Best Pennsylvania Art Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful 300+ seat auditorium, 10 air-conditioned classrooms, large outdoor areas.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our mornings are filled with fun as students are divided by age groups and participate in music, drama, and dance classes. Afternoons feature electives chosen by the campers in areas they most enjoy. Past offerings have included ballet, hip-hop, acting for film, mask making, puppetry, one act play production, solo singing, and much, much more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp I - July 1-19
(Camp Music Theme: Comic Strip Musicals)

Camp II - July 22-Aug 9
(Camp Music Theme: Alan Menken)

Cost:
3 weeks, morning only - $445
3 weeks, morning and afternoon - $795
6 weeks, morning only - $795
6 weeks, morning and afternoon - $1395

CAMP FACILITIES: The Bynden Wood Day Camp has its "home base" in the historic Bynden Wood Lodge and Auditorium. Facilities used by our Day Campers include:
An Outdoor Pool
Climbing Tower and Zip Line
Basketball and Tennis Courts
Archery Range
BB Range
Sling Shot Range
Crafts Pavilion
The Bynden Wood Pavilion
The Bynden Wood Stage
300 acres of hiking trails

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!

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

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We do not offer LIT or CIT program as part of Bynden Wood Day Camp. However, our sister program, Camp Conrad Weiser, does offer such programs please visit this website for more information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer financial assistance for families who qualify. To apply, please visit our website.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We do offer Family Camp Weekends 4 times each year. For more information, dates and rates, please visit our website at 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.

Additionally, our 600 acres is shared with our overnight camp program, Camp Conrad Weiser.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for more information on fees and available sessions.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The counselors have the most direct impact on a child’s experience at camp. We are seeking dedicated, fun, enthusiastic staff who understand that “Campers Come First.” Counselors must be at least 18 years of age or have graduated from high school. All counselors will teach in one of our program areas and co-lead a cabin of 8-12 children. Pay is $250-$275 per week depending on experience.

For more information or to apply, visit our site: Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org

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.

CampSAY.org

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 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: Students will stay in Thayer Hall (Our Camp Website Link: www.pointpark.edu), one of Point Park's many residential dormitories and will attend classes in the new, state-of-the-art Pittsburgh Playhouse! Please visit the following link to view photos of the Playhouse (Our Camp Website Link: playhouse.pointpark.edu).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Students attend classes and workshops five days each week with an emphasis on all aspects of Musical Theatre, including acting and stage management/design/technical theatre. Students receive daily technique classes in acting, voice (both group and private), and dance/musical theatre movement from the highest-quality teachers and industry professionals. The program culminates in a working showcase open to family/friends in the PNC Theatre at The Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Eileen Grace: Program Director
Eileen is an award-winning Director and Choreographer and a former Broadway performer and Rockette. She directed and staged the Radio City Christmas Spectacular touring productions for 9 years. She has served as Artistic Director of the Rockette's Summer Intensive Program and as Associate Producer for the theater company, Reagle Music Theater in Boston and as director for the annual Bradley Awards at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Eileen was in the Broadway casts of 42nd Street, Will Rogers Follies, and in the international tour of My One and Only (with Tommy Tune). Her television credits include the Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, One Life to Live, Macy's Parade, Kennedy Center Honors, Late Show with David Letterman, and Oprah.

Voice Staff:
Thespina Christulides
Caryn Greco

Acting Staff:
Paul Reynolds
Amy Landis

Dance Staff:
Eileen Grace
LaTrea Rembert

Special Guests have included:
Connor Gillooly (Former PPU Grad & School of Rock lead on Broadway)
Michael Goddard (NYC Talent Agent)

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Artistic merit scholarships are available. Each student will be considered and evaluated when their application is submitted. Scholarship amounts will range from $100 to $600. Scholarships are good towards tuition costs only. Room and board are not applicable.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Acting Conservatory-style training that offers a strong foundation in the art and craft of acting. These classes emphasize the creative process and include instruction in script analysis, improvisation, scene & monologue work, stage combat, and Shakespeare verse techniques.

Musical Theatre
Our intensive focuses primarily on acting, dance, voice lessons, interpreting music and lyrics, and audition techniques. These classes are for the serious student of Musical Theatre and emphasize technical skill development and professional preparation.

Stage Management and Design / Technical Theatre
Housed in the award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse, these classes offer students the unique opportunity to work and study in our world-class facilities, including production & design labs; scenic & prop shops; and light & sound studios. Our students work closely with our professional Playhouse staff members in the area of Technical Theatre; Scenic, Light, Sound and Costume Design; and Stage Management.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sunday, June 19th-Saturday, July 9th 2022
Commuter and Residential Students

Registration and payments will be handled through our easy, user-friendly online registration platform, CampDoc. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Electronic Checks are accepted. Payment plans are available. Students receive a t-shirt with seasonal swag and an ID holder with their registration!

Additional Perk! Eligible high school students will receive a pre-screen fee waiver code should they choose to apply to Point Park's Conservatory for their undergraduate. Acting, musical theatre, and theatre arts applicants for our Conservatory may begin to submit pre-screen materials per the schedule available at Our Camp Website Link: app.getacceptd.com. Please note that applicants are required to have an application for academic admittance on file BEFORE submitting their pre-screen materials. For more information regarding the undergraduate application process, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.pointpark.edu.

Non-Refundable Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 is required to reserve your space in the program. Please review our FAQs for the most up-to-date information on cancellations and refunds.

Room / Board Information:
Residential students receive 3 meals on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends (19 meals total per week). Commuters receive a daily lunch and dinner buffet. All meals take place in our Lawrence Hall Dining Room.

Deposit: $300
Tuition: $2,125
Commuter Cost: $2,425

(add)Room/Board: $1,455
Resident Cost: $3,880

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 12 cabins with indoor plumbing, outdoor pool, recreation/dining hall, semi-outdoor recreation hall, barn with stage, outdoor amphitheater, fishing ponds, basketball court, and a small farm.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a special needs program with an emphasis on arts programming. We are a family owned, family run camp that has been operating since 1975. Our staff come from the United States as well as many other countries, and receive a thorough training before camp begins. It is our goal to give vacationers a safe, supported opportunity for social interaction and good times.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Eagle Springs offers "Weekender Retreats".

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to our website for complete information about our sessions schedule.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Eagle Springs is looking for a cook and an RN or LPN for our summer season 2015.  Please call Catherine Hamilton at 570-345-8705.

CAMP FACILITIES: Live in air conditioned college dorms, with wifi, dining halls, bathrooms, dorm lounges, and enjoy nightly activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Yesh utilizes two sets of staff; one dedicated to professional instruction for all the courses and the other devoted to the residential life of the students. Instructors and coaches with professional expertise ensure that the educational aspect of the camp is truly state-of-the-art, so that the residential advisors can devote their time to the students' evening, weekend and Shabbat activities.

Yesh Shabbat features small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 21st 2015-July 31st 2015

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our counselors provide success oriented instruction and guidance through traditional activities as well as many zany, fun special events. We hire exceptional individuals who are prepared to "do it all". Learn more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.indianhead.com

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: The program is facilitated indoors and outdoors of Rose Playground. Teenagers In Charge is youth driven and any/all program activities are planned, coordinated and facilitated by those who are actively involved in the organization.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Teenagers In Charge is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1995 for and about teens and tweens (10-17 years old) whose mission is to help them build their self-esteem, heighten their cultural and community awareness while teaching them how to take charge of their lives. The sessions are theme based and activities are centered around the themes each month.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Teenagers In Charge is facilitated every Saturday morning excluding holidays and inclement weather. The program is for and about teens and tweens (10-17) with a youth agenda. Activities include community outreach, team building, theater arts, limited sports, trips and ongoing group activities. TIC is an academic enrichment program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For more information about Teenagers In Charge, please visit the website at Our Camp Website Link: www.teenagersincharge.com, and/or find us on Facebook under the name to obtain more information. We can be reached at 215-879-0764.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions and Special Activities will take place from June-August so please refer to the organization's website at Our Camp Website Link: www.teenagersincharge.com and our Facebook Page under Teenagers In Charge. The program generally meets from September through May however, it plans to host a number of youth activities for the entire summer for a nominal fee. Additional information can be found on the website.

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: 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.

