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Contents

Volume 36 • Number 4

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Greater Boston Outdoor Learning Adventures

Summer Camp Listings

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WHAT’S INSIDE

4 Family F.Y.I.

• Vote for Top Nominations of Family Favorites 2021 • Virtual Camp & Summer Expo • 2021 Northeast Camp Guide

8 Simple Ways to Build Self-Esteem

10 Local Momprenures Create Healthy Snacks Simple and delicious.

12 Spring Cleaning Family Style It can be fun!

22 Navigate College Search

Building confidence in your children.

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April is the time to vote for the top nominations for this year’s Family Favorite Awards. Each year, we poll our readers for their top picks of places to shop, dine and play and we need your input! Head online to BostonParentsPaper.com to vote for your favorites today. We’ll publish the winners in our annual Best of the Best publication this August.

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2021 Northeast Camp Guide Covid Vaccines & Kids he 2021 digital edition T T of Northeast Camp Guide features helpful articles on picking the right camp, specialty programs, preparing for camp and more. Read it on BostonParentsPaper.com – just click on the Magazine tab then on the image of the Northeast Camp Guide.

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eens over 16 can get COVID-19 shoots as soon as they are eligible. But what about younger kids? “For children 12 years of age and up, there will be a vaccine available before the next school year,” said Robert Frenck, director of the Vaccine Research Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and a principal investigator for the Pfizer trial. “Just looking at the timelines, it’s probably more likely the end of 2021 to early 2022 for younger kids, but maybe it’ll go a little faster than that.”

Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for use in children under the age of 16. But several vaccine makers are already testing their shots in younger teens and some pre-teens, and others have committed to doing so soon. There are roughly 75 million people under the age of 18. “If you didn’t vaccinate that group you’re going to have a large part of the population that’s not vaccinated,” Frenck said in an interview.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a briefing this February that vaccine trials for 12-year-olds down to 5- to 6-year-olds would likely start around April, though it would likely take a year for results to come in.

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Family F.Y.I.

Safe Driving

By Deirdre Farrelly Practice Administrator at Boston Children’s Hospital

Make sure to discuss a back-up plan if your teen is unable to drive or if their designated driver is unable to drive.

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id you know that is takes the average person 5 seconds to read or send a text?

Driving 55mph and taking your eyes off the road for 5 seconds is the same as driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.

April is Distracted Driving and Awareness Month and the perfect time to start talking to your child about how to stay safe on the road as a driver and a passenger. The easiest way is to ‘practice what you preach’. If you drive free of distractions and focused on the road your child will pick up the same habits.

As a passenger, make sure your child knows it is ok to speak up if they do not feel safe. They should make sure everyone is wearing seatbelts, phones are put away and the radio is low or off to prevent unnecessary distractions. Make sure to discuss a back-up plan if your teen is unable to drive or if their designated driver is unable to drive. Create a safe space for your

teen to be able to get home safely and worry about punishment later.

Getting a license is an exciting achievement and by teaching your child to always be safe on the road, it can remain a fun part of growing up.

These tips will not only keep your new driver safe but other drivers on the road safe as well: • Stay focused-keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel .

• Buckle up every time for every ride.

• Put your phone down or attach to secure holder if you need to use it for GPS. • Avoid activities- do not eat or drink while driving and have a passenger make a phone call or send a text if needed.

• Prepare ahead of time- adjust mirrors, climate and radio controls before you start driving.

• Never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and do not get in the car with someone else who is.

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It is fun to do things we are good at and it helps give our confidence a boost as well.

We all have different interests and talents that bring us joy. If you can find the activity that most excites your child and encourage them to pursue it, you are providing opportunities that can build up their confidence and self-esteem. When looking at which activities to try, think about what activities your child seems to like doing. If your child enjoys drawing, enroll them in art classes or make art supplies available in your home. If they enjoy sports, dance, or martial arts, find a place where they can work at improving their skills.

One of the easiest ways to build self-esteem is to allow your child to make their own choices. Allow them to choose the clothing they will wear, order their own food at a restaurant, and decide when they will complete their schoolwork. As they grow older this will become harder as the decisions will be more important and have larger stakes but this will only prepare them for the future and give them confidence that they can make good decisions on their own.

While this may seem counterintuitive, allowing your child to make mistakes, problem solve, and even fail can help them build their confidence. Working through their blunders teaches kids they can handle problems that may arise and it takes away the fear of failure.

Everyone needs to know they have someone in their corner rooting for them through anything. Let your child know you love them, no matter what. Showing empathy and understanding as your child works through missteps that they make shows them that you support them even when they make a mistake.

Show your child you love them, not just because of how they look or what they do, but for who they are.

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Building your child’s self-esteem is more than just telling them how wonderful they are. If they do something great, let them know, however constant praise loses its meaning if it is repeated too often. Dianne Grande, PhD and author of In it Together, suggests praising kids for their attributes rather than what they do. “This act has a very positive impact on self-esteem particularly when the praise is about general attributes, rather than specific accomplishments.” Grande suggests saying “I love your creativity.” or “You are so responsible” because it reinforces that we are whole and valued.

Confidence is built over time and we can show our children each day that we trust them, love them, and believe in them. This will build their self-esteem now and prepare them for future success.

Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ us/blog/in-it-together/201801/building-selfesteem-and-improving-relationships

Sarah Lyons is a mother of six children, including three-year-old triplets.

