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Camp Ginkgo

Camp Dates: July 6 – July 31
Days: Monday thru Friday
Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Breakfast and lunch are provided unless parents opt out of the food program.
Extended time to 3:30 pm is available for an additional cost of $10 per day.
The staff to camper ratio is 1-5

Cost: $215 per week
Full and Partial Scholarships available for those who qualify.

Camp location for weeks One and Two to be confirmed. Weeks Three and Four will be at the Maguire Museum, 50 Lapsley Lane, Merion, PA 19066 (just off City Avenue west of 54th Street)

Details

CAMP GINKGO 2026

WPCC has consistently offered this summer arts and nature program since 2002. This program, commencing right after the July 4 holiday, provides meaningful experiences that children have cherished for years.  Children work on special projects with professional artists, exploring visual art, theatre, and photography/poetry. In addition to artmaking, there are field trips and recreational activities.

This summer Camp Ginkgo will take place in two locations. The location for week one and two is to be announced. St. Joseph University’s Maguire Art Museum (the former Barnes Foundation) located at 50 Lapsley Lane, will host weeks three and four. The museum is about sharing and celebrating the power of art and education with the community in their fifteen galleries. The grounds are a hidden treasure filled with magnificent specimens of rare trees, plant collections, and breathtaking blooms. The beautiful gardens and park-like spaces provide another beautiful environment for the children.

See a 2024 camper performance
Camper Environmental Artwork 2025
Camper 2025 Creations and Activities

Tuition is $215 per week. The cost of providing the camp exceeds our tuition. The modest fee is made possible through grants and individual donations making it possible for us to never turn a child away for financial reasons. Partial and full scholarships are available for those who qualify.

To reserve a space for your child(ren) click on the “Register” button and complete a Camp Ginkgo Registration form for each child. A $50 deposit is required at registration unless requesting scholarship. For questions email info@westparkcultural.org or call 215-473-7810.

Required forms for participation once registration is complete:
Camp Ginkgo Photo/Video Waiver
Camp Ginkgo Guidelines
Insurance/Medical Info Form
Parent Checklist

 

Why

The Camp Ginkgo experience has a positive impact on children. Some of the expected outcomes include:

– Improved interpersonal and communication skills

– Acquired arts skills

– Increased knowledge of the environment

– New motivation for learning

Instructors

Gabriele Preston, Camp Manager

Gabriele Preston is a teaching artist and youth worker based in West Philly. Gabriele has been developing creative workshops for youth and young adults around themes of self expression and empowerment for almost 5 years now. Their best days tend to involve talking at length with a kid about ideas, shapes, colors, or whatever else might come up. Gabriele believes that everyone deserves to have their autonomy respected and to be told the truth, so they can make decisions for themselves and to be listened to and feel heard, regardless of age.

Erin Maguire, Theatre Counselor

Erin is a Philadelphia based Director, Actress, and Theater Educator. Currently, she is pursuing a B.A. in Theater Studies at Temple University and has been involved in Theater since the age of 6! Erin has always dreamed of being a Theater Educator to share the wonderful joys of live performance that have made her who she is today. In addition to Theater Education, Erin can be seen on and off the stage, most recently as “Betty Blast” in BYFY Musical Theater’s Production of Footloose. Erin is thrilled to be sharing her passion for Theatre at Camp Gingko!

Miquon Brinkley, Photography/Poetry Counselor

Miquon Brinkley is a Philadelphia-based artist, curator, event planner, and community advocate with a passion for arts, culture, and public engagement. He has a deep love for both traditional and digital photography. A U.S. Army veteran and father, Miquon serves on the Advisory Board for the Right2Read Philly Campaign and is dedicated to fostering inclusive and impactful cultural initiatives.

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