Berks Ballet Theatre GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 4th Fl., 201 Washington St., Reading 610.373.7577 | BerksBallet.com berksballet@dejazzd.com Age Range: 3-18 Dates: June 25-Aug. 17 what campers learn Several styles of dance, including ballet, jazz and tap.
South Mountain YMCA/Camp Conrad Weiser/Bynden Wood Day Camp
201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville
610.670.2267 | smymca.org
Age Range: day camp, 5-13
overnight camp, 7-16
Dates: day camp, June 11-Aug. 17;
overnight camp, June 10-Aug. 11
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!
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington St., Reading
610.374.4600 | goggleworks.org
Age Range: 4-17
Dates: June 20-Aug. 15
what campers learn
Campers experience art forms including glass, ceramics, fiber, photography and sculpture. Full-and half-day camps are offered as are specialty options like GoggleBooks, GoggleZone and GoggleWoods through partnerships with other community organizations. Teens Camps are specifically created for developing artists to work in a studio environment.
Colonial Sports Summer Day Camp
Rt. 724, Sinking Spring
610.777.9651 | facebook.com/ColonialSportsCenter
Age Range: 5-12
Dates: June 11-Aug. 24
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!
Penn State Berks
Tulpehocken Rd., Spring Township
610.396.6230 | bk.psu.edu
Age Range: Grades 5-12
Dates: middle school camps, June 25-Aug. 3 high school camps, July 9-27
what campers learn
Both middle school and high school campers will have the chance to explore different career fields with hands-on activities.
Hawk Mountain Raptor Day Camp
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton
610.756.6000, ext. 209 or 210 | hawkmountain.org
Age Range: 8-10
Dates: July 23-29, 9am-3pm
what campers learn
Young campers will be thrilled to see birds of prey up close and personal, as well as have fun with hiking, crafts and outdoor activities.
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
Dates: June 8-Aug. 21
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!
Happy to Be Me: Summer Camp & Workshop at Studio B
39 A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown
610.367.8066 | studiobbb.org/classes
Age Range: 7-11
Dates: Aug. 6-10, 12:30-3pm
what campers learn
Students will use a variety of artistic mediums to create projects such as a Peace Flag, Self-Portrait Power Plaque and a Handmade Art Journal. The activities are also aimed at developing self-awareness and self-esteem.
Camp Adahi
172 Hartz Store Rd., Mohnton
610.856.7250 | campfireadahi.org
Age Range: 5-13
Dates: June 11-Aug. 24
what campers learn
Campers will have the ultimate outdoor experience, engaging in activities such as canoeing, hiking and crafts. Campers have the opportunity to grow as leaders and make new friends. They will learn basic survival skills, environmentalism and self-confidence.
The Yocum Institute for Arts Education
1100 Belmont Ave., Wyomissing
610.376.1576 | institute-of-arts.org
Age Range: 2-15
Dates: June 18-Aug. 17
what campers learn
Physics, math, literacy, and art! All combine and connect into great fun for the mind and body! With each themed week discover just how powerful your imaginative voice can be.
Nature Day Camps at Berks County Heritage Center
Red Bridge Road, Reading
610.374.8839 | co.berks.pa.us/parks
Age Range: 4-10
Dates: July 16-Aug. 3
what campers learn
Campers will experience a new-found love for the outdoors, while learning more about the nature around us.
Conservancy Eco-Adventure Camp
Berks Conservancy (sponsor)
610.372.4992 | ecoadventurecamp.com
Age Range: 3-18
Dates: June 11-Aug. 17
what campers learn
This camp, held at Alvernia University and Angelica Park, will teach children and teens how they can live “green” and protect the environment through themed adventures connecting children with nature.
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Rd., Reading
610.371.5850 | readingpublicmuseum.org
Age Range: 4-11
Dates:June 4-Aug. 31
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.
Alvernia University
4000 St. Bernardine St., Reading
888.258.3764 | alvernia.edu
Age Range: 8-18 (grades 3-12)
Dates: June 19-July 29
what campers learn
Offering team and individual camps to improve skills and develop teamwork in the sports of soccer and basketball.
Kutztown University
15200 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown
610.683.4000 | kutztown.edu
Age Range: 5-17
Dates: July 8-Aug. 2
what campers learn
These residential and day camps focus on sports, including baseball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, cross country, volleyball and more! A new camp to check out this summer is the outdoor adventure and games camp.
Reading Rage Summer Soccer Academy
Leesport
610.781.4300 | readingrage.com
Age Range: 3-18
Dates: June 11-Aug. 2
what campers learn
Train as a team or individually. Soccer enthusiasts will learn conditioning, tactics and injury prevention while improving their soccer skills!
Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex
3103 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing
610.376.2100 | bodyzonesports.com
Age Range: Explorers 3-5, Voyagers 6-13
Dates: June 11-Aug. 24; full-day and half-day camps available
what campers learn
Summer Adventure campers will enjoy sports such as swimming and ice skating as well as arts and crafts, fresh air activities and more. Plus weekly camp themes, special guest stars and traveling shows. Also offering GoggleZone camp, which offers a daily combination of arts activities at the GoggleWorks and sports at Body Zone.
Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro 610.582.4900 | danielboonehomestead.org Age Range: grades 3 to 6 Dates: July 17-19, and one-day workshops on July 25 and Aug. 1 what campers learn Colonial life is explored, along with history and nature on nearly 600 beautiful acres. Valley Mist Farm 125 Boyer Rd., Oley 610.987.0222 | valleymistfarm.com Age Range: 3-16 Dates: June 25-August 17 what campers learn Explore the world of horses, riding and everything equine. Various age and experience levels.
Heron Mead Farm
15 School Lane, Robesonia
610.488.8978 | heronmeadfarm.com
Age Range: 5-18
Dates: June 18-Aug. 17
what campers learn
Horse care instructions and riding lessons at various levels, with demonstrations for family and friends at the end of the week.
Camp Lily and Camp Lily Too
1040 Liggett Ave., Reading
610.775.1431 | esep.easterseals.com
Age Range: Camp Lily, 8-21; Camp Lily Too, 3-7
Dates: Camp Lily, July 9-Aug. 17; Camp Lily Too,
June 11-29
what campers learn
Children with or without special needs will experience swimming, games, singing, yoga, aerobics, arts and crafts, cooking lessons, water fun and so much more!
The Goddard School
25 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing
610.478.8757 | goddardschool.com
Age Range: infants to age 12
Dates: June 11-Aug. 24
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!
Aaron’s Acres Summer Camp
Schuylkill Valley Elementary School
717.917.6101 | aaronsacres.org
Age Range: 5-21
Dates: June 25-July 6, offering half-day and full-day camps
what campers learn
Special needs campers will learn socialization and communication skills while participating in recreational activities such as horseback riding, arts and crafts, swimming and more!
Grand Slam U.S.A. Camp
Berks Youth Recreation Facility (off Rte. 183)
610.375.7526 | Grandslamofreading.com
Age Range: 7-12
Dates: June 18-June 20; July 16-July 18
what campers learn
Campers will learn baseball and softball skills such as pitching, hitting, and field play instructed by some of the best local professional coaches and players.
Albright College Junior
Explorers Summer Camp
13th and Bern St., Reading
610.921.9324 | albright.edu
Age Range: 6-12
Dates: June 11-Aug. 17
what campers learn
Campers will have an exciting summer of swimming, hiking, cooking, sports and fitness, crafts, and more.
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