Sleepaway Summer Camps in Philadelphia
For campers ready to spend a week or more away from home, these overnight programs offer the full sleepaway experience within reach of Philadelphia families. Think cabins, campfires, swimming, and the independence and friendships that come from living alongside fellow campers.
12 Sleepaway camps listed.
| Camp | Ages | Price | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Ockanickon (YMCA) | — | $1,750/week | Southern NJ |
| Camp Dark Waters (Quaker, LGBTQI-friendly) | 7–14 | Pricing TBA | Medford, NJ |
| Camp Oneka | 7–16 | $9,500/7 weeks; $3,850/2 weeks | Poconos, PA |
| Camp COLEY | 8–18 | $590/week | Stanhope, NJ |
| Appel Farm Camp (Arts) | 8–16 | 2026 tiered rates: 2-wk session $3,750–$4,250; 4-wk $6,500–$7,000 | Elmer, NJ |
| Dragonfly Forest (Special Needs) | 7–28 | $935/week | Poconos, PA |
| Camp Speer YMCA | — | Free | Poconos, PA |
| Johnsonburg Camp (Religious, LGBTQI-friendly) | — | Pricing TBA | Northwest NJ |
| College Settlement Overnight Camp | 8–12 | Starts at $450/wk (2024 pricing); $505/2-wk session | Horsham, PA |
| Camp Jamison | 8–15 | Affordability-focused; flexible rates and scholarships (contact camp) | Huguenot, NY |
| Camp Saginaw | 6–16 | 2026 Second Half (3 wks, Jul 19–Aug 8): $5,950 grades 1-5 / $7,050 grades 6-11 (~$1,983-$2,350/wk) | Oxford, PA (Chester County) |
| Camp Galil | — | 2026: 2-wk mini $3,950-$4,575; 4-wk first session $7,100-$7,485; full 7 wks $11,850-$12,300; Taste of Galil (grades 2-3) $650 | Ottsville, PA (Bucks County) |
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