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.
Click here to see the 2019 Summer Camps Map.
*Dates and details are current as of this posting, but it’s recommended to confirm everything with your favorite camp or program in advance.
Arrowhead Farm Pony Camp
174 Indian Hill Rd., West Tisbury
June 10 – Aug. 30. M-F, 1-2 week sessions. 9 am – 1 pm
arrowheadfarm.net; horses@arrowheadfarm.net; 508-693-8831
Academy of Children’s Theatre of Martha’s Vineyard
Sailing Camp Park, 177 Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs
July 1 – Aug. 16; Ages 8 – 18
Musical theater camp with Island Theatre Workshop. Performance concludes each session.
itwmv.org; 508-737-8550
Boys and Girls Club
44 Robinson Rd., Edgartown
June 24 – Aug. 19; 8 am – 5 pm; M – F
Must be entering grades K-7 by Sept. 2019
mvbgclub.org; 508-627-3303
Built on Stilts’ Stiltshop
Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs
July 29 – Aug. 5
Dance workshop for ages 5-12; Advanced Stiltshop for ages 12-16.
Builtonstilts.org
Center for New Learning
Educomp Building, Vineyard Haven
Tutoring, Test Prep, College Apps
Reserve now for summer.
info@cnlmv.org www.cnlmv.org 920-410-4577
FARM Institute Agriculture Camp
The FARM Institute, 14 Aero Ave., Edgartown
Weekly, June 24 – Aug. 19; Ages 4 – 17
farminstitute.org; 508-627-7007
Featherstone Center for the Arts Camp
30 Featherstone Ln., Oak Bluffs
June 17 – Aug. 16
Ages 3 – teens. Programs, themes vary
featherstoneart.org; 508-693-1850
Felix Neck Fern & Feather Natural History Camp
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Rd.
June 19 – Aug. 30
Habitats, marine life, ecology, and wildlife
508-627-4850
GOLS Soccer Camp
West Tisbury School
July 8 – Aug. 16; Ages 6-10.
508-696-0147
Island Children’s School
5 Halcyon Way, West Tisbury
July 1 – Aug. 10; Ages 2.9 – 5
Islandchildren.org; islandchildren@comcast.net; 508-693-5815
Island Gymnastics
410 State Rd., West Tisbury
June 24 – Aug. 30; Ages 18 mo. to 16 and up
Mvislandgymnastics.com; iflip4joy@gmail.com; 508-693-8358
Island Spirit Kayak Summer Program
Beach Road at Little Bridge, Oak Bluffs
Kids’ adventure weeks, ages 7 – 13
islandspiritkayak.com; 508-693-9727
MV Arts Association
Old Sculpin Gallery 58 Dock St., Edgartown
M – F, 9:30 am – 11 am; Ages 7-11
Fun projects each day in drawing and painting.
oldsculpin@gmail.com oldsculpingallery.org
508-627-4881
M.V. Museum Kids’ Summer Program
MV Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven
Local artists bringing island history to life inspired by MVM exhibitions.
July and August; Tues., Wed., and Thurs., 10 am – 1 pm
mvmuseum.org; 508-627-4441
M.V. Regional High School Clinics
MV Regional High School, 100 Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
July through August; Arts & crafts, sports
mvrhs.org/summerprograms; 508-693-1033 ext. 140
M.V. Skate Drop-in Summer Program
Skate Park, Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
July 10 – Sept. 1. M-F, 8:30 am – 12 pm; Ages 7 – 17
Mvskate.com; info@mvskatecamp.com; 508-274-5674
M.V. Sharks Drop-In Baseball Clinic
The Shark Tank, MVRHS, Oak Bluffs
June 24 – Aug. 15. M-Th, 9 am – 12 pm; Ages 13 and under
Mvsharks.com russ.curran@mvsharks.com
Nike Tennis Camp
Martha’s Vineyard High School, Oak Bluffs
July 22 – Aug. 12. 9 am – 3 pm; Co-ed, ages 9 – 18
ussportscamps.com; 1-800-645-3226
Sailing Camp with Sail Martha’s Vineyard
Lagoon Pond Sailing Camp, Oak Bluffs
Sailing and windsurfing lessons starting at age 8.
June 24 – Aug. 16
sailmv.org 508-696-7644.
Sassafras Earth Education
5 Church Street, Aquinnah.
July 1 – Aug. 9. M – F; Ages 5 – 16
sassafrasmvy.org; 508-645-2008
Sense of Wonder Summer Day Camp
23 Grove Ave., Vineyard Haven.
Creative Arts, environment, ethnic diversity, local and global community service.
July 1 – Aug 16, M – F; 9 am –1 pm; Ages 7–12
senseofwondercreations.org 508-693-3142
Steam MV Summer Steam Clinics
Oak Bluffs School
Project-based learning & fun, emphasizing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
July 30 – Aug. 10; Ages 7-15
steammv.org
Summer Basketball Camp
West Tisbury School, 401 Old County Rd., West Tisbury
July 8 – Aug. 16; Call for ages, days.
508-696-0147
Summer Stars Theater Arts Camp
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, 24 Church St., Vineyard Haven
July 8 – Aug. 16, M – F, 9 am till 1 pm; Ages 9–14
summerstars@mvplayhouse.org; mvplayhouse.org; 508-696-6300
The Yard Children’s Summer Classes
1 The Yard, Chilmark
Dance, creative movement and choreography.
July 8 – Aug. 9
info@dancetheyard.org 508-645-9662
Vineyard Montessori School Summer Camp
286 Main street, Vineyard Haven
June 24 – Aug. 16
Ages 2.9 – 6 years
Kids will have fun and unique experiences exploring the outdoors, discovering new interests, meeting new friends, and creating memories.
vineyardmontessori.com/summer-camp 508-683-4090
White Stone Equestrian Camp
85 Red Pony Farm Road, West Tisbury
Horsemanship, demonstrations, lessons in dressage, hunter/jumper and eventing, weekly camp show every Friday.
Week-long sessions June 17 – Aug. 26
whitestoneequestrianmv@gmail.com whitestonemv.com.774-563-0220
Youth Filmmaking Camp
MVTV
Mvtv.org; michelle@mvtv.org
YMCA Camp
YMCA of M.V. 111R Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs
June 24 – Aug. 16; Kids K – 11
ymcamv.org; 508-696-7171
