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West Park Cultural Center

An arts nonprofit in West Philadelphia that runs after school art, dance, theater and guitar classes for young people, plus summer camps and a yearly outdoor arts festival.

  • Kids OK
  • Clearances needed
  • Background check

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What they do

Sign a child up for an after school class or a summer camp. Anyone can come to the June West Park Arts Fest. Adults can volunteer, donate, or shop at the gift shop.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Kids, Families with children

When and where

After school classes run during the school year, and Camp Ginkgo runs in the summer. Class days and times differ by program, so check each program page. The visual art class meets Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 5:30 pm.

West Park Cultural Center

Address
5114 Parkside Ave
Part of the city
West Park

Afterschool Visual Art class site

Address
Martha Washington School, 766 N 44th Street
Part of the city
University Southwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick a class on the program pages and use its Register now or Learn more link, or call 215-473-7810 to ask about class times and fees..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Afterschool classes meet during the school year, and the visual art class for ages 10 to 13 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 pm at Martha Washington School. Fees differ by program, so ask before you sign up. Volunteers for the ceramics class must have criminal and child abuse clearances.

Tips for your first visit

  • Call or email ahead to confirm class times, since not every program page lists them.
  • Ask about fees and financial help when you register.
  • Go to the June Arts Fest first to see the center's work before you sign up.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Programs and the June Arts Fest are open to the public, and each program page has a way to register. The site does not describe a beginner program..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Class fees are not listed on the pages we read. Ask the center about fees and any financial help when you register.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

Pennsylvania child clearances

This group works with children. Pennsylvania law says adults who volunteer with children need clearances. The usual ones are a child abuse history check and a State Police criminal record check. Some people also need an FBI fingerprint check. Ask the group which ones you need and how to get them. For unpaid volunteers, the clearances last five years.

Read about the clearances on the state website

  • This group asks for a background check.
  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
June 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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