Please note that this camp location is sponsored by Bright Horizons, and booking is only available through back-up care
Sponsored by Bright Horizons Back-Up Care
Families with Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefits can reserve any number of days available in their Bright Horizons account–no weekly sessions required!
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:
Drop the kiddos off and pick them up whenever you want? Yup.
Additional info for Discovery District Summer Camp by Steve & Kate's campers
Local Camp Drop-off/Pick-Up Procedures
As we get closer to summer, we’ll email registered families a link to our virtual, camp orientation. This will provide important information such as our local 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.
Campus & Accessibility Details
Campus details coming soon.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Notice
This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Newton Board of Health.
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.
Activities
Choosing activities: the daily dilemma.
Coding. Sewing. Baking. Making. Sporting. Filming. 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. Either way, each day they face new experiences bristling with 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.
STOP-MOTION ANIMATION
Learn the craft of stop-motion animation as you create unique characters and stories to produce your own short films on our custom-built animation stages. Available within the Media Lab.
SEWING SALON
Discover or deepen your love for sewing with colorful custom fabric patterns and exciting sewing challenges. Use hand-sewing and machine sewing techniques to design and create garments, accessories, and other cloth creations!
CODING
Practice hands-on coding with our carefully selected iPad apps, designed for both early and advanced readers. These interactive programs gamify learning, making coding fun and accessible for all skill levels.
MEDIA LAB
Alongside film, coding, and robotics, you can unleash your digital creativity with music production and digital art in the Media Lab. Mix beats in GarageBand, experiment with electronic music, or dive into interactive art apps to bring your vision to life.
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.
BAKERY
Explore new baked creations with fillings, spices, and add-ons, as you customize your confections to satisfy your sweet and savory palate.
TINKER LAB
Tinker endlessly with a thoughtful supply of arts and crafts, custom ‘maker packs’ made to spur innovation, and even 3D pens for the coolest collaborative and take-home projects.
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.
SPORTS & REC
Run, jump, throw, kick, play. Get the go-kart experience or unleash with athletic equipment essentials chosen especially for your site’s unique fields and rec spaces. Team up with peers and staff to play classic sports and even make up new games!
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Jump into a new special experience every single day! Whether it’s an obstacle course, a musical performance, carnival game, movement workshop, or a pop-up petting zoo, you can count on this boredom-busting daily activity to switch things up! Look out for our official 2025 Specials lineup this Spring.
WATER PLAY
There’s nothing like water play on a hot summer day! Stay cool with activities like water tag, balloon tosses, and some giant sprinkler action.
LOUNGE & LIBRARY
Join friends for some get-your-wiggles-out fun playing tabletop games, building marble mazes and forts, or retreat to a quiet corner filled with satisfying sensory objects and a thoughtfully stocked bookshelf to engage all ages and interests.
At Steve & Kate’s, enough is never enough. So every week we supplement our main offering of activities with thrill-inducing weekly specials. Here’s what’s coming this summer to your location:
Jun 2–6
Monday
Creature Teacher
The Creature Teacher presents live animal programs that align with TEKS curriculum, providing hands-on experiences with animals to teach conservation and appreciation of nature.
Monday–Wednesday
iCode
iCode leads campers through a new STEM adventure—like building battling robots or designing custom video games. This rotating enrichment program helps kids strengthen coding, engineering, and problem-solving skills through hands-on fun.
Friday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Jun 9–13
Wednesday
The Heard Museum Animal Talk
The Heard Museum brings nature to life with a fun, age-tailored food web game and live animal ambassadors. Campers explore how ecosystems like wetlands or prairies stay connected in this 30–60 minute interactive session.
Monday–Wednesday
iCode
iCode leads campers through a new STEM adventure—like building battling robots or designing custom video games. This rotating enrichment program helps kids strengthen coding, engineering, and problem-solving skills through hands-on fun.
Thursday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Jun 16–20
Monday
Creature Teacher
The Creature Teacher presents live animal programs that align with TEKS curriculum, providing hands-on experiences with animals to teach conservation and appreciation of nature.
Tuesday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Wednesday–Friday
Bricks 4 Kidz
LEGO-based programs that engage children in hands-on STEM activities, combining creative building challenges with fun, themed adventures to spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Friday
Perot Museum - Electrical Exploration
Students will explore electrical circuits and learn about its application in our daily lives. From incorporating insulators and conductors to completing circuits, students will work in groups to light up special creations.
Jun 23–27
Monday–Wednesday
Bricks 4 Kidz
LEGO-based programs that engage children in hands-on STEM activities, combining creative building challenges with fun, themed adventures to spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Thursday
Creepy Critters Bug Show
Educational presentations on reptiles, frogs, and bugs, allowing hands-on interactions with these creatures, making it a thrilling addition to the scavenger hunt.
Friday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Jun 30–Jul 3
Monday
Perot Museum - Air and Weather
As aspiring meteorologists, students will explore the driving factors of weather—air, the Sun, and the water cycle—through engaging, hands-on activities inspired by the Perot Museum.
