Summer camps and programs around the Island

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Grady Keefe dives for first place in the 30-yard dash at a Chilmark Community Center program.

Spring has sprung, and before long school will let out and children on Martha’s Vineyard will bask in the glory of summer vacation. How will your kids spend their free time? With our comprehensive guide to camps and summer programs on Martha’s Vineyard, it’s easy to find an activity for every interest. Start planning now, and give your kids something to write home about this summer.

Click here to view an Island map with a list of 37 different Summer Camps and Programs.

*Dates and details are current as of this posting, but it’s recommended to confirm everything with your favorite camp or program in advance.

MVFF Filmmaking Camp

Learn how to make documentaries, animation, and short films with Cinema Circus.

Chilmark Elementary School, Chilmark.

Weeklong sessions start July 11, July 18, and July 25

8 years and up

tmvff.org/camp

YMCA Camp-Terra Mare

YMCA of M.V. 111R Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs.

June 27 – Aug. 19. Kids K – 11.

See brochure at ymcamv.org; 508-696-7171.

Island Spirit Kayak

Summer Program

Edgartown-Oak Bluffs Road, Oak Bluffs

Start dates July 11, July 25, and August 8. 

9am-11:30am Monday-Thursday

Ages 7-13

islandspiritkayak.com; 508-693-9727.

MV Arena

Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs.

Hockey, figure, and power skating programs.

July 13- Aug. 28

Ages 7-18

mvarena.com; 508-693-5329.

Vineyard Youth Tennis

Summer Program

618 Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs

July 5 – August 27

1st grade-High School

vineyardyouthtennis.org

M.V. Sharks Drop – In Baseball Clinic

The Shark Tank, MVRHS, Oak Bluffs

Monday – Thursday, June 27 – August 11

9am to 12 pm, ages 12 and under.

mvsharks.com.

Art Camp Featherstone

30 Featherstone Lane, Oak Bluffs

June 20-August 8; Monday-Friday, 9 am-12 pm

Programs, themes vary for ages 3 – teens.

featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850.

MV Adventure Camp

Drop-off and pick-up at MV Regional High School, 100 Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs.

Biking, fishing, kayaking, hiking, beach. June 27 – September 2. Ages 7 – 16. 8:30am-1:00pm. Monday through Friday.

info@mvadventurecamp.com;

mvadventurecamp.com; 508-693-8484.

Children’s Theatre of Martha’s Vineyard

Sailing Camp Park, 177 Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs.

Musical theater camp with Island Theatre Workshop. Performance concludes each session.

Ages 8-18

July 5- Aug 19; 9 am – 2:30 pm

itwmv.org; 508-737-8550; 508-627-2456; itwonmv@gmail.com

Skateboarding M.V. Skate Drop-in

Summer Program

Skate Park, Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs

Ages 7 – 17.

July 11th-August 26th, 8:30am-12:30pm, Monday through Friday

info@mvskatecamp.com; mvskate.com; 508-274-5674.

Letgo Your Mind

286 Main St., Vineyard Haven.

STEM Summer Programs Lego Engineering, Robotics, Stop Motion Animation, Minecraft

July 18 – 29, Ages 4 – 14

letgoyourmind.com

Girls on the RISE

445 State Rd, Vineyard Haven

Fine arts program for ages 3 – 8. M – W; 9 am – 12 pm

info@risevpa.com; risevpa.com; 508-693-2262.

Summer Stars Theater Arts Camp

Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, 400 West Spring St., Vineyard Haven.

Theater/visual arts camp,weekly themes. July 11- Aug 19 M – F.

Ages 6-14 (Grades 1-8)

 mvplayhouse.org; 508-693-6300 ext. 228

Sailing Camp with Sail Martha’s Vineyard

79 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven.

Race training, sail training, windsurfing. June 27 – Aug. 19. Ages 8 – 18. Monday through Friday. 9am-12am

sailmv.com; admin@sailmv.com; 508-696-7644.

Garden Arts Summer Camp

Preschool Program

Garden Gate Child Development Center, 119 W. Spring St., Vineyard Haven.

July 6 – Aug. 28, Ages 2 – 5.

gardengatecdc@hotmail.com; 508-696-9997.

