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What’s Your Camp’s Vaccination Policy? Last year’s measles outbreaks in the U.S. led camps to review rules.
By Jennifer Lesser Measles outbreaks across the country in 2019 prompted summer camps to look at how, or whether, they should accommodate vaccine-hesitant parents and could reassure parents of vaccinated children that they won’t be exposed to the disease. “Like everything else, the issue of what camps are doing about vaccinations falls on a bell curve — there are some camps doing very little and some are requiring detailed vaccination records to be updated on an annual basis,” explains Harry Rhulen, founder and CEO of Crisis Risk, a risk management company. He notes that, generally, corporate-owned camps enforce tighter vaccination restrictions than a smaller, family-owned camp that has been running for many years. “Sometimes these camps will tell me that they’ve been doing it a certain way for 100 years and haven’t had a problem, and our response is always one single word: ‘yet.’”
Impact of New York outbreak
Susie Lupert, executive director of the American Camp Association (ACA) of NY and NJ, says licensed summer camps in both states have to keep vaccination records and campers should be immunized according to state requirements or be able to present a medical or religious exemption. However, as a result of the measles outbreak in Brooklyn last year, camps contacted parents to encourage them to immunize their children and many camps refused to accept religious exemptions to protect the overall camp population from a measles outbreak. New Jersey schools and camps may have to follow suit; a pending bill would require all students attending public schools to be vaccinated,
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regardless of religious beliefs, health conditions, or any other exemptions that were previously accepted. The bill has angered some parents and is currently stalled in the legislature. “Last year was a unique summer for camps. Many had to revise their vaccination policy for the summer, only accepting campers and staff that were vaccinated for measles and if a camp did accept unvaccinated children, they were tracking the campers for symptoms,” Lupert explains. “Camp owners and directors were working closely with their healthcare staff to ensure they understood the symptoms of measles and that a procedure was in place to seek medical care if measles were suspected.” “When it seems like nobody really wants to take a stand on the issue because it will draw the ire of many parents, it puts camps like ours in a precarious position.” Lupert says many camp directors reached out to the families who hadn’t vaccinated their children and told them that if they didn’t vaccinate for measles, their child would be unable to attend camp. “Surprisingly, many parents ended up vaccinating,” she recalls.
how to handle this issue, but we were unfortunately pretty much left on our own since there were no confirmed outbreaks in New Jersey,” he explains. “It was left up to camp directors to decide whether to tell families who have been with us for years that they’re no longer welcome in our camp community because their children aren’t vaccinated, at the risk of making other parents nervous.” The camp ultimately decided to make vaccinations mandatory, but consulted with its insurance company to come up with a compromise for one family of two unvaccinated campers — they had to take a blood test to prove that they weren’t carriers of any sort of communicable disease before they would be permitted to enroll. “The general rule for camps is to follow what public schools are doing, but when it seems like nobody really wants to take a stand on the issue because it will draw the ire of many parents, it puts camps like ours in a precarious position,” he adds. “My son battled leukemia, and
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Local camps respond
According to Andy Pritikin, owner and director of Liberty Lake Day Camp in Bordentown, NJ and past president of the ACA, many camps struggled to make a decision about vaccinations last summer and will continue to face challenges this season. “When we heard about the outbreak in New York last year, we were hoping for some sort of governmental decree in our state that would advise us
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Camp continued from p. 10 of chemotherapy, it wiped out all of his previous vaccines, so when we thought about the fact that there are some kids walking around who are unprotected and extremely vulnerable to these life-threatening diseases, not because of religious or personal reasons, but because of a serious health condition, our camp had to make the choice to require vaccinations.” Some camps did not need to change their policies. “Our policies remain unchanged from previous years. All campers are required to submit information regarding their health and wellbeing, including their immunization status,” says Mary Garrett, nurse for Tatnall School of Wilmington, DE and its summer camp. Tatnall follows the immunization guidelines for Delaware, and any family who chooses not to immunize their child must provide immunization-exemption forms. Delaware Nature Society camps also follow public schools’ lead, which require medical documentation, including immunization records. “Campers are also not allowed to attend if they have a fever,” says Emily Knearl, director of advocacy
