Classes, camps, clubs and lessons for ages 0–18 in Lexington, MA — all in one place.
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 in Grades 4–8 who live in Lexington or attend Lexington public schools, playing in the Metrowest basketball league — one of the largest travel basketball organizations in the greater Boston area. Its mission is to give skilled, committed players a competitive experience that improves basketball ability, teaches them to be good teammates, and supports Lexington's high school teams.
Lexington Little League (MA) runs spring in-town baseball and softball programs as well as spring and fall travel teams. Spring in-town baseball includes Rookie Ball for ages 5–6, Minor League Single A, and AAA & Majors — the most competitive divisions for ages 10–12, with a 10–12 game season plus playoffs ending in a mid-June championship. Spring softball includes Majors and Seniors softball for 6th–8th graders, running late April through late June. Spring travel baseball offers 9U, 10U, and 11U teams playing April–May, and fall softball fields 10U and 12U travel teams September–November.
Lexington Youth Lacrosse (LYL) is a youth lacrosse organization in Lexington. Its spring season (early April to mid-June) offers programs for Pre-K through 8th grade: a co-ed Pre-K/K introduction (ages 4+, no equipment needed), Grade 1/2 skills and Classic teams, Classic leagues for grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, and a Select team for advanced players (grades 3-8). Fall brings Battle Road Fall Ball (Wednesday evenings 9/9–10/28 at Lincoln Field).
Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey (LBYH) is a youth hockey organization serving Lexington and Bedford. Programs include Learn to Play, Hank Manz In-House (born 2016-2022), Sr. In-House (born 2012-2015), travel teams in the Valley Hockey League (Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget), an 18U fall high school league team, and girls' travel hockey. Financial aid is available through the website.
Kids Cooking Green is a children's cooking education program in Greater Boston. Through hands-on cooking and lively presentations, students learn about nutrition and how eating locally benefits the environment and their bodies. Its signature program is a 5-week after-school cooking course; each class combines nutrition, environmental learning, and a cooking lesson, ending with a nutritious meal planned and cooked by the children with locally grown ingredients for family and friends. It also offers private cooking parties, including virtual ones via Zoom. It is a nonprofit program supported by Mass Farmers Markets.
Michelson's Shoes is a family shoe store in Lexington (1780 Massachusetts Ave, also in Needham) selling men's, women's, and children's shoes. It focuses on comfortable, assisted shopping: experienced staff measure and fit children's feet, with styles from first-walker shoes to middle-school sizes. Brands include Stride Rite, Native, Keen, and many more.
Penguin Coding School offers fun, hands-on coding classes for kids ages 5 to 18, covering Python, Scratch, robotics, and more. It has locations in Lexington, Acton, Brookline, Newton, and Wellesley, as well as online classes. Programs run as regular semesters, holiday camps, and summer programs, where students explore Scratch game design, Roblox/Minecraft coding, Lego robotics, and Python.
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 competitive swim team run by the Belmont Recreation Department. Tryouts for the 2026-2027 season take place September 29-30 for four age groups: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-18 (as of November 1, 2026). Tryouts are free and require online pre-registration; walk-ins are not accepted. Coaches judge technique and potential, not speed.
Focused on children's theater education
Arlington Soccer Club (ASC), founded in 1977, is a long-running community soccer club in Arlington, MA. It offers tiered programs for kids from Pre-K through Grade 12: soccer clinics for the youngest players, an in-town league for Grades 3–4, travel teams playing in the BAYS league for Grades 3–12, and TOPSoccer, an adaptive program for young people with disabilities. It is one of the largest town programs in BAYS, fielding more than 55 travel teams each season.
Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball runs youth baseball in Arlington, with Fall 2026 registration currently open. League ages are 12–14 as of May 1, 2026. Games are played on Saturdays and some Sundays, with home games starting at 9 am or 12 pm. The league is volunteer-run and is looking for coaches and managers.
The Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball Association (AYBSA) is a youth baseball and softball organization serving Arlington, with spring, summer, and fall seasons. Baseball divisions include Tee Ball (ages 4-5), AA (6-7), Pioneer (8), AAA (9-12), and Majors (10-12); softball divisions run 8U through 14U. Registration for the 2027 spring season is open, with Majors tryouts on October 17.
Arlington Hockey Club (AHC) is a youth hockey club in Arlington offering Instructional and Developmental starter programs for children ages 4-8. Instructional is the entry point for beginners, teaching skating and basic hockey skills; Developmental is for kids with basic skating skills, with Saturday skills sessions and half-ice games on Sunday afternoons. No skating experience is needed; the club teaches from scratch.
Arlington Youth Lacrosse (AYL), founded in 2008, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth lacrosse organization in Arlington, MA, started by local parents, teachers, and coaches. It fields boys' and girls' travel teams at all levels (U9 through U15) and runs introductory development programs for new players. The club emphasizes strong fundamental skills, good sportsmanship, team camaraderie, and a love of the sport.
