CAMP PENN 2025

CAMP PENN SCHOLARS (ages 5-12) & The TEEN TEXTILE CAMP (ages 13-18) are one-week programs  to enrich skills and interest in education. CAMP PENN strengthens children’s reading and writing skills through fun, culturally responsive activities, facilitated by National Board Certified teachers and Community Advocates. CAMP PENN SCHOLARS  participants build reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and develop effective writing strategies in a supportive and inclusive environment. They’ll also explore a wide range of diverse books that reflect various cultures and experiences, helping them confidently express their own ideas.  The TEEN TEXTILE CAMP  is an intensive, creative camp for teens learning  West African textile techniques with Monique de La Tour using three unique and original textile designs.   CAMP PENN SCHOLARS  (ages 5-12) & TEEN TEXTILE CAMP (ages 13-18) will be held from July 28 to August 1, 2025, and includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day. APPLICATIONS close on JUNE 27, 2025.

Celebrating Family

Where: Penn Center Campus

When: Thursday, June 19, 2025

Time: 10 AM - 2 PM

Community Sing Celebrating Older People Month

Theme: Flip the Script on Aging

Where: Frissell Community House

When: Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Time: 5:30 Pm

Community Sing

Theme: Celebrating and Remembering Our Founders

Where: Frissell Community House

When: April 20,, 2025

Time: 5:30 Pm

Health Jamboree

Free Health Screening

Saturday, March 29, 2025 10am - 12pm

16 Penn Center Circle West

St. Helena Island, SC 29920

For More Information ;

Madie Orage-Green - 803-587-1017

George Bush 843-412-2572

Thank you to everyone who wrote feedback and expressed interest in participating in or volunteering for the 41^st Heritage Planning Committee. The meeting will be held on February 26^th, 2025, at 5:30 in Frissell Hall.

This meeting will be the first introductory meeting for anyone looking to volunteer. Please spread this to the community as well. If anyone thinks they may want to join or volunteer, please have them come out.

***Join Us for an Enchanting Evening of Art at Penn Center!

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Gullah pyrography as we proudly present the works of renowned artist Reverend Johnnie Simmons. On February 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, experience the beauty and storytelling inherent in his unique creations that bring natural wood and acrylics to life.

Begin your journey at the Welcome Center, where you can enjoy a warm welcome, before moving on to The York W. Bailey Museum to explore the exhibit titled "Homecoming: The Pyrography of Reverend Johnnie Simmons." This extraordinary collection features intricate pieces that narrate heartfelt tales of farm life, fishing adventures, classic Chevy trucks, and much more.

This exhibition will be on display until May 2025, providing ample opportunity to appreciate the artistry and cultural significance of Reverend Simmons' work.

For more information about this event or to learn more about the artist, please contact us at (843) 838-7105. We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you!**** 

Community Meet and Greet

Meet the new Penn Center Board Leadership

Where: Frissell Community House

When: February 14,, 2025

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Black History Month Celebration

Theme: “African Americans and Labor”

Where: Frissell Community House

When: February 16,, 2025

Time: 5:30 Pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, jr

Where: Frissell Community House

When: January 20, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Community Sing

Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, jr

Where: Frissell Community House

When: January 19, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM

Community Sing

The Nativity Scene

Where: Frissell Community House

When: December. 15, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM

Untangling Heirs' Property

WORKSHOP

Where: Emory Campbell Dining Hall

Penn Center Campus, St Helena, SC

When: Sept 21, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Community Sing

An Evening of Singing and Fellowship

Where: Frissell Community House

When: Sept. 15, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

A Fundraising Fish Fry

Where: Penn Center (Stage Area)

When: September 6, 2024

Time: 5::00 PM 8:00 PM

Sea Island Blues

" A Sustainable Textile Exhibition"

Where: Pen Center Welcome Center

When: September 14, 2024

Time: 3::00 PM 6:00 PM

Juneteenth

Celebration of Freedom

Where: Frissell Community House

When: June 15, 2024

Time: 12::00 PM 6:00 PM

Community Sing

Celebrating Older People Month

“Powered by Connection”

Where: Frissell Community House

When: May 19, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Save the Date

40th Heritage Days Celebration

Where: Penn Center Campus

When: November 7-9 2024

Sheldon Township Heirs Property

WORKSHOP

Where: Booker T. Washington Center, 182 Booker T. Washington Circle, Yemassee, SC 29945

When: May 18, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM