In programs ranging from one to four weeks, students from across the globe tap into UArts’ 140 years of creative expertise. Students experience our unparalleled location in the heart of Philadelphia as well as our acclaimed teaching staff – who are practicing artists and undergraduate faculty-while earning three college credits. The Pre-College Summer Institute provides students with a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment that serves as an introduction to college level courses and creative careers. Our intensive summer programs are available to residential and commuter students interested in Art, Media + Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Jazz + Contemporary Music, Music Business, or Theater.
Visit UArts to find out more!
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Lavner Camps!
June 12 to August 25. Ages 6 to 15
Maximize YOUR Summer with 30+ Camps in Sports, Technology & The Arts!
***Award-Winning Summer Camps***
1:8 Staff to Camper Ratio... or better!
Our 2017 Cutting-Edge Summer Camps include: Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, 3D Minecraft™, Elite Minecraft™ Skills with Java™ Coding, Robotics Camps with LEGO® MINDSTORMS & Tetrix®, Computer Programming Camps in Scratch, Python™ & Java™, Game Design with Apps, GameMaker™ & RPG Maker®, Virtual Reality, Web Design Camp, 3D Printing, Filmmaking, Digital Fashion, Creative Writing, Spanish, Science & Much More!
Register for 1+ weeks.
Our Premier Summer Camp Locations:
Waldron Mercy Academy (Merion Station), Rosemont College (Rosemont), Malvern Preparatory School, Valley Forge Educational Services (Malvern), University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), West Chester University (West Chester) & More!
Regular Camp Day - 9:00am-3:30pm
Extended Hours Available - 8:00am-9:00am
& 3:30pm-6:00pm.
CIT Leadership Program Available
(ages 13-15)
lavnercampsandprograms.com
Info@lavnercampsandprograms.com
(610) 664-8800
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Summer at AIS provides a one-of-a-kind camp experience for boys and girls in PreK to Grade 12. From our youngest camper to our oldest Course for Credit student, there is an adventure ahead for boys and girls of all ages. Camps, academic courses and sports clinics are available throughout the summer to allow your camper to create a truly
customized experience.
Focus on your camper’s specific area of interest or try something new! Design your summer adventure with 1.5 hour, half-day, or full-day options. Theater, crafts, robotics, 3D game design, field hockey and squash clinics, first aid training, music, leadership workshops, biology and SAT prep are just some of the opportunities available — allowing children to exercise their minds, bodies,
and creative spirits.
Join us June 12-July 28 for an exciting summer adventure designed for and by YOU! For more information, visit summeratais.org or email summer@agnesirwin.org.
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Penn Charter Summer Camps offer more choices than ever, with more than 30 camps. Because summer should be an opportunity to try something new – or to dive into something we already love – Penn Charter has camps that explore science, creativity, Spanish immersion and sports broadcasting.
New this year, sports broadcaster Joe DeCamara, host on sports talk WIP 94.1, will run a camp to give kids and teens hands-on experience with play-by-play, hosting a talk show and conducting TV interviews.
The newest in PC’s series of science camps is Drone Camp, in which kids will use Syma XIIC drones to learn flight basics and then complete an obstacle course, high altitude, photo and safe-landing challenge.
Musical Instrument Design and Creation Camp teaches how to build instruments with laser cutters and 3D printers to create ukuleles, djembe drums and flutes.
Two Spanish camps will explore environmental issues and delve into the rich cultures of Latin America.
penncharter.com
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Valley Forge Summer Camp is located at the Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Our beautiful 100-acre campus, located in the famous Main Line section of suburban Philadelphia, houses a variety of playing fields, stables, and swimming pools.
Great facilities, outstanding staff and wonderful campers, Valley Forge Summer Camp is a special place where campers grow, discover new abilities and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Your child will learn new skills, gain confidence and participate in activities that will assist them in becoming successful in all they do.
With a strong focus on Leadership and confidence, and the experienced staff at our disposal, we work hard to develop campers that can work not just independently but as a team also. Your child will head home more confident and displaying leadership qualities to help them into life’s next chapter.
vfmac.edu
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AIM Academy Summer Enrichment Program (July 3 – July 28)
Children entering Kindergarten – 12 grade enjoy summer learning and summer fun with opportunities to explore their creative interests in a “can-do” environment, increase the acquisition of reading and math skills and decrease summer learning loss. AIM campers enjoy three full hours of literacy and academic instruction each morning and innovative STEAM and recreation workshops in the afternoon. This summer, campers in our Elementary Program will join an expedition to the ends of the earth from the Arctic to Antarctica in our hands-on, arts-based humanities program featuring small group reading and math instruction. Middle School and 9th & 10th Graders develop executive function skills and focus on individualized reading and writing instruction with afternoon workshops including filmmaking, robotics, video-game design, science, sports and more while 11th & 12th graders hoping for an Early Edge on college can prepare for the ACT exam in a unique, small-group instructional setting designed to target each student’s
areas of need.
Full Day (9 am – 4 pm) and
Morning Only (9 am – 12:30 pm) Options Available. Learn more at aimpa.org or
call 215-483-2461.
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Delaware County Christian School
Day Camps
DC's day camp program 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 phenomenal, well trained and personable staff, you and your family will feel
right at home.
Our goal is to create a fun and enriching Christian camp experience, which will enable our campers to impact their world through Biblical thought and action. Campers will experience new and exciting activities each day, make new friends and be surrounded by solid Christian staff members. Featuring a 100 ft. slip N slide, outdoor pool, full sized gym with bouldering wall, low and high ropes courses, 30 acre property with ample field space, forested areas, a flowing stream, 2 full sized playgrounds, an art center, cafeteria and fully air conditioned school facilities, we are well equipped to fully engage your child's interests each and every day.
dccs.org/summer
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Friends’ Central’s Summer Programs have something for everyone – from toddlers to teenagers. Giving a parent the gift of a smiling child at the end of every day is the primary goal of every FCS Summer Program. With programs for boys and girls ages 3-17, we offer a variety of activities ensuring that each child will find his or her passion, making this the best summer yet!
Swimming, archery, ceramics, and solar-powered s'mores are just a few of the exciting activities we have offered throughout
our 90+ proven years.
Don't miss out and join us this summer by visiting fcsprograms.org!
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Summer is more fun when girls are inspired to discover a new passion, become a stronger athlete or learn a new skill. A full-day dance camp will be offered for girls in grades 3 to 8 the week of June 19 and a full-day science discovery camp will be offered for girls in grades 4 to8 the week of June 26. Notre Dame’s popular youth and middle school basketball camp will be offered the week of June 19. Notre Dame also offers sports camps throughout the summer to help your child become a stronger, more confident athlete. New this year – rowing camp for middle and high school girls at the Hines Rowing Center. Sports camps are led by Notre Dame’s winning varsity sports staff.
Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
Summer Camp
560 Sproul Road, Villanova 19085
610-687-0650
Visit ndapa.org/summercamp for camp dates and details.
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Sixers Camps presented
by Rothman Institute
Sixers Camps feature four programs: Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Little Sixers & Sixers Skill Academy. There are full day and half day options for kids ages 5 to 13 in June and August. Overnight Camp is held at Valley Forge Academy & College in July for boys
and girls ages 9 to 17.
For more information, call 610-668-7676 or visit sixerscamps.com.
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The Center for Growth and Innovation
June – August 2017
Episcopal Academy’s Center for Growth & Innovation offers 65+ courses, classes and camps. Programs are offered from June 12 – August 25 with half day and full day options that allow you to customize your summer! Choose from Specialty Programs in science, technology and business as well as in visual, performing arts. Hands-on, real world experiences with unique paths to choose from for carried grades and interests.
For more information about The Center for Growth and Innovation, please call 610-688-3298 or visit easummer.com
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Camp WCStudio by West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts @ Uptown!
Award-winning WCStudio is back with a summer packed full of fun and learning. Your performer will take the stage at WCStudio’s new home with Uptown! at the Knauer Performing Arts Center, the new professional theater in West Chester. Our camps: Kids Show, Teen Show, Triple Threat Camp, Storybook Theatre, Glee Week, Acting for the Camera and Summer Stock will run from June 12th. – August 18th. Performers, age 4-17, have the opportunity to work with professional actors, directors, choreographers and musical directors.
