Best Massachusetts Music Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Outdoor Facilities:
Heated In-ground Swimming Pool
Playing Fields (2)
Playground
Nature Station
Archery Range
Courtyard
Gaga Pit
Four square court

Indoor Facilities:
Air-Conditioned Chase Building
State-of-the-art Theatre
Dance Studio
Arts & Crafts Room
Music Studio
Thompson Gymnasium
Ceramics Studio
Lego Room
Game Room

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Brimmer and May Day Camp is specifically designed with the younger child in mind. Our goal is to enrich your child's summer experience through play, success, and engagement with other children and with our committed staff. All of our Head Counselors and Specialty Counselors are over 21 years old and most specialize in early childhood education and development. Every day each child from 3 to 10 years old will do a variety of activities: Music, Arts and Crafts, Sports and Games, Drama, Lego, Clay, Nature, Swimming.

Every child at Brimmer and May Day Camp swims every day in our heated pool and no one needs to come to camp knowing how to swim. We will teach your child how to swim!

Our Specialty Programs are taught by Brimmer and May faculty who have designed their program to enhance your child's summer learning in a creative way. They will be encouraged to attempt new things, test themselves and learn new stuff! They will get an hour of free swim in our heated pool every day.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Counselor-in-Training program at Brimmer and May will provide an opportunity for students entering ninth and tenth grade to teach and work with younger campers as apprentice counselors while learning the ropes. CITs (also known as Campers-in-Transition) are under the supervision and direction of experienced professional staff. CITs will get an opportunity to work with each age group, and when appropriate, be asked to lead activities. Weekly meetings provide feedback and guidance throughout the summer.

CIT applicants must be available for the full camp day (8:15-4:15 p.m.) and can select either a full summer (all 8 weeks of the program) or either of two four-week sessions (first or second half of summer). CIT's are also required to attend pre-camp staff orientation.

See our website for more details!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Brimmer and May offers siblings discounts and 8-week discounts for families registered for all 8 weeks of the Day Camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Specialty Camps run between June 15 - 19 and again August 17-21.

Day Camp runs in two week sessions beginning June 22. Campers can sign up for one or more sessions.
Session One: June 22 - July 3
Session Two: July 6 - 17
Session Three: July 20-31
Session Four: August 3-14.

Extended Day options are available for Day Camp and for most of the Specialty Camps.
Please see our website for pricing information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At Brimmer and May Camps we are always looking for dynamic, responsible people to work with us!

We hire COUNSELORS who work directly with a group of campers and SPECIALISTS who lead activities (Music, Theater, Arts & Crafts, Clay, Sports & Games, Swimming), Nature, Karate, Movement (yoga, zumba, dance).

Contact Director, Cassie Abodeely at camp[AT]brimmer.org with questions or send a resume and completed Application, available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.brimmersummer.org to Cassie. 

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

CAMP FACILITIES: Numerous playing fields
• Canoeing, kayaking and row boating
• Four HEATED pools
• Two gyms
• Three archery ranges
• Multimedia labs
• Indoor field house
• Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
• Ceramics studio
• Low and high ropes courses
• Photography dark room
• Use of most school buildings, Lawrence
Auditorium and utilization of many
classroom spaces.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACA Accredited Nobles Day Camp adheres to the philosophy of our founders Grandin Wise and George K. Bird, who established the camp in 1948. We provide a safe and supportive environment for our campers to enjoy recreation in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Our campers learn to take positive risks and respect the rights of others while developing positive self-esteem and building long-lasting friendships.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Although we would like to help as many children attend Nobles Day Camp as possible, we have limited funds for camper assistance. We do offer a sliding scale fee for the following 2 week blocks: Week 1 & 2 and/ or Week 7 & 8. Timeline: Completed applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis between February 1–April 30, 2015, provided that space is still available. Does not apply to Early Bird Special. Call the camp office for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
CAMP DATES
Minimum of 2 consecutive weeks.
WEEK 1 June 26–June 30
WEEK 2* July 3–July 7
WEEK 3 July 10–July 14
WEEK 4 July 17–July 21
WEEK 5 July 24–July 28
WEEK 6 July 31–August 4
WEEK 7 August 7–August 11
WEEK 8* August 14–August 18
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Owls through entering 7th grade)
$660 per week with the exception of:
Week 2 - $550 (no camp Tuesday, July 4)
Week 8 - $558
(camp closes at noon Friday, August 18)
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Teen Programs - entering 8th & 9th grades)
$780 per week with the exception of:
Week 2 - $655 (no camp Friday, July 3)
Week 8 - $720
(camp closes at noon Friday, August 18)
9 a.m.–2 p.m. (offered to Owls - entering 6th grade)
$570 per week with the exception of:
Week 2 - $475 (no camp Tuesday, July 4)
Week 8 - $535
(camp closes at noon Friday, August 21)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Classes will be taught by theatre professionals who have not only studied theatre but have in-depth professional experience in the industry

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Theatre Camp will run from July 2 to July 23 and culminate in a full scale musical theatre production to friends and families at our own Theatre. Camp Fee is $975 for the full 4 week session

CAMP FACILITIES: Our wooded 5 acre campus features an outdoor Olympic size swimming pool, playing fields, indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, a low ropes course and multiple play structures,climbing walls and swing sets.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Established in 1981, we are pleased to invite you to our exceptional community of dedicated families, children, teachers, coaches, and education administrators. Each year, we create BDC anew, building on the successes of past years and sharing in the unique magic and power of our phenomenal camp experience. BDC offers part and full time flexible schedules so that working and vacationing families from 30+ states and a dozen countries, can enjoy our safe, fun, kind and challenging programs - all of which are described in detail here on our web site. We are thrilled to welcome you and hope that you will join us for what is sure to be another marvelous season sharing: courage, hope, good spirit, and peace!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camper Leader Program for 9th & 10th graders.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Cape Cod Outdoor Challenge low ropes course & BDC HOWLS after-school and vacation programming.

OTHER CAMP INFO: ACA Accredited Camp, established in 1981

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Dates & Rates page of our website for detailed information regrading our 8 one-weeks summer sessions which run from late June through mid August.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Thank you for your interest in working at Brewster Day Camp. Established in 1981, BDC is accredited by the American Camp Association. We pride ourselves on high teaching standards and the fact that we welcome back more than half of each previous summer's wonderful staff. At Brewster Day Camp, we have fun while challenging and nurturing children and supporting their families. We look forward to adding to our cadre of talented and dedicated educators.

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: We have more than enough computers for each camper to code, create, and build whatever their imagination thinks up.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Empow Studios brings technology, arts, and play together to help young learners discover and build on their creative talents.

Empow's Tech & Design Camp is the one camp to rule them all: Video Game Design, Robotics, Animation, 3D Modeling & Printing, DJing, and other exciting projects are all fair game. Whether it’s building a working guitar made of LEGO MINDSTORMS, designing an action-packed video game to challenge friends with, or creating an animated mini-movie, the options are limitless and the learning doesn’t stop! We teach the nuts & bolts behind these subjects, and campers use their imagination to make their project come alive.

Empow’s Minecraft Camp is the ultimate week-long learning adventure! Our camps are tailored to all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out your explorations or you already know you’re way around creepers. We start by introducing campers to Redstone, a special kind of element that mimics electricity almost perfectly. Campers of nearly any skill level can have fun building circuit boards, and even making a very simple computer inside Minecraft. As they master Redstone skills, we offer challenges that teach key concepts in programming, design, electrical engineering, and architecture, all while using teamwork and social skills. It’s the perfect blend of fun, learning, and creativity.

Learn more at empow.me/camp or visit us at empow.me

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Empow also hosts an After-School Club in Lexington and Newton for parents in need of enrichment and child care, one-day NanoCamps when schools are closed, weekend technology clubs, birthday parties, and private lessons.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for a full listing of sessions, locations, and dates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For job info, please call: 617-395-7527

CAMP FACILITIES: This one-of-a kind opportunity gives you total access to our recording studio, lesson rooms, practice space, performance hall--every inch of our unique music school--under the expert guidance of Real School instructors.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: RealJams Core: This one-of-a kind opportunity gives you total access to our recording studio, lesson rooms, practice space, performance hall--every inch of our unique music school--under the expert guidance of Real School instructors. You'll take music lessons, form a band, write your own songs, make a music video and more! And to cap it all off, you'll step on the Real Room stage to perform your music--live!--in front of family, friends and all of your screaming fans.

• Join your Own Band
• Write & Record Original Music
• Shoot a Music Video
• Perform a Live Show
• Learn from Industry Experts
• Attend Clinics led by Pros

RealJams Digitial Recording: Interested in digital recording and audio production? Our Digital Recording program is for you!

• Learn how to record and mix audio
• Learn how to apply MIDI and loops to your music
• Learn the bascis of "Reaper"-a powerful recording and sequencing software
• Sit in on recording sessions with instrumentalists and vocalists
• Write, record, and mix your own song to be played at the final showcase!

OTHER CAMP INFO:

Parents FAQ at: Our Camp Website Link: info.therealschoolofmusic.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

For complete info, visit: Our Camp Website Link: info.therealschoolofmusic.com

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is held on Cape Cod Academy's beautiful 46-acre campus with access and use of all of the school's facilities including tennis courts, fields, wooded trails, an outdoor heated swimming pool, air conditioned classrooms and gymnasiums.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Please visit our website for information on our programs, leadership and more!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Please visit our website for information on our leadership programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Dates 2015:
June 22 to August 14.
Campers may sign-up for individual weeks or for all 8 weeks.

