Best Pennsylvania Art Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACA Accredited, Serve Safe Certified, Premier Camp Award, SCOPE President, ACA Board Member, PA Safety Committee Compliance and More!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Excellent Leadership program for our 11th and 12th graders. Emphasis on community service projects and training to become a great counselor.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

Rent a bunk; enjoy activities, events, realization, food and entertainment all provided!

This is a great way to end the summer!

For more info contact staff[AT]camptowanda.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptowanda.com or call us 570-253-3266

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Do you want to spend your summer job working outdoors? Is making a difference in the lives of children important to you? Do you want to meet people from all over the world? What about building your resume while having an amazing time?

Join our camp family this summer for a challenging and rewarding job experience that that will give you the skills you need for your future. Make a difference in the lives of our campers, while enjoying our beautiful outdoor facilities and working with people from around the world.

When you work at Camp Towanda, you get hands-on experience and leadership opportunities, while building skills that any future employer is looking for, such as flexibility, adaptability, initiative, self-direction, social and cross-cultural skills, productivity, accountability, leadership and responsibility.

Camp Towanda is now hiring Sports Instructors, Coaches and Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, Department Heads, and General Counselors! Our program consists of all the land and water sports, outdoor adventure, theatre, art and more! We offer professional paid internships in many fields including marketing, health administration, nursing, finance, hospitality, event planning, food services, sports management, media and nutrition. We work with colleges for school credit and provide mentorship opportunities.

Camp Towanda is the premier family-owned and operated, co-ed 7 week sleep-away camp in Northeast Pennsylvania for children ages 7-17. We are nestled on over 400 acres of beautiful fields, facilities, waterfront and countryside. At Camp Towanda, we provide a well-rounded experience for our campers and staff in a nurturing, safe environment with endless opportunities for them to try new things and feel great about themselves! Our program offers excellent and professional instruction in all land and water sports, fine arts, drama and adventure, as well as very creative evening activities and special events.

We attract down-to-earth, friendly and spirited campers, families and staff. We hire 300 counselors and support staff from over 20 countries and all across the USA. When you work at Camp Towanda, you make a real difference in camper’s lives, while building your resume and career-building skills (leadership, work-ethic, public speaking, management, responsibility) with the support of our top-notch senior staff and Directors. The job of a counselor is multi-faceted; your spirit, creativity and leadership is paramount. When at camp, it is a 24-hour job. Flexibility, responsibility and stamina are key attributes for our staff to possess. Working with kids is a challenging job but one of the most rewarding job experiences you will ever have.

All meals, room and board are included with scheduled time off. We are located near a popular summer destination in the Pocono Mountains and less than 2 ½ hours away from New York City and Philadelphia.

For 97 years, Camp Towanda has continued to define what summer camp is all about. We are highly regarded and respected as an industry leader and are involved in giving back to various organizations throughout the year. Camp Towanda is accredited by the American Camp Association.

When you work at Camp Towanda, it’s so much more than a summer job- it’s a family, network and community that will change your life forever. Thank you for considering Camp Towanda for your best summer job experience yet! Begin your application today!

Competitive salary, room and board, all meals included, travel reimbursement
Paid Internships Available

Job Requirements:
Available mid-June thru mid-August (some department orientations begin early June)
Freshman in college or later
Qualified references
Great with children
Strong work ethic
Desire to have fun and make a difference!

Job Positions Available:
General Counselors
Specialists
Art Specialist
Baseball Specialist
Basketball Specialist
Drama/Theatre Specialist
Field Hockey Specialist
Fitness Specialist
Flag Football Specialist
Hockey Specialist
Lacrosse Specialist
LEGO / STEM Specialist
Media Specialist
Outdoor Adventure Specialist (ropes, bikes, archery, river crew, farming)
Soccer Specialist
Tennis Specialist
Volleyball Specialist
Waterfront Specialist (swim instructors, boating instructors)
Waterski Specialist
Zumba Specialist
Department Heads
Group Leaders / Assistant Group Leaders
Senior Staff Leadership

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Located just 70 miles from Washington DC, Capital Camps is the perfect place to spend a summer working with first-class staff from around the world. In addition to a superb group of returning campers and staff, we also welcome new staff from England, Israel, and around the United States each summer.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leaders in Training and Counselors in Training programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Year-Round Retreats: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org

Summer Family Camp: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-Round Retreats: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on an idyllic five acre farm -- small enough to be cozy and attentive, yet large enough to offer young children lots of fun experiences!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff are teachers, trained in early childhood/elementary/special education. This will be our 27th year of summer camp at Rainbow Academy!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Jr. Counselors are helpful mentors to the teachers who lead our summer camp groups. Jr. Counselors must be 14 years of age or older.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some scholarship is available for Rainbow Connection.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Rainbow Academy operates as a pre-school, kindergarten, and after school program for elementary aged children.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Join us at Our Camp Website Link: www.rainbowacademypreschool.com, and click the program that tells the story about Rainbow Academy's summer camp and Rainbow Connection. We hope to see you in the sun!!!!!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Rainbow Academy is looking for teachers, certified to teach early childhood, elementary, or special education.  We are also looking for aquatics staff -- lifeguards and swimming instructors.  Come to work and play!

CAMP FACILITIES: A large, black box theatre space and several classrooms are used during our camp programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.dreamwrights.org for full schedule, camp descriptions, pricing & registration information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 swimming pools, 1 with a diving board and 1 with water slides, 6 full tennis courts and 2 practice courts, street hockey pavilion, 2 covered gaga courts, professional little league softball field, 4 baseball fields, 5 newcombe/volley ball courts, beach volley ball court, 8 basketball courts, soccer fields, indoor soccer stadium, miniature golf course, archery range, challenge course (high ropes elements, climbing walls, dual zip line, low ropes team building course and more), gymnastics pavilion, professionally designed kickball field, mini-basketball court, pony corral and barn, cooking, arts & crafts, pottery & ceramics, fully equipped wood shop, computer lab, fantasy zone (indoor play structure), outdoor playgrounds, lake (rowboats, canoes, paddle boats and funyaks), fishing, GZ lounge, pavilion and stage, puppets, go-karts, drama, wooded nature area, state of the art, air conditioned dance studios, classroom and activity space, air conditioned and fully renovated preschool camp building.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp America provides a comprehensive day camp program that promotes the social, cultural, physical and emotional development of children, ages 2 1/2 to 15. we recruit the best counselors and supervisors to help campers as they learn, laugh and play. We offer activities in the best environments possible. We strive to give campers a fun and nurturing experience, enhanced self-esteem, friendship skills, greater independence and a sense of their creative potential. Camp America is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), an award held by only 25% of camps nation wide. Accreditation requires compliance with the highest quality program, health and safety standards. We have a superior safety record - a record you can trust!

