After School/Camps/Mentoring

Boy Scouts of America
Council Number: 544
Council Name: Keystone York-Adams

2139 White Street
York, PA 17404

Telephone: 717-843-0901

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and, through nearly a century of experience, understands that helping youth puts us on a path toward a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Scouting, with programs for young men and women, helps meet these six essential needs of the young people growing up in our society: Mentoring, Lifelong Learning, Faith Traditions, Serving Others, Healthy Living, Building Character. - Boy Scouts of America
Boys and Girls Club of America
Boys&Girls Clubs of America's national programs have taken members fromthe Clubhouse to the White House; from the games room to the corporate boardroom; fromt he high school orchestra to Carnegie Hall.

Boys&Girls Clubs of America has a lineup of tested and proven nationally recognized programs that address today's most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life.

National programs are available in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts, careers, alcohol/drug and pregnancy prevention, gang prevention, leadership development and athletics.

Columbia Community Center
Columbia, PA 17512
Telephone: 717-684-3637
A unit of: Boys&Girls Club of Lancaster
http://www.bgclanc.org

Jack Walker Clubhouse
Lancaster, PA 17603
A unit of: Boys&Girls Club of Lancaster
http://www.bgclanc.org

Hill Clubhouse
Lancaster, PA 17608
Telphone: 717-299-3771
A unit of: Boys&Girls Club of Lancaster
http://www.bgclanc.org

Angino Clubhouse
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Telephone: 717-234-3268
A unit of: Boys&Girls Club of Central Pennsylvania
http://www.bgccp.org

Cumberland Road Clubhouse
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Telephone: 717-238-7898
A unit of: Boys&Girls Club of Central Pennsylvania
http://www.bgccp.org

John N. Hall Foundation Club House
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Telephone: 717-232-1700
A unit of: Boys&Girls Club of Central Pennsylvania
http://www.bgccp.org

Boys&Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc.
Lancaster, PA 17602
Telephone: 717-392-6343
A unit of: Boys&Girls Club of Lancaster
http://www.bgclanc.org

Others can be found via www.bgga.org/clubs - Boys&Girls Club of America
Camp Green Zone (Asthma Camp)
300 Country Club Road
Suite 140
York, PA 17403

Telephone: 717-851-4485

Additional Fees: $75.00 per camper

To help children with asthma live full lives without limitations. WellSpan Health is proud to offer Camp Green Zone. Designed to teach children ages 6 through 12 how to prevent and control their ashtma in a relaxed setting, the camp includes lots of fun activities, along with daily classroom instructions.

Camp Green Zone is staffed by a team of health professionals with experience in the care of children with asthma. Dr. Michelle Klinek of the Family Center for Allergy and Asthma, is camp Medical Director.

Parents will have a chance to meet the instructors and learn more about camp activities at a parent orientation meeting. The informative meeting will be held two weeks before camp.

- Wellspan.org
Camp Penwood; The ARC of York County
Camp Penwood; The ARC of York County

497 Hill Street
York, PA 17403

Telephone: 717-846-6589

6 weeks camp/5 days/week. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Intended for children with intellectual/physical/mental disabilities. Children are exposed to arts, crafts, music, sports. Transportation may be provided with additional fee. - www.thearcofyorkcounty.org
Dream Wrights Youth&Family Theatre
Dream Wrights Youth&Family Theatre

100 Carlisle Avenue
York, PA 17401

Telephone: 717-848-8623

Cost: $105 for 1/2 day
$195 for full day

7 weeks, 5 days/week. Offer 1/2 day&full day camps. Camp is intended for normal functioning children interested in theater and the arts of acting, drama, music and dance. Dates and times differ depending on age of child and specific camp activity. - www.dreamwrights.org/summer-camps-workshops
Girl Scouts
Girls Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

350 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104

Telephone: 800-692-7816

In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trip, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others. - Girl Scouts
Jewish Community Center
2000 Hollywood Drive
York, PA 17403

