Dutch Springs Summer Day Camp
Dutch Springs Summer Camp offers children the opportunity to learn, laugh, play and make new friends without the use of a computer; outside in the fresh air partaking in amazing activities for every age and social level. Our Summer Camps utilizes all of Dutch Springs' 100-acres for adventure and experiences. Each camp is perfectly paced for your child by placing them in small groups of no more than 10 children per highly trained and synergistic counselor.
To ensure the highest quality and remarkable safety standards of Dutch Springs, all counselors undergo a thorough background check by the NCIC, INTERPol and the State of Pennsylvania as well as being fingerprinted.
Our camps are open to children entering second through ninth grades, placed in age appropriate groups.
Weeks:
Week One: June 21-June 25
Week Two: June 28-July 2
Week Three: July 5-July 9
Week Four: July 12-July 16
Week Five: July 19-July 23
Week Six: July 26-July 30
Week Seven: August 2-August 6
Week Eight: August 9-August 13
Week Nine: August 16-August 20
Week Ten: August 23-August 27
Pre-Season Specials:
Special One:
All Summer Special: Sign up for all ten weeks and only pay $1,500 if paid in full by May 30, 2010. (Not Applicable to CIT Camp.)
Special Two:
Early Bird Special: Pay entire camp balance by March 1, 2010 and receive $10.00 off each camp week- all camps.
Special Three:
Sibling Special:
Enroll one sibling for the same week and save $25, enroll two siblings for the same week and save $50. Have a larger family? Email Jason the Director.
On-going Special:
Refer a friend: For every camper that enrolls as a result of your referral, receive $10 off your own registration. Get 10 referrals, receive a FREE camp week!
More questions? Email the Camp Director Jason
Camps
Youth Camp
2nd & 3rd Grade
(entering these grades in the fall)
- Outdoor Skills
- Field Games
- Snack Making
- Group Games
- Environmental Studies
- Arts & Crafts
- Rock Climbing
- Sky Challenge
- Aqua Park (Private Sessions)
- Paddle Boating
Cost: $225 per week (Full Day); $155 per week (Half Day)
Camp Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Full Day)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Half Day)
Drop off: 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Extended Care*
Drop Off: 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Pick-up: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
*Extended Care is available at an additional cost of $50.00 per camper per week.
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Junior Camp
4th & 5th Grade
(entering these grades in the fall)
- Outdoor Skills
- Field Games
- Snack Making
- Group Games
- Environmental Studies
- Arts & Crafts
- Rock Climbing
- Sky Challenge
- Water Craft
- Field Sports
- Aqua Park
- Team Building
Cost: $225 per week (Full Day); $155 per week (Half Day)
Camp Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Full Day)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Half Day)
Drop off: 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Extended Care*
Drop Off: 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Pick-up: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
*Extended Care is available at an additional cost of $50.00 per camper per week.
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Senior Camp
6th & 7th Grade
(entering these grades in the fall)
- Outdoor Skills
- Field Games
- Snack Making
- Group Games
- Environmental Studies
- Arts & Crafts
- Rock Climbing
- Sky Challenge
- Water Craft
- Field Sports
- Aqua Park
- Team Building
- Rappelling
- Belaying
- Snorkeling (Must have snorkel, mask/goggles and fins)
Cost: $225 per week (Full Day); $155 per week (Half Day)
Camp Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Full Day)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Half Day)
Drop off: 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Extended Care*
Drop Off: 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Pick-up: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
*Extended Care is available at an additional cost of $50.00 per camper per week.
CIT (Counselors in Training)
8th & 9th Grade
(entering these grades in the fall)
- Outdoor Skills
- Field Games
- Snack Making
- Group Games
- Environmental Studies
- Arts & Crafts
- Rock Climbing
- Sky Challenge
- Water Craft
- Field Sports
- Aqua Park
- Team Building
- Rappelling
- Belaying
- Snorkeling (Must have snorkel, mask/goggles and fins)
- Leadership Training
- Counselor Training
- CPR & First Aid Training
- Leading activities for the other camps
- One-Night overnight at Dutch Springs
Cost: $300 per week (Full Day)
Camp Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Full Day)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Half Day)
Drop off: 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Extended Care*
Drop Off: 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Pick-up: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
*Extended Care is available at an additional cost of $50.00 per camper per week.
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More questions? Email the Camp Director Jason
Parental Information
- Dutch Springs Day Camps are open to all youth entering 2nd through 9th grade in the fall regardless of sex, race, color or creed who are interested in having fun, learning about our natural world hands on and computer free and being free to be themselves.
- All staff are fingerprinted and have gone through a state, federal and international background check to ensure the high quality safety standards of Dutch Springs.
- The ratio of campers to counselor are 10:1
- Our water-related activities are supervised by American Red Cross Open Water Certified Lifeguards at all times. All entries into any water-related activity require a PFD (Personal Floatation Device), which we provide.
- Our camp director has 15 years of camping experience and is an avid kickball enthusiast.
- Any and all medications requiring dispensing to your child during the day are stored in a climate controlled environment and in a locked safe.
- Dutch Springs is inspected by The PA Department of Health, The PA Department of Agriculture and Amusement and by a certified ACCT vendor (Association of Challenge Course Technologies). Our lake water is tested weekly and submitted to the Department of Health.
- Dutch Springs has an onsite store carrying souvenirs, snacks, clothing and a variety of other items for purchase. Children may pre load a Dutch Springs Gift Card for their purchases throughout the week and parents will have peace of mind the money is safe.
- In the event of inclement weather we have several hard top pavilions to keep your child safe and dry.
- Lunch is up to each parent to provide to their children each day of camp. Dutch Springs does provide three meal plans for an additional $25, $35 or $45 dollars.
- Any registration can be refunded up to five (5) days prior to your week, minus the deposit. In these times of financial insecurity we are willing to work with families suffering from severe economic loss/hardship.
- Any camper who shows disrespect for another rights or property or fails to follow Dutch Springs rules on a repeat basis will be sent home. No refunds will be issued.
- You are welcome to send your child to camp with a cell phone; however cell phone communications will only be allowed AFTER camp is over and not during camp for any reason. Dutch Springs has over 5 phone lines and can get any message to any camper within minutes.
- Dutch Springs Day Camps staff have their first aid and CPR. Dutch Springs response time from an Advanced Life Support Personnel (EMT/Ambulance) is on average 4 minutes. Any emergency situations are handled by our staff and of Hecktown and or Hanover Township Squads.
- Dutch Springs is a Bully-Free Zone. Our staff are all trained in Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and consider the act of Bullying a severe offense and handled as such.
- Dutch Springs Summer Day Camps may qualify you for a tax credit (Child Care). You will need to consult your tax professional/preparer for details.
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FAQ's
- Is my child going to Scuba Dive?
A. No, Scuba Certifications can take several months to complete and are only done by qualified instructors. Dutch Springs does not employ instructors.
- Where is Dutch Springs?
A. Click here for directions to Dutch Springs.
- I've never heard of Dutch Springs, how long has it been around?
A. Surprisingly enough, Dutch Springs has been in the same location in the Lehigh Valley for 30 years. Don't worry if you've never heard of us, Dutch Springs was started as a Scuba Diving Location and was marketed to Scuba Divers.
- Don't you have a lot of accidents? Is my child going to be safe there?
A. Your child is very safe here. Your child is not Scuba Diving and has a dedicated, synergetic counselor committed to your child's safety.
More questions? Email the Camp Director Jason
Forms
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The following form is required for registration: the registration form along with a $50.00 deposit per week. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Money Orders and Cash.
Click here to download.
More questions? Email the Camp Director Jason
 
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