Boston · Day camp · Nonprofit
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Ages Entering grades 6–9 Cost Free Dates Summer 2026 has ended; 2027 dates not posted Hours Not published Sign-up Application during one open enrollment period each year
Who City of Boston residents Newsletter is the first place they announce applications.
Boston · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Ages 3–15 with disabilities; siblings 3–7 Cost BCYF guide lists a $350 agency fee Dates Four weeks in summer Hours Not published Sign-up First come
Who Boston residents Breakfast and lunch provided.
Ages Ages 5–13 Cost $285/week members, $350 non-members Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 28, 2026 Hours 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Sign-up First come; closed until 2027 details post
Mid-November 2026: 2027 camp details posted Sat, Jan 23 at 10 AM: Open house at participating YMCAs Help Financial assistance, EEC vouchers and contract slots
Dorchester · Day camp · YMCA
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Ages Ages 5–13 Cost $285/week members, $350 non-members Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 28, 2026 Hours 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Sign-up First come; closed until 2027 details post
Mid-November 2026: 2027 camp details posted Sat, Jan 23 at 10 AM: Open house at participating YMCAs Help Financial assistance, EEC vouchers and contract slots Ponkapoag Day Camp in Canton is an option for ages 7–13, with $45/week transport.
Roxbury · Day camp · YMCA
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Ages Ages 5–13 Cost $285/week members, $350 non-members Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 28, 2026 Hours 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Sign-up First come; closed until 2027 details post
Mid-November 2026: 2027 camp details posted Sat, Jan 23 at 10 AM: Open house at participating YMCAs Help Financial assistance, EEC vouchers and contract slots Ponkapoag Day Camp in Canton is an option for ages 7–13, with $45/week transport.
Ages Ages 5–13 Cost Ages 7–13: $285/$350; ages 5–6: $400/$475 (member/non-member) Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 28, 2026 Hours 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Sign-up First come; closed until 2027 details post
Mid-November 2026: 2027 camp details posted Sat, Jan 23 at 10 AM: Open house at participating YMCAs Help Financial assistance, EEC vouchers and contract slots
West Roxbury · Day camp · YMCA
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Ages Ages 4–13 Cost Ages 4–6 $420–$525; Rocky Woods $488–$672/week Dates Weekly, Jun 28–Aug 27, 2027 Hours Varies by camp Sign-up Early-bird rates listed; early-bird deadline not stated
Mid-November 2026: 2027 camp details posted Sat, Jan 23 at 10 AM: Open house at participating YMCAs Help Financial assistance, EEC vouchers and contract slots Rates differ for members, non-members and early bird.
Mattapan & Jamaica Plain · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 5–15 Cost $182–$910 per session ($185–$925 in JP) Dates Sessions Jun 22–Aug 28, 2026 Hours 8:30 AM–5:30 PM Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM on the set date
Last year: Early bird for sliding-scale Tiers 1–3, Jan 8–20, 2026 Last year: General registration, Jan 28 at 6 AM Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier Register for at most 4 weeks per child. Session length varies.
Boston · Day camp · Nonprofit
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Ages Ages 3–5 Kiddie Kamp; 5–12 Day Camp; 13–15 LIT Cost Day Camp $575/week ($710 extended); Kiddie Kamp $415; LIT $325 Dates Weekly from Jun 15, 2026 Hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (extended 8:00 AM–5:30 PM) Sign-up First come
Last year: Returning campers, Jan 20, 2026 at 10 AM Last year: Community, Jan 22, 2026 at 10 AM Help Scholarships; 5% sibling discount On Beacon Hill.
Boston · Day camp · Museum or zoo
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Ages Ages 5–7 Cost $750/week Dates Weekly, Jul 6–Aug 14, 2026 Hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (aftercare to 5:00, $100/week) Sign-up 2027 registration not posted
Boston & Stoneham · Day camp · Museum or zoo
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Ages Not published Cost Income-based sliding scale Dates Not published Hours Not published Sign-up Not published Help Income-based sliding scale At Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.
