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GIDDYAP The Thrill and Benefits of Horseback Riding Camp
By Terri Akman As a kid, Mallory Jaskolka was very bright, but she had some learning issues that led to emotional anxiety. Her mom, Maggie, knowing that Mallory loved animals, enrolled her in Ashford Farm horseback riding camp in Miquon, PA when she was 7. “Everything about it just fit her,” says Maggie, from Elkins Park, PA, who watched her daughter blossom around
horses. “Everything you do is part of a team, either you and your horse or you and the partner you’re sharing that horse with. It allows you to feel a sense of success. It’s really empowering.” Mallory spent the next seven summers at Ashford Farm learning to ride and care for horses. She then advanced to their residential horseback riding camp in Virginia. Now 24, Mallory is pursuing equine-facilitated therapy as a career.
The benefits of horseback riding
Mallory Jaskolka has been horseback riding since she was 7.
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Horseback riding offers riders physical activity while developing balance, coordination as well as mental and emotional benefits. It’s also an activity people can enjoy throughout their lives. “It teaches them responsibility for another living thing,” says Caroline Canavan, owner of Ashford Farm, which offers a camp for boys and girls aged 7 to 14 who have a range of horseback-riding ability. “Kids love animals and have a passion for riding, so it’s an outlet away from school, their telephones and their parents. “Campers learn how to do a lot of basic flat work (walking, trotting) on the horse and they also learn how to jump,” Canav-
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an says. “The more advanced children get to take lessons out of the ring. They like to do cross-country jumping.” Horseback riding is a unique sport where you become one with the animal, says Eleanor Robinson, owner and riding instructor at Pembrook Farm in Woodbury, NJ. “You have to think about what the horse or pony is thinking about, what it is feeling and its needs. It also gives the kids a lot of confidence when they work with the animal and love the animal. That connection is immeasurable.”
Hippotherapy at Quest Therapeutic Services
“Unlike sports and school where kids are competing against other peers, in horseback riding there’s no competition,” says Sue Campbell, owner of Sunset
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As with any camp, a personal visit will allow you and your child to see the facilities and speak with the staff. “Not all camps are created equal, so parents should really check the camps out,” says Canavan. “Children can get hurt so they have to have good instruction.” Horseback riding is not for everybody, she cautions, so gauge your child’s interest before committing to a camp. While costs differ depending on the camp, campers will need proper clothing, including a helmet and riding boots or sturdy-heeled shoes. Summer camp at Ashford Farm cost from $1,300 for two weeks to $4,960 for eight weeks, while Pembrook Farm costs $250 per week. Half-day camp at Sunset Stable costs $200 per week and $300 per week for full day. Terri Akman is a contributing writer to MetroKids.
Hippotherapy and therapeutic riding Literally meaning “treatment with the help of the horse” from the Greek word “hippos,” hippotherapy is how physical, occupational and speech therapists use the movement of the horse as part of their intervention to help achieve their objectives. “The horse’s movement has a therapeutic effect on the child because it imparts a precise repetitive pattern of movement that’s very similar to a person’s pelvis during normal walking,” says Lisa Newcomb, executive director of Quest Therapeutic Services in West Chester, PA. “It helps with balance, strengthening the core, and sensory input.” The goal is not to learn to ride a horse, but to use the horse’s movement as a tool. Children sit or kneel on the horse in any direction as three adults guide the horse, provide the therapy and make sure the child is safe. While on horseback, children can also participate in other activities like basketball, putting rings on poles, and working puzzles. “We’re using the horse’s movement as that tool to facilitate the physical, speech and occupational therapy,” says Newcomb. Therapeutic riding Unlike hippotherapy, therapeutic riding focuses on using the movement of the horse to give a recreational experience or to teach riding skills to people with disabilities, says Barbara Wertheimer, executive director of Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy in Northeast Philadelphia. Through that process the rider derives physical, psychological, mental and emotional therapeutic benefits.
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Stable in Bear, DE. “Children who are reluctant to participate in sports feel very comfortable riding. They don’t have that outside pressure.”
“Being on the horse gives the rider the feeling of self confidence, independence, and enjoying an activity that she can call her own,” says Wertheimer.
