2025 Summer Camps
Picture Book Preschool Camps,
Multi Arts Camps,
& Speciality Camps
Picture Book Preschool Camps
Ages 3-5
Camps run Monday-Friday:
9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Snack is provided.
$185 | $175 Members
Children’s favorite books inspire art projects, music, movement and theater games. Our youngest campers create in a nurturing and caring environment in our drop-off program that combines the art forms to promote socialization, early literacy skills and a lot of FUN.. Led, by Miss Becky, this camp has less transitions moving between spaces than the multi-arts camp, while continuing to provide access to guest Teaching Artists who join the group throughout the week for special activities. We also have playground and snack time too!
Week 1: June 9 - June 13
The Life of a Little Cardboard Box
by IGLOO BOOKS
Week 2: June 16 - June 20
Your First Day of Circus School
by Tara Lazar
Week 3: June 23 - June 27
A Stroll Through the Seasons
by Kay Barnham
Week 4: July 7 - July 11
The Pigeon Needs a Bath
by Mo Willems
Week 5: July 14 - July 18
The Kind Knight
by Kelly Airhart
Week 6: July 21 - July 25
We are Heroes
by Kyle Riley Hart
Week 7: July 28 - August 1
Beautiful Oops
by Barney Saltzberg
Week 8: Aug 4 - Aug 8
Mini Myths Book Series
by Joan Holub
Week 9: Aug 11 - Aug 15
Kenny Goes to the Movies
by Ryan O’Donnell
Week 10: Aug 18 - Aug 22
Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes Around the World &
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
by Marjorie Priceman
Multi Arts Camps
Ages 5-12
Theater, Art, Music, Movement, Playground, Snack time! New workshops and instructors under a different theme make every week something new to try. Our team of Teaching Artists are joined by Special Guests! In place of Friday sharing, we will be sharing photos and videos on our social media pages and website.
FULL DAY:
Monday-Friday (ages 5-12)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Drop-off starts at 8:30 AM
Pick-up starts at 4:15 PM
Pack a lunch.
$290 | $280 Members
Max: 30 Full Day
AM HALF DAY:
Monday-Friday (ages 4-12)
9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Drop-off starts at 8:30 AM
Pick-up at 12:30 PM
$195 | $185 Members
Max 20 Half Day
June 9th - June 13th: From Trash to Treasure - Found Art Extravaganza
Learn how to take trash and transform it into treasure! Make collage masterpieces using items from your junk drawer, turn ordinary household objects into unique musical instruments, and use random items to create a one-of-kind found art puppet show!
June 16th to June 20th: Take Me to the Circus!
Run away and join the circus for the week! This session will transport campers to the vibrant and whimsical world of the big top! They will explore juggling, acrobatics, clowning, and theatrical storytelling! They will also work on wacky art and music projects and collaborate with their peers to create unforgettable circus acts!
June 23rd to June 27th: S’winter!
Snowball fights and ice cream...in shorts? Sign me up! Escape the summer heat with a week of winter wonderland!
July 7th to July 11th: Things with Wings
Dragons, butterflies, birds, and fairies - let's explore the world of flying creatures! Glide, flap, or soar to camp to learn about things with wings.
July 14th to July 18th: Knights of the Roundtable
Travel back to medieval times and become a legendary Knight of the Round Table. We will battle all creatures to ensure peace to the kingdom of Yocum Institute on our journey to become Knights of the Round Table.
July 21st to July 25th: Heroes & Villains
The fight between good and evil has arrived at Yocum Institute. Grab your swords, wands, and capes as we dive into what makes our favorite characters heroes or villains. Create your own heroic (or villainous) character! Get a sneak peek of Broadway JR’s show – Disney’s The Descendants.
July 28th to August 1st: Lego Week!
Future architects, lego lovers, and all creative types - listen up! This is your chance to build your own world using our favorite building bricks! Discover new ways to use lego - make jewelry, unique artwork, and clever lego crafts. If you can imagine it, you can build it!
August 4th to August 8th: Greek Mythology Week
Bring on the monsters as we dive headfirst into the Greek pantheon. Explore the classic myths and how they continue to influence our world. As a bonus, catch a sneak peak of our teens’ retelling of a well known Greek myth.
August 11th to August 15th: Mini Movie Making Camp!
Lights, Camera, Action! Campers will learn about the art of filmmaking. Develop an idea, create a script, and bring that script to life. All campers will have the opportunity to create a short film that can be shared on the Yocum YouTube channel!
August 18th to August 22nd: Around the World in 5 days!
Explore 5 of the 7 continents in a week! Each day we'll venture to one or two countries from each continent. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about different cultures through the power of art.