Arlington Youth Football Club (AYFC) was founded in 2024 by Arlington High School football coaching staff, alumni, and Arlington parents. It is a youth tackle football program with two levels of play — a 5th–6th grade team and a 7th–8th grade team — with no weight requirements. Its mission is a safe, supportive, beginner-friendly environment where kids learn tackle football and build confidence. AYFC is a member of the NE Commonwealth Football and Cheer League, affiliated with American Youth Football and Cheer.
Arlington Dance Place is a dance school in Arlington, serving thousands of young dancers and their families since 1992. It offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, and lyrical for dancers ages 2 through 18, in a fun, creative, and positive atmosphere. The studio has performance groups and an annual recital showcase, and offers trial classes.
Henry Bear's Park is a toy store operating for over 45 years, with stores (including one in Arlington) and online shopping. It focuses on high-quality, developmentally appropriate toys and games that encourage creativity, imagination, and exploration. The stores host occasional in-store kids' events such as story time, sing-a-longs, and craft tutorials; popular brands include Jellycat.
Bedford Youth Soccer Association runs two soccer programs in Bedford: travel soccer for players starting in 3rd grade, competing in the Bay Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) league, and an intramural program for grades K-8 that plays only in Bedford. Travel teams practice twice a week and play games on Saturdays; intramural meets once a week on Saturday mornings. Registration is handled through the Bedford Recreation Department.
Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball is a youth baseball and softball organization in Bedford offering fall baseball clinics and a fall softball training program. Fall 2026 baseball is open to Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents ages 6 and up (2026-27 school year); clinics run Sundays at Page Field with weekday scrimmages. Fall softball is for girls in grades 2-7 (ages 9-13), run by Ace of Diamonds Training.
Bedford Travel Basketball is a competitive youth travel basketball program in Bedford, MA — a volunteer-run nonprofit organization separate from the town's Recreation department. It is a fall/winter out-of-town league for boys and girls in Grades 3–8, and all teams are competitive select teams. Grades 4–8 travel teams play in the Metrowest League; Grade 3 plays in a developmental league (mostly local games in Arlington and Bedford).
Bedford Youth Lacrosse (BYL) offers a spring season for boys and girls in grades 1–8. Preseason runs at The Edge during the first few weeks of March. During the season, teams practice twice a week on weekday evenings, and play Sunday games in the Classic League from April through early June, finishing with jamboree weekends. The league uses the Crossbar app for team communication and scheduling.
Bedford Farms Ice Cream dates back to the 1880s, when it began as the J.B. Prescott dairy farm, and is the longest continuously running business in the town of Bedford. It serves 60+ flavors of homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, and soft serve, plus customizable ice cream cakes and pies, with a second shop in Concord.
The Edge Sports Center in Bedford (191 Hartwell Road) is a multi-sport facility founded and managed by Scott Fusco, a Harvard graduate, two-time All-American and two-time US Olympic hockey player. It has two indoor ice rinks and two outdoor turf fields, and is home to the East Coast Wizards youth hockey program. Families use it for figure skating, learn-to-skate, public skating, clinics and summer camps.
The Burlington Youth Soccer Association is a youth soccer club in Burlington offering U10-U19 travel teams, starter clinics (Mighty Mites, U6, U8), and an In-Town local league. The spring 2025 season ran April 12 to June 22 with postseason play for travel teams at the end of the season.
The Burlington Baseball and Softball Association (BBSA) is Burlington's youth baseball and softball organization, open to kids ages 4 and up. Registration for the 2026 season is open, with the season starting at the end of April and a discount for early signup. The association also runs Baseball Buddies (Beyond the Bases), an adaptive baseball program for children and adults ages 6 and up with intellectual and physical disabilities.
The Burlington Youth Lacrosse Association partners with Scoops Lacrosse to run its Fall Learn To Play program. It offers fall youth lacrosse for boys and girls ages 3–8. No equipment is necessary — sticks are available to borrow. Clinics run one day a week on Saturday mornings for one hour, September through October, teaching fundamentals like catching, throwing, cradling, and ground balls through drill-based practices with no games.
The Burlington Hockey and Skating Association (BHSA) is a youth hockey organization in Burlington, fielding travel teams in the Valley Hockey League (VHL) at Mite, Squirt, PeeWee, and Bantam levels. Its Junior Devils program, led by professional hockey instructors, introduces beginners to basic hockey skills. The 2026-27 fall season practices start the week of August 31. The association is also forming middle school hockey teams for grades 5-8.
The Burlington Youth Basketball Association is a nonprofit youth basketball organization in Burlington run by volunteers. Its main focus is travel basketball for grades 4-8, while it works with the Burlington Recreation Department on programming for younger kids and with Burlington High School coaches to prepare middle school athletes for MIAA high school competition.
