Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod. Offering tutoring, sports, art, music and fun. Serving any Cape child 6 - 18. After school; only $25, Sept. - June. Summer Day Camp features 2-3 field trips every week; $145 per week. 508-477-8845

Brewster Day Camp, Brewster 508-896-6555.
Four acre campus with Olympic pool complex. Activities include swimming lessons, archery, nature/orienteering, arts and crafts, sailing, canoeing, field sports, music, dance, and drama. All ages, infants-13 years. One-week sessions, flexible scheduling available.

Camp Good News, Forestdale 508-477-9731.
Directed by the Willard family for over 73 years, this non-denominational Christian camp encourages positive values. Day & Residential. Features water and land sports, tennis, sailing and more.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Day Camp: 508-896-3867 Summer isn't just the beach! Kids enjoy nature explorations. Ages 5-13.

Cape Cod Sea Camps,Brewster, MA (508) 896-3451 monomoydaycamp@capecodseacamps.com
The Monomoy Day Camp is a traditional summer camp located on Cape Cod and has been operating since 1965. Established in 1922 the Cape Cod Sea Camps has developed a long tradition of camping excellence. CCSC is located on Cape Cod Bay in Brewster with a second site on Long Pond. Sailing is a popular activity at our day camp program but we try to emphasize a wide variety of activities such as swimming, arts, land sports, archery, woodworking and many others. With a seven week season campers have the ability to come for one to seven weeks of camp. As well as our regular day camp program we also offer a great introduction to the overnight camp experience. With our Days A-Way program we offer campers a 5 day 4 night program for ages 8-13. Cape Cod Sea Camps is recognized and accredited by the American Camping Association. Please Visit our website for more information.

Grazing Fields, Buzzards Bay: 508-759-3763. Learn to ride at one of the top training and show centers in New England. Instruction for beginner through advanced plus a Summer Horsemanship Program are among the many offerings. 201 Bourndale Rd. • e-mail: liz@grazingfields.com

Laurel Day Camp, Brewster. 508-896-4934.
Campers share in making new friends and memories in a nurturing atmosphere, full of play and discovery. Ages 6 months to 12 years. Activities include Red Cross swimming lessons, arts & crafts, archery, nature, soccer, tennis, performing arts, golf lessons, horseback riding, sailing, kayaking, and field trips. Four two week sessions. Flexible scheduling.

Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center Hyannis 508-771-6284 (MATH). Specializing in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Using the time-tested proprietary Mathnasium Method™ to helping your child catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math. Skilled teachers; one-on-one instruction; customized learning plans.

Pegasus Club, Harwich: This unique program teaches the ‘Spirit of the Horse’, an introductory program for students interested in horses, but not quite ready to ride. Great for students afraid of these gentle giants. Four classes. 508-364-0393

Sea Horse Farm, Harwich: 508-430-0441. A large, well-quipped equine boarding and instruction facility offers riding lessons, pony rides, pony birthday parties and a summer morning program. English riding lessons in all disciplines (including dressage, hunter/jumper and pleasure) and at all levels from beginner to advanced. State certified instructors. Open year round. Indoor Arena. 34 Lynch Lane.

True North Farm, Harwich: 774-408-7157. We offer riding lessons and training with an emphasis on Eventing and Dressage. Our programs are based on the curriculum of the US Pony Clubs and ICP Eventing Instructors standards. We welcome riders of all levels - including beginners - ages 5 and up! We have a professional and friendly team of MA licensed riding instructors who love teaching and we think it shows! Riding lessons, Summer Riding Camps, High School Athletes programs, training & coaching and much more. 339 Queen Anne Road.

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Summer Day Camp, Wellfleet. 508-349-2615.
Sponsored by Mass Audubon. The Sanctuary's 1110 acres will give your child the opportunity to explore the tidal flats, salt marsh, woodlands, freshwater ponds, and fields! Catch crabs, hunt for turtles, watch feeding birds, look for insects, dig for clams, and more! Make some new friends and enjoy the outdoors. The camp is designed to promote a child's lasting curiosity and concern for the natural world. Weekly camp sessions are offered to children in pre-school (age 4) through Grade 8 from mid-June through Labor Day. Discounts to Cape Cod year-round residents. .

