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General Day Camps in Harrisburg & West Shore: All-Day Fun, All Summer Long
Looking for a summer camp where your kids can try a little bit of everything while you try everything to keep your calendar organized? General Day Camps in the Harrisburg and West Shore area are the ultimate all-in-one solution. Think of them as the buffet of summer fun. A little of this, a lot of that, and something for everyone.
These camps typically offer a rotating mix of sports, crafts, games, outdoor play, and themed activities designed to keep kids engaged all day long. One moment they’re conquering the kickball field. The next they’re creating macaroni masterpieces or discovering the joy of a surprise water balloon fight. They’ll come home with enough stories to fill your dinner table and, ideally, enough tired to fall asleep early.
Parents love general day camps for their flexibility, variety, and the glorious fact that someone else handles the daily schedule. Kids love them because they’re social, energetic, and just plain fun. If you’ve ever searched “general day camps near me,” these local favorites are exactly what you’re looking for.
Ready to turn summer from chaotic to carefree? Let’s dive in and find the perfect general day camp for your crew.
🌲 Adventure & Outdoor 🧠 STEAM & Educational 🎭 Arts & Performance ⚽ Sports Camps 🌙 Overnight Camps ✨ Faith-Based 🧩 Life Skills 🎉 Other Summer Fun
Sponsored 2026 JCC Summer Camp @ The Alexander Grass Campus (Harrisburg)
The 2026 JCC Summer Camp in Harrisburg offers a full-day, values-based summer camp experience for kids entering grades 1–8, running Monday through Friday from June 15 through August 7 at the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. Campers enjoy a wide range of activities including sports, fine arts, STEM, water play, cooking, woodworking for middle schoolers, and exciting weekly themes that keep every day fresh. With before- and after-care options available, this five-day-a-week program is designed to support working families while creating meaningful summer memories.Built around the core values of Gratitude, Wonder, Integrity, Community Mindedness, and Kindness, JCC Summer Camp focuses on friendship, creativity, and personal growth in a welcoming community setting. Highlights include field trips, Pizza Fridays, Israeli culture and Judaics, access to the brand-new Dorothy Firestone Playgrounds, and popular games like Gaga and Nine-Square. With significantly reduced pricing for 2026 and early-bird discounts available for members, the JCC Summer Camp is a standout option for families looking for a high-quality summer camp in the Harrisburg area.
2986 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA Read More
Sponsored Amazing Summer Camp 2026 (Harrisburg) 🟢
Amazing Summer Camp - Harrisburg : Looking for a fun, engaging, and energy-burning summer camp for your kids? Amazing Summer Camp is packed with exciting daily activities, field trips, and interactive rotations that make summer unforgettable! With an air-conditioned gym, flexible drop-off & pick-up times, and tons of hands-on fun, this is the ultimate summer experience for kids in grades 1-8.
6003 Jonestown Rd. , Harrisburg , PA Read More
Sponsored AROMA All-Sports Camps by Messiah University (Ages 7-14, Week Long, Full Day) (Multiple West Shore Locations)
AROMA All-Sports Camps: A Summer of Sports and Faith!
Messiah University’s AROMA All-Sports Camps provide boys and girls ages 7-14 with a faith-filled summer of athletic fun and personal growth. New for 2025: a Middle School Camp offering sport-specific training, strength and conditioning, team competitions, and Bible lessons. Multiple locations and dates are available. Discounts and payment plans offered—register now before spots fill!
