The Studio at Beacon
The Studio at Beacon offers a safe space for creativity and imagination for children and youth after school and during the summer.
All programs are free, non-religious, open to all, and include all necessary supplies and a healthy snack.
Curious as to why our programs are non-religious? Click here: Offering a Wide Welcome
Interested in volunteering?
We welcome volunteers ages 16+ to be a part of our programs. For more information about how to become a volunteer, click here:
The Leadership studio
Members of the Leadership Studio, or Studio Volunteer Corps, will be trained in job skill and nonprofit basics by staff within and from beyond Beacon. They will meet once monthly, on Monday afternoons as a group, as well as volunteer at Tuesday or Wednesday program from 3:30-6:15pm to assist with Story and Art Studio. This group will gain the skills to work well together, focus and prioritize tasks, and, most importantly, try on and practice a community leadership role.
To apply, click here: Leadership Application
Monthly on Mondays 4-6pm September-June
Summertime:
Open Yard & Garden Hour
During the summer, our afterschool program shifts from M/T/W to Tuesdays 12-2pm and a garden program on Thursdays, 2:30-3:30p. Join us for games, urban gardening, snacks, a stories, and quality time with neighbors of all ages. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Studio at Beacon
The Studio at Beacon offers a safe space for creativity and imagination for our community year round, whether programs take place on-site at Beacon or at our local elementary school, Hackett.
All programs are free, non-religious, open to all, and include all necessary supplies.
Curious as to why our programs are non-religious? Click here: Offering a Wide Welcome
Community Art Events
Beacon regularly offers community art events that foster relationships between neighbors and individual and communal creativity. Some examples include gingerbread house making, Mardi Gras mask-making, s'mores in the yard, and story-sharing workshops. For more information about upcoming events, sign up for our newsletter, and check our facebook page to find out what's happening soon.
Summertime:
Open Yard
During the summer, we will open our yard on the third Friday from 6-8pm. Join us for some hangout time to enjoy the green space, fellowship, picnic, or some urban gardening (if you want). The gate will be open as a free space for our neighbors of all ages to be outside - bring your own blanket, chairs, toys, food, etc. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 2022 dates: June 17, July 15, August 18, September 16
Interested in volunteering?
We welcome volunteers ages 16+ to be a part of our programs. For more information about how to become a volunteer, click here:
The Story Studio
Beacon offers a literacy and creative writing program for K-5th grade students at Horatio B. Hackett Elementary school. We work alongside literacy educators to foster a love of creative expression through reading, listening, writing, and drawing. This is a weekly program offered alongside the Philadelphia public school schedule. We welcome volunteers to join us! Click below for more information about volunteering. (This program is currently on hiatus. Stay tuned for updates!)