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
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
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.
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
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
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.