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{{toplink|url=http://www.naturalcreativity.org/|name=naturalcreativity.org}}[[File:NaturalCreativity.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Creative activity at the Natural Creativity Center.]]<blockquote>''Imagine a world where all young people develop the foundation for a life of self-direction, constructive purpose, and personal fulfillment.''</blockquote>
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{{toplink|url=http://www.naturalcreativity.org/|name=naturalcreativity.org}}[[File:NaturalCreativity.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Creative activity at the Natural Creativity Center.]]<blockquote>''Creativity | Compassion | Collaboration''</blockquote>
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'''Natural Creativity''' is '''a Self-Directed Education Resource Center located in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood'''. At NC, families who choose an alternative to traditional schooling receive support through our partnership model. This model is centered around exploration of a wide range of materials and opportunities for collaboration with staff and other young people.
  
This world exists at '''Natural Creativity''', an education center '''for families who choose an alternative to school.''' We believe that humans are born problem solvers--and naturally creative. We focus on developing creativity, compassion, and collaboration among our young people and community members.
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​NC families acknowledge the right to independent thinking and the value of self-discovery, regardless of age. We identify and encourage self-direction wherever and whenever we can. Through Creativity, Compassion, and Collaboration, we bring young people to the forefront of their stories..
  
The purpose of Natural Creativity is to help young people and their families cultivate their innate ability to think flexibly and meet challenges creatively. We actively embrace racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity, and endeavor to become a catalyst for transformation in addressing the education crisis in Philadelphia and beyond.
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This is how we learn.
 
 
Natural Creativity understands that the intellectual, emotional, and social wellbeing of the individual is interdependent on the wellbeing of the larger community. Thus, every aspect of NC reflects our committment to social justice, equity, and improvement. This commitment shapes our daily operations, from the ways facilitators communicate with young people to the types, qualities, and strengths of our community partnerships and learning networks. We continue this through our parent workshops, community problem solving sessions, and by listening to, engaging, and growing with our community members.
 
 
 
Natural Creativity is a non-profit organization.
 
  
 
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.naturalcreativity.org home page].
 
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.naturalcreativity.org home page].
  
 
==Info==
 
==Info==
*Volunteer:&nbsp;[http://www.naturalcreativity.org/volunteer Volunteer]
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*Instagram:&nbsp;[http://www.instagram.com/naturalcreativitycenter/ @naturalcreativitycenter]
*Instagram:&nbsp;[http://www.instagram.com/naturalcreativityfamily naturalcreativityfamily]
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==See Also==
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*[[Open Connections (OC)]]
  
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Latest revision as of 18:48, 24 January 2022

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Creative activity at the Natural Creativity Center.

Creativity | Compassion | Collaboration

Natural Creativity is a Self-Directed Education Resource Center located in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. At NC, families who choose an alternative to traditional schooling receive support through our partnership model. This model is centered around exploration of a wide range of materials and opportunities for collaboration with staff and other young people.

​NC families acknowledge the right to independent thinking and the value of self-discovery, regardless of age. We identify and encourage self-direction wherever and whenever we can. Through Creativity, Compassion, and Collaboration, we bring young people to the forefront of their stories..

This is how we learn.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's home page.

Info

See Also