Philadelphia Family Shore & Summer Fun Guide
Make the most of your Summer in Philly and along the Jersey Shore!
Presented by the Philly Family team
Welcome to the Philadelphia Family Summer Fun Guide, packed with warm weather fun for the whole season! 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!
Have a “hole” lotta fun this summer at the top mini golf spots in and around the city. Get outdoors on our favorite hiking trails in Philly and the suburbs. Make the most of your beach vacation with our Best of the Jersey Shore list featuring restaurants, shopping, rainy day spots, and more. Make a splash with the coolest water activities around the city like boating, paddle-boarding, and fishing. And explore the many farmers markets in Philly selling the freshest produce and artisanal foods this summer.
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¡Viva Verano! Spanish Immersion Summer Camp
¡Viva Verano! Spanish Immersion Summer Camp in Rittenhouse Square is where kids 5–12 live the…
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 | 2026 LOVE Award Winner – Day Camp
Camp Cupola at Cupola Academy offers hands-on summer programs for youth ages 5–15 on its…
Center School
Center School is a leading student-centered school known for academic excellence, innovative instruction, and developing…
ESF Camps & Experiences
ESF Summer Camps & Experiences is where campers are free to explore their curiosity and…
Friends School Haverford
The Friends School Haverford Camp program offers 9 weeks of open ended, play-based programming in…
Friends’ Central Summer Programs
Friends’ Central’s Summer Programs offers a range of rich and varied summer opportunities, filled with endless…
Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp located in the beautiful Pocono mountains…
Liberty Lake Day Camp
Liberty Lake is a South Jersey Day Camp celebrating its 25th summer season, outdoors and…
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…
South Mountain YMCA Camps (Camp Conrad Weiser)
Camp Conrad Weiser is located in north eastern Pennsylvania, 30 miles east of Hershey.
Summer Enrichment at AIM Academy
AIM Academy's in-person summer program features specialized, small-group instruction for rising 1st-12th graders. Join experienced…
Summerside Camps at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Summerside Camps at SCH Academy provides innovative, creative, and fun camp programming for children in…
Tall Pines Day Camp
Tall Pines Day Camp has been serving South Jersey and Philadelphia since 1996.
Villanova Women’s Soccer – Girls Youth Camp
Villanova Women's Soccer Girls Youth Camps help players develop their skills, compete, and discover a…
