If you don't see a camp listed here that meets your needs check out American Camp Association (ACA) Keystone Section has an easy to use Find-A-Camp search engine that allows parents to enter a lot of custom fields to locate day and overnight camps - you can find it, and other good information, at http://www.campparents.org/.
Overnight Camps
Golden Slipper
Location: Bartonsville, PA (Near Stroudsburg), but main office is located in Bala Cynwyd, PA
Ages: 7-15 for campers... 16= counselor in training
General Information: Golden Slipper Camp emphasizes Jewish values and includes Jewish programming, but more importantly aims to unite children from various cultures and give them the best summers of their lives. There is a unique diversity and spirit at this camp that is palpable year after year. The facilities are comparable or even better than for-profit camps, and a vast array of activities are offered, from sports, to arts and crafts, to a challenge course, to a water activities in our mile long lake, and more. And being in the beautiful Poconos, kids experience the wilderness like they never have before.
Villanova Volleyball Camp
Location: Jake Nevin Field House at Villanova
Ages: girls entering grades 8th - 12th
General Information:
Led by Villanova Women's Volleyball Head Coach,this camp provides campers with a complete volleyball camp experience. 1:8 coach to camper ratio. Campers will focus on individual skills as well as competition and game strategy. Commuter campers do not miss any sessions and are at camp from 8:30am to 8:30pm.
Location: Haverford College or Villanova University
Ages: 10-17
General Information:
JKCP is an opportunity for students ages 10 to 17 years old to enjoy academics, sports and activities. JKCP boasts over 20 summer programs, which include tennis, golf, fitness, cooking, fashion, arts, robotics, internships and more. All courses are taught by professionals in their field. Students can choose the courses they want each week and get the unique opportunity to learn something new. Students reside at the prestigious Haverford College or Villanova University in the suburbs of Philadelphia. This is a chance to explore new ideas, skills and experiences while making friends from over 35 states and 40 countries. Residential and Day programs available.
Ages: 10-17
General Information:
JKCP is an opportunity for students ages 10 to 17 years old to enjoy academics, sports and activities. JKCP boasts over 20 summer programs, which include tennis, golf, fitness, cooking, fashion, arts, robotics, internships and more. All courses are taught by professionals in their field. Students can choose the courses they want each week and get the unique opportunity to learn something new. Students reside at the prestigious Haverford College or Villanova University in the suburbs of Philadelphia. This is a chance to explore new ideas, skills and experiences while making friends from over 35 states and 40 countries. Residential and Day programs available.
Full Day Camps
Trashcan Lacrosse Location: Episcopal Academy, United Sports and Westtown School Ages: 8-14 General Information: Trashcan Lacrosse camp is certainly not your typical lacrosse camp. This camp is built on the foundation of skill building and every player who attends having success and fun. We have developed a curriculum that maximizes the "touches" players get while truly improving their fundamental skills. Our Progressive drills and games allow for players at every level to improve and our staff is first rate. We have our share of MLL, NLL, and College players but lacrosse coaches who are teachers primarily staff our camps. Malvern Preparatory School Summer Camps Location: 418 South Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 General Information: Join the Malvern Prep family for a great summer experience. Whether you choose Summer Studies, Sports Camps, or our Enrichment Programs, we are confident your child will have a productive and fun summer. Valley Forge Educational Services' Summer Matters Camp |
Location: 1777 North Valley Rd., P.O. Box 730 Paoli, PA 19301
Ages: 5-21
General Info: Multiple Camps offered from ESY camps, Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome and a camp for children with learning challenges. The camp focuses on socialization and academics as the core of their Summer Matters programs.
Location: Glenhardie Country Club, 1399 Old Eagle School Road Wayne, PA 19087
Ages: ages 7 and older
General Information:
It's the best of Glenhardie all rolled into one fun package for our kids - ages 7 years or older. Camp runs from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm with extended day available through 5:00 pm at an additional cost. Campers will be given a free t-shirt and lunch is provided each day. Parent/kids may choose their lunches from a limited healthy menu upon check-in the first morning of camp, making selections for each of the 5 days of camp. Yum! And, a morning snack/beverage is also provided daily. For extended day campers, an afternoon snack/beverage will also be provided. Club membership is not required to attend this camp.
Location: 701 Haywood Drive Exton Pa
Ages: 7-11
General Information:Every day is a field trip! We travel to local area attractions such as: zoo's, museum's, park's, climbing gyms, swimming, fun zone's, gardens, and much more.
Briarwood Day Camp
Location: Furlong, Bucks County, PA.
Ages: 3-14 years old
General Information: They pick up from people's houses (they have campers in Delaware County) and they provide lunch each day.They have 3 pools, softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts (indoor and outdoor), a rock wall, bmx, zip lines, an art room with two kilns, jungle gyms.