Camp America enjoys an excellent reputation because we hand pick the best people to serve you and your family. Many of our counselors are state certified teachers. Our food managers are certified by the Bucks County Board of Health. All of our instructors have specialized training in their areas of expertise. A full-time Registered Nurse and well stock infirmary are available during regular camp hours. Our staff members are experienced, highly qualified leaders who model friendship and consideration of others to all children. As positive and caring leaders, our counselors and supervisors display the sensitivity required to work well with children meeting their social, emotional and physical needs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT (counselor in training) program is a learning and transition program for 13, 14 and 15 year-olds. CIT's are organized into groups of 15 boys or girls and get to experience the best of two world's at camp. The counselors for these groups are chosen for their mature, yet youthful, outlooks. A CIT day encompasses work experience, bunk activities including lunch and swimming, as well as sport and recreational periods. CIT's work with both specialist and bunks developing leadership and organizational skills. Daily bunk-time activities include co-ed games, group meetings and discussions, swim and water games, as well as, other recreational opportunities. As the oldest campers, CIT's are rewarded with day trips and after-hours activities supervised by their counselors, division leaders and other staff.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp America provides transportation or early and late care options. A discount is offered for parents who choose to provide their own transportation during regular camp hours.

Camp hours with transportation: Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
Camp hours with parent transportation: Monday - Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm
Early and Late Care: 7:30 am - 6 pm

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer 2018 will run from June 25th thru August 17th. We will also have a mini camp week before camp begins (June 18th - 22nd). You can pick one day or you can pick the whole week for a very low rate. For more information please feel free to contact the main office at (215) 822-6313 or visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.camp-america.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp America Day Camp in Chalfont, PA is looking for qualified camp counselors, lifeguards, tennis instructors, gymnastics instructors, kitchen staff and more!

If you are interested in joining our fun camp family please go to our website Our Camp Website Link: www.camp-america.com and fill out an application found in our job opportunities section located at the bottom of the website.  

You may either mail in your application to 341 Lower State Road, Chalfont, PA 18914 or email it to wearecampamerica[AT]gmail.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Complete information can be found on our website.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers will make use of our covered pavilions, lodge with infirmary, dining hall, pool complex, and multiple playgrounds.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each week is different with a theme, activities, specials. We are a traditional camp program with arts and crafts, nature studies, games and sports, and cooperative activities. Swimming and swim lessons, hot lunch and morning snack provided. Our kids get in the creek, in the woods, use every field for games and sports and go home dirty and tired with a smile on their faces.
We are American Camp Assoc. accredited 100%, and members of Christian Camp and Conference Assoc.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Cornerstone Leadership Camp is a continuation of our day camp program, but it begins to teach teens about leading and serving others, as modeled by Jesus in the Bible. Teens will have a daily schedule that includes time to serve others. They will work together on a project that benefits others, giving them a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem. They will also enjoy age-appropriate camp programs that reflect their interests and abilities. At the end of each week, we hope that teens have a bigger heart for serving others while developing the work ethic and good character necessary for tomorrow’s leaders.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship information can be found on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.csfarm.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
All fees, dates and information are included on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.CSFarm.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors; Program Leaders - games, arts & crafts, nature; Kitchen Workers; Lifeguards.  See the Get Involved tab of our website Our Camp Website Link: www.csfarm.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP FACILITIES: Many of the facilities in our historic 110 year old camp have recently (10 years) been updated. They include a dining hall and kitchen, craft house, boat house, medical facility, and eight of the fourteen camper cabins. The oldest building in camp is our historic Lodge, used for shows and group gatherings. The 200 acre natural lake provides a beautiful and functional setting for all our aquatic activities. Camp also includes a climbing wall, tennis courts, a volleyball court, field, archery range, campcraft area, nature/ecology area, and a 500 acre preserved area used for hiking and mountain biking.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our aquatic program is extensive, taking advantage of our location on a beautiful, 200 acre, natural, mountain lake. Water skiing, swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, water trampoline, and more occur on the lake. 80-90% of our staff, on average, are trained in Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid. Our boat drivers are required to have a Pennsylvania boating safety license and are screened in our boats.

Older campers may take whitewater canoe trips on the Delaware River and/or a four-day lake canoeing trip to the Adirondacks. Other trips include hiking on the Appalachian Trail, Loyalsock Trail (World's End State Park), Rickett's Glen State Park, Hickory Run State Park, and local trips to the blueberry farm, mill pond, and a local camping spot.

Additional program information is available on our web site at: Our Camp Website Link: www.oneka.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Turtles Trail Foundation. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.turtlestrailfoundation.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Many camps have similar programs. Oneka has three unique qualities: It offers a rich 110 year history of camping, complete with intriguing traditions. Oneka is a small camp, offering an excellent 3-1 camper to staff ratio. Oneka's waterfront is uniquely beautiful and functional.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full summer session: June 27 - August 15 (7 weeks) $7,600.00
1st Session: June 27 - July 21 (3 1/2 weeks) $4,250.00
2-week session (new campers only) June 27 - July 11 $3,150.00
2nd Session: July 22 - August 15 (3 1/2 weeks) $4,250.00

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
See website for summer job application.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a private lake with a sandy beach, outdoor pool, 2 gyms, 5 tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court, a soccer field, 2 flying trapezes, 2 living campuses with multiple cabins on each (indoor plumbing in the cabins), a skatepark, an indoor and outdoor climbing wall, a brand new recording studio, and multiple activity buildings and facilities. Please visit our website for a full tour of activities and facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Established 27 years ago as a non-traditional summer camp, the original vision for ILC has created one of the best sleep-away summer camps around. We have evolved into a special, positive community that provides campers with the confidence to advance their existing talents, or even take a risk and try something new! This ILC vision was, and still is dedicated to: i) Celebrating diversity of people, activities, places, ideas, views & beliefs,
Promoting creativity within each camper and throughout the entire community, ii) Empowering individual growth with our elective, personalized scheduling, and iii) Providing a wide-range of activities for all skill levels that are rich with integrity by maintaining top-notch facilities & equipment and employing a talented, hand-selected staff from all over the world.

