Swarthmore Recreation Association Youth Programs and Camps

Swarthmore Recreation Association Youth Programs and Camps offers Summer Day Camp, Sports Camp, Preschool Camp, Not-So-Lazy Summer Afternoon Camp, Phoenix Ultimate Academy Summer Camp, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Spring Developmental Soccer, Swarthmore Soccer Club, Field Hockey, Town Soccer, and Petite Soccer. Summer programs include a five-week summer day and afternoon camp, and summer camps run Mondays through Thursdays.

Programs

• Summer Day Camp — rising kindergarten through sixth grade · Mondays through Thursdays during five weeks in summer; drop off begins at 8:45 a.m.; pick-up is at 11:45 a.m.
• Sports Camp — rising fourth through seventh grade · Mondays through Thursdays during five weeks in summer; drop off begins at 8:45 a.m.; pick-up is at 11:45 a.m.
• Preschool Camp — preschool children aged 3 and 4 · Mondays through Thursdays during five weeks in summer; drop off begins at 8:45 a.m.; pick-up is at 11:45 a.m.
• Not-So-Lazy Summer Afternoon Camp — Begins at 11:45 a.m.; pick up time is 1:45 p.m.
• Phoenix Ultimate Academy Summer Camp — rising 1st graders through 8th graders · Week 1: June 15-19, 2026; Week 2: July 27-31, 2026; Week 3: August 10-14, 2026; Half Day 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:00-3:00 pm; Full Day 9:00 am-3:00 pm · $300–$450 · Beginners and intermediate players. Held at Henderson Field, Swarthmore.
• Track and Field — kids ages 6-12
• Ultimate Frisbee — kids in grades 3-8
• Spring Developmental Soccer — kids ages 4-9
• Swarthmore Soccer Club — kids ages 8 and up
• Field Hockey — girls in kindergarten to sixth grade
• Town Soccer — kids ages 5-11
• Petite Soccer — kids ages 3 and 4

At a glance

• Ages: 3–14 years old
• Price range: $300–$450
• General schedule: Summer programs include a five-week summer day and afternoon camp. Summer camps run Mondays through Thursdays.

About the provider

SRA was established in 1940 and has offered youth and adult sports and recreation programs for 85 years. Its mission is to provide quality, inclusive, recreational and sports programs for all ages and abilities. SRA primarily serves the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District community, but there are no residency requirements for its programming and events. It also hosts free community events.

Registration generally opens on the first Monday of each month. For Summer Camps, registration opens Monday, February 2, 2026, and remains open through June space permitting. Phoenix Ultimate Academy registration opens Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9:00AM. Not all programs and events are offered every year.

Last updated October 21, 2026.