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 that 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 like brain food wrapped in a whole lot of fun.
Even if your kid thinks learning is a four-letter word, these camps make education feel like playtime. And who knows? They might come home spouting off fun facts about engineering or showing off 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.
Sponsored Challenge Island Summer Camps (Ages 4-12) (Various Locations in the West Shore Area)
Challenge Island Summer Camps: STEAM Adventures for Creative Minds!
Challenge Island Summer Camps offer kids hands-on STEAM activities and exciting weekly themes, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. With adventures like designing roller coasters or exploring outer space, campers will learn, grow, and make lifelong memories. Perfect for elementary and middle school kids!
Mechanicsburg, PA Read More
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 Jubilee Cake & Creative Studio Summer Camps (Mechanicsburg) (ages 5-12, Daily, 1/2 day)
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 Tuesday-Thursday 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 Oakes Museum Summer Camps @ Messiah (3rd Grade - 12th Grade, Week long, Full Day)
🔬 Curator Club & Oakes Museum Summer Camps – Science, exploration, and hands-on discovery for Grades 3-12! From tracking wildlife and conducting field research to dissecting specimens and exploring ecosystems, these camps offer exciting, age-appropriate experiences. Choose from half-day elementary & middle school programs or full-day high school science intensives. Scholarships available!
🌎 Spots fill fast—register now! Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA Read More
Sponsored Snapology of Camp Hill Summer Camps (Camp Hill and surrounding areas)
Snapology of Camp Hill’s STEAM-powered summer camps offer the perfect blend of hands-on learning and all-out fun. Kids ages 4–14 can dive into robotics, coding, building, animation, and more—all designed to spark creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Explore programs and register now!
Camp Hill and Surrounding, 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
Sponsored Whitaker Summer Camps (Harrisburg) (grades pk-12th, Weekly, Full & 1/2 day)
🎭 🔬 🎨 Whitaker Center Summer Camps are BACK! From STEAM and Innovation to Musical Theatre, there’s a perfect camp for every kid (yes, even yours). Registration opens February 7, 2025—don’t miss out! Scholarships available.
222 Market Street , Harrisburg, PA Read More
Sponsored ZooVenture Wildlife Camp at Lake Tobias – Protectors of the Planet! 🌎🐾
Calling all young eco-warriors! 🌍🐾 Join ZooVenture Wildlife Camp at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park for an unforgettable 5-day adventure exploring ecosystems, meeting amazing animals, and learning how to protect the planet! 🦒💚 Goat snuggles included. 🐐
760 Tobias Road , Halifax, , PA Read More
☀️ List Your Camp in the 2025 Summer Camp Guide NOW☀️
Calling all camp directors, kid wranglers, and anyone who’s ever had glitter in their coffee mug—we’ve moved! With our recent growth into multiple Macaroni KID regions, we’ve taken our beloved Summer Camp Guide packages and given them their own shiny, streamlined home online. So if you’re looking to get your camp, clinic, or summer program in front of thousands of local families who are already Googling “How do I survive summer with my children?”, you’re in the right place. Just one small click away.
4 Country Side Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA Read More
Sponsored 🥷 Code Ninjas Summer Camps (Harrisburg | Mechanicsburg) ) 🥷
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!
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