2023 Holiday Event Guide

2023 Holiday Event Guide

Christmas, Family Entertainment, Holidays, Nutcracker, Seasonal

Festivity, fun and inspiration are everywhere this holiday season in beautiful New England! Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly activity or wanting to start a new tradition, there’s a holiday event that’s just right for you — and many of them are free of ...read more
What Type of Camp Will Your Child Like?

What Type of Camp Will Your Child Like?

School Age, Summer Camp, Tweens & Teens

When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day, six hour camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a bookworm than an athlete so this type of camp was not a good match for my personality. ...read more
Holiday Lights in Massachusetts 2023

Holiday Lights in Massachusetts 2023

Family Entertainment, Holidays, Seasonal

Where to go to see holiday lights.read more
Polar Express Train Rides in Massachusetts and Beyond 2023

Polar Express Train Rides in Massachusetts and Beyond 2023

Activites, Family Entertainment, Holidays

All aboard! Take a train ride to the North Pole on the Polar Express and bring Chris Van Allsburg’s popular children’s tale, The Polar Express, to life. Here are the dates for area train rides.read more
Time to Plan for Summer Camp!

Time to Plan for Summer Camp!

Family Entertainment, Hot Topics, Vacations

Summer camps fill up early – as early as the winter months! Some advanced research and planning with your kids is in order. Check out our 2012 guide to making the most of your child's summer camp experience.read more
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British International School of Boston

Elementary Schools High Schools Middle Schools Preschools and Childcare SchoolsNorfolk County
416 Pond St
Boston, Massachusetts 02130
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short description: The British International School of Boston is a co-educational day school for children from toddlers through high school. At BISB, your child will experience individualized learning with support and challenge, allowing them to achieve their best.
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Mission Grammar School

Catholic Preschools Catholic Schools Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Pre Kindergarten Preschools and Childcare Schools Toddler CareSuffolk County
94 St Alphonsus St
Roxbury, Massachusetts 02120
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short description: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mission Grammar School is an urban, college prep Catholic School dedicated to reaching individual excellence in a faith-based community rooted in Gospel values.
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Mount Hope Christian School

Christian Preschools Christian Schools Elementary Schools Preschools and Childcare SchoolsMiddlesex County
3 McGinnis Drive
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
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short description: For over 30 years, Mount Hope Christian School has been honored to partner with families in educating their children.
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Thayer Academy

High Schools Middle Schools SchoolsNorfolk County
745 Washington Street
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
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short description: Thayer Academy is a coed day school for grades 5 through 12 located in Braintree. Founded in 1877 through a bequest of General Sylvanus Thayer, the Academy is distinguished by rigorous academics, a supportive culture, and a vibrant community.
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Waldorf School of Lexington Massachusetts

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Progressive Schools SchoolsMiddlesex County
739 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
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short description: The Waldorf School of Lexington serves students from preschool and kindergarten through grade 8 on a historic campus, adjacent to the 185-acre Great Meadows conservation land.
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Yal-Day-New Day Care Center, Inc.

Jewish Preschools Pre Kindergarten Preschools and ChildcareSuffolk County
300 Western Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02134
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short description: The mission at Yal-Day-New is to provide the utmost care and Jewish early education for our students ranging from infancy through pre-kindergarten in a play-based, nurturing environment. Your child’s health and safety is our top priority.

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2023 STEAM Summer Camps at iCode of Wellesley

Academic Enrichment Camps Camps Computer Science Camps Creative Arts Day Camps Science Camps or Programs STEM Camps Technology Camps Teen Focused Camps or Programs
Camp Cities: Wellesley, Needham, Weston and nearby areas
iCode of Wellesley is a premier STEAM afterschool and summer camp program that teaches life skills alongside a diverse set of technologies. Using these fun and engaging activities we help children build resilience, problem solving, and team work
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Ballet Arts and Exploration (Boston & Newton)

Adventure Camps Arts and Crafts Camps Ballet Camps Creative Arts Dance Camps Day Camps Music Camps Preschool Camps
Camp Cities: Boston & Newton
A creative collaboration between Boston Ballet School and Isabella Stewart Gardner museum. Ages 5-9. No experience need - beginners welcome!
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Camp Birch Hill

Adventure Camps Camps Creative Arts Equestrian Camps General and Traditional Day Camps Health Camps Music Camps Overnight and Sleepaway Camps Performing Arts Camps Sailing Camps Sports Camps Tennis CampsMiddlesex County
Camp Cities: New Durham, NH
Your Home Away From Home! Camp Birch Hill is a family owned classic New England summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-16. Campers choose from over 50 activities to create their own personalized schedule throughout their 2, 4 or 6 week stay.
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Curiosity Camp at Simon’s Rock

Academic Enrichment Camps Academic Programs High School Programs Pre-College STEM Camps Teen Focused Camps or Programs
Camp Cities: Great Barrington, MA
Curiosity Camp at Simon’s Rock (July 16-29, 2023) is open to motivated students interested in exploring academic and creative interests in a college environment while currently completing grades 9-11.
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Edge on Science

Academic Enrichment Camps Camps CIT Programs Computer Science Camps Day Camps Science Camps or Programs STEM Camps Technology Camps
Camp Cities: Newton, MA Beverly, MA
Immerse your child in one or more week-long STEM experiences, exploring applied science and engineering. Individual and team projects make it hands-on. Choose from ten different topics and 43 sessions. Easy to find a week that works!
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Einstein’s Workshop Camp

