Will you take the Pledge to help fulfill the Promise?
PARTNER
to create a sustainable citywide program
PROMISE
to ensure Camden Youth have access PLEDGE $25,000 over 5-years
Camden’s Charter School Network is a 501 c3 non-profit organization with the mission to expand educational opportunity in Camden City through continuing the work started with Camden’s Promise, Camden Academy, Camden’s Pride, and KATZ Dalsey. The goal is to give all youth and their families in Camden an equal opportunity to achieve their greatest potential, to raise awareness of education policy, to expand resources from preschool to post-secondary experience, to build leadership, and support program capacity for the City of Camden.
92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch
95% graduation rate
4 Schools - 2,300 Students
• Opened in 2008
• Kindergarten - 4th Grade
• 449 Students, 155 Staff
• Opened in 2012
• Pre K - 4th Grade
• 514 Students, 170 Staff
• Opened in 1998
• 5th - 8th Grade
• 737 Student, 197 Staff
• Opened in 2001
• 9th - 12th Grade
• 646 Students, 177 Staff
88% of graduating students enter a two year or four year college
In 2022, Camden’s Charter School Network gave $45,000 in scholarships to 30 graduating seniors to aid in their postsecondary success.
3,700 Followers
1,900 Followers
378 Followers
Our five campuses are located across the City of Camden
Camden’s Promise (Cramer Hill)
Camden’s Pride (Cramer Hill)
Camden Academy High School (Downtown)
Katz Dalsey Academy (Rosedale)
Camden Academy Campus & Alumni Center (Parkside)
1998
students
1998
Camden’s Promise Charter School is founded.
2001
Camden Academy Charter High School is founded.
2005
students
2011
1st graduating class walks at Camden Academy. The Promise Academy Center (PAC) officially opens.
2008
Camden’s Pride Charter Elementary School is founded.
2011
Academy’s 12th grade is moved to downtown campus and CCSN’s Swim Program begins.
2012
KATZ Dalsey Academy Charter Elementary school becomes affiliated with the network.
2015
KATZ Rosedale Building Construction Project.
2016
All schools merged to Camden’s Promise.
2017
Downtown Expansion
2018
students
Camden Academy Swim Team begins. Pre-K Program begins. 2018
2020
Camden Academy becomes a host site for Camden County NJSIAA Swim Meets
2022
2022
2320 students
LOCATED AT
• Camden Academy (Downtown Camden)
• CCSN Alumni Center (Parkside Neighborhood)
Year round use through our school programs and summer school programs.
Elementary & Middle school students learn water safety & how to swim. High school students participate in the swim program as part of gym class.
Staff access to the pool for personal fitness.
1st cohort of College NOW students receive Associates Degree along with HS Diploma. Network Family Alumni Center opens at Katz Clubhouse and includes a second pool.
2023
CCSN begins training student lifeguards.
2024 - 2028
The Camden Academy Swim Team started in 2018. In the 2022-2023 school year it had 19 swimmers and 3 managers.
Programs outside of swimming.
STEAM students test robotic submarines they create. Students learn kayak skills and safety.
Camden’s Charter School Network is committed to our mission and our promise to the community. CCSN will continue all ongoing pool costs including cleaning, repairs and bills related to keeping the pools operational, an annual average of $155,000. We promise that the money you pledge will help us:
