2015 Online Camp Fair

The Parent-Trusted Resource for Summer Camps & Programs

by WV Family Magazine

 

More than 11 million kids and adult staff will attend camp this summer, according to the American Camp Association. This directory is a special advertising section, with information provided by each camp or program.  This directory is designed to make your search easy and informed.  Camps tend to fill up early.  If you haven’t started looking, now’s the time to make calls, check references, and visit camps.  Use the active links/click-though links provided to visit or contact each camp listed.  If you offer a children’s camp or program and would like to include your listing on our Online Camp Fair, please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to request listing rates and details.

• Day Camps listed in orange.
• Overnight Camp listed in blue.
• Summer Reading/Academic programs listed in pink.
• Other Programs and Family Camps listed in purple.

Be sure to check back often, as we will be adding camp listings throughout the spring months!

 

Day Camps

 

Born to Sing Camp 

Type:  Day camp
Location:  1564 Mary Lou Retton Dr., Fairmont, WV
Phone:  304-366-3758
Email:  anschooley@mteer.com
Ages 5-16
Dates:  June 15-19

St. Paul School of Music, LIFE UMC, 3:30-7:00 p.m daily Experienced and beginners. All styles of music. Work with other singers who have the passion and interest to sing. Work with microphone techniques, learn stage moves and voice production, get rid of stage fright, work with well-known directors and voice teachers, and have a great time. Excellent instructors. Come join the fun.

Camp Invention 

Type:  Day camp
Two WV Locations:  Rivesville Elem/Middle School and Ona Elementary School
Phone: 800-968-4332
Email:  campinvention@invent.org
Website:  www.campinvention.org
Ages:  1st-6th Grades
Dates:  June 22-26 (Rivesville Elem/Middle School)     June 15-19  (Ona Elementary School)
Theme:  “Illuminate”

Camp Invention – where BIG ideas become the next BIG thing! Local educators lead a week of hands-on activities. Investigate circuits, disassemble household appliances and explore science and technology concepts during team-building exercises. Imagine, tinker, and invent prototypes that they can take home with them this summer! Rivesville Elem/Middle School (June 22-26) and Ona Elementary School (June 15-19).

Fairmont State Fine Arts Camps

Type:  Day camp
Two locations:  FSU Campus – Fairmont, WV  & Caperton Center – Clarksburg, WV
Phone:  304-333-3655
Email:  leigh.bolyard@fairmontstate.edu
Website:  www.fairmontstate.edu/academyarts
Ages:  5-adult
Date:  Begins in May

We are a community music, theatre, and art program for ages 5-adult. We offer private lessons in music (all instruments, including voice), acting, and art. Summer day camps are week-long, half-day or full day (non-residential) camps. Private music instruction available at the main campus and Caperton Center in Clarksburg.

Guitar Camp

Type:  Day camp
Location:  1564 Mary Lou Retton Dr., Fairmont, WV
Phone:  304-366-3758
Email:  anschooley@mteer.com
Ages 6-14
Dates:  July 13-17

St. Paul School of Music, LIFE UMC, 3:30-7:00 p.m daily Experienced and beginners. Excellent instructors. Come join the fun. Have a Noteworthy Summer. Don’t miss St. Paul Camps. 

Kidematics Summer Day Camp

Type:  Day camp
Location:  Eastwood Elementary School Morgantown, WV
Phone:  304-906-3612
Email:  kidematics@gmail.com
Website:  www.kidematics.com
Ages:  all ages
Date:  June8-Aug 7

Active Camp focusing on healthy lifestyle choices including physical activity, social skills, and goal setting. We also do an assortment of educational experiences including academic stations, STEM, Gardening, and Craft projects. Half day (am or pm) or full day. Weekly sessions. Pricing options weekly or monthly.