KTBYTE Computer Academy is a computer science and informatics school serving students ages 8–18. Rather than teaching coding alone, KTBYTE focuses on systematic learning from algorithms and data structures to the principles behind modern computing. Classes are small-group, taught by experienced instructors online or in person, and all students get free daily one-on-one homework help. Its listed address is 121 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington.
Einstein's Workshop is a hands-on STEAM learning center in Burlington (25 Adams St) where kids create and explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. During the school year it offers LEGO engineering and robotics (FIRST LEGO League), math club, Minecraft, chess, and Dungeons & Dragons classes; in summer it runs STEAM camps for students entering kindergarten through 9th grade, plus a drop-in STEAM Play Space.
Founded in 1974; local gymnastics program
Waltham Youth Soccer runs youth soccer in Waltham, Massachusetts. Its travel teams compete in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL), with boys' and girls' teams organized by age group playing weekend matches against teams from neighboring towns.
Waltham Youth Basketball offers In-Town and Travel basketball programs for Waltham kids. Starting in the 2026–27 season, the girls' and boys' programs run under one organization. In-Town is for players of all skill levels; Travel plays in the MetroWest Travel Basketball league against teams from surrounding towns.
Waltham Youth Hockey (WYH) is a youth hockey organization in Waltham based at Veterans Memorial Rink. It fields travel teams (Mite through Bantam levels, multiple state championships), In-House Mites (with a fun Stanley Cup weekend at season's end), and a girls' program (Tykes through U12). The club also runs periodic Shinny pickup nights and Robby Glantz power skating clinics.
Waltham Youth Lacrosse is Waltham's youth lacrosse organization, committed to promoting the game to boys and girls in Grades 1–8. Coaches build fundamental skills, teach strategies, and emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship, while offering training for new coaches and referees. Teams play in Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) Classic town leagues and MYL Select, with the spring season running April–June and ending in jamborees.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer is a youth football and cheer organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. It runs a flag football program and tackle football alongside a cheer program with divisions from 6u to 14u (ages 5–14 as of July 1). Cheer squads compete as either Competition Non-Advancing (6u/8u, judged routines at invitational and local events) or Competition Advancing (10u and up, advancing toward State, Regional, and National championships). The football and cheer season officially begins the first week of August, with summer practices starting the week of July 27, 2026.
Game Camp Nation is a video game–themed summer camp for ages 9 and up, turning kids' love of gaming into courses in game design, art and programming. Campers build their own games in day camp or overnight camp (overnighters stay in hotel-style suites). Year-round online lessons are also offered. The Massachusetts location is in Waltham (54 4th Ave.).
900+ students; Dalcroze music classes for babies and toddlers
Winchester Soccer Club teaches sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun through soccer. It offers a full pathway from pre-K to high school: Pre-K (ages 3–5), Sandlot (grades K–2), Travel (grades 3–8), High School (grades 9–12), and TOPSoccer, an adaptive program for ages 5+. All programs run every fall and spring; scholarships are available. The club shares the Field House indoor training facility at Winchester Community Park with its high-level sister club, SFC New England.
The Winchester Youth Baseball & Softball Association (WYBS) is a nonprofit volunteer-run baseball and softball organization in Winchester for ages 6-18. Baseball divisions include Clinic (age 6), Rookie (age 7), Single A (age 8), and Majors (ages 10-12); softball has an 8U in-town coach-pitch league and 10U/12U/14U city travel leagues. Spring (April through late June) is instructional; summer is more competitive, and summer eligibility requires spring participation.
Winchester Youth Hockey is the town of Winchester's youth hockey program, running since 1954. It offers three programs: co-ed travel hockey, girls-only travel hockey, and co-ed Learn to Play Hockey. Travel teams are tiered by level — Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantam — with multiple teams competing in league play.
Winchester Girls Youth Lacrosse offers girls lacrosse for players from Pre-K through 8th grade, welcoming all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Its seasonal lineup includes a fall clinic (Sundays 9:30–10:30am, September–October, $175), a winter indoor clinic in two 5-week sessions (Mondays 4:15–5:15pm, $200), and the spring Classic town-travel program for grades 1–8 with Sunday games against neighboring towns. Travel teams at grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 play in the Mass Youth Lax League, which includes almost 90 towns across Massachusetts; all players receive equal game playing time. A Pre-K–2 in-town house clinic introduces foundational skills without travel.
Acera School is a nonprofit K–9 STEAM school in Winchester, founded in 2010, offering individualized, project-based learning for gifted students. It runs year-round enrichment programs for children ages 5–14, including after-school classes, February and April vacation camps, and summer programs covering engineering, biotechnology, math, arts, theater, design, electronics, music, chemistry, and physics, serving more than 600 Greater Boston families.
