Summer Camps and Programs 2024
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. Camp dates are June 24 to August 30. 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. Basketball, 9 am to noon, July 8 to August 16. 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), and will take place July 29 to August 2, times and details TBD. With the guidance of experienced choreographers, young dancers create their own dance, which will be included in two shows (TBD) in the Island’s community dance festival, scheduled for August 8–10 and 17–19. 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. From June 25 to August 20, Camp Jabberwocky offers children and adults a chance to experience fun-filled days partaking of activities like arts and crafts, BBQ, biking, movie night, boating, concerts, and more. camp jabberwocky.org, 508-693-2339, info@campjabberwocky.org.
Center for New Learning
4 State Rd., Vineyard Haven
Center for New Learning (CNL) 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.
The 2024 summer season runs from July 1 to August 16. Registration is expected to be open on or around March 1. 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.
Chilmark Library Summer Reading Program will likely launch on Tuesday, June 18, and end on Saturday, Sept. 7. 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 Rd.
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. Camps begin the week of June 17, and run through August 9. Registration opens Thursday, Feb. 1 at 5 pm. Please contact Posie Haeger at posie@featherstoneart.org for an application, or to inquire. featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850.
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; islandalpaca.com; info@islandalpaca.com.
Island Autism Group
P.O. Box 2786, Edgartown
Island Autism Group’s summer and afterschool programs provide students ages 5 and 22 with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities opportunities to engage in enrichment activities, such as horseback riding at Misty Meadows, art and music with Melissa Knowles, bowling at the Barn Bowl and Bistro, 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
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. Kids’ adventure weeks will be up and running for children ages 6–14, June 14 through August 5. chick@islandspiritkayak.com; 508-693-9727; islandspiritkayak.com.
Island Theatre Workshop of M.V.
Music St., West Tisbury
Theater workshops for ages 8–18, plus adults.
itwmv.org; 508-627-2456
Martha’s Vineyard Adventure Camp
51 Pond View Way, Vineyard Haven
Starting on July 8, through August 9, 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
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 and recreation, STEM, virtual programming, and more. Camp hours are 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, July 1 to August 16. mvbgclub.org; 508-627-3303.
Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Theater Camp
M.V. Public Charter School, West Tisbury
The Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Theater Camp is designed for children ages 6 to 12. Campers will take music, theater, movement, improvisation, design, and tech classes. In each camp session, children will also create their own original show. Sessions run July 8 through August 16. circuitarts.org/camp; 508-560-2134; childrenstheatermv.org; info@circuitarts.org.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Society, MVTV, and Featherstone: Youth Filmmaking Camp
Featherstone, Oak Bluffs
Youth Filmmakers Camp with Michelle Vivian runs July 15–19, from 1 to 5 pm, for children ages 12 and older. This five-day camp is a collaborative production with the M.V. Film Society and MVTV. mvfilmsociety.com; ann@featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850.
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. Classes run for five weeks beginning July 9, Tuesday-Friday, 9 am – noon. Sign-up is weekly, and each week focuses on a different theme, including lighthouses, whales, maps, extinction, and history. Registration will be open soon. mvmuseum.org; 508-627-4441.
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. Monday through Friday, June 24 to August 23. 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 run June 19 to August 3 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
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
Although Misty Meadows will not be running a summer camp this year, it will be providing horsemanship experiences at other camps on the Island, pony rides at least once a week, and running a seven-week horsemanship weekly group lesson. misty meadows mv.org; 508-338-7198; info@mistymeadowsmv.org.
Native Earth Teaching Farm
94 North Rd., Chilmark
Farm activities, animal visits, fiber arts, outdoor classes.
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 read on a paper log, or on the library reading app. Prizes are earned every three hours. There will be weekly activities, including two storytimes, a Lego club, craft projects, a play kitchen/store, and STEM kits for teens. oakbluffslibrary.org/; 508-693-9433.
Plum Hill School
5 Pine Ln., West Tisbury
Waldorf-inspired, nature-based summer camp will run Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 2 pm, June 24 to August 15. Theme weeks include Gnomes and Fairies, Circus, Natural Dyeing, Handwork, Stories and Puppets, Music and Movement, Woodworking, 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. Its summer camp programs run from June 24 to August 16. Summer youth programs require a family membership, or a youth membership for children ages 8-17. sailmv.org/current-availability; 508-696-7644; sailmv.org/membership.
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 the 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. July 8 through August 9. psb@senseofwondercreations.org; 508-693-342; 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 6 to August 23. 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 run from June 27–August 23, 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. vineyard family tennis.org; 508-693-7762; frontdesk@vineyardfamilytennis.org.
Vineyard Haven Library’s Summer Reading Program
200 Main St.
The V.H. 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 24 to August 16. The Toddler Program (ages 15 months to 3 years) runs year-round. Ages 3-7 partake in 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.
westtisburylibrary.org; 508-693-3366
wt_mail@clamsnet.org
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. Summer children’s camp is modeled after its year-round Barn Rat program (shadow a WSE staff member and learn about proper horsemanship, groom and tack, and more). Summer session begins on June 17, and runs through August 30, Monday to Friday. whitestonemv.com; 774-563-0220; whitestoneequestrianmv@gmail.com.
West Tisbury Parks and Recreation
1067 State Road, Aquinnah
Summer basketball sessions for grades 4-9, will run Monday-Friday, 9 am to noon, from July 8 to August 16. westtisbury-ma.gov/parks-and-recreation; 506-696-0147.
YMCA Camp Kindness
YMCA of M.V. 111R Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
The YMCA summer program runs from June 26 to August 18, 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; 508-696-7171; ymcamv.org/summer-camp.
