⛺ Summer Camps for Kids on the Main Line
The Main Line has hundreds of summer camp programs, from half-day programs at township recreation departments to week-long specialty camps in robotics, theater, horseback riding, and wilderness survival.
Many summer camps operate through Tredyffrin-Easttown, Lower Merion, Radnor, and other township rec departments, offering affordable options with straightforward registration. YMCAs in Wayne, Phoenixville, and Havertown run their own programs from June through August, with transportation options from multiple pickup points and full-day schedules that work for working families.
Independent providers run specialty camps in STEM, performing arts, sports, and outdoor adventure. Many programs fill quickly by spring, particularly those for the 5–10 age bracket, so it's worth registering by March or April if you have your heart set on a specific program.
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Flag Football Camps
Flag football camps for youth offered by YSC Sports. Registration is currently open.
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Yoga Camp for Kids (Ages 5-8)
A yoga camp designed for children ages 5-8 held at The Willows Mansion in Villanova. Kids enjoy movement, mindfulness, and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Girls Lacrosse Camps
Summer lacrosse camps for girls offered by YSC Sports. Registration is currently open.
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An inaugural scholarship gala celebrating the Q.U.E.E.N.S. Youth Program, rooted in excellence. A special event for youth participants and supporters.
PGIII Youth Football Camp
A youth football camp held at Conwell Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills. Great opportunity for young athletes to develop their football skills.
A summer baking camp for kids run by Sweet Occasions in Lahaska. Children learn baking skills in a fun, hands-on camp environment.
A summer baking camp for kids run by Sweet Occasions in Lahaska. Children explore the joy of baking through a fun and engaging weekly camp program.
Eco Camp (Ages 5-7)
An eco-focused camp for young children ages 5-7 held at the beautiful Willows Mansion in Villanova, PA. Kids explore nature and the environment in a hands-on setting.
A summer basketball camp open to both boys and girls ages 5-15, held at Timber Creek Regional High School in Gloucester Township. A great opportunity for young athletes to develop their basketball skills.
A creative camp held at Pendle Hill in Nether Providence Township offering kids space and time to create and connect. Runs across multiple sessions in July.
Soccer Camp
Soccer camp program offered by YSC Sports. Additional details on schedule, age groups, and pricing available on their website.
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Flag Football Camp
Flag football camp program offered by YSC Sports. Additional details on schedule, age groups, and pricing available on their website.
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Lacrosse Camp
Lacrosse camp program offered by YSC Sports. Additional details on schedule, age groups, and pricing available on their website.
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Spring Break Camp
Spring break camp program offered by YSC Sports. Additional details on schedule, age groups, and pricing available on their website.
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Camp Coatesville - Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer day camp offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.
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Camp Jennersville - Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer day camp offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.
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Camp Kennett - Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer day camp offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.
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Camp Lionville - Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer day camp held at Church Farm School offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.
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Camp Octorara - Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer day camp offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.
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Camp OLY - Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer day camp offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.
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Camp UMLY - Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer day camp offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.
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Camp West Chester - Summer Day Camp
Weekly summer day camp offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.
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Bumblebee Adaptive Day Camp
An inclusive adaptive day camp designed specifically for children with developmental or intellectual disabilities, offering a supportive and engaging summer camp experience. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
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Teen Camp
A summer camp program designed specifically for older youth and teens across Chester County, offering age-appropriate activities and experiences. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Specialty Day Camp
Specialty Day Camp offers half-day and full-day sessions held weekly on the Main Line, PA, where kids ages 3-15 explore interest-based activities during spring break and early spring months.
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Summer Soccer Camps
Summer soccer camps for youth offered by YSC Sports. Registration is currently open.
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Traditional Day Camp
Traditional day camp on the Main Line offers kids ages 3-15 a classic summer experience with swimming, field games, arts and crafts, and themed activities, plus alternating week field trips starting in 2026.
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Camp Coatesville
A classic YMCA summer day camp experience in Coatesville featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Camp Jennersville
A classic YMCA summer day camp experience in West Grove featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Camp Kennett
A classic YMCA summer day camp experience in Kennett Square featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Camp Lionville
A classic YMCA summer day camp experience located at Church Farm School in Exton, featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Camp Octorara
A classic YMCA summer day camp experience in Atglen featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Camp OLY
A classic YMCA summer day camp experience in West Chester Borough featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Camp UMLY
A classic YMCA summer day camp experience in Berwyn featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Camp West Chester
A classic YMCA summer day camp experience in West Chester featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to members and non-members; financial assistance available.
