Adventure Summer Camp

When: July 21-25 (9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), with overnight stay one night

Where: Eden Mill Nature Center, Pylesville, Md.

Coordinated by: Eden Mill Nature Center

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 13-15

What's offered: Team building games, caving in the Wind Caves, canoeing and camp-out

Cost: $350 per day for members; $360 for nonmembers

For details: Call 410-836-3050 or visit www.edenmill.org, or e-mail eden_mill@hotmail.com

Camp Harp 2008

When: Sports Weeks: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 16-20 and July 7-11; Arts, Crafts and Nature Weeks: 8:30. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 23-27 and July 28 to Aug. 1; and Wildlife Adventures Week: 8:30 a.m. to noon June 30 to July 3

Where: Stewartstown Fairgrounds and Community Building, Stewartstown

Coordinated by: Hopewell Area Recreation and Parks (Hopewell and East Hopewell townships, Stewartstown and Crossroads)

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 5-12

What's offered: Sports weeks include whiffle ball, soccer, SPUD, clothes pin tag, kick ball and otherwater/backyard games; Arts, Crafts and Nature Weeks include educational crafts, learning about animals and nature; Wildlife Adventure week includes group lessons with different kinds of animals

Cost: $50

per week for residents of HARP, $60 per week for nonresidents (Sports camp); $80 per week for residents of HARP, $90 per week for nonresidents (Arts Crafts, and Nature weeks and Wildlife Adventure week); $5 discounts for each additional child in the family; discounts available for multiple weeks and for helping parents; cost includes water, snacks and camp T-shirt

For details: Call Bonnie Nelson, 993-9585, or www.HARP-online.org.

Camp Leader

When: June 16 to Aug. 22 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; early drop off: 7 a.m.)

Where: Leader Health and Fitness, York Township

Coordinated by: Leader Health and Fitness

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 6-13 (must be enrolled in first grade)

What's offered: Full week, half days for a full week and selected full days (two-day minimum); activities include swimming, sports, arts and crafts and field trips

Cost: Member/nonmember rates: $1,375/ $1,512.50 (five full days for 10 weeks, includes two mini-camps); $1,100/ $1,210.50 (four full days for 10 weeks); $825/$907.50 (three full days for 10 weeks); $550/ $605 (two full days for 10 weeks); $687.50/ $756.50 (full week, half days for 10 weeks); $150/ $165 (individual weeks); $65/$75 for mini-camps; $100 registration fee

For details: Call 747-8590, or visit www.leaderhealthandfitness.com

Also: Mini-camps available, featuring karate, soccer, dance, basketball, football, baseball, cooking, scrapbooking, arts and crafts

Camp Quest Day Camp 2008

When: 11 weekly camps, June 9 to Aug. 22 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with before- and after-camp care available)

Where: Spring Grove Elementary School, Spring Grove (first eight weeks); Spring Grove Area Community Center, Spring Grove (last three weeks)

Coordinated by: Spring Grove Regional Parks and Recreation

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 5-12 (completed kindergarten)

What's offered: Weekly themes, sports, games, music, drama, swimming, nature study, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips

Cost: $105-$120 per week, depending on the residence of the camper; additional costs for before- and after-camp care; discounts available for siblings

For details: Call Margaret Bosley-Brightbill, child care director, Spring Grove Area Parks and Recreation, 225-9733, ext. 4, or visit www.sgacc.com.

Camp Sun n' Fun

When: June 16 to Aug. 22 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with before- and after-camp care available from 6:30 to 9 a.m. or 3 to 6 p.m.)

Where: Southern Branch, Shrewsbury Township

Coordinated by: YMCA of York and York County

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 5 years (entering kindergarten) to entering sixth grade

What's offered: Sports, games, swimming, arts and crafts, character building activities and field trips, and new youth center with rock-climbing wall

Cost: $115/week for members; $140/week for nonmembers (registration is weekly; financial assistance is available)

For details: Call Brian Kreiss, camp director, 235-0446, ext.51

Also: Teens, ages 12-15, have the opportunity to learn leadership skills with leader-in-training; cost is $60 for members and $70 for nonmembers

City of York Summer Parks and Playgrounds Camp

When: June 23 to Aug. 7 (Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Where: Albemarle Park, Lincoln Park, Bantz Park, Memorial Park and Thackston Park

Coordinated by: York City Recreation and Parks

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 6-12

What's offered: Swimming, roller skating, arts and crafts, movies, and bowling

Cost: Free for city residents; $120 for the summer for non-city residents

For details: Call Sandie Walker, youth program coordinator for the city, 849-2251 or cell, 324-6569

