Summer Camp Guide for Lehigh Valley

With the choice and variety of summer camps available in the Lehigh Valley in 2013, boredom won't be an option.

Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation departments, offer dozens of camp choices for science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.

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Alburtis

Location: Alburtis
Name: Lehigh Valley Montessori Academy
Type of camp: Day Camp, focused on Children's Literature
Cost: $150 per week
Where: Lehigh Valley Montessori Academy, 202 N. Main St., Alburtis, PA 
When: Inquire with the School
Deadline for registration: June 1
Details: For children ages 3-6, who have possible interest in joining a Montessori program. Yoga, water play, crafts, and use of the traditional Montessori Materials will also be included.
For more information: Website

Allentown

Location: Allentown
Name: The Baum School of Art Summer Art Camp and Fashion Academy
Type of camp:Arts and Fashion, Day Camp (Full day or half day options available)
Cost:$145 for 1-week camp 1/2 day; $250 for 2-week camp 1/2 day; $10 multi-camp discount
Where:The Baum School of Art, 510 W. Linden St. Allentown, PA 18104
When:1- and 2-week camps run from June 17 to Aug. 23
Deadline for registration: Register early as these camps are popular. If not full, however, registrations accepted up to the day before camp begins.
Details: The Baum School of Art’s Summer Art Camps and Fashion Academy allow students to have a blast while learning how to create art and fashion and inspire imagination. Children and teens, ages 5-17, can register for ½ day camps or full day camps. After Camp Care is available from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information:Website

Location: Allentown
Name: Civic Theatre School—Summer Sessions
Type of camp: Theater, performing arts
Cost: $255-$900 depending on package and session.
Where: Civic Theatre of Allentown, 527 N. 19th St., Allentown, PA 18104
When: July 8-19 and/or July 22-Aug. 2. Two options, 9 a.m. to noon, or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; high school camp, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Deadline for registration: Registrations open until July 8, but space is limited. The sooner the better.
Details: This is a great camp for any student from Pre-K to High School. We offer a welcoming envoronment where our students can freely express themselves and develop a deeper appreciation for the performing arts.
For more information: Website

Location: Allentown
Name: Broadway Boot Camp: A Class Act NY
Type of camp: Specialty theater camp
Cost: Varied, depending on membership
Where: Allentown JCC, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown
When: June 24-28 
Deadline for registration: May 15
Details: Entering Grades 2nd through 15-year-olds for one week only
For more information: Website or call 610-435-3571.

Location: Allentown
Name: "Newsies" Theater Camp
Type of camp: Specialty theater camp
Cost: Varied
Where: Allentown JCC, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown
When: Aug. 5-9 
Deadline for registration: May 15
Details: Stagemakers at the J is offering a one week camp studying auditioning, rehearsing, and performing songs and scenes from a Broadway hit. The focus of this camp will be one the biggest Broadway shows out there right now, Newsies.
For more information: Website or call 610-435-3571.

Location: Allentown
Name: Camp Lightnings Swim Camp
Type of camp: One Week Intensive Swim Camp
Cost: Varied
Where: Allentown JCC, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown
When: Aug. 12 - 16
Deadline for registration: May 15
Details: A total person approach to swimming! This swim experience will bust bad habits, build on skills, and uncover hidden talents of each participant. Our unique blend of stroke development, endurance training and competitive technique will be the backbone of this week’s swim experience. Our goal is for each child to become more confident in his/her ability, while having fun in a safe aquatic atmosphere.
For more information: Website or call 610-435-3571.

Location: Allentown
Name: Camp JCC Jr.
Type of camp: Varied (Sports, music, arts, etc.)
Cost: Ranges from $127-$285 per week
Where: Allentown JCC, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown
When: June 17 to Aug. 9, 3 or 5 days per week, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Deadline for registration: May 15
Details: Ages 3, 4, and entering Kindergarten
For more information: Website or call 610-435-3571.

Location: Allentown
Name: Mazel Tots
Type of camp: Varied (Year-round)
Cost: Varied, depending on package
Where: Allentown JCC, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown
When: June 24 to June 28 
Deadline for registration: NA
Details: For children 8 weeks - 2 years (register in Early Childhood Department)
For more information: Website or call 610-435-3571.

