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Day Camp

The best in old-fashioned fun using the newest facilities.

6 weeks | June 23-August 1
9 am-3 pm
All children ages 3-14

Penn Charter Summer Camps are closed on Friday, July 4.

Please note: Younger children must be toilet-trained.

Drop-off begins at 8:45 am in the Middle School circle (Coulter Street entrance), and pickup is no later than 3:15 pm, also in the Middle School circle.

Transportation is limited; details below.

$515  June 23-27
$415  June 30-July 3 (4 days)
$515  July 7-11
$515  July 14-18
$515  July 21-25
$515  July 28-Aug 1

Deposit required: $100 per week enrolled.

Program Highlights

The fundamental purpose of the Penn Charter Day Camp is to provide a happy, productive summer for children. The companionship of peers and the leadership of trained counselors attuned to the physical, social and emotional needs of children enrich the experience.

Activities include: instructional swim, free swim, tennis, art, archery, music, dance, drama, sports and games, electives, summer theme, guest performers, color team contests.

The camp is open to children ages three through 13. (Younger children must be toilet-trained).

Check out Day Camp in action!

 

2025 Enrollment Information for Day Camp, Sports Camp, Performing Arts Camps

Enrollment is limited, so please register early. A deposit of $100 per week enrolled in Day Camp, Sports Camp or Performing Arts Camp is due at the time of registration. We accept credit card, money order, cash or check payable to William Penn Charter School. There is also a $35 registration fee for each applicant (whether attending one or multiple camps). Full payment is due by June 1. Payments made after June 1 must be in the form of credit card, money order or cash. A $35 administrative fee will be charged for any changes made to the application after it has been submitted.

Please note: We are not able to offer a lunch option or extended-day. Campers must bring their own lunch, including a beverage. Transportation can be provided for a limited number of campers ages five and older from Center City and Fairmount; see details. 

The camp fee covers all regularly scheduled activities, including a camp T-shirt. Campers must provide their own lunch, including a beverage.

All campers must have a physical examination prior to camp. Print and complete this physical exam form for each camper and returned to the summer camp office before the first day of camp.

Welcome letters are available here or on our registration site:
Day Camp welcome letter 
Sports Camp welcome letter 
Performing Arts Camp welcome letter   

Contact Information

For general questions about Penn Charter Summer Camps, contact:
Jeff Humble, Director of Summer Camps
jhumble@penncharter.com 
215-844-3460 ext. 373 (voicemail)

For questions about Sports Camp, contact David Bass, Director of Sports Camp
dbass@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 138 (voicemail)

If you read the Day Camp Welcome Letter above and still have questions about Day Camp, contact:
Chris Burnett, Director of Day Camp
cburnett@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 359 (voicemail)

If you read the Performing Arts Welcome Letter above and still have questions about Performing Arts Camp or specialty camps, contact:
Ari Baker
abaker@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 279

For the Summer Camps office, contact:
summercamps@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 364