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Summer Camp


Summertime is a special time for children, which is why we switch gears to create an exciting and memorable summer camp atmosphere for children in all our classrooms. U-GRO’s Summer Safari program is designed to keep your child engaged and learning from June through August with enriching, hands-on adventures and some classic summertime fun!

Get a first-hand look at U-GRO’s summer camp.

Summer Safari Program Highlights

Weekly Activities

  • STEAM Investigations
  • Bounce House Fun
  • Theme Days
  • Bi-weekly Spirit & Sports Days with picnic lunch and ice cream
  • Splash Days
  • Hands-on sensory exploration

Summer Safari In-House Visitors

  • Petting Zoo and Pony Rides (2+) – Party Animalz Farm will provide a chance for children to interact with animals including chicks, ducklings, bunnies and piglets in the petting zoo, and all children ages 3 and up will enjoy a guided pony ride.
  • ZooAmerica (2+) – An animal specialist from ZooAmerica visits to present the Paws, Claws, Scales and Tails program, which focuses on the adaptations animals use for survival in the wild.
  • Stage Show Performance (2’s & 3’s) – Cissy and the Man perform a combination of the arts of juggling and clowning, a show that is sure to provide fun and laughter for all.
  • Reptile Demonstration (3+) – Presented by Forgotten Friend’s founder Jesse Rothacker, this interactive reptile show brings learning to life with a live animal demonstration.
  • Magical Fun (3+) – An action-packed, interactive magic show by Mike Rose the Magician that is sure to keep children engaged and amazed!
  • W.O.W (3+) – Whitaker On Wheels brings the interactive STEM stations and activities of the Whitaker Center directly to U-GRO for hands-on fun and exploration.

Summer Camp Field Trips (Ages 4 and up)

  • Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – Children engage in a variety of “agri-tainment” activities on a working farm. They also enjoy a corn maze, take a guided wagon tour, play on the Giant Hay Chute Slide and visit the live barnyard animals.
  • U-GRO’s Summer Camp Palooza – (Elizabethtown, PA) Children sing and dance to music by Steven Courtney, enjoy bounce house fun, and participate in hands-on stations and interactive shows highlighting STEAM.
  • Lake Tobias (4+) – Children will have a chance to visit Lake Tobias, home to a variety of animal exhibits such as lions, tigers, and bears – oh my!
  • Go ‘N Bananas (school age) – At Go N’ Bananas Family Fun Center in Lancaster, children can enjoy an indoor playground, laser maze, classic arcade games and more!