This comprehensive collection of summer camps in the Delaware Valley area has something for every child, from art to tech to basketball there’s a way for your child to make lifelong memories this summer.
A TATNALL SUMMER
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-892-4351
atatnallsummer.org
Conveniently located minutes west of the heart of Wilmington, Tatnall’s 110-acre campus provides the perfect setting for exploration, imagination and a summer of fun. Each summer, participants from more than 75 area schools take part in an array of programs, from traditional day camp to various enrichment, arts and sports programs. Half-day camps allow parents to mix and match their campers’ camp week.
AWBURY SUMMER ADVENTURES
1 Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138
215-849-2855
awbury.org/summer-camp
Get outside, unplugged and engaged at Awbury Arboretum’s summer camp! Explore Awbury’s 55 acres of woods, pond, farm, field and AdventureWoods natural play area. Kids will enjoy hands-on experiences with wilderness skills, diverse ecosystems and small creatures. Wildcrafting, foraging, fire building, archery, cooking, fort building, wide games, water play and arts and crafts make this experience an idyllic summer camp.
Burn Brae Day Camp
of Creative Arts (Camp for the Arts, Technology, Swim, Sports and More)
1405 Twining Road
Dresher, PA 19025
215-657-3388
[email protected]
burnbraedaycamp.com
Burn Brae Day Camp offers various indoor and outdoor activities. This camp offers a nurturing, noncompetitive, 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.
A Teen Quest program appeals to ages 13-15. Pick and choose from two- to 11-week sessions with nonconsecutive weeks available. Activities include acting, archery, ceramics, dance, musical instrument lessons, nature and science activities, sports and movie production. The camp supports learning differences and high-functioning autism.
CAMP ARROWHEAD
35268 Homestead Way
Lewes, DE 19958
302-945-0610
camparrowhead.net
Located on Rehoboth Bay, Arrow-head features an amazing decentralized program with a focus on community living and great fun. The camp features canoeing, sailing, kayaking, archery, crafts, high ropes, a climbing wall, crafts and environmental education.
CAMP CONRAD WEISER (YMCA)
201 Cushion Peak Road
Reinholds, PA 17569
610-670-2267
smymca.org/summer-camps/camp-conrad-weiser-overnight-camp
YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser sits on 600 mountaintop acres in Berks County, Pennsylvania. A co-ed camp for ages 6-17, the camp’s traditional programs include horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, creative arts, nature and leadership.
CAMP DARK WATERS
26 New Freedom Road
Medford, NJ 08055
609-654-8846
campdarkwaters.com
Camp Dark Waters is a camp for about 100 boys and girls under Friends (Quaker) leadership. Camp Dark Waters serves its community of campers and staff by offering fun recreational activities.
CAMP KIRCHENWALD
1 Cut Off Road
Lebanon, PA 17402
717-964-3121
[email protected]
lutherancamping.org/kirchenwald
Camp Kirchenwald focuses on adventure trip camps and growth through challenge. Over the years, campers have explored the Adirondack Mountains and the beaches of Assateague Island.
CAMP LEE MAR
450 Route 590
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
570-685-7188
leemar.com
Camp Lee Mar is a private, seven-week residential special needs summer camp for campers ages 7-21. This camp offers distinctive summer programs for kids with special needs with a full curriculum incorporating a strong academic and speech program with traditional camp activities.
CAMP MONTESSORI AT WILMINGTONMONTESSORI SCHOOL
1400 Harvey Road
Wilmington, DE 19810302-475-0555
wmsde.org/programs/camp
Wilmington Montessori School’s Core Camp (ages 1-14) is available every week that the camp is open, featuring STEAM activities, cooking, art, sports and games, team-building, cultural exploration and environmental science. Camp Montessori is located on Wilmington Montessori School’s 25-acre campus in North Wilmington. One-week sessions offer maximum flexibility for families.
CAMP NAWAKWA
1033 Nawakwa Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
717-677-8211
[email protected]
Located outside Arendtsville, Adams County, Camp Nawakwa offers 336 wooded acres. Kids will enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities, outdoor chapels, playing fields and a swimming pool.
CAMP NOCK-A-MIXON
249 Traugers Crossing Road Kintnersville, PA 18930
610-941-0128
campnockamixon.com
Established in 1938, Camp Nock-A-Mixon is a traditional, co-ed, overnight summer camp in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
CAMP TIMBER TOPS
1620 Route 6
Greeley, PA 18425
570-226-1955
timbertops.com
Camp Timber Tops, nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, is proud to be one of the oldest girls’
overnight summer camps in the United States that is still owned and operated by its founding family.
CAMP TOCKWOGH
24370 Still Pond Neck Road
Worton, MD 21678
410-348-6000
ymcacamptockwogh.org
Located on the Chesapeake Bay, YMCA Camp Tockwogh is where kids can connect with nature and build friendships. From sailing to leadership and everything in between, Camp Tockwogh provides your kids with the best summer ever.
Center School
2450 Hamilton Ave.
Abington, PA 19001
215-657-2200
www.centerschoolpa.org
Come fly with us into Greek mythology! Center School’s in-person Summer Learning and Enrichment Program is a four-week morning program that provides targeted instruction in literacy, using the Wilson Reading Program and mathematics for students in grades 1-6. Afternoon programming and one-to-one tutoring are available.
CHELTENHAM CENTER FOR THE ARTSSUMMER ART CAMP
439 Ashbourne Road
Cheltenham, PA 19012
215-379-4660
cheltenhamarts.org/summer-art-camp
Summer Art Camp is the best place to explore your creativity. Kids ages 5-12 will experience the fun of drawing, painting, theater and clay every day. Weekly swim trips are included, plus guest artists throughout the summer. Teens ages 13-16 enjoy more in-depth art experiences for ceramics, painting and drawing, printmaking and other special topics.
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 5-12
877-959-3746
chesterbrookacademy.com/camp
More than 20 convenient locations. The camp offers a sibling discount, extended day, arts, educational activities, field trips and sports.
DELAWARE AEROSPACE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
150 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19716
302-659-5003
dasef.org
The Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation hosts two themed overnight camps at the University of Delaware. Young people entering seventh, eighth and ninth grades can attend “Destination Moon,” featuring lunar studies, lessons in crystal development and advanced rocketry. “Destination Mars,” for those entering eighth, ninth and 10th grades, includes designing robotic vehicles and rockets and conducting in-flight experiments.
GEORGE SCHOOL DAY CAMP
PMB 4587
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
215-579-6689
GSDayCamp.org
Summer is better with friends at George School Day Camp. Located on our 240-acre campus, boys and girls ages 4-14 enjoy activities such as archery, zip lining, swimming, arts and everything in between—on our athletics fields, tennis courts, wooded trails, creeks and athletics center with indoor pool.
Camp hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Before- and after-care are available, and lunch is included for all campers. Celebrating our 44th year, GSDC follows American Camp Association guidelines. We’re a nut-free camp and can accommodate kids with most food allergy types.
Interlochen Arts Camp
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
231-276-7200
interlochen.org/summer-arts-camp
Interlochen Arts Camp offers world-renowned summer arts programs that encourage emerging young artists to explore and refine their artistic passion. Young creatives ages 8-18 will experience the fun of summer camp while performing and making art. Arts include music, theater, dance, creative writing, visual arts and film.
JR. 76ERS BASKETBALL CAMPS
1 Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014
610-668-7676
jr76erscamps.com
Players practice drills the pros use and develop key techniques on and off the court. Day camps take place throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey and the new Jr. 76ers Academy, home of the overnight camp for ages 10-17, is located at Neumann University.
KIDS U!
