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Enrollment Opening in 2024

Space Available in Tenderfoot Camp, Trailblazer Camp and Basketball, Reading and Math Camp. Please enroll quickly to assure a spot.

Returning families can register by logging in HERE.

New families can access our Camper Application.

Remember to complete all of the following for the review of your application:

  • Earlier this spring, we shared with you that FCS Summer Programs follows the health and safety policies and procedures of Friends’ Central School. The School has recently updated its COVID-19 vaccination policy. Based on a recognition that COVID-19 has transitioned to endemic, rather than pandemic status, COVID-19 vaccines are now highly recommended, but not required. Therefore, this will be the policy for all FCS Summer Programs counselors and campers. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for community members who contract COVID-19
  • Health History (Required for all families, including FCS students; Instructions are on the application and in the email that is sent immediately after completing the first part of the application)
  • Deposit (If a check, please mail to: Summer Programs, Friends’ Central School 1101 City Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096)

Please contact Summer Programs at summerprograms@friendscentral.org or 610-645-5132 with any questions you may have!

**Please note that the CampMinder application may be blocked by certain work computers and WiFi connections. If the leaf continues spinning and won’t load, please try from another device/connection.**

 

REFUND POLICY

If you need to reduce the amount of weeks enrolled or cancel your child’s enrollment altogether, please notify us in writing before March 29th, 2024.  Cancellations are subject to a fee as per the information below.  No refunds are given after April 1, 2024.

If we are forced to close for the full summer due to COVID-19 for the safety and health of our community, all families will receive a full refund. If we are forced to close once the camp season has begun, you will receive a prorated refund for the remaining days of camp. 

Trailblazer Camp and Tenderfoot Camp:  $250 cancellation fee
Basketball, Reading, and Math Camp: $100 cancellation fee
Summer School: $100 cancellation fee
Early Start: $50 cancellation fee
Winter Break Camp: Fee is equal to half of total enrollment cost
Spring Break Camp: Fee is equal to half of total enrollment cost

Traditional Day Camps

Earlier this spring, we shared with you that FCS Summer Programs follows the health and safety policies and procedures of Friends’ Central School. The School has recently updated its COVID-19 vaccination policy. Based on a recognition that COVID-19 has transitioned to endemic, rather than pandemic status, COVID-19 vaccines are now highly recommended, but not required. Therefore, this will be the policy for all FCS Summer Programs counselors and campers. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for community members who contract COVID-19.

Early Start Camp is our additional care for the first week of summer, before Trailblazer and Tenderfoot Camp begin. Themed days provide new levels of fun! We offer: Swimming, sprinkler activities, science/nature, art activities, story time, free play with indoor and outdoor games, and organized sports every day.

Tenderfoot Camp provides recreational activities specially attuned to the interests of 3 to 6 year old children. The program focuses on social development, independence, and curiosity. These programs are designed to both nurture new friendships and strengthen self-esteem. As children grow, they are encouraged by our supportive staff to broaden their experiences and see what the world around them has to offer. Camp facilitators place emphasis on cooperation among children rather than competition. Placed in coeducational groups by age, the children learn to work alongside one another in alternative learning environments, thus stimulating holistic social and intellectual growth.

Trailblazer Camp is designed to accommodate the special interests of children between the ages of 7 and 12. Campers begin each day with 5-6 periods of activities with their group. Some of these activities include instructional swimming, computer, tennis, archery, art, drama, crafts, and sports. Older campers are invited to select an afternoon Pathfinder specialty activity in which to participate. Campers ages 7 to 10 are grouped according to grade and gender, and these groups are coed; 11 and 12 are single gender. All campers are supervised by head and assistant counselors.

Basketball, Reading, and Math Clinic

Earlier this spring, we shared with you that FCS Summer Programs follows the health and safety policies and procedures of Friends’ Central School. The School has recently updated its COVID-19 vaccination policy. Based on a recognition that COVID-19 has transitioned to endemic, rather than pandemic status, COVID-19 vaccines are now highly recommended, but not required. Therefore, this will be the policy for all FCS Summer Programs counselors and campers. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for community members who contract COVID-19.

Friends’ Central’s Basketball, Reading, and Math clinic is a five-week summer program designed to address the recreational, athletic and academic needs of students entering grades 2 -9. Instruction is given in the areas of basketball, reading, and mathematics, and is geared towards the individual needs of each student. Highlights of the program include guest speakers, a life-skills discussion group, and a fitness awareness program. Classroom activities are interactive and are designed to be fun as well as educational. Financial assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Summer Scholars

Earlier this spring, we shared with you that FCS Summer Programs follows the health and safety policies and procedures of Friends’ Central School. The School has recently updated its COVID-19 vaccination policy. Based on a recognition that COVID-19 has transitioned to endemic, rather than pandemic status, COVID-19 vaccines are now highly recommended, but not required. Therefore, this will be the policy for all FCS Summer Programs counselors and campers. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for community members who contract COVID-19.

 

Hallmarks of the Friends’ Central Summer Scholars Program are individualized attention and flexibility. With small class sizes, our students receive instruction geared toward their specific needs in a relaxed and informal setting.  We offer our Intensive Tutorials in Math and Spanish and Jump Start programs for rising 6th and 9th graders. 

 

Speciality Camps

Earlier this spring, we shared with you that FCS Summer Programs follows the health and safety policies and procedures of Friends’ Central School. The School has recently updated its COVID-19 vaccination policy. Based on a recognition that COVID-19 has transitioned to endemic, rather than pandemic status, COVID-19 vaccines are now highly recommended, but not required. Therefore, this will be the policy for all FCS Summer Programs counselors and campers. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for community members who contract COVID-19.

Friends’ Central has many programs that offer exciting opportunities for fun, growth, and friendship.  This includes our Break Camps, which run during the Friends’ Central School Winter and Spring Break.

Winter Break Camp (Week of Winter Break) Lower School Campus 12/18,12/19,12/20, 12/21 (2023)

Spring Break Camp (Week of Spring Break) Lower School Campus 3/25,3/26,3/27,3/28 (2024)

Contact summerprograms@friendscentral.org for more details.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to reduce enrollment weeks or cancel your child’s enrollment, please notify us in writing before March 29th, 2024.  Cancellations are subject to a fee as per the information below.  No refunds are given after April 1, 2024.

If we are forced to close for the full summer due to COVID-19 for the safety and health of our community, all families will receive a full refund. If we are forced to close once the camp season has begun, you will receive a prorated refund for the remaining days of camp. 

Trailblazer Camp and Tenderfoot Camp:  $250 cancellation fee
Basketball, Reading, and Math Camp: $100 cancellation fee
Summer School: $100 cancellation fee
Early Start: $50 cancellation fee
Winter Break Camp: Fee is equal to half of total enrollment cost
Spring Break Camp: Fee is equal to half of total enrollment cost