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Many of our Pennsylvania Art Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Art Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in December, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Art Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Art Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for December, 2025.
Looking for a Great Pennsylvania Art Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Pennsylvania Day Art Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Pennsylvania Summer Art Camps also offer Year Round Art Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Art Programs, too.
Searching for Pennsylvania Art Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Art Camps are now listing their 2026 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL PA Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Visit Our Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Camp Grants and Scholarships Website
215-832-0570
whoffman[AT]jewishphilly.org
200 Overnight Camps Nationwide & 8 Day Camps in the Philadelphia Area
Philadelphia Area, PA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
CAMPER AGES: For One Happy Camper, any grade up through grade 11. For our need-based scholarships, ages 5-19.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Traditional day, overnight and specialty camp scholarship opportunities.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish. Foundation for Jewish Camp
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: For close to ten years, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has provided incentive grants and need-based scholarships to send thousands of kids to Jewish summer camp. As one of the first communities to join the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper program, our community with the support of lead donor, the Neubauer Family Foundation, provides either a $700 or $1,000 incentive grant for first-time campers to experience (and hopefully fall in love with) with an overnight camp experience that’s right for them.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Scholarships available, please apply.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Computers, Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Science, Technology, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Scholarships Available For Over 200 Summer Camps, Including Special Interest Camps.
CAMP LOCATION: 200 overnight camps nationwide, and 8 day camps in the Philadelphia area.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Scholarships available, please apply.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers need-based scholarships that cover between 10% and 30% of the cost of camp, working to ensure that camp remains a viable option for families of all financial backgrounds
There are close to two hundred Jewish overnight camping options that campers can pick from with six major camps located right in Philadelphia’s backyard, only 1 to 3 hours away: Camp Galil, Pinemere Camp, Golden Slipper Camp, Camp Ramah in the Poconos, URJ Camp Harlam, and Camp JRF. Each one offers campers a unique experience based on its environment, Jewish programming, and size. “Jewish camp” is anything but a monolithic term and lest one have the idea that Jewish camp connotes hours of studying the Torah or daily Hebrew lessons, this could not be further from the truth.
There’s swimming, sports, arts and crafts, singing, and campfires. Everything you’d expect from a fun and enriching summer experience. And if your child has specific interests, there are now even “speciality camps” located across the country that focus on everything from science and technology to the arts, all with a Jewish focus.
And kids don’t need to go to overnight camp to have an impactful and fun summer experience. In the Philadelphia area alone are 8 day camps with a variety of programs to suit children at almost every age, pre-K through teens.
For all of these summer experience, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers need-based scholarships that cover between 10% and 30% of the cost of camp, working to ensure that camp remains a viable option for families of all financial backgrounds. Ask many Jewish adults what was a defining part of their childhood and many of them will say “summer camp.” It’s the perfect place for a child to connect to their identity and culture, while having an amazing summer that they will want to tell all their friends about.
Please visit our grants and scholarships pages for complete information, at Our Camp Website Link: www.jewishphilly.org.
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Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Camp Grants and Scholarships
Be sure to ask each Pennsylvania Art Camp about the amount of art instruction and the overall intensity of their art program.
Some Top Pennsylvania Art Camps offer rigorous daily art training and lots of intensive art experience. Other great Pennsylvania Camps offer art as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18 Website
1-888-709-8324
info[AT]iDTech.com
Held at 150+ prestigious campuses nationwide
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18 Video
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day, Overnight, and Weekend programs available.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, Computers, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Science, Math, Technology, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camps are located at prestigious campuses nationwide. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.idtech.com to find a location near you.
CAMP FACILITIES: Camps are held on university and school campuses. Most overnight campers stay in dorms and get the "college experience".
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU.
Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
Just 5-10 students per instructor (maximum 10) so students can e¬njoy personalized learning at their pace.
The top universities on the planet—Stanford, NYU, Caltech—have trusted and hosted our programs for over 15 years, inspiring students to dream BIG.
Want to learn from an energetic Stanford computer science major? A virtual reality guru from NYU? A game developer who wants to share her lifelong passion? We’ve bet our reputation on recruiting the top instructors in the country. Our 8:1 student-to-instructor guarantee ensures customized learning with the smallest class sizes, leading to “a-ha moments” and awesome outcomes. iD Tech summer courses are inclusive of every skill level and learning style.
Today, every career—from art to engineering to social work—requires a strong foundation in tech. With a focus on skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, our courses pave the way for bright futures in any field. Whether your child dreams of working at Facebook or Google, launching their own startup, or founding a nonprofit, their long-term skill development pathway starts here.
iD Tech also offers early-education STEM programs, all-girls tech camps, teen-only academies, and an online learning platform.
Get started today at Our Camp Website Link: www.iDTech.com or call (888) 709-8324 and join iD Tech as they inspire the makers of tomorrow.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.iDTech.com for the most up to date information on sessions, dates, and fees.
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iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 618
Some Pennsylvania Art Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Pennsylvania Art Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat Center Website
1 (800) 463-7688
(724) 439-4912
info[AT]Jumonville.org
887 Jumonville Rd.
Hopwood, Pennsylvania 15445
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat Center Video
CAMPER AGES: All - children, youth, adults, and families
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 3 day mini-camps, 5 & 6 day camps and one 10 day camp offered.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Jumonville offers Sports, Sampler, Arts, Adventure, Family & Specialty Camps for all ages. A variety of 3 day & week long camps are available to choose from each week in premier facilities. 4:1 Camper to counselor ratio with 3 weeks of training prior to the start of the camp season.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Jesus & Me Adventure Camp, Discovery Camp for mentally and physically challenged.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Dance, Music/Band, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Adventure Camps Offer Activities Such As Rock Climbing, Whitewater Rafting, Or "Duckies" & Laurel Caverns Caving. Some Offer Bike/Hike Trips & Pedal/Paddle Trips To Ohiopyle State Park, Waterpark Trips, King Swing & Zipline, High & Low Ropes Courses, Indoor Adventure Climbing Center, Archery, Or Mountainboards. See Brochure/website For More Information.
CAMP LOCATION: 50 miles South of Pittsburgh, PA in the beautiful Laurel Highlands on 280 acres of mountaintop woodlands and campus living. Best known for the Cross of Christ, a 60 foot tall, white, steel, cross, built in 1950 by the Methodist Church. Hiking up to Dunbar's Knob to see the cross and breathtaking views is an inspiring highlight for the thousands who come to visit every year. See photos and videos on our extensive website.
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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.
