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We are a private, nonprofit organization that provides childcare and early childhood education to children in a safe, happy and healthy learning environment for over 55 years!

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Camp Funshine

(Kindergarten - 6th Grade)

Each weekly theme includes educational activities, exciting visitors and action-packed field trips for 11 weeks! In addition to our daily educational activities, that keep children engaged in learning from June 9th through August 22nd.

Our K–6 Summer Camp in Venango County is open to all students. To begin your enrollment, choose an option below!

You will receive a confirmation email once your form has been successfully submitted. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please click on the enrollment form again below and ensure all required fields are properly filled out or submit a new form.

 

Call for Enrollment Questions!

Fill out an Interest Form!

Two campers enjoying a field trip to an Erie Seawolves game in Erie.
Grown in Venango County, Pennsylvania

Rooted in community

Starting in 1969 CDC was grown from a small community-based program in Franklin—where local “Day Care Mothers” offered care in their homes—into one of the region’s largest and most respected early childhood education providers.

Today, we’re proud to provide nurturing care and exceptional education to more than 2,000 children—ranging from 6 months old through 6th grade—at 19 locations throughout Crawford, Erie and Venango Counties!

 

Program Details

Three campers showing off their colorful hands after hand paining their team flag for camp Olympics week.

 

If you are interested in enrolling your child in this program, please complete the form at the top of the page! Please fill out a separate form for each child you wish to enroll. For all enrollment questions, please contact our Enrollment Coordinator, Cat Sullivan, at 814-480-9472!

A Venango camper eating fresh fruit during a field trip.

A nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack will be included each day at no additional cost.

School age camp funshine campers enjoying a relaxing break together outside

 

Estimated Field Trip Costs: 11 Weeks: $160.00

  • Includes
    • A nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.
    • A Camp Funshine t-shirt and water bottle
  • Does not include tuition costs.

Field Trip Costs Breakdown: 

  •  Waldameer Park ($40.00)
  •  Carnegie Science Center ($16.00)
  •  Seawolves Game ($20.00)
  •  Pittsburgh Zoo ($20.00)
  •  Titusville Splash Pad ($4.00)
  •  Local Bowling ($6.00 per trip x2)
  •  Two Mile Run County Park ($3.00 per trip x3)
  •  Swim Days ($5.00 per trip x8)

 

Fundraisers:

We host multiple fundraisers to help with the costs of individual student’s field trips along with others for general trip expenses to allow us to keep these prices low for all families. Check back to see upcoming fundraisers!

 

Discounts:

A 10% sibling discount will be offered to families enrolling multiple children in any of our programs.

Younger campers posing in Pittsburgh after seeing a Pittsburgh Pirates Game.

Communications

  • In the event that a trip needs to be canceled or times change, families will be notified through the Procare app and a post will be on the Camp Funshine Facebook group.

 

Safety First

From hands-on learning at the Carnegie Science Center to wild encounters at the Pittsburgh Zoo, Waldameer Park fun, and cheering on the Erie SeaWolves, our field trips are packed with discovery and joy. We also love exploring local gems right in our own backyard.

To help keep everyone safe and easy to spot, each child receives a bright, logoed CDC shirt as part of tuition. These shirts feature our phone number and help staff quickly identify our group during outings. Please make sure your child wears their CDC shirt for every field trip—including swim days. Most trips take place on Thursdays unless otherwise noted.

 

Field Trip Checklist

  • All campers receive a water bottle to ensure students remain hydrated. Please make sure this returns with them.

Swimming Checklist

  • All campers receive a drawstring bag for their clothes to help transport wet items more easily.

A preschool Camp Funshine Camper running the bases with the Erie Seawolves

 

Cranberry Child Development Center
814-676-5779
180 Salina Road, Seneca, PA 16346

Franklin Area Child Development Center
814-437-9293
614 11th Street, Franklin, PA 16323

Hasson Heights Child Development Center
814-677-5865
255 Park Avenue, Oil City, PA 16301

A group photo of camp staff and kids in Oil City PA.

Week 1 – Spirit Week
June 9 – June 13

  • Bowling (Thursday)

 

Week 2 – Camp Funshine’s Got Talent
June 16 – June 20

 

Week 3 – Treasure Hunters
June 23 – June 27

 

Week 4 – Around the World
June 30 – July 4

  • Center Activities

 

Week 5 – Into the Wild with CDC
July 7 – July 11

 

Week 6 – Survivor
July 14 – July 18

 

Week 7 – Carnival
July 21 – July 25

 

Week 8 – Adventure
July 28 – August 1

 

Week 9 – Outer Space
August 4 – August 8

 

Week 10 – Color Me Crazy
August 11 – August 15

 

Week 11 – Minute to Win It
August 18 – August 22

  • Bowling (Thursday)

Three preschoolers smiling in Franklin, PA.

We also offer infant care, toddler care, and preschool programs. Click here to explore these programs!

 

Growing young minds since 1969!

Since 1969, when we began as a small, community-based program in Franklin, Pennsylvania—with local “Day Care Mothers” providing care in their homes—we’ve grown into one of the region’s most trusted early childhood education providers.

Today, we’re proud to nurture more than 2,000 children, from 6 months old through 6th grade, across 19 locations in Crawford, Erie and Venango Counties. Each day in our care is filled with purpose as we spark curiosity, encourage empathy and create joyful spaces where children grow with confidence and care.

Why Early Education?

At Child Development Centers, we believe that prosperous futures begin with an exceptional learning experience. With 90% of brain development happening before kindergarten, we approach every moment with purpose—creating experiences that spark curiosity, support healthy growth and nurture empathy and a lifelong love of learning. We proudly offer caring, high-quality education for children ages 6 months through 6th grade.

More than Daycare.

All of our centers are nationally accredited by NAEYC and have earned a Keystone STARS Level 4 rating—an achievement held by fewer than 3% of Pennsylvania’s licensed programs. That means your child will experience the highest standards in safety, education and care—done with heart and purpose!

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