seaport summer camp
SUMMER IS MORE FUN ON THE WATER!
Head back to the Independence Seaport Museum for another fun-filled summer with our award-winning Seaport Summer Camp. Campers will be able to explore Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections through hands-on programming, crafts, activities, and more. If your child is between the ages of 6-11, this is the camp for them. Come join us this summer!
SCHEDULE AND THEMES:
Camp runs Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 3 PM. Aftercare is available from 3 – 5:30 PM.
Weave the ecology and history of the Delaware River together throughout the week! From first-person stories in the archives to science activities on the waterfront, campers will explore and share the river in their backyard: the Delaware River!
Aftercare is an additional $150.00/camper per week. Aftercare runs from 3 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday of camp.
Last day to sign up is July 3, 2025.
From pollution to pop art, this S.T.E.A.M week will allow crafty campers to create art from their scientific experiments and conclusions. Let’s get creative with our critical thinking!
Aftercare is an additional $150.00/camper per week. Aftercare runs from 3 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday of camp.
Last day to sign up is July 10, 2025.
Full steam ahead! Campers get to explore the USS Olympia in-depth and take historical visits to the many cities she brought the crew to. Part history, part science, and all adventure this week brings the whole world to the shores of Philadelphia.
Aftercare is an additional $150.00/camper per week. Aftercare runs from 3 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday of camp.
Last day to sign up is July 17, 2025.
Look up there! Look over there, too! The Delaware is home to many bridges and continues to serve as a major shipping channel. How do goods and people go from there-to-there along the Delaware? (And why?) Campers will get to know the many bridges of Philly, how they work, and why they matter.
Aftercare is an additional $150.00/camper per week. Aftercare runs from 3 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday of camp.
Last day to sign up is July 24, 2025.
What are the parts of a boat? How does a boat float? If your camper has ever asked those questions, this is the week for them! We’ll learn the basics and fundamentals of boats this week, explore the physics of what keeps them afloat, and see some up close.
Aftercare is an additional $150.00/camper per week. Aftercare runs from 3 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday of camp.
Last day to sign up is July 31, 2025.
It’s a bird! It’s a fish! It’s an…algae? Campers will discover the many fish, birds, and micro-organisms that call the Delaware home and discover how people contribute to their habitats through crafts, exploration, and science experiments!
Aftercare is an additional $150.00/camper per week. Aftercare runs from 3 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday of camp.
Last day to sign up is August 7, 2025.
Included in Each Week:
- A “just for campers” guided tour of Olympia and Becuna
- Scheduled On Water time (weather permitting)
- Collections Previews and Tours – Trip to the J.Welles Henderson Research Center
- Camper swag
- Tours of the Seaport Boatshop
PRICING:
Early Bird Pricing (through April 30) – Use Code CampEB at Checkout.
Non-Members: $425 per camper per week.
ISM Members: $350 per camper per week.
After April 18
Non-Members: $450 per camper per week.
ISM Members: $375 per camper per week.
Aftercare: $150 per camper per week.
QUESTIONS?
If you have additional questions, please e-mail camp@phillyseaport.org.
visit the seaport museum
Immerse yourself in award-winning and interactive exhibits and climb aboard the oldest floating steel warship in the world on Cruiser Olympia and submerge yourself aboard the World War II-era Submarine Becuna.
