200420042004 CityCityCity ofofof PhiladelphiaPhiladelphiaPhiladelphia SummerSummerSummer Camps,Camps,Camps, ProgramsProgramsPrograms andandand ActivitiesActivitiesActivities Letter to Come City of Philadelphia 2004 Summer Camps, Programs and Activities Overnight Camps 2 Day Camps Department of Recreation City of Philadelphia Community Day Camps 4 Freedom Schools School District of Philadelphia Summer Camps 16 Philadelphia Dept of Recreation G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education & Training) 18 Center City 20 North Philadelphia 26 Kensington/Frankford/Lower Northeast 40 West Philadelphia/Overbrook/Wynnefield 44 Oak Lane/Olney/Logan/Nicetown/East Falls 54 Germantown/Mt. Airy/Chestnut Hill 63 Upper Northeast 70 South Philadelphia 78 Roxborough/Manayunk 86 Southwest Philadelphia 88 Philadelphia Suburbs 92 1 Overnight Camps Day Camps Camp Woodrock Camp Ladore 1229 Chestnut Street Suite M7 19125 701 N. Broad Street 19123 Woodrock, Inc.s Salvation Army Overnight camp offers six 1 week encampments, with a mission Two 1 week reduced-fee residential summer encampments in the to build cultural competencies. Activities include ropes, ceramic Pocono Mountains for children whose parents could not otherwise arts, hiking, sports, drama, and music (focusing on Africa, the afford to send them to camp. Swimming, arts & crafts, canoeing, Caribbean and Latin America). Transportation is provided to this ropes, hiking, campfire activities, and more. Transportation Pottstown, PA camp from Kensington and North Philadelphia provided. Fees vary according to family income. neighborhoods. Fee is $60 per session. Phone: 215-787-2818 Phone: 215-231-9810 Web Site: www.salvationarmyphiladelphia.org Web Site: www.woodrock.org Eligibility: Ages 6-12 Eligibility: Ages 8-12 Hours: July 8 - 14, 2004, August 4 - 9, 2004 Hours: July 5 - 28, 2004 Contact: Karl Dreher Camp Hidden Falls Camp Nazarene PO Box 27540 19118 3975 Germantown Avenue 19140 Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania Nazarene Baptist Church Residential camp in the Pocono Mountains. One, two and three Summer residential camp located in Lahaska, PA has one and week encampments for all girls. Activities include water sports, two week sessions for children from NY, NJ, MD, and PA. horseback riding, nature studies, crafts, sports, and outdoor living Activities include arts & crafts, Bible study, swim, sports, hiking, skills. Fees vary. Financial aid available. Transportation is available. cookouts, nature study and evening activities. One week sessions held June 27th - July 23, fee $225. Two week sessions are held Phone: 215-564-4657 July 25th - August 20th, fee $400. Financial aid available for Web Site: www.gssp.org those who qualify. Eligibility: Girls in grades 4-12 Intake: Call for application. Phone: 215-223-9821 Hours: June 27- August 13, 2004 Web Site: nazarenebc.cjb.net Eligibility: Ages 8-16 Hours: June 27 - August 20, 2004 Camp Laughing Waters PO Box 27540 19118 Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania Summer Enrichment Camp 804 N. Broad Street 19130 Residential camp in Montgomery County. One to two week United Methodist Neighborhood Services encampments include cultural programs, swimming, horseback riding, arts & crafts, and more. Transportation and financial aid Provides games, arts & crafts, swimming, dancing, nature are available. Fees $50 per person. Fee includes meals, first aider, exploration, and tutoring in math, reading, and languages. activities and patch. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and trips included in fee. $25 per child per week. Payment plan is available. Phone: 215-564-4657 Web Site: www.gssp.org Phone: 215-236-0304 Eligibility: Girls entering grades 1-9 Eligibility: Ages 6-12 Intake: Call for application. Intake: Call for more information. Hours: June 30 - August 1, 2004 Hours: July 12 - August 13, 2004, 8:00am - 4:00pm Contact: Dr. Mary White 2 City of Philadelphia 2004 Summer Camps, Programs and Activities Summer Overnight Camp 804 N. Broad Street 19130 United Methodist Neighborhood Services Three short stay overnight camp experiences for children in grades 1 - 3. Camp Innabah in Spring City (Chester County), $145 during July 2004, Pocono Plateua in Cresco (Monroe County), $155 during July 2004 and Gretna Glen in Lebanon (Lebanon County), $150 during July 2004. Check on scholarship