Summer Camps

Join us on our historic campus in Germantown,

June 16-August 8, as we explore, play, imagine, and create.

Summertime at GFS is time for children of all ages to explore and cultivate their interests, make new friends, and enjoy fresh experiences. From sports to specialty camps--there is a wide variety of choices for everyone.

Discover What's PossibleWe invite campers to be inquisitive and curious about themselves, their community and their world all while emphasizing traditional summertime fun. Each camp is designed for campers to answer that important life question: “What will my unique contribution to the world be?” By discovering what’s possible, campers will be confident no matter the answer.

EPIC DAY CAMP

SPORTS CAMPS

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Summer Camp Details

Camp Eligibility

EPIC Day Camp, Sports Camps, and Specialty Camps are for children throughout the Delaware Valley with a few exceptions::

Campers must be 3 years old by the time they start camp (and fully potty trained) in order to register for EPIC Day Camp.

Campers registering for Summer Strings Orchestra Camp must have 2-3 years of prior instruction in a string instrument. Upon registering, we will also connect you to the camp director for a short audition.

Registration

Camps Are for Rising Grades

All camps are listed by the grade your child will be entering in Fall 2025.

Registration Deadlines

Registration for EPIC Day Camp will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Registration for all Sports Camps and Specialty Camps will close Sunday at 11:59 p.m. one week before the start of camp.
Gear Up for Fall and Community Basketball & Enrichment do not have a registration deadline. However, please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day of camp to allow time for on-site registration.

Cost

GFS Summer Camps are between $400-$475 for full, 5-day weeks and $336-$380 for 4-day holiday weeks.

*All pricing is subject to change

Deposit & Payment Plans

A deposit of 25% of the cost of each camp is due at the time of registration. (Please note: The deposit option is only available until Sunday, May 4th). Cancellations can be made within 48 hours of registration for a full refund. Cancelling sessions after 48 hours will result in a $50 cancellation fee.

To switch from one session to another, please email camps@germantownfriends.org.On or after Sunday, May 4 at 11:59 p.m., no refunds will be given. All changes, including switching sessions, must be made before this date.

Balances can be paid in 1 or 2 installments. All balances are due May 4 for camps in June and June 1 for camps in July.

No camper with a balance due will be permitted to attend camp.

Discounts & Promotional Packages

Campers who enroll in all five weeks of our Day Camp from June 16 - July 18 will receive a 10% discount.
Campers who register for all four weeks of Community Basketball & Enrichment Camp will receive a $15 discount, which will be applied automatically at check-out.

In lieu of an Early Bird Discount, we are also offering Promotional Packages to ease the registration process. Enroll in any of the following 3 camps and get 10% off at checkout:

Baseball & Softball Camp, Lacrosse Camp, Geocaching Adventure Camp
Geocaching Adventure Camp, Philadelphia Adventure Camp I, Philadelphia Adventure Camp II
Make & Create Art Camp Weeks 1, 2, & 3

Discounts and Promotional Packages cannot be used on top of the Faculty & Staff discount.

GFS will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. There will be no camps offered on these days

Non-Tuition Financial Aid

GFS offers Non-Tuition Financial Aid to current or incoming GFS families attending camp. If you would like more information on how to apply, please email camps@germantownfriends.org. Applications are due by May 4, 2025.

Need-based scholarships are also available for any camper registering for Community Basketball & Enrichment Camp. If you would like more information on how to apply, please email camps@germantownfriends.org.

Camp Logistics

Locations

Summertime at Germantown Friends School takes place in three primary locations:

Main Campus (31 W. Coulter Street), which includes three theaters, two gymnasiums, numerous art and music studios, computer labs, a LEED-certified Science Center, and both gardens and wooded areas for outdoor education and exploration.

GFS Athletic Fields (2807 Midvale Avenue and 2940 West School House Lane), which include three fields and two baseball diamonds.
Germantown cricket Club (411 Manheim Street) is where certain camps go swimming.

Detailed maps and directions can be found here.

Transportation

GFS will offer a daily shuttle service from the Curtis Center, 601 Walnut Street, to GFS’s Main Campus in Germantown through July 18. The shuttle is offered for an additional fee of $125/week per camper. Limited space is available and Early Childhood campers enrolled at our Center City location and their siblings will be prioritized.

Eating

Campers participating in camps on Main Campus (Rising 1st grade and up!) will eat in the dining hall and be able to order food each day as part of their camp experience. Adventure Camps and Sports Camps are offsite and therefore campers will need to pack their own non-perishable lunch and snacks each day.

Join Our Summer Camp Team

Each member of the Summertime at GFS Camps team is a skilled and passionate professional who has extensive experience planning and managing summer programming. Each team member’s goal is to ensure that all camp participants have a safe, healthy, and unforgettably fun summer experience as they grow as individuals and community members.

Working at Germantown Friends School over the summer is a memorable, character building, and fun experience. Join our camp team by filling out our general application.

Click the buttons below to read more about the roles available for this summer!

Day Camp Counselor - Early Childhood

Day Camp Counselor - Lower school

Day Camp Floater - Early Childhood or Lower School

Day camp junior Counselor

Summer Camps

Lauren Popp
Summer Camps Director

Located at Germantown Friends School
31 W. Coulter Street

Phone: (267) 323-3474

Example Schedules:

EPIC Day Camp Rising Preschool - Rising 3rd Grade

8:30 Camper Arrival
9:00 Morning Meeting
9:30 Specials: Music & Dance, STEM, or Outdoor Adventure
10:00 Snack
10:45 Specials or Friends Free Library Visit
11:30 Lunch
12:15 Recess
1:00 Water Play & Swimming at Germantown Cricket Club
2:00 Specials: Art,
Makerspace or Creative Writing
3:00 Pack Up
3:30 Dismissal

*Preschool, PreK, & Kindergarten schedule is slightly different and includes an afternoon rest*

GFS Sports Camps Various grade levels

8:45 Camper Arrival
9:15 Sports Training
10:00 Snack
10:15 Tactical Training
11:00 Small Games
11:45 Lunch
12:30 Leadership Building
1:15 Swimming at Germantown Cricket Club
2:15 Large Games
3:00 Pack up & Dismissal

Personalize Your Summer

To facilitate your search for the ideal camp(s), we invite you to click on the sorting tabs below:

Select a camp type

Refine your search for camps listed by grade your child will be entering in Fall 2025 or by week.

Camp Offerings

Sports Camps

Baseball & Softball Camp

Grades: Rising 3-8
Dates: June 23-27
Time: 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: GFS Fields
Price Per Week: $400

Geocaching Adventure Camp

Grades: Rising 4-6
Dates: July 7-1
Time: 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Main Campus
Price: $420

Art Camps
Music Camps

Bahay Kultura Filipino Camp

Grades: Rising 1-4
Dates: July 28-August 1
Time: 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: GFS Main Campus
Price: $400

Art Camps

Be a Hero! Comic Book Camp

Grades: Rising 4-7
Dates: July 28-Aug 1
Time: 8:45 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Location: GFS Main Campus
Price: $420

Sports Camps

Boys Sports Camp

Grades: Rising 1-6
Dates: June 30-July 3 *No Camp July 4*
Time: 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: GFS Fields
Price: $336