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ids who feel good about themselves or have high self-esteem tend to be successful in a wide variety of areas from school to relationships. On the other hand, kids who have lower self-esteem may not be as willing to try new things, may not stand up for themselves in difficult situations, or may get their feelings hurt easily. What are some simple ways to build your child’s selfesteem and confidence?

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n 2018, Boston Pediatrician Joana Fraser was making most foods from scratch for her 8-monthold son, Jack, but she knew this wasn’t sustainable. “I wanted to feed him fresh, whole foods as much as possible but there were days where this wasn’t realistic, or I wanted to give him a fun alternative.” However, even her local Whole Foods didn’t have anything that met her standards.

Everything was either sweetened with sugar or fruit sugars, had added salt, or was in pouch form which encouraged him to ‘drink’ his calories rather than feed himself and develop a healthy relationship with food. She became frustrated that there were no delicious, yet healthy, snacks for little ones out there. This got her thinking about what the ‘perfect’ snack for babies and toddlers would be, and she set out to create it.

Using her background knowledge as a pediatrician and her real-life experience as a Mom, Joana researched ingredients, tested flavors and personally ate a lot of different versions of their puffs to make sure they were the perfect consistency and shape.

Littlemore puffs are a little crunchy but still melty, and the right size and shape so that even little ones without teeth can eat them, so long as they’re eating solids comfortably.

Joana met her co-founder Lauren Bain while Lauren and Joana’s husband were at the same business school,

We help keep each other grounded, challenge each other when we need to and support each other both professionally and personally. It really is a true partnership.

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but they didn’t become close until several years later when they found themselves living in the same city with kids of similar ages. When it felt like it made sense for Joana to bring in a co-founder, Lauren was the obvious choice. Her background in finance and management consulting brought different strengths to the company, and she had struggled with similar snack-time challenges with her little ones. “Our goal was to create something simple and delicious, yet also inherently healthy and we’ve managed to do that. Kids love the puffs, and parents feel good about feeding them. It’s a win-win,” says Lauren Bain, co-founder of Littlemore and also a Mom of 3 kids. “When I saw my 7-month-old second-born, Nora, devour the puffs- and

Feeding kids savory forward flavors, especially early in life is associated with a lower risk of picky eating and a more varied palate. “The other benefit,” says Fraser, “is it teaches kids that snacks don’t have to be like a dessert.” The puffs are large enough for babies to grab and feed themselves and so are suitable for kids as soon as they have started solids and comfortable with foods chunkier than purees. There is no added sugar or salt, and they are peanut, tree nut and gluten free. The absence of allergens was important to ensure the snacks are super convenient for parents, and can be taken to daycare, school or playgrounds.

that they were the first food she could actually feed herself- I knew I had to be a part of this.”

The pair have encountered various obstacles along the way. “There’s just so much you ‘don’t know you don’t know,’” says Fraser. “We had a costly mistake where we had to reprint all the packaging for our tomato flavor. I went round to Lauren’s house distraught and she managed to calm me down and make me realize that, while this was unfortunate, it wouldn’t make or break us and at least we realized it before we had packaged the product! We help keep each other grounded, challenge each other when we need to and support each other both professionally and personally. It really is a true partnership.”

Joana and Lauren are committed to creating trusted snacks that make your day a little easier, so you can enjoy the daily adventures of parenthood a little more. Their focus is getting the word out about their snacks in and around Boston and the New England area, but also ship their snacks throughout the entire US via their website. In future, they plan to introduce more flavor options, followed by new product lines of healthy, simple and delicious snacks Littlemore puffs are available through their website, www. littlemoreorganics.com and in several local Boston retail outlets including Greystone Café and will soon be in Brothers Marketplace locations. Article provided by Littlemore Organics.

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pring is a time of renewal and fresh starts and it’s a tradition in many homes to do a thorough spring cleaning.

Historically the long, dark months of winter also came with soot and grime from fires, candles, kerosene and other alternatives to today’s electricity for heat and light. Still, we long for a clean sweep of clutter and dirt.

Since every member of your family enjoys the benefits of living in a comfortable home, they also have the responsibility to help keep their home in good shape. Why not enlist everyone to get into the

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act—do a family-style spring cleaning. It might even be fun.

Here is a list of typical cleaning and organizing tasks needed in most homes. You’ll want to tailor your project to the specific needs of your family.

And, don’t forget to include some fun times in this family project too. Plan a favorite easy dinner, a picnic, and add a movie or game night to celebrate when the tasks are done.

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• Clean the kitchen cupboards and sanitize the refrigerator. Throw out expired food items and purge excess storage containers.

• Go through living and dining areas to dispose of clutter.

Clean and vacuum carpets. Replace frayed area rugs.

• Check the batteries in smoke alarms and be sure that fire extinguishers are in working condition. Replace light bulbs in lamps and fixtures.

• Wash bedding including mattress pads and see if new mattresses or pillows are needed. Clean flooring or carpets of bedrooms and bathrooms.

• Clean or vacuum draperies or curtains throughout the home.

• As you clean, make a list of any repairs or replacement items that need to be addressed in the future.

In times past, spring cleaning meant pulling up carpeting, taking it outdoors to air and be beaten clean, then retacking it to flooring. The dust and accumulation of dirt and grime was cleaned away, including washing walls and woodwork. It was a big job, but a satisfying one.