CAMP FACILITIES: We use kitchen facilities at private camps, schools, rec departments in many areas in suburban Philadelphia and the southern NJ shore.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: See our website for details - Our Camp Website Link: www.kathysjustdesserts.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our camps are fun, tasty, and educational! Children eat what they learn to make each day. They also receive chef's hat (toque), apron, certificate of completion, and recipe book - so they can make recipes at home for the family!

Great camp for those who love to watch the Food Network and those who love to eat! :-)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See our schedule for locations/dates/themes - Our Camp Website Link: www.kathysjustdesserts.com. Choose location, then click link in left column to access registration info.

CAMP FACILITIES: With more than 600 acres and 90 buildings, South Mountain YMCA Camps offers a variety of facilities and amenities which include 24 new log cabins, bathhouses, equestrian trails, lodges, and much more.

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.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxing weekend on the mountain! Develop strong family bonds during this special time away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday world as you enjoy a camp experience everyone will remember all year long. Let us do all the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy quality time with your kids.

"Camptivities" are scheduled throughout the day so that your family members can participate as much, or as little, as they like. Evenings are filled with themed all-camp programs. Past family camps have included hiking, field games, challenge course, archery, climbing tower, live reptiles, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, a square dance, a luau…and that’s just the beginning!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website to get the most accurate information on sessions, dates, and fees for our programs.

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 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 Hoyt Center for the Arts is housed in two 1917 historic mansions with classrooms, galleries, computer & videography lab.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full and partial scholarships available to families demonstrating need. Apply: Our Camp Website Link: hoytartcenter.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Tuesdays-Fridays
Morning Session: 9 am – Noon
Members: $60/wk Non-members: $75/wk

Full Day Session: 9 am – 3 pm
Members: $120/wk Non-members: $150/wk

CAMP FACILITIES: We have several full-sized sports fields, gynasium, air-conditioned classrooms, and theater.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Learn from experienced educators and coaches.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
View a complete list of programs and dates and register your child on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lancastercountryday.org.

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!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Chippewa, located in West Grove at the Jennersville YMCA provides campers from preschool age through 6th 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 Chippewa runs for 14 weeks from May 30 through September 2 and registration for camp is done by the week to allow families flexibility to select camp weeks that work for them. Camp Chippewa also offers a variety of specialty camps including: aquatics, dance, theatre and junior lifeguarding. 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:
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: Camp Shand has a small lake, outdoor pool, dining hall, recreation hall, modern first aid center, modern shower house, 12 cabin, outdoor basketball, large sports field, GAGA pit, two fire circles, miles of trails and archery range.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YMCA Camp Shand offers a traditional values based program which is also ACA accredited. A majority of staff are 18 and older. All have background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified and receive a 40 hours of training prior to the start of class.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: See the Teen Pages of the website.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is offer. See the Fees and financial assistance tab on the website for details

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Day Camp open June 15 and Overnight Camp open June 21st. See the wed site to download the 2015 program brochure

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Shand hires both Day and Overnight Counselors, lifeguards, and Program leaders.  Interested individual can find all necessary information on the Employee tab of our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcacampshand.org or by contacting Scott Mailen at smailen[AT]lancasterymca.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Broadway Dreams Foundation is a week-long day intensive where our students work with a faculty of Broadways finest. During the course of the week,the students will be trained in classes and have rehearsals with the staff in order to prepare for the showcase that is presented at the end of the week to family friends,and industry agents!

On the last day of the intensive,students will audition for Telsey and Co as well as other Casting Agency's. More than 3,000 students have participated in Broadway Dreams programs.

Past students have gone on to perform with Broadway, national touring and regional productions including Bring It On: The Musical (Ryann Redmond, Calli Alden), Bare (Ariana Groover), Memphis (Lindsay Roberts), The Book of Mormon (Paris Nesbitt), Shrek (Chase Todd), Evita (Katie Huff), The Addams Family (Ethan Wexler), A Chorus Line (Sidney DuPont) and Spring Awakening (Blake Daniel).

There is no better way to grow as a performer while making valuable industry connections than through The Broadway Dreams Foundation.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships Available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: August 5 - 11
Registration Fee:995.00
Scholarships Available:Yes
Next Audition Date:June 29th
Final Casting:July 26th and 27th

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: Students live on college campuses and stay in the air-conditioned dorm rooms.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer financial aid for families that are in need.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For tuition dates and prices please visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.jkcp.com

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: 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: 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