Summer Camps

Get Ahead Before Registration Day! 

Registration opens February 2 at 8 AM. Camps will fill fast, so it's important to be prepared. Do you have an account with us? If not, you'll want to create a household account in RecDesk and complete the Health & Safety Form for each child BEFORE FEBRUARY 2nd. The Health & Safety Form will take you to a link to register. There is no fee to complete this pre-registration step.
Need assistance? Don't worry! Our staff is here to help with every step.

• Administrative Office, 2040 Sandy Drive, Suite A, State College. Open Monday-Friday, 8 AM-12 PM or 1-5 PM. Available by phone (814) 231-3071 or email crpr@crcog.net.
• Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. Open Monday-Friday, 9 AM-12 PM and 1-5 PM. Available by phone (814) 235-7819 or email mmnc@crcog.net

 Get a sneak peek at our 2026 summer camp offerings, key dates, helpful planning tips, and available financial assistance in the Summer Camp Information Guide.  

Kidz Kamp

June 15-August 7 
Regular Camp Hours: 9 AM-4 PM
Extended Camp Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM (Has an additional fee) 
Entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2026
Fees: 5-day weeks = $250 Residents; $375 Non-Residents. +$25 Extended hours
          4-day weeks = $200 Residents: $300 Non-Residents. +$25 Extended hours
PLEASE USE THE ADD-ON FEATURE FOR EXTENDED HOURS
Location: Park Forest Middle School (Location may change due to SCASD summer schedules)
Registration opens Monday, February 2, 2026

Week 1:  June 15-18  (No camp on 6/19/26)  
                 Weekly Theme: Life on the Farm
                  Field Trip: Penn State Dairy Complex
Week 2:  June 22-26 
                 Weekly Theme: Nature Unleashed
                  Field Trip: Greenwood Furnace State Park
Week 3:  June 29-July 2 (No camp on 7/3/26)
                 Weekly Theme: Holiday Hooplah
                 Field Trip: Spring Creek Park
Week 4:  July 6-10  
                 Weekly Theme: In the Mighty Jungle
                  Field Trip: T&D's Cats of the World 
Week 5:  July 13-17 
                 Weekly Theme: Hollywood Walk of Fame
                 Field Trip: State Theater 
Week 6:  July 20-24  
                 Weekly Theme: Welcome to Adventurelandia 
                  Field Trip: DelGrosso's Amusment Park& Laguna Splash
Week 7:  July 27-31  
                 Weekly Theme: Game On
                  Field Trip: Minor League Baseball Game
Week 8:  August 3-7 
                Weekly Theme: Disco Days
                 Field Trip: Bellefonte Lanes 

CRPR Kidz Kamp is the ultimate summer adventure where kids get to be kids! This traditional recreational day camp is packed with nonstop fun, friendships, and unforgettable memories. Campers will enjoy a variety of games, creative crafts, special events, swimming, and exciting field trips—all designed to keep them active, engaged, and smiling all summer long. With a focus on play, exploration, and making new friends, Kidz Kamp is a place where laughter is loud, days are full, and summer memories are made to last.  (Field trips may change due to logistics)

Knee High Naturalist Camp

Week 1, June 15-18 (no camp June 19)
Morning: 9 AM-12 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Afternoon: 1:30-4:30 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Fee: $128 Residents; $192 Non-Residents
Week 2, June 22-26
Morning: 9 AM-12 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Afternoon: 1:30-4:30 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Fee: $160 Resident; $240 Non-Residents
Week 3, June 29-July 2 (no camp July 3)
Morning: 9 AM-12 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2 
Afternoon: 1:30-4:30 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Fee: $128 Resident; $192 Non-Resident
Ages 3-5 years
Location: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

For the young adventurer who is excited about getting hands-on with nature! Come to Millbrook Marsh to discover wonders of the outdoors through leader-led activities, games, songs, and unstructured nature play. Children will explore the marsh and learn about some of the animals and plants that inhabit the wetland ecosystem. Please dress for the weather and plan to get messy! Ages 3-5yrs; must be potty trained. Each week of camp is different so register for one week, a few weeks, or all!

Puppet Camp the Musical

June 22 - 26 
9 AM-12 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Fee: $200 Residents; $300 Non-Residents
Ages 9 - 14 years
Location: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Join us to design and build their own puppets and create an original performance. We'll bring our production to life using music, movement, acting and teamwork.Please bring a water bottle, snack and lunch. Wear or bring sunblock or bug repellent if desired.

Camp Bill

June 22 - 26 
1 PM - 4 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Fee: $200 Residents; $300 Non-Residents
Ages 9 - 14 years
Location: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Join us as we bring the works of William Shakespeare to life through voice, movement, puppetry, acting games and more. Highlights: Sonnets, Stage Combat, and...Star Wars? Campers will collaborate on a performance to share with families at the end of the week. Please bring a water bottle and a snack. Wear or bring sunblock or bug repellent if desired.

