The Dedham Youth Commission is pleased to announce the 2026 Zip Trippers program, a free summer opportunity for Dedham residents entering grades 7–10 in Fall 2026. The program provides teens with educational trips, community service experiences, campus tours, and recreational activities throughout July and August.
Participation in Tuesday and Wednesday programs is required to attend Thursday trips. Zip Trippers encourages learning, exploration, responsibility, and community connection. Students should arrive on time each day; buses depart promptly and return times may vary. When trips return, participants are dismissed immediately, and families are responsible for pickup arrangements.
All students should bring snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, and optional spending money daily. The Dedham Youth Commission is not responsible for personal belongings. All drop-off and pick-up locations are at Dedham Town Hall (450 Washington St.) unless otherwise noted.
Families may join the waitlist at: https://forms.office.com/g/Fi37YfHGwz
2026 ZIP TRIPPERS SCHEDULE
Week of July 14
July 14 – University of Connecticut Tour, Storrs, CT (Drop-off 9 AM / Pickup 3 PM)
July 15 – DYC Veteran’s Brunch at American Legion, 155 Eastern Ave. (Drop-off 9:30 AM / Pickup 2:30 PM)
July 16 – Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH (Drop-off 9 AM / Pickup 5 PM)
Week of July 21
July 21 – Salem State University Tour + Explore Salem, if time allows (Drop-off 9 AM / Pickup 4 PM)
July 22 – Volunteer Visit to Wolf Hollow, Ipswich (Drop-off 9 AM / Pickup 3 PM)
July 23 – Worcester Red Sox Game, Worcester (Drop-off 10 AM / Pickup 5 PM)
Week of July 28
July 28 – MassArt Campus Tour, Boston (Drop-off 9 AM / Pickup 3 PM)
July 29 – Disc Golf & Tour, Borderland State Park, Easton (Drop-off 9:30 AM / Pickup 3 PM)
July 30 – Indoor Skydiving & Surfing, Nashua, NH (Drop-off 1 PM / Pickup 7 PM)
Week of August 4
August 4 – MassBay Community College Tour + Natick Mall Shopping (Drop-off 9 AM / Pickup 3:30 PM)
August 5 – Volunteer at Endicott Estate - Beautification of Grounds (Drop-off 9:30 AM / Pickup 3 PM)
August 6 – Whale Watching, Gloucester (Drop-off 11 AM / Pickup 7 PM)
Week of August 11
August 11 – Heritage Museum & Ropes Course, Sandwich (Drop-off 9 AM / Pickup 5 PM)
August 12 – Volunteer at Gonzalez Field - Beautification of Grounds, 500 High St. (Drop-off 9:30 AM / Pickup 3 PM)
August 13 – Water Wizz, East Wareham (Drop-off 9 AM / Pickup 5 PM)
Week of August 18
August 18 – Clark University Tour, Worcester (Drop-off 9:30 AM / Pickup 4 PM)
August 19 – Cookout & Fun at American Legion, 155 Eastern Ave. (Drop-off 10 AM / Pickup 3 PM)
August 20 – Six Flags New England, Agawam (Drop-off 8 AM / Pickup 8 PM)
Schedule subject to change.
