Benchmark Camp is a transformative experience that provides an academic boost as well as a summer of fun. At Benchmark Camp, world-renowned academics and a beloved recreation program (including swimming, art, science, sports, and zipline) merge to create an impactful summer. Benchmark Camp builds executive function skills, self-esteem, and confidence and is especially beneficial for bright children with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, or other learning differences.
Full-day and half-day offerings. After-camp care available.
Math tutoring and hot lunches are also available.

Grades 1-6

Twelve high school students collaborate on writing, producing, and editing an original short film under the guidance of a professional filmmaker. Participants will get hands-on experience with professional equipment, use current techniques, and learn life and job skills through the inspiring and collaborative process of creating media art.

This six-week day program meets Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. When the film is complete, BMFI will show it on the big screen at the world premiere.

Ages 14-18

Join us this summer and explore our unique blend of rock climbing and ninja course activities and experiences!

This climbing and ninja warrior combination camp guides campers to get the most out of both Reach and The Factory! On a daily basis, our campers will climb 60-foot walls, navigate and race through ninja obstacle courses like real Ninja Warriors, problem-solve with each other to climb new boulder routes and complete daily challenges, and of course, play new games every day!

Our experienced climbing and ninja coaches have crafted a program full of fun workouts, movement workshops, friendly competitions, and training through games in order to improve our campers’ balance, proprioception, agility, fear threshold, and upper body power!

4-12

A historic adventure awaits!
Summer camps at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation offer an exciting way for children to spend a portion of their summer. Through hands-on farming activities and historic crafts, your child will learn about history and colonial life through a camp that is interactive, educational, and most of all, FUN! Perfect for your young history buff or children looking for a one-of-a-kind experience.
The campers will engage in a variety of activities including group activities and take-home crafts all related to the theme of each week. Some camps may include a group project that benefits the site. Many activities are divided by age group, allowing campers to learn with their peers.
Our camp staff are the same educators that work throughout the school year offering exceptional educational programs to schools. They are all trained professionals with backgrounds in history, education, and historic skills.
All camps run 9 AM to 3 PM.
All the camps provide an afternoon snack, and free time after lunch for cooling off in our stream, playing group games, reading, or just resting. They also each culminate in a supervised swim in Ridley Creek.

Colonial Life Camp Age Range – 7-13

Intensive Farm Camp Age Range – 11-16

Intensive Craft Camp Age Range – 11-16

18th Century STEM Camp Age Range – 7-13

At DEAN Adventure Camps (Formerly The Handwork Studio & Velocity Adventure Camps), we are an all-inclusive specialty camp wrapped in all the fun, choice, and exploration of a traditional day camp. 

DEAN is the natural evolution of over two decades of teaching thousands of kids the joy of learning by making, doing, and playing. DEAN stands not just as our name but as a journey for every camper – to Discover passions, Explore endless possibilities, Achieve goals, and Navigate thrilling adventures. Our unwavering focus is on encouraging campers to ‘JUST TRY IT’. 

This summer DEAN is offering ELEVEN Weeks filled with the power of choice: from Sewing to Cooking, Woodworking to Robotics, Parkour, Biking, and even Playful Adventures for our youngest campers! We can hardly contain our enthusiasm for the fantastic adventures awaiting your child. We aim to send kids home filled with joy, having developed friendships & ignited new passions.

ages 4-15 or grades Pre-K to 10th

DC Summer Programs exists to provide young people with a fun, educational and distinctively Christian summer experience, enabling them to impact their world through biblical thought and action.

DC’s Day Camp has been in existence since 2001 and has a long history of excellence in camping for our school families and surrounding community. Equipped with a well trained and personable staff, you and your family will feel right at home. Campers will experience new and exciting activities each day, make new friend and be surrounded by Christian staff members who are well equipped to fully engage your child’s interests each and every day.

Campers participating in the Knight’s Sports Academy will have the opportunity to learn new skills in specific sports of interest, instructed by varsity level coaches from Delaware County Christian School.  Coaching staff will focus not only on skill development, but also on developing the character traits necessary to be successful in athletics.  Campers will make new friends and learn to glorify God through sport.

