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Scout Camps Boy Scouts now welcomes girls. Or choose Girl Scouts for a girls-only experience. By Terri Akman If your child loves the outdoors and appreciates working toward goals, a camp experience through Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts of America might be a perfect fit. The organizations are separate and both offer lots of camp options. Girls Scouts welcomes girls ages 5–17 for day, sleepaway, or group camps. Boy Scouts of America also offers day and sleepaway camps, as well as venturing, exploring and sea-scouting programs for boys and girls ages 6–20. At a few camps, such as Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, kids don’t have to be a scout in order to sign up, though they may be asked to join later. Parents should check with the camp to see what is required.
Discover a passion
Scout camp is an opportunity to experience new things, something Ed M., father to AJ, 15, Nick, 18, and Abigail, 10, appreciates. “They are exposed to many different things that can pique their interest,” says the Pennsburg, PA dad. “They may find new talents or get an opportunity to do things they wouldn’t normally do in their friend group.” For AJ, that was metal works. “My passion really started out as a fascination with a couple of fantasy weapons, things like swords, shields and the like. I was just amazed that someone could turn some grungy hunk of metal into a beautiful piece of art,” says AJ, who teaches Handicraft Badges, which include wood carving, leatherwork, fingerprinting, sculpture and more, at Resica Falls Scout Reservation in East Stroudsburg, PA. “Every week is a challenge, and that helps to bind the staff together,” he says of building relationships there. “Camp has taught me that leadership is about calm control. You can’t lead a class if you aren’t in control, and you can’t be in control if you aren’t prepared to teach.”
Boy Scouts of America
Along with typical camp activities — swimming, first aid, STEM, nature programs and field sports — as well as less typical programs — orienteering, sustainability and scout skills — scouts earn achievement credits through their activities. Since February, girls are welcome to join Boy Scouts of America. “It’s really in response to what’s happening organically,” says Dan Templar, scout executive and CEO of the Cradle Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America, which covers Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties. For families with boys and girls, “this provides another option for their children to participate in something together where it’s a one-stop shop.” The program remains the same. “It’s been working for 108
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years to develop character and instill the values, ethics and morals of the scout oath and scout law that are non-gender specific,” says Templar. (One of the first all-girl troops has formed in Chester County and boys at a Delaware County troop welcomed girl members with new uniforms. See metrokids.com/girlscouts.) For Abigail, AJ’s sister, to join the boys was about comfort. “That’s what she knows,” her dad says. “She’s been alongside her brothers and has watched them do things but has never been able to earn the same recognition that the boys got.”
Girl Scouts
For some, however, an all-girl environment is more comfortable. “Girl Scout camp is a place where girls become leaders, risk takers and innovators,” says Beth Clemson, camp business manager of Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ. “We take 100 plus years of research and data and turn that into programs that are specifically run to make girls better leaders and ready for the world.” Those lessons are taught through badge programs that girls earn by completing tasks. Swimming, STEM, equestrian, boating, paddle boarding, and outdoor-skill development are a sample of the activities offered. The BEAD (Better Every Awesome Day) program divides activities into milestones. For example, on the rock wall, a camper can earn her first Bead by being able to demonstrate how to put on a harness and helmet. Levels increase, until a timed, blind climb to the top. “It’s about challenging the girls to take those next steps and make them safe risk takers so that they can take what they learned into their everyday lives,” says Clemson.
Life lessons
At camp, scouts also learn life lessons, including resilience, independence, teamwork, collaboration and leadership. “This is facilitated by our counselors, who engage the youth in both independent and group activities,” says Adrienne Wrona, director of Akridge Scout Reservation for the Del-Mar-Va Council, Boy Scouts of America, where girls and boys are welcome, as well as kids who don’t belong to a scout program. “Independence from their families allows children to explore on their terms without fear of mistakes,” she adds. “Campers are encouraged to step outside of their comfort zone and try new things. They make new friends within their dens and begin to learn collaboration at a young age while having fun. Learning to collaborate and contribute as a member of a team is a skill that will benefit these children for the rest of their lives.” Terri Akman is a Philadelphia-based contributing writer to MetroKids.
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Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2019! This camp directory includes an ample array of choices for all abilities, ages and interests. Navigate the directory by focusing on your preferences for: • Geographic area: Camps are grouped by county & outlying areas. • Category: Each description is prefaced by camp type — day, program, residential, special needs or travel. • Special features: See the key at the bottom of the page.
Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Rd. Villanova, PA 610-687-0650 Ndapa.org/summercamp
DAY Notre Dame summer programs include dance, science, rowing, and sports camps for middle and high school girls. Discover, explore, create, and have fun!
Benchmark School Summer Camp 2107 N. Providence Rd. Media, PA; 610-565-3741 Admissions@benchmarkschool.org Benchmarkschool.org
DAY Language Arts Instruction & Recreation Day Camp for children entering grades 1-6. 5 weeks: July 1 to August 2. The program places an emphasis on developing executive function skills, self-esteem and confidence, as well as design thinking in our new Innovation Lab. Swimming, science, art, sports and a confidence ropes course included; individual math tutoring available. SN
Community Arts Center — Summer Spree 414 Plush Mill Rd. Wallingford, PA; 610-566-1713 CommunityArtsCenter.org
DAY Summer Spree is an arts camp for ages 4-17, offering visual art, music, outdoor fun and special activities. Half- or full-day options during one-week sessions, June through Aug. Experience the power of art in a magical place.
Darlington Arts Center Summer Camp 977 Shavertown Rd. Garnet Valley, PA 610-358-3632 info@darlingtonarts.org Darlingtonarts.org/camp
DAY, PROGRAM The learning doesn’t stop when school is out! Creative kids ages 3-14 are inspired to keep creating throughout the summer and express themselves through the visual and performing arts. Music, Visual Art, Dance, and Drama. The Arts are Everywhere! Explore all 4 art-forms with a different theme each week. Arts-intensive camps are also available. Download a brochure and register online (sign up by April 1 and save 10%!) SN
Friends School Haverford Day Camp 851 Buck Ln., Haverford, PA 610-642-2334, ext. 122 Friendshaverford.org
DAY Summer day camp for ages 3 yrs. to 8 yrs. Full-day program filled with arts & crafts, sports, games and nature exploration. Two-week sessions available from July 22-Aug. 23.
Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps. Contact camps to express interest and mention you saw their listing in MetroKids. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Engineering for Kids Multiple Locations 215-559-9233 greaterphila@ engineeringforkids.com Engineeringforkids.com/ greaterphila
DAY Engineering For Kids brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to kids in a fun and challenging way through camps, classes and parties. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Please use METRO10 for $10 Off during registration while registering for Shipley location. For All other locations please contact us via email for $10 mail-in discount.
ESF Summer Camps Multiple Locations in Chestnut Hill, Haverford, Chester Springs, & Newtown Sq. 1-800-529-CAMP esfcamps.com Info@esfcamps.com
DAY ESF’s award-winning traditional, sports and specialty camps for ages 3-15, combine Education, Sports & Fun and offer 60+ activities for every interest. PA locations in Haverford, Newtown Square, Chester Springs, and Chestnut Hill. Join us for an Open House. Enroll online today!
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania 330 Manor Rd. Headquarters: Miquon, PA Gsep.org/camp
DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL Nobody does camp like Girl Scouts! Want to build exploding volcanoes, learn survival techniques like Katniss or whip up new recipes over a campfire? GSEP has got you covered. We’ve got four resident and three day camps that are open to all girls — let camp be your first Girl Scouts experience! ACA SN
Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Rd. Haverford, PA; 610-525-0272 info@mainlineart.org mainlineart.org
DAY At the 2019 Main Line Art Center Summer Art Camp, Pre-teen and Teen studios, “Beyond the Page: The Art of Books,” books and art collide each week as campers explore stories, authors, artists and illustrators from the literary world. Creativity and imagination abound during our summer of creative exploration!