Soccer Shots: Superhero Camp

June 22 - 25 
9:30-10:15 AM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 3-4 years
Fee: $70 Residents; $105 Non-Residents
Location: Sunset Park 

Soccer Shots Superhero Camp invites kids ages 3–4 to step into their superhero roles while learning the basics of soccer! Campers will use their “super speed” to dribble, their “power kicks” to score goals, and their “super listening” to follow along with fun, age-appropriate activities. Through imaginative games and plenty of movement, children will build confidence, coordination, and teamwork—all while saving the day and having tons of fun on the field!

Soccer Shots: Superhero Camp

June 22 - 25 
10:30-11:45 AM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 5-7 years
Fee: $100 Residents; $150 Non-Residents
Location: Sunset Park 

Soccer Shots Superhero Camp for ages 5–7 challenges campers to train like true soccer superheroes! Players will sharpen their “super skills” such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through high-energy games and themed challenges. Using their “hero focus,” “super strength,” and “team powers,” campers will build confidence, coordination, and sportsmanship while completing fun missions on the field. Each day is packed with action, imagination, and plenty of superhero-sized fun!

Soccer Shots: Dinosaur Camp

July 6-9 
9:30-10:15 AM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 3-4 years
Fee: $70 Residents; $105 Non-Residents
Location: Sunset Park

Soccer Shots Dinosaur Camp is a roarin’ good time for kids ages 3–4! Little athletes will stomp, run, and play as they learn basic soccer skills like dribbling and kicking through fun, imaginative games. With a playful dinosaur theme woven into each activity, campers will build coordination, confidence, and listening skills while having a dino-sized amount of fun on the field.

Soccer Shots: Dinosaur Camp

July 6-9 
10:30-11:15 AM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 5-7 years
Fee: $100 Residents; $150 Non-Residents
Location: Sunset Park 

Soccer Shots Dinosaur Camp for ages 5–7 is a roaring adventure on the soccer field! Campers will sharpen their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills while using “T-Rex power,” “raptor speed,” and “dino teamwork” to complete fun, themed challenges. Through imaginative games and active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and sportsmanship—all while having a dino-sized blast!

Soccer Shots: Castles & Dragons Camp

August 3-6 
9:30-10:15 AM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 3-4 years
Fee: $70 Residents; $105 Non-Residents
Location: Sunset Park

Soccer Shots Castles & Dragons Camp is a magical adventure for kids ages 3–4! Young knights and dragons-in-training will learn basic soccer skills like dribbling and kicking through playful, imaginative games. As campers defend their castles, dodge friendly dragons, and score royal goals, they’ll build coordination, confidence, and listening skills—all while having tons of fairytale fun on the field.

Soccer Shots: Castles & Dragons Camp

August 3-6
10:30-11:15 AM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 5-7 years
Fee: $100 Residents; $150 Non-Residents
Location: Sunset Park 

Soccer Shots Castles & Dragons Camp for ages 5–7 is a magical soccer adventure! Young knights and dragons-in-training will sharpen their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills while completing fun quests on the field. Campers will use their “hero powers” to protect the castle, score royal goals, and work together as a team. With imaginative games and plenty of movement, kids will build confidence, coordination, and sportsmanship—all while having a legendary time!

Soccer Shots: Outer Space Camp

August 17-20 
9:30-10:15 AM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 3-4 years
Fee: $70 Residents; $105 Non-Residents
Location: Sunset Park

Soccer Shots Outer Space Camp blasts off for kids ages 3–4! Little astronauts will explore basic soccer skills like dribbling and kicking through fun, imaginative games set in outer space. As campers zoom like rockets, dodge asteroids, and score galactic goals, they’ll build coordination, confidence, and listening skills—all while having an out-of-this-world time on the field!

Soccer Shots: Outer Space Camp

August 17-20
10:30-11:15 AM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 5-7 years
Fee: $100 Residents; $150 Non-Residents
Location: Sunset Park 

Soccer Shots Outer Space Camp for ages 5–7 is an out-of-this-world soccer adventure! Campers will build their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills while completing fun space missions on the field. Using “rocket speed,” “astronaut focus,” and teamwork, players will score galactic goals, explore new planets, and have a blast learning soccer fundamentals in a fun, imaginative setting.

Nature Wanderers Camp

June 29 - July 2 
9 AM - 3 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Fee: $200 Residents; $300 Non-Residents
Ages 10 - 14 years
Location: Varied

For curious kids who want to explore unique habitats within the Centre Region. During this educational camp, explorers will learn about birds, native plants, and waterways at various recreation areas. Also, hikers will have nature mindfulness sessions, poetry opportunities, and nature journaling time each day! Great mini adventures at places you can explore with a daypack. Children should be prepared to hike on the first day and to spend each morning exploring different environments with an open mind and heart. Please dress for the weather. Families are asked to drop off and pick up their child(ren) at each trailhead location. Locations will be within 25 miles of Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. You will be notified of the locations one week before the start of camp. Please bring a snack, water, and appropriate hiking shoes.

Kayak Camp

July 6 - July 10 
9 AM - 4 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Fee: $350 Residents; $525 Non-Residents
Ages 12 - 17 years
Location: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Great for first-time boaters or those who wish to strengthen their technique. Camp begins by learning the equipment basics; life jackets, parts of the kayak and paddle. Campers develop and practice the various kinds of paddle strokes and fundamentals of safe boat handling on local lakes. After building their skills, campers will conclude the week with a river trip.

Bug Camp

July 13 - 17
9 AM - 3 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Fee: $200 Residents; $300 Non-Residents
Ages 8 - 13 years
Location: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Summer is the time for bugs and the perfect time for Bug Camp! We will search the land, the water, and the sky for all the bugs that make Millbrook Marsh home. We will learn what makes them tick (yes, this includes actual ticks) and what makes them so important not just in nature, but in your own life. We will dive into their history and learn what you can do to save their future. For any young entomologist with bugs in their brain and containers in their pockets, this is the time you've been searching for! Please bring a snack, water, and appropriate shoes for exploration.

Art and Acting with Puppets - Half Days

July 13 - 17 
Morning: 9 AM - 12 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Afternoon: 1 - 4 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 5 - 8 years
Fee: $200 Residents; $300 Non-Residents
Location: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Art and Acting with Puppets - Full Days

July 20 - 24
9 AM - 3 PM Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Ages 9 - 14 years
Fee: $300 Residents; $450 Non-Residents
Location: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Join us to design and build a variety of puppets and learn professional puppeteering tricks of the trade. We'll also play acting games, write scenes, and collaborate on a performance to share with families at the end of the week. Please bring a water bottle and a snack. Wear or bring sunblock or bug repellent if desired.

Wonderful Wetlands Camp

Week 1, July 27 - 31 Registration opens 8 AM on February 2 
Week 2, August 3 - 7 Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Week 3, August 10 -14 Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
Regular Camp Hours: 9 AM - 3 PM
Extended Camp Hours: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
PLEASE USE THE ADD-ON FEATURE FOR EXTENDED HOURS 
Fees: $225 Residents; $337 Non-Residents. +$25 Extended hours.
Ages 6 - 11 years
Location: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

This action-packed, exciting camp, hosted by Millbrook Marsh, offers nature exploration and hands-on learning mixed with fun games, creative crafts, and recreational activities all while learning about wetlands and the natural world. Please dress for the weather.

Extreme Expedition Bricks Camp

Calling all builders and problem-solvers! In this action-packed camp, campers will use their engineering skills to travel the globe and complete Secret Missions. Using technical components, kids will design and build high-speed vehicles and rescue machines to tackle extreme challenges. Can you create a dragster fast enough to outrun a tornado? Or a helicopter strong enough to rescue a Secret Ranger after an earthquake? Campers will work with gears, axles, pulleys, and tech bricks as they race storms, collect critical supplies, and save the day. Join us for Extreme Expeditions and become part of our elite engineering team!

Colossal Creation Circuit Bricks Camp

Get ready to build big in Colossal Creation Circuit! Campers will design, build, and bring brick creations to life with motorized models, colorful mosaics, and imaginative architecture. Each day features an action-packed theme, such as Ocean Adventures, Jungle Exploration, Topsy-Turvy Spinners, and Everybody Dance Now! Campers will explore how technical pieces work together while building everything from spinning tops and scuba divers to chomping crocodiles and jungle boats. With age-appropriate challenges, creative free-build time, snack breaks, and fun non-building activities, this camp is the perfect mix of learning, creativity, and hands-on fun. Jump in and start creating!

Ticket to Ride Bricks Camp

June 29-July 2 Registration Open Now!
9AM-Noon
Ages 6-11 years 
Fee: $140 Residents; $210 Non Residents
Location: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Education Classroom 

Calling all time travelers and adventurers! Join us for a tour of different worlds of Angry Birds, Batman, and Buzz Lightyear. But that's not all! Our journey will also take us to amusement parks, sporting events, and introduce us to unique characters that we'll never forget. We'll create architecture, mosaics, technical builds, and much more. Join us and get a ticket to ride!

