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Out-of-School Time (OST)
Resources: Free & Low-Cost
Summer & After-School Activities
in the Philadelphia area
A Parent/Guardian Resource Guide
Presented by:
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
What is OST?
Out-of-School Time (OST) is a term used for activities taking place outside of
classroom time that reinforce information and expand learning opportunities for
students. This includes before- & after-school and summertime experiences.
This list of camps, programs, and resources makes it even easier on parents and
guardians to find the perfect summer & after-school experiences for their kids.
More than ever before, programs are willing to work with families of all income
levels to make these experiences affordable. Apply today!
Table of Contents
Summer Programs:
Music & Arts .......................................3
Learning Enrichment .........................8
Sports & Outdoors ...........................17
Overnight Camps ...........................22
High School Programs ....................24
After-School Programs:
All Programs ....................................25
CSFP is not directly affiliated with organizations or programs listed.
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Fleisher’s Summer Workshops-in person
Dates/Time: Various dates │ Times range between 8:30am – 4:30pm
Ages: 5 – 18 years old
Cost:
$200-$350
Tuition assistance (scholarships) available on first-come, first-served
basis; Priority deadline for tuition assistance in March. Regular
deadline in May: https://fleisher.org/take-a-class/tuition-assistance/
Location: Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA 19147
Registration
Info: Registration available online now!
Website: http://fleisher.org/take-a-class/summer-workshops-for-children-and-
youth/
Contact: Rebecca Franco│ 215-922-3456 x348 │ [email protected]
Description: Fleisher’s Children and Youth Program offers different artistic
experiences with weekly summer workshops for young artists ages 5
to 18. Our morning and afternoon offerings span a wide range of
mediums, and there’s something for everyone!
Music & Arts
Girls Rock Philly Summer Camp
Dates/Time: Teen Camp: One week in July| 9am – 5pm
Youth Camp: One week in July │ 9:00 am – 4:30pm
Ages: Youth Camp: 9-12 years old. Teen Camp: 13-19 years old.
Cost: Tuition is on a sliding scale (income-based) $50-$450 – details on
website
Location: Hardy Williams High — Mastery Charter, located at 5400 Warrington
Ave., Philadelphia 19143
Website: https://www.girlsrockphilly.org/summercamp
Registration
Info: Register online - first-come, first-served! Registration begins April, with
deadline in June. See website for application process and details.
Contact: 215-776-5246 │ [email protected]
Description: Girls Rock Philly’s Summer Camp, is a week-long program featuring
instrument instruction, workshops, visiting artists, band practice, a
showcase and a day in the studio recording their original songs. At
the end of the week, bands perform their original song at a
showcase and then spend the next day recording their song in a
professional studio. All instruments provided; no musical experience
necessary.
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NLArts Summer Camp
Dates/Time: Week-long sessions, various dates in June and August │ 8:30am–
5:30pm
Ages: 4-14 years old
Cost: $150-$195/week, depending on program. Scholarships available
(contact directly [email protected])
Location: NLArts, 700 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Registration
Info: Online registration opens February! Check website for details.
Website: https://www.nlarts.org/summercamp/
Contact: Natasha Mell-Taylor│ 973-868-6675 │ [email protected]
Description: The three-week summer NLArts program consists of three workshops
each in the morning and afternoon every weekday. In the first week,
kids put together a dance or theatrical performance, in the second
week they concentrate on visual art, and in the third week they take
trips to art galleries and studios around the city.
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) Summer Art Camp—
online
Dates/Time: Week-long sessions June-August| M-F | 9am-3pm
Ages: 4-15 years, varies by program
Cost: $330/week. Financial assistance available based on sliding scale
tuition – deadline for aid is April 1.
Location: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Website: https://www.pafa.org/family-programs/summer-art-camp
Registration
Info: Register online now!
Contact: (215) 972-2054 | [email protected]
Description: Summer art camps with a variety of fun and engaging themes at
“one of Philly’s most important artistic hubs”! Your child is bound to
bloom as an imaginative and creative young artist.
Portside Arts Center Summer Art Camp-in person Dates/Time: Various 5-day sessions in June and August | M-F | 8:30am-3:30pm
Ages: 4-12 years old
Cost: $225/week, scholarships available
Location: Portside Arts Center 2531 E. Lehigh Ave Philadelphia PA 19125
Website: https://www.portsideartscenter.org/art-camp.html
Registration
Info: Scholarship application deadline in March
Contact: 215-427-1514 |[email protected]
Description: Give your child a fun and creative summer. Students will be exposed
to a wide range of art and artists while creating masterpieces of
their own. Students will sculpt, build, paint, draw, and collage their
way through the summer during our daily art projects. They will go on
exciting weekly field trips to local gems like Longwood Gardens,
Smith Memorial Playground, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Music & Arts
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SING Philadelphia–in person Dates/Time: One week in June| 9am-4 pm
Ages: 7-12 years old
Cost: Sliding scale tuition of between $50-$325 based on income
Location: St. Peter’s Church, Third and Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Website: https://www.stpetersphila.org/music/choristeracademy/choir-
camp/
Registration
Info: Online registration open now
Contact: Dr. Darryl Roland PhD | (215) 925-5968, ext. 103 |
Description: SING Philadelphia is a week-long summer choir camp for boys and
girls ages 7-12. The camp provides an exceptional musical
experience for children and youth who love to sing: learn quality
repertoire with special attention to breathing techniques, vowel
formation and choral tone, sight singing and intonation, and music
theory.
