CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL
916 CHRISTIAN STREET
1242 S. 13TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
April 16, 2015
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Hi! Following is a list of summer programs and camps in the Philadelphia area that I am aware of. I welcome feedback and ideas of camps that you and your children have had positive experiences with. You may also contact your local neighborhood organizations or use the internet to explore other camp ideas. Many camps offer financial resources to assist with tuition. Please contact me if you need assistance or additional information. You can reach me at 215-389-6000, extension. 3231 or 215-925-7400, ext. 2225.
Have a great summer! Patricia Hickey, School Counselor
GENERAL SUMMER PROGRAMS/CAMPS
Department of Recreation After School Programs/Camps/Teen Activities/Pools/VERY AFFORDABLE,
TRANSPORTATION AND LUNCH PROVIDED AT MOST SITES. – www.phila.gov/recreation
YMCA – Summer camps, other after school activities
After school programs; summer camps child care; literacy; weight management; and tutoring. North Phila- 1400 N. Broad 215-235-6440; South Phila. - 1724 Christian St.- 215-735-5800; West Phila- 5120 Chestnut St.- 215-476-2700; NE Phila- 11088 Knights Rd- 215-632-0100; and Roxborough- 7201 Ridge Ave- 215-482-3900. – www.philaymca.org
Police Athletic League (PAL)
The mission of PAL is to offer young people a viable and constructive alternative to the “street life”. They serve over 28,000 children in Phila. With programs ranging from a summer baseball program, chess, golf, soccer, wrestling and a Positive Image program for girls 11-17 year old, which helps build self esteem- 215-291-9000 – www.phillypal.com
Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia’s programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712. Call 215-735-8818. – www.bgcphila.org
Amachi: Amachi provides mentoring to children of incarcerated parents – call John Holland 267-549-6459 www.amachimentoring.org
Camp Erin Philadelphia: A camp for grieving children: http://www.pennmedicine.org/homecare/services/camperin/2015/camp_erin_phila_brochure_2015.pdf
Carousel House: Activities for children with disabilities – 215-685-0160
Children with Serious Illnesses – www.dragonflyforest.org
Phil – A – Job – jobs in Philadelphia
List of camps at Delaware County Community College – www.dccc.edu Call 610-359-5025
List of camps at Children’s Advocacy Project – www.cap4kids.org
Gifted, Talented, Creative – www.mansfield.edu/camps – 1-800-661-3640
Summer Explorers Camp at Academy of Natural Science – 215-299-1060 www.ansp.org
Philadelphia Zoo Camp –www.philadelphiazoo.org– 215-243-5315
Camp Voyages – 215-568-7765
Tolentine Community Center – 215-389-0717
Old Pine Community Center – 215-627-2493
Girl’s Empowerment – www.girlsinc.org
Camps in the 610 area code – www.mainlinecamps.com
www.thesecondmile.org – (providing children with help and hope)
www.nfbp.org – (camps for blind children)
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Fellowship Farm in Pottstown, PA offers 6 day overnight camp experience ages 9-13 info@fellowship-farm.org
Girls Rock Philly is a girls-only week-long day camp – www.girlsrockphilly.org
CULTURAL CAMPS
http://muralarts.org – (mural arts) Offers summer internships – summerinternship@muralarts.org
www.theactorscenterphilly.com – (theatre)
www.pafa.org – (art)
www.fleisher.org – (art)
www.moore.edu – (art)
www.yesandcamp.org – (theatre)
www.walnutstreettheatre.org – (theatre)
www.ardentheatre.org – (theatre)
www.macguffintf.com – (theatre)
www.wilmatheater.org – (theatre)
www.smsmusic.org – (music)
www.girlsrockcamp.org – (music)
www.airplaytrapeze.com – (trapeze, aerial rope and fabric, unicycling and more)
http://princemusictheater.org – (music)
www.statetheatre.org – (theatre)
www.mediatheatre.org – (theatre)
www.kitchen-workshop.com – (hands-on cooking)
www.celebritykitchensinc.com – (hands-on cooking)
www.vikingcookingschool.com – (hands-on cooking)
www.thehandworkstudio.com – (sewing, fashion, knitting)
www.livingartsdance.com – (dance)
www.philakidsclub.com – (fitness and activity)
www.gbyedance.com – (dance)
www.museum.upenn.edu/camp - (archaeology and anthropology)
www.schuylkillcenter.org – (environmental education)
www.kimmelcenter.org/education/maec.php - (teen vocal camp)
Murphy rec center - recreational
READING AND WRITING PROGRAMS
Penn State Summer Reading Skills Program – Call 1-800-978-9596
Philadelphia Writing Project – philwp@gse.upenn.edu Call 215-898-1919
Delaware Valley High School – 8th grade academic courses - 215-725-1231
ACADEMICS, HISTORY, TECHNOLOGY FOCUSED
www.digitalmediaacademy.org – (digital media) www.theenterprisecenter.com/youth/php
www.internaldrive.com – (computer camp)
www.idgamingacademy.com – (gaming academy)
www.freedomsfoundation.com – (civics, Youth Leadership, American History)
www.constitutioncenter.org/camp - (American History)
www.obap.org – (Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals)
www.amerispan.com – (study abroad)
http://www2.fi.edu/programs/discovery-camp - (Franklin Institute)
www.scienceinthesummer.com – (science)
fairmountwords.com/education – fairmount water works 7th and 8th grade science
ATHLETICS
www.phillykidsgym.com – (kids gym)
www.yogachild.net – (yoga)
www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org – (all about bicycles)
www.citysail.org - (sailboating)
www.worktoride.net – (riding horses)
www.prosportsexperience.com/eagles - (youth football)
www.76erscamps.com – (basketball)
www.fairmountpark.org – (lots of activities including rowing)
www.quakerrowingcamp.com – (rowing)
www.urbanyouthracingschool.com – (racing min-cup cars)
www.zhangsah.org – (martial arts)
www.campdarkwaters.org (residential ages 7-14)
www.penncharter.com – (day camps, sports camps, enrichment camps, performing arts camps and more)
www.ussportsinstitute.com – (sports)
www.gpboa.org – (basketball)
www.martialposture.com – (martial arts)
www.vfmac.edu/camp - (Valley Forge Military Camp)