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Day Camp
At Germantown Academy campers get to do it all! Every day is a new adventure.
Day Camp Programs
- Adventurers (PreK-Kindergarten–4 and 5 years old)
- Day Camp (Grades 1-6)
- Explorers Camp - (GRADES 7 and 8)
- Counselors in Training (Grades 9 and 10)
Adventurers (PreK-Kindergarten–4 and 5 years old)
Adventurers Camp provides an age-appropriate, all-around camp experience. Through daily scheduled activities like arts and crafts, music, science, and outdoor play, your camper is encouraged to explore, create, and stay active. Campers will participate in swim lessons Monday – Thursday with waterplay and a pool party each Friday! Adventurers are well-prepared when it comes time to move on to the traditional camp experience.
Campers must be 4 years old by their first day of camp and be fully potty trained to enroll.
Grades: Pre-K - K (4 and 5 year olds)
Dates & Fees: See table below
Time: 9am - 3:30pm
| Week | Dates | Price |
| Week 1 | June 20-23 (closed June 19) | $420 |
| Week 2 | June 26-30 | $525 |
| Week 3 | July 3-7 (closed July 4) | $420 |
| Week 4 | July 10-14 | $525 |
| Week 5 | July 17-21 | $525 |
| Week 6 | July 24-28 | $525 |
| Week 7 | July 31-August 4 | $525 |
| Week 8 | August 7-11 | $525 |
Notes:
- Troops are led by responsible and experienced counselors in accordance with proper safety ratios.
- 4 year old Adventurers have a rest period each afternoon.
- We swim rain or shine in our 25-yard indoor pool. Our pool is staffed with experienced and certified lifeguards.
- Weekly themes in Adventurer Camp involve a mix of troop-specific activities and all-camp group activities.
- Campers will remain in their troops throughout the day.
Day Camp (Grades 1-6)
This traditional Day Camp experience is for campers entering grades 1-6. Campers are split into same-grade and same-sex troops through 6th grade. Campers will enjoy activities such as swimming, ropes courses, zip lining, archery, athletics, arts & crafts, STEM, and more! Each week is different and filled with new experiences and special events, so join us for one week or up to eight!
| 1st Grade Girls | C Troop |
| 1st Grade Boys | D Troop |
| 2nd Grade Girls | E Troop |
| 2nd Grade Boys | F Troop |
| 3rd Grade Girls | G Troop |
| 3rd Grade Boys | H Troop |
| 4th Grade Girls | I Troop |
| 4th Grade Boys | J Troop |
| 5th Grade Girls | K Troop |
| 5th Grade Boys | L Troop |
| 6th Grade Girls | M Troop |
| 6th Grade Boys | N Troop |
Day Camp Weekly Themes- Coming Soon
Grades: 1-6
Dates & Fees: See table below
Time: 9am - 3:30pm
| Week | Dates | Price |
| Week 1 | June 20-23 (closed June 19) | $410 |
| Week 2 | June 26-30 | $510 |
| Week 3 | July 3-7 (closed July 4) | $410 |
| Week 4 | July 10-14 | $510 |
| Week 5 | July 17-21 | $510 |
| Week 6 | July 24-28 | $510 |
| Week 7 | July 31-August 4 | $510 |
| Week 8 | August 7-11 | $510 |
Add-ons
Add-ons are optional services that you may select throughout the summer and can be added on to your account directly at registration or up to two weeks prior to the start of each week.
Field Trip Add-on
New! Senior Day Camp (6th Grade) Field Trips (during registration, select the regular Day Camp option for your 6th grade camper and you will be able to add-on the field trips)
Philadelphia Zoo July 6 $50 add-on
Dorney Park July 27 $50 add-on
AM Extended Day Add-on
8am-8:50am $75 per week
PM Extended Day Add-on - 3:30pm - 5:30pm
4:30pm pick-up $75 per week
5:30pm pick-up $100 per week
Refund Protection Add-on - See Refund Policy on "For Parents" Page
$50 per week
Notes
- Troops are led by responsible counselors in accordance with proper safety ratios.
- Activities are taught by adults who are experienced in the subject material.
- Day campers in 1st – 3rd grade will have a mix of instructional swim and/or free swim each day. Please note swimming is instructed by our lifeguards but we do not offer a swim camp. Schedules vary per grade/troop/day.
- Day Campers in 4th – 6th grade will have free swim throughout the week (instruction may be provided depending on the skill level of the camper and/or request by parent).
- We swim rain or shine in our 25-yard indoor pool. Our pool is staffed with experienced and certified lifeguards.
- Day Camp Activities are inspired by the weekly themes.
- Activities will take place outdoors and indoors unless the weather is rainy, too hot, or unsafe to be outside, then all activities will move indoors.
Explorers Camp - (GRADES 7 and 8)
Explorer Camp is for campers in grades 7 and 8 and is coed. Campers will go on three field trips throughout the week, (please see Explorer Camp Calendar below for more details!) Each week is different and filled with new trips and special events, so join us for one week or up to eight!
Grades: 7-8
Dates & Fees: See table below
Time: 9am - 3:30pm
| Week | Dates | Price |
| Week 1 | June 20-23 (closed June 19) | $460 |
| Week 2 | June 26-30 | $575 |
| Week 3 | July 3-7 (closed July 4) | $460 |
| Week 4 | July 10-14 | $575 |
| Week 5 | July 17-21 | $575 |
| Week 6 | July 24-28 | $575 |
| Week 7 | July 31-August 4 | $575 |
| Week 8 | August 7-11 | $575 |
Time: 9am drop-off - 3:30pm pick-up
Explorer Camp Tentative Schedules-
June Schedule
July Schedule
August Schedule
Add-ons
Add-ons are optional services that you may select throughout the summer and can be added on to your account directly at registration or up to two weeks prior to the start of each week.
AM Extended Day Add-on
8am-8:50am $75 per week
PM Extended Day Add-on - 3:30pm - 5:30pm
4:30pm pick-up $75 per week
5:30pm pick-up $100 per week
Refund Protection Add-on - See Refund Policy on "For Parents" Page
$50 per week
- Troops are led by responsible and experienced counselors in accordance with proper safety ratios.
- Explorer Campers travel off campus by School Bus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- Explorer Campers may bring cell phones but will be instructed when they are allowed to use them.
- Signed Parent Waivers may be required at some locations.
- Explorer Campers will have free swim on Mondays and Fridays.
- Campers will remain with their assigned troops throughout the day.
- Email communication will be sent regarding field trips prior to each week.
- Trips may be subject to change based on availability.
Counselors in Training (Grades 9 and 10)
The Counselors in Training (CIT) program teaches responsible teens the essentials of becoming a superior leader, employee, and camp counselor. CITs participate in workshops and discussions to learn about basic childcare, behavior management techniques, communication skills, camp organization, activity planning, job application, first aid, and leadership.
For a portion of each day, CITs gain valuable hands-on experience while working in troops and activities under the guidance of our professional camp staff.
HOW TO APPLY
Prospective CITs are required to complete an application and ask two adults to complete a recommendation (at least one current teacher; no family members). All applications and recommendations are due no later than March 1, 2023.
CIT Recommendation Form 2023
CIT Application 2023
Grades: 9-10
Dates: June 20 - August 11
Time: 9am - 3:30pm
Fee: $2400
Notes:
- This is a selective eight-week program, and enrollment is limited.
- Six-week applications may be accepted if space is available.
- Do not register or pay until you receive notification that you have been accepted into the program.