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Multiple locations | 781-729-3489aceraschool.org/enrichment-overview/summer-programs
This summer, give your child the chance to explore, create, and grow through Acera’s dynamic Enrichment Programs. Designed for curious minds ages 5–14, Acera blends education and adventure through a wide range of STEAM experiences. Whether your child is passionate about building, experimenting, coding, or the arts, there’s something there that will spark their imagination.
Each session is built around hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving. Kids can dive into physics challenges, explore nature through outdoor adventures, experiment with chemistry, bring stories to life through stop-motion and claymation, learn to code their own games, engineer solutions with creative materials, and so much more. Expert instructors create a warm, supportive environment where every student is encouraged to take risks, collaborate, and follow their curiosity.
Families can choose the schedule that works best — full-day or half-day options, with flexible sessions that make planning easy. No matter which path your child takes, they’ll build new skills, make new friends, and head home inspired every single day.
Join Acera for a summer filled with joy, challenge, and limitless possibilities.
Boston, MA | 617-742-0520adventschool.org/summer
Make this summer unforgettable with Design at Advent, The Advent School’s dynamic series of STEM programs for children ages 5–12. Each two-week session invites young learners to dive into hands-on engineering and design thinking while discovering the excitement of STEM in the world around them. Across three immersive themes — Animal Advocates, Color & Illusion, and Make It Miniature — kids build, experiment, and create as they develop problem-solving skills and confidence.
A hallmark of the program is its engaging field trips throughout Boston. Campers venture beyond the classroom to explore museums, science centers, local parks, and innovative community spaces, connecting what they learn to real environments and real challenges. These excursions give kids the chance to meet scientists, designers, artists, and other experts who share their work and inspire students with firsthand insights into STEM careers.
Situated just steps from the Charles/MGH station, Design at Advent blends urban exploration with meaningful, age-appropriate learning. Whether they are engineering miniature worlds, investigating the science of color, or designing solutions to support animals and their habitats, campers experience the joy of discovery in a supportive, creative community. Each day brings new opportunities to imagine, experiment, and innovate — making summer both enriching and adventurous.
Belmont, MA | 617-993-5215belmonthill.org/summer
For over 40 years, Belmont Hill has offered boys and girls enriching academic and athletic summer programs. With an experienced staff of teachers and coaches and state-of-the-art facilities, Belmont’s programs foster an environment where every student can learn and grow. At Belmont Hill Summer Academics, students in grades 6–12 can explore new subjects, hone skills, and gain valuable academic experience from expert faculty. Whether it is a six-week credit course or a three-week academic workshop, the curriculum positions students for success in their upcoming school year. With diverse course offerings and flexible scheduling, parents can design an academic schedule perfect for their student’s goals and needs.
The Belmont Hill Sport Camps welcome boys and girls ages 6–15 for an active summer of teamwork, competition, and fun. Whether experienced or novice, Belmont tailors its programs to ensure each camper has the chance to develop skills and improve their game in an inclusive, cooperative environment. The camp directors ensure each camper receives focused instruction, active participation, and a memorable experience.
Multiple locations | 617-456-6333bostonballet.org/globe-summer
Dance through the summer with Boston Ballet School. In a fun, energetic, and supportive environment, Boston Ballet School’s expert faculty guides students ages 2–9 through a variety of classes tailored to their age and skill level. Whether they’re taking their first steps into the world of dance or gearing up for the next level of training, Boston Ballet School’s summer programs provide the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and explore new styles of movement.
Enrollment is now open on the school’s website. Use early-bird discount code BBSSUMMER26 to save 5% off tuition, valid through Feb. 28.
Boston, MA | 617-474-5181bchigh.edu/summer-camps
BC High has something for every child this summer. Eagle Day Camp offers boys and girls ages 5–10 a full-day traditional camp experience, available in four two-week sessions. Campers enjoy a variety of activities, including a daily morning swim lesson and an afternoon free swim in the camp’s new indoor pool. Other activities include organized sports, arts, science experiments, scavenger hunts, and more. The Adventures in Boston program provides a new field trip experience each day of the week.
Additional offerings include sports camps — Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Strength and Conditioning, and Flag Football — for students in grades 4–12. Afternoon swim lessons are available for ages 5–12. High school academic options include Chemistry, Intro to Algebra, Art, ACT/SAT Prep, Spanish Language and Culture, High School Writing, and the Common Application and College Essay. Middle school academics include Math Fundamentals, English Fundamentals, and Study Skills, while specialty programs range from Art and Coding and Robotics programs to Minecraft, Theatre, Roblox, Dungeons & Dragons, The Art of Cooking, The Algorithm and You, and Storytelling in Video Games.
Greater Boston | 781-431-2514bostonleadershipinstitute.com
Boston Leadership Institute (BLI) offers students an opportunity to explore potential career paths through immersive, hands-on summer learning programs. Designed for motivated middle and high school students, BLI emphasizes real-world learning, critical thinking, and practical experience beyond what’s typically available in a traditional classroom.
Programs are hosted at multiple locations, including The Newman School in Boston’s Back Bay — within walking distance of major medical and research institutions — as well as on the campuses of Babson College and Bentley University. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects to study, including engineering, architecture, biotechnology, veterinary medicine, finance, and more, with options for both day and residential programs.
Competitive admission to BLI’s three-week programs enables students to dive deeply into advanced subjects through lab work, interactive projects, and field trips, often using professional-grade equipment and resources such as medical simulators. BLI’s residential experiences allow students to sample campus life while building independence and community.
Additional Edge programs support students preparing for high school coursework by strengthening foundational skills through guided instruction and built-in academic support. With an emphasis on affordability, experiential learning, and collaboration, BLI helps students gain clarity about their interests and prepare for future academic and career goals.
Littleton, MA | 978-486-8088campnashobaday.com
Located on Fort Pond in Littleton, Nashoba Day Camp offers two- to eight-week programs for boys and girls ages 6–15. Nashoba, celebrating 69 years of operation, is a traditional summer camp with the facilities and character of a true New England overnight camp. Instruction by mature and skilled counselors is offered throughout the day in more than 20 activities. Daily Red Cross instructional swim lessons are held in the pool and the lake.
Boys and girls enjoy a variety of lakeside activities, including swimming, paddleboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, fishing, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, and rowing. Creative art activities encourage expression through crafts, woodworking, pottery, candle making, basket weaving, drama, and fine arts. Outdoor skills in nature crafts, gardening, archery, and animal care promote appreciation for the environment. Plus, there’s horseback riding, tennis, basketball lessons, and other sports. Camp Nashoba encourages fun and friendship and strengthens boys’ and girls’ skills and self-esteem. Transportation is offered from the surrounding towns, and extended-day options are available. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Dover, MA | 508-785-8210charlesriverschool.org/crs-summer
Each session culminates in a celebratory Festival Day, where campers share their work through exhibitions and performances for family and friends. Daily Noontime Shows give every camper a chance to perform and shine on stage in front of the CRS Summer community.
Whether your child loves art, music, theater, or technology, CRS Summer offers a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment to explore their passions. Set on a beautiful 16-acre campus, complete with an outdoor Wetlands Lab, CRS Summer provides a balance of creativity, growth, and fun. At CRS Summer, campers can learn, create, and truly be known.
Multiple locations | 888-512-8154debatecamp.com
For more than 23 summers, Debate Camp has empowered young people to build confidence and sharpen skills in communication, analytical thinking, and persuasive speaking. Combining serious enrichment with a fun-filled, high-energy summer experience, Debate Camp offers a three-part curriculum focused on public speaking, parliamentary debate, and Model United Nations.
For New England families, Debate Camp offers multiple one-week day camp sessions in Greater Boston, including locations in West Roxbury and Fenway. Week-long overnight options are also available at the Maine Overnight Debate Camp, set on the beautiful campus of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and at the Rhode Island Overnight Debate Camp on the picturesque seaside campus of Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Day camp programs are best suited for students in grades 5–9, while overnight camps are designed for grades 7–10. Sessions run throughout July 2026 and welcome participants of all experience levels, from beginners to more experienced speakers. Through structured instruction, practice, and collaboration, campers develop skills in advocacy, analytical thinking, and civil discourse on all sides of the many debatable issues of our day — tools that serve them well in higher education and beyond.
Westwood, MA | 781-326-1770hale.education
It’s easy to see why kids dub Hale Summer Camps “the best camp ever.” The ACA-accredited programs’ free buses whisk campers from Boston and its suburbs to 1,200 acres of natural wonder, conveniently located just minutes off Route 128 in Dover and Westwood. Hale’s counselors get high marks, and its property is unmatched: picture deep forests, expansive ponds, three ropes courses, and more than 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and more. Campers love Hale Day Camp’s classic outdoor activities like swimming, boating, archery, arts and crafts, and field games, while older kids thrive in Hale Mountain Biking Camp — which offers ride time in Hale’s private skills park — and Hale Adventure Camp, which includes adventurous, multi-day trips to the Berkshires and White Mountains. Award-winning Youth Leadership Development Programs even train teens to be the counselors, coaches, and guides they so admire.
Register by Jan. 31 with code GLOBEMAG26 and save 5% on Hale’s one- and two-week sessions. If you’d like to join the kids, know that Hale offers a Family & Community Program, too — generations of beachgoers have learned to swim through its Red Cross-certified lessons, and with a lively community beachfront, eight weeks of laid-back activities that range from barbecues to movie nights, and more, it’s one of the best ways families can enjoy a throwback New England summer together.
Newton, MA | 617-969-1537jwpschools.org/summer-vacation-fun
Summer fun awaits at Jackson Walnut Park’s Elementary Adventurers camp. Designed for children ages 5–12, each full-week session blends a diverse range of activities — from athletics and outdoor play to creative and hands-on learning — led by expert instructors. Whether a child’s passion is sports, design, science, or photography, Elementary Adventurers offers the ideal setting to unwind, forge new friendships, and cultivate their talents and interests.
Each week, campers may also choose to participate in optional enrichment activities — such as coding and technology, sports and fitness, arts and creativity, or innovation and exploration. These add-on experiences allow campers to further explore specific interests.
Families may choose between half-day and full-day options. Full-day programming runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the half-day option from 8 to 11:30 a.m. An extended-day option is available until 4:30 p.m. Programming runs from June 22 through Aug. 14, spanning eight weeks of summer adventure.
Marlborough, MA | 508-205-4270 neiacademy.org/summer
New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) is a day and boarding school serving grades 6–12, where students can develop their passions and prepare for what’s next. Set on a state-of-the-art campus in Marlborough, NEIA’s vision is to prepare students for success through a future-focused curriculum, human-centered design, and real-world application.
NEIA NEXT Summer Programs run from June 22 through Aug. 14, 2026, and offer a range of immersive experiences for students of different ages and interests. Summer Adventures, for children ages 7–15, invite curious minds to discover, imagine, and build by understanding the world through practical problem-solving, cultural immersion, and creative expression. Sports and Specialty Programs, for ages 10–15, include Volleyball, Soccer, and Golf through Nike Sports; Basketball through Junior Celtics Academy; and Martial Arts, Dance, Fitness and Recreation offered through community partner programs.
For students ages 12–15, Innovation Labs provide opportunities to identify real-world challenges and develop ideas in areas such as biotechnology, functional design, creative digital media, and sports entrepreneurship. NEIA is also the exclusive host of the Babson Summer Study pre-college program for students in grades 11–12, offered in partnership with Babson College, a world leader in entrepreneurship education.
