Camps and School Vacation Options

Even at the best of times, summer vacations can be challenging for working parents. Below, please find information about summer vacation and school vacation programming. If you choose from one of the following programs, be sure to contact that program directly to make sure it’s a good fit for your family.

Summer Camps and Programs

Benefits-eligible faculty and staff can use Harvard's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help locate camps that meet your family's needs. The EAP will provide a list of summer camps that meet your specific criteria, free of charge. Call 877-EAP-HARV (877-327-4278) for assistance.

Harvard Campus Programs

Various summer programs typically operate on Harvard’s campuses:

  • The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture  hosts weeklong summer science programs taught by the museum's professional educators. 
  • Harvard Athletics facilities typically host various sports-focused summer camps, most of which are operated by coaches’ associations and other private entities. Check this GoCrimson list of camps and clinics for more details.

Other resources for identifying summer programs include:

School Vacation and Summer Programs

Other organizations to consider include: