About

Allens Lane Summer Art Camp welcomes campers from all over the area (ages 5 - 12) to come and join in the fun. Allens Lane Summer Art Camp offers a unique blend of arts and athletic activities that gives each child a fun and memorable summer experience. The camp employs sports specialists as well as professional artists and art teachers to help our campers in the numerous activities we offer.We believe that it is just as important to exercise the mind as it is the body (especially during the summer) so we make sure to take advantage of our unique campus in the middle of Fairmount Park. Each week campers spend time in our art studios, dance studios and theater as they learn from our team of well qualified professionals as well as spend time outside enjoying our open fields, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts. Additionally, campers are taken on weekly field trips to area arts and cultural institutions as well as weekly swimming sessions. During the fourth and eighth week of camp, campers put on a gallery exhibition in our art gallery and a performance in our theater for family and friends. It's what art camp is all about! For the parents/guardians, a newsletter is sent home each week to keep you informed of upcoming activities. Campers bring their own lunch (we refrigerate). Snacks are provided during PM extended hours.

Dates & Hours
To accomodate the late end-date for most of our local schools, our camp dates have been pushed back one week from our traditional start time.

*Pre-Camp Dates: 
June 21 - 25, 2010

Camp Dates:
June 28 - August 20, 2010

Regular Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

We also offer additional AM and PM hours to accommodate you.

AM Extended Hours:
7:30am – 8:30am

PM Extended Hours:
3:30pm – 6:00pm

* Pre-Camp is a week of camp (scaled-down version) that is designed for campers who may have an early end to their school year. Pre-Camp is discounted from the regular camp because there are no field-trips or swimming.

Open House

Open Houses occur twice before each summer camp season. Check this website for updates or subscribe to our Mailing List to receive notice. Our Open Houses allow parents/guardians a chance to see the facility, meet the Camp Director, ask questions about our Summer Art Camp, and make registrations. Many first time campers find it useful to see the facility before attending so they know where they will be going once camp starts.

Learn about our Summer Art Camp Fees

Make your Summer Art Camp Registrations

Activities

Arts and Culture

• Campers attend classes in clay, painting & drawing, crafts, dance and theater
• Campers perform two theatrical shows per season
• Campers set-up and exhibit their artwork in our art gallery
• Weekly field trips to exciting regional arts and cultural sites (see below)
• Special weekly performances by invited artists (musicians, storytellers, etc..)

Sports and Play

• Swimming two times per week at Awbury Recreation Center. Swim is well supervised, sprinklers are available for non-swimmers. Lessons are not provided.
• Playground, basketball and tennis courts with instruction
• A variety of indoor and outdoor cooperative games
• Fun activities for creative kids
• Crazy dress up and theme days
• Special rainy day activities

Weekly Field Trips (2009 examples)

• Giggleberry Fair (Lahaska, PA)
• Wheaton Arts (Millville, NJ)
• Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, PA)
• Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ)
• Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia, PA)
• Storybook Musical Theater (Huntingdon Valley, PA)
• Camden Children’s Garden (Camden, NJ)
• French Creek State Park (Elverson, PA)

Camp Staff

Counselors - All campers are grouped by age, with a leadership team of three counselors per group (we strive for a ratio of 1 counselor for every 5 campers). All camp staff are selected for their maturity, responsibility, experience and sensitive understanding of children. Art, ceramics, dance and drama are taught by professionals. Many teach classes at Allens Lane Art Center throughout the year. Red Cross certified instructors supervise swimming activities. Additionally, all counselors attend a mandatory CPR class (taught by the Red Cross).

Employment Opportunity:Allens Lane Art Center invites applications for Junior and Senior counselors each year for our Summer Art Camp. Deadline is March 1.

Questions? Comments. Contact us at camp@allenslane.org

C.I.T. Program

The Counselor-In-Training program for teens entering 8th through 12th grade has always been a special part of our camp. Click here to download an application. The deadline to apply is March 1.

Volunteers

Allens Lane Art Center is always seeking volunteers to help out with our Summer Art Camp. Anyone interested in becoming a playground monitor, field-trip chaperone, art studio assistant, or general camp assistant is encouraged to fill out our volunteer form on our website.