Best Pennsylvania Overnight Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Located on a beautiful 114 acre Farm, our programming occurs in our vegetable garden, on our horse trails, and in our wooden barn. Our Camp Site is located in a beautiful wooden canopy, near Little Buffalo State Park, with rustic cabins, a separate bath house, and family style dining hall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We practice leadership at the farm. It looks like learning to care for our community spaces together. It looks like square dancing in the barn and growing closer through shared experiences. It looks like eating together as one big family for every meal, sharing stories from our days and a laugh over spilled milk. It looks like learning to give and receive open and honest feedback in more effective ways. They say that the best way to learn a language is to live immersed in a native culture. We're a culture of leaders. We hope you'll come learn with us, and teach us about what's inside of you.

WE LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP BY LIVING IMMERSED IN A CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP.

COMMUNITY
Being a leader means striving to understand, know, and love your community.

SELF
We can’t lead if we don’t know ourselves. Try new things, teach what you know, and listen to feedback.

COMMUNICATION
Communication is the bridge between ourselves and the community. It is where the magic happen.

Go camping, play Magic, learn the ukulele, climb a rock face, play soccer, learn to cook, have a barn dance, ride a horse, read a book, make up a new game, have a cardboard sword battle. These are just a few of the incredibly fun activities you will have to choose from at camp. The magic of Longacre happens as we bring learning leadership into all aspects of camp life and come together as a community. We believe in learning by living, and learning to better communicate how we feel about our experiences.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership is the backbone to our program. To us, Leadership looks different for everyone. By building relationships, practicing open and honest communication, and empowered decision making. Our community values self-expression, compassion, cooperative leadership, and living joyfully.

Throughout every aspect of our program, campers and staff develop lifelong friends, indelible memories, and tangible skills. We grow leaders each summer who make lasting impacts on their communities, families, and the world.

Two aspects of our program that specifically are designed for intentional communication, empowered decision making, and relationship building include Crew and Group. Crew is the daily "chores" group that every camper participates in. This is anything from cooking breakfast, to cleaning the stalls and feeding the horses, to taking out the trash and recycling around camp. We do hard work, and then we get to play! Group is our evening program that is defined as "the part of Longacre that makes us unique". This is an intentionally facilitated communication workshop for all of our campers and staff. This is where we use communication tools and skills to better understand ourselves, others, and how we interact with the world.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early bird discounts available.

Please contact us if you are interested in Financial Aid.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Please contact us at lindsay[AT]longacre.com if you would like to join us for a Family Farm Weekend this fall!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMP (AGES 12-18)
Session 1 - 3 weeks - 6/24 - 7/14 ($4,324)
Session 2 - 3 weeks - 7/15 - 8/4 ($4,324)
Double Session - 6 weeks - 6/24 -8/4 ($7,209)

YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (AGES 8-12)
MiniCamp - 10 days - 8/5- 8/15 ($2,224)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Newport, PA
Big Kid
Longacre Leadership

Longacre Leadership Camp is a residential, co-ed summer camp located in Central Pennsylvania for students aged 8 - 18. We are located on a 114 acre farm 40 minutes north of Harrisburg and will be enjoying our 44th summer this year. Position dates are from June 14th - August 15th 2018.

We hire camp counselors, AKA Big Kids aged 21 and over who are passionate about working with young people and who are committed to building a community. We are looking for staff with a range of skills and expertise including, carpentry, horse riding, arts and crafts, animal husbandry, outdoor education and organic gardening. This position is a blend of farm work and youth work.

Please reach out and tell us about yourself. More details can be seen here on our website: Our Camp Website Link: longacre.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Students live on college campuses and stay in the air-conditioned dorm rooms.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer financial aid for families that are in need.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For tuition dates and prices please visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.jkcp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: All students will be housed in University Dormitories that include air conditioning. Meals will be at the University Dining Hall

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Why settle for ordinary when you can strive to be INCOMPARABLE? The reimagined 2022 Incomparable Marching Band Workshops immerse participants of all experience levels in an educational setting that fosters individual progress and inspires growth as performers AND people!

Student participants will work with our educational team to develop performance techniques and leadership skills in their area of emphasis (Drum Major, Winds, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Front Ensemble). Participants will also engage in a collaborative and goal-oriented full-ensemble environment while assembling a Capstone Demonstration to be performed at the conclusion of the Workshop!

DRUM MAJOR TRACK goes beyond the basic 4 pattern . Drum Major students will learn strategies and techniques that develop presence, communication skills, musicianship, and more! In addition to fostering skills on the podium, Drum Major track participants will engage in leadership clinics each day that foster a heightened awareness of how the lessons learned in marching band can be successfully deployed in everyday life.

BRASS AND WOODWINDS are featured in this track of our Incomparable clinics. Students will focus on developing individual musicianship, ensemble skills, and visual performance techniques with our featured clinicians. Participants will engage in daily leadership clinics that encourage personal growth and help each student reach their full potential both on and off the field!