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Non-profit community arts center in Haverford offering youth classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, pottery, fiber arts, and jewelry for ages 5-16. Weekly spring/fall sessions plus summer art camp. Scholarships available. Classes from ~$236/session.
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Drop-in paint-your-own pottery studio plus seasonal kids camps in Ardmore. Children create pottery, mosaics, and mixed media art. School-break and summer day camps available, capped at 16 campers for personalized attention.
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Kids Art Classes & Camps
Art education programs serving Wayne, Villanova, Bryn Mawr, and the broader Main Line. Twoosy Doodlers (ages 20 months–3), Mini Doodlers (ages 3–5), and Doodlers (ages 6+) weekly classes. Theme-based summer and holiday camps for ages 3-12. Classes held after school and on weekends.
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Weekly STEM summer camps at Villanova University on the Main Line. Kids ages 6-14 can explore 60+ courses including robotics, coding, game design, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, 3D printing, and more. Day camp format with optional extended care. Expert staff with low camper ratios.
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Weekly STEM summer camps at Waldron Mercy Academy in Merion Station on the Main Line. Ages 6-14 choose from 50+ cutting-edge courses: robotics, coding, Minecraft, Roblox, game design, video production, 3D printing, AI, sports and more. Day camp with optional early arrival and extended care.
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Hands-on STEM and robotics classes for kids ages 3-14 using LEGO bricks and technology. Snapology King of Prussia serves Wayne, Devon, Collegeville, Oaks, Phoenixville and surrounding Main Line communities with weekly after-school classes, summer camps, and workshops. Programs teach engineering, coding, and creative thinking.
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Kids Cooking & Baking Summer Camps
Hands-on culinary summer camps for young chefs ages 11+ in Paoli on the Main Line. Choose from Kids Can Cook!, Kids Can Bake!, and International Cooking Camp. Max 12 students per session for personal instruction. All food and supplies included. No demonstrations—every student cooks every recipe.
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Camp Kef Summer Day Camp
Camp Kef is a traditional 8-week Jewish summer day camp for children ages 2 through 8th grade. The camp features swimming, sports, gymnastics, art, drama, and outdoor recreation in a safe, nurturing environment with early and late care options available.
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STEM & Robotics Classes and Camps
Fun and educational STEM, robotics, and coding programs using LEGO bricks and technology. Covers engineering, robotics, coding, science, and arts through after-school programs, summer camps, and workshops. Half-day and full-day camp formats available.
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TEYSA Summer Soccer Camp
Summer soccer camps for non-travel players from kindergarten through 8th grade. Held Monday through Friday from 9am to noon on select dates in June and August. Focuses on skill development, teamwork, and a love of the game in a fun, recreational setting.
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Six-week rowing program FREE for Conshohocken residents ages 13–17, plus three weeklong summer rowing camps open to ages 10 and up. Camps cover technique improvement, training methods, and preparation. Offered at the Conshohocken Rowing Center.
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Youth Ballet & Dance Summer Camp
Week-long summer dance camps combining two movement classes, a music lesson, an interactive poetry session, and theme-related arts and crafts each day. Multiple weekly sessions in summer. A delightful creative experience for young children.
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The Merion Cricket Club offers junior tennis clinics and lessons for children ages 5–18 in Merion Station. Programs focus on stroke development, match play, and sportsmanship across beginner through advanced levels. Summer intensives and after-school sessions are available throughout the year.
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The Merion Art & Repro Center offers after-school and weekend art classes for children and teens in Merion Station. Students explore painting, drawing, collage, and mixed-media techniques guided by professional artists. Classes run in 6-week sessions throughout the school year and summer.
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Merion STEM Explorers Club meets weekly in Merion Station, giving elementary and middle school students hands-on experience with robotics, coding, and science experiments. Each session introduces a new engineering challenge that teams solve collaboratively. The program meets year-round with a special summer robotics tournament.
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Radnor Gymnastics Academy
Radnor Gymnastics Academy offers recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for children ages 3 through high school. Beginner Gym-Tots classes develop fundamental movement skills, while upper-level programs prepare athletes for USAG competition. The facility features full spring-floor and updated apparatus.
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Paoli Performing Arts Summer Theater offers a 3-week musical theater intensive for children ages 7–17 each July in Paoli. Students rehearse and perform a full Broadway-style show in the center's black-box theater, covering acting, singing, and choreography. The program culminates in two public performances open to family and community.
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Haverford Racquet Club's Junior Tennis Academy in Haverford offers beginner through advanced tennis development for children ages 5–18. Programs run year-round on indoor and outdoor courts, including QuickStart programs for young beginners and USTA squad training for competitive players. School break camps are available in December, March, and July.
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Haverford Youth Dance Center
Haverford Youth Dance Center offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop classes for students ages 3–18. Beginner Tiny Tots classes develop coordination and musical rhythm, while advanced students prepare solos and ensemble pieces for the annual spring showcase. Summer intensive sessions are held each July.
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Main Line Dance's Malvern studio offers ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop classes for children and teens ages 3–18. Beginner Tiny Dancer classes build fundamental ballet technique and musicality, while competitive students train en pointe and prepare for YAGP and other regional dance competitions. Spring recitals are held each May at a local venue.
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Villanova University's outreach Kids Science Lab in Villanova offers Saturday workshops where children ages 8–14 conduct real experiments in university laboratories guided by faculty and graduate students. Topics span chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, giving young students an authentic research experience. Registration required; capacity limited to 20 per session.
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Villanova Youth Lacrosse Camp
Villanova University hosts a youth lacrosse camp each summer on campus for boys and girls ages 7–16. Campers receive instruction from Villanova NCAA coaching staff and current players, focusing on stick skills, positioning, and game strategy across beginner through advanced tracks. Day camp format runs Monday through Friday in one-week sessions.
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The Gladwyne Nature Center provides outdoor education programs for children ages 4–14 in the woodlands and meadows of Lower Merion's Gladwyne preserve. Seasonal programs include wildlife tracking, plant identification, and ecological monitoring alongside hiking and free nature exploration. Summer camp and school-year half-day programs available.
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Devon Arts Center Summer Camp
Devon Arts Center Summer Camp provides week-long art-focused day camps for children ages 5–14 each July and August in Devon. Campers rotate through studio painting, ceramics, drawing, and digital art workshops led by working artists. Campers take home finished artwork and a portfolio at the end of each week.
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute Summer Camp introduces teens ages 10–17 to filmmaking, cinematography, and film criticism at the historic BMFI theater in Bryn Mawr. Campers produce short films, learn to analyze cinema, and screen their work for peers. One-week sessions run throughout July and August.
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A week-long day camp for children held at township parks in the Bala Cynwyd area. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, and games. Experienced staff supervise all activities in a safe outdoor setting.
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Group tennis lessons for youth at Haverford Township's public courts, with instruction provided by certified USTA coaches. Beginner through intermediate levels are offered for both weekday and weekend sessions. A great way for Haverford kids to get active outdoors.
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Annual summer reading challenge at the Chester County Library branch in Malvern for children and teens. Participants log books, earn prizes, and attend special events including author visits and science demonstrations. The program encourages reading throughout the summer months.
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TEREC Summer Day Camp – Devon
Full-day summer day camp in Devon run by the Tredyffrin-Easttown Recreation Commission. Campers enjoy swimming, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, and team-building activities in a structured, fun environment. Before and after care options are available.
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Group tennis lessons for children at Gladwyne Park courts, organized by Lower Merion Township Recreation. USTA-certified instructors run age-grouped sessions that introduce beginners to the game while helping more experienced players refine their technique. Equipment loaners available.
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Steel City Soccer Academy
Youth soccer club and academy in Phoenixville offering recreational and competitive programs for players of all ages. Steel City SC coaches emphasize technical development and love of the game at young ages. Camps and clinics are available during school breaks.
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Visual arts classes and summer camps for kids ages 5–17 in ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry, fibers, printmaking, mixed media, and more. Scholarships and tuition-free classes available.
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Modern music school offering private lessons in guitar, piano, bass, drums, voice, and more for all ages; group programs including band and glee club; and full-day and half-day music summer camps and holiday camps.
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Children's art studio welcoming kids ages 18 months–10 years through playgroups, ongoing weekly process art classes, summer and school holiday camps, special events, and birthday parties. Free monthly art classes offered at the Paoli Library.
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Soccer Shots Chester County
Engaging children's soccer program for ages 18 months to 8 years old combining age-appropriate soccer skills with character-building values and fun. Offered at multiple Main Line locations.
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Environmental education and recreation programs at the Community Recreation & Environmental Center (CREC), including outdoor nature exploration, animal habitats, water cycle studies, stream life investigation, and summer camps for children.
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Summer day camps on the 30-acre Haverford School campus for ages 3–15, including traditional day camps, Multi-Sports Camp, Specialty STEAM Camps, Tennis Camp, Jr. 76ers Basketball Academy (ages 6–17), and Phillies Baseball Academy (ages 6–14).
