Guide to Summer Camp in South Central PA

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It’s only February, but we all know how times flies when you’re a mom, and before you know it, summer will be here. And for a lot of families, that means one thing: summer camp!

There are SO MANY options to make sure your kiddos have a summer filled with fun, and we’ve got your guide to make sure you can find the best summer camp for your family. Whether you’re looking for some STEAM-focused fun or outdoor adventure, there’s something for you.

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East Coast Sports Academy, Temple: Ages 7-13. Runs June 17th – August 16th, with full day and half day options.



South Mountain YMCA Camps, Reinholds
: Offers numerous different camp experiences, including day and overnight camps. Also offers camps with various themes, such as horseback riding, literary immersion, and more.


Berks Ballet Theatre Summer of Dance, Reading: Ages 2-12. Leap into an unforgettable summer with our 2024 camps and intensives tailored for enthusiasts of all ages and abilities!



YMCA of Reading and Berks County
Runs June 10th – August 23rd. Offers weekly and daily rates, as well as AM and PM wraparound care.


Camp Safe Berks, Reading: Offers both junior and teen options. Gives youth the opportunity to learn about social justice and how to collaborate to create positive change.


Rock Hollow Woods, Birdsboro: Kindergarten through 7th grade. Runs June 10th – August 2nd. Nature-focused camp with a mission of discovering and learning about the natural world and empowering children to protect their environment.


Berks Area Youth Recreation Summer CampAges 6-15. Runs daily from 8:00am – 4:30pm with a minimum of five week sessions required.


Body Zone Summer Adventure Camp, Wyomissing: Ages 6-13. Runs June 3rd – August 16th. Activities include swimming, ice skating, sports, arts and crafts, fresh air programs and more, as well as different themes and attractions every week.


Berks Nature Eco-Camp, Reading: Ages three and up. Runs June 10th – August 16th. Offers both full day and half day options. Each week has a different fun theme.


LGBT Center of Greater Reading Summer Day Camp, Reading: Ages 12-17. Runs July 17th – 21st. Offers outdoor games, leadership activities, identity development, social support, and more.


The Art Room, West Reading: Ages 4-14; must have completed kindergarten. Runs June 10th – August 16th; buy three weeks and get one week free. Each day has two sessions, running 9:00am – 12:00pm, and 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Includes daily projects like clay play, pottery wheels, glass painting, games, and more.


Camp Lily-Berks, Reading: Ages 8-21. Runs July 1st – August 9th. Offers week-long day camps for a well-rounded summer camp experience for children and young adults with disabilities. Activities include swimming, games, cooking, arts, sports, and more.


Summer Camp on the Farm, Birdsboro: Ages 6-12. Runs July 16th – 18th. Includes riding lessons, leading, lunging, round pen, grooming, tacking, bathing, stall maintenance, equine health and wellness. Goofing around, craft craziness and general mayhem included!


Hawk Mountain Summer Camps, Kempton: Kids entering grades 1-6. Runs June 17th – August 9th. Activities include meeting live animals, hiking woodland trails, role-playing, arts and crafts, learning from scientists and special presenters, exploring natural areas, telling and listening to stories, conducting experiments, and more.


Camp Manatawny, Douglassville: For kids in 1st – 12th grades. Offers both day and overnight camp options. Activities include small group Bible teaching, high-energy large group sessions, and adventure activities such as archery, swimming, climbing wall, crafts, & more.


Reading Public Museum Discovery Camp, Reading: For kids entering 1st – 5th grades. Runs June 10th – August 23rd. Each week has a different theme for fun all summer long.


Camp Swatara, Bethel: Grades K-12. Runs June 8th – August 3rd. Join us at Camp Swatara, where Faith is Formed, Memories are Made and God is Glorified.

Siebert Park Day Camp, Camp Hill: Kids entering 1st – 6th grades. June 10th – August 9th. Campers will enjoy sports, arts and crafts, swimming and other theme-based activities.


Cyber Camp, Mechanicsburg: Kids entering 9th – 12th grade. Offers a glimpse into the world of cybersecurity, all while giving them a chance to experience what college life is all about.


Lion Girls Field Hockey Camp, Camp Hill: Camps will be split into two separate age groups, 1st – 3rd and 4th – 6th. Runs July 22nd – 25th. Players will work on individual skills, small group instruction as well as age-appropriate competitive games and contests.


Little Friends Preschool Summer Camp, Mechanicsburg: Ages 2 – 5. Mondays through Fridays from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Camps will be hands-on where kids will get to explore, create, question, grow and learn all while having a BLAST! Campers will get a theme-related snack each day.


Soccer Camp, Camp Hill: Ages 3 – 12. June 3rd – 13th. Sessions are for both boys and girls and are designed to teach skills through fun drills and games. Advanced players may be asked to move up an age group after the first session. Players should wear cleats (or sneakers) and shin guards, bring a ball, and bring water to the camp.


Lions Girls Basketball Camp, Camp Hill: Girls entering K through 9th grade. June 17th – 27th. Will include skill development, competitive team games, individual contests, and sportsmanship.


Health Care Careers Camp, Mechanicsburg: Kids entering 9th – 12th grade. June 10th – 12th. Camp will focus on patient case studies to provide context for activities, demonstrations and discussions relevant to various fields of practice and also to help us understand the interprofessional nature of healthcare – how the many healthcare disciplines interact and work together to promote and restore patient health.


Boys Basketball Camp, Camp Hill: Boys entering K through 9th grade. June 17th – 27th. Will include skill development, competitive team games, individual contests, and sportsmanship.


Messiah University Athletic Camps, Mechanicsburg: Variety of sports camps offered, such as basketball, baseball, swimming, tennis, lacrosse, and more.


Co-Ed Summer Volleyball Camp, Camp Hill: Kids entering 6th – 8th grade. June 10th – 13th. The camp will teach players the basics through games, challenges and fun activities.


Theatre and Dance Academy, Mechanicsburg: Kids entering grades 3 – 12 with varying dates. Creative exploration and the development of individual potential are the primary goals. In addition to devising and rehearsing a production, students have acting and dance classes in which they investigate the world of theatre through exercises that activate their voices, bodies, and imaginations.


Youth Wrestling Camp, Camp Hill: Kids entering K – 7th grade. July 15th – 18th, evenings. Each evening will consist of wrestling drills and skills in a fun competitive teaching style.


Keystone FC, Mechanicsburg: Ages 4 – 19. Camps and clinics will have a curriculum specifically tailored to the focus area of that camp or clinic. All curriculums will have an emphasis on technical development.


Snapology, Camp Hill: Ages 4 – 14. Offers both half day and full day options. Get ready to ignite your child’s curiosity, spark their creativity, and fuel their passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.


Young Filmmakers Workshop, Mechanicsburg: Kids entering 10th – 12th grade. June 23rd – 28th. Through this enriching, summer filmmaking camp environment our students improve and learn new skills as filmmakers and make great friends with people that share their same passion.  Students will discuss and practice storyboarding, shot construction, and hands-on camera training.


