Best Pennsylvania Art Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: The Academy contains four spacious and well-equipped dance studios, two acting studios, two private voice studios, a student practice room, a student/teacher library, a student lounge and a comfortable waiting area for parents accompanying students to the Academy. In addition, the Charles Gray Auditorium offers the Academy a theater in which to showcase the accomplishments and achievements of its student body.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: As Pittsburgh's premier training Academy for Musical Theater, we are dedicated to celebrating their talent, encouraging their dreams, and helping develop their abilities. By providing the finest dance, voice and acting training in a positive, fun-filled class setting, the CLO Academy encourages both an appreciation for musical theater and a well-rounded education.

CLO Academy’s enriched, diverse curriculum is taught by university instructors and experienced professionals in the industry.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The CLO Academy boasts a 100% post-secondary education placement record. Alumni have attended prestigious universities including Boston College, Carnegie Mellon University, The Julliard School, New York University, Point Park University and the University of Michigan. With its diverse programs, students are sure to find the program that’s right for them.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Program dates run from June 14 until August 12 with sessions ranging from 3 days to 3 weeks. Costs range from $170 to $595, depending on the session. See our website for more details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAMP FACILITIES: 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.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please bring your own snack and drink

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 8-12
10am-12pm
$250 for week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For current opportunities visit:

Our Camp Website Link: www.smymca.org

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

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

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

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

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

Monday through Fridays. No camp on July 3rd.

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

Call 610.608.6514 for further information!

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

Look forward to hearing from you!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

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

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

OTHER CAMP INFO: Residential and Day sessions are available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly Sessions- 175.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors, cook, nurse.

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

CAMP FACILITIES: We rent out the Upper School of the Renaissance Academy Charter School. We use the gym, Cafe, 2-4 classrooms, and the grounds outside of the school. We also have access to the nature trail of the Charlestown Park and University of Valley Forge campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each staff member had 10+ years teaching and 10+ years of Summer camp experience. Both Day camp and overnight camp. We are a day camp.

Our camp only uses teachers with a history of working with camps, no teens.

We offer a referral program to our current families found at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campfitfun.com

Our Mission
Children are our Mission

Our mission is to provide the ideal environment and a unique opportunity for children to learn valuable skills and make new friends through programs that are challenging, educational, and fun. We believe camp provides an opportunity for personal growth, increased self-esteem, building of physical fitness, and friendship. We hope to create a space for young people to learn how to work as a group while gaining confidence in their unique abilities as individuals...

Our Camp Philosophy: Camp is a special place. Campers grow and learn about themselves, try new things, discover hidden talents and reach out without the fear of negative criticism. Leaders in the field of child development recognize the value of camp in providing the acknowledged needs of today’s children. The camp experience is designed to help children mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, and morally.

Camp is a structured environment where children can live, play, and work with positive role models who listen, talk, relax, and reflect. It is through the fun and challenging activities that campers learn to work together, make choices, take responsibility, develop creative thinking skills, and gain confidence-building independence and self-reliance. All are necessary steps on a child’s path to a healthy and productive day.

Camp Fit & Fun’s goal is to provide children with an exciting, diversified and wholesome camping experience. This is accomplished through a large, flexible program that is structured and well supervised. We believe youth should have a taste of different activities, some of which they will enjoy greatly, while others may be remembered and re-explored when they are older. We feel it is essential to blend wholesome, challenging and cultural programs into the day.

Camp is like a family. Family values are the catalyst or the glue from which the daily life of Camp Fit & Fun is built. We have established rules for safety and respect for all members of the Camp Fit & Fun Community. We help members build an arsenal of tools to aid in working through conflict, commitment, confidence, goal setting, the giving of love and discipline and consistency. Camp Fit & Fun is a family.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a great referral program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We also offer a Spring Fling session during the area's spring break for 3 days.

We have a $45 a day camp fee for those that have very busy summer plans!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
1 Week of Camp is $190
2 Week of Camp is $360
3 Week of Camp is $520
4 Week of Camp is $670
5 Week of Camp is $810
Closed July 4th. Summer Camp offers a $45 a day Fee for your convenience!

For our 5 week schedule, please visit our website.

For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campfitfun.com.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Horseback riding, gardening skills, and environmental care. Hands-on education of animal and plant care.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Two 2-week sessions are available in 2021:

June 21 - July 2 & August 2-13
Monday - Friday from 9am to 3pm

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

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

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

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

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13 through August 26

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

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

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer LIFE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, April 14
10:00–11:30 am

Saturday, May 12
2:00–3:30 pm

Sunday, June 3
11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAMP 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.

CAMP FACILITIES: The incredible Lake Nichecronk is a centerpoint here at Camp Speers. Of course, that is in addition to our rustic cabins, challenge course and climbing towers, zip line, art center, and so much more, including our incredible Equestrian Program which offers lessons in both Western and English riding styles.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1948 Camp Speers has been providing incredible summer experiences to children from the United States and many countries around the world. Our campers become stronger, gain confidence, and leave here as young leaders, all of course with the desire to come back next summer. Camp Speers has also established an excellent reputation with our Leadership Programming (both the CIT and LIT Sessions).

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Speers has also established an excellent reputation with our Leadership Programming (both the CIT and LIT Sessions).

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer Financial Assistance to families.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp Labor Day and Memorial Day

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer Outdoor Education, Famiy Retreats, and Group retreats. Also Cub Scout and Girl Scout Camp-Outs!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Call today and schedule a tour at a time convenient for you.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For specific dates and rates information please refer to our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campspeersymca.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently looking for counselors for the Summer Camp!