2026 Summer Camp

BASICS:

• AGES GROUPS — “Littles” 5 to 7 years old & “Bigs” 7+

• DATES — June 15 to Aug 21

• SCHEDULE — 8:30AM to 3PM

• EXTENDED CARE — 7:30AM to 5:30PM

NOTE: We provide creative & environmental instruction for children through our summer camp. We are not a child care center. Participants should have a passion for exploration.

PRICING:

• WEEKLY CAMP — $465/week (discounts below)

• BEFORE CARE — $12/day (7:30-8:30)

• AFTER CARE — $25/day (3:00-5:30)

• SINGLE DAY (when available) — $95/day

DISCOUNTS:

• Returning Camp Families (through Fri, Jan 9): Discounted camp week credit packs are available now (buy credits now, choose your weeks later). Didn’t get the email? camp@RutabagaPhilly.com

• Public Early Bird: A short early-bird offer for the wider community will be announced after themes are released, on Monday, Jan 12.

• Siblings: 5% off when booked in the same transaction.

Notes: Discounts can’t be combined. Extended Care isn’t eligible for discounts. Weeks can sell out; credits don’t hold a spot until weeks are selected.

IMPORTANT:

• Schedule Extended Care any time, up to 2 days prior to the week.

• Book Extended Care By-the-Day or By-the-Week.

• There is a 2% service charge fee on all bookings.

• We offer pay-in-full or payment plan options.

• We have a limited amount of sliding scale tuition spots available. This is 100% funded by Rutabaga (as we do not qualify for government funding). Sliding scale tuition is on a first come, first serve basis. Please email us at camp@RutabagaPhilly.com for information on how to apply.

LOCATION DETAILS:

Nature Arts Base Camp — 3800 Vaux Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Our summer “Base Camp” is East Falls Presbyterian Church, located at that corner of Vaux St. and Midvale Ave. in East Falls. We have exclusive access to their facilities during camp, including the auditorium, classrooms, and outdoor space.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE:

• 8:30-9:30 — Arrivals

• 9:30-10:00 — Morning Circle // Announcements

• 10:00-12:00 — Morning Activity & Exploration

• 12:00-12:45 — Lunch // Quiet or Down Time

• 12:45-2:15 — Afternoon Activity & Exploration

• 2:15-2:45 — Afternoon Circle // Pack for home

• 2:45-3:00 — Departures

SUMMER CAMP 2026 DATE GRID:

• Week 1: June 15–19

• Week 2: June 22–26

• Week 3: June 29–July 3

• Week 4: July 6–10

• Week 5: July 13–17

• Week 6: July 20–24

• Week 7: July 27–31

• Week 8: Aug 3–7

• Week 9: Aug 10–14

• Week 10: Aug 17–21

We’ll have our 2026 Handbook available a bit closer to summer. In the meantime, our 2025 Summer Camp Handbook is available to browse for details about our program and policies. We’re happy to answer any questions, email us at Camp@RutabagaPhilly.com!

Weekly Themes:

Each week of our Summer Camp is designed to provide your child with an unforgettable experience. We encourage kids to play, be curious, and appreciate the environment through exploration.

While the themes below provide inspiration, every week will be filled with the creative nature play and extensive outdoor adventures that you (and your child) love about Nature Arts!

Themes coming soon!

🆕 BOOKING PROCESS:

We've moved to a user-friendly platform with simplified navigation, transparent schedules, automated payments, paperless forms, and effortless add-ons!

To make your booking experience even smoother, here are some handy tips to help you get started:

• Logging In — No password required! Simply log in with your email or phone number and confirm with a code.

• Add Participant — Create profiles for each child. You can edit these profiles anytime.

• Select Participants — Select the child(ren) you want to book. Use "link" or "unlink" based on your scheduling needs.

• Schedule Dates — Go to the "Week" tab for camp weeks and weekly extended care. Visit the "Day" tab for daily extended care. Review your schedule, then click "Secure Reservation."

• Checkout — Review your order summary, apply promo codes, and choose a payment plan if needed.