Exploring Youth 2026 Summer Camps Around Boston

With the freezing cold temperatures and winter winds blasting through the city, summer might feel like a distant dream. But for Boston parents, what to do during the school break is already weighing heavily on the minds of many. If you’re unsure of what’s available in the Boston area, check out this list to see some fun and exciting options to keep your child active and enriched during summer vacation.

Summer Camp Guides Around the Massachusetts Area 

• • Boston Central offers a wide variety, including sleepaway camps and programs located across the state.
  • Boston Summer Camps lists many camps around the city and state, with easy links to each camp.
  • Boston Tech Mom has a roundup of more STEM-focused camps, many of which are located in the Greater Boston area. 
  • Mommy Poppins is another roundup of different camps in the area.

Camps in Boston 

• • A classic summer camp option, your local YMCA has already started registration for the summer!
  • Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) has many options for fun and engaging summer activities across the city. The 2026 guide hasn't been released yet, but last year's guide is still up, so you can get an idea of what might be in store for this year. 
  • Boston After School & Beyond is an indispensable resource to see what's available in your neighborhood for the summer. It's like a one-stop shop for Boston-area camps!
  • Boston Nature Center in Mattapan is a hands-on camp that gets kids out in nature to explore and learn, with an additional summer satellite camp in Jamaica Plain at the British International School of Boston.
  • Boston Explorers takes kids around the city to see different neighborhoods, based on the camper's interests. 
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston has locations throughout the city, including Dorchester, Charlestown, Roxbury, South Boston, and Mattapan.
  • Camp Harbor View is a camp located on Long Island in Boston Harbor, for children entering 6th through 9th grade.
  • Philip Brooks House Association Summer Urban Program is a collection of summer programs serving youth, with locations in Chinatown, Roxbury, South End, Dorchester, and more. 

Scouts

• The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts offers bus transportation from various locations throughout the city to its day camp in Waltham. You can check out their overnight options, too!
• Cub Scout Day Camp located at the New England Base Camp in Milton is another scouting option for families looking for hands-on activities.