Telephone: 717-843-0918

Our mission, as a human service agency, is to strengthen and preserve Jewish culture, promote mutual understanding and the acceptance of diversity, and enhance the well being of our members and the communities we serve through cultural, educational, physical, recreational, and social opportunities. We work cooperatively with other civic organizations to improve our community, and welcome everyone regardless of their circumstances or ability to pay. - Jewish Community Center
Mend-A-Heart Camp
Camp Cann-Edi-On
York Haven, PA

Telephone: 717-812-5333

Camp Mend-A-Heart is a one day bereavement camp for children ages 6-13 years old who have experienced a significant loss in their life. The camp is held at Camp Cann-Edi-On, which is located in the York area. Invites to the camp are sent to VNA Hospitce patient's families, schools, churches, other community organizations and advertised with local media. It is available to the community. The day is comprised of structured activities such as sharing time, grief workshop, crafts, a remembrance service. We also have less structured time during the day which includes pet therapy dog visit, swim tie, games, sports, and bonfire.
Other Camps
The American Camp Association has accredited the following area camps:

Echo Trail (Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania) in Chanceford Township
Telephone: 800-692-7816

Furnace Hills (Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania)in Denver, Lancaster County
Telephone: 800-692-7816

Gretna Glen Camp in Lebanon County
Telephone: 800-828-9093

Camp Kirchenwald (Luthern Camping Corp. of Central PA)
1 Cut Off Road
Celebrook, PA 17402
Telephone: 677-8211 or 964-3121
Fax: 717-677-7597
www.lutherancamping.org/kirchenwald

Kirchenwald is located on 340 acres of undeveloped timberland, adjacent to 4000 acres of state game lands in Colebrook, PA. The camp averages over 900 campers a summer, focusing on adventure trip camps and growth through callenge. Campers travel to the Adirondack Mountains, the beaches of Assateague Island, Maryland or enjoy the climbing tower, climbing wall, ropes course, lake, and sports activities at the camp. In addition to summer camp Kirchenwald offers programs in the spring, winter, and fall.

Camp Nawakwa (Luthern Camping Corp. of Central PA) in Biglerville, Adams County
Telephone: 677-8211

Camp Swatara in Bethel, Berks County
Telephone: 933-8510

YMCA Camp Shand in Cornwall, Lancaster County
Telephone: 397-7474

For all ACA-accredited camps in Pennsylvania visit, find.acacamps.org
RISING S.T.A.R.S. (Striving To Achieve Remarkable Success) - Crispus Attucks Association
Provides after-school and summer educational, recreational programs for youths 5 to 18 years old. Activities include self esteem and study skills workshops, life skills classes, cooking classes, arts&crafts, and many more exciting events. Spanish classes are also available.

Crispus Attucks Offices
605 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-848-3610
Fax: 717-843-3914
- Visit Rising S.T.A.R.S.
Tennis for Kids
1985 High Rock Lane
York, PA 17406

Telephone: 717-757-1667

Our goal is to give every child the opportunity to fill summer hours by with a quality experience by learning a lifetime sport involving family, friends and fun.

TFK, founded 20 years ago and still going strong, is available, free to children ages 8-16. we operate at 21 locations in York and Adams Counties. In 2010, our season runs from June 21 to July 23. See our registration form for details.

At least two adults supervise each site. We strive to maintain a ratio of one instructor for every 10 children at the site. Our site supervisors and instructors, numbering over 200, are paid. However, TFK officers and board members do not receive compensation in any form. - http://www.tennisforkidsyork.com/
YMCA Afterschool Programs
York YMCA, 90 N. Newberry St., York
Telephone: 843-7884
East York YMCA, 4075 E. Market St., York
Telephone: 755-7144
Southern, 100 Constitution Ave., Shrewsbury
Telephone: 235-0446
Bob Hoffman, 1705 Palomino Ave., Dover
Telephone: 292-5622

Fees:

Varies with program, $35-$70. Please see brochure on website.

Memberships

Adult $122.00, Student $65.00 (winter)/$95.00 (summer), under 18 $49.59, household of 2 adutls and childre $169.50. Income-based sliding fee scale available.

