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Summer Camp Guide

Nikki M. Murry by Nikki M. Murry
April 26, 2012
in Family
Summer Camp Guide
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

ymca-berkscounty.org

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.

COMPILED BY JOANNA HESTON

Tags: Berks County LivingBerks County Living May 2012Berks Issue Page Features
Nikki M. Murry

Nikki M. Murry

Nikki M. Murry is the editor-in-chief of Berks County Living. She has more than 25 years of professional writing experience and most enjoys penning articles related to pet and travel topics. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her dogs, traveling to spots like Disney World and New York City, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

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