5 Awesome Summer Camps To Check Out
On this week of wildly fluctuating winter weather, let’s envision summer fun, shall we? We’re doing things differently this year and instead of producing a full summer camp guide, we are partnering with a select group of camps to give you a more detailed look into some amazing ways your kids can learn, grow, and have fun this summer.
Our first spotlight feature is pretty magical in its range of options! For kids ready for a classic sleep away camp experience, there’s the award-winning overnight camp YMCA Camp Takodah in Richmond, NH. For kids who thrive in the art and design space, there’s Minni Summer Program in Boston. For kids who want a full menu of half or full day camp activities like sports, STEAM, and more there’s LINX Camps in Wellesley. For teens looking to explore a wide array of creative mediums (animation, fine arts, dance, and more) in a day or boarding environment, there’s Putney Summer Arts in Putney, VT. And for kids looking to cultivate a connection to the natural world via farms, fields, woods or waves, there’s The Trustees Summer Camp at multiple locations in Massachusetts.
Wow, this is making me want to go to summer camp! Scroll through this feature for photos and additional details, and click through to each of the camps to learn more and register. Happy browsing and camp planning!
YMCA Camp Takodah (Richmond, NH)
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Consistently awarded “Best Overnight Camp” – and just 90 minutes from Boston – YMCA Camp Takodah has provided quintessential summer camps to kids ages 8–15 for more than 100 years. This transformational summer camp is all about learning skills, building confidence, developing character, making friends, and having fun. Separate Boys & Girls Camps and tech-free programs empower children to “just be themselves” while exploring who they are and what they can achieve. What sets Takodah apart is a top-notch staff, "friendly to all” spirit, picturesque campus, cozy accommodations, delicious meals, and commitment to health and safety. See Takodah’s summer camp in action by clicking "Watch Full Video" at their homepage. Camps are filling quickly; register now!
Minni Summer Program (Boston)
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The Minni Summer Program is designed for kids ages 4–9, and includes weekly art + design programs, spanning ten themed weeks from June 27 to September 2. To keep artists engaged every summer, new lessons are added each year for fresh content and vocabulary. Artists + professional educators will lead students through a wide range of art-making processes, including printmaking, weaving, and even making silly slime! Budding artists and designers will explore the creative community beyond the studio, with daily field trips (following social distancing protocols) visiting local galleries, artists’ studios, and furniture showrooms in Boston's SoWa arts district. Enrollment is limited to 12 little artists per session and daily outdoor art-making will be offered (weather permitting).
LINX Camps (Wellesley)
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Based on the Dana Hall School campus in Wellesley, LINX Camps offers premier camps for kids ages 3–15 including junior (half and full day), general, adventure, empowerment, performing arts, sports, and STEAM camps. These fun-filled, enriching, and innovative summer programs are rich with traditions and choices. The expert staff recognizes each camper's strengths to support the growth of younger campers while building character in older ones. This full day camp (with extended hours from 8am to 6pm) runs June 22 to August 19 also offers bus and lunch services. If you have questions, use the chat on their website, call or text 781-235-3210, or email info@linxcamps.com.
Putney Summer Arts (Putney, VT)
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Putney Summer Arts is a summer camp like no other. Over the course of four weeks (July 2–29), rising 9th to 12th graders will have dedicated and focused time every day to grow as an artist in a supportive community where they can truly be themselves. Whether trying something for the first time or honing a craft, Putney Summer Arts faculty guide teens in an immersive, creative experience on a beautiful, 500-acre campus in Southern Vermont. Young artists will find the space and support needed to explore mediums such as animation, fine arts, culinary, fashion design, film making, dance, songwriting, theatre, and more. Day student and boarding options are available.
Trustees summer Camp (multiple locations)
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Trustees Summer Camp offer unparalleled outdoor camp experiences at nine world-class properties, including Crane Estate, World’s End, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, and five working farms, including the new Chestnut Hill Farm Camp in Southborough. Whether your campers like farms or fields, woods or waves, art-making or culinary creations, The Trustees Summer Camp has an amazing—and safe—summer lined up for them. Farm, coast, art, and forest adventures cultivate a sense of wonder and develop connections with the natural world and new friends. Camps run June through August, with full-day or half-day options for ages 2–17. Southborough, Ipswich, Hingham, Lincoln, Dover, Medfield, and Edgartown, Massachusetts.
This post reflects a sponsored partnership with the featured camps. If you are a camp interested in a future spotlight, reach out to editor@bostonmamas.com.