Summer Camps and Programs 2025
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 Rd., West Tisbury
Tennis and pickleball camps. airportfitnessmv.com; 508-696-8000; workout568@aol.com.
Arrowhead Farm Pony Camp
174 Indian Hill Rd., West Tisbury
Arrowhead Farm’s program is for children 4-14 years old, 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
Built on Stilts’ workshops are for kids and tweens (Stiltshop for kids ages 5–10, Advanced shop for kids ages 11–16). With the guidance of experienced choreographers, young dancers create their own dance, which will be included in two shows in the Island’s community dance festival in August. builtonstilts.org; builtonstilts97@gmail.com.
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 Rd., Vineyard Haven
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. Additionally, CNL assists with summer grade-based math review (K–12-plus), reading and writing for all grades, computer programming, and child and adult language learning. Reserve now at 920-410-4577, or info@cnlmv.org.
Chilmark Community Center
520 South Rd.
Notices about registration will be posted on the Chilmark Community Center website, and a newsletter will be sent announcing registration details. To sign up for the newsletter, visit chilmarkcommunitycenter.org; 508-560-2622; chilmarkcommunitycenter@gmail.com.
Chilmark Library’s Summer Reading Program
522 South Rd.
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.
Circuit Arts: Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Theater Camp
M.V. Public Charter School, West Tisbury
In each 2-week session, kids ages 6–12 create and perform an original show, designing everything from the story to the costumes and set. Activities include music, theater, movement, improvisation, and design classes. Learn more at childrenstheatermv.org.
Edgartown Library’s Summer Reading Program
26 Edgartown-West Tisbury Rd.
Summer reading programs for kids of all ages. edgartownlibrary.org; 508-627-4221; programs@edgartownlibrary.org.
Featherstone Center for the Arts Camp
30 Featherstone Ln., Oak Bluffs
Featherstone offers weeklong art camps for children ages 3 through teens, Monday to Friday, 9 to noon. featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850; featherstone@featherstoneart.org.
Island Alpaca
1 Head of the Pond Rd., 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
P.O. Box 2786, Edgartown
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 Children’s School
5 Halcyon Way, West Tisbury
Learn about summer activities through Island Children’s School. Visit islandchildren.org; 508-693-5815; islandchildren@comcast.net.
Island Spirit Kayak Summer Program
Beach Road at Little Bridge, Oak Bluffs
Kids’ Kayak and Paddleboard Adventure Tours is a four-day educational tour series, 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 6–14. islandspiritkayak.com; 508-693-9727; chick@islandspiritkayak.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Adventure Camp
51 Pond View Way, Vineyard Haven
Adventure Camp’s summer sessions run from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday, for children 7 to 13. Children engage in a variety of outdoor experiences, such as mountain biking, rope courses, kayaking, land sports, climbing walls, beach adventures, and more. mvadventurecamp.com; 508-693-8484; info@mvadventurecamp.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Art Association at Old Sculpin Gallery
58 Dock St., Edgartown
All art camp classes are held onsite, Monday through Friday, 9:30 to 11 am, for the months of July and August. Old Sculpin Gallery staff will offer a variety of engaging art lessons for children ages 7-12. oldsculpingallery.org; 508-627-4881; oldsculpin@gmail.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club
44 Robinson Rd., 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. Campers will experience a variety of activities in the arts, sports, recreation, STEM, virtual programming, and more. Camp hours are 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. mvbgclub.org; 508-627-3303.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Society, MVTV, and Featherstone: Youth Filmmaking Camp
Featherstone, Oak Bluffs
Youth Filmmakers Camp is for children ages 12 and older. This five-day camp is a collaborative production with the M.V. Film Society, MVTV, and Featherstone Center for the Arts. mvfilmsociety.com; 508-693-1850; featherstone@featherstoneart.org.
Martha’s Vineyard Museum Kids’ Summer Program
151 Lagoon Pond Rd., Vineyard Haven
Discovery Days are a series of summer classes for children ages 5–12. Sign-up is weekly, and each week focuses on a different theme, including lighthouses, whales, maps, extinction, and history. mvmuseum.org; 508-627-4441; info@mvmuseum.org.
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse Summer Stars Theater Camp
24 Church St., Vineyard Haven
Summer Stars is a small, friendly camp for children ages 8-14, and focuses on exploring artistic expression through original play-making, music, movement, improvisation, character development, and performance. mvplayhouse.org; 508-696-6300; summerstars@mvplayhouse.org.
Martha’s Vineyard Sharks Drop-In Baseball Clinic
M.V. Regional High School, 100 Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
Drop-in clinics are for children ages 5–14. mvsharksdropinclinics.com; 508-813-0380; russ.curran@mvsharks.com.
Martha’s Vineyard Skate Drop-in Summer Program
Skate Park, Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
Drop-in programs at the Skate Park are for ages 7–13. mvskatepark.org; 508-274-5674; info@mvskatepark.org.
Mass Audubon Felix Neck Fern & Feather Camp
100 Felix Neck Dr., Edgartown
Fern & Feather Nature Camp runs from June through August, for children ages 5–14. 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 Rd., 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 Library’s Summer Reading Program begins on the last day of school, 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
5 Pine Ln., West Tisbury
A Waldorf-inspired, nature-based summer camp will run Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 2 pm. Theme weeks include Gnomes and Fairies, Earth & Sky, Water & Fire, Theater, Woodworking, Dreaming of Rainbows, Fairy Tale, and Fair. Plum Hill School Summer Camp is for children 4 to 11. plumhillschool.com; 508-696-7701; hello@plumhillschool.com.
RISE Vineyard Performing Arts
455 State Rd., Vineyard Haven
Summer programs in dance performance. risevineyardperformingarts.com; 508-693-2262; info@risevpa.com
Sail M.V. Sailing Camp
177 Barnes Road, Lagoon Pond, Oak Bluffs
SailMV 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 8-17. sailmv.org/current-availability; 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. sassafrasmvy.org; 508-645-2008.
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.
The Yard
Middle Rd., Chilmark
Dance programs for youth. dancetheyard.org; 508-645-9662; info@dancetheyard.org.
Trustees’ FARM Institute Summer Camp
14 Aero Ave., Edgartown
Trustees’ FARM Institute Summer Camp runs Monday through Friday, June to August. Children engage in activities such as barnyard care, gardening, cooking, crafts, and more. thetrustees.org; 508-627-7007; tficamp@thetrustees.org.
Vineyard Family Tennis
618 Barns Rd., Oak Bluffs
Summer sessions are for children ages 7-plus, at all levels. There are morning (9 am to noon), afternoon (1 to 2 pm) and full-day sessions (9 am to 3 pm). Children can learn tennis fundamentals in a challenging, fun, and positive environment. Other activities include soccer, Ping-Pong, basketball, and more. vineyardfamilytennis.org; 508-693-7762; frontdesk@vineyardfamilytennis.org.
Vineyard Haven Library’s Summer Reading Program
200 Main St.
The Vineyard Haven Library Summer Reading program starts on 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 storytimes, crafts, and special events, or sign up for their newsletter to receive the Children’s Summer Calendar. vhlibrary.org; 508-696-4210; vhpl_mail@clamsnet.org.
Vineyard Montessori School Summer Camp
286 Main St., Vineyard Haven
Montessori Summer Camp runs from June to August. The Toddler Program (ages 15 months to 3 years) runs year-round. Ages 3-7 can enjoy activities such as gardening, water play, field games, music and movement, STEM, art, and nature exploration. vineyardmontessori.com; 508-683-4090; summer@vineyardmontessori.com.
West Tisbury Library’s Summer Reading Program
1042 State Rd.
The West Tisbury Public Library offers a summer reading program for children through age 11, for ages 12 to 18, and for ages 19+. westtisburylibrary.org; 508-693-3366; wt_mail@clamsnet.org.
West Tisbury Parks and Recreation
1067 State Rd.
Summer basketball sessions for grades 4-9 will run Monday-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 Rd., 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
YMCA of M.V. 111R Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
The YMCA summer program is for children 5–12. 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.
