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Haverford Summer Academy at The Haverford School

Summer Day Camps Include Options for Co-ed Rising K-9th Grade Campers from June 8 - August 14

By The Haverford School April 20, 2026

Hosted on The Haverford School's campus in Haverford, Pennsylvania, our summer day camps include options for co-educational campers in rising kindergarten through 9th grade. Offerings are available from June 8 to August 14. 

Haverford Sports Academy
Where confidence grows, character thrives, and dkills are sharpened with fun, competitive play, strategy, teamwork, and Haverford virtues — respect, honesty, and courage. Led by professional coaches and fueled by passion, the Haverford Sports Academy offers full-day camp options in basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, and squash. Our professional coaching staff emphasizes fun and engagement, teaching young athletes about lifelong health and wellness.

Football Camp (Rising Grades 1-8): Train hard. Play smart. Impact the game. 
June 15-18, 2026 | 9 am - 3 pm | $460
All levels welcome — from beginners to experienced players. Led by Inter-Ac champions with 5 league titles. Learn fundamentals, master positions, and grow as a teammate. By the final whistle, your player will leave better, stronger, and eager for more. To learn more and to register, click here.

Basketball Camp (Rising Grades 1-8): Sharpen skills. Master teamwork. Dominate the court. 
2 weeks available: June 22–26, 2026 | August 3–7, 2026 | 9 am - 3 pm | $575/week

All skill levels are welcome — grouped by age, experience, and ability. Learn fundamentals, positions, and game strategy. Train in Haverford's Championship Fieldhouse. By the final whistle, your player will leave better, faster, and eager for more. To learn more and to register, click here.

Lacrosse Camp (Rising Grades 1-8): Sharpen skills. Master positions. Play with heart. 
July 13-17, 2026 | 9 am - 3 pm | $575
All levels welcome — grouped by age, experience, and ability. Learn fundamentals and team strategy from coaches who've won national championships (2011, 2015). By the final whistle, your player will leave sharper, stronger, and excited for the next game. To learn more and to register, click here.

Squash Camp (Rising Grades 3-8): Sharpen skills. Move fast. Own the court. 
July 13-17, 2026 | 9 am - 3 pm | $600
All levels welcome — grouped by age and experience. Train with the USA Junior Men's National Team Head Coach. Focus on technique, footwork, and hand-eye coordination, then finish each day with matches, team games, and fun competitions. By the final match, your player will leave faster, sharper, and hungry for the next rally. To learn more and to register, click here.

Soccer Camp (Rising Grades 1-8): Develop skills. Play smart. Love the game. 
July 20-24, 2026 | 9 am - 3 pm | $575
All levels welcome — grouped by age and ability. Master passing, dribbling, shooting, defending, and goalkeeping with Haverford coaches and collegiate alumni. Coached by Haverford's Director of Soccer and current State Champions. By the final whistle, your player will leave better, smarter, and ready to compete. To learn more and to register, click here.


Haverford Innovation Academy
Where curiosity sparks. Creativity thrives. Ideas take flight. Hands-on projects. Bold challenges. Endless discovery. Led by expert instructors and fueled by imagination, the Innovation Academy is open to co-educational campers in kindergarten through 8th grade. 

Innovation Studio (Elementary): Curiosity meets creativity. Every day is built around choice.
June 8-12 | June 29-July 3 | August 10-14 | 9 am - 3 pm | Rising Grades K-5 | $575/week
Campers rotate through four self-selected activity blocks daily, building their own personalized schedule from an incredible lineup. Engineer lightning-fast racers in LEGO Derby, construct cardboard masterpieces in Cardboard Forge, outsmart opponents in Strategic Gaming, operate heavy machinery in Big Rig Dig, whip up culinary creations in Junior Chef Lab, or dive into multi-sport action at Game Day Camp. Families do not select activities in advance—let your Innovation Studio camper decide! To learn more and to register, click here.

Innovation Intensives (Middle School): Focus. Command. Excel.
Campers dive in deeper to their areas of interest. Our full-day public speaking camp builds the confidence and skills to take the stage. 

Public Speaking Intensive (Rising Grades 6-8): Command. Present. Lead.
June 15-18, 2026 | 9 am - 3 pm | $480
This one-week intensive develops diction, posture, projection, and stage presence through daily practice and peer feedback. Campers craft compelling presentations and refine delivery skills in preparation for school, competitions, and life. Speak with power. Present with purpose. Lead at Haverford. To learn more and to register, click here.

Robotics – VEX IQ (Rising Grades 6-8): Design. Build. Compete.
August 3-7 | August 10-14 | Morning: 9 am - 12 pm; Afternoon: 12 - 3 pm; Full Day (paired with Tech & Craft): 9 am - 3 pm | $350/week
Middle school engineers tackle the annual VEX Challenge, guided by Temple University’s robotics program. Teams brainstorm, prototype, and program bots to solve real-world problems — with a shot at qualifying for the world competition. Strategy. Collaboration. Excellence. To learn more and to register, click here.

Tech & Craft (Rising Grades 5-8): Imagine. Make. Master.
August 3-7 | August 10-14 | Morning: 9 am - 12 pm; Afternoon: 12 - 3 pm; Full Day (paired with Robotics Vex IQ): 9 am - 3 pm | $300/week
Campers explore a fully equipped maker space where fabric meets code, craft meets circuitry, and creativity has no limits. From sewing custom designs to programming interactive projects, they choose their path and bring bold ideas to life. Your vision. Your tools. Your masterpieces. To learn more and to register, click here.

*Our two half day camps—Robotics Vex IQ and Tech & Craft—can be paired to create a full-day camp experience. Please note: a.m. and p.m. sessions of both Robotics Vex IQ and Tech & Craft repeat. Campers may sign up for one of each, but not two of the same within one week.

Study Skills+ (Rising Grades 8-9)
August 17-21, 2026 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $425
Open to rising eighth and ninth grade boys and girls. This course is designed to give students the space to practice essential organizational and academic skills in preparation for the transition from middle school to high school. Through a series of focused exercises on organization, note-taking, studying, and academic writing, this course helps students hone both their skills and mindsets. To learn more and to register, click here.


Haverford Sports Academy  

Give your child the full Haverford experience by selecting from our Sports and Innovation Academies in the same summer, and build a summer they'll never forget.

You could go anywhere. Summer different.

The Haverford School Summer Academy
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
610.642.3020