Things to Do With Children Near Camp Hill, PA
As a part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, sits just west of the Susquehanna River. Its population is 7,943, according to the 2011 U.S. Census estimate, yet it is surrounded by many neighboring towns and is only 2 miles from downtown Harrisburg. You will find many attractions to do with kids in and around Camp Hill.
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Monkey Joe's (monkeyjoes.com) is full of inflatable toys suitable for kids 12 and younger. Slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, jumps and a separate toddler area make for an entertaining time. Adults are welcome to play along or just relax in the lounge with Wi-Fi and comfortable couches. Just 17 miles to the east from Camp Hill in Hershey is Hershey Park (hersheypark.com), a large amusement park complete with thrill rides, carousels and kiddie rides.
Bowling and Skating
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Eight miles from Camp Hill in Harrisburg is a family friendly bowling alley, ABC Lanes (abceast.com). The facility features plenty of bumper lanes for small children, cosmic glow bowling and lots of food at the snack bar. Also in Harrisburg, but just 5 miles from Camp Hill, is Red Crown Bowling Center (redcrownbowling.com). It offers weekly family specials, league play and a snack bar. Eight miles from Camp Hill in New Cumberland you will find Fountainblu Skating Arena (fountainblu.com). It hosts open roller skating nights with fun games and prizes and a mini rink for younger children.
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Museums
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Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts (whitakercenter.org) is 3 miles from Camp Hill in Harrisburg. It features several hands-on exhibits for all ages in the areas of performing arts and science. Some of the displays include stage directing, movie and television technology, engineering feats, kids space, health exploration and forces of nature. Also 3 miles from Camp Hill in Harrisburg is the State Museum of Pennsylvania (statemuseumpa.org). It has exhibits detailing the rich history of the state from the revolutionary and Colonial days through the Civil War era and into today. The museum has a planetarium that would definitely pique the kid's interests.
Parks and Recreation
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The Borough of Camp Hill (camphillborough.com) provides the community with a few parks great for the kids. Siebert Park (no website; Cumberland Boulevard; 717-737-3456) features a playground, playing fields, a community pool, tennis courts and picnic areas. Beverly Park (no website; 3108 Lincoln St.; 717-737-3456) is a smaller park with playground equipment, basketball courts and open grassy areas. Willow Park (no website; Market Street; 717-737-3456) is near the downtown area of Camp Hill providing a natural setting with a creek, walking paths and benches. Kids will enjoy playing alongside the banks of the creek.
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