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PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7)

Center City · $400/week

PAFA Summer Art Camp offers day programs for young artists aged 5-17, focusing on creative exploration through various art mediums at the historic Pennsylvan...

▌ Editor's read The PAFA Summer Art Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its day camp programs for various age groups, including the Art Explorers for ages 5-7. The camp is operated by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, indicating a university/museum affiliation. The website mentions that all PAFA staff and faculty undergo background checks, including Act 33/34 and FBI clearances. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes a safe and supportive environment with a nurse on-site. The program focuses on hands-on art activities, museum visits, and outdoor play. Google reviews for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts generally show a high rating (4.6 stars from 1,000+ reviews), with many praising the institution's educational offerings and historical significance. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles for PAFA are @pafa_museum on Instagram and PAFAmuseum on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. arts content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Address: 128 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
  • Cost notes: $400 per week. PAFA Household Membership tuition is $340 per week.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7)

What ages does PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) accept?
PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) is open to children ages 5–7. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) cost?
PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) publishes $400/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $400 median for arts camps in Philadelphia. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7)'s hours?
PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) runs 9:00am - 3:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7)?
PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) provide lunch?
PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) compare to other arts camps in Philadelphia?
PAFA Summer Art Camp - Art Explorers (Ages 5-7) is one of 6 arts camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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