Also: York City Recreation and Parks and York City Schools offer a free lunch program for kids younger than 18, June 23 to Aug. 7 (noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday); This program is offered in conjunction with the York City School District, located at Albemarle, Bantz, Lincoln, Memorial, Penn and Thackston Parks; call for details

City of York Community Service for Teens

When: June 27 to Aug. 15 (10 a.m. to noon Fridays)

Where: Teenagers will meet at the Princess Street Center

Coordinated by: York City Recreation and Parks

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 13-17

What's offered: Community Service activities: cleaning neighborhoods, parks, and partnering with York's Helping Hands for the Homeless

Cost: Free

For details: Call Sandie Walker, youth program coordinator for the city, 849-2251 or cell, 324-6569

Hanover YMCA Camps

Camp Hickory

When: June 9 to Aug. 22 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday); before- and after-camp hours available; transportation available

Where: Hanover YMCA, Hanover

Coordinated by: Hanover Area Family YMCA

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 4-12 (completion of kindergarten)

What's offered: Swimming, gymnastics, canoeing, archery and kayaking lessons, games, crafts, field trips, nature activities and sports; ages 7-16 will meet at the camp pavilion and then will be transported to Codorus State Park for activities

Cost: $104 per week for members; $146 per week for nonmembers; ages 13-16, $73 per week for members; ages 13-16, $94 per week for nonmembers; $26 per week for morning or afternoon care or morning or afternoon transportation; $46 per week for morning and afternoon care or morning and afternoon transportation

For details: Call Jennifer Deardorff, senior program director, 632-8211, ext. 242, e-mail, jdeardorff@hanoverymca.org, or visit www.hanoverymca.org.

Also: Leader-in-training (ages 13-16) and counselor-in-training (ages 1 to 16) programs are available for teens
 
Camp Evergreen

When: June 9 to Aug. 22 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with before- and after-camp care available)

Where: Littlestown YMCA, Littlestown

Coordinated by: Hanover Area Family YMCA

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 4-12

What's offered: Archery, swimming, field trips, canoeing, kayaking, crafts, sports, games and events

Cost: $104 per week for members; $146 per week for nonmembers; ages 13-16, $73 per week for members; ages 13-16, $94 per week for nonmembers; $26 per week for morning or afternoon care, or morning or afternoon transportation; $46 per week for morning and afternoon care, or morning and afternoon transportation

For details: Call Jennifer Deardorff, senior program director, 632-8211, ext. 242, e-mail, jdeardorff@hanoverymca.org, or visit www.hanoverymca.org.

Also: Leader-in-training (ages 13-16) and counselor-in-training (ages 1-16) programs are available for teens
 
Camp North Codorus

When: June 16 to July 25 (9 a.m. to noon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., field trip days)

Where: North Codorus Township Community Park

Coordinated: Hanover Area Family YMCA

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 6-12

What's offered: Crafts, games, field trips, special events, drama and sports

Cost: free

For details: Call Jennifer Deardorff, senior program director, 632-8211, ext. 242, e-mail,jdeardorff@hanoverymca.org, or visit www.hanoverymca.org.

 

Adventure Camps

When: Peddles and Paddles: June 23-37; Action Adventure: July 14-18 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; with before- and after-care and transportation available)

Where: Hanover YMCA, Hanover

Coordinated by: Hanover Area Family YMCA

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 11-16

What's offered: Peddles and Paddles: mountain biking, white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and overnight camp-out; Action Adventure: paintball, laser tag, amusement parks, go-karts, canoeing, kayaking and swimming

Cost: Peddles and Paddles: $215 per week for members; $245 per week for nonmembers; Action Adventure: $185 per week for members; $215 per week for nonmembers

For details: Call Jennifer Deardorff, senior program director, 632-8211, ext. 242, e-mail, jdeardorff@hanoverymca.org, or visit www.hanoverymca.org.

JCC Camps

When: June to August, depending on the camp

Where: Jewish Community Center, York Township

Coordinated by: Jewish Community Center

Who can attend: Ages vary, depending on the camp

What's offered: Hart Basketball camp, July 14-18, ages 12-17; Leonardo's Horse, June 16-20, third through seventh grades; Smoke-Fired Pottery, July 7-11, third through seventh grades; Leonardo da Vinci Inventions, July 21-25, second through fifth grades; Things with Wings, Aug. 4-8, third through seventh grades; Club Getaway (sleep away camp), July 8-11, sixth through eighth grades

Cost: Varies, call for information

For details: Call JCC, 843-0918, or visit www.yorkjcc.org.

