Kids’ programs

• Sports
• Ages 2–16
• Contact for pricing

Progressive gymnastics program with classes for all ages and skill levels. Mini G's for ages 3-4 (45 min), Mighty G's for ages 4-5 (1 hour), Girls Beginner for ages 6+, Open Play Gym for ages 2-10 with parent, and Pre-Team/Xcel programs by invitation.

• Sports
• Ages 4 mo–12
• Monthly membership; contact for pricing

Structured gymnastics and movement classes for children from 4 months to 12 years. Programs include Parent/Child classes (4 months–3 years), Pre-K Gymnastics (3-6 years), Grade School Gymnastics (6-12 years), and Dance (3-12 years). Monthly membership includes 1-2 classes per week.

• Ages 6–14
• $75/week (1st child), $70/week (2nd)…
• Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Five-week summer day camp at Hilltop Park featuring arts and crafts, pickleball, 9-square, games, cooperative and competitive sports, Water Wednesdays, and Themed Thursdays. Open to rising 1st through 8th graders; no township residency required. Financial assistance available for township residents.

• Sports
• Ages 3–17
• Contact for pricing; member discounts…
• Sessions Jan–Feb, Mar–Apr…

Group and private swim lessons for all ages and skill levels at the Phoenixville YMCA. Progressive levels take children from water comfort through competitive strokes. Year-round sessions make it easy to maintain progress and build water safety skills.

• Dance
• Ages 3.5–7
• Contact for pricing

Creative Movement for ages 3.5–4 (45 min) introduces rhythm, musicality, and movement in a fun, inclusive setting. Pre-Ballet for ages 5–7 (1 hour) builds coordination and basic ballet technique. Rolling enrollment; contact for class placement.

• Dance
• Ages 6–18
• Contact for tuition

One-hour dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop for ages 6 through adult, limited to 12 students per class. Serving the Main Line since 1988, with no student fees, no required fundraising, and free costume alterations for annual recitals.

• Sports
• Ages 5–14
• Contact for registration fees

Township-based nonprofit youth lacrosse for boys and girls in grades K–8 in the Colonial School District. Programs are all-inclusive with class-based groups for appropriate skill placement: clinics for K, small field for grades 1–2, and full-field 10v10 for grades 5–8.

• Sports
• Ages 10–17
• Free for residents (6-week program)…

Six-week rowing program FREE for Conshohocken residents ages 13–17, plus three weeklong summer rowing camps open to ages 10 and up. Camps cover technique improvement, training methods, and preparation. Offered at the Conshohocken Rowing Center.

• 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 4–18
• $100–$250/season
• Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Radnor Youth Soccer League provides recreational and travel soccer programs for children ages 4–18 in Radnor Township. Fall and spring seasons feature age-appropriate skill development, small-sided games, and competitive travel brackets for older players. Volunteer coaches are supported by licensed USSF trainers.

• Outdoor
• Ages 6–14
• Free / donation
• Sun, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Cynwyd Heritage Trail Nature Club meets monthly in Bala Cynwyd to lead guided explorations of the Schuylkill River corridor and surrounding woodlands for school-age children. Activities include wildlife identification, pollinator garden care, and trail cleanup projects. Family registration welcomed; no experience required.

• Academic
• Ages 6–12
• $180–$240/session
• Tue, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Science Explorers hosts after-school enrichment programs at Exton elementary schools, focusing on experiments in chemistry, biology, and earth science for ages 6–12. Each themed session is hands-on, inquiry-based, and aligned with PA state science standards. Programs run in 6- to 8-week blocks throughout the school year.

• Ages 5–14
• $280–$350/week
• Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Devon Arts Center Summer Camp provides week-long art-focused day camps for children ages 5–14 each July and August in Devon. Campers rotate through studio painting, ceramics, drawing, and digital art workshops led by working artists. Campers take home finished artwork and a portfolio at the end of each week.

• Sports
• Ages 5–14
• $175 early bird (through Feb 1)…
• Weekdays and Saturday…

Community girls lacrosse program in Radnor Township focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Open to all experience levels. Spring season with weekday practices and weekend games. Early bird and sibling discounts available.

• Sports
• Ages 3–6
• Varies; contact KOPSC at kopsc.org
• Sat, Morning

Entry-level soccer program for the youngest players in King of Prussia through the KOP Soccer Club. Junior Prussians provides a first fun, safe soccer experience developing physical fitness, technical skills, courage, and self-esteem. Fall and spring seasons.

• Sports
• Ages 6–14
• Varies; contact KOPSC at kopsc.org
• Weekdays and Saturday…

Recreational soccer for KOP youth ages 6–14 through the KOPSC Development Academy. Fun and competitive environment bridging recreational play and travel soccer. Weekday practices and weekend games in fall and spring seasons.

• Sports
• Ages 3–16
• $90–$160/8-week session
• Tue, Thu, Sat, 4:00 PM…

Great Valley Gymnastics in Paoli offers recreational gymnastics for preschoolers through high schoolers, with competitive team tracks available for advanced students. The fully equipped 8,000-square-foot facility features vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and spring floor. Classes run year-round in 8-week sessions.

• Sports
• Ages 2–16
• $88–$155/8-week session
• Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat…

Exton Gymnastics Center is a purpose-built facility offering classes from Parent & Toddler through competitive team gymnastics for children ages 2–16. Programs include women's artistic, men's artistic, and trampoline disciplines. Recreational classes run in 8-week sessions with year-round competitive team practice.

• Dance
• Ages 3–18
• $120–$200/month
• Tue, Thu, Sat, 4:00 PM…

Main Line Dance's Malvern studio offers ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop classes for children and teens ages 3–18. Beginner Tiny Dancer classes build fundamental ballet technique and musicality, while competitive students train en pointe and prepare for YAGP and other regional dance competitions. Spring recitals are held each May at a local venue.

• Sports
• Ages 3–16
• $100–$175/summer
• Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Bryn Mawr Swim Club offers group swim lessons and a competitive junior team for children ages 3–16 each summer in Bryn Mawr. Red Cross-aligned instruction advances beginners through strong swimmers, with additional private lesson slots available. The club swim team competes weekly in the Suburban Swim League through August.

• Sports
• Ages 4–18
• Seasonal program

Community-based soccer program for boys and girls in Radnor Township. Offers recreational and select programs focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Summer soccer camps and spring clinics also available.

• Arts
• Ages 1–12
• Sat/Sun

Art education programs serving Wayne, Villanova, Bryn Mawr, and the broader Main Line. Twoosy Doodlers (ages 20 months–3), Mini Doodlers (ages 3–5), and Doodlers (ages 6+) weekly classes. Theme-based summer and holiday camps for ages 3-12. Classes held after school and on weekends.

• Ages 5–11
• Contact for pricing
• Mon–Fri, 3:30–6:00 PM

Award-winning after-school program (Best After Care, Best of Jewish Philadelphia 2022-2024) serving grades K-5. Includes transportation from local schools, dedicated homework time, and clubs in film, cooking, sports, and arts. Open Monday through Friday.

• Arts
• Ages 5–18
• Contact for pricing; scholarships…

Youth musical theatre program from Musical Theatre Philly, culminating in a live performance showcase. Scholarships and payment plans available. Develops singing, acting, and dancing skills through collaborative rehearsal and performance.