You don't need to leave Belmont for most kids' activities. Our directory lists 38 organizations right in Belmont — here's the lay of the land.
Sports (16 organizations)
The biggest cluster. Belmont Soccer Association (1,400+ kids per season), Champion Soccer School camps, Belmont Aquatic Team and the Belmont Dolphins Swim Team (Oct–Mar at Higginbottom Pool) — plus more across other sports. Start with our soccer guide and swim guide if those are your sports.
Arts & music (5 organizations)
Powers Music School (since 1964), Music Together of Belmont (parent-child), Boston Children's Opera — see our music guide for the age-by-age map.
Camps (4 organizations)
Belmont Day School, Kendall School, Belmont Nursery School, and Mass Audubon – Habitat nature camps. Our camp guide covers when to register.
Free & public resources (7 organizations)
Don't overlook the town itself: Belmont Recreation Department, Belmont Public Library, Belmont Community Education, Belmont Media Center, plus after-school programs BASEC and Butler Extended Day. Our free resources guide has the details.
Planning the year
- Fall: soccer and fall sports registration (late summer); school-year music lessons begin.
- Winter: swim team season (Dolphins, Oct–Mar); indoor activities peak.
- Spring: spring soccer; summer camp registration opens (Jan–Mar — don't wait).
- Summer: camps and swim lessons.
Browse everything in Belmont on our Belmont town page — filter by age and category to build your shortlist.