The YMCA is so much more thana pool, a fitness center, or a gymnasium. It's a movement, a bold and concerted effort to build strong kids, strong families, and a stronger York through a spectrum of endeavors and services. From youth development programs... to family focused activities... all the way to urban renewal initiatives that enhance our city while creating affordable housing opportunities. No, this is not your father's YMCA. It's your family's... your community's... and, more than ever before, yours. - York County YMCA
YMCA Summer Camps
Various Cities as follows:

Camp Fitch - Lake Erie, PA
Telephone: 330-744-8411
Co-Ed Summer Resident Camp

Camp Speers-Elijabar - Dingmans Ferry, PA
Telephone: 877-773-3779
Co-Ed Summer Resident Camp

Camp Kon-O-Kwee - Fombell, PA
Telephone: 412-391-3328
Co-ed Summer Resident Camp

Camp Spencer(for groups) - Fombell, PA
Telephone: 412-391-3328
Family Summer Resident Camp

Deer Valley Family Camp - Fort Hill, PA
Telephone: 800-962-2386
Family Summer Resident Camp

Camp Thompson - Gardners, PA
Telephone: 717-243-2525
Co-Ed Summer Resident Camp

Camp Sky Crest - Hawley, PA
Telephone: 570-253-1350
Co-Ed SUmmer Resident Camp

Camp Shand - Ephrata, PA
Telephone: 717-397-7474
Co-Ed Resident Camp

Camp T Frank Soles - Rockwood, PA
Telephone: 800-677-1811
Co-Ed Summer Resident Camp

Camp Conrad Weiser - Wernersville, PA
Telephone: 610-670-2267
Co-ed Summer Resident Camp

Camp Kresege - White Haven, PA
Telephone: 570-823-2191
Co-Ed Summer Resident Camp

The Y is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is a powerful association of men, women, and children committed to bringing about lasting personal and social change. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the Y enables youth, adults, families and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.

- YMCA
York 21st Century After School Program
Hannah Penn Middle School - Mr. Dennis Ranch - 717-324-7324
Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School - Mr. Dwight Thomas -
717-600-6391
Jacob L. Devers Elementary - Mrs. Tenisha Burke - 717-324-1339

Contact Person: Sharon Ritter - 717-849-1356

Provides academic enrichment programs, particularly to students in high-poverty and low-performing schools. Services&activities are prescribed for students based on their individual needs. The program helps students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects. - www.ycs.k12.pa.us/content/view/48/222
York College Spartans Summer Sports Camps
York College of PA
York, PA 17405

Fees: $200 Girl's Basketball, $200 Baseball, $175 Softball/$225 pitchers&catchers, $60-$400 for soccer camps depending on age

Contact person:

Women's basketball: Betsy Witman, Head Women's Basketball Coach
Telephone: 717-815-1537

Softball: Coach Nicki Starry, Coach Lisa Baker

Baseball: Paul Salkia
Telephone: 717-815-1245

Soccer Camps: Mark Ludwig
Telephone: 717-815-1919 or 717-818-7294

Women's Basketball was 6/21-24, 2010.
The Softball Camp was 6/28-7/1, 2010.

The Spartan Baseball Camp includes 4 training sessions with the York College baseball coaching staff and players. each 5-hour session includes instruction of fundamental techniques for hitting, throwing/pitching, defense, and base running. Dates for the camp are 7/12-15 for ages 8-12 and 7/19-22 for ages 13-18.

The Spartan Soccer Camps focus on producing high quality on the playing field. The three camps (High School Boys, High School Girls, and Spartan Boys'/Girls' Soccer Academy) focus on playing an attractive, fun, and creative style within the team framework. Individual attention is provided to each camper from both the team head coach as well as the staff coach, a York College soccer player. With these camps, the players will get special attention to develop his or her game and take it to the next level. They will also be challenged in a fun, yet competitive environment, which will allow for maximum learning and development.
- York College
York County Heritage Trust Summer Camps
250 East Market Street
York, PA 17403

Telephone: 717-848-1587

The York County Heritage Trust provides a series of summer history camps to children ages 8-12.

