Above: FaySummer and Chestnut Hill Farm are among the many camp options for kids in Southborough this summer. (images courtesy of Fay School and The Trustees of Reservations)
For parents who haven’t yet signed kids up for camp this summer, I’m compiling the options in Southborough or at our high schools this summer. It’s a long list.
I’ll start of with the stand-alone options offered only 1-2 times, followed by the summer-long offerings. (Although, Southborough Rec’s summer long camp is already booked up for much of the summer.)
Specialty Camps & Clinics
These run the gamut with specialty sports (track, cheer, lacrosse, basketball, soccer and even fencing). They also include obstacle courses, chess, musical theater, career discovery, and English immersion. I’m sorting them by the dates they are offered. (Note: Some have registration deadlines.)
ARHS Track & Field Camp
kids currently in grades 3-8
Monday, June 19th – Friday the 23rd (5:00 – 8:00 pm)
Trottier Middle School track, 49 Parkerville Rd
“Campers take part in throwing, jumping, running and hurdling activities. On the final evening, they’ll compete in a track meet with an awards ceremony and demonstration by high school athletes.” $150 per child (with discounts for siblings and a $420 family max). (Click here)
ARHS Youth Cheer Camp
5-14 year olds
Monday, June 26th – Thursday the 29th (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Algonquin Regional High School gym, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough
Participants will “Learn new cheers, dances and stunts”. On the final day, campers will “have a chance to show off what you’ve learned to family and friends”. $125 per camper with a discount for siblings. (Click here)
Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School (Lacrosse)
10-18 year olds (split by gender)
Wednesday, June 21 – Friday, the 23rd (9:00 am – 8:00 pm, extended and overnight options)
St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Rd
Coach Pilat and his staff offer intense instruction and drills to improve performance of the Lacrosse goaltender. Includes strength and agility coaching, one on one instruction and evaluation, and “fun and exciting” games. $735. (Click either Boys or Girls)
Coach ID’s Summer Hoops Clinic Camp
kids currently in grades PreK-3
Monday, June 28th – Friday the 30th (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Fayville Park basketball court, Central St
GTT (Game Time Training) which runs Southborough’s Youth, PreK, and RAP basketball programs will offer this clinic with contests, scrimmages and skills development. $180. (Click here)
FaySummer’s English Immersion Program
10-15 year olds
4-week overnight session, July 9th – August 4th
Fay School, 48 Main Street for ages 10-15
The concentrated program is for students to improve their English skills. The program combines academics, cultural interactions, and summer camp activities. Students take key academic classes each morning, with electives and camp activities scheduled in the afternoons and evening homework. Students have access to the school’s pools, athletic fields, rock climbing wall, ropes course, etc. $8,000. (Click here)
Basketball Skills Summer Clinics (session 2 of 3)
kids entering grades 1-8
Monday, July 10th – Thursday the 13th (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Algonquin Regional High School gym
Program to improve young player’s fundamentals “from the novice athlete to the aspiring pro. . . We use basketball to help kids build character, promote good sportsmanship, and develop leadership skills.” Coached by ARHS Varsity Boys Coach. $120. (Click here) [Editor’s Note: The first session started before I learned about this program.]
Best Soccer (session 1 of 2)
3-14 year olds
Monday, July 10th – Friday the 14th (hours vary)
Neary School Field, 53 Parkerville Rd
Technical skills instruction combined with fun games and activities. Players are split into camps by ages with overlapping options. 3-5 year old can sign up for 9:00 – 9:45 am classes for $110. 5-14 year olds can sign up for half day (9:00 am – noon) camps for $180. And 7-14 year olds can choose a full day (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) camp for $280. (Click here)
Career Discovery Experience (session 1 of 2)
kids entering grades 5-8
Monday, July 10th – Friday the 14th (8:30 am – 3:00 pm, plus extended options)
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St, Marlborough
Campers select weeklong skill building/career exploration activity for the mornings and either physical or creative activities for the afternoon. $380. (Click here)
Basketball Weekly Program
Girls entering grades 1-6 and Boys entering Grades 1-2
Wednesdays, July 12th – August 16th (times vary)
Melican Middle School – Outdoor basketball courts
Algonquin basketball players are among the coaching staff on this program. The class combines drills and skill building with half and full court games with friends. Registration split by gender and by Grades 1-2 (5:30-6:30 pm) and 3-6 (6:30 – 7:30 pm). $85. (Click here) [Editor’s Note: The boys program for grades 3-6 is already full.]