Temple University Summer Education Camps 580 Meetinghouse Rd. Temple University Ambler; Ambler, Center City, Main Campus 267-468-8500 Temple.edu/summer/youthcamps
DAY Temple University offers Summer Education Camps for youth ages 8 to 17. June, July & August at Ambler and Main campus. Camps include: Robotics, Art and Drawing, Forensic Science, Theater, Minecraft & more. Visit us on the web at temple.edu/summer/youthcamps
Radnor Day Camp Radnor Elementary School 20 Matsonford Rd. Wayne, PA 19087 Recreation@radnor.org radnor.com/RDC
DAY Radnor Day Camp (RDC) is a traditional summer camp experience for children entering grades 1-9. Planned activities include swimming, arts & crafts, performing arts, sports & games, special events and traditions, field trips, and much more! CIT SN
Summer Camp at The School in Rose Valley 20 School Ln. Rose Valley, PA 610-566-1088 summercamp@theschoolinrosevalley.org Theschoolinrosevalley.org/ summer
DAY Children ages 3–14 thrive at SRV’s Summer Camp on our beautiful 9.5 acre, wooded campus. Weekly themes guide indoor & outdoor activities that include daily swim lessons, pool games, and free swim in our on-site pools, archery, art, woodshop, sports, dance, nature, drama, music, cooking, and more! Preschool program offers flexible enrollment, older children design their days doing activities they love, and teens participate in the Counselor-In-Training Leadership Program. Two minutes from Media, PA.
SuperCamp, Villanova University 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085 info@SuperCamp.com supercamp.com/MetroKids
RESIDENTIAL SuperCamp sets out to instill lifelong learning skills that build motivation, confidence and leadership skills in your student. At SuperCamp, students meet lifelong friends and gain skills that help them grow throughout camp and their everyday lives. Enroll now!
The Grayson School 35 N. Malin Rd. Broomall, PA 19008 enrichment@thegraysonschool.org TheGraysonSchool.org/camp
DAY, PROGRAM MISSION TO MARS: How will we get there and survive? Collaborate with fellow scientists to overcome the perils of space and reach Mars. We will launch rockets, engineer a rover, conduct experiments, and train for your mission like an astronaut.
Young People’s Theatre Workshop (YPTW): Theatre Arts Summer Overnight Camp at Eastern University 363 Radford Ct. Glen Mills, PA 610-558-0988; yptw.org
DAY, RESIDENTIAL Overnight camp for ages 11-18 at Eastern University June 23-28, 2019. Classes include musical comedy, Shakespeare, improv, monologues, dance characterization auditions, showtunes. Air-conditioned dorms, good food, experienced staff of professional educators.
BUCKS Camp Onas 609 Geigel Hill Rd. Ottsville, PA 610-847-5858 Camponas.org
RESIDENTIAL Camp Onas, the Quaker camp in Bucks Cty., PA, is for all kids ages 8-13. Campers live & play in a friendly, diverse community, choosing their own activities from a complete camp program. 2- & 4- week sessions. Special 1-week sessions for first-time campers ages 7 & 8. ACA
George School Day Camp 1690 Newtown Langhorne Rd. Newtown, PA 215-579-6500 Gsdaycamp.org
DAY Summer is better with Friends! Voted Best Day Camp in Bucks County three years in a row, GSDC is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 14. From archery to arts, swimming to ziplining and everything in between GSDC gives campers experiences and opportunities like none other. Lunch is provided daily! CIT
Kids U! at Delaware Valley University 700 E. Butler Ave. Doylestown, PA delval.edu/kidsu2019
DAY Our Kids U! one-week specialty camps and academies feature science, digital arts, robotics, engineering, equine and more! Kids and teens ages 5 to 18 will have fun designing apps, working in a lab, interacting with animals, programming robots, building their own business and other exciting activities!
Kimberton Waldorf School Summer Camp 410 West Seven Stars Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460 admissions@kimberton.org kimberton.org
DAY Summer days filled with creek adventures, arts, crafts, creative play, picnics, woodland explorations, games, water play and fun. Our beautiful campus provides a wholesome environment where children can experience the wonders of nature and create memories to last a lifetime.
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AIM Academy Summer Enrichment Program 1200 River Rd. Conshohocken, PA 215-483-2461 summer@aimpa.org Aimpa.org
DAY Explore STEAM activities and reinforce essential skills in reading, writing, math and college prep in a creative and dynamic enrichment environment. Campers enjoy opportunities to imagine, invent and play as well as three hours of daily SN literacy and academic instruction.
Bala House Montessori Summer Camp 27 Conshohocken State Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-664-6767 admissions@ balahouse.org Balahouse.org
DAY, PROGRAM Fun, yet stimulating experience for first time campers. Flexible schedules and convenient hours (8am5:45pm) for ages 3-6. Choose individual weeks as needed. Weekly art, gymnastics and Soccer Shots classes complement our small, nurturing environment. Storytellers, petting zoos & museums visit camp. Our beautiful wooded campus and well-equipped playground are the perfect backdrop for summer fun.
Blue Bell Camp Box 444 Blue Bell, PA 19422 215-646-4444 Info@bluebellcamp.net bluebellcamp.net
DAY Providing a traditional day camp experience since 1946. Boys and Girls 4 to 11 years old. Mature, adult staff made up entirely of professional certified school teachers and coaches. Campers learn over 20 activities (athletic and creative).
Burn Brae Day Camp of Creative Arts (Camp for the Arts, Technology, Swim, Sports and More!) 1405 Twining Rd. Dresher, PA 215-657-3388 info@burnbraedaycamp.com Burnbraedaycamp.com
DAY Celebrating 38 years of friendships, confidence-building, fun and exploration for boys and girls ages 3-15. A huge variety of indoor and outdoor activities on our beautiful, spacious setting. A/C buildings, centrally located. Nurturing, non-competitive environment, no bully zone. Campers ages 7-15 create their own schedules according to their interests. Ages 3-6 have the opportunity to try everything in a well-rounded schedule. Pick and choose from 2-11 week sessions with non-consecutive weeks available. Experienced, caring and professional certified teaching staff. 5 to 1 camper/staff ratio. Academic tutoring available. Door to door transportation. Early and late care. Registered Nurse on-site.
Camp Kef 45 Haverford Rd. Kaiserman JCC Wynnewood, PA 610-896-7770, ext. 123 kaisermancamp@phillyjcc.com Phillyjcc.com/camp/camp-kef/
DAY Camp Kef at the Kaiserman JCC is a full-service traditional day camp packed with fun (kef). Campers have opportunities to add special programs onto their camp experience. Swim every day. Art, drama, sports and all new CIT SN specialists highlight each week.
Camp MELC Multiple Locations, PA 610-617-4550 info@melc.org Melc.org
DAY If you’re looking for a neighborhood camp with a lot of activities, Camp MELC is for you! 50+ years of experience. Your child’s summer will be filled with art, science and sport activities, air-conditioned settings and field trips. For ages 5-12, we offer three 3-week sessions, and our tuition rates include a 10-hour camp day and field trips. Wynnewood, Plymouth Meeting, Pottstown. CIT
Camp Pegasus 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 610-649-1080 ext. 3 info@camppegasus.com camppegasus.com
DAY Camp Pegasus, in Bryn Mawr, PA, is a co-ed day camp for 6- to 16-year olds struggling with social-cognitive deficits. By weaving together social skills techniques, creative-art therapies and traditional camp activities, kids with/without diagnoses like ADHD, Asperger’s, HFA, improve social competency and increase self-esteem. SN
Center School’s Summer Program 2019 2450 Hamilton Ave. Abington, PA 215-657-2200 mstalker@centerschoolpa.org Centerschoolpa.org
PROGRAM Center School’s Summer Learning and Enrichment Program provides students with academic and recreational opportunities to develop and maintain skills, practice effective learning strategies, and increase abilities. Help your child realize their potential this summer! For students in grades 1-8. July 8, 2019 to August 2, 2019.
Cheltenham Center for the Arts 439 Ashbourne Rd. Cheltenham 215-379-4660 education@cheltenhamarts.org Cheltenhamarts.org
DAY Summer Art Camp is the best place to explore your creativity. Kids ages 5-12 will experience the fun of drawing, painting, theatre and clay every day! Weekly swimming trips are included as well as guest artists throughout the summer. Teens ages 13-16 are offered a more in-depth art experience focusing on ceramics, painting/drawing printmaking and other special topics in our Teen Summer Studio. Sessions June 17-Aug. 23, 2019. Come for one week or for the whole summer! Call today for details!
NEW Coventry Christian
DAY, PROGRAM, TRIP Ten weeks of exciting field trips, weekly swimming, & fun activities! Kiddie Campers have weekly splash days and themed activities. Schedules are flexible, allowing 5 days or less, with Extended Care from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Elmwood Park Zoo Camp 1661 Harding Blvd. Norristown, PA 610-277-3825 ext. 236 camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org Epzcamps.com
DAY, PROGRAM Children ages 6-11 will explore habits and daily lives of some of the zoo’s wild residents. Each weeklong camp includes a lot of learning and fun, with crafts, stories, snacks, animal visitors, and in-depth tours of the zoo. Regular summer zoo events and shows are incorporated into camp each week. The 2019 season will also feature half-day camps for ages 3-5.
