Best Massachusetts Band Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camp with Camp Fire North Shore is $250/wk and will run for 11 weeks this summer, starting on June 21, 2021 and closing out the summer on September 3, 2021. More information concerning dates & fees can be found [AT] Our Camp Website Link: www.campfirenorthshore.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for caring and talented professionals to be part of our team this summer at Camp Fire North Shore! Please view all summer job opportunities at the following link: 

Our Camp Website Link: www.campfirenorthshore.org

For questions about summer jobs with Camp Fire North Shore, reach out to Tim Short [AT] tshort[AT]campfirenorthshore.org. 

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: SPOTLIGHT aims to engage today's youth in the discovery of theatre's many components. In an exciting, non-competitive, fun filled environment, we strive to enrich appreciation for Theater Arts through education, creativity, and passion. Participants receive theatre arts training both on stage and backstage which strives to foster each individual's talents and aspirations with an emphasis on teamwork and personal growth.

THE SPOTLIGHT THEATER WORKSHOP was designed not only to be a lot of fun, but to also focus on strengthening the skills of our participants and teaching them new and exciting elements involved in the performing arts. Some of our classes will include acting, singing, dancing, technical theater, improv, and auditioning skills. Also, we're very excited about incorporating film/television acting and production into the workshop!

Monologues will also be worked on during class time so that upon completion of the program, participants will be comfortable using their pieces at auditions in the future. There will also be many outdoor activities, free time, and special guests!

Our staff consists of various professional theater artists who are extremely passionate about both performing and teaching their skills to others! See you soon!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited number of scholarships available

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for dates and tuition costs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teens entering 8th grade in the fall of 2015 that have an interest in leadership development are eligible to enroll in our Leader-In-Training program. Combining specific training activities and practical experience with the Day Camp, this three-year leadership development program embraces Brooks School Summer Program’s Mission by providing a Program With A Purpose

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Four two-week sessions beginning June 29, 2015.
Please visit our website for detailed information: Our Camp Website Link: summer.brooksschool.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Half Moon’s beautiful lakefront campus includes a full waterfront, heated swimming pool, archery field, high and low ropes course, skate park, playing fields, pottery and craft shops, theater, dance, gymnastics, two beautiful campfire areas, modern camper cabins, a new camper recreation hall, dance hall and a beautiful dining hall overlooking our Lake Buel.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Half Moon has been providing children from around the world with a fun-filled and memorable summer camp experience for over 92 years. Camp Half Moon is located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts and provides a safe, secure environment in which campers thrive, learn new skills, develop confidence and improve interpersonal relationships.

Half Moon is a community that values and encourages each child's individuality; a community where campers not only have fun and develop life long friendships but also gain confidence and pride in their accomplishments. Instruction in all areas of activity is the foundation of our program. Campers receive valuable recognition for their efforts and accomplishments at our weekly campfire.

Our wide range of program offerings include Art & Crafts, Athletics and Team Sports, Theater, a full range of waterfront activities and Adventure/Wilderness activities. Our elective program approach allows our campers to choose from a wide variety of activities from Archery to Yoga and everything in between. Having the freedom to choose their own individual schedules and the flexibility to make changes weekly allows the campers to tailor their own summer camp experience.

New friends and adventures are what a summer at Half Moon is all about.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Half Moon offers a three Leadership Program for campers entering grades 10-12. Please call for details.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please call to inquire about available scholarships.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Half Moon offers a summer only program from June to August.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see out website for a full listing of sessions dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers enjoy the JCC's air-conditioned, professional theater, art and dance studios, science classrooms, an indoor pool for lessons, and a zero-entry outdoor pool for free swim. Additionally, campers enjoy a dedicated gaga pit, outdoor ping pong and foosball tables, tennis courts, fields, woods, trails, and access to the Charles River. Campers may bring a vegetarian or fish lunch, or pre-order lunch from our on-site kosher caterer.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Kaleidoscope is dedicated to making camp a fun, nurturing, educational experience for each camper. Staff include well-trained bunk counselors ages 18 and up who work with groups of campers daily, and professional teachers who lead classes. Programming is organized into two four-week sessions, with flexible registration options. Registration minimum is two weeks.