Tender Years “Ultimate Survivor” Summer Camp, Camp Hill, Hampden, and Mechanicsburg: Ages 5 – 12. Activities are themed on learning about surviving and thriving in different climates and the elements that shape those climates, and about the ultimate survivors: our rescue workers, park rangers, and explorers. It will also include field trips, physical and mental challenges, STEM projects, cooking experiences, arts and crafts, team building activities, and much more.


The Children’s Center Summer Camp, Camp Hill: Ages 6 – 15. Activities include weekly themes that include a variety of age appropriate arts and crafts, sporting activities, group games, field trips, guest speakers, even gardening and community service projects.


Oakes Museum Camp, Mechanicsburg: Open to kids entering 9th – 12th grade. June 17th – 21st; July 15th – 16th. Offers teens a unique opportunity to learn in the field and lab. Qualified museum staff will lead each session, and college professors and professionals will offer their expertise as guest speakers.


Parkour and Ninja Warrior Summer Camp, Camp Hill: Ages 6 – 14. June 10th – August 9th. Get your kids active where they’ll meet some new people, gain role models, and most of all, have FUN!


Young Writers Workshop, Mechanicsburg: Open to kids entering 9th – 12th grade. June 23rd – June 28th. Through this enriching, summer writing camp environment, students improve their skills as writers and make great friends with people that share their same passion.


Camp Challenge, Lemoyne: Open to kids grades K – 12. 8-week summer camp offering recreational and educational opportunities and includes a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day. Activities include tennis, archery, art, music, Girl Scouts, life skills, swimming, cooking, field trips, and much more!


Orchestra Camp, Mechanicsburg: Open to kids entering 3rd – 12th grade (camps separated by age group). July 14th – July 19th. Student musicians will play in one of two large ensembles divided by age (Junior High and Senior High). For elementary kids, students will work on setup and technique through fun games and activities, and a variety of musical activities that could include singing, movement and rhythm games, watching performances and fiddling.



Martial Arts Summer Camp, Lemoyne:
June 12th – August 11th. Themes include sparring, weapons class, gymnastics, Korean cooking class, and Korean folk games.


Yellow Breeches Sports Center Central PA Summer Camp, New Cumberland: Open to kids entering 1st grade – 8th grade. Runs June through August. Their active environment includes many activities, varying daily, from soccer to board games and chalk drawing, as well as special activity days such as water balloon day!


Camp Chemistry, Shippensburg: Open to elementary school-aged kids. Designed to give students the opportunity to perform a variety of chemistry experiments to teach them basic chemical principles and connect chemistry to their everyday experiences. A typical day at Camp Chemistry could include anything from blowing up gummy bears to making water glow in the dark. Faculty from other departments, like biology, also join us and even bring along some animal friends.


Young Peacemakers Academy, Mechanicsburg: Open to high school-aged kids. June 23rd – 28th. Seeks to engage highschool students who are interested in building and sustaining peace in a local and global context and provide them with an understanding of the Christian foundations of peacemaking.

Tender Years “Ultimate Survivor” Summer Camp, Hershey: Ages 5 – 12. Activities are themed on learning about surviving and thriving in different climates and the elements that shape those climates, and about the ultimate survivors: our rescue workers, park rangers, and explorers. It will also include field trips, physical and mental challenges, STEM projects, cooking experiences, arts and crafts, team building activities, and much more.


Wildwood Park Summer Camp, Harrisburg: Ages 6 – 14. Registration only open for one week at a time. Themes include nature explorers, junior naturalists, and more.


PA Vent Camp, Hummelstown: June 22nd – 27th. PA Vent Camp is committed to providing the ultimate summer camp experience to children and adults who rely on mechanical ventilation to breathe. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, our campers have the ability to live without limits and enjoy all that a week away at camp has to offer. Zip-lining, rock climbing, crafts, and all of the other camp activities will create lifelong friendships and memories.


Gymnastics of Hershey Summer Camp, Hershey: June 14th – August 20th. Each week will offer a different theme with new adventures and provide variety for campers of all ages. In addition to daily gymnastics instruction, kids will enjoy crafts, games and special themed activities in an air-conditioned gym as well as daily outdoor activities.


Harrisburg Area YMCA Summer Camps: Multiple camp options, including sports camps, at different YMCA branches. Allows children and teens to not only play and stay active throughout the summer months but also teach them to interact with others in a team environment and cultivate lasting friendships. Additionally, camps feature a variety of sports interests including Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, and much more!


Twisted Easel Summer Art Camp, Elizabethtown: Open to students entering 1st – 8th grades. June 17th – 27th. Your child will experience the fun of creating artwork and learning different techniques of art making. Watercolor & Acrylic Painting / Drawing / Sculpture / Mixed Media / Clay. A drink and a snack will be provided to each artist.


Hershey Area Playhouse Performance Camp, Hershey: Grades 1 – 12. June 10th – 21st. Each class will prepare and present a scripted show, created or chosen by the lead teachers. Each student will have the opportunity to audition, be cast in the show, memorize lines, learn blocking and staging, and finally perform for friends and family members. No prior experience is necessary. Qualified teachers for the Theatre Academy will educate, support and encourage your student to play their role to the best of their abilities and have a great time doing it. Join this energized, fast-paced, educational opportunity for students in the greater Hershey area.


Breakthrough Basketball Camp, Harrisburg: Grades 3 – 8. July 11th – 13th. Camp focuses on developing the complete player. Kids will develop shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding, athleticism, and other essential skills to become a great basketball player.


Mini Explorer Club Summer Camp, Hershey: Ages 4 – 10. Dates to be finalized soon.


Doc’s Ultimate Summer Day Camp, Middletown: 1st – 5th grades. June 10th – August 16th. Daily activities include crafts, free-time, outdoor play, reading, games, movies, and of course roller skating. Campers will participate in weekly field trips as well!


Mindsteward Kids Theatre: The Complete Theatre Experience, Harrisburg: June 17th – 28th. More details to come.


Science Explorers at Hershey Gardens, Hershey: Ages 4 – 11. June 24th – August 16th. Our exciting, hands-on approach to science gives children the unique opportunity to conduct exciting and engaging experiments and activities. We make learning science FUN!


Amazing Sports Summer Camp, Linglestown: 1st – 8th grades. June 10th – August 23rd. Provides daily exercise and a variety of activities, with features including Lite Brite Wall, game room, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, rock climbing wall, sports, team building, and more.


ZooCamp, Hershey: 2024 information to be released in March. Grunts and growls, hoots and howls… this camp is wild! Sign your kids up for a journey of exploration, learning, and adventure this summer. ZooAmerica offers exciting camp sessions for children of all ages, from preschool through high school. Campers will leave with a greater appreciation for nature and a deeper understanding of the wild of North America.


Summer Camp, Hummelstown: June 17th – July 19th. Organized by Hummelstown Borough. More details to come.


Sky Summer Camp, Grantville: June 10th – August 9th. Different themed weeks with fun activities each day. Sample week: Monday – Introducing the theme of the week with lots of games and prizes. Great orientation for first time campers – get to know counselors and get accustomed to what camp is like. Tuesday – MAD DODGEBALL, SKYFALL and other traditional camp fun. WACKY WEDNESDAY – ALL DAY WACKINESS! Dress silly and pull pranks! Thursday – Field trip day, don’t forget your SKY Camp T-shirt. SKYDAY FRIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!


