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Wellesley Summer Camps & Programs (and beyond)

This page was updated June 2025.

Welcome to The Swellesley Report’s Summer Camps & Programs page, where you can find camp experiences for your child in Wellesley and beyond. Thanks to NEOC, sponsors of our Summer Camps page. NEOC connects campers, age 3 – 15, to nature on an expansive property in Wellesley that includes river-access, trails, fields, & gardens. Campers love discovering new passions & talents during activities like archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, conservation, games, hiking, and sports. The NEOC team offers attentive customer service and convenience-focused amenities to support the needs of parents and families. REGISTER HERE.

Contact Deborah for more info on inclusion of your camp located in Wellesley or elsewhere (programs must be in-person), or for advertising on Swellesley. Camp parents and guardians: Please let camps know that you found them here, if you did…thanks.

FEATURED WELLESLEY CAMP—NEOC

Operating at Elm Bank Reservation
781-235-8765

NEOC connects campers age 3 – 15, to nature with activities that spark their excitement, curiosity, and individuality! Activities include archery, canoeing, garden exploration, hiking, and shelter building. Ages 3-15. June 9th – August 29th,  2025. Bus service. REGISTER HERE.

 


Featured  Wellesley camps:

Boston Leadership InstituteBoston Leadership Institute

Dana Hall campus, day or residential.
781-431-2514
Award-winning STEM programs for teens.


Camp Casco, WellesleyCamp Casco

At Dana Hall School. Mailing address PO Box 330, Sudbury, MA 01776
Summer camp for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and siblings ages 6-12

 


Charles River Aquatics, WellesleyCharles River Aquatics

Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester St, Wellesley
781-939-8078
Swim Camp, lessons & more with expert instructors.


Creative Writing Workshop for KidsCreative Writing Workshop, Wellesley

@Wellesley College, Wellesley 02042
email: cww4kids@gmail.com
Registration now OPEN
Take your child’s writing to the next level this summer. Small-group workshop on the campus of Wellesley College.
In-person creative writing program. Boys & girls, ages 8-12.
Your child will find joy and immerse in the creative writing process.


EXPLO Middle School Summer at Wellesley CollegeEXPLO, Wellesley

106 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02481
781-762-7400
Since 1984, inspiring 12-14-year-olds through immersive, experience-based summer programs.
Residential and Day options available.

iCode WellesleyiCode of Wellesley

73 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02482
781-291-3131
Stem and coding camps for kids


LINX, WellesleyLINX Camps

Operating at Dana Hall School
781-235-1767
IMAGINE a summer at LINX Camps filled with new experiences, favorite activities, friends, and endless fun.
Camps include Adventure, General, Juniors (full and half day), Performing Arts, Sports, and STEAM. Ages 3-15.
June 16th – August 15th. Bus service. REGISTER HERE.


NEOC, WellesleyNEOC

Operating at Elm Bank Reservation
781-235-8765
NEOC connects campers age 3 – 15, to nature with activities that spark their excitement, curiosity, and individuality!
Activities include archery, canoeing, garden exploration, hiking, and shelter building.
Ages 3-15. June 9th – August 29th. Bus service. REGISTER HERE.

Nehoiden, WellesleyNehoiden

Summer Junior Golf at Nehoiden Golf Club in Wellesley is a game-based curriculum that covers the fundamentals of the full swing and short game, as well as rules and strategies, for kids ages 8-12. During the week, participants also get to play Holes 6 and 7 on our beautiful course.

NGC membership is not required for Summer Junior Golf—more information available at nehoidengolf.com/instruction.


SDSS, Martial ArtsSDSS Martial Arts

277 Linden St., Wellesley, MA
781-772-1301
Martial arts—fitness, discipline, fun.

 


Wellesley Theatre ProjectWellesley Theatre Project

219 Washington St., Wellesley
781-235-1550
Programs for beginners and experienced stage performers.


Write Ahead, WellesleyWrite Ahead

Located in Wellesley, but all classes held online
617-335-3663
Analytic (essay) writing for 4th-12 graders focused on teaching students how to critically engage with a text and develop well-organized, insightful arguments.


Other Wellesley camps:

Bach to Rock
Broadmoor, Mass Audubon
The Camps at Babson College
Code Ninjas
Dana Hall Summer Horsemanship
Nehoiden Junior Golf Academy
PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration
Tenacre Day Camp
Terriers Sports Camps
Wellesley Recreation Department Camps
Wellesley Youth Commission 


BELMONT

Belmont Hill Summer Programs


BOSTON

Boston Ballet Summer Dance
Boston Nature Center Camp
Community Boating
The Concord Review
Grub Street’s Center for Creative Writing in the Seaport
Harvard Medical School MEDscience Summer Programs
Rafa Nadal Tennis Camps


DEDHAM

Dedham Community House
Dedham Country Day Camp
Nobles Day Camp


DOVER

CRS Summer
Farmer, Forester, Chef!


FRAMINGHAM

Pilgrim Day Camp


GLOUCESTER

Edge on ScienceEdge on Science

Ocean Alliance, 32 Horton St., Gloucester, MA 01930
315-773-5673
Marine Science; 3-D Modeling & Design


LINCOLN CAMPS

Drumlin Farm Camp


FEATURED NATICK CAMPS

Gymnastics Express, NatickGymnastics Express

46 Middlesex Ave., Natick, MA 01760
508-650-1662
Our state-of-the-art facility provides a safe and stimulating environment for your child to learn new skills and develop their gymnastics abilities.

Kohr Golf Center, NatickKOHR Golf Center

218 Speen St., Natick, MA 01760
888-622-5647
Experience an incredible week at the Nike Junior Golf Camp in Natick, hosted at KOHR Golf Center. Join Nike Camp Director, Dan Moran, for an unparalleled week of golf.