Six Senses Clay Studio Programs—cancelled for 2021 Dates/Time: Varies; see website for details.
Ages: Depends on program, ranges from 4-16 years old
Cost: $275-$500; Ask about discount fees for single-parent households,
sibling discounts, and incomes below $60K
Location: 20 E. Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Registration
Info: Register online! Contact Cornelia directly with questions.
Website https://outlaw-arts.com/2020-summer-camps/
Contact: Cornelia Kietzman, 267-650-1757
Description: A second-generation potter, founder Cornelia Kietzman is one who
prefers to make art in a truly collaborative atmosphere. Flexible and
committed to community-available art opportunities, the Teaching
Staff is a powerfully creative group of leaders/thinkers. The heart of
the studio, they work together to create a stunning, cohesive,
collaborative clay studio.
Rock to the Future–online Dates/Time: See website for updates.
Ages: 7-17 years old
Cost: FREE! for low-income Philadelphia youth. Regular fee is $250
Location: 2139 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Website: http://rocktothefuture.org/programs/summer-programs/
Registration
Info: Register online now! No prior music experience necessary.
Contact: Josh Craft│ 215-302-9633 | [email protected]
Description: Our innovative summer music camps will inspire and excite your child
as they learn guitar, drums, bass, or keyboard and make new friends
by forming a band with their peers! We also feature a live student
performance on the last day of camp. Space is limited to 35 stu-
dents, so sign up today!
Music & Arts
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The Clay Studio–in person Dates/Time: June–August; various programs
Ages: Ages 6+
Cost: Half-day: $180 Full-day: $360 Scholarships are available: contact
Josie Bockelman 215-925-3453 x 23 | [email protected]
Location: 137-139 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Registration
Info: See camp options and register online now at this link: https://
public.theclaystudio.org/public/3/camps
Website: https://public.theclaystudio.org/public/3/camps
Contact: Shannon Jones | 215-925-3453 x 19 |[email protected]
Description: Campers expand their imaginations and explore the exciting world
of clay. Whether working with sculpture, clay animation, or wheel-
thrown pottery, students learn in a supportive, small class setting with
plenty of individual instruction and inspiration from our professional
teaching artists.
Yes! And...Collaborative Arts Summer Camp-in person
Dates/Time: June—August; various programs by grade │ 9am – 3pm
Ages: K – 12th grade
Cost: $320 per week. Scholarships (“camperships”) available on a first-
come, first-served basis.
Location: Germantown Mennonite Church (GMC) 21 W. Washington Lane,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Registration
Info: $50 registration fee.
Website: http://www.yesandcamp.org/programs/camp/index2.html
Contact: 215-278-4264 │ [email protected]
Description: Yes! And… Collaborative Arts offers exciting, creative and
transformative summer experiences for young people grades K-12.
Our programs dig into each child's imagination and awaken a sense
of play and wonder. We explore dance, acting, music, visual arts
and more in order to teach collaboration, working as a group, and
building on each other's strengths.
Youth Arts Workshop - Asian Arts Initiative Dates/Time: See website for updates.
Ages: Grades 6-8 (5th and 9th with permission from program director)
Cost: Full scholarship available if eligible; sliding scale tuition. See website
for details
Location: 1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Registration
Info: Register in early April for $25 off per week. See website for details.
Website: https://asianartsinitiative.org/yaw
Contact: Jiawen Xiong | [email protected] | 215-557-0455
Description: See website for up-to-date program information, as the themes
change each summer!
Music & Arts
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ZoomDance Summer Camp-in person Dates/Time: July– August dates available| M – F
Ages: 3-8 years old
Cost: Varies – full day, full week cost is $300; contact directly for scholarship
information!
Location: Equilibrium Dance Studio 1802 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: http://zoomdance.com/camps/
Contact: [email protected] | (215) 326-9613
Description: At ZoomDance Camp, there’s plenty of space for all kids to expend
energy, express themselves and find something new they love.
Music & Arts
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Anthropologists in the Making—in person
Dates/Time: Week-long sessions June –August | M-F | 9am-3pm
Ages: For students 7-13 years old (entering 2nd-8th grades in fall)
For 6 year olds: see the new Junior Anthropologists in the Making
program!
Cost: $300/week before May 1st. Partial and full scholarships available –
request application online and submit by April 15th.
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Location: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Website: https://www.penn.museum/events/kids-family/summer-camp?
utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=camp&utm_campaign=redirect
Contact: [email protected]
Description:
Celebrate over 20 years of engaging children with summer fun and
learning through Penn Museum’s world-renowned collections. Week
-long themed sessions offer something for every kid, from excavating
and exploring relics of ancient Egypt, to learning about ancient
mythology of Greece and Rome, and so much more!
Apple Camp–online Dates/Time: Three 90-minute sessions during one week
Ages: 8-12 years old
Cost: Free!
Registration
Info: Enter email on website below to be notified when sign-ups open
Location: Local Apple Store
Website https://www.apple.com/retail/camp/notify.html
Contact: See website.
Description: Campers choose one of three tracks, then spend 90 minutes a day
for three days at a local Apple Store immersed in the subject of
their choice
Learning Enrichment
ASAP Programs—Chess
Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: K-12th grade, depends on program
Registration
Info: Info available late spring. See website.
Cost: Free! Includes free breakfast, lunch, and SEPTA fares.
Location: Various; see website for details.
Website https://phillyasap.org/chess/
Contact: [email protected]
Description: Chess (K-12th): Chess has been shown as a means of improving
academic achievement, and increasing patience, self-control, and
sportsmanship among school-aged kids.
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ASAP Summer Debate Academy
Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: Students entering grades 7-12
Cost: Free! Includes free breakfast, lunch, and SEPTA fares.
Registration
Info: Info available late spring; See website.
Location: Various; See website for details.
Website https://phillyasap.org/debate/
Contact: [email protected]
Description:
Youth interested in debate will have the opportunity to learn the
craft of Public Forum debate, including how to build a solid case,
present compelling arguments, and leave opponents speechless
during grand crossfire.
Business of Doing Good Dates/Time: See website for updates.
Ages: Students entering 5th – 9th grade
Cost: Donation-based; whatever amount you are able to contribute
Location: Depends on session; see website for locations
Registration
Info: Registration online
Website http://www.thebusinessofdoinggood.org/program-overview-
philadelphia-2015/
Contact: Michelle Julet | [email protected]
Description:
In this program, you will learn about creators, real-life adventurers
and explorers – you will learn how to present, pitch and market your
ideas; how to fund and make money with your idea; and how to use
technology to connect on social media and other platforms!
Caring People Alliance Summer Programs—in person
Dates/Time: Varies by location
Ages: K-8th grades, other programs for teens (grades 9-12)
Cost: Varies – contact program nearest to you for information.
Location: Community Centers in Lower North, South, and West Philadelphia
Registration
Info: See website for dates and details.
Website: https://www.caringpeoplealliance.org/our-programs/summer-camp
Contact: See website.
Description:
CPA Summer programming provides all day, theme-focused enrich-
ment activates, including field trips, art classes, computer classes,
sports and physical education, life skills, and cultural events that
complement and exceed the objectives of public and parochial
schools. Breakfast, lunch and two snacks are provided.
Learning Enrichment
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Destination Diversified Summer Camp Dates/Time: Email [email protected] for more information
Ages: Infancy through 12 years old
Cost: $25 Registration fee
Location: Various location options – details on website.
Registration
Info: See website for registration updates.
Website: http://www.dcsphila.org/summer -camp/
Contact: Virginia Boone │ 215-336-5505 │ [email protected]
Description: Diversified Community Services Summer Camp Program provides
breakfast, lunch, and snacks, in addition to academic and extracur-
ricular activities to support the retention of students’ in-school
knowledge while emphasizing team building among their peers. See
website for more program details.
EducationWorks Dates/Time: Various dates
Ages: K-8th grades
Cost: $25-$125 depending on host location.
Location: Various locations
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: http://educationworks.org/verticals/
Contact: [email protected] | (215) 221-3852
Description: If you’re looking for ways to engage your child in new and exciting
experiences this summer, you’ve got to check out EducationWorks
S.T.E.A.M.(science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) camp!
See website for more program details.
Learning Enrichment
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Girls in Engineering, Math and Science Camp—cancelled 2021 Dates/Time: One week in June; see website for dates
Ages: Girls entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grade
Cost: $625 - Need-based scholarships available; $25 registration fee
Location: School of Engineering and Applied Science University of
Pennsylvania Registration
Info: Deadline in March; see website.
Website https://gems.seas.upenn.edu/about-penn-gems/
Contact: Michaile Rainey at [email protected] or 215-573-6487
Description: GEMS is a week-long day camp targeting that focuses on
bioengineering, nanotechnology, materials science, graphics and
computing. The Penn GEMS Summer Camp is dedicated to
providing hands-on activities to engage middle school girls in
applied science, technology and engineering.
The Franklin Institute PACTS
Dates/Time: Year-round leadership program
Ages: Entry points for rising 6th and rising 8th graders
Cost: Contact [email protected] for information.
Location: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Registration
Info: Application required. See website for details.
Website: https://www.fi.edu/pacts
Contact: Jasmine Bullock│ 215-448-1333│ [email protected]
Description: Partnerships for Achieving Careers in Technology and Science
(PACTS) ... combines science enrichment, career development,
mentoring, and leadership opportunities for diverse middle and high
school students in the Philadelphia region. As a PACTS student, you
can experience hands-on science workshops, environmental re-
search, science themed field trips, and much more.
Summer Camp at The Franklin Institute—cancelled 2021
Dates/Time: Week-long intervals; June—August │ 9am – 4pm
Ages: K – 9th grade
Cost: $360-$400; price goes up in late March. Scholarships available;
Separate scholarship applications must be submitted by April 1st
Location: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Registration
Info: Opens March—register soon for early bird prices.
