Your one-stop-hub of information for a Philadelphia summer jam-packed with exciting activities and cool opportunities! https://www.phila.gov/2023-04-03-welcome-to-the-home-of-itsasummerthing/
Connecting children, teens, and families with summer activities and information. Call 215-683-6012 https://www.phila.gov/programs/playitsafephl/
Click here phila.gov/programs/camp-philly to find info about getting a scholarship ($900 value, you only pay $30) to this 1 week overnight camp in the Poconos for 9-11 year olds at Camp Speers, around since 1948. 215-683-3600 or parksandrecreation@phila.gov
Many after school programs and summer camps listed by neighborhood – Main number 215-683-3600, After School Programs 215-683-3676 – www.phila.gov/recreation –
Click here to find activities for children Pre-K to 12th grade. www.phila.gov/ost/program-locator
Free or low-cost summer camp and after school academy for students grades 1-12, offering sports, writing, arts, performing, production, entrepreneurship, and other activities. For more info, go to esfdreamcamp.org/programs/ or call 610-724-8380 or 856-304-4972 or info@ctbrivervalley.org
Run by the Salvation Army, this 1 week camp allows low income families to experience overnight camping in a beautiful setting for 7-16 years olds. You must contact your closest Salvation Army for information and an application or call # 215-787-2800 (ask for Youth Department for both winter and summer)
ladore.org
A low-cost outdoor camp where campers engage in environmental and traditional camp activities. Offers a Day Camp (ages 7-12), Overnight Camp (ages 8-12), and Teen Adventures Program (ages 13-14). Transportation from Philadelphia to the campgrounds is provided. For more info, go to www.collegesettlement.org or call 215-542-7974
Camp Sojourner, Girls’ Leadership Camp helps girls become leaders who take charge of their own lives and act as agents of positive change in their communities. We host girls ages 8-18 at Camp Sojourner, our overnight summer camp program, and we offer year-round mentoring, service projects, creative arts, and leadership activities. 215-399-1282 or info@girlsleadershipcamp.org . https://girlsleadershipcamp.org/
PYB is an innovative community-based organization that uses basketball for health promotion, educational success, and mentoring for children, teens, and young adults. PYB has dozens of free and low-cost programs to help young people of all ages. For info on specific programs and registration, visit www.phillyyouthbasketball.org.
PYB has just opened the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center, (https://www.phillyyouthbasketball.org/sixthmancenter), a large building with 7 basketball courts, education classrooms, healthy foods cafeteria, and much more in Nicetown. It will be like a second home for many kids and help the community for many years. 4250 Wissahickon Avenue. Click here for list of programs https://www.phillyyouthbasketball.org/programoverview
Please click here to apply and for info on these great FREE camps and after school programs. Call 215-952-2730 or www.sunriseofphila.org
Dragonfly Forest is committed to offering children with serious illnesses and disorders the opportunity to enjoy a free overnight camp experience in an environment that is safe, equipped to meet a variety of physical, medical and psychological needs, nurturing, and filled with activities that allow each child to reach their “full fun.” Summer Sessions are available for children with Autism, Persistent Asthma, bleeding Disorders and Sickle Cell Disease. Applications must be completed by March 31 each year. For more information or to apply go to website or call 610-298-1820.
https://www.campspeersymca.org/summer-camp/dragonfly-forest.html
Camp Mariposa-FREE
· For children aged 9 – 12 who have been impacted by any type of familial substance or alcohol use
· Children can live in Philadelphia or the surrounding region
· Six free weekend camping trips per year; children can remain in program until they are 13
· Camp weekends include therapeutic activities led by professionals and adult mentors, as well as typical camp activities like rock climbing, boating, hiking, etc.
· Transportation, food, camp gear, etc. are all provided at no cost to the family
Call 267-679-6158 for info or click here for info
Camp To Belong River Valley reunites siblings separated by foster care and other out-of-home placements. https://www.rootedkin.org/
Camp Kesem provides a week-long, free summer camp experience to children ages 6-16 years who have been impacted by a parent’s or primary caregiver’s cancer (has cancer, had cancer or died from cancer). 253-736-3821 or support@kesem.org. Go to http://campkesem.org/ and click on “register a camper” for dates and info.
FREE virtual summer emersion program. Offers a 2 and 6 week program for 9-12 graders for computer science skills they need to make an impact in their community while preparing for a career in tech. Participants will get exposure to tech jobs, meet women in tech careers, and join a supportive sisterhood of girls in tech.girlswhocode.com/programs/summer-immersion-program
or info@girlswhocode.com
Women In Natural Sciences (WINS) is a free after-school and summer science enrichment program at the Academy of Natural Sciences. WINS provides young women with the information, encouragement, and confidence they need to shape their futures. Starts in 8th grade and students must have a B average. Go to ansp.org/education/programs/wins for info, ANS_WINS@drexel.edu or call 215-299-1064.
2 free games for kids, every day, all summer long late Spring to early Fall, at the following bowling alleys. Register below at participating lanes. www.kidsbowlfree.com
Dave & Buster’s 1995 Franklin Mills Circle (NE Philly) – 15 and under
Thunderbird Lanes 5830 Castor Ave (NE Philly)- 15 and under
Thunderbird Lanes 3075 Holme Ave (NE Philly)- 15 and under
Free Music Education for Philly’s Youth- Programs include: MusiCore Kensington (Grades 6-12), MobileMusic Hunting Park (Grades 6-12) and MusiCore Germantown (Grades 6-12) and summer camp for ages 7-17. Go to rocktothefuture.org for info or call 215-302-9633 or info@RocktotheFuture.org
WHAT: At Kamp for Kids, we aim to help many different audiences, from youth at risk to children with Autism. Kamp For Kids achieves its mission by providing free events, offering direct assistance, and facilitating programs for today’s youth by celebrating parities and differences. Provides camping programs and services to youth from the greater Philadelphia and Bucks County area, for those who are economically disadvantaged.
WHO: Children ages 8-18
WHERE: Victory Valley Youth Camp, 7352 Salem Bible Church Rd, Zionsville, PA 18092. Transportation leaves from Bristol, Pa
COST: Free
https://www.kampforkids.org/
Will send ‘Parent’s Guide to Accredited Camps’ which lists accredited camps in area and camps for special needs children- 1-800-428-2267 www.acacamps.org
City Camps in various ministries. Click below for info or (215) 627-6434 or youth@diopa.org
http://www.diopayouth.org/day-camp-locations.html