Best Pennsylvania Art Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: The Kirby Center for Creative Arts will serve as the brand-new home and performance venue for Summer At Sem -Creative Arts, in addition to existing arts buildings. Our facilities also include four dormitories, an air-conditioned dining hall, classroom buildings, open practice rooms, dance and fine art studios, athletic center with two gymnasiums, fitness rooms and swimming pool, new stadium, tennis courts and artificial turf fields, three computer labs and a 20,000 volume library.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: If you are an artist, or aspire to be, Sem is the place to spend your summer. Here you may choose from dedicated session of study in vocal performance, symphony orchestra, dance and theater, along with several visual arts courses. If you can't decide which of your passions to pursue, you will love our design-your-own program: this approach allows students to study across multiple disciplines during the same session. Imagine a schedule of dance in the morning followed by a theater or vocal performance elective course in the afternoon. The possibilities are endless!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Residential and Day sessions are available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
VOCAL PERFORMANCE
July 15-July 29
One 2-week session offered.
Day and boarding options, ages 10-18
Day students: $950 per 2-week session
Boarding students: $2400 per 2-week session

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
July 15-July 29
One 2-week session offered.
Day and boarding options, ages 12-18
Day students: $950 per 2-week session
Boarding students: $2400 per 2-week session

THEATER
July 8-August 4
Two 2-week sessions offered.
Day and boarding options, ages 10-18
Day students: $950 per 2-week session
Boarding students: $2400 per 2-week session

DANCE
July 8-August 4
Two 2-week sessions offered.
Day and boarding options, ages 10-18
Day students: $950 per 2-week session
Boarding students: $2400 per 2-week session

VISUAL ARTS
July 9-August 3
Four 1-week sessions offered.
Day and boarding options, ages 12-18
July 9-13: Filmmaking

July 9-July 13: Discovering Realism
July 16-20: Ceramics
July 23-July 27: Jewelry and Metalsmithing
July 30-August 3: Exploring Photography
Day students: $475 per 1-week session
Boarding students: $1200 per 1-week session

JUNIOR ARTS
July 9-July 20
One 2-week session offered.
Day students, ages 7-12
Day students: $700 per 2-week session

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
The Handwork Studio LLC is a kids' needle arts and fashion studio and camp. Our purpose is to pass down the tradition of teaching practical arts such as knitting, crocheting, hand and machine sewing, embroidery, quilting, fashion and crafts in a fun and relaxed environment.

Our staff is comprised of professional artists, instructors and skilled teachers, dedicated to making each student feel special. Our teaching philosophy is one that focuses on the students’ accomplishments. We will never criticize the student's work, but praise his or her efforts.

The Handwork Studio is designed to…
nurture its students
in a positive social environment
with a "Can Do" attitude
that fosters creativity
while learning lifetime skills.

The Result:
Making really cool projects with new friends while having Fun! Fun! Fun!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT Leadership Program started Summer 2016! Learn more here Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you believe a job is to inspire and create, smiles are a part of the uniform and don't mind occasionally getting tangled in thread we need to talk! The Handwork Studio is on the search for that ‘needle in a haystack’ to help us forge ahead on our mission to educate children in the needle-arts.

Qualified Candidates Must:
-- Be passionate, warm, caring and ultimately a happy person that will bring excitement to the classroom
-- Be high energy; able to sit on the floor and/or stand for an extended period of time
-- Enjoy crafting in one or more of the following skills: knitting, crocheting, machine and hand sewing, embroidery, etc. You do not need to be an expert. We will train you on our methods.
-- Enjoy working with children between the ages of 5-16 years
-- Possess infinite patience
-- Be neat and organized
-- Be willing to work generally Monday-Fridays (approx. 8:30-3:30) during the months of June, July and August. This schedule can vary slightly based on program and geographic location.

To be considered, interested applicants MUST complete an online application at Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com. Here you will find more details about our counselor positions and their applications.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camp facilities include a building with a kitchen, air conditioning and bathrooms, a horse barn, a covered riding arena, a greenhouse and learning garden a creek to wade in and miles of walking and riding trails.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact us for scholarship information

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Glade Run Adventures offers therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning year round.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Two Sessions:
June 18 - 29
July 30 - August 10

OTHER CAMP INFO: Many camps and choices.... go to Our Camp Website Link: www.gydance.org for more info or to register.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For financial aid information, please email Sam Pedings at spedings[AT]ardentheatre.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: One-Week Camp: $350
Each additional One-Week Camp: $250