Website: https://www.fi.edu/summer-camp
Contact: Call 215.448.1200 (Option 5) │ [email protected]
Description: Campers spend each week exploring the museum, engaging in
hands-on science activities, participating in explosive, live science
shows, and having fun; all while learning! Discovery Camp not only
inspires your child’s interest in science, it encourages friendships and
establishes memories for years to come.
Learning Enrichment
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Journalism Summer Writing Camp—online Dates/Time: One week in summer
Ages: Students entering grades 7-12
Cost: $150, scholarships available for Philly students
Location: PHILLYCAM STUDIOS, 699 Ranstead Street, Phila PA
Registration
Info: Email contact for updated registration information.
Website https://philwp.gse.upenn.edu/
Contact: Email: [email protected]
Description: The Philly School Media Network, a partnership between PhilWP and
the Philadelphia Public School Notebook, invites middle and high
school students to collaboratively explore journalism as a way to
make an impact through writing.
Mighty Writers Programs Dates/Time: See website for location-specific programming dates.
Ages: K-12th grade
Cost: FREE!
Location: Various locations
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://mightywriters.org/
Contact: See website.
Description: At Mighty Writers, we teach kids to write. Over the course of a year—
even in summers!—we take students through every genre of writing,
but always with the same goal: to get kids to think clearly and write
with clarity. All our programs are free to the students we serve.
Treehouse Books’ Summer Camp Dates/Time: See website for updates.
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Cost: $20/week ($140 for all seven weeks)
Location: 1430 W. Susquehanna Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19121
Registration
Info: See website for registration information. Space per session is limited
(20 spots per week).
Website: https://thbooks.squarespace.com/summer-program
Contact: Lauren Macaluso Popp, Program Director │ 215-236-1760 │
Description: Tree House Books is on a mission to grow and sustain a community of
readers, writers, and thinkers in Philadelphia. We are a Giving Library
and Literacy Center in North Philadelphia, and we provide Out of
School Time (OST) programs that increase literacy skills, and promote
a lifelong love of reading and writing in children from their earliest
moments, through high school, and beyond.
Learning Enrichment
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Programs at the Independence Seaport Museum
Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: 6-12 years old
Cost: See website for details.
Location: Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia,
PA 1910
Registration
Info: See website for registration information.
Website: http://www.phillyseaport.org/
Contact: Melania Majowicz | 215-413-8663 | [email protected]
Description: Learn all about the history and science of boats and more through
the Independence Seaport Museum’s variety of student programs.
Spells Writing Lab
Dates/Time: See website for dates. Campers can sign up for individual weeks or
up to 3 sessions. 9:00am-12:30pm (extended hours available upon
request)
Ages: 7 – 16 years old
Cost: FREE! Refundable deposit of $25
Location: 1425 N 2nd St #22b, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Registration
Info: See website for details—registration available in April.
Website: http://phillyspells.org/programs/summer-camp/
Contact: Elizabeth Encarnacion│ 267-670-0869 │[email protected]
Description: Each week-long program focuses on a different writing theme, such
as adventure stories, songwriting, mysteries, or animation. But our
campers don’t just sit around writing all the time—we find inspiration
for our stories through interactive games, group brainstorming
sessions, and outdoor play.
Young Achievers Learning Center Summer Camp Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: 8 – 14 years old
Cost: Full and partial scholarships available.
Location: Varies – call for more information
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://yalcpa.org/summer-camp/
Contact: Ms. Rachael, Program Coordinator │ 267-679-1213
Description: YALC focuses on academics, sports, music, drama, arts & crafts, and
technology. Summer camp is where children often discover their
passions, talents, and is where the underachieving child suddenly
takes a leadership role. At the end of the summer, campers are
ready for school because they have mastered new skills and have
learned to be a part of a team.
Learning Enrichment
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Summer Camp at PIC—in person Dates/Time: One-week sessions June-August; must enroll for two sessions total
Ages: K – 5th grades
Cost: $370 per week; $35 registration fee. Discounts and tuition assistance
for qualified families are available.
Location: Parent Infant Center, 4205 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Registration
Info: Applications available on website
Website: http://parentinfantcenter.org/programs-enrollment/summer-camp
Contact: Grace Piana, Enrollment Coordinator
Description: PIC's urban campus provides easy access to all that the Greater Phil-
adelphia area has to offer children during the summer. In addition to
themed sessions, campers enjoy water play, play at neighborhood
parks, visit the museums and cultural institutions that surround us,
take trips to the nearby lakes, movies, play games, and see shows by
visiting musicians and other performing artists.
GSK Science in the Summer™ Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: Rising 2nd – 6th grades
Cost: FREE!
Location: Various locations in Greater Philadelphia region
Registration
Info: Registration opens in May for Philadelphia residents. See website for
details.
Website: https://scienceinthesummer.com/
Contact: Andrea Foster, Program Coordinator |215-448-1088| [email protected]
Description:
GSK Science in the Summer™ is a free science education program
that helps elementary school children “grow into science.” Through
classes held in public libraries and other community-based organiza-
tions, the program gets kids excited about learning science with
hands-on experiments.