All campers swim daily, with lessons offered twice weekly with our professional aquatics staff, utilizing the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy methods. Each session culminates in "Arts Night," including art and science exhibits, musical performances from lower and middle camp groups, and a fully realized musical from upper campers.

Lower campers entering grades K & 1 enjoy a balanced day of arts, science, and sports activities with caring, inclusive counselors and specialists. Middle campers entering grades 2 & 3 follow a schedule of diverse activities with their groups and enjoy "choice times" when they individually choose activities. Upper Campers in grades 4-8 design their own programs, choosing activities weekly, including theater, art, music, dance, boating and more. Upper Campers who elect to be in the musical attend for a full, 4-week session. All campers attending weeks 4 and/or 8 participate in "Arts Night", showcasing their art and science projects, and performing for parents and friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CITs in grades 9-11 are an integral part of camp, providing leadership and receiving training while also pursuing their own interests. They create their own schedule under the guidance of dedicated CIT staff. They spend approximately half the day assisting camper groups or activities, and half the day pursuing their own interests. CITs pay a reduced rate.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is based on need and may cover up to 50% of tuition. Financial aid applications are due by April 1. Aid is awarded by April 15. Applications received after April 1 may be awarded if funds are still available. Forms are available at bostonjcc.org/kaleidoscope.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Kaleidoscope offers campers a warm and nurturing place where campers make friends, learn skills, and spread creative wings, all through a Jewish lens. CITs entering grades 9-11 create their own schedule under the guidance of dedicated CIT staff. They spend half the day assisting camper groups or activities, and half the day pursuing their own interests. CITs pay a reduced rate. Open to the entire community.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The camp season runs June 29-August 21, 2020, 9am-4pm, with early drop-off and extended day from 8am-5:45pm. Minimum registration is 2 weeks, with registration by the week. See Our Camp Website Link: www.bostonjcc.org for fee information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Kaleidoscope
Love kids? Want to work in a creative, supportive environment? Camp Kaleidoscope is looking for staff for the summer. Staff must be available for full camp season including orientation dates unless otherwise agreed upon. Camp dates: June 29-August 21, 2020, 8:30-4:10pm, Monday through Friday. Orientation dates: June 23, 25, 26 and 28. Although camp is not easily accessible by public transportation, buses are available from Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and Wayland.

Please send in cover letter, employment application and three written references to address below. Application available at Our Camp Website Link: www.bostonjcc.org

Betty Lehrman
Director, Camp Kaleidoscope
333 Nahanton St., Newton, MA 02459
kaleidoscope[AT]jccgb.org
617 558-6523

Specialists
Seeking specialists in Drama Teacher, Ceramics, General Art, Science, Technical Theater, Sports & Outdoors Activities.
Specialists teach classes daily culminating in art and science exhibits and performances at the end of each four-week session. Specialists are college graduates or rising seniors with teaching and/or other relevant experience. Competitive salary. Parents on staff full-time send their children to camp for free!

Counselors
Seeking mature, reliable, patient people who understand what it takes to make a camper's day a wonderful experience. JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts & Science Camp is a pluralistic camp welcoming the entire community. While camp is not easily accessible by public transportation, bus counselor positions are available from Framingham and Brookline. Counselors must be 18 years of age or older or high school graduates with demonstrated leadership skills and experience working with children. All counselors must be available for the full eight-week season.

Lower and Middle Camp Counselors work in pairs or groups of three and are responsible for a group of 10-15 campers entering grades K-3. They support and nurture campers throughout the day as campers attend activities in the arts, science, sports and swimming. Middle camp counselors may also assist in other areas throughout camp.