and external affairs for the Delaware Nature Society. Benchmark Camp, the summer offering of Benchmark School in Media, PA, requires camp families to comply with state requirements for vaccinations and though they are not required to submit medical records, they must provide details around medical needs such as conditions and allergies and complete emergency contact information. “We’re glad to say that we have not experienced parents raising concerns about vaccination requirements,” says Alyce Callison, director of marketing and communications at Benchmark School. At the summer camp of Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood, PA, campers are asked to submit a health history, but they do not maintain immunization records on file. A full-time nurse on staff and counselors receive training to monitor for symptoms of illness. “This is how we’ve always done it, and we haven’t fully discussed making vaccines a requirement,” says Katherine Clayton, the school’s summer program coordinator. “The issues we run into the most often don’t have anything to do with disease, but
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making sure we keep our campers with severe food and other allergies safe.” Wilmington Montessori School in Delaware notes that medical policies for its summer camp programs do include vaccination records, but it also has a full-time nurse on staff and has instituted policies for children with severe allergies, who must have their rescue medication on site if they wish to attend camp, for example. “Our policies have gotten more specific as the prevalence of allergies and illness seems to be on the rise,” says Tracey Gable, director of Montessori enrichment for the school. Camp policies may continue to vary by state or even by region when it comes to medical and vaccination records. “If a parent is concerned, the best advice I can give is to ask a lot of questions. Speak to your pediatrician and the camp director regarding their vaccination polices, make sure there’s a nurse on site, and then make an informed decision that’s in the best interest of your family,” Gable concludes. Jennifer Lesser is a freelance writer.
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Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2020! This camp directory includes an ample array of choices for all abilities, ages and interests. Navigate the directory by focusing on your preferences for: • Geographic area: Camps are grouped by county & outlying areas. • Category: Each description is prefaced by camp type — day, program, residential, special needs or travel. • Special features: See the key below. Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps. Contact camps to express interest and mention you saw their listing in MetroKids.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 76ers Camps
Multiple Locations; 610-668-7676 director@sixerscamps.com • 76erscamps.com DAY The #1 Basketball Camp in the NBA celebrates our 36th Year! Learn the drills the pros use to take your game to the next level. Age-specific and skill-specific fundamentals and skill development for beginners to advanced. Meet players, coaches and other NBA Stars. Youth basketball player development at its finest. Half-day, full-day and overnight camps available for 5–17 year olds.
Arsenal USA Premier Soccer Camps
Multiple Locations; 610-922-8255 rjacobs@esfcamps.com • Arsenalsoccercampsusa.com DAY Arsenal USA premier soccer camps, for boys and girls from ages 6–14, provides players of all skill levels an opportunity to improve their game and be immersed in the same philosophy as the professional academies in London. The Arsenal Way is taught to campers as they are immersed in a curriculum that has helped develop some of the world’s best players. Learn from Arsenal coaches who direct and help you combine techniques, tactics and that winning spirit.
Engineering for Kids
Multiple Locations; 215-559-9233 greaterphila@engineeringforkids.com Engineeringforkids.com/greater-philadelphia DAY Engineering For Kids brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to kids in a fun and challenging way through camps, classes and parties. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Headquarters: 330 Manor Rd., Miquon, PA Gsep.org/camp DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL Nobody does camp like Girl Scouts! Want to build exploding volcanoes, learn survival techniques like Katniss or whip up new recipes over a campfire? GSEP has you covered. We’ve got four resident and three day camps that are open to all girls — let camp be your first Girl Scouts experience! ACA SN
Paris Saint-Germain Academy Soccer Camps USA
Multiple Locations; 610-922-8255 rjacobs@esfcamps.com • Psgacademysoccercampsusa.com DAY The Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA soccer camps, for boys and girls ages 6–14, provide players of all skill levels an opportunity to improve their game and be immersed in the same philosophy as the professional academies in Paris. Individual skill development and team play is incorporated with the character traits necessary to be the best you can be. European coaches help direct each day’s action.
