SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN is produced by the Memorial Hall Library. Inclusion in this list does not constitute a recommendation nor does exclusion imply a lack of it.
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Updated: March 19, 2020
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
| Name/Location | Contact and Description | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks Summer School North Andover |
Phone: 978-725-6253 Email: summerprograms@brooksschool.org Non-graded courses focusing on academic enrichment |
Grades 7-12 |
| K.I.T.E. Pike School, Andover |
Phone: 978-474-6232 Email: info@kaleidoscopekids.com One-week full-day advanced program for the high ability learner |
Grades Pre-K-7 |
| Phillips Academy Summer Session Andover |
Phone: 978-749-4400 Email: summer@andover.edu Summer school, science, math, writing, mentoring programs, test prep classes, English Language Learning Institute |
Grades 7-12 |
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
| Name / Location | Contact | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Sno-Mo Easter Seals Camps Gilmanton Ironworks, NH |
Phone: 603-364-5818 Email: cellis@eastersealsnh.org Serves children and young adults with disabilities and special needs in an overnight program |
Ages 11-21 |
| Challenge Unlimited Ironstone Farm, Andover |
Phone: 978-475-4056 Email: SummerPrograms@IronstoneFarm.org Provides a variety of horse- and farm-related activities for children & teens of all abilities |
Ages 7-16 |
| Phone: 978-682-7855 Email: programs@windrushfarm.org Weeklong program for beginner and intermediate riders that teaches riding and horsemanship skills in a fun and social setting |
Ages 6-early teen | |
| The Spotlight Program St. John's Prep, Danvers |
Phone: Christine Curtin, 978-924-5751 |
Ages 6-22 |
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
| Name / Location | Contact | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Out Theater Company Lawrence |
Phone: 978-794-0001 Email: Actingoutgregistrar@gmail.com Introduces kids & teens to various aspects of performing arts, including stage crew, costumes, singing, dancing, improv, and acting |
Ages 4-18 |
| Adventures in Time North Andover |
Phone: Carol Majahad, 978-686-4035 Email: director.nahistory@gmail.com Exploration of history with hands on activities and field trips from the North Andover Historical Society |
Ages 7-13 |
| Andover School of Ballet Andover |
Phone: Kristina Liversidge, 978-475-5919 Email: KristinaASB@me.com Dance education and training |
Ages 3.5+ |
| Brooks School Showstoppers North Andover |
Phone: 978-725-6253 Email: summerprograms@brooksschool.org One and two-week summer theater workshop with professionals |
Ages 11-13 |
| Camp Meraki Oakland, ME |
Phone: 646-684-3539 Email: info@campmeraki.com Non-competitive creative arts camp |
Ages 8-17 |
| Creative Arts Reading |
Phone: 781-942-9600 Email: office@weteachcreativearts.org Theater, visual arts, & music programs for children and teens |
Ages 4-18 |
| Essex Art Center Lawrence |
Phone: 978-685-2343 Email: info@essexartcenter.org Afternoon and daytime intensive classes for students who love art |
Ages 4-15 |
| ID Tech Summer Tech Camps Bentley, Harvard Law, & MIT |
Phone: 1-888-709-8324 Email: hello@idtech.com Technical courses in computers, including programming and gaming |
Ages 7-17 |
| Ipswich River Nature Day Camps Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Topsfield |
Phone: 978-887-9264 Email: ipswichrivercamp@massaudubon.org Small group nature study, environmental crafts, and cooperative games |
Ages 4-14 |
| Little Sprouts Summer Program Andover |
Phone: 1-877-977-7688 |
Ages 5-11 |
| Merrimack Repertory Theatre's Young Company Lowell |
Phone: Kaitlyn Crockett, Young Company Coordinator 978-654-7552 Email: kaitlyn.crockett@mrt.org Fun and rewarding theatrical experience for students |
Ages 14-18 |
| Nevins Farm Summer Camp Methuen |
Phone: 978-687-7453 x6108 or x6101 (weekends) Email: humaneeducation@mspca.org Lifetime lessons of compassion, responsibility, and respect toward animals and the environment |
Ages 5-14 |
| Rec. Dept. Enrichment Programs |
Phone: 978-623-8340 Email: rec@andoverma.us A variety of enrichment programs in science, arts, and athletics |
Ages 3-15 |
| Russian School of Mathematics Summer Programs Andover, MA |
Andover@RussianSchool.com Phone: 978-409-2590 Program to allow students to keep advancing in math over the summer |
Grades K-10 |
| SHED Children's Campus Andover |
Phone: 978-684-5055 Clubs, field trips, sports, and games |
Ages 3-15 |
| Summer Reading Memorial Hall Library Andover |
Phone: Beth Kerrigan, 978-623-8440 Email: bkerrigan@mhl.org Individualized program designed to encourage enjoyment of books and reading |
Birth-Grade 5 |
| Triple Threat Theater Camp Londonderry Dance Academy Londonderry, NH |
Phone: 603-432-0032 Email: triplethreattheatercamp@gmail.com Introduces kids to theater arts |
Ages 5-18 |
| Windkist Equestrian Centre North Andover |
Phone: Patricia Lambert, 978-688-7662 Email: windkistequestriancentre@gmail.com Horseback riding lessons geared to the rider's experience |
Ages 6-16 |
| Youth Leadership Academy Essex County Sheriff's Department |
Phone: 978-750-1900 x3312 |
Ages 8-14 |
DAY CAMPS
| Name / Location | Contact | Ages |
|---|---|---|
|
Phone: 978-623-8340 |
Pre-K-Grade 10 | |
| Brooks School Day Camp North Andover |
Phone: 978-725-6253 Email: summerprograms@brooksschool.org Traditional summer camp with arts, sports, swimming, and more |
Ages 3-14 |
| Camp Evergreen Andover |
Phone: 978-475-2502 Email: office@campevergreen.com Programs in a natural environment |
Ages 4½-14 |
| Camp Hadar Salem, NH |
Phone: 603-898-6883 Email: info@camphadar.org Camp experience in a Jewish cultural environment |
Grades Pre-K-10 |
| Camp Leslie Georgetown |
Phone: 978-352-8060 Email: questions@campleslie.org 4-H Camp including, archery, boating and swimming |
Ages 7-14 |
| Camp Otter (YMCA) Salem, NH |
Phone: 978-975-1330 Email: campinfo@mvymca.org Archery, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, and water sports |
Ages 6-13 |
| Phone: 978-372-2622 Swimming, outdoor, and creative activities |
Ages 3 years 9 months-13 | |
| Cedarland Haverhill |
Phone: Beth Bailey 978-521-7700 Email: BBailey@Cedardale-Health.net Swimming, athletics, arts & crafts, theme days, and trips |
Ages 4-14 |
| Maud Eaton Day Camp (Girl Scouts) Andover |
Phone: 978-475-5600 Email: customercare@gsema.org Swimming, arts and crafts, nature |
Girls in grades 1-12 |
| Phone: 978-927-1700, ext. 256 Email: jnorris@shoreschool.org Swimming and a variety of offerings with special guests |
Ages 4-11 |
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
| Name / Location | Contact | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Lawrence (YMCA) Meredith, NH |
Phone: 978-975-1330 Email: campinfo@mvymca.org Traditional camp activities |
Boys ages 8-16 |
| Camp Nokomis (YMCA) Meredith, NH |
Phone: 978-975-1330 Email: campinfo@mvymca.org Traditional camp activities |
Girls ages 8-16 |
| Camp Wa Wa Segowea Southfield, MA |
Phone: 413-229-9110 Email: campwawa@smithpark.org Overnight camp with private lake, arts and crafts, cooperation games, archery, and a wide variety of other activities. CIT, and one week options available |
Ages 8-16 |
| Camp Wekeela Hartford, ME |
Phone: (201)-612-5125 Email: info@campwekeela.com Traditional camp activities |
Ages 7-16 |
SPORTS CAMPS
| Name / Location | Contact | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Warriors Baseball Andover |
Phone: Dan Grams, 978-886-0928 Email: dannygrams@gmail.com Warrior Baseball School -- summer session |
Ages 4-13 |
| Hooptown Basketball Camp Andover |
Phone: David Fazio, 978-337-1966 Email: coachfaz@hooptowncamp.com Teaches the love of basketball |
Grades 2-10 |
| Phone: 1-800-645-3226 Soccer camp with professional coaching staff |
Ages 9-18 | |
| Phillips Academy Skating School Andover |
Phone: Andrea Brillaud, 978-684-7203 Email: abrillaud@andover.edu Programs are designed for skaters who have passed USFSA Basic Badge 3 through Juvenile Freestyle test. |
Ages 5-18 |
| Rec. Dept. Youth Summer Sports Andover |
Phone: 978-623-8340 Email: rec@andoverma.us Soccer, golf, stand up paddle board, tennis, baseball, football, track, and kidsports (intro to soccer, baseball, basketball) |
Ages 4-18 |
| Shore Sports Beverly |
Phone: 978-927-1700, ext. 256 |
Grades 1-9 |
| Specialty Sports Shore Country Day School, Beverly |
Phone: 978-927-1700, ext. 256 Email: jnorris@shoreschool.org Boston Soccer Camps, Celtics Basketball Camp, Red Sox Summer Baseball |
Ages 5-13 |
TEEN PROGRAMS
| Name / Location | Contact | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Andover Youth Services Trips and other activities |
Phone: 978-623-8360 Summer fun |
Grades 6-12 |
| Leaders in Training North Andover |
Phone: 978-725-6253 Email: summerprograms@brooksschool.org Brooks School's program for developing leadership, confidence, and responsibility |
Grades 8-12 |
| Rec. Dept. Teen Programs |
Phone: 978-623-8340 |
Grades 6-10 |
| Summer of Service, South Church Andover |
Phone: 978-475-0321 |
Grades 7-12 |
| Teen Summer Programs Memorial Hall Library Andover |
Phone: 978-623-8463 |
Grades 6-12 |
Inclusion in this listing does not constitute a recommendation nor does exclusion imply a lack of it.