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Jumonville Christian Camp and Retreat Center
Visit Our Mercersburg Summer Programs Website
717-328-6225
weibleyc[AT]mercersburg.edu
summerprograms[AT]mercersburg.edu
300 East Seminary Street
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, PA 17236
CAMPER AGES: 8-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Adventure Camps, Sports Clinics, Enrichment and Art Programs
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, Computers, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Science, Math, Technology, Swimming, Basketball, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
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Mercersburg Summer Programs
Visit Our YMCA Camp Shand Website
717-272-8001
campadmin[AT]lancasterymca.org
20 Penryn Lane
Box 339
Cornwall, Pennsylvania 17016
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: For traditional values based day and resident camp programs to campers 6 -16. Our 120 acres provide a beautiful setting for nature and adventure classes, waterfront activities including canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, and miles of hiking trails. Of course we offer all traditional favorites too: crafts, camp fires, songs, swimming, creek walks and much more. Teen programs include adventure camp, servicing learning, and leadership development programs. Day camp transportation is available from several location.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Outdoor & Nature Educational Programs
Team Building
Traditional Arts & Craft
Teen Service Learning Camps
CAMP LOCATION: We located in Central PA just 20 miles east of Harrisburg, [AT]0 miles north of Lancaster and 60 miles west of Philadelphia on 120 arces of forested land.
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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.
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YMCA Camp Shand
Visit Our YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Website
610-670-2267
ycamps[AT]smymca.org
201 Cushion Peak Road
Reinholds, Pennsylvania 17569
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
South Mountain YMCA Camps
201 Cushion Peak Road
Reinholds, PA 17569
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Video
CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 1 Week and 2 Week Sessions available
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): We are affiliated with the YMCA. While we offer weekly chapel program and evening devotions, these are not based on the teaching of any one fait
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: We pride ourselves on creating an experience as unique as each of our campers. From our Athletics to our Arts & Nature programs, Camp Conrad Weiser affords young people many opportunities to develop new skills and learn valuable life lessons. Our camp counselors serve as positive role models for our campers and exhibit a true dedication to our camp community.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Music/Band, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Target Sports Including: Archery, Rifles, & Trap Shooting.
Target Sports Games Including: GotchaTag (low Velocity Paintball), & Archery Tag
Mountain-Boarding & Mountain Biking
Creative Arts Programs Including: A Radio Station, Guitar Instruction, Film Shorts, Traditional Crafts & Much More
Waterfront Activities Like: Canoeing, Kayaking & Sailing
International Travel Camps: To YMCA Camps In Spain, Germany & Russia
Penn's Woods Camp & Camp Half-Blood
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 50 miles west of Philadelphia off of Interstate 76. We have 600 acres of mountaintop for our campers to explore and a rich history to grow on. Please visit our website for camp photos and videos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser calls 600 acres atop the South Mountain our home. Facilities used by our campers include:
24 Log Cabins in 4 villages
2 Shower-Houses with private showers and private changing areas
A newly-renovated Dining Hall with AC
An Outdoor, Zero-Entry Pool with splash features, a slide, a diving board, and a rock wall
Climbing Tower, Ropes Course, and Zip Line
Basketball and Tennis Courts
Archery Range
BB Range
Sling Shot Range
Rifle Range
Trap Range
Crafts Pavilion
The Bynden Wood Stage
Radio Station
Pond
300 acres of hiking trails
Nearby Lake
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We welcome you to the mountain and invite you to share in our Fire of Friendship, determined in our belief that every person shares the potential to grow in wisdom, to discover their unique and independent voice, to nurture others and to engage their communities. The fun and challenging programs we offer foster communication, trust, problem-solving and deeper spiritual connections, while preparing young people to lead and be led. The South Mountain YMCA Camps are more than a series of camping and retreat programs on the mountaintop, they are a way of life – a philosophy – that are exciting to explore and easy to embrace. Keep the Fires Burning!
Since 1948, YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser has enjoyed a reputation of excellence; excellence in staff, excellence in program and excellence in facilities.
Service, Stewardship, Self-Discovery
The South Mountain YMCA Camps
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT (Counselors-In-Training) program is offered for 16 & 17 year-olds. This program requires an application and interview. It is designed to introduce young people interested in becoming camp counselors to leadership skill-building, public speaking, program design and child development. This is a 2-week program. Multiple sessions are offered each summer.
For more information, dates and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer financial assistance for families who qualify.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer 5 Family Camp Weekends each year. Please visit our website for more information, dates and fees. We'd love to have you and your family visit us on the mountain.
Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have a rich offering of year-round activities that include: Environmental and Outdoor Education programs for schools, Family Camp Weekends, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Equestrian Lessons and much more. Visit our website for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for more information on fees and available sessions.
Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At the South Mountain YMCA Camps we are constantly working to identify and recruit program and leadership talent. More than skills, we want people on our team that love working with children, families, and adults – we want staff that love seeing people grow! You, too, will grow during your employment at South Mountain.
For current opportunities visit:
Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org
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YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser
Visit Our Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp Website
215-972-2054
215-972-2105
artcamp[AT]pafa.org
118 North Broad Street
Youth and Family Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
CAMPER AGES: 6-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Mon-Fri: 9am - 3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Every day, campers engage in live, interactive art making with their instructors and friends on the video platform Zoom. We also use Canvas for sharing daily schedules, online artwork and discussions between campers and instructors. And as always, every camp week will culminate with a virtual exhibition and opening reception for family and friends live streamed on Zoom.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Center City, Philadelphia, PA. one block from historic City Hall.
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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
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Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp
Visit Our ESF Summer Camps Website
800-529-CAMP
emocarski[AT]esfcamps.com
Locations in CT, NY, NJ, PA, & MD
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
750 E Haverford Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA
19020
CAMPER AGES:
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: ESF Camps offer a variety of Day, Sports, Technology, and Specialty summer programs with 60+ activities for girls & boys ages 3-16. Cutting-edge, award-winning programs with time-honored camp traditions coupled with an experienced and dynamic staff. Full and half day options available along with 1-9 week sessions.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Computers, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Science, Technology, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: 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
If you are interested in traveling to any of the locations listed below, ESF will provide hotel accommodations, mileage reimbursement, and a food stipend: 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
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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.
