Old-School Art

It seems that today’s form of art is flooded with visual media and computer animation, and hey there’s nothing wrong with that. However, a lot of kids are losing touch with what some may call “old-school art” or the typical drawing and painting art that has been used for centuries, in caves and hyroglyphics and medieval paintings. To rejuvinate this old art and to have kids develop their motor skills and sense of creativity, send them to a basic painting camp or drawing camp and they’re sure to have a ton of fun.

There are tons of art camps in the greater Philadelphia area that accomodate kids of all ages and offer full and half day programs. Everyday Artists Camp holds creative art camps for ages 3-13 and has kids painting on anything from a canvas to a coffee cup to a miniature dog statue. These camps run from $125-195 based on the subject nature and camp duration.

Darlington Arts Center’s Summer Arts Camps hosts painting and drawing camps that are specifically focused on cultural topics. Your child would be recreating art in the spirit of the pilgrims, the Southwest Indians, the 60s and other memorable eras and peoples. This is a great way for your child to learn and appreciate different cultures while creating unique art.

Moore College of Art and Design also offers a high quality artistic experience for grades 1-12 where boy san dgirls can attend morning or afternoon sessions and learn the essentials of art. Kids will advance their skills and take classes Monday through Thursday for a month for this camp, making the camp a little more pricey at around $590 per session.

No matter where you send your child, they’re sure to enjoy the simple arts no matter what age or skill level!

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Appreciating Nature- Environmental Camps for Your Child

In today’s day and age, it seems that everyone is “going green.” This means that we are learning to appreciate nature, our environment, and the world we live in by making things more eco-friendly. In order for the “going green” trend to succeed in the future, the message of bettering our earth needs to reach the next generation, in other worlds your children. By sending kids to nature or environmental camps, they are not only spending time outdoors, but learning to love the earth they live on!

Environmental awareness camps, or specialized nature camps are a subcategory of the typical outdoor adventure camp. Although environmental camps may lack the adventurous appeal of an outdoor adventure camp or white-water rafting camp, there is a lot of knowledge and discovery involved in the nature camps that prove to be just as valuable and just as fun!

Camps like Briar Bush have kids go on hikes in the wilderness and encounter real animals in order to appreciate the beauty and delicate nature of their existance. They also use scientific games to “trick” kids into learning about their surroundings and making new discoveries.

 Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association’s Nature & Environmental Summer Day Camp also promotes the idea of appreciating nature for kids of all ages. Children get to explore the 860-acre reserve in search of new life and the little miracles of nature, whether it be a birds nest, a new plant, or a intricate spider-web.

If your kid is looking for adventure, but in a more laid-back and informative way, environmental camps will quench your child’s thirst for discovery without having to deal with the dangers of truly exploring the frontier.

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World Cup Inspired- Sending your Kids to Soccer Camp

The entire world stops to watch one sport for one month, that is soccer in the World Cup. If your child is one of the millions around the world truly inspired by the high-skill, high-intensity games, a soccer camp might be a good place to start.

These camps will not only prove to kids how fun soccer can be, but it teaches your child a sport that is not only an international sport, but an international language and international bonding tool. At soccer camps, your child will learn not only the importance of foot skills, passing and shooting, but also important values like cooperation, fitness, fun, and teamwork.

Many camps for all ages, skill level, and gender are located in the Philadelphia area, for example the Golden Rams Summer Soccer Camp, and all will surely promote your child’s love for the game. Send your kid to camp with some teammates and they are sure to build not only individual skill, but friendships and team chemistry as well.

If you and your child were inspired to play soccer after watching the World Cup, send your kid to a soccer camp and he or she can enjoy that same energy and passion for the game, without the buzzing of the World Cup vuvuzelas.

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Low cost camps in the Philadelphia region

In this economic climate, everyone is looking for ways to save money on summer camps. There are several resources that can help you save money on camps in the Philadelphia region. Check out this post on affordable Philadelphia summer camps.  It lists several inexpensive camp options in the area.

Discounts!
Making use of the discounts camps offer for is a great way to reduce the cost of summer camps. Check our List of camps with current discounts. Look for these discounts from the camps you are considering:

  • Early Bird Discount. Camps often offer a substantial discount to those who register early.
  • Sibling Discount. Save money and eliminate multiple drop-offs by signing your kids up at the same camp!
  • Multiple Session Discount. This is great for all of us who don’t plan early enough to make use of the Early Bird Discount! Having your child do multiple session saves money and also gives them a chance to get really comfortable with the camp and helps them develop a great sense of belonging to their camp community.

Second, Action 6 news did a story on tips to save money on summer camps.

Do you know of low cost camps in the area? Please let us know about them in the comments!

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Lacrosse Camps in Philadelphia- The Best Sports Camp Choice

In Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey there are so many sports camps to chose from, so how do you know which is the best one for your child? If your child is looking to play a new sport, or is trying to enhance his or her skill in the game of Lacrosse, a Lacrosse Summer camp is the best option!

With over thirty Lacrosse Camps in the Philadelphia area, there are a myriad of options to find the camp that best suits you and your child. The camps range in price, age, duration, and gender enrollment, ensuring that both you and your child will find a perfect match.

For anyone that hasn’t played Lacrosse and is looking to start up a new sport, Lacrosse camps are the perfect opportunity to begin.  Schools such as Princeton University, Lehigh University, and Penn Charter offer a variety of sports camps, including lacrosse.   Mainline Youth Lacrosse Camp offer sessions for both beginners and more advanced players. While camps such as Millon Lacrosse and Tom Marechek’s All Pro Lacrosse Camps are a good option for anyone looking to be taught by a world-renowned professional player.

If you are undecided on which sports camp to send your child to, choose a Lacrosse camp and he or she is guaranteed to not only have fun but learn a game that involves the combined skills of many other sports.

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Overnight Camps

In the greater Philadelphia area, there are more than just day camps to send your children to. Overnight camps allow kids to spend time away from home and develop critical independent and leadership skills while making friends in the process!

Summer camps range in activities (religious, sports, general camp, academic, etc.), price ($180 and up) and age (6-17).

The camps also vary in duration, with some camps lasting two nights all the way through camps that last the whole summer, such as Rambling Pines Teen Camp in Hopewell, NJ.

It is important that children feel comfortable in their overnight camps and have a memorable experience , whether that means a week on their own or 8 weeks.

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Philadelphia Summer Camps – Your Guide to Philadelphia Camps

Welcome to Philadelphia Summer Camps. We offer information on summer camps in Philadelphia and the surrounding regions, including Lehigh, Princeton, New Jersey and Bucks County.

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