#DayCamp2025
ORGANIC FRIENDSHIPS AND REAL LIFE FUN.
THIS IS DAY CAMP.
2025 Day Camp Dates
Week 1: June 16-20, Classic
Week 2: June 23-27, Jurassic Week
Week 3: June 30-July 4 (Camp is open on the 4th of July until 1:30pm.) Arts
Week 4: July 7-11, Wet and Wild
Week 5: July 14-18, Animal Kingdom
Break: July 21-25 (no CMOL program available)
Week 6: July 28 - August 1, Around the World
Week 7: August 4-8, Narnia
Week 8: August 11-15, Classic II
Why summer camp?
We all learned so much through the turmoil of the past couple of years. One of the most important things we came to realize (or re-discover) is the significance of in-person relationships.
Summer camps are a unique place. They provide time and space for organic (that is, real life, born-through-mutual-experiences-and-memories) friendships. They take kids outside to have off-screen, hands-on activities. Campers have opportunities to try new things, bond over outdoor adventures, share stories at group time, and overcome many of their insecurities.
Day Camp means new and renewed friendships, inside jokes, and five days (sometimes for several weeks) to build relationships that will last for many years to come. Men-O-Lan is a place where they can figure out who they are. Camp is a game-changer. And whether they know God or they’ve never even thought they’d ever care, they’ll leave with a better understanding of His love for them.
To learn about what makes Men-O-Lan a special place even among summer camps, and to read about why we do most of our program outdoors, click here.
Why choose Men-O-Lan?
A young teen who didn’t even want to get out of the car on the first day of camp and now we can’t imagine Camp without them!
A young child who did not speak a single word for days due to previous trauma in their home life now loves their counselor and is happy to come to Camp every day!
A camper who was dismissed from multiple other programs became one of the core members of the teen team for years!
A child who needed just a bit of extra love due to ADHD has since grown up at Camp and is on the fast track to becoming a participant of our leadership program!
Men-O-Lan’s mission is Life Change through Christ. Every single member on our Team is here to provide the backdrop and facilitate positive change and personal growth in the life of campers and staff alike. Our Camp has been a safe haven for thousands of children and youth for 80 years who came from a diverse background, skill set, family situation, and socio-economic status. Whether a camper comes from a family that believes in Jesus or they don’t, they will feel equally loved and cherished at Men-O-Lan.
At Camp, kids from K to 8th grade can take a break from “online everything” and have real life adventure, enjoy organic friendships, and be who they were meant to be.
No pressure, just fun. This is Camp Men-O-Lan’s Day Camp. This is where kids belong.
2025 Pricing
Tuition: $290/week
No activity fees!
Camp Connect: $50 (short overnight program on July 13-14, 2025)
Optional additions (“add-ons”):
Hot Lunch: $45/week
Early Care: $35/week (7:00 am - 8:30 am, includes breakfast)
After Care: $40/week (4:45 pm - 6:00 pm, includes dinner)
Early and After Care Package: $70/week (includes breakfast, and dinner)
Discounts
Sibling Discount: $15/child - When two or more children from the same household attend the same summer, they will receive our sibling discount ($15/child).
Multi-Week Discount: 25-50%
Many families who need weekly child care prefer to send their children to summer camp. We recognize that this can be a huge expense and we want to help! Families who sign up for 5 or 6 sessions will receive 25% off of their fifth and sixth sessions. Those who register for 7 or 8 weeks will receive 50% off of the seventh and eighth sessions.
Camperships
We offer scholarship to those who need additional financial help. More information is available here. Look for the form during the application process to apply.
Additional help
If you need more financial support, we encourage you to ask your church office if they support families to send their children to camp. Many churches in our area provide partial of full scholarship for one or more sessions.
Men-O-Lan works with several other non-profit organizations to help cover the cost of Camp. Here are some of the ones with whom we are partnering:
- Crossroads Community Center Philadelphia
- Liberty Ministries
- Angel Tree
For more details about our program and for frequently asked questions, check out the 2025 Camp Men-O-Lan Playbook under the Returning and Registered Families tab.
2025 Age Groups
GRADE REFERS TO THE SCHOOL GRADE A CAMPER IS GOING INTO IN THE FALL OF 2025/26.
Junior Camp includes our Sparks (K), Sprouts (1st grade), Seekers (2nd grade), and Trackers (3rd grade).
Senior Camp includes our Voyagers (4th grade), Explorer Boys and Girls (5th and 6th grade), and Pathfinder Boys and Girls (7th and 8th grade).
