Calling All Philly-Area Parents: Finding The Best Summer Camp For Your Kid Has Never Been Easier
For kids, summer is all about joy and play as they score a break from school—but for parents, it’s natural to worry that they’ll miss out on months of education, social outings and more. That’s where summer camps come in: They enrich your child’s education without sacrificing any of the summer fun. And because every child has different interests and prefers different activities, it’s worth doing your research to find the perfect camp for your kid.
In the Philly area, there’s no shortage of summer camps—which means that you can be picky in finding the one that’ll best cater to your child’s preferences. We’ve compiled a list of some of the area’s premier camps, ones that feature sports, nature, games, arts and more, so that you can feel confident that this summer will be your kid’s favorite one yet.
AIM Academy
AIM Academy’s Summer Enrichment Program offers four weeks of engaging learning for area students entering Grades 1-12. Small group instruction, STEAM electives, and themed learning helps boost reading, writing, and math skills while decreasing summer learning loss. Join us at AIM in Conshohocken from June 30 – July 25 for summer learning and summer fun. Early bird discounted registration ends February 28!
1200 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428 | 215-483-2461 | aimpa.org | IG: @aimacademy
Benchmark Camp
Benchmark Camp, located in Media, PA, combines academics and recreation to create a transformational summer experience for children in rising grades 1-6. In addition to being super fun, Benchmark Camp builds childrens’ executive function skills, self-esteem, and confidence and is especially beneficial for bright kids with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. Benchmark Camp offers a range of day-length options.
2107 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063 | 610-565-3741 | benchmarkschool.org | IG: @benchmark.school
Camp Akiba
“There are no strangers here, only friends you have not met.” Located in the picturesque Poconos, our overnight camp for boys and girls blends time-honored traditions with exciting activities like campfires, gaga, and archery, helping kids unplug, grow, and build lifelong friendships. Join us this summer for unforgettable experiences—contact us today!
300 Camp Akiba Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | 833-GO-AKIBA | campakiba.com | IG: @camp.akiba
Camp Waukeela
Waukeela, a magical camp in New Hampshire’s White Mountains by Crystal Lake, offers girls ages 7-17 unforgettable summers of confidence, friendships, and adventure. With 100+ years of experience, Waukeela creates life-changing memories through 2, 3½, and 7-week sessions, filled with creativity, community, and connection to nature. Waukeela campers learn to love who they are and that kindness is cool!

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ESF Summer Camps
Since 1982, ESF Camps offers enriching experiences with award-winning programs, adult staff, premier facilities, and a commitment to safety for campers of all ages and interests. Locations: Friends Select School and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy (Philadelphia, PA), The Haverford School (Haverford, PA), Devon Preparatory School (Devon, PA), Montgomery School (Chester Springs, PA), William Allen Middle School (Moorestown, NJ), Chapin School (Princeton, NJ), Sanford School (Hockessin, DE).
Also, learn more about The Phillies Baseball Academy and Jr. 76ers Basketball Camps, powered by ESF at premier locations in PA, NJ and DE.
ESF Camp Headquarters: 750 E. Haverford Road in Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 | 800-529-CAMP (2267) | esfcamps.com | IG: @esfcamps
Falcon Hill Camp
With boundless opportunities explore, grow, and play, enroll your children ages 3-13 at Falcon Hill Camp this summer, hosted by Holy Child School at Rosemont in Bryn Mawr. Spanning 8 fun-filled weeks from June to August, our camps, weekly themes, and special experiences, like an all-ages “splash day” to beat the heat, bring new excitement to the summer!
1344 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 | 215-554-6168 | holychildrosemont.org | IG: @holychildrosemont
Germantown Academy Summer Camps
Germantown Academy Summer Camps is the ultimate in flexibility and discovery on 126 acres in nearby Fort Washington. Whether for one week or all eight, your child can create their own summer adventure where they can swim every day in our indoor pool, fly through the trees on our zipline, bake a delicious cake in our kitchen, become an elite athlete on our fields and courts, sing their heart out in “Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)” on our stage, and/or create a mantle-worthy art in our studios. Whatever your child wants to be, whatever your child wants to try, make GA Summer Camps your family’s destination this summer. Register today!
340 Morris Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034-0287 | 267-405-7321 | gacamp.org | IG: @gadaycamp
Germantown Friends School Summer Camps
Summertime at GFS invites children of all ages to explore and cultivate their unique interests, engage in the community surrounding Germantown Friends School, and foster new friendships during the summer. With our EPIC Day Camp, Sports Camps, Coding, STEM, Music, Theatre and Gaming Camps, there is something for everyone. Join us as we explore, play, imagine, and create!
31 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 267-323-3474 | germantownfriends.org | IG: @germantownfriends
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
Ignite your passions this summer with GMAHS! From 3D printing and robotics to gardening, culinary arts, and sports, our camps inspire creativity through hands-on learning for grades 4-12. Create your own musical, explore global cultures, master genetic engineering, or prep for high school success. Spaces are limited – Register today!
1345 Sumneytown Pike, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19022 | 215-646-8815 | gmahs.org | IG: @gmahighschool
Hill Top Summer Adventures
Music Theatre Philly
MTP Summer Camps are led by professional actors, dancers, directors, and choreographers in our spacious, Center City studios. Camps explore popular musicals and movie themes each week, and are perfect for both a beginner or more seasoned performer.
1301 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 | 445-223-2683 | musictheatrephilly.com | IG: @musictheatrephilly
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
Pre-7th and Pre-8th graders meet new friends from all over the Delaware Valley at our city campus while enhancing their math, science, and leadership skills and enjoying games and theater workshops. They can also continue (or start!) their journey as athletes with football, crew, basketball, and lacrosse camps led by our nationally recognized coaching staff. 1, 2, and 3-week camps.

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Summer Discovery
As the industry leader in pre-college summer enrichment programs, Summer Discovery has been inspiring young minds for over 58 years. Our university partners design exclusive curriculum and hand select course instructors that provide Summer Discovery students with the most authentic academic college experience. It’s no wonder Summer Discovery is the #1 Summer Enrichment Program Recommended by High School College Counselors.
1326 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 | 516-447-4907 | summerdiscovery.com | IG: @summerdiscovery
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
Summer camp at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia is an engaging, relevant, and connected experience. Our programs are tailored to your child’s stage of development and are open to children ages 3-14. It’s a whole new way to discover the joys of summer.
admissions@phillywaldorf.com | 215-248-1662 | phillywaldorf.com | IG: @phillywaldorf
