It’s that time of year when you have to start thinking about Summer camps and figuring out which ones to choose without breaking the bank. Philadelphia has lots of great options for both sleepaway camps and day camps. Here are five unique and affordable options that parents love.

Actors Center
The Actors Center provides one of the best and most successful Young Acting  Camps in the nation – sign up for the full 6 weeks and it’s just $300/week

BETTERBALL! Basketball & Sports Camps Empowering kids to play BETTER in sports and life! Betterball balances summer fun with a dose of structure that kids need to avoid boredom. The programs feature fundamental & advanced instruction, fun games & competition, daily sportsmanship lessons and guest speakers. Optional daily free swim and lunch available. $250/week

Yoga Summer Camp The perfect antidote to a busy year is a week of mindfulness with the Beanie Yogini Kids Yoga Studio! They keep it kid-friendly and fun, using yoga poses to move through a story, creative arts and crafts and lots of time outside in nature. Only $205/week, siblings $175

Sew Philly Known for it’s welcome environment and excellent staff, children will not only learn to sew basic patterns, they’ll meet new friends, see what it’s like to make a successful project themselves and learn about fabric and bobbins.  Open to both girls and boys. $375/week

Delaware County Christian School is hosting a number of great programs at their beautiful locations in Devon (K-5th Grade) and Newtown Square (6th-8th Grade). Campers engage with a great balance of camp time, field trips and service opportunities. U-Pick-it Specials include archery, swimming, nature studies, photography, arts and crafts, cooking and high and low ropes courses! Only $235/week until June 1rst.

Updated: May 7, 2015