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We fundraise all year so we can continue to meet our mission! This helps us provide discounts of 60-80% for all camper families. 

Our actual cost per camper is around $2500.

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Day Camp Program

Registration for Summer 2023 is Now Open!

Day Camp will offer four, two-week sessions for Summer 2023. Children are provided with breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day. The Camp is divided into three co-ed villages, and each village is divided into smaller groups, based on age. Each has its own Counselor for the entire session.  


While at Camp, your child will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities! We offer a mix of Environmental and traditional camp activities, such as...


  • Swimming Lessons 
  • Learning to Ride a Bike
  • Creek Crawls
  • Fishing
  • Forest Exploration
  • Hiking
  • Farm and Garden Projects


In addition to our Award-Winning Biking Program, your child will get active with...


  • Group Challenges
  • Climbing
  • Gaga
  • Kickball
  • Soccer
  • Rugby


We also offer arts & crafts, cooking, drama, hayrides and many more. 

We are always adding to our program, and no two summers are the same!


Day Camp is open to children ages 7-12. Daily transportation will be provided to select locations in Philadelphia, and varies based on your chosen session. Information regarding transportation can be found by visiting our Summer Camp Downloads page!


Registration Info

Covid Vaccinations are mandatory for Overnight Camp, and highly recommended for Day Camp. Our Vaccination and Communicable Illness Policies are outlined in the 2023 Parent & Guardian Handbook.


Registration for Summer 2023 is now open!


Please review the following documents before starting your registration:


2023 Pricing & Fees

2023 Cover Letter


More documents are accessible on our Summer Camp Downloads page! 


Please read the Parent & Guardian Handbook thoroughly, as it contains very important information regarding our programs and policies. 

Click Here to Register

2023 Day Camp Session Dates

2023 Day Camp Session Dates

2023 Day Camp Session Dates

Day Camp operates Monday – Friday only.


Session One: Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 30 

Session Two: Monday, July 3 – Friday, July 14

Session Three: Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 28

Session Four: Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 11


Campers can be enrolled for 2 Day Camp sessions, for a total of 4 weeks. Alternatively, campers may combine their two 2-week Day Camp sessions with a one or two-week Overnight Camp session.

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Daily Schedule

2023 Day Camp Session Dates

2023 Day Camp Session Dates

Each weekday, campers are dropped off or bused from designated stops near their home and arrive at camp in time for breakfast. 


  • 7:45 - 8:15      Bus Pick-Up 
  • 7:45 - 8:45      Car Drop-Off
  • 8:30 - 9:00      Buses Arrive / Breakfast 
  • 9:00 - 9:15      Daily Announcements
  • 9:15 - 12:15    Morning Activities
  • 12:30 - 1:15    Lunch 
  • 1:15 - 3:45      Afternoon Activities
  • 4:00 - 4:15      Bus Lines and Snack 
  • 4:15 – 5:30    Car Pick-Up for Campers 

Bus Stop Locations

2023 Day Camp Session Dates

Need - Based Scholarships

Transportation is provided to select locations in Philadelphia. For the safety of your child, they are not permitted to change buses or stops at any time. The selected mode of transportation must be the same for their arrival and departure. 


Transportation is only provided to the bus stops listed below. These are projected stops / routes, are contingent on camper enrollment and may be subject to change.

 

  • Alexander K. McClure Elementary School

               600 W Hunting Park Avenue, 19141

  • Samuel Pennypacker School 

               1858 E Washington Lane, 19138

  • Solomon Solis-Cohen Elementary School

               7001 Horrocks Street, 19149

  • Thomas K. Flnletter School

               6100 N Front Street, 19120

  • Visitation B.V.M. School

               300 E Lehigh Avenue, 19125  

Bus stop locations

Need - Based Scholarships

Need - Based Scholarships

Need - Based Scholarships

Families are invited to apply for financial aid for a summer experience from our day or overnight programs. Scholarships are awarded based on need.


To be considered for a scholarship you must first register and then email us with your request.

Click here to email us once you have registered

Camp Menu

Need - Based Scholarships

Summer Feeding Program

 We provide all of our campers with nutritious meals that include vegetarian and gluten free options.  Each day breakfast, lunch and snack is made fresh in our on-site kitchen facility and transported to Alumni Hall.  We try as often as possible to source our ingredients from our garden or from the farm. We strive to provide delicious foods that everyone will enjoy but if your camper will not eat what is being served you can send an alternative meal. Please keep in mind that we are a peanut free facility.

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Summer Feeding Program

Need - Based Scholarships

Summer Feeding Program

Ensuring children have access to nutritious meals and snacks when school is not in session.  


The Summer Camps at College Settlement do not discriminate as to race, creed, color, ancestry, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or age. We will make every reasonable accommodation to meet the needs of all those who wish to apply. Any person who believes that he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should contact, within 180 days of the incident, the SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON, DC 20250.

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FACILITIES

OUR NEWEST DAY CAMP BUILDING!

Summer Camps at College Settlement Day Camp

Summer Camps at College Settlement Day Camp

 It’s been over half a century since there has been any new building constructed at our day camp.  This fantastic new facility opened in June 2017, just in time for that summer’s kids! 

 

Our new multi-purpose building (fittingly named Alumni Hall) was ready for Day Camp 2017. Finally, all of our day campers were able to gather together in 

 It’s been over half a century since there has been any new building constructed at our day camp.  This fantastic new facility opened in June 2017, just in time for that summer’s kids! 

 

Our new multi-purpose building (fittingly named Alumni Hall) was ready for Day Camp 2017. Finally, all of our day campers were able to gather together in one place when it rains and had fun indoor activities rain or shine including movies, arts and crafts, drama and music. Breakfast and lunch will also be served there daily… so no more converted garage!
In addition to the large common room the new building also has the following features:

  • Audio visual projector and screen
  • Changing area with cubbies
  • Day Camp Field Office
  • Kitchen
  • Nurses’ Suite
  • Stage (portable)
  • Storage

Since the building is located directly behind the day camp pool, campers no longer need to use makeshift changing rooms at our pavilion. Increased numbers of bathrooms and lockers will make camper life better!

Summer Camps at College Settlement Day Camp

Summer Camps at College Settlement Day Camp

Summer Camps at College Settlement Day Camp

 On the east side of Witmer Road is our equally well-equipped and charming day camp facility.
New Day Camp Building Finally, all of our day campers can gather together in one place when it rains and have fun indoor activities rain or shine including movies, arts and crafts, drama and music. Breakfast and lunch will also be served there da

 On the east side of Witmer Road is our equally well-equipped and charming day camp facility.
New Day Camp Building Finally, all of our day campers can gather together in one place when it rains and have fun indoor activities rain or shine including movies, arts and crafts, drama and music. Breakfast and lunch will also be served there daily…
The large common room in the new building will also have the following features:

  • Audiovisual projector and screen
  • Changing area with cubbies
  • Day Camp Field Office
  • Kitchen
  • Nurses’ Suite
  • Stage (portable)
  • Storage

Arts and Crafts Building The old dining hall has been converted to an arts and crafts building for our day campers and provides additional shelter on rainy days.

Pavilions
Dances and group activities, rainy day cover for outdoor activities

Hardtop
Tennis, four- and nine-square, basketball, gaga

Environmental Center
Science and nature activities, indoor animal collection, outdoor animal collection, campers’ gardens

Pool

Bicycles
One exciting feature of our program is teaching campers bicycle riding and safety skills.

Friendship Lake This 4-acre pond is used for fishing, aquatic study, bird and bat watching, boating (rowboats and paddle boats), canoeing, and kayaking

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