Summer in Cambridge
Activities, Programs, and Camps
For 5th Graders
(Soon to be 6th graders)
2024
Table of Contents
Full Day Programs
Specialty Programs
Leadership
STEM
Academic/Education
Specialty Programs (continued)
Earn $
Athletic/Sports
Arts
Overnight Camps
What is this slideshow?
WHAT?
This slideshow includes many of the major options for your age group (but not ALL). Take a look at what is here and think about what you want. Talk to your families about summer plans!
WHEN?
These are all summer programs! Some are all summer long, and some are just for a week or two.
WHO CREATES THESE SLIDES?
The Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time!
We also create a longer, comprehensive book
of all the Summer program options.
Check it out here: bit.ly/summer2024guide
or scan the QR code
Full Day Programs
Art Rocks! Summer Camp
Community Arts Center (CAC)
Arts-focused camp for visual arts, theater, media arts, dance & outdoor exploration
WHO: Ages 5-12 years old
WHEN: TBD, usually runs from late June through August.
WHERE: Community Art Center, 119 Windsor St., Cambridge
COST: Cost is calculated on an income-based sliding scale.
For information about financial aid and scholarships,
email Michael Matfess, michael@communityartcenter.org
HOW TO SIGN UP: Registration begins on April 15th. Register here or
by emailing Jada Alleyne, School Age Program Manager at jada@communityartcenter.org.
Full day camp with swim lessons, sports, crafts, STEM, and more
WHO: Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
WHEN: July 8th-August 16th, Monday-Friday, 8am-5:30pm
WHERE: Putnam Ave Upper School, 100 Putnam Ave
COST: One time $50 fee for entire summer, if fee is too much, contact Marsé
HOW TO SIGN UP: Contact Marsé Romero, 617-876-4444 marse@eastendhouse.org
Visit website: eastendhouse.org
East End House:
Middle School Program
Cambridge Community Center (CCC)
Cowemoki Program
Full Day Summer Fun: Field Trip Fridays, soccer lessons, socializing with friends, art classes, tech lab activities and middle school hip hop program
WHO: JK-8th Graders, Ages 5-13
WHEN: July 1st-August 23rd, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
WHERE: Cambridge Community Center: 5 Callender St
COST: $325/Week; $75/Day, scholarships and sliding scale
available, vouchers accepted. Breakfast, Lunch and Snack
provided (nut-free zone)
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: cambridgecc.org/enrollment
Adventure Day Camp
Cambridge Camping
Summer camp with trips to farms, nature centers, state parks, and beaches, swim lessons, tennis lessons, art, cooking, sports, and science activities
WHO: Ages 5-11 (5-year-old campers can enroll at no cost to the family!)
WHEN: July 8th-August 9th, Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM
WHERE: Nashoba Brooks School, Concord, MA (bus transportation is provided to
and from Cambridge and Somerville from about 15 stops all over the city)
COST: Sliding scale based on income, scholarships available
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: cambridgecamping.org/cadc
Summer camp with 3 field trips each week and on-site activities: performer workshops, crafts, biking, athletics, multicultural events and structured choice times
WHO: Ages 5-13 (Daybreak allows children who need a smaller program and extra support to fully experience the benefits of summer camp)
WHEN: July 8th-August 16th, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
WHERE: Nashoba Brooks School, Concord, MA (bus transportation is provided to
and from Cambridge and Somerville from about 15 stops all over the city)
COST: Sliding scale based on income, scholarships available
HOW TO SIGN UP: Contact Shilpa Kulkarni, 617-864-0960, shilpa@cambridgecamping.org.
The Daybreak Director will meet with interested families to determine a child's eligibility
for program
Daybreak Day Camp
Cambridge Camping
Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program (CYEP)
Day camp with field trips, community building, games & learning, run by college students from Harvard and other universities
WHO: Ages 6-13
WHEN: TBD, potentially July 1st-August 8th, Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm
WHERE: TBD, likely Baldwin School (85 Oxford St) and
Kennedy Longfellow School (158 Spring St)
COST: $120 (scholarships available, no family turned away)
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: pbha.org (applications available on March 1st)
CYP Youth Centers: Russell, Frisoli, Moore, Gately
Russell Youth Center
Discovery Program
Explore interests and express yourself through visual arts and performing arts, science exploration, sports, and other fun activities!