Whitaker Summer Camp, Harrisburg: Pre-K – 12th grade. July 8th – August 9th. Various theme weeks including STEAM, content creators, innovation camp, musical theatre, art camp, and more!


SPLAT Family Art Summer Camp, Hershey: More details soon to come! Open House and Summer Camp Reveal is Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm.


Summer Camp, Middletown: June 10th – August 16th. Full-time and part-time options, field trips, sibling discounts, and more available.


STEM Summer Camp, Hummelstown: Kindergarten – 8th grade. June 10th – August 16th. Each week is themed and will incorporate theme-related academic domains with exciting activities.


HSHA Summer Camp, Harrisburg: Ages 5-12. June 17th – August 23rd. At HSHA Summer Camp, children experience fun and age-appropriate activities that teach about a range of humane education ideas and concepts. Each camp helps cultivate a lifelong bond between your child and animals, and they will benefit from developing character traits like compassion and empathy. Summer Camp at HSHA is a unique experience that will create lasting memories for your child! Themed weeks include All 4 Paws, Rescue Me, Humane Heroes, and Vet Camp.


Hershey Figure Skating Club Summer Camp, Hershey: Ages 4 – 17. July 8th – August 16th. Two different camps available: learn-to-skate summer camp and theatre on ice summer camp.

Heritage Creek Farm Camp, Mount Joy: Ages 5 – 12. June 10th – August 23rd. Farm-based curriculum engages campers in educational and fun-filled ways. We have years of farm-based curriculum developed and our session activities will be geared toward the seasonal ebb and flow of the work on the farm during weeks that camps will be offered!


Broadway Bound! Camps, Lancaster: Ages 5 – 18. June 10th – August 10th. Provides young actors the opportunity to participate in a theatrical experience which will develop confidence, responsibility, and teamwork. Participants in classes build self-esteem as they refine their creativity, active listening, and concentration skills all while learning about musical theatre.


Black Rock Retreat, Quarryville: Open to students in 2nd – 12th grades. June 16th – August 9th. They offer both overnight and day camp options.


Hands-On House Summer Camp, Lancaster: Ages 4 – 10. June 17th – August 16th. Campers will work on STEM challenges, make art projects, play games, and have fun in the museum! Each week, campers will be split into groups according to their grade and participate in activities specially designed for their age.


Lancaster Science Factory Summer Camp, Lancaster: Grades K – 8. More details to be released soon.


Camp Conquest, Denver: Ages 7 – 15. There are multiple camp sessions throughout the summer, with overnight and day camp options.


Spooky Nook Sports Summer Camps, Manheim: Ages 4 – 18. June 3rd – August 23rd. Offers sports-based, skill-building, and recreational camps. Whether its learning fundamentals as a beginner athlete, trying a new activity like horseback riding, or taking your skills to the next level in one of our advanced camps, they have something that will fit your child’s interests and abilities!


Tiny Town Summer Camp, Lancaster: Ages 18 months – 8 years old. Dates TBD. We want to help inspire young minds to think about what the future may look like and empower children to learn more about their role in our community and our world because what they envision today will shape all our lives in the decades to come.


Linden Hall Summer Camp, Lititz: Open to students entering 1st – 9th grades. July 7th – 12th, 14th – 19th. Offers both day and overnight options, with two themes this year: Wizarding School and World Travelers.


Millersville University Summer Camps, Millersville: Offers a wide variety of camps for multiple ages. Options vary from Technology Camp, to Music Camp, to Field Hockey Camp – a wide variety of offerings for a fun and positive experience.


North Museum of Nature and Science, Lancaster: Open to grades 3 – 5. August 12th – 16th. Introduce your little camper to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) with a summer camp like no other! Our weeks are packed with engaging hands-on activities, ooey gooey science, planetarium shows and live animal experiences designed to stimulate and inspire your camper’s mind and creativity. Kick off your summer at The North Museum!


Greenview Bible Camp, Denver: Open to students entering kindergarten – 6th grade. June 17th – August 2nd. Offers both day and overnight camp options.


Corn Cob Acres Day Camp, Mountville: Ages 5 – 10. June 24th – 28th; July 15th – 19th. Campers will join a group for the week led by our awesome Camp CCA counselors. Each week campers will participate in similar activities geared towards the theme of the day. Every day will be full of fun, educational and supervised play around Corn Cob Acres.


Camp LCDS, Lancaster: Grades K – 5. June 17th – August 9th. Fun weekly themes, with additional themes tailored to specific age groups for maximum fun.


Camp Hebron, Halifax: Summer is their favorite time of year. The kids get a break from school and the parents dream of a getaway. Going to summer camp is the perfect family tradition! They offer a wide-range of Christian summer camps with options for all ages.


Lancaster Technology Camps, Salunga-Landisville: Open to students entering 4th – 9th grade. June 10th – July 18th. Camps are run by Hempfield School District Teachers. Programs include movie making, robotics, video game design, and more.


Woodcrest Retreat Summer Camp, Ephrata: Ages 6 – 16. Offers a variety of dates with various options, such as day camps, overnight camps, and adventure camp.


Lititz recCenter Summer Camps, Lititz: Ages 3 – 12. June 5th – August 25th. Options include basketball, soccer, sports, arts and crafts, and various themes, such as Science & Nature and Ocean Adventure.


South Mountain YMCA Camps, Reinholds: Grades K – 12. Offers a variety of camps throughout the summer, including Camp Half Blood, overnight camp, day camp, riding camp, literary immersion camp, and more.


Lancaster County Environmental Center Camp, Lancaster: Details to be released in March.


YMCA of the Roses Summer Camp: Grades pre-k – 12. June 3rd – August 16th. There are multiple camp options across the four YMCA branches. They focus on building a sense of achievement – trying new things, building relationships and a community where everyone belongs.

Summer Music Camp, Annville: Open to students in grade 9 – 12. July 6th – 11th. Offers a unique opportunity to explore, learn, and grow within the captivating environment of the Music Department.


Summer Camp Rockss, Lebanon: Open to kids entering 2nd – 8th grades. FREE summer day camp for any child residing in Lebanon County PA! Breakfast and snack included.



Computer and Data Science Camp, Annville:
Open to students entering 11th and 12th grades. July 7th – 12th. During the camp, students will learn and use Python to solve programming and data science problems as part of a team. Also features interaction with computer and data science alumni, and an introduction to relevant software and content.


Kenbrook Bible Camp, Lebanon: Ages 6 – 15. June 9th – August 2nd. Residential and day camp options available.


Health and Biomedical Sciences Camp, Annville: Open to students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. July 22nd – 27th. The goal for this camp is not only to provide students with a window into the scientific basis of human health and medicine but also to offer them a glimpse of college life through an engaging and challenging academic experience. Campers will live in a college residence hall, participate in lectures and laboratories in the state-of-the-art Neidig-Garber Science Center, and eat their meals at the student-loved Mund Dining Hall. Additionally, campers will be mentored by resident advisors who are current LVC science majors. Resident advisors are selected based on their expertise in the sciences, as well as their maturity and experience mentoring younger students.