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Fun art summer camp for ages 4–12 focusing on drawing techniques, fine motor skills, creativity, social skills, and academic readiness through structured visual art projects.
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Bala Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics programs for children in the Bala Cynwyd area, focusing on skill development, flexibility, coordination, and artistic expression.
Dragon Gym Martial Arts — Exton
Kids martial arts including Taekwondo Quick Start Confidence Course and Junior Traditional Martial Arts (ages 7–14) teaching self-defense, bully prevention, and athleticism. Also summer martial arts camp for ages 4–12.
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Riverbend Nature Camp
Outdoor adventure nature camp for ages 4–13 with activities including arts and crafts, nature hikes, field games, and weekly themes such as Riverbend Animals, Messy Science, and Summer Camp Classics. Tuition support available for SNAP/EBT families.
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STEM-focused summer residential and day camps for ages 8–17 hosted on the Rosemont College campus in Bryn Mawr, blending technology, coding, game design, and robotics with traditional summer camp activities since 1982.
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Holy Child Summer Camps
9 weeks of summer camp June–August for boys and girls ages 3–13, including Falcon Camp (arts, crafts, outdoor games, nature), Math Camp, Emotions Explorers Camp (inspired by Inside Out), and more specialty weekly programs.
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Academy of Hoops Basketball Camp
Basketball camp directed by Alvin Williams (Villanova Hall of Famer and NBA pro) providing top-notch instruction with age-appropriate drills and games for youth players in the Villanova / Haverford area.
Grass-roots nonprofit serving Phoenixville youth through academic enrichment (New Direction and Fast Forward after-school programs for elementary and middle schoolers), social development, and athletic programming including S.A.F.E. Summer Camp and summer basketball league.
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Summer youth theater program for children and teens dedicated to educating and showcasing young performers. Productions starring the participating kids are performed for the public at the end of each session.
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A summer running series for kids ages 4-12 held at Brandywine High School in Wilmington. Kids work toward completing 26.2 miles over the course of the summer series.
Central Jersey Kids & Camp Expo
A kids and camp expo for families to explore summer camp and children's activity options. Parents and kids can discover a variety of programs and camps at this community event.
A summer program focused on entrepreneurship for youth, hosted at the Spaces Hale Building in Philadelphia. Designed to inspire and educate young aspiring entrepreneurs.
Youth pickleball skills summer camp with Universal Rackets in Radnor Township.
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Summer Camp
A nature-based summer camp at the Schuylkill Center, inspiring curiosity and a love for the outdoors in Philadelphia.
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Youth soccer camp introducing kids to fundamentals of soccer while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Run by Conshohocken Borough Recreation Services.
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Camp Coatesville Summer Camp
A classic summer day camp experience in Coatesville featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to all kids ages 3–15 with member and financial assistance discounts available.
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Camp Jennersville Summer Camp
A classic summer day camp experience in West Grove featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to all kids ages 3–15 with member and financial assistance discounts available.
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Camp Kennett Summer Camp
A classic summer day camp experience in Kennett Square featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to all kids ages 3–15 with member and financial assistance discounts available.
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Camp Lionville Summer Camp
A classic summer day camp experience located at Church Farm School in Exton, featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to all kids ages 3–15 with member and financial assistance discounts available.
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Camp Octorara Summer Camp
A classic summer day camp experience in Atglen featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to all kids ages 3–15 with member and financial assistance discounts available.
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Camp OLY Summer Camp
A classic summer day camp experience in West Chester Borough featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to all kids ages 3–15 with member and financial assistance discounts available.
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Camp UMLY Summer Camp
A classic summer day camp experience in Berwyn featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to all kids ages 3–15 with member and financial assistance discounts available.
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Camp West Chester Summer Camp
A classic summer day camp experience in West Chester featuring swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, weekly themes, and off-site field trips. Open to all kids ages 3–15 with member and financial assistance discounts available.
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Summer Day Camp
Tredyffrin Township summer day camp with supervised activities, sports, arts and crafts for school-age children.
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Basketball Camp
Boys and girls basketball camp for grades 3 through 9. Additional week and extended hour of camp in 2026.
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Summer Camp
A summer day camp for rising 1st through 8th graders featuring Water Wednesdays, Themed Thursdays, pickleball, 9-Square, arts and crafts, and competitive and cooperative sports. Open to all children regardless of township residency, with financial assistance available for Township residents.
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Kids Fishing Camp
Fishing skills and outdoor education camp for children in Radnor Township.
