Programs & Activities

A spring sculpture class for pre-teens ages 10-12, held onsite at Main Line Art Center. Explores ceramics, mosaics, and sculpture techniques.

The Friends School Haverford Camp program offers 9 weeks of open-ended, play-based programming. A nurturing summer environment rooted in Quaker values.

Haverford Racquet Club's Junior Tennis Academy in Haverford offers beginner through advanced tennis development for children ages 5–18. Programs run year-round on indoor and outdoor courts, including QuickStart programs for young beginners and USTA squad training for competitive players. School break camps are available in December, March, and July.

Haverford Youth Dance Center offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop classes for students ages 3–18. Beginner Tiny Tots classes develop coordination and musical rhythm, while advanced students prepare solos and ensemble pieces for the annual spring showcase. Summer intensive sessions are held each July.

A Saturday ceramics class introducing pre-teens ages 10-13 to wheel throwing on the potter's wheel, held onsite at Main Line Art Center.

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.

Monthly STEM club for school-age children at the Haverford Township Free Library. Kids tackle hands-on challenges in coding, engineering, and science using kits and supplies provided by the library. All sessions are free and open to Haverford Township residents.

Swim lessons for children at Haverford Township's public pool, taught by Red Cross-certified instructors. Levels range from beginner water safety to advanced stroke technique. Summer session registration opens each spring for Haverford Township residents.

Group tennis lessons for youth at Haverford Township's public courts, with instruction provided by certified USTA coaches. Beginner through intermediate levels are offered for both weekday and weekend sessions. A great way for Haverford kids to get active outdoors.

After-school cooking and baking classes for kids in Haverford using whole food ingredients in a certified kosher kitchen. Four-week seasonal sessions focus on healthy, real-food cooking. Also offers day camps, birthday parties, and private events. Kids ages 7+ learn practical culinary skills in a fun environment.

Nurturing summer camp experience for kids ages 4–15 on the Haverford College campus, designed to help kids discover, explore, achieve, and navigate in a challenging but supportive environment.

Visual arts classes and summer camps for kids ages 5–17 in ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry, fibers, printmaking, mixed media, and more. Scholarships and tuition-free classes available.

Summer day camps on the 30-acre Haverford School campus for ages 3–15, including traditional day camps, Multi-Sports Camp, Specialty STEAM Camps, Tennis Camp, Jr. 76ers Basketball Academy (ages 6–17), and Phillies Baseball Academy (ages 6–14).

Environmental education and recreation programs at the Community Recreation & Environmental Center (CREC), including outdoor nature exploration, animal habitats, water cycle studies, stream life investigation, and summer camps for children.

An outdoor nature program for kids at the Haverford College Arboretum. Children explore the natural world through hands-on activities in a beautiful arboretum setting.

Students learn about the water cycle and investigate the streams at Haverford Reserve, discovering macroinvertebrates and how water travels through the environment. Designed for Grades 2-5.

Multi-sport and specialty summer camps on the 30-acre Haverford School campus since 1982. Includes Jr. 76ers Basketball Camps for ages 6-17 and Phillies Baseball Academy for ages 6-14.

Summer adventure camps at Haverford College campus designed for meaningful growth. Campers build confidence trying new skills in robotics, art, sports, and cooking in a beautiful college campus setting.

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.

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).

A hands-on culinary arts summer day camp where kids learn real cooking and baking skills guided by expert instructors. Held on the beautiful Haverford College campus with breakfast, lunch, and snacks included.