Stage Music Center is a music school with locations in Winchester (50 Cross Street) and Acton (930 Main Street), offering one-on-one lessons (30, 45, or 60 minutes) in piano, violin, guitar, voice, flute, and more, plus live online lessons. It runs Stage Pop Stars for kids ages 6–12, the Musartist early-childhood music program for toddlers, after-school activities, and summer music camps, with monthly student concerts.
LBYH's Learn to Play Hockey introduces young kids to the sport of hockey as the entry point before in-house leagues or travel teams.
The Hank Manz In-House league is LBYH's in-house program for its youngest players (born January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2022), with local practices and games.
Sr. In-House is LBYH's in-house league for older youth players (born January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015), bridging recreational play and travel hockey.
LBYH travel teams compete in the Valley Hockey League from Mite through Midget (Mite 1-3, Squirt 1-4, Peewee 1-3, Bantam 1-3), plus girls' travel hockey in the MYCGL and an 18U team in the Martian Sports fall high school league.
Competitive travel teams for boys and girls in Grades 4–8 who live in Lexington or attend Lexington public schools. The Metrowest league regular season runs December through February with playoffs the first two weeks of March: 12 league games every Sunday (except the Sunday after Christmas) plus 4–8 Saturday non-league games at the coaches' discretion. Cuts are made after tryouts due to limited gym space. Generally 2–3 boys' and 1–2 girls' teams per grade.
Lexington Little League's Spring In-Town Baseball program. Rookie Ball is open to ages 5–6: a skills-focused, fun-first program meeting twice a week for 90-minute sessions (Thursday nights 5:30 pm and Saturdays 12 pm) from late April, each session with practice plus a friendly 3-inning game, ending with the Little Slugger Jamboree. Fee $99 with early registration. The Minor League Single A serves the middle ages. AAA & Majors are the most competitive divisions for ages 10–12: drafted teams play 10–12 games plus a playoff tournament ending in a mid-June championship (AAA: one weeknight game plus Saturday; Majors: two weeknight games). Fee $325 ($260 if registered by 12/1).
Lexington Little League Spring Softball. The Softball Majors division is a draft league with fair, balanced teams playing two games a week plus a Sunday practice; games run six innings or two hours, strictly player-pitch. Optional pitching clinics begin in November and preseason skills clinics in February. Seniors Softball is for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade players (born 9/1/2012–8/31/2015), playing 3x per week with games generally Friday evenings and Sundays, designed to complement middle school schedules. The season runs late April through late June, ending with a division-wide celebration. Early registration $300 through December 1, $375 after; deadline February 1, 2027.
Lexington Little League's spring travel baseball program for ages 9–11, in three divisions (9U, 10U, 11U). Players must also play in the in-town program. Organized by Route 2 Athletics in Arlington, it offers a more competitive environment: a 6–8 game schedule from the first weekend of April to the last weekend of May, mostly Saturdays at 9 am, with an end-of-season tournament the first weekend of June. Other towns include Acton, Belmont, Concord, and Winchester. Team rosters max 12 players, first come first served. Cost $100.
The Pre-K/K co-ed program for boys and girls (ages 4+) runs ten Sunday afternoon practices in spring (early April to mid-June, no sessions on Easter or Memorial Day weekends) and seven-to-ten Sunday practices in fall (September through October). The focus is having fun and learning basic lacrosse skills through childhood games like Sharks & Minnows and Capture the Flag — and games too. No equipment is required; loaner sticks are provided.
The Classic league covers grades 1-8. Grade 1/2 players can join a Skills Only option (familiar games plus weekly small-field scrimmages) or a Classic Team (additional practice, Sunday games April-June, season ending at the MYL Jamboree). Grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 start with pre-season indoor practices (late February to late March, one per week on Sundays at the Edge Sports Complex in Bedford), then a regular season (early April to mid-June) with two practices per week in Lexington and one Sunday game in Lexington or nearby towns. Uniforms and shooter shirts are included with registration; MYL membership is required.
The Select team is a competitive program for grades 3-8, played in addition to a Classic team. Select players get 3 practices per week (2 Classic + 1 Select) and 2 games per week (1 Classic + 1 Select), competing in the MYL Spring Select League. Players are invited based on coaches' recommendations and spring, fall, and winter evaluations; registration instructions are sent in late March.
Battle Road Fall Ball runs Wednesday evenings from September 9 to October 28, 7:00–8:45pm at Lincoln Field, with position work plus plenty of scrimmage time led by Coach Walsh and Coach Solomon.
A 5-week after-school hands-on cooking program about health, nutrition, food preparation, the environment, and the benefits of local food and farming. Each class has a nutritional component, an environmental component, and a cooking lesson; the program ends with a nutritious meal planned and cooked by the children with locally grown ingredients for family and friends.
Private birthday or special-occasion cooking parties for kids hosted via Zoom, with seasonally changing menus including pizza parties, pasta parties, chocolate parties, and more — encouraging talking and cooking together.
