Penn Charter

Penn Charter is the fifth oldest school in America and the oldest Quaker school in the world. Our core principlesmutual respect, equality, communityare endlessly renewable and fearlessly modern. Penn Charter is a pre-K to 12 coed Friends school. William Penn and the Religious Society of Friends established the school in 1689. Originally located in Old City, the school moved to Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood in the 1920s and now enjoys all the benefits of a green, 47-acre campus. We are close to nearly everything, but not in the middle of it. We have lawns and playing fields; separate buildings for Lower, Middle and Upper Schools; and state-of-the-art facilities for academics, arts and athletics.

Soccer Camp by Scholar-Athlete Advantage focuses on technical and tactical training, team building, and competition. Campers will participate in two competitive formats, including a three vs. three tournament and a World Cup competition.

Expert instruction in eight sports. Open to the beginner, intermediate and advanced athlete, the camp will offer instruction, competition, coaching, games and fun in eight sports per week. Weekly sports: basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball/softball, floor hockey, team handball, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and swimming. Choice sports: archery and tennis.

A fun-filled weeklong summer music camp where campers will explore the world of music through the ukulele, the recorder and their voices!

Expert instruction in eight sports. Open to the beginner, intermediate and advanced athlete, the camp will offer instruction, competition, coaching, games and fun in eight sports per week. Weekly sports: basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball/softball, floor hockey, team handball, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and swimming. Choice sports: archery and tennis.

The Performing Arts Camp program for juniors will consist of four separate one-week sessions. Each weekly session will revolve around a fun theatrical theme, and campers can sign up for as many weeks as they wish to participate.

Learn beginner skateboarding skills in a vibrant and fun environment. This is an immersive and exciting introduction to skateboarding, fostering a love for the sport while promoting camaraderie and skill development in a safe and fun setting.

Expert instruction in eight sports. Open to the beginner, intermediate and advanced athlete, the camp will offer instruction, competition, coaching, games and fun in eight sports per week. Weekly sports: basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball/softball, floor hockey, team handball, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and swimming. Choice sports: archery and tennis.

Girls Empowerment Camp will combine creative arts, physical challenge, community service, team-building activities and self-reflection to provide campers with an opportunity to build confidence, step outside of their comfort zones and have fun!

The Performing Arts Camp program for juniors will consist of four separate one-week sessions. Each weekly session will revolve around a fun theatrical theme, and campers can sign up for as many weeks as they wish to participate.

Learn beginner skateboarding skills in a vibrant and fun environment. This is an immersive and exciting introduction to skateboarding, fostering a love for the sport while promoting camaraderie and skill development in a safe and fun setting.

In this camp, we will be creating a short stop-motion animated film from start to finish. Campers will work together to develop a story, write a script, create characters, scenery and backdrops, and film a stop motion animation frame by frame.

Instruction on hitting and pitching mechanics, position-specific defensive play, base running and bunting. Also included are skills contests, instructional videos, awards and prizes, daily games and guest speakers.

Expert instruction in eight sports. Open to the beginner, intermediate and advanced athlete, the camp will offer instruction, competition, coaching, games and fun in eight sports per week. Weekly sports: basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball/softball, floor hockey, team handball, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and swimming. Choice sports: archery and tennis.

Girls Empowerment Camp will combine creative arts, physical challenge, community service, team-building activities and self-reflection to provide campers with an opportunity to build confidence, step outside of their comfort zones and have fun!

The Performing Arts Camp program for juniors will consist of four separate one-week sessions. Each weekly session will revolve around a fun theatrical theme, and campers can sign up for as many weeks as they wish to participate.

Build, program and design robots! Build and fly drones! Campers will get to build and program an autonomous mBot2 robot and learn to pilot drone quadcopters.

Learn beginner skateboarding skills in a vibrant and fun environment. This is an immersive and exciting introduction to skateboarding, fostering a love for the sport while promoting camaraderie and skill development in a safe and fun setting.

In Debate Camp: Exploring Philosophy and the Art of Argumentation, we will dive into the exciting world of debate and philosophy. This camp introduces young thinkers to the art of forming strong arguments, discussing ethics, and exploring philosophical ideas in a way thats both developmentally appropriate and fun.

Expert instruction in eight sports. Open to the beginner, intermediate and advanced athlete, the camp will offer instruction, competition, coaching, games and fun in eight sports per week. Weekly sports: basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball/softball, floor hockey, team handball, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and swimming. Choice sports: archery and tennis.

The Performing Arts Camp program for juniors will consist of four separate one-week sessions. Each weekly session will revolve around a fun theatrical theme, and campers can sign up for as many weeks as they wish to participate.

During this food science camp, campers will get to learn about the science between many different types of foods and food preparation techniques. In addition, we will be cooking and trying out our food each day.

In Junior Robotics Camp, campers will build, program and design robots using the Lego Spike robotics system. Each day we will build a new robot design or add features to the robot from the previous day and program the robot to complete various tasks.

A four-week-long performance experience for campers ages 9-14. This year the camp performance will be Seussical Jr.!

Expert instruction in eight sports. Open to the beginner, intermediate and advanced athlete, the camp will offer instruction, competition, coaching, games and fun in eight sports per week. Weekly sports: basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball/softball, floor hockey, team handball, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and swimming. Choice sports: archery and tennis.

Inquiry-based hands-on discovery science fun. Campers will work with Legos, slime, color mixing, bubbles and rockets. No science experience necessary.

Build, program and design robots! Build and fly drones! Campers will get to build and program an autonomous mBot2 robot and learn to pilot drone quadcopters.

Learn the essential skills to mine, craft and create in Minecraft! Campers will learn how to efficiently gather resources, craft their own tools, and create a working homestead with a farm.

Creative Crafting Camp is designed to provide a fun and creative outlet for young makers. Our campers will have the opportunity to explore their artistic side through a variety of craft projects, including candle making and soap making.

Drumming Camp is the perfect opportunity for percussionists who like to quickly take their playing to the next level! It involves a five-day accelerated course of study with world class instruction and feedback.

Squash Camp is intended for a wide range of players, from relatively new players with a little experience in the sport, to intermediate and school team players looking to further develop their game.