DEAN Adventure Camps

Formerly The Handwork Studio and Velocity Adventure Camp

at Haverford College (Haverford, PA)

NEW! All-inclusive summer camp with 38+ unique programs at Haverford College

As parents ourselves, we understand the challenges of summer planning. That's why, after 22 years of running The Handwork Studio and Velocity Adventure Camp, we've created DEAN Adventure Camps: an all-inclusive camp model with an exciting array of 38+ unique programs designed for Discovery, Exploration, Achievement, and Navigation.  All are held on the beautiful campus of Haverford College.  Designed to give kids unforgettable experiences, explore something new each week, and make your summers smooth sailing.

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Longer Days Same Rate

More than just a camp, it's a summer solution for parents like us! Enjoy extended hours without extended costs – because your peace of mind is priceless. Our hours are 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.

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YUMMY LUNCH & SNACKS

Fueling adventure and taste with diverse options! With two snacks and a lunch menu that caters to every explorer, from pizza to fresh salads, ensuring fun, energy, and satisfaction throughout their exciting day.

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Fun for All Ages

Every adventure is age-appropriate and skill-building, catering to campers from Pre-K to 10th grade. We've got activities perfectly suited for each age group, ensuring a fun and growth-filled experience for everyone!

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Camp Swag

Start the day stress-free: camp tees for easy breezy mornings! Plus, our water bottles mean one less thing to remember: keeping your kids cool, hydrated, and stylish.

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UNIQUE PROGRAMS

Days filled with the power of choice: from skill-building to playful adventures! We aim to send your kids home filled with new skills, joy, friendships, & stories from the day.

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Camp Until August 30th

From June 10th-August 30th*, 11 weeks of all your favorite programs at one beautiful location. Registration launches January 17th! Register early and save BIG.

*No Camp offered on June 19th or the week of July 1st-5th

OUR PROMISE
TO YOU

 

Our priority is your family’s happiness. As parents ourselves, we want for you what we would want for our own families: if you have an issue, we will fix it. No excuses, no matter what. Fix it, change it, refund it, give us a chance to make it right for you and your family. Your happiness is our happiness. Guaranteed.

 

WHAT IS THE DEAN EXPERIENCE?


At DEAN Adventure Camps, we are a specialty camp wrapped in all the fun, choice, and exploration of a traditional day camp.

Drop-off times between 8 am-9 am where campers head into the DEAN Zone.  Choosing to craft, play games, hang out with friends, and get excited for the day 

By 9 am camp is ready to kick off with a morning gathering, followed by campers breaking off into their selected programs, like Fashion & Machine Sewing, Velocity - Catch the Cache, or enter The World of Sweet Imagination. Chosen programs are interspersed with snack breaks and outside time for a yummy energy boost.

Lunch at Haverford College’s Dining Center brings all campers together to enjoy a delicious meal, then followed by our campers grades 1-10 choosing from water activities, ga-ga, fort-building, craft stations, while our playful explorers enjoy outdoor time, including water play, playground time, and games. 

At 4 pm, the day begins to wind down. Campers head back into the DEAN Zone, accommodating flexible pick-up times and a robust choice of activities like nature hikes, 9-square, crafts, and hanging out with friends.

Each day at DEAN Adventure Camps is packed with thrilling adventures, creating space for campers to explore, learn, and make lasting memories.

 

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT SUMMER CAMP AT HAVERFORD COLLEGE

Sign Up Now for Early Summer 2025 Registration Details and Updates on Fun Activities All Year Round!
 
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ENJOY MORE SAVINGS WHEN YOU BOOK MORE WEEKS

Whether you purchase 1 week or 11, We understand that camp costs can differ significantly across the region due to various factors. At DEAN Adventure Camps, our mission and purpose is to offer a high-quality and nurturing environment for your child's growth and development with an all-inclusive price point. Pricing includes weekly camp from 8 am-5:30 pm, daily lunch and snacks, t-shirt and water bottle, and all supplies and equipment.
Number of Weeks Multi-Week Savings
Purchase 1-2 weeks per camper
$699 per camper per week (6/17-6/21, 4-day week, $580)
Purchase 3-4 weeks per camper
$665 per camper per week (6/17-6/21, 4-day week, $540)
Purchase 5+ weeks per camper
$630 per camper per week (6/17-6/21, 4-day week, $530)

CHOOSE YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE

Camper eligibility is based on their rising grade for Fall 2024

$699 per week
8:00AM to 5:30PM
June 10 - 14
June 17 - 21
June 24 - 28
July 08 - 12
July 15 - 19
July 22 - 26
July 29 - August 02
August 05 - 09
August 12 - 16
August 19 - 23
August 26 - 30
DEAN Finale Week
DEAN Finale Week

Formerly: Playful Explorers

Studio: DEAN Finale

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, Age 14, Age 15, Age 16

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Artpreneurs: Fibers
Artpreneurs: Fibers

