Curious Parents Camp Resources

Residential, Day, and After-School Camps in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

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March Camp Profiles

Mad Science

     Is your child naturally curious? If so, they will love Mad Science! Entering our 10th year at Mad Science we continue our mission to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing entertaining, enriching and educational activities that instill a clearer understanding of what science is about and how it affects the world around them. Birthday Parties, Summer Camps, After School Programming and More! Mad Science programs are for children from ages 3-12; Offered at Schools, Community Centers, and even your home. Interested in bringing the world of Mad Science to your children?

     For more information, call 800.281.9709 or visit www.madscienceofpa.com.


Plymouth Meeting Friends School Camp

     Nationally acclaimed local and regional artists, musicians, and teachers provide one-on-one instruction and encouragement to campers of all ages and artistic backgrounds. In our twenty-third summer three levels of programming are offered. Junior camp is available for children 3-6 years old. Children ages 7-14 years are welcome to register for our intermediate level arts camp. Leadership programs are available for young adults ages 13-16. Courses include: cartooning, ceramics, creative writing, circus arts, digital photography and video, drama, drawing, graphic arts, improv, jazz ballet, jewelry, music and computer, painting, private lessons, printmaking & book arts, science, spanish, sewing, swimming, web page design, world music and dance and yoga. Build your own class schedule.

     For more information, call 610.828.2589 or visit www.pmfs1780.org.


Malvern Day Camp

     Malvern Day Camp provides a superior summer camp program for children ages 5-14. Located on 15 acres in beautiful Delaware County, we offer a wide variety of programming with 2-10 weeks and 3-5 days per week options, with extended hours and transportation options to make getting your child to camp safe and convenient. Our staff concentrates on each child’s development while leading them through such activities as athletics, ceramics, arts & crafts, helping them perfect their putting on our miniature golf course, and much, much more. Discover why Malvern Day Camp is the ideal setting for your child’s summer experience.

     For more information, call 610.588.3200 or visit www.malverndaycamp.com.


The Quaker School at Horsham

     The Summer Enrichment program is a five-week curriculum designed for children with learning differences who need help in retaining and reinforcing skills in Language Arts and Mathematics during the summer. It benefits students who need a systematic learning experience with direct teaching of concepts and skills through multi-sensory techniques.

     Children will be taught in small groups, using strategies appropriate for their learning style. The program offers 1:1 Wilson or 1:1 Project Read, Framing Your Thoughts (FYT), instruction, by a certified tutor. In addition to Wilson and FYT, each child will receive enrichment and reinforcement in other areas such as: handwriting, mathematics-computational skills and problem solving skills, keyboarding, vocabulary development, or reading comprehension. The Program is designed with enrichment of academics in the morning and a recreational program in the afternoon. The afternoon includes swimming, art, music, woodshop, technology and weekly field trips.

     For more information, call 215.674.2875 or www.quakerschool.org.


Lower Bucks Family YMCA

     Provide an environment where all can enjoy a safe and healthy opportunities to strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body. Our camps are driven by our mission, and guided by the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and offer children the chance to develop new skills, make new friend, learn the value of cooperation, build self reliance and nurture personal development.

     Our staff is selected for their special skills and experience, as well as their personality and ability to work with children. All staff candidates are carefully screened and interviewed thorough a PA state-administered child abuse and criminal history check, three reference checks and 20 hours of camp training, which include CPR and first aid certifications.

     The varieties of camps include horseback riding, sports, Adventure, Teen, Special Education Camp (behavioral, emotional and/or mild learning disabilities), Fashion, Art and more. We offer before and after care as well as full and half day camps.

     For more information, call 215.949.3400 or visit www.lowerbucksymca.org.


Princeton Day School Summer Programs

     Princeton Day School Summer Programs offers a wide range of day and overnight programs for all ages in arts, academics, athletics and adventure. Some of the programs include: language arts and math, chess, computers, Legos, writing, SAT prep, foreign languages, cooking, acting, video, sculpture, photography, and CIT to name a few. Our adventure programs include: backpacking, fly-fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, high ropes, and parent/child trips. Our Sports Academies include coed ice hockey, soccer, volleyball and fencing, basketball for boys and girls, and boys’ lacrosse. Sports camps are also offered in tennis, mountain biking, ice skating, baseball, football, field hockey, girls’ lacrosse, in-line hockey and martial arts. Cafeteria style dining is available in our air-conditioned student center.

