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(215) 683-3636
The Philadelphia Recreation Department's Special Programs Division has many components. This division has citywide programming responsibilities.

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COMMUNITY DAY CAMPS

LATCHKEY
Elvira Stewart: 215-685-2719, 683-3637
This is a before and after school program for children who would not have supervision in their homes. LICENSED

  • Christy
  • Tarken

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: 215- 685-2721, 2724
This Program provides breakfast and lunch or lunch and snacks for disadvantaged youth, eighteen years old and younger.

OUTREACH: 215-685-7437
This program provides recreational opportunities where traditional recreation services are not available.

SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUTH: 215-685-2730, 2731
This program provides work experience for city youth.

PLAYSTREETS: 215-685-2718
This program provides city youth a safe place to enjoy recreational activities, plus lunch and snacks on the street where they live, if recreation department facilities are at a distance of at least three blocks.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS: 215-683-3676

CREATIVE RESOLUTION  THEATER
Judy Nelson, Director: 215-685-1871

TEEN CENTERS
Sue Buck, Coordinator: 215-683-3633