Registration Opens:
January 28th at 8am for Reading Residents
February 4th at 8am for Non-Residents
Children entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE!
The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.
SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKS
Theme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.
Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!
A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!
Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3): Reading, White, and Blue!
Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice!
Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!
Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!
Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!
Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!
Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!
Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading!
Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!
Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!
Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!
Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season!
REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~
On or before June 15th:
Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.
After June 15th:
No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.
*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available.
LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)