About This Activity
Steve & Kate’s offers full-day summer programs (typically 8 a.m.–6 p.m.) for children aged about 4–12 (some locations to age 13). The core philosophy is child-driven: campers choose their own activities, design their days, build, create, play and explore on their own schedule. The all-inclusive fee covers long hours, snacks, lunch and access to a wide variety of creative, tech-savvy and free-choice activities.
The same Steve & Kate’s model is available during fall, winter, spring and other school-break periods—designed for ages 4–12 during those holiday's off. These shorter-term camps follow the same choose-your-own-path, creativity-first format, letting children dive into building, creating, exploring and collaborating during days off from school.
Dates & Schedule
Year-round
Summer Camp
June - August
Location
5 Cadbury Rd
Cambridge, MA 02140
Costs & Pricing
Summer Camp
$129/day or $3,870/summer
School Vacation Days
$129/day
How to Register
Programs can be registered for online here.
Contact
617-245-0410
Summer Camps: cambridge@steveandkate.com
Winter Camps: ma.break@steveandkate.com
Ratings & Reviews
What Parents Like
- Many parents highlight that the camp offers a flexible, drop-in friendly schedule and includes lunch and snacks—a big relief for busy families. Reviewers appreciated the long-hours (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) and felt the programs were amazingly organized and accommodating for both parents and kids. (1, 1.5)
- Parents note kids often come home energized and excited. (2)
- The creative studio-style offerings—coding, sewing, stop-motion animation, maker crafts—get positive remarks: parents say the diverse activities engage kids who might not thrive in strictly structured camps. (3, 3.5)
What Parents Think Could be Improved
- A recurring note: the open-choice format can feel chaotic or overwhelming for younger children or children who prefer more structure. (4)
- Some parents suggest the model works best for confident, self-directed children rather than kids who need more hand-holding or group structure. (While this specific location comment is broader, feedback from other sites echoes the same.) (5)
Our Take
Steve & Kate’s Cambridge camp is a strong choice if your child enjoys variety, creativity, and freedom of choice—and if your family values flexibility with hours, meals included, and drop-in day options. It seems especially good for kids who thrive when they can pick their own activities. On the flip side: if your child prefers a highly structured day with more adult‐led grouping, or if you have concerns around supervision during energetic transitions, it might be worth touring the space and asking about staff-child ratios and behavior-protocols before committing.