Summer CAMP

from Berks County Living May 2023

by Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc.

Samuel G. Padovani

Colonial Sports Summer Day Camp

Dates: June 6-Aug. 19*

(*dates subject to change)

Age Range: 6-12

What Campers Learn:

The Colonial Sports Summer Camp Program provides the proper balance of fun, learning and exercise in a safe and structured environment for school-age children. The program includes a variety of activities, an afternoon snack and outdoor play. Supervision is provided by qualified staff. Each week has a special theme. Some of those for this year will include: Animation Creation, Around the World in 80 Days, Wacky Wipeout, Voyage of the Golden Dragon, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games…and more. Email sportscenterinfo@chbsports.com PA State Licensed. E.O.E.

168 Shillington Rd., Sinking Spring | 610.777.9651 | chbsports.com

East Coast Sports Academy

Dates: weekly camp starts June 19, 8am-4pm

Age Range: 7-12

What Campers Learn:

Sign up for one week or the whole summer! Our complex is the perfect place for your child(ren) to spend the summer. Activities include soccer, baseball, softball, kickball, games, arts & crafts and more. Full-day or half-day options.

2816 Old Pricetown Rd., Temple | 484.509.0418 eastcoastsportsacademy.com

Easterseals Camp

Growing Green Overnight Camp

Dates: July 2-Aug. 11

Age Range: 10-adult

What Campers Learn:

Growing Green is a week-long overnight camp with an emphasis on the environment for youth and adults with disabilities. Overnight camp provides incredible opportunities for growth and development in a safe, nurturing environment staffed by Easterseals trained counselors. Campers gain environmental awareness and learn organic gardening while enjoying traditional camp activities like hiking, canoeing, arts & crafts, games, swimming and campfires. An optional employment track is available for campers who want to explore work experiences. COVID precautions will be in place.

Pocono Environmental Education Center

Dingmans Ferry, PA 610.775.1431, ext. 209 easterseals.com/esep

Equines and Emotions

Grey Muzzle Manor

Age Range: 7-18 (see dates for more info)

Dates: June 27 (age 7-9), June 29 (age 10-13), July 5 (age 14-18)

What Campers Learn:

Turn summer break into a summer boost through a therapeutic equine summer camp! Clients will utilize their connections with animals and nature to boost their emotional selves. The camp will be focused on learning strategies to increase emotional regulation, mindfulness, individual coping skills and self-confidence.

1164 Blattadahl Rd., Mohrsville greymuzzlemanor.com

Fox Music

Peter Pan, Jr., Musical Theater Summer Camp

Dates: July 31-Aug. 6

Age Range: 8-15

What Campers Learn: Fly into Wonderland, as actors of all experience levels gain singing, acting and performance skills in this week-long summer camp. In addition to preparing for four final onstage public performances, students will attend daily workshops in acting, vocal technique and stage design. Performers will audition and get headshot photos taken on May 13, and all who audition will receive a part.

WCR Center for the Arts

140 N. 5th St., Reading 484.999.7843 | foxmusicden.com

Foxtale Farm

Riding Camp

Dates: June 12-16, July 10-14 (tentative – inquire if interested), Aug. 7-11

Age Range: 5 and up

What Campers Learn: At Foxtale Farm, campers learn all aspects of handling, working around, and riding horses and ponies. In addition to riding, they learn horse care, grooming, safety and stable management skills. Campers also participate in crafts and many group activities. Foxtale Farm is an equine facility with a family farm setting.

12 Foxtale Lane, Oley 610.987.9309 | foxtalefarm.com

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Day and Resident Camps

Dates: Day Camps: June 19-Aug. 25

Resident Camps: June 19-Aug. 25

Age Range: girls entering grades K-12

What Campers Learn:

With seven camps offering all types of adventure, there’s something for every girl at Girl Scout camp. Climb the rock wall, learn to paddleboard standing up, practice archery and shoot a bullseye. How about a night hike under the stars, creating homemade crafts and cooking over a campfire (s’mores, anyone)? It’s all here waiting for you! Sign up for Girl Scout camp today to join the summer fun! memberservices@gsep.org

215.564.2030 | gsep.org/camps

The Goddard School

Summer Camp

Dates: June 12-Aug. 25

Age Range: Preschool to age 5

What Campers Learn:

This year’s camp theme is “Powered by Steam, Fueled by FUN!” Our summer camp is filled with science activities and exploration. We are bringing back visitors to add to the fun and learning that will be happening at The Goddard School this summer!

25 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing

610.478.8757 | goddardschool.com

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Summer Camps

Dates: June 19-Aug. 18

Age Range: 6-17

What Campers Learn:

We encourage kids and teens to explore and experiment in a variety of art media including drawing, painting, ceramics, gardening, printmaking, fused glass, digital art and more. GoggleWorks is partnering with South Mountain YMCA, Wickline Casting and Berks LaunchBox to bring your kiddos an engaging and educational summer camp where they feel comfortable to explore their creativity in a safe and fun environment!

201 Washington St., Reading | 610.374.4600 | goggleworks.org

Ages 6–12

Ages 7–15

Fees starting at $660/week SMYMCA.ORG

Visual Art, Theater, Dance & Martial Arts Classes

Music Classes & Private Lessons

Arts Integrated Preschool & Kindergarten

Summer Camps & Speciality Summer Programs

Theater Productions & Concerts

Rotating Gallery Exhibitions

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Summer Nature Camps

Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 3-7, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-Aug. 4 & Aug. 7-11

Age Range: those entering grades 1-6

What Campers Learn: These week-long Summer Nature Camps get kids outdoors, developing a deeper connection with the natural world through fun and educational activities, featuring a different theme each session. Campers can choose one week or join for the entire summer! The camp is open to both members and non-members.

1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton 610.756.6000, ext. 209 | hawkmountain.org/summercamps

Healing with Horses

Grey Muzzle Manor

Dates: June 16 (ages 7-11), June 23 (ages 12-16)

Age Range: 7-16 (see dates for more info)

What Campers Learn:

An equine-assisted thearpy group for kids in foster care and kids adopted from foster care. Group will focus on areas affected by foster care and/ or adoption, including healthy relationships and healthy boundaries, communication, self-regulation, healthy coping skills and self-confidence.