English Learner Summer Program Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who have lived in the US for
less than 3 years
Cost: FREE! (includes breakfast and lunch)
Location: Check website for exact location.
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://www.philasd.org/multilingual/summerprogram/
Contact: The School District of Philadelphia at 215-400-4000
Description:
This summer program for English learners offers a morning academic
component focusing on English and math taught by SDP teachers,
and offers afternoon arts/enrichment activities led by Community-
Based Organizations (CBOs). Check website for eligibility
requirements.
Learning Enrichment
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The Pennsylvania Writing & Literature Project Young Writers/Young Readers Program
Dates/Time: July; exact date & location depends on session
Ages: K – 12th grades
Cost: Depends on session. Scholarships available!
Location: Sessions at West Chester University and selected sites in Bucks,
Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://www.wcupa.edu/arts-humanities/writingProject/
youngwritersCamp.aspx
Contact: Dr. Emily-Aguilo Perez|610-436-2598|[email protected]
Description: The Pennsylvania Writing & Literature Project offers camps for
students who love to write and read. The programs teach writing as
a process in a relaxed, camp environment.
Al-Bustan Summer Camp
Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: K – 8th grades
Cost: $360 per week (need-based scholarships available with application)
Location: Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
526 South 46th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Registration
Info: Check website for updated registration information
Website: http://www.albustanseeds.org/al-bustan-camp/
Contact: See website or call 267- 809-3668
Description: Al-Bustan Camp provides a fun, welcoming, and enriching
environment that brings together campers, artists, educators, and
families, while fostering curiosity and creativity. Children have the
opportunity to engage with Arab arts and culture through a variety
of activities, including music, visual art, storytelling and writing,
poetry, and Arabic language instruction.
Learning Enrichment
Freedom Schools Literacy Academy Dates/Time: July and August
Ages: K-2nd grades
Cost: FREE but space is limited
Location: In person programming at Philly and Camden locations
Registration
Info: Check website for updated registration information. Form available
here: https://airtable.com/shrYPGwKixN4f6OLS
Website: https://www.thecenterblacked.org/academies
Contact: See website.
Description: Freedom Schools Literacy Academy’s educational approach, steeped in
Black culture, history and pedagogy, deepens the positive racial identity of
rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade scholars enrolled in the program, which
directly correlates with higher grades and test scores.
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Our Mothers’ Kitchen Summer Workshop for Black Girls-in person
Dates/Time: One weekend in June; see website for dates and times
Ages: Young Black girls ages 12-17
Cost: Free!
Location: Sankofa Community Farm in Bartram’s Gardens (5400 Lindbergh
Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19143 )
Registration
Info: Applications launch April 1— See website for details.
Website: https://www.ourmotherskitchens.org/omk-summer-workshop-for-
black-girls
Contact: [email protected]
Description:
For young black girls, ages 12 - 17, interested in cooking and
creative writing. Learn about the importance of food in black history
and culture; Share food stories through creative writing activities;
Learn basic cooking skills, recipes and kitchen hacks; Read the works
of Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker and more.
Friends Select SummerSessions: City Lab-online & in person
Dates/Time: Various week-long programs
Ages: K-12, depends on program
Cost: Ranges based on program; check website.
Location: 17th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
Registration
Info: Available now on website.
Website: www.friends-select.org/educational-program/summersessions/
citylab
Contact: (215)561-5900
Description:
City Lab includes a range of experiential, exploratory courses. These
courses will be primarily 1-2 week explorations. Topics include art,
cooking, languages, digital storytelling, 3D modeling and printing,
and more.
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Academy Explorers Camp—in person Dates/Time: One week sessions, July—August
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Cost: $375/week. Full scholarships available! Register BEFORE April 1st and
get $25 off
Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://ansp.org/programs-and-events/family-programs/summer-
camp/
Contact: Christine Danowsky, Camp Coordinator │ 215-299-3798 │
Description: Learn about natural science in a safe, fun, and engaging way. Each
week of camp explores an exciting new theme and features an off-
site field trip! From fossils to our extreme earth to amazing animals,
check out our camp themes to find the best fit for your child’s
interests. Academy Explorers Camp invites campers to learn about
natural science in a safe, fun, and engaging way. Each week of
camp explores an exciting new theme and features an off-site field
trip! From fossils to our extreme earth to amazing animals, check out
our camp themes to find the best fit for your child’s interests.
Briar Bush Nature Center Summer Camp Programs—in person Dates/Time: Various programs by age, see website
Ages: 2-15 years old, varies by program
Cost: See website for details
Location: Briar Bush Nature Center: 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA 19001
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://www.briarbush.org/escape-to-nature-summer-camp
Contact: (215) 887-6603
Description: Summer is a time when learning and play go hand-in-hand. Briar
Bush Summer Camps give your child the opportunity to experience
the wonders of nature through scientific discovery, hikes, crafts, live
animal encounters, games, and playtime. Our 12.5 acres of forest
serve as a rich oasis and perfect summer camp setting in the middle
of the suburbs. We look forward to providing your child with memo-
ries full of excitement, new experiences, nature exploration, and all
around fun in the outdoors.
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Camp Garrett– in person Dates/Time: June-August, various options │ 9am – 4pm
Ages: 5 – 15 years old
Cost: Varies; $50 registration fee. Financial assistance is available and all
are encouraged to apply.
Location: Garrett Williamson Foundation, 395 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown
Square, PA 19073 (Transportation can be arranged for a small fee).
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://garrettwilliamson.org/campgarrett/
Contact: Giselle, Camp Director │ 610-353-7690 │ [email protected]
Description: Camp Garrett places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, and
our programming builds leadership skills like collaboration, teamwork,
and respect. Campers participate in lots of outdoor and fitness
activities. They also get to express their creative side and take part in
unique special events: Go swimming in our great outdoor pool!
Nature exploration, farm and garden, sports, gaga ball, tennis, art,
crafts, music, and lots more cool things to do!
Camp Save a Life Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: 10-14 years old
Cost: FREE! (registration first-come, first-served)
Location: Red Cross House, 40th St. and Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, PA.
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/eastern-pennsylvania/
youth-services/camp-save-a-life
Contact: Maureen Streeter | [email protected] | 215-405-8800
Description: Camp Save a Life is a free week-long camp held each year at Red
Cross House for youth ages 10-14. Camp Save-a-Life provides youth
with the opportunity to learn valuable disaster preparedness
techniques and leadership skills. Youth will become certified in CPR
and First Aid while gaining skills in swimming, leadership and
communication. Most importantly, they will have fun while learning
how to keep their families safe
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Flip Out Productions—in person
Dates/Time: Weekly sessions or Drop-In Day Camp options | M-F | 9am-3pm
Ages: 4-14 years old
Cost: $275 per week before May 1st; discounts for enrolling in multiple
weeks
Location: Flip Out Productions 2757 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://www.flipoutproductions.com/summercamp
Contact: Katherine Rivera | [email protected]
Description:
Flip Out Productions focus is to inspire and encourage children to
reach their full potential with an emphasis on gymnastics. Our goal
is to have our students learn and master soft skills such as
communication, self-motivation, leadership, creativity, decision
making, and team building.
Friends’ Central’s Basketball, Reading, and Math Clinic
Dates/Time: Check website for updates.
Ages: Grades 2 -10
Cost: $850 per session. Financial assistance available on a first-come, first-
served basis. $100 non-refundable deposit is required with all
applications.
Location: City Line Campus 1101 City Avenue Wynnewood, Pa 19096
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Contact: [email protected]
Website https://www.fcsprograms.org/overview-of-camps/basketball-
reading-and-math-clinic-2/
Description
Three-week summer program designed to address the recreational,
athletic and academic needs of students entering grades 2 -10.
Instruction is given in the areas of basketball, reading, and
mathematics, and is geared towards the individual needs of each
student.
Legacy Youth Tennis and Education–in person Dates/Time: Various, see website for more information.
Ages: 7 – 17 years old
Cost: Scholarships available
Location: Locations vary, more than 20 throughout the city
Website: http://www.legacyyte.org/summer/
Contact: (215) 487-9555 │ [email protected]
Description:
Tennis instructions from a trained coaching staff, team and individual
match play (region and city-wide), reading and reflective writing
activities, entry into a national essay contest, and t-shirt. Legacy will
provide equipment but participants may bring their own racquets.
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Neighborhood Bike Works Summer Cycling Camp Dates/Time: See website for details.
Ages: 8 – 14 years old
Cost: Full and partial scholarships available!
Location: West & North Philadelphia
Registration
email: See website for details.
Website: http://neighborhoodbikeworks.org/programs/summer-cycling-
camp/
Contact: Barron Johnston│215-717-3305│ [email protected]
Description Neighborhood Bike Works’ popular camp offers youth the
opportunity to recondition and earn a bike, helmet, and lock in just
two weeks, FOR FREE! Youth complete the Earn-A-Bike curriculum,
participate in fun outdoor activities, go on educational field trips and
learn about safe cycling, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
Philadelphia YMCA Summer Camp Dates/Time: 12 one-week sessions |Monday-Friday |times vary
Ages: 2-14 years old
Cost: Weekly sessions fees $150- $282. Financial Assistance is available.
Location: Various locations throughout Philadelphia
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://philaymca.org/programs/summer-camp/
Contact: See website for contact at specific location.
Description Variety of Traditional Day Camp Activities, Extended Care is
Available for ages 6-14
Palmyra Cove Nature Park Summer Camp Dates/Time: 2nd and 3rd weeks of July | M-F | 9am-1pm
Ages: 1st – 8th grades
Cost: $200/week
Location: Palmyra Cove Nature Park, Palmyra, NJ
Registration
Info: Registration opens in March. To register, email
Website: http://www.palmyracove.org/summer-day-camps
Contact: Kristina Merola | [email protected] | 856-829-1900 ext 1267
Description:
Our mission is to have students feel a sense of responsibility and
ownership of our wild spaces and to learn about their environment in
a fun and educational way. Environmental education at Palmyra
Cove is hands-on, interdisciplinary, and personalized. Each week of
camp will cover different topics, so campers may participate in one
or both weeks.