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ESF Summer Camps
Visit Our Camp Oneka Website
610-524-7652-winter
570-226-4049-summer
info[AT]oneka.com
325 Route 390
Tafton, PA 18464
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
108 Whiteland Hills Circle
Exton, PA 19341
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Oneka is an American Camp Association accredited camp for girls located on the shores of Fairview Lake in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania. We provide a rich traditional program with a wide variety of activities and have a camper-to-counselor ratio of 3:1, which creates a warm family atmosphere.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the Pocono Mountain region of northeast Pennsylvania, on a beautiful 200 acre natural, deep water lake. We are 30 miles east of Scranton and 120 miles northwest of New York City. Camp is just three miles north of interstate 84.
CAMP FACILITIES: Many of the facilities in our historic 110 year old camp have recently (10 years) been updated. They include a dining hall and kitchen, craft house, boat house, medical facility, and eight of the fourteen camper cabins. The oldest building in camp is our historic Lodge, used for shows and group gatherings. The 200 acre natural lake provides a beautiful and functional setting for all our aquatic activities. Camp also includes a climbing wall, tennis courts, a volleyball court, field, archery range, campcraft area, nature/ecology area, and a 500 acre preserved area used for hiking and mountain biking.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our aquatic program is extensive, taking advantage of our location on a beautiful, 200 acre, natural, mountain lake. Water skiing, swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, water trampoline, and more occur on the lake. 80-90% of our staff, on average, are trained in Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid. Our boat drivers are required to have a Pennsylvania boating safety license and are screened in our boats.
Older campers may take whitewater canoe trips on the Delaware River and/or a four-day lake canoeing trip to the Adirondacks. Other trips include hiking on the Appalachian Trail, Loyalsock Trail (World's End State Park), Rickett's Glen State Park, Hickory Run State Park, and local trips to the blueberry farm, mill pond, and a local camping spot.
Additional program information is available on our web site at: Our Camp Website Link: www.oneka.com.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Turtles Trail Foundation. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.turtlestrailfoundation.org.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Many camps have similar programs. Oneka has three unique qualities: It offers a rich 110 year history of camping, complete with intriguing traditions. Oneka is a small camp, offering an excellent 3-1 camper to staff ratio. Oneka's waterfront is uniquely beautiful and functional.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full summer session: June 27 - August 15 (7 weeks) $7,600.00
1st Session: June 27 - July 21 (3 1/2 weeks) $4,250.00
2-week session (new campers only) June 27 - July 11 $3,150.00
2nd Session: July 22 - August 15 (3 1/2 weeks) $4,250.00
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
See website for summer job application.
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Camp Oneka
Visit Our Broadway Break Thru Website
917-686-6367
workshops[AT]broadwaybreakthru.com
1690 Newtown-Langhorne Road
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
July 6 - 11
Winnetka, IL
July 13 - 18
Pre-College & College Summer Intensive at Roosevelt University in Chicago
July 20 - 25
Andover, Massachusetts
July 27 - August 1
Grand Rapids, Michigan
August 3 - 8
Newtown, PA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1515 Broadway
#3706
New York, NY 10036
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Broadway Break Thru Video
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 20
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 9am - 5pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Susan G Komen Foundation.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Broadway Break Thru, is the most comprehensive, quality performing arts experience, with individual classes for students ages 8 – 20. Our week-long intensive being held August 3 – 8 at George School in Newtown, will feature exclusive auditions for each participant with Broadway's "Matilda" and New York's top talent agency, Stewart Talent. Throughout the week, students will create their own films that will premiere in a student film festival, along with a live performance of Disney's "Frozen".
SAVE $100 if you register by April 15th!
Celebrity Guest faculty of previous years have included: Drew Van Acker (Pretty Little Liars & Devious Maids), Megan Hilty (Smash and Broadway Wicked), Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect and Broadway Spring Awakening), Amber Riley (GLEE and Off Broadway Cotton Club), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family and Broadway Spelling Bee), Jonathan Groff (GLEE and Spring Awakening), and many more.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: The BBT Summer Intensive is located at acclaimed international boarding school, George School in Bucks County.
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CAMP FACILITIES: George School is oaks and hemlocks, dogwoods and redbuds. It’s cleome blossoms in the bushes and clover in the grass. It’s running paths through the woods and Frisbee on the lawns. It’s red brick buildings, old wooden desks, wireless internet.
George School is the solar-powered Alternative Energy Center. It’s a Philadelphia meetinghouse from 1812 conserved and moved to our campus. It’s future-minded sustainability and a Zen-ish bear hug of the present. It’s hundreds of research databases and ebooks at the library, 600 seats at the arts center, and one-on-one meetings with a teacher.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: BBT has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX and has been named the most comprehensive, quality performing arts summer intensive. BBT's goal is to provide national AND local opportunities, by presenting a faculty comprised of top industry professionals in all markets.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Payment plans and scholarships applications are made available upon request.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The BBT Parent's Class will be taught by Broadway's "Matilda" & "Billy Elliot" children's Casting Director Nora Brennan
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see Our Camp Website Link: www.BroadwayBreakThru.com for dates, times, fees and all other information or to register.
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Broadway Break Thru
Visit Our Camp PISA Website
412-820-0657
info[AT]pisausa.com
22 Rich Hill Road
Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024
CAMPER AGES: 5-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily: 9-5 am, Early Drop off and Late Pickup Available
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Swimming, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Adventure, and more. Soccer, Flag Football, Wiffle Ball, Kick Ball, Capture The Flag, Scavenger Hunts, Hiking, Fishing, Arts & Crafts, Swimming, Dodge Ball, Frisbee Games, & So Much More!
CAMP LOCATION: PISA is located just 15 minutes outside of Downtown Pittsburgh off of the Harmar Exit on Route 28 North, 5 minutes from the PA Turnpike (I76), and accessible from three major routes - Rte 28, Rte 910, & PA Turnpike I76
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.
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Camp PISA
Visit Our 2018 Summer Acting Camp The Spotlight Is On You! Website
610-252-3132
info[AT]statetheatre.org
453 Northampton St
Easton, PA 18042
CAMPER AGES: Children who are entering grades 1-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 3.5 hour sessions, morning or afternoon, for 2 weeks with a recital the last Saturday.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Acting Camp.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Our camp is located in the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton, PA. Your child(ren) will have the opportunity to sing, dance, act and explore this beautiful historic theatre.
▌Read More about 2018 Summer Acting Camp The Spotlight Is On You!
OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit our website for more information, educator bios and to download the application form.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Classes will begin on Monday, July 9 and run weekdays through July 20. Morning sessions are available from 9 AM – 12:30 PM and Afternoon sessions from 1:30 PM – 5 PM. The last day of regular class (Friday) is a full day, morning and afternoon, for all students. The course will culminate in a student-showcasing recital on Saturday, July 21st.
