Summerside Rates & FAQs at SCH's Academy Camp

Summerside Camps camps run from June 12 to August 18, 2023.

Click here for our At-A-Glance, Specialty Camps, and Day Camp Themed Weeks.

Camper Schedule:
7:30 - 8:30 AM Early Bird Drop-off ($90/week or $25/day)
8:30 - 9:00 AM Camp Drop-off
9:00 - 3:00 PM Camp Day
3:00 - 3:30 PM Camp Dismissal
3:30 - 6:00 PM After Care ($200/week or $45/day)

Holidays and Observances:
All Summerside Camps will be closed in observance of Juneteenth (June 19), as well as July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Tuition for the affected weeks will be prorated to reflect the shortened week.

Summerside Camps are located on the beautiful 62-acre campus of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. We take full advantage of our surroundings and embrace our location as an urban oasis, bordering the 1,800 acre Wissahickon Park with over 50 miles of trails and unrivaled natural beauty. We offer the best of both worlds, with outdoor adventure in our idyllic natural surroundings as well as the air conditioned advantages of our well appointed classrooms and top-notch athletic facilities.

Our headquarters are located in Springside Chestnut Hill (SCH) Academy's McCausland Lower School & Commons.

E: summerside@sch.org
P: 215-247-7272 
GPS Address: 8000 Cherokee Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118 

Many campers will have access to our amazing ropes course! Consisting of a blend of low and high elements, the course gives participants the opportunity to learn teamwork, communication, and how to take on unique challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

Any enrollment cancellations before April 1, 2023, will be charged a $50 administration fee with the remainder refunded.

Any enrollment cancellations after April 1, 2023, must give notice of cancellation in writing. A cancellation fee of $100 per child will be charged. All remaining fees, outside of this cancellation fee, will be refunded.

Any enrollment cancellations, up to seven days prior to the start of programming, will not be eligible for any refunds.

Should any on-campus Summerside Camps programs be canceled due to COVID-19, before the programs begin, as mandated by PA State, City of Philadelphia, or SCH Academy, Summerside Camps will issue a full refund for fees paid towards 2023 summer programs.

Should Summerside Camps need to close programming or cancel for more than one day, during an already in-progress camp program, a prorated fee will be refunded for the unused camp days when Summerside Camps is closed. 

Families who need to cancel their camp enrollment due to COVID-19 health-related reasons should reach out to Summerside Camps directly to discuss terms of cancellation and refunds.
 

Summerside Camps offers full and half day programs raging in price from $245 to $495. Please visit our specialty camp and day camp pages for specific pricing.

Our Summerside Day Camp is $410/week.

Camps running on holiday-shortened weeks will be prorated (week of June 19 and week of July 4, 2023).

Before Care and After Care are FREE to campers who register for 7 or more weeks of full day camps. 

• Before Care: $25/day; $90/week
• After Care: $45/day; $200/week

• Vaccinations will be required for all eligible children to attend camp.
• Vaccinations are required for all eligible staff.
• A complete list of Health and Safety Policies may be found in our Summerside Family Agreement (2023 version coming soon).
• Medical staff will be onsite during camp programming.
• All medical forms and waivers must be submitted prior to your child beginning camp. Including: medical clearance form, proof of vaccination (for those eligible), vaccination history, ropes course waiver (applicable programming only).

Summerside Camps staff are trained and certified in Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED. All Summerside Camps are following guidance from the PDPH in order to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19.

• Pennsylvania Certification requirements per law including Red Cross, CPR, First Aid, and AED

• Pre-season training 

• 6:1 staff to camper ratio

• 95% of our instructors are SCH faculty/coaches

• Many return year after year (some of our counselors have been with us for 10 over years!)

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Summerside Team:
P: (215) 247-7272
E: summersidecamps@sch.org