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Radnor Day Camp 2026
Six-week summer day camp for grades 1–9 at Radnor High School. Arts & crafts, sports, swimming, and special events. Believed to be one of the oldest continually running day camps in the US, operating since 1941.
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Radnor Summer Wizarding Camp 2026
Themed summer camp with magic, wizarding games, and creative activities for kids.
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Outdoor survival skills, nature exploration, and hiking summer camp in Radnor Township.
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Field Hockey Camp With Skyhawks
Youth field hockey fundamentals camp run in partnership with Skyhawks Sports Academy.
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Golf Camp With Skyhawks
Youth golf skills camp for kids run in partnership with Skyhawks Sports Academy in Wayne.
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Youth theater summer program at the historic Forge Theatre. Kids participate in a fully staged production, building confidence, creativity, and performance skills over the summer.
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Music lessons, music therapy, adaptive lessons, group ensembles, Kindermusik, kids yoga, art classes, and summer camps for children and teens in Exton.
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Multi-sport and specialty summer camps on the 30-acre Haverford School campus since 1982. Includes Jr. 76ers Basketball Camps for ages 6-17 and Phillies Baseball Academy for ages 6-14.
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YMCA Camp UMLY Summer Day Camp
Summer day camp for kids featuring sports, swimming in 6 pools, arts and crafts, nature exploration, and teen leadership activities on a beautiful 54-acre campus in Berwyn.
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Summer recreation programs for ages 3-6 including Tot Lots, Tadpoles, Summer Explorers, Creek Jumpers, and Club 56. Environmental education and STEAM activities throughout the summer.
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Villanova Athletics Sports Camps
Recreational sports and STEAM camps for children ages 6-12, plus sport-specific overnight and day camps ages 6-18 coordinated by Villanova head coaches in basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and more.
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Twirl Dance and Acrobatics
Dance and acrobatics classes for kids featuring immersive themed experiences inspired by popular movies, TV shows, and theme parks. Costumes, lighting, and themed décor create a magical environment.
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Berwyn Paoli Area Little League
All-volunteer Little League baseball and softball for over 700 players in the Berwyn-Paoli area. Programs from Quickball for the youngest players through full Little League divisions.
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Year-round youth recreation programs in Wynnewood and Lower Merion including soccer, basketball, tennis clinics, STEM classes, art, chess club, and youth firefighter camp. Serving the entire Lower Merion community.
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Week-long STEM summer camps for ages 7-17 at Villanova University. Kids learn coding, game development, robotics, and 3D printing while enjoying outdoor activities and making new friends.
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Future Stars Day Camps Villanova
General summer day camps for kids at Villanova University Cabrini Campus. Fun activities, sports, swimming, and enrichment programs running throughout the summer season.
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Nearly 50 years of premier youth tennis in the Philadelphia suburbs. Full and half-day summer camps for ages 5-18 of all skill levels, plus year-round private lessons and junior programs at USTA Premier facilities.
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Premier youth tennis at the Gulph Mills USTA facility. Full and half-day summer camps for ages 5-18 plus year-round junior programs, private lessons, and clinics. Nearly 50 years serving the Philadelphia suburbs.
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Youth sports leagues for boys and girls ages 3-14 including flag football, soccer, T-ball, basketball, and volleyball. Focus on fun, sportsmanship, and skill development with no travel required.
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Lower Merion Soccer Club
Youth soccer for over 2,700 players ages 3-19 in Lower Merion. Programs include fall/spring intramural leagues, travel teams (U8-U19), pre-travel developmental academy, and a special needs program.
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Youth tennis program through Conshohocken Borough Recreation Services for kids of all skill levels. Introduces racquet sports fundamentals and competitive play in a fun, supportive setting.
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Award-winning summer tech and sports camps June 8 - August 21 in Merion Station. Programs include robotics, coding, game design, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, 3D printing, basketball, and general sports.
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Phoenixville YMCA Summer Day Camp
Summer day camp at the Phoenixville YMCA offering a safe, fun, and enriching experience for kids. Features swimming, sports, arts and crafts, team challenges, field trips, and themed weeks.
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Summer Camp
Summer camp programs held on the YMCA's scenic 54-acre property in Berwyn, incorporating the Environmental and STEM Education Complex. Offers a variety of outdoor and enrichment activities for kids.
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Camp Garrett Summer Day Camp
10-week summer day camp for children ages 5–15 at Camp Garrett. Activities include swimming, art, archery, sports, hiking, gardening, and a farm-to-table educational garden. Nonprofit with scholarships ensuring no child is turned away for financial hardship.