Give your child the opportunity to find their inner voice and enhance their theatrical skills – while having fun! The WCStudio family creates a warm and encouraging environment perfect for students to express themselves whether they already love the spotlight or are trying to come out of their shell.
Early Bird Discounts!
Camps are held: Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High Street, West Chester PA.
westchesterstudio.com
484-995-2915
therese@westchesterstudio.com
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Riverbend Environmental Education Center Summer Exploration Camp
Ages: 3-13 years
Specialty Camps for ages 10-13
Riverbend campers have been enjoying the great outdoors on our 30 acre nature preserve for 35 years. Riverbend welcomes more than 600 campers each summer for programs onsite and across the region with Navigator sessions for 10-13 year olds. While growing each year, Riverbend remains relevant by creating lesson plans fueled by curiosity, exploration and inquiry. Kids from ages 3-13 spend their days exploring our stream, meadow, forest and ponds in search of animals, plants, and bugs. Riverbend educators use these opportunities to encourage campers to practice 21st century skills like resiliency, self-reflection and grit. Each week focuses on a different nature theme; from Nature’s Superheroes to Wilderness Survival to Little Einsteins.
Weeks fill up fast so visit riverbendeec.org to join the adventure!
Riverbend
1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035
riverbendeec.org
610-527-5234
hkunz@riverbendeec.org
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Camp Kef at the Kaiserman JCC is a full service traditional day camp packed with fun (kef). Campers have opportunities to add special programs onto their camp experience. Swim everyday! Art, drama, sports, cooking and all new specialists highlight each week.
Returning: Circus of the Kids this summer….want to know more?
Email us at mrubin@phillyjcc.com
phillyjcc.com/kef
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Grab your scrubs and stethoscopes and join us for a healthcare intensive designed for students interested in becoming a doctor, surgeon, nurse and other healthcare professional. Participants will learn how to suture, take vital signs, genetic and forensic medicine, physical therapy techniques and solve complex medical problems… just to name of few of our exciting activities. Upon the conclusion of the camp, students will receive a tool kit to start a club at their school and be assigned a mentor from our Girls In Medicine program.
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Hot Shot Sports Training
Small Group Basketball Training Sessions
Ages 8 to 16
Increase Skills and Confidence
Hot Shot Sports Training was started on a simple premise: Improve a player's skills and confidence and results will follow. Coach Mark, founder of Hot Shot Sports Training, invites basketball players of all ages and skill levels to join his hands-on, energetic one-hour small group training sessions this summer. These small group sessions provide a unique development experience in which players are challenged through both instructor-led drills and peer competition. Each session focuses on multiple skills that all players need to master. Feel free to join every week or just when you need a little extra motivation to keep your skill sets sharp.
To learn more, please see our information below.
hotshotsportstraining.com
Email: basketball.instruction@gmail.com
Phone: 484-380-5316
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|  Art Camp & Pre-Teen Studios at Main Line Art Center in Haverford
The Art of Exploring Nature, Myth & Magic
June 12 - August 25
Ages 4-12 | Full & Half Day
Calling all explorers, pioneers, and dreamers! Fire up your imagination, call on your creativity, and join us for an artistic journey of discovery and magic this summer in Haverford! In each week-long session, artists ages 4-12 explore painting, ceramics, jewelry, digital art, photography, and more through creative projects inspired by our theme, “The Art of Exploring Nature, Myth & Magic!” Half day, full day, and extended care options available. Pre-teens and teens have their own programs where they can select their mediums and build the perfect summer.
Discounts for multiple sessions and siblings, and scholarships and financial assistance is available. Call 610.525.0272 for a brochure, or register online: mainlineart.org.
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|  Benchmark Summer Camp
Voted the region’s best summer camp in Philly.com’s 2016 Readers Choice Awards, Benchmark School's five-week Summer Camp (July 5-August 4) is an ideal summer experience for children ages 6 to 12 who can benefit from the opportunity to develop skills, confidence, and strategies in reading and writing, build self-esteem by conquering outdoor challenges, enjoy sports and swimming, and make discoveries in science and art. In addition, individual math tutoring by math specialists is available for students in grades 1-9, and After-Camp Care is available
until 5:45 PM.