Mechanicsburg, PA Read More
Sponsored Camp Susquehanna 2026 (Harrisburg) 🟢
Camp Susquehanna Summer Camps offer families in Susquehanna Township and the greater Harrisburg area a flexible, affordable way to keep kids active, social, and engaged all summer long. With both full-day Summer Day Camp and half-day Playground Camps available at multiple neighborhood locations, families can choose the schedule and setting that works best for their child. Campers enjoy a mix of outdoor play, sports, arts and crafts, group games, and special weekly highlights like field trips and pool days, all in a safe, supervised environment.Designed to support fun, friendship, and healthy activity, Camp Susquehanna programs focus on building confidence, encouraging teamwork, and creating lasting summer memories. Whether your child thrives in a structured full-day camp or prefers morning park-based play close to home, Camp Susquehanna makes summer accessible with budget-friendly pricing and a wide range of weekly options throughout June, July, and August.Ages: Kindergarten–8th Grade (Playground Camps: ages 7–13 years, 11 months); Format: Full-day, week-long Summer Day Camp and half-day Playground Camps; Schedule: Monday–Friday (some weeks shortened to 4 days); Locations: Multiple Susquehanna Township parks and school sites
Harrisburg, PA Read More
Sponsored Camp Urbie at Urban Air Adventure Park – Harrisburg, PA 🟢
Camp Urbie at Urban Air Adventure Park is the ultimate summer adventure for kids in Harrisburg, PA! With trampolines, obstacle courses, games, competitions, and open play, kids can burn energy, make friends, and have an absolute blast—all in a safe, air-conditioned environment. Half-day and full-day options available. Spots are limited—register now!
4200 Derry St ste 11, Harrisburg, PA Read More
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 Critter Camp at Humane Society of Harrisburg Area 🟢
Critter Camp 2025 at the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
Calling all animal lovers ages 7-12! Join us for a week-long camp filled with hands-on animal care, fun workshops (like pet CPR and behavioral training), arts and crafts, team-building activities, and time spent with HSHA’s adoptable pets. Camp runs daily from 9 AM - 3 PM, with after-care options available. Registration includes a t-shirt, all materials, and unforgettable memories! Early Bird Discount available until March 15, 2025.
Location: 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Register today to save your spot!
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.
Camp Hill, PA Read More
Sponsored HCPAC Theater Camps (Full Day, Grades K-8) (Middletown/Harrisburg)
HCPAC Youth Summer Camps 2026 offer a faith-centered, creativity-packed summer experience where kids don’t just perform on stage—they grow in confidence, collaboration, and self-expression. Designed for students in grades K–8, these week-long theater camps blend the excitement of storytelling and performance with the joy of traditional summer camp fun, all in a safe, Christ-centered environment. No previous theater experience is required—just imagination and a willingness to try.Each week, campers are grouped by age and work toward a short theatrical showcase while also enjoying arts and crafts, games, music, outdoor play, guest speakers, and STEAM activities. Led by caring, trained, faith-filled staff, HCPAC camps focus on building communication skills, teamwork, responsibility, and confidence. Every Friday ends with a live performance for families, making each week feel meaningful, celebratory, and memorable.At a glance:
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 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 My Gym Camp (Ages 4-10) (Mechanicsburg) 🟢
My Gym Mechanicsburg Summer Camp 2026 offers kids ages 4–10 a fun, active, and confidence-building summer experience from June 1 through August 14. Each three-hour camp session is packed with gymnastics, tumbling, games, music, relays, and creative activities designed to support physical development and individual success in a safe, air-conditioned environment. With flexible scheduling, buy-more-save-more pricing, and small group sizes led by trained instructors, My Gym Summer Camp is a favorite choice for families seeking an engaging, high-energy summer camp in the Mechanicsburg area.
5103 Carlisle Pike , Mechanicsburg, PA Read More
Sponsored Ninja Camp at USA Ninja Challenge (Camp Hill) (ages 6-12)🟢
USA Ninja Challenge offers exciting day camp experiences in Camp Hill, PA for kids ages 6-12! Our camp program focuses on building confidence through fun and fitness. Kids will have the chance to test their limits in a safe environment, navigating obstacles with children their own age. Ninja camps are the best way to provide a fun time of specific skills training, ninja games, and ninja course creation that will keep kids engaged day after day!
1909 State Street , Camp Hill, , PA Read More
Sponsored ⏳Summer at The Studio - Dance Camps and More! (Enola )
Summer @ The Studio is the ultimate dance experience! With week-long intensives led by guest professionals and fun evening classes for all ages, dancers can explore new styles, refine their technique, and enjoy an exciting summer of movement and creativity. Whether your child wants to level up their skills or just have fun dancing, The Studio has the perfect program!
427 N Enola Rd , Summerdale Plaza, Enola, PA Read More
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4 Country Side Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA Read More
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