Facility Rentals
SCH academy's facilities
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, is accessible by car, foot, or public transportation (bus or train). SCH Academy’s 62-acre campus is adjacent to the Wissahickon Creek watershed in Fairmount Park and includes the Wissahickon Inn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
When school is not in session, several spaces on each campus are available for rent for events such as weddings, meetings, and athletic team practices and games.
SCH Academy is committed to a mission-centric approach to all facility rentals and campus use. SCH prioritizes youth programs and community requests before considering all other rental and facility use inquiries.
A signed facility use agreement with proof of insurance and adherence to SCH Rules and Regulations is required for most facility rentals and events. Please allow 7-10 days to review your request and respond as each request requires review and possible approvals from our Operations Team or other SCH Leadership.
Contact rentals@sch.org with questions or to schedule a campus tour.
Rental Details and Spaces
Outdoor Facilities
Please see the space listings below for detailed information about each location, room or campus space. Note for location and naming conventions to use when ready to book in FMX.
Indoor Facilities
Submit Facility Booking Request
Note: SCH uses a booking platform: FMX.
An account is required to book. Turn-around is 7-10 days from submitting.
Discounts and Additional Fees
Facility Request Process
1) Please review this User Experience: FMX Log in and Requesting Facility Use document and our campus map to better understand how to submit a facility or event request on the FMX platform. (Trust us, the "User Experience" doc is worth the read!)
2) Submit your facility rental or event request through SCH's FMX platform.
3) If you have questions, please email rentals@sch.org, and an Auxiliary Programs team member will respond within three days.
Insurance and Waivers
Most rental groups must provide the School with an insurance certificate with the School named as an additional insured, providing comprehensive general liability insurance. TULIP (Tenant Users Liability Insurance Policy) event insurance can be purchased through Philadelphia Insurance Company. Groups unable to provide a certificate of insurance may seek approval to submit an SCH Waiver and Release/Indemnification Form for all participants during the rental time. Contact rentals@sch.org to make such a request.
SCH Facility Use Agreement and SCH General Rules
All facility use by independent or outside groups must be approved. Please review the SCH Facility Use Agreement and SCH General Rules. These agreements must be met to host rentals and events on the SCH Campus.
Submit Facility Booking Request
Note: FMX account is required to book.
Policies
UPON REQUEST: SCH Academy offers additional items to make sure your event runs smoothly and to ensure that the space is properly maintained. NOTE: Parties of 100 or more may result in the hiring of additional security personnel on campus; see the hourly rate above.
FAQs
view our campus from above
Watch the drone footage of our 62-acres to get a better idea of where we are located and the buildings on campus.