Viking’s Ninja Warrior camp (session 1 of 2)
6-12 year olds
Monday, July 17th – Friday the 21st (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Trottier Middle School track infield, 49 Parkerville Rd
Kids will run obstacle courses geared to challenge agility, strength and balance, “leaping from the ascending plyo boxes bounding between quintuple steps and even scaling the wall located in our ENORMOUS obstacle bounce house!” $280. (Click here)
A Step Ahead (ASA) Basketball Camp
7-16 year olds
Monday, July 17th – Friday the 21st (hours vary)
St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Rd
Coach Chris Foley and staff work with players seeking “to improve their game and basketball IQ”. Covers fundamentals, individual development, and team play. 7-8 year olds can sign up for half day (9:00 am – noon) camps for $275. Full day camp is 9:00 am – 3:00 pm for $475. (Click here)
Career Discovery Experience (session 2 of 2)
kids entering grades 5-8
Monday, July 17th – Friday the 21st (8:30 am – 3:00 pm, extended options)
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St, Marlborough
Campers select weeklong skill building/career exploration activity for the mornings and either physical or creative activities for the afternoon. $380. (Click here)
Trilogy Lacrosse Future Aces New England
kids currently in grades 5-8
Monday, July 24th – Thursday the 27th (overnight or extended day option)
St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Rd
Players who aim to play at collegiate level will “receive the appropriate amount of instruction, competition and exposure to ensure they are prepared for the next steps of their lacrosse career”. $950 (and must be US Lacrosse members). (Click here)
Skyrise Musical Parody “Magic Wings”
5-14 year olds
Monday, July 24th – Friday the 28th (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Trottier Middle School auditorium, 49 Parkerville Rd
Kids will be cast in, have fun rehearsing, and ultimately perform in a 30 minute musical play with singing and dancing for an audience on the last day (at 1:00 pm). $425 includes guaranteed role, costume to wear, professional instruction, and a digital copy of the final production. (Click here)
Viking’s Ninja Warrior camp (session 2 of 2)
6-12 year olds
Monday, July 24th – Friday the 28th (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Trottier Middle School track infield, 49 Parkerville Rd
Kids will run obstacle courses geared to challenge agility, strength and balance, “leaping from the ascending plyo boxes bounding between quintuple steps and even scaling the wall located in our ENORMOUS obstacle bounce house!” $280. (Click here)
Basketball Skills Summer Clinics (session 3 of 3)
kids entering grades 1-8
Monday, July 31st – Thursday, August 3rd (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Algonquin Regional High School gym
Program to improve young player’s fundamentals “from the novice athlete to the aspiring pro. . . We use basketball to help kids build character, promote good sportsmanship, and develop leadership skills.” Coached by ARHS Varsity Boys Coach. $120. (Click here)
Tim Morehouse Fencing Club (session 1 of 2)
for kids born on or before 1/1/16
Sunday, August 6th – Sunday the 13th (commuter and overnight options)
St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Rd
Campers “will be immersed in a culture of teamwork and elite training as they learn about what it is like to train like an Ivy League college-fencer as they learn from Olympians and Elite coaches across all 3 weapons.” Rates start at $2,000. (Click here)
Baseball/Softball Summer Clinic
kids entering grades 1-8
Monday, August 7th – Thursday the 10th (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Algonquin Regional High School – softball fields
Each clinic will cover the fundamentals of: Pitching, Fielding and Hitting. Kids will be grouped by age/ability, and build skills through game play and 1:1 instruction. Coached by ARHS Varsity Boys Coach, and the Varsity Softball Coach and Assistant Softball Coach. $120. (Click here)
Summer Chess Club
ages 6-12
Monday, August 7th – Friday the 11th (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Recreation Department, 21 Highland St
Chess Wizards will provide “chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes”. $225. (Click here)
Tim Morehouse Fencing Club (session 2 of 2)
for kids born on or before 1/1/16
Sunday, August 13th – Sunday the 20th (commuter and overnight options)
St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Rd
Campers “will be immersed in a culture of teamwork and elite training as they learn about what it is like to train like an Ivy League college-fencer as they learn from Olympians and Elite coaches across all 3 weapons.” Rates start at $2,000. (Click here)
Algonquin Field Hockey Clinic
kids entering grades K-9
Monday, August 14th – Wednesday the 16th (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Algonquin Regional High School – Fields
Algonquin Regional’s Field Hockey Coach is running this clinic, which is open to all playing abilities for both new and experienced players. The clinic will focus on the basic fundamental skill sets, tactical play and small sided games. $150. (Click here) [Editor’s Note: I’ve been told this program is a fundraiser for the team.]
Best Soccer (session 2 of 2)
3-14 year olds
Monday, August 14th – Friday the 18th (hours vary)
Neary School Field, 53 Parkerville Rd
Technical skills instruction combined with fun games and activities. Players are split into camps by ages with overlapping options. 3-5 year old can sign up for 9:00 – 9:45 am classes for $110. 5-14 year olds can sign up for half day (9:00 am – noon) camps for $180. And 7-14 year olds can choose a full day (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) camp for $280. (Click here)
ARHS Girls Volleyball All Skills Clinic
Girls entering grades 6-9
Tuesday, August 15th – Thursday the 17th (1:00 – 4:00 pm)
Algonquin Regional High School gym, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough
Coached by varsity players, kids will be introduced to the sport and learn skills, positions, strategy and teamwork while having fun. The fee starts at $150 per player with discounts for siblings. (Click here)
Summer Camps
Southborough Recreation Summer Camp
Weekly camps on weekdays, July 5th – August 18th
Woodward School, 28 Cordaville Rd
Many of the younger campers’ weeks and a few of the teen (CITs) weeks are also booked but there are still available options for those ages. (The camps for 7-12 year olds are full.)