Colonial Gents&Dames: Settling Colonial Pennsylvania

Embark, explore and discover at the Trust's 2010 summer camp, while experiencing 18th century Colonial York through a half-day camp taking place at the Trust's Colonial Complex from July 26-30 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Campers are able to participate in various activities that are educational, fun and interactive, helping them to imagine what various activities that are educational, fun and interactive, helping them to imagine what their lives would have been like if they had been part of the families who settled and lived in York during the 1700s. Activities include touring the Trust's historic sites and museums, channeling one's inner actor by acting out a Colonial York trial, donning colonial clothing, testing one's skill at traditional chores that children would have completed, and creating period crafts.

$75.00 for Trust Members and $100.00 for non-members

Archaeology Week

Each summer the York County Heritage Trust partners with the York County Department of Parks and Recreation to offer two sessions of Archaeology Week. Students ages 9-12 are exposed to the basics of archaeology, first hand as they participate in actual excavations at real archaeological sites. Campers also learn about how artifacts are preserved and interpreted in a museum setting with visits to York County Heritage Trust sites and museums.

New for 2010, the camps will take place at Codorus State Park, the former location of Mary Anne Furnance that operated during the 1700s and 1800s, and is known to have produced ammunition during the American Revolutionary War.

The week long camps will run July 5-9 and August 9-13. For more information and registration materials, please contact the York County Department of Parks and Recreation at www.yorkcountyparks.org or 717-428-1961. Space is limited!

Coming this fall - Through the Lens: A Photographic look at York County Today

This summer community youth can make their mark on York County History. The York County Heritage Trust and Hayman Studio have partnered to present a photo contest for the upcoming exhibit Through the Lens: A photographic Look at York County Today, which will be displayed in conjunction with the Trust's current 10th anniversary photographic exploration, Then and Now: A Historical and Modern Visual Tour of York County, Pennsylvania. Students are encouraged to spend the sumer capturing their favorite images of York County since selected entries will be the focal point of the exhibit.

Once the contest has concluded, photographs have been selected, and the exhibit has been created youth will have had the opportunity to impact history by showcasing York County "now". However, this visual journey will one day provide a tour of York County's past, helping the Trust's current 10th anniversary exhibit to come full circle while commemorating the 60th anniversary of Hayman Studio.
York Library Summer Reading Program
159 East Market Street
York, PA 17401

Telephone: 717-846-5300

Acquire a library card at your local library. Register on the website to log hours or submit book reviews. Periodic events occurring at your library can be found on the schedule on the website. - York Libraries
YWCA School-age Learning Centers
Dallastown Schools
Serving: Dallastown Elementary, Dallastown Intermediate, York Township Elementary, and Leader Heights Elementary Schools.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fees: Registration is $50.00; Before OR after school program is $75.00 a week; before AND after school program is $100 week.

Northeastern Schools
Serving: Conewago Elementary (on-site for K-3rd grade), Orendorf Elementary, Shallow Brook Elementary, and Spring Forge Elementary Schools.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fees: Registration is $50.00; Before OR after school program is $75.00 a week; before AND after school program is $100 week.
Contact: Lisa Young - 717-266-1073

York City Schools
Serving: Davis Elementary, Devers Elementary, Goode Elementary, Jackson Elementary, and McKinley Elementary Schools

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fees: Registration is $50.00; before AND after school program is $100 week.
Contact: Barry Muser - 717-845-2631 x. 155

YWCA York supports families in three diferent school districts in York County by providing before-and/or after-school care as well as full-day care for school-age students (Kindergarten through 6th grade, except where noted) when school is out of session. At our school-age sites, staff members work cooperatively with the schools to meet families' needs. We strive to create an environment where students can get what they need before and after school -- fun and active outdoor play; creative arts; engaging, child-directed projects; support in homework; opportunities to practice emerging pro-social and leadership skills; and a safe place to build friendships and solid relationships with adults. Breakfast and snack are also provided. - York YWCA