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.
The 11 organizations include:
Free Summer Camp & Program Finder
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Program Name
Details
Location
Grade Level
Sessions
Day/Time
Mailing Address
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) 204-5774
Interest(s): sports, nutrition
Kiley Campus
180 Cooley St
Springfield, MA 01128
Legacy at Chestnut
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
6-8
Session 1
July 5th – July 22nd
Session 2
July 25th – Aug 5th
M, W, F
12 to 5pm
49 Caldwell Dr
Springfield MA 01104
Springfield Ballers
Springfield Ballers teach and train young people in the fundamentals of basketball, lacrosse and golf. Ballers offer sports opportunities while promoting academic, health, wellness and nutrition to develop a complete student athlete.
Lorena Recca
springfieldballers@gmail.com
(413) 563-2145
Interest(s): sports, nutrition, health and wellness
Kiley Campus
180 Cooley St
Springfield, MA 01128
6-8
Session 1
July 5th – July 22nd
Session 2
July 25th – Aug 5th
T, TH
12 to 5pm
Springfield Ballers
819 Worcester St, Suite 2
Springfield MA 01151
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
Forest Park Campus
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
6-8
Session 1
July 18th – Aug 5th
Session 2
Aug 8th – Aug 19th
M, T, W, TH, F
8 am to 5 pm
Western MA Council
Boy Scouts of America
1 Arch Rd Suite 5
Westfield MA 01085
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.
Jonah Keane
jkeane@massaudubon.org
(413) 276-7611
Interest(s): nature, outdoors, mentoring
Forest Park Campus
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
6-8
Session 1
July 5th – July 22nd
Session 2
July 25th – Aug 5th
M, T, W, TH, F
8 am to 5 pm
Mass Audubon
208 South Great Rd
Lincoln MA 01773
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
American International College
1000 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
6–12
Session 1
July 5th – July 22nd
Session 2
July 25th – Aug 5th
M, T, W, TH, F
8 am to 3pm
Travis Best Foundation
665 Washington Street
Boston MA O2111
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
American International College
1000 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
6–12
July 11th – August 19th
M, T, W, TH, F
12 pm to 5pm
2455 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01107
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
8 am to 5 pm
33 Oak St Suite 100
Springfield, MA 01109
Springfield Pride Parade Organization
Springfield Pride Parade Organization creates a “safe space” for students where they are able to connect with their peers and learn skills from financial literacy to understanding mental health. Fun outings and field trips in a relaxed environment enable students to connect and communicate freely with each other and adults.
Taurean Bethea
TBethea@SpringfieldPrideParade.org
(917) 285-3571
Interest(s): financial literacy, mental health, field trips, LGBTQ+ friendly, peer support
Springfield College
263 Alden St
Springfield, MA 01109
6-12
July 11th – August 19th 2022
M, T, W, TH, F
12 pm to 5pm
263 Alden St
Springfield, MA 01109
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 and the program includes weekly field trips and physical exercise.
Wesley Jackson
wesjackson@seccspringfield.com
(413) 788-6173 ext. 201
Interest(s): academics, literacy, field trips, fitness
South End Community Center
99 Marble St
Springfield, MA 01105
Springfield Central High School
1840 Roosevelt Ave
Springfield, MA 01109
6-10
June 27th – August 19th, 2022
M, T, W, TH, F
8 am to 5 pm
99 Marble St.
Springfield MA 01105
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
High School of Commerce
415 State St
Springfield, MA 01105
Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
6-12
June 27th – August 4th, 2022
M, T, W, TH, F
12 pm to 5pm
Strong Young Minds
185 Belmont Ave.
Springfield MA 01109
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
Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Center
3 Rutland St
Springfield, MA 01109
6-12
July 6th – August 12th, 2022
M, T, W, TH, F
12 pm to 5pm
CLUBOH, Inc.
92 Stuart Street
Springfield MA 01119
