Thinking of sending your kids to camp this summer? Check out our directory for all the local summer camps Berks has to offer!
Aaron’s Acres Summer Camp
Schuylkill Valley Elementary School
717.917.6101 | aaronsacres.org
Age Range: 5-21, full-day camps offered to 13-21
Dates: June 17-28, offering half-day and full-day camps
What Campers Learn:Campers with special needs will learn socialization and communication skills while participating in recreational activities such as horseback riding, arts and crafts, swimming, music therapy and more!
Albright College Junior Explorers Summer Camp
13th and Bern sts., Reading
610.921.9324 | albright.edu
Age Range: 6-12
Dates: June 10-Aug. 16
What Campers Learn: Campers will have an exciting summer of swimming, hiking, cooking, sports and fitness, crafts and more.
Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
4th Floor, 201 Washington St., Reading
610.373.7577 | BerksBalletTheatre.com
Age Range: 3-18
Dates: June 24-Aug. 16
What Campers Learn: Several styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, modern and tap.
Berks Youth Chorus Summer Sing
Hope Lutheran Church
601 N. Front St., Reading
610.898.7664 | berksyouthchorus.org
Age Range: 8-11
Dates: June 17-21
What Campers Learn: A day camp offered at no charge to children who have completed grades 3-5 and want a fun summer experience singing with other children.
Berkshire Heights Early Learning Center Summer Program
711 North Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing
610.670.0180, ext. 4823 | wilsonsd.org/childcare
Age Range: 3 years-incoming 1st graders
Dates: June 10-Aug. 22
What Campers Learn: Campers will develop cooperation skills and prepare for the upcoming school year through theme-based kid writing activities, large and small motor group activities, art, water play and music activities. We provide a hands-on approach to learning and fun.
Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex
3103 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing
610.376.2100 | bodyzonesports.com
Age Range: Explorers 3-4, Voyagers 5-13
Dates: June 10-Aug. 23; full- and half-day camps available
What Campers Learn: Summer Adventure campers can participate in sports such as swimming and ice skating as well as arts and crafts, fresh air activities and more. Weekly camp themes, special guest stars and traveling shows are also featured. Also offered is GoggleZone camp, a daily combination of arts activities at the GoggleWorks and sports at Body Zone.
Camp Adahi
172 Hartz Store Rd., Mohnton
610.856.7250 | campfireadahi.org
Age Range: 5-13
Dates: June 10-Aug. 23
What Campers Learn: Campers get the ultimate outdoor experience, engaging in activities including canoeing, hiking and crafts. Participating youths have the opportunity to grow as leaders and make new friends. They will learn basic survival skills, environmentalism and self-confidence.
Colonial Sports Summer Day Camp
168 Shillington Rd., Sinking Spring
610.777.9651 | facebook.com/ColonialSportsCenter
Age Range: 5-12
Dates: June 10-Aug. 23
What Campers Learn: Campers will learn the true meaning of teamwork and fun through the proper balance of exercise, learning and fun in a safe, structured environment. Each week has a different theme, with weekly park and pool days, not to mention fun field trips!
Conservancy Eco-Adventure Camp
Berks Conservancy (sponsor)
610.372.4992 | Ecoadventurecamp.com
Age Range: 3-18
Dates: June 10-Aug. 16
What Campers Learn: This camp, held at Angelica Environmental Exploration Center Park, will teach children and teens how they can live “green” and protect the environment through themed adventures connecting children with nature.
Daniel Boone Homestead
400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro
610.582.4900 | danielboonehomestead.org
Age Range: Grades 3-6
Dates: July 16-18, 9am-2pm each day
What Campers Learn: Colonial life is explored, along with history and nature on nearly 600 beautiful acres.
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington St., Reading
610.374.4600 | goggleworks.org
Age Range: 3-17
Dates: June 17-Aug. 16
What Campers Learn: Campers have an opportunity to create work in various media including ceramics, fused glass, painting and papier-mâché. Specialty Camps combine art, movement and the great outdoors in GoggleZone and GoggleWoods through partnerships with other community organizations. Teen Camps are specifically created for developing
artists to work in a studio environment.
Hawk Mountain Raptor Day Camp
In Partnership with Penn State Schuylkill
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton
610.756.6000, ext 209 or 210 | Hawkmountain.org
Age Range: Grades 4-6
Dates: July 15-19
What Campers Learn: Young campers will be thrilled to see birds of prey up close and personal, as well as have fun with hiking, outdoor activities and other bird-themed activities.
Heron Mead Farm
15 School Lane, Robesonia
610.488.8978 | Heronmeadfarm.com
Age Range: 3 years-adult
Dates: Adult Beginner-Advanced: June 10 & Aug. 19; Kids’ Beginner-Advanced: June 24, July 8 & 22, Aug. 5; Kids Event: June 17 & Aug. 12; Boys Cavalry: July 15; Tiny Tots: July 29
What Campers Learn: Fun horseback riding for children to adults, beginners and advanced riders.
Horseback Riding Camp at Sugar Valley Farm
9273 Kemp School Rd., Kempton
610.858.7683 | thesugarvalleyfarm.com
Age Range: 7-15
Dates: June 24-Aug. 23, Mon-Fri: 8:30am-3:30pm
What Campers Learn: How to ride with a solid foundation of the principles of good horsemanship and safety. Campers will enjoy time outdoors while making new friends who share common interests.