Phillies Baseball Academy
Multiple Locations; 610-520-3400 campmail@philliescamps.com • Philliesacademy.com DAY Phillies Baseball Academy is the premier baseball camp experience for boys and girls, ages 6–14, featured at numerous great locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Only Phillies Baseball Academy offers top-notch instruction with the unique opportunity to go on a behindthe-scenes tour of Citizens Bank Park and the chance to meet a Phillies player and coach.
Temple University Summer Education Camps
580 Meetinghouse Rd., Temple University Ambler; Ambler, Center City, Main Campus; 267-468-8500 • Temple.edu/summer/youthcamps DAY Temple University offers Summer Education Camps for rising 2nd graders to rising 12th graders. June, July and August at Ambler and Main campus. Camps include: Robotics, Art and Drawing, Forensic Science, Theater, Virtual Reality and more.
YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Multiple Locations Ymcagbw.org/camp DAY Make it the best summer ever with friends, fun and the discovery of new and hidden talents. Day camps feature weekly themes like Wild West Frontier, Power of the Force, School of Wizardry, Summer Olympics and more. Specialty camps focus on building skills and nurturing talents in specific areas of interest, like environmental science, animal care, performing arts, theater, fishing, fashion and more! And don’t forget, YMCA camp counselor programs build great leadership skills for the future! From preschoolers through teens, Y camps offer something for everyone! Financial assistance is available.
BUCKS COUNTY Camp Onas
609 Geigel Hill Rd., Ottsville, PA 610-847-5858 • Camponas.org RESIDENTIAL Camp Onas, the Quaker camp in Bucks County, PA, is for all kids ages 8–13. Campers live and play in a friendly, diverse community and choose their own activities from a complete camp program. Includes 2- and 4-week sessions and a special 1-week session for first-time campers ages 7 and 8. ACA
George School Day Camp
1690 Newtown Langhorne Rd., Newtown, PA 215-579-6689 • Gsdaycamp.org DAY Summer is better with Friends! Voted Best Day Camp in Bucks County three years in a row, GSDC is open to boys and girls ages 4–14. From archery to arts, swimming to ziplining and everything in between, GSDC gives campers experiences and opportunities like none other. Lunch is provided daily! CIT
Key: Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated
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Bala House Montessori Summer Camp
410 West Seven Stars Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460 admissions@kimberton.org • Kimberton.org DAY Summer days filled with creek adventures, arts, crafts, creative play, picnics, woodland explorations, games, water play and fun. Our beautiful campus provides a wholesome environment where children can experience the wonders of nature and create memories to last a lifetime.
27 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-664-6767• admissions@balahouse.org • Balahouse.org DAY, PROGRAM Fun, yet stimulating experience for first-time campers. Flexible schedules and convenient hours (8am–5:45pm) for ages 3–6. Choose individual weeks as needed. Weekly art, gymnastics and Soccer Shots classes complement our small, nurturing environment. Storytellers, petting zoos and museums visit camp. Our beautiful wooded campus and well-equipped playground are the perfect backdrop for summer fun.
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Benchmark School Summer Camp
2107 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA; 610-565-3741 Admissions@benchmarkschool.org • Benchmarkschool.org DAY This transformative five-week program for students in grades 1–6 includes Benchmark’s internationally recognized language arts program, executive function skills instruction and design thinking activities in our Innovation Lab, as well as art, science, sports and zipline. Math tutoring available for grades 1–9. June 29–July 31. Voted Best of Philly 2016 and 2017. SN
Community Arts Center — Summer Spree
414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford, PA 610-566-1713 • CommunityArtsCenter.org DAY Summer Spree is an arts camp for ages 4–17 that offers visual art, music, outdoor fun, and special activities. Half- or full-day options during one-week sessions from June–Aug. Experience the power of art in a magical place.
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd., Haverford, PA; 610-525-0272 info@mainlineart.org • Mainlineart.org DAY At the 2020 Main Line Art Center Summer Art Camp, Pre-teen and Teen studios, get ready for an artistic adventure and discover your inner explorer. Journey through the steamy jungles of the Amazon, traverse the desert dunes, and dive into the deep blue sea to discover the wonders of the coral reefs. Throw away the map and let creativity be your guide!
The Grayson School
211 Matsonford Rd., Radnor, PA enrichment@thegraysonschool.org • TheGraysonSchool.org/camp DAY Project-based learning adventures for grades K-12 that include time outside everyday. Our Grayson teachers understand the intellectual curiosity of all gifted children, and challenge high-ability learners to think critically, ask and answer difficult questions, solve problems to stretch their minds, have fun, and make new friends!
(Camp for the Arts, Technology, Swim, Sports and More!) 1405 Twining Rd., Dresher, PA; 215-657-3388 info@burnbraedaycamp.com • Burnbraedaycamp.com DAY Celebrating 39 years of friendships, confidence-building, fun and exploration for boys and girls ages 3–15. We have a huge variety of indoor and outdoor activities on our beautiful, spacious setting with A/C buildings centrally located. We are a nurturing, non-competitive environment and no-bully zone. Campers ages 7–15 create their own schedules according to their interests. Ages 3–6 can try everything in a well-rounded schedule. Pick and choose from two, 11-week sessions with non-consecutive weeks available. Experienced, caring and professional certified teaching staff with a 5-to-1 camper/staff ratio. Academic tutoring, door-todoor transportation and early and late care available. Registered Nurse on site.
Camp Pegasus
Sacred Heart Academy, 480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 610-649-1080 ext. 3 • info@camppegasus.com Camppegasus.com DAY Camp Pegasus, in Bryn Mawr, PA, is a coed day camp for 6- to 16-year-olds struggling with social-cognitive deficits. By weaving together social skills techniques, creative-art therapies and traditional camp activities, kids with/without diagnoses like ADHD, Asperger’s and HFA, improve social competency and increase self-esteem. SN
Center School’s Summer Program 2020
2450 Hamilton Ave., Abington, PA; 215-657-2200 mstalker@centerschoolpa.org • Centerschoolpa.org PROGRAM Center School’s Summer Learning and Enrichment Program provides students with academic and recreational opportunities to develop and maintain skills, practice effective learning strategies, and increase abilities. Help your child realize their potential this summer! For students in grades 1–8. July 6–July 31. SN
Cheltenham Center for the Arts
439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, PA; 215-379-4660 education@cheltenhamarts.org • Cheltenhamarts.org DAY Summer Art Camp is the best place to explore your creativity. Kids ages 5–12 will experience the fun of drawing, painting, theatre and clay Young People’s Theatre Workshop (YPTW): Theatre Arts Summer every day! Weekly swimming trips are included as well as guest artists Overnight Camp at Eastern University • 363 Radford Ct., Glen Mills, PA throughout the summer. Teens ages 13–16 are offered a more in-depth Youngpeoplestheatreworkshop@gmail.com; Yptw.org art experience focusing on ceramics, painting/drawing printmaking and RESIDENTIAL Overnight camp for ages 11–18 at Eastern University, other special topics in our Teen Summer Studio. Sessions June 15–Aug. June 21–26. Classes include musical comedy, Shakespeare, improv, monologues, dance, characterization, auditions, showtunes. Air-conditioned 21. Come for one week or for the whole summer! Call today for details! dorms, good food, and an experienced staff of professional educators.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY AIM Academy Summer Enrichment Program
1200 River Rd., Conshohocken, PA; 215-483-2461 summer@aimpa.org; Aimpa.org/summerataim DAY Explore STEAM activities and reinforce essential skills in reading, writing, math and college prep in a creative and dynamic enrichment environment for children entering grades 1–12. Campers enjoy a chance to imagine, invent and play along with three hours of daily literacy and academic instruction tied to AIM’s research and arts-based curriculum. SN
Elmwood Park Zoo Camp
1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA; 610-277-3825 ext. 234 camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org • Epzcamps.com DAY, PROGRAM Children ages 3–12 will enjoy a fun and educational experience learning about and interacting with many of the zoo’s resident collection. Each weeklong camp includes crafts, stories, snacks, animal visitors, and in-depth tours of the zoo. Regular summer zoo events and shows are incorporated into camp. In 2020 we are introducing advanced workshops for teens ages 13–15 who are interested in wildlife conservation.
