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News about Cambridge Camping's Summer Programs!
In 2025, we are pausing Adventure Day Camp and Daybreak Day Camp to focus on enhancing our CCAccess Summer Camp Scholarship program.
This year, all our efforts will be dedicated to providing campership funds for 300 children to attend a variety of high-quality summer camps through our trusted camp partners.
CCAccess connects families with camps that we’ve carefully selected to ensure they are aligned with our mission. If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling in camp this summer and may need financial assistance, we encourage you to apply to CCAccess today..
More information about CCAccess is available here.
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Saturday Camp Fun!
Saturday camp sessions have offered campers opportunities to challenge themselves, try new activities, and forge meaningful friendships! Highlights included creating vibrant sand art, exploring their creativity with arts and crafts, and shaping unique pieces in pottery workshops. Campers also marveled at the wonders of the Museum of Science, sparking curiosity and learning, and embraced adventure with rock climbing, pushing their limits and building confidence. Each session was filled with excitement, connection, and growth, leaving campers with unforgettable experiences and new skills.
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Celebrations and Holiday Cheer!
Our Halloween party and holiday get together brought joy and community spirit to all who attended. At the Halloween Party, participants donned creative costumes, shared spooky stories, and engaged in festive games that kept everyone entertained. The holiday party was equally special, with campers and families playing fun seasonal games, and celebrating the season in an atmosphere of warmth and togetherness. Adults had the opportunity to share their perspectives with our consultant, offering valuable insights into the Cambridge community and thoughtful feedback on our programs. Our holiday toy drive was a great success, providing over 70 toys and gifts to our families. A huge thank you to East End House for the generous donations of toys and wrapping supplies!
These events highlighted the power of coming together, fostering connections, and creating lasting memories.
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Lisa Kaneb is our Featured Friend of CCA! | |
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Cambridge Camping is incredibly grateful to longtime supporter Lisa Kaneb. Lisa’s experiences range from teaching and coaching youth sports to serving on the boards of Hurricane Island Outward Bound School and Cambridge Youth Lacrosse. Her professional endeavors underscore her passion for inspiring young people both in and out of the classroom. Beyond her loyal financial contributions, Lisa has generously provided in-kind donations over the years and most recently offered invaluable guidance on organizing donor site visits at camp. We are honored to celebrate Lisa’s exceptional commitment to the youth of Cambridge and to our shared mission.
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Partner Spotlight: Museum of Science! | |
A huge shoutout to the Museum of Science for being an incredible program partner! Their generous donation of free tickets ensures our campers can explore and engage with hands-on exhibits, sparking curiosity and discovery. Their amazing staff goes above and beyond, helping campers learn, ask questions, and make the most of every visit. Together, we're inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers! | |
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Saturday Camp: Spring Session Enrollment is Open!
Ages Served 6-13
Dates: 4/5, 4/12, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14
Hours: 9am-1pm
Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
65 Binney Street Cambridge, with field trips to other locations
Transportation: Bus transportation provided
Program Cost: $60/session (including a $10 non-refundable registration fee). Each session covers 8 Saturdays.
Meals: Snack and lunch provided
Sign up now to secure a spot!
Please reach out to Emma Sawyer, Program and Operations Specialist, at emma@cambridgecamping.org for more information!
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February School Vacation Camp: STEAM with Cooking
Ages Served 10-14
Dates: February 17-21, February School Vacation Camp
Hours: 9am-2:30pm
Location: The Foundry 101 Rogers Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Program Cost: Free! The Foundry is sponsoring tuition for February Vacation Camp 2025!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be provided
February Vacation Camp is a STEAM-focused cooking program where campers will dive into the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking—all ingredients and supplies provided! Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun filled (and tasty) week. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
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April School Vacation Camp: Art Around Us
Ages Served 10-14
Dates: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - Saturday, April 26, 2025
Hours: 9am-2:30pm
Location: 65 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Program Cost $60 (Includes a $10 non-refundable registration fee)
Meals: Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be provided
The April Vacation Camp theme is Art Around Us! This will be a week-long introductory art camp where imagination knows no bounds! Participants will explore visual and theater arts. Each day, campers will dive into various media, like painting, drawing, and crafts, while also discovering the fundamentals of acting and storytelling.
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Welcome to our Newest Foundation Partner, Winning Home!
Winning Home’s commitment to empowering families and creating lasting change aligns perfectly with our mission to provide transformative experiences for children in need. Together, we can strengthen our shared values of community, resilience, and the importance of nurturing every child's potential! We are so grateful for the support!
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Are you a mission-driven educator or experienced in enrichment programming? Join Cambridge Camping as staff in our school vacation camps! This position will work closely with the senior program director and a program assistant while facilitating camp activities.
The Job Includes
● Facilitate camp activities to achieve program goals.
● Administer pre and post-camp assessments for campers
● Ensure and maintain a safe environment for campers and staff
● Manage challenging behaviors if shown by campers at the camp or the partner site
● Support teaching STEAM concepts to a diverse group of campers
● Help set up and facilitate STEAM activities from the lesson plans for each day during vacation camps
Pay: $16-$20 /hour
February Camp: 2/17 - 2/21 | April Camp: 4/23- 4/27
Contact Dee Dee Cetoute at deedee@cambridgecamping.org for more information about working for Cambridge Camping!
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