Boston Summer Camp Guide

Summer camps and holiday camps provide academic enrichment, boost athletic skills, get kids outside and into nature, encourage creativity, or just focus on fun.
 
However, finding camps, getting the information you need, and deciding on the right one for your child isn’t always easy. That’s why we have written about all kinds of summer camps, spring break camps and other vacation camps, from tech-focused programs to nature explorations, and have put them into this handy guide for Boston families.
Ziplining is one of many adventurous activities at Camp Birch Hill. Photo courtesy of the camp
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Older kids learn the Science of Sailing. Photo courtesy of Piers Park Sailing Center
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Sleep in the open-air Hive Camp. Photo courtesy of the Aloha Foundation
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Collaborative problem solving is a hallmark of Camp Invention. Photo courtesy of Camp Invention
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Catch butterflies and make friends with nature in Lincoln. Photo courtesy of Drumlin Farm Camp
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