DC’s Excel Summer Enrichment Programs are designed to engage your child’s individual interests. From Creative Writing to architectural design, there is something for everyone! All courses are developed and taught by professional faculty members of Delaware County Christian School with years of experience and expertise in their fields.

We Do More than Just Draw! Our drawing camps offer child-friendly and relevant subject matter to spark interest and increase knowledge retention. Young Rembrandts students are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter, artistic concepts, art history and mastery of their materials. We learn about famous artists and their work, as well as famous architectural landmarks. We draw realistic still life subjects as well as fun cartoons! Our curriculum is carefully developed by a team of art educators and artists in a way that we never repeat a lesson. Contact us today if you would like to bring our programs to your location: cristina.hartley@youngrembrandts.com or 610-864-0018.

We bring the power of drawing to our community and our team is dedicated to ensuring kids receives the best art education possible. Our camps are built to be fun, but also help kids increase academic, fine motor and social skills, hand-eye coordination and confidence. Half and full day weekly summer camps are available in various locations this summer for ages 5-12. Junior Camps are for children 3-5yr old. Camps will run from 6/10 to 8/30

Looking for a safe, fun place for your girl to explore and grow this summer? Make Girl Scout Camp a part of her summer plan. 91% of girls who go to Girl Scout Camp would recommend it to a friend. And 71% said it made them a better leader. The all-girl environment allows campers to be themselves, be confident, be courageous and to try new things. Day and overnight sessions are available at campsites just a short drive away. With themes of STEM to Swift (yes, that one), there’s something for everyone at Girl Scout Camp.

Girls entering grads K-12

At Hill Top, we offer three unique summer programs for neurodiverse learners:

• Hill Top Summer Adventures: A day camp for Grades 2–9, featuring creative, fun, and social activities.
• Pathways to Independence: A program for Grades 10–post-grad, focused on building independent living skills.
• Esports & Technology: A program for Grades 6–12, blending gaming, teamwork, and tech exploration.

Our dedicated staff supports campers with a 5:1 ratio, ensuring individualized care. Many campers join through Extended School Year (ESY) funding, and we’re happy to work with your school district to facilitate enrollment.

Discover Hill Top this summer—a place where lasting friendships begin!

Neurodiverse learners entering grades 2 through 12.

Choose from 8 weeks of Co-Ed Summer Camps that Spark Joy and Curiosity!

No matter your summertime plans, Holy Child School at Rosemont’s 8 weeks of camp ensure that your children will have access to enriching experiences that will bring them joy and encourage personal growth. Welcoming boys and girls entering preschool through grade 8, our camps represent a variety of interests, including art, STEAM, and outdoor fun, and academic programs aimed at strengthening literacy skills and strategies for success.

Centrally located on the Main Line in Bryn Mawr, Holy Child School at Rosemont’s summer camps offer half- and full-day experiences that will spark joy and curiosity within your child! Our two turf fields, outdoor education space, performing arts and athletic center, and air-conditioned classrooms and labs will provide your children with ample space to explore, create, and learn this summer.

Preschool-8th grade (Minimum age 2 years 7 months and potty trained)

Discover Notre Dame Summer Camps, featuring over a dozen offerings for boys and girls in grades 2-12! Give your Middle Schooler the tools to succeed at our Leadership Camp, or get the chance to learn from the #1 field hockey program in the country. Our new Musical Theatre and Dance Team options will elevate your child’s performance skills. Learn more and register at ndapa.org.summer!

7-17

Riverbend is offering nature camp for 4, 5, and 6-year-olds at The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, located just 10 minutes from Riverbend’s main campus. Each week has a different exciting theme, some of which are new or reinvented for this 2025 summer! This preschool location includes a forest hiking trail, log circle for songs and stories, and outdoor classroom, plus indoor amenities sized just right for young children who have not yet started Kindergarten. Camp will be run by caring and kind Riverbend camp counselors.

For more information and registration, check out our website.

