Classes, camps, clubs and lessons for ages 0–18 in Arlington, MA — all in one place.
Focused on children's theater education
The Arlington Soccer Club (ASC) is a volunteer non-profit organization that provides organized soccer to over 2,000 boys and girls ages 4 through 19 in Arlington, Massachusetts, every spring and fall. Programs include Pre-K/Kindergarten/Grade 1 clinics, in-town recreational teams by grade (grades 2 through 8), high school teams (grades 9-12), and Select and Premier travel teams. The club is run by volunteers and offers financial assistance to families.
Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball (arlingtonbb.org) is Arlington's Babe Ruth baseball program for players league ages 12-14 (Intermediate and Seniors divisions), the next step after Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball (AYBSA). The spring season holds tryouts in March at Arlington High School's turf facility, and the fall season plays games on Saturdays and some Sundays at Arlington fields including Robillard, Spy Pond, Robbins Farm, North Union, and Arlington High School.
The Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball Association (AYBSA) is Arlington's community youth baseball and softball organization. Baseball programs include InTown recreational ball for ages 6-9, Middlesex League travel teams for ages 10-12, and Bay State League teams; softball offers InTown and travel programs from 8U through 14U. Spring, summer, and fall seasons are offered.
The Arlington Hockey Club (AHC) is Arlington's youth ice hockey organization. Programs progress from Instructional and Developmental hockey (ages 4-8, learn-to-play) to Intercity travel teams (Mite through Bantam) and Girls travel teams (U10 through U19), following USA Hockey's American Development Model. Practices are primarily at Ed Burns Arena in Arlington with travel games throughout the greater Boston area; the season runs September through April.
Arlington Youth Lacrosse (AYL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization started in 2008 by Arlington parents, teachers, and coaches. It fields boys and girls travel teams at U9 (grades 1-2), U11 (grades 3-4), U13 (grades 5-6), and U15 (grades 7-8), with two practices per week and Sunday games, plus a spring introductory co-ed 'Learn to Lax' program for new players.
The Arlington Youth Football Club (AYFC) is a privately operated, nonprofit, all-volunteer youth tackle football program founded in 2024 by Arlington High School football coaches, alumni, and Arlington parents. It offers two teams — 5th-6th grade and 7th-8th grade — with no experience required, no tryouts, and every child guaranteed playing time. AYFC is a member of the NE Commonwealth Football and Cheer League (affiliated with American Youth Football); home games are at Pierce Field at Arlington High School.
The town Recreation Department's official registration platform, publishing a new course catalog each season
Nonprofit after-school organization serving Belmont for 10+ years, offering homework help, STEM, arts, and sports
State-licensed nonprofit school-age childcare
Historically offered evening classes in crafts, languages, fitness, and more; current operating status to be confirmed
Free children and teen activities including Storytime, LEGO clubs, crafts, and more
Belmont Soccer Association is a community youth soccer organization for children who live or go to school in Belmont, run entirely by volunteer coaches. It is large — more than 1,400 kids per season, including 500–600 in the travel program — and covers grades K–12 (the former K–2 'Belmont Second Soccer' has merged in). Programs include travel soccer for grades 3–8 (Boston Area Youth Soccer league, with A/B/C teams by level), In-Town recreational leagues for K–8, high school BAYS travel teams for grades 9–12 (Sunday afternoon 7v7 games), and soccer clinics throughout the year. Fall and spring seasons register separately; the fall 2026 travel season runs September 12 to November 14. K–2 games are Saturday mornings at Winn-Brook Elementary School fields.