Camp Kirchenwald, Lebanon: Grades K – 11. June 17th – August 9th. Camp options are separated by age, with different themes and activities each session.


Paramount Sports Complex Summer Camp, Annville: More information to come!


Gretna Glen Summer Camp, Lebanon: Ages 4 – 18. June 16th – August 8th. Offers day camp, extended day, and overnight programs, with various themed weeks and programs.


Speech-Language Pathology Camp, Annville: Open to students entering 11th and 12th grades. June 27th – 28th. Explore augmentative & alternative devices, complete voice analysis, watch swallowing assessment, journal Club with graduate students on campus, participate in clinical experiences, and explore the field of SLP through presentations by practicing SLPs and a student panel.


Camp Rocky Creek, Cornwall: Ages 5 – 17. Multiple camp options over the summer, including day camp, overnight camp, and teen camp through the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA.


PARPC Summer Camp, Palmyra: Open to students entering kindergarten – 8th grades. June 10th – August 9th. Campers participate in a whole host of age-appropriate happenings such as sports, games, crafts and learning activities that boost self-esteem, inspire self-expression, facilitate friendships and build a sense of community.


Actuarial Science Camp, Annville: Open to students entering 12th grade. June 23rd – 28th, and July 7th – 12th. Designed to help students decide if they’re interested in actuarial careers. During the week, students live on campus in a residence hall with Resident Assistants who are current LVC students. Students eat their meals in the Allan W. Mund College Center.

Roundtop Mountain Resort Summer Camp, Lewisberry: Ages 8-15. Runs June 10th – August 5th. Activities include high ropes challenge, climbing walls, cedar maze, kayaking, photography, fishing, orienteering, and much more.


Creative York Summer Arts Camps, York: Ages 5 – 18. June 17th – August 9th. Learn from local teaching artists Monday through Friday this summer, try something new and discover the artist within!


Camp Quest, Spring Grove: Open to students entering kindergarten – 12th grade. June 5th – August 16th. Each week brings a different theme and a field trip each Friday!


York Country Day School Summer Camp, York: Preschool – 6th grade. June 3rd – August 5th. Are your children ready to explore, create, and discover a summer filled with fun and adventure? These camps offer a wide variety of innovative and engaging activities. Summer is a time to remain engaged. Sign up to build a robot in the Mindstorms Camp, design your own video in our Video Camp, or learn about teamwork and improve skills in the All Sports Camp.


Camp Phoenix, Hanover: Grades K – 6. Begins June 3rd. Camp Phoenix offers a fantastic experience for each camper in a safe, fun-filled atmosphere where children will develop valuable skills, create memories, and build lasting friendships.


Field Hockey Mini Camps, New Freedom: Students entering kindergarten – 6th grades. June 17th – 20th. Learn or brush up on basic field hockey skills, play games, build friendships and get active! All levels of experience are welcome! This camp will provide an introduction to Field Hockey for players that are new to the game to build basic skills and game knowledge and for players that are more experienced to improve their skills as well as learn new ones.


B*Dazzled Dance Camp, Red Lion: June 10th – 14th, 24th – 28th. Weekly themes are annual dance camp and Irish dance. The studios are air conditioned, parents will be invited to the camp showcase at the end of the week. Costumes for showcase will be provided by B*Dazzled.


Dreamwrights Summer Camps, York: Grades 1 – 12. June 19th – August 11th. Full day and half day camps separated by age and with different art themes each week.


Summit Grove Day Camps, New Freedom: Ages 6 – 12. June 17th – July 19th. Provides a fun, safe, and spiritually-uplifting environment. Each themed week is focused on outdoor activities that engage a child’s body, mind, and soul — leaving every child with a summer camp experience they won’t forget!


Nature Discovery Camps, York: Ages 5 – 13. June 5th – August 11th. RUN, JUMP, SPLASH, PLAY, LEARN, & DISCOVER AT NATURE CAMP! Through daily hikes, water exploration, wildlife observation, nature journaling, and games, we seek to build positive outdoor memories, create friendships, and enhance natural curiosity.


So’s Taekwondo Summer Camp, Hanover: E-mail for age and date information. Kids in Summer Camp get the advantage of a consistent routine of programmed activities, led by caring, high energy staff. Activities include indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, pool trips, park visits, and more.


York Adventure Camp, York: Ages 5 and up. June 10th – 14th; July 8th – 12th. A unique camp where campers are empowered to grow and develop as they discover new skills and interests. While at camp, campers are given many opportunities to develop leadership skills, life long skills, make friends and create memories that will last a life time.


Dig In (To Science On The Farm) Camp, Hellam: Ages 8 – 12. Dates TBD. Through hands-on lessons and projects, students will dig-in to agricultural and environmental science content in a fresh, relevant way, allowing learners to actively engage in inquiry and discovery – both foundational elements in science.


Kidz Camp, York: Ages 6 – 12. June 6th – August 12th. They proudly offer a summer of wellness, intertwined with lots of fun! Our camp counselors will provide daily activities utilizing the amenities and grounds of Heritage Hills Athletic Club and Heritage Hills Resort.


Roundtop Mountain Resort Summer Camp, Lewisberry: Ages 8 – 15. June 10th – August 9th. Activities include challenge course, low ropes course, climbing walls, cedar maze, fishing, orienteering, archery, and much more!


The Curious Little Playhouse Summer Camp, Hanover: Ages 4 – 8. Four sessions running June 24th – August 8th. Creative and fun activities including Slime Party, Dance/Bubble Parties, Character visits, T-shirt Squirt Gun Painting, Animal visits, and more.


JCC J Camp, York: Kindergarten – 6th grade. June 10th – August 19th. There are a variety of camp options, including traditional summer day camps, as well as specialty camps like baking camp, art camp, cooking camp, and more.


Painting and Drawing Camp, New Freedom: Ages 5 – 13. June 17th – July 19th. Students learn how to create beautiful masterpieces step-by-step, with guidance from highly talented instructors. They will focus on painting techniques in both acrylic painting and watercolor. Students will spend time drawing and preparing their own work, mixing colors, blending, creating value and emphasis. Classes are designed to meet the needs of beginner and intermediate students.


Hockey and Figure Skating Summer Camps, York: Ages 4 – 17. Session dates vary depending on the camp chosen. Learn to ice skate, or further hone skating and hockey skills.


Hammer and Stain Summer Camp, Shrewsbury: Ages 7 – 13. June 10th – August 9th. This summer camp is more than just wood. Each week is themed and your child will make a new project each day. They will incorporate the theme into different projects throughout the week. Your mini makers will bring a FUNctional piece home every day that they can display in their rooms and be proud of for years to come!


Camp Pennwood, York: July 8th – August 9th. Camp Pennwood has a dedicated staff, many with backgrounds that include Special Education, who update parents and caregivers on their child’s progress throughout the camp season. There is one staff members for every 2.5 campers, ensuring that each person receives the individual attention he or she requires. Most importantly, Camp Pennwood gives parents the security of knowing that their children are participating in a traditional camp experience provided by professionals who put the children’s needs first.

