LiTTLE Buds Day Camp

This video provides a good introduction to who and what Camp Concepts is all about.

We know that our youngest campers, the "Little Buds" (ages 2-5) have an incredible curiosity and desire to explore the world around them. At Little Buds, we create unique, age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate opportunities for learning through socialization, exploration, and discovery- all core elements of our well-established program.

To meent their developmental needs, our 'Lil Buds' enjoy their own tailored day camp experience in an equally safe and nurturing enviornment. This thoughtfully balanced program encourages key social, emotional, and physical growth through fun, age-appropriate activities.

Wondering what their camp day looks like? Click on the link to explore 'A Day in the life of a Little Bud'.

Our experienced and caring staff includes educators, childcare professionals, college students, and carefully selected teens- all passionate about working with young children. While Little Buds have their won unique program, they are an important and loved part of the overall Camp Concepts community and are a big hit with the Big Oak campers anywhere they go!

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Full Day Camp

Ages 2-5

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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TWO WEEK MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CAMPS.

FULL DAY CAMPS (2, 3, 4, & 5 year olds) — 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

FIVE FULL DAYS

Weekly rate until February 29: $460

Weekly rate March 1- April 30 : $485

Late To the Party Rate as of May 1: $515

THREE FULL DAYS

Weekly rate until February 29: $320

Weekly rate March 1- April 30 : $345

Late To the Party Rate as of May 1: $375

AM & PM EXTENDED CARE SERVICE as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 5:30 p.m.

Five Days: $75 per week for either AM or PM care

Three Days: $50 per week for either AM or PM care

Single Days: individual Extended Care days may be added at a rate of $25 per session.

Lunch and snack is included in both 3 & 5 full and half day campers. Discounts will not be applied after May 1st

PLEASE REVIEW OUR REVISED REFUND POLICY

There is a $25.00 registration fee and a $5.95 online registration fee assessed, once per family. This fee increases to $50 + $5.95 as of May 1st.

Deposit: Our system will require a minimum 10% deposit to secure your registration for your child’s place at camp. The first $100 PER CAMPER plus the registration fee and online registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERRABLE. There are no exceptions to this policy unless camp were ordered to be closed. If the non-refundable threshold ($100 per camper) has not been met with initial deposit, any balance will be charged to the credit card on file to satisfy the non-refundable fees.

Registration or billing questions: Contact Linda Schloo, 215-285-2537 or email her at Accounts@CampConcepts.org

HALF DAY Camp

Ages 2-3 Only

9:00 AM - noon

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TWO WEEK MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CAMPS

HALF-DAY CAMPS (2 & 3 yr olds only) 9:00 a.m. to noon

FIVE HALF DAYS (2 & 3 year olds only)

Weekly rate until February 29: $275

Weekly rate March 1- April 30 : $300

Late to the Party rate as of May 1: $330

THREE HALF DAYS (2 & 3 year olds only)

Weekly rate until February 29: $175

Weekly rate March 1- April 30 : $200

Late to the Party rate as of May 1: $230

AM EXTENDED CARE SERVICE begins as early as 7:00 a.m. and can be added to your account.

Five days: $75 per week for AM care

Three days: $50 per week for AM care

Single days: can be added at a rate of $25 per AM session.

Lunch and snack is included for all 3 & 5 full and half day campers.

PLEASE REVIEW OUR REVISED REFUND POLICY

There is a $25.00 registration fee and a $5.95 online registration fee assessed, once per family. This fee increases to $50 + $5.95 as of May 1st.

Registration or billing questions: Contact Linda Schloo, 215-285-2537 or email her at Accounts@CampConcepts.org

Open House Event: Sunday, March 16, 2025 2:00 p.m.

Spend some time getting to know us, meet the admin team, ask questions, while our staff entertain your children in the gym. We lease the 20-acre campus of St. John The Evangelist. The campus rental includes the air conditioned gymnasium, the two storey school building that includes the cafeteria, and the spacious playing fields behind the gym. St. John's is an active church campus. Interested families should feel free to drive through the campus to get a sense of the space and location. RSVP: CampConcepts@comcast.net

ANY NEW FAMILY may also set up a personal Facetime, Zoom, or phone call with Steve Haines- Exectutive Director- or Ashley (Little Buds Director) by emailing Steve at CampConcepts@comcast.net or by texting or calling his cell: 267-261-4098.

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Meet the Directors

Ms. Ashley & Miss Jen

Miss Ashley

Ms. Ashley is returning for her 9th year of directing our adorable Little Buds. Having already spent 11 years prior working with this age group in the summer camp setting, she brings knowledge and experience to our team. Ashley’s educational preparation began when with her degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Bucknell University. More recently, she earned her Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. Ashley is a middle school Science teacher at the Center for Student Learning Charter School. When Ashley is not having fun with Little Buds you can find her coaching girls’ softball for one of three programs in which she is actively involved. Ms. Ashley's favorite leisure activity is traveling and exploring different parts of the world.

We are excited to have Ms. Ashley continue in her leadership role of Little Buds. You can email Ashley at LittleBuds@CampConcepts.org

Miss Jen

Miss Jen is excited to begin her 7th year as assistant director in Little Buds. She has been with the Little Buds for 14 years. Miss Jen graduated from DeSales University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and earned her master’s degree in Early Childhood Literacy. Teaching for the past 8 years, Miss Jenn currently teaches 3rd grade after spending 5 years as a Kindergarten teacher. You can email Miss Jen at jennifer.schloo@gmail.com.

When not teaching or working at camp, Miss Jen loves to travel, cook and always enjoys a good book! She is always excited for summer to begin so she can see old camp friends, and meet some new ones.