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Single-day nature camps offered on school holidays and breaks at Riverbend Environmental Education Center. Activities include hikes, outdoor exploration, crafts, science experiments, and hands-on environmental education on a 30-acre preserve.
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AACC Summer Youth Camp
Annual summer day camp at the Ardmore Avenue Community Center. Children ages 6–12 participate in arts and crafts, games, group activities, and special events. One of the area's longest-running community programs.
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Youth lacrosse skills camp held at Radnor Memorial Park in Wayne. Develops lacrosse fundamentals including passing, catching, shooting, and defense, alongside teamwork and sportsmanship. Summer sessions for players of all skill levels.
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Youth soccer camp introducing children to the fundamentals of soccer while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship, offered by Conshohocken Borough Recreation Services. Morning sessions for ages 5–12 during summer. Register online or at (610) 828-3266.
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A summer running series for kids ages 4-12 held at Brandywine High School in Wilmington. Children work toward completing the equivalent of a 26.2-mile marathon over the course of the series.
Summer Art Camp
Main Line Art Center's Summer Art Camp is a seasonal program designed for kids ages 5-16. Registration opens in January each year, so families are encouraged to join the email list to be notified when sign-ups begin.
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A summer basketball camp for boys and girls ages 5-15 held at Timber Creek Regional High School in Gloucester Township, NJ. Players will develop their basketball skills with the Team Hines Academy.
A summer running series for kids ages 4-12 held at Newark High School in Newark, DE. Kids participate in a fun running program working toward completing 26.2 miles.
STEM Camps
Summer STEM camps for curious young scientists and explorers, featuring hands-on activities in a fun and adventurous camp environment.
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The YMCA offers special programming for scout groups and overnight campouts at its 54-acre Environmental and STEM Education Complex. Kids can explore nature, visit animal ambassadors, and participate in outdoor adventures in a unique setting.
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YMCA Camp UMLY Day Camp
A full-day summer day camp for kids from preschool through 8th grade featuring daily swimming, arts & crafts, field games, sports, nature education, and weekly themes. Set on a 54-acre campus in Berwyn alongside Natural Lands' Cassatt Preserve with trails, a creek, and sports fields.
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YMCA Camp UMLY Specialty Camps
A variety of specialty summer camp options focusing on environmental education and nature, arts & humanities, and sports & tennis. Kids can combine a half-day specialty camp with a Specialty Sidekick Camp for full-day care.
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A summer day camp for children ages 6–8, held at 1 East 1st Avenue in Malvern. Two separate weekly sessions are available in July 2026.
Holy Child Academy Summer Camp
A 10-week summer day camp offering creative, sports, and STEM activities. Registration is open with only a few spots remaining.
Abrakadoodle engages kids with creative art classes, art-themed summer camps, and holiday art camps. A creative arts enrichment program serving Main Line families.
Camp Cupola Summer Programs
Camp Cupola at Cupola Academy offers hands-on summer programs for youth ages 5–15, where adventure and creativity come together.
Camp Experts & Teen Summers
A free advisory service that helps guide families in finding the right summer camp. Great resource for parents researching camp options.
ESF Summer Camps & Experiences
ESF Summer Camps & Experiences is where campers are free to explore their curiosity and build confidence through MaxJoy. A trusted Main Line camp with 40+ years of experience.
Friends' Central Summer Programs
Friends' Central offers a range of rich and varied summer programs filled with fun and excitement for children ages 3 through grade 12. All programs are managed by Friends' Central teachers committed to providing a positive, enriching, and safe camp experience.
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Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. A top sleepaway camp choice for Main Line families.
Camp Conrad Weiser
Camp Conrad Weiser is located in northeastern Pennsylvania, 30 miles east of Hershey. An outdoor overnight camp experience for kids in a scenic natural setting.
Steve & Kate's Camp
Steve & Kate's Camp is the summer camp that trusts kids, letting campers choose from multiple activities each day. A popular, self-directed camp experience on the Main Line.
The Agnes Irwin School Summer Camps
The Agnes Irwin School offers day camps, athletic camps, specialty camps, and academic enrichment opportunities. A diverse range of summer programs for Main Line kids.
AIM Academy Summer Program
AIM Academy's in-person summer program features specialized, small-group instruction for rising 1st–12th graders with experienced educators. Focused on building curiosity, confidence, and community.
Shipley Day Camp
Shipley Day Camp offers a timeless day camp experience that combines arts and athletics. A classic and well-regarded summer program on the Main Line.