Flourtown Swim Club & Day Camp 1528 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA; 215-836-1429 dcollins@flourtownswimclub.net Flourtownswimclub.net
DAY A traditional summer day camp with Educational Leadership, the Flourtown Summer Day Camp is designed to give every child a positive experience with lifelong memories. CIT
French for Fun c/o French International School of Philadelphia 150 N. Highland Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-667-1284 info@efiponline.com Frenchschoolphila.org/ summer-camp/
DAY The French for Fun Summer Camp caters to children aged 4 to 10 and offers activities, workshops and field trips, all supervised by certified teachers from the French International School of Philadelphia.
Friends’ Central School Summer Programs 1101 City Line Ave. Wynnewood, PA 610-645-5132 kclayton@friendscentral.org Fcsprograms.org
DAY, PROGRAM Our families say it best: The children always have a positive experience. The multitude of activity options keep the children interested and engaged. Our children look forward to attending camp each summer. Who doesn’t go to FCS? They’re missing out!
Frog Hollow Racquet Club 2115 Weber Rd. Lansdale, PA 610-584-5502 Frogtennis.com
DAY Frog Hollow’s Tennis Camp is an exceptional place for children to learn tennis, meet friends and make memories! Frog Hollow has a camp for all levels and all ages: Tadpoles Camp (ages 3 and 4), Kids Club (ages 5-10), Top Spinners Camp (ages 11-13) or a Competitive Training Camp (ages14 – 18) for High School and Middle School players looking to advance on their team ladder. Invitational camp is available for sectionally and nationally ranked tournament players. Sign up for a week or the entire summer, for full day or half day (tadpoles camp is 1 hour per day). Camp runs June September; weekly sign ups and extended day are available. Visit www.Frogcamps.com to learn more SN
Germantown Academy Day Camp and Summer Programs 340 Morris Rd. Ft. Washington, PA 267-405-7321 summer@gacamp.org Gacamp.org
DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL Germantown Academy offers children ages 3 to 16 an amazing all-around day camp experience, instructional sports camps with GA coaches, and specialized camps in the arts, sciences, and technology at the CIT school’s beautiful campus in Fort Washington.
Hideaway Day Camp 3471 Arcola Rd. Collegeville, PA 610-489-2191 Hideawaydaycamp.com
DAY The true camp experience. Coed program for ages 4-14 on 72 beautiful acres near Valley Forge. Fishing, canoeing, archery, swimming, equestrian, sports, arts & crafts and ropes adventure course with rock wall.
Miquon Day Camp 2025 Harts Ln., Conshohocken, PA 267-240-4456 campdirector@miquon.org Miquon.org/camp
DAY At Miquon, children experience summer the way it used to be - when kids had freedom to play, explore and experience the great outdoors. Located on a wooded campus just outside NW Philadelphia, Miquon offers children that camp experience of yesteryear. ACA CIT
Pathway School, The 162 Egypt Rd. Jeffersonville, PA 610-277-0660 dphifer@pathwayschool.org Pathwayschool.org
DAY Have fun at our 6-week summer program which provides authentic learning experiences through hands-on activities and exciting field trips. SN
Schools Summer Day Camp 699 N. Pleasantview Rd. Pottstown, PA Kellyconicelli@educatingforlife.com CoventryChristian.com
Key: Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated
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Ramah Day Camp Eileen Graub, Ass’t Dir. 7601 Old York Rd. Elkins Park, PA 215-885-8556 eileeng@ramahpoconos.org
DAY Ramah Day Camp is a fun and dynamic summer camp experience for children in PreK (4 yrs.) through 7th grade with an experiential CIT program for 8th-10th graders. Sports, swim, arts, ropes course, garden, specialty programming & more take place in an enriching Jewish environment. June 20-Aug. 10, 2018. Special needs inclusion program. Transportation, lunch, extended care options and scholarship available. CIT SN
Riverbend Exploration Day Camp 1950 Spring Mill Rd. Gladwyne, PA 610-527-5234 Riverbendeec.org
DAY Riverbend’s camp is the perfect place for the science and nature lover in your family! Riverbend campers will embark on outdoor adventures that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire scientific investigation and discovery. Professional staff will introduce your child to the many wonders of the natural world through exploration, hands-on activities, hikes, science experiments, and much more. Weekly sessions, from June 10th to August 30th, are available for children ages 3-11. In addition to our traditional Exploration Camps, adventure-packed Navigator Camps are also offered for ages 10-13. New for 2019, Riverbend is offering Navigators Leadership Academy for kids ages 11-14. For more information, please visit our website. CIT
Summer Dance Camps at Pottstown Dance Theatre 72 W. Main St., Pottstown, PA 610-323-2569 Michelle@pottstowndance.com Pottstowndance.com
DAY Dance Camps for ages three to adult. Learn from a degreed international faculty. Call for details about the themes we offer. Study at the only dance school in the region chosen to perform in London during the 2012 Olympic Games!
