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Camp Shriver Inclusive Summer Sports Camp

UMass Boston Center for Social Development and Education

Newton, Massachusetts - Middlesex County

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May 28, 2026

Area

Greater Boston

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Map and directions

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100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA 02459

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Provider overview

Camp Shriver is a free inclusive summer sports day camp for Boston-area children ages 8-12 with and without disabilities, with sports, meals, camp gear, and transportation supports described on the source page.

Camp Shriver is operated by UMass Boston's Center for Social Development and Education as an inclusive recreation and sports camp model.

Quick facts

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Ages
Boys and girls ages 8-12 entering grades 3-6, with and without disabilities
Season
Summer day camp as scheduled by Camp Shriver
Cost
The source says Camp Shriver is free, with a $25 registration fee for accepted campers; families should confirm current application, lottery, transportation, and fee details.

Location contacts

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UMass Amherst Mount Ida Campus

100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA 02459

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Programs and offerings

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Inclusive summer sports camp

Free inclusive summer sports day camp for Boston-area children with and without disabilities.

Ages
Boys and girls ages 8-12 entering grades 3-6, with and without disabilities
Season
Summer day camp as scheduled by Camp Shriver
Schedule
The source lists weekday summer camp hours and application timing; families should confirm the current year schedule and pickup locations.
Cost
The source says Camp Shriver is free, with a $25 registration fee for accepted campers; families should confirm current application, lottery, transportation, and fee details.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)

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Last checked
May 28, 2026
Why this is listed
The official UMass Boston Camp Shriver page says Camp Shriver is a free inclusive summer sports camp for children with and without disabilities, serving boys and girls ages 8-12 and bringing together an equal number of children with and without disabilities.
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Program details we found

Inclusive summer sports camp

The official UMass Boston Camp Shriver page says Camp Shriver is a free inclusive summer sports camp for children with and without disabilities, serving boys and girls ages 8-12 and bringing together an equal number of children with and without disabilities.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: Camp Shriver describes inclusive summer sports camp, children with and without disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities, soccer, basketball, kickball, tag, golf, tennis, meals, gear, transportation, and equal participation.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm application eligibility, lottery status, transportation pickup, disability support model, health forms, medication rules, camp location, meal details, and whether the camp can meet the child's needs.

What we checked

What we found: The official UMass Boston Camp Shriver page says Camp Shriver is a free inclusive summer sports camp for children with and without disabilities, serving boys and girls ages 8-12 and bringing together an equal number of children with and without disabilities.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

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  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

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  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Is Camp Shriver Inclusive Summer Sports Camp reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with UMass Boston Center for Social Development and Education?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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