Camp Ginkgo
Camp starts the Monday after July 4th Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm. Extended time to 3:30 pm is available for an additional cost of $10 per day. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Our staff to camper ratio is at least 1-5.
Horticulture Center in beautiful Fairmount Park, 100 N. Horticulture Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Maguire Museum, 50 Lapsley Lane, Merion, PA 19066 (just off City Avenue west of 54th Street)
Details
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR CAMP GINKGO
With a rich tradition from 2002, WPCC has consistently offered this summer arts and nature program. This program, commencing right after the July 4 holiday, provides meaningful experiences that children have cherished for years. Over the first two weeks, children will work on special projects at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center with professional artists, exploring visual arts, theatre, and photography. In addition to artmaking, there will be field trips, swimming, and other recreational activities.
Weeks three and four will occur at St. Joe’s Maguire Museum (formerly the Barnes Foundation) at 50 Lapsley Lane. 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.
Since 2006, West Park Cultural has partnered with the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center as host for Camp Ginkgo. We are thrilled to have the Maguire Museum join as a camp host, further expanding our community collaborations and enhancing the camp experience for our participants.
There will be two field trips to the Independence Seaport Museum and to Otherworld, an exciting arts interactive.
See some camper 2023 creations
Tuition is $185 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) complete the Camp Ginkgo Registration below 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
Camp Ginkgo 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
Jerry Puryear, Camp Manager
Natasha Cohen-Carroll, Film/Photography Counselor
Imani Galbreath, VIsual Art
Erin Maguire, Theatre
Felisa Adderley, Photography