YMCA Summer Camp: "Making Memories That Enhance A Lifetime." One and 2 week day camp sessions available for boys and girls ages 4-15. Arts & Crafts, boating, horse-care and riding, ropes course, drama, outdoor living skills, nature education, swimming, archery and more. There are two locations on the Cape: Camp Lydon, in Sandwich, 508-428-9251 x0 or in West Barnstable (Hyannis) at Camp 132, 1-800-339-9622 x115.

Language Links Spanish Immersion Camps & Classes. Language Links Spanish Immersion Programs; Summer, February and April Vacation: Falmouth 508-495-LINK(5465) Children ranging in age from 3 - 14 years are immersed in Spanish while participating in a variety of activities. Native and near native Spanish speaking counselors enjoy teaching Spanish while playing field games, creating culturally inspired arts and crafts projects, cooking typical Hispanic cuisine, planting, caring for and harvesting a garden, swimming lessons, singing, dancing and much more all in Spanish!. Summer Programs run for 10 weeks with full day, half day, and extended care options. Please call or check our website for more information.

Performing Arts Programs

Academy of Performing Arts, Orleans, Harwich & Chatham 508-255-5510.
Offering summer classes in dance, music, drama for children and adults--all ages and levels. Drop-ins are welcome!

Cape Cod Ballet Theatre for Children Ongoing Technique Classes offered for different ages and levels.  Summer Workshops for ages 3-9.  Students use their imaginations & challenge their bodies while studying a favorite ballet, children's story, or Broadway show.  Programs conclude with a final in-studio performance for friends & family!  Located at Configuration Dance Studio in Harwichport.  Please contact us for more information at CapeCodBalletTheatre@gmail.com or (508) 776-3406.

Cape Cod Conservatory, West Barnstable (508) 362-2772 and Falmouth (508) 540-0611. Offering a Summer Festival of week-long, half-day intensives in every music discipline: strings, winds, brass, percussion, a capella, Broadway or classical vocals. Each week ends with a performance. Also offering full programs in Dance, including Ballet at all levels, Hip-Hop and Belly Dancing, Art for all ages and a pre-school summer program that includes music, dance.

Cape Cod Hip Hop & Jazz, West Barnstable 508-428-3250 or 508-362-3111.
Instructors Coby and Tanya Vincent offer summer hip-hop clinics for boys and girls ages 5 and up. Featuring one-week summer intensives for beginners through advanced, covering a wide variety of hip hop styles, techniques, choreography and performance enhancement training.

Dramafun! Creative Drama Classes For Kids, Sandwich 508-259-3504.
Creative Kids Need a Positive Outlet! Younger students enjoy creative movement, story enactment, theatre games, music, imagination journeys and more! Older students explore basic acting techniques and perfornace opportunities. Our small "process oriented" classes promote creative thinking, listening skills, body awareness, teamwork, speaking and taking turns, while nurturing the creative spirit and confident self expression. Offered year round for kids age 4 years-teens. 508-259-3504.

Harwich Junior Theatre, Harwich. 508-432-0934.
For over 50 years, the Harwich Jr. Theatre has been offering the highest quality instruction for children in such areas as drama, technical lighting, voice, make-up, directing and more.

Meryl's Music & Art Center Sandwich, Falmouth, S. Yarmouth, Harwich, Orleans, Eastham offers a variety of programs for the young child with new programs being offered all the time!  Music Together® is a nationally accredited music and movement program for kids birth through five.  Signing Smart™ is also a nationally accredited sign language program using real ASL signs for hearing children 6 to 24 months.  Baby’s First Massage™ is a one-time infant massage course for babies newborn to pre-crawling.  Check in often to see what else we are offering.  508-432-5240

Mode 4 Music Studios, Hyannis. 508-771-7181. A fun new music school offering private lessons for guitar, bass, drums, piano, and voice. Teaching ages 8 and up and open to exploring any music genre. Rock Band Class is taught by Tony Bonelli, on an 8'x16' carpeted stage in an 18'x22' room, complete with backline, P.A. system, 16 track digital recording, and stage lights! This room has been specifically designed to simulate a typical rock band performance environment.

Sandwich Dance Academy. 508-888-0802. Summer dance camps,Ballet workshops,and dance classes. Ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, Hip-hop, lyrical, modern, combo classes, creative movement, mommy & me.


Turning Pointe Dance Studio, Falmouth, 508-444-0278. The focus and intent of Turning Pointe Dance Studio is to provide Cape Cod and beyond the highest quality of dance training to students who wish to achieve a professional career in dance as well as to those who simply want to enjoy dance on a recreational level and receive all the benefits of exercising the mind and body. Ask about the Ballet Birthday Parties!

