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.

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2023 Day Camp Session Dates

Paperwork and Payment Deadlines

Day Camp operates Monday – Friday only.

Session 1: Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 30

Session 2: Monday, July 3 – Friday, July 14

Session 3: Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 28

Session 4: 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.

MAP OF DAY CAMP

Paperwork and Payment Deadlines

All required paperwork and payments must be submitted no later than four weeks prior to your child's session start date. Your child will be dropped from enrollment if we do not receive these in time.

Day Camp Session 1: May 22

Day Camp Session 2: June 5

Day Camp Session 3: June 19

Day Camp Session 4: July 3

Daily Schedule

Paperwork and Payment Deadlines

Bus Stop Locations

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

Bus Stop Locations

Summer Feeding Program

Bus Stop Locations

Transportation for Day Camp 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.

Day Camp bus transportation is only provided to the bus stops listed below.

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

Camp Menu

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.

2023 Menus Coming Soon!

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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Day Camp Facilities

Summer Camps at College Settlement Day Camp

On the east side of Witmer Road is our equally well-equipped and charming day camp facility.

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
Our pavilions provide space for dances and group activities, as well as rai

On the east side of Witmer Road is our equally well-equipped and charming day camp facility.

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
Our pavilions provide space for dances and group activities, as well as rainy day cover for outdoor activities.

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

Environmental Center
At the Environmental Center, campers can participate in science and nature activities, get to know the camp animals, and spend time tending the garden.

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Alumni Hall

Summer Camps at College Settlement Day Camp

Our multi-purpose building (fittingly named Alumni Hall) was constructed in 2017. Finally, all of our day campers were able to gather together in one place for indoor activities including movies, arts and crafts, drama and music.

Breakfast and lunch is served there daily… so no more converted garage!

In addition to the large common room,

Breakfast and lunch is 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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