Prior to March 31, 2018, The early registration fee for the 10 day course is $235. After March 31, 2018, the class registration fee is $255. This fee includes 2 free tickets to the July 21st recital. Class size is limited to 25 students per group.
Class size is limited to 25 students per group.
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2018 Summer Acting Camp The Spotlight Is On You
Visit Our Summer Study Programs for High School Students Website
(631) 424-1000
(800) 666-2556
Info[AT]SummerStudy.com
Various campuses (PA, NY, CO, DC, France, Spain)
Various locations,
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Ft. Collins,Colorado
New York, New York
University Park, Pennsylvania
Washington, DC
Paris, France
Mallorca, Spain
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
900 Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
CAMPER AGES: 14-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Summer Study offers College Credit and Enrichment Programs of various lengths (from 2 to 5 weeks) in a pre-collegiate atmosphere. Students will experience life on a college campus in a safe and supervised environment. SAT Prep, Sports Clinics, Afternoon and Evening Activities, Weekend Excursions are just some of the exciting opportunities offered in our programs. More detailed information is available on our website.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Computers, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Science, Math, Technology, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, and more. Arts & Crafts, Sports Clinics, Discusssion Groups, Musical & Dance Groups, Etc.
CAMP LOCATION: Summer Study Programs offers pre-college programs at Penn State University (University Park), Colorado State University (Ft. Collins), Fordham University (NYC), American University (Washington, DC), The Sorbonne in Paris, Franceand in Mallorca, Spain.
▌Read More about Summer Study Programs for High School Students
CAMP FACILITIES: Students stay in university residence halls in all of our domestic programs and in hotels in Paris and Mallorca.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer Study Programs has been running pre-college programs for 25 years. Each of our programs allows students to be in class for approximately 3 hours a day, while participating in daily afternoon, evening, and weekend activities/excursions.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A small amount of financial aid available may be available to students in need.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.SummerStudy.com for complete program details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website at Our Camp Website Link: www.summerstudy.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested applicants may submit their application on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.SummerStudy.com or mail our application (available online) to:
SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS
900 WALT WHITMAN RD.
MELVILLE, NY 11747
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Summer Study Programs for High School Students
Visit Our The Handwork Studio Website
40 Locations Along the East Coast
35 N Narberth Ave.
Narberth, Pennsylvania 19072
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Connecticut
DC - District of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Maryland
Maine
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Handwork Studio is a kids' needle arts, machine sewing and fashion camp operating in 11 states with over 40 locations. The program is a unique, creative, fun and educational way for children to learn the tradition of needle arts, machine sewing and fashion in a positive and nurturing environment.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
▌Read More about The Handwork Studio
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.
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The Handwork Studio
Visit Our Arden Theatre Teen Summer Camp (Grades 6-8 and 9-12) Website
215-922-1122
spedings[AT]ardentheatre.org
62 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
CAMPER AGES: Grades 6-8 and 9-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Arden Summer Camps provide exclusive access to Philadelphia's top theatre artists. We offer one-day masterclasses, multi-week camps focused on taking technique to the next level, and a four-week Musical Theatre Studio that gives young performers an opportunity to learn more about the theatrical process as get rehearse a fully-realized show.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, and more.
▌Read More about Arden Theatre Teen Summer Camp (Grades 6-8 and 9-12)
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Complete information can be found on our website.
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Arden Theatre Teen Summer Camp Grades 68 and 912
Visit Our Career Heroes Summer Camp Website
610-583-7620
mhanna[AT]dciu.org
701 Henderson Blvd.
Folcroft, Pennsylvania 19032
CAMPER AGES: 11-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, Computers, Science, Technology, and more.
GLAM SQUAD Cosmetology Camp
WOODWORKERS Carpentry Camp
LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY CHEFS Culinary Camp (at The Marple Education Center)
JR. EMERGENCY & RESCUERS Emergency Services Camp
CULINARY CREATORS Culinary Camp
IT ADVENTURERS Computer Networking Camp
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Delaware County, PA at the Folcroft campus of the Delaware County Technical High School. Please visit our website for more information about our camp programs and our school.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Career Heroes 1-week day camp provides a vital and FUN opportunity for career exploration for middle and early high school age children (11-15).
The camp counselors are the Technical High School's program instructors who enjoy sharing their passion for their field with children and youth.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Delaware County Technical High School (DCTS) is a multi-campus career and technical education center (CTC) that offers students from the 15 School Districts in Delaware County access to high-quality career and technical training.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.delcotech.org.
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Career Heroes Summer Camp
Visit Our Rainbow Academy Website
215-355-6498
danlagrotte[AT]gmail.com
mlrainkids[AT]aol.com
1240 Grenoble Road
Warminster, Pennsylvania 18974
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Rainbow Academy Video
CAMPER AGES: toddler -- twelve years
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Rainbow Connection is a "smaller" inclusive program that focuses on teaching social and emotional skills to school age children.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Computers, Dance, Music/Band, Swimming, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, and more. Gardening, & Farm Animal Pets.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 minutes from NE Philadelphia; 15 minutes from Willow Grove and Doylestown; and 20 minutes from Bensalem.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on an idyllic five acre farm -- small enough to be cozy and attentive, yet large enough to offer young children lots of fun experiences!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff are teachers, trained in early childhood/elementary/special education. This will be our 27th year of summer camp at Rainbow Academy!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Jr. Counselors are helpful mentors to the teachers who lead our summer camp groups. Jr. Counselors must be 14 years of age or older.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some scholarship is available for Rainbow Connection.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Rainbow Academy operates as a pre-school, kindergarten, and after school program for elementary aged children.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Join us at Our Camp Website Link: www.rainbowacademypreschool.com, and click the program that tells the story about Rainbow Academy's summer camp and Rainbow Connection. We hope to see you in the sun!!!!!
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Rainbow Academy is looking for teachers, certified to teach early childhood, elementary, or special education. We are also looking for aquatics staff -- lifeguards and swimming instructors. Come to work and play!
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Rainbow Academy
Visit Our Lake Owego Camp Website
Winter Office: (267) 639-2488
Summer Office: (570) 226-3636
johnny[AT]lakeowego.com
1687 Route 6
Greeley, Pennsylvania 19090
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1528 Walnut St., Suite 1900
Philadelphia, PA 19102
CAMPER AGES: 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Computers, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Technology, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Archery, Riflery, Fencing, Lacrosse, Model Rocketry, Mountain Biking, Camp Craft, Rock Climbing, High & Low Ropes Course, Floor Hockey, Fishing, Water-skiiing, Volleyball, Outdoor Trips (White Water Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Mountain Biking).
