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Lavner Summer Camps at Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary

Montgomery County’s Top Enrichment Camp for Kids Ages 6-14

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Your Child Can Enroll in Montgomery County’s Best Summer Enrichment Camp

Lavner Camps is the World Leader in Summer Enrichment Camps and was developed by a leadership team with educational backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Columbia University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, UCLA Graduate School of Educational Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and more.

Our mission is to provide a best-in-class experience in summer enrichment and prepare our students for the future. Lavner Camps at Gwynedd Mercy is filled with the hottest topics in Sports, STEM, Technology, & The Arts, and we offer a unique camp experience that prioritizes experiential, hands-on learning, serious skill building, exciting weekly events, and tons of fun that is found only at Lavner Camps.

Experience the ultimate summer enrichment camp on Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary’s beautiful campus! Build your tech skills in our captivating STEM-focused learning spaces, enjoy delicious catered meals at lunch time, and delight in beautifully manicured green spaces perfect for plenty of outdoor fun during recess.

Welcome to the Future of Education

Join us this summer from June 24th to August 23rd for our weekly, cutting-edge enrichment camps in Robotics, Coding, Game Design, Minecraft, Roblox, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Culinary Arts, Content Creation for YouTube, Filmmaking, Digital Art, Spy Tech, STEM & Medicine, Soccer, Basketball, General Sports and so much more! Our proprietary curricula is student-focused for every level, so whether you’re a novice, intermediate, or advanced camper in a particular subject area, you’ll learn new, in-demand skills each week that will prepare you for the future. With a staff to camper ratio of approximately 1:4 to 1:8, we offer the premier Montgomery County summer enrichment camp experience for ages 6 to 14. Fun Fact ~ Justin & Michael Lavner grew up in Lower Gwynedd just a few minutes from GMA, and are proud to be offering camp in their hometown!

Where Camp is Located in Montgomery County

Our Summer Camp is held at Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary – 816 Norristown Road, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002. If you would like assistance in planning your child’s summer at Lavner Camps in Lower Gwynedd, we are always happy to help! Just call our camp specialists at 610.664.8800, send us an email, or chat with us online.

We Believe in a Bright Future

Success Starts Here. Lavner Camps’ 40+ cutting-edge courses offer the hottest topics in Sports, STEM, Technology, & The Arts where you can learn valuable, in-demand skills, discover a passion, and prepare yourself for success now and in the future. You can cook and bake delicious foods, design your own Minecraft worlds, build and code games in Roblox, program and battle robots, create your own website, work with artificial intelligence, design custom Converse & Vans sneakers, compete in national Minecraft, Roblox, and Chess tournaments, roll out a new fashion line, code in Scratch, Python, and Java, build apps, explore STEM & Medicine, create content for YouTube, 3D model and print miniature spaceships, improve in sports, and so much more!

Regular Camp Hours: Campers can enroll for 1 or more weeks of camp. Regular camp hours are from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Early Arrival: Early arrival is available from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Extended Hours: Extended Day is available from 3:00pm to 5:45pm.
Private Lessons: Optional, 45-minute private lessons are offered before and after camp from 8:00am to 8:45am and 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

Build Your Skills at our Summer Enrichment Camps

Love What You Do. At Lavner Camps, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from over 40 cutting-edge summer camps and work with some of the most exciting topics in Sports, STEM, Technology & The Arts, all on a beautiful private school campus. You’ll specialize in one camp each week, fully immersing yourself in the subject matter of your choice.

Lavner Camps’ unique, academy-style camp model, in conjunction with our top-tier instructors and proprietary curricula, allows you to build skills, create awesome projects, and prepare for success in life. You’ll benefit from our highly-talented instructors (we hire less than 3% of applicants) and lots of personalized attention. We also build in break times for socialization, outdoor time, physical activity, and fun. This holistic approach promotes an optimal balance of learning, friendship, and fun, all of which are an essential part of the Lavner Camps experience.

We’ll Give You The Tools to Succeed in STEM and in Life

Lavner Education’s We Champion Your Champion™ Initiative. At camp, we are committed to providing life-changing experiences that help our students build self-confidence, all while inspiring a love and passion for learning. Our We Champion Your Champion™ initiative is woven into the fabric of our summer camps throughout the country to create a powerful experience that our students can use to succeed at camp and in life.