Cambridge, MA | 617-945-0006nuvusummer.org
At NuVu Summer, students gain lifelong skills, from creative problem-solving to collaboration with industry experts — all while tackling challenges that matter. NuVu’s hands-on STEM and arts programs for middle and high school students use a studio model to foster teamwork, innovation, and technical skills. Students tackle real-world problems through exciting hands-on studios like Bot V Bot, Future Couture, Tiny House, Battlebotics, Escape Room, Startup Labs, Pet Products, Exploration Rovers, E-Go Karts, Creative Coding, and more.
NuVu offers two day programs: a middle school program for ages 11–13 at NuVu High School in Central Square in Cambridge and a high school program for ages 14–18 that takes place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This year, NuVu is also offering a two-week residential high school program on MIT’s campus during session two.
Each two-week session focuses on projects rooted in design, technology, art, and engineering, guided by expert coaches from Harvard University, MIT, and Rhode Island School of Design. With personalized attention and a dynamic environment, every day is engaging and fun. Financial aid is available, and NuVu offers discounts for multiple session sign-ups, siblings, and returning students. Check out NuVu for a summer of innovation and discovery.
2026 Session DatesSession 1: July 6–17, 2026Session 2: July 20–31, 2026Session 3: Aug. 3–14, 2026
Multiple locations | 855-MATH-855mathschool.com
Summer math classes at the Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) are now enrolling!
RSM is an award-winning after-school math program that has been trusted by parents for more than 25 years.
This year, RSM is offering several unique summer programs designed to boost students’confidence in math, prepare them for the upcoming school year, and ignite their interest in STEAM.
Summer programs include:
Preparing for the Year AheadReinforce math skills and prevent summer learning loss with RSM’s unique methodology, designed to build deep understanding. Led by expert teachers, each engaging class offers interactive lessons and personalized support in a fun classroom environment. This course is available in person or online in either a six-week (twice-a-week) course or a three-week daily intensive.
Summer STEAM
Ignite your child’s curiosity with hands-on experiments, outdoor play, and activities in math, science, engineering, chess, and art. This is a weekly program that will blend fun and learning to inspire young minds.
With 16 locations across Massachusetts, RSM is dedicated to helping students reach theirfull potential. Contact your local branch about different program availability, schedules, and day options.
Needham, MA stsebs.org/summer
St. Sebastian’s Summer Programs provide boys entering grades 3–9 with opportunities to hone academic or athletic skills while having fun on a beautiful campus in Needham. St. Sebastian’s seven Academic Workshops — Writing, Debate & Public Speaking, Innovation Lab, Biotechnology, Ceramics, Sports Media, and Math — are geared toward students seeking enrichment in an intellectually challenging and engaging environment. Taught by experienced faculty, each workshop is small to allow for individualized instruction and to promote teamwork and cooperation. Focused on scholarly growth, academic collaboration, and personal achievement, these workshops promise to prepare students for the next school year and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
The program’s seven Athletic Clinics — Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, and Tennis — give athletes the chance to grow in their favorite sport while taking advantage of state-of-the-art athletic fields and facilities. Each clinic is run by seasoned coaches and staffed by current and former varsity athletes. Every year, participants in St. Sebastian’s Summer Programs come away with increased confidence, concrete skills, and new friendships
Barrington, RI | 401-246-1230summeratstandrews.org
St. Andrew’s offers day camps for children aged 3–16, ranging from their traditional Voyager camps to a wide variety of weekly specialty options. Highlights include Chess (ages 5–14); Model UN; Dungeons & Dragons; Media Creators (English and Spanish); Snap-Circuit Engineering; AI Innovations; Coding Adventures; E-Sports; Rev Robots; Green Energy Engineers; Cosplay Construction; Recycled Fashion; Jewelry Making; Mixed Media & Clay; Ballet Tumble; Pop Dance and Acro; Choreography; Hoops with Hart Basketball; Squash; Outdoor Adventure with low- and high-ropes courses; and Strength and Conditioning for older campers.
Blending elite instruction, enrichment, and adventure, Summer at St. Andrew’s offers a season of growth, discovery, and lasting memories.
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