CraftNOW Create – Summer Gap Weeks!
Summer 2025 Schedule
June 23rd – June 27th
James Finnegan Playground, 6801 Grovers Ave
To register contact Lisa Summers Lisa.summers@phila.gov
Ferko Playground, 1101 E Cayuga St
To register contact Esther Mccrea Esther.mccrea@phila.gov
August 18th – 22nd
Eastwick Regional Playground, 80th & Mars Place
To register contact Natalie DiDonato Natalie.DiDonato@phila.gov
Vare Recreation Center, 2601 Moore St
To register contact Oktavia Cherry Oktavia.cherry@phila.gov
Summer of 2025, CraftNOW Philadelphia once again brings immersive weeklong art camps 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, tour some of the city’s most renowned galleries, and we together can have a greater impact 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
In the morning, campers explored a hands-on activity at the Fabric Workshop Museum, and in the afternoon, they continued their creative journey with the Handweavers at Cherashore.
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.