Community Schools Summer Camps (DHSP)
By Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)
We will offer summer camps at various school locations across Cambridge for students that will be in grades K-5th in September 2024.
This program runs during the summer.
.: Wed, July 5 2023 – Fri, August 18 2023.
Every weekday 8:30am - 5:30pm. All programs are divided into the following four sessions:
Mini-session: Week 1, July 1-5 (closed July 4)
Session 1: Weeks 2 and 3, July 8 –19
Session 2: Weeks 4 and 5, July 22 – August 2
Session 3: Weeks 6 and 7, August 5 – August 16
The "mini-session" from July 1-5 is 1 week. All other sessions are 2 weeks. Applicants cannot split or combine sessions.
Ages: 5 to 11.
Grades Junior Kindergarten through 4th grade.
Cambridge residents only.
Eligibility is based on Grade Level. Participating children must be Cambridge residents who will be attending Kindergarten - 5th grade in September 2024.
Application required
- Specific dates
Community Schools and CYP Summer Programs Application Page.
Sign up begins on Thursday, February 1st. Applications will be posted on the City Website and be available on this page shortly afterwards. The deadline for Applications is March 3, 2024.
- Programs will be filled by lottery system. Priority will be given to applicants from low-income households.
- Applications will be submitted online through the City’s Viewpoint platform.
- Families who need help with their application can contact askdhsp@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6200.
- Applications submitted after the deadline will automatically be added to the Waiting Pool.
Cost
For families that pay, weekly sessions tuition rates are between $30 - $600 depending on income, household size, and the type of session. See the Summer Tuition Chart for sliding scale attached.
- Sliding scale based on income
Location
- In-person only.
89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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44 Linnaean Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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158 Spring St
Cambridge, MA 02141
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850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02140
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102 Putnam Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
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40 Granite Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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70 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
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359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
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*Please note: due to planned construction, Amigos Community School Summer Camp will be located at Morse School (40 Granite St.) this summer
Wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) offers safe and engaging summer programming to Cambridge children, youth, and teens. Community Schools Summer Camps are open to rising Kindergarten – 5th graders.
DHSP Community Schools Summer Camps offer a range of educational and recreational activities in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Camp activities are designed to develop children’s social and emotional growth and build healthy relationships. Each Community Schools Camp focuses on a theme and campers participate in a wide range of activities each day.
Last updated February 1, 2024.