Norris Square Neighborhood Project - After School and Summer Programs
2141 North Howard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Eligibility
Youth from age 13 to age 18 who reside in the West Kensington area.
Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Farm Stand: Saturday (July - November) 10:30am to 1:30pm
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call or email for application.
Fees
Services free of charge.
Service area
19122
19133
Description
Offers paid apprenticeships to youth each semester and during the summer. Apprentices work alongside gardens staff to plant, grow, harvest, and sell foods and herbs in agency urban gardens. Develops leadership skills through creating lesson plans and delivering instruction to Semillas del Futuro participants in weekly classes.
Providing organization
Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Offers after school and summer youth programs centered around community gardening, food justice, and Puerto Rican heritage.