Key: Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated
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Camp Directory Flourtown Swim Club & Day Camp
1528 Bethlehem Pk., Flourtown, PA; 215-836-1429 dcollins@flourtownswimclub.net • Flourtownswimclub.net DAY The Flourtown Summer Day Camp is a traditional summer day camp offering daily swim lessons with many varied activities. With a mature and experienced staff, we look forward to creating a wonderful experience and a lifetime of positive memories for your child. June 15–August 21. CIT
French for Fun c/o French International School of Philadelphia
150 N. Highland Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA; 610-667-1284 info@efiponline.com • Frenchschoolphila.org/summer-camp DAY French for Fun Summer Camp teaches children, ages 4–12, French language skills in a fun environment through games and fun activities. No prior knowledge of French is required! The camp runs six individual weeks starting on June 22nd. Counselors are native French speakers and/or are members of the faculty at the French International School. Weekly field trips and parents welcome for Friday camp presentations.
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Discovery Camp at The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th St., Philadelphia PA 19103 Discovery.camp@fi.edu • fi.edu/summer-camp/ DAY Discovery Camp combines the best of your favorite visit to The Franklin Institute with the adventures of summer camp. Campers get to explore exhibits and take part in hands-on activities, all while fostering a community of young people who love science.
Penn Charter Summer Camps
3000 W. School House Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19144; 215-844-3460 summercamps@penncharter.com • Penncharter.com/summercamp DAY Mix and match more than 20 camps. Day, Sports, Performing Arts, Science, Digital Music Design, Rock Climbing, Drone, Robotics, Rocketry, Handwork Studio, Dance, Pottery, Chess, Minecraft, Girls Empowerment, Tennis, Squash, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling. Experience everything! Ages 3–16. Lunch, transportation, extended-day available. CIT
2115 Weber Rd., Lansdale, PA; 610-584-5502 • Frogcamps.com DAY Frog Hollow’s Tennis Camp is an exceptional place for children to learn tennis, meet friends and make memories! Frog Hollow has a camp for all levels and all ages starting at age 5. Whether you’re just learning to play or have extensive tennis experience, Frog Hollow has something for you! Invitational camp is available for sectionally and nationally ranked tournament players. Sign up for a week or the entire summer, for full day or half day. Camp runs June–September; weekly sign ups and extended day are available. Visit Frogcamps.com to learn more. SN
Penn Museum Anthropologists in the Making and Junior Anthropologists Summer Camps
Germantown Academy Summer Camps
Penn Tennis Camp / Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps
Hideaway Day Camp
Society Hill Synagogue Playschool
340 Morris Rd., Ft. Washington, PA; 267-405-7321 summer@gacamp.org • Gacamp.org DAY, PROGRAM Germantown Academy offers children ages 3–16 an amazing all-around day-camp experience, instructional sports camps with GA coaches, and specialized camps in the arts, sciences, and technology at the school’s beautiful campus in Fort Washington. New for this year, Art Camp with new programs for 1st – 9th graders! Sessions run June 15 – August 14. CIT 3471 Arcola Rd., Collegeville, PA 610-489-2191 • Hideawaydaycamp.com DAY The true camp experience. Coed program for ages 4–14 on 72 beautiful acres near Valley Forge. Fishing, canoeing, archery, swimming, equestrian, sports, arts and crafts and ropes adventure course with rock wall.
