Here's a crowdsourced list of parent-recommended academic summer camps near Philadelphia. Fellow parents want to hear your thoughts on the best Philadelphia reading and writing camps, language camps, chess camps, or any other educational camps where kids can boost their learning and get ready for the next school year.
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Spanish Exploradores Summer Camp
Spanish Exploradores is a Spanish school for kids where talented instructors teach the language in a fun and interactive way. Kids will have the excitement of learning Spanish as well as learning the cultures, holidays, customs, food, geography and more during four themed weeks.
AIM Academy Summer Enrichment Program
The AIM Academy is an award-winning school with innovative teaching and dedicated commitment to students. They offer Summer Enrichment programs focused on reinforcing and strengthening essential skills in reading, writing, comprehension and math. The learning environment is hands-on and encourages children to learn critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Camp
Al-Bustan means "The Garden" in Arabic; the non-profit center uses educational programs to teach Arab culture through the arts and language. Children attending the summer day camp will enjoy a fun and enriching experience as they learn about Arab culture through music, visual arts, storytelling and writing, poetry, and Arabic language instruction.
Temple University Ambler Summer Education Camps
Temple University offers summer camps on their beautiful and safe Ambler campus. Younger campers enjoy a week of arts and crafts, writing, science and nature. Older kids can choose from themes like robotics, creative writing, debate and art.
Penn Museum Anthropology Camp
Join other culturally curious kids at Penn Museum's Anthropology Camp. Each week has an exciting theme such as Building Bridges, Pyramids, and Temples and Who’s Who in Ancient Egypt. Your kiddo can enjoy hands-on workshops, expert talks, gallery exploration, and more
Penn Charter Summer Camps
William Penn Charter School hosts a variety of camps including academic camps such as Science Discovery Camp, Robotics and Drone Camp, and Intermediate/Advanced Chess Camp. They also offer athletic and performing arts camps.
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