Frisoli Youth Center
Empowerment Program
Build confidence, self-esteem, and community! Dive into swimming, arts, science, and more!
Moore Youth Center
Sports Leadership Academy
Learn, practice, and develop skills for a variety of sports while developing leadership skills.
WHO: Rising 4th-8th graders
WHEN: Mini Session: July 1st-5th, Session 1: July 8th-19th
Session 2: July 22nd-August 2nd, Session 3: August 5th-19th
Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm
HOW TO SIGN UP: The DHSP lottery window ended, but there may still spots available in youth centers.! Register online and slots will be offered in May. Register Online: cambridgema.gov/Services/dhspafterschoolprogramslottery
Gately Youth Center
Gately Summer Program
Sports, visual arts, and other fun activities! Learn about healthy living and develop leadership skills.
East End House: Summer Fun Program
Full Day: Arts, crafts, pool, STEM, reading, and more
WHO: Grades K-5, ages 5-11
WHEN: Weekly Sessions: TBD, Mon-Fri,7:30am-5:30pm
WHERE: 105 Spring St
COST: $50 per day, $250 weekly scholarships
available, vouchers accepted
HOW TO SIGN UP: Reach out to see if space is available.
If they do, they will send information and an enrollment packet. Phone: 617-876-4444, Email: jessica@eastendhouse.org
YMCA
Structured, fun-filled activities and outings to local parks, as well as weekly field trips to museums, movies, beaches, and other exciting locations in the Boston/Cambridge area.
WHO: 5 to 13 years old (Must be 5 years old by April 1, 2024)
WHEN: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, July 1st to August 23rd (closed on 7/4/24)
WHERE: 820 Massachusetts Avenue
COST: $300/week*
(week of 7/1/24 will be prorated due to 7/4 closure)
*$150 non-refundable deposit required for each week enrolled
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online here or Mike Reed, After School Coordinator 617-661-9622 ext. 721 or mreed@cambymca.org
Specialty Programs
What do you want to get better at?
What do you want to try?
One week programs, half day programs, evening sports…
CitySprouts
Summer Green Team
Grow food in Cambridge school gardens, explore outside and discover green spaces this summer. Games, gardening, hands-on science, community field trips & environmental stewardship activities
WHO: Ages 11-14 years old (rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders)
WHEN: Session 1: The Science of Gardening July 8th-26th (3wks)
Session 2: Building Green Communities July 29th-August 9th (2wks)
Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm (lunch provided)
WHERE: 2 garden sites in Cambridge
Peabody Elementary (70 Rindge Ave)
Cambridge Street Upper School (850 Cambridge St)
COST: No cost - earn $!
$100 stipend for Session 1, $50 stipend for Session 2
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: citysprouts.org/young-leaders-summer-program-1
Design, build and launch your own model rocket! Learn more about aerospace careers; build robot rovers and astronaut space suits!
WHO: Rising 6th - 8th-grade girls and gender-expansive youth
WHEN: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm
Session 1: July 8th-19th
Session 2: July 29th-Aug 9th
WHERE: Graham and Parks School, 44 Linnaean St
COST: No cost
HOW TO SIGN UP: To enroll, complete an online application at their website
Contact Nimisha Thakkar, Program Manager, nthakkar@scienceclubforgirls.org
Visit website: scienceclubforgirls.org/summerrocketryprogram
Science Club for Girls:
Summer Rocketry Program
CPS Summer Scholars
Increase your confidence in the classroom through engaging, hands on activities that build ELA and Math skills.
Summer Scholars will participate in Art, Phys Ed, and local field trips!
WHO: Rising 6th-8th graders (students currently in grades 5th-7th)
WHEN: July 10th-August 4th, 8:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Putnam Avenue Upper School, 100 Putnam Avenue
COST: No cost. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Eligible students will receive an invitation from their school
6 week workforce development program for current 5th & 6th graders with music, science, community building, art, basketball & and weekly themed activities
WHO: Rising 6th and 7th graders (current 5th and 6th grade), ages 11 and 12. Preference given to families living in Cambridge Housing Authority developments and leased housing, or who qualify for free/reduced lunch, though any family is welcome to apply regardless of housing/income status
WHEN: July 1st-August 8th, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Cambridge Street Upper School on the Second Floor
COST: No cost.
