12 vetted camps in Cambridge
🏕️ City rec day camps · sports, swim, arts & field trips
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
5–15
🗓️ Schedule
Full day
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🔬 Pre-college STEM intensives on the MIT campus
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
13–18
🗓️ Schedule
Full day
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📘 Free & low-cost academic, arts & STEM enrichment
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
6–17
🗓️ Schedule
Half day
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🔬 Hands-on science & maker workshops
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
6–14
🗓️ Schedule
Half day
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🎵 Music production & band camps
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
10–18
🗓️ Schedule
Half day
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🎨 Visual & media arts day camp in Cambridgeport
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
5–13
🗓️ Schedule
Full day
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🏕️ Themed day camp · arts, nature, science & play
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
3–12
🗓️ Schedule
Full day
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💻 Coding, game design & robotics on local campuses
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
7–17
🗓️ Schedule
Full day
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💃 Ballet & dance summer intensives
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
4–16
🗓️ Schedule
Half day
🌐 Site
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🎾 Tennis & multi-sport summer camp
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
5–16
🗓️ Schedule
Full day
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🏕️ Community day camp · sports, arts & enrichment
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
5–13
🗓️ Schedule
Full day
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🤸 Circus-arts camp · aerial, acro & juggling
📍 Where
Cambridge, MA
👶 Ages
6–15
🗓️ Schedule
Half day
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Cambridge summer camps — parent FAQ

When does summer camp registration open in Cambridge?

Most Cambridge camps open registration between January and March, and popular programs (Fessenden, the JCC, West Suburban YMCA) fill by spring. A few take rolling sign-ups into late spring if space remains — book early for top picks.

How much do summer camps in Cambridge cost?

Cambridge day camps generally run about $300–$700 per week. Town- and Y-run programs are at the lower end; specialty STEM, arts and sports camps run higher. Many offer sibling and multi-week discounts.

Are there half-day camps for young children?

Yes — several Cambridge programs offer half-day options for preschool and early-elementary ages, including arts, gymnastics, Spanish immersion and cooking. Use the age filter above to find camps starting at ages 3–5.

Do Cambridge camps offer extended-day or aftercare?

Many full-day Cambridge camps offer early-drop and extended-day aftercare for an added fee. Check each listing's site for exact before/after-care hours.

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