Morgantown Dance Studio Dance Camps

Type:  Day camp
Location:  5000 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV
Phone:  304-292-3266
Website:  www.morgantowndance.org
Ages:  2 and up
Date:  Jun, Jul, Aug

For children 2-6 years old we offer Foundations Camps – our new, all inclusive program – designed to introduce children to Ballet, Jazz, Acro/Flex, Hip Hop, Irish, and Tap while engaging and encouraging their imaginations. For dancers 10 years old and up, we offer Dance Intensives to hone their existing skills and experience new styles of dance. June and July summer evening classes for all ages. August master classes and workshops.

Morgantown Learning Academy Summer Day Camp

Type:  Day camp
Location:  123 Discovery Place, Morgantown, WV
Phone:  304-296-9554
Email:  mla@learningacademy.org
Website:  www.learningacademy.org/index.php/summer-camp
Ages:  3-11
Date:  June 8-Aug 14

The MLA Summer Program has been in existence for over ten years and has served many children in the Morgantown area. All children ages 3 through 11 are welcome. Day Camp enables children to learn and grow during the summer months through hands on activities by exploring weekly themes. Campers enroll in one-week segments. Choose your weeks depending on your child’s schedule! Also available – PreK Pals – a half day program for 3 & 4 year olds.

Mountain Stewardship & Outdoor Leadership School

Type:  Day camp
Location:  123 Discovery Place, Morgantown, WV
Phone:  304-698-5160
Email:  info@mountainsol.org
Website:  www.mountainsol.org/programs
Ages:  6-11
Date:  June 8-Aug 14

Mountain SOL’s outdoor workshops are held through Morgantown Learning Academy summer camp program. Explore nature-based weekly themes on MLA’s 12-acre campus with our experienced environmental educators! Choose your weeks!

Private Music Lessons 

Type:  Day camp
Location:  1564 Mary Lou Retton Dr., Fairmont, WV
Phone:  304-366-3758
Email:  anschooley@mteer.com
Ages 5-adult
Dates:  Year-round

St. Paul School of Music, LIFE UMC Private lessons are offered for all instruments & voice (guitar, piano, etc… ). Ages 5 – adult. Beginner – advanced. Lessons are given year-round. Registrations accepted anytime. Family rates are available. No waiting lists. Professional, experienced faculty. Anne Schooley, Director.

Trinity Christian School Summer Camp

Type:  Day camp
Location:  Morgantown, WV
Phone:  304-291-4659
Email:  ahagedorn@tcswv.org
Website:  http://tcswv.org/student-life/summer-camp/
Ages:  1st-8th Grades
Date:  June 15-July 30

Monday-Thursday. For students entering 1st – 8th grade. Designed to provide educational enrichment and recreational activities, our summer camp is overseen by a caring, qualified, and dedicated staff. Biblically-integrated themes include Living History, Art, Cartooning, Music, Drama, Space, and Foreign Language. Before and aftercare are available. Call or email for registration information.

Trinity Christian School is a pre-kindergarten through twelve, college-preparatory, independent, interdenominational institution, committed to nurturing each student entrusted to us academically, socially, physically, and spiritually.

WOW! Kids Summer Fun

Type:  Day camp
Location:  3453 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV
Phone:  304-599-2WOW (2969)
Website:  www.TheWowFactoryOnline.com
Ages:  all ages
Date:  TBA

The WOW Factory Summer art camps and workshops offer experiences in pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusing, and clay! Visit our website for more information to come.

WVU Summer Youth Camps

Type:  Day camps & Overnight camps
Location:  West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Phone:  Call individual offices – sports, engineering, chemistry, etc…
Website:  http://summer.wvu.edu/SummerYouthCamps/
Ages:  5-18
Date:  See website for individual camp dates.

WVU offers a wide range of specialty camps – Engineering, Baseball Youth Camp, Gymnastics Day Camp, Gymnastics Overnight Camp, Men’s Basketball Fantasy Camp, Men’s BB Team Camp, Men’s BB Individual Camp, Men’s BB Day Camp, Nike Advanced Golf Camp (overnight and Daily), Women’s BB Day Camp, Women’s BB Team Summer Shootout, Women’s Soccer Day Camp, Women’s Soccer Residential Team Camp, Summer Elite Camp, Track/Cross Country Camp, Wrestling Camps.

