Introduction to the Performing Arts Camp - 2009

This Camp is filled for 2009 

This  program is designed for those children with an expressed

interest in the performing arts. Children, ages 6 to 10 will have the

opportunity to take classes in singing, acting and creative movement.

The campers will also perform in a presentation at the end of the six

week camp.

 July 6 through August 14, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Ages 6 to 10
• Fee: $180 for a six-week encampment. Must be a money order made payable to CASE Advisory Council, due at Parents Orientation.

Three Locations:
Hawthorne Cultural Center
12th & Carpenter Streets
in South Philadelphia

Holmesburg Recreation Center
Rhawn and Ditman
in Northeast Philadelphia

Waterview Recreation Center
Rittenhouse and McMahon Streets
in the Germantown Section

Bus service will not be provided. 

A money order, payable to C.A.S.E. Advisory Council, is due at the

parents' orientation in June of 2009. (exact date TBA)

Extended After-Hours Care

Extended after hours care will be provided at all three sites from

2:00-5:00PM daily. 

This will require an additional fee of $30 per week or an additional $180 for the entire six weeks. 

Please indicate on the application if you are interested.

Interviews
All campers who apply to the Introduction to the Performing Arts Camp must

meet and talk with our staff on the night of the orientation. There will not be

a formal audition. After we receive your completed application, letter of

recommendation and copy of birth certificate, you will receive written 

information in the mail with the location, date and time of the orientation.

Who Should Apply
This camp is for children who have a real interest in performing arts. If your

child does not want to be in this camp, it will apparent in the first few days

by his/her behavior. If a child becomes a problem  or disrupts the camp,

we reserve the right to remove that child from camp with no refund.

This is the policy of the Department of Recreation, so please make

should sure your child wants to be in camp.

Lunches
Lunches are provided by the State of Pennsylvania. If your child is a

picky eater or is allergic to certain foods, you may send a brown bag

lunch that will be refrigerated at camp.

Orientation
There will be a parent orientation night in June, 2009, so that campers

and parents can meet the staff, ask questions about camp, pay fees,

and pick up materials needed for the Introduction to the Performing

Arts Camp. At least one parent or guardian must attend this meeting. 

The date of this meeting will be announced at a later date.

TO ATTEND THIS CAMP AN APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT AND SENT IN BY JUNE 5.

APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM Tom Dignam at 215-685-2217 or write to him at:

Philadelphia Recreation Department
Performing Arts Office
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor
Phila., PA 19102

or send an e-mail to tom.dignam@phila.gov

New Campers need a Recommendation from a teacher, counselor or

religious leader. Click here for a printable Recommendation Form

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE IS JUNE 5, 2009

Please note: This camp fills up quickly.