Belmont Youth Baseball/Softball (BYBS) is a parent-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Belmont youth baseball and softball. Baseball (ages 5–15): in-town recreational leagues (Single A, Minors, Majors); spring travel for ages 9–12 (grades 3–6, Friday-evening games against nearby towns such as Lexington, Wellesley, and Weston, early April to early June, with winter workouts in late February–March at Belmont High School's gym); Babe Ruth for ages 13–15 (grades 7–9) in the Arlington-managed league (April through the end of the school year, with preseason tryouts; summer Babe Ruth in the Lou Tompkins league, ages 13–18). Summer options also include the Middlesex League (9U/10U), the Bay State League (the most competitive travel option, weekend games), an 11U/12U Watertown 50/70 program, and a skills-only summer program at Grove Street. Softball (K–9th grade): 6U in-town (K & 1st), 8U/10U travel in the CityTown League (Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Charlestown, Medford, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Winchester), and competitive 12U/14U; spring season runs April to mid-June, and no tryouts are required for softball. Main fields: Grove Street Park (120 Grosvenor St — main baseball complex, 3 fields); Chenery Middle School (95 Washington St — main softball location, offline for renovations starting spring 2026, locations TBD); Concord Ave softball field (365 Concord Ave — also under renovation in spring 2026).
The Belmont Aquatic Team (BAT) is a year-round competitive swim team and registered USA Swimming club (member of New England Swimming), with about 75 swimmers (a 2017 figure, for reference only). It is based at Belmont High School (221 Concord Ave) and run independently — not a town program. Training and competition run year-round in two seasons: short course (September to mid-March) and long course (mid-March to July). Age groups run from an entry-level 10-and-under group up to championship-level 15–18 swimmers. The 2026–27 short-course meet calendar runs October 2026 to March 2027, wrapping up with the NE Cup (March 12–14, 2027).
Family-run dojo since 2001 with a good reputation
Kung fu combined with modern fitness training
Commercial sports provider with year-round rolling enrollment
Private boys' school; summer sports camps open to the public
Belmont Youth Basketball (BYBA) is a volunteer-run community youth basketball nonprofit (501(c)(3)) for children who live or go to school in Belmont. Programs include In-Town recreational leagues for grades 3–8 (separate boys' and girls' divisions grouped 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, with guaranteed equal playing time; Saturday games in Belmont; season runs mid-November to March/mid-February), a Rookies developmental program for 2nd graders (9 weeks of fundamentals, Saturday mornings, starting in early December), and travel teams for grades 4–8 (plus a new grade 3 pilot in the Jr. MetroWest League for 2026–27), with 1–2 practices per week and 1–2 weekend games against teams from other towns. Travel players are automatically included in In-Town.
Founded in 1975, Belmont Youth Hockey (BYHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building character in Belmont youth through ice hockey. It is run by a volunteer board with 50+ volunteer coaches and belongs to Mass Hockey's District 9 and USA Hockey, serving ages 5–19. The 'Mini Marauder' developmental path has three levels: Learn to Skate (ages 8 and under), Learn to Play (ages 5–8, twice a week, $900), and Mite C (ages 6–8, $1,200, including Sunday cross-ice games against Winchester and Melrose). The travel program fields 15 teams in the Valley Hockey League and 7 in the Middlesex Yankee Conference. Belmont has no indoor rink; home ice is John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown (1 Paramount Place, Watertown), and Mite C Sunday games are at Flynn Rink in Medford.
Founded in 1964, 800+ students, nearly 30 instruments taught
The world's largest after-school math and reading chain
Flexible scheduling; good for families with young kids
The Belmont Dolphins Swim Team is the Belmont Recreation Department's competitive swim team — a town-run program, not an independent club — for ages 8–18, training and competing at the indoor Higginbottom Pool. Note: it is not affiliated with Underwood Pool, and it is a separate organization from the independently run Belmont Aquatic Team (BAT). The season runs October 19, 2026 to March 7, 2027: two practices per week, five dual/tri meets, plus a championship meet (March 6–7, 2027); parents contribute volunteer hours. Tryouts are for new swimmers only (returning swimmers don't re-try-out); coaches look for technique and potential, not speed. Compared with BAT, the Dolphins are a town program with a moderate commitment (twice a week, local meets, October–March season), while BAT is a year-round USA Swimming club with intensive training (up to five days a week) in the New England Swimming championship circuit.
