⛺️ Martha’s Vineyard Summer Camps Guide 2026
30+ camps and programs across the Island, organized by age, interest, and timing
If you’re planning a summer (or a vacation) on Martha’s Vineyard with kids, camp decisions come early as early as the ferry bookings. Many programs open registration in January or February, and some of the most popular options fill within days.
This guide brings together 31 summer camps and programs across the Island and organizes them by focus, age range, and registration timing so you can see what’s available at a glance and prioritize what to book first.
Last updated: January 6, 2026. Dates and pricing subject to change.
📅 At-A-Glance
⏰ Schedule: ~65% half-day or morning-only; ~35% full-day
💰 Cost: Most camps run $400–$700/week. Budget options include town programs, nonprofits, and drop-ins ($40/day–$300/week). Higher-cost specialty and overnight programs range $900–$1,600/week. Some offer sliding-scale pricing or financial aid.
📅 Registration: 7 camps already open as of today, 5 more open in January or early February. Most others open February–March. Nature camps, ages 3–6 programs, and full-day camps fill fastest.
🌿 Animals & Nature Camps
The FARM Institute Summer Camp
👧 Ages: 4–17
🧭 Camp Focus: Hands-on farming, animal care, gardening, cooking, outdoor play
🗓️ Registration Date: January 8, 2026
📅 Dates Offered: June 22 – August 21
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$90–$705/week
📍 Location: Edgartown (Katama)
📝 Notes: Wee Farmers (ages 2–4) requires adult participation, half-day and full-day options vary by age
Sassafras Earth Education
👧 Ages: Entering 1st grade and up
🧭 Camp Focus: Indigenous-led nature immersion, ancestral skills, leadership, environmental awareness
🗓️ Registration Date: March 1, 2026 limited group sizes
📅 Dates Offered: July 7 - August 8, 2026
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$450/week
📍 Location: Aquinnah
📝 Notes: Screen-free program, includes forest exploration and weekly beach days, strong emphasis on community and self-expression, 9a-3p
Mass Audubon Felix Neck Fern & Feather Camp
👧 Ages: 5–14
🧭 Camp Focus: Wildlife exploration, hiking, kayaking, ecology, outdoor skills
🗓️ Registration Date: January 6, 2026 (1/21 for non-residents)
📅 Dates Offered: June 22–August 14, 2026
💰 Approx. Cost: Sliding scale pricing, ~$124–$680/week
📍 Location: Edgartown
📝 Notes: Core camp runs M-F 9:00 am–2:30 pm, one of the fastest camps to fill
Plum Hill School Summer Camp
👧 Ages: 4–11
🧭 Camp Focus: Waldorf-inspired outdoor play, storytelling, arts, nature-based learning
🗓️ Registration Date: Fully enrolled for the season; limited waitlist requests accepted starting Saturday, February 1 via email
📅 Dates Offered: June 23–August 14, Monday–Thursday
💰 Approx. Cost: $225-$600/week
📍 Location: West Tisbury
📝 Notes: Entirely outdoor camp, rain or shine, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
MV Museum Discovery Days
👧 Ages: 5–12
🧭 Camp Focus: History, science, engineering, hands-on themed learning
🗓️ Registration Date: TBD, typically opens in spring
📅 Dates Offered: July–August (weekly themes), 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$350–$450/week
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven
📝 Notes: Morning-only program
🐎 Equestrian & Farm-Based Camps
White Stone Equestrian Summer Program
👧 Ages: 4+
🧭 Camp Focus: Riding instruction, horsemanship, barn care, and hands-on experience in a professional lesson barn
🗓️ Registration Date: Open now; weekly, monthly, and full-summer enrollments accepted
📅 Dates Offered: Begins June 22, 2026, Monday–Friday
💰 Approx. Cost: $1,000/week
