A Tatnall Summer

• Please be sure to familiarize your self with our Payment Policy and Cancellation Policy prior to registering for summer programs.
• Please note that all campers must be at least 3 years of age and fully toilet-trained to attend camp. If your camper displays they are not yet ready for a full camp day, they may be asked to switch to a 1/2 day registration or ask to return to camp when they are fully potty trained and able to make it through the full camp day.
• All campers are expected to be able to stay in a group setting and follow instructions in a group setting. If your camper has any special need that inhibits their ability to follow these expectations, please reach out to [email protected].
• For additional information please refer to our "Important Information" section on the main summer web page.

Week 0: (June 8-12) Sports & Specialty camps only (Learn more here)

Week 1: The Nature of Arts and Crafts (June 15- 19): Get ready for a hands-on adventure where nature and art come together! Campers will explore the outdoors and create amazing crafts inspired by the natural world. From painting colorful rocks to decorating potted plants and making nature collages, every activity encourages creativity and curiosity. Alongside crafting, campers will enjoy scavenger hunts, team games, and other fun challenges that help them make friends and discover the beauty of nature. Come join the fun and let your creativity bloom!

Field trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 2: Imagination Station (June 22 -26): All aboard the Imagination Station—where creativity knows no limits! Inspired by Toy Story and other favorite children’s movies, campers will design their own toys, explore friendship and imagination, and jump into themed adventures with Woody, Buzz, Rex, and more. The fun continues with trips to the movies and the arcade for a full Toy Story–themed experience!

Field trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 3: Field Day Frenzy (June 29- July 3): Get ready for a week full of energy, excitement, and friendly competition! Field Day Frenzy is packed with action, teamwork, and fun, as campers play classic games like relay races, minute-to-win-it challenges, and more. Don’t miss out on the adventure - join us for a high-energy week full of laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable field day favorites!

Field trips: T.B.A.

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 4: Shark Week (July 6-10): Get ready for a fin-tastic week of ocean adventures! Dive into the exciting world of sharks and discover all the amazing things that make them so special. Campers will make fun aquatic-themed crafts and learn cool facts about the underwater world. It’s a week of exploration, creativity, and, of course, lots of fun with these fascinating ocean creatures!

Field trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 5: Wonderful, Weird & Wild (July 13-17): Get ready for a week of outrageous fun where anything goes! Campers will kick things off with crazy dress day before exploring silly science experiments, goofy games, and comedy challenges. Try unique food combinations, create bold and wacky art, and embrace all things unexpected. The week wraps up with our Camp Talent Show, one of our favorite summer traditions!

Field trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 6: Lost in Space (July 20-24): Campers, blast off on an out-of-this-world journey!  Explore the wonders of space through hands-on projects, creative activities, and fun group challenges. Throughout the week, we’ll learn about planets and stars, navigate space-themed art and science experiments. It’s a week full of curiosity, creativity, and cosmic fun!

Field trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 7: Cook a Book (July 27-31): Join us for a delicious adventure where food and stories come together! Campers will read fun books like (Thunder Cake, Give a Mouse ae Cookie, Dragons Love Tacos, Little Red Hot, Strawberry Shortcake), then whip up tasty treats inspired by the stories. From mixing and measuring to chopping, stirring, and baking, young chefs will be hands-on in the kitchen, creating mouth-watering goodies right out of the pages of the books! This camp is the perfect recipe for a yummy good time!

Field trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 8: Wild about Animals (Aug 3-7): This week, campers dive into the Animal Kingdom as they learn about pets, farm animals, and zoo animals through exciting activities. They’ll meet therapy animals, practice pet safety, and discover how farmers care for their animals during a farm visit. Campers will explore the lives of exotic animals with Jungle John, craft their own animal habitats, and take a trip to the Brandywine Zoo to see how zoo animals are cared for and enriched. Along the way, they can bring a photo of their own pet to share and celebrate in fun, animal-themed activities.

Field trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 9: Summer Celebration (August 10-14): Summer is almost over, but it won’t feel like it this week! Campers will spend the entire week enjoying their favorite summer activities, including water games, outdoor fun, and arts and crafts. It’s the perfect opportunity to relive the best moments of the season, make new memories, and finish the week with a special summer finale photo slideshow highlighting all the fun!

Field trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 10: (August 17-21) Sports & Specialty camps only (Learn more here)

Learn more about Junior Day Camp and Traditional Day Camp.

Our flexible schedules and Extended Day programming give you peace of mind about how to meaningfully engage your child over the summer.

• Morning care is available to all camps for $15 per week from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. 
• Aftercare is available to all camps for $65 per week from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

A Tatnall Summer allows campers to mix and match camps. For example, a camper can begin the morning in a sports camp and then transition into a Traditional Day camp. This flexibility allows campers to experience a wider range of camps. Our day camp staff ensures timely transitions between all camps and programs, as well as Extended Day and Swim Team.

Additionally, Tatnall Torpedoes swim team conveniently fits into your summer camp day. Morning practices are available before camp from 7:30-8:45am. Afternoon practices take place 3:30-6pm. 

Tatnall Day Camps (Junior, Traditional, & Board the Bus)

• Full Day: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Half Day: 9:00 a.m. – noon or 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Morning care runs 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. daily.
• Car line begins at 8:35 a.m. and runs through 8:50 a.m. Camp opening ceremony begins promptly daily at 9:00 a.m. Children should arrive by 8:50am. Afternoon carline begins at 3:15pm.
• Aftercare runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. daily.

Sports & Specialty Camps

• Full & Half Day Camps available. Times vary. View hours by camp

Extended Day - Before & After Camp Care

• Weekly Cost
  • 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.......................................$15/week
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.......................................$65/week
• Drop-In Rates
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m........................................$20 per day

​Whether you’re looking for supervised care after camp or an extra opportunity for your child to have fun with their friends, Extended Day is a wonderful resource for A Tatnall Summer families.

Extended Day is a program designed as an extension of the camp day to accommodate each family’s before- and after-camp needs. The program offers a balanced combination of recreation and enrichment activities and time for personal choice and relaxation.

Extended Day provides a seamless day of care and programming with the people and approaches you trust when paired with any of our quality camps. Please note that campers in Junior Camp (3-Pk4) will remain in the Early Childhood building for before and aftercare. Campers in grades rising K-8th will remain in the Lower School building for both before and after-care.

Camp costs vary for each camp.  Information can be found below based on the camp.

Tatnall Day Camps

• Junior and Traditional Day Camp
  • Full Day: $345​ (when registered and paid in full before March 1st, price raises to $375 after March 1st, 2025)
  • Half Day Morning: $210 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) *Half-day campers may miss off-site trips
  • Half Day Afternoon: $200 (12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) *Half-day campers may miss off-site trips
  • Morning Care: $15 per week
  • After Care: $65 per week
• Board the Bus
  • Full Day: $395 (when registered and paid in full by March 1st, prices raise to $425 after March 1st)
  • Half Day (am or pm): $200 and is only available to campers enrolled in Tatnall sports/specialty camps on campus. **Half-day campers will not participate in trips
  • All trip and transportation fees are included in the full-day camp cost.
  • Morning Care: $15 per week
  • After Care: $65 per week

Enrichment & Art and Sport Camps

• Specialty & Enrichment Camps: costs vary; view costs by camp
• Sport Camps: costs vary; view costs by camp

Payment

• All payments are made via our CampBrain registration system. Please have a credit or debit card handy for online payment. A deposit is required at the time of booking. You may choose to pay in full at the time of registration or opt for our monthly payment plans. Checks are not accepted. Please note that there is a 3% credit card processing fee. As a non-profit organization, we rely on recovering these costs to continue providing an excellent camp experience. Debit cards will not incur a processing fee.
• All payments must be completed in full prior to May 26, 2026. Please see our cancellation policies for more information. Any campers with outstanding payments including late fees or incidentals at the start of their camp session, will not be admitted to camp.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds, minus a $75 deposit, will be issued when requested in writing to [email protected] prior to May 12, 2026. Cancellations made after May 12, but before 2 weeks of your camp start date will receive a 50% refund of the total amount owed. Any cancellations within 2 weeks of your specific camp start date will not be refunded due to planning and staffing.

Full camp payment is due prior to May 26th, if utilizing the monthly payment plan. Any campers with outstanding payments including late fees or incidentals will not be admitted to camp.

Rates will not be prorated for late arrival, early departure, or daily absences. 

*Any changes to your original registration will incur a $25 administrative fee. 

Early Registration Discount: Register and pay in full before March 1, 2025, to receive $30 off each week of Full Day - Day Camp. Keep an eye out on our social media for promotions! Promotion and early bird pricing only applies to Tatnall Day Camp.

*Not applicable on specialty or sports camps.

All campers should be picked up by 3:30pm at the conclusion of their camp day. After 3:40 p.m. (or the end of car line) remaining campers will be brought to aftercare and will be billed an additional $20 for drop-in extended day, regardless of pick up time. Aftercare ends promptly at 5:30 p.m. All campers must be picked up prior to 5:30 p.m. Any pick-ups after 5:31 p.m. will be charged $2 per minute. Outstanding late fees must be paid in full before attending a future camp session. All half-day pick-ups should occur promptly at noon. Students will be brought out in carline fashion at noon. Half-day campers picked up after 12:01 p.m. will be charged $2 per minute.

if you anticipate needing to pick up your child early or late from camp, please call or email the camp director to note this change.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Full refunds, minus a $75 deposit per camp week/ per child, will be issued when requested in writing to [email protected] prior to May 12. Cancellations made after May 12, but before 2 weeks of your camp start date will receive a 50% refund of the total amount owed. Any cancellations within 2 weeks of your specific camp start date will not be refunded due to planning and staffing.

