More back-to-school resources from book bag drives to free haircuts and styles, etc.

Summer FunPhoto byfrank mckennaonUnsplash

Updated: Senator Street's August 19th Book Bag Drive

My first back-to-school article, I covered end-of-summer resources like swim lessons, mini-camps, and public pool schedules. This article will focus on back-to-school resources and book bag giveaways. Enjoy!

Back to School Resources

Back to School Bus Tour July 29 - August 17th
See dates and locations Below

Back to School Bus TourPhoto byPhiladelphia School District

Bus Tour Schedule - Two Dates Left

• Wednesday, August 14 | 10 AM – 2PM
  Martin Luther King High School
  6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
• Saturday, August 17 | 10 AM – 2PM
  Roosevelt Mall
  2329 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152

Find the full Bus Tour schedule, latest back-to-school updates, and immunization information at philasd.org/ringthebell or by calling 215-400-4000. I hope to see you at one of the bus tour stops this summer, and cannot wait to ring the bell on a new school year this fall.

More Back-to-School Book Events

August 16th - Back to School Event - West Philly

Back to School EventPhoto byChristian Stronghold Church

April 19th - Book Bag Drive at Sharswood Grocery Outlet

Back to School FairPhoto bySenator Street's Office

August 25 - Free Hair Cuts

Free Hair CutsPhoto byYMCA

August 25 - Back-to-School Bash
Global Leadership Academy

Back to School BashPhoto byPA Juneteenth Initiative

End of Summer Fun

Summer is heating up, but there are still lots of free or low-cost summer fun in the city.

Summer Activity Finder for art, recreation, pools, and more

#ItsASummerThing Activity Finder features over 100 specialized and themed summer camps and activities throughout the city at various recreation centers, public pools, etc. Register now summer camps, free swim lessons, etc.

Philadelphia 2024 Public Pool Schedule and Fitness Classes

Philly PoolsPhoto byCity of Philadelphia - Parks and Recreation

See the schedule public pool schedule, it's updated on a regular basis.

Here is the link for the Pool Fitness Classes now through August 12, 2024

Summer Food Resources

Summer MealsPhoto byCity of Philadelphia

Here is a full list of other free food programs

Denise's PantryPhoto byFree Food Pantry

See the first article for full details

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Thank you for reading and please drop a link to your favorite Philly resource or small business.