Cambridge · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Currently in K–8th grade Cost Based on family size and income; tuition chart on city site Dates 3 two-week sessions, Jul 6–Aug 14, 2026; a planned Jun 29 session was cancelled Hours 8:30 AM–5:30 PM Sign-up Lottery. One application covers Community Schools camps, King Open and CYP middle school programs.
February 2027: 2027 Summer Lottery details announced Last year: 2026 lottery window, Feb 2–Mar 9, 2026 Who Cambridge residents and City of Cambridge employees only Help Income-based tuition; families can ask for a financial review Nearly all of the 1,609 applicants in 2026 got an offer. Free for 13-year-olds in CYP Pre-Teen / Middle School programs.
Somerville · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Ages 5–13 Cost $200/week residents, $400/week non-residents Dates Jun 29–Aug 14, 2026 Hours 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Sign-up First come; deposit holds each week
2027 registration date not published Who Open to non-residents at double the rate At West Somerville Neighborhood School. Rate includes daily programs, field trips and pool use.
Cambridge · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 4–12 Cost Day Pass $134/day; $119/day if you buy 15+; Summer Pass $3,570 Dates Jun 15–Aug 21, 2026 at Cambridge Friends School; 2027 not posted Hours 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, lunch included Sign-up Not published Help Limited need-based financial aid Unused day passes are refunded after summer.
Cambridge · Day camp · YMCA
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Ages Ages 5–13 Cost $300/week; $150 deposit per week Dates Not published Hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Sign-up Waitlist, in order received
Last year: Waitlist opened, Feb 9, 2026 at 9 AM Page is headed 2027 but still shows some 2026 dates.
Cambridge · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 1.9–5.11 Cost Summer 2026 total: half day $2,400; full day $2,750; extended $3,150 Dates June and July Hours 8:30 AM–12:00, 4:00 or 5:00 PM Sign-up Opens to the public in February; balance due Apr 15
French, Mandarin and Spanish immersion classrooms available.
Cambridge · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 8–18 Cost Middle & high school $2,290 per 2 weeks; upper elementary $830/week (2026 prices, held through Jan 10, 2027) Dates Middle & high school: Jul 6–16, Jul 19–30, Aug 2–13, 2027; upper elementary: weekly Jul 12–30 Hours Not published Sign-up Book online with a deposit
Sun, Jan 10: 2026 prices end High school residential program returns for Session Two, Jul 18–31, 2027.
Cambridge · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages PreK–grade 10 Cost Classic camps $750–$850/week; specialty camps $900–$950 Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 14, 2026 Hours 8:15 AM–3:30 PM Sign-up 2026 registration opened Jan 13; 2027 not posted
Watertown · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Grades K–8 Cost $250/week residents, $295 non-residents Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 14, 2026 Hours 8:30 AM–3:30 PM (extra care 7:30 AM–5:30 PM) Sign-up First come; closes the Wednesday before each week
Last year: Residents opened, Jan 1, 2026 Last year: Non-residents opened, Feb 1, 2026 Who Residents register first
Belmont · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Ages 5–14 (CIT 14–15) Cost $365/week; Adventure Camp $475/week; CIT $50 for two weeks Dates Two-week commitments; 2026 calendar on town site Hours 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (extended to 5:30 PM, $150/week) Sign-up First come
Last year: Residents opened, Feb 10 at 8 AM Last year: Non-residents opened, Feb 24 at 8 AM Who Residents register first Help Payment plans and installment billing Page doesn't state the year; dates fit 2026. $100 per week cancellation fee until Jun 1.
Newton · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Entering grades 1–5 Cost $360/week; extended PM $110/week Dates Summer 2026 at Lincoln-Eliot School Hours 8:30 AM–3:30 PM (extended 8:00 AM–5:30 PM) Sign-up Register at newtonmarec.com
Last year: Registration opened, Jan 28, 2026
Newton · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Up to 8th grade; check flyer for entry grades Cost $440/week Dates Weekly; 2026 calendar in flyer Hours 8:30 AM–3:30 PM Sign-up Register by week for any number of weeks
Last year: Registration opened, Jan 28, 2026 Trip-based camp.
Wellesley · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Entering grades 1–2 Cost Not published Dates July 2026 weeks; Wednesday field trips Hours Not published Sign-up $25 deposit per week at registration
Help Installment billing (2026 enrollment deadline Apr 30)
Waltham · Day camp · YMCA
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Ages Ages 3–14 Cost $330–$500/week by age and program, member vs non-member Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 28, 2026 Hours 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Sign-up First come; closed until 2027 details post
Mid-November 2026: 2027 camp details posted Sat, Jan 23 at 10 AM: Open house at participating YMCAs Help Financial assistance, EEC vouchers and contract slots Includes Voyagers (9–14) and Sports camps.
Wayland · Day camp · YMCA
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Ages Entering grades 1–9 (ages 6–14); LIT grade 10 Cost Not published Dates One-week sessions Hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Sign-up First come
Thu, Dec 3 at 10 AM: Returning campers register Thu, Dec 10 at 10 AM: Open registration
Ages Ages 3–14 Cost Not published Dates One-week sessions Hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (care 7:30 AM–6:00 PM) Sign-up First come
Thu, Dec 3 at 10 AM: Returning campers register Thu, Dec 10 at 10 AM: Open registration
Lincoln · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 4–15 Cost $142–$710 weekly; $285–$1,675 for two-week sessions Dates Sessions Jun 21–Aug 20, 2027; no camp Jul 5 Hours 8:30 AM–3:00 PM Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM on the set date. Returning families get an early-bird window first.
Thu, Dec 10 at 6 AM: Early bird for returning families opens Mon, Dec 21 at 11:59 PM: Early bird closes Wed, Jan 27 at 6 AM: Online registration opens Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier
Belmont · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 4–14 Cost $164–$820 for one week; $328–$1,788 for two Dates Jun 22–Aug 21, 2026; mostly two-week sessions Hours 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (After Camp to 5:30) Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM on the set date
Last year: Online registration, Jan 21, 2026 at 6 AM Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier
Natick · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 4–13; CIT to 17 Cost $136–$680/week; specialty weeks $150–$750 Dates Weekly, Jun 21–Aug 13, 2027; no camp Jul 5 Hours 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (After Camp to 5:00) Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM. Returning families get an early-bird window first.
Mon, Dec 7 at 6 AM: Early bird for returning families opens Fri, Dec 18 at 11:59 PM: Early bird closes Online registration (general) Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier Mass Audubon's page still lists last year's general registration date (Jan 14, 2026); the 2027 date isn't posted yet.
Dedham · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Age 4–entering grade 9 Cost $1,600–$1,745 for 2 weeks; half day $1,410–$1,535; teens $1,820–$1,955 Dates Two-week sessions, Jun 28–Aug 20, 2027 Hours 9 AM–4 PM or 9 AM–2 PM (care 7:30 AM–6:00 PM) Sign-up First come; $200 deposit per session
Wed, Dec 2 at 12 PM: New families Wed, Jan 27: First tuition installment Thu, Apr 22: Tuition balance due
Brookline · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Not published Cost Not published Dates Jun 14–Aug 13, 2027; no camp Jul 5 Hours Not published Sign-up First come until programs fill; $250 deposit per two-week session
Wed, Dec 2 at 12 PM: Returning families Fri, Dec 4 at 12 PM: New families Help Limited confidential financial assistance
West Newton · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Age 3.5–grade 10 Cost $915/week; age 3.5–Pre-K $675; grade 8 $950 Dates Jun 14–Aug 20, 2027 Hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (youngest to 1:00 PM) Sign-up First come
Wed, Dec 2 at 9 AM: Returning families Mon, Dec 7 at 9 AM: New families
Chestnut Hill · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 3–15 Cost Lower Camp (PreK–K) $1,440–$1,600 per 2 weeks; grades 1–7 $1,695–$1,880; specialty camps $720–$1,970 Dates Four 2-week sessions, Jun 21–Aug 13, 2027 Hours Not published Sign-up First come
Thu, Dec 3 at 9 AM: Returning families Tue, Dec 8 at 9 AM: New families Rates are in the "Dates + Rates" document linked from the camp's site. Bus $100 each way per week. Extended day 7:30–8:30 AM $80–$100/week; 4–6 PM $170–$210/week.
