Introduction to the Performing Arts Camp
Registration for the 2013 Introduction to Performing Arts Camps begins on February 1st, 2013
Winner of the 2007 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, 2013) 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 2013 and the camp is held daily from 9AM – 2PM from July 1st to August 9th of 2013 (we will be closed on July 4th). Lunch and snack will provided daily. The cost of the camp is $210.00 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 three sites for the Introduction to Performing Arts Camp:
- Holmesburg Recreation Center at Rhawn & Ditman Streets in Northeast Philadelphia
- Hawthorne Cultural Center at 12th & Carpenter Streets in South Philadelphia
- Waterview Recreation Center at Rittenhouse & McMahon Streets in Germantown
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 May 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 May of 2013.
For more information, please contact Tom Dignam, Performing Arts Coordinator at 215-685-2217 or tom.dignam@phila.gov
Registration
Click here to register for the 2013 Intro to Performing arts Camp
