Community Boating Junior Program (Boston)

Community Boating Junior Program gives children the opportunity to enjoy an active, fun-filled summer with the CBI Junior Program. Kids from all walks of life come to experience the joys of sailing while making lifelong friends. We offer additional opportunities for paddling, windsurfing, and even leadership development–all for an affordable fee (including financial aid as needed.)

COVID protocol notes: We pride ourselves on our ability to ensure a high degree of safety for all who come to sail with us. For 2021, our program will implement controls such as daily symptom screenings, mask and hygiene requirements. Reduced class sizes and social distancing will help ensure confidence for parents.  *Ages: 11 - 17. Dates: June 14 - August 2. Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rates: Need-based sliding scale from $1 - $395 possibly coming in April.

“My child was a new sailor last year and LOVED it... We think it's the best bargain in Boston, even at full price!” —Community Boating Junior Program Parent

SummerQuest at the Crane Estate (Ipswich)

SummerQuest at the Crane Estate. Campers start their day with songs and games in morning circle then break into small groups to dive into theme-based activities. Every afternoon, campers enjoy swim time on a private beach, engage in creative craft projects, and play active games on the 2,100-acre Crane Estate, making this the ultimate summer adventure. *Ages: 4 - 14. Dates: June 28 - August 27. Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. & 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Rates: See website for details.

COVID protocol notes: We follow the Lowest Risk and Best Practices protocols from the CDC’s Guidelines for Youth and Summer Programs, American Camp Association Field Guide for Camps on Implementation of CDC Guidelines, and Massachusetts Minimum Requirements for Child Care and Youth Serving Programs, with ongoing licensing inspections by local Boards of Health.

“We have seen a significant benefit to our daughter being outside, with other children. Such a beautiful and enriching setting!” —SummerQuest Camp Parent

Wizards & Warriors Summer Camp (Sturbridge)

Wizards & Warriors Summer Camp combines Live Action Role Playing with STEM education to give kids the opportunity to become heroes in their own stories. During their two-week camp sessions, campers suit up as their own unique characters and immerse themselves in the ongoing adventures of the fantasy world known as Sidleterra. Camper-heroes complete STEM lessons to earn strength points and magical abilities, which they’ll use to battle a range of monsters and save the day. *Ages: 8 - 18. Dates: Overnight Camp Dates: July 18 - August 27. Virtual Day Camp options available. Virtual Day Camp Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rates: See website for details.

COVID protocol notes: This summer, live groups will form Adventuring Parties of 10 heroes and 2 counselors. We will be following Covid-19 guidelines and regulations pertaining to cleaning, social distancing, and mask protocols.    

“This is the best camp experience my son has ever had! He can’t wait to go back!” —M. Harris, Wizards & Warriors Camp Parent

The Putney School Summer Arts (Putney, VT)

The Putney School Summer Arts is a summer camp like no other. Over the course of four weeks, you’ll have dedicated and focused time every day to grow as an artist in a supportive community where you can truly be yourself. Whether you’re trying something for the first time or honing your craft, our faculty will be here to guide you on your individual path. All of this happens on our beautiful 500-acre campus in Southern Vermont. *Ages: 14 - 18. Dates: June 27 - July 24. Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Rate: $8,400—includes room, board, workshop materials, and activities.

COVID protocol notes: We are currently monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. All on-campus programming will be designed to follow recommended safety precautions as outlined by the Center for Disease Control and the state of Vermont.

“I learned a lot of techniques and about more materials. I have started making art a lot more and I will continue doing so!” —Petra, Putney School Summer Arts ’20 Camper

The hive at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Lincoln)

The hive at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is an ideal atmosphere for young explorers to make connections to contemporary art, artists, nature, ideas, and to each other. Campers venture through deCordova’s Museum galleries, 30-acre Sculpture Park, and natural landscape to discover how artists use artistic, scientific, and social tools to explore ideas about self, community, and environment. *Ages: 5 - 12. Dates: July 5 - August 6. Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Rates: See website for details.

COVID protocol notes: We follow the Lowest Risk and Best Practices protocols from the CDC’s Guidelines for Youth and Summer Programs, American Camp Association Field Guide for Camps on Implementation of CDC Guidelines, and Massachusetts Minimum Requirements for Child Care and Youth Serving Programs, with ongoing licensing inspections by local Boards of Health. 

“The facilitators are clearly experienced educators and incredibly supportive of the individuality of participants. A highlight for my creative kid!” —The hive Camp Parent

The Minni Summer Program (Boston)

The Minni Summer Program offers ten individually themed weeks of art + design summer programming for little artists ages 4 - 9, beginning June 28 and running until September 3. To keep your artist engaged every summer, we rotate in new lessons for fresh content and vocabulary and get outside for daily outdoor art-making (weather permitting)! *Ages: 4 - 9. Dates: June 28 - September 3. Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Morning Session), 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Lunch + Play), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Afternoon Session). Rates: $400/session and $40/day for extended day.