Summer Discovery
Location: University of PA
Ages: Grades 9,10,11,12
Day Camp at the University of Pennsylvania-offers 4 or 6 week college credit and pre-college enrichment courses
General Information: 6 weeks, Pre-College Program for students completing grades 10, 11, 12- 4 weeks, Science & ESL Academies for students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Nearly 50 college credit & enrichment courses
Intensive Penn Summer Academies: Biomedical Research, Forensic Science, Physics, ESL College visits and excursions throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, New York City and Washington, DC
Green Valleys Association’s Summer Nature Day Camps
Location: Green Valleys Association at Welkinweir Arboretum 1368 Prizer Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
Pottstown, PA 19465
Ages: 4-14
General Information:
Nature camps run rain or shine, on a weekly basis, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. option is available for younger campers. Nine weeks of camp are offered for children entering Kindergarten through 5th grades, with each week having an independent theme. Three of the nine weeks offer camps for children entering grades 6, 7 and 8. Campers are split into 4 groups with age-appropriate activities. All groups have a ratio of 2-3 counselors per 12-14 campers. Campers are outside most of the day, with an indoor facility for cooling off and shelter from storms.
Location: The Center on Central | 24 W. Central Ave.| Paoli PA 19301
Ages: 5-12 yrs old
General Information
Kids ages 5-12 will enjoy a different Young Rembrandts® drawing and a cartooning less each morning and again each afternoon. We will also enjoy one of the following activities: arts and crafts, beading, cooking, drama, yoga, outdoor games and water play - along with afternoon exclusives - pottery (2x per week) and Zumbatonic® (1x per week)*
They also have a preschool camp for 3 1/2- 5 year olds.
Benchmark School Camp
Location: Benchmark School 2107 North Providence Road, Media, PA
Ages: 6-11 years old
General Info: The five-week Summer Language Arts Camp is designed for students ages 6 to 11 who can benefit from reading and writing instruction beyond the regular school year, as well as enjoy the fun of a recreational day-camp experience. The program combines 1–3/4 hours of Benchmark's nationally recognized language arts program with extensive recreational activities, including a Confidence Course. Designed to make even the most reluctant reader "hooked on books," the program places emphasis on developing increased confidence and self-esteem both at work in the classroom and at play with peers.
Rock & Roll After School Summer Band Camp
Location: 400 Franklin Ave, Suite #109 Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ages: 7 to 17 years old
General Info:June 25 - 29
July 9 - 13
July - 16 - 20
August 6 - 10
August 6 - 10
August 13 - 17
Join a band, write a song and perform on stage. No prior music experience necessary. Bands rehearse from 8:30am to 3:00 pm each day with supervised extended care until 6:00 pm.
Location: Villanova UniversityJoin a band, write a song and perform on stage. No prior music experience necessary. Bands rehearse from 8:30am to 3:00 pm each day with supervised extended care until 6:00 pm.
Ages: Session I: (Boys 6yrs- 18yrs old)
Session II: (Boys 11yrs-18yrs old)
General Information:
Led by Villanova Mens Soccer Head Coach Tom Carlin, the goal of the Villanova Boys Soccer program is two fold. 1) To give high school soccer players (Grades 9-12) the edge on recruiting by providing an in depth look at the college soccer recruiting process plus having a collection of top coaches for the players to showcase their abilities. 2) For players (grades 3-8) to TEACH, challenge and develop the enthusiastic, young soccer player in a competitive and fun environment. All players will be trained in a 1:8 coach to camper ratio by our professional staff, comprised of top collegiate, club, and high school coaches as well as collegiate players who are all here to help you reach your goals. Commuter campers do not miss any sessions and are at camp from 8:30am to 8:30pm. For more information please visit our website www.vusoccer.com or call our camp hotline at 610-519-6782
Summerstage at People’s Light & Theatre
Location: 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355.
General Information:
Littles, Grades 2—3
Monday—Friday, 9am—3pm
Ten days of creative fun! Young artists will explore our upcoming production of Shipwrecked! through improvisation, writing, and movement to create their own adventure story. This workshop will develop an original script, performed for family and friends on our last day, and is a great experience for both returning students and first-time Summerstagers!
Youth, Grades 4—8
Monday—Friday, 9am—3pm
Imagination and creativity are at the heart of this four-week program. Students work with professional artists to explore theatre through acting, movement, music, writing, and design. Youth Summerstage will use the well-loved classic A Wrinkle in Time as a springboard of inspiration to create a unique new production written and performed by the participants.
Teen, Grades 9—12
Monday—Friday, 10am—3pm
This exclusive teen ensemble will write, design, rehearse, and perform an original script inspired by our upcoming production Of Mice and Men. Teens will work with senior members of the acting company and designers through this four-week intensive. *Teen Summerstage will take place at Delaware Valley Friend School in Paoli and participation is by audition. All participants should call Sara Waxman at 610.647.1900
x116 for audition information.
Location: 524 E. Lincoln Hwy Coatesville, PA 19320
Ages: 6-15
General Information: A non-profit art center in Coatesville that offers after-school art programs and eight weeks of summer all-day camps for kids ages 6-12 and photography workshops for kids ages 13-15 starting June 20!
Location: Haverford, PA
Ages: 4-13 years old (Teen Studios offered for ages 13-18)
Times: Camp is full day and half day (although half day only for the 4-5 year olds). Full day is 9 am-3:30 pm and half day is 9-11:45 am or 12:45-3:30 pm. Before, after and lunch care are also available
General Information:
This summer, we’re putting ART in the spotlight, and highlighting the many ways that the visual arts enhance every form of creative expression. Explore drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, ceramics, metalwork and jewelry through projects inspired by theatre, music, dance and more. Camp runs June 13-August 26 in 11 one-week sessions in full and half days for children ages 4-13. Before care, after care and lunch care available. Discounts for multiple sessions and siblings too
Location: 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107,
Ages: 8-18
Times: July 8 – August 4
Monday – Thursday, 9:30am to 3:30pm / 4:30pm
Early drop off starting at 8:45 and after care until 6pm
General Info: Discover your talents at Philadelphia's most popular theatre camp! This dynamic theatre training program offers an exciting summer learning environment for campers aged 8 - 18. Camp Walnut is an intense program, consisting of concentrated workshops, classes and performances lasting four weeks, four days per week. The daily schedule affords both student and teacher unique opportunities for rapid growth and development.
Children's Summer Dance Camp
Location: The Dance Center, Howard Business Park, 317 Westtown Road, West Chester PA
Ages: Two age groups: 6-8 & 9-11
Times: Junly 16-19
General Info: http://www.thedancecenter.org/
Location: Phoenixville, PA
Ages: 4-6, 7-12, and 13+
Times: June 18th through August 3rd
General Info: A week long camps running from June 18th through August 3rd - please contact for more information
Berks East Gymnastics
Location: 2490 Schuylkill Rd. Parkerford, PA
Ages: Boys and Girls Ages 4 and Up
Times: July 2-6 Red, White & Blue
July 9-13 Beach Fun
July 16-20 Bugs 'N Things
July 23-27 Christmas in July
July 30-Aug 3 Wild Wild West
Aug 6-10 Disney Week
Aug 13-17 Pirate & Princesses
General Info: Single Days and Full Weeks
Half Day or Full Day Options
Boys and Girls Ages 4 and Up (infant care avail, too!)
The perfect alternative to traditional DayCare
Half Day Camp
Little Sprouts
Location: 781 Hillsdale Road West Chester, PA
| Ages: 3-7 yrs old |
General Info: Our camps are a combination of nature, gardening, art and cooking activities that provide children with a variety of fun summer adventures. Activities include scavenger hunts, games, craft projects, preparing some delicious snacks and working in the garden. All camps take place outdoors and we have many shaded areas to provide some relief from the summer sun. An indoor space is available in case of inclement weather. Camps are for 4 to 6 children similar in age (e.g. 3 to 6 years or 4 to 7 years). You can choose a week of camp for your child and his or her friends or you can contact us to have your name put on the waiting list for one or more camp weeks. When at least 4 children are on the waiting list, we will activate the online registration for that particular camp.Camp hours are 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. but we can also accommodate 10 a.m. to noon.
Location: 479 Thomas Jones Way, Ste 200, Exton, PA 19341
Ages: 3 years old - 12 years old
General Information:
Our summer camp is filled with fun educational activities for children ages 3-12 years old. Our 3 and 4 year old program consists of a full time curriculum with visitors coming in several times a week to speak with the children about the biweekly theme/unit that they children are learning about. Our camp for ages 5+ consists of approximately 3 field trips a week that include: Herrs Chip Factory, Bowling Palace, Delaware Children's Museum, Hands on House, and much much more. For a full calendar of events, please contact Kelly Joyce at kjoyce@klcorp.com or 610.524.7733.
God's Big Backyard Bible Camp DVBS
Location: Kemblesville United Methodist Church 1772 New London Road Kemblesville, PA 19347
Ages: Pre-K - 6th Grade
General Information: June 24th - June 28th 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Please call the church for more information 610-255-5280 or visit us on the web at http://www.kemblesvilleumc.com