     For more information, call 609.924.6700 or visit www.pds.org.


Tiger Schulmann’s Karate

     Looking for a fun and constructive way to spend the summer? Tiger Schulmann’s Karate offers summer-time classes to meet anyone’s schedule. We help kids develop a healthy mind and body, so they have the energy and fitness to succeed. In today’s world of television, video games and fast food, its easy to see why child weight problems are at alarming levels. Our comprehensive exercise and martial arts training routines gets kids into great physical condition while making it fun and exciting. From beginners to black belts, we train our students to achieve their very best. Our philosophy is simple. Motivation. Results. Confidence. Success.

     For more information, call 1.800.52.TIGER.


Allentown Art Museum Summer Day Camps 2006

     What do cola bottles, soup cans, cereal boxes, and a dollar bill have in common? These popular images were subjects of an art movement called Pop Art. Kids will explore Andy Warhol and the Museum’s collection, inspiring them to “connect the dots” between 1960s Pop artists and other artists throughout history. This camp is a unique combination of art appreciation, art discovery, and art making that could only be offered in a museum setting. Limited scholarships available; call 610.432.4333, ext. 32 for an application.

• 6-8 years: July 24-28, 2006
• 9-12 years: July 31-August 4, 2006

     Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Fee: Museum Members $145, Non-members $185. Fee includes all materials. Participants should bring a nut-free lunch and two snacks each day. Pre-care (8-9am) and post-care (4-5pm) are available for an additional $20 fee. Registration: 610.432.4333, ext. 10.

     For more information, visit www.allentownartmuseum.org.


Camp Creek Run

     Camp Creek Run is a dynamic day camp for children ages 4-13. Our campers do more in one day than most kids do all summer! We offer certified teachers as counselors, a full sports program, nature study & gardening on our 40-acre nature preserve, visual & performing arts, fishing, swimming & swimming instruction, archery, & more! Our camp features a lake for fishing & boating, streams, fields, woods, nature trails, swimming pools, playgrounds, paddleboats & canoes, shaded pavilions, butterfly & vegetable gardens, basketball courts, an Eco-Center, snack bar, climbing wall, volleyball court, and a butterfly house.

     For more information, call 856.596.4250 or visit www.campcreekrun.com.


EnVision Gymnastics

     EnVision Gymnastics, LLC Summer Day Camps for ages 3-12! EnVision Gymnastics is offering 3 day mini camps for 3-5 year olds and 5 day camp session for 5-12 year olds. The emphasis of the camp program is keeping our children healthy and fit for the summer! Campers will experience all the Olympic gymnastics events plus trampoline in our air-conditioned facility. Outdoor games, water play, and crafts help round out the campers day and provide some rest time. Campers will enjoy the 35-foot slip and slide and the water slide as part of the outdoor activities. Parents may choose a half-day or full day option for the 5-12 year olds, and further choose 1 to 5 days. Preschool parents may choose 1 to 3 day of our half-day option for the 3-5 year old Campers. Please call 609-261-1140 for our camp brochure!

     For more information, call 609.261.1140 or visit www.envisiongymnastics.net.


Mainstage Center for the Arts

     Let the spotlight shine on your child’s beaming face as they enjoy a program filled with creative dramatics, theatre games, dance, music, acting, shows, applause, friendship and tons of fun. Summer Stage, sponsored by Mainstage Center for the Arts, is one of South Jersey’s most affordable summer performing arts programs celebrating its 18th year of building child hood memories. Offering a variety of programs for youth entering second grade through age 25 in theatre, technical theatre, dance and film, Summer Stage is recognized by parents as being a safe and creative place to send their children.

     For more information, call 856.227.3091 or visit www.mainstage.org.