Location: 1321 Beaumont Dr, Gladwyne, PA 19035

Price: $625 per week

Dates: July 7, 2025- August 15, 2025

Camp Hours: 9:15 am – 4:00 pm

Ages 4, 5, and 6

Hiking, stream-stomping and bug-catching are a few of the key ingredients that have made Riverbend’s summer camp a sensation since 1982. Riverbend campers aren’t afraid to get a little dirty in our weekly program that runs from mid-June to Labor Day. Children have fun as they connect with nature and build upon skills and knowledge. Our qualified and enthusiastic educators (some who were campers themselves!) guide children in hands-on nature exploration and investigation, games, crafts, hikes and more. Your child’s favorite summer memories await! For the 2025 Summer Camp Season we have created some new themes and reinvented some old ones. Please check out the new theme descriptions before registering.

For more information, check out our website: https://riverbendeec.org/what-we-do/programs/summer-camp

Ages 5-10

McKaig Nature Education Center offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camp themes this year include:

Summer Camp Classics – think campfires, hiking, crafts, and more timeless camp fun!

Wild and Well – focused on the freedom and peace of nature, including guided nature walks, exciting outdoor games, and activities that promote physical activity and emotional well-being.

Riverbend Animals – get up close and personal with furry and scaly friends in the Riverbend Animals program!

Messy Science – hands-on science experiments and explorations for the curious mind and the active body!

Sunny Science – dive into the fascinating world of solar energy and weather!

For more information and registration, check out our website.

Price: $450 per week

Dates: June 23 – August 1

Time: 8:45am – 3:15pm

Ages 5-10

Riverbend Summer Camp encourages campers to get a little dirty as they connect with nature through hands-on exploration, investigation, games, crafts, hikes, and more. Trailblazers, ages 11-13, will engage in a rich, immersive experience with weekly themes, allowing them to dive deeper into the activities and concepts. This age group will explore the topics in great detail, encouraging critical thinking and hands-on learning that fosters a true connection to each theme. Additionally, they will embark on one exciting trip each week, providing opportunities for real-world exploration and adventure that enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the themes.

For the 2025 Summer Camp Season, we will only be offering this age group during selected weeks. This year The Trailblazer age group will be offered during the weeks of: June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, August 4-8, August 11-15.

For more information and registration, check out our website.

Ages 11-13

Start the Summer with Enriching and Fun Activities at SHA!

Our Start Smart Camp for girls and boys and SHAmazing Middle School Clinics for girls start before many area programs and are priced below most at $395/week for the full day!

Our programs combine instruction from top professionals and FUN! Enjoy our beautiful campus on the hill this summer! Register now; limited enrollment in some programs. 

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, 480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr
All Girls   |   K-12   |   Independent   |   Catholic

START SMART Day Camp: Girls and Boys, Grades 1-6

SHAmazing Middle School Clinics: Girls, Grades 5-9

Children entering kindergarten through fifth grade

Field Hockey and Lacrosse Camp
For girls entering grades 1-9
Open to Shipley and non-Shipley students
We are excited to again offer our combined Field Hockey and Lacrosse Camp. Our camp is suitable for complete beginners and athletes with some experience. We will use games to teach the fundamentals of field hockey (morning) and lacrosse (afternoon) as well as join in fun competitions each day. The goal is to play and learn in a positive, supportive environment while having fun.

Field Hockey Camp
For girls entering grades 1-9
Open to Shipley and non-Shipley students
This camp is open to athletes entering grades 1-9. The camp provides an opportunity for both beginners and advanced players. Instruction for beginners will focus on the basic fundamentals of the game, while more advanced players will hone their skills and expand their knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies. Campers will work on the following skill development: stick work, drives, pushes, lifts, shooting, penalty strokes, reverse chips, penalty corners, and basic rules.

Entering Grades 1-9

Ignite your child’s curiosity with STEM/STEAM camps at Snapology of Newtown Square, PA. Fuel their passion for science, technology, robotics, art and more!

5-11

The Agnes Irwin School is excited to kick off another fantastic summer season!  We offer athletic camps, academic enrichment, and traditional day camp opportunities for both boys and girls, ages 3 years-old and up.

Summer at AIS 2024

• Little Explorers Summer Day Camp (Age 3 to Kindergarten)
• Explorers Summer Day Camp (Rising Grades 1 -7)
• Academic Enrichment Programs (ages vary by program; Grades 1 – 10)
• Athletic Camps (ages vary by sport; Grades K-8)

Summer Friends at MPFS ​​​was named a Talk of the Town Favorite by Delaware County News Network!

