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Cambridge Summer Camp

Cambridge Friends School 5 Cadbury Rd Cambridge, MA 02140

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Cambridge Summer Camp

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

CAMP DETAILS

DATES

Jun 16 - Aug 22

NOTES

Closed July 4

HOURS

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

AGES

4–12

ADDRESS

Cambridge Friends School
5 Cadbury Rd
Cambridge, MA 02140

DIRECTOR

Cesara

CALL/TEXT

617-245-0410

FOOD

View Weekly Menu

Additional info for Cambridge 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.

Additional Required State 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.

Campus & Accessibility Details

Cambridge Friends School enrollment information can be found by visiting https://www.concordhill.org/admission

Cambridge Friends School is partially ADA accessible. Please contact the director for more information.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Notice

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

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.

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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. 
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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

Explore new baked creations with fillings, spices, and add-ons, as you customize your confections to satisfy your sweet and savory palate. 
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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.
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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. 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!
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WEEKLY SPECIALS

Jump into a new special experience every day! Whether it’s a new giant inflatable, a musical performance, a movement workshop, or a popup 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.
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WATER PLAY

There’s nothing like water play on a hot summer day! Stay cool with activities like water tag, inflatable slip n’ slides, and some giant sprinkler action. Wherever space, weather, and local water restrictions allow them, we bring it!
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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.

Even more activities.

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 16–20

Monday–Friday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.

Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course

Campers climb, crawl, and race their way through this 60’ long inflatable obstacle course designed to challenge agility, coordination, and quick thinking.

Wednesday–Friday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts.
We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Composting Worms

Campers will dig in to red wiggler worms and learn about composting and the power of the worms!

Thursday

Summerlympics

A collection of spirited outdoor challenges, from relay races to team-based competitions, designed to encourage teamwork, strategy, & team spirit.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Jun 23–27

Monday–Friday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Giant Castle Bounce House

Campers step into a world of imagination as they jump and play inside this castle-themed inflatable.

Wednesday–Friday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts.
We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Rock & Roll It

Campers of all ages can go from beginner to budding rock star with our Rock & Roll It electronic instruments. Get ready to jump in and rock out without missing a beat.

Thursday

Petting Zoo

A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly farm animals.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Jun 30–Jul 3

Monday–Thursday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Bounce House

Jump around our classic bounce house—the perfect place to get some energy out.

Wednesday–Thursday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts. We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Marine Exploration

We’ll watch the live feed of the New England Aquarium’s Giant Ocean Tank and see the daily dive and feeding time while learning about marine animals!

Thursday

Little Racers

Campers race and battle with bumper cars, Hot Wheels Races, and RC Cars.

Jul 7–11

Monday–Friday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Combo Bounce House

The ultimate inflatable experience—a bounce house with a built-in slide for extra excitement.

Wednesday–Friday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts. We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Reptile Show

A live educational animal encounter where we’ll get the chance to meet and learn about fascinating reptiles such as snakes, turtles, lizards, & more.

Thursday

Bubble Show

What happens when you mix soap, water, and science? You get an unforgettable visual experience of bubbles.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Jul 14–18

Monday–Friday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Obstacle Challenge

Campers climb, crawl, and race their way through this 30’ long inflatable obstacle course designed to challenge agility, coordination, and quick thinking.

Wednesday–Friday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts. We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Marine Mammal Anatomy

Learn about marine mammal anatomy with Whale & Dolphin Conservation’s life-sized, inflatable North Atlantic Right Whale model, Delilah!

Thursday

Talent Show

A camp showcase for creativity and self-expression. Campers are invited to take the stage and share their unique talents–whether that’s singing, dancing, acting, joking, juggling, or anything else.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Jul 21–25

Monday–Friday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Bounce House

Jump around our classic bounce house—the perfect place to get some energy out.

Wednesday–Friday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts. We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Arthropod Petting Zoo

Learn all about Arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program!

Thursday

Rock & Roll It

Campers of all ages can go from beginner to budding rock star with our Rock & Roll It electronic instruments. Get ready to jump in and rock out without missing a beat.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Jul 28–Aug 1

Monday–Friday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Combo Bounce House

The ultimate inflatable experience—a bounce house with a built-in slide for extra excitement.

Wednesday–Friday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts. We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Reptile Show

A live educational animal encounter where we’ll get the chance to meet and learn about fascinating reptiles such as snakes, turtles, lizards, & more.

Thursday

Theme Day: Summerween

All week camper’s will work on costume pieces using camp materials. On Thursday, we’ll all wear our costumes for a spooky summer day and campers who MAKE their costumes using materials at camp will be able to enter a contest to win a prize!
Please note that dressing up at camp is always optional. Campers are welcome to wear costumes from home but the costume contest will only be for camp made costumes.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Aug 4–8

Monday–Friday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Obstacle Challenge

Campers climb, crawl, and race their way through this 30’ long inflatable obstacle course designed to challenge agility, coordination, and quick thinking.

Wednesday–Friday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts. We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Soccer Skills

Soccer season is in full swing and 2 of our awesome Camp Counselors will lead a soccer skills workshop!

Thursday

Rock & Roll It

Campers of all ages can go from beginner to budding rock star with our Rock & Roll It electronic instruments. Get ready to jump in and rock out without missing a beat.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Aug 11–15

Monday–Friday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Giant Castle Bounce House

Campers step into a world of imagination as they jump and play inside this castle-themed inflatable.

Wednesday–Friday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts. We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Dance Craze

From Line Dancing to Ballet! Our Camp Counselors lead campers in a dance workshop!

Thursday

Talent Show

A camp showcase for creativity and self-expression. Campers are invited to take the stage and share their unique talents–whether that’s singing, dancing, acting, joking, juggling, or anything else.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Aug 18–22

Monday–Thursday

Slip 'n Slide

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our giant, inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.

Monday–Tuesday

Leaps & Bounds

Campers will try to hop across the balls to get to the other side on this wipeout-like interactive inflatable.

Wednesday–Thursday

Go-Karts

Campers take the driver’s seat as they cruise around in our kid-friendly, electric & pedal go-karts. We’ll have helmets on-hand for campers to use. Alternatively families can bring a labeled helmet to use from home.

Wednesday

Petting Zoo

A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly farm animals.

Thursday

Wearable Art

Learn how to make different bracelet designs, scarves, brooches and more wearable art to take-home and trade with your friends.

Friday

Double Gameshow & Pie Day

What better way to get through the week than a double game show? Double the chances to win, double the fun! And every Friday is Pie Day at Steve & Kate’s where we celebrate the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Friday

CARNIVAL

It’s the last day of camp! We’re scrapping our regular activities and the entire day will feature fun games and activities for campers to participate in! Each game earns them points to enter various raffles for some awesome 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.

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Fees

What camp costs.

Perhaps you are a grown-up who loves to plan. Or maybe you’re an expert of the fine art of logistical improvisation. Miraculously, our camp fees are designed to scratch both of your respective itches. Buy any number of Day Passes or a Summer Pass, and use them whenever you want during the summer. Don’t even bother to let us know when you’re coming — just roll up. If your plans change, don’t sweat it. We’ll automatically refund your unused Passes in full at summer’s end. How many other summer 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.

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.

  • Buy any number of Day Passes and use them any day at any open location.
  • Add more Day Passes to your account at any time.
  • All unused passes are automatically refunded back at the rate you paid, by September 29, 2025.

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.

  • One fee covers the entire summer–That’s up to 49 days of camp in Cambridge!
  • 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 by September 29, 2025.
Testimonials

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

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.

Local Events

Your camp director

Get in Touch.

Feel free to contact us 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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