Hopwood Summer Day Camp

SUMMER CAMP 2008 REGISTRATION STATUS: As of all Hopwood Summer Camp programs are full and are now closed to new registration. LOWER CAMP (ages 3,4,5) ALL PROGRAMS closed as of 3/4/08; MIDDLE CAMP (ages 6,7,8) closed as of 3/6/08; UPPER CAMP (ages 9,10,11,12) closed as of 4/4/08.

We apologize if you have been inconvenienced by our camp programs filling so early in the registration process. All registration forms and deposits dropped off or received in the mail on or after the date posted for each camp closing cannot be honored. Registration checks will be returned via mail.

Please remember to register early next year! Registration for Summer Camp 2009 will start in February 2009.

Middle and Upper Camp Program
The Hopwood Middle Camp (ages 6,7,8) and Upper Camp (ages 9-12) programs take place on the upper hillside of the 8.5 acre campus. The center of the camp is the “Barn”, a 250 year old barn that houses the game room, reading center and camp co-director’s office. The campus has wooded and open areas where campers often enjoy a variety of wildlife and the antics of our resident animals (Cupcake, the pony and llamas Otis "Spunky" Spunkmeyer, Zack and X-Y-Z).

Camp Enrollment, Hours and Extended Care - Middle and Upper Camps at Hopwood run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. . The program is a full day / 5 day only program (2 week minimum enrollment). Hopwood provides before and after camp care from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional charge. 2 week minimum enrollment does not need to be consecutive.

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Non-Competitive Sports -Team sports are played daily and structured so that everyone participates without feeling uncomfortable about their skill level. Popular camp sports include Capture The Flag, Manhunt, Tennis, Archery, Gymnastics, Swimming, Volleyball, Kickball, Basketball, Softball and Challenge course.

Creative Activities - Individuals and small groups explore a variety of media in our Art Barn and Wood Working Center. Campers enjoy Pottery Making, Basketry, Weaving, Plaster Casting, Needlework, Macramé, Acrylic and Water Color Painting. Singing, Dance, Dramas, Creative Writing and camp wide Talent Shows round out the program.

Field Trips - Numerous field trips are taken throughout the summer. They include local plays, Phillies baseball games, museums, nature reserves and zoos. Fishing trips at a nearby pond are also a favorite camp pastime.

Decision Making - Young people need to practice decision making. Campers will have time every day to make choices for activities and projects. For instance, they may choose between a hike, cooking, playing a game or going fishing. All activities are supervised by a counselor.

Planning and Problem Solving - Campers and staff plan and implement projects which the campers initiate. Counselors encourage and assist as the campers tackle a wide range of project related tasks and obstacles. Past projects include a camp newspaper, carnival games, structure building and plays.

Special Days -Throughout the summer, Hopwood invites special guests to the camp to give hands on talks and demonstrations for campers. Special guests in the past include representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources, wild animal rescues, honeybee keepers, bagpipe players and retired Vaudeville actors to name a few. Wednesdays are “Pizza Wednesday” as campers enjoy a camp wide pizza lunch. Fridays are always a theme day or field trip. Upper and Middle campers have enjoyed such past theme days as Finding Waldo Day, The Olympics, Carnival Day and Messy Mania.

All Campers will receive a Hopwood Camp t-shirt to be used on camp trips.

Services are provided and admissions/referrals are made without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, gender, handicap or national origin.

Contact us and book early! Our camp programs always sell out! Registration starts in February. To receive this year's summer camp brochure and registration packet (including rates and camp weeks schedule), to schedule a tour of our camp, or to ask any questions regarding the Hopwood Camp, please call us at 215-368-1135 or use our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!