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Camp Rainbow

Camp Rainbow is an annual summer camp serving Cambridge young people with disabilities, ages 6-22. Camp Rainbow's mission is to enhance the lives of its participants by providing a recreational experience that emphasizes their abilities. Camp Rainbow is offered by the Department of Human Service Programs' Recreation division.

Participants enjoy a variety of experiences, including outdoor activities, swimming, arts & crafts, and cooking. Camp Rainbow takes field trips to local attractions (mini golf, bowling, zoos, farms, and more) every Wednesday of camp sessions.

Camp Rainbow is accepting applications for summer 2024 camp session through June 3, 2024. Learn more and apply

Camp Rainbow mini golf field trip
2024 Camp Rainbow Information

Location: King Open School / Cambridge Street Upper School Complex, 850 Cambridge St.

Dates: Weekly sessions offered from July 8 – August 16

Times: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (full-day) 12:30 – 3 p.m. (half-day)

Transportation:
Provided by Camp Rainbow. Pick-up and drop-off locations will be located at central locations near participants' homes and communicated by the Camp Director before each session. 

Application Information

To apply, fill out the Camp Rainbow application and return it to:

Camp Rainbow
Department of Human Service Programs
City of Cambridge
51 Inman St. 3rd Fl.
Cambridge, MA 02139

Questions? Contact Erin Quinn, Camp Rainbow Director, at 617-892-5478 or CampRainbow@cambridgema.gov

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