Is your child a budding artist, biologist, or sailing enthusiast? If so, the Island has a variety of summer camps and programs to keep them busy, happy, and engaged. From sailing to painting to exploring nature, there’s a little something for everyone. Remember, always call or email the camp or program you are interested in to be sure it will be running this summer.
Airport Fitness
24 Airport Road, West Tisbury
Tennis and pickleball camps. airportfitnessmv.com; 508-696-8000; workout568@aol.com.
Arrowhead Farm Pony Camp
174 Indian Hill Road, West Tisbury
Arrowhead Farm’s program is for children 4 to 14, and is tailored to each camper’s riding level. Children learn to care for horses and the ins and outs of the barn, take riding lessons, enjoy games and creative activities, and more. arrowheadfarm.net/register.html; 508-693-8831; horses@arrowheadfarm.net.
Battle in the Bluffs Basketball Camp
Niantic Park, Wamsutta Ave., Oak Bluffs
Youth skills clinic, court challenges, and games. Grades 4–9, Monday to Friday. connectiveinc.org.
Built on Stilts Dance Festival
Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Ave., Oak Bluffs
This year Built on Stilts kids workshops will run Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31, and Monday, August 3. Stiltshop is for ages 5 to 10 and Advancedshop is for ages 11 to 16. Both groups will perform twice in the dance festival, which celebrates its 30th year this summer. builtonstilts.org.
Camp Jabberwocky
200 Greenwood Ave., Vineyard Haven
Camp Jabberwocky is designed for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities. It gives them a chance to experience fun-filled days of activities like arts and crafts, BBQ, biking, movie night, boating, concerts, and more. campjabberwocky.org, 508-693-2339, info@campjabberwocky.org.
Center for New Learning
4 State Road, Vineyard Haven
The Center for New Learning’s summer programs include tutoring in all subjects for K–12-plus (in many spoken languages); college essays; and ISEE, SSAT, SAT, and ACT test preparation. CNL also assists with summer grade-based math review (K–12-plus), reading and writing for all grades, computer programming, and child and adult language learning. info@cnlmv.org; 920-410-4577.
Chilmark Community Center
520 South Road, Chilmark
Notices about summer program registration will be posted on the Chilmark Community Center website, and a newsletter will be sent with details. To sign up for the newsletter, visit chilmarkcommunitycenter.org; 508-560-2622; chilmarkcommunitycenter@gmail.com.
Chilmark Library’s Summer Reading Program
522 South Road, Chilmark
The program is open to ages up to 17. Participants will set a goal for themselves (examples: read 10 books, or read for 30 minutes a day, 15 times). Small prizes are offered along the way as students work toward their goal. chilmarkma.gov/chilmark-library; 508-645-3360; chil_mail@clamsnet.org.
Edgartown Library’s Summer Reading Program
26 Edgartown–West Tisbury Road, Edgartown
Summer reading programs for kids of all ages. edgartownlibrary.org; 508-627-4221.
Featherstone Center for the Arts Camp
30 Featherstone Lane, Oak Bluffs
Weeklong art camps for children ages 3 through teens, Monday to Friday, 9 to noon.Four age groups over eight weeks, June 15 through August 7, plus a weeklong camp with MVTV and the M.V. Film Society. featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850; featherstone@featherstoneart.org.
Island Alpaca
1 Head of the Pond Road, Oak Bluffs
Island Alpaca offers opportunities to walk its alpacas twice a day, every day, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. This activity is great for all ages. Visit alpaca-walk.com; 508-693-5554; info@islandalpaca.com.
Island Autism Group
515 Lamberts Cove Road, Vineyard Haven
Island Autism Group’s summer and afterschool programs provide students ages 5 to 22 with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities opportunities to engage in enrichment activities, such as horseback riding, art and music, bowling, swimming, attending the Agricultural Fair, and more. islandautism.org/programs; 508-693-2568; kate@islandautism.org.
Island Gymnastics
400 State Road, West Tisbury
Island Gymnastics offers weekly and monthly gymnastics programs for the tiniest of tots through teenagers, beginners through elite. For children and teens ages 1 to 18, June 22 through August 28. islandgymnasticsmv.com; hello@islandgymnasticsmv.com.
Island Spirit Kayak Summer Program
Beach Road at Little Bridge, Oak Bluffs
Kids’ Kayak and Paddleboard Adventure Tours are four-day educational series, running June through August, Monday through Thursday, from 9 to 11 am. Kids will advance their skills in water safety, paddling technique, wildlife identification, environmental responsibility, and more. Adventure weeks will be up and running for children ages 6 to 14. islandspiritkayak.com; 508-693-9727; chick@islandspiritkayak.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Adventure Camp
51 Pond View Way, Vineyard Haven
Martha’s Vineyard Adventure Camp holds half-day sessions that run from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm for ages 7 to 13, in a variety of outdoor experiences such as mountain biking, rope courses, kayaking, land sports, wall climbing, and beach adventures. Campers learn about the different ways in which we all impact our environment and about how we can “leave no trace” when enjoying our natural world. Monday through Thursday, July 6 through August 14. mvadventurecamp.com; 508-693-8484; info@mvadventurecamp.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Art Association at Old Sculpin Gallery
58 Dock St., Edgartown
Old Sculpin Gallery staff offer a variety of engaging art lessons for children ages 6 to 11. All art camp classes are held onsite. Monday through Friday, June 30 through August 29, 9 to 10:30 am. oldsculpingallery.org; 508-627-4881; oldsculpin@gmail.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club
44 Robinson Road, Edgartown
The M.V. Boys and Girls Club camp provides children with adventures and opportunities to develop lifelong relationships, grow self-confidence, and have fun. Camp hours are 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. mvbgclub.org; 508-627-3303.
Martha’s Vineyard Museum
151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven
Discovery Days are a series of summer classes for children ages 5 to 12, June through August. Sign-up is weekly, and each week focuses on a different theme, including Vineyard Hidden Histories, Marine Life, Maritime Trades, Island Artists, and more. mvmuseum.org; 508-627-4441; info@mvmuseum.org.
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse Summer Stars Theater Camp
24 Church St., Vineyard Haven
Circuit Arts has joined forces with the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse’s Summer Stars. Eight weekly sessions, beginning June 29, will take place at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School, except on Fridays, which will be at the Tisbury Amphitheater, to accommodate the performances. Each week will serve up to 60 campers, grouped by age and area of interest, to explore a theatrical discipline such as musical theater, comedy, Shakespeare, improv, or dance. childrenstheatermv.org/campmerger; camp@circuitarts.org.
Martha’s Vineyard Sharks Drop-in Baseball Clinic
M.V. Regional High School, 100 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs
Drop-in clinics are for children ages 5 to 14. mvsharksdropinclinics.com; 508-813-0380; russ.curran@mvsharks.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Skate Drop-in Summer Program
Skate Park, Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs
Drop-in programs at the Skate Park are for ages 7 to 13. mvskatepark.org; 508-274-5674.
Mass Audubon Felix Neck Fern & Feather Camp
100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown
Fern & Feather Nature Camp runs from June through August, for children ages 5 to14. Campers will learn about nature through trail explorations, outdoor games, hands-on nature activities, wildlife observation, hikes, stories, crafts, and more. massaudubon.org; 508-627-4850.
Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center
55 Misty Meadows Lane, West Tisbury
Misty Meadows offers pony rides, farm tours with a herd meet-and-greet, group equine-assisted learning experiences, barn buddies, and horsemanship classes for youth and adults. mistymeadowsmv.org; 508-338-7198; info@mistymeadowsmv.org.
Native Earth Teaching Farm
94 North Road, Chilmark
Farm activities, animal visits, fiber arts, outdoor classes, and more. nativeearthteachingfarm.org; 508-645-3304.
Oak Bluffs Library’s Summer Reading Program
56R School St., Oak Bluffs
The Oak Bluffs library’s summer reading program begins on June 22 and runs through August. Children and teenagers log hours on a paper log, or on the library reading app. Prizes are earned every three hours. There will be weekly activities. oakbluffslibrary.org; 508-693-9433.
Plum Hill School Summer Camp
5 Pine Lane, West Tisbury
This Waldorf-inspired, nature-based summer camp, for ages 4 to 11, will run Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 2 pm. Weekly themes include Gnomes and Fairies, Earth & Sky, Water & Fire, Theater, Woodworking, Dreaming of Rainbows, Fairy Tale, and Fair. plumhillschool.com/summer-camp; plumhillschool.com; 508-696-7701; hello@plumhillschool.com.
RISE Vineyard Performing Arts
455 State Road, Vineyard Haven
Rise’s First Steps program is for kids ages 3 to 7, and runs June 29 through August 12, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 9 am to 12 pm. Camp mornings include dance instruction in multiple styles, dress-up and performance, arts and crafts, story time, skill sheets to share with parents, and snack breaks. Dancers learn ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and tumbling skill foundations, and are encouraged to explore their imaginations through creative play and prop-inspired movement games. risevpamv.com/summer-campclasses; 508-693-2262; info@risevpa.com.