Kiddie Academy Camp

When: June 9 to Aug. 29 (6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with activities starting at 9 a.m.)

Where: Kiddie Academy of Shrewsbury

Coordinated by: Kiddie Academy

Who can attend: Boys and girls, infants to age 12

What's offered: Creative arts, drama, math, science, cooking; themes include Kiddie Academy Olympics, How Things Work, Dream Vacations, Once Upon a Time; and field trips

Cost: Varies; call for information

For details: Call Alyssa Powell, Shrewsbury Kiddie Academy, 227-9511, visit www.kiddieacademy.com., or e-mail, shrewsbury@kiddieacademy.com

Our Place Summer Adventure Camp (OPsac)

When: June 9-Aug. 22 (7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; one-week sessions for 11 weeks)

Where: Morning bus stops are available at three locations in southern York County

Coordinated by: Our place Kids' Programming Inc.
Who can attend: Boys and girls, who have completed grades 1-7 (junior and senior campers)

What's offered: Swimming, hiking, fishing, rafting, stream stomping, field trips to state parks, amusement parks, Philadelphia Art Gallery, outdoor adventure games and overnight trips for senior campers

Cost: $130 per week; discount for siblings; additional fees will apply to overnight trips

For details: Call Bob Russo at Our Place Kids' Programming, 227-3737 or visit Web site, www.ourplace2sk8.com.

Overnight Camp

When: Five-day resident camp, various weeks in June, July and August

Where: Teen Haven Camp, Brogue

Coordinated by: Water Street Rescue Mission

Who can attend: Inner city boys and girls, ages 9 to 17

What's offered: Recreational activities, chapel time; older teens learn leadership skills

Cost: $20 registration fee

For details: Call Alex Mikusow, Teen Haven York field director, 852-7982.

Play Zone Day Camp

When: June 10-Aug. 8 (primary and secondary zones: 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; O-Zone: Monday, Wednesday and Friday; X-Zone: Tuesday and Thursday)

Where: Primary Zone (completed kindergarten through age 8) at Fishing Creek Elementary School; Secondary Zone (ages 9-11) at Crossroads Middle School; O-Zone (ages 12-14) at Crossroads Middle School; X-Zone (ages 12-14) at Crossroads Middle School

Coordinated by: West Shore Recreation Commission

Who can attend: Boys and girls, completed kindergarten through age 14

What's offered: Games, arts and crafts, swimming, roller skating, field trips, prizes, sports, daily snack, special visitors; O-Zone: Leadership and community service projects; X-Zone: On-the-go experience with visits to outdoor pools, rope courses and amusement parks.

Cost: Call for details.

For details: Call West Shore Recreation Commission at 920-9515, or visit www.wsrec.org.

Shank's Mare Adventure Camp

When: June 23-27, Aug. 11-15 (outdoor discovery day camp); July 14-18 (outdoor adventure week); 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Where: Shank's Mare, Lower Windsor Township; vans pick up/drop off campers at central locations in York and Lancaster counties

Coordinated by:Shank's Mare

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 10-12 years (outdoor discovery day camp); boys and girls, ages 13-15 years (outdoor adventure week)

What's offered: paddling, hiking and nature exploration, camping skills, kayaking lessons and tours on the Susquehanna

Cost: $319/week for members; $339/week for nonmembers (outdoor discovery camp); $349/week for members; $389/week for nonmembers (outdoor adventure camp)

For details: Call 252-1616 or 877-554-5080; e-mail shanksmare@comcast.net or visit www.shanksmare.com.

Ski Roundtop Adventure Camp

When: June 23-27 and July14-18

Where: Ski Roundtop, Warrington Township

Coordinated by: Ski Roundtop

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 8-15

What's offered: High and low ropes courses, climbing walls, kayaking, canoeing, photography, wilderness survival, water safety and wilderness fitness

Cost: $29 per sessions (includes lunch, T-shirt, water bottle, parents' day and photo album on CD)

For details: Call John Weaver, 432-9631, ext. 3757, or visit www.skiroundtop.com.

Spring Garden Township Summer Park Camps

When: Summer parks: June 16-Aug. 8 (9 a.m. to noon); tot camp, June 17-Aug. 7 (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

Where: Summer parks: Tri Hill, Grantley, Elmwood and Valley View; tot camp: Tri Hill recreation room

Coordinated by: Spring Garden Township

Who can attend: Summer Parks: Boys and girls, ages 6-13; tot camp: ages 3-5 (potty trained)

What's offered: Summer Parks include special events, arts and crafts, sports, theme weeks and bus trips; tot camp includes arts and crafts, stories, musical activities, indoor/outdoor play and a daily snack and drink.

