Philadelphia Family Shore & Summer Fun Guide
Make the most of your Summer in Philly and along the Jersey Shore!

Welcome to the Philadelphia Family Summer Fun Guide, your ultimate companion for creating unforgettable memories all summer long! Embrace the spirit of summer as we navigate through the family-friendly destinations, exciting activities, and hidden gems in Philadelphia and Down the Shore too!
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Appel Farm Arts Camp
Appel Farm Arts Camp is a gender-affirming overnight summer arts camp for kids ages 8…
Arlen Specter US Squash Center
The Arlen Specter US Squash Center is a premier hub for squash, hosting events, clinics,…
Asian Arts Initiative
Located in Philadelphia’s Chinatown North, Asian Arts Initiative is a multidisciplinary arts center offering exhibitions,…
Camp Cupola
Cupola Academy is thrilled to be opening up their summer program, Camp Cupola, in Malvern,…
ESF Camps & Experiences
ESF Summer Camps & Experiences is where campers are free to explore their curiosity and…
Friends’ Central Summer Programs
Friends’ Central’s Summer Programs offers a range of rich and varied summer opportunities, filled with endless…
Kith + Kin | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Playspace
Plymouth Performing Arts Center holds musical theatre performance classes, summer camps, and private vocal training…
Liberty Lake Day Camp
Liberty Lake Day Camp, a South Jersey Camp established in Summer 2002, is a transformative…
Mister John’s Music
Mister John’s Music, a boutique music school in Philadelphia, serves hundreds of families every week…
Music Theatre Philly
Music Theatre Philly is a vibrant professional training ground for young artists in theatre and…
Plymouth Performing Arts Center
Plymouth Performing Arts Center holds musical theatre performance classes, summer camps, and private vocal training…
Steve & Kate’s Camp
The summer camp that trusts kids. Campers choose from multiple activities in real-time, including sewing,…
Summer Enrichment at AIM Academy
Summer Enrichment Program at AIM
Tall Pines Day Camp
Tall Pines Day Camp has been serving South Jersey and Philadelphia since 1996.
Valley Forge Educational Services
Located on a scenic, 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA , Valley Forge Educational Services (VFES)…