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DOWN AND DIRTY Learn about science and nature in the great outdoors By Carol Anne Pagliotti
Nature camps are a good way to get kids away from their screens and off of the sidewalk so that they can explore the great outdoors. Kids who go to outdoor camps gain some of the traditional wisdom their parents and grandparents learned about plants, birds and insects, including practical lessons such as how to identify poison ivy. Summer days spent in nature also connect kids to the environment and that connection can build empathy and an appreciation for the world around them. Here in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, kids are close to natural areas where they can take part in a wide variety of nature and environmental camps.
‘Let your kids get messy and dirty’
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“We’ve seen a lot of research over the last decade that suggests kids aren’t spending enough time outside,” says Courtney McKinley, camp coordinator for the Delaware Nature Society. “The amount of screen time kids have is going up and the amount of time they have outside to play is going down.” While a kid sitting by a screen in the living room may make parents feel safe because they know where their child is, there are benefits to pushing him out the door. “Let your kids get messy and dirty,” says Cathy Perrotto, camp coordinator for the Delaware Museum of Natural History. “Just being outside is such a great thing for children. It allows them to explore without instructions. They can go pick up sticks and try to build something out of it. “It’s a lot of free activity for them. It not only challenges them mentally, but physically. We hit the gamut of mental, physical and social stimulation.” Even walking over uneven ground, like kids would do in the woods, as opposed to being on a playground with a paved surface, is really good for their gross motor development, McKinley says. “Sometimes kids benefit the most from activities where they can just be free to roam and explore, but at camp they get to do it with an adult who is watching out for them,” says Keara R. Giannoti, executive director and director of Eco Studies at Camp Creek Run in Marlton, NJ.
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A summer at nature camp will help a child learn how to identify plants and animals, but the lessons go beyond ecosystems. “The most important piece we focus on is getting kids, especially young children, comfortable with the practices of science,” says Erin McCool, director of education at Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Gladwyne, PA. “Our focus is guiding children through inquiry-based learning on how to explore nature. Kids learn how to talk and think like a scientist.” Even kids who do not go on to be biologists and naturalists might develop an appreciation for protecting the world around them. “We’re showing them how to take care of the forest and the soil and prevent pollution and problems in their neighborhood and watershed,” says Aaliyah Ross, director of education at Philadelphia’s Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. “It has to do with connecting with nature and learning how to be a good environmental steward.”
Explore for the fun of it
Separate from the science and environmental awareness, one of the benefits of an outdoor camp experience is simply the chance to make a discovery. “Kids experience and discover a lot because we want them to do things on their own; we don’t necessarily want to take them outside and lecture,” says Erin Kiefer, camp director at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford, NJ. “We find that they really enjoy what they are doing a lot more when they are discovering it themselves.” McKinley says the Delaware Nature Society sees a key benefit as simply the “deep experience in just being in nature.” Parents can encourage a positive experience if they focus on finding an outdoor camp that is suited to their child, says Cailin Burmaster, program director of Whale Camp & Fundy Marine Science Institute in New Brunswick, Canada. “This improves the likelihood that your camper will be surrounded by like-minded peers with common interests, which makes it much easier to make friends, have fun and be themselves,” she says. Carol Anne Pagliotti is a freelance writer.
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Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2018! 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: Blue icons at the end of each listing indicate if a camp offers extended day care, part-day or part-week schedules, financial aid or transportation. Abbreviations denote whether a camp is ACA accredited, has a counselor-in-training program or may accommodate some special needs. See the key at the bottom of the page. Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps. Contact camps to express interest and mention you saw their listing in MetroKids. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Kidz, Ink Camp Wow!
Locations in Bear, Dover, Middletown & Smyrna, DE kidzink2@comcast.net KidzEarlyLearning.com
Lavner Camps! PA, NJ and DE 610-664-8800 info@lavnercampsandprograms.com Lavnercampsandprograms.com
DAY Our summer camp program is packed with many fun activities that include weekly field trips, weekly cooking activities, swimming, music & sports, CSI Thursdays & much more. 6am-6:30pm. Breakfast & afternoon snack included. 1 Songsmith Dr., Bear, 302838-1500; 1703 Porter Rd., Bear, 302-838-5400; 645 W. North St., Dover, 302-730-4034; 125 Sleepy Hollow Dr., Middletown, 302-376-5917; 616 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, 302-653-4034. DAY, RESIDENTIAL Lavner Camps is the Leader in Summer Enrichment Camps. As the #1 CAMP EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS, TECHNOLOGY, & THE ARTS, we have AWARD WINNING SUMMER CAMPS at 14 Philadelphia Metro, New Jersey & Delaware locations, with 35+ Specialty Camps to choose from... an INCREDIBLE summer camp experience awaits for your child! Our Cutting-Edge Summer Camps include Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Robotics, Minecraft, Coding, Game Design, Culinary Arts, Fashion, Film & Lots More! Our Delaware location is at Ursuline Academy in Wilmington. Additional camp locations in NYC, Manhattan, Washington DC, St. Louis MO, Nashville TN & Los Angeles CA! Ages 6-15, Co-ed. Space is limited, register now! ACA
New Castle County Summer Camps Various locations in New Castle County, DE: Claymont, Middletown, New Castle, Newport, Newark, North Wilmington, Glasgow, DE 302-395-5600 hmergenthaler@nccde.org Nccde.org/camps
DAY Sports Camps’ Full-day All Sports Camp; Half-day: Skateboarding, baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, speed & agility. Recreation Camps, Full-Day at 5 sites; Half-Day at Battery Park, Old New Castle, Leasure and Brookside Elementary School. Specialty Camps - Safety Town, Artventures at NCC Art Studio, and Rockwood Museum Camp Drama & Science Explorers STEM, Camp CarouCIT SN sel.
YMCA of Delaware Day Camps Multiple Locations in DE & MD 302-221-9622 Ysummercamp.org
DAY, RESIDENTIAL The YMCA has been hosting camps for 100+ years. Our camps provide youth 5-17 with a safe environment to play, learn, grow and make new friends while fostering social, cultural, physical & emotional development. Many options: arts & crafts, sports, team-building, science & nature, music, teen leaders and more. Staff have background checks and first aid and CPR certification. ACA
2018 Delaware Aerospace Academy PO Box 125 Bear 302-834-1978 dasef.outpost@verizon.net DASEF.org
DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL Hands-on training in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), earth, ocean and dinosaurs. Grades 1-10. Day Academies: Two different half-day sessions offered the same week at the Environmental Outpost in Smyrna: Destination Ocean and Destination Dinosaur, June 1822. Four different sessions offered the same week at the University of Delaware in Newark: Destination Sky and Beyond, Destination Space, Destination Flight and Destination Orbit, June 25-29. Residential Academies: Two different sessions offered the same week at the University of Delaware in Newark: Destination Moon and Destination Mars, July 8-13.
2018 Summer Stage Dance and Theatre Camps at Delaware Arts Conservatory 723 Rue Madora, Ste. 4 Bear; 302-595-4160 info@delarts.com; DelArts.com
DAY Pursue your passions in musical theatre, dance, acting, music & visual arts! Day camps for ages 2-16. Day and evening intensives for intermediate through professional performers. Each themed camp and SN intensive ends with a live performance.
A Tatnall Summer: Day Camps, Sports Camps, Swim Team 1501 Barley Mill Rd. Wilmington; 302-892-4347 ATatnallSummer@tatnall.org ATatnallSummer.org
DAY The Tatnall School opens its 110-acre campus to the community June 18-Aug. 17, with exciting new summer camps and classes serving children ages 3-grade 12. With half- and full-day offerings plus extended day, Tatnall provides a variety of activities including sports, swimming, science, music, arts, CIT computer design and more.
Brandywine Zoo Camp 1001 North Park Dr. Wilmington 302-571-7850, ext. 209 education@brandywinezoo.org Brandywinezoo.org
DAY, PROGRAM Brandywine Zoo offers indoor/ outdoor spring break and holiday camps, and full- and half-day summer camps. For ages 5-13, aftercare available. Focus on fun, animals, and learning through live animal presentations, crafts, games, stories, and learning projects. See Camps section on website.
Camp Arrowhead 35143 Homestead Way Lewes wlafontaine@camparrowhead.net Camparrowhead.net
DAY, RESIDENTIAL Located on the shore of the beautiful Rehoboth Bay. Traditional camp activities from swimming and zip line to crafts, ropes, archery, dances and sailing. The Arrowhead experience enriches young people’s relationships with one another, nature and God. Delicious food! Call to set up a tour. CIT ACA
Camp at NDNCC Newark Day Nursery & Children’s Center 921 Barksdale Rd. Newark; 302-731-4925 bporter@newarkdaynursery.org Newarkdaynursery.org
DAY Weekly themes reinforce teamwork, art, nature studies, sportsmanship, science and fun. Field trips & special guests/events. Ages 6-14, divided into age-based teams, each with its own classroom with experienced staff. Secure facility. Breakfast, lunch, ACA snack. Purchase of Care (POC) welcome.