Sail MV Sailing Camp
177 Barnes Road, Lagoon Pond, Oak Bluffs
Sail MV is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and perpetuating the Island’s maritime heritage, culture, skills, and the sea. Summer youth programs require a family membership, or a youth membership for children ages 8 to 17. sailmv.org/summer-program; 508-696-7644.
Sassafras Earth Education
5 Church St., Aquinnah
Sassafras offers an outdoor curriculum focusing on ancestral skills to help youth develop through real-life experiences. Sassafras’ program teaches youth about indigenous and natural history, local Island environments, and the importance of living in harmony with Earth and one another. sassafraseartheducation.org.
Sense of Wonder Summer Day Camp
23 Grove Ave., Vineyard Haven
Sense of Wonder Summer Camp focuses on creative arts, environment, ethnic diversity, and community service. Activities include drawing, painting, clay sculpture, theater, knitting, puppetry, cooking, storytelling, photography, and music. senseofwondercreations.org; 508-693-3142; psb@senseofwondercreations.org.
Slough Farm
15 Butler’s Cove Road, Edgartown
Throughout the year, Slough Farm welcomes school groups from preschool to high school from across the Island to help out around the fields and learn about agriculture in our community. sloughfarm.org; 774-549-5400.
Trustees’ FARM Institute Summer Camp
14 Aero Ave., Edgartown
Children engage in activities such as barnyard care, gardening, cooking, crafts, and more. The Trustees of Reservations’ FARM Institute Summer Camp 2026 dates, times, ages, rates, and registration details can be found at Trustees Camps. 508-627-7007; tficamp@thetrustees.org.
Mini Camp Gan Israel
83 Causeway Road, Vineyard Haven
Mini Camp is Martha’s Vineyard’s brand-new Jewish summer camp for kids aged 1 to 5. Hosted at Chabad in Vineyard Haven, Mini Camp offers a safe and fun experience through arts and crafts, sports, water play, baking, and music. Four weeks: July 13 through August 7. Registration is weekly, no need to commit to four weeks. $275 per week. info@minicampmv.org.
Vineyard Family Tennis
618 Barnes Road, Oak Bluffs
Summer sessions are for children ages 5 and up, at all levels. VFT focuses on building a strong foundation of tennis fundamentals while keeping each session challenging, engaging, and fun — all in a positive and encouraging environment. There are morning (9 am to noon), afternoon (1 to 2 pm), and full-day (9 am to 3 pm) sessions. vineyardfamilytennis.org; 508-693-7762; frontdesk@vineyardfamilytennis.org.
Vineyard Haven Library’s Summer Reading Program
200 Main St., Vineyard Haven
The Vineyard Haven library summer reading program starts on June 22, the last day of school, for children and teens. Participants complete a summer reading challenge sheet to earn prizes. Check out the event calendar on the library website for all programs, including story times, crafts, and special events, or sign up for its newsletter to receive the children’s summer calendar. vhlibrary.org; 508-696-4210; vhpl_mail@clamsnet.org.
Vineyard Montessori School Summer Session
286 Main St., Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Montessori School’s licensed programs give children 15 months to 7 years a safe, caring Montessori environment to thrive with hands-on activities, outdoor play, art, music, STEM, and more. Summer sessions run June 22 through August 21 with half-day, full-day, and extended-care options for working families. vineyardmontessori.com/summer; 508-683-4090.
West Tisbury Library’s Summer Reading Program
1042 State Road, West Tisbury
The West Tisbury Public Library offers a summer reading program for children through age 11, for ages 12 to 18, and for ages 19 and up. westtisburylibrary.org; 508-693-3366; wt_mail@clamsnet.org.
West Tisbury Parks and Recreation
1067 State Road, West Tisbury
Summer basketball sessions for grades 4 through 9 will run Monday through Friday, 9 am to noon, from July to August. westtisbury-ma.gov/parks-and-recreation; 506-696-0147.
White Stone Equestrian Summer Program
85 Red Pony Farm Road, West Tisbury
White Stone Equestrian (WSE) provides a fun, safe, and structured environment for kids to learn all about a professional lesson barn. The summer children’s program is modeled after its year-round Barn Rat program (shadow a staff member and learn about proper horsemanship, groom and tack, and more). whitestonemv.com; 774-563-0220; whitestoneequestrianmv@gmail.com.
YMCA Camp Kindness
111R Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
The YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard summer program is for children 5 to 12. Activities include sports and games, swimming, arts and crafts, reading, journaling and reflecting, wellness, nature, beach trips, and more. ymcamv.org/summer-camp; 508-696-7171.