Cambridge Youth Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 serving about 2,000 players ages 4-18 in Cambridge, MA. Its in-Cambridge City League runs developmental programs by age group - Kickstart (ages 4-5), Premier (1st-2nd grade), Champions (3rd-4th grade), and City League (5th-6th and 7th-8th grades) - while the CCFC program fields competitive travel teams in the New England Club Soccer League. The club provides roughly $100,000 per year in financial aid.
East Cambridge Little Baseball League is a volunteer-run nonprofit youth baseball league based in East Cambridge, MA, serving children ages 4-12 (per its 2017 bylaws). Its divisions are Rookies (ages 5-7, parent-run), Minors (ages 8+, coach-run), and Majors (ages 10+, select), with home games at Donnelly Field.
North Cambridge Little Baseball League has served North Cambridge since 1953 (Cambridge joined the Little League organization in 1952) and is run by roughly 40 volunteer coaches. Its divisions are Farm (ages 4-6, T-ball), Junior (coach-pitch), Minor (ages 7-11), and Major (ages 10-12), with home games at Comeau Field, 337 Rindge Ave.
West Cambridge Little Baseball League is a community Little League baseball program in West Cambridge, MA, running its main season April-June. It fields Minor and Major divisions, with a Majors assessment scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9 AM at Glacken Field (players must be 10 by May 1, 2027 for Majors).
Central Cambridge Youth Baseball is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run youth baseball organization with 40+ years of history serving ages 5-12 in central Cambridge, MA. Its main season is spring, with smaller summer and fall programs; home fields are Glacken Field and Lindstrom Field.
Cambridge Girls Softball League is a girls' softball program in Cambridge, MA. Its programs include Tee-ball (ages 5-7, spring only) and Minor (ages 8-11, spring only) recreational divisions plus 10U, 12U, and 14U travel teams.
Cambridge Youth Lacrosse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by local parents, teachers, and coaches, serving boys and girls ages 6-15 in Cambridge, MA, with home field Danehy Park. Programs include Boys MYL Select (grades 5/6 and 7/8), Girls FGLL Select, and co-ed Future Falcons developmental teams.
Cambridge Youth Hockey, home of the Falcons, is a youth hockey organization based in East Cambridge, MA, with home ice at Simoni Skating Rink. Programs include Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, Instructional, Hockey for Girls, hometown (in-house), and travel teams, with financial aid available. Ages and nonprofit status were not stated on the homepage.
Somerville Youth Soccer is a volunteer organization founded in the fall of 1990 serving Somerville families, aiming to provide an enjoyable, affordable opportunity for young players to develop as players and people while maximizing fun. Programs are Tykes (toddler, ages 2-3), In-Town (Pre-K through grade 2), Travel (grades 3-8, playing half their games in nearby towns), and a high school program (grades 9-PG), with financial aid available to any family that requests it.
Little League of Somerville (Somerville Little League) is a community Little League baseball program in Somerville, MA, for boys and girls ages 4-12. Its four divisions are Tee Ball (ages 4-7, Saturdays at Conway Field), Farm (ages 6-8, coach-pitch), Minors (ages 8-10), and Majors (ages 10-12); the regular season generally runs from mid/late April through early/mid June, with a fall season also offered.
Somerville Youth Hockey Association (SYHA) provides affordable organized youth hockey to kids in Somerville and surrounding communities, teaching hockey skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork with a 'no child is turned away' policy. It fields teams from Mites through Midget plus Learn to Skate / Learn to Play programming (including LTP 8+/9+ and Women's Learn to Play), playing out of Veterans Memorial Rink in Somerville. Founded in 1964 per the Somerville Times.
Somerville Youth Softball, known as the Jr. Highlanders, is a nonprofit girls' youth softball organization in Somerville, MA (started by the Yellow Diamonds, a 501(c)(3) per its older league site). It fields spring, summer, and fall teams for girls ages 5-18, with spring divisions at 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U playing at Trum Field, Lincoln Park, and Dilboy Field. The organization received a Pitch In For Baseball & Softball equipment grant in fall 2025 and an ARPA grant in fall 2024 to subsidize registration and league expenses.
