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Apply to DHSP Summer Camps and Programs
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) offers summer camps and programs to Cambridge children and youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade. At these summer camps, children and youth learn new skills, make connections, and have fun! Activities include art, sports, swimming, field trips, and more. All DHSP summer camps and programs are filled through a lottery process. The online application process closes Sunday March 3.
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Summer Camps and Programs
Online applications open February 13 - March 10
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2023/03/summercamps
Sample Schedule - DHSP Summer Camps Sample Schedule (K-5)
A sample schedule of a typical week at a DHSP Summer Camp for children in Kindergarten - 5th grade.
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DHSP Celebrates Highlights from Summer 2025 Programming
This summer, thousands of Cambridge children, youth, and teens participated in summer camps, programs, and athletics offered by the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2025/08/summeroverview
DHSP Celebrates Highlights from Summer 2024 Programming
This summer, thousands of Cambridge children, youth, and teens participated in summer camps and programs offered by the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2024/08/summeroverview
Apply to the 2025 DHSP Summer Lottery through March 3!
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) offers summer camps and programs to Cambridge children and youth currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Activities include art, sports, swimming, field trips, and more. All DHSP summer camps and programs are filled through a lottery process. The deadline to apply to the 2025 DHSP Summer Lottery application is Monday, March 3.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2025/02/summercamps
Dept of Human Service Programs Celebrates Summer 2023
During Summer 2023, staff in the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) engaged with thousands of children, youth, and families.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2023/09/summer2024overview
DHSP Summer Lottery Data (2023 - 2025)
Data from the Department of Human Service Programs' Summer Lottery (2023-2025)
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DHSP Summer Lottery Flyer (2025)
Information about the 2025 DHSP Summer Lottery.
/DHSP/publicationsandforms/Documents/S/summerlotteryflyer
Cambridge Summer Programs Timelines
The Cambridge Agenda for Children has created a guide to compare the timeline and registration informaion for full-day, K-8 summer programs in Cambridge.
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Apply to Camp Rainbow through June 1!
Camp Rainbow serves Cambridge residents with disabilities, ages 6-22. 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. Join Camp Rainbow this summer for outdoor activities, swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, cooking activities, and more!
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DHSP Summer Lottery FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about the DHSP Summer Lottery, Community Schools Summer Camps. and Cambridge Youth Programs Summer Programs
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DHSP Summer Tuition (2025)
DHSP Summer Camp and Summer Program Tuition Rates.
/DHSP/publicationsandforms/Documents/S/summercamptuition
Rollin and Summer Resources Event
Explore 50+ local summer camp programs and offerings
/DHSP/publicationsandforms/Documents/S/summerevent
Camp Rainbow Brochure
Brochure for Camp Rainbow, a summer camp program for individuals ages 6 and older with special needs.
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Camp Rainbow Application
Camp Rainbow is an annual summer camp serving Cambridge young people with disabilities, ages 6-22. The camp is offered by the City of Cambridge's Recreation Division.
/DHSP/publicationsandforms/Documents/C/camprainbowapplication
CLC Spotlight: Going to School as a Family
September is the month when many people in Cambridge go back to school – children, college students, and adults, too. Learn about one CLC student's experience pursuing her education alongside her daughter.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2025/08/goingtoschoolasafamily
Ages 11 to 13
list of programs for kids ages 11 to 13
/DHSP/programsbyage/ages11to13
Apply to Camp Rainbow through June 3!
Camp Rainbow serves Cambridge residents with disabilities, ages 6-22.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2024/03/camprainbow
Ages 14 to 18
Ages 14 to 18
/DHSP/programsbyage/ages14to16
War Memorial Family Swim
Beginning Tuesday, September 2, the War Memorial Recreation Center (1640 Cambridge St.) will reopen for programming and public swim for the fall season. This year, we are excited to offer free Family Swim through the month of September.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2025/08/warmemorialfamilyswim
Hiring Event for Summer Jobs
The Office of Workforce Development and the Job Connector at by MIT are hosting a job fair where attendees can learn about exciting part-time and full-time jobs working with children, teens, and young adults this summer.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2025/04/23/hiringeventforsummerjobs
Ages 6 to 10
list of all programs for kids ages 6 to 10 years old
/DHSP/programsbyage/ages6to10
Hiring Event for Summer Jobs Working with Young People on April 23
The Office of Workforce Development and the Job Connector at by MIT are hosting a job fair where attendees can learn about exciting part-time and full-time opportunities to work with children, teens, and young adults this summer.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2025/04/owdsummerjobsworkingwithyouth
Work at the Dept. of Human Service Programs!
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) is hiring for a variety of jobs working with children, teens, and adults. Learn more at our Hiring Event!
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2022/08/falljobs
Math is Power
The Cambridge STEAM Initiative partners with the Cambridge Public Schools’ Math Department on initiatives that focus on math as a civil right. As part of this collaboration, the STEAM Initiative has hosted screenings of Counted Out, a documentary exploring how inequitable access to math literacy impacts us.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2025/02/mathliteracystory