Take advantage of an Open House to speak with administrators, students, and parents and to learn the value of the Benchmark Camp experience.
UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE DATES
9 AM -11 AM
Thursday, March 2
Thursday, April 6
Thursday, May 11
For more information, visit BenchmarkSchool.org or call 610-565-3741. | | | |
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Wolf Performing Arts Center (Wolf PAC) has unique summer programs for all who enjoy theatre in grades K-12. Campers will act, sing and dance in a full-day program. With an option for one-week (a review-style show) or two-week (a Broadway Junior show) sessions, campers work toward a final performance for families to enjoy. Campers also expand their creativity and love of the performing arts in a wide variety of engaging electives such as improvisation, playwriting, Broadway dance, a capella singing and much more! Our acclaimed Wolf HIGH program (rising 9th-12th graders) offers high school students an opportunity to improve their acting skills as well as mentor younger campers as Counselors-in-Training in each two-week session. Before and After care available.
Wolf Performing Arts Center
1240 Montrose Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-642-0233
wolfperformingartscenter.org
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|  Camp UMLY
Ages 2 to 18 years
There's something for every child at Camp UMLY! Campers explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, make lasting friendships and have tons of fun. Weekly themes and activities keep camp
fun and interesting.
For details, contact Shannon Kane, 610-647-9622, ext. 2015 or skane@ymcagbw.org.
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Woodlynde School Summer Program for Grades K-11
June 26-July 21
Woodlynde School's four-week summer program is perfect for students who benefit from learning strategies and organizational tools or who may lose important skills during the summer. All programs feature multi-sensory, small group instruction led by our highly trained and experienced teachers. The program provides and important boost in math, reading, writing, and study skills that transfers to classrooms when school resumes in the fall. Afternoon adventure and creative camps provide a variety of recreational activities,
including arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, sports, theatre, and more.
woodlynde.org
445 Upper Gulph Rd.
Strafford, PA 19087 | | | |
|  Summer Friends:
June 19th - August 18th
For over 40 years, MPFS has provided the community with a summer camp program designed to keep young minds happy, healthy, and growing all summer long. In a world of packed schedules during the school year,
Summer Friends provides some much needed fun in the sun as well as educational activities, field trips, and more! Summer Friends at MPFS provides children ages 3-10 with an opportunity to participate in weekly thematic units, taught by certified elementary teachers. Weekly themes may include space week, tie-dye week, sports week, and under the sea week. Children enjoy the freedom of summer in a welcoming, safe, and relaxed environment. Enriching on-site programs are complemented by field trips to museums, zoos, and other local venues.
mpfs.org/camp | | | |
|  Join students from over 35 states and 40 countries without leaving the Philadelphia area. We have both day and residential programs available for ages 7-18. You can join one of our 20 programs at the University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University or Haverford College. Programs range in interest such as Tennis, Fashion, Cooking, Art, Golf, Coding, Business, and Science. Learn in a dynamic, hands-on environment, and discover new skills and passions while exploring future majors or careers before heading off to college. Plus, the evenings are always filled with something fun to do and the weekend trips let you explore the East Coast and Philadelphia.
jkcp.com | | | |
|  Join the Wayne Art Center for LOST WORLDS
Summer Art Camp 2017
The Wayne Art Center is proud to announce our 2017 Summer Art Camp, "Lost Worlds!” Each season, this popular program welcomes over 1,500 campers from our community. This summer, children will join us and travel across time, space, and land to discover and imagine lost worlds.
Over twelve, one-week sessions, let your child become a world explorer as we travel through lost worlds and civilizations
of the past!
The Wayne Art Center offers full and half-day classes suited to every age and level of artistic ability each summer as part of the Art Camp experience.
We hope that you will make the Summer Art Camp part of your schedule this year!
