Day Camps in Massachusetts
Providing Unique Settings and Activities For Children To Expand Their Horizons
From historic Harvard University to famous Fenway Park, Massachusetts camps have the qualities that both parents and kids are looking for. Massachusetts camps specialize in providing your child with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experience in a variety of themes.
The following are some highly recommended camps within the state of Massachusetts. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association.
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Oasis Amherst at Hampshire College is sure to provide your child with a summer of unforgettable memories. This location offers a combination of the great outdoors and modern indoor facilities. The campus of Hampshire College is populated with outdoor fields and modern, fully-equipped facilities that include a swimming pool and a state of the art gym. Oasis Amherst allows campers ages 4-14 to learn, run, swim and play in a safe and encouraging environment. We provide a traditional day camp experience along with educational programs that promote leadership and creativity. With a counselor to camper ratio of 1:6, our experienced staff provides the highest level of supervision and attention. They’re there to assure that your camper will have a safe, enriching and fun-filled summer! Registration is fast and simple— don’t wait!
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Oasis Northampton is situated along the scenic banks of Connecticut, providing your child with the natural beauty of a New England setting. Campers have access to amazing facilities providing for the ultimate summer experience. Canoeing at the boathouse, indoor rock climbing, Skate Park, swimming lessons, 25 acres of playing fields, bike trails, and indoor and outdoor tracks --- no other camp program can compare! Our Camp is designed to create memorable experiences for boys and girls ages 4-14 that will be cherished forever. Campers can boost their creative energies through arts and crafts and performing art classes, while tapping into their athletic side with our sport and outdoor adventures. Our counselors and staff create a safe and nurturing environment. At Oasis, you will never have to worry about the safety of your child; our staff to camper ratio is 1:6! Come enjoy an extraordinary summer at Oasis Northampton at Smith College! Registration is fast and simple— don’t wait!
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Exciting adventures, great people and incredible friendships; that's what a Camp Howe experience is all about. A camp for ALL youth.
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4-H camping builds valuable life skills such as decision making, peer relations , cooperation & independent living.
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Traditional camp. Noncompetitive environment for youth development.
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Self-esteem specialty. Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere with opportunities to belong, learn, contribute.
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Active, outdoor natural history camp. Campers learn through hikes, nature games and nature craft.
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Professional staff, diverse program, nuturing environment. Traditional day camp , many specialty programs in the arts, athletics and outdoor exploration.
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Our camp encourages children to grow socially, physically, and intellectually in a safe and nurturing environment. We offer many activities for the campers.
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A variety of team building, leadership, recreation programs for families, teens, scouts, religious institutions, schools
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BDS Summer Session provides a fun, positive, and creative learning environment for children.
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BDC welcomes 280 campers and 90 staff from 14 countries + 30 U.S. to 4.5 acre campus on Cape Cod. All share Courage, Hope, Good Spirit and Peace.
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If you like to get outside, then this camp is for you.
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Mass Audobon camps provide safe, fun, social and educational days in natural settings. Visit the web for more information.www.massaudobon.org
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Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities on water and land that will enrich your child's summer.
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Day camp for urban children from Cambridge. Growth promoting summer adventure. Sliding scale fee.
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Open to any girl,we offer programs to develop skills, confidence and encourage proactive learning. Fun that counts.
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Our YMCA offers daily swim lessons, a climbing tower, basketball, and sports programming.
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Girl Scout day camp offering timeless camp activities. Open to all girls ages 6 to 16. Girl Scouts discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together.
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Girl Scouts day camp in the Berkshires. Offering sailing, canoeing, and traditional camping. Open to all girls ages 6 to 16. Beautiful lakefront property.
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An experiential day & adventure camp for children ages 5-15 years old interestedin exploring the outdoors.
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Our 60 acre field, forest, wetland site is a beautiful place to swim, make new friends, learn about nature, and challenge yourself on the ropes course.
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A traditional camp with professional and caring staff. Transportation included, extended day p.m
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Traditional camp & sport specialty camps ages 4-16. Educating spirit, mind & body. Swim lessons, archery, model rocketry, sports & ropes course. Lots of fun.
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North woods setting, diverse, noncompetitive program, fishing, riding, etc.
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Traditional day camp. Small groups-big fun. We are based in character development & provide a ware friendly atmosphere. sports, arts, nature, RedCross swim.
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Directly on Cape Cod Bay and freshwater lake. Programs blend tradition and innovation in a safe supportive community.
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72 acres including 2 pools, pond, ropes course, nature center. Transportation available from many Greater Boston communities.
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Specialized nature day camp. Learn through nature games, crafts and hikes.
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Pragmatic language (social) skills training for Aspergers,NLD,HFA. Develop peer relationships w/fun, interactive activities & drama. www.campnewconnections.com
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We offer flexible one week sessions, camper choice & nurturing, fun adult head counselors. Tons of activities & events.
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A hands-on farm and nature experience. Campers explore farm, forest, field, and pond environments through age-appropriate activities.
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Since 1958, Eisner Camp has offered young people a safe environment tp build lifelong friendships and make connections to the Jewish community while having fun.
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'Where Technology Meets Traditional Camps.' GA,IL,MA, & PA. Game design, Web design, animations. Build Robots, RC cars. Explore programming. Sports & rec.
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Self-esteem specialty. Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere, opportunities to belong, learn, contribute.
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Our goal is to help your child enjoy, understand and appreciate the natural environment through hands-on, inquiry-based activities.
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Acclaimed all around program, specializing in the arts, sports, and swimming. Mature staff. 60 years of service.
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Emphasize positive Christian values. Help young people discover the relevance of the Bible in our culture.
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The programs emphasize environemental education & natural history through a mulit-disciplinary approach.
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Situated on 1,100 acres of unspoiled woodlands, Hale Day Camp offers the perfect backdrop for a summmer of outdoor exploration and fun for children ages 4-15
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Handi Kids offers a summer day camp to special children & yound adults. Camp runs Jul & Aug with 4 2-week sessions geared towards specific disabilities.
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The Ipswich River Day Camp offers fun outdoor activities for kids with emphasis on discovering wildlife that lives in fields, forests, and wetlands.
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Integrated camp serving able & disabled for 20 years. Focus on fun, inclusion & respect for similarities. 1:2 staffing.
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Elective instructional progs taught by quality coaches, top facilities, individual attention, supportive,fun atmosphere.
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Camp Kyle T Woodruff fosters friendship among young people with diabetes, their siblings and friends through a safe, fun, active program.
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Outstanding facilities & staff. Active program including land & water sports. Effort - not competition is stressed.
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Nestled in a beautiful pine forest on a pond. Focuses on helping girls grow strong, opportunity to try new skills & share within a well supervised environment.
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Offering balanced program of sports, arts/crafts, music/dance/drama. Mature staff. Great facilities. Outstanding swim program. Ropes course.
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Strong swimming, soccer,arts,music,nature,woodworking,sports,theater,trips.extended daycare.Voted best camp on South Shore for 2000,2001,2003,2004,2005,2006.
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Located on 116 wooded acres in Hopkinton, MA. We offer traditional and specialtycamps for children ages 4-16. Busing, assistance & extended care programs avail.
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Explore nature via activities, hikes, games and crafts. Weekly themes for ages 4-11. Specialty art and/or adventure camps for ages 9-14. Open 11 weeks.
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Day Camp offers warm atmosphere, sports activities, arts & crafts. Strong swim program on beautiful secluded 72 acre campus.
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High-adventure, high-elevation Christian youth camp and retreat center on 381 acres in the beautiful Berkshires. Established 1941 co-ed ages 7-18.
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To put christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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Located at Hale Reservation. Campers benefit from a beautiful 1200 acre setting. Program promotes confidence & independence, learn to make friends & have fun.
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Multi-specialty camp. Children choose activities daily. Swim program. Noncompetitive atmosphere. Popular pre-school camp for 3 - 5 yrs old.
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Mass Audubon's Discovery Day camp provides an opportunity for kids to explore the natural world with other young naturalists in a safe & supportive environment.
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Program focus on helping girls grow strong through skills development and sharing in an outdoor setting. Pool, lodges, platform tents, ropes course & forest.
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Our nurturing staff have been connecting children with nature on Pleasant Valley's 1300 acres of forest, meadow, mountain, brooks and beaver ponds since 1947
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Small private camp on farm all inclusive activities staff ratio of 3:1 experiential learning philosophy with prof staff.
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Values programming at our 25 wooded acres in Blue Hills, 20 min. from Boston. Transportation and lunch provided
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Wooded suburban site including swimming pool. Emphasis on cooperation not competition.
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Located on a 52 acre spring-fed pond. General camp with CIT program, transportation, extended day, and hot lunches.
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'We are family'-mature,caring staff;beautiful camp setting,aquatics,sports,arts,nature,ropes course,overnights.We build skills & self-reliance through fun & adv
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Campers discover nature's beauty & complexity through trail explorations, hands-on activities, and noncompetitive games.
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Summer@Park provides varied and flexible programming for children ages 5-15; excellent counselor/camper rations & experienced, professional, and dedicated staff
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General Camps: arts, adventure, sports, swim. Specialty Camps: ceramics, painting, wood, photo, video. Trip Camps: Nature, adventure. Ropes, rock wall, pool.
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Excellent swim & tennis lessions. Small camper to staff ratios offering every camper a personalized experience. Extended day services available 7:45am-5:30 pm.
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Warm, friendly atmosphere. Traditional noncompetitive programmed activities. High ratio mature staff:campers. Over 40 years young. Swim 2x daily, heated pools.
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Year round programs, resident summer camp, day camp, & adventure camp that encourages children/families to live well with diabetes.
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A noncompetitive camp which offers flexibility within a structured environment. 1:5 staff to camper ratio.
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Located on West Pond in Bolton. Emphasis on cooperation not competition. Transportation provided.
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High quality nature camp. 1200 acres to explore, and have fun with. Meet frogs, learn, catch insections, explore habitats, play games.
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Be a part of the YMCA family & join in the fun. Swim lessons daily - 30 minutes, archery, arts & crafts, nature, sports, field games and small group activities.
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Our goal is to instill awareness and appreciation of the natural world and to promote understanding of our place in nature.
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Girl Scouts builds girls of confidence, courage, and character who make the world a better place.
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Program builds a positive self-image, teaches new skills, encourages racial harmony, and is fun. Excellent facilities.
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A 25 acre site on the Ashland Reservor ideal for swimming, boating, and exploring the enviroment. Emphasis on girls taking active role in planning.
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Exceptionally supportive staff. Traditional prog. Adventure course, state-of-the-art. Waterskiing. On Appalachian Trail.
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Pre-camp and post camp hours available.
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Beautiful harbor setting. Traditional camp program with a warm caring staff. Transportation available.
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