Kutztown University
15200 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown
610.683.1358 | kutztown.edu/admin/confserv
Age Range: 5-17
Dates: May 24-Aug. 7
What Campers Learn:These residential and day camps focus on sports, including baseball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, cross country, volleyball and more! Leadership and YMCA groups are also offered.
Lil Limelights Princess Academy
Berkshire Mall, Wyomissing
610.478.4001| limelightdancestudio.com
Age Range: 18 mos. to adult with child
Dates: Classes start June 17
What Campers Learn: A variety of dance types for a variety of skill levels.
Penn State Berks Continuing Education
Tulpehocken Rd., Spring Township
610.369.6230 | bk.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm
Age Range: Grades 5-12
Dates: Middle school camps: June 24-Aug. 2
High school camps: July 8-12
What Campers Learn: Our camps are STEM related and campers are challenged academically and learning enhanced through hands-on activities. Campers get to meet and work with practicing professionals in careers that may be of interest to them. High school camps have a residential (dorm) option.
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Rd., Reading
610.371.5850 | readingpublicmuseum.org
Age Range: Grades 2-8
Dates: June 24-Aug. 16
What Campers Learn: Exciting hands-on activities in science, art and history inspire campers to make fascinating discoveries, ask curious questions, and delve into the depths of creativity.
Reading Rage Summer Soccer Academy
Leesport
610.781.4300 | readingrage.com
Age Range: 3-18
Dates: June 10-Aug. 1
What Campers Learn: Train as a team or individually. Soccer enthusiasts will learn conditioning, tactics and injury prevention, while improving their soccer skills. Camps are available for boys and girls, and goalkeeper and residential camps are also offered.
Shady Hollow Assisted Riding
959 E. Main St., Birdsboro
610.582.4050 | hugahorse.com
Age Range: 4-6
Dates: July 3-31
What Campers Learn: Children and their parents get an introduction to horsemanship.
Snapology Discovery Center
220 N. Park Rd., Park Place Center, Bldg. 5, 2nd Fl.
Wyomissing
610.568.2941 | snapology.com
Age range. 5-12
Dates: June 17-Aug. 22, Mon-Th (morning and afternoon sessions)
What Campers Learn: In Snapology summer camps, children have a blast as they use Lego bricks to explore the world of science, engineering, mathematics and animation in an open, fun, friendly, team-based environment.
South Mountain YMCA/Camp Conrad Weiser/ByNden Wood Day Camp
201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville
610.670.2267 | smymca.org
Age Range: Day camp, 5-14; Overnight camp, 7-17
Dates: Day camp: June 10-Aug. 16;
Overnight camp: June 16-Aug. 10
What Campers Learn: Campers experience the great outdoors while making life-long friends and participating in fun activities including swimming, boating, music, crafts, horseback riding and more!
Summer Camp & WorkshopS at Studio B
39A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown
610.367.8066 | studiobbb.org/classes
Age Range: 7-10, teens, adult classes
Dates: visit studiobbb.org for dates and times
What Campers Learn: Students will use a variety of artistic media to create projects aimed at developing skills in the visual arts and increasing self-awareness.
The Goddard School
25 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing
610.478.8757 | goddardschool.com
Age Range: infants to age 12
Dates: June 11-Aug. 23
What Campers Learn: The summer program includes science and nature, arts and crafts, cooking, sports and games, music and movement, technology, manners, drama and literature. Plus special visitors!
The Yocum Institute For Arts Education
1100 Belmont Ave., Wyomissing
610.376.1576 | institute-of-arts.org
Age Range: 2-15
Dates: June 17-Aug. 16
What Campers Learn: Physics, math, literacy and art! All combine and connect into great fun for the mind and body!
Two Bit Farm
178 Grist Mill Rd., Boyertown
610.369.0537 | twobitfarm.org
Age Range: 6+
Dates: June 24-28; July 9-Aug. 2; Aug. 12-16; Aug. 19-23
What Campers Learn: Equestrian day camp teaching basic and advanced riding skills, and offering activities like arts and crafts and nature hikes.
Valley Mist Farm
125 Boyer Rd., Oley
484.824.1110 | valleymistfarm.com
Age Range: 3-16
Dates: June, July & August
What Campers Learn: How to ride and care for horses and ponies in a fun and safe environment. Children also participate in daily games, prizes and crafts.
Wilson Child Care–School Age Summer Program
Whitfield Elementary School, 2700 Van Reed Rd., West Lawn
610.670.0180, ext. 4823 | wilsonsd.org/childcare
Age Range: Incoming 2nd-6th graders
Dates: June 10-Aug. 22
What Campers Learn: Each week has a theme filled with loads of fun including water play, arts and crafts, sensory time, social skills, field trips, sports and fitness, nature walks and much more! Activities will be recreational with an academic component.
YMCA Summer Adventure Camp
Sinking Spring YMCA | 610.678.0484
Mifflin Area YMCA | 610.750.5036
Reading YMCA | 610.378.4700
Age Range: 5-12, complete kindergarten
Dates: First Monday after school ends and last Friday before school starts, Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm
What Campers Learn: Campers will spend their days having fun enjoying roller skating, ropes courses, swimming, arts and crafts, weekly field trips and new friends!
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