Animal Friends Day Camp, Cataumet, 508-563-6116
This program is run by the Animal Rescue League of Boston (617-426-9170). Accredited. Located on Megansett harbor, the camp is uniquely designed to encourage proper attitudes and respect for all living things. Children work with farm animals, enjoy arts & crafts and study ocean ecology.

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.

Laurel Day Camp, Brewster. 508-896-4934.
Campers share in making new friends and memories in a loving atmosphere, full of play and discovery. Ages 2 years 9 mos to 12 years. Activities include Red Cross swimming lessons, arts & crafts, woodworking, archery, nature, soccer, softball, tennis, drama, camp-outs, field trips, special performances and guests. Four two week sessions. Flexible scheduling.

Money Sense Academy, Hyannis, Nantucket, and Milton MA 617-319-1913.
Kids 10-13 learn how money works! During morning or afternoon sessions campers are purchasing assets, building passive income streams, and allocating their budgets while having fun at the same time. After 12 hours campers walk away with a “wealth” of information!

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Summer Day Camp, Wellfleet. 508-349-2615.
Sponsored by Mass Audubon. Campers have the unique experience of exploring many different habitats. The camp is designed to promote a child's lasting curiosity and concern for the natural world.

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. Falmouth, Sandwich & Barnstable. 508-495-5465. Summer camps and classes including half and full day.

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 Ballet Theatre Technique Classes offered for different ages and levels! SUMMER WORKSHOP for ages 6-8, runs August 4th-8th. Students use their imaginations & challenge their bodies while studying a favorite ballet, children's story, or Broadway show. Workshop concludes with a final in-studio performance for friends & family! Located at Configuration Dance Studio in Harwichport. Please contact us for more information at CCBalletTheatre@aol.com or (508) 776-3406.

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.

Configuration Dance Studio, Harwich Port. 508-430-4003.
Offerring a Ballet Intensive from August 21st - 26th for ages 5 through advanced students. Drop-ins welcome.

Dramafun! Creative Drama Classes For Kids, Sandwich & Bourne.
Let your child step in to the magical world of make believe using theatre games, stories, creative movement, music, puppetry, and imagination.  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 ages 4-12.  Call or go online for more information:  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.

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.

West Dennis Yacht Club, West Dennis Beach. 508-760-9933
Certified instructors, morning & afternoon classes available. Kids 5-17 can learn to sail this summer. Space limited.

All Cape Hoop Camp, West Barnstable 508-429-7121.
This camp is run by Basketball Hall of Famer K.C. Jones at the Cape Cod Community College on Rte 132 in W. Barnstable. The program is available for youngster ages 12-18 (boys/girls), and will feature guest NBA Pro appearances. This camp will sell out, since enrollment is limited...call early!

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.

Paul Turner's Ultimate Soccer Academy. 508-385-2014.
"Making a Difference in Kids' Lives." Camps offered cape-wide: Premier Camps, Residential Camps, Day Camps, Elite Soccer camp run by the incredible Paul Turner who combines excellent instruction with discipline and a sense of humor. Brand new Advanced Summer Series. Camps offered in Sandwich, Mashpee, Bourne, Osterville, Falmouth, Martha's Vineyard, Yarmouth, Ostervile, Dennis & Brewster.

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: 508-896-9430. Brewster sponsors a host of programs which run mornings during July & August. Swimming, tennis, sailing and a great playground program are available. Call for info.

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
Overnight camp available for grades 3-10. Runs Sunday afternoon thru Friday evening. 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 Bournedale, Plymouth. 508-888-2634. Residential boy's camp located on a 3-mile long lake. Activities include sailing, golf, waterskiing, scuba, tennis, soccer & computers. Operating since 1939.

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.

Camp Wingate Kirkland, Yarmouth Port. 508-358-5816.
The camp is a traditional summer camp, offering a full range of activities from boating to making stained glass! Founded in 1957, Camp Wingate Kirkland is a popular coed overnight camp for 175 children. Located on Elisha's Pond in Yarmouth Port, children belong to a community that fosters respect for everyone regardless of their differences.

Cape Cod Sea Camps, Brewster, 508-896-3451.
C. C. Sea Camps is the quintessential summer camp, operating on Cape Cod Bay since 1922. Sea Camps is nationally recognized for its waterfront programs on Cape Cod Bay and on Long Pond, the Cape's largest lake. Although the camp emphasizes all-around traditional activities, the most popular activity is sailing. Sea Camps also includes traditional activities such as tennis, archery, aquatics, boating, riflery, drama, the arts, athletics, woodworking, photography and more. 3 1/2 week & 7 week sessions are available. Also inquire about the 'Days-Away' program which runs Monday-Fridays for younger campers. ACA Accredited