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The Children’s Summer Program at Camp Linden is the major community service project of the Philadelphia Ethical Society. Its mission is to introduce inner-city children to the wonders of nature. Co-program directors Amy Johnston and Sharon Wallis will present the program’s history and its curriculum of environmental education, swimming, and character building with video and slides.

About Amy Johnson and Sharon Wallis

Amy Johnston is a member of the Philadelphia Ethical Society who has served as Co-Program director of Camp Linden since 2022. Before joining the Camp Linden Staff, she worked as an Environmental Educator at Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, a watershed organization. A longtime resident of Chester County, Amy is active in scouting and local environmental organizations. She is an avid gardener whose hobbies include raising Monarch Butterflies.

Sharon Wallis is a Trustee of the Philadelphia Ethical Society and a retired attorney whose career focused on civil rights litigation, poverty law and teaching. As a volunteer Program Director since 2011, Sharon developed the Camp Linden environmental education curriculum. Her husband, Leonard Weeks, has volunteered as Camp Manager. Sharon and Leonard live in Philadelphia and stay in a cabin on the property when the camp is in session.

About Sunday Platform

Sunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate, stimulate personal growth, inspire reflection and action, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader, member, or guest. Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events, pressing social issues, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour.