Our Partners in the Community
THE MJD FIELDHOUSE
Built in the former Star Theater on Broadway in Camden, the MJD Fieldhouse opened its doors in 2012, offering the children and families of South Camden a state-of-the-art gym. It features a full-sized basketball court with bleachers for spectators and meeting space and facilities for volleyball, yoga, and other activities. The Heart of Camden owns the gym and works with various partners.
https://mjdfieldhouse.org/
THE WATERFRONT SOUTH ARTS & CULTURE COMMUNITY
The Waterfront South neighborhood in Camden, NJ, hosts a thriving Arts and Culture Community. This neighborhood is home to a network of unique cultural enterprises – including artists, theater, urban farming, dance, writing, boat building, job training, and history. Waterfront South has suffered from neglect and environmental injustice, yet the power of human creativity and collaboration nurtures beauty and hope. Visionary individuals and organizations have worked tirelessly to convert abandoned buildings into hives of activity – art shows, dance performances, theatrical productions, and much more.
The Heart of Camden – an urban redevelopment agency that has provided quality housing to countless individuals and families since 1984 – has served as a springboard for many of the activities and organizations that followed it. Heart of Camden has evolved into the hub of a dynamic and energized community of art and culture.
Camden Fireworks
1813 S. Broadway, Camden, NJ, 08104
(856) 338-0400
http://www.camdenfireworks.org/
Camden FireWorks is a neighborhood art gallery located in Waterfront South. It serves as a sanctuary for people yearning for imagination and grace by providing a space to make, celebrate and learn about art.
Camden Shipyard & Maritime Museum
1910 S. Broadway, Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-7447
https://www.camdenshipyardmuseum.org/
The mission of the Camden Shipyard & Maritime Museum is to educate, inspire, and engage citizens about Camden's rich maritime heritage and significant contributions to global shipbuilding and seafaring exploration. The museum acts as an anchor institution for cultural enrichment and community development for Camden's Waterfront South neighborhood.
Center for Environmental Transformation
1729 Ferry Avenue, Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 365-8111
The Center for Environmental Transformation is dedicated for environmental transformation for the neighborhoods of Camden, NJ.
Nick Virgilio Writers House
Mighty Writers Program/Nick Virgilio Haiku Association
1801 S. Broadway, Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 432-2489
https://www.nickvirgiliohaiku.org/
https://mightywriters.org/mighty-writers-camden/
The Nick Virgilio Writers House inspires lifelong learning and strengthens our communities in the literary arts.
South Camden Theatre Company/The Waterfront South Theatre
400 Jasper Street, Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 409-0365
https://www.southcamdentheatre.org/
As Camden’s first professional theater, we enhance the community by creating quality artistic productions while anchoring The Waterfront South Arts District. We strive to promote South Camden’s rebirth as a destination by providing a positive experience for its residents and those from the surrounding region. Our goal is to entertain, engage, and educate.