Location: Allentown
Name: JCC Future Legends Tennis Camp
Type of camp: Tennis camp
Cost: Varied
Where: Oakmont Tennis Club, Allentown
When: Aug. 19 to Aug. 23
Deadline for registration: May 15
Details: Ready to dominate the competition? Come join club pro George Henry and his team of instructors as players have a fun, exciting, and high energy week of safe, age-appropriate activities designed to enhance all skill levels all while playing on the area’s only clay courts. In addition, a focus on character development skills such as teamwork and good sportsmanship will also be covered.
For more information: Website or call 610-435-3571, Ext. 132

Location: Allentown
Name: School of Rock: British Invasion Performance Camp
Type of camp: Music
Cost: $495
Where: Allentown School of Rock, 622 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA. 18109
When: July 8 - July 12
Deadline for registration: July 7
For more information: Website

Bethlehem

Location: Bethlehem
Name: Philadelphia Eagles Youth football camp
Type of camp: Youth football camp
Cost: $299 if you register by March 20; $50 more afterward
Where: Bethlehem Catholic High School, 2133 Madison Ave., Bethlehem Township
When:  July 22 – July 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Details: On-contact instruction to kids from ages 6 to 14 years old. Professional coaches and Philadelphia Eagles heroes teach kids to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Eagles way. Includes non-contact football instruction, athletic skill development, life skill instruction, fitness and agility training.
For more information: www.EaglesCamps.com or call 888-226-9919

Location: Bethlehem
Name: The City of Bethlehem Summer Day Camp
Type of camp: Day Camp, Swimming, art & crafts, nature activities, sports, games & special events
Cost: $150
Where: Ice Rink, 345 Illick's Mill Road, Bethlehem, 18017
When: June 17-28; July 1-12; July 15-26; July 29-Aug.9
Deadline for registration: Prior to each session
Details: Boys and Girls - ages 7-12 years
For more information: Website

Location: Bethlehem
Name: HRC Sports LLC Summer Camp 2013
Type of camp: Drop-off Camp, Ice Hockey Skills Camp
Cost: $250 - $599, depending on sessions
Where: Steel Ice Center, 320 E. First St., Bethlehem, PA, 18104
When: June 16 to June 22
Deadline for registration: May 1
Details: Call HRC Sports LLC for details
For more information: Website 

Location: Bethlehem
Name: Summer Jazz Camp at Moravian College
Type of camp: Music (Day and Resident option available)
Cost: $400 to $800
Where: Moravian College Department of Music, 1200 Main St., Bethlehem, PA, 18104
When: July 8 to July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Deadline for registration: June 14
Details: The camp offers jam sessions, jazz history, master classes, workshops, classes in recording techniques, plus a recording session. The instrumental program emphasizes improvisation within a small combo setting and a big band. A public concert is presented on Friday. Two tracks are offered: beginner/intermediate (for anyone) and advanced (audition only). Young musicians entering grades 8-12 and college students are encouraged to enroll. Day or resident options available. High school juniors and older have the option to earn college credit.
For more information: Website, 610-861-1650 and music@moravian.edu

Location: Bethlehem
Name: Young Musicians' Camp at Moravian College
Type of camp: Music (Day Camp)
Cost: $350
Where: Moravian College Department of Music, 1200 Main St., Bethlehem, PA, 18104
When: July 22 to July 26, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Deadline for registration: June 14
Details: Highlights: The band and orchestra camp offers instruction in large ensembles and chamber ensembles, classes in music theory and history, workshops in ear training and composing, and master classes. Two instructional tracks (6th-8th and 9th-12th) are offered to students who are entering into those grades in the fall of 2013. Students share newly developed performance skills during the final Concert in Foy Concert Hall on Friday evening. Lunch is provided.
For more information: Website, 610-861-1650 and music@moravian.edu

Name: Horizons for Youth at Northampton Community College
Type of camp: Fun and educational daytime activities with option for full-day care
Cost: $57 per week and up
Where: 2 locations in Bethlehem, 1 in Mount Pocono
When: One and two-week sessions, June 10-August 23, half-day or full-day
Deadline for registration: NA 
Details: Hundreds of choices for youth entering kindergarten through ninth grade.  See the selections atwww.northampton.edu/Horizons-For-Youth/Summer-Programs.htm
For more information call: 610-861-4120

Easton

Location: Easton
Name: Easton Area Community Center
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost: $25 per week
Where: 901 Washington St., Easton
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 1 to Aug. 23.
Deadline for registration: NA
Details: For ages 5 to 15 (includes breakfast, lunch and snack). Arts and crafts, Cops n Kid's Reading Room, field trips, gardening, history club, nutrition programs, soccer.
For more information: Website

Location: Easton
Name: School of Rock: Black Keys vs. White Stripes Performance Camp
Type of camp: Music
Cost: $495
Where: Easton School of Rock, 19 S. Bank St., Easton, PA. 18042
When: June 24 - June 28
Deadline for registration: June 23
For more information: Website or call 610-923-7625

