OVERNIGHT CAMPS - GENERAL POPULATION
*CAMP WILLIAM PENN--CITY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION,
1515 Arch St., 10th floor
CallRoland Chandler, 215-683-3694 or Rosemary Parrott, 683-3695. ACA Accredited.
Information and applications are available at local playgrounds and recreation centers. Camp located in the Pocono Mountains. For boys & girls 8 - 12. The first encampment, July 9-13, 2001 lasts 5 days & is designed for children who have not had a resident camp experience. This encampment cost $45.00. The other three encampments last 8 days & cost $60.00 for each session. The sessions are July 16-23; July 26-Aug.2 & Aug. 8-15, 2001. All campers must be Phila. residents. No income guidelines. Swimming, boating, fishing, sports, arts and crafts, hiking, nature study and camp fire activities. Transportation provided. Because of the camp's layout and inaccessibility, the camp is not recommended for children with serious disabilities.
* BLACK ROCK RETREAT,
1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, Pa. 17566-9506
Call 1-800-858-9299 or 717-529-3232 - website: www.brr.org
Camp located 20 miles south of Lancaster. Christian summer camp for youth ages 7-17. Archery, arts and crafts, swimming, snorkeling, drama, nature studies, ropes and other sports. Goal is to integrate Christian values and principles with all activities. Camp runs from June 18 - August 17, 2001. Each encampment is for a different age group. Camp fee for 6 days is $165.00. Scholarships available for needy youth. BACKPACKING CAMP for boys and girls in grades 9-12. Aug. 13-17. Fee for Backpacking Camp is $165.00. There is a mini camp for grades 2 & 3 from July 18-20 for $80.00. One week encampment for children & adults (ages 16-60) with mental retardation. July 2-6,2001. Fee $180. Financial assistance available for all programs. Transportation is not provided to Black Rock Retreat.
* PARADISE FARM, 1300 Valley Creek Road, Downingtown, Pa. 19335
Call 1-800-707-CAMP or 610-269-9111 Website: www.voicenet.com/~ccwapfc
Residential summer camp for financially disadvantaged boys and girls ages 7-12. New Teen Camp Program for 13-15 year olds. Programs run June 24-Aug.7,2001 with a total of four sessions (6 day or 12 day options). Located w/in one hour of Philadelphia on 500 acres of wooded countryside. Camp activities include: swimming, canoeing, nature, arts and crafts/ceramics, outdoor living, computer, teambuilding and conflict resolution, climbing, archery, campfire and more. Transportation provided. Affordable sliding fee scale (based on family income).Mother's Retreat offered August 12-16, 2001 for Mothers and their children age 2-7. See end of Directory for more information.
* WOODROCK, Adm. Office: 1229 Chestnut Street, 19107
Call Lisa Colletti, 215-231-9810
Overnight camp for ages 7-12. Six - 1 week sessions from July 1 to August 10, 2001. Camp is located in Pottstown, Pa. Transportation provided from Kensington & North Philadelphia area. Camp's mission is to build cultural competencies. There are different cultural activities; swimming; ecological explorations; ceramics; human-relations activities. Fee is sliding scale based on family's income.
* STREAMSIDE SUMMER CAMP,
R.R.# 3, Box 3307, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Call Dale Schoenwald, Dir. 570-629-1902. Phila. Hotline 215-438-6807 (Mrs. Carwheel)
Christian camp for boys and girls 8-16 yrs. June 15-July 28, 2001. Fees. Small discount for clients who qualify for summer food program. Swimming, boating, fishing, sports, bible stories, arts & crafts, nature study, choir, drama, etc. Streamside Bus from Philadelphia is available for round trip cost of $25.00. Family Adventure Camp available. Check website: www.streamside.org
* CAMP NEUMANN (Archdiocese of Phila.),
York Rd., P.O. Box 297, Jamison, Pa. 18929
Call Jim Trauger, Assistant Director, 215-343-6552
Overnight camp with a Christian environment for boys & girls 6-15. Fees. 8 one-week encampments with different themes (Easter, America, Nature, Wild West, Olympics, etc.) June 24-Aug.17, 2001. Offers activities like swimming, boating, Bible studies, Native American History, high ropes, archery, sports, arts and crafts. (Also has day camp program). There are fees.
* CAMP INDIAN RUN/GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN PA.,
P.O Box 27540, Phila. Pa 19118
Call Dottie Martin, 215-564-4657 ext. 226 or 1-888-564-4657 (toll free outside 215)
Resident Camp located in Glenmoore, PA (Chester County). One and two week sessions open to all girls in grades 1-9. Camp runs from June 24-August 3,2001. Offers a variety of opportunities including swimming, horseback riding, crafts, sports, nature activities, dance, and water sports. Also, Counselor-In-Training for grades 10-12. All fees and dates vary. Financial Aid available for one session but must apply early. Bus transportation is provided (additional $35.00) from West Phila.(43rd and Spruce Sts.); Northeast Phila. (from Whitaker and Adams Avenue); Ambler; & Havertown. For specific information about the camp call Dottie Martin at above number; otherwise call the Girl Scouts at 215-564-4657 for camp brochure and application. Website: www.gssp.org
* CAMP HIDDEN FALLS/GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN PA.,
P.O. Box 27540, Phila. Pa. 19118
Call Ann Gillard at 215-483-4768 ext. 25 or 215-564-4657
Resident camp in the Pocono Mountains. June 24-August 3, 2001. There are one two and three week sessions open for all girls in grades 4-12. Program includes water sports, swimming, archery, nature/environmental studies, crafts, sports, outdoor living skills, backpacking and camping. Special focus programs are offered for swimming and boating, horseback riding, travel experiences and leadership development. FEES VARY. Financial Aid available for one session but must apply early. Transportation (additional fee) is provided from Havertown; Conshohocken; and Lansdale. For specific information about the camp, call Ann Gillard at above number; otherwise call Girl Scouts at 215-564-4657 for camp brochure and application. Website: www.gssp.org
* CAMP LADORE/SALVATION ARMY, 701 N. Broad Street, 19123
Call Tyrone Landers, 215-787-2818.
Camp located in Waymart Pa, (Pocono Mountains). Two 1-week Community Camp encampments for ages 7-12. June 27-July 2; August 1-6, 2001. This is for childrenwhose parents could not otherwise afford to sendthem to camp. Fee is $30 per child and $25 each additional child in the family. Transportation provided. Swimming, arts & crafts, canoeing, slow ropes, hiking, campfire activities, etc.
* CAMP NAZARENE, Owned and operated by Nazarene Baptist Church, 3975 Germantown Ave., 19140
Call Joyce Garland, 215-223-9821
Camp located in Lahaska, PA. Four 2-week sessions. Children from N.Y., New Jersey, Maryland & PA attend. Ages 8-16. July 1 - August 24, 2001. Arts & Crafts, Bible Study, Swimming & other sports, etc. Cost per session is $350.00. There is a $35.00 non-refundable one time registration fee. Camp fee adjusted according to income. Limited partial scholarships available.
* GOLDEN SLIPPER CAMP,
Administrative Office: 215 N. Presidential Blvd., 1st floor, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Call Nanci, 610-660-0520, ext. 1110 for applications; for additional
information call: Helen Cohen, 610-660-0520, ext. 1101 or Jennifer Wolov, 610-660-0520, ext. 1103
Overnight camp located in the Pocono Mts. For boys and girls ages 7-15. There are two encampments, lasting about 3 & 1/2 weeks each. The first encampment is from Friday, June 22-Thursday, July 19, 2001; the second encampment is from Monday, July 23-Thursday, August 17. In addition to all basic team sports, there are arts and crafts, badminton, canoe trips, drama, fishing, hiking, modern dance, photography, tennis, video and a computer center. There is a sliding scale fee. Camp fees are more equitable to middle and low income families. Full and partial scholarships available. Camp fills very quickly. Transportation provided from Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road in Elkins Park.
* PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BASKETBALL CAMP (in the Poconos) Adm.Office: Box 1073, Bala Cynwyd, 19004 www.sixerscamps.com
Call 610-668-7676 (After June 18, 2001 the number is 570-992-6080)
Overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains. Boys 9-17 yrs. Girls 11-17 yrs. $480. for one week encampment or $1,040 for two-week sessions. July 8-Aug.17, 2001. Basketball instruction and games, swimming, boating, fishing, supervised trips. (Day camp programs held at Community College of Phila. and various suburban schools in June - $275 for 5 days. Boys & Girls - ages 7-13, 9am-3:30pm). Day Camps run from June 18-29, 2001. Session at Community College: June 25-29.
* CAMP UNAMI/DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES,
DIXON HOUSE, 1920 S. 20th St., 19145
Call Annette Atif, Camp Registrar, 215-336-3511, ext. 311 (Call 3pm-7pm)
Camp located in Montgomery County for boys and girls ages 8-13. There are seven 1 week overnight sessions. First session is July 2-July 7, 2001. Last session is Aug 13-Aug. 18, 2001. Main focus is COOPERATION. Camp activities include arts and crafts, talent show, swimming, sports, hiking, health & nutrition, violence prevention, fire safety and drug education. Also, boating, archery, swimming instruction and non-competitive games, team building challenges and cooperative skill building. Fees are based on annual income. For example, if Annual income ranges from $8,000-15,999, the cost for 1st child is $80.00, and $60.00 for each additional sibling (brothers/sisters of 1st child only). If annual income is $16,000-$23,999 the cost for first child will be $110.00 and $90.00 for each additional sibling. Check with camp office for details.
* TEEN HAVEN, 867 N. 20th St., 19130 (Camp located near York, Pa.)
Call 215-765-1199
For youth ages 9-17. $25 registration fee for 5-day encampment. There are numerous sessions. Ages vary per session. Limit one week per camper. Slots fill very quickly. Camp activities include sports, crafts, games, basketball, chapel, swimming, wagon rides, miniature golf, etc. Transportation provided.
* COLLEGE SETTLEMENT CAMP, 600 Witmer Road, Horsham, PA 19044
Call 215-542-7974
Regular Camp - ages 7-12, four 2-week encampments (June 22 - August 20, 2001). Minimal fee is $200 but camperships available to qualifying families. Must pay $30.00 deposit. Swimming, hiking, nature crafts, archery, boating, hayrides, sports, cooking, day trips, talent shows, etc.
* CAMP DARK WATERS, P.O. Box 263, Medford, New Jersey 08055
Call 215-609-654-8846
Residential camp built on Quaker Philosophy. Ages 7-14. One and two week sessions from June 30-August 18, 2001. Arts & crafts, canoeing, campfires, drama, fishing, music, nature program, swimming, sports, ropes course.
* NUEVA ESPERANZA CAMP GROUND & RETREAT CENTER,
4261 N. 5th St., 19140
Call Susan Hedden, 215-324-0746
Overnight camp in Pottstown, Pa. for ages 9-13. July 2-July 27, 2001.
Four-1 week sessions. Targets Latino community in Philadelphia. Swimming, basketball, computers, arts and crafts, volleyball, campfires, etc. There is a minimal fee but scholarships are available. Transportation is provided.
* CAMP HALUWASA, 377 S. Ehrke Road, Hammonton, New Jersey, 08037
Call Sally, 609-561-3081 or Toll Free 877-234-CAMP. www.haluwasa.org
Christian Camp and Conference Center located in Southern Jersey. Haluwasa offers a special Sponsored Groups Program the weeks of July 2-6, 2001 and
July 9-13, 2001. This program is open to social service organizations, churches, or youth organizations that provide services to financially and/or environmentally challenged youth. All registrations must be made through the service organization or church that will handle the screening of the children, all paperwork, registration, payment and transportation. The program is for children between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age. The program cost is $125.00 per week which includes the registration fee of $35.00 (non-refundable). The deadline for registration is June 1, 2001. Space is limited. Registration should be made early. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, soccer, crafts and Bible studies for children 6-11. Children 12-16 also enjoy basketball, overnight campouts, survival experiences and kayaking. Please call the number above for additional information and forms.
* CAMP CONRAD WEISER/South Mountain YMCA,
Wernersville (near Reading), PA 19565
Call 610-670-2267
Boys & Girls ages 7-16. Two week sessions. June 16-August 11, 2001. There are eight sport/adventure camps such as Tennis, sailing, scuba, soccer, mountain bike, etc. Sport Camps run from August 12-August 17. There is also a Beginning and Advanced Horseback Riding Camp. Fees are $775 for 2 weeks but limited camp scholarships are available.
* CAMP ONAS, 609 Geigel Hill Road, Ottsville, PA 18942 (Quaker-run camp).
Call 610-847-5858 (Sue Neiger Gould, Director) www.camponas.org
For Boys & girls ages 8-13. Four 2-week sessions (June 24 -August 18, 2001). Fees are $570 a session but limited financial aid available. Must apply early. Activities include: swimming, dramatics, arts & crafts, sports, hiking, archery, canoeing, day trips and evening activities. Camp located in Bucks County.
* CAMP SUMMERLOVE AT BLACK ROCK RETREAT, Quarryville, PA
Call Mrs. Juanita Jones, 215-242-0643.
Ages 8-15. August 14-18, 2001. There is a fee. Swimming, hiking, boating, science projects, etc. Transportation provided from Philadelphia. There is also a day camp in West Philadelphia as well as a program from September to June.
* CAMP OCKANICKON/CAMP MATOLLIONEQUAY, YMCA CAMPS OF NEW JERSEY, Medford, NJ
Call Gary Graham, 1-800-442-2267; Email address: info
@ycamp.org or www.ycamp.org
Camp Ockanickon and Camp Matollionquay respectively are boys and girls residential camps for ages 7-16. One and two week sessions with traditional camping experience and special events. They offer aquatics, horsemanship, archery, sports, hiking, living skills, creative arts (arts, drama, photography and music). There is a Ranger Program for boys and girls who are at least 14 years of age and completed 8th grade. Each two week session for Ranger Program features two trips like backpacking the Appalachian Trail or canoeing the Delaware. There are fees for all camps. However, scholarship funds are available for camperships. Contact the office as soon as possible. No transportation provided from Phila. Camp located 20 miles from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
* MOUNTAIN MEADOW SUMMER CAMP, William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., Suite 407, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call 215-772-1107 Website: www.mountainmeadow.org
Camp located in Newfield, Southern New Jersey (one hour from Center City Philadelphia). For ages 9-12 Teen program 13-15. Counselor-In-Training ages 16 & 17. August 5-18, 2001. For children
whose parents are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered and for other progressive families. Traditional camp activities: swimming, non-competitive sports, hiking, arts and crafts, storytelling, etc., and an opportunity to
meet in small groups to discuss with kids their own age and with counselor moderators about topics specific to their unique family situations, such as peaceful conflict resolution, anger management & teamwork. No
transportation provided. Sliding scale fee based on family income
* AMERICAN RED CROSS/SOUTHEASTERN PENNA. CHATER Leadership Development Center, 23rd & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa 19103
Call Hadley Schmoyer, 215-299-5484 E-mail: schmoyeh@redcross-philly.org
Overnight camp where youth who have just completed 9th or 10th grade develop new skills and learn how to be leaders in their communities. Dates are from
July 22-27, 2001. Camp is held at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.
Fee is $325.00, including meals & dorm accommodations. Limited scholarships available. Fee for those who live outside of southeastern Pennsylvania is $375. Opportunity to learn strengths & challenges as a leader; how to communicate with peers and adults; prejudice awareness; group dynamics; event planning; participate in community CPR; Disaster Training; or HIV/AIDS Teen Peer Education courses and complete a community service project. Deadline for registration is June 16, 2001.
* DUCE STALEY FOOTBALL CAMP, West Chester University,
West Chester, PA
Call 1-800-555-0801 Website: www.footballcamps.com
Instructional football camp coached by members of the Philadelphia Eagles as well as other professional/non-professional athletes. This is a one week camp. June 23-June 27, 2001. Ages 8-18 (beginners and experienced players). Camp located at West Chester University, close to Philadelphia. Can attend as an overnight camper or commuter. All campers will be assigned a veteran coach staff with approximately a 10:1 ratio to ensure individual and team instruction on both offense and defense. Total Fee for overnight camp is $519, which includes dorm and meals. Commuter campers pay $409 and receive lunch. Payment plan available. Slots fill very quickly.