Summer’s just around the corner, and you know what that means- it’s time to start looking for summer camps! Reading, PA is jackpot when it comes to camps for kids of all ages. Whether you’re child is four or thirteen, into science or art, or looking for an indoor or outdoor camp, there’s something for you!
Ages: 5+
$100+
Various weeks June-August
320 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
Snapology offers dozens of STEM and STEAM educate focused camps. From introducing a little one to basics concepts about science and technology to fostering a love for engineering and coding in older kids, Snapology has a camp for you and your child! Camps are typically 5 days long and last for about 3 hours, although they do vary (Check out their calendar for a full list of dates and times!). These camps are educational but fun- your child will be learning and developing without even knowing it! Watch your child grow an interest in STEM and STEAM subjects and sign up for a camp today!
Ages 7+
$250+
Various dates June-August
201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a place to develop new skills and learn about different art mediums. The Center offers an art studio, classes and, most importantly, summer camps! Starting at age 7, children have the chance to participate in some amazing art-themed camps. You can choose to learn about more traditional mediums such as ceramics and painting, or you can opt to dive into a camp about metalsmithing, glassblowing, or even TV hosting and anchoring! Week long classes start at about $260 for non-members, but you also have the option for one or two day camps that start at $75. Scholarships are also available for these camps. Check out their full calendar to view the awesome camps they have going on this summer!
3+
$210+
Various weeks June-August
575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA 19607
Berks Nature offers Eco-Camps throughout the summer for kids between the ages of preschool and 8th grade. Veteran teachers will show your kids the ins-and-outs of nature, all tailored to their age range. While you 4-year-old learns about basic outdoor safety, your 10-year-old will be learning about proper first-aid and how to build a shelter in a forest. If you don’t want to sign up for a full day, Eco Nature offers half-day, morning camps at a rate of $110/week per child. Go to their website to see all the different Eco-Camps that Berks Nature is offering summer 2018!
5th-12th grade
$285+
Various weeks throughout July
Tulpehocken Road, P.O. Box 7009, Reading, PA 19610
Penn State Berks offers middle school summer camps and high school discovery camps! In you’re in 5th-8th grade, enjoy some crazy cool summer camps such as the Junior Nittany Criminal Investigation Science Camp or Minecraft Designers: Code Your Own Adventures Camp. For 9th-12th graders, discovery camps such as Computer and Cyber Security Camp, Veterinary Science Camp, and Camp Shakespeare: Theatre Camp are offered to give you a taste of potential careers. Camps are a week long, and high schoolers have the option to either commute or stay on campus in the dorms. Don’t miss out on these interesting summer camps!
Reading, Pennsylvania is a hub for educational summer camps for kids of all ages! Snapology will fulfill your child’s STEM needs, GoggleWorks will scratch that art itch, Berks Nature will get your kids outside and interested in the world around them, and Penn State Berks will allow your older children to explore different career paths. Don’t miss out on any of these camps as they will ensure that 2018 is the best summer ever!