Two-Week Camp: $600
Each additional Two-Week Camp: $500

Extended Day: $10 per session,
for a total of $20 for the whole day.
(8:30-9:30 or 4:30-6:00)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.ardendramaschool.com for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our cabins are nestled in the woods, on a lake, and each one has a bathroom with two sinks, two toilets, and two showers. Our dining hall is large enough to seat the entire camp, so we are able to eat all of our meals as one big family. We have a heated outdoor pool, two baseball fields, two large multi-purpose fields (soccer, football, lacrosse), 6 tennis courts, an outdoor and an indoor basketball court, a fencing room, a fitness center, an indoor floor hockey/soccer rink, a multi-room arts & crafts center, more than 10 high ropes and climbing elements, a beautiful covered theater that overlooks the lake, plenty of forest for hiking, biking, and camping, and much more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp environment is designed to promote success, self-confidence and self-esteem for every single camper. We limit our enrollment to ensure that every camper is known - by name, by interests and by who they are as individuals. All of our programs combine skill development, challenges and fun, stressing participation and sportsmanship over winning while encouraging campers to get into the spirit of healthy competition.

We pride ourselves on hiring fantastic, talented staff. Our friendly counselors get the kind of training that helps them give their very best to your child. Many of our counselors are former campers who can't wait to share the Lake Owego experience from a first-hand perspective. We also personally recruit counselors from colleges and universities throughout the United States as well as some from Scotland, England and other countries.

Lake Owego Camp is owned by the Black family, who has been operating youth summer camps longer than almost anyone else. In 1931, Hughie and Selma Black founded Pine Forest Camp, which grew over the years to become a nationally recognized co-ed camp. Building on that success, Lake Owego for boys was opened in 1961, and our sister camp for girls, Camp Timber Tops, was opened in 1963.

Today, the third-generation and 4th generation leadership of Mickey and Barbara Black, and their children, Lee and Anna, carry on the family legacy, earning awards such as "Family Business of the Year" and serving as active leaders in the American Camping Association of America.

Directors John and Rachel Waszczak, Kyle Silver, Jeff Freedman and Shelly Silver have over 90 years of combined camp experience, and they work together a fantastic camp experience for each and every Lake Owego camper.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers going into 11th grade take part in our Counselor Assistant program, which includes opportunities to assist in teaching activities, assist in younger bunks, go on college tours to NY, MD, PA, MA, and a 2 week trip to Costa Rica. The Costa Rica trip is included in the camp tuition, and the campers will get to explorer and see the sites, go on a canopy zip-line tour, and hike around a volcano, as well as train for and put on a 1 week camp for underserved local children. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early registration rates are available at different times throughout the year.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): If you're interested in camp for next year, try one of our Explorer Weekends! We offer overnight opportunities during the summer so that interested campers can spend the night in the bunk and experience camp before going away.

We also offer 4-10 day specialty camps during the summer; TOP Basketball, TOP Adventure, TOP Cooks, and TOP Riding (English style Horseback Riding).

Before and after our traditional summer camp dates, camp is available for retreats, rental groups, weddings, and other events.

Don't hesitate to call or email with any inquiries!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host reunions and new camper events in PA, NY, NJ, MD, FL, CT, CA, TX, and many other cities and states all year long. We love to get our camp family together as much as we can, and we go out of our way to meet new and interested families at our New Camper Events, our overnight stay at camp on New Family Weekend, or at home visits

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for a full list of session options, dates, and fees at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeowego.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for great people to work at camp as bunk counselors and and activity instructors.  If you are excited to work with children and want to find out more about a fantastic summer job opportunity, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeowego.com.  

There you'll find pictures, videos, information, and our staff application.  You're also welcome to call or email with any questions.  Thanks!

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Harmony features 8 newly remodeled cabins, 5 rustic cabins, RV campground, teepees, swimming pool & waterslide, climbing & rappelling tower, high & low elements ropes course, pavilions, catch & release pond, indoor gym & multipurpose building, dining hall, meeting rooms, and retreat buildings for large and small groups of all types. Many of our facilities are available year-round.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1924, Camp Harmony has offered programs that train Christians in the way they should go. Our mission is to invite all people to experience the wonder of creation and to grow in closer harmony with God, with nature, and with one another. We aim to do so through offering programs for all ages to participate in fun learning experiences in a variety of formats and by providing space where individuals and groups can connect in a greater way.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Harmony offers a Leaders-in-Training program for youth ages 16 & older who have completed at least 10th grade. Leaders-in-Training participate in activities during the week of staff training and then choose 2 weeks out of the summer to volunteer with our staff in various capacities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camper Scholarships are available upon request. Please contact the Camp Harmony office for requests and details.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Family Campground area is open throughout the summer with special weekend programming for all ages. There is also a specific weekend set aside for families to come enjoy all that our camp has to offer.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are available for year-round rentals of our facilities with programs for all ages throughout the year. Check our Facebook page or website for details.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Find us on Facebook at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our Facebook page or website for complete information on camp and event dates.

