The City of Philadelphia 2008 Summer Programs I. The City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation General Camps Neighborhood Day Camps Locations: 140 Camps located throughout the City of Philadelphia Contact your neighborhood Recreation Facility or visit us on the web at www.phila.gov/recreation for a complete listing Monday through Friday Six-week program, may have individual July 7 – August 15 encampments 9am – 3pm Ages 5 –12 Individual program capacity may vary Fees vary Description: Individual camps located in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia offer individual programming components and encampment lengths. Each offers arts & crafts, sports, trips, educational activities, games and more. Summer in the City Teen Camp Locations: D. Emanuel Recreation Center (8500 Pickering Ave.) Northwest Philadelphia Feltonville Recreation Center (231 E. Wyoming Ave.) North Philadelphia F.J. Myers Recreation Center (58th St. & Kingsessing Ave.) West Philadelphia Kingsessing Recreation Center (49th St. & Kingsessing Ave.) West Philadelphia McVeigh Recreation Center (400 E. Ontario St.) Frankford M.L. King Recreation Center (2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave.) North Philadelphia Rivera Recreation Center (5th St. & Allegheny Ave.) North Philadelphia Shepard Recreation Center (57th St. & Haverford Ave.) West Philadelphia Simons Recreation Center (1601 E. Walnut Lane) Northwest Philadelphia Vare Recreation Center (2600 Morris St.) South Philadelphia Contact Lisa Whittle at 215- Monday through Friday July 7 – August 15 683-3633 2pm – 6pm 1 Six-week encampment Program capacity is 25 per Ages 12 – 16 site. Description: New this year, the Summer in the City program for teens will offer them an opportunity to participate in a safe and fun activity at a neighborhood recreation center with their peers. All activities will be geared towards the teens’ interests and will include fitness, cultural activities, life skills and introduction to school and career opportunities. Teens will go on two trips a week to include recreational activities, college tours and career exploration. Cultural Specialty Camps Summer Art Camp Location: Fisher Park (5th Street and Spencer Ave.) Contact Valerie Arhondakis 9am – 2:30 pm Program Capacity is $250 at 215-685-2871 per encampment includes Monday through Friday 2 three-week encampments instruction, transportation, Ages 8 – 18 supplies, t-shirt, breakfast July 7 – August 15 and lunch. Description: This fine arts camp provides young artists with professional instruction in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, enameling, pottery and silkscreen in an outdoor setting. Campers may select their specialty area and each unit is limited to 12 students. Young Performers Theater Camp Locations: Annenberg Center (3680 Walnut St.) West Philadelphia Settlement Music School (Kardon/NE Branch) Northeast Philadelphia Contact Tom Dignam at One six-week encampment some costume items, lunch 215-685-2217 and beverages. Bus service Monday through Friday Ages 9 – 18 is additional. July 7 – August 15 $280 (includes registration fee) for entire camp 9am – 2pm includes instruction, t-shirt, Audition Required DVDs, Phillies tickets, Description: Youth with an expressed interest in the theater and related arts will receive instruction and stage experience in one of two majors, dance or musical theater. Dance majors will receive 2 instruction in ballet, tap, modern dance and jazz. Musical Theater majors will focus on vocal music, drama and dance. Senior Musical Theater majors will participate in either a playwriting or stagecraft workshop as well as a Shakespeare Festival Workshop. As always, Young Performers Theater Camp will finish the summer with several productions. All Dance majors will perform in a full-scale dance recital. Musical Theater majors will perform in one of three productions: Into the Woods (ages 15- 18), Charlotte’s Web (ages 13 –14) or Annie Junior (ages 9 –12). All performances will be held at the Annenberg Center. This is a great opportunity for young performers to rehearse and perform in a professional space. Introduction to the Performing Arts Camp Locations: Waterview Recreation Center (Rittenhouse & McMahon Sts.) Northwest Philadelphia Holmesburg Recreation Center (4500 Rhawn St.) Northeast Philadelphia Hawthorne Cultural Center (12th & Carpenter Sts.) South Philadelphia Laura Simms Skatehouse (Cobbs Creek Parkway) South Philadelphia Contact Tom Dignam at Interview Required Fee of $180* includes 215-685-2217 lunch. Transportation is not One six-week encampment available for this camp. Monday through Friday *Fee for Laura Simms Skatehouse is $90 July 7 – August 15 Ages 6 – 10 9am – 2pm Description: This program is designed for those children with an expressed interest in the performing arts. Children, ages 6 to 10 will have the opportunity to take classes in singing, acting and creative movement. The campers will also perform in a presentation at the end of the six week camp. Sports Specialty Camps 3 Baseball Camp Locations: Cibotti Playground (7700 Elmwood Ave.) Northwest Philadelphia McArdle Playground (Welsh Rd. & Mower St.) McDevitt Recreation Center (3531 Scotts Lane) Northwest Philadelphia Contact Mike Grubb at June 23 –June 27 Ages 9 –12 215-683-3674 Monday through Friday 9am – 1pm Program Capacity One week camp $25 Fee includes t-shirt, breakfast and lunch Description: Philadelphia area high school coaches and Recreation Department staff will instruct boys and girls in baseball skills, techniques and teamwork. As a supplement to the daily instruction, campers will receive a progress report at the end of camp. Instructional Basketball Camps Locations: Cohocksink Recreation Center (2901 Cedar St.), North Philadelphia Gathers Recreation Center (25th & Diamond Sts.), North Philadelphia Guerin Recreation Center (16th & Jackson Sts.) South Philadelphia Mantua Playground (34th St. & Haverford Ave.) West Philadelphia Lonnie Young Recreation Center (1100 E. Chelten Ave.) Northwest Philadelphia Jardel Recreation Center* (Cottman Ave. & Pennway St.) Northeast Philadelphia * All camps are co-ed except Jardel. Jardel is girls only. Contact Mike Grubb at 9:30am – 2pm Program Capacity 215-683-3674 Monday through Friday One week camp $25 Fee includes t-shirt, breakfast and lunch June 23 –June 27 Ages 9 –12 Description: These are community-based camps instructed by area high school coaches and Recreation Department Staff. Emphasis is on skill development and sportsmanship. Campers will receive a progress report at the end of camp. Golf Camp Locations: 4 Burholme Driving Range Northeast Philadelphia Umbria Street Golf Center Northwest Philadelphia Cobbs Creek Golf Course West Philadelphia Contact Jim Marino at 215- July 7 – August 8 Ages 11 – 15 683-3686 9:30am to 2pm Program Capacity Monday through Friday Five one-week Fee is $55 per session encampments Description: This is an instructional camp for beginning golfers that teaches basic skills, rules, etiquette and different types of scoring. Local Golf Professionals provided by the PGA Philadelphia Section will conduct the clinics at the driving range. Staff will include local college players and high school players. Campers receive 12 hours of lessons. Mini-Golf Camp Location: Burholme Driving Range (401 Cottman Ave.) Northeast Philadelphia Contact Jim Marino at 215- 9:30am to 12pm Fee is $25 683-3686 Monday through Thursday One week camp Ages 7 – 10 June 30 – July 3 Program Capacity Description: The goal of this camp is to introduce the game of golf to beginners, to teach basic skills, to learn rules and etiquette and to have fun learning a game that can provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Local Golf Professionals provided by the PGA Philadelphia Section will conduct the clinics at the driving range. Staff will include local college players and high school players. Each participant will enjoy unlimited hitting at the driving range and all participants play miniature golf. Prizes and participation certificates will be given to all campers. Playground/Community Golf Clinics Contact Jim Marino at 215-683-3686 25 One-week encampments Monday through Friday Ages 11 – 15 July 9 – August 8 Program Capacity Times vary Fee is $55 per session 5 Description: The 2008 Playground Community Golf Clinics will be visiting over 25 Recreation Day Camp sites this summer throughout the City of Philadelphia from July 9 to August 8. This program will introduce the game of golf to boys and girls ages 8 to 12 that are already participating at the sites in their Summer Camp programs. Soccer Start Camp Location: Lee Cultural Center (44th St. & Haverford Ave.) West Philadelphia Contact Mike Grubb at 9am – 1pm Program Capacity: Fee of 215-683-3674 $25 includes t-shirt, soccer Monday through Friday One week camp sox, shin guards, water Ages 6 – 11 June 23 –June 27 bottle, soccer ball, breakfast and lunch Description: The goal of the Soccer Start Camp is to instill a spirit of cooperation, build self- esteem, and encourage healthy competition and to develop athletic abilities in youth living in under- served areas. Instruction will consist of skill training, drills and small-sided games with the emphasis on fun and learning the fundamentals of the game of soccer. The camps are a cooperative effort of the Philadelphia Department of Recreation and the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association and Starfinder Foundation. Swim for Life Camp Locations: Cohocksink Recreation Center (2901 Cedar St.) Frankford Jardel Recreation Center (Cottman Ave. & Pennway St.) Northeast Philadelphia Lincoln Pool (Rowland Ave.