While we may not need to pull up carpeting or wash walls, a brisk day of family cleaning will lift everyone’s spirits, and as you celebrate with pizza and a good family movie, it will feel like a “job well done.”

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Greater Boston Outdoor Learning Adventures

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ooking for ways to connect your kids to nature beyond your backyard?

Between time spent indoors and computer-based remote learning plans, it’s no secret that kids today have more ‘screen time’ than ‘green time’, making it more essential than ever to get outside. Here’s what nature play can do for your kids: encourage a healthy, active lifestyle, reduce stress and anxiety levels, boost energy and academic focus, develop imagination, learn to navigate risk and problem solving, improve mental well-being, and keep those vitamin D levels up! Talk about making the most of your weekends! Not an outdoor enthusiast yourself? These Greater Boston area programs make it easy to take the first step toward Mother Nature!

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Set your kids loose across forest and fields on a much-needed outdoor recess period led by naturalist educators for the perfect mix of fun, barnyard animals.

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ith over 100 special places to visit across the Commonwealth totaling nearly 29,000 acres of landscape and a calendar full of inspired programs devoted to getting families outside, being at one with nature—and your family has never been easier!

Channel your inner explorer on a breathtaking Dune Hike at the grand Crane Estate at Castle Hill, play follow the leader on a Hike with Goats across picturesque farm trails, and join Trustees Trekker Family Hikes perfect for all ages.

Longing for the intoxicating, woody smells of a campfire? Rent your own private fire pit at several Trustees properties and make some outdoor memories with family and friends—s’mores kits, blazing fire, and seating included!

Set your kids loose across forest and fields on a much-needed outdoor recess period led by naturalist educators for the perfect mix of fun, barnyard animals, and STEAM and nature-based learning activities at Powisset Farm’s Afterschool Program Series and Appleton’s Afternoon Adventure Series.

Inspire a love of cooking at the drop-off Kiddos in the Kitchen series, complete with indoor and outdoor ovens! Have an animal lover in the family?

Nutmeg, the pony, and Ruby, the llama, are waiting for your visit to Open Barnyard days at Weir River Farm. Timed tickets and on-hand education staff make this experience feel just about private!

What better way to discover the gifts and resources of nature than to construct a fairy house built from your own collection of natural materials? Let your children’s imagination soar with a

visit to the Fruitlands Museum Fairy Forest where crowns, wings, and fairy or gnome costumes rule the day.

Stop to smell the flowers and celebrate the bloom of spring at the vibrant Long Hill public garden in Beverly renowned for its elegant plantings, enchanting woodland paths, and a growing event calendar that includes monthly family nature walks and scavenger hunts.

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Take learning, fitness, and recreation outside and spark a lifelong connection with nature on land and water with Hale’s programs designed for family fun. Run or walk the trails, rent a boat, go fishing, try stand up paddleboarding, take a swim lesson, or just go with the flow on a lazy canoe adventure.

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From Drumlin Farm in Lincoln to Oak Knoll in Attleboro and Boston’s own Nature Center in Mattapan, your kids will relish constructing their own surroundings, communing with wildlife, and solving problems using natural elements across a network of sanctuaries featuring nature play areas for unstructured play and observation of the natural world. For Mass Audubon, “nature play” refers to activities that emerge organically as part of nature programs, including predator/prey games and

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investigating animals that live under a log. Physical structures or elements, such as giant nests or digging areas encourage children to connect with nature through play. These spaces encourage visitors to engage with nature in ways that go beyond simply walking on trails and observing plants and animals.

Remote doesn’t always mean screen time—jump start nature play any time of year with mobilefriendly scavenger hunts and seasonally themed activities that teach children ways to care for the environment and give them space to grow with their imaginations. Browse the rich calendar of family nature programs online including field trips, animal encounters, geocaching, nocturnal walks, and more! massaudubon.org

MASS AUDUBON’S NATURE PLAY GUIDELINES: Nature play is: • Digging, mixing, pouring, building with sand, dirt, and water • Building with sticks, leaves, and rocks (loose parts) • Hunting and gathering • Climbing, crawling, jumping

• Moving over, under, through, across nature spaces and natural objects • Finding pathways, shortcuts, and secret places • Movement play: imitating natural phenomena

• Gardens: structured and unstructured places for beauty, food, and habitat • Sensory explorations • Using natural materials to make art • Sound play: drums, chimes, talk tubes

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it has been an unprecedented year for families nationwide.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted school, sports, and other activities for kids of all ages. For high schoolers, COVID-19 has disrupted the college admissions process, making an already stressful time even more nerve-wracking. ACT and SAT tests have been cancelled. In-person college tours are paused. Pass/fail grading makes transcripts trickier. How can high schoolers (and their families) successfully navigate the college search and application process during the pandemic?

Researching schools, developing a targeted list, completing applications, writing essays, picking a major, and staying on top of schools’ strict deadlines can be overwhelming in the best of times. Trying to juggle these tasks during a once-in-a-generation pandemic may feel insurmountable.

Consider the following tips to help your high schooler succeed:

Watch YouTube videos recorded by students talking about life on campus.

Email, text, or Skype friends (or friends of friends) that attend your top-choice colleges and ask them questions for more robust perspectives.