Twirl Half-Day Camps
Twirl offers an array of half-day camp options that allow kids ages 3.5 and up to run, jump, and explore in a fun and active environment.
Tyler Arboretum offers summer camp, year-round classes, and fun programs for kids and families featuring nature-based exploration. A wonderful outdoor learning environment rooted in the natural world.
Uptown Studio (formerly WCStudio at Uptown) offers an immersive summer of theatrical exploration for young performers. A creative and engaging theatre camp experience on the Main Line.
Villanova Basketball Camp
Villanova Basketball Camp offers boys ages 7–15 a fun, energetic environment to improve their basketball skills. A prestigious camp associated with Villanova University.
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of nine YMCAs offering life-changing programs for children and families. A trusted community resource for summer camps and youth activities.
Youth Photography Camps
Summer photography camps for youth ages 9–18, with most sessions running 3 hours Monday through Friday. A special travel camp option offers a full-day experience.
A faith-based summer camp week featuring spiritual growth through music, arts, crafts, and fellowship. Includes Music Camp and Vacation Bible School options.
Riverbend Summer Camp
An outdoor day camp in Gladwyne focused on fun and free play including hiking, stream-stomping, and bug-catching for campers of all ages.
DEAN Adventure Camps
An all-inclusive day camp on the beautiful Haverford College campus where kids build, cook, design, and explore through hands-on programs led by expert counselors. Full-day coverage with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all materials included.
Hill Top Prep Summer Adventures
Specialized summer programs for neurodiverse students offering day camp experiences in creative, nature, STEM, and computer activities in a supportive environment.
DVFriends Summer Academic Program
Two academic skills programs offering one-on-one Orton-Gillingham-based instruction in reading, writing, and language arts customized to each student's learning needs.
Summer at AIM
A four-week summer academic experience for students entering 1st–12th grade, offering thematic, hands-on academics in reading, writing, comprehension, and essential skills. Runs July 6–31, 2026.
A day camp for children ages 6–12 with physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other special needs in a supportive farm setting.
A summer theatre day camp with nearly 20 years of experience, offering 10 weeks of creative and performance programming for rising kindergarteners through 12th graders. Extended care is available for families.
Upper Darby Summer Stage
A long-running musical theater program since 1976 offering classes, performing experiences, and outstanding productions for children and teenagers. Focuses on opening the world of musical theater to youth.
Notre Dame Summer Camps
Over a dozen summer camp offerings for boys and girls in grades 2–12, including Leadership Camp for middle schoolers plus academic, creative, sports, STEM, and performance options.
Eight weeks of co-ed summer camps sparking joy and curiosity through academic, creative, and STEM programming. Designed to accommodate a variety of summertime schedules.
Twelve high school students collaborate on writing, producing, and editing an original short film under the guidance of a professional filmmaker. Participants gain hands-on experience with professional equipment and the film premieres on the big screen at BMFI.
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Summer Spree Arts Camp
Kids entering grades K-6 explore art through personal and collaborative projects, nature walks, and outdoor games alongside talented teaching artists. Visiting artists present special collaborative projects each week.
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Benchmark Camp
Benchmark Camp combines world-renowned academics with a beloved recreation program including swimming, art, science, sports, and zipline. Especially beneficial for bright children with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, or other learning differences, building executive function skills and confidence.
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Colonial Life Camp
Kids learn about history and colonial life through hands-on farming activities and historic crafts in an interactive and educational camp experience. Campers enjoy group activities, take-home crafts, and a supervised swim in Ridley Creek.
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Intensive Farm Camp
An intensive farming camp at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation where older kids engage in hands-on agricultural activities and learn about historic colonial life. Campers enjoy group activities and a supervised swim in Ridley Creek.
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Intensive Craft Camp
An intensive historic crafts camp at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation for older kids who learn traditional colonial crafting skills in a hands-on, educational environment. Campers also enjoy group activities and a supervised swim in Ridley Creek.
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18th Century STEM Camp
Kids explore STEM concepts through an 18th-century colonial lens at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, combining history with science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Campers enjoy group projects and a supervised swim in Ridley Creek.
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A fun, educational, and distinctively Christian day camp experience for young children ages 3-5, led by well-trained and personable staff. Campers enjoy exciting daily activities in a supportive, faith-based environment.
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A fun, educational, and distinctively Christian day camp experience for children ages 6-10, with engaging daily activities and caring Christian staff. Campers make new friends and explore new interests each day.
