We are excited to officially begin planning for Summer 2026, and The Sunshine Group can’t wait to welcome our families back for another incredible 6 weeks together!
Summer 2026 Program Dates
- Staff Training: Tuesday, July 7 **
- 2026 Summer Program: Our program runs Tuesdays – Fridays for 6 weeks.
** Please note we will be closed Tuesday, July 7, for staff training. Our program will begin on Wednesday, July 8.
The 2026 Summer Session
Wednesday, July 8 – Friday, August 14
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuesdays – Fridays
Oakland Park, 76 Oakland St, Medway, MA
2026 Open House
Tuesday, July 7, 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Oakland Park, 76 Oakland St, Medway, MA
Applications Now Open
Applications for the following will be posted on our website:
- Counselor Application
- Student Application/ Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Application **Please note on your application if you are applying to be a CIT
- Volunteer Application
We encourage interested staff and CIT applicants to apply early once applications are live.
Transportation Update for 2026
We are proud to continue offering our summer program at a very affordable rate, thanks in part to generous support from the town. Our goal has always been to provide a quality experience that remains accessible to as many families as possible.
Over the past several years, transportation costs have steadily increased. While we do receive town funding, our program continues to exceed the allotted transportation budget each summer.
In order to maintain our current program tuition and continue providing bus service, we will be introducing a $100 transportation fee for students who choose to use the bus.
This fee applies only to families utilizing bus transportation. Families who provide their own transportation will not see any increase in cost.
New Afternoon Opportunity – Partnership with The Little Gym of Medway
We are excited to share a new afternoon option for families seeking a full-day experience! The Little Gym in Medway is offering an afternoon program for children ages 4–10. Students enrolled in this program may take the afternoon Sunshine bus directly to The Little Gym.
Afternoon Program Details:
- Designed to create a full-day experience after attending The Sunshine Group in the morning (Available Tuesday through Friday – same week as Sunshine Group)
- Children will pack a lunch to eat at The Little Gym
- 12:00–12:30 PM: Lunch and coloring time
- 12:30 PM: Structured gym programming begins
- Pickup: 3:30 PM
- Special Pricing for Sunshine Group Students – call to register for this discount
Be sure to mention “The Sunshine Group” when signing up to receive a discount!
For more information: See the Program Flyer
Click here to sign up!
Weekly Themes, Trips, and Activities (additional activities TBD)
Week 1 – Fun in the Sun
- Tuesday, July 7 – Open House 6:00 – 6:30
- July 8 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- July 9 – Mr. Vinny The Bubble Guy, Program Activities at Oakland Park
- July 10 – Swimming at Fino Pool
Week 2 – Characters
- July 14 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- July 15 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- July 16 – Regal Cinemas
- July 17 – Swimming at Fino Pool
Week 3 – Science
- July 21 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- July 22 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- July 23 – Swimming at Fino Pool
- July 24 – Urban Air
Week 4 – World Travelers
- July 28 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- July 29 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- July 30 – Swimming at Fino Pool
- July 31 – Walpole Children’s Theater
Week 5 – Sun-Sational Seasons
- August 4 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- August 5 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- August 6 – Talent Show – Mark your calendars! Families are encouraged to join our audience!
- August 7 – Swimming at Fino Pool
Week 6 – Get Creative!
- August 12 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- August 13 – Program Activities at Oakland Park
- August 14 – Swimming at Fino Pool
- August 15 – End of Year Carnival – Families welcome to join (Let us know if you can volunteer to run a station!)
We are thrilled to expand opportunities for families while continuing to provide an affordable, high-quality summer experience. The Sunshine Group is truly a community effort, and we are grateful for the continued support of our families and town partners. We look forward to another wonderful summer of learning, friendship, and fun!
Stay tuned for additional updates — Summer 2026 will be here before we know it!
-The Sunshine Group