Ursinus College Summerburst Camps 601 East Main St. Collegeville, PA ursinus.edu/summer/
DAY Fun, safe and challenging collegiate-level instruction at Ursinus College’s exceptional athletic facilities. We place an emphasis on fundamentals, skill development, and team play for beginners through advanced players in 15 different sports. Plus, unique academic enrichment programs taught by area experts
Discovery Camp at The Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St., Philadelphia PA 19103 Discovery.camp@fi.edu fi.edu/summer-camp/
DAY Discovery Camp combines the best of your favorite visit to The Franklin Institute with the adventures of summer camp. Campers get to explore exhibits and take part in hands-on activities, all while fostering a community of young people who love science.
Early Childhood Environments 762 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-380-6633
DAY Early Childhood Environments Bi-lingual Art and Academic Enrichment Camp welcomes campers ages 3-11 from all over to join the fun. Our camp offers a unique blend of fun hands-on art and learning activities that stimulate growth and creativity. Each week children learn about new artists and explore distant lands and a variety of cultures through their art and cooking activities. They work on 3-D art projects that reflect world cultures and the diversity of our planet and learn new techniques in painting, drawing, and sculpting with clay, as well as music and dance! Campers take weekly field trips to museums and cultural institutions, bowling and the aquarium! We provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.
Penn Charter Summer Camps 3000 W. School House Ln. Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-844-3460 summercamps@ penncharter.com Penncharter.com/ summercamp
DAY Mix and match more than 20 camps. Day, Sports, Performing Arts, Science, Electronic Music, Drone, Robotics, Rocketry, Handwork Studio, Dance, Pottery, Chess, MineCraft, Girls Empowerment, Tennis, Squash, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling. Experience everything! Lunch available. CIT
Penn Museum Anthropologists in the Making and Junior Anthropologists Summer Camps 3260 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 summercamp@pennmuseum.org penn.museum/camp
DAY Journey through time and across continents without leaving Philadelphia! During summer 2019, Penn Museum will offer two distinct summer camp programs that will encourage children to discover world cultures – both past and present – through gallery tours, art-making, games & theatrics and music & dance guest performances.
Penn Tennis Camp / Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps 240 S. 31st St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 Wilsontenniscamps.com/penn
DAY Long regarded as one of the most popular tennis camps in the nation, the Penn camp, in partnership with Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps, will host 10 weeks of camp this summer. By offering full day and half day options, there is an appropriate camp option for boys and girls ages 3-18 of all skill levels. Brand New in 2019, we will be offering 1 week overnight camp that promises to be quite popular.
Society Hill Synagogue 418 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 soz@societyhillsynagogue.org societyhillsynagogue.org/ playschool
DAY Our summer camp curriculum wonderfully blends hands-on exploration, literacy and language acquisition, thematic art projects, outdoor play, and splash zone thrills for children ages 2-5. Flexible 8-week program June 3-July 26, with two week-long specialty camps July 29-August 9.
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Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center 3611 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-222-7633 Gbyedance.org
DAY, PROGRAM June 24-Aug. 2, 2019. Performing Arts Summer Camp: A fun program for beginner and intermediate students (boys & girls, 6-12); ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip-hop, singing & acting, culminating in a performance (6 weeks). Ballet & Dance Intensive: Upper-level, comprehensive training for intermediate to advanced-level students (boys & girls, 11-17) in ballet, pointe, modern & jazz, culminating in a performance (5 weeks).