Fees for 2015:
$525 per week
$395 per week for junior camp
5% discount for 4 to 7 weeks
10% discount for all 8 weeks
*One discount applies per family

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: Facilities vary depending on location.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The mission of US Performing Arts Camps is to promote and develop the growth of performing artists in America.

US Performing Arts Camps is considered the premier top tier summer program for training young people in the arts. Our programs are taught by the university or college departments and their professional faculty and guest professionals in their fields.

US Performing Arts offers programs in Animation, Computer Animation, Costume design, Directing, Film-making (including 4K High-definition), Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Musical Theater, Play-writing, Sit Com Writing, Sit Com Acting, Singing, Voice-over work for animation, movies and games, and we started the first College Audition Boot Camps for high school students.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A limited number of partial scholarships are available through US Performing Arts. US Performing Arts will also work with parents on payment plans.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: College Audition Boot Camp for High School Seniors held in October-November.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Programs typically run June to August. Dates vary by program. Please see our website for specific program dates, or call our office at (888) 497-3553.

CAMP FACILITIES: George School is oaks and hemlocks, dogwoods and redbuds. It’s cleome blossoms in the bushes and clover in the grass. It’s running paths through the woods and Frisbee on the lawns. It’s red brick buildings, old wooden desks, wireless internet.

George School is the solar-powered Alternative Energy Center. It’s a Philadelphia meetinghouse from 1812 conserved and moved to our campus. It’s future-minded sustainability and a Zen-ish bear hug of the present. It’s hundreds of research databases and ebooks at the library, 600 seats at the arts center, and one-on-one meetings with a teacher.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: BBT has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX and has been named the most comprehensive, quality performing arts summer intensive. BBT's goal is to provide national AND local opportunities, by presenting a faculty comprised of top industry professionals in all markets.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Payment plans and scholarships applications are made available upon request.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The BBT Parent's Class will be taught by Broadway's "Matilda" & "Billy Elliot" children's Casting Director Nora Brennan

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see Our Camp Website Link: www.BroadwayBreakThru.com for dates, times, fees and all other information or to register.

CAMP FACILITIES: Housing is in basic college-style dorm rooms. Three meals a day are served in the dining hall, and snacks are available around the clock. Thompson Island features an ocean beach for swimming, hiking trails, athletic fields and equipment, and beautiful views. Sunrises and sunsets are particularly beautiful as seen from the island!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Programming consists of Scottish musical instruction during the day, and a variety of concerts, parties and sessions in the evening. We offer fiddle classes on four levels (slow, medium, fast and wicked fast!) plus piano and guitar.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Youth scholarships and work study assistance are available. Detail at Our Camp Website Link: www.scottishfiddleschool.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2018 session: Aug. 12 -18
Fees: $950 adults, $850 teens and young adults (13-24), $800 children (12 and under), $850 companion (not taking classes)

More details are available at Our Camp Website Link: www.scottishfiddleschool.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Work-study assignments are available for campers over 18. Youth scholarships are available for ages 13-24.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have Practice rooms, a recording studio, stage room, student lounge, and all the music equipment you'll need, from guitar, bass, piano, drum etc.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Regardless of which workshop they choose, students can expect:
• Hands-on skill building for guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals
• One-on-one interaction with seasoned music professionals
• A deeper appreciation for music theory and fundamentals
• Greater confidence, collaboration and improvisation abilities
• A fun and interactive experience

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates/Times: iPod Shuffle Workshop 7/9-7/13, Woodstock Workshop 7/16-7/20, Songwriter/Music Video Workshop 7/23-7/27, I Love the 80’s Workshop 7/30-8/3, Beatles Workshop 8/6-8/10, Guns ’N Roses Workshop 8/13-8/17, Songwriter/Music Video Workshop II 8/20-8/24. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. cost: $399/week.

CAMP FACILITIES: 170 acres, 2 lakes and a heated pool, new dining hall, large gymnastics center, clay and hard tennis courts, art center, science center, theater, 20 cabins, large level camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Emerson is a premiere, overnight summer camp for girls & boys age 7-15. Campers design their own programs from 50+ activities including: athletics, visual arts, performing arts, watersports, swimming in a heated pool, wilderness and our Step Beyond Program - cooking, science, movie making, rocketry, CO2 race cars, engineering and More! We are known for our exceptional staff who give personal attention to each child. Emerson campers are creative, intelligent and kind. Located on 170 acres in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. 3 hours from Boston/NYC. Family owned since 1968. 2, 4 or 6 week options. Your child will gain independence, make lifetime friends and have tons of fun!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have Family Camp for all ages!

Our Camp Website Link: www.campemerson.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See our website for this year's Dates & Fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.campemerson.com

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