The pricing I include below is for the full day weeks. (Week 1 is discounted for each since there is no camp on July 3rd and 4th.)
Camp Fayville for ages 4-6
(8:30 am to either 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm)
The recreation camp offers half-day and full-day options for this age group. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, and special visitors/events. $195/$275. (Click here)
CIT (Counselor in Training) Program for ages 13-14
(8:30 am to either 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm)
CITs will learn behavior management, team-building, communication and activity leadership by helping counselors work with younger campers. $160. (Click here)
SEDP Summer Fun Club
June 26th – August 17th, (Mondays – Wednesdays 8:30 am – 4:00 pm and Thursdays 8:30 am – 6:00 pm)
Neary School, 53 Parkerville Rd (Thursday field trips)
kids entering grades K-6
1-4 days per week
The Southborough Extended Day Program managed through a partnership of community parents and NSBORO schools allows flexibility to pick specific days plus extended morning and/or evening hours. It offers “enriching daily activities” and special themes, including annual favorites (color wars, carnival day and the Banana Olympics). $75 per day, sibling discounts. (Click here)
Note: Only camp option that allows children who aren’t potty trained.
kids entering grades 7-8
must commit to 4-day weeks
Counselors-in-training assist staff while working with the younger campers, engaging them in games and activities. They also work with program staff on preparation and clean up the day’s camp activities.. $200 per week. (Click here)
Chestnut Hill Farm Camp
Weekly camps on weekdays, Monday, June 26th – Friday, August 18th (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Chestnut Hill Farm, 5 Chestnut Hill Rd
Camp for 5-10 year olds
“An immersive, hands-on, farm and nature-based day camp experience. . . A wide variety of fun activities and adventures take place in the farm’s fields and raised garden beds, where campers learn to grow and harvest vegetables to make simple farm-fresh treats. Campers help care for sheep, goats, and rabbits, and learn from livestock and vegetable farmers.. . .
Campers hike the trails, discover life under a log, build shelters in the woods, listen for bull frogs, and learn from dragonflies and butterflies. Nature and farm-based science experiments, art projects, and games round out the experience.” $450 per Trustees member, $550 per non-member. (Click here)
Junior CIT (Counselor in Training) Program for 14 yr olds
Teens can enjoy the fun of summer camp while also serving as assistants to the counselors. Junior CITs may help with cleaning, art projects, gathering supplies, or other tasks as needed. $225 per Trustees member, $275 per non-member. (Click here)
CIT (Counselor in Training) Program for 15-17 yr olds
An volunteer internship opportunity for teens to help out at the farm’s camp. CITs can earn a weekly stipend in their 2nd year. (Click here to apply and ignore the “check back” message.)
St Mark’s Summer
4-14 years old
1-2 week camps on weekdays, June 20th – August 18th (9:00 am – 4:00 pm, extended options)
St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Rd
Traditional camps for 4-14 years olds
Broken out by age groups, camp activities “take advantage of St. Mark’s state-of-the-art facilities and experienced leadership. All programs focus on developing now-and-future skills in a developmentally appropriate setting.” Campers have access to the outdoor facilities [including the ropes course] and air-conditioned classrooms when needed. Daily swimming (when weather cooperates) in their on campus pool.
The first week is a 1 week session. Most sessions are $790 for 2 full weeks, cafeteria lunch included. (Click here)
Enrichment camps for 6-14 years olds
In addition to general camp activities (above) campers spend the first half of their day “delving into” an age appropriate interest or sports led by an instructor who specializes in the subject.
The first week is a 1 week session. Most sessions are $950 for 2 full weeks, cafeteria lunch included. (Click here)
FaySummer
1-2 week camps on weekdays, June 26th – August 7th
Fay School, 48 Main Street
Classic Day Camp for 3 year olds to entering 6th grade
2-week sessions (9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm, extended options)
Traditional camp offering outdoor activities, including sports and games, archery, arts and crafts, the outdoor adventure challenge ropes course, and time in the pool. $1,100 for full-day or $735 for preK-K half day. (Click here)
Specialty Camp for kids entering grades 2-5
2-week sessions (9:00 – 4:00 pm, extended options)
A half day of specialty program on a variety of interests led by experienced adults, combined with a half day of traditional day camp activities (above). $1,200. (Click here)
Spotlight Camps for kids entering grades 3-9
1 week sessions (9:00 – 4:00 pm, extended options)
Campers select a “fully immersive” athletic or academic camp led by experienced coaches/teachers with a demonstrated expertise in their program area and making use of the school’s athletic fields and air-conditioned classrooms. $550. (Click here)
Voyager Camp for kids entering grades 6-9
1 week sessions (9:00 – 4:00 pm, extended options)
Each day is a field trip. “Voyagers will visit area beaches, go to amusement parks, enjoy interactive activities with talented professionals, and more!” $600. (Click here)
Updated (6/15/23 12:11 pm): I just learned about this year’s ARHS Girls Volleyball Clinic in August.
Updated (6/28/23 1:39 pm): I just learned about Northborough Recreation’s summer youth sports programs taught by ARHS coaches and/or players.