Full camp payment is due prior to May 26th, if utilizing the monthly payment plan. Any campers with outstanding payments including late fees or incidentals will not be admitted to camp.

Rates will not be prorated for late arrival, early departure, or daily absences. 

Campers must be able to follow directions in a group setting. Campers must treat counselors and fellow campers with respect. Violence of any kind is not tolerated. Campers must be able to stay with the camp group at all times. Campers who are unable to follow these guidelines or exhibit harm to themselves or other campers may be removed from camp at the Director's discretion without refund of payment. If your camper has a special need that inhibits their ability to follow these guidelines, please reach out to [email protected] before registering. 

Any changes to your original registration will incur a $25 administrative fee. 

Tatnall reserves the right to cancel any program if enrollment is insufficient or due to force majeure.

Please note that any "taxes" in your cart is actually a 3% credit card processing fee. As a non-profit organization, we rely on recovering these costs to continue providing an excellent camp experience. Please note if a camp is canceled, we are unable to refund the credit card processing fees associated with that transaction. Debit cards will not incur a processing fee. 

Still have questions about what to expect at Tatnall's Summer Camp? Read below for some frequently asked questions!

• Can I request my child to be in the same camp group as a friend? We will try our best to accommodate same group requests if they are submitted in writing at least 3 weeks prior to their scheduled camp session. Requests are only feasible if the children are the same age/ grade. Siblings or friends that are of different ages, most likely will not be in the same camp group.
• Is camp only open to Tatnall students? Tatnall's summer camp is open to current Tatnall students, incoming Tatnall students, and the wider community! We have a wide variety of campers coming from all over the state and even the country!
• Do I have to register for the entire summer or can I register week by week? Families are welcome to choose individual weeks in which to register their campers. You do not have to register for the entire summer. You can join us for the entire summer or just a week or two! Registration is weekly to allow for convenience around vacations and other activities.
• Is lunch provided at camp? For Summer 2026, Parents will need to pack a nut-free lunch for their kiddos for both day camp and specialty camps! Please pack a lunch as well as a snack for morning and afternoon. Also, bring a filled refillable water bottle daily. We feel this is the best way for our campers to stay nourished and hydrated through out the day.
• What do we need to bring each day? Parents should pack a daily nut-free lunch with an icepack. Please pack a healthy morning and afternoon snack as well. All campers should have a refillable water bottle. Campers are very active all day both, a nutrious meal and hydration is imperative to a successful day! Campers should either arrive to camp in their swim suit, or bring one to change into after swimming. Campers should wear closed-toe shoes, but are welcome to bring pool shoes or sandals. Campers should also bring a dry towel, goggles if needed, and a change of clothes. Sunscreen can be packed, but should be applied thoroughly before coming to camp. All junior campers must bring a nap mat or small sleeping bag, whether or not they typically take a nap. All items must be labeled with first and last name!
• Is there a nurse on staff at camp? Yes! Tatnall Summer staff has a registered nurse on staff daily during regular camp hours. The camp nurse does not attend field trips. All medications and medical needs will be handled by our nurse. We do ask that parents reach out to our team to discuss any severe allergies and more complex medical needs prior to registration.
• What happens on rainy days or super hot days? Great question! Tatnall is fortunate to have a very large campus with lots of space to utilize during the summer months. In addition to our expansive outdoor spaces, we have ample indoor space on rainy or hot days to use for summer fun. We have access to our Art Room, Science Lab, Kitchen, Gymnasium and Library for additional activity spaces!
• How does Drop-off and Pick-up work? Traditional and BTB (Grades K and up) campers are dropped off at Tatnall’s Lower School building (near our tennis courts). Junior campers (Age 3 and PK4) are dropped off at Tatnall’s Early Childhood building (near football field). Pick-up and Drop-off for day camp will operate in a carline fashion. Families will be issued a carline name tag with their camp welcome email to be printed and used for camp pick-up. The team will assist with getting children out of the car and into the building. Parents do not need to exit their vehicles. Please be cautious and drive slowly while driving on campus and near the carline! If you are dropping off or picking up from morning or aftercare, please park and walk your student to the drop off doors. When you approach the building drop off doors, please ring the bell!  **Specialty Camp drop-offs vary by week and camp. You can utilize our camp map or confirmation email for more details on Specialty camp locations.
• What is your cancellation/refund policy? Full refunds, minus a $75 deposit, will be issued when requested in writing to [email protected] prior to May 12. Cancellations made after May 12, but before 2 weeks of your camp start date will receive a 50% refund of the total amount owed. Any cancellations within 2 weeks of your specific camp start date will not be refunded due to planning and staffing.  Please see section "Cancellation Policy" for more details.
• My child is on the waitlist for a camp. What happens if a spot becomes available? If a space becomes available for your child, you will be contacted by our office and given the opportunity to register. We will reach out to you via email or phone call to let you know that the space is available so that you can register at that time! If you no longer need the session please let us know as soon as possible so we can remove you from the waitlist.