Summer of 2023 CraftNOW Philadelphia is once again bringing immersive weeklong art camps in partnership with Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation. While keeping the original format that allows us to reach 120 recreation centers across Philadelphia, we have targeted 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 will have more concentrated time with art instruction, tour some of the city’s most renowned galleries, and we together can have a greater impact on some of Philadelphia’s rising creatives.

Camps will be free for registrants on a first-come first-served basis. Registrations are being promoted and administered by the individual centers. Up to 30 students ages 6-12 can be accommodated for each camp.

Each camp will be unique! Listed below are the itineraries for both June camps, which includes a mix of hands-on activities and tours. Click below to learn more about our generous education partners and be inspired to try some of these activities at home!

Made possible with support from Poor Richard’s Charitable Trust, Howard Family Gift Fund, and Marcia Docter

Lee Cultural Center Camp Schedule 

Monday, June 26

Tyler School of Art and Architecture visits the playground to introduce students to Paper Bag Puppet Pets, exploring what combining their two favorite animals could create. After lunch,  Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens welcomes campers in the afternoon for a guided tour of their exhibitions.

Tuesday, June 27

Campers will start their morning at The Museum for Art in Wood. After lunch, the campers will have an activity led by The Handwork Studio at Lee Cultural Center.

Wednesday, June 28

Campers start their day at The Clay Studio’s new South Kensington facility for a tour of the galleries! In the afternoon, students will have a craft back Lee Cultural Center with Anne Koszalka of 1241 Carpenter Studios.

Thursday, June 29

Morning activities TBD. Campers will spend their afternoon visiting the The Center for Architecture and Design learning about the fundamentals of printmaking and graphic design by making their own prints from their own lego designs.

Friday, June 30

Fabric Workshop and Museum will open the day at their facilities. Rachel Kiskaddon of the Please Touch Museum will close out the week with a craft back at Lee Cultural Center.

Cherashore Camp Schedule 

Monday, June 26

Campers start their morning at  Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens  with a guided tour of their exhibitions. In the afternoon they will return to Cherashore for a visit with Tyler School of Art and Architecture . Students will make Paper Bag Puppet Pets, exploring what combining their two favorite animals could create.

Tuesday, June 27

The day will start with  an activity led by The Handwork Studio. In the afternoon, campers will journey to The Museum for Art in Wood for a tour and craft.

Wednesday, June 28

The morning begins at Cherashore with Anne Koszalka of 1241 Carpenter Studios for a looming craft. Campers will then travel to The Clay Studio’s for a tour of the galleries.

Thursday, June 29

Campers will spend their morning visiting the The Center for Architecture and Design learning about the fundamentals of printmaking and graphic design by making their own prints from their own lego designs. Afternoon activitied TBD.

Friday, June 30

Rachel Kiskaddon of the Please Touch Museum will open the day with a craft at Cherashore. Fabric Workshop and Museum will close out the week with a tour and craft at their facilities.