Who says grown-ups can’t have fun? Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Older Adult program invites you unleash your creativity and find inspiration at Senior Art Camp.
Older Adults can register for one or two of the week-long art classes held at Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
A variety of art classes are offered including:
- Intermediate acrylic painting
- Advanced acrylic painting
- Drawing and sketching
- Drawing with colored pencils/oil pastels
- Mixed media
- 3-D paper mâché sculpture
- Bead-n-Go jewelry making
- Advanced watercolor
- Crafts
Camp costs $50 per person, per week. You can sign up for classes on one or both of these weeks:
- Week 1 – June 3 to 6, 2024
- Week 2 – June 10 to 14, 2024
All participants receive personalized instruction and basic artist materials. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided each day.
How to register
You must pre-register for this camp by Friday, May 24, 2024. You can register in-person or in the mail.
In-person registration takes place at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, 4180 Horticulture Dr., Philadelphia, 19131.
There are two days to register in person:
- Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To register by mail:
- Print this form.
- Fill out the form.
- Mail it to the address provided.
Senior Art Camp is a partnership between Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.
