Unique camp experiences for young people in the greater Philadelphia area!
Unique camp experiences for young people in the greater Philadelphia area!
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.
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...
In addition to our Award-Winning Biking Program, your child will get active with...
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!
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:
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.
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.
Each weekday, campers are dropped off or bused from designated stops near their home and arrive at camp in time for breakfast.
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.
600 W Hunting Park Avenue, 19141
1858 E Washington Lane, 19138
7001 Horrocks Street, 19149
6100 N Front Street, 19120
300 E Lehigh Avenue, 19125
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.
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.
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.
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:
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!
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:
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
600 Witmer Road, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044
office: 215-542-7974 | fax: 215-542-7457 | email: camps@collegesettlement.org
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