All Players Welcome. At Lavner Camps in Lower Gwynedd, we embrace the diversity of our camp community and use this as a catalyst to develop life-changing experiences that are cutting edge, inclusive, and fun. At camp, it is important to us that everyone feels welcome, excited to make new friendships and ready to learn/have fun.

A Great Investment In Your Child. Lavner Camps is an investment in your child. Through hands-on learning and top-notch experiences, your child will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to put them on a path to success. We offer a wide variety of courses each week at our Montgomery County camps, allowing you the flexibility to customize and build the ultimate summer schedule for your child.

What Your Child Will Experience at Camp

Super Fun Events. Summer camp is something your child eagerly looks forward to all year, so we believe it should be a super fun and memorable experience. Each week at our Summer Enrichment Camps, we offer a variety of exciting activities in addition to the awesome educational topics covered in our courses. From talent shows to theme days to final project showcases, there’s definitely no shortage of smiles, laughter, and fun at Lavner Camps!

Lunch, Recess, and Snack Time. You may purchase a catered lunch through online registration or may pack a nut-free lunch. Campers should bring their own nut-free snacks from home. Recess takes place outside if weather permits.

Enrollment in Our Summer Enrichment Camp at GMA Elementary

Annual Registration Fee. There is a one-time $79 registration fee per child for the 2024 calendar year. This allows each child to register for our 2024 programs: summer camps, virtual school year courses, tournaments, year-round private tutoring, and more.

2024 Flex Enrollment Policy. You can enroll with confidence at Lavner Camps. Click here to view our 2024 Enrollment Policy which outlines our policy for changes of weeks, cancellations, and more.

Terms & Conditions. By sending your child to Lavner Camps, you agree to our terms and conditions which can be viewed here.

Lavner Camps – Trusted by Parents, Loved by Kids

Enroll by August 18th & Save Up To $100/wk on In-Person Summer Camps

Enroll in Summer Camp by August 18th, 2024 and

Save $50/wk on your child’s 2nd week of camp.
Save $100/wk on each additional week of camp for your child (3rd week, 4th week, 5th week etc.).

  • This promotion only applies to five day camp weeks where camp is in session on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Four day camp weeks (e.g. July 1-5, no 4th) are excluded from this promotion as camp is not in session on July 4th and tuition is reduced for this week.
  • This promotion is tallied on a per-camper basis.
  • The tuition listed on our camp calendars does not include this discount. This discount will automatically apply in your cart at checkout.
  • This promotion applies to camps taking place at our physical camp locations.
  • This promotion does not apply to any sports camps.
  • This promotion does not apply retroactively. Therefore, this promotion will not apply to any camp week that was booked previously while this promotion was not available. Promotions are only available when live on our website and enrollment is completed at that time.
Earn $50 for Each New Camper You Refer to Camp (Up To $5,000). Your Referrals Will Save, Too!

(1) Earn $50 for each new camper that you refer to camp. Earn up to $5,000 (100 referrals max) as cash back or an account credit for Summer 2025, your choice! The top 3 referrers for the 2024 season will also receive an additional $500 bonus!

(2) Your referrals will save $50 each when signing up for camp. 

  • New Camper = New Student/Camper who has never attended a Lavner Education camp or program previously.
  • Cousins qualify
  • A referrer is a camp family who referred one or more new families.
  • When you sign up for camp, you will receive a unique referral code that you can share with your friends. Your referral code will be emailed to you within 1-2 business days!
  • To qualify, your referrals must be new to Lavner Education (have never attended a Lavner Education summer camp, year-round program, lesson, or any other program.) and they must use your referral code when they sign up for camp.
  • If you sent your child to Lavner Education previously you do not qualify as a new family and are not able to use a referral code when you sign up for camp again this year.
  • Each new student who uses a referral code from another family will receive $50 off at the time of purchase. In September 2024, referring families will receive a $50 credit in their Lavner Education account for each new friend they referred, after Summer 2024 has concluded and everyone has attended camp. Referral credits can either be used towards future Lavner camps/programs or you can request cash back for the full credit amount. Referral credits cannot exceed your total spend on camp in Summer 2024. (Eg. If you refer a new family that signs up 3 children, they will receive $150 off at the time of purchase and you will receive $150 in September 2024!)
  • Referrals must be made prior to the start of your friend’s first 2024 summer camp week.
  • All referrals are tallied in September 2024 to ensure that your child attended camp and that your referrals attended camp as well (at least one week each). Account credits and cash back will also be awarded in September 2024 after the tallies are made.
  • To be eligible for a referral credit, you must also send a child to a Lavner Education summer camp in 2024.
  • In our camp referral competition, cash bonuses of $500 each will be awarded to the top three referring families. However, if there is a tie among the top referrers that involves more than three families, we will resolve it through a digital raffle. For example, if one family has the highest referral count, another has the second highest referral count, but there’s a tie among six families for the third highest, we will conduct a digital raffle live on Zoom to select which one of these six tied families will receive the third $500 bonus. Another example: 10 families are all tied for the highest referral total. We will conduct a digital raffle to pick all three winners. In this camp referral competition, only three families in total can win, and we’ll conduct a raffle for any necessary tie-breaking.
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Welcome to Lavner Camps!