Regular semester coding courses where students explore game design in Scratch, code immersive worlds in Roblox or Minecraft, engineer and program robots with Lego Robotics, and advance to real-world Python programming.
Holiday coding camps including Minecraft day camps and week-long camps, perfect for all coding levels, blending coding, robotics, and hands-on science.
Summer STEM programs where kids build and code Lego robots for battlebot battles, get hands-on with science experiments, and design their own 3D-printed creations to take home.
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
Run by Rec; USTA-certified coaches; beginner-friendly
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
Tryouts for new swimmers who have not been on the team before, held over two evenings: September 29 (8 and under at 5:30 pm, 13-18 at 6:30 pm) and September 30 (9-10 at 5:30 pm, 11-12 at 6:30 pm). Swimmers 8 and under swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke; 9-10 swim 25 yards of free and back plus one other stroke; 11 and up swim 50 yards of free, back, and one other stroke.
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
The first step into ice hockey for kids new to skating and hockey. Teaches skating and basic hockey fundamentals through on-ice activities (obstacle courses, tag, relay races) and small games (Simon Says, follow-the-leader, shootouts). Kids are placed in small groups and the main goal is to have fun.
For children who already have basic skating skills. A more comprehensive program with skills sessions on Saturday mornings and half-ice hockey games on Sunday afternoons. Kids learn stickhandling, passing, shooting, and additional skating skills, and are assigned to teams with their own coaches and uniforms.
Introductory soccer clinics for young children (Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1). Led by professional and volunteer coaches, players learn the basics of dribbling, shooting, and team play through age-appropriate, fun activities. The Fall 2026 season also included a free co-ed free-play clinic for Grades 6–8, a technical skills clinic for Grades 2–6, and a goalkeeper clinic.
Single-gender 7v7 league for Grades 3–4, with all games played in Arlington — no travel to other towns. Teams mix players of varying skill levels. About 10 games per season starting in early April for spring (early September for fall), with games on Saturdays. Grade 3–4 players who don't make a select team are placed on in-town teams.
Competitive travel teams playing in BAYS (Boston Area Youth Soccer); ASC is one of the largest town programs in BAYS, fielding 55+ teams each season. Travel teams cover Grades 3–8 (fall and spring) and Grades 9–12 (spring), grouped by grade and skill level, playing against similar teams from nearby towns. Ten games per season (five home, five away) with practices twice a week.
An adaptive soccer program for young people with intellectual, emotional, or physical differences, ages 5–20. It offers a chance to play soccer in an inclusive, adaptive environment, supported by the club.
Competitive boys' and girls' travel teams by age group: U9 Boys (Grades 1–2), U9 Girls (Grades K–2), U11 (Grades 3–4), U13 (Grades 5–6), and U15 (Grades 7–8). Each team practices twice a week with games on Sundays, and plays in an end-of-season tournament or jamboree (mid-June). No prior lacrosse experience required — the club's experienced coaching staff helps new players get up to speed quickly.
A free introductory clinic for kids trying lacrosse for the first time; sticks provided. For the 2026–2027 season at McClennen Park: October 18 and 25, Grades 5–8 from 3–4pm, Grades K–4 from 4:15–5:15pm. Attend one session or both.
An introductory co-ed development program for new players in the spring, hosted by Scoops Lacrosse. A good fit for kids who want to try the sport before committing to a travel team.
Fall baseball with Arlington Babe Ruth. League ages 12–14 as of May 1, 2026. Games are held on Saturdays and some Sundays, with home games starting at 9 am or 12 pm (away game times vary). Cost is $175 plus a credit card processing fee; to pay by check, contact Tom Ahern.
Tackle football team for 5th–6th graders. Beginner-friendly with safety-first certified coaching — no experience needed and no tryouts. The season includes matchups with nearby teams such as Reading, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington, and Watertown, with home games at Arlington High School's Pierce Field.
Tackle football team for 7th–8th graders. Beginner-friendly with safety-first certified coaching — no experience needed and no tryouts. The season includes matchups with nearby teams such as Reading, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington, and Watertown, with home games at Arlington High School's Pierce Field.
Spring baseball at AYBSA runs across five age divisions: Tee Ball (ages 4-5), AA (6-7), Pioneer (8), AAA (9-12), and Majors (10-12). Majors teams are formed through October tryouts and a draft. The association's rules page publishes the rule set for each division.
AYBSA spring softball runs four age divisions: 8U (ages 6-8), 10U (9-10), 12U (11-12), and 14U (13-14), with ages as of September 1 of the prior year. Program questions go to [email protected]. The 2026 spring season registration closed July 15, 2026.
AYBSA summer baseball offers InTown Baseball for ages 6-7 and 8-9 ($150), Middlesex League Baseball for ages 10-12 ($150), and a Baystate B half single session for age 11 ($200). The 2026 summer registration closed August 31, 2026.
Multi-style dance classes for dancers ages 2–18, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, and lyrical, in a fun, creative, and positive atmosphere.
