REGISTRATION FOR 2024 NOW OPEN
Registration for the 2024 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 11 (must be 6 years old by July 1, 2024) 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 musical presentation towards the end of the camp.
This unique experience gives youngsters the chance to perform in a professional space. Campers will also take performing arts related field trips.
The camp is held weekdays from 9AM – 2PM from Monday, July 1st to Friday, August 16th with the exception of Independence Day weekend. (July 4/5). Lunch and snack will provided daily.
The cost of the camp is $ 300.00 for the entire seven weeks. Aftercare will be availble till 5pm for an additional $30 per week or $150 for six weeks if paid at registration (one week free).
Locations
There are five separate sites for the 2024 Introduction to Performing Arts Camp:
- Daroff/Francis Myers School at 57th & Vine in West Philadelphia
- Holmesburg Recreation Center at Rhawn & Ditman Streets in Northeast Philadelphia
- Waterview Recreation Center at 5826 McMahon Street in Northwest Philadelphia
- Hawthorne Cultural Center at 1201 Carpenter Street in South Phiadelphia
- Martin Luther King Rec Center at 2201Cecil B Moore Avenue in North Philadelphia
Information/Registration: please scroll to the bottom of this webpage, click "Forms", then click 2024 Introduction to Performing Arts
Registering Online
After you submit your form, you will immediately receive a confirmation email/copy sent to the parent/guardian email.
Questions? please contact Bill Powell, Performing Arts Coordinator at 215-685-3585 or william.powell@phila.gov.