Upper Camp Counselors work with campers entering grades 4-8. They teach or assist in classes, activities and theatrical productions. Positions include: tennis and other sports teachers, costumer, assistant tech director for shows, guitar and piano teachers, boating specialists (lifeguard certification required), and crafts teachers. Upper Camp teaching counselors should have completed at least one year of college.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Kreative Kidz camps are fun, high-energy programs that allow young people to fully engage their imaginations as they experience the thrill of creating live theatre. From learning the basic techniques of acting for the stage, to developing improvisation and physical comedy skills, to putting it all together in a public performance, it will be a summer your child will never forget. Students participate in a wide variety of theatre activities--including improvisation, scene study, storytelling, creative writing, and group singing--all taught by caring teachers dedicated to meeting each child at his or her level.

Classes emphasize drama games and exercises designed to increase spontaneity, engage the imagination, promote self-confidence, and encourage ensemble spirit. At the end of each week, students share their work in a free performance which is open to the public.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also run an after school program during the school year, send along an email and we will send back some information...

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp runs Monday - Friday 9am-4pm with a performance Friday at 4:00

Weekly Tuition $180

Peter Pan - July 9-13
Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and brings them to Neverland. The Lost Boys, Pirates, Tinkerbelle and all the wonderful characters will come to life this week.

Bravo for Broadway - July 16-20
This week we’ll be working on past and current Broadway musicals. With skits, songs and dances from popular shows.

Superheroes and Villains - July 23-27
Calling all superheroes! Students will dress up like their favorite heroes and villains. We’ll create a script together with characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, The Hulk, and Iron Man.

Pop Star Studio - July 30-Aug 3
Spend the week feeling like a pop star! Students will perform solos, duets and group numbers. They will also learn choreography to some of their favorite songs. This camp is a chance for students of all talent levels to have time in the spotlight.

Laugh Out Loud – Aug 6-10
Get ready to laugh the week away, with hilarious and outrageous skits written by the students themselves. It’s sure to be a week full of fun.

Trolls – Aug 13-17
After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the very grumpy Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: MOTH faculty members are well-known for their experience and success with young people at this formative and decisive stage of musical development. Visit our website to see a list of faculty for Summer 2020.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for ages 16-18 provides leadership experience for talented high school musicians. CIT students assist with activities throughout the day, and have daily rehearsal and coaching time within their CIT ensembles.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid is available for this program on a limited, rolling basis. Please visit our website to download an application.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 29 - July 10 (no July 4)
Session 2: July 13 - 17

Register for one, or both, sessions!

Tuition
Session 1: $1,375
Session 2: $715
Both Sessions: $2,025
Summer Registration fee: $15

MOTH CIT tuition: Those selected for the CIT program will receive a 50% scholarship.

Financial Aid is available for this program on a limited, rolling basis.

CAMP FACILITIES: Swimming pond, boating and fishing pond, 4 outdoor pools, 2 outdoor basketball/street hockey courts, tennis courts, zipline, climbing wall, high and low ropes course, adventure kingdom, barn and horseback riding ring, 5 sports fields, target paintball range, music studio, golf driving, putting chipping areas, vegetable and herb garden, arts and crafts building, a variety of outdoor shelter areas.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1960, Camp Sewataro has been sharing the joy of traditional day camping with boys and girls, initiating them into a world of new and exciting adventures, activities, and friendships. The Spirit of Sewataro creates memories that last a lifetime. Values such as teamwork, fair play, cooperation, and sportsmanship, are instilled and encouraged. This builds self-confidence and a sense of community, resulting in children who come away feeling good about themselves and believing they have something valuable to offer others.

Lunch service is available. Bus transportation is available from Boston, Cambridge and the MetroWest area. Our campers gather from as close by as Sudbury, Weston, Wayland, Winchester, Concord, Lexington and Brookline, and as far away as Beijing, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico and Columbia.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Sewataro’s Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program is a two-year leadership program for young adults who are interested in becoming camp counselors. Participants attend one four-week session each summer. The program’s objectives are to develop counselors who emphasize learning, fun and safety through a positive work ethic, leadership, and enthusiastic spirit and to provide its participants with a summer of personal growth and enjoyment. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to develop a sense of camaraderie and responsibility.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Sewataro is a family-run summer day camp. We are involved in the entire camp operation and take a personal interest in each camper. We feel Sewataro has something special to offer children, and we look forward to having you become part of the Sewataro family.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please check out the following page for session dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.sewataro.com