Miquon Day Camp
2025 Harts Ln., Conshohocken, PA; 267-240-4456 campdirector@miquon.org • Miquon.org/camp DAY Located in a 10-acre wooded valley just outside Northwest Philadelphia, Miquon offers a rustic setting where children have that summer camp experience of yesteryear. Children enjoy daily programming including swimming lessons, sports, drama, nature, and art activities as well as supervised free play in our woods and on our trails. Miquon is close enough to be accessible to many Philadelphia city and suburban neighborhoods, with bus and van transportation included with registration. Extended Day programs are available. Open to children ages 4–11 who are entering preschool–6th grade. ACA CIT
Pathway School, The
3260 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 summercamp@pennmuseum.org • Penn.museum/camp DAY Journey through time and across continents without leaving Philadelphia! During summer 2020, Penn Museum will offer two distinct summer camp programs that will encourage children to discover world cultures — both past and present — through gallery tours, art-making, games and theatrics, as well as music and dance guest performances. 240 S. 31st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 Wilsontenniscamps.com/penn DAY Long regarded as one one of the most popular tennis camps in the nation, the Penn Tennis Camp, in partnership with the The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps, will host 10 weeks of camp this summer. By offering full- and half-day options, there is an appropriate camp option for all levels of boys and girls ages 3–18. Most of our camp weeks sell out, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible. 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 Sara@societyhillsynagogue.org • Societyhillsynagogue.org/playschool DAY Our camp wonderfully blends hands-on exploration, literacy and language acquisition, thematic art projects, music and movement, outdoor play, and splash zone thrills for children ages 2–5. Flexible 11-week program June 1–August 14, with enrollment by day, week, or entire summer.
OUTLYING AREAS - PENNSYLVANIA Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort
925 Roundtop Rd., Lewisberry, PA 717-432-9631 • skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com Roundtopmountainresort.com/camps/summer-adventure-camps DAY, RESIDENTIAL Book your child’s best week of the summer at South Central PA’s favorite ski resort where campers enjoy a multitude of adventure-based activities including zip lines, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, paintball, OGO balls, high and low ropes courses, the super slide, chairlift rides and much more. All right here on our beautiful 1,200 acre mountain property. Day and residential camps available. Residential housing is in air-conditioned mountain chalets CIT
162 Egypt Rd., Jeffersonville, PA; 610-277-0660 dphifer@pathwayschool.org • Pathwayschool.org Camp Lee Mar DAY Have fun at our 6-week summer program which provides authentic learning experiences through hands-on activities and exciting field trips. SN 450 Rte. 590, Lackawaxen, PA; 215-658-1708 ari@leemar.com • Leemar.com NEW Penn State Abington Kids & Teen College Summer Camps RESIDENTIAL Camp for children and teenagers with mild to moderate developmental challenges. A structured environment, individual attention 1600 Woodland Rd., Abington, PA; 215-881-7339 and guidance are emphasized at all times. Traditional camp activities plus axr5142@psu.edu • Abington.psu.edu/camps DAY Grades 3-12 enjoy summer learning and summer fun at our week-long academics, speech and language therapy, music, arts and crafts, daily programs on campus. Camps run June 29 to August 14, 2020, Monday-Fri- living skills and much more. We also have therapeutic horseback riding and overnight trips. Heated pool, modern facilities and air-conditioned day, 9AM-4PM. Registration opens February 24. Early Bird registration buildings (including bunks). ACA SN through April 10 saves $10 on each camp.
Key: Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated
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Camp Directory YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser
201 Cushion Peak Rd., Reinholds, PA 610-670-2267 • SMYMCA.org RESIDENTIAL, OVERNIGHT We welcome you to our 600 mountain top acres in Berks County, Pennsylvania. While we offer a variety of session lengths, most campers come for 2- or 4-week sessions. We are a coed program for campers 6–17 years old. Traditional camp programs including horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, creative arts, nature, adventure and teen leadership. We also offer a variety of specialty theme camps, adventure trips and international trips. We can’t wait to see you on the mountain! ACA
OUTLYING AREAS - OTHER CCArts Fine & Performing Arts Camp
410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE; 302-239-2434 jhartz@ccarts.org; Ccarts.org DAY Come gather, connect, and create this summer at CCArts! Half-or full-day camps with before and after care offer flexibility for busy summer schedules. Professional teaching artists offer painting, drawing, ceramics, fibers, photography, printmaking, mixed media, theater and music.