Welcome to our general information section for camp. Click on the headings to the right to access camp information by topic. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our camp specialists at Info@lavnercamps.com888.854.CAMP (2267), or through our website chat feature.  We enjoy helping families plan incredible summer experiences for their children and look forward to assisting you!

You can enroll for one or multiple weeks at any camp. If you enroll for multiple weeks in the same camp, you will move up in curriculum.  If you would like any assistance with scheduling camps for your child(ren), please let us know!

Camp Hours

Camp Hours:

Regular Camp Hours: Regular camp hours are from 9am to 3pm.

Early Arrival: Early arrival is available from 8am to 9am.

Private Lessons/Extended Hours: We offer optional private lessons before and after camp. 45-minute private lessons take place from 8:00 to 8:45am and 3:00pm to 3:45pm. Extended Day coverage is available daily from 3:00pm to 5:45pm.

Camp Enrollment

CAMP ENROLLMENT:

Camp enrollment is completed online. To access our enrollment portal, click on the “Enroll Now!” button on our website.

Payment for camp may be made by ACH, credit card, or debit card.

There is a one-time $79 registration fee per child for the 2024 year. This allows each child to register for any camps, courses, tournaments, private tutoring, or other programs during 2024.

If you have any questions or issues regarding enrollment, please call our year-round office at 888.854.CAMP (2267) or email us at Education@lavnercamps.com for assistance. If you would like to reserve your spots in camp and you choose to email us, please provide your phone number and the location/camp weeks you wish to enroll in (we will hold these spots for you for three business days).

Payment Options

Payment is accepted via ACH, credit card, or debit card.

There is a one-time $79 registration fee per child for the 2024 calendar year.

Consent Form

When enrolling in camp, you must complete the entire Camper Enrollment Form for each child, which contains a consent form that must be signed by a legal guardian.  If you enrolled over the phone, our office will start your enrollment, but you still need to complete your enrollment online, which includes completing/submitting the Camper Enrollment Form.  If you do not complete our consent form but send your child to camp, this is considered implied consent to the terms and conditions listed in our consent form. If you are having trouble accessing online enrollment, you must print the consent form and scan/email it to Info@lavnercamps.com prior to your child attending camp. The consent form constitutes the entire agreement and no section of the consent form may be waived by any other writings or methods of communication.

Camp Medical Form

To provide us with your child’s medical form, please upload your camper health form to your online account or scan/email your form to Info@lavnercamps.com, prior to your child’s first scheduled day of camp.

You may submit the health form that you used for your child’s school this school year or submit the following form:

Camper-Health-History-Form

Minimum Grade Requirement

The minimum grade requirement is the completion of Kindergarten prior to the start of your child’s camp.

Camp Tuition

Please visit your Specialty Day Camp webpage and select your desired location for the camp tuition, which can be found in the summer camp schedule.

Private Lessons at Camp

Private lessons are offered at many of our specialty day camps.  You may book AM lessons from 8:00am to 8:45am and PM lessons from 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

If your child is enrolled for a private lesson before camp, early arrival coverage is included in the cost of the private lesson on that day.

  • Lessons are offered in the subject matter of your child’s camp and tailored to your child’s ability level.
  • Private lessons are only offered to campers in attendance during that camp week.
  • All lessons should be booked via online enrollment.  Spots are limited!

Cancellation Policy

You can enroll with confidence at Lavner Camps. Click here to view our Flex Enrollment Policy which outlines our policy for changes of weeks, cancellations, and postponements.

E-Learning Backup Option

If Lavner Camps is unable to hold camp at a location, it may at its sole discretion offer camp at another nearby location or through e-learning.

