BASICS:

• AGES GROUPS — 5 to 7 and 8 to 11

• DATES — June 16 to June 29 (TBD — school year cal. hasn’t been published)

• SCHEDULE — 8:30AM to 3PM

• EXTENDED CARE — 7:30AM to 5:30PM

PRICING:

• WEEKLY CAMP — $425/week (discounts below)

• BEFORE CARE — $10/day (7:30-8:30)

• AFTER CARE — $20/day (3:00-5:30)

• SINGLE DAY (when available) — $85/day

DISCOUNTS:

• BOOK BEFORE FEB 28 — Use discount code “EARLYBIRD” for $50/week savings*

• TOY LIBRARY MEMBER (6-mo & 12-mo only) — 10% Discount*

• SIBLINGS / CUMULATIVE (see below) — 10% Discount*

• ALL SUMMER (book all 10 weeks, in one transaction) — 15% Discount* (Save $638!)

Discounts cannot be combined. No Early Bird discount for our peak weeks of Aug 18 + 25th. Extended Care bookings are not eligible for discounts.

IMPORTANT:

• No camp on July 4; the 4-Day Rate for Week #3 is $350.

• You can schedule Extended Care between now and 7 days prior to the week.

• You can book Extended Care By-the-Day or By-the-Week.

• Cumulative Booking discount applies to 4 or more bookings within one family, covering siblings or multiple weeks for one child, and is only applied when booked together.

• There is a 2% service charge fee on all bookings.

• We offer pay-in-full or payment plan options.

LOCATION DETAILS:

Nature Arts Base Camp — 3800 Vaux Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Our summer “Base Camp” is East Falls Presbyterian Church, located at that corner of Vaux St. and Midvale Ave. in East Falls. We have exclusive access to their facilities during camp, including the auditorium, classrooms, and outdoor space. 

We explore green spaces in East Falls and occasionally in the Wissahickon during our daily outings. If a day trip to the Wiss is planned, we will provide information in advance.

Sample Schedule:

• 8:30-9:30 — Arrivals @ Nature Arts Home Base (3800 Vaux Street, 19129)

• 9:30-10:00 — Morning Meeting // Ice-Breaker Games // Announcements

• 10:00-12:00 — Small Groups // Morning Activity & Exploration

• 12:00-12:45 — Lunch // Quiet Time

• 12:45-2:15 — Afternoon Activity & Exploration

• 2:15-2:45 — Afternoon Meeting // Clean up // Pack for home

• 2:45-3:00 — Departures @ Nature Arts Home Base (3800 Vaux Street, 19129)

Our 2025 Summer Camp Handbook will be available by April, but feel free to explore our 2024 Summer Camp Handbook for details about our program and policies. We’re happy to answer any questions, email us at Camp@RutabagaPhilly.com!

Weekly Themes:

Each week of our Summer Camp is designed to provide your child with an unforgettable experience. We encourage kids to play, be curious, and appreciate the environment through exploration.

While the themes below provide inspiration, every week will be filled with the creative nature play and extensive outdoor adventures that you (and your child) love about Nature Arts!

THEMES COMING SOON!

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