Kids Activities in Haverford, PA

A spring sculpture class for pre-teens ages 10-12, held onsite at Main Line Art Center. Explores ceramics, mosaics, and sculpture techniques.

The Friends School Haverford Camp program offers 9 weeks of open-ended, play-based programming. A nurturing summer environment rooted in Quaker values.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Group tennis lessons for youth at Haverford Township's public courts, with instruction provided by certified USTA coaches. Beginner through intermediate levels are offered for both weekday and weekend sessions. A great way for Haverford kids to get active outdoors.

After-school cooking and baking classes for kids in Haverford using whole food ingredients in a certified kosher kitchen. Four-week seasonal sessions focus on healthy, real-food cooking. Also offers day camps, birthday parties, and private events. Kids ages 7+ learn practical culinary skills in a fun environment.

Visual arts classes and summer camps for kids ages 5–17 in ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry, fibers, printmaking, mixed media, and more. Scholarships and tuition-free classes available.

Summer day camps on the 30-acre Haverford School campus for ages 3–15, including traditional day camps, Multi-Sports Camp, Specialty STEAM Camps, Tennis Camp, Jr. 76ers Basketball Academy (ages 6–17), and Phillies Baseball Academy (ages 6–14).

Nurturing summer camp experience for kids ages 4–15 on the Haverford College campus, designed to help kids discover, explore, achieve, and navigate in a challenging but supportive environment.

Environmental education and recreation programs at the Community Recreation & Environmental Center (CREC), including outdoor nature exploration, animal habitats, water cycle studies, stream life investigation, and summer camps for children.

An outdoor nature program for kids at the Haverford College Arboretum. Children explore the natural world through hands-on activities in a beautiful arboretum setting.

Students learn about the water cycle and investigate the streams at Haverford Reserve, discovering macroinvertebrates and how water travels through the environment. Designed for Grades 2-5.

Multi-sport and specialty summer camps on the 30-acre Haverford School campus since 1982. Includes Jr. 76ers Basketball Camps for ages 6-17 and Phillies Baseball Academy for ages 6-14.

Summer adventure camps at Haverford College campus designed for meaningful growth. Campers build confidence trying new skills in robotics, art, sports, and cooking in a beautiful college campus setting.

Youth art classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media, fiber arts, metals, and more at the Main Line Art Center in Haverford. After-school and weekend sessions for children and teens. Summer camps run June–August. Scholarships available.

Premier summer day camp at The Haverford School offering 60+ activities spanning sports, arts, science, engineering, technology, and life skills. Specialty camps include Jr. 76ers Basketball Camp (ages 6–17) and Phillies Baseball Academy (ages 6–14).

Campers bake and cook their way around the world, exploring authentic recipes while practicing measuring, mixing, safe knife handling, and proper food preparation. By week's end, kids build confidence in the kitchen and bring home delicious creations celebrating cultures from around the globe.

Campers become confectionery creators, making fudge, gummies, toffee, taffy, and more while learning chocolate-making techniques and candy decorating. They also invent their own candy company, designing a name, logo, and packaging for their sweet creations.

Campers become confectionery creators, making fudge, gummies, toffee, taffy, and more while learning chocolate-making techniques and candy decorating. They also invent their own candy company, designing a name, logo, and packaging for their sweet creations.

A hands-on culinary arts summer day camp where kids learn real cooking and baking skills guided by expert instructors. Held on the beautiful Haverford College campus with breakfast, lunch, and snacks included.

Campers learn to craft hyper-realistic cakes through sculpting with fondant, carving, and decorating—creating edible masterpieces that look like everyday objects. It's a perfect blend of baking and artistry for young confectionery creators.

An outdoor-focused summer day camp on the Haverford College campus where campers explore and develop skills in a nature-based setting. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in a full-day program.

A performing arts summer day camp on the Haverford College campus where campers develop skills in theater and performance. Full-day coverage with breakfast, lunch, and snacks included.

Campers learn real machine sewing skills in this hands-on summer day camp on the Haverford College campus. Full-day coverage with meals and all materials included.

A STEM-focused innovation summer day camp where kids experiment, invent, and problem-solve on the Haverford College campus. All materials are provided with full-day programming including meals.

A dynamic summer day camp on the Haverford College campus focused on speed, motion, and engineering concepts. Full-day programming with meals and all materials included.

Campers build real woodworking skills using tools and hands-on projects in this summer day camp on the Haverford College campus. All materials and full-day coverage with meals are included.

A creative summer day camp focused on design, fashion, and personal style on the Haverford College campus. Full-day programming with meals and all materials included.

A leadership-focused program for rising 9th and 10th graders where participation transforms into leadership skills and responsibility. Campers develop character and guide younger peers on the Haverford College campus.

A classic summer camp offering Traditional Day Camps, Multi-Sports Camps, STEAM Camps, and Tennis Camps filled with outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, and classic camp traditions. Children build lasting friendships and create unforgettable summer memories.

A summer camp group for rising preschool and pre-K students featuring creative arts, physical education, science exploration, and collaborative projects. Held on a well-equipped campus with a gym, art rooms, maker space, and outdoor fields.

A summer camp group for students entering grades K-2 featuring creative arts, physical education, science exploration, and collaborative projects. Held on a well-equipped campus with a gym, art rooms, maker space, and outdoor fields.

An 18-hole disc golf course open to all skill levels — beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. The course is located at Haverford Reserve with parking along Parkview Drive.

Students explore Haverford Reserve searching for signs of animals, learning about bird migration, squirrels, worms, and water critters. Designed for Grades K-1 and addresses science standards 3.1.

A crowd-favorite field trip where students compare adaptive mechanisms of mammals and plants, and learn about habitats and the needs they meet for wildlife. Designed for Grades 2-5.

An 18-hole disc golf course at Haverford Reserve open to all skill levels — beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Free and open to the public from dawn to dusk.

Hands-on outdoor learning experience where students explore soil critters, composting, and different types of soil at Haverford Reserve. Designed for Grades 1-5.

Students explore plant life at Haverford Reserve, learning about flower anatomy, what plants need to survive, pollinators, and searching the ecosystem for signs of flora. Designed for Grades 2-5.

A spring ceramics class for teens ages 13-16 focused on wheel throwing, held onsite at Main Line Art Center.

An after-school drawing and painting class for kids ages 7-9, held onsite on Tuesday afternoons throughout spring.

A ceramics, mosaics, and sculpture class for young children ages 5-7, held onsite on Tuesday afternoons in spring.

A drawing and painting class for kids ages 7-9 centered on animal subjects, held onsite at Main Line Art Center on Wednesday afternoons.

A spring ceramics class for teens 13 and older covering both wheel throwing and hand building techniques, held onsite at Main Line Art Center.

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.