Specialty & Performance Camps
Ages 8-18
Older campers work with professional directors, actors, dancers, and artists to develop performance, writing, and/or artistic skills. These camps help to build confidence, collaboration, and creativity while working in a safe and encouraging environment. Performance and Teen Camps range in length (1 – 3 weeks) and many result in performances held in the Yocum Institute’s Schumo Black Box Theater. All camps are led by talented teaching artists and creative professionals who work in education and their chosen discipline.
Camp times and age ranges vary, please click the links below for details. Snacks and lunch are not provided.
Broadway Jr - Disney's The Descendants
July 7 - July 25, M-F 9am-4:30pm
Ages 8-15
Join Andrea Hart, Kristina Dennis, Jeremiah Loubriel, Morgan Welliver, Lydia Botterbusch and the rest of the Broadway Jr team for an unforgettable theatrical experience. All campers will get the opportunity to learn acting techniques, collaborate with fellow cast members, and create wonderful memories on stage and off. This year, our production will be “Disney Descendants: The Musical”. Young actors will get the opportunity to play heroic and villainous characters and make big acting choices! The Broadway Jr team strives to give each actor an opportunity to shine and grow as a performer and a person! Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? The showdates/show times for Broadway Jr are as follows: Friday, July 25th at 7:00 PM Saturday, July 26th at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 26th at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 26th at 7:00 PM Sunday, July 27th at 11:00 AM Sunday, July 27th at 3:00 PM $575 | $555 Members
Parent Resources
**Online registration ends the Wednesday before the start of a new camp.
Please call 610-376-1576 after that time to check availability and to register.**
CANCELLATION POLICY: Upfront $25 cancellation fee. Withdrawal from camp 10 days before start: full refund, 5 to 9 days: 50% refund, 2 to 4 days: 25% refund, after that no refund will be issued.
In the case of an extreme emergency, please contact us. Although camp is non-refundable, if we are able to accommodate it, we may be able to transfer your child to another camps this season.
Subway Order Form (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Summer Camp FAQs
DOES “4 - 12 YEARS OLD” MEAN THAT MY 10 YEAR OLD WILL BE WITH 4 YEAR OLDS?
In short: Nope. Each week we look at the enrollment and divide everyone into smaller developmentally age-appropriate groups. We do our best to cap groups at 12 participants which allows for individualized attention. Groups travel with their aide to studio spaces to experience each art form.
WHAT TIME DOES CAMP START?
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Multi Arts: Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM, camp activities begin at 9:00 AM.
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Picturebook Preschool: Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM for 9:00 start time.
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Specialty Camps: Drop-off and Pick-up differs between programs. Please check each for specifics.
IS CARE AVAILABLE BEFORE and/or AFTER CAMPS?
Please contact us directly. There is no official before or after care, but we are often able to work with you to support your need.
WHAT IS A “TEACHING ARTIST?”
The term “teaching artist” can be quite broad. At the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, we use the definition that many states use in the context of education: “A teaching artist (artist–educator) is a practicing professional artist with the complementary skills and sensibilities of an educator, who engages people in learning experiences in, through, and about the arts.” We choose our teachers and aides carefully based not only on their resume, but their ability to work with children and classroom management skills. We also typically have them lead a sample class prior to hiring.
WHAT IF MY PLANS CHANGE OR MY CHILD GETS SICK?
CANCELLATION POLICY: Upfront $25 cancellation fee. Withdrawal from camp 10 days before start: full refund, 5 to 9 days: 50% refund, 2 to 4 days: 25% refund, after that no refund will be issued. In the case of an extreme emergency, please contact us. Although camp is non-refundable, if we are able to accommodate it, we may be able to transfer your child to another camps this season.
WHAT IF MY PLANS CHANGE OR MY CHILD GETS SICK?
We believe in creating a space that allows all children to succeed. Directors and staff will work with you to make sure all special needs of campers are met throughout the week, whether they be monitoring the snacks or monitoring behavior. Please keep in mind, that if a child’s behavior is disruptive to the detriment of a group’s positive experience, we will discuss with you what alternatives are available for your child. In the extreme event that a faculty, staff, or camper is physically threatened by your child’s behavior, the camper will be asked to leave without refund.
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS?
Partial Scholarships are available to families in need. You must submit a scholarship application (available on the Yocum Institute website) noting which camps you are most interested in.
IS MY 3 yr OLD REALLY READY FOR CAMP?
We believe that young children greatly benefit from our Picture Book Preschool camps and have positive learning experiences. However, we recognize that each child is different and we are flexible and patient with our youngest campers. We demonstrate this by providing a structure specifically based on age-appropriate practices. While the 4 – 12 Multi-Arts Campers travel throughout the building to different spaces and instructors, the 3 – 4 year old campers instructors travel to them to provide comfort, safety, and stability. And no, they don’t have to be potty trained!