Mercersburg Summer Programs

Mercersburg Summer Programs Day and overnight camps for ages 8-17 and endless summer fun.

Nestled in the Cumberland Valley of south-central Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Summer Programs provides the perfect setting for a wide range of opportunities for learning, personal growth, and most importantly, fun. Each summer, participants take part in an array of programs, ranging from adventure camp to various enrichment, arts, and sports camps.

NOW PRESENTING:The Addams Family Musical!Theater Camp will be singing, dancing, and performing all summer long to the hi...
04/06/2026

NOW PRESENTING:

The Addams Family Musical!

Theater Camp will be singing, dancing, and performing all summer long to the hit Broadway show. Want to be a member in this amazing cast? Register today to be a part of the most strangely interesting family in town!

Returning to Theater Camp in 2026 is Chaz Macklin! Chaz joined Mercersburg Academy in February 2024 as technical directo...
03/23/2026

Returning to Theater Camp in 2026 is Chaz Macklin! Chaz joined Mercersburg Academy in February 2024 as technical director of the Burgin Center for the Arts. Prior to Mercersburg, he taught students the joys of behind-the-scenes work in various community theater organizations. Chaz received a bachelor’s degree in performance studies from Texas A&M University and has eight years of experience in theatrical technology, with six years of technical direction. He has a passion for sharing his love of theater with students of all ages. Chaz is the proud owner of a German shepherd named Lola. Chaz is excited to bring another great performance to the stage this summer!

We are thrilled to announce the director of boys lacrosse camp for 2026! Rick Sowell joined Mercersburg Academy in 2025 ...
03/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce the director of boys lacrosse camp for 2026! Rick Sowell joined Mercersburg Academy in 2025 after more than 28 years of coaching Division I college lacrosse, including eight years as an assistant coach at Georgetown University and 20 years as a head coach at Dartmouth College, Stony Brook University, and the United States Naval Academy. After hearing about Mercersburg’s outstanding reputation for many years, Rick is excited to be part of this warm and welcoming community and to play a role in supporting students and families throughout their Mercersburg journey.

With more than a decade of coaching experience, Dominic Benacquista is a qualified squash and strength and conditioning ...
02/10/2026

With more than a decade of coaching experience, Dominic Benacquista is a qualified squash and strength and conditioning coach. His extensive coaching portfolio includes significant roles at the Shipley School, CitySquash, Willoughby Squash Club, East Coast Squash Academy, and the Australian Institute of Sport. Certified by U.S. Squash, Australian Squash, and the Strength and Conditioning Association, Dominic holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science and is certified in massage therapy.

Dominic’s coaching achievements extend to multiple national championships in Australia and the United States. Most recently, he coached the winner of the 2022 U.S. Junior Bronze Squash Championships in the BU19 category and had a player honored with the 2022 William T. Ketcham Most Improved Players Honorable Mention Award by U.S. Squash. During his tenure in Australia, he coached numerous junior squash champions and guided an athlete in a PSA World Series Event. Dominic’s expertise is recognized beyond coaching; his work has been published on platforms such as SquashSite, Squash Mad, East Coast Squash Academy, Discover Squash, the SquashPod, Squash Stats, and the Daily Squash Report.

Kristin Ahlgren came to Mercersburg in 2017 and is the head coach of Mercersburg’s girls’ varsity lacrosse. She previous...
01/30/2026

Kristin Ahlgren came to Mercersburg in 2017 and is the head coach of Mercersburg’s girls’ varsity lacrosse. She previously taught and worked in the library at Gilman School in Baltimore, where she also served as a head coach for the Diamonds Lacrosse Club. Kristin has taught and worked at St. David’s Day School in Baltimore and at Heritage Hall School in Oklahoma City (where she was also the head field hockey coach).

Coach Ahlgren’s coaching experience includes stints as head field hockey and women’s lacrosse coach at University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe, MI; as head junior varsity field hockey and assistant JV lacrosse coach at Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore; and as an assistant field hockey and women’s lacrosse coach at Oberlin College in Ohio. Kristin graduated from Gettysburg College, where she played varsity field hockey and lacrosse; she lives in Mercersburg with her four children, including Jill ’19, Jake ’21, and Bridget ’22.

Returning for his second year with Mercersburg Summer's Swim Camp is Matt Hurst. Matt joined Mercersburg Academy in 2024...
01/21/2026

Returning for his second year with Mercersburg Summer's Swim Camp is Matt Hurst. Matt joined Mercersburg Academy in 2024 as the head coach of boys and girls swimming and assistant director of college counseling. With 16 years of NCAA-level experience, he has coached elite swimmers such as the 2024 Paris Olympics’ Shane Ryan (Ireland) and Gabe Castaño (Mexico). Matt was a collegiate swimmer and received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University before going on to coach at Penn State University and Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club in Stamford, CT.

Mercersburg's swimming history includes more than a century of excellence in the pool: 24 Olympians who have earned 11 medals (including four golds) representing the USA and 11 other countries, 243 High School All-Americans since 1935, nine National High School/Interscholastic team championships, and 20 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming and Diving championships.

Registration is live for summer 2026! Whether you're interested in improving your swimming technique, upping your lacros...
01/08/2026

Registration is live for summer 2026! Whether you're interested in improving your swimming technique, upping your lacrosse game, strengthening your squash performance, or stepping into the spotlight in the theater, head to our website to learn more and register today. We're counting down the days until we can have fun at camp.

SUMMER 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT!We are excited to launch our summer program options for 2026. Swim Camp, Boys Lacrosse Camp, Gi...
12/16/2025

SUMMER 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are excited to launch our summer program options for 2026. Swim Camp, Boys Lacrosse Camp, Girls Lacrosse Camp, and Theater Camp all return. Squash Camp makes its debut next summer. Registration will go LIVE on Monday, December 15th!

No wonder there's a big smile and excitement in this photo, they're probably looking at our summer 2026 plans. Be on the...
11/12/2025

No wonder there's a big smile and excitement in this photo, they're probably looking at our summer 2026 plans. Be on the lookout for our lineup for next summer. It'll be here before you know it!

07/25/2025

It's almost time to say goodbye to summer 2025. Boys Lacrosse, Soccer, and Adventure Camp are rounding out our last few weeks of camp. It's been a blast having all our campers around for yet another fun-filled summer.

06/27/2025

A successful second week of camp! Swimmers, basketballers, and robot experts all had a great week filled with tons of fun and new memories made. We can't wait to see what the rest of the summer has in store for our campers.

Week 2 is off to a HOT start! Swimmers have been hard at work in the pool. Robotics campers started building and coding ...
06/24/2025

Week 2 is off to a HOT start! Swimmers have been hard at work in the pool. Robotics campers started building and coding their robots. Boys basketball has been in the lab working on all things ball.

Address

100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA
17236

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17173286225

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