Students receive up to $150 to all participants that complete program
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: charesidentservices.org/summer-program-applications
CSUS Work Force Summer Program
*For rising 6th and 7th grade scholars attending CSUS in the fall
NuVu Summer Studio Program
Get ready to create real-world projects in fields such as Robotics, Art, Game Design, Machine building, and AI. They will have a talented group of experts and coaches who'll be working closely with you each step of the way to bring your ideas to life
WHO: Middle School Program is open to 11-13 year olds, including rising 6th graders
WHEN: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Session 1: July 8th-19th
Session 2: July 22nd-August 2nd
Session 3: August 5th-16th
WHERE: NuVu Innovation School, 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
COST: $2,090, scholarships & sliding scale available
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: nuvusummer.org
Robo Hub STEAM Camp
Robo Hub STEAM CAMP offers a blend of arts and technology activities for ages 7-14. Delve into robotics, explore art forms, enjoy outdoor activities, and build friendships.
WHO: 3rd-8th grade, ages 7-14
WHEN: June 17th-August 30th (Weekly sessions, dates vary)
WHERE: 86A Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140
COST: $150 a day, $750 for 5 day, or Free 1 day trial offer -
scholarships available, please ask!
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: therobohub.com/summer-camp
Questions? Contact info@therobohub.com, 617-395-3151
Consent Camp
Consent Camp is a NO-COST summer program for Cambridge students. Camp participants will learn about consent education and activism. Campers will be mentored by high school peer leaders. By the end of camp, participants will receive a certificate in Peer Education.
WHO: Rising 4th-6th graders
WHEN: A 5-day interactive experience (9:30-3:30) with lunch included. 4th-6th Graders: Monday, August 5th- Friday, August 8th
WHERE: Cambridge Public Library, Main Branch, 449 Broadway St, Cambridge, MA
COST: No cost!
HOW TO SIGN UP: Click here to sign up
One week program run by MIT Students; activities in the fields of Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics
WHO: Ages 11-15
WHEN: Week 1, for rising 6th and 7th graders: August 19th-23rd
Week 2, for rising 8th and 9th graders: August 26th-30th
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
WHERE: MIT Stata Center, 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge
COST: No cost
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: dynamit.mit.edu
Applications are due by April 7th.
DynaMIT
Community Boating Junior Program
Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Stand-up Paddleboarding; learn to do it first and then you can use the equipment on your own!
WHO: Ages 10-17, must be able to swim 50 yards
(two lengths of a standard pool)
WHEN: June 17th-August 23rd, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm
WHERE: 21 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114 (right across the river)
COST: Sliding-scale from $1 – $435 (monthly payment plans now available)
HOW TO SIGN UP: Go to community-boating.org/junior/getting-started to
read FAQs and get the basics before you enroll. Young people must have some
proof they can swim 50 yards - you can take a swim test for free at any YMCA,
or you can show other forms of certification
Explore the best of Cambridge Math Circle’s puzzles, games, fun & challenging math. Activities include building challenges, games with numbers, paper and pencil puzzles, activities with guest instructors - musicians, artists, architects, mathematicians, physicists, and engineers - all showing the wide reach, significance, and fun of mathematics. We also include field trips to local museums or STEM labs/ businesses in the curriculum. Every 45 minutes or so there will be a movement break, often outdoors when weather allows.
WHO: Students entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2024. We also have a counselor-in-training program
for rising 9th graders.
WHEN: July 1st - July 26th; with more weeks being added by June. Hours are 9am - 2pm, �with an extended day option until 5:15pm.
WHERE: MIT Campus, which is a NEW location for us this summer.
COST: $120/day, $600 for full week. Sliding scale financial aid is available based on income.�Extended day is an additional $150 per week, and can also be included in financial aid. �
HOW TO SIGN UP: Apply online at https://www.cambridgemathcircle.org/classes
Questions? Contact Nataliya Yufa, 617-454-7627 or info@cambridgemathcircle.org
CMC Summer Camp
Cambridge Math Circle
LetGoYourMind STEM Programs
Learn the basics of simple machines, robotics, and an introduction to stop motion. Activities include: working with motors, gears, and simple machines, programming robotics, creating stop-motion animation, and nurturing a passion for learning and playing with Minecraft.
