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 | One week $1,250 Quaker / $1,300 non-Quaker; two weeks $2,175 / $2,225. $200 per camper deposit at registration, balance due April 1. Sliding-scale financial aid available. | 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 | $1,375 per 12-day session (includes $75 registration deposit); Teen Adventure (ages 13-14) $1,530 per session; sliding-scale financial aid available by application | Horsham, PA |
| Camp Jamison | 8–15 | Sliding-scale contribution model: $200 base fee for all campers, with optional higher tiers up to $1,500+ covering supplies, transportation, staff and year-round programs; James M. Trauger Memorial Scholarship available for new campers | Huguenot, NY |
| Camp Saginaw | 6–16 | 2027 Second Half (3 wks, Jul 25–Aug 14): Early Bird $5,700 / Standard $6,000 / Late Spring $6,250 (grades 1-5); Early Bird $6,800 / Standard $7,000 / Late Spring $7,250 (grades 6-11) | 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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