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.

New this year!:
Each week will have a theme incorporated into it. All weeks begin on Monday and conclude on Friday, except Holidays Week, which begins on Tuesday and concludes on Friday.

The Great Outdoors Week, June 13
Time Travel Week, June 20
Cross Country Trip Week, June 27
Holidays Week, July 5
Pirate Week, July 11
Superhero's Week, July 18
Amazing Race (Around the World) Week, July 25
Leadership Week, August 1
Water World, August 8
Mystery Week, August 15 (It is mystery theme, not unknown)

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
• Paddle Boating

Cost: $225 per week (Full Day)
Camp Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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 - 6:00 PM
*Extended Care is available at an additional cost of $50.00 per camper per week.

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

Camp Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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 - 6:00 PM
*Extended Care is available at an additional cost of $50.00 per camper per week.

Senior Camp
6th & 7th Grade
(entering these grades in the fall)
• Outdoor Skills
• Field Games
• 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

Camp Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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 - 6:00 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)

CIT camp will allow each participant to learn the "ropes" of being a counselor. This camp focuses heavily on leadership skills, teaching methods, interactions with youth, how to be entertaining and the ability to be a great counselor. During CIT week, each CIT will be able to participate in activities as well.

• Outdoor Skills
• Field Games
• 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

Camp Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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 - 6:00 PM
*Extended Care is available at an additional cost of $50.00 per camper per week.

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 16 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 PA 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 a Meal Ticket for purchases in our concession stand.
• Any registration can be refunded up to two-weeks 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

1. Is my child going to Scuba Dive?
   A. No.
2. Where is Dutch Springs?
   A. Click here for directions to Dutch Springs.
3. 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.

More questions? Email the Camp Director Kari

Register

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Please click here to register your child online and pay the registration fee. We accept all Major Credit Cards online, or if you would like to pay in person, we kindly accept cash, personal check, Visa and Master Card.