Fessenden Summer Camps

★Unoriginalmouse

They’re better camps in the area for way cheeper. They have this over the top car pickup line in the morning that’s extremely inefficient and disorganized. Yet somehow they do this every year and never try to grow and improve the camp.

★★★★★Juan Ignacio Betanzo

Fessenden Day Camp is the gold standard for summer programs in the Newton area. Our two boys have attended for years and are always eager to return. The staff-to-camper ratio feels very supportive, and the variety of sports and elective activities is unmatched. The facilities are top-tier, and the organization of the camp—from drop-off to the specialized clinics—is seamless. A fantastic, reliable choice for active kids.

★★★★★Caitlin Sachs

Our daughters have been attending Fessenden summer camp since the ages of 5 and 6 and look forward to returning every summer! We’ve always felt comfortable leaving our kids in their hands. They offer a wide variety of physical and creative activities, a strong swimming program and a good selection of specialty camps as well. We love the extended day options for morning and afternoon that are necessary for our schedules. Great staffing, well organized and our kids always come home tired and happy. Highly recommended!

★★★★★Andrew Grochal

Fessenden just absolutely crushes summer camp. My kids are 9 and 7 and have been going for 4 years now, and love it so much. Over time they've shifted from doing the standard day camp to more of the specialized ones (tennis, coding, theater) but always have a smile on their face when I pick em up, and always can't wait to get back the next summer. Staff are amazing. Highly recommended.

★★★★Vera Ruda

This camp has always been a mixed bag. On the one hand, highly professional senior coaches, teachers, and other staff. On the other - herds of CITs, who seem to not communicate efficiently. Also the camp with highest rate of items lost per week. They have a well organized lost and found space... except my kids stuff doesn't make it there.