Make it a memorable summer: directory of kids’ camps and programs

Camps_logo_2016Spring 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 various Summer Camps and Programs. Read below for full list.

*Dates and details are current as of this posting, but it’s recommended to confirm everything with your favorite camp or program in advance.

 

Academy of 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 3 – Aug 18.
itwmv.org; 508-693-2769; 508-737-8550.

Art Camp Featherstone
30 Featherstone Lane, Oak Bluffs
June 19-August 7
Programs, themes vary for ages 3 – teens.
featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850.

Boys and Girls Club
44 Robinson Rd., Edgartown
M – F, June 26 – August 25.
Daily drop-ins. Must be a member of the Boys and Girls Club. Arts, crafts, games, computers, gym, field trips.  Grades K – 7.
mvbgclub.org; 508-627-3303.

Children’s Art Program
Summer program.
58 Dock St., Edgartown.
Martha’s Vineyard Art Association’s Old Sculpin Studio School.
M – F , 9:30 – 11.  Ages 7 – 12.
oldsculpingallery.orgoldsculpin@gmail.com508-627-4881.

Chilmark Community Center
520 South Rd., Chilmark.
9 am – 12. July 3 –  August 18. Ages 4-14
info@chilmarkcommunity-center.org.

Dance & Music Program Spindrift Studios
258 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown.
July 17 – Aug. 4. Ages 5-12.
spindriftdance@gmail.com508-939-1157. spindriftmv.com.

FARM Institute Agriculture Camp
The FARM Institute, 14 Aero Ave., Edgartown.
Connect children to agriculture through fun, informative farm experiences. June 26 – Sep 1. Ages 4 – 17. farminstitute.org508-627-7007.

Felix Neck Fern and Feather Natural History Camp
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown – Vineyard Haven Rd.
Habitats, marine life, ecology, and wildlife. Week long sessions are offered June – Aug.
massaudubon.orgfelixneck@massaudubon.org508-627-4850.

Garden Arts Summer Camp Preschool Program
Garden Gate Child Development Center, 119 W. Spring St., Vineyard Haven.
July 5 – Aug. 26,  Ages 2 – 5.
gardengatecdc@hotmail.com; 508-696-9997.

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.com508-693-2262.

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.

Island Gymnastics
410 State Rd., West Tisbury.
8 or 9 am – 12 noon. Tuition varies. June 26 – Sep 1.
tgoodell06@comcast.net508-693-8358.

Island Cub Scout Council Camp
Duarte, off Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs.
Day camp for grades 2 – 5.
dick.aiken@scouting.org.

Island Spirit Kayak Summer Program
Beach Road at Little Bridge, Oak Bluffs.
Kids’ adventure weeks; ages 7-13  
islandspiritkayak.com; 508-693-9727.

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.

Letgo Your Mind
286 Main St., Vineyard Haven.
STEM Summer Programs Lego Engineering, robotics, stop motion animation, Minecraft. July 17 – 28 .
letgoyourmind.com

MVFF Filmmaking Camp
Chilmark Elementary School.
Learn how to make documentaries, animation, and short films with Cinema Circus. Three 2-week sessions. July 3 –  Aug. 11.
tmvff.org.

M.V. Adventure Camp
Drop-off and pick-up at MV Regional High School, 100 Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs.
Biking, fishing, kayaking, hiking, beach.
June 26– September 1. Ages 7 – 16.
info@mvadventurecamp.commvadventurecamp.com508-693-8484.

M.V. Museum Kids’ Summer Program
MV Museum, 59 School St., Edgartown.
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10 am – 12 noon (also 1 – 4 pm Thurs.)
July 5 – Aug. 31.
mvmuseum.org508-627-4441 ext.110.

M.V. Nike Tennis Camp
Martha’s Vineyard High School, Oak Bluffs
All skills and high school training program.  Co-ed, Ages 9-18. Several 3-day sessions from July 3 through August 10. 9am–3pm each day.
ussportscamps.com; 1-800-645-3226.

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/summerprograms508-693-1033 ext. 235.

M.V. Sharks Drop – In Baseball Clinic
The Shark Tank, MVRHS, Oak Bluffs.
Monday – Thursday, June 26 – August 10. 9 am to 12 pm, ages 12 and under.
mvsharks.com.

M.V. Skate Drop-in Summer Program
Skate Park, Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs.
Ages 7 – 17.
info@mvskatecamp.com; mvskate.com; 508-274-5674.

Pony Camp, Arrowhead Farm
174 Indian Hill Rd., West Tisbury.
Riding, horse care, crafts, games.
M – F, July 3– Sept.1.
horses@arrowheadfarm.net; arrowheadfarm.net508-693-8831.  

Pony Camp Pond View Farm
New Lane, West Tisbury.
pondviewfarmmv.com; 508-693-2949.

Sailing Camp with Sail Martha’s Vineyard
79 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven.Race training, sail training, windsurfing. June 26 – Aug. 18. Ages 8 – 18.
sailmv.com; admin@sailmv.com; 508-696-7644.

Sassafras Earth Education
5 Church Street, Aquinnah
Games, nature, outdoor skills, and art themes.
June 6 – Aug 13; M – F.  Ages 6 – 13.
sassafrasmvy.org508-645-2008.

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.
July 5 – Aug. 26. Ages 2– 5.  
senseofwondercreations.org; 508-693-3142.

Summer Basketball Camp
West Tisbury School, 401 Old County Rd., West Tisbury July 10 – Aug 18. Call for ages, days. 508-696-0147.

Summer Stars Theater Arts Camp
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, 400 West Spring St., Vineyard Haven. Theater/visual arts camp, weekly themes. Ages 6–14, Grades 1–8.
summerstars@mvplayhouse.org; mvplayhouse.org; 508-693-6450.

Vineyard Youth Tennis Summer Program
618 Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs Month-long sessions begin July 3 and 31. 1st grade–High School.
vineyardyouthtennis.org

Youth Filmmaking Camp
MVTV and Featherstone Center for the Arts. Featherstone campus, Oak Bluffs.
Aug. 7-11, Mon.-Fri., 1 to 5 pm Ages 11-14, limited to 15 participants. minah@mvfilmsociety.com, rich@mvfilmsociety.com, or michelle@mvtv.org.

Camp Terra Mare
YMCA of M.V. 111R Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs. June 26– Aug. 18. Kids K – 11.
See brochure at ymcamv.org; 508-696-7171.