Friends' Central Summer Programs

Friends' Central Summer Programs includes Early Start Camp, Tenderfoot Camp, Trailblazer Camp, Basketball, Reading, and Math Clinic, Summer STEAM, and Break Camps. The programs include themed weeks, instructional swim, indoor and outdoor activities, Pathfinders, recreational and academic activities, hands-on STEAM experiences, games, and arts and crafts.

Programs

• Early Start Camp — Campers age 3 through 9 · Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm · $655 · Additional camp experience for the first week of summer before Tenderfoot and Trailblazer Camps begin. Before and after care is not offered.
• Tenderfoot Camp — Ages 3 to 6 · Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; half-day option for 3-year-old campers runs 9:00 am to 12:00 noon · $1,419–$4,816 · Traditional day camp with themed weeks, instructional swim, indoor and outdoor activities; before and after-care options available. 3-week enrollment minimum.
• Trailblazer Camp — Ages 7 to 12 year olds entering 2nd through 6th grades · Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm · $2,355–$4,816 · Traditional day camp with themed weeks, instructional swim, indoor and outdoor activities, including Pathfinders; after care options available. 3-week enrollment minimum.
• Basketball, Reading, and Math Clinic — Entering grades 2nd to 9th · Monday to Friday, 9:15 am to 3:45 pm · $1,960 · Focuses on recreational, athletic, and academic needs of students; before-care, after-care, and one-on-one basketball instruction options available. Tuition assistance available.
• Summer STEAM — Entering grades 6th to 12th · 1-week sessions · $425 · Specialty themed camp designed to spark curiosity and creativity through hands-on STEAM experiences.
• Break Camps — Ages 3 to 11 · 9:00 am to 3:00 pm · $95–$155 per day · Traditional day camp with games, arts and crafts, and more.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Price range: $95–$4,816
• General schedule: Summer Programs are available to children ages 3 through grade 12 / ages 3-17. Early Start Camp is a 4-day camp. Tenderfoot Camp is a 7-week camp. Trailblazer Camp is a 7-week camp. Basketball, Reading, and Math Clinic is a 5-week camp. Summer STEAM uses 1-week sessions. Break Camps are a 4-day camp during Friends' Central School's Spring Break.
• Facility hours: The Summer Programs office is open Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm.

About the provider

Friends' Central's Summer Programs are available to children ages 3 through grade 12. The Summer Programs office is open Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm. All summer employees are oriented in and guided by the Quaker practices for which the School is known.

All summer employees are oriented in and guided by the Quaker practices for which the School is known. Early Start Camp has no before or after care. Tenderfoot Camp and Trailblazer Camp have before and/or after-care options available. Break Camps are offered the week of Friends' Central School's Spring Break. All campers must be fully toilet-trained for Early Start Camp.

What families say

“The counselors are wonderful with the children and the variety of activities offered is fantastic. My kids cry at the end of camp each year! They miss their counselors and camp friends and very much look forward to summer just for camp! Thanks for everything you do- keep up the wonderful work!” — The Dougherty Family

“The multitude of activity options keep the children interested and engaged. Our children look forward to attending camp each summer. Who doesn’t go to FCS? They’re missing out!” — The Wayman Family

Last updated October 21, 2026.