Somerville Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading (the SomerVILLENS) is a nonprofit youth football and cheer program in Somerville, MA, with a 50+ year presence in the community (its 54th season was 2017). It serves boys and girls ages 5-15, placing children on teams by age and weight, with all coaches heads-up certified through USA Football and CORI-checked and equipment and uniforms supplied; no child is turned away. The season runs from August 1 through November.
Medford Soccer Club (Medford Youth Soccer) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) youth soccer organization in Medford, MA (EIN 04-2642618 per secondary tax records), affiliated with US Youth Soccer, Mass Youth Soccer, and Middlesex Youth Soccer. It offers Tiny Tykes (ages 2-5), Intracity programs (Pre-K through grade 2, coed with a girls-only Grade 2 division starting Fall 2026), and Travel teams (grades 3-8) in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League, plus year-round player development sessions. Its leagues serve children from age 2 through grade 12.
Medford Youth Baseball is a 100% volunteer-run youth baseball organization in Medford, MA, serving players from T-Ball to Babe Ruth, ages 4-18, as they develop their skills and love for the game. The organization runs on volunteers both on and off the field - coaches, team parents, organizers, field help, snack shack, and administrative contributors. Coaches and volunteers complete the Babe Ruth League National Athlete Safety Program background check and abuse prevention training.
Medford Youth Girls Softball (MYGS) is a girls' softball organization in Medford, MA, founded in 1994 by Doug Pierce. It runs spring, summer, and fall leagues for girls ages 5-18, with divisions including 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U playing in the Middlesex-Essex City/Town softball league. Divisions follow the USA Softball age eligibility chart.
Medford Recreational Hockey Association (MRHA) is a youth hockey organization in Medford, MA, offering co-ed travel teams in the Valley Hockey League (Mites 8U through Midgets 18U, plus Girls U10/U12) and in-house Learn to Skate / Learn to Play Hockey and Development Clinic programs for beginners. All travel practices and home-ice activities take place at LoConte Rink, 97 Locust Street, Medford, with the travel season running September through late March/early April.
Medford Youth Lacrosse (MYL) is a member of Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse welcoming children from Medford, MA, as well as kids from surrounding communities that do not have a youth lacrosse program; it is currently working on building a girls' program. Its mission is to teach lacrosse fundamentals early through competitive, play-centered practices so players are ready for high school, college, intramural, or pickup play. The site emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Medford Pop Warner Colts is a nonprofit youth football and cheer program in Medford, MA (EIN 04-3527198, DBA Medford Pop Warner Colts per secondary tax records), competing in the Greater Boston League of the Pop Warner Football Conference of Eastern Mass. Pop Warner's national mission emphasizes academics alongside athletics, requiring participants to perform adequately in the classroom.
900+ students; Dalcroze music classes for babies and toddlers
Winchester Soccer Club teaches the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun through soccer, offering programs every fall and spring for Pre-K through high school: Pre-K Soccer (ages 3-5), Sandlot (grades K-2), Travel (grades 3-8), High School (grades 9-12), an adaptive TOPSoccer program (ages 5+), and SFC New England as its sister premier club program for the most committed players. The club is volunteer-supported (volunteers run field setup) and plays at Winchester Community Park, including the new Field House indoor training facility.
The Winchester Youth Baseball & Softball Association (WYBS) is a volunteer-run organization ('run by a small, dedicated group of volunteers') providing quality baseball and softball programs for the youth of Winchester, Massachusetts. Baseball serves ages 6-15 (Clinic and Rookie through Babe Ruth 13-15, plus fall baseball and summer tournaments); softball serves ages 6-13 (6U through 14U, plus summer and fall softball). Its mission emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and building confident, respectful, resilient young leaders.
Winchester Youth Hockey, established in 1954, is a volunteer-run program managed by a volunteer board of directors, representing the town of Winchester, Massachusetts, with its home rink at Flynn Rink in Medford, MA (P.O. Box 145, Winchester, MA 01890). It offers travel hockey, girls travel hockey, and Learn to Play Hockey for kids ages 4-18 of all ability levels, with a focus on on-ice skill development, competition, friendships, sportsmanship, accountability, dedication, and teamwork.
