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DOWN AND DIRTY Science and Nature Camps GIDDYAP Horseback Riding Camps 2018 CAMP DIRECTORY

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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’

Images Top: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Middle: Whale Camp & Fundy Marine Science Institute Bottom: Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

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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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Learn lessons from nature

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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

Future Stars Day Camps 10 area locations 215-674-0494 info@futurestarscamps.com FutureStarsCamps.com

DAY With nearly 50 summers of experience, Future Stars offers the best camp experience. Our programs meet every child’s needs. Facilities boast air-conditioned classrooms & gymnasiums, swimming pools & playing fields. Campers can beat the heat in the AC & experience a full day’s schedule. For ages 4-13, Future Stars offers weekly rates & flexible scheduling. 10 Area Locations: Academy of Notre Dame - Villanova; Cabrini University - Radnor/Wayne; Cedar Crest College - Allentown; College of St. Elizabeth - Morristown, NJ; Delaware Valley University - Doylestown; Friends Select School - Center City, Philadelphia; La Salle College High School - Wyndmoor; The Phelps School - Malvern; St. Aloysius Academy - Bryn Mawr; The Shipley Lower School - Bryn Mawr

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 SN ACA experience!

iD Tech 1-888-709-8324 www.idtech.com

DAY iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-18 held at 150 prestigious universities including Carnegie Mellon, University Of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Lehigh University, Arcadia University, Bryn Mawr College, West Chester University, Princeton University. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, our programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future. Learn more at iDTech.com.

Lavner Camps! PA, NJ and DE 610-664-8800 info@lavnercampsandprograms.com Lavnercampsandprograms.com

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! Pennsylvania locations include Devon Prep, Germantown Academy, Gwynedd Mercy Academy, Newtown Friends, Rosemont College, UPENN, VFES, Waldron Mercy & WCU. Ages 6-15, Co-ed. Space is limited, ACA register now!

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 at our Ambler, Center City and Main Campus locations. June, July & August. Camps include: Robotics, Gamemaker, Cartooning and Drawing, Screenwriting and Moviemaking, Interior Design & more. Call 267-468-8500 or visit us on the web at temple.edu/summer/youthcamps.

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Camp Invention Multiple locations throughout Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey 800-968-4332 campinvention@invent.org Campinvention.org

DAY Camp Invention’s all-new summer program, Fast Forward, shows children that even the wildest and craziest ideas can become reality! Campers in grades K-6 will create a vehicle of the future, design a mechanical robot dog and build futuristic dream homes. Local educators lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that encourage children to think big, explore their curiosity and never give up! Visit campinvention. org or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code ThinkBig25 to save $25 (expires 3/23) and ThinkBig15 to save $15 (expires 5/4).

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.

ESF Summer Camps esfcamps.com info@esfcamps.com

DAY Our award-winning programs are filled with the perfect blend of education, sports & fun. With 60+ activities for every interest, we oﬀer the widest variety of experiences for boys and girls, ages 3-15. LOCATIONS: 450 W. Lancaster Ave., Haverford Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, 8891 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill Montgomery School, 1141 Kimberton Rd., Chester Springs Episcopal Academy, 1785 Bishop White Dr., Newtown Sq.

Fleming Tech Camps Various locations incl. Cabrini University, Manor College info@ﬂemingcamps.com Flemingcamps.com

DAY, RESIDENTIAL Learn digital arts, build robots, code, create video games, or make amazing Minecraft worlds! We focus on giving kids the tools they need to lead successful lives in the digital age. Hands-on experiences with computers, VR, drones, robots, 3D printers and other cool tech that encourages an interest in science, technology, engineering, art and math.

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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- & 4week sessions. Special 1-week sessions for first-time campers ages 7 & 8. 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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DAY Camp RAD is located at the VE Club. We are committed to providing a fun and energetic summer full of daily activities, weekly entertainment, special events and field trips. June 11-Aug. 17. Daily and weekly options. Personal tours oﬀered daily. Open House Dates: Jan. 27, Feb. 4 & 17, March 3 & 25, April 7 & 22 at 10am.