A 3-hour dance program during school break, full of dancing, games, music, acro, art, and creative play — a fun option for the holidays.
Performance groups giving dancers the chance to take the stage at community events and special showcases throughout the year, building confidence and sharing their love of dance with a wider audience.
Fall baseball clinics run with Sweet Swing Baseball Academy on four Sundays (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, rain date 10/18) at Page Field: ages 6-9 from 3:00-4:30 pm and ages 10-12 from 4:30-6:00 pm. Clinic registration also includes scrimmages run by Bedford coaches on Mondays or Thursdays through October 22 at no extra cost.
Fall baseball for ages 13-15 playing in the Arlington League with games up and down the Route 2 corridor. Games are Saturday afternoons starting 9/13 for 8 weeks; practices are scheduled once the league schedule arrives. Bedford shirts and hats are distributed to players who do not already have them.
Fall softball training run by Ace of Diamonds Training on Sundays 5:30-6:30 pm (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11; rain date 10/18), covering all areas of softball with drills based on the ages and numbers enrolled. Open to girls ages 9-13 from Bedford, Hanscom Air Force Base, and players who previously played for the town.
Competitive select travel teams for boys and girls in Grades 4–8, playing in the Metrowest League. Each grade typically has at least one team (Blue), with a second team (White) added when enrollment allows. Teams practice 1.5 hours per week with 1–2 games on weekends; games run from the first week of December through early March. Basketball should be the child's primary sport during the winter season.
A developmental league for boys and girls in Grade 3, with most games played locally in Arlington and Bedford. No evaluations — it gives younger kids a lower-pressure way to get started in travel basketball.
Spring lacrosse season for boys in grades 1–8. Preseason is at The Edge during the first few weeks of March, with some options at Davis for lower grades. Teams practice twice a week on weekday evenings and play Sunday games in the Classic League (April 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23; June 6), finishing with the Legacy Jamboree (June 12–13) and Futures Jamboree (June 19–20) weekends.
Spring lacrosse season for girls in grades 1–8. Preseason is at The Edge during the first few weeks of March, with some options at Davis for lower grades. Teams practice twice a week on weekday evenings and play Sunday games in the Classic League (April 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23; June 6), finishing with the Legacy Jamboree (June 12–13) and Futures Jamboree (June 19–20) weekends.
Starting in 3rd grade, players can join Bedford's travel soccer program, competing in the Bay Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) league. Teams practice twice a week (girls Monday & Thursday, boys Tuesday & Friday) and play one game on Saturday, half at home in Bedford and half away. There are no tryouts; teams are filled first-come-first-served. Fall runs about ten Saturdays after Labor Day to mid-November; spring runs early April to mid-June. Registration is through the Bedford Recreation Department.
The intramural soccer program runs for grades K-8 and is played entirely in Bedford against other Bedford teams, a lighter commitment than travel soccer with sessions on Saturday mornings only. Each Saturday has a practice portion with age-appropriate drills followed by a scrimmage or game. Fall participants can march in the Bedford Day Parade. Sign up online, call (781) 275-1392, or visit 12 Mudge Way on weekdays.
Learn to Skate USA group lessons for boys, girls and adults. World-class basic skills build a strong foundation for skaters. The official site advises signing up online ASAP; all skaters must have a US Figure Skating membership, and children age 4 and under must be accompanied by a competent skater.
The Edge's summer figure skating camp: full-day training; in 2026 it ran July 27–31 (8:30 AM–4:30 PM). The official site says 2027 information will be posted by December 1.
A spring hockey skills development program for players ages 5–10: six Monday-night sessions in spring, with separate groups for ages 5–7 and 8–10. All skill levels welcome; players are grouped by level for station-based drills, games and cross-ice play.
Travel soccer for U10 through U19 in the Middlesex Youth Soccer Association. The spring 2025 season opened April 12 and ended June 22, including postseason play for travel programs; practices typically start in late March.
Starter soccer clinics for the youngest players (Mighty Mites, U6, and U8), introducing soccer through fun activities during the spring season.
The In-Town league for Pre-K through 6th grade players offers local spring-season soccer without travel-team commitment.
Travel basketball for athletes in grades 4-8. The organization works with Burlington High School basketball coaches to build community and help middle school athletes prepare for the transition to MIAA competition.
BBSA's baseball and softball season program for kids ages 4 and up. The 2026 season starts at the end of April; registration is open now with a discount for early signup. Visit the official site to register or learn more.
A baseball program (Beyond the Bases) for children and adults of all ages with intellectual and physical disabilities, ages 6 and up. Meets at lower Simonds Park on Saturday mornings at 11 AM.
Burlington Youth Lacrosse's Fall Learn To Play program, powered with Scoops Lacrosse. Fall youth lacrosse for boys and girls ages 3–8. Clinics are one day a week on Saturday mornings for one hour, September through October, at Marshall Simmonds Middle School. No equipment necessary — sticks are available to borrow. Scoops LTP teaches lacrosse fundamentals (catching, throwing, cradling, ground balls) through drill-based practices; there are no games.