Cost: Summer parks: $30 for residents, $130 for nonresidents; tot camp: $20 for residents, $50 nonresidents

For details: Call Christine Kaufman at Spring Garden Township Recreation office, 854-7282, e-mail ckaufman@springgardentwp.org, or visit www.springgardentwp.org.

Summer Blast

When: June 16-Aug. 1 (seven weeks, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon)

Where: Roof Park (Fairview Township) -- large pavilion; Rossmoyne Elementary School -- playground

Coordinated by: West Shore Recreation Commission

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 6-12 (completed kindergarten)

What's offered: Games, activities and crafts, playground games such as kickball, whiffle ball, and capture the flag

Cost: $46 per week for nonresidents, $38 for residents. Week three is $36 for nonresidents, $30 for residents; all seven weeks are $238 for nonresidents, $198 for residents.

For details: Call West Shore Recreation Commission, 920-9515, or visit www.wsrec.org.

Also: West Shore Recreation Commission also offers a summer sports programs, including UK Soccer Camp (June 23-27, ages 3-14); Sports Squirts Camp (July 21-25, ages 3-5); Multi-Sport Camp (July 21-25, ages 5-14); Golf Clinic (July 7-11, ages 5-11); Golf Camp (June until August, ages 6-14); Baseball Camp (June 23-26, ages 7-12); Bowling Clinic (July 9-Aug. 6, ages 5-16); Girls Volleyball Camp (June 16-20, sixth through ninth grades); Intro to Field Hockey Camp (Aug. 4-8, grades fourth to eighth); Intermediate Field Hockey (Aug. 11-15); call for details.

Summer Day Camp

When: June 9 to Aug. 1 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended care available)

Where: Christian School of York, York

Coordinated by: Christian School of York

Who can attend: Boys and girls, age 4 through sixth grade

What's offered: Weekly themes, crazy games, day trips, sports, cooking, arts and crafts

Cost: $115 per week; $105 per week for each additional child in family (full day); $75 per week (half day)

For details: Call Jayne Warner, 767-6842, ext.342, or visit www.CSYonline.com.

Summit Grove Day Camps

When: June 9 to Aug. 22 (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Where: Summit Grove Camp, New Freedom

Coordinated by: Summit Grove Camp

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 4 years to eighth grade

What's offered: Sports, swimming, field trips, educational programs, camp games, computer lab, teambuilding initiatives

Cost: $150/week for hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ($140 for each additional child); $170/week for hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($160 for each additional child); $120/week for a partial week; and $150/week for partial week with extended hours; cost includes lunch

For details: Call 235-3656 or e-mail, sgc@summitgrovecamp.org or visit www.summitgrovecamp.org.

Also: Weeklong overnight camps offered focus on relationships with God -- Kids Camp, grades third through fifth, June 22-27; Junior High/Senior High Camp, (grades sixth through 12th) July 13-18; activities include boating, tubing, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, swimming and organized field games; cost is $243 per week; Summit Grove also offers accommodations for various groups and summer family camp programs, July 19-26, cost varies; Boys 2008 Lacrosse Premier Instructional Day Camp is offered July 21-25 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); for ages 8-14; cost is $180, which includes instruction, snacks, drinks, lunch and swimming

Survivor Day Camp

When: June 16-20 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Where: 4-H Center, 771 Stoverstown Road, York

Coordinated by: 4-H Center

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 10-12

What's offered: Day camp with interactive workshops, and field trips; daily themes

Cost: $60 (scholarships are available)

For details: Contact Linda Orwig, 870--0094, or Rijelle Kraft, 840-7408

YMCA Camp Spirit

When: June 9 to Aug. 22 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with before and after camp available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Where: Jerusalem School Road, Mount Wolf (campers from Dover, Eastern and York branches will be transported daily to Camp Spirit; before and after camp care will be held at the individual branches)

Coordinated by: YMCA of York and York County

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 9-15

What's offered: Traditional day camp with three drop-off/pickup locations (Dover, York-downtown and Eastern Branches); campers are bused to Camp Spirit daily for arts and crafts, drama, music, swimming, nature and sports, weekly themes special events and field trips

Cost: $115 per week for members; $140 per week for nonmembers; financial assistance is available; specialty camp fees vary

For details: Call Christopher Braun, Youth, Family and Camp Director, 755-7144, or e-mail cbraun@yorkcoymca.org

Also: Camp Spirit offers a Teen Camp for ages 12-15; Leaders in Training is available for ages 13-15; and a Gym and Swim Specialty Camp is held at the downtown branch; fees vary.