CAMP FACILITIES: The main building at Belvoir is a historical mansion built in 1886, one of the Lenox great estates landscaped by Olmstead who created central park in New York City. There are now eighteen buildings on the site including four modern dorms subdivded into bunk rooms, four dancing studios, fifteen art studios, twenty two music studios, five theaters, two pools, six tennis courts, lawns, wooded paths, gardens, and all with a view of the Berkshire hills.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Belvoir is an individualized six week educational summer program with excellent teaching in all program areas. The fifteen MFA art teachers offer small classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fibers, black and white and digital photography and jewelry. Girls can elect one or many studio classes. The dance faculty teach graded classes of ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and tap. Belvoir has an appropriately challenging and fun dance class for every girl and all dancers enjoy performance opportunities. The large graduate music faculty offer twice weekly music lessons in all instruments and voice. There are opportunities for recitals, chamber music, opera, and orchestra.

Belvoir has a large theater program. Classes are offered in acting, musical theater and Shakespeare, with many large, quality performances in 4 theaters (2 indoor air-conditioned theaters). The department also offers writing, costuming and all aspects of technical theater. Campers enjoy high level sports instruction in tennis, swimming and riding. Archery, volleyball and basketball are also offered at Belvoir. The totally choice program, the supportive welcoming staff and campership make Belvoir a unique opportunity for young women excited about learning in the arts. Belvoir campers learn in their classes, enjoy camp events, parties, evening activities, trip-days, and make life-long friends!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The campers have opportunities to learn leadership skills from an early age. Belvoir's program is based on each individual camper's choice. Through this individual programming, each camper is learning leadership skills. Also, various age groups have opportunities to lead part of, or the entire, evening activity. Learning how to work together, come up with a common theme, and structure the event adds to the leadership experience.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited number of scholarships available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Belvoir offers a Three-Day Family Weekend following the closing of camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Belvoir hosts an adult chamber music program in late August as well as weddings in late May, early June or September.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Belvoir has been owned/directed by one camp family - since it's beginning over 65 years ago. The current director, Diane Marcus, is third-generation director, holding a Bachelor's Degree from Oberlin, Masters Degree from The Juilliard School, and a doctorate from CUNY.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see "Dates & Rates" on the website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.belvoirterrace.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our cabins are modern with private bathrooms and showers. We have a recreation hall, a dining hall, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, multiple athletic fields, rustic amphitheater, and a pristine lake for swimming.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wingate*Kirkland is a nurturing, coed, day and overnight camp where children are inspired and empowered with a choice of daily activities; indeed a traditional camp in many ways, staying true to old fashioned values. And like it was nearly 60 years ago, Camp W*K is not a “plugged in” camp. Children feel supported and confident to step out of their comfort-zone and try new things without the fear of failure. Camper safety, having fun, and developing life skills are our priorities. Camp W*K is also food allergy friendly and completely peanut, tree-nut and sesame free! The talented and dedicated staff have a wealth of experience mentoring children and focus on creating a warm and inclusive community that fosters respect for everyone.

We are ACA accredited.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT program is for those finishing 10th grade and having previous Camp W*K experience.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Campers and their families are invited to join us at Family Camp for Memorial Day Weekend as our guests. Eat in the Dining Hall, participate in activities like tennis or softball, and even sleep in a bunk!