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Online tours and information sessions are valuable when we can’t physically visit college campuses due to COVID restrictions, but go beyond these channels for a deeper dive. Watch YouTube videos recorded by students talking about life on campus. Email, text, or Skype friends (or friends of friends) who attend your top-choice colleges and ask them questions for more robust perspectives.

CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN Recognize certain things are out of your hands— whether that’s remote learning, a cancelled SAT test, or a missed basketball season. Understand that your peers are in the same boat during this super weird year. Continue to study, participate

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in extracurriculars that are available, and create a plan for your college admissions activities.

COVID-19 has had a significant economic impact with job losses and furloughs changing many families’ economic situations. Students may need to consider less expensive college options and/ or investigate schools that provide generous financial aid packages.

Today’s high schoolers can explore a wider variety of colleges online.

USE ONLINE SERVICES TO STAY ON TRACK User-friendly online tools can help students stay on track with their college applications, meet deadlines, complete their essays, and adjust to COVID-related changes to admissions processes.

DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE Research your top-choice schools. Are their enrollments stable, rising, or declining? What’s their student retention rate? What’s their endowment and what do they spend per fulltime student? What percentage of students are international? (International students typically receive less financial aid, so during COVID travel restrictions, the decline of international students could negatively impact schools’ bottom line.) Do you see construction projects around campus? It’s a good sign that a school is financially healthy if it’s building a new science center or renovating dorms. Are the schools’ social media posts positive (e.g., new programs, prestigious awards) or concerning (e.g., employees complaining about budget cuts).

EXPAND YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH Today’s high schoolers can explore a wider variety of colleges online, allowing them to consider options beyond what may fit into their travel budgets or busy schedules. While virtual tours aren’t the same as being on-campus, the silver lining is that students can “visit” more colleges virtually and consider schools that they may otherwise have disregarded.

USE QUARANTINE TIME WISELY Learn a new skill – like playing the guitar or speaking a new language—via Zoom. Make masks for your community, organize a food drive, or get involved in a political campaign. Admissions offices want to see students making the most of this unusual time, not just binge-watching Grey’s Anatomy or playing video games.

CONSIDER “TEST OPTIONAL” SCHOOLS COVID has disrupted standardized tests and high school students may be unable to take the ACT and SATs due to pandemic restrictions. Increasingly, colleges – including the entire University of California system—are not requiring those test scores as an admissions qualifier.

WORK WITH A COLLEGE CONSULTANT Admissions coaches can help students narrow down their college choices, write powerful essays, create applications that get noticed, and find the best fit for their unique needs and interests. Some consultants have strong relationships with college athletic departments/coaches, and are expertly positioned to help student athletes get recruited and secure athletic scholarships.

While the past year has been disappointing for our students—who are missing prom, homecoming, school plays and band, and opportunities to socialize with friends – they can look forward to a successful college experience. By following this advice, high schoolers (and their families) can navigate the college search process to find the right fit for a bright future.

Kim Penney, owner of One-on-One College Consulting, has been an educational consultant for 20 years. Kim has been featured as an expert on Nightline, Boston’s Fox 25, and other high-profile media outlets, about how students can succeed in the college search and application process.

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ACERA SUMMER STEAM CAMP (WINCHESTER) 781-729-3489 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-17 The Acera Summer STEAM Camp is a creativity-based arts and sciences day camp where children ages 5-17 can nurture their natural desire to inquire, create, and innovate. https://aceraschool.org/summercamp

ALLANDALE FARM OUTDOOR SUMMER PROGRAM (CHESTNUT HILL) 617-524-1531 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-10 Allandale Farm Outdoor Summer Program gives children ages 4-10 a comprehensive exposure to outdoor fun and learning on a working farm in the city. Kids enjoy gardening, composting, bird and plant identification, walking, and farm animals. https://www.allandalefarm.com/ summer-camp/

BC HIGH SUMMER PROGRAMS (BOSTON) 617-474-5181 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-17 All camps and courses happen on the beautiful BC High campus and is open to girls and boys grades 5th12th grade. http://www.bchigh.edu/summer

BELMONT DAY SUMMER CAMP (BELMONT) 617-484-3078 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 Experienced and creative counselors establish a supportive environment for exciting summer adventures with many opportunities for exploration and play. Daily swim lessons. Specialty and sports camps available. https://www.belmontday.org/ summer-discoveries

BERKLEE SUMMER PROGRAMS (BOSTON) 617-747-2245 Age or Grade Range: Ages 12-18+ Each year Berklee presents more than 25 weekend and week-long summer programs. From music production and dance to stage performance and songwriting, you’ll hone your skills in the world’s

premier learning lab for music and the performing arts. https://www.berklee.edu/ summer/programs?utm_ medium=referral&utm_ source=boston_parents_paper

BINA FARM CENTER (NATICK) (508) 651-2462 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-14 Horsing Around at BINA Farm Center is a fun summer program welcoming children of all abilities and skill levels. Participants will take part in group horseback riding and horsemanship classes daily, as well as other activities like arts & crafts. http://www.binafarm.org

BRANDEIS PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS (WALTHAM)

Age or Grade Range: Ages 13+ Connect with motivated students from around the globe and learn with professionals in their fields for a life changing summer of intensive study, experiential learning and vibrant Jewish community. http://www.brandeis.edu/precollege/

BROAD MEADOW BROOK NATURE DAY CAMP (WORCESTER) 508-753-6087 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-16 We are a nature day camp located minutes from downtown Worcester.

