Main Line Parent 2026 Summer Camp Guide
Your guide to the BEST summer around the Main Line and beyond!
Presented by Family Focus Media
This Summer Camp Guide will help you plan an unforgettable season for your kids around the Main Line and Philly’s Western Suburbs, whether you’re exploring day camps, specialty programs, or overnight adventures.
What You’ll Find in This Guide
This resource brings together everything families need to shape a fun, fulfilling summer. From arts, sports, academic, and screen-free camps to beloved traditional programs and unique local experiences, we’ve gathered trusted recommendations to help you choose with confidence. You’ll also find insights on low-cost camps, what to expect from different programs, and the places that make summer magical. Whether you’re starting your search or narrowing down favorites, this Guide offers practical tips and local highlights to help your child make the most of every sunny day.
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Main Line Parent Summer Camp Stories + Partners
Main Line Parent Camp Partners are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families around the Main Line. The Camp Partners below support the Main Line Parent Community.
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Main Line Parent Summer Camp Partners
Abrakadoodle
Abrakadoodle engages kids with creative art classes, art themed summer camps, holiday art camps, arty…
Brandywine School – Wizard Camp | 2025 LOVE Award Winner – Best Immersive Day Camp
Brandywine School - Wizard Camp is a fully immersive indoor/outdoor day camp held at multiple…
Camp Cupola
Camp Cupola at Cupola Academy offers hands-on summer programs for youth ages 5–15 on its…
Camp Experts & Teen Summers
Camp Experts & Teen Summers is a free advisory service that will help guide you…
Children’s Poetry Theater
Children’s Poetry Theater and its founder Jacque Healy write poems and plays for children and…
DEAN Adventure Camps
DEAN Adventure Camps at Haverford College (formerly The Handwork Studio & Velocity Adventure Camps) is the natural…
ESF Camps & Experiences
ESF Summer Camps & Experiences is where campers are free to explore their curiosity and…
Friends’ Central Summer Programs
Friends’ Central’s Summer Programs offers a range of rich and varied summer opportunities, filled with endless…
Harmony Kids Playhouse
Harmony Kids Playhouse is a vibrant space designed for children aged 0-4 to explore, learn,…
Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp located in the beautiful Pocono mountains…
JAB CAMP
Using sports to build bridges. High level basketball training. Financial literacy nutrition and racism education
Level 7 Tennis
Level 7 Tennis offers a comprehensive tennis program for players ranging from elementary-age beginners to…
Main Line Sports
Main Line Sports provides the local youth community with fun, safe, and active experiences through…
Mister John’s Music
Mister John’s Music, a boutique music school in Philadelphia, serves hundreds of families every week…
Next Level Sports, Inc.
Next Level Sports, Inc develops the leadership potential of today's youth.
Plymouth Performing Arts Center
Plymouth Performing Arts Center holds musical theatre performance classes, summer camps, and private vocal training…
PTP Soccer Summer Camp: Train With Pros
Players Teaching Players is a group of current players determined to inspire, develop, and mentor…
Sky Soup Art Center
Sky Soup Art Center offers after-school art classes, summer camps, school-holiday camps, and themed birthday…
Snapology Newtown Square
Snapology provides children’s enrichment at its best with year-round STEAM learning programs that engage children…
South Mountain YMCA Camps (Camp Conrad Weiser)
Camp Conrad Weiser is located in north eastern Pennsylvania, 30 miles east of Hershey.
Spanish Workshop for Children
Spanish Workshop is a Reggio Emilia Spanish immersion program where children learn through play, creativity,…
Summer Enrichment at AIM Academy
AIM Academy's in-person summer program features specialized, small-group instruction for rising 1st-12th graders. Join experienced…
The Clubhouse Wellness Center, LLC
Intentional, educator-led play programs that help kids build confidence, regulation, and social connection—while parents feel…
The Little Gym of Ardmore
The Little Gym of Ardmore offers parent-child classes for babies and toddlers, gymnastics programs for…
The Shipley School Day Camp
Shipley Day Camp offers a timeless day camp experience that combines arts and athletics for…
Tiny Elephants Studios
Tiny Elephants Studios is a creative space offering professional photography and art classes. They provide…
Twirl Summer Camps
Twirl offers an array of half-day camp options that allow kids (ages 3.5+) to run, jump,…
Tyler Arboretum
Tyler Arboretum offers summer camp, year-round classes, and fun programs for kids and families featuring…
Universal Rackets
Inclusive tennis and pickleball programs for all ages and levels, offering fun, structured instruction and…
Uplink
Uplink Studios is a physical network of community e-sports training centers and entertainment arenas.
Uptown Studio
Join Uptown Studio (formerly WCStudio at Uptown) for an immersive summer of theatrical exploration!
Villanova Basketball Camp
Villanova Basketball Camp offers boys ages 7–15 a fun, energetic environment to improve their skills…
Wayne Art Center
Wayne Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community through the arts.
Wolf Performing Arts Center
Wolf Performing Arts Center provides year-round theatre education and performance opportunities to preschool to 12th…
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
As the region’s largest and longest-running international nonprofit, World Affairs opens doors between Philadelphia and…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of nine YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families and…
Young Rembrandts Chester County, PA
Young Rembrandts uses a unique curriculum that engages both sides of the brain so all…
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