DAY CAMP

DAY CAMP PROGRAM

Thank you for Summer 2022! Camp Registration will open February 6th for Summer 2023...

Day Camp will offer four, two-week sessions for Summer 2022. 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

We require all campers and staff to be fully vaccinated, including the Covid vaccine. There are no exceptions or exemptions. Our Vaccination Policy is outlined in the 2022 Parent & Guardian Handbook.

Registration for Summer 2022 is Now Closed

Camper applications can be completed online!

Please review the following documents before starting your registration:

2022 Pricing & Fees

2022 Cover Letter

These documents are available on our Summer Camp Downloads page!

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

2022 Day Camp Session Dates

Day Camp operates Monday - Friday only.

Session One: Monday, June 20– Friday, July 1

Session Two: Tuesday, July 5 * – Friday, July 15

(9-day session)

Session Three: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 29 Session Four: Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 12

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.

* The session beginning July 5th will be one day shorter than other sessions. The pricing is the same, due to the discounts already in place.

Daily Schedule

2022 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

2022 Day Camp Session Dates

Open House Dates 2022

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

2022 Bus stop locations

Open House Dates 2022

Summer Feeding Program

Open House Dates 2022

Saturday, April 9 - On-Site

Saturday, April 23 - On-Site

Sunday, April 24 - Virtual

Thursday, June 9 - 5:30 to 7:00 PM

Map of Day Camp

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

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 (yet to be named) was ready for Day Camp 2017. Finally, all of our day campers were able to gather together in one place wh

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 (yet to be named) 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!

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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

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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Summer of 2022 serving 700 children from 2 states, providing over 10,000 meals

Summer of 2022 serving 700 children from 2 states, providing over 10,000 meals

Summer of 2022 serving 700 children from 2 states, providing over 10,000 meals

Summer of 2022 serving 700 children from 2 states, providing over 10,000 meals

Summer of 2022 serving 700 children from 2 states, providing over 10,000 meals

Summer of 2022 serving 700 children from 2 states, providing over 10,000 meals