Sense of Wonder Summer Day Camp

23 Grove Ave., Vineyard Haven.

Creative arts, environmental cultural awareness, and community service. Art, clay, music, puppetry, theater, beach, more. M – F, July 4 – Aug. 19. Ages 7 – 12.  senseofwondercreations.org; 508-693-3142

Dance & Music Camp

Spindrift Studios

258 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown

Dates from June 13-Aug 19

spindriftmv.com.

Children’s Art Program

Summer Program

58 Dock St., Edgartown.

Martha’s Vineyard Art Association’s Old Sculpin Studio School. M – F starting July 5- Aug 19, 9:30 – 11. Ages 7 – 12.

oldsculpingallery.org; oldsculpin@gmail.com; 508-627-4881.

FARM Institute Agriculture Camp

The FARM Institute, 14 Aero Ave., Edgartown.

Connect children to agriculture through fun, informative farm experiences.

June 27 – Sep 2. Ages 4 – 17.

farminstitute.org; 508-627-7007.

M.V. Museum Kids’ Summer Program

MV Museum, 59 School St., Edgartown

Ages 5-12

Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 am – 12 noon; June 30-Aug. 27.

mvmuseum.org; 508-627-4441 ext.119.

Boys and Girls Club

44 Robinson Rd., Edgartown

Daily drop-ins. Must be a member of the Boys and Girls Club. Arts, crafts, games, computers, gym, field trips. M – F, June 27 – August 26; 8 am-5 pm.

Grades K – 7.

mvbgclub.org; 508-627-3303.

IMP All Things Theater Camp

Edgartown School, 35 Robinson Rd., Edgartown.

Weekly themes; improv, Shakespeare, performances. Morning drop-in, one week, and two week sessions. June 27 – Aug. 19. Ages 6 – 16. 9:00am-3:00pm

imp4kids.com; 508-939-9368.

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/summerprograms; 508-693-1033 ext. 235.

Pony Camp Pond View Farm

New Lane, West Tisbury.

pondviewfarmmv.com; 508-693-2949.

Summer Basketball Camp

West Tisbury School, 401 Old County Rd., West Tisbury

Dates from July 11-Aug. 19

Call for ages, days, 508-696-0147.

Island Children’s School

5 Halcyon Way, West Tisbury.

Themes include arts, crafts, literature, music, movement, and outdoor play. Ages 3 – 6.

508-693-5815.

Vineyard Nike Tennis Camp

Airport Fitness,

22 Airport Rd., West Tisbury.

Dates from July 11-August 12; 9 am-3 pm

Ages 9-18.

ussportscamps.com; 800-645-3226.

Pony Camp Arrowhead Farm

174 Indian Hill Rd., West Tisbury.

Riding, horse care, crafts, games. M – F, June 6 – Aug. 28.

horses@arrowheadfarm.net; arrowheadfarm.net; 508-693-8831.

Pony Club Red Pony Farm

85 Red Pony Rd.,West Tisbury

June 15 – Sept. 15. Ages 4 – 12.

redponyfarmmv.com; 508-693-3788.

Gymnastics

Island Gymnastics, 410 State Rd., West Tisbury.

June 27-Sept. 2 Tuition varies.

1-Adult

June 27- Sep 2

Iflip4joy@gmail.com; mvislandgymnastics.com

Art Camp

West Tisbury School, 401 Old County Rd., West Tisbury

Weekly themes: woodwork, found objects, jewelry, painting.

508-212-2859; 585-746-9877.

The Yard Kids MakeDance

The Yard, Middle Rd., Chilmark.

Weeklong choreographic workshop, M – F, July 11 – Aug. 12. Ages 6 – 11.

dancetheyard.org; 508-645-9662.

Chilmark Community Center

520 South Rd., Chilmark

9 am – 12  July 4- August 19

Ages 4-14

info@chilmarkcommunitycenter.org.

Jelly Bean Camp

Netherfield Farm, 137 Old King’s Highway, Chilmark

Lessons, games, fun Fridays.

M-W-F, 10am – 1pm, July and Aug.

Sydney: 508-660-7874

Hannah: 508-566-5235

Sassafras Earth Education

5 Church Street, Aquinnah

Games, nature, outdoor skills, and art themes.

June 5 – Aug 19; M – F. Ages 6 – 13.

sassafrasmvy.org; 508-645-2008.