Change of Camp Weeks

Change of Camp Weeks: Families have the option of unlimited fee-free changes up until 30 days before the start of your camp. Within 30 days, there is a $40 fee per camp week (per child).

The new camp or camp dates requested are subject to availability.  We do our best to accommodate all requests.

•  A change of camp pertains to either a change of dates, change of camp, or change of location.
• A Change of Week request must be made by the Tuesday (5:00pm ET) prior to the upcoming camp week.
• A difference in camp tuition may apply. Refunds are not issued for campers who switch into a less expensive camp.
• Change of Camp Week requests must be made directly to our office by emailing Info@lavnercamps.com.
• Change of weeks can only be made within the same summer (i.e., a camp week in Summer 2024 can only be changed to another camp week in 2024).

Camp Packets

The Camp Packet includes additional information specific to each location. Packets will include detailed information for your location, week, and courses including drop off/pickup information, what to bring to camp, campus maps and directions, and more.

Links to Summer 2024 Camp Packets will be posted here as they become available, and sent via email to all registered families!

Snack Period

A snack period is offered each day for 15 minutes to give a chance for campers to take a break, eat a tasty snack, and to socialize!  Campers should bring their own, nut-free snack to camp.

Water Breaks

Campers have access to water breaks as needed. Instructors ensure that our campers are taking ample water breaks throughout the camp day.

Recess Period

A recess period is offered each day following lunch.  Recess can consist of games providing options for exercise, team play, and lots of fun!  Recess is typically 35-45 minutes and and takes place outside, weather permitting.

Authorized Individuals to Pick Up a Camper

In order for an individual to pick up and sign out your child from camp, he/she must (1) be listed on your online Camper Enrollment Form as an authorized individual to pick up your child and (2) present a valid driver’s license or government issued photo ID.  The Camper Enrollment Form is the form you completed during online enrollment, and the question pertaining to Authorized Individuals to drop off/pick up is on the first page of this form.  All Authorized Individuals must be listed on your Camper Enrollment Form by the Friday prior to your child’s upcoming camp week.  All amendments of authorized individuals (additions or deletions) must be made by the primary account holder on the Camper Enrollment Form.  To log into your account, click on “Enroll Now” at the top of the website.

Extended Hours

Early Arrival is from 8:00am to 9:00am.  If you drop off your child prior to 8:45am it is considered Early Arrival and your account will be billed for early arrival (if not previously enrolled for early arrival).

Extended Day is from 3:00pm to 5:45pm.  If you pick up your child after 3:15pm it is considered Extended Day and your account will be billed for extended day (if not previously enrolled for extended day).

We also offer optional private lessons before and after camp. 45-minute private lessons take place from 8:00 to 8:45am and 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

Registration:

If you would like to book Early Arrival, Extended Day, and/or Private Lessons, please do so by the Friday prior to your child’s upcoming camp week.  If you need to add any of these options during the camp week, please send your request directly to Info@lavnercamps.com and we will do our best to accommodate you (and will charge your credit card on file).

If your child attends Early Arrival or Extended Day and it was not previously scheduled and paid for, our office reserves the right to bill the method of payment in your account (i.e. charge your credit card on file).

While we do ask that you book in advance, we are flexible and will work to accommodate your requests even if made during the camp week!

Optional Lunch Program

Campers may sign up for our catered lunch program, or can bring their own nut-free lunch from home.

If signing your camper up for our catered lunch program, please do so in your online account by the Friday prior to your child’s upcoming camp week.  If you need to add any of these options during the camp week, please send your request directly to Info@lavnercamps.com and we will do our best to accommodate you (and will charge your credit card on file).

Lunch information and menus will be available in your Camp Packet in the Spring.

If your child does not bring a lunch to camp and is not signed up for our lunch program, we will purchase lunch for your child that day and bill the method of payment in your account (i.e. charge your credit card on file).

Nut-Aware Camp

For the safety of our campers, we are a Nut-Aware camp.  Please do not send any nut products to camp with your child.  While we are a “Nut-Aware” camp, we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment.

Medication Storage and Administration

For the safety of our campers, all drugs (medications) are stored under lock and key except when in the controlled possession of the person responsible for administering them.  For prescription drugs (medication), they are given only under the specific instruction/directions of a licensed physician.  For nonprescription drugs (medication), they are given under the signed instructions of the parents or legal guardian or signed instructions from the camper’s physician.

