Use this list to find a day damp tailored to your kid's interests.Credit: ColourboxHere’s the information you need about some of the most popular day camps in the Philly area.Arts CampsSpeciality: TheaterPlace: Curio Theatre Summer CampDates: July 1 – July 12 or July 15 – 26Ages: 6 – 18Price: $425www.CurioTheatre.orgIf your child is all about drama club, he or she will love getting immersed in all things theater at the Curio Theatre Day Camp. Besides acting, they can also try a hand at playwriting, dancing, improv and set design. On the last day, campers put on a production for family and friends.Specialty: Fine artsPlace: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsDates: One week duration from June 30 - August 15Ages: 5 – 15Price: $250 - $280 for members; $270 - $300 for nonmemberswww.pafa.org/artcampNot only will your young artist spend his or her days creating works of art, he or she will take trips to some of Philadelphia’s best galleries and art studios meeting real artists. Kids explore new ways to express their creativity while learning about the importance of art.Specialty: Fine artsPlace: University City Arts LeagueDates: June 30 – August 29Ages: 5 - 10Price: $380 for members; $405 for non-memberswww.ucartsleague.orgYoung artists get a nice balance of indoor and outdoor activities at this summer camp, which focuses on finding beauty in nature. They can expect lots of outdoor activities and guidance on how to find inspiration in everyday surroundings.Sports CampsSpecialty: General active game playingCamp: Philadelphia YMCADates: Five day sessions from June 23 – August 29Ages: 4 - 14Price: $165 - $175Philaymca.orgThe Philadelphia YMCA offers several different camp options – depending on your child’s age – all intended to keep them from getting lazy this summer. There are sports-specific camps, like tennis, soccer or swimming, camps that combine a variety of sports, a flag football camp and even a theater camp. No matter what you choose for your child, he or she won’t be bored.Specialty: BikingPlace: Neighborhood Bike WorksDates: July 7 – July 18; July 21 – August 1Ages: 8 -14Price: $200neighborhoodbikeworks.orgAt Neighborhood Bike Work’s day camp, kids stay active by biking around North Philadelphia, riding as a group. It’s OK if your child doesn’t have a bike; everything they need – including a helmet – will be provided.Specialty: SwimmingPlace: Cohocksink Rec Center and Lee Cultural CenterDates: One week classes offered through July and AugustAges: 9 – 15Price: $150www.phila.gov/parksandrecreationThis camp is for swimmers of all ages. Kids who don’t know how will learn and be confident swimmers by the end of this six-week camp while those who already love the water will get even better. They’ll learn through a combination of water games and drills, while meeting kids from all over the city.Academic CampsSpecialty: Journalism/film-makingPlace: WHYYDates: June 30 – July 11; August 11 – August 22Ages: Students finishing 9th – 12th gradePrice: $1,200 for members; $1,350 for non-memberswww.whyy.orgYour high schooler can either enroll in WHYY’s journalism summer camp or film summer camp and meet other people from across the city who are just as passionate as he or she is. In the journalism summer camp, they’ll attend lectures from some top journalists who call Philadelphia home as well as learn interviewing and reporting skills. The film camp helps high schoolers perfect their script-writing, shooting, acting and editing skills.Specialty: ComputersPlace: University of PennsylvaniaDates: Five day camps help from July 7 – August 8Ages: 7 – 17Price: $15-$20 an hour for day camp; $10 - $12 for overnight campwww.idtech.comGet your child to stop playing video games by giving them a place to learn how to make them instead. Building on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) philosophy, iD Tech camp has a variety of courses to choose from such as Web design, coding, robotics, game design and many more. Besides offering a day camp, an overnight option is also offered.
