Philadelphia Summer Camps

Summer 2013: Affordable summer camps

signupforcamp — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:57:27 +0000

This year, some camp prices have gone up by $10 per week, but we still find a lot of options for inexpensive summer camps around $250 per week (full day). You can also search for camps by age, date and even sort by price when you visit ActivityHero.

Upper Main Line YMCA – $291 for most full day camps; $177 or lower for most half day camps. Kids pre-school through teen have a lot of choices for day camps, sports, science, theater, fishing and more!

Brooke Lanier Fine Art – $165 half day art camps have small class sizes – six to ten students maximum – and lessons are tailored to better serve each person’s individual interests and abilities.

Montgomery County Sports Performance Center – $195 full day; $150 half day. Kids get to pick and choose daily from a wide variety of games and activities. Weekly themes and pizza lunch on Fridays!

BETTERBALL! Basketball Camp -$ 225 full day, $150 half day. Basketball and sports camps are the perfect balance of summer fun with a dose of structure that kids need to avoid boredom.

Kids on Campus at Bucks Community College – $259 full day, $154 half day. Popular workshops and sports clinics. Everything from Lego to Cooking to Fashion Design.

Lehigh University Sports Camp - full-day camps as low as $160 per week. Lehigh offers a number of different sports camps that range from the very inexpensive on upwards. Some overnight camps are as inexpensive as $420 for the week.

Drama Kids Delaware & Drama Kids Philadelphia- prices start at $230 full day, $110 half day. Drama campers explore all aspects of theater by writing and performing a play that their team creates!

Challenger Sports – Soccer training for beginners to competitive players. Preschoolers can attend a shorter camp for around $100 per week. Half day camps for ages 6+ are $110-150 per week.

For a list of camp discounts, go to ActivityHero

Computer and digital media camps for Gen Z

signupforcamp — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:03:24 +0000

Kids are ever more tech savvy and able to quickly learn tech skills. Not only can they find and download an iPhone app in 10 seconds, but now they can learn create an iPhone or Android app by attending a summer camp. Parents may find Photoshop tricky (like I do), but but kids can pick it up and create a meme in minutes. Tip: have your kids attend the computer camp and teach you afterwards!

Computer summer camp

Digital Media Academy – DMA summer camps is a tech and computer camp that challenges beginners to advanced students. Learn everything from web design to iPhone apps in a university setting.

Active Learning – Kids get exposure to computer programming and game design using GameMaker software. They can also learn computer animation to create short computer animated movies. Mix and match sessions to combine different tech camps with USA Chess camp.

iD Tech Camps – Kids aged 7-17 learn how to create video games, mobile apps, websites and 3D animations. Other subjects like Flash, robots, C++ and more are also available.

Kids on Campus – This camp at Bucks Community College has an enormous selection of tech and specialty camps. Choose a week-long camp focus on everything from Robotics, Flash animation, digital video, photography, and more.

Lavner Camps – Lavner Camps are thrilling kids all summer long with their multiple subjects and diverse selection. Sibling discounts are provided and camp activities include video game programming and robotics.

Summerside on the Hill – Springside Chestnut Hill Academy plays host to a variety of day and specialty camps for both boys and girls in preschool through high school. Flash animation, digital video, and games are among the tech camp offerings.

Find more specialty camps on ActivityHero!

signupforcamp — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:09:53 +0000

It’s a new month, which means a new chance to win a free week of camp!

This month’s giveaway is Camp Invention: enhance your child’s education through fun, hands-on activities!

The nationally-acclaimed program inspires creative, inventive thinking and allows children to solve problems together.

Participants take part in activities such as assembling a Duck Chucking Device and learn about popular games played around the globe. They will go home each day with newly acquired 21st century life skills and unique approaches to everyday challenges.

Winning is easy, all you have to do is enter here.

signupforcamp — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:05:15 +0000

Is your child an artist at heart? Is your home littered with googly eyes, glitter, and paintbrushes?

The best way to turn a hobby into a passion is to nurture it in a supportive environment. Give your artist the encouragement and guidance they need!

Find art classes & camps near you on ActivityHero!

It’s a Fact! Active Kids get Better Grades!

signupforcamp — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:37:40 +0000

Physical activity can help improve focus, behavior, and even positive attitude. Do what you can to promote kids activities, their grades will thank you!

Need help getting kids off the couch? Explore hundreds of different activities plus great discounts too at ActivityHero.com!

Win a FREE week of camp this month!

signupforcamp — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:52:34 +0000

Parents and Kids can both win big this month with our free camp giveaway!

Simply login to your ActivityHero account and refer a friend, or create a new account by March 31st and you’ll be entered to win a free week of camp!

This month’s giveaways features one of our favorite camps, Camp Invention.

Enter now for your chance to win!

Early Bird Discounts on Summer Camps

signupforcamp — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:36:25 +0000

Act now and save big on these popular summer camps! Sign up early for camps to take advantage of early registration discounts that are expiring soon!

Active Learning
9 locations in PA, NJ, DE
Chess camps, Gamebuilder Video Game creation camps, Scratch Animation Creation camps, and other “thinking alternatives” to sports camps.Early Bird Discount: Prices are $25 higher 45 days before the camp starts.

Montgomery County Sports Camp
Harleysville
Competitive sports, dance, arts & crafts and even fort building. Different themes each week!10% discount for new customers, 20% discount for referrals, $150 for half day camps

Princeton University Sports Camps
Princeton, NJ
Day and overnight sports camps. Basketball, lacrosse, water polo, hockey, track & field, football, fencing, wresting, tennis, softball, soccer, rowing

Penn Charter Summer Camps
Philadelphia
Swimming, tennis, cooking, science, archery, dance, team sports, art, music, academics $2,555 for all 7 weeks! 5% sibling discount for families of 2 or more kids. 5% early registration discount for 3 or more weeks, ends April 1

Lehigh University Sports Camps
Bethlehem
Over 50 different summer camps in 19 different sport programs from beginner to elite instruction.