FRONT ENSEMBLE are the focus in this clinic track. From vibraphones to rack city, students will receive focused sessions on musicianship, technique development, and contemporary performance styles that they can incorporate into their home programs. Leadership as a personal and group concept is a daily topic in this track (

BATTERY PERCUSSION students will focus on technique, uniformity, and musicianship during their dedicated clinic sessions. Additional daily sessions in leadership and personal responsibility round out the week for percussion students during their Incomparable clinic experiences!

Spin. Toss. Catch. These fundamentals will be the focus of the COLOR GUARD track at the Incomparable Marching Band Workshops. Clinicians will also lead sessions on body movement, ensemble work/uniformity, and visual musicianship. Daily sessions in leadership will show each student that their personal leadership affects the entire ensemble and how to capitalize on those strengths . Whether you have 5 people in your color guard, or 50, students in this track will gain many skills and tools to take back to their squad.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer a Educator/Director Track for College Students and Marching Band staff

Our Educator/Director track will tackle topics such as: drill design (Ultimate Drill Book will be ON SITE), building a strong retainment program, group travel, assessment and adjudication, issues related to diversity, equity & Inclusion, and many more. This track will encourage peer connection, network development, and world-class presenters to meet you where you are and get your program to where you want to be.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Add-on the Band Leadership Training - July 23-24, 2022:
This two-day workshop can be a stand-alone or add-on (just select “Premium Package”) to any of our existing tracks. This leadership intensive experience is built for anyone looking to enrich their leadership skills. While the focus is on marching band, the skills and tools in these sessions can be applied to every area of the students’ lives. Interspersing interactive clinics with classroom-style instruction gives each student an opportunity to develop active listening skills, interpersonal development, positive attitudes, self-discipline, and much more.
$300 pp including meals and housing
(If you register for both camps in our Premier Package, you will receive a $50 discount)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 25-28, 2022
Camp Residential Cost - $600 pp
Commuter Cost (no Meals) - $350 pp
Meal Card - $75 pp
Early arrival on July 24 - $50 pp

CAMP FACILITIES: All students choosing to stay on campus will stay in newly constructed, air conditioned dorms.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 2014 marks the 45th anniversary of the Marching Band Workshop program providing programs for high school instrumentalists, color guard, percussionists, twirlers and Drum Majors.

Our Drum Major track is provided by the curriculum and staff of the renowned George N. Parks Drum Major Academy and our Band Leadership workshop is lead by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, a clinician known and respected internationally.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Register before Feb 1 for 10% discount, before April 1 for 5%.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Go to our website and check out the "What the students say" to see why your favorite band student should attend a Vivace Workshop this summer!

CAMP FACILITIES: This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and a broad range of recreational facilities, including:

Heated Pool
6 Basketball Courts
9 Tennis Courts
2 Soccer Fields
Lacrosse Field
Baseball & Softball Fields
Hockey Rink
Beach Volleyball Court
Archery Range
Dance Studio
Gymnastics Pavilion
Fitness Center
Zip Line
Challenge Course
Nature Trails
Fishing Pond
Arts & Crafts Studios
Ceramics Studio
Lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking & paddle boarding
Abundant outdoor field space for added team-building activities & athletics

Campers will enjoy new, spacious modern cabins, with attached showers and facilities.

Delicious, balanced meals are served in a 5,200 square foot Kitchen & Dining Hall, overlooking sparkling Reflection Lake, with large decks ideal for outdoor dining.

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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: OUR PHILOSOPHY

Camp SAY was established with one goal in mind – to provide children who stutter with a highly immersive and accepting summer camp experience that builds self-confidence and helps children develop the vital communication skills they need to fully express themselves without fear, bullying or ridicule.

Complementing our wide range of exciting traditional camp activities, Camp SAY provides each child with unique experiences that challenge them in a safe way, creating a strong sense of achievement and helping them confidently navigate the unique issues that children who stutter face in the everyday world.

STAFF
The staff is dedicated to creating a safe and accepting environment where every child can find their beautiful and unique voice. Approximately 80% of children return to camp. Parents and campers tell us it’s our staff and unique approach that consistently exceed expectations, making Camp SAY such a rewarding and transformative experience.

We provide an excellent Staff-to-Camper Ratio: With Camp’s leadership team, camp counselors, specialized activities staff and more, our staff-to-camper ratio is 1 staff member for every 2-3 campers. In addition, each bunk is staffed at night with at least 2 counselors for an average of 6-10 campers.

Counselors complete a comprehensive training program to support the social, emotional and physical needs of all our campers. Staff development includes leadership training and extensive information about stuttering, camper health and safety, camp philosophy, policies and procedures and much more. Additionally, Specialized Activities Staff is carefully selected based on their skills and expertise.

ACTIVITIES:
Camp SAY offers an incredible range of activities, including:

Creative Arts
Arts & crafts – including painting, drawing, jewelry making, lanyard and tie-dye

Performing Arts
Dance, dramatic arts, creative writing, playwriting, pottery, singing & songwriting, video production and more.

Land Sports
Baseball, basketball (6 courts), kickball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis (9 all-weather Courts), volleyball, Frisbee and more.

