August 3-7, 2026
2026 Program Date: August 3-7, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm daily (with additional before and aftercare available)
Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will step back in time, uncover the founding principles of America, level up their leadership skills, and have an absolute blast doing it!
Activities will include:
We want campers to have a fun and fulfilling week with others, making it their best week of the summer.
Our day camp is based on our private, 75-acre campus adjacent to Valley Forge National Historical Park. On this beautiful property, we have program and classroom spaces, administrative offices, and more. Day Camp students will also visit our 42-acre living Medal of Honor Grove, located on our campus, and will learn about the characteristics of courage, integrity, commitment, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism.
Read our FAQ’s below or email us at [email protected] with additional questions.
The cost to attend this program is $600 which includes 5 days of lunch and all camp programs and activities.
All interested students are encouraged to apply. Many students can attend the Civic Explorer Day Camp free of charge thanks to generous donations from Founding Forward donors, chapters, and partner organizations.
After a student applies, the Founding Forward education team will notify the student’s parent/guardian of their acceptance status. Accepted students will need to complete a registration form to attend.
Please note that a non-refundable $150 deposit is due at the time of registration.
For more assistance on sponsorships and cost of the program, please contact us.
This Day Camp will take place August 3-7, 2026, from 8:30am-4:30pm daily.
You will receive an email confirmation of your application form. Once you apply for the program, you will be notified if you have been accepted, and additional information will provided by our staff in a timely manner.
We will accept 100 students into this program.
Once we receive your acceptance form, you will be notified if you have been accepted. All accepted students must then complete a registration form. Registered students will receive a list of recommended items to bring.
There will be a robust amount of outdoor physical activity. There is also a moderate amount of walking at historic sites.
Since this is an all-inclusive journey, there are only two real reasons for students to bring money: souvenirs and snacks. Everything else, including all meals, is included.
Founding Forward reserves the right to cancel a program due to weather emergency, low attendance, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
Cancellations made by the client must be received in writing at [email protected].
Founding Forward’s work and mission is made possible through voluntary contributions. We need your support to ensure a future rooted in liberty. Please join our efforts to uphold our democratic system of government with your tax-deductible contribution.