Campers spend their days hiking and exploring over 400 acres of wildlife sanctuary - learning about the world around them through hands-on exploration! http://www.massaudubon.org/ broadmeadow

CAMP AKEELA (THETFORD CENTER, VT) 866-680-4744 Age or Grade Range: Ages 9-17 Co-ed, overnight camp in Vermont where “quirky” kids thrive! We focus on the social growth of campers. http://www.campakeela.com

CAMP ALSING (UNITY, ME) 207-805-4155 Age or Grade Range: Ages 9-17 Camp Alsing is a premier, co-ed sleep away camp in Maine for kids ages 9-17 with high-functioning autism or other social challenges. http://www.campalsing.com

CAMP ARCADIA (CASCO, ME) 203-956-0939 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-17 Camp Arcadia has been teaching 21st Century skills since the early 20th century. We offer 2, 4 and 7 week sessions for girls currently in 2nd grade through 11th grade. We also have 2 different Family Camp weeks in August. http://www.camparcadia.com

CAMP BIRCH HILL (NEW DURHAM, NH) 603-859-4525 Age or Grade Range: Age: 6 - 16 Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Birch Hill offers a fun, elective based program where boys and girls aged 6-16 can participate in over 50 diverse activities of their choice. Each summer they welcome campers to their grounds in New Durham, NH. This traditional, overnight summer camp sits on a 100 acre piece of private, lakeside land where kids can come for two, four or six weeks of their summer. It is a home away from home where kids have the time of their lives for two, four or six weeks while making lasting friendships and memories. campbirchhill.com

CAMP CLARK - OLD COLONY YMCA (PLYMOUTH) 508-888-2290 ext. 204 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-15 Old Colony YMCA Summer Day Camps teach self-reliance, foster a love for nature and the outdoors, and encourage the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership...all amidst a fun and creative learning environment. http://bit.ly/CampClarkBPP

CAMP CODY (FREEDOM, NH) 954-803-8655 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18 We strive to maintain an environment that both encourages personal growth and creates an unforgettable summer experience.

Regardless of what age a camper joins us, we work hard to make them feel like part of the Cody family. http://www.campcody.com

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CAMP HALE/CLUB 48 (SANDWICH, NH) 617-375-8110 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-15 Located on Squam Lake in Sandwich, NH, Camp Hale offers youth the opportunity to experience sleepaway camp in the natural beauty of the White Mountains. By taking youth out of their comfort zone and exposing them to new possibilities. https://www.uses.org/programs/ camphale/about/

CAMP INVENTION (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 800-968-4332 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-11 A nonprofit program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention allows children in kindergarten through 6th grade to experience real-world problem solving, creative thinking, invention, and teamwork – all while having FUN! http://campinvention.org

CAMP KODIAK (MCKELLER, ONTARIO) 877-569-7595 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18 Looking for an integrated, noncompetitive summer camp for children & teens with & without ADHD, LD & high-functioning ASD? We provide social skills and academic programs along with 50+ activities, 2:1 camper-to-staff ratio, and professional staff. http://www.campkodiak.com

CAMP MARIST (EFFINGHAM, NH) 603-539-4552 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-16 Camp Marist is an international, co-ed Catholic overnight camp for campers ages 6-16 years old on Ossipee Lake in New Hampshire.

From horseback riding to waterskiing, go-karts, sports, and drama…we offer everything a kid would want! https://www.campmarist.org/

CAMP PINEHURST- A TRADITIONAL COED OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP IN MAINE (RAYMOND, ME) 603-880-6287 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-14 Facing the sunset on the sandy shore of Crescent Lake, Camp

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Pinehurst is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls that emphasizes skill development, outdoor adventure and teamwork. http://www.camppinehurst.com

CAMP CHRISTINA - OLD COLONY YMCA (STOUGHTON)

845-876-8407 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-16 Residential summer camp for children with social, learning and emotional challenges. http://www.ramapoforchildren.org

781-341-2016 Old Colony YMCA Summer Day Camps teach self-reliance, foster a love for nature and the outdoors, and encourage the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership...all amidst a fun and creative learning environment. http://bit.ly/CampStoughtonBPP

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508-378-3913 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-15 Old Colony YMCA Summer Day Camps teach self-reliance, foster a love for nature and the outdoors, and encourage the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership...all amidst a fun and creative learning environment. http://bit.ly/CampSatucketBPP

207-583-2267 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-16 Camp Waziyatah is a coed overnight camp in Maine’s beautiful lakes region. With 130 acres on a 3.5 mile private lake, Wazi has a unique kid’s choice program where campers always get the activities they choose and are encouraged to try new things. http://wazi.com/

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CAMP WEKEELA (HARTFORD, ME) 201-612-5125 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-16 Camp Wekeela is a premiere summer camp on a bucolic setting in the beautiful state of Maine. http://www.campwekeela.com

CAMP WINGATE*KIRKLAND (YARMOUTH PORT) 508-362-3798 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-15 Located on Cape Cod, Camp Wingate*Kirkland is a traditional overnight and day camp offering a daily choice program which allows campers to choose their own schedule and design their perfect summer. Camp is completely peanut, tree-nut and sesame free. http://www.campwk.com

