The most exciting Harry Potter Summer yet! If your child even remotely
enjoys Harry Potter, this camp will be the highlight of their summer!
Our camp is packed with wizarding fun! Our professors kick off each
term of camp with the sorting of the first years into one of four
houses-- Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin. From there,
young "wizards" magically spend their day playing Quidditch (as
realistic as possible sans flying brooms), dueling wizards, practicing
defense against the dark arts, concocting potions, checking out gags at
Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, honing wands, solving mysteries, breaking
codes and "saving" friends from mazes of adventures. To unwind from
such challenges, galleons (wizard money) will be given to each child to
budget throughout the week. Students will shop at Hogsmeade stores
such as the Three Broomsticks for butterbeer, Honeydukes for whimsical
sweet treats such as chocolate frogs and tongue-torturing toffee,
Zonkos for juxtaposing jokes, and Florean Fortesques for ice cream
tasties. Robes and other wizarding or Harry Potter gear are more than
welcome. Throughout the year, house points are tallied through all of
our Harry Potter programs. At the end of the summer, the house cup is
awarded to the house with the most points. (Hufflepuff is the reigning
house.) Each day of camp will include new activities. Please bring
bottled water and a healthy snack with all items properly labeled with
camper name and phone number, all in a leak proof bag or cooler. Ages
7-12.
Summer 2010 Datesare listed below:
*Our Lunch Bunch Program is available for all Chester Springs 1/2
day camps, and will extend the camp day until 1:00PM. Weekly rate is
$50.00. Students bring their own lunches and enjoy a relaxed hour.
Chester Springs-- Our home location!! 849 Newcomen Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425
July 19-23 half or full day with extended care and lunch bunch offered. **Taking names for waiting/cancellation list**
August 2-6 ages approx. 7-12
Radnor-- **This camp will be held at the gorgeous Willows Mansion,
set on 47 acres of rolling hills, lush greenery, and its own private
lake. An entire area of the majestic grounds will be set up for
Quidditch.** 490 Darby Paoli Rd, Villanova PA 19805.
Half Day Camp in Radnor July 12-16, 2010 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Full Day Camp in Radnor July 26-30, 2010 from 9:00am-3:00pm
To register, please call Radnor Park and Rec at 610-688-5600 or click here.
Doylestown Aug 2-6, 2010 Half or Full Day.
To register, please call Doylestown Park and Rec at 215-348-9915 or click here.
Discounts are available, including a Sibling Discount and a Multi-Week Discount. Call for details.
What parents are saying:
"...my girls loved your summer camp... Just so you know, I told them
they could only do one summer camp this year...and they picked the
Harry Potter camp. My older daughter is very picky, so consider it a
great honor that she loved it so much." Karen Brutsche, West Chester, parent of
a returning Harry Potter student
Camp week 6/22/09-6/26/09:
"My children absolutely loved everything. [They] couldn't stop talking about all the fun they had each day. The coin rewards were a great idea. I couldn't think of anything that could have been better. Everyone was wonderful, kind, and very welcoming." Q: How would you rate this camp? A: "10+ " --Mitzy Liriano, camp parent, Chester Springs PA
Q: What could we be doing better? A: "Nothing. [My son] enjoyed the camp." Q: How would you rate this camp? A: "10" --Tracy Moore, camp parent, Conshohocken PA
Q: What could we be doing better? A: "Can't think of anything." Q: How would you rate this camp? A: "10" --camp student, West Chester PA
Q: How would you rate this camp? A: "10" Q: Were you comfortable with the leadership including the instructors? A: "They were wonderful, entertaining & magical.. dynamic, professional, & superb." --Nina Amilani, camp parent, West Chester PA
Camp week 7/13/09-7/17/09:
Q:What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "All parts were great. I love the low-key, low-tech way in which the Harry Potter universe was brought to life. It was creative & homemade in the best possible way." Q: Were you comfortable with the leadership including the instructors? A: "100% Absolutely! The Professor was fantastic--she created a fun, consistent & detailed magical world. Her enthusiasm was infectious. Her enjoyment of the kids was gratifying." --Alison Buttenheim, camp parent, Phila PA
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A:"Everything! Harry Potter camp rocks!" Q: What could we be doing better? A: "Make it a sleepover camp." Q: How would you rate this camp? A: "10+" --camp student, West Chester PA
Q: Were you comfortable with the leadership including the instructors? A: "Absolutely! Very friendly and in control of the group." --Beth Carotenuto, camp parent
Camp week 7/27/09-7/31/09:
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "Potions & all classes, decorating common rooms, meeting other kids interested in Harry Potter." --Rachel Perry, camp parent
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "Everything!" --David Johnston, camp student
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "Honeydukes and the three broomsticks. Also, having a fun password everyday to enter was creative." Q: Were you comfortable with the leadership including the instructors? A: "Fantastic staff, very enthusiastic!" --Eric Poll, camp parent
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "Acting out DADA, potions class & the big giant duels. I like the fact that [my son] was completely transformed to the Harry Potter world and used his imagination all week. He loved having an application for all his Harry Potter knowledge. We loved hearing all the stories." --Lauren Meyer, camp parent
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "Really liked the Three Broomsticks-- nice place to relax after Quidditch." Q: Were you comfortable with the leadership including the instructors? A: "Yes, the instructors were great and really in character!" --Charlotte Esser, camp student
"Thanks for a great Harry Potter week. You really brought the books to life for the kids. One comment I overheard in my car, 'It stinks that this is only one week!' How amazing to be able to capture their attention & imagination and have them be a part of their favorite stories. Congrats to you and the staff!" --Connie Handen, camp parent
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "Potions class because it was fun making stuff." "Our son had a fabulous time. He was excited to come every morning & he told us all about his day when he got home. Thank you for a wonderful week!" --The Nichols/Williams Family
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "My son said he liked everything. I liked it because kids get to fantasize , play and be kids. I loved the instructor's costumes and creative ideas. I liked the small size too. " Q: Were you comfortable with the leadership including the instructors? A: "Yes, the instructors were friendly, caring & fun." --Ellen Cushing, camp parent
Camp week 8/3/09-8/7/09:
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "Quidditch & making potions." Q: What could we be doing better? A: "Nothing.. it was awesome!" --Harry Potter student, West Chester PA
Q: What parts of the program were particulary enjoyed? A: "All of it." Q: Were you comfortable with the leadership including the instructors? A: "Professer O'Donnell was terrific. She is supercalafragalisticexpiallidocious!" --Nina Amilani, camp parent, Downingtown PA
For more information, please contact the Brandywine Learning Center at 610-827-5678 or brandywinelearningcenter@verizon.net