Location: Easton
Name: School of Rock: Songwriting and Recording Camp
Type of camp: Music
Cost: $995
Where: Easton School of Rock, 19 S. Bank St., Easton, PA. 18042
When: July 22 - Aug. 2
Deadline for registration: July 21
For more information: Website or call 610-923-7625

Location: Easton
Name: 2013 Claire E. Churchman Kiwanis Family YMCA Day Camp
Type of camp: Busy Beaver Day Camp, Youth Day Camp & Specialty Camps
Cost: Please refer to website for Registration Packet for pricing.
Where: Family YMCA of Easton & Early Childhood Education Center, 1225 W. Lafayette Street & 1350 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18042
When: June 10, 2013 - August 23, 2013
Deadline for registration: Open and ongoing
Details: Our Summer Day Camp Programs create an environment where kids can be themselves, explore exciting new things, cultivate friendships and create lasting memories. Counselors, structured days, daily recreational swim, weekly field trips or educational presenters, weekly Specialty Camps, Leaders & Counselors In Training Programs. We offer Summer Day Camps for ages 3-17.
For more information: Website or call 610-258-6158 x26

Emmaus 

Locations: Emmaus and North Whitehall 
Name: Wildlands Conservancy Summer Camp, Day Camp
Type of camp: Outdoor, Day Camp
Cost: Varies. $100 for "You & Me" and preschool; Half-day $150 week; $250 a week; $300 for "Nature & the Arts" with Baum School of Arts (Extended care $20 a week)
Where: Wildlands Conservancy, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus and Trexler Nature Preserve in Schnecksville
When: June 10 to Aug. 23. Each camp is one week long.
Deadline for registration: The Thursday prior to the start of each camp. Early bird registration discount before May 1.
Details: Weekly Nature and Adventure camps. 
For more information: Website or call 610-965-4397

Forks Township

Location: 
Forks Township
Name: Forks Township Art Camp, Groovy Girls, Creative Kids, Junior Scientist, Robotics, video game animation, tennis
Type of camp: Varied
Cost: Varied, depending on the camp chosen
Where: Forks Township
When: Half day and full day programs, June 17 through mid-August
Deadline for registration: 5 percent discount if registering before June 1
Details: 
Everything from clay, watercolors and batik in art camp to science fun and robotics creations.
For more information: Website

Lower Macungie

Location: Lower Macungie
Name: Players of the Stage
Type of camp: Drama Camp, Christian
Cost: $145
Where: Living Hope Presbyterian Church, 330 Schantz Road, Lower Macungie
When: June 24-28, July 8-12, July 22-26, Aug. 19-23
Deadline for registration: One week before first day of each camp
Details: Ages 5-18, Hours 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Theater showcase at 7 p.m. on Friday evening of camp
For more information: Website

Nazareth

Location: Nazareth
Name:  Nazareth YMCA Day Camp
Type of camp: Arts and crafts, sports and games ,nature, field trip
Cost: $115 for Y members; $135 for non-members
Where: Nazareth Borough Park and Nazareth YMCA, Nazareth
When: June 17- August 23
Deadline for registration: 
 Must register by the Saturday prior to the week attending
Details: 
 There are extended hours from 6 a.m. -9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. for working parents
For more information call: Website or 610-759-3440

Location: Nazareth
Name: Lady Blue Eagle Basketball Camp
Type of camp: Sports - Girl's Basketball Camp
Cost: $100
Where: Nazareth Area High School, 501 East Center St., Nazareth, 18064
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 24 - June 27
Deadline for registration: June 1
Details: Open to girls going into 2nd To 9th grade in fall 2013
For more information: Call 610-703-8107 (Coach Rich Bickert)

Location: Nazareth
Name: Action Karate Summer Sports Camp
Type of camp: Karate
Cost: $159 per week
Where: Action Karate, 606 Municipal Drive, Nazareth, 18064
When: June 10 - Aug. 23
Deadline for registration: May 31
Details: 2 Karate Classes Daily, Arts & Crafts, Fun Field Trips while learning self-control, discipline & respect.
For more information: Website or call 610-746-3600

North Whitehall

Location: Neffs
Name: Neffs Playground Camp
Type of camp: Day Camp, Sports/Arts & Crafts/Outdoor Activities
Cost: $25 per child
Where: Neffs Playground (behind Neffs Bank), Route 873, North Whitehall
When: July 8 to Aug.2, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
Deadline for registration: June 28
Details: Sponsored by Schnecksville Playground Association
For more information: 

Location: Schnecksville
Name: Camp LCTI 2013
Type of camp: Career & Technical Education, Day Camp
Cost: $110 per session, lunch optional $15 per session
Where: Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, 4500 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville 18078
When: Session 1: June 20, 21, and 24, 2013 and Session 2: June 25, 25, and 27, 2013
Deadline for registration: June 13
Details: From culinary arts to computer maintenance; interior design to digital photography, we've got something for every young adventurer in fifth to eighth grade.
For more information: Website

Location: Schnecksville
Name: Lehigh Valley Zoo pre-Zoo, Safari and Explorer Camps
Type of camp: Variety, including nature hikes, art, eco adventures
Cost: $210 to $240 a week for members; $235 to $290 a week for non-members.
Where: Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Camp Preserve Road, Schnecksville
When: June 24 to Aug. 9.
Deadline for registration: NA 
Details: Kids and teens learn about nature, science, and animals while hiking through the zoo and exploring behind-the-scenes. Adventure camps include keeper talks, games, and nature crafts. Weekly schedules vary.
For more information call: 610-799-4171 X 238

Location: Schnecksville
Name: Lehigh Carbon Community College Camps
Type of camp: 
Academic, Sports-oriented and Specialty
Cost: 
Varied, $75 to $350 a week, depending on the speciality camp
Where: Lehigh Carbon Community College, 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville; and other locations
When: June 17 to Aug. 30
Deadline for registration: 
Varied
Details: Camps for toddlers through high school-age students. A host of camps including Harry Potter workshop, 3D Game Programming, Cooking, Cake Decorating, Puppetry, Horseback riding, algebra and geometry and more.
For more information: Website

Locations: North Whitehall 
Name: North Whitehall Township Youth Camps
Type of camp: 
Sports and creative theatre, arts 
Cost: 
Varied, $45 to $55 to $80
Where: Township parks, including Independence Park in Schnecksville, Laurys Station Park 
When: Beginning June 17, 9 a.m. to noon
Deadline for registration: 
None
Details: Volleyball, Field Hockey, Softball, Baseball, Creative Theatre Arts, Football, Cheerleading, LaCrosse, Basketball. Some Camps are Co-ed.
For more information: 610-799-3411

Upper Macungie

Location: Upper Macungie Township
Name: PASC 7th Annual Summer Skills Camp
Type of camp: Day Camp, Soccer
Cost: $130
Where: Lone Lane Park, 30 Lone Lane, Upper Macungie Township, PA 18104
When: Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, 9 a.m to noon
Deadline for registration: July 21
Details: For 5-12 year olds
For more information: Website

Upper Saucon/Allentown

Locations: Center Valley and Allentown
Name: Camp JCC of the Allentown Jewish Community Center
Type of camp: Variety, including swimming, sports, activities, theater
Cost: Varied weekly costs, depending on program, location, number of weeks
Where: 5831 Vera Cruz Road, Center Valley; and 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown
When: June 17 to Aug. 9 (Pre- and post-camp programs also available.)
Deadline for registration: NA
Details: Center Valley location is a 55-acre site with age and size appropriate ballfields and courts, a pool, art barn, game room, pavillions; includes swim instruction, and a variety of activities, including soccer, baseball, drama, dance. Specialty Theater camps at Allentown location.
For more information call: 610-435-3571.

Location: Center Valley
Name: Camp Invention
Type of camp: Day Camp, Science
Cost: $225, or $220 online
Where: Hopewell Elementary, 4625 West Hopewell Road, Center Valley, PA 18034
When: July 8 to July 12
Deadline for registration: April
Details: For Grades 2-6
For more information: Website or call 800-968-4332

New Jersey

Location: Hope, NJ
Name: Hope Center
Type of camp: Religious, Overnight
Cost: Varies
Where: 15 Ridgeway Ave., Hope, NJ
When: Many dates, specific to age
Deadline for registration: Varies
Details: For specific dates, check website at www.camphope.org or contact camp.
For more information call: 908-459-4435

Upper Bucks

Location: Quakertown
Name: Upper Bucks YMCA Summer Day Camp
Type of camp: Many different types of camps including sports, gymnastics, arts, leaders in training.
Cost: $175-220, based on Y membership type
Where: Upper Bucks YMCA, 401 Fairview Ave., Quakertown, 18951
When: June 24 - Aug. 30
Deadline for registration: 7 days prior to start of camp week
Details: Financial assistance is available.
For more information: Website or call 215-536-9622