CAMP LOCATION: Lake Owego Camp is a residential, overnight, boys camp located in Northeastern, PA. Only 1.5 hours from NYC and 2 hours from Philadelphia. Lake Owego offers a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment and a wide variety of activities that combine fun and great instruction. We offer sports, arts, adventure, aquatics, the outdoors, and more! Lake Owego Camp is the perfect place to make friends that will last a lifetime, do the things you love, and try something new.
▌Read More about Lake Owego Camp
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!
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Lake Owego Camp
Visit Our Mahaffey Camp and Conference Center Website
(814) 277-5544
office[AT]mahaffeycamp.com
1559 Mahaffey Grampian Highway
Mahaffey, Pennsylvania 15757
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 277, Mahaffey, PA 15757
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: Kindergarten through 12th grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. General office hours 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Mahaffey Camp offers a variety of youth camps including Bible camps, sports camps, horse camps, S.T.E.M camp, and creative arts camp. Campers can take part in recreation time, craft time, worship, and services/seminars, as well as other activities.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Computers, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Theater, Music/Band, Science, Math, Technology, Waterfront/Aquatics, Basketball, Weightloss, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Team Sports, Adventure, and more.
Adventure Camp - Includes Kayaking, Hiking, Backpacking, Biking.
Creative Arts Camp - Includes 2D Art, Music, Acting, & Creative Writing.
S.T.E.M. Camp - Cross-curricular Program Focusing On Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Clearfield County, right along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. We are approximately 30 minutes from Clearfield and Punxsutawney, and one hour from Altoona.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have a modern dorm and two modern longhouse facilities, as well as two more rustic dorms. We have a large Dining Hall facility, and a brand new Children's Ministry Building (fit for indoor sports and recreation, as well as meeting places). Additionally, the camp has 200 privately owned cottages, three large RV lots, a large soccer field and baseball field, disc golf and mini golf courses, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a gaga ball pit. There are two tabernacles, the Main Tabernacle and Youth Tabernacle, for services. The Susquehanna River serves as a great place for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mahaffey Camp offers a variety of programs, from summer youth camps and family camp to year-long retreats and events. Our staff is a dedicated group of people who are passionate about serving campers of all ages and leading them to a vibrant experience with God. Our mission is "to reach others with the Gospel and teach them about the Lord." Mahaffey Camp aims to be "A Christian Center for Spiritual Growth." Mahaffey Camp is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Those who wish to be considered as Counselors or Jr. Counselors should contact the camp office promptly, as available positions fill up quickly. Counselors and Jr. Counselors are required to attend a mandatory Counselor Training weekend, held at the end of May or beginning of June. Teen Counselors and Jr. Counselors are expected to attend a youth camp of their own age group.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For scholarship assistance, please contact the camp office. We have a scholarship fund that is used to help sponsor campers who are experiencing financial hardship and need assistance to be able to attend camp.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mahaffey Family Camp takes place during the last full week of July every year; in 2018, the dates are July 20 through 29. Events and services are offered for all age groups throughout the 10 days. Special events include a 5k race, Motorcycle Rally, Missionary Rally, Women's Day, Children's Penny Parade, Baptismal Service, and Gospel Concert. The camp store and Dining Hall are open for meals every day, and the craft store (selling merchandise and handmade crafts to benefit camp) is open daily. Dorm Accommodations are available, as well as RV and tent sites. Different types of services are offered, including Adult morning and evening services, prayer and healing services, Teen morning and evening services, Children's ministries, and Fresh Breeze afternoon service.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Youth Camps are held in the summer, while many retreats are held throughout the rest of the year. Mahaffey offers a variety of different retreats and events, including Applefest, Quilt Retreats, Scrapbook Retreats, Men's Link, Prayer Retreat, Mother / Daughter Retreat, REPLENISH (youth winter retreat), and private horsemanship lessons. Additionally, facility use at Mahaffey Camp is available for events such as banquets, youth/church retreats, Dorm stay, group stay, conferences, etc. Contact the camp office to book a retreat or event.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weeklong Camps take place from June to August. Pricing varies per camp. Please refer to Our Camp Website Link: www.mahaffeycamp.com for the full brochure and pricing list.
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Visit Our Ravens Run Visual & Performing Arts Camp Website
215 901-7849
ravensrun[AT]gmail.com
85 W Mechanic Street
New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Ravens Run PO Box 335 New Hope, PA 18938
CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Ravens Run is a unique day camp for kids 6-16 who love art! With approximately 100 campers and 25 staff members, Ravens Run provides an intimate and enriching art experience. We bring together professional artists and students to explore creativity in a supportive, inspiring and fun environment. We strive to give each child a rich visual & performing arts experience in a variety of media.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, and more. Ravens Run Offers A Wide Assortment Of Art Classes Including: Digital Photography, Stained Glass, Glass Fusing, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Yoga, Magic, Cake Decorating, Ceramics (both Hand-building & Pottery Wheels), Mosaics, Claymation, Electives, Dance, Music & Theatre.
CAMP LOCATION: Ravens Run is located in the center of New Hope, Pennsylvania. We are housed at Kehilat HaNahar Synagogue on West Mechanic Street. We are not affiliated with the synagogue, but are fortunate to have use of their beautiful, air-conditioned building and outdoor space. Ravens Run is a short ride from Washington Crossing, Newtown, Doylestown, Buckingham, Lambertville, Stockton, New Hope and Solebury. We are in walking distance to the canal and the Delaware River.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Ravens Run has air-conditioned classrooms, a social hall, a ceramics studio and beautiful, shady outdoor space.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ravens Run, New Hope’s Visual & Performing Arts Camp, brings together professional artists and students to explore the world of creativity in a supportive, inspiring and fun environment. At Ravens Run, children are encouraged to broaden their artistic horizons while developing technical skills. Campers learn to find their special creative spirit and no prior experience is necessary.
Campers will be exposed to a wide variety of artistic styles and media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, crafts, stained glass, photography, dance, yoga, music, magic, theatre, claymation and creative writing. We strive to give each child a rich art experience that fosters flexible thinking and creative problem solving skills.
Each session culminates with a spectacular camp-wide art show and performance. Ravens Run is both serious art and serious fun! Ravens Run is proud to have an outstanding staff of art teachers and professional artists who currently work in their fields.
