Summer fun for children, adults

A sampling of youth, teen, adult, and family summer events and programs available by town.

Abington

Eager Beaver Program: Day program for children offers arts and crafts, sports, games, and swimming at Island Grove Park. Starts June 21 and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Fees start at $260. www.abingtonrec.com.

Braintree

Family Flick Nights: Free movie nights at French’s Common, starting July 2 with “Frozen.” Inflatables and games for children start at 6 p.m.; movie starts at 8. www.braintreerec.com.

Cohasset

Summer Concert Series: Free concerts at Cohasset Common start at 6 p.m. Thursdays from June 26 through Aug. 14, featuring a variety of bands. www.cohassetrec.com.

Duxbury

Children’s Summer Program: Day camp at Chandler School, starting June 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, for ages 6 to 12. Beach visits, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. Three-, four-, or seven-week options, starting at $475. www.town.duxbury.ma.us.

Hanover

Summer Camp: Park and Rec (kindergarten to sixth grade), Kids Klub (3- to 6-years-old), and Teen Extreme (grades 5 through 8). Field trips, party days, talent shows, and sports. Fees start at $140. www.hanoverparkandrec.com.

Hingham

Funky Feet School of Dance: Dance classes for students of all skills, interests, and ages 2 and older. Dates and times vary by program, with fees starting at $45. hingham-ma.com/recreation/index.html.

Holbrook

Third Annual Mini Bulldog Cheerleading Camp: The Holbrook Junior/Senior High School’s varsity cheer squad hosts the camp from June 23 to 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the school. Performance on the last day. $150 for the week. www.holbrook.k12.ma.us.

Hull

Summer Program: Playground activities, swimming, tennis lessons, and athletics for children of all ages, from July 7 to Aug. 22. $160 per child, $310 for two, or $410 for three or more. Times vary by activity. www.town.hull.ma.us.

Kingston

Stand-Up Paddleboarding Youth: Three-day program at Billington Sea Kayak teaches fundamentals such as safety, board handling, and stroke techniques. June 30 to July 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or July 14 to 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. $100. www.kingstonrec.com.

Marshfield

Marshfield Summerfest: Kick off the summer near Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 22. Children’s entertainment, craft tent, farmers market, carnival rides, live music, food, dunk tank, and short parade. Free. www.townofmarshfield.org/government-departments-recreation.htm.

Milton

Summer Recreation: Day camp of games, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, and supervised recreation from June 30 through Aug. 15. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 7 to 13. $550. www.townofmilton.org.

Norwell

Summer Scenes: Kidscene (ages 4 to Grade 1), Kidscene (grades 2 through 5), and SummerScene (grades 6 through 8). Playground program features games, crafts, singing, stories, sports, skits, and special activities. June 30 through Aug. 8. Fees start at $65 a week. www.townofnorwell.net.

Pembroke

Summer Happenings Day Program: Activities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, ranging from arts and crafts to dodgeball. June 23 through Aug. 22, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pembroke Community Center. $35 per day, $90 per week, or $160 for two weeks. www.pembrokerec.com.

Plymouth

Art of Magic Camp: Learn to do magic tricks for family and friends. Ages 8 to 12 from July 28 to Aug. 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Memorial Hall. $160. www.plymouthrec.com.

Quincy

63d Annual Flag Day Parade: June 14, with parade starting at 7 p.m., a civic ceremony and award presentation at 8 p.m., and a 30-minute fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. at Pageant Field. www.quincyrec.com.

Randolph

Chipmunks Program: Therapeutic program for individuals with developmental disabilities to have fun, learn, and socialize with others at Belcher Park from June 23 through Aug. 22, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New theme each week. $130. www.randolphrec.com.

Rockland

Hartsuff Park Full Day Program: Seven-week program for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade runs Monday to Thursday, with a trip or special guest on Fridays. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, field games, and storytelling. $100 for Monday through Thursday, or $140 for Monday through Friday with the trip. www.rocklandrec.org.

Scituate

All-Stars Summer Games Spectacular: For children who prefer a less competitive atmosphere. Every Tuesday, July 1 through Aug. 5, from 5 to 6 p.m., children have a physical and team-building activity. $70. www.scituatema.gov.

Weymouth

Wey-Fun: Summer camp programs for children ages 4 to 8 and 8 to 10 or older at Great Esker Park from June 16 through Aug. 29, Monday to Friday. Playground activities, athletics, and beach trips. Options available for half- ($80 per child per week) or full-day ($160 per child per week) camp sessions. www.weymouthrec.com.