Valley Forge Educational Services (The Vanguard School)
Valley Forge Educational Services (VFES) offers a continuum of educational, summer and employment-related programs for people with disabilities. VFES offers summer programs through two signature programs, The Vanguard School and Adult and Recreation Services.
VFES @ Camp Kweebec
Ages 7–21
Located on 200 acres in Schwenksville, PA, VFES Day & Overnight Camp offers a camp experience for youth and young adults, ages 7–21, that fosters independence and cultivates friendships through traditional camp activities. Camp traditions include GaGa Ball, arts & crafts, cooking, and so much more.
VFES Day & Overnight Camp offers one-week or two-week options.
Families are responsible for their campers’ transportation to and from Camp Kweebec for day or overnight camp (9:00 am–3:00 pm). We offer daily transportation for day campers only from our Malvern campus to Camp Kweebec (9:00 am–3:00 pm).
2021 Day Camp
Session 1: August 16-20, 2021
Session 2: August 23-27, 2021
2021 Overnight Camp
Session 1: August 15-20, 2021
Weekend only: August 20-22, 2021
Session 2: August 22-27, 2021
Weekend Retreat: Fenwick Island
Ages 16-21
Participants spend the weekend living in a beautiful bay-side home and exploring Fenwick Island. In a supported environment, students practice independent living skills while also enjoying the beaches, sights and local attractions of the island. Meals and transportation to and from Fenwick Island are included.
Dates: April 3-6, 2021
Extended School Year (ESY)
Ages 4-21
Our ESY program helps minimize summer learning loss and keeps students actively engaged in the learning process during the summer months.
Dates & Time: July 6-August 6, 2021 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)