COVID protocol notes: Minni is strictly complying to all guidelines for maintaining social distancing, hygiene protocols, cleaning and disinfecting. Please visit our COVID-19 Health + Safety Standard page for more information.

“We love the creative programming and high engagement! The lunch extension option was so great!” —Minni Camp Parent

Hoop Brains (Unique) Basketball Camps (Weston + West Roxbury)

Hoop Brains (Unique) Basketball Camps. Get off your screens and into action! Half playing b-ball, half learning (about NBA statistics, debates, and psychology). Fun games meant for everyone except top players. Co-ed. Classes: you'll create sports podcasts and understand NBA decision-making, psychology, and strategy - while gaining analytics and debate skills.  Great culture, super-inclusive, skilled high school teachers as counselors.  *Ages: 12 - 17 (grades 7 - 10). Dates: July 12 - 16 + July 19 - 23. Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rates: $1,095 ($300 off early bird through April 5). 

COVID protocol notes: We will provide attention to every detail, including hourly cleaning. Our team includes experienced, vaccinated teachers as counselors, a medical director from Mt. Auburn Hospital, and an on-site nurse.

“Orin is the best basketball coach I ever had - fun, loves data, teaches strategy” —Ryan, Hoop Brains Camper

LINX Camps (Wellesley)

LINX Camps offers 40+ premier camps: Junior, General, Adventure, Leadership, Performing Arts, Sports, and STEAM! Our expert staff recognizes each camper’s strengths, supporting the growth of younger campers and building character in older ones. Give your child a fun-filled summer that IGNITES their spirit, excitement, curiosity, and more. *Ages: 3 - 15. Dates: June 21 - September 3. Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (early drop-off: 8 a.m.). Rates: $469-$734 depending on the program and number of weeks [growing savings when registering for 2+ weeks, 2.5% discount guaranteed for ACH payments.]

COVID protocol notes: LINX Camps followed the best health advice in 2020 while maintaining a rich, magical experience. We are 100% ready to do the same in 2021! 

“After a spring of distance learning and isolation, my son was THRILLED to go to LINX Camps. The counselors were amazing!” —LINX Camps Parent

Camp Alsing (Standish, ME)

Camp Alsing is a premier Maine co-ed, traditional sleepaway camp for kids and young adults with social challenges including high-functioning autism, ADHD, anxiety. *Ages: 9 - 17. Dates: July 1 - August 1, 2021. Rates: See details at website.     

COVID protocol notes: We are committed to running a safe and fun summer experience.  Our staff, campers and families will all be partners in following necessary protocols.  You can see our most recent updates on our website.

“I've never felt as comfortable as I do at Camp Alsing.” —Liz, Alsing camper (age 16)

Kidstock! Creative Theater (Winchester)

Kidstock! Creative Theater summer programs provide a variety of options, fun, and flexibility for kids, pre-teens, and teens to explore creative theater, develop acting skills in a low-pressure environment, and work together to create a fully staged show at the end of each session. The Kidstock! summer schedule is flexible, with individual day sessions, one-week sessions, and extended-day options. *Ages: 4 - 15. Dates: June 21 - September 3. Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (extended hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.). Rates: vary based on age group and program.

COVID protocol notes: PRE-REGISTRATION is available until April 1; save your spot in any of our programs and decide after April 1 to complete your registration by making payment by April 15.

“Our 6 year old said his week at Kidstock! was the best he had all summer! He begged us to go for longer next year!” —Kidstock! Creative Theatre Camp Parent

Kids Crescendo at Powers Music School (Belmont)

Kids Crescendo at Powers Music School. For 1 or 2 weeks, kids can understand and experience music through movement, story, and song, with activities rooted in the popular Dalcroze Eurhythmics method of learning. They'll participate in live music, learn the basics of violin and keyboard, gain skills in singing and acting, and put it all together in a final themed performance! *Ages: 5 - 11. Dates: June 28 - July 30 (1 or 2 week sessions). Hours: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm (Session 1) or 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (Sessions 2 and 3). Rates: Summer Registration Fee: $15. Tuition: Session 1 - $400, Session 2 - $900, Session 3 - $1,000. Limited financial aid is available - see details at website.

COVID protocol notes: This year's program will have a smaller capacity and increased health and safety protocols to comply with all COVID-19 guidelines. All Kids Crescendo participants must present either a certificate of COVID vaccination, or a negative PCR test result at check-in on the first day of the program. For children under 10, a negative test or vaccination from a parent will be sufficient. Complete COVID guidelines will be shared with participants at least two weeks prior to the start of the program.                                                                                                  

“This is the first time our daughter took summer camp with you and she loved it! We did too. Both teachers, Yas and Linda, did a phenomenal job.” —2020 Kids Crescendo parent

Mass Audubon Camps (18 MASSACHUSETTS Day Camps + 1 Overnight Camp in Rindge, NH)

Mass Audubon Camps. At Mass Audubon Camps, kids have fun, connect with nature, and make friends through outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and noncompetitive games. Campers develop their interest in the outdoors while building confidence in nature and meeting other campers. *Ages: 4 - 17. Dates: vary by camp but generally run from June 21 - September 3. Times: vary by camp but generally run from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rates: vary by camp and program; financial aid is available for all and several camps have sliding scale fee structures.

COVID protocol notes: The health and welfare of our campers and staff remains our highest priority. We feel confident that the success of Mass Audubon Camps in designing and offering a safe summer of camping in 2020 will guide us into another great summer in 2021. We will continue to stay informed and engaged with the work of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the American Camp Association to ensure best practices with regard to staying safe as we move through the developing phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. We anticipate that we will continue to practice the wearing of masks, physical distancing, small group sizes, enhanced sanitizing protocols, and all other recommended health and safety guidelines. As we learn more from working closely with partners in public health, childcare, and camping, we will continue to keep our camp community updated.

“Camp was the best week we’ve had since COVID closed Massachusetts schools in March, no exaggeration. Your enthusiasm, warmth, professionalism and flexibility were utterly fantastic. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” —Mass Audubon Camp Parent

Appleton Farm Camp (Ipswich)

Appleton Farm Camp. With rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, vegetable gardens, an active barnyard, and historic buildings, Appleton Farms—the oldest continuously operating farm in the country—introduces campers to a working farm through exciting and educational activities like feeding animals, collecting eggs, working in the garden, farm-based science experiments, and lots of outdoor hiking. *Ages: 4 - 13; plus CITs 15 - 17. Dates: June 21 - August 27. Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rates: See website for details.

COVID protocol notes: We follow the Lowest Risk and Best Practices protocols from the CDC’s Guidelines for Youth and Summer Programs, American Camp Association Field Guide for Camps on Implementation of CDC Guidelines, and Massachusetts Minimum Requirements for Child Care and Youth Serving Programs, with ongoing licensing inspections by local Boards of Health.

“Our son loved being a sprout at Appleton Farm Camp! The counselors were fantastic, so friendly and kind.” —Appleton Farm Camp Parent

Farmer, Forester, Chef! at Powisset Farm (Dover)

Farmer, Forester, Chef! at Powisset Farm. Campers focus on the three things that make Powisset Farm unique—the farm, the forest, and the kitchen. At the 109-acre working farm every day you care for animals and vegetables, learn your way around the kitchen discovering how to prepare healthy recipes, and then explore the natural world at neighboring Noanet Woodlands. *Ages: 6 - 12. Dates: June 21 - August 20. Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rates: See website for details.

COVID protocol notes: We follow the Lowest Risk and Best Practices protocols from the CDC’s Guidelines for Youth and Summer Programs, American Camp Association Field Guide for Camps on Implementation of CDC Guidelines, and Massachusetts Minimum Requirements for Child Care and Youth Serving Programs, with ongoing licensing inspections by local Boards of Health.

“My girls can't stop talking about their experiences in the barnyard, the kitchen, or what happened on a hike.” —Farmer, Forester, Chef! Camp Parent

Russian School of Mathematics  (14 locations in MA)

Russian School of Mathematics offers a wide variety of courses for K-12 students! Some are designed to reinforce knowledge and prepare for the upcoming school year, while others train for math competitions and as well as prep for ISEE, SAT I, Calculus and much more. *Ages: K - 12. Dates: June - July. Hours: Please inquire with our office for more information. Rates: Please inquire with our office for more information.

COVID protocol notes: Online classes, which are teacher-led, interactive, and closely mimic our in-person classes, are available at every location. Many of our Massachusetts branches also offer in-person classes that follow all COVID-19 guidelines.                                                                                                                                      

“RSM went beyond maths, as our children learned a rigorous approach to any problems. I do find that they use much logic and critical thinking in every aspect of their lives, and I am convinced it is the result of how they have been taught at RSM to tackle a new challenge!” —Russian School of Mathematics Camp Parent

CODEMAKERS (Arlington)

CODEMAKERS offers offers Python & Robotics Summer Camp with Marty the Robot for Grades 3-5 and Misty the Robot for Grades 6-8. We believe learning to code requires both an understanding of the conceptual frameworks of programming and attention to the detailed practice that generates desired outcomes. Half-day morning and afternoon sessions taught in small groups of four by enthusiastic college programming and engineering majors. *Ages: grades 3 - 8. Dates: June 28 - August 13, 2021. Hours: 9am - 12 p.m. (grades 3-5), 1 - 4 p.m. (grades 6-8). Rate: $375 for one-week session.

