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Southampton Summer Day Camp
4.6(56)4.6 out of 5 stars, 56 reviews Philadelphia, PA
About Southampton Summer Day Camp
Southampton Summer Day Camp is highly regarded for its exceptional personalized care, especially for children with specific needs like allergies or injuries, and for fostering strong social connections. It offers a vast array of outdoor activities and sports facilities, operating with a welcoming, 'at-home' atmosphere under strong leadership. The facilities, including an up-to-date gym, are consistently praised for being clean and well-maintained.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Children with specific medical needs (e.g., nut allergies) or temporary injuries (e.g., broken arm) requiring attentive care.Children looking to make new friends and form close connections.Families seeking a camp with strong leadership and a welcoming, community-like atmosphere.Kids who are enthusiastic about outdoor sports (tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball) and adventure activities (zip lines, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, fishing).Perfect for 7-year-olds (specifically mentioned) and likely suitable for elementary/middle school-aged children, given the variety of sports and outdoor activities.
Why families love it
- Went above and beyond to ensure safety and happiness for a 7-year-old with a nut allergy and a broken arm.
- Children made many close connections in just 8 weeks.
- Owner, Lindsay, does an incredible job running the camp, creating a welcoming, 'at-home' atmosphere.
- Offers a wide variety of fun activities and sports, suitable for 'girls'.
- Staff are described as great and friendly.
- Extensive outdoor facilities: tennis courts, basketball court, fishing pond, volleyball courts, soccer field, swimming pool, zip lines, rock/wall climb, and nature hiking trails.
Insider tips
- Ideal if your child requires extra attention or has specific medical/allergy needs, as the camp has demonstrated exceptional care.
- Consider this camp if fostering social connections and a welcoming environment are priorities.
- Great choice for children who love outdoor activities, sports, and adventure.
- Parents interested in potentially booking an event, like a birthday party, at the venue should inquire.
Good to know before you go
- Families highly sensitive to tuition costs or concerned about staff compensation practices, as the camp is perceived as 'expensive' with relatively low counselor pay.
- Reported to be 'so expensive', with an anonymous reviewer criticizing counselor pay at $350 per week, suggesting an imbalance between camp cost and staff compensation.
- Value
- Described as "so expensive" by one reviewer. The same reviewer indicated counselors are paid $350 per week, leading to a perception of poor value regarding staff compensation relative to the camp's high cost. No specific tuition costs were provided.
- Food
- Explicitly accommodated a child with a nut allergy, implying strong awareness and safety protocols for nut-related concerns.
- Accessibility
- Demonstrated exceptional accommodation for a child with a nut allergy.
- Safety
- Staff went "above and beyond to keep him safe and happy everyday" (in reference to a child with a nut allergy and broken arm).
What parents say
"Our favorite place to be! Extremely happy parents over here;) Loved our first summer here. We had the best experience with our 7 year old son. He has a nut allergy and also happened to break his arm and they went above and beyond to keep him safe and happy everyday! He made so many close connections in just 8 weeks. Thank you SSDC - we hope to spend many future summers together!"
8 months ago
"My girls love SSDC. This was possibly their best summer yet. The owner, Lindsay, does an incredible job running the camp. It is a very welcoming atmosphere and you feel like you are at home when you are at camp. Fun activities, sports…this camp has everything. The staff are great and friendly as well. 5 stars for sure."
8 months ago
"Awesome activities for lovers of the outdoors. Tennis courts, basketball court, fishing pond, volleyball courts, soccer field, swimming pool, zip lines, rock/wall climb And nature hiking trails."
6 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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