Monday–Wednesday
Bricks 4 Kidz
LEGO-based programs that engage children in hands-on STEM activities, combining creative building challenges with fun, themed adventures to spark curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Tuesday
Heard Museum Show
Discover how animals survive and thrive in the wild with the Heard Museum’s Adaptations program. This interactive session features live animal ambassadors, hands-on items, and fun, age-appropriate discussions about unique animal traits
Wednesday
Magical Matty Magic Show
Matty Magic dazzles kids with amazing illusions, fun tricks, and lots of audience participation for a show full of wonder and laughs.
Thursday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Jul 7–11
Tuesday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Wednesday–Friday
iCode
iCode leads campers through a new STEM adventure—like building battling robots or designing custom video games. This rotating enrichment program helps kids strengthen coding, engineering, and problem-solving skills through hands-on fun.
Thursday
Creature Teacher
At camp with Creature Teacher, kids will discover animals with awesome “superpowers” and get inspired to design their very own superheroes!
Jul 14–18
Monday
Reptile Man
Live reptile shows that teach the importance of reptiles in nature and spark a fascination with science and nature.
Wednesday
Perot Museum
Put on your nature detective hat and hunt for cool clues animals leave behind! Explore how these amazing creatures use their special tricks to survive—and thrive—in the wild!
Wednesday
The Heard Museum Animal Talk
Explore nature’s connections in the Heard Museum’s Food Web program! Campers play a fun food web game, meet live animal ambassadors, and discover how wetland or prairie ecosystems stay in balance—all tailored to their age group.
Friday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Jul 21–25
Monday–Wednesday
iCode
iCode leads campers through a new STEM adventure—like building battling robots or designing custom video games. This rotating enrichment program helps kids strengthen coding, engineering, and problem-solving skills through hands-on fun.
Monday
Perot Museum
Students will explore light energy and learn about the importance of Sun safety. They will also investigate the effectiveness of sunscreen at blocking UV light.
Wednesday
Dani Doodles
Get ready for laughs and creativity with Dani Doodles! This awesome caricature artist will draw fun, exaggerated portraits of campers, turning their unique features into hilarious works of art.
Thursday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Jul 28–Aug 1
Monday
Magical Matty Magic Show
Get ready to be amazed with Matty Magic! This exciting magic show features incredible illusions, mind-blowing tricks, and lots of audience participation that will leave kids spellbound and laughing. Perfect for sparking wonder and excitement!
Monday
Magical Matty Magic Show
Get ready to be amazed with Matty Magic! This exciting magic show features incredible illusions, mind-blowing tricks, and lots of audience participation that will leave kids spellbound and laughing. Perfect for sparking wonder and excitement!
Tuesday
Archery and Low Ropes Course!
Ready, aim, adventure! Campers can kick off the day with an optional morning field trip packed with target-hitting fun at archery and teamwork challenges on the low ropes course. It’s all about confidence, connection, and a whole lot of laughs!
Wednesday
Heard Museum Show
Get hands-on with geology in the Heard Museum’s Rocks, Rocks, Rocks! program! Campers explore a variety of rocks through fun, age-appropriate activities like games and erosion demos that make earth science come alive.
Friday
Dani Doodles
Get ready for laughs and creativity with Dani Doodles! This awesome caricature artist will draw fun, exaggerated portraits of campers, turning their unique features into hilarious works of art.
Aug 4–8
Monday
Perot Museum
In this team challenge, students use the Engineering Design Process to build a structure that can withstand a simulated force, collaborating to design and construct together.
Tuesday–Thursday
iCode
iCode leads campers through a new STEM adventure—like building battling robots or designing custom video games. This rotating enrichment program helps kids strengthen coding, engineering, and problem-solving skills through hands-on fun.
Friday
Carnival Day
On the last day of camp we’ll trade in our traditional activities for a giant, end-of-summer celebration! Get excited for carnival games, extra treats, and plenty of chances to win prizes.
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.
Food
Eat your heart out. (It’s included.)
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.
DAILY SIDES & SNACKS
Banana
Yogurt
Graham crackers
Clementine
Pretzels
Snack Bars
Smartfood popcorn
Apple Sauce
String Cheese
Kettle Chips
*Items subject to daily availability
Fees
Book with Bright Horizons Back-Up Care
Please note that this camp location is sponsored by Bright Horizons, and booking is only available through back-up care. To reserve your spot, please go through your normal Bright Horizons booking channels.
Once reserved, we’ll send you a confirmation email with a registration link to create a Steve & Kate’s Camp account.
To find out more information about your specific booking policies, please reach out to your benefits team. If you have any questions about how to book your care, please reach out to Bright Horizons at 877-242-2737.
All fees include lunch, snacks and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Families with Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefits can reserve any number of days available in their Bright Horizons account.
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I really like that you've carved out something truly unique - a completely low-stress experience for parents. No pre-planning, no need to make lunch, no need to decide which days to attend, automatic refunds. It took some stress out of planning our summer.
Dan C.
(S&K parent)
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Even though there are so many kids, she was able to put a personal touch to it by remembering every kid’s name, being open to suggestions as well as remembering to remind my 4 year old daughter to go to the bathroom! My daughter had so much fun making a dress for her bear, making bread, dancing, playing with the weekly specials and the list goes on and on.
Elaine C.
(S&K parent)
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It's great to pick up your kid from camp with a smile and excited about the day they spent doing various activities. Staff was wonderful and not having to think about food was such a relief.
Christian K.
(S&K parent)
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Staff
Our dedicated camp team.
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.
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.
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