Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 10th
from 12pm-2pm
Smith’s annual Winter Wonderland celebration will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 12pm-2pm. Join us to welcome winter with a celebration of all things frosty and fun including kids’ ice carving activities, s’mores roasting, winter-themed crafts, and tasty treats.
Tickets are just $10 per child and free for adults, Smith members, and ACCESS cardholders!*
*Please bring your member card (or name) or ACCESS card the day of the event. Not a member? Become one today at smithplayground.org/membership
Dear Friends of Smith,
We had a fabulous summer season at Smith Memorial Playground, and we want to take this opportunity to thank every camper, camp parent, team members, guest speaker, field trip host, and most of all the William Penn Foundation and the Barnes Foundation, who made our unforgettable camp experience possible.
60 campers enjoyed 7 Weeks of fun-filled summer camp for FREE!
Through two generous grants as well as much-appreciated donations, Smith provided a literacy-focused camp experience for participants who ranged in age from 4 to 9. Our program provided seven theme weeks that exposed campers to new topics while simultaneously strengthening reading skills through twice-weekly sessions with a literacy specialist. Our campers also welcomed (and wrote thank you notes to) many visitors who came to camp to share their passions, including experts on insects, birds, the cello, bees, firefighting, mindfulness, ceramics, singing, and storytelling. We even welcomed two Minions courtesy of Comcast! Our older campers also took exciting trips to The Speed Go-Kart Raceway, The Philadelphia Art Museum, The Lego Discovery Center, The Academy of Natural Sciences, and The Chamounix Horse Barn and Riding Center.
Dear Smith Friends,
As we approach the end of the year, we once again invite you to “Play it Forward” by making a 2022 tax-deductible donation to Smith. As a nonprofit organization run independently from the City of Philadelphia, Smith relies on generous donations from foundations and individuals like you to continue to provide year-round opportunities for free play for families from all walks of life.
Every dollar helps to provide more opportunities for Philly’s kids to explore their environments and exercise their imaginations through playful learning opportunities. Since 1899 Smith has stood as a beacon for the joy and benefits of play. In the city of Philadelphia today, a safe space for kids to be kids is more important than ever. Please support the Play It Forward fundraiser so that more children can grow up to be healthy and creative adults.
Thank you!
Smith Playground