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Mixed Media

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

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Camp Construction - Junior
Camp Construction - Junior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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Camp Construction - Senior
Camp Construction - Senior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Camper vs Wild - Junior
Camper vs Wild - Junior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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Camper vs Wild - Senior
Camper vs Wild - Senior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Campfire Cookout - Junior
Campfire Cookout - Junior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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Campfire Cookout - Senior
Campfire Cookout - Senior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Catch the Cache! - Junior
Catch the Cache! - Junior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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Catch the Cache! - Senior
Catch the Cache! - Senior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Comic Creators (4 Day Week)
Comic Creators (4 Day Week)

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Art & Lit

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Comic Creators
Comic Creators

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Art & Lit

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Costume Design
Costume Design

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Machine Sewing

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

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Cyborg Creations
Cyborg Creations

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Robotics, Coding & Creativity

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th

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Design Your Own Amusement Park
Design Your Own Amusement Park

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Design & Build

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Dream House Builders
Dream House Builders

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Design & Build

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Dream, Write, Publish (4 Day Week)
Dream, Write, Publish (4 Day Week)

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Art & Lit

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Dream, Write, Publish
Dream, Write, Publish

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Art & Lit

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Dungeons & Dragons: Write, Build & Create
Dungeons & Dragons: Write, Build & Create

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Art & Lit

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

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Eco Explorers - Junior
Eco Explorers - Junior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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Eco Explorers - Senior
Eco Explorers - Senior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Fashion & Machine Sewing
Fashion & Machine Sewing

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Machine Sewing

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

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Fashion & Machine Sewing (4 Day Week)
Fashion & Machine Sewing (4 Day Week)

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Machine Sewing

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

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Fashion Bootcamp (2-Week Program)
Fashion Bootcamp (2-Week Program)

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Machine Sewing

Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

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Fashion Design & Styling
Fashion Design & Styling

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Accessorize & Style

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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Fashion Design & Styling
Fashion Design & Styling

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Accessorize & Style

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th

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Fiber Arts
Fiber Arts

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Mixed Media

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Glamorize Your Doll (4 Day Week)
Glamorize Your Doll (4 Day Week)

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Accessorize & Style

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Glamorize Your Doll
Glamorize Your Doll

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Accessorize & Style

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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High Flyers - Junior
High Flyers - Junior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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High Flyers - Senior
High Flyers - Senior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Jewelry Making
Jewelry Making

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Accessorize & Style

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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Jewelry Making
Jewelry Making

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Accessorize & Style

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th

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Messy Makers
Messy Makers

Formerly: Playful Explorers

Studio: Creative Concoctions

Grades: K, Pre-K

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Mini Machines
Mini Machines

Formerly: Playful Explorers

Studio: Full STEAM Ahead

Grades: K, Pre-K

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Minion Mayhem
Minion Mayhem

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Robotics, Coding & Creativity

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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Multisport Mashup - Junior
Multisport Mashup - Junior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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Multisport Mashup - Senior
Multisport Mashup - Senior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Once Upon a Chef
Once Upon a Chef

Formerly: Playful Explorers

Studio: Creative Concoctions

Grades: K, Pre-K

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Passport to Yum (4 Day Week)
Passport to Yum (4 Day Week)

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Culinary Arts

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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Passport to Yum (4 Day Week)
Passport to Yum (4 Day Week)

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Culinary Arts

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th

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Passport to Yum
Passport to Yum

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Culinary Arts

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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Passport to Yum
Passport to Yum

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Culinary Arts

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th

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Pathfinders - Junior
Pathfinders - Junior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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Pathfinders - Senior
Pathfinders - Senior

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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PokéBots
PokéBots

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Robotics, Coding & Creativity

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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Regatta Rush - Junior (4 Day Week)
Regatta Rush - Junior (4 Day Week)

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 1st, 2nd

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Regatta Rush - Senior (4 Day Week)
Regatta Rush - Senior (4 Day Week)

Formerly: Velocity Adventure Camp

Studio: Velocity Adventure

Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

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Robot Rumble
Robot Rumble

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Robotics, Coding & Creativity

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th

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Serve It Up - Restaurant Creation
Serve It Up - Restaurant Creation

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Culinary Arts

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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Serve It Up - Restaurant Creation
Serve It Up - Restaurant Creation

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Culinary Arts

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th

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Sew Tech (4 Day Week)
Sew Tech (4 Day Week)

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Machine Sewing

Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

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Sew Tech
Sew Tech

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Machine Sewing

Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

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SFX Makeup Magic
SFX Makeup Magic

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Accessorize & Style

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

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Soapbox Derby
Soapbox Derby

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Woodworking

Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

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Super Mario Kingdoms
Super Mario Kingdoms

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Design & Build

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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The World of Sweet Imagination
The World of Sweet Imagination

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Culinary Arts

Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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The World of Sweet Imagination
The World of Sweet Imagination

Formerly: The Handwork Studio

Studio: Culinary Arts

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th

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Tiny Tinkerers
Tiny Tinkerers

Formerly: Playful Explorers

Studio: Full STEAM Ahead

Grades: K, Pre-K

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