WHO: Ages 4-13
WHEN: One week programs available this summer
July 31st-August 4th, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
WHERE: Varies (learn more here)
COST: Varies by location, scholarships available
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: letgoyourmind.com
Questions? Contact Ida Daley, 978-802-5324, ida@letgoyourmind.com
Wheelock Family Theatre
Developing artists will build upon foundational actor’s tools and explore storytelling through different genres: ensemble acting, musical theatre, and more! With a rich variety of course offerings students can deepen their skills while stretching themselves to try new artistic approaches, developing their own unique voice and style.
WHO: K-8th graders, Ages 6-14
WHERE: Boston University, Fenway Campus, 200 The Riverway, Boston, MA 02215
WHEN: Dates/sessions vary, Monday-Friday, 9am-3:30pm (early drop-off: 8am, late pick-up: 5pm)
COST: $500-$1,500, scholarships available
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online:
wheelockfamilytheatre.org/education-summer-classes
For more information email: WFTEd@bu.edu
Summer Adventure at
Boston Bouldering Project
One week sessions at a rock climbing gym; learn to rock climb & stretch your own boundaries of what is possible!
WHO: Ages 5-14
WHEN: June 24th-August 30th, Monday-Friday, 9am-3:30pm
(extended day to 6pm is available)
WHERE: 12A Tyler Street, Somerville, MA 02143
COST: $599 per week with rental gear included. Full and partial scholarships available: Scholarship Application: forms.gle/DceNA5SAPYnSmBHT6
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: bostonboulderingproject.com/youth
Overnight Camp:
Agassiz Village Summer Camp
Overnight camp! Swimming, archery, yoga, sports, canoeing, and a climbing wall
WHO: Ages 8-17 (family must be low-income)
WHEN: Session 1: June 30th-July 11th, Sunday-Thursday
Session 2: July 14th-July 25th, Sunday-Thursday
Session 3: July 28th-August 8th, Sunday-Thursday
WHERE: Agassiz Village. 71 Agassiz Village Lane, Poland, ME 04274
COST: $1,750, Scholarships available
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: agassizvillage.org/registration
Overnight Camp:
Kroka Expeditions
Outdoor, overnight explorations all over New England - backpacking,
canoeing, adventure racing, rock climbing and more
WHO: Ages 9-18
WHEN: Varies.
WHERE: Non profit wilderness expedition school based
in Marlow, NH
COST: Cost is adjusted based on household income.
Financial aid is available. All programs require initial deposit.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Go to kroka.org/programs/summer
Overnight Camp:
Summer STARS
Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts provides deserving middle and high-school-aged kids a free 9-day, residential summer camp intensive in the performing arts.
WHO: Ages 12-15, young people from economically disadvantaged families who show great interest and potential in the performing arts - no audition and experience required.
WHEN: August 4th-12th, Monday-Friday, Overnight
WHERE: Northfield Mount Hermon Campus in Gill, MA
COST: No cost!
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online:
CampOUT at The Farm School
The Farm School is an educational farm that hosts weekly programs for youth from many different schools nationwide. CampOUT week is a sleepaway camp for trans, non-binary, and queer teens, and young people from queer families. Learn about nature and farm animals, participate in cooking, gardening, and arts and crafts. Play outdoor games and learn about farming.
WHO: Campers who are 9 - 14 years old. Teenagers who are 15 - 19 years old are welcome to apply to be counselors In training (CITs) and can attend camp at a reduced cost. For queer, non-binary, and transgender youth and youth from LGBTQ+ families.
WHEN: August 19th to 23rd Overnight/Sleepaway Camp
WHERE: The Farm School 488 Moore Hill Road, Athol, MA 01331
COST: Tuition is $1,000 for the session. Interested families should apply, stating financial need, if any, and how much they can pay. The minimum fee will be $100 per CampOUT participant. If you’re applying for a campership, please state that when you register.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: bit.ly/campout2024 questions? Email Emmy at ehowe@wellesley.edu
Learn more about The Farm School at farmschool.org
Overnight Camp:
Brantwood Camp
Brantwood Camp offers a traditional, two-week overnight summer camp experience to Campers between 10 and 15 from Boston, New York City, Jersey City, Hartford, and urban areas of New Hampshire who might not otherwise have an opportunity to attend summer camp regardless of their ability to pay. Two week overnight camp experience in Peterborough, NH.
WHO: Ages 10-15.
