2025 Philadelphia Summer Camps (Gathering Reviews)

This one and two week summer theater program emphasizes “process over product”, prioritizing working together to put on a fun, high-energy show rather than always seeking perfection, and so fosters a supportive, collaborative environment that invariably results in a fabulous performance.

Summer Discovery offers enriching day and residential programs for gifted youth at Bryn Mawr College. Students have the opportunity to participate in high level courses in computer science, engineering, the arts, humanities and more. This 3-week summer program offers talented and creative students a hands-on, interactive and challenging curriculum to help them build confidence and gain essential life skills in an inclusive community of like-minded peers.

With beautiful galleries and innovative art exhibits, the Main Line Art Center seeks to make art accessible to all with classes and events for kids and adults. Books and art collide during Summer Art Camps. Campers will explore stories, authors, artists and illustrators through drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry and metals, printmaking and digital media.

Head to PGC for an exciting week of gymnastics, games, fitness, and crafts! Your gymnast will receive instruction on all gymnastics apparatus, including the spring floor, balance beam, uneven bars, vault, trampoline and Tumbl Trak! Circuits will be set up at all events to keep kids moving.

The Elmwood Park Zoo summer camp's trained instructors will provide an exciting place to learn about zoo animals and habitats, make crafts, enjoy behind the scenes tours, snacks, stories and more. Campers will also take part in regular zoo events and shows.

Riverbend Environmental Education Center is a nature center educating the community and providing family and school programs. Their summer camps offer hands-on nature exploration and investigation, games, crafts, hikes and more.

The AIM Academy is an award-winning school with innovative teaching and dedicated commitment to students. They offer Summer Enrichment programs focused on reinforcing and strengthening essential skills in reading, writing, comprehension and math. The learning environment is hands-on and encourages children to learn critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Join other culturally curious kids at Penn Museum's Anthropology Camp. Each week has an exciting theme such as Building Bridges, Pyramids, and Temples and Who’s Who in Ancient Egypt. Your kiddo can enjoy hands-on workshops, expert talks, gallery exploration, and more

Regarded as a premier experience with top rated all-season facilities, Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps take place at the University of Pennsylvania. This comprehensive full day instructional program gives campers individual attention while focusing on technique. The environment is both fun and competitive, while instruction is tailored to groups of similar age and experience level.

Beginners are welcome at Philadelphia Woodworks Kids Summer Camps! Kids will love being able to use their hands and use real tools! Expert youth educators will guide campers as they create one-of-a-kind woodworking projects such as keepsake boxes, a bookshelf, dinosaur pencil holder and more in a safe, fun, and educational environment.

Summer dance camps each have a fun theme and include dance instruction, crafts, games and more.

These 1-week musical theater camps culminate in a performance at the end of the week, and enrollment is limited so all kids can be featured.

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education brings nature and people together through community programs and education. Their Summer Camps offer nature exploration through hands-on discoveries, hiking, art, and play.

Vanessa M. said:  Kids will have a fantastic time learning hip hop, funk, break dancing, and other current dance styles in a fun and creative environment. All experience levels are welcome! Campers will learn choreography from talented instructors as well as learn the art of improv/freestyle dance.

The Academy of Natural Sciences offers Summer Camps featuring weekly themes to teach about dinosaurs, animals and insects through games, exploration and experiments. Each day will feature hands-on activities, creative crafts and untold secrets of the museum.