If you’re searching for screen-free summer camps near Philadelphia that keep kids active, creative, and fully unplugged, you’re in the right place. More parents want camps where their children spend the day outdoors, engaged in hands-on activities, and free from screens and digital distractions. Summer camp should be a break from technology — a time for kids to explore nature, make new friends, and build skills without the glow of a screen.

To help you find the best options, we’ve gathered a list of top-rated, screen-free summer camps on the Main Line and nearby areas. Many of these camps offer full-day programming packed with outdoor adventures, arts, sports, and nature exploration. Whether your child loves hiking, horseback riding, creative arts, or just being outside, you’ll find great no-screen options here.

Featured Screen-Free Summer Camps on the Main Line

Riverbend Environmental Education Center (Gladwyne)

This popular nature camp invites kids to discover local wildlife, splash in creeks, and enjoy science and nature education — all in a fully screen-free environment. Perfect for kids who love exploring the outdoors.

DEAN Adventure Camp (Haverford)

Focused on outdoor adventure and team challenges, DEAN encourages kids to unplug and connect with nature through hiking, climbing, and more.

ESF Camps (Multiple Locations)

Offering a variety of camps in sports, science, and the arts, ESF keeps kids engaged with exciting, screen-free activities that develop skills and build friendships.

The School in Rose Valley Summer Camp (Rose Valley)

A smaller camp emphasizing creativity and outdoor play, where kids unplug completely and immerse themselves in nature-based fun.

Kimberton Waldorf School Summer Camp (Kimberton)

Waldorf philosophy guides this camp’s focus on imagination, nature, and the arts. Screen time is off the table as kids enjoy a nurturing, tech-free environment.

Westtown School Summer Camp (West Chester)

Set on expansive grounds, this camp offers hands-on learning and outdoor adventures that keep campers busy and screen-free throughout the day.

Additional Screen-Free Camps Recommended by Local Parents

• CCWA Paradise Farm Camps (Downingtown)
• Sunset Valley Farms Horse Camp (Berwyn)
• Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (Philadelphia)
• Spring Mountain Day Camp (Schwenksville)
• Sports Camps (e.g., SCH, Villanova)
• Sesame/Rockwood Camps & Rockwood Adventures Teen Travel (Blue Bell)
• Future Stars Camps (Haverford College + others)
• Valotta Studios Camps (Exton)
• JCC Camp Kef (Wynnewood)
• Rutabaga Art & Nature Camp (East Falls)
• Shadow Creek Farm Horse Camp (Chadds Ford & Ridley Creek)
• Arrowhead Day Camp (West Chester)
• GrowNOW ADHD EF-Camp (Philadelphia)
• Camp Oneka (overnight girls camp, Lake Ariel, PA)
• Township Playground Camps (Lower Merion area)
• KidsPark Main Line (Exton)
• TVRC (Wyoming – 4-week overnight camp)

Want more screen-free summer camp options and details? Explore the full list of local camps at mainlineparent.com/camps to find the perfect fit for your child this summer.

Feature photo courtesy of Riverbend Environmental Education Center.