Patch Picks: Summer Camps/Programs

Each Thursday, Patch will run a weekly feature called “Patch Picks,” highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more.

You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.

This week, we offer a look at local summer camp programs to choose from. It might still be cold and damp outside, but those summer months are quickly approaching, and we know you need to plan for things for the kiddies to do.

1). Academy in Manayunk Summer Enrichment Program

This local private school offers a variety of educational and fun programs to choose from. This year’s academic club theme is “Incredible India.” There are various programs geared toward children of different ages. To learn more, visit the school’s Web site.

2). Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis

A variety of tennis programs for kids of various age groups, backgrounds and economic conditions are offered during the warmer months. For more information, visit their Web site.

3). Roxborough YMCA

The local YMCA offers programming geared toward building the whole child. Summer programs touch on things like problem-solving, self-esteem building and communication exercises. Outdoor activities, field trips and swimming lessons are a mainstay of a Roxborough YMCA summer. For more specifics, check out the local YMCA Web site.

4). North Light Community Center

Situated in downtown Manayunk, this local facility also gets in on the summer camp action. North Light has its share of summer camp options, not to mention an overall, year-round schedule of activities and programs for children of all ages. For more information, visit the North Light Web site.

5). The Miquon Day Camp

Located in nearby Conshohocken, this local organization also has its share of summertime offerings for the youngsters. There are a number of upcoming open house tour events to familiarize potential users with its schedule and programming. To find out more about Miquon, visit its Web site.