Important Summer 2026 Summer Update
As we plan for Summer 2026, we want to share an important programming update. During the summer months only, the Club Kids Drop-In Program will no longer be offered for members ages 8–11. This change allows us to focus on providing a more structured, high-quality summer experience.
We will continue to offer:
- Weekly summer programs for preschool through 8th grade
- A Teen Drop-In Program for rising 7th graders through age 17
Registration opens Wednesday, January 28. Space is limited, and scholarships are available for qualifying families.
Read the full note from our Executive Director below.
Kids Zone for Rising Grades 1-6
Children will explore, create, and stay active this summer! Participants will be grouped by grade. Daily hours are 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with an optional early drop-off at 8:00AM. Kids Zone runs Monday–Friday in weekly sessions from June 22nd through August 21st. Start date is subject to change based on the Arlington Public Schools schedule.
Daily activities include:
- Outdoor play such as group games, ball games, chalk, and water play
- Indoor play including group games, LEGOS, board games, tournaments, and coloring
- STEAM activities n Free swim with a brief daily swim safety lesson
- Choice time with two or more activity options
- Themed weeks with special events and Fun Friday dress-up days
- Local walking field trips
- Free pizza lunch every Friday
Creative Explorers Ages 2.9-Rising Kindergarteners
Creative Explorers is a summer program for children ages 2.9-5 years old (Preschool, Pre-K, and rising Kindergarteners). Daily hours are 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, with an optional early drop-off at 8:00 AM and extended day until 3:30 PM. Creative Explorers runs Monday-Friday in weekly sessions June 22nd through August 21st.
Creative Explorers will take your imaginative little ones on a week-long adventure through our theme-based approach to learning and playing. Each session will inspire children to use their creativity as they engage in unique learning experiences in math, science, art, cooking, and water fun each day!
Creative Explorers will follow a similar model of the preschool school day and is intended to support children in continuing learning and growing throughout the summer months. The extended day portion of Creative Explorers will include a brief rest time (20 minutes), classroom free play, a snack, and an afternoon theme-based activity.
Boating Exploration for Rising Grades 3-8
Join us for boating adventures on Spy Pond including kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing! This half day program is offered as a morning session 9:00 AM - Noon, with an optional early drop at 8:00 AM, or an afternoon session 12:30-3:30 PM. Boating Exploration runs Monday–Friday in weekly sessions from June 22nd through August 14th. Start date is subject to change based on the Arlington Public Schools schedule.
IMPORTANT: All participants must pass the swim test (75 yards front crawl) by May 9th. Boating swim tests are offered at the start of each free swim session.
Extreme Summer for Rising Grades 5-8
Extreme Summer is a field-trip-based adventure program offered 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with an optional early drop-off at 8:00 AM. Extreme Summer meets Monday-Friday in weekly sessions July 6th through August 14th.
Designed around the Five Key Elements of Positive Youth Development, Extreme Summer provides: a safe, positive environment; supportive relationships; fun and belonging; recognition; and opportunities and expectations. Each day starts at ABGC in our Teen Center and ends with a free swim in the pool.
Members are grouped into Team Fire (Grades 5–6) and Team Ice (Grades 7–8), where they build friendships, teamwork, and confidence. Weekly adventures include our two featured trips (see brochure), local hikes, spray parks, playgrounds, and more. Workforce Wednesdays give members a chance to visit local businesses and explore career paths, fostering leadership and responsibility. Transportation is provided by Club vans, the MBTA, or walking.
Girls Volleyball Clinic Rising Grades 6-9
Players will practice the proper fundamentals of the game in a fun environment! Skills such as serving, passing, setting, hitting, and blocking will be covered. Daily hours 9:30AM-Noon, June 22nd - June 26th. Start date is subject to change based on the Arlington Public Schools schedule. All programs are inclusive of individuals identifying as transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming.
Basketball Clinic Rising Grades 4-8
Players will learn the traditional ball handling, shooting, rebounding, and defensive skills. We will also begin to develop advanced individual moves and build on each player’s basketball IQ. The week will consist of drills, games, and contests.
Daily hours 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, with an optional early drop at 8:00 AM. Offered June 29th - July 2nd and July 20th - July 24th.
Cancellation Policy
Membership is non-refundable. Cancel programs by MAY 1st for a refund or household credit (less $25 for processing fee). No refunds or credits after MAY1st.
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