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About Pennsylvania Traditional Summer Camps
Pennsylvania Traditional Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
With mountains, rivers, streams, fields, and even big cities, Pennsylvania traditional summer camps introduce kids and teens to a variety of different sports, arts, enrichment, and special events activities in a safe, friendly, and inviting environment. Whether it's hiking a scenic trail, making friendship bracelets at arts and crafts, or scoring the winning goal on the soccer field, campers can do it all at Pennsylvania traditional summer camps. Pennsylvania summer camps are staffed by teachers, educators, and coaches who provide quality instruction and supervision as campers travel to various activities.
There are many subtle differences that distinguish Pennsylvania traditional summer camps from each other. Some camps allow campers to choose their own schedule (these camps are called "free choice" programs), while others offer a structured program preselected by the camp. Some Pennsylvania traditional camps offer religious programs, while others are nondenominational. When it comes to competition, some camps are strictly non-competitive, while others encourage healthy competition to help campers improve. Regardless of the program that families choose, traditional summer camps help boys, girls, and teens make friends, build confidence, and enjoy an incredible summer experience in the great outdoors!
Ages, Tuition, and Session Length at Pennsylvania Traditional Summer Camps
Overnight traditional summer camps in Pennsylvania typically accommodate campers between the ages of 7 and 17 (elementary, middle, and high school students in grades 3 through 12). Most programs group campers by age and grade to maximize learning and social opportunities.
Most Pennsylvania traditional sleep-away camps run 1 week, 2 week, 3 week, 4 week, and 7 week sessions. The cost of Pennsylvania traditional summer camps can vary considerably by instructors, location, facilities, and affiliations, but most programs fall between $300 and $1,200 per week.
Choosing the Best Pennsylvania Traditional Summer Camp
There are many important questions your family should consider when choosing a Pennsylvania traditional summer camp. Does the program offer a variety of activities, or do they concentrate on just a few specialties? Does the camp encourage competition, and if so, at what level? Do campers choose their own schedule, or does the camp provide one for them? What is the average age of the staff? What is the camp's staff and camper annual return rate? What values does the camp look to instill by the end of the summer? Knowing which program elements will suite your children best is essential to choosing a great Pennsylvania traditional summer camp.
To help match families with the perfect Pennsylvania traditional summer camp, Choice Camps offers free placement advice - just call our office at 617-264-0939 and we'll recommend great programs that should be a good fit for your boy, girl, or teen!
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Recommended Pennsylvania Traditional Summer Camps
Julian Krinsky Yesh Shabbat - King of Prussia, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: International Studies
- Camper Ages: 10-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,470
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Camp Timber Tops - Greeley , PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,503
Camp Timber Tops has a program that allows campers to do the things they love while encouraging them to try something new. Campers can sample an extensive offering of sports, adventure, waterfront, creative arts, and individual activities. Read More
Pine Forest Camp - Rowland, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 7-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,512
Pine Forest Camp features a broad selection of sports, arts, swimming, and adventure activities. Divisions are broken down every two grades, and each has about 50 children. Pine Forest provides an e... Read More
Camp Shohola - Greeley, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,359
Camp Shohola offers a free-choice activity schedule that allows campers to customize their own camp experience to their interests. Each camper chooses ten instructional activities for the session. W... Read More
Lake Owego Camp - Greeley, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,398
Lake Owego Camp has a program that allows campers to do the things they love while encouraging them to try something new. Campers can sample an extensive offering of sports, adventure, waterfront, creative arts, and individual activities. Read More
Camp Chen-A-Wanda - Thompson, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 5-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,318
The Chen-A-Wanda program offers a mixture of structure and free-choice. While most of the camper’s activities are determined by the programming staff, campers get two free-choice electives each day... Read More
Independent Lake Camp - Lakewood, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 6-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,295
Independent Lake Camp features a free-choice program where campers have the power to choose their own schedule. At the beginning of each two-week session, campers select three “primaries” which a... Read More
Camp Blue Ridge - Equinunk, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty:
- Camper Ages: 7-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,304
Camp Blue Ridge is the summer home to 250 girls and offers a structured program that consists of six periods each day. Campers are encouraged to try a variety of different activities that include fav... Read More
Camp Weequahic - Lakewood, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
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- Camper Ages: 7-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,307
Camp Weequahic’s program provides campers with a combination of structured group activities and free choice periods. Camp Weequahic’s three-week program is comprised of diverse athletic, art, wate... Read More
Camp Equinunk - Equinunk, PA
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty:
- Camper Ages: 7-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,314
Camp Equinunk is the summer home to 250 boys and offers a structured program that consists of six periods each day. Campers are encouraged to try a variety of different activities that include favori... Read More
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