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Looking for schools in Western Massachusetts that reflect your family’s values? Whether you’re new to the area or exploring educational alternatives, this directory is a great place to begin.

Rooted in Hilltown Families’ mission of place-based, community-connected learning, this curated list highlights local public, private, and charter schools that support lifelong, self-directed learning and deepen connections to community and place.

Featured Summer Camps & Programs

Second Nature Arts Summer Art Camp

Second Nature Arts Summer Art Camp

Stockbridge, MA

Roots Summer Camp

Roots Summer Camp

Westfield, MA

Hartsbrook Summer Programs

Hartsbrook Summer Programs

Hadley, MA

Camp Common Ground Family Camp

Camp Common Ground Family Camp

Starksboro, VT

Summer @ Glover Piano Studio

Summer @ Glover Piano Studio

South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Montessori School of Northampton

Montessori School of Northampton

Northampton, MA

Wolf Tree Programs Summer Camp

Wolf Tree Programs Summer Camp

Montague, MA

Camp Becket

Camp Becket

Becket, MA

Biocitizen: Our Place Summerschool

Biocitizen: Our Place Summerschool

Northampton, MA

Bement Summer Programs

Bement Summer Programs

Deerfield, MA

Shakespeare & Company’s Riotous Youth

Shakespeare & Company’s Riotous Youth

Lenox, MA

Becket Day Camp

Becket Day Camp

Becket, MA

Chimney Corners Camp

Chimney Corners Camp

Becket, MA

Summerfun at The Common School

Summerfun at The Common School

Amherst, MA

The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA)

The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA)

Goshen, MA

More Summer Camps & Programs

PIC Kids Summer

PIC Kids Summer

Florence, MA

Gymnastics Camp at Franklin County’s YMCA

Gymnastics Camp at Franklin County’s YMCA

Greenfield, MA

Hilltown Sleddogs Sled Dog Camps

Hilltown Sleddogs Sled Dog Camps

West Chesterfield, MA

Summer at Ohana School of Performing Arts

Summer at Ohana School of Performing Arts

Chicopee, MA

The Hampshire Regional YMCA Summer Camps

The Hampshire Regional YMCA Summer Camps

Northampton, MA

YMCA Camp Hi-Rock

YMCA Camp Hi-Rock

Mount Washington, MA

Camp Med-o-lark

Camp Med-o-lark

Washington, ME

Arcadia Nature Camp

Arcadia Nature Camp

Easthampton, MA

Action Adventures Day Camp at Berkshire South

Action Adventures Day Camp at Berkshire South

Great Barrington, MA

Camp Apex

Camp Apex

Shelburne Falls, MA

Camp Sloane YMCA

Camp Sloane YMCA

Lakeville, CT

Northampton Parks & Recreation

Northampton Parks & Recreation

Florence, MA

The Animation Course

The Animation Course

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Red Gate Farm

Red Gate Farm

Ashfield, MA

Scoil Rince Breifne O Ruairc Irish Dance and Music Program

Scoil Rince Breifne O Ruairc Irish Dance and Music Program

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Music School Adventures in Music

Berkshire Music School Adventures in Music

Pittsfield, MA

Blue Rider Summer Horsemanship Program

Blue Rider Summer Horsemanship Program

South Egremont, MA

Eden Hill Summer Day Camp

Eden Hill Summer Day Camp

Stockbridge, MA

Pioneer Valley Symphony Summer Performing Arts Workshops

Pioneer Valley Symphony Summer Performing Arts Workshops

Greenfield, MA

Barrington Stage Company KidsAct! & TeensAct!

Barrington Stage Company KidsAct! & TeensAct!

Pittsfield, MA

Stoneleigh-Burnham School Summer Program

Stoneleigh-Burnham School Summer Program

Greenfield, MA

Art In Motion Immersive Arts Program

Art In Motion Immersive Arts Program

Easthampton, MA

Girl Scout Camp Bonnie Brae

Girl Scout Camp Bonnie Brae

East Otis, MA

Camp MacDuffie

Camp MacDuffie

Granby, MA

ArtPlay

ArtPlay

Northampton, MA

Northampton Community Music Center Summer Music Programs

Northampton Community Music Center Summer Music Programs

Northampton, MA

Girl Scout Camp Lewis Perkins

Girl Scout Camp Lewis Perkins

South Hadley, MA

Miss Leticia Music School Summer Camps

Miss Leticia Music School Summer Camps

Amherst, MA

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