Our experienced staff teaches and mentors students at all levels. They are committed to guiding students through a creative experience that develops their abilities and encourages their personal expression. Ravens Run counselors are bright, creative and caring college students who love working with children. Many are planning careers in the arts and/or teaching fields. Join us as we celebrate our 26th year of quality arts programming!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Ravens Run offers a Young Adult Program for high school students. Campers who are 14-16 years old will be mentored by an art teacher while engaging in a full range of art classes.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Try-It week: June 22-26: $375
Session 1 (3 weeks) June 29-July 17: $995
Session 2 (3 weeks) July 20-August 7: $1025
6 Weeks: June 29-August 7: $1895
All 7 weeks: June 22-August 7: $2195
10% discount for each additional sibling Sessions 1 & 2 are independent of each other. Campers can attend either session and many attend both sessions. Each session culminates with a spectacular camp-wide art show and performance.
Visit our website for more details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ravensrun.com Hurry! We only have so many easels!
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Ravens Run Visual and Performing Arts Camp
Visit Our Curio Theatre Camp Website
215-525-1350
gay[AT]curiotheatre.org
4740 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
815 S 48th Street
Philadelphia PA
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Day Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the Calvary Center on 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia PA. Our offices are located right next door, at 815 S 48th Street.
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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.
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Curio Theatre Camp
Visit Our YMCA Camp Soles Website
814-352-7217
kschell[AT]ymcapgh.org
campsoles[AT]ymcapgh.org
134 Camp Soles Ln.
Rockwood, Pennsylvania 15557
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 5-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Family Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our vision is to provide campers an experience that builds meaningful friendships, promotes opportunities for life long memories, and leads 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 INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Team Sports, Adventure, and more. Ga-Ga, Deck Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Carpet-ball, & Capture The Flag.
CAMP LOCATION: YMCA Camp Soles are located just an hour and half from Pittsburgh and three hours from the Washington DC metro area. We are easily accessible from the PA Turnpike and Interstate 68.
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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)
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Visit Our Yesh Shabbat Website
866.879.5527
imagine[AT]jkcp.com
610 South Henderson Road
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 10-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Julian Krinsky Yesh Shabbat is a unique Modern Orthodox summer program held at Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania. It offers world-class academic and sport instructors, air conditioned college dorms, a Wi-Fi campus, and dozens of fun and creative classes to choose from each week. Spend every week exploring your choice of classes such as: tennis, basketball, kosher cooking, dance, fashion design, SAT prep and more!
Our Rabbi and dedicated residential staff ensure that each program, evening activity, and weekend trip is not only fun, but also meaningful and infused with Jewish values. Yesh Shabbat has found the perfect balance between religious life, learning, and fun – giving each student the opportunity to gain new skills and make meaningful and lifelong friendships.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Computers, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Science, Math, Technology, Tennis, Basketball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Martial Arts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Choose from either Penn University campus which is in the heart of Philadelphia city or live in the suburbs of the city on rural Haverford College campus.
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
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Visit Our Camp Westmont Website
914-861-2929 (winter)
570-448-2500 (summer)
bari[AT]campwestmont.com
81 Spruce Lake Road
Poyntelle, Pennsylvania 18454
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
144 King St
Chappaqua, NY 10514
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Westmont, a co-ed traditional sleep-away camp in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Team Sports, Adventure, and more. 3D Printing, Circus, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Skateboarding, Archery
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 2 hours north of NYC, 2 hours from Philly and 45 minutes from Binghamton, NY. 15 minutes off the board of New York.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our camper living facilities are beautiful modern cabins, all of which have wood flooring, windows, air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Modern updated bathrooms with showers and toilet stalls, are within the cabins. The bunks are spacious with plenty of storage for camper and counselor's clothing.
Our facilities, most of which are lit for night play, include basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, hockey rinks, covered turf football/lacrosse/soccer field, grass lacrosse/football fields, grass soccer fields, indoor gymnastics center, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a heated swimming pool, extensive water park and lake toys, cardio and weight rooms, Outdoor Adventure facilities (rock walls, ropes courses, ziplines, and more), woodworking shop, arts & crafts, culinary center, spin studio, archery range, movie theater, canteen, health center and dining hall.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Westmont has been owned and operated by the Moskowitz family since its inception in 1981. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains in Wayne County, PA, Camp Westmont is situated on 400 acres of gently rolling hills with a private 100-acre lake. Westmont provides a fun-filled summer of varied activities for campers ages 6 through 16. Westmont is a co-ed camp with two very distinct campuses – boys on Boys Side and girls on Girls Side. All of our activities are on-site so Westmont’s campers do not need to travel off property to enjoy their daily activities. Westmont caters to all age groups; as our campers mature, they are afforded more freedom and diversified activities to keep them engaged, energized, and excited.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Camp Westmont's important dates and tuition information, please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestmont.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The relationships that our counselors develop with their campers and staff make each summer unforgettable. Our counselors hail from all over the world. We are looking to hire staff for all of our summer coaching/counselor positions. If you are interested, please reach out to Bari Margolis, bari[AT]campwestmont.com.
Currently looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to work. Positions we are looking to fill include; General Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Sports Coaches, People with experience/knowledge with 3D printing/music & instruments/small animals/reptiles/horses/go karts/trapeze & arial skills. We provide a competitive salary, room, board, three meals a day and laundry service throughout the summer. Counselors are given days/time off. No uniform required. This would no doubt be the best summer of your life! For more information, check out our web site and apply online today.
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Visit Our Capital Camps Website
Winter: 301-468-2267
Summer: 717-794-2177
12750 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania 17268
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
11300 Rockville Pike
Suite 407
Rockville, MD 20852
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Capital Camps is the premier Jewish overnight camp serving campers ages 7-18 from the Greater Washington area, Baltimore, and Northern and Southern Virginia. Our talented staff provide experiences full of laughter, friendship, and memories while challenging campers to try new things, to be independent, and to grow as individuals. At the core of our program is a sense of Jewish community – each of our programs is infused with Judaic content to encourage our campers to grow socially and spiritually.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: The Atzma’im (Hebrew for Independence) program represents a significant commitment to the notion of an inclusive community. Children join this program and are enveloped in a comprehensive support system that helps ensure a successful experience for them and their peers. All campers live in cabins, and the strength of the program is derived from its mainstreamed nature. As we teach tolerance and kindness, the Aztma’im program is a powerful hands-on educational element that has proven to be meaningful to all members of our community.
From inception, Capital Camps has had an abiding commitment to the concept of ‘camp for all’. Our Atzma’im (Independence) program is designed to provide a meaningful immersive Jewish Camp experience for children with special needs. A shining jewel of our camp program, this fully-inclusive option mainstreams campers into traditional cabins where they receive additional staff support to ensure their success. Our ADA compliant facility provides improved access for those with physical challenges, and our talented supervisory staff guide specially trained counselors to guarantee a superior experience. All new campers participate in a low-key pre-camp screening prior to formal registration to establish that the placement is appropriate and to set expectations that are realistic for each individual camper.
We truly believe that our entire community benefits from interacting with Atzma’im participants as we live, play, laugh and dream alongside one another. Please be in touch with us directly for more information.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located approximately 1 hour north of Greater Washington in Waynesboro, PA.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Located just 70 miles from Washington DC, Capital Camps is the perfect place to spend a summer working with first-class staff from around the world. In addition to a superb group of returning campers and staff, we also welcome new staff from England, Israel, and around the United States each summer.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leaders in Training and Counselors in Training programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Year-Round Retreats: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org
Summer Family Camp: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-Round Retreats: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: capitalcamps.org.
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Visit Our Camp Discovery Website
215-957-1571
melissa[AT]mch2learn.org
229 Newtown Rd
Warminster, Pennsylvania 18974
CAMPER AGES: 18 months-6 years
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Discovery is the summer program at Montessori Children’s House offering programs for families with children ages 18 months through Kindergarten. We will be opening for a fun filled summer program beginning on June 15th! Call today!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Computers, Music/Band, Science, Math, and more.
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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
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Visit Our Summer Camp at Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School Website
610.719.0240
amanda.capotrio[AT]nlcinc.com
1190 McDermott Drive
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
CAMPER AGES: 4-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Our Camp gives you choices. Camp includes five days of activities, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. You can choose to add extended hours and specialty camps to your menu of summer fun.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Computers, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Science, Math, Technology, Swimming, Tennis, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, and more.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer a range of outdoor activities, plus indoor activities conducted in our fully air conditioned facility. Our specialty camps are optional programs, operating during regular camp hours, which provide even more choices for unique and exciting adventures. Summer Camp offers fun-filled summer programs for children ages 4-12. Each week, campers jump into action, participating in exciting sports programs, exploring nature, becoming involved in performing and creative arts, playing a part in group activities, and attending special events.
Our campers have the opportunity to expand their horizons during the summer, embarking on new adventures, and having fun! Our exceptional program and dedicated staff create an environment that forges lifelong friendships among our campers. We create a summer experience that is unforgettable!
It all starts with our outstanding camp counselors. A camp is only as good as its staff, and we are extremely proud of ours. Talent, creativity, love of children, leadership and devotion make our camp counselors the heart and soul of the program. We take our camp programs seriously and begin our summer with intensive staff training and orientation. Camp counselors and specialists are doing exactly what they enjoy most: spending a summer inspiring campers to explore, reach for new heights, and expand their horizons.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13th - August 19th (Off July 3rd)
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Summer Camp at Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School
Visit Our Camp Orchard Hill Website
570-333-4098
office[AT]camporchardhill.com
640 Orange Rd
Dallas, Pennsylvania 18612
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CAMPER AGES: Ages 4-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Create a life-changing adventure for your child this summer at Camp Orchard Hill's Best Week Ever! With our Inclusive Day camp for ages 4-15 and Overnight Camp for ages 8-17, our program is designed to engage your camper for one week or ten weeks with action, excitement and memories that will last a lifetime! Your kids will rave about Gaga, Bubbleball, the Blob, 9 Square in the Air, Morning Camp Party, amazing counselors, incredible food and so much more. And all of this is combined with inspiring speakers, uplifting worship and a caring staff. For more information or to arrange a private tour, Call 570-333-4098 or visit us on the web at Our Camp Website Link: www.camporchardhill.com. Voted NEPA Family Favorite Summer Day Camp five years running. Adventure awaits this summer at Camp Orchard Hill!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Orchard Hill serves children with mild to moderate special needs in a fully inclusive setting. Our program focuses on building skills and gaining self-esteem as part of the outdoor experience with campers participating in all activities alongside their peers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Team Sports, and more. Zip Line, Climbing Tower, Giant Swing, Woodward Skate Park, Broom Hockey, The Blob, Water Slide, 18 Hole Frisbee Golf Course, Gaga, 9 Square In The Air, Carpet Ball, Maker Space Arts & Crafts, Paintball & More.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Northeastern, PA two hours north of Philadelphia and 2 hours west of New York City on a 140 acre beautiful campus. Please visit our website for photos and videos that show off our property.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Orchard Hill housing includes clean, comfortable and air-conditioned cabins along with retreat style rooms with semi-private bath and seasonal use yurts. Other facilities include the Lakeview Terrace dining and meeting center which seats over 300, 12,000 sq. ft. recreation center with sports, indoor climbing wall and inflatable games, Olympic size outdoor heated pool, private Lake Manjo for boating and fishing and numerous activity areas on our 140 acre campus.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1972, Camp Orchard Hill has provided a fun, exciting and life changing summer camp experience for thousands of young people.
At Camp Orchard Hill:
Your child's safety comes first with a registered nurse on site 24/7, certified lifeguards and staff trained in CPR and First Aid.
We require a complete set of safety clearances for every employee including PA Criminal Record, PA Child Abuse and FBI Background checks.
Our college age staff undergo intensive training to equip them to serve your child with excellence.
Our facilities are air-conditioned.
Our food service staff happily accommodates special dietary restrictions.
As an accredited member of the American Camping Association you can be assured that we comply with over 300 health, safety and program quality standards.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our high school leadership training program is carefully designed to mold campers into the future staff of Camp Orchard Hill! The Core is divided into three distinct, purposeful levels and runs in two-week sessions. Each session is sized to create an intimate family atmosphere for effective team building and Biblical training. Through on and off-site service projects, campers learn to carry on the standards and traditions of COH while creating memories and cultivating friendships that will last a lifetime. Campers are attracted to the extended stay and special privileges of The Core, but they leave their two weeks with a sense of ownership, accomplishment, and the spiritual maturity that comes with servant leadership.
For more information visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camporchardhill.com and click on the Leadership Training link.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We invite you to take advantage of the registration incentives available for all Camp Orchard Hill families! If you need additional assistance, please download and submit our scholarship application.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Bookend your summer with two great holiday weekends - Memorial Day and Labor Day - away from the pressures of life - away from the constant distractions of work, activities and media - even away from cooking and cleaning.
