Neighborhood Extracurricular, Afterschool & Camp Programs

free or low cost programs

Many free programs require applications; make sure to check deadlines. If you need help applying or are in need of additional resources, please contact PAS Partnership Manager Ann Kreidle via email or at 215-400-7760.

After School Arts at Penn (ASAP)

a FREE arts program for students age 10-14
Wednesdays from 4-5:30 PM

Breakthrough

A FREE year-round program for middle school students

Camp Mariposa

A FREE year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by substance use in their families

Center for Black Male Mentoring

Offers several FREE programs for males in grades 3-12

Friday Night Writes

A FREE drop-in writing / editing opportunity for kids in grades 6-12 in the fall
Run through the Philadelphia Writing Project at the University of Pennsylvania

LEAP

A FREE after-school program for kids in grades 1-12
Run through (and at) Free Library of Philadelphia locations

Legacy Tennis Camp

A low-cost summer camp for children age 7-13
$100 for half-day camp (located at 47th and Spruce); $200 for full day camp (various locations) for entire 7 week season

Mighty Writers

A FREE summer camp for all ages

Philadelphia School District

Options for all grades
"Summer Achievers" is a FREE program for children entering 1st-8th grade.

summer camps

School District of Philadelphia Summer Academic Programs

Penn Summer Camp Offerings

Philadelphia Summer Camps

Capable Canine Handler Academy

Future Stars Day Camps

afterschool programs

The programs listed below have become sponsors, shared fliers with the school, and/or are within a few blocks of Penn Alexander. These programs are not affiliated with Penn Alexander; as such, families should evaluate each program to ensure it is the right fit for your family. Most of these also offer summer camp options.

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

The Arts League

Beat the Streets Wrestling

Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture - virtual ethics program

Chinese Community Learning Center

City-Wide Youth Opportunities compiled by Councilmember Kendra Brooks

Clark Park Youth Soccer

The Clubhouse - Jewish afterschool home

Court 16 - tennis

Curio Theatre School

EveryBody Movement & Wellness - tumbling

Fairmount Soccer