PAFA Summer Art Camp 128 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19102 artcamp@pafa.org pafa.org/camp
DAY, PROGRAM Make friends, build artmaking skills and have fun at PAFA’s Art Camp, located two blocks from City Hall. We host ages 4-15 in art studio for weekly sessions covering drawing, painting, printmaking, comics’ art, and animation with highly trained instructors.
Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort 925 Roundtop Rd. Lewisberry, PA 717-432-9631 skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com Roundtopmountainresort.com/ camps/summer-adventure-camps
DAY Book your child’s best week of the summer at South Central PA’s favorite ski resort where campers enjoy a multitude of adventure-based activities including zip lines, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, paintball, OGO balls, high and low ropes courses, the super slide, chairlift rides and much more. All right here on our beautiful 1200 acre mountain property. Day and residential camps available. Residential housing is in air-conditioned mountain chalets CIT
Camp Lee Mar 450 Rte. 590 Lackawaxen, PA 215-658-1708 ari@leemar.com Leemar.com
RESIDENTIAL Camp for children & teenagers with mild to moderate developmental challenges. A structured environment, individual attention & guidance are emphasized at all times. Traditional camp activities plus academics, speech & language therapy, music, arts & crafts, daily living skills and much more. We also have therapeutic horseback riding & overnight trips. Heated pool, modern facilities & air-conditioned buildings (including bunks). ACA SN
Mercersburg Academy Summer Programs Mercersburg, PA 717-328-6225 summerprograms@mercersburg.edu Mercersburgsummer.com
DAY Mercersburg Summer is all about fun. Nestled in the mountains of south-central Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Academy’s beautiful campus provides the perfect setting for a wide range of opportunities for learning, personal growth, and most importantly, fun. Each summer, participants from all over the world take part in an array of programs, ranging from Mercersburg Adventure Camp to various Enrichment, Arts, and Sports Camp.
Science Camp Watonka PO Box 127 Hawley, PA 570-857-1401 mail@watonka.com Watonka.com
RESIDENTIAL For boys 8-16. Camper-selected program includes hands-on laboratory experiences in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computers, electronics, earth science, physics and robotics. A wide range of other activities includes ropes, archery, climbing, woodworking, sailing, rocketry, mini-bike riding, sports, windsurfing & trips. 2-, 4-, 6- & 8-week sessions available. ACA CIT SN
Science Explorers 110 West Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 877-870-9517 scienceexplorers.com
DAY Science Explorers is an innovative, hands-on science company for children ages 4-11 to become engaged in the wonders of science. Science Explorers week long summer camp will make science cool and exciting through our interactive, hands-on format. Ever dissect a shark? What about a squid? Made glowing slime? Examined a real heart? Built and launched your own rocket? Lifted a person using nothing but air? These are some of the awesome experiments that make our summer camps so popular. Nominated for Educator of the Year--TWICE!
Key: Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated
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YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser 201 Cushion Peak Rd. Wernersville, PA 610-670-2267 SMYMCA.org
RESIDENTIAL, OVERNIGHT We welcome you to our 600 mountain top acres in Berks County, Pennsylvania. While we offer a variety of session lengths, most campers come for 2-or 4-week sessions. We are a coed program for campers 7-16 years old. Traditional camp programs including horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, creative arts, nature, adventure & teen leadership. We also offer a variety of specialty theme camps, adventure trips and international trips. We can’t wait to see you on the mountain! ACA OUTLYING AREAS - OTHER
Camp Caribbean Multiple Locations in Mexico Info@grupoeduplay.com Campeduplay.com
TRAVEL, RESIDENTIAL We are a camp based in the Mayan Riviera/Cancun. With us, you’ll get to zip-line through the jungle, swim with turtles, scuba-dive in crystal clear waters, swim in the underground rivers of XCARET, train dolphins, feed monkeys and play with macaws, sail the beautiful Caribbean, and enjoy a whole day at the XEL-HA, XENSES, and XPLORE parks. Spend quality time with your counselor, play night games, sing silly songs around a bonfire, and eat delicious food!
CCArts Fine & Performing Arts Camp 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row Yorklyn, DE 302-239-2434 nschmid@ccarts.org; ccarts.org
DAY A half or full day camp with before and after care offering flexibility for busy summer schedules. Professional teaching artists offer painting, drawing, ceramics, fibers, photography, printmaking, mixed media, theater and music. Portfolio prep and camps for older teens also.