WHEN: Term 1: June 29th-July 13th
Term 2: July 16th-July 30th
Term 3: August 2nd-August 16th
WHERE: Peterborough, NH
COST: $300 at a minimum for two weeks of camp (but no one is turned away!).
Bus transportation is available for a flat fee of $50 out of West Roxbury (bus is not usually
covered by scholarship but they are happy to work with families who need extra help!)
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: brantwoodcamp.campbrainregistration.com
For more information, contact: 603-924-3542, brantwoodcamp@gmail.com
The Hive at Cambridge Public Library
A drop-in makerspace stocked with fabrication lab, multimedia recording studio, podcasting studio, and extended reality lab (XR lab) - at the main branch of the Library
WHO: Open to anyone with a Minuteman library card to people ages 12 and up.
Children under the age of 12 must come with an adult.
WHEN: The HIVE is generally open for these hours:
Monday 1pm-5pm, Tues 1pm-9pm, Wed 1pm-9pm, Thurs 9am-9pm
Friday & Saturday 9pm-5pm (closed Sundays)
WHERE: Cambridge Public Library Main Branch 449 Broadway (lower level)
COST: No cost!
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register for a safety training, which are offered about once a week (on Zoom) and are required before you can go on your own. See the library calendar for the next one offered. Bring this signed User Agreement form and your library card the first time you come. Questions? Call 857-235-9819 or email: thehive@cambridgema.gov
Cambridge Youth Football & Cheer
Football and Cheerleading: Practice, games, and competitions
WHO: Ages 5-14
WHEN: : TBD, practices usually begin August 1st and continues through the fall
WHERE: Russell Field, 333 Rindge Avenue
COST: TBD
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: cambridgewarriors.org
Summer Lacrosse Wednesdays
Informal Summer Lacrosse League, no experience necessary! Come try it out! (Cambridge Youth Lacrosse runs leagues during the year)
WHO: JK-8th graders, ages 5-15
WHEN: July 10th-August 21st, Wednesday, 6-8pm
WHERE: Danehy Park Turf
COST: No cost!
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: cambridgeyouthlacrosse.org/registration.html
Pink Sunday Flag Football Program
Flag football clinics and 2 flag football showcase games
WHO: Ages 7-14, Girls only
WHEN: TBD, schedules and practices will be posted later this spring
WHERE: Russell Field, 333 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge
COST: TBD
HOW TO SIGN UP: Contact Lynnit Sotomayor, 857-293-2095 hello@pinksunday.org
Visit website: pinksunday.org
Tomorrow’s Stars Sports Clinics
Three-day clinics to improve your soccer and baseball skills (drills and games)
WHO: All genders, ages 6-15, broken up into divisions by age (Baseball is 6-12 years old)
WHEN:
Soccer: July 8th-11th Monday-Thursday, 8am-3pm
Baseball: June 24th-27th & July 1st-3rd, Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm
WHERE:
Soccer: Russell Field
Baseball: Danehy Park
COST: Full Day: $290, Half Day: $190
HOW TO SIGN UP: Contact 508-404-4288, starsbbpride@yahoo.com
Visit website: starsbb.com
Martial Arts for Summer Fitness
Martial arts studio focused on fitness, self defense, attention and focus
WHO: Ages 5-13
WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Times vary by age
(Classes also available Saturday mornings at 10am)
WHERE: 2000 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
COST: $499 package includes three month program,
uniform, and 3 introductory lessons
HOW TO SIGN UP: Email jaekim.taekwondo@gmail.com
Olympia Fencing: Free Trial
Try before you buy: a worry-free fencing trial for ages 8 and up, with no strings attached!
WHO: Ages 8+
WHEN: Choose your free trial date when you register below!
WHERE: 127 Smith Pl.