Chestnut Hill · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 4–14 Cost Not published Dates Jun 28–Aug 20, 2027 Hours Not published Sign-up First come; $125 deposit per session
Tue, Dec 1: Registration opens Their page still shows a Dec 19 early-bird date from last year, so we've left it out.
Sudbury · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 3–4 through grade 10 Cost 2 weeks $2,005–$2,225; 4 weeks $4,185; 6 weeks $6,170; 8 weeks $7,380 Dates Jun 28–Aug 20, 2027 Hours Sprouts 8:30 AM–12:45 PM; Saplings to 3:45 PM Sign-up Apply online; $400–$800 deposit
Tue, Dec 15: Deposits stop being refundable Mon, Feb 1: Half of balance due Thu, Apr 1: Balance due
Wellesley · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Age 3–entering grade 6 Cost $1,800 for 2 weeks; half day $1,500; specialty $1,950 Dates Two-week sessions, Jun 28–Aug 20, 2027; pre-camp Jun 21–25 Hours Not published Sign-up Not published
Waltham · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Preschool–grade 9 by program Cost Day Camp $1,795–$1,845 for 2 weeks; adventure programs to $2,215 Dates Two-week sessions, Jun 28–Aug 20, 2027 Hours Not published Sign-up Not published Help Financial aid
Concord · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Entering grades K–10 Cost Not published Dates Jun 28–Aug 20, 2027; no camp Jul 5 Hours Not published Sign-up First come
Early January 2027: Returning families (exact date TBD) January 2027: Open registration (a week later)
Belmont · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 3–15 Cost Not published Dates Through Aug 27, 2027 Hours 8:45 AM–3:45 PM (extended 7:45 AM–5:30 PM) Sign-up Register through CampInTouch
Watertown · Day camp · Nonprofit
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Ages Ages 7–12 Cost $300/week plus $25 membership Dates Weekly from Jun 25, 2026 Hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (extended to 5:30, $50/week) Sign-up $75 deposit per child
Waltham · Day camp · Nonprofit
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Ages Entering grades K–12 Cost Not published Dates Not published Hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (care 7:30 AM–6:00 PM) Sign-up First come; expect a busy opening day
January 2027: Summer 2027 registration opens Help Financial aid Free bus included.
Littleton · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 6–15 Cost $1,700–$2,000 for 2 weeks Dates Two-week sessions, Jun 29–Aug 21, 2026 Hours 9:00 AM–3:30 PM Sign-up $500 deposit with application
Wellesley · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Not published Cost $909/week list price, $842–$894/week for more weeks or ACH payment; Jr. Fun Bunch & CIT $639/week Dates Not published Hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; early drop-off from 7:50 AM, late pick-up to 6:00 PM Sign-up 2027 registration is open; LINX says rates rise as summer gets closer
Bus $106–$109/week, lunch $67–$69/week, extended day $149/week.
Medford · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Entering grades 1–6 Cost $250/week Dates Weekly, Jul 6–Aug 14, 2026 Hours 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Sign-up Register through Medford Recreation
Help Through Friends of Medford Recreation At Tufts Park. No refunds for cancellations.
Lexington · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Entering grades K–8 Cost Not published Dates Not published Hours Not published Sign-up Application required before registering
At the Center Recreation Complex. Sources we found disagree on 2026 registration dates, so none are shown.
Arlington · Day camp · City or town program
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Ages Not published Cost Not published Dates Weekly, Jun 29–Aug 21, 2026 Hours 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (AM care 7:30, PM care to 5:00 Mon–Thu) Sign-up Register weekly through Arlington Recreation
Also runs Super Sports and Theatre tracks. The handbook doesn't list fees or ages.
