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Photo by Irka Perez, courtesy of the Piers Park Sailing Center
Photo by Irka Perez, courtesy of the Piers Park Sailing Center
2/11/24 - By N Ferreira

Sports summer camps offer thrilling experiences and skill-building activities. Our picks for sports summer camps in Boston provide exciting opportunities and adventures for kids across Massachusetts. We've curated a list of options, ranging from multi-sports to sport-specific camps in the Boston area. These fun and athletic camps ensure that active children receive the excitement and engagement they need during summer and holiday breaks.

Looking for more great summer camps in Boston? Be sure to bookmark our complete Boston Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory. You can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.

Boston's multisport summer camps have a variety of activities and plenty of fun! Photo courtesy of Steve & Kate's Camp
Boston's multisport summer camps have a variety of activities and plenty of fun! Photo courtesy of Steve & Kate's Camp

Multisport Summer Camps in Boston

Viking Sports Camps

Ages 3 - 13
Brookline
Camps include a fun variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, dodge ball, kickball, capture the flag, floor hockey, team handball, watermelon, reindeer tails, and many other gym games and camp activities. READ MORE

Steve & Kate's Camp

Ages 4 - 12
Boston & Cambridge
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own camp experience. Campers ages 4-12 choose from a variety of activities in real time including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports and recreation, crafts, baking, and more. Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time, no reservations required. Camp runs from 8am-6pm, and lunch and snacks are included.  READ MORE

Belmont Hill Sports Camp

Ages 6 - 15
Belmont
Belmont Hill Sport Camps provide a diverse array of weeklong sport camps catering to boys and girls aged 6-15. Programs include multi-sports, flag football, soccer, baseball, field hockey, and more. Each camp is customized to offer every camper the opportunity to enhance their skills and elevate their game within a fun and collaborative setting. READ MORE

All Sports Programs - US Sports Institute

Ages 2 - 19
Sudbury
US Sports Institute (USSI) offers boys and girls ages 2-19 of all ability levels, the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports. The Multi-Sport Program provides participants with a fun-packed time where children will experience over 15 sports in one week! Single Sports Clinics allow participants to specialize in the sport of their choice for the entire week. For children ages 3 to 5, the sport squirts program is an ideal introduction to the basics of 5 different sports, all in a fun, safe environment.  READ MORE
Take to the court at these basketball summer camps in Boston. Photo courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Camp
Take to the court at these basketball summer camps in Boston. Photo courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Camp

Sports Summer Camps in Boston - Basketball Camps

A Step Ahead (ASA Hoops)

Ages 6 - 18
Newton
ASA Hoops is one of the biggest basketball operations in New England. They offer basketball training clinics, day and overnight camps, and classes for boys and girls, range in age from 6-18.  READ MORE

Breakthrough Basketball Camps - Massachusetts

Grades 3 - 12
Multiple Locations
Breakthrough Basketball conducts quality, high-intensity, drill-based camps that focus on not only bettering a player's skill set on the court but also building character and confidence off the court.  READ MORE
These sports summer camps get kids out on the water for aquatic fun! Photo courtesy of Boating In Boston Camps
These sports summer camps get kids out on the water for aquatic fun! Photo courtesy of Boating In Boston Camps

Water Sports Summer Camps in Boston

Community Boating

Ages 10 - 17
Boston
The Summer Junior Program is for kids 10-17, who can swim 50 yards, and extends beyond sailing to include paddling, windsurfing, and leadership development. With a sliding cost scale, the camp ensures affordability for all families. READ MORE

Courageous Sailing Center -Summer Youth Sailing School

Ages 8 - 18
Boston
The Summer Youth Program at Courageous Sailings offers camps in Charlestown and Jamaica Pond. Through their Steps to Lead summer sailing program kids 8-15 learn the basics of sailing, moving up through the 5 steps to Advanced Sailing at which point kids 15 and up become eligible for a 7-week paid Instructor-in-Training program. They also have a Swim Sail Science camp which is 5 weeks long and blends sailing and swimming lessons with academic support and hands-on marine and physical science. READ MORE

Technique Swim Academy

Ages 9 - 16
Allston
The Technique Swim Academy is led by Harvard coaches and is geared towards swimmers ages 9-16 with team experience. This is a fast-paced camp best suited for swimmers with advanced swim experience. Swimmers who are relatively new to the sport and cannot yet complete 50 yards of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle may want to choose a beginner-friendly camp. This camp also requires endurance as swimmers will be in the water for up to two hours. READ MORE