Online Household Information

When you create your online account with Lavner Education, please make sure to include your address and any important contact phone numbers (home, cell, work) and additional/emergency contacts.

Lavner Camps Apparel

Free t-shirt:  Every camper receives one white “Lavner Camps!” t-shirt.
Additional Lavner Camps apparel is available for purchase from The Lavner Camps Store at any time.

Behavioral Policy

Lavner Education reserves the absolute right to dismiss a camper without refund for any behavior (1) that threatens or endangers the welfare and/or the safety of any camper, instructor, or any other person involved with the camp, (2) is disruptive to the overall camp environment, which interferes with the beneficial use and enjoyment by campers and staff, or (3) for any form of bullying of other campers or disrespectful behavior to camp authority.

Lavner Education emphasizes a safe, fun, and healthy camp environment that fosters learning and friendship, and appropriate camp behavior is essential to a great overall experience for everyone involved.  It is imperative that every camper feels included, safe, and part of our camp community.

Campers must be potty trained in order to attend camp. A potty trained camper is someone who can 1) communicate to an instructor that he/she needs to go to the restroom, 2) be able to stop what he/she is doing, to go and use the restroom, 3) utilize the restroom facilities without any assistance and 4) postpone going to the bathroom for up to 10 minutes if they must wait for someone who is in the restroom or if they are not near a restroom. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made for campers with disabilities.

Camp Electronic Device Policy

Campers are not permitted to use cell phones, personal computers, or any other electronic devices that connect to the internet while at camp except for camp owned computers used for camp purposes or unless otherwise determined by the camp.  “While at camp” pertains to all times that a camper is on location at camp.  If you would like to get in touch with your child during the camp day, please contact our onsite camp director.  The onsite camp director’s contact information (name, phone, and email) will be listed on the chalkboard at the sign in location.  During the camp week, you may also contact our main office (Info@lavnercamps.com or 888.854.2267) to obtain the contact information for the onsite director.  Additionally, if your child would like to contact you during the camp day, he/she may contact you through the camp director or camp instructor.

Project Completion

We strive to have every camper complete the project minimums for each camp per the camp descriptions, however, this also requires the active participation and attendance of the camper.

Personal Property Policy

Campers may bring personal items/equipment to camp, but Lavner Education is not responsible or liable for any personal equipment that is lost, stolen, or broken.

"Lost and Found" Policy

Lavner Education is not responsible or liable for any personal items/equipment that is left behind at camp.  Lost and Found items/equipment may be held at camp until the last day of camp.  Any remaining Lost and Found items/equipment will be discarded/recycled at the end of the camp season.

Account Balances

If your child arrives at camp and you have an account balance, Lavner Education reserves the right to process your credit card on file for the camp week. If after attending camp you still have an account balance, Lavner Education reserves the right to process your payment method on file during scheduled billing cycles.

Tax Benefits

You may qualify for tax benefits through the dependent care credit for camp.  Don’t forget to check with your accountant to see if you qualify!

Camp Locations

Lavner Education is not affiliated with the colleges and universities where it holds summer camps. For a list of current camp locations, please click the menu at the top of our website.

New and Amended Camp Policies & Camp Descriptions

To help ensure a safe and productive camp environment, Lavner Education reserves the right to add or amend camp policies at any time. Lavner Education also reserves the right to amend any camp description, which includes but is not limited to changes in curricula, camp projects, hardware/software used at camp, login accounts that campers are required to have for camp, and computers/devices for camp.  All current camp policies can be found at www.lavnercampsandprograms.com in real time. All current camp descriptions can be found on each respective camp description page on this website. Please feel free to check back on our website at any time for updates.

Contact Information

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have!

Office: 888.854.CAMP (2267)

Email: Info@lavnercamps.com

Website Chat!

A Sample Day at Camp

Camp days are fun and exciting, and no day is just “typical” at Lavner Camps! However, we believe that organization and structure are the foundation of a great camp experience. We offer a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, and our schedule is optimized for specialized learning, socialization, and fun.

Below is a “typical” schedule for campers attending our specialty day camps:

Regular camp hours are 9am to 3pm. Early Arrival is available beginning at 8am and Extended Day is available until 5:45pm.

2024 Sample Daily Camp Schedule

8:00am to 9:00am – Early Arrival (Optional)

8:00am to 8:45am – AM Private Lessons (Optional)

8:45am to 9:00am – Camper Drop Off & Sign In

9:00am to 9:15am – Morning Group (Attendance & Review of Daily Activities)

9:15 am to 10:15am – Specialized Camp Activity (e.g. Robotics, Coding, Spy Tech, etc…)

10:15am to 10:30am – Snack Time

10:30am to 11:45am – Specialized Camp Activity

11:45am to 1:00pm – Lunch & Supervised Recess (Sports, Socialization & Fun!)*

*Lunch/Recess times may vary. Recess may be held indoors if there is inclement weather. For indoor recess, sports activities may or may not be an option.

1:00pm to 2:00pm – Specialized Camp Activity

2:00pm to 2:15pm – Optional Break Period

2:15pm to 2:45pm – Specialized Camp Activity

2:45pm to 3:00pm – Afternoon Group (Review of Daily Accomplishments & Next Day’s Schedule)

3:00pm to 3:15pm – Camper Pick Up & Sign Out

3:00pm to 3:45pm – PM Private Lessons (Optional)

3:00pm to 5:45pm – Extended Day (Optional)

Private Lessons at Camp

Improve Your Skills with Private Instruction!

So many of our campers are passionate about the specialty programs they are participating in and want to further improve and develop the skills taught in camp. Private lessons are a great way to do this!

Private lessons are offered at many of our specialty day camps.  You may book AM lessons from 8:00am to 8:45am and PM lessons from 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

If your child is enrolled for a private lesson before camp, early arrival coverage is included in the cost of the private lesson on that day.

•  Lessons are offered in the subject matter of your child’s camp and tailored to your child’s ability level.
•  Private lessons are only offered to campers in attendance during that camp week.
•  All lessons should be booked via online enrollment.  Spots are limited!

One-on-one private instruction is an excellent way for campers to learn at their own pace, gain a better understanding and mastery of the skills and subject material, and enhance their experience at camp. Our instructors are friendly and supportive, and understand that every camper learns at their own pace. Our private lessons are designed to be hands-on and very focused, which enables the instructor and camper to concentrate on improving both strengths and weaknesses. Lessons are tailored to the specific camper, and in some instances, campers may use the private lessons to go above and beyond the camp curriculum in an educational and informative manner with the help of the instructor. Private lessons are optional, and are within the subject matter of the camp your child is attending that week.

Private lessons are limited and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis! Campers have the option to purchase more than one private lesson per week, and each lesson builds upon the progress made at camp and in previous lessons.

In addition to being a great supplement to the camp week, private lessons are convenient! Lessons occur either before camp (during Early Arrival) or immediately after camp.

Private lessons can be booked when enrolling for camp, or by contacting our office via email at Info@lavnercamps.com or by calling one of our camp specialists at 888.854.CAMP (2267). If you already enrolled and want to add lessons, you can log back into your account and add them at any time, subject to availability.

*The purchase of private lessons is considered camp tuition and falls under the terms & conditions provided on www.lavnercampsandprograms.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our camp families ask us many great questions about our summer camps.  Below are a list of 10 questions that are frequently asked.  If you have a question that is not listed, please send it our way!  

Question #1:  What are your staff to camper ratios?

Answer:  We offer a staff-to-camper ratio of approximately 1:4 to 1:8! We invest in great staff and low ratios to ensure the best camp experience for your child, which is what counts the most!

Question #2:  Who are your instructors?

Answer:  Our instructors are high level and are the very best out of a large pool of qualified applicants we consider. Each year, we hire less than 3% of applicants. Typically, our lead instructors consist of teachers, college professors, undergrad/grad students from excellent colleges/universities, and the occasional superstar student entering college in the fall. Assistant instructors typically consist of accomplished rising seniors. Our instructors are knowledgeable in the subject area, passionate about working with kids, highly responsible, and have cleared background checks. Instructors go through a rigorous orientation and training prior to the summer camp season and have constant support from onsite camp directors and our central office. We put them in a position to succeed…and they do!

Question #3:  Do you have a camp director on site?

Answer:  Yes! Many of our on-site directors are full-time teachers during the school year. Our on-site camp directors manage each camp location. They are trained to make sure that daily operations at camp are running smoothly, and are also CPR and First Aid certified. Camp directors are available on site to answer your questions, and are available by phone and email if you need to communicate with them during the day. Our central office also employs regional directors who visit camp locations to help ensure a high quality camp environment!