Let a vacation at Camp Orchard Hill be your opportunity to worship together, enjoy your family and fill your day with relaxation and FUN!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Orchard Hill's overnight camp is open every summer for 8 weeks. Our Day Camp is open for 10 weeks. In addition we offer Winterblast weekends for church children and youth groups, Family Camps, Father/Son and Mother/Daughter weekends, Men and Women's Retreats and a Leadership Camp. And, the camp is available for rental groups, school field trips and day events.
For more information visit us on the web at Our Camp Website Link: www.camporchardhill.com or call 570-333-4098.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The Summer That Changed Your Life
On a scale of pretty awesome, immensely awesome, or colossally awesome, rate the following:
Building relationships with energetic, hilarious elementary thru high school-age kids
Meeting and serving alongside 40 other passionate, crazy fun college-age staff
Going on the BLOB, Racing Zip Lines, Climbing Wall, Giant Swing, and Skate park or Playing Paintball, Dodgeballing in the Gym, Hanging out in the Game Room, at the Lake and Pool, or at the Snack Shop
Singing zooey songs with ridiculous motions and dressing up in absurd costumes to perform side-splitting skits
Doing all this to reach kids with the gospel and to lead them into a Christ-like life……..ALL for the glory of God!
Oh yeah, we get paid for this, too…
For more information visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camporchardhill.com and click on the Summer Staff Jobs link.
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Camp Orchard Hill
Visit Our Longacre Leadership Camp Website
717-567-3349
lindsay[AT]longacre.com
6565 Creek Rd.
Newport, PA 17074
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: WE ARE A COMMUNITY THAT IS COMMITTED TO FINDING OUR MOST AUTHENTIC SELVES. Through empowered decision making, open and honest communication, and relationship building, teens and young leaders will experience independence, self-expression, and living joyfully. Join us for Overnight Summer Camp on a working farm outside of Harrisburg, PA. June 24th - August 15th 2018.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Theater, Music/Band, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Organic Farming, Animal Husbandry, Leadership Development, Community Service, Construction & Woodworking.
CAMP LOCATION: We are 25 miles north of Harrisburg, PA. We are 2.5 hours from Philadelphia, 4 hours from New York City, 3 hours from DC and 4 hours from Pittsburgh.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Located on a beautiful 114 acre Farm, our programming occurs in our vegetable garden, on our horse trails, and in our wooden barn. Our Camp Site is located in a beautiful wooden canopy, near Little Buffalo State Park, with rustic cabins, a separate bath house, and family style dining hall.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We practice leadership at the farm. It looks like learning to care for our community spaces together. It looks like square dancing in the barn and growing closer through shared experiences. It looks like eating together as one big family for every meal, sharing stories from our days and a laugh over spilled milk. It looks like learning to give and receive open and honest feedback in more effective ways. They say that the best way to learn a language is to live immersed in a native culture. We're a culture of leaders. We hope you'll come learn with us, and teach us about what's inside of you.
WE LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP BY LIVING IMMERSED IN A CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP.
COMMUNITY
Being a leader means striving to understand, know, and love your community.
SELF
We can’t lead if we don’t know ourselves. Try new things, teach what you know, and listen to feedback.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is the bridge between ourselves and the community. It is where the magic happen.
Go camping, play Magic, learn the ukulele, climb a rock face, play soccer, learn to cook, have a barn dance, ride a horse, read a book, make up a new game, have a cardboard sword battle. These are just a few of the incredibly fun activities you will have to choose from at camp. The magic of Longacre happens as we bring learning leadership into all aspects of camp life and come together as a community. We believe in learning by living, and learning to better communicate how we feel about our experiences.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership is the backbone to our program. To us, Leadership looks different for everyone. By building relationships, practicing open and honest communication, and empowered decision making. Our community values self-expression, compassion, cooperative leadership, and living joyfully.
Throughout every aspect of our program, campers and staff develop lifelong friends, indelible memories, and tangible skills. We grow leaders each summer who make lasting impacts on their communities, families, and the world.
Two aspects of our program that specifically are designed for intentional communication, empowered decision making, and relationship building include Crew and Group. Crew is the daily "chores" group that every camper participates in. This is anything from cooking breakfast, to cleaning the stalls and feeding the horses, to taking out the trash and recycling around camp. We do hard work, and then we get to play! Group is our evening program that is defined as "the part of Longacre that makes us unique". This is an intentionally facilitated communication workshop for all of our campers and staff. This is where we use communication tools and skills to better understand ourselves, others, and how we interact with the world.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early bird discounts available.
Please contact us if you are interested in Financial Aid.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Please contact us at lindsay[AT]longacre.com if you would like to join us for a Family Farm Weekend this fall!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMP (AGES 12-18)
Session 1 - 3 weeks - 6/24 - 7/14 ($4,324)
Session 2 - 3 weeks - 7/15 - 8/4 ($4,324)
Double Session - 6 weeks - 6/24 -8/4 ($7,209)
YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (AGES 8-12)
MiniCamp - 10 days - 8/5- 8/15 ($2,224)
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Newport, PA
Big Kid
Longacre Leadership
Longacre Leadership Camp is a residential, co-ed summer camp located in Central Pennsylvania for students aged 8 - 18. We are located on a 114 acre farm 40 minutes north of Harrisburg and will be enjoying our 44th summer this year. Position dates are from June 14th - August 15th 2018.
We hire camp counselors, AKA Big Kids aged 21 and over who are passionate about working with young people and who are committed to building a community. We are looking for staff with a range of skills and expertise including, carpentry, horse riding, arts and crafts, animal husbandry, outdoor education and organic gardening. This position is a blend of farm work and youth work.
Please reach out and tell us about yourself. More details can be seen here on our website: Our Camp Website Link: longacre.com
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Longacre Leadership Camp
Visit Our NJY Camps Website
973 575 3333
info[AT]njycamps.org
570 Sawkill Road
Milford, PA 18337
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CAMPER AGES: 6 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Computers, Dance, Theater, Science, Technology, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Significant Offerings In Sports, Arts & Science
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on (2) separate 1,250 acre sites. One in Milford, PA and one in Lake Como, PA.
CAMP FACILITIES: Modern cabins with bathrooms and showers, lake, pool, arts, science and sports facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Visit our website, Our Camp Website Link: www.njycamps.org for full information about our program and our flexible schedules.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Also available for late spring and summer family camps and group retreats.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.njycamps.org for full information.
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NJY Camps
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