ILC prides itself on the unique approach we take about the campers’ schedules - based mainly on individualized programming. Each camper can choose what they want to do from a wide variety of activities offered by multiple departments. Each ILC department is managed by an experienced, talented, veteran ILC staff member. Therefore, ILC is more than just a fantastic summer camp, it is a fantastic Circus & Flying Trapeze, Sports, Tennis, Dance & Performing Arts, Magic, Skateboarding, Rollerblading & BMX, Digital Arts, RPG, LARPing, & Rocketry, Fine Arts, Music, Electronic Music & Music Recording, Climbing Wall, Zip-Line, & Adventure Ropes Course, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Tubing, & Banana Boating, Sailing, Kayaking & Paddleboating, Lake & Pool Swimming & Water Games, Organic Farming, and Horseback Riding Camp all rolled into one!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training (CIT) Program. CIT's must be entering 11th grade and must come for at least 4 weeks. They are responsible for helping out in an area of their choice, while still enjoying the benefits that being a camper has to offer.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please email one of our Director's, Jeff Gould, at jeff[AT]independentlake.com to inquire about any financial aid or scholarships.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Create your own summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.independentlake.com to see our dates and rates.

CAMP FACILITIES: West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts [AT] Uptown is located in the new Knauer Performing Arts Center. We have two acting studios, fully equipped with a stage, props and furniture for acting scenes as well as a piano for our musical theater classes and cabaret performances. All our performances take place either in the Black Box Theater or on the Main Stage.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts [AT] Uptown strives to help every performer find their voice and learn to put it out into the world. Every week 16-40 performers have the opportunity to work alongside theater professionals. Every camp creates a show which is performed on the last day of camp for family and friends. Plus, our shows never have a chorus! Which means everyone plays a nice role! Our talented staff has worked on Broadway, regional theater, TV and Film. New this summer in addition to our Camps we will be rehearsing two musicals. One musical will be for Teens and the other for our younger performers. Join us for fun, skill packed weeks of theatre performance! Check out our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.westchesterstudio.com.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts offers classes in Acting and Musical Theatre through out the school year. In the spring we are in rehearsal for our Spring Shows and every Fall we audition for our Professional Youth Program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Half Day, One Week Camp:
Storybook Theater (ages 4-7), $200

Full Day, One week Camps:
Glee Week (ages 9-17), $385
Theatrical Production (ages 11-17), $375
Acting for the Camera (ages 10-17), $375

Full Day, Two Week Camp:
Triple Threat Camp (ages 8-17, performers will be divided into groups by age.), $650

Full Day, Three Week Show Camp:
Teen Show: (ages 13-17), $750
Kids Show: (ages 8-14), $750

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts is looking for professional actor/directors with significant teaching experience to guide young performers in our one and two week summer theatre camps. Applicants must have PA Clearances. Check out our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.westchesterstudio.com.

Interested applicants email your resume to: therese[AT]westchesterstudio.com for consideration.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At the YMCA, we do not turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. The Y is a non-profit charitable organization that strengthens the foundations of our community. Thanks to donations to the Y's Annual Campaign, we can offer financial assistance to those unable to pay the standard fees.*

Anyone is invited to apply for an income-based YMCA membership or financial assistance. Those receiving income-based memberships are also eligible to receive discounted rates for programming, including camp!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Winnipeg, located in West Chester at the West Chester Area YMCA provides campers who are preschool age through 8th grade with a summer they'll never forget. Campers have an opportunity to make friends and participate in a variety of camp activities including: arts & crafts, sports, free swim, field games, community service and weekly themed activities.

Camp Winnipeg runs for 11 weeks from June 13 through August 26 and registration for camp is done by the week to allow families flexibility to select camp weeks that work for them. Camp runs from 9 AM - 4 PM each day, aftercare is included in the price of camp. Before care is available for a nominal fee. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information visit our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13 through August 26

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Here you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, creativity and energy to work and discover the talents within yourself as you touch the lives of those around you. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has many job opportunities including seasonal, part-time and full-time, each featuring incredible benefits and coworkers that will quickly feel like family.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Kweebec is set on over 200 pristine acres in Pennsylvania's beautiful Perkiomen Valley. Camp Kweebec's facility has something for everyone! The state-of-the-art facilities offer athletic fields, gorgeous performance and visual art studios, twin private lakes, heated pools, and beautiful cabins,manicured horseback riding facility, zip lines, six tennis courts, high and low rope adventure courses and so much more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer LIFE

*Emphasis on strengthening interpersonal skills and self-advocacy
*2:1 camper-to-staff ratio
*Ongoing behavior support
*Small group activities and structured daily programs
*Travel excursions

Located on Camp Kweebec’s 200+ acres in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, Summer L.I.F.E. offers campers with special needs the opportunity to cultivate friendships within the context of traditional camp activities, such as fishing, swimming, boating, arts and crafts, sports and games, cooking and environmental education.

Transportation for the day camp is provided to and from our Malvern campus and the camp property in Schwenksville. Families also may choose to drop off and pick up their campers at Camp Kweebec daily.

Families of overnight campers are responsible for transportation to the camp property on Sundays. Families may choose to pick overnight campers up at the camp property or at our Malvern, Pennsylvania campus on Fridays.

Summer L.I.F.E. offers low camper-to-staff ratio, experienced camp staff, ongoing behavior support, structured daily programming, engaging activities and real world learning. Staff includes PA certified special education teachers, a full-time nurse and behavioral support specialists.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
We have a number of camp scholarships available to eligible families on an annual basis. Please call 610.296.6725 x115 for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Summer LIFE Open Houses at Camp Kweebec:

Saturday, April 14
10:00–11:30 am

Saturday, May 12
2:00–3:30 pm

Sunday, June 3
11:00 am–12:30 pm

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: School Year Programs (Respite)
Recognizing the importance of year-round recreational and respite programming for youth of all abilities, Summer Matters offers daytime and overnight respite programs throughout the year. These programs offer affordable, engaging opportunities for youth to develop independence, strengthen healthy relationships and broaden their recreational experiences in the real world while giving their families much-needed respite. Please Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.vfes.net

OTHER CAMP INFO: Many, but not all, of our campers have been diagnosed with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome and have difficulty connecting with their peers. They deeply desire friendships, but due to difficulties with social interactions, spend much of their time feeling socially isolated and lonely.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2018 Day Camp
Session 1: August 13–17
Session 2: August 20–24
$875 per session
Day camps run from 9-3 p.m.

2018 Overnight Camp
Session 1: August 12–17
Weekend Only: August 17-19
Session 2: August 19–24
Two-week Session: August 12–24
$1600 per session; $335 weekend; $3530 two-week session

Families of overnight campers are responsible for transportation to the camp property on Sunday.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Valley Forge Educational Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. VFES will hire applicants solely based on the applicant’s qualifications and ability to meet the requirements of the position. An applicant’s educational background, credentials (certification/licensure), prior work and volunteer experience, and professional references will be assessed to determine whether the applicant is able to meet the requirements of the position.

Human Resources staff are available to answer questions Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm. Call 610.296.6725 or e-mail jobs[AT]vfes.net.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located in an beautiful mountain setting on a horse farm, we have real climbing rocks on site, a sand volleyball court, 6 camper cabins, a nine hole frisbee golf course and many miles of mountain biking trails. We also are off campus every day at nearby Raystown Lake for Wake boarding, sailing, windsurfing, and other waiter sports.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Stone Mountain Adventures (SMA) is a co-ed overnight teen summer camp for 60 teenagers ages 12-16 located in the mountains of central Pennsylvania. We specialize in getting teens excited about life through: Water Sports Adventure Activities Traditional Sports Community Service Creative Arts Our teen campers learn new skills, gain self confidence, make strong friendships and become members of our strong, value centered summer community. Things that are unique about our camp: Young Teen Focused Activities Choose Your Own Activities Everyday Adventures and Camping Overnights Out of Camp We Offer 2 Week to 7 Week Sessions

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer partial "Camperships" each summer to deserving families. Please contact Camp Director Jud Milla for an application.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Stone Mountain Adventures is a co-ed residential camp for 60 teenagers ages 12-16 located in the mountains of central Pennsylvania. We are a very active summer community and do a good job of getting campers excited about all aspects of camp from our adventure and sport activities to going roller skating to going white water rafting together as a group. As with many aspects of teenagers lives our camp is also a very social place and we work hard to model and encourage positive relationships, create community in an authentic way, stop cliques from developing, and take away many of the traditional pressures that teens feel in school. The result is that campers feel a new found freedom to explore who they truly are while at the same time feeling like they have a new �home away from home� at Stone Mountain Adventures.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
4 Week Sessions $5250
Session 1 + 2 Sat 6/24 to Fri 7/21
Session 2 + 3 Sat 7/8 to Sat 8/5
Session 3 + 4 Sun 7/23 to Sun 8/20

2 Week Sessions $2675
Session 1 (SMA1) Sat 6/24 to Fri 7/7
Session 2 (SMA2) Sat 7/8 to Fri 7/21
Session 3 (SMA3) Sun 7/23 to Sat 8/5
Session 4 (SMA4) Mon 8/7 to Sun 8/20

6 Week Sessions $7775
Session 1 + 2 + 3 Sat 6/24 to Sat 8/5
Session 2 + 3 + 4 Sat 7/8 to Sun 8/20

8 Week Session $9900
Session 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 Sat 6/24 to Sun 8/20

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 3 outdoor riding arenas with jumping courses, access to an outdoor pool, stables with stalls for 45 horses, an arts & crafts room, changing room and a seperate lunch/activity room.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The day camp at Ashford Farm in suburban Philadelphia is for children ages 6 to 14 who are interested in learning the correct basics of horsemanship and riding in an atmosphere designed for both safety and fun.

In addition to daily riding and horse care instruction, camp activities include arts and crafts, swimming and outdoor games. The program also features a camp picnic, field trips, a sleepover, a camp horse show and Parents Day.

Our enrollment is limited to 40. Beginner, intermediate and advanced groups are formed according to riding ability.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ashford Farm offers year round riding lessons and a Pony club program in the winters.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp runs for 8 weeks total. Available sessions are 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 8 weeks.

CAMP FACILITIES: Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: jumonville.org Jumonville offers co-ed, resident camps in summer months, and retreat space year round. It is United Methodist affiliated, and open to all Christian denominations. Lodging ranges from luxury private rooms to family-style lodges and cozy cabins, with delicious meals for up to 350-400 guests. The Inn and Lodge have kitchens, lounges, fireplaces. Cabins have lounge/common area and 16-24 beds, mini-fridge and coffeepot/or full kitchen.

Outdoor sports facilities include basketball, volleyball, sand volleyball, baseball/softball, tennis, swimming pool, soccer, archery, shuffleboard, mountainboarding, & an 18 hole disc golf course. Multiple hiking trails, campfire sites, and sports fields are located throughout the campus. Ga-Ga ball, and 9-square in the air are also offered.

Also, Dining Hall, several meeting rooms, large indoor stage area, Adventure Center for indoor rock climbing and rappelling, Snack and Gift shop, Chapel, and 2 picnic shelters are available. Three challenge ropes courses, and an indoor Adventure Center serve our most popular programs for rock climbing, individual and group initiatives.

At the end of an exciting day, there's nothing like sitting by the campfire, looking up at the stars, and seeing the awesome sight of The Great Cross shining into the night. And website visitors will love to see the changing seasons and day to day beauty of the Cross from morning until evening via webcam.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Every week has multiple camps with a focus on arts, adventure, sports, sampler and family camps. Other camps/activities not listed above include: Fishing, Autism, Games Camp, Geocaching, disc golf, Mommy/Daddy & Me - or grandparents, Family Adventure, Special needs, Special needs Adventure, over 20 adventure camps, from basic to advanced - rock climbing. Also, Youghiogheny River raft/canoe/ducky water sports, caving, biking, hiking, mountainboarding, team building, 3 ropes courses, including low and high elements, King Swing, Zip line.

Jumonville exists to share the Christian faith with all who come. The dedicated staff and volunteers operate a summer camping program that is well known for its variety and quality. Interactive worship, Bible study and discussion groups are interwoven throughout programs that highlight Adventure, Sports, Arts and Sampler camps for all ages. Activities vary based on age and camp selected. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: camp.jumonville.org.

Camper-counselor ratios are 4:1 and include both paid and volunteer counselors who are screened and trained prior to working with campers. Camp is a place to learn, grow, and enjoy the great outdoors. Campers learn confidence, caring and social skills, spiritual lessons and personal growth in a community of encouragement. Not only is it challenging and fun, the Jumonville Adventure Program is an outstanding tool for building teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving in life-changing ways.

Children, youth, adults and families may come for a week of recreation, inspiration, and adventure for a very reasonable rate. In addition, scholarship help is available for those who want to come, but the full cost would be a hardship.
It is easy to step back in time while exploring the area's rich history and heritage. Jumonville Glen was the site of George Washington's first battle, and a small museum of artifacts has been preserved from the French and Indian War that followed.

