SUMMER IN THE CITY

Have you ever wanted to be an adventurer and explore cool places in the city?

Would you like to go to the tops of tall buildings, visit the Boston Harbor Islands, explore secret spaces, learn about Boston's amazing history, build things with your hands and have the freedom to roam around? Would you like lots of time for free play and to decide the activities you like to do?

Then Boston Explorers just might be the camp for you.

2024 Summer Sessions

Session 1: July 1 – July 26
Session 2: July 29 – August 16

Dearborn Stem Academy
36 Winthrop Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

New Camper Enrollment

Returning Camper Enrollment

“Boston Explorers is way different from other camps because they don’t do boring things repeatedly. We do something different every day.”
— Christian, explorer

WHAT WE’LL DO & WHERE WE’LL GO

Adventure and fun on the Boston Harbor Islands

Get time for free play, games, and activities (that kids choose!)

Take the commuter rail to Manchester by the Sea and enjoy a day of fun in the sun at Singing Beach

Go on cool adventures and explore Boston (tops of buildings, secret spaces, and nature in the city), including some of its amazing historic neighborhoods

Swim and do water activities around the city

Eat really good food that we make ourselves

Go on urban scavenger hunts

Use hammers, saws, and wood burning tools to build projects

Make art using all kinds of materials

Row in boats on the Boston Harbor or the Charles River

Everything Boston Explorers do is accessible on foot or by train.

Singing Beach
Museum of African American History
The Freedom Trail
Boston Harbor Islands
Franklin Park
Boston's Greenway & Waterfront
Melnea Cass Pool
Amazing playgrounds (throughout the city of Boston)
And so much more!

“[I liked] the boat rides—with the wind on our faces and blowing our hair.” — Patrick, explorer

“You get to see all around Boston and visit new places and it’s just fun and they don’t give you homework.” — Arvin, explorer

“I won’t ever forget the jokes!” — Isabella, explorer

“I loved the Public Garden because it was peaceful and Spectacle Island because it was relaxing. At Boston Explorers everyone is welcoming, cheerful and friendly.” — Zaira, explorer

“One of the best things about Boston Explorers is that we can be ourselves.” — Miles, explorer

“At Boston Explorers I learned that I could make friends easily.” — Tarin, explorer

“At Boston Explorers, everybody is really kind, it’s easy to make friends and the counselors are really cool. I’m going to miss [everyone]!” — Jae-Mario, explorer

“You create better bonds with different types of kids.” — Ashad, explorer

“My favorite time was when we explored Boston on bicycles.” — Alaine, explorer