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 Leo, located in Exton at the Church Farm School provides campers who have completed kindergarten 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 Leo 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 Leo also runs a STEAM specialty camp. 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: WGDC is a 40 acre facility. Our cabins, Dining Hall, and Activity Barn, are air conditioned. Cabins have clean modern bathrooms and changing areas. We have 4 heated pools (2 with slides), a wading pool, basketball courts,softball and soccer fields, a 1 acre lake for boating and fishing, a challenge ropes course and much, much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: WGDC is accredited by the American Camp Association. Our goal is for our campers to learn and have fun in a clean, safe environment!!! We feature programs in yhe arts, athletics and science. Our otto is "More To Do...More To Be"

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a wonderful CIT/Teen pogram for our 13-15 year olds featuring weekly trips.

OTHER CAMP INFO: The grounds are available on weekends throughout the summer for picnics, outings, and family reunions

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
4,5,6,7, & 8 week programs are available from June 22nd thru August 14th. The camp day is 9:25 AM til 3:45 PM. Extended hours are available. Visit our website for tuition and fees.

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 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: 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: Our facilities include two theatre spaces as well as three classrooms in the building. We are a full time theatre company, so our spaces are equipped with all the essential theatrical equipment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp programs focus on Acting, Playwriting, Improvisation, Dance, Design, and Collaborative Creation. Our teachers are all local professional actors, designers, and dancers who have extensive experience working with children in a theatre education setting.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For Information email company[AT]curiotheatre.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 30- July 11 (No Class on July 4)

Session 2: July 14- July 25

Each session is $425, unless you register by May 15. For More information visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.curiotheatre.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

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For financial aid information, please call Sam Pedings at spedings[AT]ardentheatre.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Play in a Day dates are as follows:

Thursday, December 27th, 2018
Friday, December 28th, 2018
Monday, December 31st, 2018
Monday, January 21st, 2019 (MLK, Jr. Day)
Monday February 18th, 2019 (Presidents' Day)

CAMP FACILITIES: One lodge with indoor facilities (restrooms, kitchen)
One cabin-sensory room
3 pavilions with electrical access

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 3 to 1 ratio camper to staff
Cook-ServSafe certified
Kitchen inspected by Dept. of Health
Staff CPR and First Aid certified
Nurse on site

See history of The Arc at Our Camp Website Link: www.thearcofyorkcounty.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited camperships available on an as needed basis. Must apply separately.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.thearcofyorkcounty.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our Camp Website Link: www.youtube.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 6, 2020 through August 7, 2020 M-F 9:30 AM-3:00 PM

$530 per week-assistance through MH-IDD available if eligible.

Limited camperships (scholarships) available on an as needed basis.

Transportation not included in fee but is available through Kelly Transit.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors, cook, nurse.

Apply online at Our Camp Website Link: www.thearcofyorkcounty.org or email Alicia Zienkiewicz at zienk[AT]thearcofyorkcounty.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
COST: $600 for Campers. $350 for Counselors and Student Counselors.

TO APPLY as a Camper or Counselor or for more information, email Jen Butler at jenbutler[AT]abilitytree.org or call Ability Tree at (855) 373-6033 ext. 2.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
$350 for Counselors and Student Counselors.

TO APPLY as a Camper or Counselor or for more information, email Jen Butler at jenbutler[AT]abilitytree.org or call Ability Tree at (855) 373-6033, ext. 2.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our summer camp is run on the Academy's campus in Drexel Hill, PA. We have excellent indoor facilities (gym, multi-purpose room, cafeteria, computer and science labs).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Overview:

Our goal is to provide activities that are creative, enriching, and filled with fun for every camper, no matter their age. Our instructors, counselors and counselors-in-training look forward to welcoming new campers and returning friends this summer!

Special Days:

WACKY WEDNESDAYS Pre-K – 3rd grade
Our Explorer’s Camp goes a little crazy on Wednesday afternoons! Each week offers something different and amazing to our campers – they may compete in a scavenger hunt one week and attend a magic show the next.

TURBO TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 4th – 8th grade
HCA’s Adventurers’ Camp kicks into high gear on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons! Each week a special project will expose our campers to a new skill and expand their horizons. One week they might be cooking for the homeless, the next week they might be learning Carpentry 101! No matter what, our goal is to make sure that they have fun.

NURSERY 2 and 3 PROGRAM:
HCA’s Nursery 2 and Nursery 3 staff enjoys working with young children and the plans for HCA’s Summer Nursery Camp 2014 program include crafts, swimming, art, songs, stories, play, gym, science, cooking, and much more.

Staff and Counselors

Our staff is dedicated to providing your child with a wonderful summer experience! Counselors are college students majoring in various disciplines from education and history to business and computer science. Our counselors-in-training’s are local high school students, many of who are former Holy Child Academy campers.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Information Session
Thursday, April 24, 2014
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 9-August 8
8:30-4:30 p.m.

Kids Club available from 7:15-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. ($10 per session - morning/afternoon) Discount coupons available. 10 for $80.

$50 full day (8:30-4:30 p.m.)
$30 half day (8:30-12:30)

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: Secure air conditioned buildings and spacious and safe outdoor play areas

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Special programs include: a Petting Zoo and Safari Party, hands-on programs from The Franklin Institute and Science Tellers, Soccer Shots and other sports, visits from Mother Goose, Betsy Ross and more!

Professional staff, trained in:
- Montessori Education
- Early Childhood Education
- First Aid & CPR
- Fire Safety

Our mission at Camp Discovery is to enrich the physical and social life of each camper in an environment consistent with Montessori principles. We will inspire, challenge and excite campers as they explore new adventures and develop lasting
friendships.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The Granny Scholarship Fund

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: At Montessori Children’s House, our mission is to embody the educational principles of Dr. Maria Montessori in a close-knit, caring community of children, parents and teachers. We strive to provide children with the tools and the desire to create their own learning, and to provide both support and resources for parents as they facilitate their children’s growth.

Montessori programs allow children to learn naturally through their experiences in a specially-prepared environment. The Montessori “self-correcting apparatus” is designed to provide children with positive reinforcement for their accomplishments, developing a child’s knowledge, independence, inner discipline and self-motivation.

OTHER CAMP INFO:
Explorers:
18 Months - 3 Years

Our younger campers enjoy a wide variety of activities which build confidence and encourage cooperative play. Our busy day is filled with arts and crafts, music, water play, exercise, games and more with rest time in between. We make friends and each day is full of excitement.

Adventurers:
3 Years-6 Years

Our older campers join together in
many of their favorite activities
including:
Sports & Games
Arts & Crafts
Music
Cooking
Gardening
Water Play
Performing Arts

Throughout the summer, the children will have the opportunity to spend time exploring the Montessori environment, which encourages confidence, independence, and a sense of community.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2020 Camp Themes:

Week 1: June 15-19 Under Water Wonder World

Week 2: June 22-26 Gather ‘round the Campfire

Week 3: June 29-July 3 An American Adventure

Week 4: July 6-10 I Like the Zoo, Do You?

Week 5: July 13-17 Down on the Farm

Week 6: July 20-24 Celebrating Favorite Authors

Week 7: July 27-31 Summer Olympics

Week 8: August 3-7 Rainbow Connection

Week 9: August 10-14 Construction Site

Week 10: August 17-21 The Land of Make-Believe

Week 11: Mini Week: August 24-26 The Joy of Cooking

CAMP FACILITIES: We have an indoor camp. We use our theater for many activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have staff that are excellent in their areas of the arts. Theater teacher offers experiences in many areas of the stage. The music teacher shares many opportunities with the campers to play nstruments, and building instruments, also includes singing.

In the Art area the teacher offers many different ways for painting working with clay, building sets for a stage and much more?

The information above is a small amount of what we do. Call for further information

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Kids the Heart Of The Arts Summer Camp will begin on June 20, continue July 1st to July 31.

Monday through Fridays. No camp on July 3rd.

Campers come at 9 AM and stay until. 1:00 or 4:30 PM.

Call 610.608.6514 for further information!

Campers have a great time and return to our camp each new year!

Look forward to hearing from you!

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: Each camp location has indoor facilities (gym, classrooms, auditorium), a pool, sports fields. Some have tennis courts and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: MINI CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGE 3
A fun-filled first camp experience
for 3 year-old campers!

DAY CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 4-8
Pure fun! Activities include: swimming, art, sports, science, music/drama and more!

SPORTS CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 6-14
The finest multi-sports experience featuring baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse and more!

