REGISTRATION FOR 2020 BEGINS FEBRUARY 2, 2020.
Registration for the 2020 Introduction to the Performing Arts Camp
Winner of the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society’s Excellence in Programming Award Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s citywide camp, Introduction to the Performing Arts is a specialty camp for children ages 6 to 10 (must be 6 years old by July 1, 2019) who have an expressed interest in the Performing Arts. Children will have the opportunity to take classes in movement, drama, & music. The campers will also perform in a presentation at the end of the six-week camp.
This unique experience gives youngsters the chance to perform in a professional space. Campers will also take performing arts related field trips.
Prospective campers register for the camp in the spring of 2019 and the camp is held daily from 9AM – 2PM from Monday, July 6th to Friday, August 14th. Lunch and snack will provided daily.
The cost of the camp is $300.00 for the entire six weeks. There is aftercare service available until 5PM for an additional fee of $30 per week or $150 in advance for all six weeks.
Locations
There are four separate sites for the 2019 Introduction to Performing Arts Camp:
- 48th & Woodland Playground in Southwest Philadelphia
- Holmesburg Recreation Center at Rhawn & Ditman Streets in Northeast Philadelphia
- Waterview Recreation Center at Rittenhouse & McMahon Streets in Germantown
- Hawthorne Cultural Center at 12th & Carpenter in S. Philly
You must click below to register for camp. Once you register online and your registration is confirmed, your spot is secure. You will receive a letter via mail in late May/early June regarding the June parent orientation night. All fees will be due on that evening in June (Date TBA). Remember, you will NOT receive a letter until late May/early June of 2019.
Registering Online
Register online using the form below.
For more information, please contact Bill Powell, Performing Arts Coordinator at 215-685-2245 or william.powell@phila.gov.