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)