Question #4:  Do campers usually attend for one week or more than one week?

Answer:  Camper attendance varies.  Most campers attend for multiple weeks, either in the same camp or in a variety of camps.  Our camps have multiple levels of curricula and lots of additional activities and projects for all skill levels.

Question #5:  How do you group the campers at camp?

Answer:  Campers are grouped by age and ability. We run multiple levels of curricula, allowing for campers to attend camp with us at any time during the summer, even if they are beginners. Our campers can sign up for any week and be placed appropriately in camp. This provides our camp families with maximum flexibility.

Question #6:  Do your campers improve at camp?

Answer:  Yes! Campers receive approximately 22-25 hours of concentrated time in their camp activity per week. This, combined with our cutting-edge curriculum and high-level instructors, allows our campers to improve a lot! Camper improvement is the cornerstone of our Specialty Camps and is what allows us to be successful!

Question #8:  How do you keep camp fun?

Answer:  We hire fun and dynamic instructors, and focus on creating an awesome camp culture! Campers are also attending a specialty camp of their choice, so they already want to be there! We incorporate a number of breaks during the day with opportunities for recreation and socialization. On Fridays, there is typically a grand finale/showcase that campers work towards – e.g. Bake Off, ROBOWARS Tournament, Tennis Olympics, Fashion Show, Beta Testing Projects. We receive tons of emails from happy parents…our campers truly love camp!

Question #9:  How do you create a safe camp environment?

Answer:  Camp safety is our #1 goal. We work hard all year long to make sure our camp safety is top notch. We follow extensive guidelines, hire very responsible staff and train them in our procedures and best practices, employ procedures that promote safety and supervision, and are in constant communication. We also implement a behavioral policy that is strict but fair and requires that all campers exude good behavior, do not engage in bullying, and contribute to a safe and welcoming camp environment. Your child is our #1 priority, which means that the safety of our campers is our first concern.

Question #10:  Why should we choose Lavner Camps?

Answer:  Lavner Education is the World Leader in summer enrichment camps.  At Lavner Education, you will truly “experience the difference.” Our mission is to provide the best camp experience available… and we do.  We understand choosing Lavner Camps is an investment in your child. Our camp programs are designed to empower your child, help them reach their potential, build self-confidence, and develop the skills for success. Join us at any of our 35+ prestigious camp locations nationwide!

Here are some of the things that we offer to provide a great camp experience:

Safety Is Our #1 Priority

Top-Notch Camp Locations

Excellent Staff

Expert Leadership Team – Camp Professionals who drive our mission of camp excellence full-time, and have years of summer camp experience and educational backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Penn Engineering, Cornell University, Brandeis University, Villanova University, EMU, UM – School of Education, Columbia University, Harvard University – Graduate School of Education and more!

Innovative Summer Camps

“Cutting Edge” curriculum

Skill Development For Your Child

A camp office that believes in excellent customer service and communication with our camp families

Camp owners who are passionate and hands-on!

Extremely high retention rate of campers and growing each year! Especially through word of mouth referrals!

Incredible media coverage – local and national!

A proven track record of thousands of campers who have succeeded and love Lavner Camps!

and so much more…!

Additional Questions:  If you have any additional questions, please email us at Info@lavnercamps.com, call our year-round office at 888.854.CAMP (2267), or send us a message on our website chat.  We welcome your questions and are happy to provide you with informative answers!

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Specialty Day Camps!

There are many reasons to attend Lavner Camps!  Here are our top 10 (in no particular order):

1.  We are the World Leader in Specialty Camps.  Our campers specialize in an area of interest each week, and our mission is to provide the best camp experiences for your child. We lead the pack in cutting-edge learning, innovation, and fun!

2.  Our huge selection of 50+ Specialty Camps allows our campers to focus on specialized areas of interest and improve their skills. There is something for everybody at Lavner Camps!

3.  Safety is our #1 priority!  We follow hundreds of guidelines covering health, wellness, operation, safety, and more, because our campers deserve the best!

4. Our in-house experts work year-round to develop innovative and cutting-edge curricula that give our campers the tools to succeed. We ignite passion and learning at your child’s pace! Join us to see why thousands of campers love to participate and thrive at Lavner Camps.

5.  We offer high quality camps at a great value.  We want your dollars to see dividends in your child’s happiness, improvement of skill sets, passion for learning, and friendships gained. We take pride in creating value for your family, and work hard to ensure the success and happiness of your child!

