Summer fun at Accord or on the road with new and old friends!
Summer fun at Accord or on the road with new and old friends!
Summer Programs
New Summer Pop-Ups!
Wednesday (6/24)
Blue Hills Experience
Thursday (6/25)
Boston Scavenger Hunt
Van Camps
We take our program on the road.
Every. Single. Day.
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Museums: Participants will visit a variety of museums in the Boston area, spanning a range of enriching topics such as art, technology, local history, and natural sciences. They will learn to work on museum manners, traveling with a group, noticing, listening, and following a group plan.
South Shore Beaches and Old-Fashioned “Swimming Holes”: Kids will look forward to a day at the beach- swimming, hunting for rocks and shells, learning about aquatic creatures, building colossal sandcastles as a group, or relaxing in the shade.
Fun!: Some days are all about fun, and answering the age-old question: “Are we there yet?” We are not afraid to travel just a bit farther than usual to enjoy amusement park and water park destinations on Cape Cod and in Southern New Hampshire.
What supplies does my child need?
Most supplies are included.
Your summer mornings are busy enough. We won’t add to your stress. All your student needs to do is show up in Norwell with a book, a lunch, and a bathing suit under their clothes.
We’ll cover the rest:Transportation. Everywhere.
Admission to all destinations
Beach towels
Sunblock and bug spray*
Plenty of water
A “healthy-enough” snack*
*Healthy-enough snacks (nut free and gluten free as needed) will be provided. Families who are more comfortable sending snacks from home are invited to pack an extra large lunch. Families who have specific sunblock and bug spray preferences are asked to apply in the morning, and send their child with their own supply to carry in a backpack.
Because life happens, each participant will have some supplies from home that travel with us. On their first day of VanCamp, each participant will need to provide:
A refillable water bottle
A change of clothes
An extra bathing suit
Health, Allergies, & Medications: Children who have special medical circumstances will make arrangements with our staff. Details will be arranged after students are accepted to our program.
Classic Van Camp
July, 2026
4th-8th Grade
Week 1: July 6-9
Week 2: July 13-16
Week 3: July 20-23
Week 4: July 27-30
Monday-Thursday
8:30 am-4:00 pm
Rather than staying cooped up in a facility or doing the same traditional camp activities day in and day out, participants meet up in Norwell, then head out on an enriching adventure of thematic, educational, and fun day trips in a variety of locations- from Boston to Cape Cod to Southern New Hampshire. We watch the weather closely, and send a detailed schedule to families every Sunday.
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $932
Tier B - $810
Tier C - $688
All 4 Weeks - 10%
Tier A - $3,353
Tier B - $2,916
Tier C - $2,479
High School Van Camp
August, 2026
9th-12th Grade
August 11-13 & August 18-20
Tuesday-Thursday
11:00 am-6:00 pm
A Van Camp program specifically for high school students!
Enjoy nostalgia for Van Camp days gone by at some of your favorite destinations… and enjoy some new experiences specifically for an older crowd!
Parents won’t worry about their teens- because they will be safe and having fun with a group!
We make it easy for kids and parents with “summer brain… almost all supplies are included: All your student needs to do is show up in Norwell with a book, a bag supper, and a bathing suit for night swimming adventures.
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $656
Tier B - $570
Tier C - $484
All 2 Weeks - 10%
Tier A - $1,180
Tier B - $1,026
Tier C - $872
On-Site Summer Programs
Introducing our new on-site summer programs for grades 3-7!
Weekly, Monday to Friday, 9:00-3:00
Grades 3-6
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $604
Tier B - $525
Tier C - $446
Survivor Weeks
Week 1: June 22-26 (Week 1 has been replace with Summer Fun & Chill!)
Week 5: July 20-24 (This program is being replaced with a 1-day pop-up on Friday, July 24. See pop-ups below.)
Join a tribe and dive into the wild Accord Center twist on Survivor. Every day will be a different set of survival skills, challenges with games and puzzles, and searches for hidden idols. Children will work together to build and create, overcome obstacles, accumulate points, and win idols, all while learning important life skills. The final tribal council will end with a reward to all tribe members, based on the points they earned. This reward will include a trip to a nearby fun spot (such as Tree Top Adventures, Boda Borg, or other Survivor-like places) and food.
Explorer Weeks
Week 2: June 29-July 3 (Week 1 has been replace with Summer Fun & Chill!)
Week 6: July 27-31
Explore inside and out at the Accord Center! Go for walks along our trail to look for different types of life in the woods, the stream, and the pond. Kids will even have the opportunity to try their hand at fishing in the pond. They will be able to build forts and practice using a compass. And just to get a break from the hot summer days, we will go inside and explore the world through STEAM activities and challenges, including making chain reactions, designing different vehicles, and finding ways to float the gnome! Every day will also have games and crafts. Fridays will include a trip to Blue Hills for hiking, visits to the animals, and lunch.
Growing & Creating Weeks
Week 3: July 6-10
Week 7: August 17-21
Build, cook, grow, create, and taste! These weeks will reach all of the senses and give kids the opportunities to plant and care for the gardens, build structures within the garden and to bring home, cook with produce grown in the garden, and explore different types of art. Every day will have snacks that they cook for themselves and a wide variety of games. Fridays will include a trip to a local farm and gallery.
Imagination Weeks
Week 4: July 13-17
Week 8: August 24-28
Enter a world of pure imagination! Kids will imagine worlds that they can build with Legos or in Minecraft, design magical maps, write and direct short films, create their own comics, and explore the fantastical worlds of stories and myth. They may even have time to make costumes and props for their films or a play. And if they are interested in music, they can bring their instruments to the Center. There will also be games throughout the day. Fridays will include a trip to a location like the Museum of Illusions, Level 99, or other imaginative places.
Counselor-in-Training
Weeks 1-8: June 22-July 31, August 17-28
Weekly, Monday to Friday, 8:45-3:15
Sign up for 1 week or as many as you like!
Grades 7-10
Counselors-in-Training (CITs) will work alongside experienced teachers and learn how to meet the needs of the children and the requirements of making a fun and safe summer program. Specifically, they will learn how to manage small groups, prepare materials, support individual needs, and communicate with adults and children. At the end of their training, they will receive a certificate.
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $115
Tier B - $100
Tier C - $85
Fun Nights
Teen Nights Out
June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 24
Grades 9-12
4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable summer experience as we hit the best beaches along the South Shore! This group is ideal for new or returning high schoolers looking to connect outside of the regular camp vibe. Whether you're making new friends or reconnecting with old ones, our low-pressure environment offers the perfect opportunity for socializing, relaxing, and enjoying the simple joys of summer.
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $70
Tier B - $60
Tier C - $50
All Six Weeks - 10%
Tier A - $368
Tier B - $320
Tier C - $272
Fun Nights
Fridays, 6/26, 7/24, 8/21
Grades 3-8
5:00 pm-7:30 pm
Join us for an unforgettable summer experience as we hit the best beaches along the South Shore! This group is ideal for new or returning high schoolers looking to connect outside of the regular camp vibe. Whether you're making new friends or reconnecting with old ones, our low-pressure environment offers the perfect opportunity for socializing, relaxing, and enjoying the simple joys of summer.
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $58
Tier B - $50
Tier C - $44
Summer Pop-Ups
Throughout the summer, we will be announcing different pop-ups, including adventures around the South Shore, hikes nearby and not so near, scavenger hunts, train experiences, on-site escape room creation, and more. Keep an eye out for these exciting opportunities!
Blue Hills Experience
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Grades 4-12
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Enjoy all of the summer magic of nature by exploring the Blue Hills. Activities will include the Trailside Museum and animals, hiking, geocaching, and swimming. In addition, there will be an ice cream treat toward the end!
2-Day Imagination Experience
Thursday and Friday, July 17, 2026
Grades 3-7
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Enter a world of pure imagination! Kids will imagine through a wide variety of art forms, as well as through worlds that they can build with Legos or in Minecraft, magical maps, short films, comics, and the fantastical worlds of stories and myth. There will also be games throughout the day. On Friday, they will go on a trip to a location like the Museum of Illusions, Level 99, or other imaginative places.
Sign up for 1 day or both!
Whale Watch
Friday, July 31, 2026 (Rain date TBD)
Grades 3-12
8:15 am-2:15 pm
Cruise out of Plymouth Harbor to Stellwagen Bank to see some of the most amazing creatures on Earth: whales! Accord teachers will also be able to point out other sea mammals, birds, and more. We will provide transportation to and from Plymouth, the fee, and a snack. In addition, we will stop for ice cream on the way back!
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $135
Tier B - $115
Tier C - $95
Tiered Pricing
2 Days
Tier A - $316
Tier B - $275
Tier C - $234
1 Day
Tier A - $172
Tier B - $150
Tier C - $128
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $258
Tier B - $225
Tier C - $192
Boston Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Grades 5-12
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Discover the hidden secrets, treasures, tastes, and adventures of Boston by solving scavenger hunt clues, riddles, and more. The journey will lead participants to a varieties of sights, activities, and treats. The scavenger hunt will begin on the ferry ride from Hingham, and will encompass many historical and cultural sections of Boston. Kids will also be given money to purchase their own lunch at Faneuil Hall.
1-Day Survivor Camp
Friday, July 24, 2026
Grades 4-8
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Join a tribe and dive into the wild Accord Center twist on Survivor. Participants will be faced with a series of survival skills, challenges with games and puzzles, and searches for hidden idols. They will work together to build and create, overcome obstacles, accumulate points, and win idols, all while learning important life skills. The final tribal council will end with a reward to all tribe members, based on the points they earned. This summer’s motto is “Out six, out seven, out fun!”
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $150
Tier B - $130
Tier C - $110
Tiered Pricing
Tier A - $160
Tier B - $140
Tier C - $120