Dandelion
Summer Camp
2025
Dandelion Summer Camp 2025
Dandelion camps are all about fun, exploration, collaboration, and play!! Whether exploring a specific interest in one of our themed weeks, or immersed in nature at FDR park, we support campers in building meaningful relationships with themselves, their fellow campers, and the world around them!
This year we are offering two different camp experiences: themed camp weeks at the Dandelion Project Building and our outdoor camp at FDR Park. Themed weeks cater to different ages (including young teens!) with specific interests and our outdoor camp is open to youth ages 5-10!
All of our summer camps have sliding scale tuition. There are four price points for each week of camp. You select the camp tuition price best fits your budget!
Reach out to hello@thedandelionproject.us with any questions!
Themed Camp Weeks
July 7-August 8
Dandelion Camp Week 1
July 7th-11th
The Dandelion Project Building
Ages: 8-12 years old
Foods of South Philly
We are so grateful to be neighbors with the Italian Market in South Philadelphia, and we are thrilled to help kids learn more about our neighborhood through a week of food tasting and cooking! We will kick off our culinary exploration on Monday with a tour of The Italian Market where we will learn about all the cultures and groups of people who have contributed to this thriving food hub. Each day for the rest of the week, campers will try new flavors from different market stands and learn more about the history of a variety of cuisines. Handmade tortillas, cannoli, or fresh summer rolls anyone? In the afternoons, we’ll bring ingredients from the market back to The Dandelion Project Space where young people will try out their own cooking skills! Campers will learn some cooking basics – including knife safety and the foundations of flavor – and complete a cooking or baking project each day!
Dandelion Camp Week 2
July 14th-18th
The Dandelion Project Building
Ages: 5-10 years old
Theater Camp!
Join us for a week of theatrical fun! Drawing inspiration from Wicked, Moana, and Where the Wild Things Are, kids will explore the power of storytelling in different forms. Campers will learn improv exercises, try out playing different characters, and experience the joy of collaborative creativity! Together, we'll make our own original plays to share at the end of the week. Kids with all levels of theater experience are welcome.
Dandelion Camp Week 3
July 21st-25th
The Dandelion Project Building
Ages: 5-9 years old
Embodied Art
Our third week of camp in our South Philly space will focus on embodied art projects! Each morning, campers will learn about artists who use their bodies to make art in interesting ways. We will spend time noticing how art makes us feel as individuals and as a camp collective. Then, we will explore a wide variety of art activities! We will explore how our five senses impact and are impacted by art! We will use our bodies in unique and unusual ways to make art!
Projects may include slime art, edible art, dance, sound sculptures, kinetic sculptures, paint stomping, and more! Kids will be encouraged to express their unique creative ideas while building new friendships with other creative youth.
Dandelion Camp Week 4
July 28th - August 1st
The Dandelion Project Building
Ages: 5-10 years old
Big, Messy Science!
Join us for a week of exciting, hands-on science! From building erupting volcanos to stepping into a tub of oobleck, kids will explore a variety of big, messy science experiments. We’ll collect natural specimens to examine under a microscope and discover the fascinating world of chemical reactions. This week is perfect for budding scientists and curious kids who love to ask, "Why?"
Dandelion Camp Week 5
August 4th - 8th
The Dandelion Project Building
Ages: 5-10 years old
Magic camp!
Calling all budding wizards, witches, spell masters, and tricksters! Step into a world of wonder as we spend the week exploring all things magical. Campers will brew mysterious potions, write their own spells, master card tricks, and make magic shows to wow their friends. With opportunities to explore both the mystical and mischievous forms of magic, this camp is a place for imaginative kids looking to connect with fellow magic-lovers.
Outdoor Camp
July 7 - August 1
We are back in FDR Park for 4 weeks of 2025 Dandelion Summer Camp!
Young adventurers ages 5–10 are invited to join us at FDR Park for an unforgettable summer of outdoor fun! At the heart of our camp is a commitment to environmental stewardship, and we’re thrilled to offer four unique weeks of programming that bring this value to life in creative and exciting ways. From building shelters and observing the lake’s wonders to playing collaborative games and cooling off with refreshing activities, we know how to make the most of summer in the park! At the Dandelion Project, we empower young people to follow their passions, giving campers the freedom to choose how they spend their days and explore what excites them most.
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DAILY CAMP RHYTHM
9:00-9:15AM Student Drop Off
9:30AM Set the Day + Intentions
10:00-12:00PM Environmental Stewardship offerings
12:00PM Lunch Reminder
12:00-2:00PM Self-Directed Activities/Experiences
2:30-2:45PM Community Clean Up
2:45PM Afternoon Reflections + Gratitudes
3:00PM Parent Pick Up
Some examples of camp activities: sprinkler and water play, fishing in the lakes, lemonade making, plant identification and foraging, shelter building, natural materials sculptures, free play in the woods, natural tie dye with foraged plants, bug observation and lesson, etc.
To note: We are an entirely outdoors camp! In the event of rain, we will alter our daily activities to enjoy the wet weather more fully. We will not move indoors, cancel or refund camp. Additionally, we are committed to helping campers understand the Health & Safety rules at Dandelion Camp and are thoughtful about all the ways we support campers in helping to keep themselves safe. We do need campers to reliably and consistently uphold the rule to stay in the camp boundary, which is clearly marked and monitored.
Dandelion Summer Camp Cancellation Policy
We are committed to balancing our need to fully compensate our staff for their committed time with our desire to refund families who need to cancel registration. To cancel registration for a refund less a $100 admin fee, we kindly ask for 30 days notice. If you need to cancel within a shorter timeframe, we will do whatever we can to fill the camper's spot, which will allow us to refund your money, but we cannot guarantee it. If we fill your camper's spot at a different rate on our sliding tuition scale, we can offer a refund up to the difference. All refunds will be less any processing fees.