Camp Confidant! Your trusted source for kid activities in 2026
From summer camps to school break programs and beyond, MomBrains is helping busy parents find the best local options—timely, vetted, and just a click away!
Finding the right camp shouldn’t feel like a full-time job, but for the team at MomBrains, it often does. Between juggling work, parenting, and the never-ending scroll through outdated directories and sparse/poorly made camp websites, tracking down quality, local programs for kids has become its own side hustle.
That’s why we’re building something better: a trusted marketplace made for moms, by moms—one that makes discovering summer camps, school break programs, and after-school activities easier, faster, and actually enjoyable. We’re just getting started, and we’re excited to make something better than what exists now for parents.
As we grow, your feedback means the world, because if we can make this easier for you, we know we’re on the right track!
Events in Your Area 👨👩👧👦☃️
Boston
Countdown to Kindergarten Playgroup (FREE! Boston Public Library)
Zoo Lights (Stone Zoo)
Christmas by Candlelight (Old Sturbridge Village)
Farm Festival of Lights (Good Pickin’ Farms)
Santa Storytime and Pictures! (Little Lovage Club)
Mrs. Claus Read Aloud (Little Lovage Club)
Making Magic From the Mess Workshop (Arts Wayland Foundation)
NYC
Winter Wonderland (Waterdrinker Farms)
Merry Market (Waterdrinker Farms)
Warm and Cozy Celebration (Children’s Museum of Manhattan)
San Francisco
Lightscape (SF Botanic Gardens)
Twin Cities
Eco-Art Series: Gnome Ornament (Wargo Nature Center)
Activity Spotlight: Night at the Museum 🌃
For all existing Scouts and community groups! Check out Night in the Museum at Old Sturbridge Village this 2026! Arriving in the evening, campers navigate this overnight experience with only a map and a tattered journal at their side, traveling back in time to take part in a mysterious, candlelit adventure through the 1830s. The quest will exercise their detective skills as they hunt for clues, conduct experiments, and investigate the past. Back at the hands-on learning laboratory, they will experiment with historic crafts to learn more about 19th-century life.
Area: Greater Boston
Price: $75/camper, $60/adult
Dates: Various slots from January 10 - May 30, 2026
Highlights: Ability to earn Scout badges, engaging with nature (camping allowed)
Registration*: Registration is OPEN! Spots fill up quickly, so act now! Register here.
What’s New This Week 📰
How Many Extracurricular Activities Is Too Many for Kids?: Overscheduling is a common theme for families these days. While we all want our kids to test out different activities, how many extracurricular activities become too many?
Strategies for a Successful Summer Break: Summer break might feel like freedom for kids, but for many, especially those with anxiety, ADHD, or developmental sensitivities, the lack of everyday structure that school provides can be challenging. Without predictable routines, kids may get restless, anxious, or even act out. That’s where summer camps enter the picture! They can recreate some of the structure, predictability, and stimulation that kids rely on, but with fun, social, and outdoorsy energy.
What We’re Working On 👷♀️🔨
We’re hitting the ground running! Behind the scenes, we’re deep in the weeds, fine-tuning the technical pieces of our new marketplace. From intuitive search to mom-approved filters, we’re building something that actually works for real families.
Stay tuned: the full platform is coming soon, and we can’t wait to help you discover your next favorite camp or class with ease in 2026!
🫡,
Your Team at MomBrains