, and learning from amazing counselors. With 16 locations across Massachusetts, Mass Audubon camps are for everyone.

Summer Arts at Derby Academy is a unique program that combines art, writing, sports, dance, theater, gymnastics and more into one summer option guaranteed to create lifelong memories. Kids will fill their days with a variety of classes in a range of subjects. During Summer Specialty Week, campers will enjoy a week of exploration and discovery with specialized camp offerings in chess, STEAM, sewing, theatre, visual arts, and more!

Kids can learn how to catch the waves at Northeast Surfing Academy's summer camp on Nantasket Beach. Kids will learn the techniques, etiquette and safety rules of surfing as well as explore ocean and marine biology topics.

The Coastal Ocean Science Academy is a program that educates campers about local marine and coastal habitats. The main camp location is the shore of Nahant, but there are field trips to other sites. In the middle school program, instructors will teach students how to keep a field notebook and take basic measurements of weather, water quality, and biodiversity. The high school students will begin to develop even deeper research skills. Meals and field trip transportation are included in cost.

Camp Bournedale offers an overnight camp for boys and is known for it's superb athletic facilities and skilled instruction. The daily program is structured with older campers getting to choose their program and plenty of free play is scheduled into the day. Some of their unique activities include rocketry, marine science, model building and soap box derby as well as their extensive aquatic and athletic programs. Campers also take offsite outings like whale watching, go-carts and waterslides.

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Camp Rotary was first started as a service project for the Lynn Rotary Club. The facilities include a state of the art ropes & challenge course, BMX Bike racing track, rifle range and beautiful waterfront. Campers get to choose from a large variety of activities for each week including BMX bike racing, archery, dance, fishing, riflery, snorkeling, a "Survivor" style ultimate games program and their popular "X-Treme Stiles" aquatic program. Optional field trips are also offered throughout the summer.

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Located on the campus of the Pingree School, campers have access to the gymnasium, swimming pool, athletics fields, pond for kayaking, computer labs, theater, and dance, music, and arts classrooms. Each day includes group activities, swim and elective periods.

Theater in the Open lets kids explore the world of theater with a variety of summer programs. Campers will enjoy classes in acting, improvisation, dance, and visual art and explore nature in Maudslay State Park.

The Red Sox Baseball Summer Camp give kids days full of baseball instruction and competition, making this a dream a camp for any little sluggers in your house. Camp highlights include a full Red Sox camp uniform, Home Run Derby, youth scouting day, and two tickets to a select Red Sox home game for Red Sox Baseball Summer Camps Day at Fenway Park! The location varies by week. Check the schedule for details.