WVU Summer Dance Young Academy

Type:  Day camp
Location:  West Virginia University Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV
Phone:  (304) 293-2020
Website:  http://theatre.wvu.edu/summerdance
Ages:  5-11
Date:  June 15-19

Young Academy is a weeklong dance program for ages 5-11, with no previous dance experience. Daily class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with instruction in a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Creative Movement, Jazz, Hip-hop, and Tap.

Be sure to check back often, as we will be adding camp listings throughout the spring months!

 

Overnight Camps

 

Blue Tree Girls Summer Camp

Type:  Overnight camp
Location:  Bryn Mawr College, Philadelphia, PA
Phone:  1-718-237-8758
Website:  http://bluetreecamp.com
Ages:  7th-12th Grades
Date:  Jul 26-Aug 8

Blue Tree is an amazing two-week summer camp offering a creative programs in writing, dance, theater, art, and more. Closing ceremony at end of the session to show off what they learned. We welcome girls from many states and countries. Residential space is limited, please enroll early.

Camp Alleghany Summer Camp for Girls

Type:  Overnight camp
Location:  Lewisburg, WV
Phone:  1-877-446-9475
Website:  www.campalleghany.com
Ages:  11-16
Date:  June 28-July 18, July 19-Aug 8

Camp Alleghany is an all-girls overnight summer camp, located in the Alleghany Mountains in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Offering two 3-week sessions at a time on the beautiful and peaceful banks of the Greenbrier River; the perfect environment to achieve our mission of naturally inspiring growth through honor, loyalty and friendship. Full-term session of six weeks is also available. Establised in 1922 – the oldest girls’ camp in the Virginia’s. Celebrating our 94th summer!

 

 Camp Alleghany Mini Camp for Girls

Type:  Overnight camp
Location:  Lewisburg, WV
Phone:  1-877-446-9475
Website:  www.campalleghany.com
Ages:  7-10
Date:  June 21-27

For girls 7-10 who have not been to Camp Alleghany before. Mini Camp is one-week and offers an introduction to the traditions, routines, and unique experiences that Camp Alleghany affords girls in its three week term camp.

Jumonville Summer Camp

Type:  Overnight camp
Location:  887 Jumonville Rd., Hopwood, PA
Phone:  800-463-7688
Website:  camp.jumonville.org
Ages:  8-18
Date:  TBA

Come to Jumonville for awesome* Christian arts, sports, adventure, specialty and family camps, and experience the difference at Jumonville! (99% of campers surveyed reported an “awesome” experience!) Campers stay in beautiful cabins/lodges with a 1:4 counselor ratio, for 3-6 days, overnight camps. 32 miles/40 minutes from Morgantown in Southwestern PA.

Mountaineer Summer Drawing Academy

Type:  Overnight camp
Location: WVU 6th Flr. Knapp Hall, (Evansdale), Morgantown, WV
Phone:  304-293-2694
Website:  http://4-hyd.ext.wvu.edu/events_forms/mountaineer-summer-drawing-academy
Ages:  14-17
Date:  July 22-25

A partnership between WVU’s College of Creative Arts and 4-H Extension Service, this 3 day/2 night residential camp will enhance personal understanding and artistic skills of youth ages 14-17 who are recommended/approved by art teacher/county Extension agent. Maximum camp enrollment is 40 youth. Camp closes with a Student Showcase and Reception.

Nature Camp at Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies

Type:  Overnight camp
Location: Capon Bridge, WV
Phone:  304-856-3758 (camp)/703-842-0470 (business office)
Email:  bcws2@earthlink.net
Website: burgundycenter.org
Ages: 8-10/11-15
Date: 

Junior Camp for ages 8-10 is one week. Senior Camps for ages 11-15 are two-week sessions offered in three different sessions with each including a 3-day backpacking trip. Campers wake to the sunlight and birdsong, hike, swim, and hunt for salamanders and butterflies in this eastern WV wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy variety and laughter in small groups and individual projects. Accredited by the American Camping Association.

