Summer should feel like freedom. For your child AND you.
You want your kid to be outside, creating, building friendships, and exploring new interests. You also want peace of mind, knowing that they’re safe, supported, and busy with something better than just more screen time.
That’s why DEAN Day Camp at Haverford College exists.
Built on 22 years of award-winning camp experience, DEAN’s new day camp brings everything kids love—sports, creative play, water activities, and performing arts—into one vibrant, all-inclusive program designed for ages 4–11.
Here’s how your child might spend a day at DEAN Day Camp:
Whether it’s a DIY bird-feeder or upcycling household items, campers explore invention and design in hands-on maker blocks.
Inspired by DEAN’s popular specialty camps like Tiny Home Builders and Velocity Adventure Camps
From slip-n-slides to optional pool time, kids stay cool, burn energy, and make the most of the summer sun.
Capture the Flag, dodgeball, relay races, and obstacle courses bring campers together through teamwork and movement.
From skits to group storytelling, DEAN helps kids step into the spotlight—or support from behind the scenes.
Campers spend each day in tight-knit bunks where friendships form fast. Whether they’re building something together or sharing snacks, the social piece is just as important as the schedule.
DEAN isn’t just another camp with generic activities. It’s built around variety, movement, and discovery. Every day is structured with rotating activity stations, so your camper gets a little bit of everything—without ever getting bored.
And it includes everything you need, with no surprise fees.
✔️ Full-day coverage from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM — no extended care fees
✔️ Two snacks and lunch daily — fuel for adventure, no packing required
✔️ Camp gear included — DEAN camp t-shirt and reusable water bottle
✔️ Access to all programs — from water play to maker spaces, every camper participates
✔️ Age-based bunks — activities are customized for every age, from Pre-K through 6th grade
Learn more about our policies and FAQs here.
The Haverford College campus is more than just a location—it’s a space built for exploration. With creative classrooms, open green spaces, and both indoor and outdoor facilities, it’s the perfect place for kids to grow in confidence, creativity, and community.
Whether you’re enrolling for one week or all summer, your child gets fresh experiences, familiar faces, and real variety.
DEAN Day Camp pulls inspiration from our full lineup of specialty camps, which include:
And to end the week, Friday Fun Day brings everything together in one big celebration of learning and play!
Campers get the best of both worlds—day camp structure, with specialty-inspired experiences sprinkled throughout.
If you’ve been searching for a day camp near Haverford that offers more than just babysitting or unstructured play, this is it.
Your child can move, create, explore, and connect—all in one place, for one price.