Village Music Studio: South Yarmouth. 508-394-5300. Norma Atwood offers classes for kids from birth through 7 years. Activities include: rhythm instruments, musical games & singing, movement and dance, creative story-telling and the development of listening skills.

Sailing Camps/Programs

Arey's Pond Sailing School, South Orleans. 508-255-0994.
Located on protected Arey's Pond, a bay inlet, sailors of all ages learn how to be comfortable and relaxed in a sailboat.They take the tiller and sail on their first day! Lessons available by the week.

Orleans Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program, 508-255-9091. Features three classes of sailboats: (16) 7.5' Optimist dinghies, (12) 14.2' Catalina Capris, & (12) 14' Club 420s. Offering one to eight week programs June 27 - August 19 for Beginners through Advanced & Race Team. Open to ages 8 - 17. Teaching sailing on Orleans Town Cove since 1968. juniorsailing@orleansyachtclub.org

All Cape Hoop Camp and Rookie Camp, Hyannis 508-429-7121. Featuring co-ed basketball camps for ages 8 - 17, newly located in the beautiful brand new Hyannis Youth & Community Center. Two sessions for summer of 2010: June 26 - July 3 + July 31- Aug. 5. Both sessions include the Rookie Camp for boys and girls 8-11 and the All Cape Camp for boys and girls 12 to 17. The veteran staff works to instruct as well as provide an atmosphere for competitive games and solid drilling in the basics of basketball. Both sessions feature a visit from former Celtic great Tom "Satch" Sanders whose presence will make this a great season of basketball.

Barrybrook Stables Riding Lessons & Summer Day Program: 210 South Westgate Rd., Harwich.  508-430-5393. At Cape Cod's biggest  horse facility, kids and animals come together for a fun-filled day program, Monday through Friday, 9am - 3pm.  Also offering individual lessons in  English, Western and Dressage. Featuring an indoor arena and two round pens. 

Cape-League Baseball Clinics: Players from the Cape-League offer baseball clinics for kids Cape-wide. Call 508-432-6909 or check out their website for more info: www. capecodbaseball.org

GymKids Gymnastics, Eastham. 508-240-5747.
Finally, a gymnastics studio on the Lower Cape! Alice Kuntz has opened her own gymnastics studio in Eastham. Small class sizes; all levels and ages; open enrollment; summer programs. Call for schedule.

The Soundview Sports Summer Day Camp, Osterville. The program is designed to teach sportsmanship and proper skills to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14. Kids are taught basic to advanced skills in soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, flag football, tennis, golf, street hockey and volleyball at beautiful Cape Cod Academy. Kids may attend for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 sessions and pick 4 different activities for each session. Dynamic, creative and dedicated college and high school coaches stress the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.

Tony Kent Arena, Dennis. 508-760-2415, www.tonykentarena.com. The skating facility offers classes in figure skating, as well as several top quality hockey camps. Check out the website for more info.

Woodsong Farm Equestrian Center, Brewster. 508-896-5800
Summer Horsemanship Day Camp programs for horse-enthusiastic kids 5-18. Various programs available for all levels, beginner to experienced competitive riders. Woodsong is open year round offering riding instruction in hunt seat and dressage, boarding and competitive training of the horse and rider. On site tack shop for your riders needs. Information and application forms available at www.woodsongcentral.com

Most Cape towns offer summer programs for kids at minimal cost. Many towns allow visitors to participate as well as residents. General information and phone numbers are below:

Sandwich: 508-888-4361. The Sandwich Recreation department offers lessons in: swimming, sailing, tennis, basketball, arts & crafts and more. Call for schedule and information. The Sandwich Community School (part of school department) offers a variety of classes for kids. Call them at 508-888-5300.

Bourne: 508-743-3003. Activities include tennis, swimming, musical theater, hip-hop dance & a summer day-program. Programs are available for residents only.

Falmouth: 508-457-2567. A town-sponsored playground program begins after 4th of July weekend. Swimming and tennis lessons are coordinated through the Recreation Dept.

Mashpee: 508-477-8300. Summer program includes swimming lessons, gymnastic camp, baseball, scuba diving, golf and tennis lessons.

