ARTS
Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts4th Floor, 201 Washington St., Reading610.373.7577 | berksballettheatre.com Age Range: 3-18 Dates: July 6-Aug. 14
What Campers Learn: Everyone from little princess ballerinas to pre-professional dancers can enjoy themselves while learning at various camps for different experience levels. Dancers can choose from a 3-week intensive study or several week-long camps focusing on classical variations, jazz and musical theater or modern dance.
Berks Youth Chorus Summer Sing
Hope Lutheran Church601 N. Front St., ReadingTrinity Lutheran Church527 Washington St., Reading610.898.7664 | berksyouthchorus.org Age Range I: those finishing grades 3-5 Age Range II: those finishing grades 6-8 Dates: Summer Sing I: June 15-19 Summer Sing II: June 22-26
What Campers Learn: A day camp offered at no charge to children who have completed grades 3-8 and want a fun summer experience singing with other children. Summer Sing welcomes all campers, with or without musical training, as a way to provide more singers with a musical experience without committing to a full year of membership.
The Body in Motion
Albright College, Center for the Arts & Schumo Center, 13th & Bern Sts., Reading610.921.7715albright.edu/CenterfortheArts Age Range: 5-15 years Dates: June 22-26, 9am-3pm (see website for rates and half-day schedule)
What Campers Learn: Explore the diversity of human anatomy from compositional sketching to claymation and stop-motion animation. Design a fashion accessory, practice yoga and learn a dance move or two. Mornings focus on hands-on art projects, with afternoons devoted to play time and physical activities.
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts Summer Camps
201 Washington St., Reading610.374.4600 | goggleworks.org Age Range: 3-18 Dates: June 22-Aug. 14
What Campers Learn: The GoggleWorks summer program is designed to excite and foster the creative growth of children and teens in a fun-filled way. Campers will spending the summer exploring two and three dimensions with paint, ceramics, fibers, fused glass, flame work, glass blowing, photography, wood and digital media.
Summer Camp & Workshops at Studio B
39A E. Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown610.563.7879 | studiobbb.org/classes Age Range: 6-14, teen & adult classes Dates: visit studiobbb.org for dates and times
What Campers Learn: Explore places of pride in Boyertown to create works of art, learn a new form of printing at one of Studio B’s summer workshops, or attend weekly drawing and painting classes for instruction in various methods. Spend the summer developing skills in the visual arts, creativity and self-awareness.
The Yocum Institute for Arts Education Summer Arts Connection
1100 Belmont Avenue, Wyomissing610.376.1576 | institute-of-arts.org Age Range: 2-15 Dates: June 15-Aug. 14
What Campers Learn: In Early Arts, favorite children’s books launch the imagination and play using visual arts, theater and music. Older campers can choose from weekly Multi Arts camps that infuse visual arts, dance, music and theater or one to three week performance workshops in theater, script writing and movie making.
EDUCATION-BASED
Berkshire Heights Early Learning Center Summer Program
711 N. Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing610.670.0180, ext. 4823 | wilsonsd.org/childcare Age Range: 3 years-incoming 1st graders Dates: June 11-Aug. 20
What Campers Learn: Investigation and adventure await campers as they explore the depths of the ocean and fly to the moon and back on a rocket ship through weekly themed units. Campers will get fit; enjoy water play; dance; get creative with art, reading and writing; participate in field trips and have fun all summer.
The Goddard School Summer Camp
25 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing610.478.8757 | goddardschool.com Age Range: 6 weeks – 10 years Dates: June 8-Aug. 28
What Campers Learn: The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates STEM learning into exciting, one-of-a-kind, fun experiences for campers every day! A broad range of programs and mini-camps are offered to pique the interest and curiosity of every child.
