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    Summer camps and programs on Martha’s Vineyard

    Spring has finally sprung and we’re looking forward to 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.

    *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. Performance concludes each session.
    July 2 – Aug. 17, (2) Three week sessions plus (1) one week specialty session
    Call or email for dates, times, and programs.
    itwmv.org; 508-693-2769; 508-737-8550

    Art Camp at Featherstone

    30 Featherstone Lane, Oak Bluffs
    Discover magic gardens, explore creative expression in art. Programs and themes vary.
    June 18-Aug. 10, 9 am-12 pm, Ages 3-teens
    featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850

    Boys and Girls Club

    44 Robinson Rd., Edgartown
    During summer school vacation.
    Arts, crafts, games, computers, gym, field trips.
    Call or email for dates, times, and programs.
    mvbgclub.org; 508-627-3303

    Built on Stilts’ Stiltshop

    Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs
    Stiltshop is a dance workshop for ages 5-12 that leads up to a performance in Built on Stilts, the island’s community dance festival. Taught by Lucia Dillon, Eliza Greene, and Abby Bender.  Advanced Stiltshop for ages 12-16, taught by Abby Bender.
    Aug. 9-11 and 18-21
    Builtonstilts.org

    Camp Jabberwocky M.V. Cerebral Palsy Camp

    200 Greenwood Ave. Ext., Vineyard Haven
    Two summer sessions.
    Children and adults.
    campjabberwocky.org; 508-696-7171

    Camp Terra Mare

    YMCA of M.V. 111R Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
    Adventure awaits! Archery, science, field trips, swimming, games, beach days.
    June 25– Aug. 17, Kids K – 8
    See brochure at ymcamv.org; 508-696-7171

    Children’s Art Program

    58 Dock St., Edgartown.
    Martha’s Vineyard Art Association’s Old Sculpin Studio School
    Call or visit website for more information.
    oldsculpingallery.org; oldsculpin@gmail.com; 508-627-4881.

    Chilmark Community Center

    520 South Rd., Chilmark
    Arts and crafts in our Art Shack, basketball, tennis, dodgeball, hip hop dance and more.
    July 2-Aug. 17; 9 am-12 pm, ages 4-14
    chilmarkcommunitycenter.org; info@chilmarkcommunity-center.org.

    Dance & Music Program Spindrift Studios

    258 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown
    Pixar Adventure Camp, ages 3-5
    Session I: July 9-July 13, 10 am-12:30 pm
    Disney Adventure Camp
    Session 2: July 16-July 20, 10 am-12:30 pm
    M-W-F both sessions (snack provided)
    Ballet/modern/jazz, ages 8-12
    July 23-Aug. 2, 10 am-12:30 pm
    Tues-Thurs
    Acro sessions, ages 6-12
    July 10-July 19, 10 am-12 pm
    Acrobatics ages 6-12
    Hip Hop Intensives
    Aug. 6-Aug. 24, M-W-F, 10 am-12 pm, ages 6-9
    Aug. 6-Aug. 24, M-W-F, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, ages 10-18
    spindriftmv.com; spindriftdance@gmail.com; 508-939-1157

    FARM Institute Agriculture Camp

    The FARM Institute, 14 Aero Ave., Edgartown
    Connect children to agriculture through fun, informative farm experiences.
    Weekly, June 25-Aug. 24, ages 4-17
    farminstitute.org; 508-627-7007

    Felix Neck Fern & Feather Natural History Camp

     

    Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown- Vineyard Haven Rd.
    Habitats, marine life, ecology, and wildlife.
    June 20-Aug. 31
    massaudubon.org; felixneck@massaudubon.org; 508-627-4850

    Garden Arts Summer Camp Preschool Program

    Garden Gate Child Development Center, 119 W. Spring St., Vineyard Haven
    Art based exploration of the natural world on Martha’s Vineyard. Ages 2-8. Three multi-week sessions through July and August.
    July 2 – July 13; July 16 – Aug. 3; Aug. 6 – Aug. 17
    gardengatecdc@hotmail.com; 508-696-9997

    Girls on the RISE

    445 State Rd, Vineyard Haven
    Call or email for dates, times, and programs.
    risevpa.com; info@risevpa.com; 508-693-2262

    GOLS Soccer Camp

    West Tisbury School
    Co-ed intensive soccer camp that focuses on skill building games and exercises. Call or email for dates, times, and programs. Ages 6-10.
    Golssoccer.com

    Island Alpaca Discover Program

    1 Head of the Pond Road, Oak Bluffs
    A fun and exciting farm experience for alpaca lovers age 8 or older.
    All summer, Daily, 9:30 am-11 am
    508-693-5554;  islandalpaca.com

    Island Children’s School

    5 Halcyon Way, West Tisbury
    Themes include arts, crafts, literature, music, movement, and outdoor play. Ages 3-6.
    July 2-August 10
    Islandchildren.org; islandchildren@comcast.net; 508-693-5815

    Island Gymnastics

    410 State Rd., West Tisbury
    Monthly and weekly classes. Parkour, birthday parties, and rock climbing by appointment. Ages 3-18.
    June 26 – Sept. 1
    Mvislandgymnastics.com; 508-693-8358

    Island Spirit Kayak Summer Program

    Edgartown-Oak Bluffs Road, Oak Bluffs
    Adventure weeks, teen weeks, and kids kayak adventure weeks. Ages 7-16.
    July 9-Aug. 30
    islandspiritkayak.com; chick@islandspiritkayak.com; 508-693-9727

    KidsDoDance

    The Yard, 1 The Yard, Chilmark
    Fun, active dance classes building skills and technique.
    July 16-Aug. 17, Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-12 pm
    dancetheyard.org 508-645-9662

    Letgo Your Mind

     

    286 Main St., Vineyard Haven
    Got Lego fever? Here’s the cure. STEM Summer Programs Lego Engineering, robotics, stop motion animation, and Minecraft. The 2018 theme is superheroes.
    July 16-27
    Letgoyourmind.com

    MVFF Film Festival Camp

    Chilmark Community Center
    Learn how to make documentaries, animation, and short films with Cinema Circus. One-week sessions available. Can be combined.
    July 2 – Aug. 17, 12:30-4:30 pm
    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, and beaches. Ages 7-13.
    June 25-Aug. 31. M-F. 8:30 am-1 pm
    Mvadventurecamp.com; info@mvadventurecamp.com; 508-693-8484

    M.V. Museum Kids’ Summer Program

    59 School St., Edgartown
    Discovery days and history-based creative experiences.
    Thursdays in July and August. 10 am-12 pm
    mvmuseum.org; 508-627-4441 ext. 110

    M.V. Regional High School Clinics

    MV Regional High School, 100 Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
    Summer clinics in arts & crafts, football, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, robotics, and more.
    Through August
    mvrhs.org/summerprograms; 508-693-1033 ext. 235

    M.V. Sharks Drop-In Baseball Clinic

    The Shark Tank, MVRHS, Oak Bluffs
    June 26 – Aug. 18. M-Th, 9 am – 12 pm
    Ages 13 and under
    Mvsharks.com

    M.V. Skate Park Drop-in Summer Program

    Skate Park, Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
    Daily skateboarding sessions. Learn new tricks, make new friends. Scooters welcome.
    July 16 – Aug. 24, M-F, 8:30 am-12 pm, ages 7-17
    mvskate.com, 508-274-5674

    M.V. STEAM Clinics

    
Oak Bluffs School, 50 Tradewinds Road
    New project-based camp that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Students will engage in building, creating and designing projects involving rocketry, robotics, experiments, game design, chemistry, physics and more. Ages 6-14.
    July 30-Aug. 3 and/or Aug. 6-10, 9 am-12 pm
    steammv.org

    Nike Tennis Camp

    Martha’s Vineyard High School, Oak Bluffs
    All skills and high school training program. Co-ed, ages 9-18.
    July 9-Aug. 10. 9 am-3 pm
    ussportscamps.com; 1-800-645-3226

    Pony Camp, Arrowhead Farm

    174 Indian Hill Rd., West Tisbury
    Riding, horse care, crafts, and games.
    July 11-Aug. 31. M-F, weekly sessions. 9 am-1 pm
    arrowheadfarm.net; horses@arrowheadfarm.net; 508-693-8831

     

    Pony Camp, Pond View Farm

    New Lane, West Tisbury
    Gives children of all ages and abilities an opportunity to explore their love of horses beyond the boundaries of a riding lesson.
    June 25- Aug. 20, M-F, 9 am-1 pm
    pondviewfarmmv.com; 508-693-2949

    Robotics Camp

    West Tisbury School
    Build your own robot, and program it to respond to inputs from sensors and remote control. Discounts for Island students. Call or email for dates, times, and programs.
    chaoticcoders.org; info@chaoticcoders.org

    Sailing Camp with Sail Martha’s Vineyard

    79 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven
    Race training, sail training, and windsurfing.
    June 25-Aug. 17, 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
    July 2-Aug. 10. M-F, Ages 6–13
    sassafrasmvy.org; 508-645-2008

    Sense of Wonder Summer Day Camp

    23 Grove Ave., Vineyard Haven
    The creative arts blended with environmental and cultural awareness, and local and global community service. Art, clay, music, puppetry, theater, film, beach, and more.
    July 2- Aug. 17, M-F, 9 am-1 pm, Ages 7-12
    senseofwondercreations.org; 508-693-3142

    Summer Basketball Camp

    West Tisbury School, 401 Old County Rd., West Tisbury
    July 9-Aug. 17 (two-week sessions)
    Call for ages, days. 
    9 am-12 pm
    508-696-0147

    Summer Soccer Camp

    West Tisbury School, 401 Old County Rd., West Tisbury
    July 9-Aug. 17 (two-week sessions)
    Call for ages, days. 
    1 to 4 pm
    508-696-0147

    Summer Stars Theater Arts Camp

    MV Playhouse, 24 Church St, Vineyard Haven
    Summer Stars for ages 9-14
    Six one-week sessions from July 2- Aug. 10
    9 am-1 pm, M-F
    Little Stars for ages 6-8
    One-week session July 23-27
    9 am-11 am
    summerstars@mvplayhouse.org, 508-696-6300

    Vineyard Youth Tennis Summer Program

    618 Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs
    Kids in first grade through high school can gather with their peers during two summer programs. A summer-only munchkin class is also offered on Saturday’s for kids 4-6.
    Summer session I runs Mon., July 2- Sat., July 30
    Summer Session II runs Mon., July 30-Sat., Aug. 25
    vineyardyouthtennis.org, vytennis@vineyard.net, 508-693-7762

    Youth Cross Country Running Camp

    MVRHS track
    Kids entering grades 5-8. Call or email for dates, times, and programs.
    Mvhurricanesyouthrunning.org.

    Youth Filmmaking Camp

    MVTV, MV Film Society, and Polly Hill Arboretum
    Polly Hill Arboretum, 809 State Rd., West Tisbury
    Aug. 6-10, Mon.-Fri., 1 to 5 pm
    Ages 11-14, limited to 15 participants
    rich@mvfilmsociety.com, garri@mvfilmsociety.com, or michelle@mvtv.org

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