At the State College Community Theatre Academy, our goal is to teach valuable theatre skills while building foundations and fundamentals of theatre for our younger students and enhancing skills for our older students. Our students will leave with a stronger knowledge of the craft of theatre and will learn life lessons in creativity, teamwork, focus, and communication. The skills learned throughout the Academy will be combined into an end-of-camp performance for family and friends to enjoy! Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or this will be your first time on stage, there’s a place for you at the Academy! PLEASE NOTE: This is a two-week camp program!

Broadway Musical Camps - "Cats in Hats"

July 6-10 - Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
9 am-3 pm
Kids entering grades 1-3 in the fall of 2026
Fee: $250 Resident; $375 Non-Residents
Location Mount Nittany Middle School Auditorium 

“Oh, the thinks you can think”!  This camp is for kids who love to perform, and for kids who would like to try it out.  Acting, singing, and dance lessons will be enhanced by fun theatre games and activities.  On the last day of camp, parents and friends will be astonished by a performance of songs from the Broadway hit Seussical the Musical, in a published choral medley arranged by Andy Beck.  This popular, enriching, and dynamic program will be a thrilling addition to your child’s summer experiences!  Come and see why thousands of students have developed confidence and a love for the performing arts through Rex Arts camps in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania since 2012. 

Broadway Musical Camps - "Be Golden"

July 6-10 - Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
9 am-3 pm
Kids entering grades 4-8 in the fall of 2026
Fee: $250 Resident; $375 Non-Residents
Location Mount Nittany Middle School Auditorium 

This performing arts camp is for demon hunters, kids who love to perform, and kids who would like to try it out!  Fun theatre games and activities will enhance acting, singing, and dance lessons.  On the last day of camp, parents and friends will be astonished by a performance of published choral KPop Demon Hunters hits like “Golden”, “Soda Pop”, “Your Idol”, “Takedown” and more!  This popular, enriching, and dynamic program will be a thrilling addition to your child’s summer experiences.  Come and see why thousands of students have developed confidence and a love for the performing arts through Rex Arts camps in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania since 2012.

Broadway Musical Camps - "How Far You'll Go"

July 13-17 - Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
9 am-3 pm
Kids entering grades 1-3 in the fall of 2026
Fee: $250 Resident; $375 Non-Residents
Location Mount Nittany Middle School Auditorium 

“Make Way” for kids who love to perform, and for kids who would like to try it out.  Acting, singing, and dance lessons will be enhanced by fun theatre games and activities.  On the last day of camp, parents and friends will be astonished by a performance of songs from Disney’s hit movie and musical Moana in a published choral medley arranged by Mac Huff.  This popular, enriching, and dynamic program will be a thrilling addition to your child’s summer experiences!  Come and see why thousands of students have developed confidence and a love for the performing arts through Rex Arts camps in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania since 2012. 

Broadway Musical Camps - "Beauties and Beasts"

July 13-17 - Registration opens 8 AM on February 2
9 am-3 pm
Kids entering grades 4-8 in the fall of 2026
Fee: $250 Resident; $375 Non-Residents
Location Mount Nittany Middle School Auditorium 

It’s a “tale as old as time”!  This camp is for kids who love to perform, and for kids who would like to try it out.  Acting, singing, and dance lessons will be enhanced by fun theatre games and activities.  On the last day of camp, parents and friends will be astonished by a performance of songs from Disney’s live-action movie and musical Beauty and the Beast in a published choral medley arranged by Roger Emerson.  This popular, enriching, and dynamic program will be a thrilling addition to your child’s summer experiences!  Come and see why thousands of students have developed confidence and a love for the performing arts through Rex Arts camps in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania since 2012. 

Camp ReadyUp

Wednesday, July 15  - Just a 1-day camp Registration Opens 8 am on February 2
Time 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grades 5-8
Fee: $50 Resident; $75 Non-resident
Location Alpha Fire Station 

Camp ReadyUp empowers teens with the skills and confidence to respond safely and effectively in real-world emergencies. Through interactive workshops, team challenges, and scenario-based training, participants learn first aid, disaster readiness, communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving under pressure. Guided by experienced instructors, participants gain practical knowledge, build resilience, and develop the mindset needed to protect themselves and help others in times of need. In partnership with the Centre Region Fire Protection Program. 

Chess Wizards Camp

July 20-24  Registration Opens 8 AM on February 2
Morning option: 9 AM-12 PM
Afternoon option: 12-3 PM
Full-Day option:  9 AM-3 PM
Grades 1-5
Fee:  Full Day $375 Resident; $562 Non-resident
Fee: Halfday $275 Resident; $412 Non-resident 
Location:  Mt. Nittany Middle School Cafeteria

Chess Wizards Camp is a wonderful way to have youth experience the excitement of chess! Chess enhances cognitive development, improves verbal and mathematical skills, and increases academic performance. Participants will strengthen their technical chess skills, work through fun group challenges, and create their own chess pieces.