Teens and Tweens

Campers must be entering 6th – 8th grade for the 2026 – 2027 school year. 

Want more freedom and fun? It's your chance to gain independence, make new friends, and have a blast! Dive deep into your passions this summer. Our oldest campers can choose from a wide range of awesome activities, including exploring the city, baking, and more. It's your chance to level up your skills and have a blast with your crew!  

Schedule
  • 9 am: Arrival
  • 9:15 am: Group Gathering
  • 10 am: Morning Activity/Trip*
  • 12 pm: Lunch/Recess
  • 1 pm: Afternoon Activity/Trip*
  • 3 pm: Dismissal

* Teens and Tweens schedule changes based on the day/week's plan.

List of 6 items.

  • Amazing Race: June 22 – 26

    Participants are challenged to find points of interest and little-known locations in and around DC. Armed with a set of clues, campers research, map public transportation routes, and set out with counselors to find the history and culture that make DC unique. Campers love the travel and independence that come with this perennial favorite course.
  • Service Learning: June 29 – July 2

    Campers with a passion for serving the community will spend the week brainstorming ways to use their voices and show support for humanity beyond drives and donations. SSL hours will be granted if accepted by the participant's school.
  • Leopard Tank: July 6 – 10

    What does it take to run a business? Campers will gain hands-on experience, from concept to pitch, in this week-long program designed to whet their entrepreneurial appetite.
  • Lowell Summer Pod: July 13 – 17

    Dive into the world of digital media. Campers will be introduced to the skills of writing, interviewing, and editing to produce a high-quality, professional podcast. Find your voice, practice confident communication, and build a creative portfolio.
  • Explore the City: July 20 – 24

    This camp is designed to introduce young explorers to the wonders of public transportation and the importance of financial literacy. Through hands-on activities, field trips, and engaging lessons, campers will learn how to navigate the city using buses, trains, and subways while understanding the costs associated with travel and other urban experiences. 
  • Great Lowell Bake-off: July 27 – 31

    Compete in culinary challenges, learning basic baking techniques, flavor pairing, and kitchen standards. This program fosters creativity, disciplined focus, and the resilience needed to bounce back from a failed soufflé.

Teens and Tweens Arrival and Dismissal

Drop-off

Drop-off starts at 8:50 am. Adults dropping off should remain in their vehicles. Campers must exit the vehicle from the curb side; exiting on the driver’s side is prohibited. If you have siblings attending camp, the older sibling should be dropped off with the younger sibling.

Pick-up

Pick-up starts at 3 pm. Adults picking up should remain in their vehicles. Campers must load into the vehicle from the curb side; loading on the driver’s side is prohibited. If you have siblings attending camp, the older sibling will always be with the younger sibling during pick-up.