Summer Camp at Linden Hall
212 E. Main St., Lititz, PA717.626.8512 | lindenhall.org Age Range: 7-10 & 11-14 Dates: July 13-17, 20-24, 27-31
What Campers Learn: With morning specialty sessions and afternoon electives, Summer Camp at Linden Hall is a unique way for your daughter to spend her day. Campers 11-14 can also choose to sleep away. Sessions include: Robotics, Music, Languages, Printmaking and more.
Montessori Country Day School
53 Vermont Rd., Sinking Spring610.777.3080 | email: mcdswyo@comcast.netAge Range: 1-12 years Dates: June 22-Aug. 28
What Campers Learn: Half- and full-day, 10 weekly sessions with low student-to-teacher ratios where there's a strong emphasis on academics and practical life skills. Tours available by appointment.
Penn State Berks Continuing Education
Tulpehocken Road, Spring Township610.369.6230 | bk.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm Age Range: Grades 5-12 Dates: June 23-Aug. 8
What Campers Learn: Penn State Berks’ camps for middle and high school aged students are STEM related. These camps are designed to challenge young minds with just the right amount of theory and fun hands-on activities. Campers meet and work with faculty and other practicing professionals to learn about career opportunities they might pursue in the future. Students attending the residential high school camps will get a true college experience, living in the dorms, eating in the dining hall and working in the labs.
Wilson Educational Foundation Summer Academic Camp
Cornwall Terrance Elementary/Wilson Southern Middle School3100 Iroquois Avenue, Sinking Spring610.670.0180, ext. 4842 | wilsonsd.org/WEFsummercamps Age Range: Grades K-12 Dates: June 22-Aug. 6
What Campers Learn: A variety of academic camps for all grade levels will cover a variety of subject matter. Camp offerings include Inspiring the Adventure Inside: STEM Challenges, Animation Studio, Creative Writing Academy, Mysteries of Ancient Worlds, Junior Math Explorers, Camp RoboCode, RC Airplanes, Business Networking and Etiquette, and Winning Fantasy Football Using Mathematics.
CHURCH-BASED
Camp Manatawny
33 Camp Rd., Douglassville610.689.0173 | manatawny.org Age Range: students completing grades 1-12 Dates: June 27-Aug. 15
What Campers Learn: A unique place where young people learn Christian values; Each summer session is designed with an age-appropriate theme and fun activities such as swimming, paintball, canoeing, rifles, archery, horses, ropes courses and more. Daily devotionals and Bible studies are a regular part of each week. The camp is tailored to teach children how to share, make new friends, and gain a better understanding of people from different social backgrounds.
Summer Camps at New GoshenhoppenE UCC
1070 Church Rd., East Greenville, PA215.679.2041 | newgoshucc.org Age Range: kindergarten-teens Dates: July 6-Aug. 7
What Campers Learn: Day and overnight camp opportunities for children as young as kindergarten age through teens, and even a Family Weekend in July. Themed camps focus on education, friendship, fun and God’s love. Early bird special for those registering before May 31.
SPORTS
Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex
3103 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing610.376.2100, ext. 283 | bodyzonesports.com Age Range: Jr. Adventure Campers: 3-4, Adventure Campers: 5-13 Dates: June 8-Aug. 21; full- and half-day camps available
What Campers Learn: Summer Adventure campers can experience new themes each week, large inflatables and more field trips than ever before! Kids can play sports, swim and ice skate in addition to doing arts and crafts, doing plenty of fresh air activities and more! GoggleZone camp, a daily combination of arts activities at the GoggleWorks and sports at Body Zone, is also offered twice during the summer.
Colonial Sports Summer Day Camp
168 Shillington Rd., Sinking Spring610.777.9651 | chbsports.com Age Range: 5-12 Dates: June 15-Aug.21
What Campers Learn: Campers get the proper balance of exercise, learning and fun in a safe, structured environment. Join us for a smile-producing, action-packed summer with themed weeks and activities; weekly pool, park and field trip days; and a professional and friendly staff.
Reading Rage Summer Soccer Academy
1104 County Welfare Rd., Leesport610.781.4300 | ragesoccerclub.com Age Range: 4-18 Dates: June 22-July 31
What Campers Learn: Train as a team or individually with Rage Soccer Club summer camps. Soccer enthusiasts can improve their skills during a fun week of soccer following the highly successful Rage SC curriculum. Campers will learn technical and tactical aspects of play as well as conditioning, injury prevention, leadership and teamwork. Camps are available for boys and girls with specialized weeks for goalkeepers and residential camps also being offered.
EQUINE
Heron Mead Farm
15 School Lane, Robesonia610.488.8978 | heronmeadfarm.com Age Range: 5 years-adult Dates: Horse & Pony Camp I: June 22-26 Horse & Pony Camp II: Aug. 17-21
What Campers Learn: There is a summer program for all riders from beginner to advanced with riding lessons, educational horse care workshops, games and crafts. Campers will develop a greater respect and understanding for themselves, other people and animals. Show team, kid and adult sessions are available.
Summer Equestrian "mini" Camp at Shady Hollow Assisted Riding
959 E. Main St., Birdsboro610.582.4050 | hugahorse.com Age Range: 5-7 Dates: Aug. 3-7
What Campers Learn: Get your kids out of the house and into the barn this summer! Beginner equestrians can ease into a summer camp routine with a Mini Camp half-day program.
Horseback Riding Camp at Sugar Valley Farm
9273 Kemp School Rd., Kempton610.858.7683 | thesugarvalleyfarm.com Age Range: 7-15 Dates: June 22-Aug. 7
What Campers Learn: Campers will enjoy lots of riding and hands-on activities that will enhance their knowledge and skills with horses. They will not only learn to ride, but are also given a solid foundation on the principals of good horsemanship with safety as the top priority.
Horseback Riding Camp at Two Bit Farm
178 Grist Mill Rd., Boyertown610.369.0537 | twobitfarm.org Age Range: 6+ Dates: June 23-27, July 28-Aug.1, Aug. 18-22
What Campers Learn: Two Bit Farm combines a qualified staff, experienced horses and a beautiful setting to create a fun and educational summer camp for kids. Campers learn basic and advanced riding skills, barn management, and basic horse health and care. Other activities include interacting with the farrier and veterinarian, arts and crafts, games and nature hikes.
Valley Mist Farm Summer Horse Camp
125 Boyer Rd., Oley484.824.1110 | valleymistfarm.com Age Range: 3-15 Dates: June 22-Aug. 7
What Campers Learn: Campers learn how to ride and care for horses and ponies in a fun and safe environment. Campers will enjoy daily riding lessons and will learn about safety, horse care and barn management. Arts and crafts, games and demonstrations are also available.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Conservancy Eco-Adventure Camp
Berks Conservancy (sponsor)610.372.4992 | ecoadventurecamp.com Age Range: Preschool–Grade 6+ Dates: June 15-Aug. 14
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. New themes for 2015 include: “Fairies, Elves, Gnomes and Pixies,” “Lizards and Wizards” and “Weatherworks.”
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Raptor Day Camp
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton610.756.6000, ext. 211 | hawkmountain.org Age Range: entering 4th or 5th grade Dates: July 23-27
What Campers Learn: Spend a week discovering Hawk Mountain and learn about raptors. Each day will focus on something different: the family of raptors, falcons and hawks, owls, eagles and ospreys, and vultures. Campers will play associated games, do crafts and activities and have a chance to use binoculars to watch for hawks every day.
Science Explorers Summer Science Camps
Various locations in Berks877-870-9517 | scienceexplorers.com Age Range: 4-11 Dates: July 13-17, Aug. 3-7, half-day and full-day camps available
What Campers Learn: Various week-long summer camps are offered at Nolde Forest, Kutztown Elementary and the Exeter Dunn Community Center. Campers can explore the sciences of marine biology and physics and conduct exciting and engaging activities that make science fun!