For more information on the 2017 Summer Art Camp, visit our website at wayneart.org or
call Tessa Downs,
Summer Camp Director, at 610-688-3553 ext. 208.
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Emagination blends the latest in technology learning with cool non-tech activities that create a well-rounded summer camp experience for kids & teens ages 8 -17. Two-week sessions allow time to make new friends, build self-confidence and become part of a community. Many campers stay longer and return for years. Campers Take Three Technology Workshops
Campers choose from a huge selection including: 3D printing, 3D Character Animation, Digital Music. Video Game Design--- RPG, Strategy, MOBA, Action, Minecraft. Robotics, Radio-Controlled Cars, Scratch, Java and many more! Recreation is Important
Campers get unplugged in outdoor games, swimming, Super Saturday and more. It’s an organized component of Emagination’s program and is also part of the eveningprogram for overnight campers. It’s Worth the Trip!
Locations in Fairfield, Connecticut and near Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Atlanta bring together “kids like me” from nearby towns, states across America and foreign countries. It’s Worth theTrip!
computercamps.com | | | |
|  Join us for some Friar Fun in
the summer!
Malvern Prep offers a variety of summer programs for boys and girls in grades 1 - 12 that will help you get ahead, catch up and polish your skills in a fun and relaxed environment! Study with amazing teachers, train with elite coaches and learn SAT tips from the experts – all on our beautiful 103-acre campus in Malvern, Pa. Malvern offers a wide range of summer classes, from algebra to Spanish to social entrepreneurship.
Our sports camps cater to the athlete at any level – from our youngest campers learning the game to advanced high school athletes looking for that edge. And don’t forget swimming lessons! We also offer extended day options for working families. Check us out at malvernsummerprograms.com | | | |
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ESF Summer Camps
June – August 2017
ESF Camps (Education, Sports andFun) is an award-winning, family-owned and operated camp since 1982. ESF isexcited to launch an exclusive partnership powered by the Jack Welch Management Institute to bring the Junior Business Academy to all locations. This program will instill an entrepreneurialmindset in young adults while helping them to build a personal foundation forbecoming innovative leaders and design thinkers. While ESF seeks to improve their programofferings each year, some things remain the same. They continue to build upon theircutting-edge, age appropriate programming, creating the premier summerexperience.
ESF Summer Camps provides summer camp experiences at three great locations in the area including; The Haverford School in Haverford, The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, and the Montgomery School
in Chester.
*Please Note: Course offerings vary by location
For more information about ESF Summer Camps, please call 610-581-7100 or visit esfcamps.com
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BETTERBALL! Sports Camps
Main Line & Delaware County locations
Half-day, Full-day, Multi-Sport, Sports & Spirituality,
and Basketball Camps
betterball.net
484-486-4089
At BETTERBALL! we strive to provide the perfect balance of summer fun, sports/life mentoring and that dose of structure kids need so they don't say “I'm bored!” We want to create a generation of good sports. Every day we discuss the life lessons that you talk about at home but also want your kids to learn from someone other than their parents. It takes a village and we are here to work together! We use great facilities and hire exceptional staff. We limit enrollment to maximize the campers' experience and offer half or full day options. We hope you will join us…
All Girls, All Boys and Co-ed Basketball Camps for kids entering Grades K-9
Sports & Spirituality Camp for Boys and Girls entering Grades K-6
Multi-Sport Camps for Boys and Girls entering Grades K-9 | | | |
|  | LocoSummer | “Modern Robotics” and “Drone Science”
Ages 9-13
Created by an award-winning university professor, LocoSummer is a series of STEM summer camps designed to take curious kids for a deep dive into the world of modern technology through real-world coding, robotics, sensors, 3D design, physics and statistics.
Modern Robotics (Main Line and Philadelphia): Our signature summer camp is back to teach real-world coding and Robotics! Program the sound, motion and lights of the LocoXtreme robot with Python. Learn 3D design and printing techniques. Engage in action-packed coding challenges all week long!
Drone Science (Philadelphia): Uncover the secrets of modern-day magic of drones by learning the mechanical construction and electronics behind modern quadcopters. Students will learn the mechanics, construction, physics, sensors, and coding of drones.
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