Welcome to the Macaroni Kid Downtown Philly Summer Camp Guide! Whether you have a toddler or a high schooler, this guide is your ultimate resource for discovering the best summer camps in downtown Philadelphia. From creative arts to outdoor adventures and everything in between, we've curated a diverse selection of programs that will keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun all summer long. Explore a variety of camps designed to spark imagination, promote physical activity, and provide memorable experiences for children of all ages. Let us help you make this summer unforgettable for your kids!
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Visual and Performing Art Camps
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If you have children, then you know planning for summer can be a challenge: Choosing a variety of activities. Planning around vacations and friends. Committing to weekly sessions 6 months in advance. But with Steve & Kate’s Camp, your entire summer could be solved!
Steve & Kate’s Camp, a San Francisco Bay Area staple since 1980, will be in 90+ locations around the country this summer!
Read MoreBallet SunMi's Summer Camp Program provides students with not only dance instruction, but art lessons and outside play daily! After camp care is available and families can sign up for one week at a time! Come dance, create, and have fun at Ballet SunMi this summer!
1219 Vine Street Studio 2C, Philadelphia, PA Read MoreBerkshire Lake Arts Camp provides top-tier dance, theater and visual arts instruction, plus all the magic of traditional camp for girls ages 7-15.
Hinsdale, Massachusetts
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Read MoreUnlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreEcho Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay offers a unique free-choice program where children chart their own adventure, and every day brings new possibilities. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Chesapeake Bay, campers master favorites like sailing and water skiing and build essential life skills while being guided by exceptional counselors who truly understand today's youth.
Here, campers experience the kind of summer they will remember – one filled with starlit campfires, rustic living, and genuine human connections away from screens and social media. Our century-old tradition of outdoor living creates the perfect environment for kids to develop independence, resilience, and lifelong friendships. Worton, Maryland Read MoreFuture Stars Day Camps at St. Joseph's University-University City Campus Has Been a Leader in Unforgettable Summer Camp Experiences Since 1971. Our camp offers a safe, professional, friendly environment, with engaged counselors, and cutting-edge facilities for campers ages 5-13.
600 S 43rd St, Philadelphia, PA Read MoreCamp Hoover has been creating life-changing experiences since 1953. Nestled within 340 acres of forests, hills, and a tranquil lakefront in Middleville, it offers campers in first through 12th grade opportunities to embrace independence, build friendships, and connect with nature. Campers enjoy activities like horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, and STEM programs, fostering growth and discovery in a supportive environment. Whether developing new skills or conquering fears, every moment at Camp Hoover reflects Girl Scout values, inspiring confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories. It’s a place where campers expand their horizons and experience the transformative power of the outdoors.
Middleville, New Jersey
Read MoreRegister today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding camps, game dev, robotics, and more.
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Read MoreKids First Swim Schools Cherry Hill and Mixed Media Arts have teamed up for a Summer Camp full of swimming, art, and FUN! Come explore, create, swim and experience all of the magic! Kids will experience and learn about all different types of art and create their own masterpieces. Full and half day options are available and flexible schedules!
1900 Greentree Road, Cherry Hill, NJ Read MoreModel United Nations Institute Summer Camp - Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance your public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreMovement Summer Camps offer kids an action-packed adventure with rock climbing, fun games, and skill-building activities. Led by expert coaches, kids gain confidence, make friends, and have a blast! Our action-packed camps offer challenges designed to keep kids of all ages and skill levels active, entertained, and learning while school is out. Led by our experienced and enthusiastic coaches, campers will explore the exciting world of climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
Each day, kids will participate in fun activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence-building. Campers will develop physical and mental strength while creating lasting memories and friendships. No prior climbing experience is needed—our camps are designed to welcome beginners and seasoned young climbers.
Parents love Movement Summer Camps for the personal growth they see in their kids, from improved climbing skills to enhanced responsibility, resilience, and cooperation. Kids rave about the fun they have, the cool new friends they meet, and the excitement of conquering new heights. With limited spaces available, don’t miss the chance to give your child a summer full of adventure, fun, and learning. Find a Movement Gym near you and secure your spot today!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreMTP Summer Camps are led by professional actors, dancers, directors, and choreographers in our spacious, Center City studios. Camps explore popular musicals and movie themes each week, and are perfect for both a beginner or more seasoned performer. There are 3 age groups available: Ages 3-5, Grades K-2 and Grades 3-6. Each session ends in a live performance for your friends and families!
Summer Camp with RAS gives kids the ultimate experience—combining fun, fitness, creativity, and hands-on learning—to build personal growth and lifelong memories. With complimentary before and after care, our rates cover up to 12 hours per day of continuous care!
Use code SUMMER5 at checkout to save 5% until 4/30!
Read MoreRock Out This Summer at the original, School of Rock Philadelphia!
Our week-long Rock Camps are perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels! Campers will explore different music genres, work with expert instructors, and end the week with a live show for family and friends in our own venue. Register now and let your child join the band this summer!
Give your child a summer of fun, creativity, and discovery! This summer's theme is "Around the World," and activities each week focus on a different continent. Activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, science, music, World Language, indoor and outdoor free play, and more!
319 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA Read MoreJoin the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
Read MoreHello! My name is Tina and I am a full time working single mom of a beautiful 10 year old daughter. I can't wait to share all of the fantastic activities for children that Philadelphia has to offer!
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