Summer Camps in the Philadelphia Area
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Philadelphia KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter February 16, 2026
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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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Summer camps 2026: week by week Week of June 7, 2026 Week of June 14, 2026 Week of June 21, 2026 Week of June 28, 2026 Week of July 5, 2026 Week of July 12,
2026 Week of July 19, 2026 Week of July 26, 2026 Week of August 2, 2026 Week of August 9, 2026 Week of August 16, 2026 Week of August 23, 2026 Week of August 30, 2026
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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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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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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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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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Arden Theatre Company is dedicated to bringing to life great stories by great storytellers on the stage, in the classroom and in the community.Take a theatrical journey through acting, music, storytelling, and dance while working as an ensemble to create
and rehearse an original play! Camp culminates with an onstage performance for family and friends.
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Delaware's only AZA-accredited Zoo. We’re a small and mighty Zoo located in Brandywine Park, Wilmington, DE. Play, learn, conserve, explore, enjoy! Our summer camps provide children, ages 4-17, the opportunity to learn about animals, zoos, and wildlife
conservation. This enriching and educational experience will be filled with Zoo visits, live animal presentations, crafts, games, stories, learning projects, and much more!
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CraftNOW Philadelphia unites the leading institutions, artists and patrons of Philadelphia’s craft community to celebrate the city’s rich legacy, its internationally-recognized contemporary scene, and its important role as an incubator for arts based in
wood, clay, fiber, metal and glass. Our partner organizations are coordinating their efforts to ensure we can offer an in-person craft workshop at all of Parks and Recreation’s 129 summer camps across the city. This program will deliver approximately 10,000 hours of craft instruction and reach up to 6,000 campers!
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Doylestown Rock Gym offers over 12,000 square feet of indoor rock climbing surface, including overhangs, boulders, aretes, chimneys, caves, cracks and lead walls. Our indoor rock climbing gym and adventure facility is ideal for rock climbers of all ages and
abilities. We offer beginner to advanced rock climbing, outdoor rock climbing and lead climbing lessons, summer camps and classes, with group rates available. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to celebrate a birthday, then the Doylestown Rock Gym and Adventure Center has just the thing. Indoor rock climbing has quickly become a popular recreational activity for all ages and ability levels.
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Flip Out Productions mission is to teach the highest quality gymnastics to children of all ages. We support the growth of all athletes no matter their gender, race, athletic ability, or income level. Flip Out Productions offers year-round Day Camps when
schools are closed, half-day Creative Camps on Tuesdays and Thursdays for children ages 3–4, and full-day Summer Camps running Monday through Friday with optional aftercare
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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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