OUTDOORS
Albright College Junior Explorers Summer Camp
Albright Early Learning Center3040 Kutztown Rd., Reading610.921.9324 | albright.edu Age Range: 6-12 Dates: June 8-Aug. 21
What Campers Learn: Fill your summer with swimming, hiking, crafts, cooking, sports and fitness activities, and more with Albright College’s Junior Explorers Summer Camp!
Berks County 4-H Camp Conquest
480 Forest Rd., Denver, PA610.378.1327 | extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/berks/4-h-camp Age Range: 8-13 Dates: June 15-19
What Campers Learn: Campers will enjoy an overnight camp where they will have a chance to swim, create crafts, try new games and experience wildlife and nature while building new friendships and developing leadership skills. Campers do not need to be 4-H members to attend.
Camp Adahi Suha Day Camp
172 Hartz Store Rd., Mohnton610.856.7250 | campadahi.com Age Range: 5-13 Dates: June 16-Aug. 22
What Campers Learn: Campers enjoy developmental outdoor activities, arts and crafts, canoeing, hiking and outdoor adventures while learning planning and decision making skills, developing a sense of teamwork and building caring relationships.
South Mountain YMCA/Camp Conrad Weiser/Bynden Wood Day Camp
201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville610.670.2267 | smymca.org Age Range: 5-17 Dates: Camp Conrad Weiser: June 21-Aug. 15 Bynden Wood Day Camp: June 15-Aug. 21
What Campers Learn: At Camp Conrad Weiser campers can choose from one- to eight-week themed sessions where they can build their own experience with creative arts, aquatics, horseback riding, target sports, an adventure course and sports. Bynden Wood day campers enjoy the same activities in a pre-planned and developmentally appropriate schedule. Specialty themed camps, adventure trips and international trips are also available.
HISTORY
Daniel Boone Homestead History Day Camp
400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro610.582.4900 | danielboonehomestead.org Age Range: Grades 3-6 Dates: July 13-17, 9am-3pm each day
What Campers Learn: Colonial life, history and nature are explored on nearly 600 beautiful acres. Each day campers will learn about a new part of colonial life, including: conservation, 18th century trade and military life.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Aaron’s Acres Summer Camp
1861 Charter Lane, Ste. 114, Lancaster, PA (Aaron’s Acres offices)717.917.6101 | aaronsacres.org Age Range: 5-21, full-day camps offered to 13-21 Dates: June 15-26, offering half-day and full-day camps
What Campers Learn: All children and young adults with developmental disabilities are invited to join other campers from Bynden Wood Camp at the South Mountain YMCA to engage in inclusive activities such as arts and crafts, swimming and music therapy and to become part of the larger community in Berks County in a fun new way!
VARIOUS
Reading Public Museum Discovery Camp
500 Museum Rd., Reading610.371.5850 | readingpublicmuseum.org Age Range: Grades 2-8 Dates: June 22-Aug. 14
What Campers Learn: Keep your child learning while having fun this summer. Campers can choose from a variety of themed camps throughout the summer including All About Art, MakerSpace, Science, Art and Magic and Camp-ology. 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.
Snapology Discovery Center
220 N. Park Rd., Park Place Center, Bldg. 5, 2nd Fl., Wyomissing610.568.2941 | snapology.com Age Range: 3-14 Dates: June 22-Aug. 20, 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 with fun new themes each week.
YMCA Summer Adventure Camp
Sinking Spring YMCA | 610.678.0484Mifflin Area YMCA | 610.750.5036Reading YMCA | 610.378.4732ymca-berkscounty.org Age Range: Incoming 1st-7th graders Dates: First day after school year ends through last day before school starts, Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm
What Campers Learn: Summer adventure campers spend a fun summer full of swimming, arts and crafts, weekly field trips, sports, special activities and new friends! ν
Compiled by Ali Bechtel
