The North Shore Moms 2026 Local Summer Camp Guide - The North Shore Moms
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The North Shore Moms Local Summer Camp Guide is back for another year! If camp has been on your mind, this trusted resource can help you find the best North Shore programs for your kids!

Guide includes several featured camps from sports, to STEAM, to art, to adventure camps and more! Plus a list of additional camps by category and links to town recreation summer programs.

Keep reading to learn more about each camp, including age requirements and enrollment links. This list will be updated as we get closer to summer, so be sure to bookmark it and check back as your summer plans come into focus!

NORTH SHORE SUMMER CAMPS

 

 

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Summer at St. Johns

St. John’s Prep, 72 Spring Street, Danvers

Summer at St. John’s blends structured, high-quality programming with warmth, fun, and community. We offer a wide range of camps for ages 4–14, led by caring staff who prioritize safety, inclusion, and meaningful relationships. Families return year after year because we know every camper by name—and it shows.

Ages: 4-16 years old

Dates: 6/16 – 8/14
Registration closes two weeks prior to the start of each week of camp.
(Limited availability in certain weeks of Camp Chris, Learn to Golf, Robotics & Sewing Camps, but waitlists are available as of 3/10/26.)

summeratstjohns.org
IG: @summeratstjohns  |  FB: @SummeratStJohns

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28 Forest Ridge Drive, Rowley & 14 Cedar Street Suite 107, Amesbury

kidSHINE offers unique indoor/outdoor summer programs that enable children to build skills while also challenging themselves physically and socially. Intensive week-long programs provide a motor and sensory boost with exciting themes like Ninja Week, LEGO Camp and Disney Week.

Ages: 3-5, 5-8 and 6-11

Dates: Camps run weekly, Monday-Thursday from 6/22 – 8/28
(7 weeks in Rowley & 2 select weeks in Amesbury)

Discounts & Deadlines: Early Bird Discount ends 2/15. Registration deadline is 5/1.

kidshine-ot.com
IG: @kidshine.ot  |  FB: @kidshine.ot

Ipswich Junior Sailing
IJS Summer 2026

124 N. Ridge Road, Ipswich

Ipswich Junior Sailing offers a summer sailing program for students ages 8 to 16. IJS teaches introductory to advanced experiences in the nautical skills associated with sailing a small boat safely.

Ages: 8-16

Dates: 6/22 – 8/13

www.ipswichjuniorsailing.org
IG: @ipswichjuniorsailing

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Total Arts

2 Bourbon Street #100, Peabody

Nine weeks of Creative Arts programs with options for Prek-10th grade. Choose from Creative Arts Samplers, Drama & Musical Theater Performance Programs, the Stage Crew team, and a Leadership Training Assistant program.

Dates: Weekly sessions 6/22 – 8/28

Ages: 4-15 years old

www.total-arts.com
IG: @totalartsworkshops  |  FB: @TotalArtsWorkshops

Bloom Camp
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56 Pulaski Street, Peabody

Bloom Kitchen’s most loved, hands-on summer cooking camp highlights real kitchen skills, confidence, and adventurous eating. Campers cook multiple recipes each day while learning knife skills, safety, and independence in the kitchen.

Ages: 6-12

Dates: FULL AS OF 3/10/26
7/13 – 8/20
Camps run Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 2pm

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IG: @bloomnorthshore  |  FB: @bloomkitchenandretreats

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60 Railroad Ave. Hamilton

We make fine art fun!!! Students in our art camps and classes will create work in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and printmaking. The program changes weekly so kids can sign up for multiple weeks and never repeat a project!

Ages: 5-18 years old

Dates: Weekly beginning 6/15

artciestudio.com
IG: @artciestudio  |   FB: Artcie

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8 Atwater Avenue, Manchester

Gymazing is a 10-week summer program featuring structured physical activities with weekly themes like Space, Pirates, and Ocean Exploration to promote fitness, teamwork, and fun. With weekly in house field trips and an optional tennis class add-on, the summer program at the MAC will keep your child having FUN all summer long.

Ages: 4-12 years old

Dates: 6/22 – 8/28

macbythesea.com
IG: @MACgymazing & @macfitnessclubs |   FB: @ManchesterAthleticClub

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1 Central Street, Middleton

Summer Art’s Cool 2026 has kid approved weekly themes, and a variety of art and craft projects, keep young artists busy all week full days or half day mornings or afternoons. Our sunny, air-conditioned venue boasts 2 art studios and a separate lunch room with access to an outdoor lawn area for tie-dye, games and freeze pop breaks!

Ages: 4.5 – 13 years old

Dates: 6/22 – 8/26

www.artscoolmiddleton.com
IG: @artscoolmiddleton  |   FB: @Artscoolmiddleton

The Little Gym
TLG

5 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers

Music, movement, gymnastics and fun at The Little Gym at Cherry Hill! We offer full day and half day indoor camp options for children 3-8 years old who are bathroom independent.