Arts and Crafts Camps Arts & Architecture CIT Programs Coding Computer Science Camps Creative Arts Day Camps Digital Media Camps Engineering Camp or Program High School Programs Middle School Programs Science Camps or Programs STEM Camps Teen Focused Camps or ProgramsMiddlesex County
Camp Cities: Burlington
Our camps teach LEGO robotics, use Minecraft as a classroom, cover 3D–printing, programming, science, digital art, laser-cutting, and much more through fun hands-on, project-based learning. Your kids will have fun and learn a lot when school is out!
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Empow STEM Summer Camp

Academic Enrichment Camps Computer Science Camps Day Camps Digital Media Camps Engineering Camp or Program Film & Photography Camp or Program STEM Camps Technology Camps
Camp Cities: Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Natick, Milton, Boston, Greenwich (CT), W. Hartford (CT)
Empow Studios offers weekly STEM Summer Camps for kids ages 7-15. Multiple locations available throughout MA and online.
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Everwood Day Camp

Adventure Camps Camps Creative Arts Day Camps General and Traditional Day Camps Music Camps Performing Arts Camps Sailing Camps Sports CampsMiddlesex County
Camp Cities: Sharon
Everwood provides an unparalleled summer camp experience in the great outdoors and are proven leaders in COVID-19 safety. We are committed to supporting the social and emotional health of our campers through real opportunities for connection.
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Fusion Academy Burlington Summer Experience

Academic Enrichment Camps Camps Teen Focused Camps or Programs Virtual Camps or ProgramsNorfolk County
Camp Cities: Burlington/Lexington, MA, Hingham, MA, Newton, MA
A completely Customizable Summer Experience using our Unique 1:1 program. The summer focuses on Academic Engagement, Creative Enrichment and College Preparation. Enrolling students entering grades 5-12. In-person or Virtually.
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LINX Camps

Adventure Camps Arts and Crafts Camps Basketball Camps Camps CIT Programs Creative Arts Dance Camps Day Camps Flag Football Camps General and Traditional Day Camps Performing Arts Camps Preschool Camps Science Camps or Programs Soccer Camps Sports Camps STEM Camps Teen Focused Camps or Programs Tennis CampsMiddlesex County
Camp Cities: Wellesley
LINX Camps soared to new heights of excitement, discovery, and friendship in summer 2022. When you send your child to LINX Camps in 2023, they will experience just how special each summer at LINX Camps can be!
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NEOC – New England Outdoor Camp (from the LINX Companies)

Adventure Camps Arts and Crafts Camps Day Camps Outdoor Camps Preschool Camps Science Camps or Programs Sports Camps Teen Focused Camps or ProgramsNorfolk County
Camp Cities: Wellesley
Set in nature, rooted in wonder, & bursting with fun! NEOC — pronounced nē-äk — connects campers to nature with activities that spark their excitement, curiosity, and individuality. Campers learn to enjoy the outdoors and a break from technology.
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Penguin Coding Summer Programs

Academic Enrichment Camps Camps Computer Science Camps Day Camps Science Camps or Programs STEM Camps Technology CampsNorfolk County
Camp Cities: Lexington, Acton or Newton
Learn to code this summer! Join us in-person in Lexington & Newton or online as we explore the fun of coding and hands on science experiments. We are offering one week day camps from June 27th - Sept 2nd 2022 for children ages 6-14.
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Plimoth Patuxet Summer Camps

Adventure Camps Creative Arts Day Camps Performing Arts Camps
Explore the past like never before with hands-on, living history camps! Adventure Camp (ages 8-11) and Theater Camp (ages 11-14) provide campers with experiences that foster curiosity and respect for the people, places, and ideas of the 17th-century.
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RL Summer

Academic Enrichment Camps Academic Programs Baseball Camps Basketball Camps Camps Coding Day Camps Debate Camps Engineering Camp or Program Flag Football Camps Lacrosse Camps Middle School Programs Soccer Camps Sports Camps Summer Programs Teen Focused Camps or Programs Tennis Camps
About RL Summer Summer at Roxbury Latin means growth and skill-building, fun and excitement, making new friends and doing what you love. With more than a dozen athletic and academic enrichment programs to choose from.
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Summer in the City at Kingsley Montessori

Academic Enrichment Camps Adventure Camps Arts and Crafts Camps Arts & Architecture Day Camps Engineering Camp or Program Music Camps Outdoor Camps Performing Arts Camps Preschool Camps Sports Camps STEM Camps
Camp Cities: Boston
Join us for Summer in the City 2023! Held on our historic Back Bay campus, we welcome students entering Preschool through Grade 6. Experience peaceful Montessori routines, hands-on STEM and creative projects, and exciting field trips through Boston.
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Summer Sage

Academic Enrichment Camps Academic Programs Basketball Camps Business, Entrpreneurship & Leadership Programs Coding Computer Science Camps Creative Arts Day Camps Debate Camps Engineering Camp or Program Fashion Film & Photography Camp or Program Health Camps Middle School Programs Outdoor Adventure Programs Performing Arts Camps Preschool Camps Science Camps or Programs Sports Camps STEM Camps Summer Programs Technology Camps Teen Focused Camps or Programs
Camp Cities: Foxboro
Summer Sage is five weeks of enrichment-based, hands-on workshops for students in Pre-K through Grade 8! Our programs let students explore their passions with like-minded peers and feature topics like STEAM, humanities, sports, and more.
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Summer Science Discovery Program

Academic Enrichment Camps Academic Programs Camps Day Camps Science Camps or Programs
Camp Cities: Charlestown

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