CAMP YOMECHAS - OLD COLONY YMCA (MIDDLEBORO) 508-947-1390 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-15 Old Colony YMCA Summer Day Camps teach selfreliance, foster a love for nature and the outdoors, and encourage the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership...all amidst a fun and creative learning environment. http://bit.ly/CampYomechasBPP

CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SUMMER SESSION (CANAAN, NH) 603-523-3526 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-15 The perfect balance between academic enrichment and summertime fun for boys and girls ages 8-15! https://www.cardigan.org/summer

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508-785-8250 Age or Grade Range: Age: 5 - 15 Charles River Creative Arts Program, located in Dover, MA, has been a pioneer in multi-arts education since 1970. Here, young people take risks, learn new skills, and discover new talents within a nurturing and diverse community of experienced and dedicated artists. Two 4-week sessions are offered every summer. Students may enroll in one or both sessions.

Creative Starts provides an opportunity for children ages 5 – 8 to begin exploring and developing their artistic talents in an encouraging, stimulating environment. Each two-week session runs 9am – 4pm, Monday through Friday and features a unique theme, tying together creative projects with diverse art forms. We offer an age-appropriate balance of choice and structure to encourage experimentation, independence, and creative confidence. http://www. crcap.org

CHESTNUT HILL CREATIVE ARTS & SPORTS CAMP (CHESTNUT HILL) Age or Grade Range: Age 3 - Grade 8 Summer at Chestnut Hill caters to campers by providing four age group divisions: Lower (ages 3-5), Intermediate (grades 1-3), Upper (grades 4-6),

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and Senior (grades 7-8), which implement traditional and innovative programming led by experienced adult http://www.tchs.org

CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE AT OCEAN PARK (OCEAN PARK, ME) 781-245-9984 Age Range: Ages 14-18 For over 100 years, the Christian Youth Conference at Ocean Park (CYC) has provided a place where teens can begin or renew their walk with Christ. Catering exclusively to high school youths, CYC challenges kids to grow in their relationship to God within a safe, loving community. CYC helps kids build faith and discipleship.

Students make lifelong friends and return summer after summer, often becoming part of the staff after graduation.. http://cycop.org

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CREATIVE ARTS: THEATER, MUSIC & ART VACATION WEEKS AND SUMMER PROGRAMS (READING) 781-942-9600 A multi-disciplinary community arts school, based in Reading, MA, that offers private lessons and group classes in Theater, Music and Visual Art all year long for all ages and abilities. http://www.weteachcreativearts.org

DEDHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE SUMMER CAMP (DEDHAM) 781-329-5740 Age or Grade Range: Ages <3-14 Since the 1920’s, the Dedham Community House Summer Camp has helped create lifelong childhood memories of summers filled with fun in the sun! http://www.dedhamcommunity house.org

DELPHI ACADEMY (MILTON) 617-333-9610 Private day school and summer camp in a beautiful Milton setting. http://delphiboston.org/

DERBY SUMMER ARTS (HINGHAM) 781-740-4766 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-15 Summer Arts is a 5 week comprehensive program for ages 8 to 15. Campers choose their own schedules from over 100 choices.

There are also programs for ages 3 to 7. Campers may attend less weeks. http://derbyacademy.org/summer

DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY (CAMBRIDGE) (866) 656-3342 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-17 Digital Media Academy is a STEM summer camp experience designed for kids and teens to get their start as designers, developers, engineers, animators, musicians, and filmmakers. Learn from industry professionals and passionate educators as you complet https://www.digitalmediaacademy. org/massachusetts-tech-camps/ cambridge/

EAGLE HILL SCHOOL (HARDWICK) FESSENDEN SUMMER CAMPS (WEST NEWTON) 413-477-6000 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-16 Eagle Hill’s Summer Session blends the experience of a classic summer camp with our unique approach to educating diverse learners. The course offerings are designed to help students have a fun-filled summer while building confidence. https://www.eaglehill.school

EDGE ON SCIENCE (NEWTON, BEVERLY) (315) 773-5673 Grade Range: Rising 3rd to 12th grade At Edge on Science your child has the freedom to explore applied science and engineering. Individual and team projects make it a handson experience. Join us this summer for one or more, of ten different, week-long day programs! https://www.edgeonscience.com/ summer-camps/

EMPOW STUDIOS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 617-395-7527 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-15 Empow Studios offers weekly STEM Summer Camps for kids ages 7-15.

Campers have fun learning coding, robotics, movie-making, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D printing, and more! Fullday and half-day camps available throughout Massachusetts and online. http://www.empow.me

EVERWOOD DAY CAMP (SHARON) 781-694-5829 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-15 Everwood provides an unparalleled summer camp experience in the great outdoors and are proven leaders in COVID-19 safety. We are committed to supporting the social and emotional health of our campers through real opportunities for connection. http://www.EverwoodDayCamp.com

EXXCEL GYMNASTICS & CLIMBING (NEWTON) 617-244-3300 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5+ Gymnastics, climbing, water slides, field trips, swimming, trapeze, bungee, zip line, skits, arts & crafts, games…what more could a kid want? http://www.exxcel.net/

experiencing the best traditional summer camp experience Maine has to offer. http://www.ghostlighttheatercamp. com/

617-630-2373 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 Whether in the Day Camp, the GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN Summer ELL program, or one of the many Sports or Specialty Camps, MASSACHUSETTS CAMPS campers participate in fun and (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) exciting activities, build their selfconfidence, and learn core life skills 617-350-8335 such as collaboration and creativity. Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-17 Girl Scouts of Eastern http://www.fessendensmps.org Massachusetts offers resident and day camps in Massachusetts FLEUR DE LIS CAMP and New Hampshire. Every girl is (FITZWILLIAM, NH) invited! From our youngest campers 603-585-7751 in pre-Kindergarten programs, to Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-17 our 12th graders becoming CIT’s, For a best summer ever come to and every girl in between.

Fleur de Lis - a girl’s camp filled http://www.hercamp.org with great fun, great learning, and great adventures in beautiful HILL HOUSE (BOSTON) southwestern NH. Girls come for 617-227-5838 the summer and leave with a new Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-12 second home, forever friends, and Hill House summer staff kicks off life-long memories. the organization’s 20th summer https://www.fleurdeliscamp.org/ of camp for children ages 3 to 12.

FUSION ACADEMY (BURLINGTON/ Weekly themes, a balance between and play, field trips, and LEXINGTON, HINGHAM, NEWTON) structure age-appropriate activities promise 781-512-0505 a well-rounded experience.

Age or Grade Range: Ages 12-18 http://www.hillhouseboston.org A completely Customizable Summer HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE Experience using our Unique 1:1 program. The summer focuses on ARTS (HOPKINTON) Academic Engagement, Creative 508-435-9222 Enrichment and College Preparation. Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-17 Enrolling students entering grades Summer programs at the HCA 5-12. In-person or Virtually. are the perfect creative outlet for https://www.fusionacademy.com/ students who love the arts. Our summer-programs/ artist-instructors make learning fun as they help students find GERMAN INTERNATIONAL voice in a variety of different SCHOOL BOSTON SUMMER CAMP their artistic mediums, from art to (BOSTON, MA) movie-making.

617-783-2600 http://www.hopartscenter.org/ Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-12 German International School Boston HUNTERS HAVEN FARM HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP Summer Camp offers four weeks of summer camp adventures in a (GROVELAND) bilingual environment. For students 978-373-1300 ages 4 - 12. German is not required.

Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18+ https://www.gisbos.org/ Full Day Weekly Horseback Riding Camp at beautiful Hunters Haven GHOSTLIGHT THEATER CAMP Farm in Groveland MA. (OAKLAND, ME) http://www.huntershavenfarm.com 207-358-0641 Age or Grade Range: Ages 9-17 Ghostlight Theater Camp offers campers the opportunity to create incredible theater, studying with Broadway-caliber artists, while

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ICODE OF WELLESLEY STEAM SUMMER PROGRAMS (WELLESLEY)

operated. We serve children ages 3 to 14. We are accredited by the American Camping Association.

Children are taught the fundamental concepts of discovery, community, teamwork and fitness in a secure, fun environment. http://www.maplewoodyearround. com/

immersed in the arts! Students are grouped by grade with a high teacher-to-student ratio. Register for one or more weeks with new activities and a variety of mediums each day. All experience levels, with materials provided. https://newartcenter.org/

617-583-9250 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-10 The International School of Boston gives your children a safe and fun day camp experience that they will never forget. Under the guidance of bilingual teachers, campers participate in academic, creative, and playful activities. https://www.isbos.org/campus-life/ summer-camp

781-259-9500 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-15 Have fun, make friends, and experience nature this summer!

Mass Audubon campers enjoy outdoor exploration, habitat hikes, wildlife observation, handson activities, interactive games, imaginative free play, creative crafts, and more. Small group sizes ensure camper safety and engagement with positive role models who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of the outdoors. Sign up for hands-on, outdoor fun this summer. With 19 day camps and one overnight camp, there’s something for everyone. https://www.massaudubon.org/

Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-14 Located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures is a unique primitive summer camp where boys live in tipis and do things that boys did hundreds of years ago. http://www.nighteaglewilderness. com

LINX CAMPS (WELLESLEY)

MAZEMAKERS (WESTON)

781-235-3210 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-17 LINX Camps provides fun-filled, enriching and innovative summer programs that are rich with traditions and choices. Our expert staff recognizes each campers’ strengths to support the growth of our younger campers while building character in our older ones. http://www.linxcamps.com/

781-314-9230 Age or Grade Range: Grades 2-8 Mazemakers is not your typical summer camp! Mazemakers is a dynamic learning community for campers grades 2-8. With an experienced and enthusiastic staff, we create a flourishing atmosphere of respect, intellectual vitality, and imagination. http://www.mazemakers.org

MAGIC BRUSH SUMMER ART PROGRAM (TEWKSBURY)

MEADOWBROOK SUMMER PROGRAMS (WESTON)

781-291-3131 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-18+ iCode of Wellesley is a premier STEAM afterschool and summer camp program that teaches life skills alongside a diverse set of technologies. Using these fun and engaging activities we help children build resilience, problem solving, and team work. http://www.icodeschool.com/icodewellesley/

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOSTON BILINGUAL SUMMER CAMP 2021 (CAMBRIDGE)

