A self-guided tour of the zoo and free admission to all of our daily Live Animal Shows! And yes, you can touch the animals at the shows! Animal Adventures day camps are an exciting way to spend summer vacation! All Animal Adventures programs are developed in accordance with Massachusetts educational standards and curriculum for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Campers are introduced to all of the animals at Animal Adventures which include Kangaroo, Kinkajou, Coati, Snakes, Skunks, Lizards and many more! Campers learn about where they come from, what they eat, and the right way to hold an animal!

Rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, stone walls, vegetable crops, and historic farm buildings comprise this 1,000-acre pastoral landscape, offering a rare glimpse into New England’s agricultural past. A gift of Colonel Francis R. Appleton, Jr., and his wife Joan, Appleton Farms is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country, established in 1638 and maintained by nine generations of the Appleton family. Prior to the settlement of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, this area was known as Agawam by its native inhabitants and was the ancestral land of the Pawtucket People. With rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, vegetable gardens, an active barnyard, and miles of trails, Appleton Farms in Ipswich offers a uniquely immersive summer experience. Campers are introduced to Appleton’s working farm and adventurous landscape through exciting, authentic educational activities. Our program for ages 4–14 is inspired by this exceptional property and builds on The Trustees’ expertise…

Sleepaway program for Making & Collaboration in Strafford, NH. Beam Camp was founded in 2004 by Brian Cohen and Danny Kahn to provide children with exciting experiences in creative problem-solving through working with their hands and actively collaborating with others. What makes Beam Camp different from other sleepaway experiences is our focus on building and project making! We have a fully equipped woodshop, metal shop, fabrication lab with laser cutter and 3d printer, and an art barn for ceramics, sewing, painting, papier mache, printmaking, and any other skill you might want to investigate. Campers spend a good portion of their day in those shops, learning the skills and making their own self-designed projects. Contact our camp director, Pearl Cohen, to learn more!

Camp Winaukee is an all boys traditional overnight summer camp for boys ages 8 - 15. We offer excellent sports instruction amidst a well-rounded traditional summer camp program. Boys ages 8-15 enjoy playing sports, hiking, trying new things, making new friends, playing on Lake Winnipesaukee and most importantly, spend their time at camp technology free! Full summer and 3 or 4 week session options available. 2 week introductory option available only to first time campers finishing 1st-6th grades.

Imagine your child building their own video games instead of just playing them, both during the summer and year-round! Code Ninjas in Canton turns screen time into skill time — and coding is just the beginning. We’re developing the next generation of problem solvers, creators, and leaders. Whether learning basic block coding, programming in Minecraft or Roblox, or getting hands-on in robotics, your child will gain real skills, boost their confidence, and have an absolute blast doing it.

The Young Company is Greater Boston Stage Company’s year-round theatre education program for students in grades 1-12, offering artistic training and performance opportunities in a professional setting. ​The Young Company at Greater Boston Stage Company ​helps the next generation become better artists, better audience members, and better people through theatre education. A variety of classes and Camps are offered at Greater Boston Stage. Some include but are not limited to vocal lessons, productions that provide hands on learning, and Overture (introduces different aspects of theatre in a fun and supportive environment). Vocal lessons are offered for children and adults, all other classes and programs are for children and teens only. Class Info

With traditional camp programs, enrichment offerings, academic discovery classes, trips, and teen leadership option coming together under one umbrella, we are excited to introduce you to Branches at Meadowbrook: a collection of summer programs at the Meadowbrook School. At Branches, you’ll find your old favorites as well as exciting new offerings - all offering your child the opportunity to experience The Meadowbrook Way and stay engaged all summer long!

Eight week Summer Day Camp for children ages 4.0 - 14. The emphasis is on FUN and PLAY and HANDS-ON LEARNING. Nobles hopes to teach campers to enjoy recreation in a non-competitive atmosphere and to develop long-lasting friendships with adults and peers.

Penguin Coding School’s unique curriculum emphasizes the joys of creation as the motivation for learning. Penguin offers a variety of in-person and online coding classes during the school year such as Scratch, Minecraft, Roblox, Python, and Lego Robotics. Penguin also has classes for 5 year old's such as Scratch JR and Robotics. In the summertime, the school holds weekly summer Camps where students get to make 3D prints, do fun and interactive science experiments, battle Lego robots, and learn how to code! They emphasize the importance of learning at a proper pace, as Free Trial classes are offered in order to determine which class would be the right fit for each individual student. Penguin has four total locations, including two in NY and two in MA. For Massachusetts, Penguin has a location in Lexington and Acton.

Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & 8am–6pm included.

The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.

iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!  Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!