Programs & Activities

High-quality early childhood education and care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Programs include infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K, open Monday–Friday.

Small-group 30-minute swim lessons with a certified Y instructor for kids age 3 and up of all swimming abilities. Participants receive personalized instruction to learn basics, refine skills, and improve stroke mechanics.

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.

A Saturday ceramics class introducing pre-teens ages 10-13 to wheel throwing on the potter's wheel, held onsite at Main Line Art Center.

Year-round swim lessons for infants through children at Goldfish Swim School in Oaks, serving Wayne PA families. Features a heated 90°F indoor pool with a strict 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Programs for all levels from water safety basics to stroke development.

Children's Poetry Theater and its founder Jacque Healy write poems and plays for children and youth. A unique creative arts program blending poetry and theater.

Independent community recreation boys lacrosse program serving Radnor Township. Focuses on skill development, fundamentals, and a love of the game in a supportive recreational environment.

Karate and kickboxing classes for children ages 3 through teens at PRO Martial Arts in Wayne, PA. Little Rhinos program (ages 3-5) introduces martial arts basics; youth classes (ages 5-12) build self-defense, confidence, and character. Free trial available.

A week-long day camp for children held at township parks in the Bala Cynwyd area. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, and games. Experienced staff supervise all activities in a safe outdoor setting.

Non-profit community arts center in Haverford offering youth classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, pottery, fiber arts, and jewelry for ages 5-16. Weekly spring/fall sessions plus summer art camp. Scholarships available. Classes from ~$236/session.

Private music lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, keyboard, bass, brass, woodwind, and strings at Main Line School of Music and Dance. Serving students of all ages since 1988 with in-person lessons at Ardmore location or in-home instruction. Over 4,000 students taught.

Weekly caregiver-and-child nature sessions for ages 2-5 at Riverbend Preserve in Gladwyne. Each 60-minute class includes a story, craft, nature activity, and hike on the preserve. 6-week sessions capped at 12 families, with a campfire & s'mores at the final meeting. Caregiver required.

Guided nature walks along the Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Bala Cynwyd, designed for families and young children. Volunteers teach kids to identify local birds, plants, and insects along this restored rail trail. Free and open to all ages.

Recreational basketball league for youth in the Paoli area, organized by the Tredyffrin-Easttown Recreation Commission. Teams practice and compete at local gyms across the township. The program emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, and team play.

Weekly story time program at the Tredyffrin Public Library's Paoli branch for young children in the Paoli community. Librarians read picture books, sing songs, and lead simple crafts to build early literacy skills. Free and drop-in friendly.

The Junior Ranger Program at Valley Forge National Historical Park invites children near Paoli to explore history and nature through self-guided activities and ranger-led tours. Kids earn a Junior Ranger badge upon completing the activity booklet. A wonderful introduction to national parks.

Monthly STEM club for school-age children at the Haverford Township Free Library. Kids tackle hands-on challenges in coding, engineering, and science using kits and supplies provided by the library. All sessions are free and open to Haverford Township residents.

Swim lessons for children at Haverford Township's public pool, taught by Red Cross-certified instructors. Levels range from beginner water safety to advanced stroke technique. Summer session registration opens each spring for Haverford Township residents.

Quality child care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Offers full-time placement or part-time care as little as two days per week. Open Monday through Friday.

Flag football camp program offered by YSC Sports. Additional details on schedule, age groups, and pricing available on their website.

A family-friendly guided tour of Tyler Arboretum's bluebird nesting boxes, where curious kids and adults can observe eggs and nestlings up close. Learn about cavity-nesting birds and how to help them thrive at home.

Nature-based summer day camp at McKaig Nature Education Center in Wayne, PA, run by Riverbend educators. Weekly themes include Riverbend Animals, Messy Science, and Sunny Science. Activities: hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and nature crafts for ages 5-10.

Youth basketball league organized by Tredyffrin Township Recreation for elementary and middle school aged players.

Soccer camp program offered by YSC Sports. Additional details on schedule, age groups, and pricing available on their website.