Berks County

East Coast Sports Academy, Temple: Ages 7-13. Runs June 17th – August 16th, with full day and half day options.



South Mountain YMCA Camps, Reinholds
: Offers numerous different camp experiences, including day and overnight camps. Also offers camps with various themes, such as horseback riding, literary immersion, and more.


Berks Ballet Theatre Summer of Dance, Reading: Ages 2-12. Leap into an unforgettable summer with our 2024 camps and intensives tailored for enthusiasts of all ages and abilities!



YMCA of Reading and Berks County
Runs June 10th – August 23rd. Offers weekly and daily rates, as well as AM and PM wraparound care.


Camp Safe Berks, Reading: Offers both junior and teen options. Gives youth the opportunity to learn about social justice and how to collaborate to create positive change.


Rock Hollow Woods, Birdsboro: Kindergarten through 7th grade. Runs June 10th – August 2nd. Nature-focused camp with a mission of discovering and learning about the natural world and empowering children to protect their environment.


Berks Area Youth Recreation Summer CampAges 6-15. Runs daily from 8:00am – 4:30pm with a minimum of five week sessions required.


Body Zone Summer Adventure Camp, Wyomissing: Ages 6-13. Runs June 3rd – August 16th. Activities include swimming, ice skating, sports, arts and crafts, fresh air programs and more, as well as different themes and attractions every week.


Berks Nature Eco-Camp, Reading: Ages three and up. Runs June 10th – August 16th. Offers both full day and half day options. Each week has a different fun theme.


LGBT Center of Greater Reading Summer Day Camp, Reading: Ages 12-17. Runs July 17th – 21st. Offers outdoor games, leadership activities, identity development, social support, and more.


The Art Room, West Reading: Ages 4-14; must have completed kindergarten. Runs June 10th – August 16th; buy three weeks and get one week free. Each day has two sessions, running 9:00am – 12:00pm, and 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Includes daily projects like clay play, pottery wheels, glass painting, games, and more.


Camp Lily-Berks, Reading: Ages 8-21. Runs July 1st – August 9th. Offers week-long day camps for a well-rounded summer camp experience for children and young adults with disabilities. Activities include swimming, games, cooking, arts, sports, and more.


Summer Camp on the Farm, Birdsboro: Ages 6-12. Runs July 16th – 18th. Includes riding lessons, leading, lunging, round pen, grooming, tacking, bathing, stall maintenance, equine health and wellness. Goofing around, craft craziness and general mayhem included!


Hawk Mountain Summer Camps, Kempton: Kids entering grades 1-6. Runs June 17th – August 9th. Activities include meeting live animals, hiking woodland trails, role-playing, arts and crafts, learning from scientists and special presenters, exploring natural areas, telling and listening to stories, conducting experiments, and more.


Camp Manatawny, Douglassville: For kids in 1st – 12th grades. Offers both day and overnight camp options. Activities include small group Bible teaching, high-energy large group sessions, and adventure activities such as archery, swimming, climbing wall, crafts, & more.


Reading Public Museum Discovery Camp, Reading: For kids entering 1st – 5th grades. Runs June 10th – August 23rd. Each week has a different theme for fun all summer long.


Camp Swatara, Bethel: Grades K-12. Runs June 8th – August 3rd. Join us at Camp Swatara, where Faith is Formed, Memories are Made and God is Glorified.

Cumberland County

Siebert Park Day Camp, Camp Hill: Kids entering 1st – 6th grades. June 10th – August 9th. Campers will enjoy sports, arts and crafts, swimming and other theme-based activities.


Cyber Camp, Mechanicsburg: Kids entering 9th – 12th grade. Offers a glimpse into the world of cybersecurity, all while giving them a chance to experience what college life is all about.


Lion Girls Field Hockey Camp, Camp Hill: Camps will be split into two separate age groups, 1st – 3rd and 4th – 6th. Runs July 22nd – 25th. Players will work on individual skills, small group instruction as well as age-appropriate competitive games and contests.


Little Friends Preschool Summer Camp, Mechanicsburg: Ages 2 – 5. Mondays through Fridays from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Camps will be hands-on where kids will get to explore, create, question, grow and learn all while having a BLAST! Campers will get a theme-related snack each day.


Soccer Camp, Camp Hill: Ages 3 – 12. June 3rd – 13th. Sessions are for both boys and girls and are designed to teach skills through fun drills and games. Advanced players may be asked to move up an age group after the first session. Players should wear cleats (or sneakers) and shin guards, bring a ball, and bring water to the camp.


Lions Girls Basketball Camp, Camp Hill: Girls entering K through 9th grade. June 17th – 27th. Will include skill development, competitive team games, individual contests, and sportsmanship.


Health Care Careers Camp, Mechanicsburg: Kids entering 9th – 12th grade. June 10th – 12th. Camp will focus on patient case studies to provide context for activities, demonstrations and discussions relevant to various fields of practice and also to help us understand the interprofessional nature of healthcare – how the many healthcare disciplines interact and work together to promote and restore patient health.


Boys Basketball Camp, Camp Hill: Boys entering K through 9th grade. June 17th – 27th. Will include skill development, competitive team games, individual contests, and sportsmanship.


Messiah University Athletic Camps, Mechanicsburg: Variety of sports camps offered, such as basketball, baseball, swimming, tennis, lacrosse, and more.


Co-Ed Summer Volleyball Camp, Camp Hill: Kids entering 6th – 8th grade. June 10th – 13th. The camp will teach players the basics through games, challenges and fun activities.


Theatre and Dance Academy, Mechanicsburg: Kids entering grades 3 – 12 with varying dates. Creative exploration and the development of individual potential are the primary goals. In addition to devising and rehearsing a production, students have acting and dance classes in which they investigate the world of theatre through exercises that activate their voices, bodies, and imaginations.


Youth Wrestling Camp, Camp Hill: Kids entering K – 7th grade. July 15th – 18th, evenings. Each evening will consist of wrestling drills and skills in a fun competitive teaching style.


Keystone FC, Mechanicsburg: Ages 4 – 19. Camps and clinics will have a curriculum specifically tailored to the focus area of that camp or clinic. All curriculums will have an emphasis on technical development.


Snapology, Camp Hill: Ages 4 – 14. Offers both half day and full day options. Get ready to ignite your child’s curiosity, spark their creativity, and fuel their passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.


Young Filmmakers Workshop, Mechanicsburg: Kids entering 10th – 12th grade. June 23rd – 28th. Through this enriching, summer filmmaking camp environment our students improve and learn new skills as filmmakers and make great friends with people that share their same passion.  Students will discuss and practice storyboarding, shot construction, and hands-on camera training.


Tender Years “Ultimate Survivor” Summer Camp, Camp Hill, Hampden, and Mechanicsburg: Ages 5 – 12. Activities are themed on learning about surviving and thriving in different climates and the elements that shape those climates, and about the ultimate survivors: our rescue workers, park rangers, and explorers. It will also include field trips, physical and mental challenges, STEM projects, cooking experiences, arts and crafts, team building activities, and much more.


The Children’s Center Summer Camp, Camp Hill: Ages 6 – 15. Activities include weekly themes that include a variety of age appropriate arts and crafts, sporting activities, group games, field trips, guest speakers, even gardening and community service projects.


Oakes Museum Camp, Mechanicsburg: Open to kids entering 9th – 12th grade. June 17th – 21st; July 15th – 16th. Offers teens a unique opportunity to learn in the field and lab. Qualified museum staff will lead each session, and college professors and professionals will offer their expertise as guest speakers.


Parkour and Ninja Warrior Summer Camp, Camp Hill: Ages 6 – 14. June 10th – August 9th. Get your kids active where they’ll meet some new people, gain role models, and most of all, have FUN!


Young Writers Workshop, Mechanicsburg: Open to kids entering 9th – 12th grade. June 23rd – June 28th. Through this enriching, summer writing camp environment, students improve their skills as writers and make great friends with people that share their same passion.


Camp Challenge, Lemoyne: Open to kids grades K – 12. 8-week summer camp offering recreational and educational opportunities and includes a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day. Activities include tennis, archery, art, music, Girl Scouts, life skills, swimming, cooking, field trips, and much more!


Orchestra Camp, Mechanicsburg: Open to kids entering 3rd – 12th grade (camps separated by age group). July 14th – July 19th. Student musicians will play in one of two large ensembles divided by age (Junior High and Senior High). For elementary kids, students will work on setup and technique through fun games and activities, and a variety of musical activities that could include singing, movement and rhythm games, watching performances and fiddling.



Martial Arts Summer Camp, Lemoyne:
June 12th – August 11th. Themes include sparring, weapons class, gymnastics, Korean cooking class, and Korean folk games.


Yellow Breeches Sports Center Central PA Summer Camp, New Cumberland: Open to kids entering 1st grade – 8th grade. Runs June through August. Their active environment includes many activities, varying daily, from soccer to board games and chalk drawing, as well as special activity days such as water balloon day!


Camp Chemistry, Shippensburg: Open to elementary school-aged kids. Designed to give students the opportunity to perform a variety of chemistry experiments to teach them basic chemical principles and connect chemistry to their everyday experiences. A typical day at Camp Chemistry could include anything from blowing up gummy bears to making water glow in the dark. Faculty from other departments, like biology, also join us and even bring along some animal friends.


Young Peacemakers Academy, Mechanicsburg: Open to high school-aged kids. June 23rd – 28th. Seeks to engage highschool students who are interested in building and sustaining peace in a local and global context and provide them with an understanding of the Christian foundations of peacemaking.

Dauphin County

Tender Years “Ultimate Survivor” Summer Camp, Hershey: Ages 5 – 12. Activities are themed on learning about surviving and thriving in different climates and the elements that shape those climates, and about the ultimate survivors: our rescue workers, park rangers, and explorers. It will also include field trips, physical and mental challenges, STEM projects, cooking experiences, arts and crafts, team building activities, and much more.


Wildwood Park Summer Camp, Harrisburg: Ages 6 – 14. Registration only open for one week at a time. Themes include nature explorers, junior naturalists, and more.


PA Vent Camp, Hummelstown: June 22nd – 27th. PA Vent Camp is committed to providing the ultimate summer camp experience to children and adults who rely on mechanical ventilation to breathe. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, our campers have the ability to live without limits and enjoy all that a week away at camp has to offer. Zip-lining, rock climbing, crafts, and all of the other camp activities will create lifelong friendships and memories.


Gymnastics of Hershey Summer Camp, Hershey: June 14th – August 20th. Each week will offer a different theme with new adventures and provide variety for campers of all ages. In addition to daily gymnastics instruction, kids will enjoy crafts, games and special themed activities in an air-conditioned gym as well as daily outdoor activities.


Harrisburg Area YMCA Summer Camps: Multiple camp options, including sports camps, at different YMCA branches. Allows children and teens to not only play and stay active throughout the summer months but also teach them to interact with others in a team environment and cultivate lasting friendships. Additionally, camps feature a variety of sports interests including Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, and much more!


Twisted Easel Summer Art Camp, Elizabethtown: Open to students entering 1st – 8th grades. June 17th – 27th. Your child will experience the fun of creating artwork and learning different techniques of art making. Watercolor & Acrylic Painting / Drawing / Sculpture / Mixed Media / Clay. A drink and a snack will be provided to each artist.


Hershey Area Playhouse Performance Camp, Hershey: Grades 1 – 12. June 10th – 21st. Each class will prepare and present a scripted show, created or chosen by the lead teachers. Each student will have the opportunity to audition, be cast in the show, memorize lines, learn blocking and staging, and finally perform for friends and family members. No prior experience is necessary. Qualified teachers for the Theatre Academy will educate, support and encourage your student to play their role to the best of their abilities and have a great time doing it. Join this energized, fast-paced, educational opportunity for students in the greater Hershey area.


Breakthrough Basketball Camp, Harrisburg: Grades 3 – 8. July 11th – 13th. Camp focuses on developing the complete player. Kids will develop shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding, athleticism, and other essential skills to become a great basketball player.


Mini Explorer Club Summer Camp, Hershey: Ages 4 – 10. Dates to be finalized soon.


Doc’s Ultimate Summer Day Camp, Middletown: 1st – 5th grades. June 10th – August 16th. Daily activities include crafts, free-time, outdoor play, reading, games, movies, and of course roller skating. Campers will participate in weekly field trips as well!


Mindsteward Kids Theatre: The Complete Theatre Experience, Harrisburg: June 17th – 28th. More details to come.


Science Explorers at Hershey Gardens, Hershey: Ages 4 – 11. June 24th – August 16th. Our exciting, hands-on approach to science gives children the unique opportunity to conduct exciting and engaging experiments and activities. We make learning science FUN!


Amazing Sports Summer Camp, Linglestown: 1st – 8th grades. June 10th – August 23rd. Provides daily exercise and a variety of activities, with features including Lite Brite Wall, game room, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, rock climbing wall, sports, team building, and more.


ZooCamp, Hershey: 2024 information to be released in March. Grunts and growls, hoots and howls… this camp is wild! Sign your kids up for a journey of exploration, learning, and adventure this summer. ZooAmerica offers exciting camp sessions for children of all ages, from preschool through high school. Campers will leave with a greater appreciation for nature and a deeper understanding of the wild of North America.


Summer Camp, Hummelstown: June 17th – July 19th. Organized by Hummelstown Borough. More details to come.


Sky Summer Camp, Grantville: June 10th – August 9th. Different themed weeks with fun activities each day. Sample week: Monday – Introducing the theme of the week with lots of games and prizes. Great orientation for first time campers – get to know counselors and get accustomed to what camp is like. Tuesday – MAD DODGEBALL, SKYFALL and other traditional camp fun. WACKY WEDNESDAY – ALL DAY WACKINESS! Dress silly and pull pranks! Thursday – Field trip day, don’t forget your SKY Camp T-shirt. SKYDAY FRIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!


Whitaker Summer Camp, Harrisburg: Pre-K – 12th grade. July 8th – August 9th. Various theme weeks including STEAM, content creators, innovation camp, musical theatre, art camp, and more!


SPLAT Family Art Summer Camp, Hershey: More details soon to come! Open House and Summer Camp Reveal is Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm.


Summer Camp, Middletown: June 10th – August 16th. Full-time and part-time options, field trips, sibling discounts, and more available.


STEM Summer Camp, Hummelstown: Kindergarten – 8th grade. June 10th – August 16th. Each week is themed and will incorporate theme-related academic domains with exciting activities.


HSHA Summer Camp, Harrisburg: Ages 5-12. June 17th – August 23rd. At HSHA Summer Camp, children experience fun and age-appropriate activities that teach about a range of humane education ideas and concepts. Each camp helps cultivate a lifelong bond between your child and animals, and they will benefit from developing character traits like compassion and empathy. Summer Camp at HSHA is a unique experience that will create lasting memories for your child! Themed weeks include All 4 Paws, Rescue Me, Humane Heroes, and Vet Camp.


Hershey Figure Skating Club Summer Camp, Hershey: Ages 4 – 17. July 8th – August 16th. Two different camps available: learn-to-skate summer camp and theatre on ice summer camp.

Lancaster County

Heritage Creek Farm Camp, Mount Joy: Ages 5 – 12. June 10th – August 23rd. Farm-based curriculum engages campers in educational and fun-filled ways. We have years of farm-based curriculum developed and our session activities will be geared toward the seasonal ebb and flow of the work on the farm during weeks that camps will be offered!


Broadway Bound! Camps, Lancaster: Ages 5 – 18. June 10th – August 10th. Provides young actors the opportunity to participate in a theatrical experience which will develop confidence, responsibility, and teamwork. Participants in classes build self-esteem as they refine their creativity, active listening, and concentration skills all while learning about musical theatre.


Black Rock Retreat, Quarryville: Open to students in 2nd – 12th grades. June 16th – August 9th. They offer both overnight and day camp options.


Hands-On House Summer Camp, Lancaster: Ages 4 – 10. June 17th – August 16th. Campers will work on STEM challenges, make art projects, play games, and have fun in the museum! Each week, campers will be split into groups according to their grade and participate in activities specially designed for their age.


Lancaster Science Factory Summer Camp, Lancaster: Grades K – 8. More details to be released soon.


Camp Conquest, Denver: Ages 7 – 15. There are multiple camp sessions throughout the summer, with overnight and day camp options.


Spooky Nook Sports Summer Camps, Manheim: Ages 4 – 18. June 3rd – August 23rd. Offers sports-based, skill-building, and recreational camps. Whether its learning fundamentals as a beginner athlete, trying a new activity like horseback riding, or taking your skills to the next level in one of our advanced camps, they have something that will fit your child’s interests and abilities!


Tiny Town Summer Camp, Lancaster: Ages 18 months – 8 years old. Dates TBD. We want to help inspire young minds to think about what the future may look like and empower children to learn more about their role in our community and our world because what they envision today will shape all our lives in the decades to come.


Linden Hall Summer Camp, Lititz: Open to students entering 1st – 9th grades. July 7th – 12th, 14th – 19th. Offers both day and overnight options, with two themes this year: Wizarding School and World Travelers.


Millersville University Summer Camps, Millersville: Offers a wide variety of camps for multiple ages. Options vary from Technology Camp, to Music Camp, to Field Hockey Camp – a wide variety of offerings for a fun and positive experience.


North Museum of Nature and Science, Lancaster: Open to grades 3 – 5. August 12th – 16th. Introduce your little camper to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) with a summer camp like no other! Our weeks are packed with engaging hands-on activities, ooey gooey science, planetarium shows and live animal experiences designed to stimulate and inspire your camper’s mind and creativity. Kick off your summer at The North Museum!


Greenview Bible Camp, Denver: Open to students entering kindergarten – 6th grade. June 17th – August 2nd. Offers both day and overnight camp options.


Corn Cob Acres Day Camp, Mountville: Ages 5 – 10. June 24th – 28th; July 15th – 19th. Campers will join a group for the week led by our awesome Camp CCA counselors. Each week campers will participate in similar activities geared towards the theme of the day. Every day will be full of fun, educational and supervised play around Corn Cob Acres.


Camp LCDS, Lancaster: Grades K – 5. June 17th – August 9th. Fun weekly themes, with additional themes tailored to specific age groups for maximum fun.


Camp Hebron, Halifax: Summer is their favorite time of year. The kids get a break from school and the parents dream of a getaway. Going to summer camp is the perfect family tradition! They offer a wide-range of Christian summer camps with options for all ages.


Lancaster Technology Camps, Salunga-Landisville: Open to students entering 4th – 9th grade. June 10th – July 18th. Camps are run by Hempfield School District Teachers. Programs include movie making, robotics, video game design, and more.


Woodcrest Retreat Summer Camp, Ephrata: Ages 6 – 16. Offers a variety of dates with various options, such as day camps, overnight camps, and adventure camp.


Lititz recCenter Summer Camps, Lititz: Ages 3 – 12. June 5th – August 25th. Options include basketball, soccer, sports, arts and crafts, and various themes, such as Science & Nature and Ocean Adventure.


South Mountain YMCA Camps, Reinholds: Grades K – 12. Offers a variety of camps throughout the summer, including Camp Half Blood, overnight camp, day camp, riding camp, literary immersion camp, and more.


Lancaster County Environmental Center Camp, Lancaster: Details to be released in March.


YMCA of the Roses Summer Camp: Grades pre-k – 12. June 3rd – August 16th. There are multiple camp options across the four YMCA branches. They focus on building a sense of achievement – trying new things, building relationships and a community where everyone belongs.

Lebanon County

Summer Music Camp, Annville: Open to students in grade 9 – 12. July 6th – 11th. Offers a unique opportunity to explore, learn, and grow within the captivating environment of the Music Department.


Summer Camp Rockss, Lebanon: Open to kids entering 2nd – 8th grades. FREE summer day camp for any child residing in Lebanon County PA! Breakfast and snack included.



Computer and Data Science Camp, Annville:
Open to students entering 11th and 12th grades. July 7th – 12th. During the camp, students will learn and use Python to solve programming and data science problems as part of a team. Also features interaction with computer and data science alumni, and an introduction to relevant software and content.


Kenbrook Bible Camp, Lebanon: Ages 6 – 15. June 9th – August 2nd. Residential and day camp options available.


Health and Biomedical Sciences Camp, Annville: Open to students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. July 22nd – 27th. The goal for this camp is not only to provide students with a window into the scientific basis of human health and medicine but also to offer them a glimpse of college life through an engaging and challenging academic experience. Campers will live in a college residence hall, participate in lectures and laboratories in the state-of-the-art Neidig-Garber Science Center, and eat their meals at the student-loved Mund Dining Hall. Additionally, campers will be mentored by resident advisors who are current LVC science majors. Resident advisors are selected based on their expertise in the sciences, as well as their maturity and experience mentoring younger students.


