In the Summer of 2026, CraftNOW Philadelphia will once again bring immersive weeklong art camps to the city in partnership with Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation. While keeping the original format that allows us to reach 129 recreation centers across Philadelphia, we target two individual centers with multi-day sessions during the gap weeks between the end and start of school in late June and mid-August. Registered students have more concentrated time with art instruction, and opportunities to tour some of the city’s most renowned galleries, increasing the impact we can have on some of Philadelphia’s rising creatives.

Each camp will be unique! Below are schedules from last year’s June camps.

Made possible with support from Poor Richard’s Charitable Trust, Howard Family Gift Fund, and the Robbins de Beaumont Foundation

Cherashore Camp Schedule 2024

Monday, June 24

In the morning, campers participated in a fun activity at Design Philly, and in the afternoon, they took part in another engaging activity at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens.

Tuesday, June 25

Wednesday, June 26

In the morning, campers participated in a creative activity led by teaching artist Jihan Thomas, and in the evening, they enjoyed free time at Cherashore.

Thursday, June 27

In the morning, campers engaged in a craft activity at the Wagner Institute, and in the evening, they enjoyed an on-site activity at Cherashore with teaching artist Anne Koszalka.

Friday, June 28

In the morning, campers took part in an activity at the American Swedish Historical Museum, and in the evening, they participated in an on-site activity at Cherashore with teaching artist Maxwell Davis.

Samuel Camp Schedule 2024 

Monday, June 24

In the morning, campers went on a tour of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, and in the evening, they took part in a creative activity with Design Philly.

Tuesday, June 25

In the morning, campers participated in a hands-on activity at REC with the Handweavers, and in the evening, they enjoyed an on-site session at Samuel Camp with teaching artist Jihan Thomas.

Wednesday, June 26

In the morning, campers took part in an activity at the Fabric Workshop Museum, and in the evening, they enjoyed some free time at Samuel Camp.

Thursday, June 27

In the morning, campers participated in a creative activity at REC with teaching artist Anne Koszalka, and in the evening, they explored a hands-on experience at the Wagner Institute.

Friday, June 28

In the morning, campers took part in an engaging activity at REC with teaching artist Maxwell Davis, and in the evening, they explored the exhibits at the American Swedish Historical Museum.