Summer Friends provides children ages 3-10 with an opportunity to participate in weekly thematic units taught by experienced counselors and certified elementary teachers. Children enjoy the freedom of summer in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The campers at Summer Friends are free to explore, play, and express themselves in the safe community found year-round at Media-Providence Friends School. Smaller groups allow for meaningful interaction with teachers as well as other children of similar ages and all activities are tailored for campers’ developmental and physical levels. The children at Summer Friends participate in a wide variety of experiences that help them shape their vision of the people and the world around them. Onsite programs are complemented by special weekly presentations and field trips* to nature centers, zoos, parks, and other local events. Twice weekly, campers participate in instructional and recreational swimming* at Knowlton Swim Club with certified water safety instructors. If you have any questions about Summer Friends, please contact Registrar Claire Wilson at 610-565-1960 x132 or via email at camp@mpfs.org.

Ages 3-10

Experience the power of art in a magical place! At Community Arts Center’s Summer Spree Arts Camp, kids can have fun, be creative, create memories, learn new skills, and make art alongside talented teaching artists. Campers entering grades K through 6 will experience art through personal and collaborative projects, nature walks and outdoor games. Visiting artists present special collaborative projects each week. Camp runs 9am-4pm in week long sessions. CAC also offers afternoon Teen Studios featuring cartooning, photography, ceramics and more for students entering grades 7 through 12.

Kids entering Kindergarten through 12^th grades

Spacious summer weeks are the perfect time to take a deep dive into what makes theatre so special! Students entering grade 2 to those preparing for college work alongside our active professional theatre company, under the mentorship of experienced Teaching Artists. We begin with curiosity about ourselves and the world around us. No auditions, no script, no boundaries on what we can do or who we can be. Students take part in a wide range of theatre exercises to develop their skills, and create original performances. All activities take place in the rehearsal halls, stages, and green spaces of our beautiful campus in Malvern. 

Visit our website to enroll. Need-based scholarships are available for a limited number of participants. Contact us with questions through email at ArtsDiscovery@peopleslight.org, or by phone at (610)647-1900 ex. 187. 

Story Finders: Students entering grades 2 through 4

World Builders: Students entering grades 5 through 8

Theatre Toolkit: Students entering grades 6 through 9

Performance Lab: Students entering grades 9 through pre-college

Lasting Memories, New Experiences, Best Friends, YMCA Camp!

From sports and swimming to arts and teen leadership, your child will discover a summer of exploration and fun at YMCA Camp UMLY at the Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) in Berwyn, PA. You’ll find 54 acres of fun and camps designed to engage all ages from your curious preschooler to your independent teen.

Fun activities at Camp UMLY include daily swimming, gaga pit, pedal carts, slingshots, inflatables, archery tag, canoeing and arts and crafts. Set alongside Natural Lands’ Cassatt Preserve, campers can enjoy the fresh air with nature trails, Darby Creek and pond along with sports fields and playgrounds.

Ages 4 – 15

Join Uptown Studio where theatre inspires students, ages 4-18, become fearless, develop imagination, find their voice and make lifelong friendships. Industry Professionals lead and encourage students on and off the stage, and with a student/teacher ratio of 10 to 1 every student has our full attention. Our mantra “Exploration and connection leads to authenticity” helps young performers bring truth to every performance. The final day of camp brings with it a show for family and friends on either the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center Main Stage or the Black Box on the 2nd floor. Early Bird & Multiple Camp Discounts Available!

Ages: 4-18

Wayne Art Center’s Summer Art Camp will offer 10 one week sessions. Choose from morning, afternoon or full day sessions!

Ages 5 to 17

For nearly 20 years, Wolf PAC has created unforgettable summers for hundreds of campers, from rising kindergarteners to 12th graders. With 10 weeks of exciting options, extended care for busy families, and a blend of creativity and team-building, our summer programs provide a unique and enriching experience. Led by experienced theatre professionals, our counselors bring years of expertise in educating and inspiring children through the magic of performing arts. Register today to experience shows such as “The Wizard of Oz”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Sherlock Holmes” and so many more! Camp is from June 16-August 29, 2025.

Rising Kindergarten – Rising 12th Grade