Natick's Best Summer CampNatick’s Best Summer Camp

245 W. Central St., Natick, MA 01760
508-653-4882
Your child is going to have so much fun here at summer camp, they won’t even realize they’re learning bully prevention, character development, expressive arts, STEM, and self defense!


SDSS, Martial ArtsSDSS Martial Arts

42 Worcester St. Natick, MA 01760
508-545-2414
Martial arts—fitness, discipline, fun.

 

Summer at Riverbend 2025Summer at Riverbend

39 Eliot St., Natick, MA 01760
508-655-7333
Lots of adventures for ages 2 years to 6th grade.

 

 

 

Walnut School for the ArtsWalnut Hill School for the Arts, Natick

12 Highland St., Natick, MA 01760
508-653-4312
2023 Outstanding Arts School of the Year


Other Natick Camps

Beach House
Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN)
Broadmoor, Mass Audubon
Gymnastics Express
KidStrong Natick
KOHR Golf Center
Korea’s Finest Taekwondo Academy
Longfellow Summer Camp
Shubh Kitchen Baking Camp
Summer at Tobin & Summer at Tobin Jr.
Natick Community Organic Farm


NEEDHAM

Charles River YMCA
iD Tech Camps


FEATURED NEWTON CAMPS

Edge on ScienceEdge On Science

Lasell University, 1844 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, 02466
315-773-5673
10 different project-based, week-long summer programs. New this year—BIOmedical Academy.

New England Surf Soccer CampsNew England Surf Soccer Camps

The Fessenden School (Newton) AND Laurel Fields (Sherborn)
camps@newenglandsurf.com
Recreational and Elite Soccer Camps and programs

 

West Suburban YMCAWest Suburban YMCA

135 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459
617-795-9622
Four summer camps: Camp Pikati, Camp Chickami, Camp Wells and Camp Frank A. Day.

SPONSORED CONTENT: Camp Frank A. Day Double Discount January— Refer a friend and save on overnight camp! During the month of January, if you refer a NEW camper to Camp Frank A. Day, both you and the new family will get DOUBLE the referral discount. That’s $200 for you and the new camper! The more campers you refer, the bigger your discount. Don’t miss out on this fantastic offer, register today! Camp Frank A. Day | West Suburban YMCA


Other Newton Camps

Camp Pikati
Camp Wells
The Chestnut Hill School Summer Camp
Fesseden Summer Camps
JCC Greater Boston


FEATURED SHARON CAMP

Everwood Day Camp, SharonEverwood Day Camp

125 Lakeview St., Sharon, MA 02067
781-694-5829
Everwood Day Camp, set on 70 scenic acres by Lake Massapoag in Sharon, MA, offers kids ages 4 to 15 an unforgettable summer filled with sports, arts, adventure, and waterfront fun. With a focus on friendship, teamwork, and personal growth, it’s the perfect place to learn, play, and make lasting memories. Transportation available

Camp Wonderland
Everwood Day Camp
Moosehill Wildlife Sanctuary, Mass Audubon


SHERBORN

New England Surf Soccer CampsNew England Surf Soccer Camps

Laurel Fields (Sherborn) AND The Fessenden School (Newton)
camps@newenglandsurf.com
Recreational and Elite Soccer Camps and programs

 

 


Other Sherborn camps

Sherborn Yacht Club


FEATURED SOUTHBOROUGH CAMP—FaySummer

48 Main St., Southborough, MA 01772
508-490-8247
Day and overnight programs.

Fay Summer, Southborough


Other Southborough Camps

St. Mark’s School


WAYLAND

West Suburban YMCAYMCA Camp Chickami

139 Boston Post Rd, Wayland, MA 01778
617-244-6050
Named one of the top 55 best day camps in Newsweek’s 2024 America’s Best Summer Camps list.


WESTWOOD

Hale Education


FEATURED WESTON CAMP—CSW Summer

CSW Summer, Weston45 Georgian Rd.
Weston, MA 02493

Full-day and extended-day summer-camp and specialty camps for ages 4-18 on the beautiful campus of The Cambridge School of Weston.

 

 

 

 

Other Weston camps:

Branches at Meadowbrook
Brave Arts Theatre Workshop
Camp Nonesuch
Rivers School Summer Programs


OUT OF STATE/OVERNIGHT

CAPE COD

Camp Burgess and Hayward (Sandwich)

BERKSHIRES

Camp Danbee (Peru, MA)
Camp Greylock (Beckett, MA)
Camp Lenox (Otis, MA)
Camp Romaca (Hinsdale, MA)
Odyssey Teen Camp (Tolland, MA)

MAINE

Agassiz Village
Camp Androscoggin
Camp Laurel
Camp Manitou
Camp Runoia
Camp Skylemar
Camp Vega
Camp Wayne
Tripp Lake Camp
Winona Camps for Boys


MASSACHUSETTS

West Suburban YMCACamp Frank A. Day

125 S Pond Rd, East Brookfield, MA 01515
617-244-6050 x3008
A residential camp for boys and girls ages 7-16, located on the shores of Lake Quacumquasit.


NEW HAMPSHIRE

Camp Birch Hill
Camp Walt Whitman
Mass Audubon Wildwood Camp
William Lawrence Camp
Wildwood Camp


VERMONT

Aloha, Hive, and Lanakila CampsAloha & Hive camp

Mailing Address:
2968 Lake Morey Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Aloha camps provide endless adventure and activities that foster self-awareness, teamwork, respect, and fun.

 

Other Vermont camps

Brown Ledge Camp
Hosmer Point Camp

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