Camper Schedule:
7:30 - 8:20 AM Early Bird Drop-off ($100/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 ($225/week or $50/day)
Holidays and Observances: All Summerside Camps will be closed in observance of Juneteenth (June 19), as well as July 4 & 5, 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 athletic facilities.
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, 2024 will be charged a $50 administration fee (per week per child) if we are unable to fill the vacancy.
Any enrollment cancellations AFTER April 1, 2024 must give notice of cancellation, in writing. A cancellation fee of $100 per week of programming will be charged per child. All remaining fees, outside of this cancellation fee, will be refunded.
No refunds given for cancellations the week prior, up to 7 days prior, to the start date of programming.
Should any on-campus Summerside Camps programs be CANCELED after May 1 and before the programs begin, 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.
COVID-19 will no longer be considered “special circumstances” resulting in automatic prorated refunds. If your family has COVID-19 during the camp season, please contact the camp office and refer to the cancellation policies outlined above.
Summerside Camps offers full and half day programs raging in price from $260 to $495. Please visit our specialty camp and day camp pages for specific pricing.
Vaccinations will be required for all eligible children to attend camp.
Vaccinations are required for all eligible staff.
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, vaccination history, ropes course waiver (applicable programming only).
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On Saturday, October 5, 9:00 AM, SCH will partner with Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) to close an eroding section of the Wissahickon trail by planting native trees and shrubs. No experience is needed. FOW will provide gloves, tools, and instruction – all you need to do is show up.