Boating In Boston Camps

Ages 8 - 15
Natick
Boating in Boston offers three boating day camps, for kids 8 - 15, that strive to teach safe boating in a fun learning environment by instructing and reinforcing boating safety and skills. It’s high-energy outdoor fun on the water, with no shortage of games and engaging activities.  READ MORE

Piers Park Sailing Center Summer Camp

Ages 6 - 18
East Boston
The Harbor Explorers program is a full-day camp that teaches kids, ages 6 to 9, about marine life through hands-on experiences. Campers trap lobsters and crabs, observe jellyfish, take pictures with underwater cameras, fish off the dock, and more. Kids ages 10 to 18 can sign up for the Science of Sailing program. The two-week sessions have multiple levels from beginner to expert, and kids can pick up where they left off the year before as the program tracks their progress.  READ MORE
Explore the outdoors with these sports summer camps in Boston. Photo by Rick Collins Photography, courtesy of Pedalheads Bike Camps
Explore the outdoors with these sports summer camps in Boston. Photo by Rick Collins Photography, courtesy of Pedalheads Bike Camps

Additional Sports Summer Camps

Sports International Football Academy

Ages 7 - 18
Dartmouth
Campers at the Sports International Football Academy will be instructed by players of the New England Patriots in offensive & defensive training for athletes aged 7 - 18. Athletes are grouped by age, position, and skill level and receive up to 6 hours of instruction per day. ​For players looking to play in college there are recruiting opportunities available for high school athletes. The camp offers both day and overnight packages. READ MORE

The Skating Academy

Ages 7 - 14
Norwood
The Skating Academy summer camp teaches kids a sets of skills unique to figure skating. Skaters 7 - 14 will learn and practice new skills with U.S. Figure Skating certified coaches and refine the skills they already know. At the end of the week, the kids will join friends for an exhibition, showcasing all they learned during camp. This camp is for kids who already have experience on the ice. READ MORE

BINA Farm Center Equestrian Camps

Ages 6 - 14
Lexington
The BINA Farm Center offers two types of equestrian camps. BINA Buddies is for campers 6-12 who want unmounted interaction with horses. Daily activities include learning about caring for horses, gardening, arts, crafts, and games. Horsing Around is for campers 6-14 that want to get in the saddle. Participants will be a part of group riding lessons, as well as arts, crafts, and games. READ MORE

Pedalheads Bike Camps - Boston

Ages 3 - 10
Multiple Locations
Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp for kids ages 3 and up, known for helping kids get off of training wheels and riding on their own. The popular week-long day camp combines a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get some of the most tentative kids biking on their own. Advanced bike lessons that focus on road safety are also offered. READ MORE

South Shore Select Soccer

Ages 4 - 14
Hingham
South Shore Select emphasizes a competitive and positive environment for girls and boys, with programs for Tots (ages 2-5), Futures (ages 4-8), Juniors (ages 5-9), and teams (ages 10-19). Players grow and bond as a soccer family through camps and clinics, enrichment programs, classroom sessions, community service, and annual parties. READ MORE

Sports Summer Camps in Boston - Gymnastics

The Little Gym

Ages 3 - 12
Woburn
The Little Gym offers two types of camps during summer and school holiday breaks. Super Quest Camps are for kids 3-8 and each week centers around a new interactive learning theme. Grade School Skill Thrill is for kids 6-12 and teaches kids to level up their gymnastic skills focusing on beginning, intermediate and advanced moves. Camps are three hours per day.  READ MORE

Exxcel Gymnastics and Climbing

Ages 3 and up
Newton
Exxcel offers preschool and "Mini Ninja," developmental and advanced gymnastic clinics, as well as birthday parties. During school breaks, Exxcel host camps where kids can try gymnastics, climbing, bungee, zip line, arts & crafts, games, and circus arts. Campers are grouped according to age, and all activities are set to fun daily themes. READ MORE

Gymnastic Academy of Boston

Ages 4 and up
Acton, Medford, Norwood
With locations in Acton, Medford, and Norwood, the Gymnastics Academy of Boston offers classes such as Little Explorers (11 months to 2 years) and Tumble Tots for 2- and 3-year-olds. Children can progress to the preschool gymnastics and preschool ninja classes. READ MORE

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