Play On Philly 2025-26 School Year

Impact Charter School West 

Countdown to Start of 25-26 Program!

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Important Enrollment Dates

  • August 15th – Student enrollment begins.
    • Anyone from ICS West can submit a POP enrollment form!
    • NOTE: There is no lottery and spots are assigned as students enroll. You will be notified if your student is placed on a waitlist. 
  • September 12 – Enrollment closes.
    • Once enrollment closes, students will not be able to enroll for Fall session. If your student is placed on a waitlist, staff may contact you in if spots become available for the last two sessions of the year.   
  • Weeks of September 15th and 22nd – Attend the mandatory Back to POP session.

Virtual Enrollment Meetings

Each family must attend one of these virtual meetings to learn more information about the specific programming and procedures at SFDS. Please join using this Zoom link.

  • Wednesday, September 3rd: 12-12:40pm or 5-5:40pm
  • Friday, September 5th: 12-12:40pm or 2-2:40pm
  • Wednesday, September 10th: 12-12:40pm or 6-6:40pm

Back to POP Sessions

We are excited for another wonderful year filled with music making!

We start the year by coming together for Back to POP sessions as a community. This meeting is crucial to learn more about our programming, set expectations for students and families, and discuss ways we can work together to create the best experience possible.

All students and a parent or guardian are required to attend a Back to POP meeting being held at our Music Centers. The most pertinent information will be shared at your specific center.

If you have extenuating circumstances, please reach out to your Music Center’s Program Coordinator. Students who do not attend a Back to POP meeting will be unable to participate in POP for Session 1 (September-December).

Date and Time TBD @ Impact Charter School West (5600 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143)

ENROLLMENT FORM

Basic Information

The following is general information about our ICSW programming.

If you are a current POP Family, please log into our Family Portal page.

POP's Mission

Play On Philly (POP) provides underserved children in Philadelphia a transformative music education experience that develops and inspires the behaviors and personal skills needed for a successful life.

Programmatic Continuum

POP is happy to offer programming for eligible students from K-12. Throughout that time, their experience transforms and expands, moving from simpler musical experiences to playing with a whole orchestra! 

General Eligibility, Fees, & Attendance Expectations

Eligibility

  • Students in grades K-8 must be enrolled at Impact Charter School West to be eligible. 

If your student does not meet this criteria, please see our Summer Program page or our MAYAP page for other possible options.

 

 

Enrollment Fee

  • There is an annual enrollment fee of $130 required for each student. This payment can be broken into three installments if needed, with an installment due each of the first three months (September 19 – $50; October 17 – $40; December 5 – $40)

 

Attendance Policy

  • Students are allotted 10 unexcused absences for the entire regular program year, lasting from September to May. Acceptable excuses include sickness with a doctor’s note, medical appointment, etc.  

Other POP Opportunities

Marian Anderson Young Artist Program (MAYAP)

The Marian Anderson Young Artist Program supports students, also known as Anderson Artists, in their musical studies through private lessons, individual advisement, instrument loans, and college and career counseling.

To learn more, click HERE

 

POP Summer Program

Summers at POP are an opportunity for musical and social-emotional growth through ensemble playing and intensive group lessons, as well as other forms of creativity and expression including dance, physical fitness, and art. This is open to rising grades 1-12 and rising college freshman.

To learn more, click HERE

Questions?

Please email our ICSW Program Coordinator Reil at reil@playonphilly.org.

Program Coordinator:

Reil Abashera

Reil is a West Philly native, first-generation Sudanese-American and lifelong musician committed to expanding access to music education. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she studied Political Science with minors in Music and Africana Studies.
 
Reil has played cello for over 13 years, performing with ensembles like Musicopia and the All City High School Orchestra. In college, she provided free private lessons and supported arts programs in West Philadelphia schools through the Netter Center. She also interned with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity, supporting collective impact initiatives in housing and education.
 
Now, as Program Coordinator at ICS West, Reil is excited to combine her passion for music, youth programming, and community engagement to help create a joyful, inclusive environment for students and families at Play On Philly.

Key Documents

Family Handbook 24-25
Commitment to Cultural Equity and Anti-Racism
Staff
Our Programs
Our Impact