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Boston - Mission Hill Summer Camp

*Information from summer 2024 and subject to change for 2025

SF–Potrero Hill Summer Day Camp

BOSTON, MA

Boston–Mission Hill/Fenway Summer Day Camp

Thank you for joining us at camp! Summer camp has now ended for 2024. Sign up to be notified when we open camp next!

All year long, kids find themselves encased in rigid structure.

When summer comes, we give them what they desperately need—freedom to expand and evolve. At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.

Grown-ups adore freedom, too.

We’ve described the magical gift you give your kids when you empower them to make their own decisions. Now let’s talk hardcore convenience for you:

  • Buy a Summer Pass and send your kid to camp any day you want? Check.
  • Drop them off and pick them up whenever you want? Yup.
  • Long camp hours, all included in your camp fee? Totally.
  • Tasty meals and snacks, also included? You bet.
  • Get an automatic refund for unused days at summer’s end? For sure.
  • Do you desire this kind of freedom? Yes, you do.

Please note: Due to local regulations, families attending camp in Boston will be required to reserve their weekly session prior to attending camp. Still, we understand things happen, and we’ll refund unused days if anything comes up.

Activities

The camper’s dilemma.

Coding. Sewing. Baking. Making. Sporting. Lounging. Every day, campers face the excruciating task of choosing from these and many more engrossing activities. Some select a mix of many. Others burrow deep into one or two. Every morning, they face a brand new day bristling with terrible trade-offs and tantalizing possibilities.

In the early morning and late afternoon, campers ramp up and wind down with recreational choices. For the bulk of the day, children will choose from the activities listed below:

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STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

Create animated art in our bustling Media Lab, as you breathe life into your stories via stop-motion “shorts” filmed on our purpose-built animation stages.
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SEWING SALON

Use customized patterns and challenges—and a mix of hand and machine sewing—to manufacture bags, clothing and other fashionable, funky creations. This year campers can even use stencils to design their own fabric.
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CODING

Absorb hands-on coding concepts using curated iPad apps with drag-and-drop platforms that cater to both early and advanced readers. Our approach gamifies the learning process to put power in the hands of new coders.
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THE STAGE

Move and groove with motion-based games like Just Dance, or film your own music videos with friends. New this year campers can also make puppets for our custom theater. Want to burst out in song and dance, or act out a gripping dramatic scene? This is your big moment.
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ROBOTICS

Leverage leading-edge robotic technology to empower your learning and problem-solving. Choose from guided activities and self-directed games, plus tools like robot landscapes and custom mazes.
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BAKERY

Bake up a storm in our wildly popular test kitchen. Choose fillings, spices, and add-ons, explore new flavors, and customize confections to satisfy your discerning palate.
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TINKER LAB

Release your inner innovator with crafts, inventor kits, 3D pens, and giant foam blocks. Construct take-home projects or collaborate on large-scale builds such as forts or thrones. Our hand-selected STEAM-based materials fuel your curiosity and inspire exploration.
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S&K TRADITIONS

Participate in decades-old Steve & Kate’s traditions like Find Chuckie—our beloved, elusive, rubber chicken—and Friday Pie-Day—where you can cap off a productive week by treating friends and camp staffers to a refreshing pie in the face.
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SPORTS & REC

Run, jump, throw, kick, play. Each site is equipped with go-karts and additional athletic gear optimized for the available fields and play spaces. Team up with peers and staffers to play sports, design games, concoct obstacle courses and more.
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WEEKLY SPECIALS

Every day, experience a special, show-stopping activity. A musical performance or guest speaker, a movement class, giant games—anything’s possible. We’ll announce our official 2024 specials lineup this spring.
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WATER PLAY

On a sweltering summer afternoon, nothing keeps you cooler than games and activities like water tag, balloon toss, and giant sprinklers. Wherever space, weather, and local water restrictions allow ‘em, we provide ‘em.
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LOUNGE

Enter a pulsating paradise of foosball, marble mazes and other indoor diversions. Retreat to a quiet corner with sensory objects, puzzles and fidget toys. Or immerse yourself in a selection from our library of books curated for all ages and interests.

Extra action.

At Steve & Kate’s, enough is never enough. So every week we supplement our main offering of awesome activities with thrill-inducing weekly specials. Here’s what’s coming this summer to your location:

JUNE 24 - JUNE 28

Bounce House
Monday – Friday
If weather permits, campers will be able to jump and bounce to their hearts’ content in our bounce house!

Trash Bag Fashion
Monday 1:30-2:30pm
Using trash bags and tape, campers will create the latest fashion trends and model them in an S&K fashion show!

Make a Tambourine
Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm
We’ll have materials and supplies for campers to create and decorate their own jingle frisbee!

Slip n Slide
Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-3:00pm
If weather permits, campers can cool off on our giant inflatable slip n slide (pro tip: send your campers in their swimwear so they only have to change once!)

Double Gameshow
Friday 1:30pm & 3:30pm
A bingo-esque camp classic that we play everyday. We’ll play two games on Friday. Double the prizes, double the fun!

Pie Day
Friday 4pm
Campers will receive a whipcream pie that they can eat, use to pie themselves in the face, or, with consent, pie a friend or counselor in the face! (please note that campers with severe food allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity)

JULY 1 - JULY 5

Bounce House
Monday – Friday
If weather permits, campers will be able to jump and bounce to their hearts’ content in our bounce house!

Puppet Show
Monday 1:30-2:30pm
Our friends from Puppet Showplace Theatre will be joining us to put on a professional puppet show!

Flag Making
Tuesday
We’ll have materials and supplies for campers to create and decorate their own flags with inspiration from their family heritage or whatever creative design they choose!

Little Racers
Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm
Our friends from Little Racers are bringing over their bumper cars for campers to ride!

Slip n Slide
Wednesday 1:30-3:00pm
If weather permits, campers can cool off on our giant inflatable slip n slide (pro tip: send your campers in their swimwear so they only have to change once!)

Double Gameshow
Friday 1:30pm & 3:30pm
A bingo-esque camp classic that we play everyday. We’ll play two games on Friday. Double the prizes, double the fun!

Pie Day
Friday 4pm
Campers will receive a whipcream pie that they can eat, use to pie themselves in the face, or, with consent, pie a friend or counselor in the face! (please note that campers with severe food allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity)

JULY 8 - JULY 12

Bounce House
Monday – Friday
If weather permits, campers will be able to jump and bounce to their hearts’ content in our bounce house!

Marine Mammal Anatomy
Monday 1:30-3:30pm
Campers will learn about marine mammal anatomy with Whale & Dolphin Conservation’s life-sized, inflatable North Atlantic Right Whale model, Delilah!

Sea Creatures Craft
Tuesday
We’ll have materials and supplies for campers to decorate their own wooden sea creatures!

Slip n Slide
Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-3:00pm
If weather permits, campers can cool off on our giant inflatable slip n slide (pro tip: send your campers in their swimwear so they only have to change once!)

Double Gameshow
Friday 1:30pm & 3:30pm
A bingo-esque camp classic that we play everyday. We’ll play two games on Friday. Double the prizes, double the fun!

Pie Day
Friday 4pm
Campers will receive a whipcream pie that they can eat, use to pie themselves in the face, or, with consent, pie a friend or counselor in the face! (please note that campers with severe food allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity)

JULY 15 - JULY 19

Bounce House
Monday – Friday
If weather permits, campers will be able to jump and bounce to their hearts’ content in our bounce house!

Fort Building
Monday 1:30-2:30pm
Using make-a-fort kits campers will work together to build some epic forts!

Customizable Visors
Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm
We’re are embracing the summer sun, but want to make sure we’re protecting our faces. Campers will have the chance to decorate their own visor!

Slip n Slide
Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-3:00pm
If weather permits, campers can cool off on our giant inflatable slip n slide (pro tip: send your campers in their swimwear so they only have to change once!)

Double Gameshow
Friday 1:30pm & 3:30pm
A bingo-esque camp classic that we play everyday. We’ll play two games on Friday. Double the prizes, double the fun!

Pie Day
Friday 4pm
Campers will receive a whipcream pie that they can eat, use to pie themselves in the face, or, with consent, pie a friend or counselor in the face! (please note that campers with severe food allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity)

JULY 22 - JULY 26

Bounce House
Monday – Friday
If weather permits, campers will be able to jump and bounce to their hearts’ content in our bounce house!

Watercolor Flowers
Monday 1:30-2:30pm
We’ll have supplies and materials for campers to make some beautiful watercolor flower bouquets!