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Philadelphia Outward Bound School Dates/Time: Various programs, 8-14 days in length (all overnight programs)
Ages: 12—18 years old
Cost: Costs vary—scholarships available! Check out the GOAL program for
rising 8th graders, or the Philadelphia Youth Leadership Corps for
10th-12th grades
Location: Overnight camping and adventure experience; Various locations
Registration
Info: See website or contact below for registration details.
Website: https://outwardboundphiladelphia.org/merit-award-courses/
Contact: See website or call 215-232-9130
Description:
Outward Bound expeditionary learning approach is an educational
framework that emphasizes high achievement through active
learning, character development and teamwork – across diverse
learning environments... Surrounded by like-minded peers and
supportive instructors, students build bonds with one another, begin
to test their own independence and return home with new insights
and skills to share.
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Overnight Camps
Camp Jamison Dates: One week in July
Ages: 8 – 14 years old
Cost: $150-$899. Sliding scale tuition based on income. $100
nonrefundable registration fee to hold spot
Location: Pocono Environmental Education Center (2 hours from Philadelphia).
Transportation provided.
Registration
Info: Registration open March—June
Website: https://campjamison.org/
Contact: Nicole Shirk │ 302- 990-2267 │ [email protected]
Description: Camp Jamison is a diverse, inclusive, and affordable summer
program that includes nature activities, recreation, canoeing, hiking,
sports, arts, and team building.
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Camp Ladore, The Salvation Army Dates: Overnight sessions for Philadelphia kids: One-week sessions in July
Ages: 7 – 16 years old
Cost: $75 per session (sibling discounts available)
Location: Waymart, PA (transportation provided)
Registration
Info: Apply online now! The session dates listed above are the only dates
with transportation from Philly. When registering, for “Sending Unit”,
select “Philadelphia Camping Office”, which will then be in touch
about logistics.
Website: https://campladore.org/
Contact: Ashley Clark |215-787-2819
Description: The purpose of Salvation Army camping is to serve the needs of
campers: physical, social and spiritual.
Camp College Settlement Dates: Day camp, one-week or two-week overnight options June – August.
See website.
Ages: 8 – 14 years old
Cost: Varies; Financial assistance is available for children who receive free
or reduced price school lunch. Location: Horsham, PA (transportation provided)
Registration
Info: See website for details.
Website: https://collegesettlement.org/overnight-camp/
Contact: Joshua Davis│ 215-542-7974 │ [email protected]
Description: The Mission of The College Settlement and Kuhn Day Camps is to
provide camping programs and services to young people from the
greater Philadelphia area, especially those who are economically
disadvantaged, in order to foster personal growth through
understanding, acceptance, respect for self, others and our natural
world by means of enjoyable, experiential and environmental
educational activities.
Overnight Camps
Camp Philly!
Dates: Two sessions (see website)
Ages: 8-12 years old
Cost: FREE! ($30 registration fee only; fee returned if not selected)
Location: Camp Speers YMCA at 143 Nichecronk Rd, Dingmans Ferry, PA
18328
Registration
Info: See website; must be eligible to apply.
Website: https://www.phila.gov/programs/camp-philly/
Contact: [email protected] | (215) 683-3600
Description: Camp Philly! is a partnership between Philadelphia Parks & Recrea-
tion (PPR) and the Greater Philadelphia YMCA. 200 Philadelphia
Youth will have the opportunity to attend 6 days, 5 nights of over-
night summer camp at Camp Speers YMCA in the Poconos.
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Camp Sojourner Girls’ Leadership Camp– in person Dates: Dates July-August
Ages: 8 – 13 years old (teen program for returning campers only, 14-18
years old)
Cost: Sliding scale tuition based on household size and income. Full and
partial scholarships available.
Location: Branchville, NJ (transportation provided)
Registration
Info: Apply in February for best chance at getting a spot. Application
remains open after February deadline for waitlist.
Website: https://girlsleadershipcamp.org/
Contact: Alisha Berry │ 215- 951-0330 x2180 │ [email protected]
Description: The mission of Girls’ Leadership Camp is to help girls become leaders
who take charge of their own lives and also act as agents of positive
change in their communities. We fundraise all year and collect
supply donations so that we can offer our program to girls no matter
what their family economic situation may be. We accomplish our
work by hosting 8-17 year old girls at Camp Sojourner, our summer
overnight camp program, and by involving girls in our year-round
mentoring, service projects, creative arts, and leadership activities.
High School Programs
Women’s Engineering Explorations (WE2)
Dates: One week in June (see website for dates)
Ages: High school girls entering 10, 11, or 12th grade
Cost: $500, with limited scholarships available based on financial need
(10% discount for children of Temple University employees;)
Location: Temple University (see website for location)
Registration
Info: Check website below for registration updates
Website: https://noncredit.temple.edu/search/
publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=18512085
Contact: Victoria Carberry | [email protected] | 215-204-7067
Description: WE2 is designed to foster interest from women into pursuing a career
in the engineering profession and research being done in the fields
of Bioengineering, Civil, Environmental, Electrical and Mechanical
engineering.
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Drexel — ASM INTERNATIONAL® Materials Camp Dates: One week in June (see website for exact dates)
Ages: High school students entering grades 11 and 12
Cost: Tuition-free! (May be costs associated with transportation to and
from the program)
Location: Drexel University (see website for exact location)
Registration
Info: See website below to request registration information.
