Camp Philly

Bringing Philadelphia children to a one-week overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains.

Please check back for updates on the upcoming Camp Philly season.

What we do

Every child should get to experience sleep-away summer camp. Camp Philly offers a low-cost option for Philadelphia residents. During a week at Camp Speers, campers develop:

Decision-making skills.
Creativity.
Confidence.
Teamwork.

Opened in 1948, Camp Speers is a 1,100-acre property with a 40-acre private lake. Under the guidance of positive adult role models, campers participate in a wide range of activities:

Swimming
Canoeing
Rock climbing
Archery
Basketball
Soccer
Arts and crafts
Survival skills

Connect

Address	1515 Arch St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email	parksandrecreation@phila.gov
	Phone: (215) 683-3600
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Process and eligibility

To apply for a Camp Philly scholarship valued at $900, you must submit a completed application to your recreation leader, along with the $30 application fee by June 30. The application fee is the only cost to attend the camp. Your $30 will be refunded if a scholarship is not granted.

To be eligible for a scholarship, your child must:

Be recommended by a recreation leader.
Be an active program participant at a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation facility.
Take free swim lessons at a local YMCA if they do not know how to swim.
Have a physical prior to attending camp.
Be between 8 and 12 years old.
Be okay being away from home and away from electronics.
Attend, along with parents, all information and program sessions provided by Parks & Rec and YMCA.

Please refer all questions to your recreation center leader.

Deadline to apply: to be announced.