Camp RAD 130 Davisville Rd. Warminster, PA 215-572-0469; Camprad.net

George School Day Camp 1690 Newtown Langhorne Rd. Newtown, PA 215-579-6500 Gsdaycamp.org

DAY Camp (GSDC) is committed to teaching children to play together in a warm and nurturing environment. It is our goal to create a loving, fun and exciting camp experience sure to provide campers with wonderful memories for a lifetime. Established in 1977 and anchored by our caring staﬀ, a summer at GSDC builds a sense of community and friendship that will last well into the future. We have been rated best day camp in CIT Bucks County for the past two years.

Kids U! at Delaware Valley University 700 E. Butler Ave. Doylestown, PA delval.edu/kidsu

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!

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!

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Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Rd. Villanova, PA 610-687-0650 Ndapa.org/summercamp

DAY Summer is more fun when kids are inspired to discover a new passion, become a stronger athlete or learn a new skill. Notre Dame summer programs in Villanova include rowing, dance and sports camps for middle and high school girls. New this summer! Dance and science programs in Stone Harbor, NJ.

Agnes Irwin: Summer at AIS Ithan Ave. & Conestoga Rd. Rosemont, PA 610-672-1272 summer@agnesirwin.org Summeratais.org

DAY The Agnes Irwin School presents Summer at AIS: Adventures for the Independent Spirit, a program for boys and girls in grades PreK-12 that empowers campers to build their own week-long adventures! Camp families can enjoy the freedom to create full- or half-day programs, sampling a variety of activities or focusing on a particular area of interest. Courses are available in the arts, athletics, academics and more for children to exercise their bodies, minds and creative spirits. Featuring new programming, including AIS Signature programs, Drobots Drone STEM programs, Walnut Street Theatre camps and more! Join us June 11-July 27 for an exciting summer experience that is designed for and by you!

Benchmark School Summer Camp 2107 N. Providence Rd. Media, PA; 610-565-3741 Admissions@benchmarkschool.org Benchmarkschool.org

DAY Language arts/reading instruction & recreation day camp. Individual math tutoring also available. 5 weeks: July 2 to Aug. 3. For children entering grades 1-6 who can benefit from reading instruction & enjoy day camp. Language arts instruction (1 3/4 hours daily) with half- or full-day recreation. Ropes & confidence course, sports, art adventure, science/ nature, swimming. After-camp care available from 4-5:45pm. SN

Club La Maison 215 Sugartown Rd. Wayne, PA 610-964-8800 camp@clublamaison.com Bit.ly/clmkids

DAY For more than 20 years, we have kept your kids safe and happy! We have weekly themes, swimming lessons, gardening, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor pools, tennis courts, baseball field, playground and a clubhouse with games room, music and art room!

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 and two-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. SN Download a brochure and register online.

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. Fullday program filled with arts & crafts, sports, games and nature exploration. Two-week sessions available from July 23-Aug. 24.

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-acre wooded campus. Weekly themes guide indoor & outdoor activities that include daily swim lessons, archery, art, woodshop, sports, dance, nature, drama, music, cooking and more. Preschool program oﬀers ﬂexible enrollment; older children design their days with activities they love and teens participate in the counselor-in-training program. Two minutes from Media, PA.

Summer Camp by Quantum Villanova, PA 800-228-5327 Supercamp.com

RESIDENTIAL The summer camp experience that lasts a lifetime. Learning lifetime skills; character development; students gain confidence, motivation and academic success. 6 day co-ed residential programs at Villanova University. July programs for middle and high school students.

Wayne Art Center’s Summer Art Camp 413 Maplewood Ave. Wayne, PA 610-688-3553 ext. 208 tessa@wayneart.org Wayneart.org

DAY, PROGRAM Join Wayne Art Center for our 34th season of Summer Art Camp, June 4-Aug. 24, 2018. Over 200 age-appropriate classes are oﬀered each year with 12 themed one-week sessions. Available classes include drawing and painting, ceramics, cartooning, cooking, fashion design, drama, jewelry and more! Our professional and engaging faculty will lead children ages 3-15 on an exciting journey of artistic self-discovery in our bright and airy studios. Full-and half-day programs are available for ages 5 & up, as well as TEEN Studio classes for students 12 and up looking to expand and improve their talents in small, focused classes with plenty of one-on-one instruction. Camp discounts available for both full-day registrants and early registrations. Volunteer opportunities available for teens ages 13 and up.

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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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 24-29, 2018. Classes include musical comedy, Shakespeare, improv, monologues, dance characterization auditions, showtunes. Air-conditioned dorms, good food, experienced staﬀ of professional educators.

Camp Pegasus 1400 Montgomery Ave. Rosemont College Rosemont, PA 610-649-1080 ext. 8 info@camppegasus.com Camppegasus.com

DAY Camp Pegasus, in Rosemont, PA, is a coed 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 such as ADHD, Asperger’s and HFA, improve social competency and increase self-esteem. SN

Center School’s Summer Program 2018 2450 Hamilton Ave. Abington, PA 215-657-2200 mstalker@centerschoolpa.org Centerschoolpa.org

PROGRAM Center School’s Summer Learning and Enrichment Program provides students in grades 1-6 with academic and recreational opportunities to develop and maintain skills, practice eﬀective learning strategies and increase abilities in a warm, welcoming and fun-filled environment. Center School nurtures students’ confidence and guides them in realizing their potential.

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 25-Aug. 24, 2018. Come for one week or for the whole summer! Call today for details!

Elmwood Park Zoo Camp 1661 Harding Blvd. Norristown, PA 610-277-3825 ext. 236 camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org Epzcamps.com

DAY Children are in for a wild time at a fun and educational day camp that features the Elmwood Park Zoo animals. Each week-long session includes exciting activities, with crafts, stories, snacks, animal visits and in-depth zoo tours.

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 Tennis Camp 2115 Weber Rd. Lansdale, PA 610-584-5502 info@frogtennis.com Frogtennis.com

DAY Frog Hollow’s Tennis Camp is an exceptional place for young athletes to learn tennis, meet friends and make memories! Frog Hollow has a camp for all levels and all ages: Kids Club (ages 4-9), Junior Camp (ages 9 -16) or a Performance Camp for tournament players or players looking to advance on their team ladder. Sign up for a week or the entire summer, for full-day or half-day. Camp runs June-Sept.; weekly sign ups and SN extended day are available.

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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 literacy and academic SN 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 (8am-5:45pm) 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 wellequipped playground are the perfect backdrop for summer fun.

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 37 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 specialists highlight each week. Circus for the Kids is back this summer ... Don’t miss out! CIT SN

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

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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Flourtown Swim Club and

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Summer Day Camp Traditional Summer Day Camp Boys and Girls Ages 4-14

CIT Program Extended care both AM and PM

ACTIVITIES • Daily Swim Lessons • Recreational Swimming • Archery • Golf INCLUDE.... • Baseball/Softball • Soccer • Tennis • Basketball • Lacrosse

• Field Hockey • Volleyball • Arts & Crafts • Music • Dance • Culinary Arts • GaGa Pit • Sustainable Gardening • Tutoring Services

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For more info. contact Danny Collins, Day Camp Director dcollins@flourtownswimclub.net (behind the Flourtown Fire Co.)

www.flourtownswimclub.net

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Healthy Kids Day

1528 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA • 215-836-1429

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Kids are often more idle in the summer, which is why the YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day® . Join us for this free community event held to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active all summer long.

YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE

www.ymcagbw.org/hkd

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