📍 Location: West Tisbury
📝 Notes: Daily drop-ins accepted for most programs except Barn Rats, inquire for availability
Arrowhead Farm Pony Camp
👧 Ages: 4–14
🧭 Camp Focus: Pony care, riding lessons, barn skills, games and creative play
🗓️ Registration Date: Typically opens late winter, not open yet
📅 Dates Offered: Late June to Late August 2026, TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$695/week
📍 Location: West Tisbury
📝 Notes: Campers grouped by riding level, good balance of structure and fun
Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center
👧 Ages: Varies by program
🧭 Camp Focus: Equine-assisted learning, horsemanship, farm-based experiences
🗓️ Registration Date: February 1, 2026
📅 Dates Offered: June 22 - September 5, 2026
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$75–$150 per session or multi-day pricing
📍 Location: West Tisbury
📝 Notes: Smaller-scale offerings, good option for kids curious about horses without full-week commitment
🌊 Water & Sailing Camps
SailMV Youth Sailing Programs
👧 Ages: 8–17
🧭 Camp Focus: Sailing fundamentals, windsurfing, seamanship, water safety
🗓️ Registration Date: TBD, Typically opens January, early sign-up encouraged
📅 Dates Offered: June–August (weekly sessions), 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$600–$1,100/week (membership required)
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs (Lagoon Pond)
📝 Notes: Programs run in one- or two-week sessions, half-day 9-12 or 9-3:30
Island Spirit Kayak Kids Adventure Tours
👧 Ages: 6–14
🧭 Camp Focus: Kayaking, paddleboarding, water safety, wildlife and ecology
🗓️ Registration Date: TBD, Rolling registration until sessions fill
📅 Dates Offered: TBD for 2026, Summer sessions (Mon–Thurs)
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$275/week
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs / Edgartown (Sengekontacket Pond)
📝 Notes: Short daily commitment (9–11 AM), includes instruction and guided exploration
MV Ocean Academy
👧 Ages: 8–17 (some all-ages and group voyages offered)
🧭 Camp Focus: Traditional sailing, voyages aboard a historic schooner
🗓️ Registration Date: Open now; early registration strongly recommended due to limited bunk space
📅 Dates Offered: June–September 2026 (weeklong voyages, specialty themes, and select multi-week programs)
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$1,200–$1,600/week (sliding-scale tuition and financial assistance available)
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven (harbor-based, voyages depart aboard the schooner Shenandoah)
📝 Notes: Fully immersive overnight sailing experience
⚾ Sports & Active Camps
MV Sharks Drop-In Baseball Clinics
👧 Ages: 5–13 (private 1:1 sessions available for ages 7–18)
🧭 Camp Focus: Baseball skill development, drills, game play, and confidence-building led by collegiate players and coaches
🗓️ Registration Date: Open now; rolling registration through August 6, 2026
📅 Dates Offered: June 15–August 6, 2026
💰 Approx. Cost: $55/day; multi-day packs available ($186 for 4 days, $345 for 8 days); sibling discounts available
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs (Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School)
📝 Notes: Morning-only drop-in format (9:00 am–12:00 pm), no weekly commitment required
Vineyard Family Tennis Summer Camp
👧 Ages: 7+
🧭 Camp Focus: Tennis fundamentals, drills, match play, multi-sport activities
🗓️ Registration Date: Typically opens early spring
📅 Dates Offered: Weekly sessions June–August, 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$450–$850/week