Waterfront Activities
Swimming in a lake and heated swimming pool, as well as canoeing, kayak course, paddleboats, swimming, waterslide, zip-line, and more.

Outdoor
Adventure programs feature hiking and nature walks, rock-climbing walls, campfires (for S’mores and stories), recycling and environmental programs, ropes courses and more.

This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and so much more.
Heated Pool
6 Basketball Courts
9 Tennis Courts
2 Soccer Fields
Lacrosse Field
Baseball & Softball Fields
Hockey Rink
Beach Volleyball Court
Archery Range
Dance Studio
Gymnastics Pavilion
Fitness Center
Zip Line
Challenge Course
Nature Trails
Fishing Pond
Arts & Crafts Studios
Ceramics Studio
Lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking & paddle boarding
Abundant outdoor field space for added team-building activities & athletics

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tuition and travel are offered on a sliding scale basis so all children can attend Camp SAY. To date, no child has been turned away from Camp SAY due to a family's inability to pay.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp offers Family Day where families visit campers, and in addition to welcoming kids & teens who stutter, we also welcome siblings and friends (ages 8-18).

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp SAY is a program of The Stuttering Association for the Young, which also offers year-round Confident Voices after-school & weekend arts programs and Speech Therapy. Learn more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.SAY.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Meals: Camp SAY provides a wonderfully balanced meal plan with great options that kids will enjoy. In addition to the delicious main meals, we provide tasty snacks at key times during the day. We can accommodate a broad range of food restrictions to ensure that your child’s experience at Camp SAY is truly memorable.

Talented Nursing Team: Your child’s safety and well being is our highest priority. Our camp is staffed by a full-time, on-site registered nurse who can properly dispense any family-provided medications and can access medical specialists as needed.

Traveling to Camp SAY: Campers come from all around the country and abroad. We work closely with families to make each child’s trip to Camp SAY as safe and enjoyable as possible. We schedule a chaperoned flight from the southeast to New York City. Children taking individual flights are welcomed at the gate by camp staff. Upon arrival at the airport, camp staff helps navigate baggage claim, arrange check-in for return flights, and board campers on the bus for a fun trip to Camp SAY.

Our Personalized Approach: In order to fully personalize your child’s camp experience, our team obtains detailed preferences in advance of camp from you and your child – from their activities to seemingly small yet important details. For example, children who have birthdays at Camp SAY are celebrated with a group birthday song and birthday cake.

Amazing Results: Children and teens leave Camp SAY with so many important benefits such as increased confidence, new friendships, greater independence and feeling better prepared to begin the new school year in a very positive way. It’s the reason that 80% of campers return year after year. We offer a comprehensive Parent’s Handbook, with detailed information in many areas such as what to pack and wear, meals and nutrition (our camp provides balanced, healthy and delicious meals and can accommodate special dietary restrictions), transportation, important contact information and so much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp SAY 2018 summer season is July 30-August 13

Camp Tuition is $3,175, and tuition and travel is offered on a sliding scale basis.

Please visit our website for complete details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested in becoming a Camp SAY counselor, please contact Meg[AT]SAY.org

Lear more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a modern dorm and two modern longhouse facilities, as well as two more rustic dorms. We have a large Dining Hall facility, and a brand new Children's Ministry Building (fit for indoor sports and recreation, as well as meeting places). Additionally, the camp has 200 privately owned cottages, three large RV lots, a large soccer field and baseball field, disc golf and mini golf courses, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a gaga ball pit. There are two tabernacles, the Main Tabernacle and Youth Tabernacle, for services. The Susquehanna River serves as a great place for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mahaffey Camp offers a variety of programs, from summer youth camps and family camp to year-long retreats and events. Our staff is a dedicated group of people who are passionate about serving campers of all ages and leading them to a vibrant experience with God. Our mission is "to reach others with the Gospel and teach them about the Lord." Mahaffey Camp aims to be "A Christian Center for Spiritual Growth." Mahaffey Camp is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Those who wish to be considered as Counselors or Jr. Counselors should contact the camp office promptly, as available positions fill up quickly. Counselors and Jr. Counselors are required to attend a mandatory Counselor Training weekend, held at the end of May or beginning of June. Teen Counselors and Jr. Counselors are expected to attend a youth camp of their own age group.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For scholarship assistance, please contact the camp office. We have a scholarship fund that is used to help sponsor campers who are experiencing financial hardship and need assistance to be able to attend camp.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mahaffey Family Camp takes place during the last full week of July every year; in 2018, the dates are July 20 through 29. Events and services are offered for all age groups throughout the 10 days. Special events include a 5k race, Motorcycle Rally, Missionary Rally, Women's Day, Children's Penny Parade, Baptismal Service, and Gospel Concert. The camp store and Dining Hall are open for meals every day, and the craft store (selling merchandise and handmade crafts to benefit camp) is open daily. Dorm Accommodations are available, as well as RV and tent sites. Different types of services are offered, including Adult morning and evening services, prayer and healing services, Teen morning and evening services, Children's ministries, and Fresh Breeze afternoon service.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Youth Camps are held in the summer, while many retreats are held throughout the rest of the year. Mahaffey offers a variety of different retreats and events, including Applefest, Quilt Retreats, Scrapbook Retreats, Men's Link, Prayer Retreat, Mother / Daughter Retreat, REPLENISH (youth winter retreat), and private horsemanship lessons. Additionally, facility use at Mahaffey Camp is available for events such as banquets, youth/church retreats, Dorm stay, group stay, conferences, etc. Contact the camp office to book a retreat or event.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weeklong Camps take place from June to August. Pricing varies per camp. Please refer to Our Camp Website Link: www.mahaffeycamp.com for the full brochure and pricing list.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: PIMF has sessions in both June and July and includes six program options: Orchestra, Solo Performance, Piano, Chamber Music Intensive, Musical Theatre & Opera, and College Audition Preparation. PIMF also includes a separate program for college students and young professionals with Maestro Kensho Watanabe, Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship discounts available based on time-of-registration and program choice.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June Session

Two-Week Pre-College Program Dates – June 20 – July 3, 2020
One-Week Pre-College Program Dates – June 20 – June 26 / June 27 – July 3, 2020

July Session

Two-Week Pre-College Program Dates – July 18 – July 31, 2020
One-Week Pre-College Program Dates – July 18 – 24 / July 25 – July 31, 2020

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Located just outside of Philadelphia, West Chester University provides a convenient, top-notch location for camp this summer. Overnight campers reside in the campus dormitories where staff and resident advisors supervise campers overnight. Campers have several options for training, including the track at John A. Farrell Stadium, the wooded trails of the Gordon Natural Preserve, and the rural roads of WCU’s South Campus. In addition to running, camp focuses on supplementary exercises to keep distance runners strong, flexible, and healthy. There is a morning and evening work out that are both 2-2.5 hours. Our afternoon session is reserved for guest speakers & weight room (if available).

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the camp webpage for additional information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Quality Facilities, Beautiful Setting, Christian Atmosphere/Friendly Staff, Delicious Food

Outdoor Ed: All-inclusive outdoor education/ team building retreats, Instructors that connect with your students, Flexible programing to meet your needs

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Teen Treks has been a leader in bike touring summer programs for 18 years. At Teen Treks we offer fun and not competitive biking experiences. Our Moderate rated trips are geared towards first time bicyclists, appropriate for most 14-18 year olds in average or better physical health. Our Easy treks are extremely easy in terms of daily mileage and terrain and will attract slower riders. For our Challenging treks you need to be in good shape and enjoy bicycling. We have had many first time riders do challenging treks and this is for those eager for a challenge.

Any teenager can enjoy one of our summer bike trips. We love a good challenge and we encourage teens to be ambitious, but we keep things fun, too – there’s always time to stop for ice cream, enjoy the scenery, or check out an awesome local restaurant or historical site.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check our website for the latest trip offerings.

CAMP FACILITIES: Your students will be safely housed in a dorm room at Millersville University and will have all of the same amenities as they would in a hotel. Each dorm room will include a private sink, shower and bathroom. Three meals a day are included with the tuition, and there is a full use kitchenette in the dorms with a microwave, stove and refrigerator. For an additional boarding fee, parents are welcomed to stay in an adjoining dorm room and will also receive a meal plan. At the end of week one, a special picnic will occur between the students, faculty and any family members. For a small additional fee a trip to Hershey Park will also be planned if enough members attend. All of the dancers will featured in a final performance on Friday July 21, 2017.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Viktor Yeliohin (Director) is a former soloist with the Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine. He is a Ballet master, Professor of Choreography and Studio Director with a career spanning more than 20 years.

Vadim Pisarev, trained at the Kiev Chorographical School and was given the honor and highest title of "People's Artist of the Ukraine." He is one of many well trained dancers that will be teaching throughout the summer program.

Inna Dorofeyeva, a native of the Chuguyev in Ukraine, Ms. Dorofeyeva studied at the Kiev Choreographic School under the tutelage of Varvar P. Mey. Formally a Principal Dancer of the Deutsche Oper Am Rhein in Donetsk Opera and Ballet Theatre, she quickly gained international attention.

Cody Smith, has been dancing professionally for 16 years. In New York, he has been a member of the ensemble of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for the past 11 years. He has also assisted in numerous Broadway workshops and many regional and touring companies.

Please click on our website for more information on our talented instructors.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): All family members are welcome to attend for an additional boarding fee.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: VYIBA has several performances throughout the year including our annual Nutcracker, Summer Gala, and Winter Workshop.

OTHER CAMP INFO: In order for your students to attend the summer camp they must audition at one of the two locations provided on the brochure (Lancaster or Philadelphia.) In place of an audition, we will accept a short one minute video with a dance resume, head shot photo included. Dancers must perform 1st Arabesque, Grand Jete, and Developpe Passe in the video. A special discount will be given to any dancer that registers prior to 01 May 2017.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

Payment Registration Fee: $35 due by March 3, 2016
Tutition Payment #1: due by March 24, 2017
Tuition Payment 1: $550 2 May 5, 2017
Tuition Payment 2: $550 Tuition Tuition Total: $1100
Room & Board Room & Board: $1300 Total for Camp
Total: $2435 (Including Registration Fee) Commuter Total: $1135 for 2 Weeks (Including Registration Fee)
Resident Total: $2435 for 2 Weeks (Including Registration Fee) Drop-in Classes: $20 per Class

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICIES Please mail your Check of $35 for Registration to:
Viktor Yeliohin America-Ukraine Summer Ballet Camp Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy 139 Springbrook Court Lancaster, PA 17603 The $35 Registration Fee is a Non-Refundable Deposit.
Checks should be made payable to Viktor Yeliohin IBA, on the memo line please put (AUSBC2017) for America-Ukraine Summer Ballet Camp. There is a $35 charge for checks returned for insufficient funds.
PAYMENT POLICIES * Please do not mail cash. * A separate form must be issued for each child. Full payment of tuition must be postmarked by May 5, 2017 along with other forms and materials.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

Penn Soccer Academy Residential Staff- Summer 2015!

Todd Anckaitis Head Coach, Swarthmore College (PA)
Marcello Antonelli Asst. Coach, St. Francis University (PA)
Joel Bancroft Asst. Coach, University of Mass. Lowell (MA)
Keith Cappo, Asst Coach, Temple University (PA)
Jamie Gluck Head Coach, Haverford College (PA)
Sergio Gonzales Asst. Coach, Indiana (IN)
Tom Gosselin Head Coach, Mt. St. Mary’s (MD)
Matt Gwilliam Asst. Coach, Colorado College (CO)
Chris Kane Head Coach, Pinecrest Academy (GA)
Kelly Keelan, Asst. Coach, Georgetown University (DC)
Ally Kenney Asst Coach, LaSalle University (PA)
Peter Kim Head Coach, Middlebury College (VT)
Kelly Lawrence, Asst. Coach, Monmouth University (NJ)
Scott Letts Asst. Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
Pete Nash Asst. Coach, University of Richmond (VA)
Seamus O'Connor Head Coach, Temple University (PA)
Mick Statham, Head Coach, Lafayette College (PA)
Lindsey Vanderspiegel Head Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
Laura Williamson Head Coach, Vassar College (NY)
Martin Wood, Asst Coach, Penn (PA)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SUMMER DAY ACADEMY
Day Camps held
on Campus at Penn 9am-4pm
Girls and Boys Grades 1st-8th
Cost Per Session: $310
Session 1: 6/9-6/13
Session 2: 6/16-6/20
Session 3: 6/30-7/3 ($260)
Session 4: 7/21-7/25
Session 5: 8/11-8/15

Off-Campus Camps

COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY
Girls only ages 14-18
Cost Per Session: $590
Cost Per Commuter $425
Session 1: 7/14-7/17
Session 2: 7/28-7/31

ADVANCED ACADEMY
Girls only ages 9-13
Cost Per Session: $590
Cost Per Commuter: $425
Dates: 7/7-7/10

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
PRESEASON ACADEMY
High School Girls' teams ONLY - Max 8 teams
Cost Per Session: $525
Cost Per Commuter: $400
Dates: 7/28-7/31

GOALKEEPER ACADEMY [AT]
College Prep
Advanced
High School Team Camp

GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!!!
ALL RESIDENTIAL CAMPS!!
GROUPS OF 5+ = $25
GROUPS OF 10+ = $35
GROUPS OF 15+ = $50
(per player)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: NEW FOR 2023

An offsite field trip will be included in the price of Summer Camp!

Campers 7 & older will go Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River! This is a full day trip with a picnic along the riverbank halfway through.

Campers 5 and 6 years old will take a trip to the Historic Palmerton Pool and enjoy a cold treat!

CAMP FACILITIES: Swope Music Building houses state-of-the-art rehearsal and performance spaces, classrooms, practice rooms, and faculty studios. Students are housed in an on-campus residence hall, adjacent to the dining hall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The West Chester University High School Summer Music Institute offers resident and commuter options for students currently in grades 9 through 12. Students have the opportunity to perform in a variety of large and small ensembles including wind ensemble, string orchestra, choir, flute ensemble, clarinet ensemble, saxophone ensemble, double reed ensemble, brass ensemble, percussion ensemble, and vocal ensemble. All ensembles perform at the end of the Institute, and all concerts are open to family and friends. Auditions for a solo recital are held at the beginning of the week.

The Institute’s faculty consists primarily of West Chester University professors, all of whom are active performing artists in the Philadelphia region. Each student receives two 30-minute private lessons and one studio masterclass on their primary instrument or voice. Students will also participate in music theory/ear training, college prep, and audition prep classes.

Recreational activities include volleyball, a pizza party, and other organized evening activities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Several partial scholarships ($100 each) are available. We also offer scholarships for rising high school seniors who plan to audition for the WCU School of Music. Please refer to our brochure for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: Monday, July 9 - Saturday, July 14, 2018

Tuition and camper options:

Resident: $700 (includes full camp curriculum, room and board)
Resident Early Registration: $675 (if postmarked before May 11, 2018)
Commuter: $610 (includes full camp curriculum, daily lunches and dinners)
Commuter Early Registration: $585 (if postmarked before May 11, 2018)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.usgolfcamps.com for details.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 12 cabins with indoor plumbing, outdoor pool, recreation/dining hall, semi-outdoor recreation hall, barn with stage, outdoor amphitheater, fishing ponds, basketball court, and a small farm.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a special needs program with an emphasis on arts programming. We are a family owned, family run camp that has been operating since 1975. Our staff come from the United States as well as many other countries, and receive a thorough training before camp begins. It is our goal to give vacationers a safe, supported opportunity for social interaction and good times.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Eagle Springs offers "Weekender Retreats".

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to our website for complete information about our sessions schedule.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Eagle Springs is looking for a cook and an RN or LPN for our summer season 2015.  Please call Catherine Hamilton at 570-345-8705.

CAMP FACILITIES: Mt. Gilead has 16 buildings available for overnight lodging. Ranging from full sized lodges to small 8 person cabins, options are available for any sized group. Whether it’s a family ski weekend at Camelback Ski Mountain, group retreat or a staff getaway; we keep our rental prices affordable so everyone can afford a visit to the Poconos.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mt. Gilead offers an atmosphere of relaxed fun and fellowship and the opportunity to experience God right in the middle of his creation without the distractions of technology and everyday life.

Campers are grouped in divisions according to their completed grade. Girls spend time interacting with their cabin group, divisional group, and the entire camp population at different times throughout the week.
Adventurers are completing grades 2 through 4.

Searchers are completing grades 5 and 6.

Observers are completing grades 7 and 8

Conquerors have completed grades 9 through 11.

A week at Mt. Gilead starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday, for campers staying more than 1 week, we offer the option of a stay over program. This program allows campers to stay at camp over the weekend where they will be cared for by our weekend staff. Parents are welcome to visit during this time and can take their camper out of camp for several hours (to eat, do laundry, etc.).

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Young ladies in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade are eligible to enroll in CILT I. During the school year, CILTs are working on requirements, reading books, developing a resource file, and preparing for the busy summer ahead. Once CILTs arrive at camp, they will prepare to embark on a trip that will change their lives forever. CILTs, their instructor, and other qualified personnel will leave for a week long outdoor living experience, typically backpacking and/or canoeing.

CILTs will experience first hand God’s awesome creation and learn important lessons in teamwork and communication. Once the CILTs return to camp their second week of training consists of working with a cabin, leading activities, songfests, service hours, Bible study and CILT class.

CILT II
There is no break! (Who wants one anyway?!) The CILTs are anxious to continue their training and get started on their second year requirements.

CILT II begins as soon as CILT I ends. CILTs are given their second year books to read, their extensive list of requirements, and with their new network of fellow CILTs, instructor and their mentor, they are ready to begin. One of the most unique features of our CILT II program is the use of a mentor. Each CILT chooses a mentor. Someone who will pray with them, guide, encourage, challenge and keep the CILT accountable throughout the year. The mentor and CILT will share thoughts and ideas on Bible Study methods by Rick Warren. Then the summer begins with three weeks of training.

CILT II participants are required to attend our staff training week, otherwise known as Pre-Camp. During this week, CILTs will have the opportunity to see the workings behind camp, as friendships develop, activities are planned, staff is trained and duties are assigned. They will also have the opportunity to earn certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED. The second week of CILT is filled with training in their areas of specialty, Bible study, CILT classes, and camp service hours. Finally, the third week of training arrives when CILTs get to put all their knowledge into practice when they live-in with a cabin for a full week under the supervision of another counselor. Upon successful completion of all the requirements CILTs will have a graduation ceremony and are welcomed onto our staff!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
COST: $600 for Campers. $350 for Counselors and Student Counselors.

TO APPLY as a Camper or Counselor or for more information, email Jen Butler at jenbutler[AT]abilitytree.org or call Ability Tree at (855) 373-6033 ext. 2.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
$350 for Counselors and Student Counselors.

TO APPLY as a Camper or Counselor or for more information, email Jen Butler at jenbutler[AT]abilitytree.org or call Ability Tree at (855) 373-6033, ext. 2.

CAMP FACILITIES: Live in air conditioned college dorms, with wifi, dining halls, bathrooms, dorm lounges, and enjoy nightly activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Yesh utilizes two sets of staff; one dedicated to professional instruction for all the courses and the other devoted to the residential life of the students. Instructors and coaches with professional expertise ensure that the educational aspect of the camp is truly state-of-the-art, so that the residential advisors can devote their time to the students' evening, weekend and Shabbat activities.

Yesh Shabbat features small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 21st 2015-July 31st 2015

CAMP FACILITIES: Conshatawba is a Resident Camp that specializes in The Arts and Adventure. We have a ceramics and pottery program, arts and craft building, theater stage,pool, climbing rock wall and zip line, low ropes course, archery field and numerous sports fields. Conshatawba has beautiful lodges, platform tents, and cabins for lodging.Girls attend themed weeks of camp throughout the summer with this year's most popular sessions being a Percy Jackson session and a Hunger Games themed session. Conshatawba offers resident camping for girls ages 8-17 as well as family sessions.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Conshatawba has adventure programming specializing in backpacking trips. Conshatawba offers a 4 sided climbing tower and zipline. Conshatawba also focuses on the arts with an indoor theater and arts studio.

Our camps are staffed with activity specialists, a cook, a health supervisor and specialty staff for adventure programs. Staff members are carefully selected for their skills as well as how they work with children and adults. They participate in weeklong training sessions where they earn appropriate certifications. Camp Conshatawba offers programming for Girl Scouts to build girls of confidence, courage and character.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a two week CIT session for girls to learn leadership skills.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Girls may apply for scholarships through Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer family white water rafting programs and traditional family camp programs. There are also Mom and daughter weekend programs.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Conshatawba offers year round programming. Groups may rent the lodges during the year. The challenge course/zipline is available for reservation during the months of May-October. Winter programming with cross county skiing is also available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our S'more magazine with session dates and fees at: Our Camp Website Link: www.gswpa.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: With more than 600 acres and 90 buildings, South Mountain YMCA Camps offers a variety of facilities and amenities which include 24 new log cabins, bathhouses, equestrian trails, lodges, and much more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We welcome you to the mountain and invite you to share in our Fire of Friendship, determined in our belief that every person shares the potential to grow in wisdom, to discover their unique and independent voice, to nurture others and to engage their communities. The fun and challenging programs we offer foster communication, trust, problem-solving and deeper spiritual connections, while preparing young people to lead and be led. The South Mountain YMCA Camps are more than a series of camping and retreat programs on the mountaintop, they are a way of life – a philosophy – that are exciting to explore and easy to embrace.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxing weekend on the mountain! Develop strong family bonds during this special time away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday world as you enjoy a camp experience everyone will remember all year long. Let us do all the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy quality time with your kids.

"Camptivities" are scheduled throughout the day so that your family members can participate as much, or as little, as they like. Evenings are filled with themed all-camp programs. Past family camps have included hiking, field games, challenge course, archery, climbing tower, live reptiles, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, a square dance, a luau…and that’s just the beginning!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website to get the most accurate information on sessions, dates, and fees for our programs.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Harmony features 8 newly remodeled cabins, 5 rustic cabins, RV campground, teepees, swimming pool & waterslide, climbing & rappelling tower, high & low elements ropes course, pavilions, catch & release pond, indoor gym & multipurpose building, dining hall, meeting rooms, and retreat buildings for large and small groups of all types. Many of our facilities are available year-round.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1924, Camp Harmony has offered programs that train Christians in the way they should go. Our mission is to invite all people to experience the wonder of creation and to grow in closer harmony with God, with nature, and with one another. We aim to do so through offering programs for all ages to participate in fun learning experiences in a variety of formats and by providing space where individuals and groups can connect in a greater way.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Harmony offers a Leaders-in-Training program for youth ages 16 & older who have completed at least 10th grade. Leaders-in-Training participate in activities during the week of staff training and then choose 2 weeks out of the summer to volunteer with our staff in various capacities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camper Scholarships are available upon request. Please contact the Camp Harmony office for requests and details.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Family Campground area is open throughout the summer with special weekend programming for all ages. There is also a specific weekend set aside for families to come enjoy all that our camp has to offer.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are available for year-round rentals of our facilities with programs for all ages throughout the year. Check our Facebook page or website for details.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Find us on Facebook at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our Facebook page or website for complete information on camp and event dates.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Sequoia is very fortunate to call The Perkiomen School campus our summer home. Pennsburg is a suburban area approximately a one hour drive northwest of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. The proximity of many educational and recreational activities to Pennsburg make our weekly out of camp trips very convenient.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Perkiomen School offers a wide array of playing fields and outdoor athletic facilities such as tennis and basketball courts. An indoor, competition size swimming pool, multiple gyms and top notch art facilities are just a few of the indoor highlights. When it's time for bed, campers will enjoy the comfort of their bedrooms which feature closets, dressers and desks. Bad weather is no problem at Camp Sequoia thanks to our amazing facilities. This is a great asset to our campers who have trouble with change in schedules.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The LIT program meets the need for young people ages 16-17 who are not yet ready for a summer job and need help developing their social thinking skills, independent skills and job readiness skills. Camp Sequoia's Leader-In-Training program provides a safe and supportive environment for our LIT's to learn and practice these important skills.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Sequoia Kids Weekend Program: A School Year Social Skill Development and Recreational Program for children ages 7-15. Dynamic trips up and down the East Coast foster real life social skills lessons. Camp Leadership and a Registered Nurse are always on these trips.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for complete information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Sequoia seeks to hire the best staff to work with our exceptional campers. Many of our staff have significant experience working with children and our leadership positions require a college degree in a related field. All staff enjoy free wifi, air-conditioned housing, meals, travel allowance, laundry stipend and salary DOE.

