Lower Paxton Township Summer Camp Program
Looking for an affordable summer camp in Lower Paxton Township for kids ages 6-12? This is the kind of camp where kids come home tired, happy, slightly messy, and already asking if they can go back tomorrow.
Lower Paxton Township’s half-day Summer Camp Program is built around active play, outdoor adventure, creativity, and connection. Led by friendly Parks & Recreation staff, campers spend their mornings diving into games, crafts, nature exploration, and cooperative challenges that actually feel fun, not forced.
Hands-on activities like slime-making bring the fun and the mess in the best way.
Every week introduces a new theme, keeping things fresh and exciting all summer long. Kids aren’t just showing up; they’re discovering, creating, moving, and connecting with their peers in a way that feels like real summer.
The program runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, making it a perfect half-day option for families balancing summer schedules.
From crafts to collaborative projects, campers get plenty of opportunities to slow down, focus, and create something they’re proud of, whether that’s a masterpiece or something that might live in your car for the rest of the summer.
Campers can also take part in optional pool days and field trips, adding even more variety and excitement to their week. And just when you think it can’t get any better, all locations come together for the legendary Camp Carnival Day, a full-on celebration of everything summer should be.
Camp friendships, big smiles, and that unmistakable “best day ever” energy.
At a Glance
Ages: 6-12
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Resident Fee: $60 per week
Nonresident Fee: $75 per week
Pool Fee: $25 per day
Field Trips: Vary from free to $40
Registration: bit.ly/LPCampRegister
Camp Locations
- Brightbill Park: 126 Carolyn St, Harrisburg, PA 17112
- Centennial Acres Park: 4291 Continental Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112
- Kohl Park: 1050 Dowhower Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111
- Koons Park: 6030 Larue St, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Lower Paxton Township Summer Camp is a standout option for families looking for an affordable, engaging, and genuinely fun summer camp experience in the Harrisburg area, where kids get to be kids, and summer actually feels like summer.