Centreville Layton School Summer Program 6201 Kennett Pike Centreville 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 SN 25-July 27.
Concord Preschool and Childcare; 1800 Fairfax Blvd. Wilmington 302-654-9629 Concordpreschoolandchildcare.com
DAY, TRAVEL Kids ages 1-9 can join the fun all summer or choose a specialty camp. Flexible options. Safe, fun and nurturing atmosphere where each child is encouraged to play, learn and experiment. Quality teaching and care since 1956. Call for a tour.
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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Delaware Art Museum’s Summer Art Camp 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. Wilmington 302-571-9590 artiscreating@delart.org DelArt.org
DAY Delaware Art Museum’s summer art camp provides a fun, creative experience with professional instruction. Young artists will explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more! Ages 6-16. Full-day 9am-4pm + camper art show. New expanded sessions and age groups!
Delaware Dance Co. Summer Dance & Theatre Camp 168 South Main Street Madeline Crossing, Suite 101 Newark; 302-738-2023 Delawaredancecompany.org
DAY For children interested in exploring dance, drama & the creative arts. Programs for ages 4-12 running in June, July & August. Full performance & pizza party each Friday evening.
Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Route 52 Wilmington 302-658-9111, ext. 328 education@delmnh.org Delmnh.org/camps
DAY Summer day camps for children 1st through 6th grade to explore science and nature in-depth and up-close. This year features new hands-on learning activities, as well as brand new camps for each age group. Includes outdoor fun, museum gallery exploration, traveling exhibit discoveries, live animal experiences and more! For grades 3-6, two camps include optional overnight. Museum Babies program for 3 and under and Museum Peeps (half-day sessions) for ages 4-6. Extended care avail. for an extra fee.
Delaware Nature Society (Ashland, Abbott’s, Coverdale, DEEC) PO Box 700, Hockessin 302-239-2334 candy@delnature.org Delnature.org
DAY Children 3-15 connect with nature through hands-on, outdoor experiences with highly qualified instructors. Children try new activities, develop creativity and enjoy hiking, kayaking, cooking, harvesting, archery, farm animal care, nature photography, fishing, overnights, travel, explorations and dip netting. Staff are certified in first aid & CPR. CIT
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay - Camp Country Center 1051 Sharpless Rd., Hockessin 302-456-7150 dlubbers@cbgsc.org Gscb.org/camps
DAY Do you love science and technology? GSCB STEM day camps at Country Center have something for everyone — marine biology, Minecraft, digital media, culinary science, robotics and more! Try your hand at archery. Ages 6-18. No prior Girl Scout experience needed.
Pilot Summer Camp 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.
Prompt & Play, LLC 5157 W. Woodmill Rd., Ste. 16 Wilmington 302-691-5658 info@promptandplay.com Promptandplay.com
DAY, TRAVEL Prompt & Play’s camp program is designed so children have the opportunity for both structured and non-structured play. There are two camp group options daily based on ages and abilities. There is a different theme each week and weekly trips designed to engage children’s creativity and imagination, while teaching them ways to interact SN with one another appropriately.
St. Anne’s Episcopal School 211 Silver Lake Rd., Middletown; 302-378-3179 mferster@stannesde.org StannesDE.org/summer
DAY, PROGRAM Play, explore and learn with St. Anne’s incredible faculty on our beautiful campus. We offer four weeks of enriching activities for campers, ages 3-13. Outdoor adventure, sports, STEM experiments and challenges, movement, crafts, and games – there’s something for everyone!
Stage Lights Dance Studio - Evening & Day Camp Classes Stage Lights Dance Studio 25 S. Old Baltimore Pike Newark; 302-453-0714 stagelights2@aol.com Stagelightsdancestudio.com
DAY Explore the world of arts. Take advantage of our 10-month class schedule or spend the summer with us. Themed camps: princess dress-up & tea party, musical theater, project fashion, hip-hop explosion, dance intensive boot camp. Safe, reliable program. Multiple-child & multiple-camp discounts. You can’t beat our prices! Call for additional camps and specific SN dates.
Summer Adventures Camp at Hockessin Montessori 1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin; 302-234-1240 velasic@theHMS.org; theHMS.org
DAY, TRAVEL Come join the fun at Summer Adventures Camp in Hockessin for ages 1-12. Join the adventures in science, sports, crafts, specialized themes & field trips. Half-day, full-day & extended care available.
Summer at Independence 1300 Paper Mill Rd. Newark 302-239-9060 Theindependenceschool.org
DAY Summer at Independence offers choices for age 3 through 8th grade, from theme-based day camps to weekly programs for a variety of interests. Options include Indy Exploratorium, visual & performing arts, Adventure Camp, STEM, academics and sports. Nurse and Extended Day on campus daily.
Summer at Tower Hill 2813 W. 17th St. Wilmington; 302-472-7370 summer@towerhill.org Towerhill.org/summer
DAY Summer at Tower Hill’s Day Camp offers unlimited opportunities for fun and learning for ages 3 - 6th grade, including field trips.
Wilmington Ballet Summer Dance Camp 1709 Gilpin Ave. Wilmington 302-655-1004 info@wilmingtonballet.org Wilmingtonballet.org/ summer-program
DAY Princess camp for ages 3-5 years. Three sessions: July 9-14, July 16-20 and Aug. 6-10. Dance camp featuring ballet, contemporary and musical theatre dance for boys and girls ages 6 and up. Before and after care available. Four one-week sessions: July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3. Each week will have a theme based on a classical ballet. Prices vary based on age group. See website for more info.
Wilmington Friends School Day Camps 101 School Rd. Wilmington 302-576-2998 lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org Wilmingtonfriends.org
DAY June 18-Aug. 24: Lower school camp features weekly themes, soccer, tennis, art, STEM design, cooking and adventure camps, plus swimming, ice skating & bowling. Middle school camp offers Base Camp with swimming, fishing, gardening, hiking, ice skating and bowling plus sports camps & programs in art, adventure, sports, STEM, cooking and 3D printing. Before & after care available. Online registration available — early bird discount! Check online for Open House dates.
OUTLYING AREAS - MARYLAND 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 ages 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 & camp; other activities. Nurse 24/7. Off-season respite weekends travel trips for adults. 12,000-square-foot activity center, 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 8week sessions. Non-competitive, free-choice program. Waterskiing, sailing, wakeboarding, crabbing, ropes course, nature, art and much more! ACA
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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Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Camp Grove Point 2930 Grove Neck Rd. Earleville, MD 302-456-7150 Dlubbers@cbgsc.org Gscb.org/camps
DAY, RESIDENTIAL Camp along the Sassafras River with an all-girl, girl-friendly environment where she’ll learn outdoor skills. Archery, sailing, kayaking, horseback riding. Choose from different themes like water, CSI, Disney, Harry Potter, Explorers and more! Ages 6-15. No prior Girl Scout experience needed. ACA
Summer Camps @ Cecil 107 Railroad Ave. Elkton, MD 443-907-1451 learning4life@cecil.edu Cecil.edu/youth
DAY Summer @ Cecil has what you want with awesome summer camp choices for youth ages 5-17. Camps are offered at Cecil College, Fair Hill, Plumpton Park Zoo and Upper Bay Museum. We offer STEM, photography, theater, art, Legos, Harry Potter, Frozen, Minecraft, robotics, video games, virtual reality and so much more! CIT ACA SN
OUTLYING AREAS - PENNSYLVANIA 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. Artsintensive camps are also available. Download a brochure and register online. SN
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, 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. CIT ACA SN
NEW Camp Haluwasa 377 Ehrke Rd. Hammonton, NJ 877-234-2267 Campingnj.com
DAY, RESIDENTIAL The Ultimate South Jersey Christian Camping Experience! Exciting overnight & day camp programs for boys & girls ages 6-16 in a Christian environment. Water park with rope swing, waterslides, zip-line & a sandy beach! Activities: swimming, obstacle course, climbing walls, field games, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, ropes course, arts & crafts, and a ride-on railroad! Open House: May 19 & June 16, 2018, 10 am-3 pm with free train tours & BBQ.
Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Institute Grand Manan Island New Brunswick, Canada 888-54-WHALE info@whalecamp.com WhaleCamp.com
RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL 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.
YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser 201 Cushion Peak Rd. PO Box 147 Wernersville, PA 610-670-2267 SMYMCA.org
RESIDENTIAL We welcome you to our 600 mountain top acres in Berks County, PA. 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
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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