Valley Vista Summer Camps

Type:  Overnight camp
Location: Valley Vista Camp, Huttonsville, WV
Phone:  304-422-4581
Website: www.vvscamp.com
Ages: 7 & up
Date:  TBA

Adventure Camp Ages 7-9. Crafts, outdoor activity, horses, and nature exploration. Swimming lessons provided. Junior Camp Ages 10-12. Outpost camping, archery, mountain biking, water activities, rope courses, horses, and more. Teen Camp Ages 13 and up. Variety of outdoor activities including state-of-the-art challenge course, water activities, horses, and choose options such as crafts or baking. Limited space available. Also offering Lifeguard Camp and Family Camp.

Wesleyan Summer Gifted Program

Type:  Overnight camp
Location: WVWC, Campus Box 122, 59 College Ave, Buckhannon, WV
Phone:  304-642-9436
Website: www.wvwc.edu/summergifted
Ages: 5th-12th Grade
Date:  Jun 21- Jul 3

Two-week, overnight, academic, coed camp for gifted and talented youth in grades 5-12. June 21-July 3. Students attend classes from 9-4. Study time and activities are planned for evenings and weekends. Students are grouped by grade level and room with students close to their age.

WV Christian Youth Camp

Type:  Overnight camp
Location:  425 Youth Camp Drive, Pennsboro, WV
Phone: 304-659-3244 (camp)/304-534-5282 (office)
Website: www.wvcyc.com
Ages: 5-18
Date:  See below

Serving young people since 1963. Dedicated to providing a wholesome program of Bible study, spiritual growth, and personal enrichment in a Christian atmosphere. At WVCYC memories are made that last a lifetime.  Visit our website for: Camp info and dates, Application, Photos, What to Bring, Arrival & Pick up Times, and more.

• Athletic Week June 21-26 (Ages 12-18)
• Senior Week June 28-July 4 (Ages 14-18)
• Intermediate Week July 5-11 (Ages 11-14)
• Junior Week July 12-17 (Ages 8-11)
• All-Age Week July 19-25 (Ages 8-18)
• Singing Week July 26-Aug. 1 (Ages 12-18)

 

WVU Summer Dance Teen Academy

Type:  Overnight camp
Location:  WVU Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV
Phone: (304) 293-2020
Website: http://theatre.wvu.edu/summerdance
Ages: 12-18
Date:  Jun 14-20

Celebrating its 5th anniversary, SDA is a weeklong dance program for ages 12-18 and requires at least 3 years of dance experience. A showcase is presented on the last night of the academy, presenting student work and originial work choreographed by SDA faculty.

 

Be sure to check back often, as we will be adding camp listings throughout the spring months!

 

Summer Reading/Academic Programs

 

MetaMetrics’ FREE Summer Math Challenge

On average, all students, regardless of socio-economic status, lose approximately 2.6 months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation over the summer months each year.* a FREE math skills maintenance program based on grade-level standards that help prepare students for college and careers. The program is targeted to students who have just completed grade 2 through 5 and is designed to help kids retain math skills learned during the previous school year.  https://www.quantiles.com/content/summer-math-challenge/

 

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge

The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free online reading program for children (May 4 – September 4, 2015). A free reading program dedicated to stopping the “Summer Slide” and encouraging kids to read every day this summer. Now in its eighth year, the Summer Challenge invites kids to log the minutes they spend reading as they Read for the World Record. Starts May 4. Children ages 4-14. Book lists by age available. Free resources for parents, teachers, and students. Sign up as an individual, group, class or district.  www.scholastic.com/summer/

 

Sylvan’s Book Adventure Book Adventure

A fun, free way to motivate your child to read! Kids in grades K-8 can search for books, read them offline, come back to quiz on what they’ve read, and earn prizes for their reading success. Start your reading adventure.   www.bookadventure.com

 

 

West Virginia Libraries Summer Reading Program 2015

Contact your local library for days and hours for this summer’s reading programs. The general theme this year is Heros. Kids’ theme is “Every Hero Has a Story!”. Teen theme is “Unmasked” A great way to help children improve and maintain reading skills during the summer. Some summer library programs require pre-registration. Dates and times TBA. Be sure to sign up early as space is limited. For more information, visit or call your local library, or visit their website.

