Kids’ programs

• Arts
• Ages 3–18
• Ongoing program

Year-round performing arts programs at Wolf Performing Arts Center in Bryn Mawr. Offers theatre classes for preschool through 12th grade, dance studio classes (pre-K through high school), private lessons in voice, acting, piano, and guitar, and multi-week summer theatre camp. Registration open year-round.

• Arts
• Ages 5–16
• $236–$333 per session
• Fall session, Weekly

Non-profit community arts center in Haverford offering youth classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, pottery, fiber arts, and jewelry for ages 5-16. Weekly spring/fall sessions plus summer art camp. Scholarships available. Classes from ~$236/session.

• Outdoor
• Ages 2–5
• $120 per child per 6-week session
• Weekly

Weekly caregiver-and-child nature sessions for ages 2-5 at Riverbend Preserve in Gladwyne. Each 60-minute class includes a story, craft, nature activity, and hike on the preserve. 6-week sessions capped at 12 families, with a campfire & s'mores at the final meeting. Caregiver required.

• STEM
• Ages 8–14
• $25/workshop
• Sat, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Villanova University's outreach Kids Science Lab in Villanova offers Saturday workshops where children ages 8–14 conduct real experiments in university laboratories guided by faculty and graduate students. Topics span chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, giving young students an authentic research experience. Registration required; capacity limited to 20 per session.

• Outdoor
• Ages 4–11
• $464/week; before care $75/week…
• Multiple days, 9:00 AM…

Week-long outdoor summer camp on Riverbend's 30-acre preserve in Gladwyne. Campers hike, explore animal habitats, conduct science experiments, play nature games, and enjoy hands-on outdoor learning. Themed weeks include Messy Science and Sunny Science. Before and after care available.

• Arts
• Ages 4–17
• June–August

Year-round youth and teen art classes at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA. Programs include painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and jewelry for ages 4-17. Summer art camp offers 11 one-week themed sessions June 8–August 21, 2026. Scholarships available.

• Outdoor
• Ages 4–8
• $625–$660/week
• Mon, Fri, Sun, 8:45 am

Immersive nature summer camp at Riverbend Preserve in Gladwyne for ages 4-8. Rangers program (ages 4-6, $625/week) and Adventurers (ages 5-6, $660/week) offer daily outdoor exploration, hiking, and hands-on nature science on a 30-acre preserve.

• Sports
• Ages 4–18
• Winter session…

Year-round indoor junior tennis programs at Delaware Valley Tennis Academy in Bryn Mawr. Offers clinics for ages 4-11 with 5:1 student-to-pro ratio, summer Junior Development Camps, and competitive training. Five indoor courts plus 10-and-under courts.

• Outdoor
• Ages 5–10
• $464/week
• Weekly

Nature-based summer day camp at McKaig Nature Education Center in Wayne, PA, run by Riverbend educators. Weekly themes include Riverbend Animals, Messy Science, and Sunny Science. Activities: hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and nature crafts for ages 5-10.

• Ages 0–6
• Free
• Tue, Wed, Thu, 10:30 AM…

Wayne Public Library hosts free weekly Story Time programs for infants through kindergarteners in the Radnor area. Sessions include read-alouds, songs, and movement activities designed to build early literacy skills. Separate programs are offered for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

• Sports
• Ages 7–16
• $450/week
• Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Villanova University hosts a youth lacrosse camp each summer on campus for boys and girls ages 7–16. Campers receive instruction from Villanova NCAA coaching staff and current players, focusing on stick skills, positioning, and game strategy across beginner through advanced tracks. Day camp format runs Monday through Friday in one-week sessions.

• Arts
• Ages 10–17
• $450–$550/week
• Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Bryn Mawr Film Institute Summer Camp introduces teens ages 10–17 to filmmaking, cinematography, and film criticism at the historic BMFI theater in Bryn Mawr. Campers produce short films, learn to analyze cinema, and screen their work for peers. One-week sessions run throughout July and August.