SENIOR CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 9-15
For campers interested in new challenges and adventures!

MAJOR CAMPS
For Boys & Girls
Gr K-10
Unique specialty camps in Science, Technology, Design, Business and the Arts.

TENNIS CAMPS
Single-Sport Camps 1-9 weeks
For Boys & Girls
AGES 6-14
Designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
Full and half day options.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy
Haverford, PA at The Haverford School
Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Montgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery School
Newtown Square, PA at Episcopal Academy
Tinton Falls, NJ at Ranney School
Lawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville School
Baltimore, MD at The Gilman School
North Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy

LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LEaD)
Young Adults, Age 15-17

OVERVIEW
Join the Leadership Exploration and Development Program (LEaD) and prepare to be a part of the next generation of ESF Leaders. Discover your unique leadership abilities and gain rewarding experience that will help you to develop the skills to be a future ESF counselor or coach, as well as a productive member of your home and school communities. Through immersive leadership workshops, hands-on mentoring and apprentice opportunities, team building initiatives and philanthropic service learning experiences, the LEaD Program will prepare you for the very valuable job of making a difference in the lives of children.

Highlights include:
- CPR and First Aid training
- An adventure-based field trip
- Service learning credit hours
- Exposure to ESF experts and talented activity specialists
- Recreational activities & sports
- Swimming

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13 - August 18 (dates may vary at different locations)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At ESF, we hire only the best of the best and we take great pride in the fact that our team members aspire to positions of leadership and responsibility. In recognition of the individual strengths and talents of our team members, we actively support both personal and professional development every summer and provide the tools and guidance necessary for advancement.

Our team of counselors, coaches and lifeguards/swim instructors consists of teachers as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields including but not limited to Education, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work and Family Science.

Our training and leadership development programs propel ESF to the forefront of the camp industry. Additionally, a high percentage of team members return to our ESF family each year to create amazing life experiences for our campers.

For complete jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.esfjobs.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: There are many opportunities for teenagers to enjoy social, recreational, and pre-vocational opportunities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Staff are trained in special education. Carousel Farm has been family owned and directed for the past 34 years!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some scholarship money may be available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Carousel Farm offers weekend events throughout the school year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
4 or 8 week sessions are available. Please go to our website, at Our Camp Website Link: www.carouselfarmcenter.com for more information!

CAMP FACILITIES: Our 336 wooded acres provide hiking opportunities, outdoor chapels, playing fields, volleyball and basketball courts, ropes course and a swimming pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Every week at Nawakwa (weather permitting) begins and ends with worship at one of our beautiful outdoor worship areas; Upper Temple, Fischer Chapel or Bishop Chapel. Community living takes place everyday through Bible Study, worship, recreation, crafts, and nature study.

Our caring staff is here to guide children as they explore God's creation and their relationship in it. Campers are given the opportunity to choose how part of their week will go. Being part of a Lutheran Christian community has helped many campers grow - in their personal faith, in their self-confidence, and in their interactions with others.

Where else can children be given all this--and still have them call it their favorite week of the summer?

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families of all sorts of shapes and sizes have been coming to Nawakwa for over forty years! For two weeks each summer, family units move into Nawakwa’s cabins and lodges and create a unique community indeed!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete details, please visit, Our Camp Website Link: www.lutherancamping.org

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!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
March 30 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: The Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena (PISA) is a 98,000 sq ft indoor sports and entertainment arena that houses 3 fields of Revolution Field Turf. PISA sits on 14 acres of the beautiful Deer Creek campus just 15 minutes north of Downtown Pittsburgh. PISA holds year round leagues, practices, camps and programs as well as utilizes our outdoor campus for many of our Sports Adventure Summer Camp activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The unique structure of CAMP PISA allows our little campers to engage with each other while participating in fun activities and games, while also giving our older and more experienced campers the chance to compete and show their stuff against campers of the same level.

Our counselors are great with kids of all levels and abilities, lending a helping hand and instruction to those who need it. For our more experienced and advanced campers, our counselors give them the chance to show their stuff against like competition. All of our counselors are former athletes in a wide range of sports ensuring that your son or daughter is getting the very best in athletic advice & instruction. All of our counselors are Act 34 & 51 Compliant, and CPR Certified.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp PISA located at the Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena is one of many activities and events that the facility provides. Year round soccer leagues and programs, flag football, lacrosse, and all kinds of events make the Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena (PISA) The region's premier Sports & Entertainment facility.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information please visit us online at Our Camp Website Link: www.pisausa.com.