 

Be sure to check back often, as we will be adding camp listings throughout the spring months!

 

Other Programs

Prickett’s Fort State Park

Type:  Children’s Program
Location:  Prickett’s Fort State Park, Fairmont, WV
Phone: (304) 363-3030
Website: http://www.prickettsfort.org/events.htm
Ages: all ages
Date:  Jun 14-20

Bring the kids to the fort and we will have some fun and educational activities for them to experience. Child must be accompanied by an adult and regular admission applies. Colonial Children’s Games (Wed. 10 a.m.-4 p.m) , Book Reading (Thurs. 1-2 p.m.), outdoor theater performances (Wed.-Fri. Begins at 8 p.m.), West Virginia Day activities (half price admission), and more. 

 

Cub Club & Zoo Tots @Pittsburgh Zoo

 

Type:  Children’s Program
Location:  Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium One Wild Pl., Pittsburgh, PA
Phone: 412-365-2528
Website: pittsburghzoo.org
Ages: 2-3
Date:  Jun 1-Aug 12

For ages 2 & 3. Introduce your child to a world of wildlife and wonder through exciting Zoo Camp programs designed just for toddlers. Young campers will meet animals and make wildlife-themed crafts while they learn about nature through songs and stories. Class fees include one child and one adult. (Additional same age child or adult is $8.) Fee includes Zoo admission. Cub Club class is 45 minutes. Fee per class is $14/member, $20 non-members. Zoo Tots class is one hour. Fee per class is $16/member, $22/non-member. Classes start at 10 a.m. Visit our website for dates and time, and mail-in registration form or register online.

Story Time at the Zoo

Type:  Children’s Program
Location:  Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium One Wild Pl., Pittsburgh, PA
Phone: 412-365-2528
Website: pittsburghzoo.org
Ages: Infant-3
Date:  Jun 5-Aug 14

 

Join us on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. for story time at the zoo. Children will hear a story, meet animals, make a craft, and sing songs. Length of the class is 45 minutes. Fee per class is $14/members, $20/non-members. $8/addition child 2-3 years old, no charge for addtion children under 2.

Camp Alleghany Family Camp

Type:  Family Camp
Location:  Lewisburg, WV
Phone: 1-877-446-9475
Website: http://campalleghany.com/family-camp/
Ages: all/family
Date:  Aug 9-16

 

 

 

 Join us at Alleghany for your family vacation! Situated in beautiful Greenbrier County, families enjoy outdoor living at its finest. Take a break from the fast-paced society we live in and come to the peaceful banks of the Greenbrier River. Enjoy quality time with your family participating in our many activities or just relaxing and enjoying each others’ company. Three delicious meals a day. Make your own schedule. Activities include: swimming, canoeing, rifle, archery, arts & crafts, hiking, campfires, fireworks, quality family time. Just minutes from downtown Lewisburg – enjoy some shopping and a day on the town. 2-night minumum stay.

 

American Camp Association

ACA is a comprehensive summer camp resource for families – offering expert advice from camp professionals on camp selection, readiness, child and youth development, and issues of importance to families. ACA helps you find the right camp for every child. Visit ACA’s New “Find a Camp” search. www.acacamps.org. 

Be sure to check back often, as we will be adding camp listings throughout the spring months!

 

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This listing has been compiled by WV Family Magazine to assist you.  It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of facilities, accommodations, or services.  While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this listing, it is recommended  that you contact these programs to check dates, availability, and to request registration information.  WV Family Magazine is not liable for damages arising out of errors or omissions.

 

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