Kids activities in Bala Cynwyd, PA
Bordering Philadelphia with easy R5 access, Bala Cynwyd families enjoy a range of kids activities including swim teams, martial arts, and STEM classes.
Bala Cynwyd sits at the eastern edge of Lower Merion Township, bordering Philadelphia along City Avenue, with easy R5 train and regional transit connections. The Cynwyd Heritage Trail, a restored rail trail through Bala Cynwyd, has flat paved paths for walking and biking, and volunteers lead free guided nature walks for families.
The Bala Cynwyd branch of the Lower Merion Library System hosts a Chess Club and various kids programs throughout the year. British Swim School operates a learn-to-swim location serving Bala Cynwyd and surrounding Lower Merion families. The Bala Cynwyd Tae Kwon Do Academy provides traditional Korean martial arts instruction for kids and families in the community.
Lower Merion Township Recreation programming is fully available to Bala Cynwyd residents, including soccer, tennis, and enrichment classes delivered through the township's recreation facilities. Young Rembrandts art classes are also offered in the area through Lower Merion Rec partnerships.
9 listings in Bala Cynwyd
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- 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.
Lower Merion Recreation Youth Soccer
Lower Merion Township Recreation
- Sports
- Ages 5–12
- $85/season
- Sat, 9:00 AM
Recreational youth soccer league run by Lower Merion Township in Bala Cynwyd. Kids develop passing, dribbling, and teamwork skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Saturday games are played at local township fields.
Lower Merion Recreation Summer Day Camp
Lower Merion Township Recreation
- Ages 5–14
- $250/week
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM
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.
Cynwyd Heritage Trail Youth Nature Walks
Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail
- Outdoor
- Ages 4–14
- Free
- Sat, 10:00 AM
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.
- Sports
- Ages 4–17
- $110/month
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30 PM…
Bala Cynwyd Tae Kwon Do Academy provides World Taekwondo-certified instruction for children ages 4 through teens. Classes integrate kicking and poomsae patterns with lessons in discipline, respect, and perseverance that translate to academic and life success. Belt promotions are held every two months with family invited to observe.
Kids Swim Lessons
British Swim School of Philadelphia & The Main Line
- Sports
- Ages 0–16
- $159.88/month (1 class/week)…
- Ongoing program
Learn-to-swim program at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd serving Main Line communities including Ardmore, Wynnewood, Narberth, Bryn Mawr, and Penn Valley. Small group lessons ages 3 months to teen focusing on water acclimation, survival skills, and stroke development. Warm therapy pool (91-93°F). Ability-based progression.
- Sports
- Ages 4–18
- Varies by class level
- Classes run during the…
Rhythmic gymnastics programs for children in the Bala Cynwyd area, focusing on skill development, flexibility, coordination, and artistic expression.
- Sports
- Ages 0–12
- Monthly tuition; varies by level
- Multiple days, Multiple time…
Year-round swim lessons for children starting as young as 3 months old at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd. Level-appropriate lessons taught by professional instructors 7 days a week in a warm-water pool.
- Arts
- Ages 4–12
- Varies by session
- Multiple days, 9:00 AM–4:30…
Fun art summer camp for ages 4–12 focusing on drawing techniques, fine motor skills, creativity, social skills, and academic readiness through structured visual art projects.