Please refer to our employment page on our website for summer job information at Our Camp Website Link: www.camp-sequoia.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our cabins are nestled in the woods, on a lake, and each one has a bathroom with two sinks, two toilets, and two showers. Our dining hall is large enough to seat the entire camp, so we are able to eat all of our meals as one big family. We have a heated outdoor pool, two baseball fields, two large multi-purpose fields (soccer, football, lacrosse), 6 tennis courts, an outdoor and an indoor basketball court, a fencing room, a fitness center, an indoor floor hockey/soccer rink, a multi-room arts & crafts center, more than 10 high ropes and climbing elements, a beautiful covered theater that overlooks the lake, plenty of forest for hiking, biking, and camping, and much more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp environment is designed to promote success, self-confidence and self-esteem for every single camper. We limit our enrollment to ensure that every camper is known - by name, by interests and by who they are as individuals. All of our programs combine skill development, challenges and fun, stressing participation and sportsmanship over winning while encouraging campers to get into the spirit of healthy competition.

We pride ourselves on hiring fantastic, talented staff. Our friendly counselors get the kind of training that helps them give their very best to your child. Many of our counselors are former campers who can't wait to share the Lake Owego experience from a first-hand perspective. We also personally recruit counselors from colleges and universities throughout the United States as well as some from Scotland, England and other countries.

Lake Owego Camp is owned by the Black family, who has been operating youth summer camps longer than almost anyone else. In 1931, Hughie and Selma Black founded Pine Forest Camp, which grew over the years to become a nationally recognized co-ed camp. Building on that success, Lake Owego for boys was opened in 1961, and our sister camp for girls, Camp Timber Tops, was opened in 1963.

Today, the third-generation and 4th generation leadership of Mickey and Barbara Black, and their children, Lee and Anna, carry on the family legacy, earning awards such as "Family Business of the Year" and serving as active leaders in the American Camping Association of America.

Directors John and Rachel Waszczak, Kyle Silver, Jeff Freedman and Shelly Silver have over 90 years of combined camp experience, and they work together a fantastic camp experience for each and every Lake Owego camper.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers going into 11th grade take part in our Counselor Assistant program, which includes opportunities to assist in teaching activities, assist in younger bunks, go on college tours to NY, MD, PA, MA, and a 2 week trip to Costa Rica. The Costa Rica trip is included in the camp tuition, and the campers will get to explorer and see the sites, go on a canopy zip-line tour, and hike around a volcano, as well as train for and put on a 1 week camp for underserved local children. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early registration rates are available at different times throughout the year.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): If you're interested in camp for next year, try one of our Explorer Weekends! We offer overnight opportunities during the summer so that interested campers can spend the night in the bunk and experience camp before going away.

We also offer 4-10 day specialty camps during the summer; TOP Basketball, TOP Adventure, TOP Cooks, and TOP Riding (English style Horseback Riding).

Before and after our traditional summer camp dates, camp is available for retreats, rental groups, weddings, and other events.

Don't hesitate to call or email with any inquiries!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host reunions and new camper events in PA, NY, NJ, MD, FL, CT, CA, TX, and many other cities and states all year long. We love to get our camp family together as much as we can, and we go out of our way to meet new and interested families at our New Camper Events, our overnight stay at camp on New Family Weekend, or at home visits

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for a full list of session options, dates, and fees at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeowego.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for great people to work at camp as bunk counselors and and activity instructors.  If you are excited to work with children and want to find out more about a fantastic summer job opportunity, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeowego.com.  

There you'll find pictures, videos, information, and our staff application.  You're also welcome to call or email with any questions.  Thanks!

CAMP FACILITIES: Groove partners with several camps in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Facilities vary at each location. Please visit our website for a listing of all camp locations.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
Groove provides a fun, interactive, hands-on camp experience like no other! From Filmmaking to Songwriting with DJ and Broadcaster options we offer a truly unique opportunity for kids to tap into their creativity, learn skills that will foster their ideas and have a great time in the process. Groove strives to maintain an inclusive atmosphere. Everyone gets involved at their own pace and is able to focus on what individually inspires them.

Groove conducts thorough background checks on all instructors.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Enrichment Programs
Dance Parties
Birthday Parties
Private Parties
Corporate Events

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Groove has half-day and full-day camps available in multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

All Groove camp options can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ucangroove.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you're looking for a fun summer gig, then get your summer GROOVE on with us! We're looking for instructors that love working with kids on a variety of hands-on camps: SONGWRITER, FILMMAKER, BROADCASTER, DJ & HIP HOP 101.

We are currently staffing for the following locations:

Philadelphia Area Suburbs
Pittsburgh, PA
Wilmington, DE
Cherry Hill, NJ

Please check out Groove camps at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ucangroove.com

Then send your resume and some info about you and your summer interests to: info[AT]ucangroove.com

We re also always looking for part-time staff during the school year for our Rockstar Parties & Events. We need:Camera Operators, Video Editors, Hip-Hop Dancers & Audio Engineers.
Groove also offers internships!