Talent Show
Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm
Come one come all and share your unique talents with everyone at camp!

Slip n Slide
Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-3:00pm
If weather permits, campers can cool off on our giant inflatable slip n slide (pro tip: send your campers in their swimwear so they only have to change once!)

Double Gameshow
Friday 1:30pm & 3:30pm
A bingo-esque camp classic that we play everyday. We’ll play two games on Friday. Double the prizes, double the fun!

Pie Day
Friday 4pm
Campers will receive a whipcream pie that they can eat, use to pie themselves in the face, or, with consent, pie a friend or counselor in the face! (please note that campers with severe food allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity)

JULY 29 - AUGUST 2

Bounce House
Monday – Friday
If weather permits, campers will be able to jump and bounce to their hearts’ content in our bounce house!

Reptile Show
Monday 1:30-3:30pm
Our friends at Reptile Shows of New England will bring in some of their animals for campers to learn about, touch, and hold!

Dance Workshop
Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm
Let’s move! We’ll teach campers an original routine to one of their favorite songs!

Slip n Slide
Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-3:00pm
If weather permits, campers can cool off on our giant inflatable slip n slide (pro tip: send your campers in their swimwear so they only have to change once!)

Summerween
Friday
All week camper’s will work on costume pieces using camp materials. On Friday, we’ll all wear our costumes for a spooky summer day!

Double Gameshow
Friday 1:30pm & 3:30pm
A bingo-esque camp classic that we play everyday. We’ll play two games on Friday. Double the prizes, double the fun!

Pie Day
Friday 4pm
Campers will receive a whipcream pie that they can eat, use to pie themselves in the face, or, with consent, pie a friend or counselor in the face! (please note that campers with severe food allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity)

AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 9

Bounce House
Monday – Friday
If weather permits, campers will be able to jump and bounce to their hearts’ content in our bounce house!

Big Joe Storytelling
Monday 1:30-2:30pm
Our friend Big Joe will join us and tell us some epic folk tales and stories!

Pinwheels Craft
Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm
We’ll have materials and supplies for campers to decorate their own pinwheels!

Slip n Slide
Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-3:00pm
If weather permits, campers can cool off on our giant inflatable slip n slide (pro tip: send your campers in their swimwear so they only have to change once!)

Double Gameshow
Friday 1:30pm & 3:30pm
A bingo-esque camp classic that we play everyday. We’ll play two games on Friday. Double the prizes, double the fun!

Pie Day
Friday 4pm
Campers will receive a whipcream pie that they can eat, use to pie themselves in the face, or, with consent, pie a friend or counselor in the face! (please note that campers with severe food allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity)

AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 16

Bounce House
Monday – Friday
If weather permits, campers will be able to jump and bounce to their hearts’ content in our bounce house!

Mandala Kaleidoscopes
Monday
Campers will get to color and decorate their own 3 sided mandala kaleidoscope!

Glow Party
Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm
We’re turning out the lights and pumping up the jams at Club S&K for an epic Glow Party!

Slip n Slide
Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-3:00pm
If weather permits, campers can cool off on our giant inflatable slip n slide (pro tip: send your campers in their swimwear so they only have to change once!)

Double Gameshow
Friday 1:30pm & 3:30pm
A bingo-esque camp classic that we play everyday. We’ll play two games on Friday. Double the prizes, double the fun!

Pie Day
Friday 4pm
Campers will receive a whipcream pie that they can eat, use to pie themselves in the face, or, with consent, pie a friend or counselor in the face! (please note that campers with severe food allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity)

CARNIVAL DAY

8/16 It’s the last day of camp! In addition to Double Gameshow and Pie Day, the entire day will feature fun games and activities for campers to participate in and earn points to enter various raffles for some awesome prizes!

Food

Eat your heart out.

Life without delicious food sucks. That’s why our cuisine de camp features a mouth-watering array of tasty, nourishing grub. In partnership with fan favorite restaurants, we keep kids fired up with food they love — from piping hot pizza to salubrious Caesar salads to tangy tomato soup, and much more. Our menus include rotating specials as well as healthy snacks and sides kids can grab whenever their fuel gauge dips into the red. Chomp, chomp. Munch, munch.

What’s on the menu.

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DAILY SNACKS & SIDES
Fees

What camp cost

For as long as Boston regulations require it, registration will be in weekly blocks, instead of by the day (which is our norm). So, please think about your plans in increments of five Day Passes, to cover your weekly session(s). That being said, we know that things happen. If for any reason your plans change and you need to miss a day of camp–don’t sweat it. We’ll automatically refund your unused Passes in full at summer’s end. How many other camps can offer you that level of flexibility?*

*Not one that we know of.

Day Pass and Summer Pass fees cover the entire Steve & Kate’s experience, including lunch, snacks, activities and the entire day from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Includes: Lunch, snacks, activities, and all hours, 8am–6pm.

  • Buy a minimum of 5 Day Passes to be used in weekly blocks
  • Unused Day Passes are automatically refunded in mid September
  • You can upgrade to a Summer Pass whenever you want by purchasing 30 Day Passes per child

Includes: Lunch, snacks, activities, and all hours, 8am–6pm.

  • One fee covers the entire summer–that’s up to 44 days of camp in Boston–Fenway!
  • If you purchase a Summer Pass and use less than 30 days of camp, we’ll calculate what you would have paid at the Day Pass rate and refund you the difference automatically in mid September
Camp details

Camp Details

DATES

NOTES

Closed 7/4

HOURS

8am to 6pm

AGES

4-12

ADDRESS

Mission Grammar School
94 St Alphonsus St
Boston, MA 02120

DIRECTOR

Cesara

CALL/TEXT

617-315-4387

Additional info for denizens of Boston

Stairs Notice

Please note that our camp has activities on different floors, and campers will need to take the stairs to access different activities.

Additional State Required Paperwork

Additional state-required paperwork must be submitted for every child before their first day of camp. Upon completion of registration you will be emailed a link to complete the required forms online.

Virtual Camp Orientation & Drop-off/Pick-Up Procedures

Check out our virtual camp orientation for everything you need to know before your first day of camp, coming this spring. Once we get closer to summer, we’ll email registered families a link to our virtual, camp orientation. This will provide important information such as camp drop-off & pick-up procedures, how to check-in and check-out of camp each day, what to bring (and not bring), and a few more camp details.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Notice

This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Boston Board of Health.

Campus & Accessibility Details

This campus is not ADA-compliant

Testimonials

These people are very smart. You should listen to them.

The abundance of activities and staff that actually wanted to be there helping was more than I could of asked for. Thank you.
Laverne C.

(S&K parent)

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The kids were sad when their camp experiences came to end and can't wait to go back next summer.
Chris C.

(S&K parent)

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I always felt like I could ask questions or provide feedback, and I felt like my kids were happy and cared for. They always wanted to go to camp! Thanks for a great experience!
Divya K.

(S&K parent)

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Staff

So much more than
a job.

For our team members, giving kids the space to liberate their true potential becomes a kind of calling. Think of them as a high-energy, warm-hearted crew of child advocates who deftly balance two invaluable skills — that of providing structure and guidance, and that of staying the heck out of campers’ ways. If that’s not enough, they’re all background-checked and trained in CPR and first-aid. Say “hi” to them at camp — they’d love to meet you.

Youngest campers fly solo, but there’s a net.

Most kids take to life at Steve & Kate’s like the naturally hardy individuals they are. For some, especially our younger campers, it can take a little longer to get their wings. That’s why each camp has staff dedicated specifically to supporting our youngest campers. Helping these campers discover their camp magic is the whole point of our Youngest Camper Support Staff, and every time it’s exhilarating to behold.

Events

Steve & Kate's Events

Join us at an upcoming virtual Information Session to learn all the camp basics. We’ll give a quick presentation and overview on our program, and then answer any questions you have. Please note that Information Sessions are open to all Steve & Kate’s Camps, and are not specific to any given location. All Information Sessions are listed in ET.

Local Events

Your camp director

Meet your illustrious camp director.

Our camp directors are year-round employees. That means you are free to contact them anytime with your questions about life at Steve & Kate’s, or questions about life in general.

Cesara

CESARA

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Cesara’s joined Steve & Kate’s Camp in 2021! As a former property designer for theatre, Cesara taught herself how to sew, craft, and generally build some pretty cool things out of random materials. When not crafting or at camp, you can usually find Cesara napping or going for a dip in the nearest body of water.

This summer, Cesara is most excited to meet all of the campers & learn everyone’s favorite ice cream flavor!

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AND DOZENS MORE!

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