Perkins Center for the Arts

Perkins Center for the Arts offers Summer Arts Camp, Visual & Performing Arts Instruction, and In-School Arts Residencies called A.R.T.S. (Artists Reaching the Students) for K-12 learners. It also offers Professional Development/In-Service Programs for Educators and a Youth Arts Party with performance and activities for families of all ages.

Programs

• Summer Arts Camp — K-12 learners
• Visual & Performing Arts Instruction
• In-School Arts Residencies (A.R.T.S. / Artists Reaching the Students) — K-12 learners · Customized for New Jersey public, private, and charter schools; residencies range from 2 to 25 days.
• Professional Development/In-Service Programs for Educators — Customized and designed with the Curriculum Supervisor; adaptable across grade levels.
• Youth Arts Party — families of all ages · Free arts party featuring performance and activities for families of all ages.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Collingswood location: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-9:30 PM; Sat 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Gallery hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Fri 10:00 AM-8:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.

About the provider

Perkins Center for the Arts was established in 1977 and expanded to Collingswood, NJ in 2002. It is recognized by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as a Major Presenting Organization, and it provides arts programs across South Jersey, including Burlington, Camden, Gloucester Counties and the greater South Jersey and Delaware Valley region.

Summer Camp refund policy: prior to June 1st, tuition minus a $20 processing fee refunded upon request; no refunds after June 1st; no refunds, makeups, or time exchanges for absences or illness; pro-rated refunds if camp closes. For classes, payment is required with registration. Teens age 16 and older may register for adult classes. Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing. Perkins may photograph or film classes and students' work for promotional purposes unless notified otherwise in writing.

Last updated October 20, 2026.