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Children playing a community game inside at Natural Creativity in Germantown, Philadelphia.

Natural
Creativity

A Self-Directed Learning Community in Philadelphia.
For homeschooling families—plus summer camp, workshops, and community events.

We're not recreating school; we're co-creating education and childhood.

Through creativity, compassion, and collaboration, we bring young people to the forefront of their stories.

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Our lightly structured summer camp welcomes all 4 to 12-year-olds who want to explore, create, and connect in our safe, welcoming environment in Germantown.

Sign up for one week or more, June 15 - Aug 14, 2026. $325/wk. 

Life at Natural Creativity
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Natural Creativity is dedicated to cultivating a community that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people. 

NC's Anti-Racism Definition and Commitment

NC defines anti-racism as a lifelong commitment to actively identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate racism. It involves not only recognizing and opposing racist attitudes and practices but also actively promoting racial equity and justice. Anti-racism requires continuous self-reflection, learning, and unlearning, as well as a commitment to societal change that addresses the root causes of inequality and discrimination. It emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive and equitable community where all individuals are valued and respected, regardless of their race or ethnic background. Learn more about how we apply antiracist and antioppressive practices in our program.

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At Natural Creativity, we take care of each other, our community, and our shared space. 
We do not cause harm on purpose to people, feelings, or things. 
No discrimination. 
Where there is hurt, we seek to heal. 

Laura H.

Our young person joined Natural Creativity as a teenager, which can be a challenging time to begin something new. The community of young people embraced her, and the community of parents and staff welcomed and supported us. Natural Creativity has breathed new life into our homeschooling experience. It is a place that allows our teen to flourish in expressing her creativity and also challenges her to stretch and develop into the young adult she is becoming. Choosing Natural Creativity is the best decision we have made in our homeschooling journey!

Kristen B. 

We look forward to our days at NC! Our young person has a lot of big ideas and NC has all the materials and direction she could want to execute those ideas. We especially love the Big Questions [monthly guided projects for older young people] for the way they introduce poignant topics and allow the sharing of many perspectives without judgment. We hope to be a part of this community for many years to come!

Ana F.

We have been a part of the NC community since 2017, we lived internationally for sometime and decided to return to Philly because of our exceptional experience at NC. We noticed how my older daughter became more confident and took pride in taking the lead with her daily learning experiences. We also enrolled our younger daughter and they both truly enjoy learning with their friends and facilitators.

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