Somerville families invited to start planning their summer fun at 2024 Summer Camp and Activities Fair

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing that the City’s Summer Camp and Activities Fair is returning for 2024, providing families with the opportunity to learn about summer activity options available to their children and to get detailed information from program representatives about summer camps, recreational activities, and learning opportunities for children of all ages. The Fair will be held on Thursday, March 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the East Somerville Community School gym (50 Cross St).

Representatives from over 20 regional camps and organizations such as the Somerville YMCA, City of Somerville Recreation Department’s Somertime Program, and the Somerville Media Center, along with many others, will be in attendance. All families are welcome to attend and there will be free pizza. Language interpreters will also be available on site.

“We are thrilled to bring back the summer camp and activities fair after four years,” said Chris Hosman, SomerPromise Director for the City of Somerville. “It is as much about community building as it is about increasing access to programming. Whether you are seeking full time Summer opportunities for school-aged children or teen jobs, there is something for everyone.” 

This annual event is a great way to plan an enriching Summer and help children discover new interests that may turn into lifelong passions. The 2024 Somerville Summer Activities Guide of all summer camps and programming will be available at the event. This booklet and regularly updated information can also be found on the Somerville Hub website: somervillehub.org.

“The Summer Camp and Activities Fair is a wonderful reminder of how students can continue to grow and learn over the summer months,” said Ruth Santos, Director of the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC). “It’s a fun and lively event where families can meet providers face-to-face, ask questions, and find out more about the great programs available locally.”

The Summer Camp and Activities Fair is a collaborative effort between the SFLC of the Somerville Public Schools and SomerPromise. To learn more about this event, visit the Somerville Hub at www.somervillehub.org or contact the SomerPromise Wraparound Services Manager, Lara  Versari at (617) 625-6600, x 2346 or lversari@somervillema.gov.