The Junior Devils program is an introduction to ice hockey led by professional hockey instructors, teaching basic hockey skills in a fun environment. Players get 50 minutes of on-ice instruction on Saturdays and Sundays from November through March (the 2025-26 season starts November 8, Saturdays 8:00am and Sundays 9:30am), starting with skill-based instruction and moving to cross-ice mini scrimmages on Sundays. Participants must have completed a Learn to Skate program and wear full hockey equipment. Full season (~20 weeks) costs $600; half-season options (~10 weeks) cost $350 each.
BHSA fields travel hockey teams at Mite, Squirt, PeeWee, and Bantam levels in the Valley Hockey League (VHL). The 2026-27 fall season practice schedule starts the week of August 31, with weekly practices and league games through the season.
BHSA is forming Middle School Hockey teams at the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels. Games are typically once a weekend, usually later on Sunday nights. The association is currently collecting information from interested families to see if there are enough players at each grade level.
An introductory computer science pathway for ages 8–10, establishing CS foundations through block-based coding and project-based learning.
An advanced pathway for ages 11–13, moving to typed code, exploring various applications of computer science, and building soft skills for high school and beyond.
An advanced pathway for ages 14–18, including machine learning research, AP Computer Science exam preparation, and high-level coding competitions.
LEGO engineering and robotics: younger kids learn LEGO robotics using human power (cranks, levers, winches) and electronics (motors, sensors, computers), then compete as a FIRST LEGO League Explore team at the Robotics Festival. Grades 4–8 can join an FLL Challenge team for the first half of the school year, then try Vex IQ Robotics in the second half. The FLL Skills class (offered at February/April vacation camps and in summer) is a prerequisite for FLL Challenge teams in the first half.
Math Club (grades 4–8) and Math Club Jr. (grades 1–3), building math skills through hands-on, fun activities.
Minecraft-themed classes: kids build and adventure on two servers, one in creative mode and one in survival mode, learning math, architecture, programming, and electronics inside the game, with teachers guiding teamwork and good digital citizenship. The advanced Java Minecraft Modding class requires the introductory class first.
Summer STEAM camps with topics including Minecraft, LEGO robotics, 3D printing, Dungeons & Dragons, science, math, chess, programming, game learning, digital art, making, inventing, and engineering.
Waltham Youth Hockey travel teams compete at Mite through Bantam levels with multiple championships, including a Bantam 2 Mass Hockey Tier IV state title and PeeWee gold medals at Lake Placid. The club adds Shinny pickup nights (non-contact 4-on-4) to team schedules for fun, creative play.
The WYH In-House Stanley Cup is a fun season-end weekend tournament for In-House Mites teams, where young players compete for the Stanley Cup in a celebration for all.
Waltham Youth Hockey's girls' program covers players from Tykes through U12, including special skates with the Boston University Women's Club Hockey Team.
Boys' lacrosse teams for Grades 1–8, playing in the MYL Classic town league (Sunday games in spring); stronger players can also play MYL Select. Schedules are viewed through the Demosphere mobile app.
Girls' lacrosse teams for Grades 1–8, playing in the MYL Classic town league (Sunday games in spring). Schedules are viewed through the Demosphere mobile app.
Waltham Youth Soccer's travel teams compete in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL), with boys' and girls' teams organized by age group playing weekend matches against teams from neighboring towns.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer's cheer program has divisions from 6u to 14u (ages 5–14 as of July 1). The youngest squads (6u/8u) compete as Competition Non-Advancing — performing a full judged routine at invitational and local events without advancing to States. Older squads (10u and up) compete as Competition Advancing, aiming to place first through third to advance to State, Regional, and National championships. Practices begin the week of July 27, 2026, with mandatory competition practices from the second week of August; the first competition is October 3, 2026.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer runs a flag football program alongside its tackle football program, with the season beginning the first week of August. The organization lists a dedicated Director of Flag Football on its board.
The In-Town program is for players of all skill levels, encouraging newcomers to try the sport and veterans to keep improving. Grades 1–3 focus on skills and scrimmages; games are played at Kennedy Middle School.
The In-Town program is for players of all skill levels. Grades 4–5 and 6–8 have practices and games; the season has about 13 games (Saturdays), and players receive new shirts. Girls play at Kennedy Middle School; boys in grades 4 and up play at McDevitt Middle School.
The Travel program is for players seeking higher commitment, competing in the MetroWest Travel Basketball league against teams from surrounding towns. Tryouts are in mid-October, practices start in early November (generally twice a week), and games run from early December to early March (about 16 games, Sundays). Girls' home games are at the old High School (617 Lexington St); boys' at McDevitt Middle School.
At video game camp, kids do more than play — they create. With hands-on lessons in game design, art and programming, campers develop their own games while competing in friendly tournaments and collaborating with peers. Beginners and aspiring developers alike build real skills.
Learn programming through game development: campers start with coding basics, then design and code their own video games. Hands-on instruction and creative challenges build problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
Dalcroze music classes for babies and toddlers, plus summer music festivals
Tennis in the Parks (racket included), after-school care, Summer Fun Camp
Winchester spring baseball is primarily instructional, running April through late June. Divisions include Clinic (age 6, station-based instruction), Rookie (age 7, instructional clinics), Single A (age 8, players pitch to one another under modified rules with Sunday games), and Majors (ages 10-12, competitive drafted league with tryouts the previous fall).
Winchester spring softball offers an 8U in-town coach-pitch league that builds foundational skills with no travel, while 10U, 12U, and 14U play in the City League with neighboring towns for all skill levels, ending with a round-robin tournament. Games begin after April vacation, Monday through Friday around 6pm, with two games a week plus weekend practices.
Winchester summer softball plays in the Middle Essex Summer Softball league, a large league with over 300 teams across Eastern MA. Teams play two weeknight games (Monday-Thursday, mostly 6pm starts). Divisions are 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U (age as of last August 31); the 8U summer program is a flexible in-town weekly drop-in league with teams made up each week.
For boys and girls ages 4–8 with prior skating experience who are starting hockey — the first level of organized hockey (not a learn-to-skate class). It develops skating skills and hockey fundamentals in a fun, supervised atmosphere, typically as a two-year program. Players are grouped at season start into Level 1 (newer skaters) and Level 2 (more experienced/second-year). Two practices plus one game per week, 50 minutes each, at Flynn Rink in Medford and Holland Rink in Woburn. Cost: $1,095.
Co-ed competitive travel teams tiered by level — Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantam — with multiple teams (e.g., Mite 1–4, Squirt 1–3, Pee Wee 1–2, Bantam 1–2) in league play. Registration requires a USA Hockey number.
Girls-only travel teams, such as Girls U10 and Girls U18A, playing in girls' hockey leagues. Registration requires a USA Hockey number; multi-child family discounts apply.
2026 Youth Fall Clinic for players entering Pre-K through 8th grade; all skill levels welcome. Each session players work on lacrosse skills then apply them in competitions and games. Sundays 9:30–10:30 am at Knowlton Turf (9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25). Cost $175. Players need their own stick, goggles, mouth guard, and water bottle.
2026–2027 Youth Indoor Winter Clinic in two 5-week sessions for players entering Pre-K through 8th grade. Session One runs November–December and Session Two January–February (no clinic MLK Day or Presidents' Day), Mondays 4:15–5:15 pm at the Winchester Community Park indoor facility (120 Cross St). Cost $200. Players need their own stick, goggles, mouth guard, and water bottle.
2027 Spring Classic town-travel program for grades 1–8; registration deadline Wednesday, December 31, 2026. All Classic games are played on Sundays — about half at home (Sunday afternoons) and half in neighboring towns. Practices begin the week of March 30 (grades 1/2 Wed 6–7 pm; grades 3/4 Mon & Wed; grades 5/6 Tue & Thu). Travel teams at grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 play in the Mass Youth Lax League; the grade 5/6 program plays 12v12 on a full field coached by hired former players, and all players receive equal game playing time. No experience is necessary.
Winchester Soccer Club's Pre-K program for ages 3–5, offered every fall and spring.
Winchester Soccer Club's Sandlot program for grades K–2, offered every fall and spring.
Winchester Soccer Club's travel program for grades 3–8, offered every fall and spring. Players are placed through placements.
Winchester Soccer Club's high school program for grades 9–12, offered every fall and spring.
Weekly 3-hour after-school enrichment classes on topics like robotics, the art of storytelling, stop-motion animation, baking, woodworking, and paper craft, building STEM skills, artistic expression, and collaborative problem-solving through interactive activities. Classes are open to the public, with bus transportation from Winchester public elementary and middle schools.
Summer enrichment programs on topics like stop-motion animation (ages 8–10), baking and cooking (ages 8–10), intro to woodworking (ages 8–10), and paper creations (ages 5–7), with students learning through hands-on projects.
Enrichment camps during February and April school vacations, covering engineering, biotechnology, math, arts, theater, design, electronics, music, chemistry, physics, and more.
One-on-one instrument and voice lessons of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, covering piano, violin, guitar, voice, flute, and more. In person at the Winchester or Acton locations, or live online, all year long.
A pop choir for kids ages 6–12, meeting weekly in group lessons, where children build confidence and stage presence through singing.
An early music education program for toddlers at the Winchester location, introducing young children to music through musical play.
Full summer music camps at both locations: the Winchester Pop Stars Camp focuses on voice and simple choreography, while the Acton camp centers on musical theatre productions.
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