OSS Summer Services and Programs
Cambridge Public Schools
We offer a variety of services, supports and programs dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students who have a documented risk of regression during the summer months.
Summer at Kesher!
Kesher
Our engaging summer program offers family-friendly activities for children ages 1.5 to 8 (or entering 3rd grade).
Summer Rocketry Program
Science Club for Girls
Join our program this summer where you'll design, build and launch model rockets while learning more about aerospace careers, robot rovers, and astronaut space suits!
Adventure Day Camp
Cambridge Camping Association
Adventure Day Camp (formerly CADC) provides a dynamic, engaging, and educational experience that allows children to stretch beyond their current boundaries and develop their leadership potential.
Agassiz Village: Overnight Camp
Agassiz Village
We offer children a 24-hour overnight camp to develop and practice leadership and life skills that will impact their future in education, family, career, and in their communities
All Hands Allston Programming
ALL HANDS ALLSTON
Outside CambridgeWe offer Woodworking and Art classes to children.
Cambridge Nursery School Summer
Cambridge Nursery School
Our parent cooperative preschool will continue to provide a rich play environment in a warm, nurturing atmosphere over the summer.
Cambridge Police Youth Boxing and Fitness Program
Cambridge Police Department and Cambridge YMCA
Cambridgeport, Mid Cambridge, Riverside, and The PortWe are a free gender-inclusive, noncontact, fitness-based boxing program held on twice per week in the evenings for Cambridge youth in grades 6-12.
Cambridge Recreation Summer Basketball
DHSP Recreation
Wellington Harrington Strawberry Hill and West Cambridge RiversideOur co-ed basketball leagues are for children ages 8-14, with evening meals included, running July and August.
Cambridge YMCA Summer Program
Cambridge YMCA
We offer a fun summer vacation program with a wide range of activities and field trips based out of our Cambridge YMCA location!
Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program Summer
Phillips Brooks House Association
We bring together students from Harvard College and surrounding universities with kids from Cambridge's different neighborhoods.
Cambridge Youth Programs (CYP) Summer
DHSP Cambridge Youth Programs
We offer safe, fun, and affordable summer programs for pre-teens and middle schoolers to connect with peers, build leadership skills, and explore enriching activities in an inclusive environment.
Cambridge-Ellis School Summer Program
Cambridge-Ellis School
Join us for our summer camp for young children that includes language immersion, outdoor water play, cooking, arts, and more!
Camp Wing and Camp Mitton Overnight Camps
Crossroads Overnight Camps
We offer overnight summer camps for young people to explore new environments, engage in new and fun experiences, and develop healthy relationships with fellow campers and staff.
CCAccess Summer Camp Referral and Scholarship Program
Cambridge Camping Association
CCAccess offers referral and scholarship support for campers to attend partner day camp and overnight camp programs.
CitySprouts Young Leaders Summer Program
CitySprouts
We offer a tuition-free summer program where youth learn about gardening, STEM activities and experiments, environmentalism, leadership, and team building games.
Community Boating inc- Junior Program
Community Boating, Inc.
We offer sailing, paddling, and windsurf lessons, STEM programs, games, and other activities for Greater Boston's youth every summer.
Community Schools Summer Camps (DHSP)
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)
We will offer summer camps at various school locations across Cambridge for students that are currently in grades JK-4th (entering K-5th in September 2023).
Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT)
Agassiz Baldwin Community
Counselors-in-Training are part of the Youth Employment Program (YEP) where youth have fun at summer camp and earn $75 for completing responsibilities during their session.
CPS Bilingual Summer Learning Camp at Amigos School
Cambridge Public Schools
Our 4-week program that helps rising K-8 students maintain their skills in English, Spanish, and Math during the summer months. They work with certified teachers in fun, hands-on learning activities.
CPS SOARS! Camp (formerly Title I)
Cambridge Public Schools
We are an in-person, free summer camp with academics and enrichment for Cambridge students in grades K - 4th who need extra summer support.
CPS Summer Scholars Program
Cambridge Public Schools
This is a half day program for rising 6th-8th graders combines small group, supportive learning in ELA and Math with fun and socializing for current 5th-7th grade students.
CRLS Freshman Academy
Cambridge Public Schools
Our 4-week program for rising 9th graders offers an introduction to all the best parts of high school, including school clubs, supports, curriculum/classes, and navigating the school.
CRLS Summer Preview Courses
Cambridge Public Schools
We offer summer courses in specific subject areas for students who are interested in new learning experiences or who are from racially or economically oppressed backgrounds.
Daybreak Day Camp
Cambridge Camping Association
Daybreak allows children who need a smaller program and extra support to fully experience the benefits of summer camp.