Stamp Camp USA | Welcome Where kids learn through stamps!           Thank you for stopping by the official Stamp Camp USA website! Explore these pages to learn more about what Stamp Camp has to offer. Stamp Camp USA introduces youngsters to stamps through a variety of fun activities over several hours or days. Philately, another name for stamp collecting, is an enjoyable way to learn about history, geography, cultures, language and even subjects like math, science and the arts. You name the topic and it can be found on a stamp! Each camp consists of several mini-classes on collecting basics, like where to find stamps, how to handle and sort them, identifying and valuing stamps, forming a collection, putting together a traditional stamp exhibit, using stamps in creative ways, and more. Kids earn "Stamp Camp Cash" during these activities that they use in an end of camp auction to win donated philatelic items and supplies. Everyone ends up with material to start or build an existing collection, as well as the appropriate recognition and reinforcement all kids need. All camps are run by volunteers who themselves undergo thorough training by attending leader workshops run by Stamp Camp USA. No prior stamp collecting experience is needed. Hundreds of youth camps have been run across the USA and Canada since inception in 1995 serving thousands of youngsters from ages 5-18, with most camps for ages 8-14. Stamp Camp USA was the brainchild of Cheryl Edgcomb, a former postmaster of Nelson, Pennsylvania. It is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) IRS recognition and enjoys collaborative relationships with the United States Postal Service, the American Philatelic Society, the American Stamp Dealers Association and the American Topical Association (ATA). Many community, civic and educational groups work with Stamp Camp USA to promote stamp collecting as a family activity, including 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, public libraries, home school networks, foster grandparents, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Experience Works, AmeriCorps VISTA, Centers for Independent Living, Headstart, nursing homes, Communities That Care, and the Federal Prison System. Stamp Camp USA is governed by a board of directors that formulates policy with a chief executive officer who is in charge of operations. It receives no money from the US Postal Service or any other government agency and is soley supported by camp fees and donations from caring individuals and organizations.

Stamp Camp USA is a 501(c)3 recognized not-for-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. All monetary and material donations are greatly appreciated and may be tax deductible to the donor to the fullest extent of the law. Click the DONATE button here or mail checks or items to: Stamp Camp USA, 117 Court Street Suite A, Elkland, PA 16920

© 2010-Present by Stamp Camp USA | Executive Director: Laurie Kring | Web Designer: Michael Allen Gee | Content: Tom Fortunato This program has been certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Act 48 continuing education credit and enhances multiple community environments, where children can succeed and improve important skills.