2026 Summer Camp Information

ArtsQuest – Summer Art Camps

Offers weekly summer camps focused on hands-on art experiences including painting,

sculpture, and creative projects for students in grades K–12. See link for more information.

https://www.artsquest.org/education/camps/

Camp JCC – Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley

Provides a full-day camp experience with swimming, sports, arts, and team-building activities in

a supportive and inclusive environment.

Ages: Pre-K–10th grade

https://lvjcc.org/camp

Da Vinci Science Center

STEM/science camps for students in Pre-K–8th grade, offering weekly sessions throughout

the summer.

https://www.davincisciencecenter.org/summer-camp/

Future Stars Camps

Sports and STEAM-based camps for ages 5–13, focused on skill-building, teamwork, and

active learning.

https://www.futurestars.com/locations/cedar-crest/

KidsPeace Sarah’s Smile Summer Program

Therapeutic ABA-based summer program for ages 6–20, running Monday–Friday

(8:30 AM–1:00 PM), focused on building independence, communication, and social

skills for youth with autism.

https://www.kidspeace.org

Lehigh Valley Academy Summer Camps

Academic, STEM, arts, and activity-based camps for elementary through high school students,

offered in weekly summer sessions focused on enrichment and hands-on learning.

https://www.lvacademy.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=1000785&id=0

Lehigh Valley Sports Turf Summer Camp

Offers active, play-based summer camps with weekly themes, special events, and field

trips for children who enjoy sports and movement.

Ages: 3–12

https://lehighvalleymoms.com/2026-lehigh-valley-moms-summer-camp-guide/

Lehigh Valley Zoo

Offers hands-on summer camps focused on animals, conservation, and interactive learning for

elementary and middle school students.

https://www.lvzoo.org/education/summer-camps/

Moravian Academy – MAX Summer Camp

Offers a variety of weekly summer camps focused on STEM, arts, sports, and hands-on learning

experiences for students of different ages.

https://www.moravianacademy.org/max-summer

Northampton Community College – Summer Youth Programs (Horizons for Youth)

Provides weekly summer camps for students in grades K–8 featuring STEM, arts, sports,

cooking, and more in a structured and engaging environment.

https://www.northampton.edu/education-and-training/community-education/horizons-for-

youth/summer-youth-programs.html

Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center

Offers gymnastics and activity-based summer camps for children ages 3–12, with half-day and

full-day options.

https://www.parkettes.com/summer-camp

Pieces of Mind – Summer Camps 2026

Offers half-day summer camps focused on art, creativity, self-care, and social-emotional

development for children and teens. Camps include hands-on experiences in mixed media,

painting, cooking, and wellness activities. See link for more information.

Half-Day Camps ($250):

• Mix It Up/Mixed Media Art Camp (Ages 11–18): June 15–18, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Camp Calm (Ages 8–10): June 22–25, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

• Art Explorers (Ages 8–13): June 22–25, 1:00–4:00 PM

• Color Your World Art Camp (Painting/Acrylics/Watercolor) (Ages 6–10): July 6–9,

9:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Camp Chill (Ages 5–7): July 13–16, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

• Draw Your Dreams Art Camp (Ages 6–10): July 13–16, 1:00–4:00 PM

• Camp Care: Self-Care Camp for Girls (Ages 11–15): July 27–30, 9:30 AM–12:00

PM

• Art Fusion/Mixed Media Camp (Ages 14–18): August 10–13, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Creative Canvas/Mixed Media Camp (Ages 11–13): August 17–20, 9:00 AM–12:00

PM

• Chopped Cooking Camp (Ages 9–17): July 27–30, 1:00–4:00 PM

Summer Pop-Ups ($15 each):

Optional add-ons during select camps (Camp Calm & Camp Chill). Campers may bring lunch and

stay from 12:00–12:30 PM.

• Fidget Fun (Ages 7–11): June 22 & July 13, 12:30–1:00 PM

• Creation Station (Ages 5–12): June 23 & July 14, 12:30–1:00 PM

• Crafty Creations (Ages 8–12): June 24, 12:30–1:00 PM

• Origami Hour (Ages 5–12): July 15, 12:30–1:00 PM

Discount:

Returning campers save $20 with code “welcomeback”

Location: 1005 Brookside Rd, Suite 50, Allentown, PA (Near Costco)

Website: https://piecesofmind.org

River Crossing YMCA

Provides a variety of traditional day camps including sports, arts, and STEM for children ages

3–15, with multiple locations and financial assistance available.

https://ymcarivercrossing.org/summer-camps/lehigh-northampton

St. Luke’s Summer Camps

Resource #1: Baseball Programs & Events

Baseball-focused opportunities designed to help children build skills, confidence, and teamwork

through structured instruction and play.

https://www.stlukessportscenter.com/events/baseball/

Resource #2: Open Play

An open play opportunity for children to run, play, and stay active in a safe, indoor turf

environment while building social skills and having fun.

https://www.stlukessportscenter.com/events/openplay/

Resource #3: Rookie Sports Program

A beginner-friendly program for young children (ages 2–6) focused on learning basic sports

skills through fun, engaging activities led by trained coaches.

https://www.stlukessportscenter.com/rookie/

Resource #4: Summer Camp – St. Luke’s Sports Center

A structured summer camp for boys and girls ages 4–13 offering weekly sessions with sports,

activities, and field trips in a fun, active environment.

https://www.stlukessportscenter.com/SummerCamp/

Wildlands Conservancy

Offers nature-based summer camps focused on outdoor exploration and environmental

education.

https://www.discoverlehighvalley.com/events/wildlands-conservancy-summer-camp-2026/

Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp (Grades K–7)

A week-long morning camp focused on peace, justice, and social-emotional learning

through stories, songs, games, crafts, and interactive activities. Older participants (6th–7th

grade) will also engage in peacemaking leadership training.

July 27–31, 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

First Presbyterian Church, Allentown

Sliding scale fee: $10–$50 (scholarships available)

https://www.lepoco.org/

Specialized Camps (Grief Support)

Experience Camps (Pennsylvania)

Offers free overnight summer camps for children who have experienced the death of a parent,

sibling, or primary caregiver, combining traditional camp activities with grief support.

https://experiencecamps.org/grief-camp-pennsylvania

Specialized Camps (Special Needs & Inclusive Support)

Camelot for Children Summer Camp

Offers inclusive summer camp experiences for children with special needs, providing structured

activities, social interaction, and individualized support in a safe environment.

https://camelotforchildren.org/what-we-do/summer-camp/

General Youth Camps (Personal Growth & Recreation)

Camp Fowler (Valley Youth House)

Provides a traditional outdoor summer camp experience with activities like swimming, hiking,

arts, and team-building for youth, with a focus on personal growth and development.

https://valleyyouthhouse.org/camp-fowler-summer-camp/

Scholarship Opportunity

Families may be eligible for partial funding through the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit

Camp Gifting Program. This scholarship is not limited to a specific camp—it may be used

toward a variety of approved summer camps, including those listed above, as long as

application requirements are met.

Eligibility typically includes students who attend a public school within the CLIU region and

received IEP services during the school year. Funding ranges from $25 to $475 and may not

cover the full cost of camp