Families
Free Summer Camps & Programs
Using a $3 million grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Springfield Empowerment Zone, in partnership with Boston After School and Beyond, provide summer enrichment programs to Springfield middle and high school students.
These programs help teach important 21st-century skills like teamwork, problem-solving, public speaking, and the ability to communicate ideas more clearly as well as help students gain new interests, build self-confidence, and become more engaged in school and learning during the school year.
Free Summer Camp & Program Finder
Search for free summer camps and programs using the list or map view below.
Program Name
Details
Location
Grade Level
Sessions
Day/Time
Academic Leadership Association
ALA provides a place for at-risk youth to engage in activities around leadership and support services that would promote positive and healthy living. The program addresses mental health, social and emotional well-being, academic engagement, healthy relationships with peers, and community engagement for children and teenagers. Register here.
Vilenti Tulloch
vtulloch@academicleadershipassociation.com
(413) 629-9411
Interest(s): leadership, character development, academics, mental health
Kiley Campus
180 Cooley St
Springfield, MA 01128
Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd.
Springfield, MA 01109
6-8
Kiley
July 3rd – August 11th
Duggan
July 10th – August 3rd
Kiley
M, T, W, TH
9:30am to 2:00pm
Duggan
M, T, W, TH
8:00am to 1:30pm
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts adheres to specific objectives, commonly referred to as the “Aims of Scouting,” which are character development, leadership development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.
Art Lobdell
Arthur.Lobdell@scouting.org
(973) 769-2340
Interest(s): leadership, character development, fitness, nature
Kiley Campus
180 Cooley St
Springfield, MA 01128
6-8
July 5th – July 28th
M, T, W, TH, F
8:30am to 11:30am
College of Our Lady of the Elms
Students will have the chance to learn with the support of trained teachers that follow a structured-literacy approach. These programs have been backed by years of research to be the most effective way to teach reading.
Suzanne Rene
renes@elms.edu
(413) 265-2423
Interest(s): literacy, mentoring
College of Our Lady of the Elms
291 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
6-12
June 26th – July 28th
M, T, W, TH, F
9:30am to 12pm
Community Leaders United By Overcoming Hardships (CLUBOH!)
CLUBOH INC. supports youth to overcome adversity through mentorship, workforce development, and positive redirection. Through a holistic, trauma-informed approach, CLUBOH INC. provides learning opportunities for skills development and career preparation.
Tyrone Ward
cluboh413@gmail.com
(413) 272-8583
Interest(s): mentoring, career preparation, character development
Indian Orchard Citizens Council Building
117 Main Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
6-12
July 10th – August 18th
M, W, F
10 am to 4 pm
Higher Expectations
Students learn the necessity of athletic training, nutrition, and academic success through highly skilled training and the opportunity to gather in a safe and structured environment.
Jordan Almore
higherexpectations49@gmail.com
(413) 262-3416
Interest(s): sports, nutrition
49 Cadwell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
6-12
July 5th – August 17th
M, T, W, TH
10am to 4pm
Hood Girl Collective HomeGirls Summer Series
Girls will learn about attributes of girlhood/womanhood/sisterhood through intergenerational dialogue and mentorship. Participants will receive financial literacy skills to educate, promote, and influence a financially free young adulthood. Complete the interest form here.
Jacqueline Ferguson
fergusonj@springfieldpublicschools.com
(347) 524-3260
Interest(s): mentoring, leadership, financial literacy, self-exploration, social-emotional
Kennedy Campus
1385 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
6-8
July 10th – August 3rd
M, T, W, TH
8am to 1pm
Hope For Youth and Families Foundation
Provides free summer sports and enrichment opportunities for Springfield middle and high school students for an all-encompassing program to include sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball & tennis along with wellness, nutrition, music and more! Complete the application here.
Chile Salazar
chile@hyff.org
(413) 285-8886
Interest(s): sports, mentoring
Forest Park Middle School / Forest Park
46 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Sci Tech High School / Blunt Park
1250 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
6-12
July 5th – August 4th
M, T, W, TH, Select Fridays for special events/field trips
1pm to 5pm
Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon’s new Springfield Nature Camp focuses on knowledge of the natural world, comfort outdoors, commitment to caring for nature, and positive social experiences via peer and mentor relationships.
Elizabeth Lewis
elewis@massaudubon.org
(413) 252-9574
Interest(s): nature, outdoors, mentoring
Forest Park Campus
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
Springfield Legacy Academy
355 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Van Sickle Academy
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
6-8
Forest Park
August 7th – August 17th
Springfield Legacy Academy
July 31st – August 4th
Springfield Realization Academy (Session 1)
July 3rd – July 12th
Springfield Realization Academy (Session 2)
July 13th – July 21st
Van Sickle Academy
July 24th – July 28th
M, T, W, TH, F
9 am to 3 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services
Provide youth with fun, hands on opportunities for self reflection and expression through exploring various forms of art and media including but not limited to digital arts, videography, photography, music and movement. Enroll here.
Karon Forde
kforde@mlkjrfs.org
(413) 746-3655
Interest(s): art, music
MLK Community Center
3 Rutland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
6-12
July 10th – August 4th
M, T, W, TH, F
3 pm to 6 pm
New North Citizens Council
Students enroll in the Summer In The City program to strengthen peer and adult relationships, improve or maintain grades, participate in community service and receive mentoring by staff.
Joesiah Gonzalez
joesiahg@newnorthcc.org
(413) 455-2132
Interest(s): mentoring, academics, community service, field trips
Gerena Community School
355 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01104
6–12
July 10th – August 11th
M, T, W, TH, F
8 am to 4 pm
SIGNING Basics
Teaches fun, enjoyable, and accurate Sign Language and cultural awareness to bridge deaf and hearing communities’ one sign at a time. Register here.
Theresa King
theresa@signingbasics.com
(413) 241-7992
Interest(s): character development, social skill building
Kiley Campus
180 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
6–8
July 5th – July 28th
M, T, W, TH
11 am to 1 pm
Fri 8:30a – 10:30a
South End Community Center
The Summer Activities Program offers curriculum and literacy coaches to help with the learning loss experienced during the summer months and to enhance overall development. A daily curriculum concentrated on literacy is a part of the program. Daily activities test the retention of the ideas learned throughout the week. We will work with youth to build confidence within themselves through education.
Wesley Jackson
wesjackson@seccspringfield.com
(413) 788-6173 ext. 201
Interest(s): academics, literacy, field trips, fitness
Duggan Campus
1015 Wilbraham Rd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Kiley Campus
180 Cooley St
Springfield, MA 01128
Springfield Realization Academy
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
6-10
Duggan
July 10th – August 3rd
Kiley
July 5th – July 28th
Duggan
M, T, W, TH
8:00am – 1:30pm
Kiley
M, T, W, TH, F
8 am to 1 pm
Springfield Ballers
Springfield Ballers teaches and trains young people in the fundamentals of multiple sports such as basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, golf. In order to create a well-rounded student we also offer art therapy, screen printing, life skills, strength and conditioning, along with health and nutrition at select schools. Register here.
Lorena Recca
springfieldballers@gmail.com
(413) 563-2145
Interest(s): sports, nutrition, health and wellness
Chestnut Campus
355 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Kennedy Campus
1385 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Kiley Campus
180 Cooley St
Springfield, MA 01128
6-8
Chestnut
July 10th – Aug 4th
Kennedy
July 5th – July 28th
Kiley
July 5th – July 28th
Kiley Prep
10:30am – 1pm
Kiley Academy
9am – 1pm
Kennedy
10:30am – 1pm
Chestnut
9:30am – 2pm
Strong Young Minds
This program improves youth self-esteem and leadership skills, problem-solving, self-care, self-love, and financial literacy.
Teka Jones
tekajones15@gmail.com
(413) 330-0458
Interest(s): leadership, character development, financial literacy, mental health
Kennedy Campus
1385 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
6-8
June 26th – August 4th, 2022
M, T, W, TH
8:30 am to 2pm
The Center After School Program
The Center provides learning opportunities for children and parents that foster strength development in the area of education, health, nutrition, special needs, socialization and diversity.
Alethea Stevenson
centerafterschool@yahoo.com
(413) 734-3106
Interest(s): academics, nutrition, health and wellness, social skill building
The Center After School Program
33 Oak St STE 100
Springfield, MA 01109
6-9
July 5th – August 25th
M, T, W, TH, F
7:30 am to 5 pm
Travis Best Foundation
The Travis Best Foundation utilizes sports, music and the visual arts to teach life lessons in sportsmanship and beauty to Springfield students.
Angela Mack
amack@axiomblue.com
(413) 244-7539
Interest(s): sports, music, art
Springfield Central High School
1840 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
6–12
Session 1
July 11th – July 21st
Session 2
July 25th – Aug 4th
T, W, TH
10 am to 4 pm
