Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) is your local leader in environmental education, watershed conservation and land preservation. Our mission is to promote the restoration, conservation and enjoyment of natural resources of the Brandywine and Red Clay Watersheds through education, scientific activities, environmental stewardship and advocacy.
At camp we unplug from modern day technology and spend our days finding frogs and insects in the pond, building forts in the forest, learning wilderness survival skills and experiencing water sports and adventurous treks.
We offer 8 themed weeks of camp for campers ages 4 - 15. All camps are full day (9 - 3) and we offer before and after care as well.
Sponsored Camp Fernwood
Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.
Camp Fernwood's program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.
Sponsored Camp Wonderkin
Nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful Chester County and surrounded by forest and field, Natural Lands' ChesLen Preserve offers the perfect setting for Camp Wonderkin - a nature based STEAM camp designed for age 5-11 and led by owner and lead teacher Cate Liguori.
Each day of this unique camp experience will focus on various concepts of the STEAM acronym - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. We will be studying soil and stream, monitoring blue bird activity, building leaf robots, experimenting with flora and fauna potions, painting with trees and grasses, and creating mixed media wild wands. Children will also have the opportunity to contribute to a Natural Lands stewardship project. We will spend valuable time connecting with nature each day as we practice yoga and mindfulness, take hikes and climbs and develop our team building skills with fun and energizing games and activities.
Cheslen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA Read More
Sponsored Camp Wood Haven
Discover a summer where confidence grows, friendships form fast, and every day feels like an adventure. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Camp Wood Haven is the kind of place where girls in grades 1-12 unplug from screens and plug into nature, creativity, and leadership in a way that feels exciting—not forced.
Imagine waking up in a tree house, Conestoga wagon, or Adirondack cabin to fresh air and birdsong, then spending the day exploring wooded trails, trying new outdoor skills, creating hands-on crafts, and laughing around camp with a supportive community. Camp Wood Haven overnight programs blend classic camp magic with purposeful growth, helping campers build independence, resilience, and teamwork while still having the time of their lives. Plus, Wood Haven is known for its top-quality equestrian programs!
Here, girls don’t just participate, they belong. With caring staff, age-appropriate activities, and an environment designed to build confidence, campers leave with more than memories. They leave with stronger voices, braver hearts, and friendships that last long after summer ends.
Ready to give her a summer she’ll never forget? Come to Camp Wood Haven - for all girls, not just Girl Scouts!
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Sponsored Colonial Farmstead Summer Camps
Through hands-on activities and historic skills, campers explore colonial history in an immersive, interactive, and fun environment.
Each week centers on a different theme, with activities that may include hearth cooking, textile work, gardening, blacksmithing, candle making, and caring for the farm’s heritage-breed animals.
Campers gain new skills while experiencing the daily tasks that shaped life in early Pennsylvania.
Camps run Monday through Friday,* 9 AM to 3 PM onsite at Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead in Ridley Creek State Park. Age range is 7-12 and 12-15, depending on the camp week.
Ridley Creek State Park, 3900 North Sandy Flash , Newtown Square, PA Read More
Sponsored ESF Camps at Montgomery School
ESF Camps offer a summer full of adventure for rising grades PreS–7th. From sports, arts, and science to learning to swim, campers choose their own path. With caring staff, classic traditions, special events, and a safe, joyful environment, children build independence, teamwork, and lasting friendships - experiencing growth, discovery, and MAXJOY.
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Sponsored Summer Discovery at Newlin Grist Mill
Summer Discovery at Newlin Grist Mill offers history- and nature-based experiences in an engaging, inclusive, outdoor environment for children ages 4-12. Campers share unique experiences that connect and expand their interactions with each other and their community. Summer Discovery is the place where learning is fun!
At Summer Discovery, we strive to provide fun, engaging activities that encourage campers to follow their passions and connect with the world around them. Traditional camp fun like hiking, games, and scavenger hunts are intertwined with unique educational opportunities that highlight the nature and history our site has to offer. On any given day, campers might be looking for frogs, building a sculpture of recycled materials, baking cookies from an 18th century recipe, or experimenting with magic bubbles. There is no end to the fun adventures that can be had!
Sponsored The Philadelphia Rock Gym
Summer will be here before you know it, and our Discovery Summer Camps are now open for registration.
Kids ages 6–15 will spend the week climbing, playing games, building confidence, and making new friends in a supportive environment. No experience required, and we provide all rental gear and snacks, so parents can keep things simple.
Our camps maintain a 1:5 coach-to-participant ratio, which means kids get plenty of attention from our fun, experienced coaches.
HalfDay: 9am–12pm
FullDay: 9am–3pm
Spots fill quickly each year, so now is a great time to secure your child’s week.
More than one child attending? Use code SCSIBLING at checkout for $50 off.
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