Centreville Layton School Summer Program 6201 Kennett Pike Centreville, DE 302-571-0230 djarrell@centrevillelayton.org Centrevillelayton.org
DAY Centreville Layton School offers a summer program to reinforce academic skills and organizational strategies. Additionally, our afternoon program, offered to ages 3-13, provides a nurturing environment where children can focus on building social skills and having fun. Our program is offered to students ages three to eighteen. Camp runs from June 25-July 27. SN
Easterseals Camp Fairlee 22242 Bay Shore Rd. Chestertown, MD 410-778-0566 fairlee@esdel.org Easterseals.com/de/fairlee
RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL Camp Fairlee provides a traditional summer camp experience for children (age 6+) and adults with various disabilities including developmental, CP, MD, MS, orthopedic impairments and other disabilities. Special Autism weeks with 1:1 counseling. Wall climbing, high ropes, zip-lining, pool, canoeing & kayaking horseback riding plus other activities. Nurses on staff 24/7. We also have off season respite weekends for children and adults. In addition we also have travel trips for adults over age 18. All facilities are new including our 12,000 square foot activity center, new health center, expanded dining hall, and four new cabins. ACA, SN
Echo Hill Camp 13655 Bloomingneck Rd. Worton, MD 410-348-5303 EchoHillCamp.com
RESIDENTIAL Echo Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay is a traditional, sleep-away summer camp with 2- to 8- week sessions. Non-competitive, free-choice program. Waterskiing, sailing, wakeboarding, crabbing, ropes course, nature, art and much more! ACA
Liberty Lake Day Camp 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd. Bordentown, NJ, 08505 609-499-7820 Libertylakedaycamp.com
DAY Liberty Lake Day Camp teaches life skills to inspire young people to change the world. Make new friends and create lasting summer memories! On 60 magnificent shady acres, campers choose their own schedules through the “Freedom of Choice” elective program - over 60 activities! Serving Phila/ Lower Bucks. ACA
Pilot Summer Camp The Pilot School, 208 Woodlawn Rd. Wilmington, DE cshivone@pilotschool.org Pilotschool.org
DAY Children ages 5-12 will benefit from our multi-sensory approach, which offers them the opportunity to engage in activities while learning. This fun, hands-on camp focuses on special skills, team building, science experiments and nature while integrating reading and math.
Tall Pines Day Camp 1349 Sykesville Rd. Williamstown, NJ 856-262-3900 fun@tallpinesdaycamp.com Tallpinesdaycamp.com
DAY Serving Center City/South Jersey/Shore Points. State certified & accredited by ACA. 66 acres include 45,000 -sq. ft. of A/C indoor space, climbing tower, pedal karts, gymnastics, driving range, horseback riding, 8,500-sq. ft. of pools, soccer & baseball fields, hockey, basketball, tennis courts, arts & music programs. Open house on Saturdays, from 12-3 PM, April 21st and May 18th. ACA
Tomato Patch @ Kelsey Theatre 1200 Old Trenton Rd. West Windsor, NJ 609-570-3566 projects@mccc.edu kelseyatmccc.org/tomato_patch.shtml
DAY Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops, held annually on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College, is one of the longest-running and most successful multi-disciplinary summer arts programs in central New Jersey. Students spend several weeks of their summer exploring the visual arts, dance, theater, and vocal music under the guidance of a highly qualified staff of teaching professional artists.
Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Institute Grand Manan Island New Brunswick, Canada 888-54-WHALE info@whalecamp.com WhaleCamp.com
RESIDENTIAL No other marine science camp offers as many face-to-face encounters to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and puffins in their own natural habitat. Board our research vessel for unmatched opportunities to observe marine life. Explore beaches, coastal trails and fishing villages on beautiful Grand Manan Island. Ask about our $40,000 college scholarships, STEM projects & college credits.
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KEY Has extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated
Summer STEM Camps For ages 7-11 • Junior camps for ages 4-6 New
locations added daily! Build and launch your own rocket! Mix up chemistry potions! Make magnetic slime! Celebrating Make a model lung! 20 Years! Dissect a squid!
If it’s not fun, we’re not doing it!
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