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STEAM & Educational Camps in Harrisburg & West Shore: For Kids Who Love to Learn (and Kids You Hope Will Love It Someday)
Who says summer can’t be both fun and educational? STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Educational Camps in the Harrisburg and West Shore area are here to prove learning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. It just gets a whole lot cooler.
These camps are perfect for curious minds who love building robots, solving mysteries, experimenting with art and science, or asking “why” a thousand times a day. (You’re off the hook for answering for a week. Thank us later.) From coding and space exploration to creative problem-solving and hands-on experiments, these camps are basically brain food wrapped in playtime packaging.
Even if your kid thinks learning is a four-letter word, these programs make education feel like adventure. And who knows? They might come home spouting fun facts about engineering or proudly presenting a DIY gadget they built themselves.
Ready to make this summer both productive and memorable? Let’s find the perfect camp where kids can discover new passions, sharpen their skills, and maybe even invent the next big thing… starting with a quieter way to wake up parents on weekends.
🌲 Adventure & Outdoor ☀️ Day Camps 🎭 Arts & Performance ⚽ Sports Camps 🌙 Overnight Camps ✨ Faith-Based 🧩 Life Skills 🎉 Other Summer Fun
Sponsored Code Ninjas Harrisburg-Mechanicsburg Summer Camps 🟢
Unlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! The ultimate hands-on learning experience for your technology-loving children! Our STEM Camps help teach important life skills such as leadership, creativity, problem-solving, critical and computational thinking - all wrapped up in themes they love, like Robotics, Roblox, Minecraft, YouTube, and more! Spaces are limited, so register NOW for an epic tech-filled summer. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Sponsored Good & Rooted Nature School Summer Camps 🟢
Immerse your child in a summer of adventure, creativity, and outdoor exploration with Good & Rooted Nature School! Offering six unique themed camps, kids (ages 5–12) will engage in hands-on experiences that blend nature, storytelling, art, S.T.E.A.M., and wilderness skills. Whether they’re crafting forest-inspired masterpieces, embarking on a medieval quest, building survival skills, or singing campfire songs, every week is filled with imaginative play, learning, and outdoor fun. Camps run June–July in various Harrisburg & West Shore locations.
🌿 Themes Include: Nature S.T.E.A.M., Forest Artist, Fairies & Gnomes, Knights & Dragons, Campfire Tales & Songs, and Wilderness Warriors.
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Sponsored Jubilee's Studio Summer Camps (Mechanicsburg) (ages 5-12) 🟢
Dive into a summer of sensory and pretend play at Jubilee’s Mini Mansion Summer Camps! Kids ages 5-12 will explore 15 magical playhouses, create arts and crafts, and enjoy snacks, pizza, and drinks. Camps run Wednesday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM—perfect for an afternoon of fun and creativity. Reserve your spot today!
105 Gateway Dr , Mechanicsburg, PA Read More
Sponsored Mind Steward Immersive Kids Theater Camp (Ages 4-18; Harrisburg) 🟢
Mind Steward Summer Theater Camps in Harrisburg offer a unique blend of performing arts and STEAM education, giving kids and teens hands on experience both onstage and behind the scenes. Campers ages 4 to 13 can join Disney’s Frozen Jr., while teens 13 to 18 take on Disney’s High School Musical Jr., all within a no cut program where every participant is guaranteed a role. With immersive instruction, creative engineering projects like robotic character design, and a decade long reputation for high quality arts education in Central PA, Mind Steward provides a supportive and inspiring environment for young performers and creators. Families can register now for 2026 sessions at The Theatre at the Scottish Rite in Harrisburg.
2701 N 3rd Street, The Theatre at the Scottish Rite, Harrisburg, PA Read More
Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
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Sponsored Wildwood Park Summer Day Camps (Harrisburg) 🟢 (ALMOST FULL)
Wildwood Park Summer Day Camps provide nature-based outdoor education for children ages 6–14 in Harrisburg. Campers spend their days exploring wildlife, wetlands, and forests through hands-on science, environmental learning, hiking, journaling, and outdoor adventure at the Olewine Nature Center and surrounding parkland.
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA Read More
Sponsored ⏳ Valhallan Esports Camps Camp Hill, PA
Valhallan Camp Hill isn’t just a place where your kid “plays games all day”—it’s where they level up their communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving while doing what they love. With expert coaches, welcoming community vibes, and a no-toxicity policy, it's the esports and gaming experience you never knew your parenting journey needed. Whether they’re building mods in Minecraft, dominating in Fortnite, or rolling initiative in DnD, your child will walk away with more than high scores—they’ll gain real skills, real friendships, and some serious bragging rights.
101 N. St Johns Church Rd,, Space A, , Camp Hill, PA Read More
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4 Country Side Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA Read More
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