Here’s a link to a beautiful map of Island camps.
Gone are the days when camp was a predictable lineup of crafts, snacks, naps, swimming lessons and more naps. The Vineyard has as many day camps as it does dirt roads and shady lanes — camps where kids can garden, dance, skateboard, improvise comedy routines, and jump joyfully from kayaks.
Art Camp Featherstone, 30 Featherstone Lane, Oak Bluffs. Programs, themes vary for ages three to teens. featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850.
Art Camp West Tisbury School, 401 Old County Rd., West Tisbury. Weekly themes: woodwork, found objects, jewelry, painting. 508-212-2859; 585-746-9877.
Boys and Girls Club Boys and Girls Club, 44 Robinson Rd., Edgartown. Arts, crafts, games, computers, gym, field trips; grades K–5. Grades 6–8: Counselor in Training, community outreach projects. mvbgclub.org; 508-627-3303.
Children’s Art Program Martha’s Vineyard Art Association’s Old Sculpin Studio School, 58 Dock St., Edgartown, Ages 7–12. Mon.–Fri., 9:30–11 oldsculpin@gmail.com; oldsculpingallery.org 508-627-4881.
Children’s Theatre of Martha’s Vineyard Sailing Camp Park, 177 Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. Musical theater camp with Island Theatre Workshop. Ages 6–18. Performance concludes each session. 508-693-2769; 508-737-8550; itwmv.org.
FARM Institute Agriculture Camp/Programs The FARM Institute, 14 Aero Ave., Edgartown. Ages 2–15. Connect children to agriculture through fun, informative farm experiences. 508-627-7007; farminstitute.org.
Felix Neck Nature Camp Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown. Habitats, marine life, ecology, and wildlife. 508-627-4850; felixneck@massaudubon.org.
Garden Arts Summer Camp Garden Gate Child Development Center, 119 W. Spring St., Vineyard Haven. Ages 2–5. gardengatecdc@hotmail.com; 508-696-9997.
Gymnastics Island Gymnastics, 410 State Rd., West Tisbury. June 24–Aug. 30, 8 or 9 am–12 noon. Tuition varies. 508-693-8358; tgoodell06@comcast.net.
IMP All Things Theater Camp Edgartown School, 35 Robinson Rd., Edgartown. Weekly themes; ages 6–18; improv, Shakespeare, performances. 508-939-9368; imp4kids.com.
Island Cub Scout Council Camp Duarte, off Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. Day camp for grades 2–5. dick.aiken@scouting.org.
Junior Equestrian Camp Netherfield Farm, 137 Old King’s Highway, Chilmark. Beginner-advanced; lessons, games, educational activities. 508-645-2724; 774-810-0078; netherfieldfarms.com.
MV Adventure Camp Drop-off and pick-up at MV Regional High School, 100 Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs. Ages 7–15; biking, fishing, kayaking, hiking, beach. info@mvadventurecamp.com; 508-693-8484; mvadventurecamp.com.
M.V. Museum Kids’ Summer Program MV Museum, 59 School St., Edgartown. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 am–12 noon (also 1–4 pm Thurs.) 508-627-4441 ext.110; mvmuseum.org
M.V. Regional High School Clinics MV Regional High School, 100 Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs. Friday clinics in arts & crafts, football, lacrosse, soccer, more. Through Aug. mvrhs.org/clinics/; 508-693-1033, ext. 235.
Pony Camp Pond View Farm, New Lane, West Tisbury. 508-693-2949; pondviewfarmmv.com.
Pony Camp Arrowhead Farm, 174 Indian Hill Rd., West Tisbury. Riding, horse care, crafts, games. horses@arrowheadfarm.net; arrowheadfarm.net; 508-693-8831.
Pony Club Red Pony Farm, 85 Red Pony Rd.,West Tisbury. Ages 8–13. 508-693-3788; redponyfarmmv.com.
Sailing Camp with Sail Martha’s Vineyard, 110 Main St., Vineyard Haven. Race training, sail training. 508-696-7644; sailmv.com.
Sense of Wonder Summer Day Camp 23 Grove Ave., Vineyard Haven. Ages 7–12. Creative arts and environmental cultural awareness, and community service. Art, clay, music, puppetry, theater, beach, more. Senseofwondercreations.org; 508-693-3142.
Skateboarding M.V. Skate Drop-in; Skate Park, Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs. Ages 7–17. info@mvskatecamp.com; 508-955-9016.
Summer Stars Theater Arts Camp The Vineyard Playhouse, 24 Church St., Vineyard Haven. Ages 9–14. Theater/ visual arts camp, weekly themes. 508-693-6450 ext. 28; summerstars@vineyardplayhouse.org; vineyardplayhouse.org.
The Yard Kids Dance The Yard, off Middle Rd., Chilmark. Weeklong choreographic workshop; ages 6–10. 508-645-9662; dancetheyard.org.
Vineyard Montessori Summer Program 286 Main St., Vineyard Haven. Ages 2.9–9. Weekly theme based on books. Movement, visual and theater arts, cooking, science, beach trips, and more. Half days and full days available. director@vineyardmontessori.com; 508-693-4090
Vineyard Tennis Camp Vineyard Tennis Center, 22 Airport Rd., West Tisbury. 508-696-8000 workoutandvtc.com/vineyard-tennis-escape/.
YMCA Camp YMCA of M.V., 111R Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs. See brochure at ymcamv.org; 508-696-7171.
