Wednesday, February 4

The Big Summer Camp List

I know it is hard to believe, but this is the time to choose your child's summer camp. And if you sign up now, you may receive a discount. So, in case you missed the camp fair or still haven't found the perfect fit for you, here are some local camps to start you off. 

Please let us know if you have any suggestions to add to our list! I'm sticking to local, non-travel camps right now, mostly for younger kids, since I think most of you have younger ones, but let me know if I need to add anything! There are so many camps out there. These are just a few:

Dance/Gymnastics/etc.:

Circus Summer Camp at the Philadephia School of Circus Arts in Germantown
Summer Intensive at Wissahickon Dance Academy in Germantown

Art:

Summer Arts Camp at The Settlment Music School in Germantown
Summer Camp at the Handwork Studio in Chestnut Hill, Narberth, and Center City


Music/Theater:

Summer Arts Camp at The Settlement Music School in Germantown
Arden Kids' Crew: Summer Theatre Camp at Arden Theatre in Old City
Camp Walnut at the Walnut Street Theatre
DayJams: Rock Music Camp at Springside School in Chestnut Hill
Girls Rock Philly! Camp at Girard College

Athletic:

Work to Ride at the Chamounix Equestrian Center in Fairmount Park
Summer Riding Camp at Ashford Farm in Lafayette Hill

Preschool:


Traditional/Swimming:

Fun in the Sun Summer Camp at the Crefeld School in Chestnut Hill
The Miquon Day Camp at The Miquon School in Conshohocken
Flourtown Summer Day Camp at the Flourtown Swim Club

Nature/Animals:

Summer Camp at Sandy Hill Farm in Plymouth Meeting

Science/History:

The Franklin Discovery Camp at the Franklin Institute downtown
American Adventure Camp at The National Consitution Center downtown

Language:

Summer Camp at the French International School of Philadelphia in Bala Cynwyd

6 comments:

Cliveden, a National Trust Historic Site said...

Join Cliveden this summer for its Building Bridges summer camp. The camp will run daily from July 13 to July 17, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, and will continue “building bridges” between the local youth and Historic Germantown.

The Building Bridges summer camp will introduce area youth to historic sites around Germantown. Children will take daily field trips to local historic sites including Awbury Arboretum, the La Salle University Art Museum, Wyck and the Johnson House. The camp will also feature an array of activities and lessons on Cliveden’s historic 6 acre grounds.

The week will end with a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. While there, the children will be treated to a specialty tour of the animals of Africa and Madagascar. Campers will also have access to the other sites at the zoo as well.

For further information about this program, please contact Cliveden’s Education Director Richard Fink by email at rfink@cliveden.org or by calling 215-848-1777. Further camp details can be found at www.cliveden.org.

Cost of the camp will be $125 for the whole week. Children ages 7-12 are permitted.

schoolhcac said...

HOLY CROSS SUMMER CAMP 2009 MT AIRY

Interested in meeting new friends and having fun this summer? Join in the adventure. Holy Cross Parish Summer Camp is a fun-filled learning day camp for kids ages 3-14. Our days are packed with activities gymnastics-cheerleading-drill team-drama-music-comedy-hip hop/breakdance-computer-field trips-cooking-swimming-indoor/outdoor cooperative games-Wii entertainmet-talent show- movie day and more. We offer an enrichment program sponsored by Philadelphia Reads. We also provide breakfast, Hot lunch and snack. The camp will run from June 22, 2009 through August 21, 2009, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The cost of the camp 95.00 per week. For further information plasse contact Mrs. Yolanda Haynes at 215-242-0413.

Rebecca Traugh said...

Ashford Farm day camp in Lafayette Hill is a great place for children who love horses!

There is a friendly atmosphere with plenty of room for the kids to romp and play outdoors. All horseback riding instructors are CHA certified and the horses & ponies are child-friendly.

Anonymous said...

You are missing one of the best summer camp opportunities around!

MacGuffin Theatre and Film Co. in Center City offers a great selection of summer camps in comedy and musical theatre for ages 8-18.

The teachers are marvelous, my kids say it "changed their life." And I think it did. They are more confident, and so interested in the learning they do there.

Here's the lineup from their website: www.macguffintf.com

Musical Theatre Camp
Youth (8-11 yrs.) and Teen (12-18 yrs.)
June 21 – July 16, Monday – Thursday from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Cabaret Camp
June 21 – July 16, Monday – Thursday from 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Crash Course in Comedy
July 19 – 23, Monday – Friday from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Advanced Musical Theatre Camp
July 26 – August 12, Monday – Thursday from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Dora Ficher said...

FUN IN THE SUN Inc.
Located at The Crefeld School
8836 Crefeld Street in Chestnut Hill, PA.19118

(215) 680-0922
(610) 659-1064
http://www.funinthesun3.com
Email address: funinthesun3@comcast.net
Description:
Fun in the Sun provides full day summer care for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Camp hours are from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM Swimming, trips, arts & crafts, computers, sports, friendships, FUN.

Parking available : yes
We offer Swimming lessons
We swim : 4 days a week
We go on trips : 1 day a week and on rainy days
No extra cost for before or after care
We are open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm June 14 - Sept. 2, 2010

Anonymous said...

A source of terrific courses for kids who love learning is Penn State in Abington. Check their Web site for info. on camps and getting on their mailing list. Courses range from arts to sciences and take place on the campus. I just found out about them and have heard good reports from other parents. I believe the youngest age is 8.