Since 2013, Camp Endeavor has been providing low-cost OST and summer programming serving children and families in North Philadelphia, with a focus on STE(A)M and hands-on, career-based learning. Annually, our community-based programs provide 700+ children from underserved communities with access to entrepreneurship and career-based learning opportunities that focus on social, emotional, and physical growth.

The vision of Camp Endeavor is to support academic achievement and long-term career success through multi-faceted OST programs that teach youth how to be entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators from Kindergarten through 5th grade. By creating strong partnerships with the schools, families, and communities we serve, we can deliver cost effective, safe, and structured learning opportunities.

Camp Endeavor relies on strong partnerships with community and business leaders to provide hands-on career learning experiences. For example, during the pandemic, we responded to a need from our partner schools to help increase participation in virtual school. We partnered with Philly Esports to launch a virtual mentoring and live egaming tournament with local professionals, which increased attendance and engagement in virtual school activities. For years, our business community has helped to build a stock program libraries to combat the 'Summer Reading Slide,' helping increase reading scores each summer. 

We are focused on building on best practices in STE(A)M and career-based learning, supporting individual academic achievement, and building strong, active, and engaged communities. Our diverse team brings combined experience in OST management, education, business, marketing and communications, finance and budget management, and social work.

We are proud of the growth and success of Camp Endeavor, from launching a successful low-cost summer program to serving 700+ students throughout the school year at four sites. We are committed to advocating for excellent OST programs in our city and state, as we continue to expand our OST program to serve more communities throughout Philadelphia.