Programs & Activities

A one-day tech course introducing teens to essential technology concepts and digital skills. This hands-on learning experience prepares young people for a technology-driven world.

The Saturday Leadership Academy at Vaux Big Picture High School hosts its end-of-year celebration for youth participants. A program focused on developing leadership skills among Philadelphia youth.

A nature-focused preschool program at the Schuylkill Center that connects young children to the outdoors in Philadelphia.

Kids learn the foundational skills of basketball including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Basketball was actually invented at the Y!

Kids learn the skills needed to compete in volleyball, including bumping, setting, and volleying. A great sport for building teamwork and coordination.

Kids learn proper lacrosse techniques including cradling, scooping, passing, catching, and shooting. A great introduction to one of the fastest-growing youth sports.

Competitive swim teams available at multiple YMCA branch locations, focused on developing strong swimmers and great team members through character-building values. Synchronized/artistic swim teams are also available at the Phoenixville Y.

A summer program focused on entrepreneurship for youth, hosted at the Spaces Hale Building in Philadelphia. Designed to inspire and educate young aspiring entrepreneurs.

A one-day session teaching teens about financial risk management concepts. Held at a professional venue in downtown Philadelphia.

A one-day session empowering teens to become changemakers through social awareness activities. Held in downtown Philadelphia.

A one-day workshop helping teens develop a growth mindset and time management skills. Designed to set teens up for success in school and life.

A nature-based summer camp at the Schuylkill Center, inspiring curiosity and a love for the outdoors in Philadelphia.

As the region's largest and longest-running international nonprofit, World Affairs opens doors between Philadelphia and the world through youth educational programs.

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission offers kid-friendly programs and activities in Philadelphia. Contact them at 215-592-1800 for more information.

A one-day public speaking workshop designed to build confidence and communication skills in teens. Participants practice speaking techniques in a supportive environment.

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IF YOU FOUND AN INJURED WILD ANIMAL, the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic can help! At the Wildlife Clinic, our goal is to provide professional care to sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife so