Best Sports Summer Camps in Boston

Photo by Irka Perez, courtesy of the Piers Park Sailing Center

Sports summer camps offer thrilling experiences and skill-building activities. Our picks for sports summer camps in Boston provide exciting opportunities and adventures for kids across Massachusetts. We've curated a list of options, ranging from multi-sports to sport-specific camps in the Boston area. These fun and athletic camps ensure that active children receive the excitement and engagement they need during summer and holiday breaks.

Looking for more great summer camps in Boston? Be sure to bookmark our complete Boston Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory. You can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.

STEM Summer Camps in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

S.H.E. Can Steam campers learn about aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Photo courtesy of  S.H.E. Can STEAM Camp

STEM camps are incredibly popular in this digital age, especially with the mad technology skills kids have these days. With that in mind, we went on the hunt for innovative STEM summer camps in and around DC. There's a STEM camp for every age, skill level, and interest. Most are in-person, but there are virtual options for those who want a little more flexibility.

For more virtual options, check out our list of Best Online STEM, Robotics, and Coding Classes and Camps for Kids.

Looking for other summer camps near DC? Bookmark our local Summer Camp Guide, and peruse our full Camp Directory for more programs to fit any budget and interest, from sports day camps to overnight summer camps and everything in between.

Free and Cheap Summer Camps in NYC for Kids

Registration is now open for the reasonably priced summer camps at YMCA locations in NYC.

Finding summer camps in NYC can be especially stressful for your family's finances, and while we want our children to have a fun, rewarding, and safe experience, we don't want to dig into our retirement fund to pay for it. New York City families are lucky because free and cheap summer camps abound all across the five boroughs, where arts and education funding subsidizes some excellent New York City programs so all children can enjoy fantastic summer camps in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

Read on for all our picks for free and affordable summer camps in NYC. Find more summer camps in New York City, including preschool summer camps, great sleepaway summer camps in the Northeast, and STEM summer day camps in our Summer Camp Guide and NYC Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps in NYC by type, age, and neighborhood.

Free and Affordable Summer Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Aspiring artists love the 3-hour workshops at MADE Art Studio in Mamaroneck,

Fun summer camp options abound in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, from traditional day camps to STEM-focused programs to a variety of sports camps. But no matter your child's interests, camp can be a pricey proposition. If you're looking for especially budget-friendly options, we’ve rounded up a selection of the most affordable day camps in the area.

For this 2024 list, we've capped the cost at $500 per week, but most of these are well below that. Many of these camps offer half-day sessions as well as early-bird or sibling discounts. Plus, there are often options for financial aid or scholarships. Even if you don’t see that information listed, you can always ask to see if it’s a possibility.

For even more options, check out our Summer Camps Guide for Westchester & Hudson Valley Kids, or search our Camp Directory

Best Free and Affordable Summer Camps on Long Island

At Long Island's Y camps, campers build friendships. Photo courtesy of the YMCA

Looking for the best free and affordable summer camps on Long Island? Read on for our roundup of some great picks that won't break the bank. 

For kids on Long Island, summer is a fun-filled 10 weeks, but for moms and dads, those two months need to be filled with activity before the home becomes a whining zone of boredom.

Summer camps can be a significant investment, but some Long Island summer camps are actually quite affordable, and others offer scholarships and financial aid.

Here is our list of the most affordable summer camp programs on Long Island. Find more summer camp resources in our Guide to Summer Camps

Best Sports Summer Camps in New Jersey for Kids

Beat the heat and join the fun this summer at Branchburg Sports Complex! Photo courtesy of the Branchburg Sports Complex

Summer is the perfect time for kids to get active and burn energy at one of the many sports-focused camps in New Jersey. Sports day camps range from multi-sport options with indoor and outdoor facilities to specialty camps that focus on specific sports such as soccer, golf, and baseball. Whether your camper is looking to improve their game or just have a ball, read on for sports camps that cater to diverse ages and interests.

For more info on summer camps in New Jersey, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town. 

Top Tween and Teen Summer Camps in Atlanta

YMCA summer camps in Atlanta offer speciality camps for tweens and teens. Photo courtesy YMCA of Atlanta

Tween and teen summer camps in Atlanta offer some independence AND some organized activities. Teens and tweens (generally ages 12-17) can be tough to entertain come summer break, but there are awesome Atlanta summer camps that cater to the specific interests of this age group. Some local summer camps offer specific teen programs, among the other camp programs for younger kids, to entertain the older bunch. In addition to having a blast, many of these tweens and teens pick up leadership training and skills— allowing them to become the next generation of amazing summer camp counselors.

Take a look at some of the best summer camps in Atlanta for teens below; for more summer goodness, check out our Atlanta Summer Camp Guide to get the details on additional Atlanta camps!

Spring Break 2024: 50 Fun Things To Do in Orlando with Kids

Keep the Mardi Gras celebration going at Universal Orlando through April. Photo courtesy of Universal

Searching for Orlando spring break activities to keep the kids entertained outside the home? We've got you covered with our top spring break activities for Orlando kids. Just remember that Central Florida school districts have differing spring break schedules for 2024— Lake County and Osceola County observe March 11-15, and Orange County and Seminole County observe March 18-22. Explore our Orlando events calendar for even more happenings.

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