Summer Camps in the Philadelphia Area
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Philadelphia KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter April 13, 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp
newsletter, and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Make a splash at Goldfish Swim School! With six convenient locations across PA and NJ, we’re bringing the Science of SwimPlay to your neighborhood. Our shiver-free, 90-degree pools and small class sizes ensure your child gains confidence and essential water safety skills in a fun, tropical environment all while providing a flexible schedule and makeup lessons! Whether your kiddo is a beginner or advanced swimmer, Goldfish has a level for them! Join the fun at our Pennsylvania locations in Fort Washington, Oaks, Doylestown, and Langhorne, or catch a wave in New Jersey at Mount Laurel or Princeton. Dive into a golden experience today! https://goldfishswimschool.com/greater-philadelphia
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Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos with powerful, individualized programming. For 30+ years, ILC has been making a difference in kids’ lives - supporting camper choice, creativity, and personal growth. Campers choose from a wide range of activities: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Gymnastics, Archery, Go-Karts, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG/D&D, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Lake, Pool, Horseback, & Nature. ILC’s diverse community, outstanding facilities, and talented staff fosters confidence, independence, skill-building, and lasting friendships! Check out Independentlake.com for session date options and watch their videos to learn more!
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This summer we’re rolling out 11 themed weeks of high-energy, multi-arts fun for kids ages 5–10. Campers sing, play instruments, make art, explore percussion, and burn off that big summer energy outside — all in one jam-packed day. Every week dives into a new musical world and ends with a showcase so you can see your rockstar shine. From K-Pop to Taylor Swift to Gamer Worlds and beyond, there’s a theme for every personality. Join us for one week or stack your favorites for the ultimate summer experience. Spots fill fast, and we want your camper center stage. Grab details and register now — let’s make this their loudest, happiest summer yet!
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Summer will be here before you know it, and our Discovery Summer Camps are now open for registration. Kids ages 6–15 will spend the week climbing, playing games, building confidence, and making new friends in a supportive environment. No experience required, and we provide all rental gear and snacks, so parents can keep things simple. Our camps maintain a 1:5 coach-to-participant ratio, which means kids get plenty of attention from our fun, experienced coaches. Half Day: 9am–12pmFull Day: 9am–3pm Spots fill quickly each year, so now is a great time to secure your child’s week. More than one child attending? Use code SCSIBLING at checkout for $50 off.
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Calling all 3rd through 8th grade instrumentalists! Join us for one (or more) Schoener MusicMan camps this summer! Camps are held in Upper Darby schools or our brand new home at the SPARC in Barclay Square. Whether you play a band or orchestra instrument, or have an interest in building your jazz skills, or want to learn more about recording music and the technology involved, we have a place for you to grow this summer. All students will explore multiple instruments, build improvisation skills, and gain harmonic and theory skills with some of our region's finest professionals. Jam, groove, and explore with us!
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Come Along and Have Some Fun! Upper Darby Summer Stage, one of the nation’s premier youth theater programs, proudly announces a new partnership with the Haverford Township School District to host its Summer 2026 programs onsite at Haverford High School. Our Children's Theatre programs for students who've completed 7th - 12th grades and our MainStage and Summer Stories productions for young adults, will be hosted at Haverford this summer. Upper Darby Summer Stage Junior programs for students who have completed grades 4-6 will continue at Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School. Sign up today and join us for a summer unlike any other! Register online to reserve your spot!
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Wolf PAC's Summer Theatre Camp 2026 Shine even brighter this summer at Wolf Performing Arts Center’s Summer Theatre Camp now in its 21st season! Led by industry professionals for over 20 years, campers from Kindergarten through 12th grade are immersed in theatre programs that focus on making connections, building creativity, and gaining confidence through a variety of performance opportunities. Our community of talented and creative theatre professionals are excited to share a summer filled with acting, singing, dancing, storytelling, script writing, musical theatre, friendships, and so much more! Camp runs 10 weeks with 1 and 2 week options. Register today!
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best
experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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