700 E. Butler Ave.
Doylestown, PA 18901
800-2-DELVAL
delval.edu/programs/youth-summer-programs-kids-u-ages-5-13-summer
Kids U! for children ages 5-13 offers weeklong STEAM specialty camps designed to engage hearts and minds. Every session is energetic and hands-on, immersing campers in learning and fun.
Lansdowne Friends School Summer Camp
110 N. Lansdowne Ave.
Lansdowne, PA 19050
610-623-2548
lansdownefriendsschool.org/programs/summer-camp
Join us for a fun summer in Lansdowne, with themes like Makers Club, Under the Sea, Under the Stars and Under the Bigtop! Hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended care 3-6 p.m. at no additional cost!
We are flexible and work around your schedule. We will be following CDC guidelines for COVID protocols and let parents know our protocols before the start of camp. Camp is open to children from 4 years of age through incoming sixth graders. Contact [email protected].
MERCERSBURG ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAMS
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-6225
mercersburg.edu/summer
Nestled in the mountains of southcentral Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Academy’s campus provides the perfect setting for opportunities for learning, personal growth and fun.
PENN CHARTER SUMMER CAMPS
3000 W. School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-844-3460
penncharter.com/summercamp
Day Camp offers art, music, swimming, tennis, archery, cooking and guest performers. Other programs include science, engineering, sports, digital music design, pottery and girls empowerment activities. Experience the fun, enrichment and education of summer camp at William Penn Charter School.
PENN MUSEUM ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-4000
penn.museum/events/kids-family/summer-camp
Celebrate summer fun and learning. Each week features an exciting theme with hands-on workshops, expert talks, gallery exploration and more. Penn Museum Anthropology Camp is designed for children ages 6-13 entering grades 1-8 for the 2022-2023 school year.
PINE FOREST CAMP
185 Pine Forest Road
Greeley, PA 18425
570-685-7141
pineforestcamp.com
Discover a fun-filled, well-rounded, action-packed program with top-notch instruction and facilities for campers entering grades 2-11.
PLAY BY PLAY SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP LLC
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Ave.
Villanova, PA 19085
800-319-0884
[email protected]
What does it take to make it in the sports broadcasting industry? Kids can meet professional athletes and coaches and do public speaking.
SUPER STAR SUMMER CAMP
5 Larwin Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
856-795-4599
superstarsummercamp.com
Children come to camp to have fun and improve in swimming, arts and crafts, gymnastics, field and blacktop sports, Ninja-style obstacle courses, dance, cheerleading, balance training and more.
Temple University Summer Education Camps
Temple University Ambler
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
267-468-8500
[email protected]
noncredit.temple.edu/summercamps
Temple University offers Summer Education Camps at its Ambler campus for middle school and high school youth. Online camps are available for ages 8 to 14. Learn about a specific area of interest and experience a college campus. Camps run in June, July, and August.
Wolf Performing Arts Center
1240 Montrose Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-642-0233
Led by industry professionals for over 17 years, campers from kindergarten-12th grade are immersed in theater programs focusing on making connections, building creativity and gaining confidence.
Y CAMP MASON
23 Birch Ridge Road
Hardwick, NJ 07825
908-362-8217
campmason.org
Summer camp at Camp Mason builds confidence, self-esteem and relationships while developing independence and empathy.
YMCA of Delaware Summer Camp
www.ysummercamp.org
YMCA summer camps are filled with learning, fun and adventure for preschoolers through teens. Camp activities like art, STEM, music, nature, swimming and sports are sure to provide your kids with the best summer ever. The YMCA of Delaware offers seven unique day camps throughout the state and an overnight camp on the Chesapeake Bay. Financial assistance is available.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE WORKSHOP
363 Radford Court
Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-558-0988
yptw.org
This overnight camp is located on the campus of Eastern University on Philadelphia’s Main Line, 15 miles west of Philadelphia. Classes include musical comedy, Shakespeare, improv, monologues, dance, characterization and show tunes.
