Summer Camp

Kids Camp 2010 - Enroll now to ensure your spot!

Imaginations lead the way during Kids Camps at the GoggleWorks! Working with professional artists and educators, kids will have an unforgettable experience developing creativity and learning about the arts. During the weekly themed camps, kids will explore a different art form-from drawing and painting, to ceramics and photography. Release the inner artist in your child!

Looking for more information about summer camp?
Click here for the Summer Camp FAQ

Half Day Camp: (choose one) 9:00am - 12:00pm or 12:30 - 3:30pm
Full Day Camp: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Kids Camp Tuition
Half day (AM or PM)
• Monocle members and above: $135
• Nonmembers: $150
Full Day (9 am - 3:30 pm)
• Monocle members and above: $248
• Nonmembers: $275

Pre-Care and After-Care
Available to full day campers only - additional $50/week or $12/day
• Before Care: 8:00 - 9:00am
• After Care: 3:30 - 5:00pm

Pineapples in Hawaii
August 2-6
It´s time for a luau! Sand and surf, pineapples and coconuts. Your child will experience a trip to Hawaii without getting on a plane!
KC1005A: Ages 6-8 | AM session
KC1005B: Ages 6-8 | PM session
KC1005AB: Ages 6-8 | Full day
KC1005C: Ages 9-12 | AM session
KC1005D: Ages 9-12 | PM session
KC1005CD: Ages 9-12 | Full day
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

Specialty Camps

Camp GoggleWoods | Tuition: $200

In partnership with South Mountain YMCA, Wernersville, PA

The most unique camp in the area, your kids will get to experience the best of both worlds in the summer the arts and the outdoors! Children will start their day
exploring their imaginations and creativity at the GoggleWorks facility. Moving through a variety of mediums- from ceramics and photography, to drawing and painting- students will learn all about the arts and their own individuality. The kids then hop on a bus and head to the mountains! The South Mountain YMCA mountain top campus encompasses 550 acres of pristine woodlands, fields, program areas, a pond and a large outdoor swimming pool. Students will get time at the pool each day, and will move through a variety of outdoors activities - including hiking, archery, pony rides and climbing.

Click on a camp session listing below to go to the shopping cart page for that session. From that page you may add the session to your cart and "check out" to complete registration for Camp GoggleWoods.

Daily Schedule: 9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00 - 11:45am: GoggleWorks activities followed by lunch and travel to South Mountain
1:00 - 3:30pm: South Mountain activities
4:00pm: Arrival back at GoggleWorks

August 2-6, Pineapples in Hawaii
It´s time for a luau! Sand and surf, pineapples and coconuts. Your child will experience a trip to Hawaii without getting on a plane!
GW1003A: Ages 6-8
GW1003B: Ages 9-12
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

GoggleZone | Tuition: $200

In partnership with Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex, Wyomissing, PA

GoggleWorks continues its set of unique camps with the return of GoggleZone! Kids will start their day exploring their imaginations and creativity at the GoggleWorks facility. The children then hop on a bus
and head to the Body Zone! The 160,000 sq.-ft. facility in Wyomissing is much more than a gym, it´s a complete sports and wellness complex with two NHL-size ice rinks, two synthetic grass sports fields, a swimming pool, and a suspended running track.
Future athletes out there will get to experience it all at one of the coolest camps in the county!

Click on a camp session listing below to go to the shopping cart page for that session. From that page you may add the session to your cart and "check out" to complete registration for GoggleZone. Students will be separated into appropriate age groups by our registration team.

Daily Schedule: 9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - 12pm: GoggleWorks Activities followed by lunch and travel to the Body Zone
1:00-4:30pm: Body Zone Activities
4:00pm: Students are picked up at the Body Zone

Week 2: July 26-30, Candy Factory Secrets
Gobbstobbers, Puckerooms, Sluggles and Kazoozles; your child´s imagination will rival that of Willy Wonka himself in this week long exploration of candy.
GZ1002
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

Week 3: August 9 - 13, Dog Days of Summer
Who says the dog days of summer are lazy? Kids kick up the creativity and dive paws first into a week of bones, squirrels and squeaky toys during this dog themed camp.
GZ1003
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

Teen Base Camps

Ages 13-16 | 12:30-3:30pm

Specifically created for the young developing artist, these camps provide thorough exploration of the various arts disciplines offered at the GoggleWorks. Through the guided expertise of practicing artist teachers, teen artists will get to see first-hand what it is like to work in a studio environment. By instructing students during high school and offering tips for success after high school, these camps will provide direction for the next generation of artists.

Tuition: $180 (includes supply fee)

Week 5: July 19-23, TC1005 Graphic Design (FULL)
Week 6: July 26-30, TC1006 Photography

Summer Camp FAQ

Q: What age groups are camps designed for?
A: We have a variety of camps designed for ages 6-16. Each camp is broken down into appropriate age groups. The Kids Camps have age groups 6-8 and 9-12. The Teen Camps are for Ages 13-16.

Q: What will my child do each day?
A: Schedules vary from camp to camp. A diverse group of teachers with specialties in a variety of mediums are scheduled throughout the three months of camps. Every week will have different activities in many mediums revolving around the theme of the week. It is not guaranteed that a camper will experience every medium offered at GoggleWorks, however all campers will get to experience numerous art forms from which to express their creativity. The Program Department will send an information packet to registered families with a schedule for the week about 10 days prior to the start of camp.

Q: What do the camp themes mean?
A: Themes are given to each camp to generate excitement among campers. Teachers apply the theme to the art projects being made during the week as appropriate.

Q: What is the difference between Kids Camps and Specialty Camps?
Kids camps are half or full day arts camps that all take place at the GoggleWorks facility. Specialty Camps are full day camps that spend a half day in the arts at the GoggleWorks then spend the second half of the day at a separate facility experiencing additional activities. This year with two partnerships GoggleWorks is offering two Specialty Camps. One camp is in partnership with The Body Zone (Camp GoggleZone) in which campers will experience a variety of sports activities in addition to their arts activities at the GoggleWorks. The second is in partnership with South Mountain YMCA (Camp GoggleWoods) in which campers will experience a variety of outdoor activities at the South Mountain facility in addition to the arts at the GoggleWorks. All camps are for ages 6-12 with campers being placed into appropriate age groups (ages 6-8 in one group, ages 9-12 in another).

Q: Do you have extended care available?
A: We offer extended care every week during summer camp, in the morning from 8am-9am, and in the afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm. Once registered for a camp, parents receive a registration packet including a registration form for the before and after care programs as well as any lunch options that are offered for full day campers. Pre- registration is required and is handled per week.

Q: My child made ceramics and glass pieces during their camp. When will we be able to take the pieces home?
A: Glass and ceramics pieces are typically available 4 weeks after camp. The schedule varies depending on the amount of campers and work that has to be completed. With 8 weeks of numerous half day and full day camps as well as regular tuition classes taking place at the same time during the summer, the GoggleWorks requires at least four weeks to properly complete and fire all work for a particular camp/class. A GoggleWorks staff member will call you when the pieces are available to be picked up.

Q: What credentials do you require of your camp staff, instructors and volunteers?
A: The GoggleWorks requires that all camp staff, instructors, and volunteers have a record of their Pennsylvania Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances on file in our administrative office. Our instructors are either professional artists or arts educators. Our camp staff members and volunteers enjoy working with children and have a passion for the arts and community. Key staff members are certified in CPR and Pediatric First Aid.

Q: Are scholarships available for camps?
The GoggleWorks does have a limited amount of scholarships available for camps. Scholarships are available for a half day camp program only. One per applicant per summer. This enables the GoggleWorks to provide the most access to scholarship opportunities for interested campers with needs for financial assistance. Interested applicants must complete the Scholarship Application Form with all required documents to be eligible for a scholarship. Applicants will be notified by the Program Department if awarded a scholarship.