Centreville Layton School Summer Program
6201 Kennett Pk., Centreville, DE; 302-571-0230 djarrell@centrevillelayton.org • Centrevillelayton.org DAY Centreville Layton School offers a summer program to reinforce academic skills and organizational strategies. Additionally, our afternoon program, offered to ages 3–13, provides a nurturing environment where children can focus on building social skills and having fun. Our program is offered to students ages 3–18. Camp runs from June 22–July 24. SN
Easterseals Camp Fairlee
22242 Bay Shore Rd., Chestertown, MD; 410-778-0566 fairlee@esdel.org • Easterseals.com/de/fairlee RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL Camp Fairlee provides a traditional summer camp experience for children (age 6+) and adults with various disabilities including developmental, CP, MD, MS, orthopedic impairments and other disabilities. Special Autism weeks with 1:1 counseling. Wall climbing, high ropes, zip-lining, pool, canoeing and kayaking, horseback riding plus other activities. Nurses on staff 24/7. We also have off-season respite weekends for children and adults. In addition we also have travel trips for adults over age 18. All facilities are new, including our 12,000-square-foot activity center, new health center, expanded dining hall, and four new cabins. ACA SN
Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Institute
Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada; 888-54-WHALE info@whalecamp.com • WhaleCamp.com RESIDENTIAL No other marine science camp offers as many face-to-face encounters to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and puffins in their own natural habitat. Board our research vessel for unmatched opportunities to observe marine life. Explore beaches, coastal trails and fishing villages on beautiful Grand Manan Island. Ask about our $40,000 college scholarships, STEM projects & college credits.
Flourtown Swim Club and
Summer Day Camp Traditional Summer Day Camp Boys and Girls Ages 4-14
CIT Program Extended care both AM and PM
10-Week Program • June 15-Aug. 21
OPEN HOUSE DATES: Saturdays, Feb. 15th & March 14th • 10am-2pm Swim Lessons • Recreational Swimming • Archery • Golf ACTIVITIES •• Daily Baseball/Softball • Soccer • Tennis • Basketball • Lacrosse INCLUDE.... • Field Hockey • Volleyball • Arts & Crafts • Music • Dance
• Culinary Arts • GaGa Pit • Sustainable Gardening • Tutoring Services
For more info. contact Danny Collins, Day Camp Director dcollins@flourtownswimclub.net
1528 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA • 215-836-1429 (behind the Flourtown Fire Co.)
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Liberty Lake Day Camp
1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., Bordentown, NJ, 08505 609-499-7820 • Libertylakedaycamp.com DAY Liberty Lake Day Camp is a transformative experience, teaching life skills to inspire young people to change the world. Campers enjoy 60 magnificent shady acres, outdoors and screen free. Kids can customize their day with the Freedom of Choice elective program with 60+ activities. Open Houses: Jan. 26, Feb. 9, March 1 & 22, April 5 & 26, May 17. ACA
Tomato Patch @ Kelsey Theatre
1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor, NJ; 609-570-3566 projects@mccc.edu • Tomatopatch.org DAY Multidisciplinary Summer Arts Workshops for grades 4–12. Theater, dance, vocal music, visual art. Each session culminates in a Festival Performance and Gallery Exhibit. The longest running, most successful summer arts program in Central New Jersey, now in its 47th year. Session I for grades 8–12; Session II for grades 4–7. SN
Key: Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training progra SN: Some special needs may be accommodated
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Now enrolling for Fall 2020 Wonderspring’s Full-Day Kindergarten Wynnewood’s best kept secret!
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PA Dept of Education licensed
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Evidence-based, whole-child focused approach to learning
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Designed to promote school success
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Encourages children to think critically, solve problems, and connect ideas
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Before and after care available
Advantages of full-day kindergarten: • • • • •
Higher long-term achievement. Higher reading scores in early grades. More time spent in individualized instruction. More reinforcement of positive social behaviors. A less hurried school day with more varied experiences.
To schedule a tour call 610-658-8601
230 Haverford Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 Check out our other early childhood programs at wonderspring.org Narberth 201 Sabine Ave. Narberth, PA 19072 24 24 MetroKids.com MetroKids.com
Pottstown 150 N. Hanover St. Pottstown, PA 19464
Powelton Village 3939 Warren St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
New Market West 5901 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 (Opening Spring 2020)
Formerly Montgomery Early Learning Centers (MELC)
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