COVID protocol notes: At this time, we are limiting summer camp enrollments. We will adjust these limits as new information becomes available. Public health protocols will be enforced at all times to help ensure the well-being of campers, teachers, and their families.

“Excellent teaching in a relaxed, easygoing environment. My son loved it.” —CODEMAKERS Camp Parent

iD Tech Virtual Summer Camps (Online)

iD Tech Virtual Summer Camps is the world's #1 STEM educator with 20+ years of expertise. We'll guide kids and teens from total beginners to college-bound pros. Roblox, Minecraft, Python, YouTube, and more. Small-group experiences with Virtual Tech Camps and 12-Week Semesters, and 1:1 learning with Online Private Lessons. *Ages: 7 - 19. Dates: Year-round. Hours: Varies by program. Rates: Varies by program.

“My son was completely engaged for the hour of instruction, and has been eager to show off his new skills to his family and friends!” —Nicole S., iD Tech Camp Parent

Empow Studios (Lexington, Newton + Additional MA locations)

Empow Studios offers weekly STEM 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 camp options available throughout Massachusetts and online. Spend the summer with the #1 STEM camp in Massachusetts! *Ages: 7 - 15. Dates: June 28 - September 3. Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rates: $349-$799; sibling discounts and multi-week discounts available.

COVID protocol notes: Empow Studios has developed a robust safety plan to address the risks associated with COVID-19. Our plans follow all agency recommendations, including mandatory face masks, physical distancing, and frequent cleaning and disinfecting.

“Thank you and your outstanding and creative staff for such a wonderful experience! My son couldn't wait to get there in the morning and never wanted to leave.” —Empow Studios Camp Parent

KTBYTE Computer Science Academy (Lexington)

KTBYTE Computer Science Academy offers computer science coding classes for children via differentiated and individualized learning with our caring and knowledgeable staff. Offer your child the competitive advantage of learning a new language and also using STEM to learn and have fun! Enroll today for a FREE trial and our summer and school year course offerings. *Ages: 8 - 18. Dates/Hours: Week-long and summer courses; see site for details. Rates: see site for details. Use code BostonMamas15 for 15% off enrollment! Call us and mention this ad (818) 748-8848.

COVID protocol notes: Our cleaning and safety protocols set us apart as we sanitize regularly all commonly touched surfaces and ensure a clean and safe environment for all.

“KTBYTE taught me computer science, and computer science gave me the opportunity to participate in hackathons, organize events, get accepted to MIT PRIMES, and place in USACO Gold. All of which also helped me develop soft skills and organizational skills.” —Betsy, 17, Computer Science at Princeton University

YMCA Camp Takodah (Richmond, NH)

YMCA Camp Takodah, voted Best Overnight Camp in New Hampshire, is only 90 minutes from Boston. Camp Takodah features Boys Camps and Girls Camps for ages 7 - 15. Takodah helps campers to develop the confidence and character needed to reach their full potential, while giving them friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. *Ages: 7 - 15. Dates: June 27 - August 20. Rates: See details at website (Simply mention Boston Mamas upon registration to receive $200 off your camp fees.)

COVID protocol notes: Health and safety are always the top priorities at YMCA Camp Takodah. We are working with national and local experts on implementing the highest healthcare protocols to ensure that our campers have a fun and safe experience this summer. 

“When I’m at camp, I feel like I can just be myself. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.” —Justin, Camp Takoda Camper

Wildwood Overnight Camp (Rindge, NH)              

Wildwood Overnight Camp is a special place where campers come together to discover and explore the natural world. Our campers roast s’mores over open fires, sleep under the stars, sing silly songs, paddle around Hubbard Pond, and fall in love with nature each day. Campers have fun as they explore the outdoors, make friends, and develop self-confidence and leadership skills that last a lifetime. *Ages: 7 - 17 (+ family camp). Dates: June 20 - August 29. Rates: vary by program and session length; see website for details.

COVID protocol notes: The health and welfare of our campers and staff remains our highest priority. We feel confident that the success of Mass Audubon Camps in designing and offering a safe summer of camping in 2020 will guide us into another great summer in 2021. We will continue to stay informed and engaged with the work of the New Hampshire Department of Children and Families and the American Camp Association to ensure best practices with regards to staying safe as we move through the developing phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. We anticipate that we will continue to practice the wearing of masks, physical distancing, smaller group sizes, enhanced sanitizing protocols, and all other recommended health and safety guidelines. As we learn more from working closely with partners in public health, childcare, and camping, we will continue to keep our camp community updated.

“I seriously don't think I've ever been happier than when I'm at camp. I don't worry about what's going on at home or school. I do things I know I wouldn't normally do like the ropes course, boating, and Scottish dancing! It is so refreshing to be all around nature with people you love.” —Wildwood Camper