BETTERBALL! Inc
Villanova & Haverford
Basketball, teamwork, swimmingEarly bird registration ends April 30. $25 off sibling or multiple session discount.

Millon Lacrosse Camp
Newtown
Players learn all positions of the game. Extended day and overnight options.

Upper Main Line YMCA
Berwyn
Over 60 different camps in art, cooking, dance, nature, sports, swimming and more!

Daddis Kids MMA
Philadelphia
Physical & mental activities built around the traditional fundamentals of martial arts including swimming, wrestling and yoga.Early Bird Discount: Enroll before April 1st for 1 Free Week, Free Uniform, and Free T-Shirt (Savings Valued over a $300)

The Franklin Institute
Philadelphia & Valley Forge National Historical Park
Science, Chemistry, Biology, History, Crafts and more at Discovery Camp

Summer Programs at Princeton Day School
Princeton, NJ
Over 120 programs ranging from natural science and lacrosse to sculpting and writing.Register for two or more programs for $25 off your registration. Register for four or more programs and receive $50 off registration. Refer-A-New-Family and receive $50 off your regsitration.

Union Soccer Schools
15 locations in PA, NJ, DE
Soccer camp with Philadelphia Union players and coaches

Phillies Baseball Camp
15 locations in PA, NJ, DE
Baseball and softball camps. Meet a Phillies player and tour the ballpark.

School of Rock
14 locations in PA and NJ
Musical themes from Beatles to Led Zepplin. Stage performance on the last day!

Edge – University of Delaware
Newark, DE
The Edge pre-college program prepares high school students for a future as college scholars.

Drama Kids
5 Locations in PA and DE
Develop acting abilities, as well as speaking skills, social skills, and self-confidence.

Summer camp and activity options for teens

signupforcamp — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:00:09 +0000

It seems as though the biggest challenge in the transition from childhood to teenager is change–changing attitudes, bodies, and especially interests. Former interests are no longer “cool” and parents might be at a loss of how to fill up their teens’ free time, especially during the summer. So how do you find productive activities to keep teens busy during the summer?

: image via parentingmyteen.com

A popular option for teens that have outgrown summer camp is a counselor-in-training (CIT) or leader-in-training (LIT) program. Many camps offer CIT/LIT programs to teens as unpaid positions or at low fees to parents. Think of it as an apprenticeship or internship to becoming a camp counselor. Best of all, once teens finish the required training time, they have a job opportunity lined up for them. So how can you set your teen up for success in a CIT or LIT program? Here’s a few tips to help get teens into a CIT/LIT program this summer:

What do CIT/LIT programs look for in candidates for their programs?

Many CIT/LIT programs seek candidates that are 13 & older who have experience working with kids such as tutoring, babysitting, or coaching kids in sports, academics, or the arts. They are looking for teens with lots of energy that show enjoyment in working with kids and a desire to receive training and spend time outside.

What can I do to make sure my kids are prepared?

Help them put together a resume and a list of contacts–teachers, babysitting references, anyone that can give your child a good reference. You may also want to bring some letters of recommendation and school transcripts. Also, make sure your child will be able to meet the availability requirements that the program demands.

What can parents expect from a CIT/LIT program?

Certain camps offer the CIT/LIT program as an unpaid position while others require a fee to register for the programs. If the program is offered at an overnight camp, kids may be required to spend the entire duration of the camp in the program. Some programs allow CIT/LIT teens to go home on the weekends. Some CIT programs also offer retreats or trips which might come at an additional cost.

What personality traits are best suited for a camp counselor?

Responsibility, trustworthiness, creativity, the ability to give discipline, and knows how to have fun!

What experience is needed to become a paid camp counselor?

Many camps require a CIT/LIT program completion and hire paid counselors that are 18 and older. Some camps may also look for extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, or scouts.

What are other options for teens during the summer who aren’t interested in CIT/LIT programs?

Other popular options for teens are camps that offer an opportunity to travel, such as overnight trips or overseas trips. Another popular option for teens is a camp retreat at a college campus. Competition camps and sports camps also prove to be popular among teens.

For more information on CIT and LIT programs in your area or to find camps and classes for teens, visit ActivityHero to find the latest listings!

Win a FREE Week of Camp!

signupforcamp — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:12:58 +0000

Enter to win a free week of camp from Lavner Camps & Programs! Embracing Sports, Technology, and The Arts, Lavner offers a wide range of highly focused camps for kids. These fun camps are structured so that each camper is challenged and skill sets are improved. Tennis, Culinary Arts, Robotics, Video Game Design, Performing Arts, Filmmaking, Salon Services, Hip Hop and Modern Dance and more!

With 11 Pennsylvania locations, enter to win now!

Win a free week at Lavner Camps & Programs!

signupforcamp — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:36:14 +0000

Visit ActivityHero to win a free week of summer camp

Deadline: Enter by February 28, 2013.

Prize: One lucky family will win a free week at any Lavner Camp.

Lavner Camps & Programs are “cutting-edge” enrichment and day camps in sports, technology, and the arts. These fun camps are structured so that each camper is challenged and skill sets are improved. Tennis, Golf, Culinary Arts, Robotics, Video Game Design, Performing Arts, Filmmaking, Salon Services, Hip Hop and Modern Dance and more! 11 locations in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland.