Registration for free Wellesley summer camps opens March 1
Fire Rescuers
Fire Rescuers is a week-long exploration for 20 youth with the Wellesley Fire Department the week of July 14 – July 18, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Highlights include:
- Experience a working Fire Department with hands-on training including fire extinguishing, knot tying, water rescue, and much more.
- Field trip to local Fire Academy
- Visits and demonstrations from the MBTA Bomb Squad.
Wellesley Eco Summer Program
This is a week-long exploration for 20 youth with the Natural Resource Commission and Wellesley Conservation Council the week of July 21 – July 25, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
* This is a Shine-only program; if it rains, the activities may be canceled for that day.
Highlights include:
- Hands-on fishing demonstrations by the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game
- Wilderness survival and fire-building
- Experimentation with drones
- Kayaking, swimming and shoreline restoration (Must take a swim test to participate in this days activities)
- Learn about how to protect and preserve the natural environment in Wellesley
Wellesley Police Department Youth Academy
This is a week-long exploration for 25 youth with the Wellesley Police Department the week of August 4 – August 8, 2025, from 9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Highlights include:
- Learning the importance of law enforcement in their community and beyond.
- Experiencing hands-on demonstrations involving radar, motor vehicle stops, mock arrests, and crime scene search.
- Discover the valuable collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Field trips to Boston area law enforcement agencies, FBI, and State Police