Winchester Girls Youth Lacrosse is the town's girls' youth lacrosse program, playing at Manchester Field/Knowlton Turf behind McCall Middle School and the Winchester Community Park indoor facility (120 Cross St, Winchester, MA 01890). Its travel teams (grades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8) compete in the Mass Youth Lacrosse (MYL) league, which the program joined in the league's inaugural 2022 girls spring season. It also runs a fall clinic for players entering Pre-K through 8th grade, indoor winter clinics (November-February), a high-school winter clinic, and a spring 'Classic' town-travel program for grades 1-8.
Well-known regional youth soccer training system
The Lexington Youth Basketball Association (LYBA) is made up of competitive travel basketball teams for boys and girls living in or going to public school in Lexington, Massachusetts (the home page says grades 3-8; the registration page says grades 4-8). LYBA teams play in the MetroWest basketball league. Its mission is to offer skilled and committed players a competitive experience that improves basketball ability, teaches good teamwork, and supports Lexington's high school teams; teams practice twice a week and the season runs December through February with playoffs in early March.
Lexington Little League (MA), based in Lexington, Massachusetts 02420, is the town's Little League baseball and softball program, offering spring in-town baseball and spring softball programs. It is volunteer-run, with volunteer opportunities, a club umpire program, codes of conduct, and a board of directors published on the site. The site covers the 2026 season including 2026 championship results and a 2026 registration information page.
Lexington Youth Lacrosse is the town's youth lacrosse program, running spring Classic league programs for boys and girls from Pre-K/Kindergarten (ages 4+, 'Little Patriots' and 'Captain Parker's' leagues) through grades 7/8, plus fall programs (September-October Pre-K/K, Battle Road Fall Ball) and a high-school boosters program. Classic teams compete in the Mass Youth Lacrosse (MYL) league; the season runs from pre-season indoor practices (late February to late March) through mid-June with weekly practices and Sunday games. Registration runs through lexingtonlax.ottosport.ai. Note: program details above are from the organization's official pages as indexed; the main site loaded intermittently on 2026-10-02.
Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey provides a fun and enriching environment for learning ice hockey through skill development, teamwork and competition, welcoming kids from Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln and Hanscom AFB (P.O. Box 121, Lexington, MA 02420). Programs include travel hockey in the Valley Hockey League (VHL), girls travel hockey (MYCGL), 18U fall league, Learn to Play Hockey, and two in-house leagues (Hank Manz and Sr. In-House), with teams from 8U/Mite through 18U/Midget.
Archery (ages 9–14), T-ball, TinyTykes Soccer, Club Rec camp, Kid Care
Multiple full productions with child casts each season, plus workshops and holiday camps
Including Mini Musicians, Youth Improv, parkour, karate, art, tennis, chess, and more
Town-run outdoor all-around day camp; 837 enrollments in 2025, 84% Belmont residents
Town public outdoor pool plus high school indoor pool; membership covers both
Organized by the Teen Committee; supervised by Rec staff and high school volunteers
Co-run with Watertown: Zumba, soccer, flag football, and Friday social nights
Homework help, STEM, arts, and sports
arts and crafts、theatre、computers、sports
Historically offered evening classes in crafts, languages, fitness, and more
Storytime, LEGO (grades 5–8), Craft Garden, Teen Book Group, and more
Travel (grades 3–8) requires tryouts; must live in Belmont or attend Belmont schools
Travel for ages 9–12; player pitching starts at 10U
Soccer, tennis, basketball, lacrosse, golf, T-ball, and more
Baseball, basketball, flag football, lacrosse, multi-sport, soccer, and conditioning
Nearly 30 instruments; free Early Childhood Day each year
Three full operas staged each school year, plus summer workshops
Early sign-up list available
Belmont location shows as Closed; nearest is Cambridge
Daily swim lessons; school bus service available
After-school classes, holiday and summer camps (1:5 student-teacher ratio)
Dalcroze music classes for babies and toddlers, plus summer music festivals
Tennis in the Parks (racket included), after-school care, Summer Fun Camp
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