Looking for great summer camps and activities for kids near Kennett Square and Oxford, PA? We've got a lineup of some great local camps - some old favorites and some new camps and programs in and around the Southern Chester County area and beyond. There are summer camps with themes like photography, art, academics, nature and more!
You'll find brief descriptions of each camp below and a link to learn more about their programs, pricing and registration details. Be sure to take note of any early bird offers or discounts that may be noted. Each camp listing also includes contact information if you wish to reach out to the program coordinator to learn more.
This guide will be available to view through June, because we know that planning your summer activities takes time. We'll help you find the perfect fit. Check our guide often as you plan your summer days.
2024 Summer Camps and Programs near Kennett Square:
Sponsored Benchmark Camp
Give your child a transformative experience that provides an academic boost as well as a summer of fun!
At Benchmark Camp, world-renowned academics and a beloved recreation program (including swimming, art, science, sports, and zipline) merge to create an awesome summer.
Benchmark Camp builds executive function skills, self-esteem, and confidence and is especially beneficial for bright children with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, or other learning differences. Grades 1-6. Full-day and half-day offerings. After-camp care available. Math tutoring and hot lunches are also available.
2107 North Providence Road, Media, PA Read More
Sponsored Breakthrough Basketball Camp
Score big in 2024 at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
With 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Save up to $35 with our exclusive code!
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Sponsored Camp Block
Camp Block Summer Day Camp Program is held at Building Blocks Learning & Child Development Center in Kennett Square
-Join us for a summer of Fun!
-Summer enrichment programs
-Ages 5 to 12 (age appropriate groups)
-Full Day program
-Games, Sports, Crafts, Field Trips, and Great Excitement.
10% off if you register before June 1st.
Kennett Square, PA Read More
Sponsored Camp Cornelius
Camp Cornelius provides an engaging & exciting day camp experience for childrenages 3 through 11. Our campers participate in daily indoor & outdoor activities that include art, STEM, cooking, and sports. A thrilling summer awaits your child at Camp Cornelius!
Half day & full day options available.
Before care starting at 8 am and after care running until 5 pm.
160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA Read More
Sponsored Camp Invention at Avon Grove Charter School
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Illuminate! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll design their own light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges and star in a prototyping game show! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/camp to secure your spot! Use promo code CIFUN25 by 3/27/24 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/16/24 to save $15.
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Sponsored Camp Netimus Sleepaway Camp For Girls
Camp Netimus, a residential summer camp for girls, located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, is home to 145 sleep-away campers and more than 80 staff members who come from across the country and around the world. Camp Netimus was founded in 1930 and continues to provide an exciting and enriching summer camp experience for girls ages 7-16.Save up to 26% at Camp Netimus with this exclusive deal!
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Challenger International Soccer Camp
This summer, learn new skills from an international team of soccer coaches - at Challenger International Soccer Camp!
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Sponsored Danbee Arts & Dance Sleepaway Camp in the Berkshires
Danbee Arts & Dance Camp is a traditional summer camp experience in the Berkshires for girls ages 9 to 15 with a love for fine arts or dance.
Save $900 on this summer camp!
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Sponsored Fountain Valley School Summer Session
Learning meets adventure at Fountain Valley School (FVS) Summer Session, where campers pursue their passions, build confidence, and make new friends. FVS’s secure, 1,100-acre campus is home to a three-story Art Barn, athletic complex with an indoor climbing wall and pool, and ample opportunities for academic exploration in the great outdoors.
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Sponsored Mercersburg Academy Summer Programs
Mercersburg Academy Summer Programs are all about fun!
Just a few hours' drive from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia in Mercersburg, PA, the beautiful Mercersburg Academy campus provides the perfect setting for a wide range of opportunities for summer learning, personal growth, and, most importantly, fun.
Save 15% with code CERTIFIKID24
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Sponsored Sports International Football Camps - Train with NFL Pros
Sports International Academies offers Overnight and Day Football Camps in the Winter, Spring and Summer. Camps are staffed with elite college and high school coaches along with current and former NFL players from your favorite team.
Use code CERTIFIKID to save!
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Sponsored Summer at the The Studio
Keep your youth moving this summer with dance! We have half-day camps for youth 3.5-6 and 11-18! We also have Theater Dance Workshops for ages 7-17, Choreography Workshops for older youth 13-18 and summer classes for dancers of ALL ages. See the link attached and contact us for more details. Summer registration opens January 15th and early bird, sibling and referral discounts are available!
315 Westtown Road, Unit 9, West Chester, PA Read More
Sponsored Summer Discovery at Newlin Grist Mill
Summer Discovery at Newlin Grist Mill offers history- and nature-based experiences in an engaging, inclusive, outdoor environment for children ages 4-12. Campers share unique experiences that connect and expand their interactions with each other and their community. Summer Discovery is the place where learning is fun!
Camp runs from 8:30am to 12:30 pm on the dates below.
2024 Summer Discovery Camps:
- June 24-28 – “Habitat Helpers”
- July 8-12 – “Early American Kids”
- July 22-26 – “Wings & Things”
Cost: $225 per camper per week for Newlin Grist Mill members, $275 for non-members.
Sponsored The Photography Workshop
Photography and Digital AI Art Camps at 7 locations including West Chester, East Goshen, Upper Merion, Chester Springs and Travel Camp.
Age 8-16.
Learn Photography the FUN way and make friends. Both Full-Day and Half-Day.
Various locations, Chester, Montgomery and Delaware Counties, PA Read More
Sponsored West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts at Uptown!
Join WCStudio at Uptown! for a summer of theatre fun and exploration, where your performer can learn practical theatre skills, develop their imagination, and find their own unique voice. Early Bird & Multiple Discounts Available!
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA Read More
Sponsored Wilderness Adventure Overnight Camp at Eagle Landing
Nestled in the majestic Appalachian Mountains in New Castle, VA, the immersive Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing's Summer Camp provides an unforgettable opportunity for young adventurers to explore the great outdoors and discover their potential. With the guidance of skilled camp counselors, participants engage in a diverse range of activities such as rock climbing, caving, ropes challenges, canoeing, biking, and whitewater rafting.
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Sponsored YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Lasting Memories, New Experiences, Best Friends, YMCA Camp!
From sports and swimming to arts and teen leadership, your child will discover a summer of exploration and fun at YMCA Camps of Greater Brandywine. You'll find camps designed to engage all ages from your curious little one to your independent teen. Fun activities include daily swimming, gaga pit, pedal carts, slingshots, inflatables and arts and crafts. Campers can enjoy nature trails, sports fields and playgrounds as well.
After Camp care - until 6 PM - is available at no extra charge!
Specialty Camps vary by location - New this year - Sports Camps, Bumblebee Day Camp (for those with developmental delays) and Teen Camps
Various Locations, Kennett Square, PA Read More
Sponsored Young Rembrandts of Chester County
We bring the power of drawing to our community and our team is dedicated to ensuring kids receives the best art education possible. Our camps are built to be fun, but also help kids increase academic, fine motor and social skills, hand-eye coordination and confidence. Half and full day weekly summer camps are available in various locations this summer for ages 4-12.
Young Rembrandts is the 2023 Main Line Parent LOVE Award Winner for Best Art Classes!
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