Great day and overnight camps are preparing now to welcome your children safely in summer 2021! Although we could not hold a physical Bucks Camp Expo due to the pandemic, you can still find and learn about excellent summer camps for ages 3-17 at our free, virtual summer camp fair, presented in partnership with the Bucks County Herald. Visit UltimateSummerCampGuide.com to start your summer camp search today ..read more

My heart breaks for the summer camp directors who have made the painstaking decision to forego the 2020 summer season in the wake of COVID-19, and for the thousands of kids who will miss returning to their summer home and summer friends this year. In the many articles I’ve written about the value of a summer camp experience, I’ve interviewed numerous camp directors, and I’ve enjoyed meeting many more through the American Camp Association and the Bucks Camp Expo. Every camp director I know works very hard year-round to create life-changing summer camp experiences for children, and care for othe ..read more

60 excellent day and overnight summer camps participated in the 2020 Bucks Camp Expo. Read about all the Expo exhibitors and find their contact information in the Bucks Camp Expo Directory! DOWNLOAD THE EXPO DIRECTORY HERE DAY CAMPS 76ers Camps Amica Day Camp at George School (special needs) Arsenal USA Premiere Soccer Bensalem School of Gymnastics Briarwood Day Camp Bucks County Audubon Society Summer Camp Burn Brae Day Camp of Creative Arts Camp America Camp Curiosity Camp Highpoint at PSC Camp Kinder Works Camp NAC Camp Neshaminy Delaware Valley University Youth Summer Programs Diamond Ridg ..read more

55 day and overnight summer camps will be exhibiting their programs for ages 3-17 at the FREE Bucks Camp Expo Summer Camp Fair, one week from today. This year the Expo features many excellent traditional camps that have provided children with safe and supportive summer camp experiences for decades, plus exciting new specialty camps, including programs focused on astronomy, marine science, rollercoasters, global leadership, farms, wizardry, engineering, sports, performing arts, science, nature, and more! Our diverse array of camps includes something for everyone—from kids in preschool through h ..read more

2020 is looking to be a great year for the Bucks Camp Expo, thanks to the many wonderful PA & NJ day camps and diverse overnight camps that have already signed up for this favorite regional summer camp fair. Mark your calendar and plan to attend on Saturday, January 18 from 12 to 3 pm at Delaware Valley University. The Expo is free to attend, with free parking, family friendly and fun—children and teens welcome! (ATTENTION SUMMER CAMPS: You can still register to exhibit your camp/program at the Bucks Camp Expo. Click on the CAMP REGISTRATION link above - space is filling up fast!) Families ..read more

Research by the American Camp Association (ACA) and independent youth development professionals continues to define the many valuable benefits children receive with a great summer camp experience, including life skills that help them succeed academically and socially, and later in college and careers. Read about how a summer camp experience can teach children how to be present in the moment… 5-Year Impact Study Phase 2 Findings: Being Present in the Moment https://www.acacamps.org/resource-library/camping-magazine/ . .  ..read more

Missed the Expo? Visit these excellent camp programs online—click on camp names: ActionQuest and GoBeyond Amica Day Camp at George School (special needs) Barn Nature Center Briarwood Day Camp Bucks County Audubon Society Burn Brae Day Camp of Creative Arts Camp America Day Camp Camp Cayuga in the Pocono Mountains Camp Curiosity Camp Highpoint at PSC Camp NAC Camp Onas Camp Oneka Camp Tioga Camp Twin Creeks Carson Simpson Farm Christian Day Camp Csehy Summer School of Music Cub Creek Science Camp Diamond Ridge Day Camps East Coast Recording Camps Elbow Lane Day Camp Engineering for Kids The Exp ..read more

Where can you meet 54 fabulous summer camps all under one roof? THIS SATURDAY, at the FREE Bucks Camp Expo, Jan. 19! The Expo will run on Saturday, whatever the weather—our day and overnight camps will be ready to meet parents and kids ages 3-17. It’s a great way to get a head start on choosing a summer camp. (Tip: many camps offer tuition discounts when you sign up early.) Bring your family and friends—the Expo is fun for everyone! Join us at Delaware Valley University’s Student Center Building, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, PA 18901 — free parking, accessible. The Bucks Camp Expo runs from ..read more

ATTN Parents: Did you know that January is the most popular month to sign kids up for summer camp? Many camps offer early registration discounts, and enrolling early ensures that camps will have space for your kids. Plus, you’ll enjoy peace of mind when you know your children are all set for the summer! There are so many great summer camps available now, and so many factors that go into choosing the right camp for your family, that the process can be overwhelming. Get a head start by meeting camp directors and senior staff from 51 summer camp programs all under one roof at the Bucks Camp Expo ..read more

This holiday season, give your children a gift that builds skills for life and creates lasting memories: give the gift of camp! It’s easy to create an exciting gift box that children can unwrap at the winter holidays, even if you haven’t picked a camp yet. Simply print a big, colorful gift certificate for “One fabulous camp experience this summer” (or specify something like “Two weeks at arts camp”), then box it up with some fun things that your child might use at camp, such as a water bottle, flashlight, backpack, T-shirt, etc. (If you’ve already picked a camp, add gift items that have the c ..read more