Children and adults alike can find a variety of classes and performances to attend and exhibits to wander through at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The museum's website is regularly updated with scheduling, fee and other information.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-8100
philamuseum.org
Another neat place to check out is Philadelphia's "Magic Gardens" exhibit, where kids and parents alike can enjoy a self-guided tour through the maze of mosaics and unique artistry designed by artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens also offers group tours and small activities when scheduled in advance.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St,
Philadelphia, PA 19147-1936
(215) 733-0390
phillymagicgardens.org
Art and craft classes of all kinds can be found throughout the city. One such place is The Clay Studio, which offers classes and open clay studios for children and adults throughout the year. In the summer, the studio offers a weeklong day camp for children ages 6 through 12.
The Clay Studio
139 North Second St.
Philadelphia PA 19106
(215) 925-3453
theclaystudio.org
Students of all ages can find a variety of test-prep and tutoring programs they can enroll in throughout the area, or can check out academic programs offered at city museums and universities. The area's colleges are often rife with bright and experienced students looking for part-time tutoring work in the summer. There is also the Julian Krinsky Programs for children ages 10 through 13 (hosted at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) and the Pre-College Program in Philadelphia that provides several programs to help students prepare for the professional and collegiate world. Students in the Philadelphia program can intern in a variety of fields, study art and architecture, or nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, practice international leadership with Model U.N., or enroll in the WHYY Film Production Academy.
Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
(866) 879 5527
JKCP.com
Although some parents sends their sons or daughters to summer camps to experience "the great outdoors" and spend quality time away from their Xboxes or Internet browsers, others have been sending their children to camps that encourage digitally-savvy children and teens to utilize these skills to their advantage. Campers ages 7 through 18 can learn how to create computer programs, iPhone and Facebook applications, and video games by enrolling in one of iD Tech Computer Camps hosted on the Villanova University campus (approximately 12 miles outside of Philadelphia) or the Emagination Computer Camp, hosted at the Rosemont College campus (10 miles outside of Philadelphia). Both camps are widely recognized and offered at prestigious institutions across the country.
Emagination Computer Camps
(877) 248-0206
computercamps.com
ID Tech Camps
(888) 709-8324
internaldrive.com/courses-programs/
Parents looking to unleash their child's inner Beethoven can find plenty of sleep-away and day camps in the region where their son or daughter can receive musical instruction. One such place is at Summer Music Programs, which offers training, studio rehearsal, CD recording, and a live performance for its students, ages 11 through 17. The Philadelphia Orchestra also offers interactive concerts and concert-related programs for families throughout the summer months, in addition to a program for nurturing the joys of music in toddlers ages 3 through 5 and their parents.
Summer Music Programs
Harcum College
750 Montgomery Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-6114
summermusicprograms.com
The Philadelphia Orchestra
260 South Broad St.
Suite 1600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 893-1900
philorch.org
Seasoned athletes or those simply looking to have some fun and stay in shape during the summer can find a program that fits them. ESF Camps offers a range of programs starting as early as age 3 that offer outdoor activities, training in tennis (ages 6 through 15) and baseball/softball (7 through 15). Future Stars Camps also offers day camps and sport programs for children ages 4 through 13 of all abilities and a wide variety of sports. More serious student-athletes can also check out the Philly Sports Training Center, which offers a combination of academic programs, physical training, and social networking for prospective professionals.
ESF Summer Camps
Winter Headquarters
750 E. Haverford Rd.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(800) 529-2267
esfcamps.com
Future Stars Camps
P.O. Box 2335
Warminster, PA 18974-0494
(215) 674-0494
futurestarscamps.com
Philadelphia Sports Training Center
Philadelphia - Center City Location
640 North Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(267) 940-7782
phillysportstc.com