Ages: 3-8 years old, bathroom independent

Dates: 6/29 – 9/4
No deadline, continual enrollment. Sign up for one day, multiple days, or full weeks.

www.thelittlegym.com/massachusetts-danvers
IG: @thelittlegymatcherryhill  |   FB: @TLGCherryHill

Edge on Science
Edge on Science

Ocean Alliance, 32 Horton Street, Gloucester
Lasell University, 12 Central Street, Newton
The Governor’s Academy, 1 Elm Street, Byfield — Newbury

Immerse your child in a hands-on, project-based, week-long STEM program designed to match their interests and spark curiosity at Edge on Science. Families can choose from 12 exciting topics, each led by an engineer, scientist, or scholar.

Ages: 8 to 17 or rising 3rd to 12 grade

Dates: 6/22 – 8/14

www.edgeonscience.com
IG: @edgeonscience |   FB: @edgeonscience

BoSoma School of Dance
BoSoma

15 Walnut Road, Hamilton

BSD Summer Programs are a fun and educational summer activity for students of all ages and levels to experience, experiment and explore the many different aspects and styles of dance! Choose the sessions that fit your child’s age and schedule. Space is limited. Register today to secure your child’s spot.

Ages: 2.5 – 18 years old

Dates: 7/6 – 8/14

Discounts & Deadlines: Open enrollment – spots are limited

www.bosomaschool.com
IG: @Bosomaschool  |   FB: @BoSomaSchool

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Summer at Shore

Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot Street, Beverly

Join us at Summer Shore, where adventure, creativity, and a summer packed with fun come together to create unforgettable memories! With dynamic camp options for ages 3–17 — from classic day camps and top-tier sports programs, like Nike, Select North Shore, and Skillz Check, to hands-on iSTEAM Robotics and theater camps — there’s something to spark every child’s passion and keep them joyfully engaged all summer long.

Ages: 3-17 years old

Dates: 6/15 – 8/14
full-day and half-day options
Registration is open to the public. Early registration is recommended.

www.shoreschool.org/summer-shore
IG: @shorecountryday  |   FB: @ShoreCountryDay

NSTC
NSTC

296 Hale Street, Beverly

In one week learn and develop the skills that you need to play a tennis match at North Shore Tennis Camps. These camps are perfect for beginner and intermediate level players ages 7-15.

Ages: 7-15

Dates: Limited weeks available as of 5/6: July 6-10 (SOLD OUT), July 13-17 (SOLD OUT), July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7 & August 10-14

www.northshoretenniscamps.com
IG: @northshoretenniscamps  |   FB: North Shore Tennis Camps

The Reading Studio
The Reading Studio

174 Cabot Street, Beverly

The Reading Studio’s literacy camps are filled with hands-on learning and activities, tailored to help kids build confidence heading into the new school year. Each camp is customized to your child’s rising grade level, ensuring they’re ready to succeed.

Ages: Rising Pre-K – Rising 4th Graders

Dates: Various through the summer – see website for details

www.thereadingstudio.com
IG: @the_readingstudio  |   FB: The Reading Studio LLC

Create & Escape

71 Main Street, Peabody

Create & Escape Creative Arts & STEAM Enrichment Program offers hands-on art, design, building, and STEAM-inspired projects in a supportive, small-group environment. The seven-week program features thoughtfully designed creative themes with half- and full-day options for children ages 5–11, encouraging creativity, confidence, problem-solving, and collaboration through guided enrichment experiences.

Ages: 5-11

Dates: 6/22 – 8/6
Early bird pricing ends 3/1

www.createandescapediy.com
IG: @createandescapediyworkshops  |   FB:@createandescapeworkshops

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Bennett Athletics and Recreation Center at Gordon College

Gordon College Women’s Basketball Day Camp is structured for girls of all playing abilities in 1st through 8th grade with special emphasis placed on the beginner. The camp is designed to teach and build enthusiasm for the game. Instruction will focus on many aspects of the growth including proper fundamentals and drills.

Ages: 1st-8th grade

Dates: June 22-26 and July 20-24
Registration is open until the Friday prior to the first day of camp or until camps are filled.

www.gordonbasketballcamps.com
IG: @gordon_wbb

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Gordon College Summer Camp

255 Grapevine Road, Wenham

Gordon College, located in Wenham (exit 48 off 128), hosts a range of summer camp opportunities for kids of all ages. La Vida camp offers outdoor experiences (e.g. rock climbing, kayaking, ropes challenges), Athletics offers sports weeks (e.g. soccer, basketball, LAX), and Academic camps will launch soon!

Ages: 6-18

Dates: Many weeks and sessions throughout June and July

www.gordon.edu/camps
IG: @gordoncollege |  FB: @GordonCollege

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Select Soccer

Shore Country Day School | 545 Cabot St, Beverly

From fun, high-energy camps to focused technical training and elite-level director sessions, Select Soccer Club’s summer programming is designed for every type of player. Whether your child is building confidence, sharpening skills, or preparing for a competitive season, Select provides a positive, challenging environment where players grow on and off the field.