• Arts
• Ages 4–17
• Varies by class; scholarships available…
• Weekdays and weekends…

Youth art classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media, fiber arts, metals, and more at the Main Line Art Center in Haverford. After-school and weekend sessions for children and teens. Summer camps run June–August. Scholarships available.

• Ages 3–15
• Varies by program; 5% discount for 6…
• Multiple days, Full day

Premier summer day camp at The Haverford School offering 60+ activities spanning sports, arts, science, engineering, technology, and life skills. Specialty camps include Jr. 76ers Basketball Camp (ages 6–17) and Phillies Baseball Academy (ages 6–14).

• Sports
• Ages 0–12
• $35 registration fee per child + monthly…
• Multiple days, Various times…

Year-round progressive swim lessons for children ages 4 months to 12 years at Goldfish Swim School near Wayne. Science of SwimPlay curriculum, warm indoor pools, small class sizes, certified instructors, free make-up lessons, rolling enrollment. Swim Force competition team for advanced swimmers.

• Music
• Ages 4–18
• Ongoing program

Private music lessons in classical and contemporary styles at the Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music, operating since 1934. Instruments include piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, and brass. Serves beginners through pre-professionals of all ages in an elegant historic mansion on the Main Line.

• Music
• Ages 5–18
• $90–$130/month private lessons
• Mon–Fri, Sat, 3:30 PM – 7:00…

The Villanova Music Conservatory Youth Program in Villanova offers private and group instrumental lessons in piano, violin, guitar, and voice for children and teens. Students perform in end-of-semester recitals and may participate in chamber music ensembles. Faculty include current Villanova University music professors and professional performers.

• Sports
• Ages 0–12
• Multiple days, 08:15 AM

Gymnastics and movement classes for babies through grade school at The Little Gym of Ardmore. Parent-child classes start at 10 months; pre-K gymnastics for ages 3-5; and grade-school levels. Also offers birthday parties and seasonal camps.

• Ages 5–18
• $80–$120/lesson
• Sat, Sun, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Held at the historic Devon Horse Show grounds, this youth riding program in Devon introduces children ages 5–18 to English equitation, horse care, and stable management. Weekly lessons progress through beginner walk-trot through jumping hunter/equitation courses. Students may show in the renowned Devon Horse Show & Country Fair each spring.

• Outdoor
• Ages 4–14
• $35–$55/program
• Sat, Sun, 10:00 AM – 12:30…

The Gladwyne Nature Center provides outdoor education programs for children ages 4–14 in the woodlands and meadows of Lower Merion's Gladwyne preserve. Seasonal programs include wildlife tracking, plant identification, and ecological monitoring alongside hiking and free nature exploration. Summer camp and school-year half-day programs available.

• Ages 2–14
• Contact for pricing
• Mon–Fri

Camp Kef is a traditional 8-week Jewish summer day camp for children ages 2 through 8th grade. The camp features swimming, sports, gymnastics, art, drama, and outdoor recreation in a safe, nurturing environment with early and late care options available.

• Sports
• Ages 3–14
• Quick Start 3-class intro $47…
• Mon–Sat

Age-specific kids martial arts program combining Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai Kickboxing. Pee Wee classes for pre-K through early elementary (30 min, 4-5:30pm weekdays), Junior classes for ages 7-14 (45 min, 5-7:15pm weekdays). Starts with a 3-class Quick Start Course for $47.

• Ages 6–15
• Contact for pricing; optional aftercare…
• Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Six-week summer day camp for children entering grades 1 through 9 at Radnor High School. Activities include arts and crafts, sports and games, swimming, performing arts, special events, and field trips. Optional aftercare from 3:00–5:00 PM daily.

• Music
• Ages 0–5
• $200/semester (10 classes)
• Fri, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Music Together classes serving the Easttown community meet at St. John's Episcopal Church in Devon, offering evidence-based early childhood music education for children from birth through age 5. Each semester features a new collection of songs, chants, and movement activities to develop musical aptitude. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside children.