Your 2024 Guide to Philly-Area Summer Camps
No matter what age your children are this summer, camp can be a time to create lasting memories and friendships—and for you to rest assured that they’ll remain productive before school returns in the fall. But, in ensuring that your child finds the camp that suits their personality and interests, you may feel overwhelmed. With so many options that offer different activities, it can take a careful eye to match your child with their perfect summer camp experience.
That’s why we’ve looked in and around the Philly area to find some stand-out summer camp opportunities for children of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a camp that prioritizes sports, arts, games, education or all of these, we’ve compiled a list of some camps that will make summer 2024 your child’s best summer yet.
AIM Academy
AIM’s Summer Enrichment Program is a four-week experience for students entering 1st-12th grade, offering thematic, hands-on academics to reinforce and strengthen essential skills in reading, writing, comprehension and math. Alongside academics, students engage in fun camp activities such as visual and performing arts, science and technology, and outdoor adventures!
1200 River Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428 | aimpa.org/summerataim | 215-483-2461 | @aimacademy
Benchmark Camp
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.
2107 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA 19083 | benchmarkschool.org/summer-camp | 610-565-3741 | @benchmarkschool
Center School
Center School’s Summer Learning and Enrichment Program is a four-week program for students entering grades 1-8. The program focuses on targeted instruction in literacy and mathematics during the morning sessions and enrichment programming and activities during the afternoon. There are two camp options available, mornings only or full day. Discover the Center School difference this summer and watch your child grow!
2450 Hamilton Avenue, Abington, PA 19438 | centerschoolpa.org | 215-657-2200 | @centerschoolpa
Friends’ Central Summer Programs
Located in Lower Merion, Friends’ Central’s Summer Programs have something for everyone. Our rich and varied summer programs, filled with endless fun and excitement, are available to children ages 3 and up. Friends’ Central School is recognized for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and the positive interactions between children and faculty. These characteristics – as well as fair play, acceptance, and respect for the individual – are emphasized in our Summer Programs. All summer employees are oriented and guided to follow the Quaker practices for which the School is known.
1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096 | fcsprograms.org| 610-645-5132 | @fcssummer
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Looking for a safe, fun place for your girl to explore and grow this summer? Girl Scout Camp! 91% of girls who go to Girl Scout Camp would recommend it to a friend. And 71% said it made them a better leader. Day and overnight sessions are booking now. Make Girl Scout Camp part of your plans for summer!
330 Manor Rd. Miquon, PA 19444 | gsep.org | 215-564-2030 | @girlscoutsepenn
Greene Towne Montessori School
Our summer camp continues the Montessori approach to education and combines physical and emotional development with exciting endeavors in art, music, science, culture, and of course, fun! On water play days the children enjoy the wading pool, water table and our very own water slide! Twice every week we bring in special visitors from the community to teach, play and maybe even get a little silly.
gtms.org/summercamp | 215-563-6368 | @greenetowne
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
Summer is a time for creativity, exploration, fun, and friendship! Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School offers weekly camps from June to August for girls in grades 3 through 12. Sports, theater, music—there is something for everyone! Camp Inspire for 6th through 8th graders is a ‘confidence-building camp’ designed to expose girls to a STEAM field while also teaching them to develop their sense of purpose and self-worth.
1345 Sumneytown Pike, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002 | gmahs.org/camps | 215-646-8815 | @gmahighschool
Landmark College Summer Programs
Landmark College summer programs assist a wide range of students with learning differences, including high school students, graduating high school seniors, and students enrolled at colleges around the country. All programs enable students to identify their learning strengths and differences. Students learn specific strategies in formal academic settings and grow personally and academically in an intentional and supportive academic community.
19 River Road South, Putney, VT 05346 | landmark.edu/summer | 802-387-6885 | @landmarkcollege
Lawrenceville Summer Scholars
LVSS offers rising 6th-9th graders a unique experience of adventure and academic and personal growth within a supportive community of Scholars from across the country and around the world. Our 3-week day and residential program allows Scholars to customize their experience and engage in creative classes and enriching activities to enhance their critical thinking skills and work and play collaboratively!
2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 | summerscholars.lawrenceville.org | 609-620-6683 | @lawrencevillesummerscholars
Mount Saint Joseph Academy
120 West Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031 | msjacad.org/summer | 215-233-3177 | @mountsaintjosephacademy
Music Theatre Philly
Music Theatre Philly’s award-winning summer camp is perfect for the budding young performer in your family. Rising Kindergarteners through 6th graders spend their day singing, dancing and acting. Every week is a new theme and ends in a musical revue the campers help create with their teaching artists.
262 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 | musictheatrephilly.com | 267-534-4975 | @musictheatrephilly
Prep U at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
At Prep U, your son or daughter will have fun experiencing high school, strengthening math, science, and leadership skills, and enjoying games, speaker series, and theatre workshops. One, two, or three weeks of programming and athletic camps (football, crew, basketball, and lacrosse camps led by the Prep’s nationally recognized coaches) are available July 8th through 26th; registration opens January 25th!
1733 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19130 | SJPrep.org/PrepU | 215-978-1578 | @st_josephs_prep
St. Peter’s School
St. Peter’s School presents eight weeks of engaging, play-based summer camp for kids aged 3 – 5. Our Summer REACH program offers diverse activities that include outdoor adventures, cultural celebrations through dance, and opportunities to nurture a love for learning. It’s a season of fun that helps young children acclimate to a school environment, fostering their growth and enjoyment during the summer break.
319 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 | st-peters-school.org | 215-925-3963 | @stpetersschoolphilly
Summer Discovery
For nearly 60 years, Summer Discovery has welcomed students into our transformational academic pre-college summer enrichment programs. We are the largest provider of pre-college, enrichment, and gifted summer programs for students from Grades 1-12. With over 300 courses at 15 prestigious college campuses and universities, we have a path for everyone!
1326 Old Northern Blvd. Roslyn, NY 11576 | summerdiscovery.com | 516-447-4907 | @summerdiscovery