Ages Ages 5–13 Cost $330–$500/week by age and program, member vs non-member Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 28, 2026 Hours 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Sign-up First come; closed until 2027 details post
Mid-November 2026: 2027 camp details posted Sat, Jan 23 at 10 AM: Open house at participating YMCAs Help Financial assistance, EEC vouchers and contract slots Includes Voyagers (9–13), Dance and Sports camps.
Melrose · Day camp · YMCA
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Ages Ages 4–14 Cost Not published Dates Not published Hours Not published Sign-up First come
Last year: Registration opened, Jan 12 (year not stated) Help Family members save up to $900 on camp
Ages Not published Cost Not published Dates Jun 15–Aug 28, 2026 Hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (PM care to 5:30) Sign-up Not published Help Financial assistance; members save up to $90 per week
Ages Ages 5–12; teen tracks to 15 Cost $325/week members, $410 non-members; sports camps $355/$460 Dates Weekly, Jun 15–Aug 21, 2026 Hours Not published Sign-up First come; $50 per week deposit
Last year: Members opened, Jan 3, 2026 Last year: Returning families opened, Jan 10, 2026 Last year: Public opened, Jan 17, 2026 Help Financial assistance by application, based on need At Hale Family YMCA and Quincy High School.
Sharon · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 5–16 Cost $102–$512/week Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 21, 2026; no camp Jul 3 Hours 8:45 AM–4:15 PM (care 7:45 AM–6:00 PM) Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM on the set date
Last year: Online registration, Jan 14, 2026 at 6 AM Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier
Milton · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 4.5–15 Cost $103–$515/week; teens $113–$565 Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 21, 2026; no camp Jul 3 Hours 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (care 7:30 AM–5:30 PM) Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM on the set date
Last year: Online registration, Jan 21, 2026 at 6 AM Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier
Norfolk · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 4–11 and up Cost $101–$505/week Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 21, 2026 Hours 9:00 AM–3:30 PM Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM on the set date
Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier
Marshfield · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 4.5–14 Cost $109–$545/week; specialty sessions (ages 11–14) $87–$579 Dates Weekly, Jun 22–Aug 14, 2026; no camp Jul 3 Hours 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM on the set date
Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier
Sharon · Day camp · Private camp
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Ages Ages 4–15 Cost $1,995 for 2 weeks; $7,120 for 8 Dates Two-week sessions, Jun 21–Aug 13, 2027; post week Aug 16–20 Hours Not published Sign-up Enrolling now; $150 per week deposit
Mon, Feb 1: Full refunds end Thu, Apr 1: Tuition balance due Help Financial assistance
Topsfield · Day camp · Mass Audubon nature camp
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Ages Ages 5–14 Cost $114–$570/week; two-week $226–$1,130 Dates Jun 22–Aug 21, 2026 Hours 8:30 AM–3:00 PM Sign-up First come; opens online at 6 AM on the set date
Last year: Online registration, Jan 21, 2026 at 6 AM Help Sliding scale pricing: families choose a tier
Boxford · Day camp · Nonprofit
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Ages Not published Cost Not published Dates Not published Hours Not published Sign-up Open now; only a few spots left, per the camp
Registration for summer 2027 is already open.
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH · Overnight · YMCA
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Ages Ages 8–15; LIT 15, CIT 16 Cost $2,700 for 2 weeks, $5,400 for 4 Dates Two-week sessions, Jun 27–Aug 21, 2027 Hours Overnight Sign-up Rolling; waitlist when sessions fill
Tue, Dec 1: Early-bird discount and refundable deposit end Early bird saves $100 on 2 weeks, $400 on 4. Deposits become non-refundable Dec 1.
Rehoboth · Day camp · Nonprofit
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Ages Not published Cost $600 registration fee per two-week session (2026 page) Dates Not published Hours Not published Sign-up February 2027: Summer 2027 registration opens
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