assistance. Transportation from Philadelphia is provided. Phone: 215-236-0304 Eligibility: Grades 1-3 Hours: July, 2004 Contact: Dr. Mary White Summer Overnight Camp 4261 N. 5th Street 2nd Floor 19140 Nueva Esperanza Overnight camp in Pottstown, PA, provides five 1 week sessions. Swimming, basketball, arts & crafts, volleyball, campfires, and more. Cost is $50 per child. Limited scholarships and transportation are available. Phone: 215-324-0746 Web Site: www.nueva.org Eligibility: Ages 9-13. Targets Philadelphia Latino community. Hours: July 5 - 30, 2004 Contact: Brenda Zeledon Dawn Staley Basketball Academy 1801 N. Broad Street 19122 Temple University Overnight camp includes camp t-shirt, certificate, evaluation card, overnight accommodations at White Hall and three meals on the full days of camp. Campers will work on basketball fundamentals and techniques. Fee is $375, $350 if paid in full before July 1, 2004. Phone: 215-204-8739 Web Site: www.temple.edu Eligibility: Ages 9-17 Hours: August 1- 5, 2004 Contact: Andrea Constand 3 Department of Recreation, City of Philadelphia Community Day Camps Day Camps Northern Liberties Recreation Center Eastwick Playground 321 Fairmount Avenue 19123 80 Mars Place 19153 Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. Call for specific dates. Call for specific dates. Phone: 215-683-3637 Phone: 215-683-3637 Web Site: www.phila.gov/recreation/ Web Site: www.phila.gov/recreation/ Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual playground/recreation center for more information. playground/recreation center for more information. Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm East Poplar Playground Di Silvestro Playground 9th & Parrish Streets 19123 15th & Morris 19145 Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes arts Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. Call for specific dates. Call for specific dates. Phone: 215-683-3637 Phone: 215-683-3637 Web Site: www.phila.gov/recreation/ Web Site: www.phila.gov/recreation/ Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual playground/recreation center for more information. playground/recreation center for more information. Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Larchwood Gardens Barry Playground 82nd & Lyons 19153 18th & Bigler Streets 19145 Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. Call for specific dates. Call for specific dates. Phone: 215-683-3637 Phone: 215-683-3637 Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual Web Site: www.phila.gov/recreation/ playground/recreation center for more information. Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm playground/recreation center for more information. Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Pepper School Playground 84th & Lyons 19153 Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. Call for specific dates. Phone: 215-683-3637 Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual playground/recreation center for more information. 4 City of Philadelphia 2004 Summer Camps, Programs and Activities Guerin Recreation Center Chew Playground 16th & Jackson 19145 19th & Washington 19146 Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. Call for specific dates. Call for specific dates. Phone: 215-683-3637 Phone: 215-683-3637 Web Site: www.phila.gov/recreation/ Web Site: www.phila.gov/recreation/ Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual playground/recreation center for more information. playground/recreation center for more information. Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Passyunk Homes Wharton Square Playground 3111 S. 23rd Street 19145 23rd & Wharton 19146 Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes Citywide day camp program runs six weeks and includes arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. arts & crafts, games, trips, and swimming. Lunch is provided. Call for specific dates. Call for specific dates. Phone: 215-683-3637 Phone: 215-683-3637 Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual Web Site: www.phila.gov/recreation/ playground/recreation center for more information. Intake: Call the Day Camp office or the individual Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm playground/recreation center for more information. Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Vare Recreation Center 26th & Morris Streets 19145 Finnegan,