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Massachusetts Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
Massachusetts summer camps have it all! For boys and girls who want to try a little bit of everything, soak up the sun at a Massachusetts traditional summer camp. Feeling sporty? Join the team at one of Massachusetts' best sports camps. For budding artists and performers, Massachusetts offers an array of great fine and performing arts camps. Or, for campers looking to gain an edge or just catch up, there are plenty of great academic camps throughout the state. There are also a variety of great Massachusetts summer camps for children with special needs. Regardless of the program you choose, Massachusetts summer camps let kids and teens make new friends, learn self-reliance, and acquire valuable skills they will use for the rest of their lives!
What Makes Massachusetts Summer Camps Unique?
At any Massachusetts summer camp, you're never more than a quick drive from some of New England's most popular summer destinations! Take in a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, go whale watching in the Atlantic ocean, or go hike and raft through the Berkshire Mountains. Back at camp, there's so many fun sports, arts, waterfront, and academic opportunities, no two days will ever be alike!
Ages, Tuition, and Session Length at Massachusetts Summer Camps
Summer camps in Massachusetts typically start welcoming campers at the age of 8 - but it's never too late to start the camp experience. Most New Hampshire summer camps have programs for campers as old as 17. The region is also home to many teen trip programs for 13-18 year old campers.
Massachusetts summer camps typically offer sessions of 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 7 weeks in length. Many Massachusetts summer camps offer shorter introductory sessions for first-time campers that range from 1 to 2 weeks.
According to the American Camp Association, the average weekly tuition at Massachusetts summer camps is $780 - though the price can vary based on the camp's specialty, offerings, and affiliations. Most Massachusetts summer camps have an average tuition between $600 and $1,200 per week.
Travelling to Massachusetts Summer Camps
With a central location in the northeastern United States, campers travel from across the country and around the world to attend summer camps in Massachusetts. Many Massachusetts summer camps offer charter bus service from cities throughout the northeast like Washington DC, Boston, New York, Syracuse, Albany, and Philadelphia. For campers traveling by plane, most Massachusetts summer camps offer transportation directly to camp from airports in Boston and Manchester.
Choosing the Right Massachusetts Summer Camp
With endless summer camp possibilities in Massachusetts (and throughout the northeast), it can be difficult to find the perfect program for your child. To help match families with the ideal summer camp for their children, Choice Camps offers free consultations with our summer camp experts by phone or online chat. Call our office at 617-264-0939 to speak to an expert who can help your family find the perfect Massachusetts summer camp!
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Recommended Massachusetts Summer Camps
Camp Avoda - Middleboro, MA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,125
Camp Avoda is known for balanced program offerings with many opportunities for both learning and fun. Campers enjoy water sports, crafts, and athletics. With a small camp size, campers can expect to... Read More
World Sports Camp - Easthampton, MA
- Camp Type: Sports
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 9-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,145
World Sports Camp offers a free choice sports program that focuses on fun and fundamentals. Extensive tennis, golf, soccer, and basketball programs allow campers to improve their skills, compete in i... Read More
Camp Mah-Kee-Nac - Lenox, MA
- Camp Type: Sports
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,234
Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is divided into three separate camps: Junior Camp (boys finishing 1st through 4th grade), Lower Senior Camp (campers finishing 5th and 6th grades), and Upper Senior Camp, (boys comple... Read More
Camp Bauercrest - Amesbury, MA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,040
The Camp Bauercrest program centers around three general activities: sports, waterfront, and arts. The program features an even balance of free choice and assigned activity periods. Campers typicall... Read More
Giant Campus: Bentley College - Waltham, MA
- Camp Type: Academic
- Camp Specialty: Computer
- Camper Ages: 10-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,088
Participants in Giant Campus’ Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Camps spend approximately half the day working on their own personal projects. Each day also includes structured collaborative activities... Read More
Linden Hill Summer Program - Northfield, MA
- Camp Type: Academic
- Camp Specialty: General Academics
- Camper Ages: 7-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,478
The Linden Hill Summer Program provides a balance of academic work and traditional camp experiences. The morning program is academic in nature; participants take three focus programs for review, prev... Read More
Camp Winadu - Pittsfield, MA
- Camp Type: Sports
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,468
The program at Winadu is both balanced and varied in a way that gives every child the opportunity to pursue his personal interests. In addition to required group activities, all campers sign up for "s... Read More
Cape Cod Sea Camps - Brewster, MA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty:
- Camper Ages: 8-13
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,487
CCSC general programs are available for 3 1/2 or 7 week sessions. They do offer a special 10 day Campers A-Way program for young 1st time campers. Another special program is our Junior Counselor Tr... Read More
Camp Wingate Kirkland - Yarmouth Post, MA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,460
Camp Wingate Kirkland features a daily choice program where campers choose four activities each day. Counselors work with the campers to select a great schedule and offer feedback in weekly one-on-on... Read More
Camp Emerson - Hinsdale, MA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 8-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,462
Camp Emerson is a free-choice program for campers. Every two weeks, campers can choose their five favorite activities from a list of more than 50 options. In addition to the five daily free-choice a... Read More
Camp Danbee - Hinsdale, MA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 6-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,459
Each camper at Danbee has choice in their daily schedule. Younger girls (finishing 1st through 4th grade) have a limited amount of choice, as they are encouraged to take advantage of everything the c... Read More
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