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▌ Arts · Ages 9–13

Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount)

Fairmount · $495/week · ★ 4.7 (14 reviews)

Philly Art Center offers diverse art camps for children and teens, focusing on creative expression through various mediums in a supportive environment.

▌ Editor's read The Philly Art Center website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs. The center was founded by Amy Wynn and has been operating for 20 years, indicating a long-standing presence in art education. They offer day camps with various themes like 'Art & Clay' and 'Fashion & Design' for different age groups, including a Tween Camp for ages 10-14. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety measure. Google reviews for 'Philly Art Center' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 170 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's creativity. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles are @phillyartcenter on Instagram and PhillyArtCenter on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–13

Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 9–13
  • Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Address: 2333 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
  • Cost notes: Tween Camp: $495/week, Tween Sewing: $515/week

Runs 9:00am - 3:00pm, 13 sessions (13 one-week), from Jun 8 to Sep 4.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 2 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 3 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 4 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 5 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 6 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 7 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 8 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 9 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 10 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 11 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 12 Aug 24 – 28, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 13 Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026 · 1 week · $495

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount)

What ages does Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) accept?
Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) is open to children ages 9–13. 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 Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) cost?
Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) publishes $495/week for the standard session. That sits 24% above the $400 median for arts camps in Philadelphia — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount)'s hours?
Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) 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 Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount)?
Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) provide lunch?
Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) 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 Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) compare to other arts camps in Philadelphia?
Philly Art Center - Tween Summer Camp (Fairmount) 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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