Kids’ programs

• Outdoor

Riverbend's Summer Camp connects kids to nature through outdoor STEM education and free play in a 30-acre preserve near Philadelphia. Registration is currently open.

• Outdoor

Year-Round Adventure Camp gives kids ongoing access to outdoor exploration and nature-based activities at Riverbend's preserve. A great option for families looking for consistent outdoor education beyond the summer months.

• STEM

Riverbend's school programs bring students outdoors to make science come to life through nature-based STEM education. Field trips and environmental learning experiences are available for school groups.

• STEM

Riverbend's Aquaponics program offers hands-on environmental STEM learning, including a collaboration with Aqua Pennsylvania and Upper Darby School District serving nearly 1,000 fifth graders. Students explore sustainable food systems and environmental science.

• Outdoor

Riverbend offers nature-based Scout Programs at their 30-acre preserve in Gladwyne, PA. Scouts can explore meadow, woodland, stream, and pond habitats while working toward nature and conservation-related achievements.

• Arts

A weekly kids art workshop hosted at The Hot Spot Studios in Narberth on the Main Line. A great creative outlet for children to explore art in a fun studio setting.

• Arts
• Ages 6–9

A 3-day summer art camp for kids ages 6-9 located in Devon, PA near Philadelphia. Great creative outlet for young artists during the summer.

• Sports

Youth swim team program at the Upper Main Line YMCA, utilizing the facility's indoor and outdoor pools including a 50-meter outdoor pool. Contact the branch for tryout and registration information.

• STEM

Students learn about water systems through hands-on study of macroinvertebrates, water testing, stream erosion, and plant life using access to the Darby Creek. The Watershed Lab provides real-world environmental science experience in a natural setting.

• Outdoor

Kids can learn about hawks and owls at the Raptor Center, where resident birds serve as educational ambassadors after being rescued from wildlife rehabilitation centers. An engaging way for children to appreciate birds of prey and wildlife conservation.

• Outdoor

Children can interact with goats, sheep, and chickens at the YMCA's barnyard while learning about farm life and the daily responsibilities of caring for animals. A popular hands-on experience right on the Main Line.

• Outdoor

Families and children can explore over 20 acres of diverse habitats including woodlands, wetlands, and meadows through bird walks, hikes, and canoeing at the Cassatt Preserve. With over 130 bird species recorded and 5 miles of trails, it's an ideal outdoor adventure for nature lovers.

• Outdoor

The YMCA offers tailored field trips and scout group activities at its Environmental and STEM Education Complex, including watershed exploration, stream ecology, and animal ambassador encounters. Groups can also inquire about overnight campouts and Zoo on Wheels outreach programs.

• Outdoor

A specialty summer camp focused on environmental education and nature exploration at the 54-acre Camp UMLY campus. Can be combined with Specialty Sidekick Camp for full-day care.

• Arts

A specialty summer camp focused on arts and humanities for kids at Camp UMLY in Berwyn, PA. Can be combined with Specialty Sidekick Camp to create a full day of care.

• Sports

A specialty summer sports and tennis camp at Camp UMLY in Berwyn, PA. Can be paired with Specialty Sidekick Camp for full-day programming.

• Arts
• Ages 10–12
• $0.00

A tuition-free fiber arts class introducing pre-teens ages 10-12 to hand-sewing basics, held onsite at Main Line Art Center on Wednesdays.

• Arts
• Ages 10–12
• $178.25–$215.75

A drawing class for pre-teens ages 10-12 focused on creating comics, held onsite at Main Line Art Center on Thursday afternoons.

• Arts
• Ages 7–12
• $0.00

A tuition-free mixed media art class designed for children with disabilities ages 7-12, held onsite at Main Line Art Center on Saturdays.

• Arts
• Ages 6–10
• $197.50–$239.00

A Tuesday drawing and painting class for kids ages 6-10, held onsite at Main Line Art Center throughout the spring semester.

• Arts
• From age 15
• Membership required

Teens ages 15 and up are invited to enroll in select adult-level art classes at the Wayne Art Center. A yearly membership is required to participate.

• Ages 4–15
• $680–$780/week depending on registration…

A full-day summer day camp on the 200-acre campus of Haverford College offering programs in culinary arts, woodworking, machine sewing, performing arts, innovation lab, design & style, trailblazers, and velocity for kids ages 4–15. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are all included, with flexible drop-off and pickup for busy families.

• Arts
• Ages 4–18
• All-inclusive (one rate, no hidden fees)

A summer day camp focused on performing arts where kids develop creative expression and stage skills in a structured, nurturing environment. All meals and materials are included in one flat rate.

• Arts
• Ages 4–18
• All-inclusive (one rate, no hidden fees)

A summer day camp where kids learn to use sewing machines and develop real textile and design skills through hands-on projects. All meals and materials are included in one flat rate.