Hyannis: 508-790-6345. Programs offered: basketball, improvisational workshop, Sandy Neck Ranger Program, Seaside Yoga, baseball, In-line skating, skateboard program, open-gym, rollerskating, self-defense, kindergarten creative arts, roller hockey, swimming, junior lifeguard training, lifeguard training, gymnastics, dance (preschool dance, intro to dance, jazz dance), tennis & sailing. Most class sessions run 6 weeks and cost $45 (some cost more) Programs available on first-come, first-serve basis. Residents first, but if space is available, visitors & non-resident grandchildren are welcome to participate for an additional non-resident fee.

Yarmouth: 508-398-2231. Program includes sailing, swimming, tennis and early-childhood development programs. Playground program also available.

Dennis: 508-760-6162. Summer playground programs, as well as sailing and swimming lessons are available.

Harwich: Harwich public schools provide day-camp for students K-7th grade. Sports, crafts, computers, beach, field trips and more. 7:30-5:30. 508-430-2355

Brewster: Offering programs from Toddlers to Seniors. Youth sports include: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball. After-school programs: Flag Football, Rock climbing, Mad Science, Scrapbooking among many others. Summer: Playground Program, Sailing & Swimming Lessons. Check out the brand new outdoor tennis facility on Underpass Rd. 508-896-9430.

Chatham: 508-945-5175. Summer program runs mornings for kids 7-14. Program includes arts/crafts, swimming, tennis and more. Call for complete schecule.

Orleans: 508-240-3785. The town sponsors a varied recreation program available to residents and visitors. Programs include swimming lessons, arts and crafts, day trips and more. The Adult Education Dept. of the school district offers, Nauset Kids Programs, Orleans (508-255-4300); activities include sailing, art classes, kayaking, pottery, steel drums, power boat instruction, yoga and so much more.

Eastham: 508-240-7211 (Chamber of Commerce). Eastham offers an extensive summer schedule for families. Check posters displayed at the post office for current information.

Wellfleet: 508-349-0330. Wellfleet offers a wide variety of sports, arts, crafts and other fun-filled activities including swimming lessons at Gull Pond (residents & visitors welcome).

Truro: 508-487-1632. The Rec. Department offers a variety of marvelous kids activities all summer including swimming and tennis. Call for schedule.

Provincetown: 508-487-7097. The Provincetown Recreation department offers everything imaginable for kids throughout the summer, including arts and crafts, karate, dance, swimming, basketball and more. Call for information.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS:

4H Camp Farley, Mashpee, 508-477-0181
Activities include: Swimming, Archery, Nature, Canoeing, Kayaking, Creative Arts, Music, Fishing, Animal care, Theater, Horseback riding & more. Day camp and overnight camp available. Call for information. (Note, campers do not need to belong to 4H to attend camp.)

Briarwood Summer Camps, Monument Beach 508-759-7763
Marine and Sailing Campers stay at Briarwood Marine Science Center, located on Little Bay, just over the Bourne Bridge. The camp is affiliated with the Dexter & Southfield Schools outside of Boston and offers one week overnight sessions for sailing and marine science.

Burgess/Hayward Camp, Sandwich. 508-428-2571. This camp is run by the YMCA . Located on 400+ acres with 3 ponds.. Programs include arts/crafts, backpacking, bike trips, canoe trips, horseback riding, sailing, nature, and more. ACA Accredited.

Camp Good News, Forestdale, 508-477-9731
This Christian camp sits on 214 acres and includes a half-mile of sandy beach on a lovely lake. Interspersed about the wooded property are over 50 permanent buildings. Shamlian Hall houses dining rooms, library, chapel, snack bar and offices. ACA Accredited.

Cape Cod Sea Camps,Brewster, MA (508) 896-3451 monomoydaycamp@capecodseacamps.com
The Monomoy Day Camp is a traditional summer camp located on Cape Cod and has been operating since 1965. Established in 1922 the Cape Cod Sea Camps has developed a long tradition of camping excellence. CCSC is located on Cape Cod Bay in Brewster with a second site on Long Pond. Sailing is a popular activity at our day camp program but we try to emphasize a wide variety of activities such as swimming, arts, land sports, archery, woodworking and many others. With a seven week season campers have the ability to come for one to seven weeks of camp. As well as our regular day camp program we also offer a great introduction to the overnight camp experience. With our Days A-Way program we offer campers a 5 day 4 night program for ages 8-13. Cape Cod Sea Camps is recognized and accredited by the American Camping Association. Please Visit our website for more information.