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs
📝 Notes: Morning, afternoon, and full-day options, includes soccer and other sports
Martha’s Vineyard Skatepark Summer Drop-Ins
👧 Ages: 7–13
🧭 Camp Focus: Skateboarding skill development and confidence-building
🗓️ Registration Date: No preregistration required, space dependent
📅 Dates Offered: Eight-week summer program, 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$40–$60/day or weekly rates
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs
📝 Notes: True drop-in option, good fit for flexible schedules
Martha’s Vineyard Adventure Camp
👧 Ages: 7–13 (age bands vary by session)
🧭 Camp Focus: Outdoor adventure including mountain biking, ropes courses, kayaking, climbing, beach days, hiking, team games, and environmental education
🗓️ Registration Date: January 1, 2026 (20% deposit required; balance due June 1, 2026)
📅 Dates Offered: Weekly sessions July 6–August 7, 2026 (Monday–Friday)
💰 Approx. Cost: $495/week for MV students; $595/week for off-Island families
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven
📝 Notes: Half-day program running 8:30 am–12:30
Battle in the Bluffs Basketball Camp
👧 Ages: 6–16
🧭 Camp Focus: Basketball fundamentals, skill-building, teamwork, confidence, and healthy competition
🗓️ Registration Date: TBD, typically announced in late spring
📅 Dates Offered: Summer sessions, 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: Free
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs
📝 Notes: Long-running nonprofit camp with a national reputation, open to Island and visiting families, emphasizes mentorship and community alongside athletics
Island Gymnastics
👧 Ages: 1–18
🧭 Camp Focus: Recreational and competitive gymnastics training, including elite programs, focused on strength, coordination, flexibility, and skill development
🗓️ Registration Date: January (via parent portal)
📅 Dates Offered: Late June–Late August 2026
💰 Approx. Cost: Varies by program and level
📍 Location: West Tisbury
📝 Notes: More geared towards current, year-round members
🎨 Arts, Theater & Creative Camps
Sense of Wonder Summer Camp
👧 Ages: 7–12
🧭 Camp Focus: Visual arts, storytelling, puppetry, music, environmental themes
🗓️ Registration Date: Typically opens early spring
📅 Dates Offered: July–August (weekly themes), 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$330/week
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven
📝 Notes: Half-day program, rotating weekly themes, strong balance of structure and creative freedom
Featherstone Center for the Arts Summer Art Camp
👧 Ages: 4 through teens (age-specific sessions; campers must be 4 by June 1, 2026 and fully potty trained)
🧭 Camp Focus: Visual arts including drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, and themed creative exploration on a 6-acre campus
🗓️ Registration Date: February 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET (online only; 3-week maximum per child)
📅 Dates Offered: June 15–August 7, 2026 (Monday–Friday; select shortened holiday weeks)
💰 Approx. Cost: $450/week; $360 for shortened 4-day weeks (Juneteenth and July 4 weeks)
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs
📝 Notes: Morning-only sessions run 9:00 am–12:00 pm; clearly defined age bands including Magic Garden (ages 4–5), Explore/Discover/Create (6–7), specialty art camps (8–10), and Discovery Studio for ages 11+; includes a separate weeklong afternoon Youth Filmmakers Camp (ages 11+, 1:00–5:00 pm) in collaboration with MV Film Society and MVTV - will run July 6-10, 2026.
MV Playhouse – Summer Stars Theater Camp
Merged for 2026 with Circuit Arts below!