COST: No cost
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online:
olympiafencingcenter.com/book-free-fencing-class
Cambridge Recreational Basketball
Recreational basketball leagues run by the City of Cambridge
Sharif Moustafa Instructional League
WHO: Co-ed ages 9-13
Registration & Scrimmages June 27th & 29th
WHEN: Begins July 6th, 2023, Tue/Thur
Skills: 5:30pm, Games: 6-8:00pm
*Championship week: August 14th-18th*
WHERE: Glacken Field (next to Fresh Pond
Golf Course)
Davonte Neal Instructional League
WHO: Co-ed ages 8-11
Registration & Scrimmages June 27th & 29th
WHEN: Begins July 6th, 2023, Tue/Thur
Skills: 5:30pm, Games: 6-8:00pm
*Championship week: August 14th-18th*
WHERE: Hoyt Field (off of Western Ave), Cambridge
Medina Dixon Instructional Basketball
WHO: Co-ed ages 9-13
Registration & Scrimmages June 27th & 29th
WHEN: Begins July 6th, 2023, Tue/Thur
Skills: 5:30pm, Games: 6-8:00pm
*Championship week: August 14th-18th*
WHERE: Donnelly Field (Fulkerson St.), Cambridge
COST: $10
HOW TO SIGN UP: Registration begins May 1st. Applications can be returned to:
(front desk)
Crimson Soccer Camp for Girls
Crimson Soccer Camps are a great opportunity for fun and soccer development. The experienced coaching staff will lead a developmental clinic with the emphasis on skill instruction in a fun environment. Current and former collegiate soccer players will support coaching staff as counselors and act as great role models for younger players.
WHO: Ages 6-13, girls only
WHEN: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3pm with early drop off and late pick-up options
Session 1: June 24th-28th | Session 2: July 8th-12th
WHERE: Harvard Athletic Facilities, 65 N. Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02163
Dates/Times:
COST: $499-$579, sibling discount and multi event discount
HOW TO SIGN UP: Complete online registration form: crimsonsoccer.us/youth-camps1.html
Questions? Contact Directors, Chris and Mike, 617-903-7599, info@crimsonsoccer.us
Visit website: crimsonsoccer.us
Parkour & Climbing Adventure Weeks
One week of rock climbing and Parkour challenges at a climbing gym. Parkour is a movement discipline where participants learn to move their bodies in their environment: it includes jumping, balancing, overcoming mental and physical obstacles, conquering challenges and learning to apply these skills in the real world.
WHO: Ages 6-14
WHEN: Adventure Weeks at Boston Bouldering Project (Ages 6-12): July 8th-12th,
August 19th-23rd, August 26th-30th: Mon-Fri, 9am - 3:30pm (optional extended day)|
Summer of YES at Argenziano School (1st-7th graders): Dates TBA, Mon-Fri, 9am - 3:30pm
WHERE: Boston Bouldering Project, 12A Tyler St, Somerville
COST: Varies by program, $50-550, scholarships and sliding scale available
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: bostonboulderingproject.com/youth
Sewing Summer Camps @ Gather Here
Learn how to use a sewing machine, read a pattern and cut out fabric. Projects include a drawstring bag, pajama pants, slippers, and a messenger bag.
WHO: Ages 9-14
WHEN: 9am-12:30pm (Half-days)
Sewing Camp: June 17-21, June 24-28 & July 22-26
Fiber Camp: July 1-3, Aug 5th -9th
Quilt Camp: July 15-19th, Aug 12-16th
Backpack Camp: Aug 19-23, Aug 26-30
WHERE: 1343 Cambridge Street
COST: Prices vary, we can arrange scholarships!
HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online: gatherhereonline.com/apps/bookthatapp/calendar
See what’s available and dates of each camp
Urbanity Dance
Boston dance center with classes in all types of dance. Build strength and flexibility, problem-solving skills, special awareness, musicality, a stronger mind-body connection, and increased confidence.
WHO: Ages 1-18
WHEN: June 24th-August 30th, Monday-Friday
WHERE: Location varies by age group
COST: Cost varies. Scholarships are available through
Urbanity's Access for All Fund with applications due April 1, 2024: urbanitydance.org/access-opportunity
HOW TO SIGN UP: Visit website to see all program offerings: urbanitydance.org/summer-session
Summer Reading Adventure
Summer Reading Program with the Cambridge Public Library. Get book and activity suggestions and participate in free programs for all ages. Keep track of your participation on our book adventure map. Stop by any of our library locations throughout the summer to pick up a map and to share what you’ve done!
WHO: All grades
WHEN: June 24th-August 23rd
WHERE: All Cambridge Public Libraries
COST: No cost
HOW TO SIGN UP: Pick up a summer reading bingo card at any Library location, and read and complete activities to participate
Thank you!
To see more of the summer programs available in Cambridge, check out our K-8th Summer Resource Guide! Check it out here: bit.ly/summer2024guide or scan QR code: