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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School, 102 Putnam Ave., Cambridge, MA · $300/week

A city-run summer camp offering a variety of recreational and educational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp is operated by the City of Cambridge Recreation Department, as indicated on the cambridgema.gov website. The camp is listed among other summer programs offered by the city. The website states that registration for summer camps typically opens in February, with programs running for several weeks during the summer. The camp is described as offering a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The City of Cambridge Recreation Department's Facebook page, 'CambridgeRecreation,' frequently posts updates and photos related to their programs, including summer camps. While specific licensing information for this individual camp is not readily available on the city's website, municipal recreation programs generally operate under city regulations. The camp has been operating for at least 20 years, with mentions of its existence dating back to the early 2000s in city documents and news archives.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 100 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Phone: (617) 349-6200
  • Cost notes: Affordable cost is based on family size and income.

Runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jul 6 to Aug 14.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 2 Jul 6 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 3 Jul 20 – 31, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 4 Aug 3 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Affordable cost
  • Lottery-based enrollment

↘ Watch for

  • Limited spots available

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp

What ages does Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp accept?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp cost?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. Affordable cost is based on family size and income. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp's hours?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp provide lunch?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Cambridge?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community School Summer Camp is one of 13 community/rec center camps in Cambridge that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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