MV Film Society – Young Filmmakers Camp
👧 Ages: 11–14
🧭 Camp Focus: Filmmaking, interviewing, editing, storytelling, media literacy
🗓️ Registration Date: Limited session, early registration recommended
📅 Dates Offered: July 6-10, 2026
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$600–$800/week
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs (Featherstone campus)
📝 Notes: Campers create content aired on MVTV and take home their work
Rise Vineyard Performing Arts
👧 Ages: 3.5–7
🧭 Camp Focus: Dance, creative movement, performance skills, themed weeks, and confidence-building through age-appropriate instruction
🗓️ Registration Date: Not yet open
📅 Dates Offered: TBD for 2026
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$225–$500 per session (varies by program length and schedule)
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven
📝 Notes: Morning-focused summer camp program designed for younger dancers
The Yard – Youth Summer Programs
On Pause for 2026 Programming
Circuit Arts / Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Theater Camp
👧 Ages: 6–13
🧭 Camp Focus: Theater, acting, musical theater, improv, comedy, Shakespeare, movement, and collaborative play-making culminating in weekly performances
🗓️ Registration Date: Open for 2026 (scholarships available for qualifying Island families)
📅 Dates Offered: June 29–August 21, 2026 (eight one-week sessions)
💰 Approx. Cost: $350/week (Islanders); $425/week (seasonal residents and visitors); sibling discount available
📍 Location: West Tisbury (MV Public Charter School, Mon–Thu) and Vineyard Haven (Tisbury Amphitheater, Fridays)
📝 Notes: Newly merged program combining Circuit Arts’ Children’s Theater Camp and the MV Playhouse’s Summer Stars; full-day schedule runs 9:00 am–2:30 pm Monday–Thursday with Friday performances; campers grouped by age and interests, with up to 60 participants per session
Active Arts
👧 Ages: 3–6
🧭 Camp Focus: Creative movement, music, imaginative play, and arts-based activities designed to build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional development
🗓️ Registration Date: January 31, 2026 at 8:00 am
📅 Dates Offered: July 6–August 20, 2026 (Monday–Thursday weekly sessions)
💰 Approx. Cost: $360 per session; extended day option $460 per session
📍 Location: West Tisbury (Island Children’s School)
📝 Notes: Preschool-style half-day camp running 9:00 am–1:00 pm, with limited extended-day spots until 2:20 pm for non-napping campers; campers bring their own snack and lunch; movement and music are woven into all activities, with outdoor play emphasized
🧩 Mixed-Activity & Community Camps
YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard – Camp Terra Mar
👧 Ages: Entering kindergarten through age 12 (must be entering K in fall 2026)
🧭 Camp Focus: Traditional full-day summer camp with sports, swimming, arts and crafts, science activities, nature exploration, team building, wellness, and structured play
🗓️ Registration Date: February 2, 2026 at 9:00 am (Y of MV family members); February 4, 2026 at 9:00 am (general public)
📅 Dates Offered: Summer 2026 (weekly registration; up to 8 weeks offered)
💰 Approx. Cost: $415/week (members); $515/week (non-members); $130/week deposit required at registration
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven (YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard / Swartz Family Facility)
📝 Notes: Full-day, full-week program running 8:30 am–4:00 pm Monday–Friday; swimming included; financial assistance available through YMCA Y For All program; active family membership required for member pricing and priority registration
Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp
👧 Ages: Entering 1st grade and up
🧭 Camp Focus: Sports, games, arts, creative projects, field trips
🗓️ Registration Date: Opens spring
📅 Dates Offered: June–August (weekly), 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$1000 for 2 weeks
📍 Location: Edgartown
📝 Notes: Strong community feel, excellent facilities and playground, good value option
Vineyard Montessori Summer Camp
👧 Ages: 2.9-7
🧭 Camp Focus: Outdoor-heavy Montessori summer programming with independence-building, nature exploration, gardening, water play, field games, music and movement, STEM, and art
🗓️ Registration Date: November 1 (priority for past summer families); December 1 (general public); March 1 (a la carte weekly registration if space allows)
📅 Dates Offered: June 22–August 14, 2026
💰 Approx. Cost: A la carte $660/week half-day or $935/week full-day (plus optional extended care); session pricing also available for multi-week blocks
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven
📝 Notes: Two main sessions for ages 2.9–7 (6/22–7/17 and 7/20–8/14) with half-day 8:30 am–12:00 pm and full-day 8:30 am–2:30 pm; limited toddler summer spaces may be available for ages 15 months–2.9 with 8:15 am–12:00 pm or 8:15 am–2:15 pm options; toilet training not required; payment due in full at registration
Chilmark Community Center Camp
👧 Ages: 3.5–15
🧭 Camp Focus: Art, games, drama, tennis, STEAM, sports, sailing add-ons
🗓️ Registration Date: Announced via CCC newsletter
📅 Dates Offered: June–August, 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$300–$600/week
📍 Location: Chilmark
📝 Notes: Highly flexible programming, morning and full-day combinations available
Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association – Junior Camp
👧 Ages: 4–14
🧭 Camp Focus: Ecumenical spiritual enrichment, outdoor play, arts and crafts, community involvement
🗓️ Registration Date: No advance registration required; drop-in participation welcome
📅 Dates Offered: Summer season, schedule typically runs multiple mornings per week; 2026 dates TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: $2 per child per day
📍 Location: Oak Bluffs (Tabernacle / Campground)
📝 Notes: Morning program typically runs 10:00 am–12:00 pm, open to campground residents and visitors, includes snacks, outdoor recess, crafts, and age-appropriate biblical teaching, very flexible and extremely budget-friendly option
Vineyard Chabad Mini Camp
👧 Ages: 1–5
🧭 Camp Focus: Creative play, arts and crafts, water play, movement, music, and age-appropriate Jewish culture and traditions
🗓️ Registration Date: Typically opens early spring
📅 Dates Offered: July–August (morning sessions), 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: ~$275/week
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven
📝 Notes: Morning-only program designed for younger campers, welcoming to visiting families, strong option for under-5s during peak summer weeks
♿ Inclusive & Specialized Programs
Camp Jabberwocky
👧 Ages: All ages (children, teens, and adults)
🧭 Camp Focus: Inclusive summer camp experience for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing community, independence, and joy
🗓️ Registration Date: Application-based, early registration strongly recommended
📅 Dates Offered: Summer sessions, 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: Sliding scale and scholarship-supported
📍 Location: Vineyard Haven
📝 Notes: Residential and day programs, highly supportive environment, wide range of activities including arts, sports, boating, and social events
Island Autism Group – Summer Programs
👧 Ages: 5–22
🧭 Camp Focus: Enrichment and social experiences for youth with autism and developmental disabilities
🗓️ Registration Date: Program-specific, typically opens spring
📅 Dates Offered: Summer sessions, 2026 TBD
💰 Approx. Cost: Varies by program, financial assistance available
📍 Location: Various locations across MV
📝 Notes: Activities may include horseback riding, art, music, swimming, bowling, and community outings
💸 Budget-Friendly Summer Camps on MV
Lower weekly cost, shorter days, town or nonprofit programs, or drop-in options.
MV Museum Discovery Days (morning-only themed weeks, ~$350–$450), Chilmark Community Center Camp (flexible half-day or full-day options, ~$300–$600), Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club Camp (full-day coverage, strong value, ~$350–$600), West Tisbury Parks & Recreation Basketball (town-run, mornings only, ~$150–$300/session), Martha’s Vineyard Skatepark Drop-Ins (true drop-in, ~$40–$60/day), Island Spirit Kayak Kids Adventure Tours (short daily sessions, ~$275–$350/week).
👶 Summer Camps for Ages 5 & Under
Limited options — these fill especially fast.
Vineyard Chabad Mini Camp (ages 1–5, morning program), Vineyard Montessori Summer Camp (ages ~3–7, outdoor-focused), Island Children’s School Summer Program (ages 3–6, school-based sessions), Plum Hill School Summer Camp (ages 4–11, fully outdoors), The FARM Institute Wee Farmers (ages 2–4, adult participation required).
⚠️ Camps Already Open for Registration
I’ll aim to update this monthly.
Open now (as of 1/6/26): Mass Audubon Felix Neck Fern & Feather Camp, Martha’s Vineyard Adventure Camp, MV Sharks Drop-In Baseball Clinics, MV Ocean Academy, White Stone Equestrian Summer Program, Vineyard Montessori Summer Camp, Circuit Arts / Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Theater Camp
Mark your calendar (registration dates announced): The FARM Institute Summer Camp (1/8), SailMV Youth Sailing Programs (mid-January), Island Gymnastics Summer Programs (January, via parent portal), Active Arts (1/31 at 8am)
This guide is meant to give you a clear starting point so you can make decisions early, stay flexible where possible, and build a summer that works for your child and your schedule. Registration dates and pricing can change, so always confirm details directly with the provider. Enjoy!
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