6.  We hire talented staff who are passionate about teaching, knowledgeable in the subject matter, and highly responsible. We hire less than 3% of applicants and many of our instructors come from top-tier/Ivy League schools!

7.  First Class Camp Locations.  Your child will have an awesome camp experience on a beautiful, spacious campus with great amenities!

8.  Excellent communication with our camp families.  We want to communicate with you to make sure your child gets into the camp he or she wants, and to ensure that the camp experience is a great one. Reach out to us any time; our customer service is A+!

9.  We employ full-time Sports, Technology and Arts Departments dedicated year-round to researching, developing, and delivering cutting-edge Specialty Camps. Our Expert Leadership Team has backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Cornell University, Brandeis University, Villanova University, Columbia University, Harvard University – Graduate School of Education and more, and drives excellence in everything we do!

10.  It starts at the top! Justin and Michael Lavner, and our entire Leadership Team, are extremely hands-on and passionate about offering our camp families the best experience possible. Justin and Michael attended camp for many years as children, worked at camps, and eat, sleep, and breathe Lavner Camps! We are an organization that loves learning and fun, and are dedicated to your child’s success and happiness!

Why Lavner Camps?

We Champion Your Champion.
At Lavner Education, we help campers build their self-confidence. Whether it’s coding an app or creating your own digital design for a pair of custom Converse sneakers, you’ll have the opportunity to substantially improve your self-confidence by completing your very own projects!

Campers Can Develop Their Own Interests.
With over 60 different course offerings, we have something for everyone! Whether you want to become a chef or a computer programmer, our expert instructors and unbeatable curricula allow you to grow in the subject areas you are most passionate about.

Succeed Through Hands-On, Experiential Learning.
Learn by doing. Whether it’s improving skills in athletics, building and coding a robot, designing a handbag, cooking lasagna, or more, we believe in teaching you through project-based learning. Our unique curricula and hands-on teaching methods give you the opportunity to learn through real-world experience. Our camps are designed by industry experts in education so you’re sure to improve your skills, learn a lot, and have fun!

Our camps Are Best in Class.
We offer cutting-edge opportunities that are unique, educational, and exciting. Our year-round team works passionately all year to keep our curricula on the cutting edge, so you’ll get access to the latest educational technologies and advancements.

Family-Owned Organization and Founder-Led.
Lavner Education is a family-led organization that cares deeply about providing top-notch camp opportunities for all of its camp families.  Your success is our success.

What’s Included at Camp?

We offer a Staff to Camper ratio of approximately 1:4 to 1:8.
A 1:4 to 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio and multiple levels of curricula ensure that you’ll be able to grow at your own pace, are well supervised, and have fun.

Cutting-Edge Curricula.
Lavner Campers have access to our cutting-edge curricula developed by our in-house experts.

Premier Camp Locations.
Lavner Campers attend camp at premier private school and university locations.

Passionate Instructors.
We hire less than 3% of applicants.  We are devoted to staffing our camps with talented staff who are passionate about teaching and working with kids and teens.

All the Equipment You Need for an Awesome Week of Camp.
Lavner Camps provides the equipment needed to ensure an excellent learning environment where you’ll have the tools for success.

A Lavner Camps Certificate of Excellence, Official T-shirt, and more!
At the end of the week, you’ll leave with a Lavner Camps Certificate of Excellence, a limited edition Summer 2024 T-Shirt, and a VIP Lanyard. Most campers also take home a final project (like a 3D-printed masterpiece, a new app, etc.). You’ll also leave with incredible memories, new friends, and vastly improved skills!

Lots More…
There are many more great things that happen at camp. Join us at Lavner Camps for an awesome experience this summer and to find out more!

Optional Add-Ons:
We offer early arrival (8am to 9am) and extended day (3pm to 5:45pm) for families who need extra coverage for their child. We offer a catered lunch program for those who do not wish to pack lunch from home. We even offer private lessons before and after camp which allows you to go beyond what is offered in your course curricula.

Why is Lavner Education the Leader in Specialty Camps?

At Lavner Education, success starts here. Lavner Camps was build by team members with educational backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Harvard University Graduate School of Education and more. Our best-in-class programs, top-tier instructors and camp managers, prestigious camp locations, and over 60 unique course offerings have allowed us to remain the global leader in STEM education for kids.

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