The Philadelphia Center for Arts and Technology (PCAT)

A Model of Innovation and Achievement

The Philadelphia Center for Arts and Technology^® (PCAT) offers children, youth and adults the opportunity to develop the academic, work, and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.

Once an old warehouse, the building that houses PCAT is now a high-tech, state-of-the-art learning space, where youth receive academic instruction and personalized attention from caring adults, explore career pathways, and ready themselves for skilled positions in the high-growth fields of the arts, science, technology, and emerging "green" trades. PCAT is also a resource for students with more complex educational, social, or family issues; staff connect such individuals with appropriate supports in the community.

By design, PCAT programs expose community members to areas of study and career opportunities seldom available to inner city populations. To accomplish this, PCAT relies on many regional organizations, businesses, and universities to provide world-class programming aligned with youth's interests and linked to post-secondary opportunities.

2012 Summer Offerings

Summer Camp

School's Out for Summer
Open to students in grades 1-8. Celebrate the end of the school year with a week of fun and games at PCAT!

Date: June 25-29
Time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Cost: $150

Camp PCAT
Campers will spend their summer growing and learning through a wide variety of fun, engaging, and educational programs. PCAT staff members and camp counselors will help participants explore their interests, enhance their creativity, and achieve academic growth. There will be weekly trips to local colleges and recreation centers. Students in grades 1-8 are welcome!

Date: July 9-August 17
Time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Cost: $600 for the entire summer, $325 for half the summer (July 9-July 27 OR July 30-August 17)

Camp PCAT Enrichment Program
Students will participate in a variety of enrichment activities including dance, art, music, technology, and science. Enroll students in PCAT Camp plus the Enrichment for a full day's worth of activities!

Date: July 9- August 16
Time: Monday- Thursday, 3:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $200 for six weeks

Morning Care
Morning care is available from 8:00-9:00 am for $15 a week.

NOTE: Camps include lunch and a snack. Sibling discounts are available. Payment plans are available. Other discounts may also be available. Please call PCAT for more information.

Youth Classes

Music Production
Compose beats, write lyrics, and record your own CD in PCAT’s music
production studio. Learn how to use music production software and run live sound in this
exciting program for beginner and intermediate producers.

Date: July 10– August 16
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3pm-5pm
Cost: $100

Dance
Have fun and get in shape with this introduction to hip-hop and modern dance and compose
a routine for PCAT’s end of summer performance.

Date: July 9-August 15
Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3pm-5pm
Cost: $100

Mini Cheer Camp
Get ready to BRING IT this school year! Learn jumps, motions and movements.
Take back new chants, cheers and dance routines to your school.  Includes snack and a t-shirt.

Dates: July 7,14, 21, 28
Time: Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Cost: $100

Adult Programs

Technology is Power Computing Class
Take your technology skills to the next level with this introduction to Windows,
Microsoft Office, email, internet access, and social networking.

Date: July 10– August 16
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3pm-5pm
Cost: $65

Lunch, Lemonade, n’ Line Dancing
Have fun and exercise with friends while learning traditional and
modern line dances. Refreshments and fellowship are included.

Date: July 10– August 21
Time: Tuesdays, 12pm-2pm
Cost: $5

Other opportunities...

Recording Studio
Record your next album at PCAT using Logic Pro or Adobe. Audition in our sound proof recording studio equipped with an acoustic piano, synthesizer/keyboard with MIDI capabilities, drums, and microphones. Call and schedule an appointment today. Bring your own producer ($20/hour) or borrow ours ($35/hour)

GED Prep
Prepare to obtain your GED in this eight week course that combines individualized academic support with large group instruction. Call PCAT today to schedule a placement test.

Evening Dance Classes
Call PCAT today for more information regarding evening and weekend dance classes. Space is limited.

To learn more about PCAT or to register for courses, contact:

Philadelphia Center for Arts and Technology
2111-31 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
267-297-6231
pcat@foundationsinc.org

PCAT is a collaborative, community-based initiative spearheaded by the Office of Pennsylvania State Representative Dwight Evans, the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation, and Foundations, Inc.