Program Overview

GSDC is in its 49th season! We emphasize the Quaker philosophies of respect for the individual and each person’s responsibility to the group. Our beautiful 240-acre campus, combined with the Newtown Friends School campus that is solely dedicated to our lower camp division, offers campers a summer experience that is rewarding, meaningful, and fun!

Tuition includes all camp activities, camp t-shirt, snacks, lunch, field trips, and special on-campus events.

Lunch is provided every day. Camper-friendly foods such as pizza, pasta, chicken nuggets, and sandwiches are served. There is also a fresh salad bar daily. Campers are provided an afternoon snack every day.

We are a nut-free camp, and do our best to accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions.

View a sample lunch menu here.

GSDC hosts open houses where families can come meet our camp staff, ask questions, and tour the facilities. Open House information can be found on the GSDC home page.

We also host a Meet and Greet just prior to the start of camp in June. Campers can meet their counselors, pick up their camp t-shirt, and get excited for camp!

Our swim program is led by the summer camp Aquatics Director. We also have certified water safety instructors (WSIs) as well as additional lifeguards on staff. We utilize the Red Cross swim instruction program. Camper swimming ability is assessed, and they are grouped by skill level. Lessons occur at least 3 times a week and pool time is scheduled every day of camp. Campers are taught the skills they need to become safe and confident in the water.

Our indoor, 8-lane, 25-yard pool has a shallow end of 4 feet and a deep end of 7 feet. We use tot docks in the shallow end to allow the children to stand in approximately two feet of water and feel secure. We do not allow flotation devices to be used in the pool.

All camp staff complete extensive training on behavior management, skill development, and camp health protocols. We continue to train our staff throughout the summer. All senior leadership staff, as well as our head counselors, are CPR, First Aid, and AED (automated external defibrillator) certified.

We suggest that campers bring the following items each day:

• Backpack to carry belongings (campers will be given a t-shirt)
• Water bottle (Refillable)
• Swimsuits (2) for the pool and/or water play
• Towel
• Swim goggles (optional)
• Swim shoes (flip flops, rubber thong shoes, aqua shoes, or crocs)
• Sunscreen (please apply sunscreen before arriving at camp; we have campers re-apply throughout the day)

Camp is all about bonding with friends, new and old. At the time of registration, space is provided to indicate your camper’s friend requests. We make every effort to honor group requests, but they are not guaranteed.

If you need to get a message to your child's head counselor or speak with camp leadership during the camp day, our camp administrative assistant is available to help! You can email us at gsdc4kids@georgeschool.org or call us at 215.579.6692 to speak to someone regarding your child.

The nurse’s station is staffed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Camp leadership staff, as well as all head counselors, are certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED (automated external defibrillator).

When extreme weather happens, campers will follow an amended schedule for heat or rain. Our Fitness and Athletics Center (FAC), along with Newtown Friends School, are fully air conditioned and can house all of our campers if needed. On heat or rain days, we make sure to bring children inside, hydrate, and stay safe.

Yes! At the time of registration, you will have the option to enroll in a monthly installment plan. If you elect to enroll in the installment plan, your remaining balance (following the deposit payment) will be split into equal payments that will be processed automatically on the first of each month with the final payment occurring on May 15, 2026.  

Deposit

• A $200 non-refundable deposit is required at registration.
• You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, eCheck or physical check.
• This deposit will be applied to your camp tuition balance.

Payment Deadline

• All camp fees (camp tuition and extended care) must be paid in full by May 15.
• Unpaid balances may jeopardize your child’s attendance at camp.
• Late fees will be assessed on any outstanding balance after May 15

Cancellations

• Before May 15:
  • All payments refunded minus the $200 non-refundable deposit. 
• May 15 - May 31 (for any reason):
  • A $100 cancellation fee will be charged.
  • 30% refund of tuition paid. 
• After May 31
  • No refund will be issued.

Package Changes

• Reducing Weeks Before May 15:
  • No penalty
  • Your account balance will be adjusted to reflect the difference in cost between the two packages.
  • If you have paid your account balance in full or the adjustment results in an overpayment, the difference in cost will be credited to your account and you will receive a full refund of the overpayment amount. 
• Reducing Weeks After May 15:
  • A $100 change fee will be charged for each package reduction.
  • Your account balance will be adjusted to reflect the difference in cost between the two packages.
  • If you have paid your account balance in full or the adjustment results in an overpayment, the difference in cost will be credited to your account and you will receive a full refund of the overpayment amount. 
• Package Increases
  • Can be done at any time (provided your child's group is not at capacity). 
  • After May 15, the additional cost will be charged to the payment method that is on file for your account.