Camp Kirchenwald, Lebanon: Grades K – 11. June 17th – August 9th. Camp options are separated by age, with different themes and activities each session.


Paramount Sports Complex Summer Camp, Annville: More information to come!


Gretna Glen Summer Camp, Lebanon: Ages 4 – 18. June 16th – August 8th. Offers day camp, extended day, and overnight programs, with various themed weeks and programs.


Speech-Language Pathology Camp, Annville: Open to students entering 11th and 12th grades. June 27th – 28th. Explore augmentative & alternative devices, complete voice analysis, watch swallowing assessment, journal Club with graduate students on campus, participate in clinical experiences, and explore the field of SLP through presentations by practicing SLPs and a student panel.


Camp Rocky Creek, Cornwall: Ages 5 – 17. Multiple camp options over the summer, including day camp, overnight camp, and teen camp through the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA.


PARPC Summer Camp, Palmyra: Open to students entering kindergarten – 8th grades. June 10th – August 9th. Campers participate in a whole host of age-appropriate happenings such as sports, games, crafts and learning activities that boost self-esteem, inspire self-expression, facilitate friendships and build a sense of community.


Actuarial Science Camp, Annville: Open to students entering 12th grade. June 23rd – 28th, and July 7th – 12th. Designed to help students decide if they’re interested in actuarial careers. During the week, students live on campus in a residence hall with Resident Assistants who are current LVC students. Students eat their meals in the Allan W. Mund College Center.

York County

Roundtop Mountain Resort Summer Camp, Lewisberry: Ages 8-15. Runs June 10th – August 5th. Activities include high ropes challenge, climbing walls, cedar maze, kayaking, photography, fishing, orienteering, and much more.


Creative York Summer Arts Camps, York: Ages 5 – 18. June 17th – August 9th. Learn from local teaching artists Monday through Friday this summer, try something new and discover the artist within!


Camp Quest, Spring Grove: Open to students entering kindergarten – 12th grade. June 5th – August 16th. Each week brings a different theme and a field trip each Friday!


York Country Day School Summer Camp, York: Preschool – 6th grade. June 3rd – August 5th. Are your children ready to explore, create, and discover a summer filled with fun and adventure? These camps offer a wide variety of innovative and engaging activities. Summer is a time to remain engaged. Sign up to build a robot in the Mindstorms Camp, design your own video in our Video Camp, or learn about teamwork and improve skills in the All Sports Camp.


Camp Phoenix, Hanover: Grades K – 6. Begins June 3rd. Camp Phoenix offers a fantastic experience for each camper in a safe, fun-filled atmosphere where children will develop valuable skills, create memories, and build lasting friendships.


Field Hockey Mini Camps, New Freedom: Students entering kindergarten – 6th grades. June 17th – 20th. Learn or brush up on basic field hockey skills, play games, build friendships and get active! All levels of experience are welcome! This camp will provide an introduction to Field Hockey for players that are new to the game to build basic skills and game knowledge and for players that are more experienced to improve their skills as well as learn new ones.


B*Dazzled Dance Camp, Red Lion: June 10th – 14th, 24th – 28th. Weekly themes are annual dance camp and Irish dance. The studios are air conditioned, parents will be invited to the camp showcase at the end of the week. Costumes for showcase will be provided by B*Dazzled.


Dreamwrights Summer Camps, York: Grades 1 – 12. June 19th – August 11th. Full day and half day camps separated by age and with different art themes each week.


Summit Grove Day Camps, New Freedom: Ages 6 – 12. June 17th – July 19th. Provides a fun, safe, and spiritually-uplifting environment. Each themed week is focused on outdoor activities that engage a child’s body, mind, and soul — leaving every child with a summer camp experience they won’t forget!


Nature Discovery Camps, York: Ages 5 – 13. June 5th – August 11th. RUN, JUMP, SPLASH, PLAY, LEARN, & DISCOVER AT NATURE CAMP! Through daily hikes, water exploration, wildlife observation, nature journaling, and games, we seek to build positive outdoor memories, create friendships, and enhance natural curiosity.


So’s Taekwondo Summer Camp, Hanover: E-mail for age and date information. Kids in Summer Camp get the advantage of a consistent routine of programmed activities, led by caring, high energy staff. Activities include indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, pool trips, park visits, and more.


York Adventure Camp, York: Ages 5 and up. June 10th – 14th; July 8th – 12th. A unique camp where campers are empowered to grow and develop as they discover new skills and interests. While at camp, campers are given many opportunities to develop leadership skills, life long skills, make friends and create memories that will last a life time.


Dig In (To Science On The Farm) Camp, Hellam: Ages 8 – 12. Dates TBD. Through hands-on lessons and projects, students will dig-in to agricultural and environmental science content in a fresh, relevant way, allowing learners to actively engage in inquiry and discovery – both foundational elements in science.


Kidz Camp, York: Ages 6 – 12. June 6th – August 12th. They proudly offer a summer of wellness, intertwined with lots of fun! Our camp counselors will provide daily activities utilizing the amenities and grounds of Heritage Hills Athletic Club and Heritage Hills Resort.


Roundtop Mountain Resort Summer Camp, Lewisberry: Ages 8 – 15. June 10th – August 9th. Activities include challenge course, low ropes course, climbing walls, cedar maze, fishing, orienteering, archery, and much more!


The Curious Little Playhouse Summer Camp, Hanover: Ages 4 – 8. Four sessions running June 24th – August 8th. Creative and fun activities including Slime Party, Dance/Bubble Parties, Character visits, T-shirt Squirt Gun Painting, Animal visits, and more.


JCC J Camp, York: Kindergarten – 6th grade. June 10th – August 19th. There are a variety of camp options, including traditional summer day camps, as well as specialty camps like baking camp, art camp, cooking camp, and more.


Painting and Drawing Camp, New Freedom: Ages 5 – 13. June 17th – July 19th. Students learn how to create beautiful masterpieces step-by-step, with guidance from highly talented instructors. They will focus on painting techniques in both acrylic painting and watercolor. Students will spend time drawing and preparing their own work, mixing colors, blending, creating value and emphasis. Classes are designed to meet the needs of beginner and intermediate students.


Hockey and Figure Skating Summer Camps, York: Ages 4 – 17. Session dates vary depending on the camp chosen. Learn to ice skate, or further hone skating and hockey skills.


Hammer and Stain Summer Camp, Shrewsbury: Ages 7 – 13. June 10th – August 9th. This summer camp is more than just wood. Each week is themed and your child will make a new project each day. They will incorporate the theme into different projects throughout the week. Your mini makers will bring a FUNctional piece home every day that they can display in their rooms and be proud of for years to come!


Camp Pennwood, York: July 8th – August 9th. Camp Pennwood has a dedicated staff, many with backgrounds that include Special Education, who update parents and caregivers on their child’s progress throughout the camp season. There is one staff members for every 2.5 campers, ensuring that each person receives the individual attention he or she requires. Most importantly, Camp Pennwood gives parents the security of knowing that their children are participating in a traditional camp experience provided by professionals who put the children’s needs first.

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