Summer Friends at MPFS

Summer Friends provides children ages 3*- 10 with an opportunity to participate in weekly thematic units taught by experienced counselors and elementary teachers. Learn more below.


Summer Friends 2025: June 16 - August 22

**Registration deadline: May 15, 2025**

Get Ready for an Adventure!

While our playground and yard are undergoing exciting renovations this summer, we have a fantastic lineup of activities planned to keep your campers entertained and engaged:

  • Cool Off with Swimming
    Enjoy refreshing dips at Knowlton Pool (for K-grade 5) and exciting Splashday events!
  • Explore Beyond Campus 

    Enjoy activities in the beautiful sprawl of Glen Providence Park, a short walk from MPFS and embark on a series of thrilling field trips to explore the wonders of our region!

*All children must be potty trained to attend camp.

Summer Friends was named a Talk of the Town Favorite by Delaware County News Network six years in a row!

The children at Summer Friends participate in a wide variety of experiences that help them shape their vision of the people and the world around them. Children enjoy the freedom of summer in a welcoming and relaxed environment. 

The campers at Summer Friends are free to explore, play, and express themselves in the safe community found year-round at Media-Providence Friends School. Smaller groups allow for meaningful interaction with teachers as well as other children of similar ages and all activities are tailored for campers’ developmental and physical levels.

Summer Friends is led by professional educators and experienced specialists, with additional staffing provided by counselors-in-training (many of whom are MPFS alum.) Our counselors excel in crafting an environment that fosters creativity, enthusiasm, and exploration. Camp staff are committed to inclusivity and building community for a safe, welcoming camp experience.

Onsite programs are complemented by special weekly presentations from magicians, scientists, the Philadelphia Zoo, and more, as well as field trips to nature centers, zoos, parks, theaters and other local events.

Campers pose together with counselor on a sunny day in the Knowlton Swim Club pool

Twice weekly, campers age 5+ participate in instructional and recreational swimming* at Knowlton Swim Club with certified water safety instructors. 

If you have any questions about Summer Friends, please contact our front office at 610-565-1960 or via email at camp@mpfs.org.

Camp Hours

Morning Drop-off begins: 8 AM
Camp Day: 8:30 AM -3:45 PM
(Full days only)

Camp Sessions & Fees

One week registration is available for the cost of $400 per week. Families who enroll for all 10 weeks will receive a 10% discount.

  • Week 1: June 16 - June 20
  • Week 2: June 23 - June 27
  • *Week 3: June 30 - July 4
  • Week 4: July 7 - July 11
  • Week 5: July 14 - July 18
  • Week 6: July 21 - July 25
  • Week 7: July 28 - August 1
  • Week 8: August 4 - August 8
  • Week 9: August 11 - August 15
  • Week 10: August 18 - August 22

*There is NO camp on July 4.  Week 3 registrants will receive a reduced rate.* 

Cancellation Policy

Camp registration is nonrefundable and there are no reductions in fees or reimbursements for days missed due to illness, vacation or any other reason.