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A fun, educational, and distinctively Christian day camp experience for preteens ages 11-12, surrounded by engaging Christian staff. Campers enjoy exciting activities and build new friendships in a faith-based environment.
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Excel Enrichment Camps
Summer enrichment programs covering a wide range of interests from creative writing to architectural design, taught by professional faculty of Delaware County Christian School. Designed to engage each child's individual interests in a distinctively Christian environment.
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Hill Top Summer Adventures
A day camp for neurodiverse students entering grades 2-9, filled with hands-on activities that build confidence, spark creativity, and strengthen social connections. Offered in a supportive and engaging environment designed to help students learn, grow, and thrive.
Little Dragons Camp at Holy Child Academy is a summer program for rising Nursery 2 and Nursery 3 students with limited space available. Children enjoy a fun summer experience with a variety of age-appropriate activities.
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HCA Summer Camp – Traditional Camp
Traditional Camp at Holy Child Academy offers 10 weeks of summer fun for rising Pre-K through 6th grade students, with half-day and full-day options. A summer of fun, friendship, and discovery in a supportive school setting.
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Burn Brae Day Camp
Burn Brae Day Camp is a day camp program for kids located in Dresher, PA. Contact them at 215-657-3388 for more information.
A new Junior Counselor-in-Training program at Holy Child Academy for rising 7th and 8th graders to build leadership skills while remaining part of the camp community. Part of 10 full weeks of summer camp programming.
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Little Explorers Summer Day Camp
A summer day camp for children ages 3 through Kindergarten offering a fun and exploratory summer experience. Part of Agnes Irwin School's broader Summer at AIS programs.
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Explorers Summer Day Camp
A traditional summer day camp for rising grades 1–7 offering a variety of fun summer activities. Part of Agnes Irwin School's Summer at AIS programming for boys and girls.
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Athletic Camps at AIS
Agnes Irwin School's Athletic Camps serve students in grades K–8 with sport-specific training and development across multiple disciplines. Camps are led by experienced coaches and offer both skill-building and fun in a summer setting.
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Summer Friends
A summer day camp for children ages 3–10 featuring weekly thematic units taught by experienced counselors and certified teachers in a welcoming, relaxed environment. Campers enjoy field trips, nature center visits, and twice-weekly swimming at Knowlton Swim Club.
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Community Arts Center's Summer Spree Arts Camp welcomes kids entering grades K–6 for a fun, creative week of art projects, nature walks, outdoor games, and visits from guest artists. Teen Studios are also offered in the afternoons for students entering grades 7–12, featuring cartooning, photography, ceramics, and more.
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Hill Top Prep's Esports & Technology program for neurodiverse students in grades 6–12 blends gaming, teamwork, and tech exploration to build communication, collaboration, and digital literacy skills. The program is offered in a supportive environment with a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio.
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HCA Summer Camp – Little Dragons
Little Dragons Camp is a fun summer day camp program for rising Nursery 2 and Nursery 3 students at Holy Child Academy. Offers both half-day and full-day options across 10 weeks of summer fun.
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Culinary Arts Camp
A hands-on culinary arts summer day camp where kids learn real cooking and baking skills guided by expert instructors. Held on the beautiful Haverford College campus with breakfast, lunch, and snacks included.
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Trailblazers Camp
An outdoor-focused summer day camp on the Haverford College campus where campers explore and develop skills in a nature-based setting. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in a full-day program.
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Innovation Lab Camp
A STEM-focused innovation summer day camp where kids experiment, invent, and problem-solve on the Haverford College campus. All materials are provided with full-day programming including meals.
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Velocity Camp
A dynamic summer day camp on the Haverford College campus focused on speed, motion, and engineering concepts. Full-day programming with meals and all materials included.
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Woodworking Camp
Campers build real woodworking skills using tools and hands-on projects in this summer day camp on the Haverford College campus. All materials and full-day coverage with meals are included.
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Haverford Summer Academy
Summer day camps hosted on The Haverford School's campus in Haverford, Pennsylvania, offering a variety of activities for kids.
A fun, creative summer camp experience filled with splatter painting, arts and crafts, and more. Multiple days and locations available.
A fun and creative summer dance camp for young children that includes dancing, storytime, crafts, and games, culminating in an informal performance for parents.
A full-day summer dance intensive for older dancers featuring expert instruction in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, theatre dance, and choreography.
Camp Fernwood
An all-girls residential summer camp founded in 1921 located in Poland, Maine, rooted in simple living, nature appreciation, tolerance, and building lifelong friendships. The program fosters independence, resilience, and a complete camp experience.