***Please note that we may combine smaller groups that are close in age, if we find that would work best for our campers and staff.***
Sparks
Our Sparks are children entering into Kindergarten in the Fall. We have seen a growing number of 5-6 year old children in our programs. After juggling wait lists, we decided to open up a new group to be able to accommodate every little one. This program introduces summer camp to our youngest campers. Sparks and Sprouts participate in many of the activities the older kids do, while they also have low key programs that are geared towards this young age group. Their Bible studies are fun, hands-on, and focus on awesome stories and basic truths from the Bible. They have caring and kind counselors who have experience working with little ones. We can have a maximum of 12-15 campers with two counselors in this group.
Sprouts
Our Sprouts are children entering into 1st grade in the Fall. We recently split the two-grade group into two single-grade groups to avoid wait lists and better serve our youngest campers. Both Sparks and Sprouts participate in many of the activities the older kids do, while they also have low key programs that are geared towards this young age group. Their Bible studies are fun, hands-on, and focus on awesome stories and basic truths from the Bible. They have caring and kind counselors who have experience working with little ones. We can have a maximum of 12-15 campers with two counselors in this group.
Seekers
Our Seekers group is for campers entering 2nd grade. Seekers participate in all the fun theme related activities with the other age groups and have certain activities that are only offered to them. They can try new things the Sparks and Sprouts are not yet able to do, such as our climbing wall or giant swing. Their Bible studies are hands-on and focus on developing great character. Their counselors are energetic and fun-loving and have experience working with children. We have 2 counselors with up to 15 Seekers.
Trackers
Our Seekers group is for campers entering 3rd grade. Trackers also participate in all the fun theme related activities with the other age groups and have certain activities that are only offered to them. Their Bible studies are exciting and focus on developing great character. Their counselors are energetic and fun-loving and have experience working with children. We have 2 counselors with up to 15 Trackers.
Voyagers
Our 4th graders now have their own group! The Voyagers will have 12-15 campers, with two counselors. They may have a CIT or an LIT assigned to them. They will go on adventures as a group, and will have the opportunity to select their own activities where they can hang out with campers from other groups. During Bible time they will discuss Bible and missionary stories, with practical life applications. They will have opportunities to ask questions and express their own thoughts.
Explorer Girls and Explorer Boys
The Explorers group is for children entering 5th or 6th grade in the Fall. Boys and Girls will from their own group of up to 12 campers. They will do many activities together, but will have their own counselors and their own Bible time. On top of the exciting theme activities with the rest of Day Camp, Explorers are offered more choices that are appropriate for older kids, like the challenge course initiatives. Explorer Bible studies are interesting and go deeper than the previous ages, allowing more discussion on the topics. Their counselors are friendly, approachable, caring, and trained to work with kids who are transitioning from childhood to adolescent. We have 2 counselors with up to 12 Explorers.
Pathfinder Boys and Pathfinder Girls
Our Pathfinders are our oldest campers entering 7th through 9th grade. Pathfinders participate in various activities with the other groups including archery and challenge course initiatives. Their Bible studies are interesting and thought provoking and focus on building a strong character to withstand the challenges of everyday life. Their counselors are approachable, caring, attentive, and fun-loving, who understand the complicated life of teenagers. Pathfinder boys and girls form separate groups. This allows even our shy campers to be more confident during small group times and bond with everyone in the group. We have 1 female counselor with up to 12 girls, and 1 male counselor with up to 12 boys. Although Bible times are separate, they do many of the activities during the day together.
A Day at Day Camp
If you are wondering what a day at Men-O-Lan’s Day Camp looks like, here is a sneak peek. (Please note our daily routine may change at any time as we refine it to better serve our campers. The schedule is slightly varied for different age groups.)
7:30am: Early Care Starts
7:50am: Breakfast for Early Care
8:30am-8:50am: Regular Check-In
9am: Worship and Bible time
10:25am: Morning Activity (campers choose from 3-4 options)
11:30am: Lunch
12:15pm: Free Time
12:50pm: Afternoon Activity (nature hikes, outdoor adventures for eligible groups)/Pool Time
2pm: Pool Time/Afternoon Activity (nature playground, nature walks, and some outdoor adventure elements for older groups)
3:10pm: Snack Time
3:20pm: Theme Time
4:10pm: Group Time
4:30pm: Regular Check-Out
4:45pm-6pm: After Care with dinner at 5:20pm
If you have questions about Day Camp, please call us at 215-679-5144.
If you are unable to connect with someone when you call, see notes below for appropriate contact. Please leave a message with your name and number and we will get back to you within two business days.
If you have questions related to the camp program or summer staff, please call our Program Director, Szonja Saddel at extension 323.
If you have questions about camper registrations, please call our Registrar, Beth Friesen at extension 321.
If you have already registered and you have a financial question, please call our Bookkeeper, Diane Provost at 324.
If you have questions about our campership program (financial support), please email here.
If you need to reset your password to the online registration system, please follow the prompts on the registration page.