NIGHT EAGLE WILDERNESS MASS AUDUBON SUMMER CAMPS ADVENTURES (WALLINGFORD, VT) (MULTIPLE CITIES) (802) 446-6100

978--446-0588 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6 and up 8 WEEKS OF FUN. Sign up for 1 or all 8! 3 Options to Choose from @SHOP Art Program 9a-12pm MonFri or Virtual Art Program 9-12pm Mon-Fri. Take Home Art Kit w/ all the same projects as we do in the shop). http://www.magicbrushpottery.com/ summer-art-program-2021.html

781-647-0546 Age or Grade Range: Grades K-8 Meadowbrook Summer Programs all share the philosophy of The Meadowbrook School of Weston: nurturing a child’s personality, encouraging his or her special interests, and embracing the whole child. Meadowbrook campers agree – summer is FUN! http://daycamp.meadowbrook-ma.org/

MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP (SOUTH EASTON)

NEW ART CENTER SUMMER YOUTH ART PROGRAM (NEWTON)

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NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SUMMER SESSION (VIRTUAL) 413-498-3290 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-12 Northfield Mount Hermon, one of the nation’s leading independent schools, has been providing outstanding summer academic opportunities since 1905. For 2021, we are offering a wide selection of virtual learning courses (remote only). http://www.nmhschool.org/summer

POK-O-MACCREADY CAMPS (WILLSBORO, NY) 518-963-7656 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-16 POK-O-MacCREADY combines traditional camp with a modern child-centered approach that cultivates independence, lifelong friendships, growth through challenge, and appreciation for the natural world. http://www.pokomac.com/

POMPOSITTICUT FARM DAY CAMP (HUDSON) 978-562-0968 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-15 A summer Day Camp offering adventurous, out of the norm activities that entice, excite, and encourage campers to enjoy outdoor interactions peers ages 4-15! http://www.pompositticutfarm.com

PUDDLESTOMPERS NATURE EXPLORATION (NEWTON) 617-527-2000 Science Camp, Enrichment Classes & Programs, Day Camp https://www.puddlestompers.com/ summer-locations

RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 774-312-3806 Age or Grade Range: Grades K-12 The Russian School of Mathematics is now enrolling students for the spring and summer semesters! https://www.russianschool.com/ spring-enrollment-ma

SPRING & SUMMER INSTITUTE IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP (VIRTUAL WITH POSSIBLE IN PERSON IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA) 617-482-4587 Age or Grade Range: Ages 11-18 Step into the role of a diplomat to address current global issues during the United Nations Association of Greater Boston’s Institute in Global Leadership

Model UN programs! https://unagb.org/model-un/vacationinstitutes/

STEVE AND KATE’S CAMP (BOSTON, CAMBRIDGE) 617-315-4387 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-16 At Steve & Kate’s, our camp philosophy is pretty simple: We believe that you need to trust kids with the freedom to make their own choices driven by their natural curiosity, to experiment with their own decision-making and develop the confidence to try, fail, and learn on their own. Designed for kids entering Pre-K through 7th graders, we offer a massive choice of activities that cater to pretty much anything. http://steveandkatescamp.com/ locations/boston

SUMMER AT STONELEIGHBURNHAM SCHOOL (GREENFIELD) 413-695-6619 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-18 Speak up I & II: debate and public speaking for novice and experienced speakers. Girls ages 10-18.

Performing Arts: dance, voice, & theater ages 10-16. Bonnie Castle Equestrian Camp: Premiere riding camp for riders from novice to experienced ages 8-18 https://sbschool.org/summer/

SUMMER IN FRENCH FOR KIDS & TEENS (ONLINE, BASED IN BOSTON, MA) 617-912-0400 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-17 Our virtual summer program is the perfect way to improve your child’s skills and confidence in the French language. We have fun and creative French immersion classes for children ages 5-17. https://frenchculturalcenter.org/ summer-in-french/

SUMMER SAGE (FOXBORO) 508-543-9619 Age or Grade Range: Age: 4-13 Summer Sage delves into exciting club topics that will spark your child’s curiosity and encourage a love of learning. Participants work with same-aged peers and are immersed in experiential learning

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that enhances the weekly theme. for them. Barton programs offer fun, https://sageschool.org/summer-sage/ recreation, diabetes education, and support. Please visit our website for TABOR SUMMER CAMP (MARION) a complete list of programs. http://www.bartoncenter.org 508-291-8342 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-17 Join us for an unforgettable summer THE ULTIMATE DAY CAMP AT DEDHAM HEALTH & ATHLETIC by the sea full of friends, sports, (DEDHAM) adventures, and learning at the Tabor Summer Camp. We offer a 781-326-2900 variety of engaging activities and At the Ultimate Day Camp we aim enrichment courses for young to make each day the “BEST DAY people ages 6-17 on our beautiful EVER”. We pack all that DHAC has seaside campus. to offer into every week! Campers http://taborsummer.org/ love the water park. https://summer.dedhamhealth.com/ THE BARTON CENTER FOR the-ultimate-day-camp/

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programs for students entering grades 6-11. Located in Saco, Maine, only 90 minutes from Boston.

Be Who You Are this summer at Maine’s Best Private School! http://.www.thorntonacademy.org/ summer

YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON (BOSTON, WALTHAM, WOBURN, READING, DEDHAM, NEEDHAM) 617-927-8060 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-16 Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy and learning. At the Y, we focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships. https://ymcaboston.org/activeprograms/#Day%20Camp

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