Programs & Activities

The Paoli Memorial YMCA Swim Team in Paoli welcomes competitive swimmers ages 5–18 looking to develop racing skills and team spirit. Practices run six days a week with an emphasis on stroke technique, conditioning, and sportsmanship. The team competes in YMCA regional and national championships throughout the season.

Paoli Performing Arts Summer Theater offers a 3-week musical theater intensive for children ages 7–17 each July in Paoli. Students rehearse and perform a full Broadway-style show in the center's black-box theater, covering acting, singing, and choreography. The program culminates in two public performances open to family and community.

The Paoli Branch of Chester County Library hosts free biweekly STEAM Lab workshops for kids ages 8–14, introducing concepts in coding, circuits, and engineering design. Participants work in small groups to build and test projects using Raspberry Pi computers, snap circuits, and craft materials. No prior experience needed; all supplies provided.

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.

Exton Karate Academy provides traditional Shotokan and sport karate instruction for children ages 4–17. Classes emphasize self-discipline, focus, and confidence alongside physical fitness and self-defense skills. The academy hosts belt promotions four times a year and an annual students' tournament each spring.

Exton Youth Lacrosse Club offers beginner through intermediate lacrosse programs for boys and girls ages 6–15 in the Exton area of Chester County. Spring league features skills clinics, scrimmages, and inter-town games. The club partners with US Lacrosse for certified coaching and player safety certification.

Wayne Art Center's Summer Art Camp provides a creative summer experience for kids, led by professional artist-educators in a supportive environment.

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.

Kids use LEGOs to compete in building challenges, then enjoy free building time to spark creativity and practice basic engineering skills. The program also helps children build confidence and social skills.

Kids learn the proper techniques and form of tennis in this beginner-friendly racquet sport program. A great way to build hand-eye coordination and athletic skills.

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.

Newtown Square Youth Basketball runs recreational leagues for boys and girls ages 5–14 through Delaware County Parks and Recreation. The winter season runs December through February with Saturday morning games at local school gyms in Newtown Square. Volunteer coaches receive training through the National Alliance for Youth Sports.

Young players learn foundational baseball skills including hitting, base running, and fielding in this beginner-friendly T-Ball program. Perfect for kids just starting out in baseball.

Dunwoody Village Children's Art Studio in Newtown Square hosts Saturday art workshops for children ages 5–14. Projects rotate through painting, printmaking, sculpture, and fiber arts, with themes drawn from art history and local culture. Classes are limited to 12 students for an intimate, studio-style experience.

Newtown Square Swim & Racquet Club offers learn-to-swim and swim team programs for children ages 3 and up in Newtown Square. Summer swim lessons follow American Red Cross curriculum from beginner Guppies classes through competitive stroke refinement. The club's swim team competes in the Suburban Swim League each summer.

Newtown Square Junior Chess Club meets weekly at the branch library for players of all skill levels ages 5–16. USCF-rated instructors provide puzzles, lessons, and guided games to build critical thinking and pattern recognition. Monthly rating tournaments are held on-site for students wishing to earn official chess ratings.

The Haverford Township Free Library hosts LEGO Robotics workshops for children ages 7–14 in Haverford Township. Kids program LEGO MINDSTORMS and WeDo kits to complete engineering challenges, building problem-solving and computational thinking skills. Sessions run bimonthly throughout the school year.

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.

Held at the historic Devon Horse Show grounds, this youth riding program in Devon introduces children ages 5–18 to English equitation, horse care, and stable management. Weekly lessons progress through beginner walk-trot through jumping hunter/equitation courses. Students may show in the renowned Devon Horse Show & Country Fair each spring.

Devon Swim Club offers structured swim lessons for children ages 3–16 throughout the summer season in Devon, PA. Instruction follows a Red Cross-aligned progression from Guppies and Polliwogs through competitive stroke preparation. Club swimmers may join the inter-club Suburban Swim League team each summer.

A circus and play festival celebrating boundary-pushing performance in public space for young people and families. Features unique performances designed to inspire creativity and imagination.

Weekly summer day camp offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.

Weekly summer day camp held at Church Farm School offering swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and weekly themes. Part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's network of ACA-accredited camps across Chester County.