In addition, the state operated an Orphan School on the property after the Civil War. The beautiful campus, 19th century stone buildings, and flagstone walkways reflect the rich past of this mountaintop, and yet still offer exceptional lodging, comfort and modern conveniences. Camp has always been a great way to make new friends, grow in faith, and experience the best fun of the summer with something for everyone to enjoy!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Weekend in April, and week-long training in June. If approved, this qualifies participants to volunteer for other weeks of the summer camp program based on need, interest, and availability.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid is available at: Our Camp Website Link: jumonville.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Week, Mommy, Daddy & Me, Grandma, Grandpa & Me(4-7, 5-9, 7-10 years old), Creative Arts Thing - all ages, individuals and families.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Retreats - see Calendar of Events at Our Camp Website Link: jumonville.org.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Activities list: Our Camp Website Link: camp.jumonville.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: camp.jumonville.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Positions still open for Kitchen staff, Counselors, Adventure and Audio Video Staff.

For jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.jumonville.org

To apply, please visit:
Our Camp Website Link: jumonville.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: New country-styled cabins all have electricity and indoor bathroom facilities. There are 8 - 12 campers in each bunk supervised by 3-4 counselors. Located on a campus of nearly 175 acres, our facilities include: a new air conditioned alpine-styled dining room, a multi-purpose air conditioned indoor gymnasium and theatre, two baseball/ softball fields, eight tennis courts, two soccer fields, three basketball courts (lighted), a beach volleyball court, an extensive fine arts building that is air conditioned, computer lab with air conditioning, multi-stationed ropes/climbing wall course, horseback riding arena, lake, heated pool with dual water slides, hockey arena, circus and gymnastics pavilion, flying trapeze, skateboard park, and a Teepee village for overnight camp-outs.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: It’s all about choice. Your choice! TOTAL CHOICE! Lindenmere’s program is on the cutting edge of summer camping. Campers work with their counselors and specialty staff to select the activities they want and love. This makes each and every day challenging, unique
and fun. We have an Outdoor Adventure (consisting of rockclimbing, high and low ropes, zipline, survivorman, mountain boarding & biking), Cooking, Circus, Flying Trapeze, Archery, Fitness, Hockey, Volleyball, Skateboarding, Go Karts, GaGa, and Fashion Design programing as well. New country-styled cabins all have electricity and indoor bathroom facilities.

There are 8 - 12 campers in each bunk supervised by 3-4 counselors. Located on a campus of nearly 175 acres, our facilities include: a new alpine-styled dining room, a multi-purpose indoor gymnasium and theatre, two baseball/ softball fields, five tennis courts, two soccer fields, three basketball courts (lighted), two beach volleyball courts, an extensive fine arts building, computer lab, multi-stationed ropes/climbing wall course, horseback riding arena, lake, heated pool with dual water slides, hockey arena, circus and gymnastics pavilion, flying trapeze, skateboard park, and a Teepee village for overnight camp-outs

Lindenmere campers choose both majors and minors to construct their perfect day. With over fifty electives to choose from and a team of dedicated specialty staff, we ensure the success and growth of all of our campers.

Majors are selected before the beginning of each session. They are instructional and goal oriented. Major programs often culminate in a performance or production. Athletic Majors participate in competitive events.

Minors are chosen daily. They are instructional or recreational. Minors allow campers to experience a diverse array of activities.

7:45 am Wake up
8:15 am Breakfast
8:45 - 9:25 am Clean Up
9:25 - 10:25 am First Major
10:30 - 10:40 am Fruit Break at Art Center and Circus
10:45 - 11:45 am Second Major
11:55 - 12:55 am Third Major
1:00 pm Lunch
1:35 - 2:35 pm Rest Period
2:40 - 3:30 pm First Minor
3:35 - 3:50 pm Snack [AT] Art Center
3:55 - 4:45 pm Second Minor
4:55 - 5:55 pm Third Minor (Free Time)
6:00 pm Line Up
6:15 pm Dinner
7:00 - 7:30 pm Free Play
7:30 - 8:15 pm Shower Time
8:15 pm Evening Activity
9:10 pm Canteen & staggered bed times according to age

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Lindenmere’s Leadership Training Program is carefully designed to teach participants both life and camp related skills. The LT’s will participate in all of the traditional Lindenmere camp activities, and will often experience many of these activities in a leadership role.

The program is fun, dynamic and creative while offering the LT’s more freedom and responsibility than other campers. The LT’s have the opportunity to participate in regular camp activities as well as experiential learning activities designed to teach life skills.

As the oldest campers, the LT’s are considered the foundation of the Lindenmere experience. Each participant is considered a valuable part of our community and is eligible to become our future staff and leaders.

OTHER CAMP INFO: How many people in each bunk?
Each bunk houses 8-12 campers with two to three counselors. The cabins are equipped with modern conveniences such as full bath facilities, including hot and cold running water, ample electrical outlets and storage space for clothing.

When do the campers pick their activities?
Majors are chosen before campers arrive at camp. The three minors are chosen at breakfast each morning and may vary from day to day.

Do campers ever get turned away from an activity they choose?
Never. A full time program director spends the day working with each child's schedule.

How many people in each activity?
Sometimes a child chooses a private lesson which is one-on-one with an instructor. Most activities have between eight to twelve children.

How does the laundry work?
Every camper's laundry is done with an outside service and is collected on Friday and returned to the campers on Sunday. The laundry for each cabin is kept together and the children sort their laundry with the aid of their counselors upon its return.

Do you have a doctor in camp?
We have a doctor and three registered nurses during each session. Our infirmary is staffed twenty four hours per day.

Are campers put into bunks by age or grade?
Campers are usually grouped in cabins by grade. Sometimes parents will request a placement by age. If your child wants to bunk with friends, we almost always are able to work it out.
Any out of camp trips?

Children leave camp to compete in intercamp games or special events such as a day trip to Camelbeach, Dorney Park, whitewater rafting, ice skating, bowling, minor league baseball games.

Do campers need extra money?
Canteen is provided free of charge each day. A small amount of spending money is recommended for other incidentals.

Where do campers come from?
All over. We have large groups of children from the New York metropolitan area, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Florida, and California, but don't be surprised if you have a bunk mate from London, Paris, Madrid or Singapore.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for complete information at: Our Camp Website Link: camplindenmere.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Sequoia is very fortunate to call The Perkiomen School campus our summer home. Pennsburg is a suburban area approximately a one hour drive northwest of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. The proximity of many educational and recreational activities to Pennsburg make our weekly out of camp trips very convenient.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Perkiomen School offers a wide array of playing fields and outdoor athletic facilities such as tennis and basketball courts. An indoor, competition size swimming pool, multiple gyms and top notch art facilities are just a few of the indoor highlights. When it's time for bed, campers will enjoy the comfort of their bedrooms which feature closets, dressers and desks. Bad weather is no problem at Camp Sequoia thanks to our amazing facilities. This is a great asset to our campers who have trouble with change in schedules.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The LIT program meets the need for young people ages 16-17 who are not yet ready for a summer job and need help developing their social thinking skills, independent skills and job readiness skills. Camp Sequoia's Leader-In-Training program provides a safe and supportive environment for our LIT's to learn and practice these important skills.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Sequoia Kids Weekend Program: A School Year Social Skill Development and Recreational Program for children ages 7-15. Dynamic trips up and down the East Coast foster real life social skills lessons. Camp Leadership and a Registered Nurse are always on these trips.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for complete information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Sequoia seeks to hire the best staff to work with our exceptional campers. Many of our staff have significant experience working with children and our leadership positions require a college degree in a related field. All staff enjoy free wifi, air-conditioned housing, meals, travel allowance, laundry stipend and salary DOE.

Please refer to our employment page on our website for summer job information at Our Camp Website Link: www.camp-sequoia.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and a broad range of recreational facilities, including:

Heated Pool
6 Basketball Courts
9 Tennis Courts
2 Soccer Fields
Lacrosse Field
Baseball & Softball Fields
Hockey Rink
Beach Volleyball Court
Archery Range
Dance Studio
Gymnastics Pavilion
Fitness Center
Zip Line
Challenge Course
Nature Trails
Fishing Pond
Arts & Crafts Studios
Ceramics Studio
Lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking & paddle boarding
Abundant outdoor field space for added team-building activities & athletics

Campers will enjoy new, spacious modern cabins, with attached showers and facilities.

Delicious, balanced meals are served in a 5,200 square foot Kitchen & Dining Hall, overlooking sparkling Reflection Lake, with large decks ideal for outdoor dining.

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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: OUR PHILOSOPHY

Camp SAY was established with one goal in mind – to provide children who stutter with a highly immersive and accepting summer camp experience that builds self-confidence and helps children develop the vital communication skills they need to fully express themselves without fear, bullying or ridicule.

Complementing our wide range of exciting traditional camp activities, Camp SAY provides each child with unique experiences that challenge them in a safe way, creating a strong sense of achievement and helping them confidently navigate the unique issues that children who stutter face in the everyday world.

STAFF
The staff is dedicated to creating a safe and accepting environment where every child can find their beautiful and unique voice. Approximately 80% of children return to camp. Parents and campers tell us it’s our staff and unique approach that consistently exceed expectations, making Camp SAY such a rewarding and transformative experience.

We provide an excellent Staff-to-Camper Ratio: With Camp’s leadership team, camp counselors, specialized activities staff and more, our staff-to-camper ratio is 1 staff member for every 2-3 campers. In addition, each bunk is staffed at night with at least 2 counselors for an average of 6-10 campers.

Counselors complete a comprehensive training program to support the social, emotional and physical needs of all our campers. Staff development includes leadership training and extensive information about stuttering, camper health and safety, camp philosophy, policies and procedures and much more. Additionally, Specialized Activities Staff is carefully selected based on their skills and expertise.

ACTIVITIES:
Camp SAY offers an incredible range of activities, including:

Creative Arts
Arts & crafts – including painting, drawing, jewelry making, lanyard and tie-dye

Performing Arts
Dance, dramatic arts, creative writing, playwriting, pottery, singing & songwriting, video production and more.

Land Sports
Baseball, basketball (6 courts), kickball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis (9 all-weather Courts), volleyball, Frisbee and more.

Waterfront Activities
Swimming in a lake and heated swimming pool, as well as canoeing, kayak course, paddleboats, swimming, waterslide, zip-line, and more.

Outdoor
Adventure programs feature hiking and nature walks, rock-climbing walls, campfires (for S’mores and stories), recycling and environmental programs, ropes courses and more.

This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and so much more.
Heated Pool
6 Basketball Courts
9 Tennis Courts
2 Soccer Fields
Lacrosse Field
Baseball & Softball Fields
Hockey Rink
Beach Volleyball Court
Archery Range
Dance Studio
Gymnastics Pavilion
Fitness Center
Zip Line
Challenge Course
Nature Trails
Fishing Pond
Arts & Crafts Studios
Ceramics Studio
Lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking & paddle boarding
Abundant outdoor field space for added team-building activities & athletics

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tuition and travel are offered on a sliding scale basis so all children can attend Camp SAY. To date, no child has been turned away from Camp SAY due to a family's inability to pay.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp offers Family Day where families visit campers, and in addition to welcoming kids & teens who stutter, we also welcome siblings and friends (ages 8-18).

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp SAY is a program of The Stuttering Association for the Young, which also offers year-round Confident Voices after-school & weekend arts programs and Speech Therapy. Learn more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.SAY.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Meals: Camp SAY provides a wonderfully balanced meal plan with great options that kids will enjoy. In addition to the delicious main meals, we provide tasty snacks at key times during the day. We can accommodate a broad range of food restrictions to ensure that your child’s experience at Camp SAY is truly memorable.

Talented Nursing Team: Your child’s safety and well being is our highest priority. Our camp is staffed by a full-time, on-site registered nurse who can properly dispense any family-provided medications and can access medical specialists as needed.

Traveling to Camp SAY: Campers come from all around the country and abroad. We work closely with families to make each child’s trip to Camp SAY as safe and enjoyable as possible. We schedule a chaperoned flight from the southeast to New York City. Children taking individual flights are welcomed at the gate by camp staff. Upon arrival at the airport, camp staff helps navigate baggage claim, arrange check-in for return flights, and board campers on the bus for a fun trip to Camp SAY.

Our Personalized Approach: In order to fully personalize your child’s camp experience, our team obtains detailed preferences in advance of camp from you and your child – from their activities to seemingly small yet important details. For example, children who have birthdays at Camp SAY are celebrated with a group birthday song and birthday cake.

Amazing Results: Children and teens leave Camp SAY with so many important benefits such as increased confidence, new friendships, greater independence and feeling better prepared to begin the new school year in a very positive way. It’s the reason that 80% of campers return year after year. We offer a comprehensive Parent’s Handbook, with detailed information in many areas such as what to pack and wear, meals and nutrition (our camp provides balanced, healthy and delicious meals and can accommodate special dietary restrictions), transportation, important contact information and so much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp SAY 2018 summer season is July 30-August 13

Camp Tuition is $3,175, and tuition and travel is offered on a sliding scale basis.

Please visit our website for complete details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested in becoming a Camp SAY counselor, please contact Meg[AT]SAY.org

Lear more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern cabins with bathroom facilities in the bunk. Two private lakes, swimming pool, 12 tennis courts, golf facility with driving range, chipping/putting green, state of the art adventure program with four-sided climbing wall, two zip lines, high and low ropes course, archery range, three baseball fields, two soccer fields, two indoor gyms, fitnes center, hockey rink, lacrosse field, skate park, two gaga pits, indoor game room, canteen, three outdoor and three indoor basketball courts, arts program with cooking, woodshop, ceramics, and crafts.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is designed to ensure that our campers have a well-rounded camp experience that includes, sports, arts, aquatic and adventure activities. As our children get older, they have more choice in their daily activities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for boys who have completed 10th grade and an LIT program for boys that have completed 11th grade.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit us online at Our Camp Website Link: www.campwayne.com for information on our dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Ravens Run has air-conditioned classrooms, a social hall, a ceramics studio and beautiful, shady outdoor space.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ravens Run, New Hope’s Visual & Performing Arts Camp, brings together professional artists and students to explore the world of creativity in a supportive, inspiring and fun environment. At Ravens Run, children are encouraged to broaden their artistic horizons while developing technical skills. Campers learn to find their special creative spirit and no prior experience is necessary.

Campers will be exposed to a wide variety of artistic styles and media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, crafts, stained glass, photography, dance, yoga, music, magic, theatre, claymation and creative writing. We strive to give each child a rich art experience that fosters flexible thinking and creative problem solving skills.

Each session culminates with a spectacular camp-wide art show and performance. Ravens Run is both serious art and serious fun! Ravens Run is proud to have an outstanding staff of art teachers and professional artists who currently work in their fields.

Our experienced staff teaches and mentors students at all levels. They are committed to guiding students through a creative experience that develops their abilities and encourages their personal expression. Ravens Run counselors are bright, creative and caring college students who love working with children. Many are planning careers in the arts and/or teaching fields. Join us as we celebrate our 26th year of quality arts programming!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Ravens Run offers a Young Adult Program for high school students. Campers who are 14-16 years old will be mentored by an art teacher while engaging in a full range of art classes.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Try-It week: June 22-26: $375
Session 1 (3 weeks) June 29-July 17: $995

Session 2 (3 weeks) July 20-August 7: $1025

6 Weeks: June 29-August 7: $1895
All 7 weeks: June 22-August 7: $2195

10% discount for each additional sibling Sessions 1 & 2 are independent of each other. Campers can attend either session and many attend both sessions. Each session culminates with a spectacular camp-wide art show and performance.

Visit our website for more details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ravensrun.com Hurry! We only have so many easels!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit our website for more information, educator bios and to download the application form.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Classes will begin on Monday, July 9 and run weekdays through July 20. Morning sessions are available from 9 AM – 12:30 PM and Afternoon sessions from 1:30 PM – 5 PM. The last day of regular class (Friday) is a full day, morning and afternoon, for all students. The course will culminate in a student-showcasing recital on Saturday, July 21st.

Prior to March 31, 2018, The early registration fee for the 10 day course is $235. After March 31, 2018, the class registration fee is $255. This fee includes 2 free tickets to the July 21st recital. Class size is limited to 25 students per group.

Class size is limited to 25 students per group.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a boys and girls side of camp, with 10 cabins on each. Tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 beach volleyball courts, a beautiful outdoor amphitheater overlooking the lake, a zip line, indoor/outdoor climbing wall and many other beautiful spots of enjoy your summer!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For 60 years, B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp has become the second home for campers and staff alike. Join the Perlman Camp family today, and experience Jewish overnight camping at its best! Since 1954, Perlman Camp has created a fun and inclusive family atmosphere, which provides opportunities for growth and the development of a positive self-identity. We pride ourselves on our exceptional childcare, outstanding program, and engaging Jewish programming.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a two year Leadership Program at Perlman Camp. The first year is the Pioneer program, for campers entering into 11th grade. They live on platform tents in the foods, cook their own meals, create their own programming and spend 3 weeks in Israel. Campers going into 12 grade participate in our Staff-In-Training (SIT) program. The spend the summer learning the values of being a counselor, transitioning from camper to staff and then living in the bunks for the last 3 weeks of camp.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a financial aid application to any family in need, and do our best to provide as much aid as possible. There is also the One Happy Camper Grant and Bunk Connect Available through the FJC.

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.jewishcamp.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full Season-Sunday, June 29th - Friday, August 15th
First Session-Sunday, June 29th - Friday, July 25th
Second Session-Sunday, July 27th - Friday, August 15th
Rookie Session A-Sunday, June 29th-Friday July 11th
Rookie Session B-Sunday July 27th-Friday August 8th

CAMP FACILITIES: The facilities at Camp Soles consists of 23 cabins, an 18-acre lake, basketball court, athletic field, nature center, arts center, meeting space, beautiful dining hall (seats 175), and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

Our Vision is to “Transform one camper at a time through programs that build meaningful friendships, create opportunities for life long memories, and lead in the development of a stronger character.

YMCA Camp Soles is a traditional YMCA camp in the Laurel Highland Mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania. We offer high quality and affordable day, overnight, and family camp programs. Our campers have the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of activities such as swimming, Ga-Ga, arts and crafts, rock climbing, archery, zip lining, and much much more.

While camp activities are an important part of a summer camp, they are actually the tools we use to teach campers how to build meaningful friendships, create opportunities for life long memories, and lead in the development of a stronger character. Our focus is to instill the core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility among each and every camper.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Being a CIT at YMCA Camp Soles gives you a unique training opportunity that will serve you well should you ever desire to return as a camp counselor, work in day care or after-school programs, or become a coach or mentor for younger kids. Our CIT program is specifically designed for teens who are interested in working with kids. We teach critical counseling skills, behavior management, and instruction techniques.

Being a CIT is about learning practical skills that you will hone at camp. For example, you will work with our staff as assistant instructors in the various program areas across Camp Soles. You will also be assigned a cabin to help with everything from running activities to working with homesick campers. Camp is after all about learning through positive relationships and our counselors are role models for our CITs as much as they are for campers.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At the Y, no child or family is turned away due to inability to pay. That holds true at YMCA camps as well. Realizing that different families have different abilities to pay, we created a three tier pricing program. Based on an honor system, your family chooses which tier you can afford. Tier placement does not change any aspect of the experience your child will receive. It is a way to ensure that every child can access the same opportunities.

Further financial assistance is available, if needed. Please contact the camp office for more information. (814-352-7217)

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp at YMCA Camp Soles is reminiscent of a gentler, less hassled time and provides an opportunity to bolster family relationships and time to relax as a family in a beautiful natural setting.

FAMILY CAMP WEEK
JUNE 21ST-27TH, 2015
Half Cabin (Sleeps 8): $ 745/session
Full Cabin (Sleeps 16): $1490/session

LABOR DAY WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 4TH- SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2015
Half Cabin (Sleeps 8): $ 372.50/session
Full Cabin (Sleeps 16): $745/session

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our 264 acres of woods, meadows, wetlands, ponds and lakefront provide a quality blend of social and academic education for both students and teachers.

Whether planning their next move on our challenge course, flying down the zip line, or measuring the water quality based on the biological life found in the pond, students develop skills through real life applications.

Our interdisciplinary approach helps students discover an enthusiasm for learning that later reinforces their study in the classroom. Camp Soles Staff and School Staff partner together to create memories and knowledge that will last a life time!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2015 RESIDENT CAMP SESSIONS:
Session 1: (Mini Camp) June 29th –July 2nd
Session 2: July 19th-24th
Session 3: July 26th- July 31st
Session 4: August 2nd-7th

Session 1 (Mini Camp)
Tier A: $360
Tier B: $260
Tier C: $210

Sessions 2, 3, and 4
Tier A: $485
Tier B: $385
Tier C: $335

PRICES
Tier A: Cost of Camp + Scholarship Assistance for another family.
Tier B: Actual Cost of Camp
Tier C: Subsidized Rate

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
YMCA Camp Soles is more than just a summer camp. We are a home to a lucky few, and home away from home for many more. Our staff members come from various local universities as well as out of state and as far as Australia and Europe. Working at camp can be life changing.

You will have an opportunity to see children flourish under your care… to see yourself grow in such a short period of time … this is the profound change that so many staff members experience. Friendships between staff develop here that can last a lifetime.

We are looking for people who embody the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility have a genuine love for children, who are kind and patient, who show a love for the out-of-doors and are happy to share that with children, and who support the YMCA mission.

Requirement: All General Counselors must have 18+ years old or have graduated High School and be hold a current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Must be available the following dates: June 10th-August 15th, 2015

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Boys Village Director
Girls Village Director
Health Officer
Waterfront Coordinator
General Cabin Counselors
Arts and Crafts Cabin Counselor
High Adventure Cabin Counselor
Lifeguard Cabin Counselors (must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification)

CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser calls 600 acres atop the South Mountain our home. Facilities used by our campers include:
24 Log Cabins in 4 villages
2 Shower-Houses with private showers and private changing areas
A newly-renovated Dining Hall with AC
An Outdoor, Zero-Entry Pool with splash features, a slide, a diving board, and a rock wall
Climbing Tower, Ropes Course, and Zip Line
Basketball and Tennis Courts
Archery Range
BB Range
Sling Shot Range
Rifle Range
Trap Range
Crafts Pavilion
The Bynden Wood Stage
Radio Station
Pond
300 acres of hiking trails
Nearby Lake

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We welcome you to the mountain and invite you to share in our Fire of Friendship, determined in our belief that every person shares the potential to grow in wisdom, to discover their unique and independent voice, to nurture others and to engage their communities. The fun and challenging programs we offer foster communication, trust, problem-solving and deeper spiritual connections, while preparing young people to lead and be led. The South Mountain YMCA Camps are more than a series of camping and retreat programs on the mountaintop, they are a way of life – a philosophy – that are exciting to explore and easy to embrace. Keep the Fires Burning!

Since 1948, YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser has enjoyed a reputation of excellence; excellence in staff, excellence in program and excellence in facilities.

Service, Stewardship, Self-Discovery
The South Mountain YMCA Camps

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT (Counselors-In-Training) program is offered for 16 & 17 year-olds. This program requires an application and interview. It is designed to introduce young people interested in becoming camp counselors to leadership skill-building, public speaking, program design and child development. This is a 2-week program. Multiple sessions are offered each summer.

For more information, dates and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer financial assistance for families who qualify.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer 5 Family Camp Weekends each year. Please visit our website for more information, dates and fees. We'd love to have you and your family visit us on the mountain.

Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have a rich offering of year-round activities that include: Environmental and Outdoor Education programs for schools, Family Camp Weekends, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Equestrian Lessons and much more. Visit our website for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for more information on fees and available sessions.
Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At the South Mountain YMCA Camps we are constantly working to identify and recruit program and leadership talent. More than skills, we want people on our team that love working with children, families, and adults – we want staff that love seeing people grow! You, too, will grow during your employment at South Mountain.

For current opportunities visit:

Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camp is located at Blue Mountain Resort nestled in the Pocono mountains. For residential campers we offer cabins that sleep 8-10 campers, a counselor, and a junior counselor. Bathrooms and showers are located in the adjacent building. All campers will have Blue Mountain facilities at their disposal depending on the activities of your child's choice. Blue Mountain has laser tag accommodations, a ropes course, climbing wall, a zipline course, disc golf course, and an archery range. Campers also have the choice to go horseback riding at Apollo Farms or go on a Jim Thorpe River Adventure!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Blue Mountain Adventure Camp every day brings a new adventure! Kids create their own schedules, then progress through activities designed to engage their curiosity and develop new skills. They'll be so busy having fun, they won't realize they're also gaining confidence, creativity, and character!

Blue Mountain Adventure Camp is a Member of the American Camp Association (ACA). The ACA is comprised of camp professionals who have compiled a set of standards which are to be viewed as the basics by which a camp should operate, and is considered to be the leading accrediting organization in camping. Our staff is highly trained in all activities that the campers will be pursuing.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Blue Mountain Resort is Pennsylvania’s premier year-round destination for outdoor fun and adventure. Nestled amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Poconos, Blue Mountain is close to home yet far beyond the everyday. From our pristine slopes and bike trails to our outdoor festivals and restaurant, Blue Mountain has something for everyone. We have the highest vertical in Pennsylvania and six terrain parks for amazing skiing, boarding and tubing.

We also host concerts, weddings, special events, birthdays, camps for kids and so much more–all within the beautiful setting of our majestic mountains. So the next time you’re looking for fun and adventure in the great outdoors, look no further than Blue Mountain Resort.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions:
June 23 – 27
July 7 – 11
July 14 – 18
July 21 – 25
July 28 – August 1
August 4 – 8

Cost:
Day Camp: $399.00
Residential Camp: $899.00