Kids’ programs

• Academic
• Ages 2–5
• $8,500–$14,000/year
• Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Merion Friends Nursery School in Merion Station provides a nurturing Quaker-inspired early childhood program for children ages 2–5. The curriculum emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and community values. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention for every child.

• Sports
• Ages 3–16
• $150–$300/session
• Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Lower Merion Swim Club in Merion offers group and private swim lessons for children ages 3 and up. Instruction follows American Red Cross standards, progressing from beginner water acclimation through competitive stroke development. Summer season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• Sports
• Ages 5–18
• Member pricing; contact for rates
• Tue, Thu, Sat, 4:00 PM…

The Merion Cricket Club offers junior tennis clinics and lessons for children ages 5–18 in Merion Station. Programs focus on stroke development, match play, and sportsmanship across beginner through advanced levels. Summer intensives and after-school sessions are available throughout the year.

• Arts
• Ages 5–17
• $180–$240 per 6-week session
• Sat, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Merion Art & Repro Center offers after-school and weekend art classes for children and teens in Merion Station. Students explore painting, drawing, collage, and mixed-media techniques guided by professional artists. Classes run in 6-week sessions throughout the school year and summer.

• STEM
• Ages 7–14
• $35/month
• Sat, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Merion STEM Explorers Club meets weekly in Merion Station, giving elementary and middle school students hands-on experience with robotics, coding, and science experiments. Each session introduces a new engineering challenge that teams solve collaboratively. The program meets year-round with a special summer robotics tournament.

• Social
• Multiple days, 8:00 AM

A workshop for parents and caregivers on how to talk to children about disability. Held at St. Christopher's Church in Lower Merion Township.

• STEM
• Ages 6–14
• $399-$949/week…
• Weekly

Weekly STEM summer camps at Waldron Mercy Academy in Merion Station on the Main Line. Ages 6-14 choose from 50+ cutting-edge courses: robotics, coding, Minecraft, Roblox, game design, video production, 3D printing, AI, sports and more. Day camp with optional early arrival and extended care.

• STEM
• Ages 5–17
• Weekly tuition; $79 one-time…
• Multiple days, 9:00 AM…

Award-winning summer tech and sports camps June 8 - August 21 in Merion Station. Programs include robotics, coding, game design, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, 3D printing, basketball, and general sports.

• Ages 4–12

Summer day camp program offered through Lower Merion Township Parks & Recreation for school-age children.

• Sports
• Ages 5–14

Youth sports leagues and clinics including soccer, baseball, basketball and more through Lower Merion Township Recreation.

• Arts

Affiliated recreation programs partnering with Lower Merion Township for youth activities and enrichment.

• Sports
• Ages 3–16

Group and private swim lessons for children and teens through Lower Merion Township.