Trying to figure out summer camp before everything fills up? Same.
Every year, this is the point where Erie parents start locking things in for summer. Camps registrations are open, waitlists are starting, and the most popular weeks don’t stay open long.
To make it easier, here’s a quick look at 20+ summer camps Erie families are already booking right now. If something catches your eye, don’t wait too long to check it out.
Want full details, dates, and options? Browse our full Erie Summer Camp Guide here.
20+ Erie Summer Camps Families Are Booking for 2026
Check out details on all these camps here.
- Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
- Camp Fitch YMCA
- Camp Judson
- Camp Notre Dame
- Cathedral Prep Rambler Camps
- Child Development Centers
- Corella Productions
- Elevate Church: WinShape Camp Erie
- Elite Summer Camp
- Erie Art Museum
- Erie Philharmonic Summer Music Camp
- expERIEnce Children’s Museum
- Gannon University
- Girl Scout Camp Hawthorne Ridge
- Lake Erie Learning Solutions
- Luther Memorial Academy
- Mercyhurst Prep | Summer On the Hill
- Mercyhurst University Basketball Camps
- Penn State Behrend Summer Sports Camps
- RLB Art Studio
- Regional Science Consortium
- Sinai Sports
- WLD Ranch
- YMCA of Greater Erie
Still deciding? Start here.
Our Erie Summer Camp Guide has all the details you actually need — ages, dates, pricing, and how to register — all in one place.
Instead of jumping between websites, you can compare camps quickly and find the best fit for your kids.
Browse the Erie Summer Camp GuideNot Sure Which Camp Is Right?
If you’re feeling stuck, you’re not alone. A lot of parents are still figuring out schedules, budgets, and what their kids will actually enjoy.
Here’s a quick way to narrow it down:
- High-energy kids: Look at sports camps, YMCA programs, or outdoor adventure camps.
- Creative kids: Arts camps, theater, and music programs tend to fill quickly.
- Younger kids: Day camps and structured programs usually offer the most flexibility.
- Older kids/teens: Specialty camps (STEM, leadership, overnight) are often worth booking early.
Don’t Wait Too Long on Summer Camp
This is the time of year when “we’ll figure it out later” turns into “everything’s full.”
If summer camp is on your list, it’s worth taking a few minutes now to look through options and grab a spot now.
👉 See full camp details, schedules, and registration info here: Browse the Erie Summer Camp Guide