Ages: 6-14

Dates: Beginning July 6, with multiple weeks available in July and August

selectma.com/camps-clinics
IG: @selectnorthshore |  FB: @selectsoccerclub

Additional North Shore Summer Camps

Additional North Shore Summer Camps

—ART—

TheArtRoom Summer Program
Ages 6-12
Topsfield
(Full as of 3/10)

—COOKING—

Taste Buds Kitchen Camp
Ages 4-17
Beverly
(limited availability)

Taste Buds Kitchen Camp
Ages 4-Teen
North Andover
(limited availability)

—DANCE/GYMNASTICS—

A Performing Arts Academy Camp
Ages 5-18
Salem

Ace Gymnastics Camp
Ages 3+
Ipswich

Crystal Joyce Dance Academy Camp
details coming soon
Peabody

Iron Rail Gymnastics Academy Summer Programs
Grades Pre-K and up
Wenham

Summer Dance Camp at Elevate Dance Center
Ages 4-10
Rowley

Yellow Jackets Gymnastics Camp
Ages 5+
Danvers

—GENERAL DAY CAMPS—

Brooks School Summer Programs
Ages 3-14
North Andover

Camp Evergreen
Ages 4.5-14
Andover
(limited availability)

Camp Fire
Grade Pre-K-9
Salem

Camp Moraine
Ages 3-9
Beverly

Farm Camp at Goats to Go
Ages 5-18
Georgetown

Ipswich River Nature Camp
Ages 5-14
Topsfield & Marblehead
(limited availability)

Kestrel Educational Adventures
Ages 4-13
Rockport

Miss Nancies Parties & Programs Tuck’s Point Summer Fun
Ages 5-11
Manchester-by-the-Sea

North Shore Nature Program at Camp Dennison
Ages 6-14
Georgetown

Pingree Day Camp
Grades Pre-K-8
South Hamilton

Summer at the J
Grades PreK-9
Marblehead

Summer at Clark
Grades K-8
Rowley

Summer at The Community House
Grades K-9
Wenham
(full as of 5/6)

Summer at Waring
Ages 7-13
Beverly

—GIRL SCOUTS—

Camp Maude Eaton
Grades 2-12
Andover

Camp Rice Moody
Grades K-5
Reading

—MARINE LIFE/FISHING—

Coastal Discoveries: Marine Education Program
Ages 8+
Newburyport
(limited availability)

Manchester Sailing Summer Sessions
Ages 8-18
Manchester-by-the-Sea

The Ultimate Kids Fishing Camp
Ages 8-16
Marblehead & Manchester-by-the-Sea

—MUSIC & THEATER—

A Broadway Kids Co. Summer Programs
Ages 4-11
North Andover

Summer at Stage 284
Grades 1-9
Wenham
(waitlist only as of 5/6)

Theatre in the Open Summer Arts Workshop
Ages 6-16
Newburyport
(limited availability as of 5/6)

—SPORTS—

Bruce McCorry’s Martial Arts Academy Camp
Peabody

Danvers Indoor Sports Camp
Ages 5-12
Danvers

Junior Celtics Academy | Boston Celtics
Ages 7-14
Andover
(limited availability as of 5/6)

Newbury Golf Center – Junior Golf Camp
Ages 6-13
Newbury

—STEAM—

Camp Invention
Grades K-6
Locations in Danvers, Peabody, Wenham, North Andover, Topsfield & More

STEM Camp at Epstein Hillel School
Grades 3-7
Marblehead

Let Go Your Mind
Ages 4-13
Locations in Melrose, Reading & Wakefield
(limited availability)

Phoenix School Summer Adventure Programs
Ages 6-11, plus teen programs
Salem

—YMCA CAMPS—

Greater Beverly YMCA Onsite Camps
Ages 6 – 14
Beverly

Camp Cedar Mill
Ages  5 -14
Rowley

Camp Dory
Ages 5-14
Essex

Camp Harbor Quest 
Grades K-7
Salem

Camp Spindrift
Ages 5-14
Gloucester

Camp Sterling Woods
Ages 5-10
Beverly

Cape Ann YMCA Onsite Camps
Ages 4-17
Gloucester

Children’s Island Day Camp
Ages 5-15
Marblehead

Creative Arts Camp at the Salem Y
Ages 5-16
Salem

Town Recreation Summer Programs & Camps

Town Recreation Summer Programs & Camps

Most of these camps are held at a town park or playground, some are free and some are fee-based, all are for children residing in these towns to attend. Details vary by town be sure to visit the links for sign-ups and specifics.

Andover
RecSummer Day Programs & Summer at Pomps Pond
Grades K-6

Beverly
The Parks Program
Ages 6-12

Tiny Tykes
Ages 3-5

ACME Jr.
Grades 1-2

ACME Sr.
Grades 3-5

Adventure Camp
Grades 6-8

Danvers
Summer Rec Programs
Ages 4-14

Hamilton & Wenham
Summer Club Programs
Grades PreK-7

Lynnfield 
Summer Rec Programs
Grades K-8

Manchester & Essex
Summer Playground Program
Ages 6-12
(sold out as of 5/6)

Middleton
Summer Park Program
2026 details coming soon

Peabody
Tanner City Parks Programs
Ages 3 – Grade 9
2026 details coming soon

Reading
Summer Daycation Program
Grades K-7

Salem
Summer Rec Programs
Ages 6-12

Wakefield
Summer Club Programs
Grades K-6


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