Website: https://drexel.edu/academics/summer/engineering/
Contact: [email protected]
Description: “This week-long, commuter academic camp features highly
interactive, lab-based, and hands-on activities to introduce students
to materials science and engineering. Industry tours and a group
project enhance the experience.”
College Access Academy at Drexel University Dates: One week in July (check website for exact dates)
Ages: High school students entering grades 11 and 12
Cost: Tuition-free!
Location: Residential at Drexel University (see website for exact location)
Registration
Info: See website below to request registration information
Website: https://drexel.edu/academics/summer/college-access/
Contact: Tasha Garner at [email protected]
Description: This one-week, residential program is designed to assist rising high
school juniors and seniors through the college selection and
admissions processes. Underrepresented and underserved high
school students of color from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
Washington, D.C., and Maryland will be invited to participate in the
Academy.
High School Programs
Klein College High School Media Workshop Dates: 2 weeks in summer (check site for exact dates)
Ages: High school students entering grades 11 and 12
Cost: Tuition-free! (May be costs associated with transportation to and
from the program)
Location: Klein College Temple University (some field sites)
Registration
Info: See website below to request registration information
Website: https://noncredit.temple.edu/search/
publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=25287941
Contact: [email protected]
Description: “Klein College High School Media Workshop is a tuition-free 2-week
summer program designed to prepare the next generation of
digitally and urban-trained journalists through hands-on training, field
reporting, and experiential trips within Philadelphia.”
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The Evoluer House Summer Programs—online Dates: See website for details.
Ages: High school girls, ages 13-18
Cost: See website for details.
Location: The Evoluer House at 104 Church St #2201, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Registration
Info: Check website below for registration updates
Website: https://www.evoluerhouse.org/programs
Contact: [email protected] | 215-592-8988
Description: Two programs: Evoluer Personal Development Workshop and Youth
Workforce Development Program. We offer two 8-week programs
that encourage girls to think bigger, dream higher and be the best
that they can be—women of character who are motivated to lead
and become change agents in their community.
High School Programs
Schuylkill Acts and Impacts
Dates: See website for updates.
Ages: Students in grades 9-12
Cost: No cost upon acceptance to program.
Location: Weeklong expedition along the 120-miles of the Schuylkill River;
students will camp between sites
Registration
Info: Competitive application process; see website
Website: https://www.schuylkillwaters.org/acts-impacts
Contact: Alexa Smith at [email protected] or 570-390-3336
Description: Schuylkill Acts & Impacts is a weeklong watershed expedition along
the 120-miles of the Schuylkill River. Twelve select students from all 5
counties in the watershed come together to experience first-hand
the impact of human development on water quality through guided
tours, fieldwork, water sampling and interactive presentations with
policy makers and planners.
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After-School Programs
Organization Name Ages/
Grades Description Website
Access Engineering @
UPenn High School
Free student-run hands-on
engineering enrichment
program at UPenn for
talented Phila. high school
students.
Accessengineering.seas.upenn.edu
ASAP All Variety of programs including
chess, debate, and more.
www.phillyasap.org
Aquinas Center
Philadelphia All
Educational & support
services offered for a range
of constituents in South Philly.
www.aquinascenterphilly.org
The Common Place All
Faith-based community
center in Southwest Philly
offering after-school
programs, weekend
programs, summer programs
(coming soon), and
additional community
engagement opportunities
for youth and families.
www.thecommonplacephilly.org
Mighty Writers All
Free citywide programming
for all ages with emphasis on
the power of communication
through writing; workshops,
after-school programs and
more.
www.mightywriters.org
Neighborhood Bike
Works Ages 8-18
Students learn to fix bikes,
ride together, and explore
the city; see Earn-A-Bike or
Ride Club.
www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org
Rock To The Future Grades 6-12
Musicore: After-school music
program for students in
Kensington and
Germantown.
www.rocktothefuture.org
Teen Photo Program High School
Free after-school
photography instruction and
training; 8-month program for
public school students.
www.philaphotoarts.org
Urban Youth Racing
Program Ages 8-18
STEM-based programming for
urban and minority youth.
www.uyrs.com
This is not an exhaustive list; programs will be added periodically and families are encouraged to do their own research online.
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Resources: Academic Support & Leadership
Organization Name Ages/
Grades Description Website
Breakthrough of Greater
Philadelphia
Apply in 6th
grade
Year-round academic
enrichment that builds a
path from middle school to
college graduation
www.breakthroughphilly.org/
missionvision
Philadelphia Futures
Public high
school
students
College prep support
programs for low-income
and first-generation-to-
college students
philadelphiafutures.org
Center for Black
Educator Development
Teaching Pathways
High school
students
For Black high school
students interested in careers
in education
www.thecenterblacked.org/
teaching-pathways#pathways-
to-teaching-1
Wave Learning Festival Grades 6-12 Free online tutoring and
workshops www.wavelf.org
This is not an exhaustive list; programs will be added periodically and families are encouraged to do their own research online.
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Questions, suggestions or recommendations?
Contact us at [email protected].
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