We strongly encourage families of first-time and veteran campers to join us. The weekend is an excellent opportunity for first-time campers to learn their way around Camp, meet some new friends and get comfortable before they arrive in the summer. Members of the Camp W*K Staff will also be in attendance to lead Planning Session, offer periods and answer questions.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp W*K is Food Allergy Friendly and Peanut, Tree-nut and Sesame Free

In addition to being completely nut and sesame free, we easily accommodate gluten-free, dairy, wheat, soy, egg, and fish allergies. Vegans or Vegetarians also appreciate our menu options. Our chef uses only fresh ingredients, cooks and bakes from scratch, and ensures there is no cross-contamination of food products. We partner with our families in ensuring that all food sent to Camp is ingredient-checked before being sent to the bunk. This includes food items made with sesame or peanut oil and/or produced in a factory that uses sesame or nuts. The safety and well being of everyone at camp is our priority. In the event of any emergency, we are within five-to-seven minutes of the nearest hospital.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campwk.com for information on Sessions, Dates & Fees.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camps are a micro version of our year-round band programs. Contact us for more info!

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern dorms with bathrooms on each hall, well-equipped science laboratories, state-of-the-art computer and media labs, brand new air-conditioned dining hall, two indoor gyms, numerous outdoor playing fields, 500-seat performing arts center with digital music studio, fully-wired (and wireless) library with over 30,000 volumes, numerous hiking trails and a ropes challenge course.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff use professionally-developed curricula and lesson plans to guide campers in bringing to life the dreams that capture their imaginations. Using a hands-on, project-based approach, campers learn and create in a collaborative environment. Campers choose from one of workshops, where they spend 2½ hours each day working on projects they design:

Robotics, Video Game Design, Earth & Sky, Digital Film Production, 3D Animation, BioZone, Programming & Coding, Chemistry, and Start Up Nation

Campers also choose two chugim (electives) each week. This provides campers with the opportunity to explore new areas of interest. Our chugim are taught by the counselors and the lead instructors, who work with our directors to bring their passions to the campers. Examples of past chugim include:

Physics, 3D Design & Printing, Digital Photo / Photoshop, Flight & RC Airplanes, Magic, Java Programming, Python Programming, Medical Biology, Cryptology, Morse Code, Rocketry, Food Science, Virtual Worlds (using Minecraft), Arduino Programming, Digital Music / Recording Studio

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please see our website for more information about incentives and financial aid at Our Camp Website Link: 6pointsscitech.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer 2018 dates: June 26-8, July 10-22, July 24-August 5. Please see our website for information about fees at Our Camp Website Link: 6pointsscitech.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please check our website for more information about working at camp, at Our Camp Website Link: 6pointsscitech.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our school is made up of 4 buildings. We house 70 dorm rooms, a dining hall, classrooms, library, media centers and much more. We have 6 tennis courts, an outdoor pool, fitness center, art and theater areas. Outside we are set on 100 acres of land that include forest and vast open spaces. Our barn is our pride and joy and at this point is the home to 35 school horses.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Speak Up I: Introduction to Debate and Public Speaking Camp is designed for campers who have little or no experience in speaking in front of a group. Our goals are to have fun and learn some ways to use our voices effectively.

Speak Up II: This camp is designed for high school students ready to refresh, refine, and advance their public speaking skills. Gain confidence as you learn from and with others who are seeking to enhance their voice powers/amplify their voices? in a fun, supportive environment!

Performing Arts: Campers will take part in dance, voice and theater.

Bonnie Castle Equestrian: Premiere riding camp for beginner and experienced riders. This summer we will be offering the British Horse Society Program challenge awards, where campers will work at their own pace to complete learning opportunities as equestrians.

Campers are taught by Stoneleigh-Burnham staff. Counselors for the residential programs are CPR and first aid certified as well as we complete criminal offender and sex offender background checks.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited financial assistance to those that qualify. Please inquire to hgebo[AT]sbschool.org for application.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camps Offered: Speak Up I & II, Performing Arts, & Bonnie Castle Riding Camp (equestrian)

Speak Up camps are for debate and public speaking. Campers will learn the art of conversational and competitive speaking. As well as learn to use their voce for effective communication and advocacy.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Speak Up Camps: June 20-June 26, girls ages 10-16
Performing Arts: June 27-July 3, coed ages 10-18
Bonnie Castle Riding Camp: girls ages 8-16
Week 1 June 27-July 3
Week 2 July 4-July 10
Week 3 July 11- July 17