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Attractions

What could be more refreshing on a hot summer day than a water park or splash pad?

How about a quiet day at a museum, an informative tour or some raucous fun at a play center? Our kid-friendly venues and experiences section (Page 6) includes all ages and interests. It is organized by category and county so you can quickly locate venues.

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Child Care

Looking for a child-care center or preschool? You’ll find quality choices in the Early Education Directory (Page 33).

Classes

Arts classes boost children’s creativity, motor skills, confidence and focus. Why not enroll your kids in Summer Arts (Page 36) programs this year?

Education

The Delaware Valley is endowed with excellent independent schools. Discover the varied benefits of Single Gender Education (Page 40) and use our exclusive MK Independent School Survey (Page 42) to help make your school search much easier.

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Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark 193 Resort Drive Tannersville, PA 18372 570-629-1665 Camelbackresort.com

Dutch Springs 4733 Hanoverville Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-759-2270 Dutchsprings.com

Arnold’s Family Fun Center 2200 West Drive Oaks, PA 19456 610-666-0600 Arnoldsffc.com

Dutch Wonderland 2249 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA 17602 866-386-2839 Dutchwonderland.com

Brandywine Picnic Park 690 South Creek Road West Chester, PA 19382 610-793-3198 Picnic.com

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Ste. G10, 601 S. Henderson Road Capitolo Playground Water sprinkler, King of Prussia, PA 19406 swings, ride-on animals, extensive 610-265-3915 rec center facilities, fields, courts. 900 Expeditionescape.com

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark 1 Camelback Road Tannersville, PA 18372 570-629-1662 Camelbeach.com ≤ 2 yrs.

Great Wolf Lodge 1 Great Wolf Drive Scotrun, PA 18355 800-768-9653, 570-688-9899 Greatwolf.com

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 150 Cherry Hill Road Ronks, PA 17572 866-546-1799, 717-687-6843 Cherrycrestadventurefarm. com

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Awbury Recreation Center Pool, sprayground, sports field, two ball fields, two basketball courts, two handball courts, 12 tennis courts, baseball field.

6101 Ardleigh St., Phila. 19138

Federal St., Phila. 19147

Hersheypark 100 W. Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 844-330-1813 Hersheypark.com Kalahari Resorts and Conventions 250 Kalahari Boulevard Pocono Manor, PA 18349 570-580-6000 Kalahariresorts.com/ pennsylvania Knoebels 391 Knoebels Boulevard Elysburg, PA 17824 800-487-4386, 570-672-2572 Knoebels.com

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 3830 Dorney Park Road Allentown, PA 18104 610-395-3724 Dorneypark.com ≤ 2 yrs.

Those with special needs can sign up for the Boarding Pass program, which allows guests to access rides via the exit ramp at specified times, avoiding lines. The park also offers a Kid Track wristband equipped with a security code that pinpoints a child’s location if he’s separated from the group.

Athletic Recreation Center Pool, two baseball fields, three sports fields, six basketball courts, no membership fee; pay per program. 1401-55 N. 26th St., Phila. 19121

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road Langhorne, PA 19047 866-GO-4-ELMO Sesameplace.com The park uses two programs to put kids with special needs at ease. The Ride Accessibility program matches abilities with rider requirements on an individual basis, and the Special Access program allows individuals to bypass lines. You’ll also find a special viewing area for parades and an expansive online accessibility guide.

Clemente Park Playground Sprayground, benches, night lights, dog friendly, playing field, baseball diamond, basketball courts, two different playgrounds segmented by age. 1800 Wallace St., Phila.

19130 Ferko Playground Sprayground, rec center, tree-filled park, ballfield. 1101 E. Cayuga St., Phila. 19124 Francis Myers Recreation Center Water sprayer, pool, grassy fields, baseball diamond, basketball courts, tennis courts. 5801 Kingsessing Ave., Phila. 19143

Shissler Recreation Center Sprayground, rec center, basketball courts, large baseball field, no membership fee.

1800-56 Blair St., Phila. 19125 Seger Park Mini splash park, two basketball courts, two tennis courts (must be tennis club member), dog park, playground.

1000 Lombard St., Phila. 19147 Sister Cities Park Café, boat pond, educational garden, commemorative fountain, Children’s Discovery Garden, scalable rocks, stream. 18th St. & Logan Square, Phila. 19103 Shepherd Recreation Center Sprayground, pool, baseball field, tennis court, basketball court, large grassy area, picnic tables, rec center. 5700 Haverford Ave., Phila. 19131 Shot Tower Playground Single water sprayer in a round pool, picnic tables, ball field, benches, rec center. 131 Carpenter St., Phila. 19147

Smith Playground Spray pad, Herron Playground Sprayground, two basketball courts, large sports basketball courts, tables w/benches fields, large park, rec center. 2100 and awnings. 2nd & Reed Sts., S. 24th St., Phila. 19121 Phila. 19147 Starr Garden Playground Water Mander Playground Water sprinkler, ball field, two basketball sprayers, picnic tables, basketball courts. court, large ball field, rec center, 600-44 Lombard St., Phila. tennis court, pool.

19147 2140 N. 33rd St., Phila. 19121 Waterview Recreation Center Markward Recreation Center/ Sprayground (reserved for Taney ParkSprayground, soccer children 6-12 yrs old), two fields, dog park, trail, tennis baseball diamonds, two courts, basketball courts, open outdoor basketball courts, two cement play areas (four-square), playgrounds with swings, slides tables, softball field, shaded field. and climbing equipment.

400 S. Taney St., Phila. 19146 5826 McMahon St., Phila. 19144 Mill Creek Playground Spray pad, picnic tables, ball field, basketball court.

4700 Brown St., Phila. 19139

Mt. Airy Playground Water feature, picnic tables, baseball field, basketball courts, shaded Split Rock Resort & H20000hh! porch on rec center, grassy field, cement tables, rec center. 7001 Indoor Waterpark Germantown Ave., Phila. 19119 100 Moseywood Road

Lake Harmony, PA 18624 800-255-7625 Splitrockresort.com

Parkside Evans Playground Sprayground, grass, shade, picnic tables, benches, basketball court, eight tennis courts. 5300 Parkside Ave., Phila. 19131

Northern Liberties Recreation Center Water sprayer, basketball court, pool. 321 Fairmount Ave., Phila. 19123

West Mill Creek Playground Spray ground, swings, play set, picnic tables, ball field, basketball court.

5101 Reno St., Phila. 19139 48th & Woodland Playground/ Comegys Sprayground Sprayground, basketball courts, baseball field, large grass field, blacktop area, picnic tables.

1414 S. 47th St., Phila. 19143

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AQUARIUMS & ZOOS Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 08103 856-365-3300 Adventureaquarium.com ≤ 2 yrs.

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National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E. Pratt Street, Pier 3 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-576-3800 Aqua.org The aquarium hosts Deaf Awareness Days, where signlanguage interpreters narrate presentations, exhibits and animal encounters. Accessibility guides and maps are marked for those who need to follow a wheelchair/stroller route.

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Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-243-1100 Philadelphiazoo.org < 2 yrs.

KidsZooU, designed with input from autism experts, provides a multisensory approach in an effort to create an inclusive, comfortable experience.

Pre-planning tools like social stories and visual schedules are available, as well as a downloadable accessibility map that highlights wheelchairfriendly routes and quiet areas.

Salisbury Zoo 755 S. Park Drive Salisbury, MD 410-548-3188 Salisburyzoo.org KIDBIT: Every Tuesday, March through November, the zoo hosts a free storytime program for preschoolers and their parents.

ZooAmerica 201 W. Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-3900 Zooamerica.com

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Darlington Arts Center 977 Shavertown Road Color Me Mine Garnet Valley, PA 19060 2300 E. Lincoln Highway 610-358-3632 Langhorne, PA 19047 Oxfordvalley.colormemine.com Darlingtonarts.org KIDBIT: The center hosts school James A. Michener Art holiday workshops where kids Museum enjoy a full day of arts & crafts.

138 S. Pine Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Main Line Art Center 215-340-9800; 746 Panmure Road Michenermuseum.org Haverford, PA 19041 ≤ 5 yrs.

610-525-0272 Mainlineart.org CHESTER COUNTY Wayne Art Center Chester County Art 413 Maplewood Avenue Association Wayne, PA 19087 100 N. Bradford Avenue 610-688-3553 West Chester, PA 19382 Wayneart.org 610-696-5600; Chestercountyarts.org MONTGOMERY COUNTY Historic Yellow Springs 1685 Art School Road Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-827-7414 Yellowsprings.org Wharton Esherick Museum 1520 Horseshoe Trail Malvern, PA 19355 610-644-5822 Whartonesherickmuseum.org DELAWARE COUNTY Brandywine River Museum One Hoffman’s Mill Road Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-388-2700 Brandywinemuseum.org ≤ 5 yrs. $$-$$$; Color Me Mine 100 Evergreen Drive Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-558-2300 Glenmills.colormemine.com; 11109 W. Lancaster Avenue Wayne, PA 19087 610-687-9777 Wayne.colormemine.com Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford, PA 19086 610-566-1713 Communityartscenter.org Crayola factory, The 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042 610-515-8000 Crayola.com/factory

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Abington Art Center 515 Meeting-house Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-887-4882 Abingtonartcenter.org $

Mud Room, The 11 Station Avenue Ardmore, PA 610-896-3887 Mudroompottery.com Sweet Mabel Folk Art & Fine Craft Gallery 235 Haverford Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 610-667-3041 Sweetmabel.com PHILADELPHIA Allens Lane Art Center 601 W. Allens Lane Philadelphia 19119 215-248-0546 Allenslane.org Barnes Foundation, The 2025 Ben Franklin Parkway Philadelphia 19103 215-278-7000; Barnesfoundation.org

Clay Studio, The 137-139 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia 19106 ACPPA Community Art Center, 215-925-3453 506 Haws Avenue Theclaystudio.org Norristown, PA 19401 610-277-2270 East Falls Glassworks Acppa.net 3510 Scotts Lane Philadelphia 19129 Busy Bees Pottery & 215-908-7924 Arts Studio Eastfallsglass.com 1125 Pawlings Road Audubon, PA 19403 Expressive Hand, The 610-666-1060; 622 S. 9th Street Busybeespottery.com Philadelphia 19147 267-519-2626 Cheltenham Center for the Expressivehand.com Arts 439 Ashbourne Road Fabric Workshop & Museum Cheltenham, PA 19012 1214 Arch Street 215-379-4660; Philadelphia, PA Cheltenhamarts.org 215-561-8888 Fabricworkshopandmuseum.org Color Me Mine 801 Bethlehem Pike Institute of Contemporary Art Montgomeryville, PA 118 S. 36th Street (at Sansom) 19454; 215-412-4565 Philadelphia 19104 Montgomeryville.

215-898-7108 colormemine.com IcaPhiladelphiaorg Handwork Studio, The 35 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth, PA 610-285-1818 Thehandworkstudio.com Mermaid Art Studios 15 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 267-934-9121 Mermaidartstudios.com

La Salle University Art Museum 1900 W. Olney Avenue Philadelphia 19141 215-951-1121 Lasalle.edu/museum

Manayunk Roxborough Art Center 419 Green Lane, Philadelphia 19128 215-482-3363 Mrartcenter.org Nature’s Canvas by Artbug Face Painting 1351 N. Howard Street Philadelphia 19122 215-869-7919 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 N. Broad Street Philadelphia 19102 215-972-7600 Pafa.org KIDBIT: Public programs include the Art at Lunch series, lectures & family workshops.

Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Philadelphia 215-569-3186 Philadelphiacfa.org

Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia 19130 215-763-8100 Philamuseum.org The museum offers a trio of guided tours upon request for those with special needs.

Specially adapted tours are tailored to the needs and interests of each group; signlanguage interpreted tours provides visitors with printed scripts; and touch tours allow the visually impaired to experience 3D artworks through touch. Themed Hands-On Object Kits are stocked with reproductions of art in the galleries.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens 1020 South Street Philadelphia 19147 215-733-0390 Phillymagicgardens.org ≤ 5 yrs.

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ART MUSEUMS & CENTERS Portside Arts Center 2531 E. Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-427-1514 Portsideartscenter.org

Taller Puertorriqueno 2721 N. 5th Street Philadelphia 19133 215-426-3311 Tallerpr.org

Philly Art Center, Fairmount 2501 Olive Street Philadelphia 19130 Phillyartcenter.com

University City Arts League 4226 Spruce Street Philadelphia 19104 215-382-7811 Ucartsleague.org

Philly Art Center, Queen VIllage 514 Bainbridge Street Philadelphia 19147 Phillyartcenter.com Rodin Museum 22nd Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia 19101 215-763-8100 Rodinmuseum.org Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street Philadelphia 19147 215-922-3456 Fleisher.org

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Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia 19118 215-247-0476 Woodmereartmuseum.org OUTLYING AREAS Allentown Art Museum 31 N. 5th Street Allentown, PA 18101 610-432-4333; Allentownartmuseum.org ≤ 5 yrs.

Banana Factory 25 W. 3rd Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-332-1300 Bananafactory.org

SUNDAY STUDIO SECOND SUNDAYS | NOON – 3 PM Each month, adults and children can create art together and experiment with new materials, techniques, and themes. Recommended for ages 6+ and adults. Sponsored by AT&T. Free.

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FARMS & ORCHARDS BUCKS COUNTY Active Acres Farm 881 Highland Road Newtown, PA 18940 215-860-6855 Activeacresfarm.com Froelich’s Farm & Garden 3143 York Road Furlong, PA 215-794-8733; Froehlichsfarm. com/index.php Hellerick’s Family Farm 5500 Easton Road (Route 611) Doylestown, PA 18902 215-766-8388 Hellericksfarm.com Market at DelVal, The 2100 Lower State Road Doylestown, PA 18901 215-230-7170 Themarketatdelval.com None Such Farm 4493 York Road Buckingham, PA, 18912 215-794-7742 Nonesuchfarms.com Peddler’s Village Routes 202 & 263 Lahaska, PA 215-794-4000 Peddlersvillage.com Penn Vermont Fruit Farm 113 Rolling Hills Road Bedminster, PA 18910 215-795-0230

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 19067 215-968-1670; Shadybrookfarm.com

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Snipes Farm & Education Center 890 W. Bridge Street Morrisville, PA 19067 215-295-1139 Snipesfarm.org Solebury Orchards 3325 Creamery Road New Hope, PA 18938 215-297-8079 Soleburyorchards.com Solly’s Farm 707 Almshouse Road Ivyland, PA 18974 215-357-2850; Sollyfarm.com Styer Orchard 97 Styers Lane Langhorne, PA 19047 215-702-9633 StyerorchaRoadcom Tabora Farm and Orchard 1104 Upper Stump Road Chalfont, PA 18914 215-249-3016 tabora.farm Winding Brook Farm 3014 Bristol Road Warrington, PA 18976 215-343-8880; Windingbrookfarm.com CHESTER COUNTY

DELAWARE COUNTY Arasapha Farm 1835 Middletown Road Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-459-3212 Arasaphafarm.com Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation 3900 N. Sandy Flash Drive Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-566-1725 Colonialplantation.org ≤4 yrs.

Indian Orchards 24 Copes Lane Media, PA 19063 610-888-6969 indianorchardsfarm.com/ Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road Media, PA 19063 610-876-7116 Linvilla.com Stratton’s Wynnorr Farm 1631 E. Street Road Glen Mills, PA MONTGOMERY COUNTY Ashford Farm 700 River Road Conshohocken, PA 19428 610-825-9838 Ashfordfarm.com

Barnard Orchard Greenhouses Freddy Hill Farms 1079 Wawaset Road 1440 Sumneytown Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Lansdale, PA, 19446 610-347-2151 215-855-1205 Freddyhill.com Highland Orchards 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Greener Partners Road 3215 Stump Hill Road West Chester, PA 19380 Collegeville, PA 19426 610-269-3494 610-584-6580 Highlandorchards.net Greenerpartners.org Hurricane Hill Farm Lansdale Farmers’ Market 704 E. Reeceville Road 400 Penn Street Coatesville, PA 19320 Lansdale PA, 19446 484-999-4600 267-312-8339 Hhfmaze.com Lansdalefarmersmarket.org Schmidt’s Tree Farm 1741 Flint Hill Road Longview Center Landenberg, PA, 19350 for Agriculture, The 610-274-8560; 3215 Stump Hall Road Schmidtstreefarm.com Collegeville, PA 19426 610-584-6580 Greenerpartners.org/ longview

Merrymead Farm 2222 Valley Forge Road Lansdale, PA 19446 610-584-4410 Merrymead.com Ryerss Farm 1710 Ridge Road Pottstown, PA 19465 610-469-0533 Ryerss.com St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch 654 N. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038; Stpetersglenside.org PHILADELPHIA Fox Chase Farm 8500 Pine Road Philadelphia 19111 215-685-0470 Foxchasefarm.org OUTLYING AREAS Amish Farm and House 2395 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA 17602 717-394-6185 Amishfarmandhouse.com ≤4 yrs.

Country Barn Farm Market, 211 S. Donerville Road Lancaster, PA 17603 717-872-1554 Countrybarnmarket.com Kreider Farms 1461 Lancaster Road Manheim, PA 17545 717-665-4415 Kreiderfarms.com Malibu Dude Ranch 351 Foster Hill Road Milford, PA 18337 800-862-5428 Malibududeranch.com Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Road Kutztown, PA 19530 610-683-6009 Rodaleinstitute.org Weaver’s Orchard 40 Fruit Lane Morgantown, PA 19543 610-856-7300 Weaversorchard.com

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HISTORY MUSEUMS & SITES BUCKS COUNTY Civil War Museum in Doylestown, The 32 N. Broad Street Doylestown, PA 18901 215-348-8293 Civilwarmuseumdoylestown. org

Roth Living Farm Museum Hancock Road & Route 202 North Wales, PA 19454 215-699-3994 Delval.edu/roth

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA 18977 215-493-4076; Ushistory.org/ washingtoncrossing CHESTER COUNTY Chester County Historical Society 225 N. High Street West Chester, PA 19380 610-692-4800 Chestercohistorical.org

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-459-2359 Newlingristmill.org

Grundy Museum 610 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA 19007 215-788-9432 Grundymuseum.org

Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Road Paoli, PA 19301 610-647-1779 Historicwaynesborough.org ≤ 6 yrs.

Historic Fallsington 4 Yardley Avenue Fallsington, PA 19054 215-295-6567 Historicfallsington.org ≤ 5 yrs.

Pennsylvania Veterans Museum 12 E. State Street Media, PA 19063 610-566-0788 Paveteransmuseum.org/ home/index.php

Mill at Anselma, The 1730 Conestoga Road Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-827-1906 < 4 yrs.

Anselmamill.org

Locktender’s House 145 S. Main Street New Hope, PA 18938 215-862-2021 Fodc.org/locktender.html

Paoli Battlefield Site & Parade Grounds Monument & Wayne Avenues Malvern, PA 19355 484-320-7173; Pbpfinc.org

Mercer Museum 84 S. Pine Street Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-0210 Mercermuseum.org ≤ 5 yrs.

William Brinton 1704 House, 21 Oakland Road West Chester, PA 19382 610-399-0913 Brintonfamily.org

Fonthill Castle 525 E. Court Street Doylestown, PA 18901 215-348-9461 Mercermuseum.org ≤ 5 yrs.

Pearl S. Buck House 520 Dublin Road Perkasie, PA 18944 215-249-0100; Psbi.org ≤ 6 yrs.

Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road Morrisville, PA 19067 215-946-0400 Pennsburymanor.org

DELAWARE COUNTY Brandywine Battlefield State Park 1491 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-459-3342 Brandywinebattlefield.org -$$

Battle of Crooked Billet Site Meadowbrook Avenue Hatboro, PA 19040 Hope Lodge 553 S. Bethlehem Pike Ft. Washington, PA 19034 215-646-1595 Ushistory.org/hope Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road Lansdale, PA 215-368-2480 Morganloghouse.org ≤ 6 yrs.

Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 610-287-9349 Montcopa.org/index. aspx?NID=928

Peter Wentz Farmstead Chadds Ford Historical Society 2030 Shearer Road Lansdale, PA 19446 1736 Creek Road 610-584-5104; Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Peterwentzfarmsteadsociety.

610-388-7376 org Chaddsfordhistory.org

Soldier’s Best Friend: Pennsylvania War Dog Memorial 2501 Bath Road Bristol, PA 19007 Delaware County Veterans 215-785-0500; Bristoltwp.com/ Memorial wardogMemorial.cfm 4599 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA Village Library of Wrightstown 610-328-1700 727 Penns Park Road Delcoveteransmemorial.com Newtown, PA 18940 267-304-8060 Wrightstownlibrary.org

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Pottsgrove Manor 100 W. King Street Pottstown, PA 19464 610-326-4014 Montcopa.org/index. aspx?NID=930 $

Valley Forge National Historical Park 1400 North Outer Line Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-783-1099; Nps.gov/vafo PHILADELPHIA ACES Museum 5801 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-842-3742 Freedomsbackyard.com/ historic-attractions African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-574-0380 Aampmuseum.org American Philosophical Society Museum 104 S. 5th Street Philadelphia 19106 215-440-3400 Apsmuseum.org American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia 19145 215-389-1776 Americanswedish.org ≤ 5 yrs.

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindberg Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19143 215-729-5281 Bartramsgarden.org ≤2 yrs.

Belmont Mansion 2000 Belmont Mansion Drive Philadelphia 19131 215-878-8844 Belmontmansion.org Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street Philadelphia 19106 215-629-4026 Betsyrosshouse.org

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HISTORY MUSEUMS & SITES Bourse Mall, The 111 S. Independence Mall E., Philadelphia 19106 215-625-0300 Charms of Fairmount Park, The Fairmount Park, Philadelphia ≤ 12 yrs.

Parkcharms.com Christ Church 20 N. American Street Philadelphia 19106 215-922-1695 Oldchristchurch.org Cliveden of the National Trust 6401 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia 19144 215-848-1777 Cliveden.org Constitutional Walking Tour, The 525 Arch Street Philadelphia 19106 215-525-1776; Theconstitutional.com Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia 19130 215-236-3300 Easternstate.org, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 200 W. Tulpehocken Street Philadelphia 19144 215-4381861 Ebenezermaxwellmansion. org

Historic Rittenhousetown, 206 Masonic Temple Lincoln Drive Philadelphia 19144 1 N. Broad Street Philadelphia 19107 215-438-5711 215-988-1900; Rittenhousetown.org Pamasonictemple.org/temple Holocaust Awareness Museum Mother Bethel African 10100 Jamison Avenue Methodist Episcopal (AME) Philadelphia 19116 Church, 419 S. 6th Street 215-464-4701; Hamec.org Philadelphia 19147; 215-925-0616; Motherbethel.org Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia19106 215-965-2305 Nps.gov/inde Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Columbus Boulevard & Walnut Street Philadelphia 19106 215-413-8655 Phillyseaport.org ≤ 2 yrs.

Independence Visitors Center 6th & Market Streets Philadelphia19106 800-537-7676 Phlvisitorcenter.com Grumblethrope 5267 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia 19144 215-843-4820 Philalandmarks.org Johnson House Historic Site 6306 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia 19144 Johnsonhouse.org $-$$

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. 3rd Street Philadelphia 19106 215-253-6731 Amrevmuseum.org KIDBIT: This new venue offers a multisensory experience, including a 19-by-45-foot replica ship that kids can climb.

National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia 19106 215-409-6600 Constitutioncenter.org ≤ 3 yrs.

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street Philadelphia 19106 215-925-2800 Edgar Allan Poe National Kosciuszko National Memorial Libertymuseum.org Historical Site ≤ 4 yrs.

3rd & Pine Streets 532 N. 7th Street Philadelphia 19106 Philadelphia 19123 National Museum of 215-965-2305 215-597-8780 American Jewish History, Nps.gov/thko/index.htm Nps.gov/edal 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia 19106 Laurel Hill Cemetery Elfreth’s Alley Museum 215-923-3811 3822 Ridge Avenue 124-26 Elfreth’s Alley Nmajh.org ≤ 12 yrs.

Philadelphia 19132 Philadelphia 19106 215-228-8200 215-574-0560 Paul Robeson House Museum, Thelaurelhillcemetery.org Elfrethsalley.org $ 4951 Walnut Street Philadelphia 19139 Library Company of Fort Mifflin 215-747-4675 Philadelphia Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Roads Paulrobesonhouse.org 1314 Locust Street Philadelphia 19153 Philadelphia 19107 215-685-4167 Penn Museum 215-546-3181; < 5 yrs.

Fortmifflin.us 3260 South Street Librarycompany.org Philadelphia 19104 215-898-4000; Penn.museum Grand Army of the Republic Marian Anderson Historical ≤ 5 yrs.

Civil War Museum and Library Residence Museum KIDBIT: Bunk in the museum 4278 Griscom Street 762 S. Martin Street overnight during frequent superPhiladelphia, PA 19124 Philadelphia 19146 215-289-6484 215-779-4219; Mariananderson popular 40 Winks with the Sphinx Garmuslib.org historicalsociety.weebly.com sleepovers.

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Physick House 321 S. 4th Street Philadelphia 19106 215-925-7866 Philalandmarks.org Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia 19106 215-922-1700 Polishamericancenter.org Powel House 244 S. 3rd Street Philadelphia 19106 215-627-0364 Philalandmarks.org President’s House 524-30 Market Street Philadelphia 215-683-4422 Philadelphiagov/ presidentshouse//index.html Rosenbach Museum & Library, The 2008-10 DeLancey Place Philadelphia 19103 215-732-1600 Rosenbach.org KIDBIT: Hands-On Tours allow visitors to see items that are not usually on view to the public..

Underground Railroad Museum at The Belmont Mansion 2000 Belmont Mansion Drive Philadelphia 19131 215-878-8844 Belmontmansion.org ≤ 6 yrs.

USS Becuna & USS Olympia 211 S. Columbus Boulevard & Walnut Street Philadelphia 19106 215-413-8655 Phillyseaport.org Wyck House & Garden 6026 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia 215-848-1690 Wyck.org

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NATURE CENTERS BUCKS COUNTY AARK Wildlife Rehab & Education Center 1531 Upper Stump Road Chalfont, PA 18914 215-249-1938 Aark.org/aark/Home.html

Neshaminy State Park 3401 State Road Bensalem, PA 19020 215-639-4538 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/neshaminy/index. htm

CHESTER COUNTY Binky Lee Preserve 1445 Pikeland Road Chester Springs, PA 19425 610353-5587 Natlands.org/preserves-tovisit/list-of-preserves/binkylee-preserve

Longwood Gardens Route 1 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Brandywine Valley Association 610-388-1000 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road Longwoodgardens.org Nockamixon State Park West Chester, PA 19382 ≤ 4 yrs.

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower 1542 Mountain View Drive 610-793-1090 KIDBIT: Guided behind-thePreserve Quakertown, PA 18951 Brandywinewatershed.org scenes tours & garden walks for 1635 River Road 215-529-7300 families are offered.

New Hope, PA 18938 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ Bucktoe Creek Preserve 215-862-2924 findapark/nockamixon 432 Sharp Road Marsh Creek State Park ≤ 2 yrs.

Bhwp.org Avondale, PA 19311 675 Park Road Peace Valley Nature Center, Bucktoecreekpreserve.org Downingtown, PA 19335 Bucks County Audubon 170 Chapman Road 610-458-5119 Society at Honey Hollow Doylestown, PA 18901 ChesLen Preserve Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ 2877 Creamery Road 215-345-7860 1199 Cannery Road findapark/marshcreek New Hope, PA 18938 Peacevalleynaturecenter.org Coatesville, PA 19320 215-297-5880 KIDBIT: Kids, ages 4 to 6, are 610-353-5587 Myrick Conservation Center Bcas.org invited to the center’s Gosling Natlands.org/preserves-to1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road Gang program, where they can visit/list-of-preserves/cheslen- West Chester, PA 19382 Bucks County River Country, enjoy a story, snack and taking preserve 610-793-1090 2 Walters Lane a dip into the pond to discover Brandywinewatershed.org/ Point Pleasant, PA 18950 what lives there.

Crow’s Nest Preserve about/myrick.asp 215-297-5000 201 Piersol Road Rivercountry.net Peace Valley Park Elverson, PA 19520 New Leaf Eco Center 230 Creek Road 610-286-7955 776 Rosedale Road Churchville Nature Center New Britain, PA 18901 Natlands.org/preserves-to501 Churchville Lane 215-822-8608 visit/list-of-preserves/crows- Kennett Square, PA 19348 Tlcforscc.org/preserves/newChurchville, PA 18966 Buckscounty.org/government/ nest-preserve leaf-eco-center 215-357-4005 ParksandRecreation/Parks/ Churchvillenaturecenter.org PeaceValley French Creek State Park Northbrook Canoe Company 843 Park Road 1810 Beagle Road Core Creek Park Ralph Stover State Park Elverson, PA 19520 West Chester, PA 19382 Middletown Township, 5998 State Park Road 610-582-9680 610-793-2279 South of Newtown, East of Pipersville, PA 18947 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ Route 413 on Tollgate Road 610-982-5560 findapark/frenchcreek/index. Northbrookcanoe.com Langhorne, PA 19047 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ htm Nottingham County Park 215-757-0571 findapark/ralphstover/index.

150 Park Road Buckscounty.org/government/ htm Great Valley Nature Center, Nottingham, PA 19362 ParksandRecreation/Parks/ Rte. 29 & Hollow Road 610-932-2589 CoreCreek Silver Lake Park & Nature Devault, PA 19432 Chesco.org/index.

Center 610-935-9777 aspx?NID=1744 Delaware Canal State Park 1306 Bath Road Gvnc.org 11 Lodi Hill Road Bristol, PA 19007 Outdoor School at Paradise Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 215-785-1177 Green Valleys Association at Farm, The 610-982-5560 Silverlakenaturecenter.org Welkinweir Arboretum 1300 Valley Creek Road Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ 1368 Prizer Road Downingtown, PA 19335 findapark/delawarecanal/ Pottstown, PA 19465 610-269-9111 index.htm Tinicum Park, River Road 610-469-4900 Paradisefarmcamps.org (Rte. 32), Greenvalleys.org Five Mile Woods Preserve Erwinna, PA 18920 Peacedale Preserve 1305 Big Oak Road 215-757-0571 Hibernia County Park 157 Peacedale Road Yardley, PA 19067 Buckscounty.org/government/ 1 Park Road Landenberg, PA 19350 Lmt.org/departments/parkparksandrecreation/parks/ Coatesville, PA 19320 610-344-3443 recreation/five-mile-woodsTinicum 610-383-3812 Natlands.org/preservesnature-preserve Chesco.org/1743/Hiberniato-visit/list-of-preserves/ Tyler State Park County-Park peacedale-preserve Haycock Stables 101 Swamp Road 1035 Old Bethlehem Road Newtown, PA 18940 Jenkins Arboretum Sadsbury Woods Preserve Perkasie, PA 18944 215-968-2021 631 Berywn Baptist Road Route 30 & Route 30 215-257-6271 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ Devon, PA 19333 Coatesville, PA 19320 Haycockstables.com findapark/tyler 610-647-8870 Natlands.org/visit/ Jenkinsarboretum.org

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NATURE CENTERS Sharp’s Woods Preserve 1415 Byrd Drive Berwyn, PA 19312 Natlands.org/visit/

Ridley Creek State Park 351 Gradyville Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-892-3900 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/ridleycreek/index. htm

Springton Manor Farm 860 Springton Road Glenmoore, PA 19343 Rose Tree Park 610-942-2450 Chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1746 1671 Providence Road Media, PA, 19063 Stroud Preserve 610-566-2730 454 N. Creek Road Co.delaware.pa.us/depts/ West Chester, PA 19382 rosetree.html Natlands.org/preserves-tovisit/list-of-preserves/stroud- Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue preserve Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-328-8025 Warwick County Park Scottarboretum.org 382 County Park Road Pottstown, PA 19465 Smedley Park 610-469-1916 Baltimore Pike Chesco.org/1747/WarwickSpringfield, PA 19064 County-Park 610-690-2655 Willisbrook Preserve Co.delaware.pa.us/depts/ Line Road smedley.html Malvern, PA 19355 Tyler Arboretum 610-353-5587 ext 505 515 Painter Road Natlands.org/preservesMedia, PA 19063 to-visit/list-of-preserves/ 610-566-9134 willisbrook-preserve Tylerarboretum.org DELAWARE COUNTY ≤ 2 yrs.

Chanticleer 786 Church Road Wayne, PA 19087 610-687-4163 Chanticleergarden.org $$; ≤ 12 yrs.

Upland Park 280 6th Street Upland, PA 19015 610-891-6061 Co.delaware.pa.us/depts/ upland.html

Clayton Park Conchester Highway, (Rte. 322) Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-459-4510 Co.delaware.pa.us/depts/ clayton.html

Wawa Preserve Valley Road Media, PA 19063 610-353-5587 Natlands.org/preserves-tovisit/list-of-preserves/wawapreserve

Grange Estate, The 143 Myrtle Avenue Havertown, PA 19083 610-446-4958 Thegrangeestate.org

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Briar Bush Nature Center 1212 Edge Hill Road Abington, PA 19001 215-887-6603 ≤ 2 yrs.

Briarbush.org KIDBIT: Join naturalist-led classes & workshops for kids.

Hildacy Farm Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road Media, PA 19063 610-353-5587 Natlands.org/preserves-tovisit/list-of-preserves/hildacy- Central Perkiomen Valley Park farm-preserve 1 Plank Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 610-287-6970 Montcopa.org/index. aspx?NID=870

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Fort Washington State Park 500 S. Bethlehem Pike Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-591-5250 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/fortwashington/ index.htm Green Lane Park 2144 Snyder Road (Routes 29 & 63) Green Lane, PA 18054 215-234-4528 Parks.montcopa.org/parks/ site/default.asp Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve, 640 S. Swedesford Road Ambler, PA 19002 610-353-5587 Natlands.org/preservesto-visit/list-of-preserves/ gwynedd-wildlife-preserve Highlands Mansion & Gardens, The 7001 Sheaff Lane, (Rte. 73 & Sheaff Lane) Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-641-2687 Highlandshistorical.org ≤ 5 yrs.

KIDBIT The site hosts family movie nights and First Fridays.

John James Audubon Center At Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 Historicsites.montcopa.org ≤ 3 yrs.

Lorimer Park 183 Moredon Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-947-3477 Montcopa.org/index. aspx?NID=872 Lower Merion Conservancy, 1301 Rose Glen Road Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-645-9030 Lmconservancy.org Lower Perkiomen Valley Park 101 New Mill Road Oaks, PA 19456 610-666-537; Montcopa.org/ index.aspx?NID=873 Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Road East Norriton, PA 19403 610-270-0215; Montcopa.org/ index.aspx?NID=874

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy 1 Skippack Pike Schwenksville, PA 19473 610-287-9383 Perkiomenwatershed.org Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Springmill Road Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-527-5234 Riverbendeec.org KIDBIT: The center offers afterschool clubs for any age group.

Saunders Woods Preserve, Waverly Road Gladwyne, PA 19035 Natlands.org/preservesto-visit/list-of-preserves/ saunders-woods-preserve Stone Hills Preserve Laver & Gerloff Roads Schwenksville, PA 19473 Naturefind.com/places/stonehills-preserve/ Upper Schuylkill Valley Park 16115 Black Rock Road Royersford, PA 19468 610-948-5170; Montcopa.org/ index.aspx?NID=875 Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association 12 Morris Road Ambler, PA 19002 215-646-8866 Wvwa.org PHILADELPHIA Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road Philadelphia 19138 215-849-2855 Awbury.org Benjamin Rush State Park, Roosevelt Blvd. (Rte. 1 N) & Southampton Road Philadelphia 19154 215-591-5250 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/benjaminrush/ index.htm Fairmount Park Philadelphia 215-685-0114 Phila.gov/parksandrecreation Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia 19130 215-685-0723 Fairmountworks.com

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NATURE CENTERS John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 86th St. & Lindbergh Boulevard Philadelphia 19153 215-365-3118; Fws.gov/refuge/John_Heinz

Schuylkill Center’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic 304 Port Royal Avenue Philadelphia 19128; Schuylkillcenter.org/ departments/wildlife

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E. Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia 19118 215-247-5777 Morrisarboretum.org KIDBIT: The summer-long Garden Railway attraction is a mini railroad & city built from natural materials.

Seger Playground 1020 Lombard Street Philadelphia 19147 215-686-1780 Segerpark.net/Facilities.htm

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road Philadelphia 19115 Phila.gov/ParksandRecreation/ environment/environmentaleducation/Pages/PennypackEnvironmentalCenter.aspx Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Road Philadelphia 19128 215-482-7300, ext. 101 Schuylkillcenter.org

Shofuso: The Japanese House & Garden Philadelphia 19131 215-878-5097 Shofuso.com Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia 19121; 215-7654325; Smithplayground.org Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19118 215-685-9285 Phila.gov/Parksand Recreation/environment/

environmentaleducation/ Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Pages/issahickonEnvironmental 1700 Hawk Mountain Road Center.aspx Kempton, PA 19529 610-756-6961 OUTLYING AREAS Hawkmountain.org Big Pocono State Park, Camelback Road (Exit 299 on I-80) Tobyhanna, PA 18466 570-894-8336 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/bigpocono/index. htm

Hickory Run State Park East on Rte. 534 (Exit 274 on I-80) White Haven, PA 18661 570-443-0400 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/hickoryrun/index. htm

Bushkill Falls Bushkill Falls Road Bushkill, PA 18324 570-588-6682 Visitbushkillfalls.com ≤ 4 yrs.

Lehigh Gorge State Park Rte. 940 E. (Exit 273 on I-80) White Haven, PA 18661 570-443-0400 Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/lehighgorge/index. htm

Crystal Cave Park 963 Crystal Cave Road Kutztown, PA 19530 610-683-6765 Crystalcavepa.com ≤ 3 yrs.

Pocono Environmental Education Center 538 Emery Road (Rte. 2), Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 570-828-2319 Peec.org

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation 1 Broad Street (River Road off and Education Center Route 209) 1161 Cherry Drive Bushkill, PA 18324 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-588-2452, 570-426-2452 570-402-0223 Nps.gov/dewa/index.htm Poconowildlife.com Northbrook MetroKids 2017_Layout 1 6/19/17 12:21 PM Page 1 We Offer a Variety of Trips—

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Ambler, YMCA Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA 20 YMCA locations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania 215-963-3700 Philaymca.org YMCA of Greater Brandywine An association of eight Chester County YMCAs 610-643-9622 Ymcagbw..org The YMCAs serve more than 160,000 members and 240,000 individuals a year to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve families’ health and well-being, and provide opportunities to support the community. Programs include swim lessons, youth sports, gymnastics, karate, fitness, child care and day camps.

BUCKS COUNTY BounceU Exton, Horsham, and Langhorne, PA Bounceu.com Bouncing Off The Walls 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA 19054 215-946-3432 Bouncingoffthewalls.com

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Monster Mini-Golf 1045-7 Bustleton Pk. Feasterville, PA 19053 Monsterminigolf.com/fran-pafeasterville

Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike West Chester, PA 19380 484-329-7853 Treehouseworld.com

Party Magic 355 Patricia Dr. Warminster, PA 18974 215-682-7999 Partymagic.com

Urban Air Trampoline Park 981 E, Lancaster Avenue Downingtown 800-960-4778 Urbanairtrampolinepark.com/ downington

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Devon Lanes 300 Lancaster Avenue Devon, PA 19333 610-688-1920 Devonlanes.com

Doylestown Rock Gym 3853 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902 215-230-9085 Doylestownrockgym.com

Grand Slam USA 11 E. Lancaster Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 610-647-6622 Grandslammalvern.com

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DELAWARE COUNTY Bette’s Family Fun Center 2971 W. Dutton Mill Road Aston, PA 19014 610-480-4789 ≤ 15 Bettesfuncenter.com mos. & adults.

Jumpers Family Fun Center, 5117 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 610-353-3377 Funatjumpers.com Kehler’s Gymnastics & Kids Fun Factory 680 Parkway Dr. Broomall, PA 19008 610-359-9999 Kidsfun.org Lulu’s Casita 6 Cricket Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 610-642-3623 Luluscasita.com MacDade Bowl 2105 MacDade Boulevard Holmes, PA 19043 610-532-9044 Macdadebowl.com Marple Sports Arena 611 S. Park Way Broomall, PA 610-338-0111 Marplesportsarena.com Oasis Family Fun Center 35 LaCrue Avenue Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-358-3501 Oasisfamilyfun.com

Play Cafe The, 934 W. Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-525-0776 Theplaycafe.com Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Parks 10 Conchester Road Glen Mills, PA 19342 484-418-1500 Skyzone.com/glenmills Sproul Lanes 745 S. Sproul Road Springfield, PA 19064; Sproullanes.com Wynnewood Lanes 2228 Haverford Road Ardmore, PA 19003 610-642-7512 Wynnewoodlanes.com MONTGOMERY COUNTY Bouncetown 550 Foundry Road East Norriton, PA 19403 610-539-7529 Bouncetowninc.com & non-walking babies.

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Insectarium, The 8046 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia 19136 215-664-8950 Myinsectarium.com < 2 yrs.

Johnsville Centrifuge & Science Museum 780 Falcon Circle Academy of Natural Sciences Warminster, PA 18974 267-250-8841 of Drexel University, The 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Nadcmuseum.org Philadelphia 19103 Mütter Museum at the College 215-299-1000; Ansp.org of Physicians of Philadelphia, Multisensory displays primed 19 S. 22nd Street for kids with mental and Philadelphia 19103 physical disabilities include the 215-560-8564 Big Dig, where they search for Muttermuseum.org dinosaur bones, and Outside < 5 yrs.

In, a discovery center that lets visitors touch specimens and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: live animals. Access to Science Smithsonian National Air and events reserve the museum just for families with kids on the Space Museum 14390 Air and Space Museum autism spectrum.

Parkway Chemical Heritage Foundation Chantilly, VA 20151 703-572-4118 315 Chestnut Street Airandspace.si.edu/visit/ Philadelphia 19106 udvar-hazy-center 215-925-2222 Chemheritage.org

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Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Avenue Philadelphia 19121 215-763-6529 Wagnerfreeinstitute.org West Chester University Planetarium Church Street & Rosedale Avenue West Chester, PA 19383

222 N. 20th Street Philadelphia 19103 215-448-1200 Fi.edu The museum provides closed captioning for some planetarium shows with prior notice, and visitors can view an accessibility map online. During Sensory-friendly Sundays, geared toward both kids and adults, exhibits are modified, the museum implements quiet spaces and guests can receive a voucher to “try again” if the visit isn’t successful within the first half hour.

KIDBIT: Get lost in A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature, an exhibit that runs through Sept. 4.

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SPECIALTY American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard West Chester, PA 19380 610-436-9600 Helicoptermuseum.org KIDBIT: Take off on a family helicopter ride, offered on select days.

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia 10 Independence Mall Philadelphia 19106 866-574-3727 Philadelphiafed.org

Fireman’s Hall Museum 147 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia 19106 215-923-1438 Firemanshall.org Joe’s Train Station 21 East Street Feasterville, PA 19053 215-322-5182 Joestrainstation.com Landis Valley Museum 2451 Kissel Hill Road Lancaster, PA 17601 717-569-0401 Landisvalleymuseum.org ≤ 2 yrs.

Hands-On House Children’s Museum of Lancaster 721 Landis Valley Road Lancaster, PA 17601 717-569-KIDS Handsonhouse.org LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Mtg. Mall, Unit #1055 500 W Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 legolanddiscoverycenter.com

Mid Atlantic Air Museum 11 Museum Drive Reading, PA 19605 610-372-7333; Maam.org Mummers Museum 1100 S. 2nd Street Philadelphia 19147 215-336-3050; Mummersmuseum.com National Toy Train Museum 300 Paradise Lane Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8623 Nttmuseum.org ≤ 5 yrs.

Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 401 S. Broad Street Philadelphia 19147 215-900-7999 Phillyjewishsports.com Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Road at Bishop Road (Rte. 741), Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628 Rrmuseumpa.org ≤ 2 yrs.

CHILDREN’S Bucks County Children’s Museum 500 Union Square New Hope, PA 18938 215-693-1290 Buckskids.org < 1 yr.

Delaware Children’s Museum 550 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-654-2340 Delawarechildrensmuseum. org ≤1 yr.

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-581-3181 Pleasetouchmuseum.org The museum’s Play Without Boundaries initiative provides tools to help ensure a smooth visit for families with special needs. Staff members, who are trained to interact with kids of all abilities, can point visitors to the “quiet space of the day.”

Visitors can get sensory cooldown items and accessibility maps on-site. Return for PWB events on select early mornings and evenings.

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THEATERS & ARENAS BUCKS COUNTY Bristol Riverside Theatre 120 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA 19007 215-785-0100 Brtstage.org Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main Street New Hope, PA 18938 215-862-2121 Bcptheater.org Sellersville Theater 24 W. Temple Avenue Sellersville, PA 18960 215-257-5808 St94.com CHESTER COUNTY Colonial Theatre, The 227 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-917-1228 Thecolonialtheatre.com KIDBIT: Kids 13 & younger can sign up for a Popcard before any Saturday Children’s Series program to get a free small popcorn with every family show.

Limelight Performing Arts Center 319 Westtown Road West Chester, PA 19382 610-THE-LIME Limepac.com People’s Light 39 Conestoga Road Malvern, PA 19355 610-644-3500 Peopleslight.org DELAWARE COUNTY Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W. Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-527-9898 Brynmawrfilm.org KIDBIT: Check out monthly sing-alongs, where the audience croons along to musical flicks like Annie and Sound of Music.

Hedgerow Theatre Company 64 Rose Valley Road Media, PA 19063 610-565-4211 Hedgerowtheatre.org

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Little Theatre, The 364 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-551-2843 The-little-theatre.com

Mitchell Performing Arts Center 800 Tomlinson Road Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 267-502-2793 Mitchellcenter.info

Curtis Institute of Music, The, Field Concert Hall 1726 Locust Street Philadelphia, 19103 215-893-7902 Curtis.edu

Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, The 104 E. State Street Media, PA 19063 610-891-0100 Mediatheatre.org

Montgomery Theater 124 N. Main Street Souderton, PA 18964 215-723-9984, ext. 10 Montgomerytheater.org

Enchantment Theatre Company 100 S. Broad Street Philadelphia 19110 215-496-9160 Enchantmenttheatre.org

Players Club Of Swarthmore Theater, The 614 Fairview Road Swarthmore, PA 19801 610-328-4271 Pcstheater.org Spotlight Theatre Performs at Swarthmore United Methodist Church Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-328-1079 Mnplayers.com Stages Of Imagination Media, PA 888-STAGES6, 610-892-8189 Stagesofimagination.org Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-622-1189 Udpac.org MONTGOMERY COUNTY Act II Playhouse 56 E. Butler Avenue Ambler, PA 19002 215-654-0200 Act2.org Ambler Theater 108 E. Butler Avenue Ambler, PA 19002 215-345-7855 Amblertheater.org Family Stages/Duet Productions P.O. Box 153 Oreland, PA 19075 215-886-9341 Familystages.org Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 215-572-7650 Keswicktheatre.com

Newtown Theater 120 N. State Street Newtown, PA 18940 Thenewtowntheatre.com Steel River Playhouse 245 E. High Street Pottstown, PA 19464 610-970-1199 Steelriver.org Storybook Musical Theatre, Bluett Theater, St. Joesph’s University, Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-659-8550 Storybookmusical.org Theatre Horizon 401 DeKalb Street Norristown, PA 19401 610-283-2230 Theatrehorizon.org

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, 19102 215-790-5800 Kimmelcenter.org Lantern Theater Company 10th & Ludlow Streets Philadelphia 19107 215-829-0395 Lanterntheater.org Painted Bride Arts Center 230 Vine Street Philadelphia 19106 215-925-9914 Paintedbride.org Pennsylvania Ballet Broad & Locust Streets Philadelphia 19102 215-551-7000 Paballet.org

Wolf Performing Arts Center 1240 Montrose Avenue Philadelphia Orchestra City, PA 19010; 610-642-0233 Wolfperformingartscenter.org 1 S. Broad Street Philadelphia 19107 PHILADELPHIA 215-893-1999 Philorch.org Academy of Music Broad & Locust Streets Plays & Players Philadelphia 19102 1714 Delancey Street 215-893-1999 Philadelphia 19103 Academyofmusic.org/home.

215-735-0630 php Playsandplayers.org Annenberg Center 3680 Walnut Street Philadelphia 19104 215-898-3900 Pennpresents.org Arden Theatre Company 40 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-1122 Ardentheatre.org

Please Touch Playhouse 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia 19131 215-581-3181 Pleasetouchmuseum.org/ experience/programs Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia 19107 215-574-3550 Walnutstreettheatre.org

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1 Saturday

Go 4th & Learn at Fairhill Square, Phila. Enjoy interactive and educational activities that highlight American history, innovation and art. FREE Kutztown Folk Festival at the Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown.

Celebratea all things Pennsylvania Dutch with square dancing, an old-fashioned cake walk, a strolling Sauerkraut Band, hoedown dancers and kids’ activities including puppet shows, pony rides and a petting zoo. Through July 9. $$$ Morris Arboretum, Phila. $$$ Circus Week: Watch circus trains wind along the Garden Railway and explore this year’s “in Motion” theme with structures that incorporate movement, such as windmills and watermills. Through July 8.

Discovery Series: Fireflies in July: Learn about how this insect lights up and join in a family art project.

Our Lady of Peace Parish Carnival at the Notre Dame de Lourdes School, Swarthmore. $$ Performances in Public Spaces at multiple locations in Phila.

Shows that range from cultural experiences to hip hop to storytelling take place in 10 neighborhoods across the city. FREE Sand Sculpture Spectacular at the Shops at Liberty Place, Phila.

Until July 4, the area is dotted with sculptures that depict historical icons and imagery. FREE Food Trust Night Market: Spruce Hill at 40th & Walnut Sts. Phila.

FREE US Army Band Concert & Fireworks on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Phila. FREE

Don’t miss the Delaware Valley’s hottest Fourth of July festivals and fireworks.

Wawa Welcome America Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront, Phila. FREE

2 Sunday

Explorer of the World Family Festival at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Dive into art projects and watch musician Frances England perform tunes from her album, Explorer of the World.

Pay what you wish.

Fourth of July Celebration and Picnic at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Newtown Square. Festivities include battle demos, house tours and long rifle, garden and animal talks. Bring lunch to enjoy on the grounds. $$ Freedom Blast at Fort Mifflin, Phila. Festivities include Revolutionary War re-enactors, quill-pen writing, tours, themed activities and a few blasts from the cannon. $$ Philadelphia Museum of Art. Go 4th & Learn:: See July 1.

Philly @ the Movies: Rocky.

Star Barn Raising Festival at the Star Barn Complex, Elizabethtown. This fundraiser features tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, interactions with farm animals, a moonbounce, a mechanical bull and performances. $$$$ Summer Movie Series: Sing at Franklin Square, Phila. FREE

3 Monday

Independence Mall, Phila.

Historic District Block Party: Enjoy performances by local music and theatre groups, make-and-take activities, lawn games, a midway area, food trucks and strolling bands.

POPS! on Independence.

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Want to introduce the kids to local history, arts and culture without breaking the bank? Take advantage of Free Museum Day on July 1 & 2, as part of the Wawa Welcome America! series of events in Philly. Participating venues include: African American Museum in Philadelphia Eastern State Penitentiary Barnes Foundation One Liberty Observation Deck National Constitution Center National Liberty Museum Philadelphia Museum of Art Philly @ the Movies: Sing at Franklin Square, Phila. FREE Sensory Storytime at the Fumo Family Library, Phila.

Designed for kids who have difficult in groups, are on the autism spectrum or have sensory processing issues. FREE Star Barn Raising Festival at the Star Barn Complex, Elizabethtown. See July 2. $$$$

4 Tuesday

6th Annual Birthday Party at the Independence Visitor Center, Phila. Celebrate the holiday with a five-star cake and thousands of cupcakes, all arranged to resemble an American flag.

There’ll also be an appearance by Betsy Ross and a fife and drum performance. FREE Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall, Phila. FREE Children's Naturalization Ceremony at the Betsy Ross House, Phila. Thirteen recently naturalized American kids take the Oath of Allegiance. FREE Freedom Festival on the Delaware River Waterfront, Camden, NJ. FREE Independence Day Parade on Independence Mall, Phila.

FREE Fourth of July Celebration at Narberth Park, Narberth. Daytime activities (think parades, races, contests and carnival games) lead up to the big fireworks show at dusk. FREE

Daria’s World Music at the Penn Museum, Phila. This internationally known musician engages kids as she plays tunes from around the globe. $$$ Screenings Under the Stars: Captain America’s Civil War on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Phila. FREE Sensory Rebound at BounceU, Exton. Kids with special needs enjoy open play in a modified setting. $$

7 Friday

Storytime at Morris Arboretum, Phila. $$$

8 Saturday

Blueberry Festival at Linvilla Orchards, Media. Expect performances by Makin’ Music, plus storytelling, games, crafts, train rides, face painting and culinary demos. $$$ Crafts for Kids at the Lakeshore Learning Store, King of Prussia. FREE Family Art Workshop: Paw Prints at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $$$$ Kids for King or Congress at the Peter Wentz Farmstead, Lansdale. Learn all about what life was like in 1776 and listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence. $ Sand-Sculpting Festival on Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, NJ. View impressive amateur-crafted creations, as well as live music and games. FREE Summer Movie Series: The Secret Life of Pets at Franklin Square, Phila. FREE

9 Sunday

Animal Habitat Walk at Norristown Farm Park, E. Norriton. Bring binoculars if you have them. FREE Family Tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $$$$ Milling Demonstration at the Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs. $ Petapalooza at Weaver's Way Co-Op, Phila. Animal lovers learn about pet nutrition, meet local vets, trainers, walkers and other professionals and check out adoptable critters. FREE

10 Monday

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration at Fonthill Castle, Doylestown. Take part in the kids’ decorated bike parade, watermelon-eating contest, cake walk, tug of war, sack races and crafts, all while enjoying live music. FREE

Tiny Tot Explorers at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila.

Toddlers at this weekly program explore nature via stories, songs, games and exhibit exploration. $$$

Party on the Parkway at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila.

Stroll along blocks jam-packed with activities, music performances and games. FREE

Baby Bird Playdate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Tots enjoy music, art making and gallery walks. $$$$

Star Barn Raising Festival at the Star Barn Complex, Elizabethtown. See July 2. $$$$

Enchantment Theatre's The Beast in the Bayou on the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Phila. This interactive performance teaches families about environmental preservation. FREE

Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert & Fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila. The country’s largest free concert, headlined by Mary J. Blige, is followed by fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. FREE

5 Wednesday

Book Nook Storytime at the Reading Terminal Market, Phila.

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12 Wednesday

Family Stages Presents Finding King Tut at the Penn Museum, Phila. The production combines humor and history to explore ancient Egyptian culture and the work of archaeologist Howard Carter. $$$ Stroller Tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $$$$

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ARTime Storytime: My Many Colored Hats at the Barnes Foundation, Phila. An assortment of hues and animals are brought to life by Dr. Seuss’s rhymes. FREE Screenings Under the Stars: Magnificent Seven on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Phila. FREE

14 Friday

Family Movie Night: The Secret Life of Pets at Bartram’s Garden, Phila. FREE Menards Chevy Show at the Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton. $$$$

15 Saturday

Bastille Day Festival at Eastern State Penitentiary, Phila. Experimental cabaret troupe Bearded Ladies leads a reenactment of the French Revolution, complete with a beheading and Tastykakes that rain from the tower. FREE Crafts for Kids at the Lakeshore Learning Store, King of Prussia. FREE Crime and Pun-ishment at the Prime Stache, Phila. Bring your teen to a comedic dinner show that calls on the audience to help solve a mystery. $$$$ Family Art Workshop: Paw Prints at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $$$$ Fun in the 1900's History Center at Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. Find out what meal prep was like at the time while you “shop” for recipe ingredients in the general store. $

Public Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills. Games, crafts and specimens highlight resident creatures. FREE Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Weekend at Morris Arboretum, Phila. See Watch Thomas and locomotive pals chug along the Garden Railway. $$$ Wineberry Harvest at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Phila. Bring your own bag to pick berries from the forest. FREE Grist Mill Demonstration Day at Morris Arboretum’s Bloomfield Farm, Phila. FREE

16 Sunday

Insect Safari at Lorimer Park, Huntingdon Valley. Discover what makes these creatures unique, then grab a bug net or jar to collect and identify them. FREE Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Weekend at Morris Arboretum, Phila. See July 15. $$$

17 Monday

Family Tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $$$$

18 Tuesday

Baby Bird Playdate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. See July 11. $$$$ Family Movie Night: Moana at Xfinity Live!, Phila. Ticket proceeds benefit the local Ronald McDonald House. $

19 Wednesday

Book Nook Storytime at the Reading Terminal Market, Phila. FREE Community Night at the Franklin Institute, Phila. FREE

20 Thursday

ARTime Storytime: Andrew Drew and Drew at the Barnes Foundation, Phila. See what happens when the book's title character takes hold of a pencil. FREE Springhouse Storytime at the Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills. Songs, games and crafts aim to get kids moving. $$

Celeb Sighting

Equal parts comedy and cuteness, Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix take the stage at Sellersville Theater on July 20. You might know Peers and his furry co-stars, including dogs rescued from shelters and pounds, from appearances on Animal Planet and at the Barnum & Bailey Circus.

You’ll witness pups like Noodles, the world’s first skateboarding basset hound (that we know of!) and Squeaky, a ladder-climbing terrier.

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Teen Social Justice Book Discussion at the Fumo Family Library, Phila. Participants receive a copy of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas to discuss. FREE Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix at the Sellersville Theater, Sellersville. See “Celeb Sighting,”left. $$

JULY 4TH

FIREWORKS

Start your summer vacation season with a bang and locate your nearest Independence Day fireworks displays.

Times are approximate; check your local municipality for rain dates.

BUCKS COUNTY Langhorne July 3 & 4: Sesame Place; 9:25pm Southampton July 4: Klinger Middle School; 9:35pm CHESTER COUNTY Chesterbrook July 4: Wilson Farm Park; 9:15pm Nottingham July 4: Nottingham County Park; 9:45pm DELAWARE COUNTY Radnor July 4: Radnor High School; 9pm Kennett Square July 4: Longwood Gardens; 9:15pm MONTGOMERY COUNTY Glenside July 4: Renninger Memorial Park; 9pm King Of Prussia July 4: Heuser Park; 9pm Limerick July 4: Waltz Golf Farm; 9:45pm Narberth July 4: Narberth Park; 9pm Norristown July 4: Airy & DeKalb Sts.; 9pm Pottstown July 4: Memorial Park; 10pm Skippack July 4: Palmer Park; 9pm PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia July 1: Penn’s Landing; 9:30pm July 4: Philadelphia Museum of Art; 9:30pm

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Fan Of … Animal Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art recently unleashed its summer-long Art Splash program, inspired by the wildlife photography of Nicholas “Nick” Nichols. Through Sept. 4, families channel their wild side via gallery exploration, studio art creations, festivals and imaginative play.

The museum provides fresh fun biweekly with five sets of activities themed to different groups of critters.

Splash: Through July 9 Prowl: July 11-23 Climb: July 25-Aug. 6 Fly: Aug. 8-20 Play: Aug. 22-Sept. 4 Daily activities include family tours, Splash Studio and the Art Cart, loaded with games, animal fun facts and projects.

The Oval+ Season Opening on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila. Open Thurs.-Sun. until Aug. 20, the space plays hosts to family-friendly events and features a maze, mini golf, fun installations and weekly themed days just for kids. FREE Screenings Under the Stars: Star Wars: Rogue One on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Phila. FREE Sensory-friendly Morning at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $$$$

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Kidchella Music Festival at the Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, Phila. The Not-Its and Chibi Kodama take the stage. $$

22 Saturday

Access to Science: Opening the Doors to Autism at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila. Kids on the autism spectrum and their families experience the museum before it opens to the public. Pay what you wish.

Beautiful Butterflies: Citizen Science at the Bucks County Audubon Society, New Hope. Count butterflies in the meadows and learn to identify different species. $ Conservation Kids: Water Works at Bucktoe Creek Preserve, Avondale. Find out which creatures live in streams, test water quality and get tips on preventing water pollution. $$$ Family Art Workshop: Wild About Painting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $$$$ Islamic Heritage Festival on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Phila. Celebrate the culture via traditional music, dance, activities and cuisine. FREE Jurassic Park in Concert at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Phila. The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the score in sync to the movie. $$$$ Night Hike and Campfire at the Riverbend Environmental Education Center, Gladwyne. $$ Summer Movie Series: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at Franklin Square, Phila. FREE Teen Photo Workshop at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila. Participants try the art form, with guidance from mentors at a local nonprofit.

After, they’ll show off their snapshots in a gallery. $$$ Wonder and Wander: Tops & Bottoms at the North Star Orchard, Cochranville. This hands-on program shows kids which parts of plants produce veggies. $

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Family Tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, $$$$ Honey Bees Workshop at Norristown Farm Park, E. Norriton. Meet a beekeeper, discover bee biology and check out an observation beehive. FREE Ice Cream Sundae Social at the Historic Montgomery Cemetery, Norristown. Activities include live music, lawn games and, of course, a frozen treat for $5. $ Wonder and Wander: Farm Art at the North Star Orchard, Cochranville. Get inspired by what’s on display at the farm to make your own masterpiece. $

25 Tuesday

Baby Bird Playdate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, See July 11. $$$$

26 Wednesday

Mapping For Humanity at the Abington Free Library, Abington.

Students learn how agencies use satellite images to contribute to important missions. FREE River Rock Art at Norristown Farm Park, E. Norriton. Use provided materials to repurpose stones you’ve found by the water into a work of art $ Steve Abrams Presents Aesop’s Fables at the Penn Museum, Phila.

Expect plenty of audience participation during this performance by the master puppeteer. $$$

29 Saturday

Family Art Workshop: Wild About Painting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. $$$$ History at Work: Coopering at Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills. Staved Watch expert-led demos that showcase how to make barrels, casks and staved wooden containers. FREE Jazz Age on the Delaware at Glen Foerd on the Delaware, Phila.

Dress up in period garb for lawn games, a fashion contest, dance lessons and vintage vendors. $$$$ Pop-Up Naturali at Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills. Games, crafts and specimens highlight resident creatures. FREE Wonder and Wander: Farm Flu at the North Star Orchard, Cochranville. See how the farm differentiates between good and not-sogood insects and how it controls pests. $

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The Year’s Best and BIGGEST Festivals SUMMER 2017 Wawa Welcome America! Series

WHEN: Through July 4 WHERE: Multiple locations in Philadelphia WHAT: Celebrate the Fourth of July with free movie screenings, admission to participating museums, block parties, patriotic performances, fireworks and the July 4 concert featuring big-name stars and local favorites.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

WHEN: Through Sept. 4.

WHERE: Penn’s Landing; Philadelphia WHAT: This so-called “urban beach” by the Delaware River houses a roller rink, mini golf, a boathouse-style lodge, food and drink, a kids’ play area and, new this year, a midway with a carousel, boardwalk games and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel.

Second Street Festival

WHEN: Aug. 6 WHERE: North 2nd Street, Philadelphia WHAT: A six-block stretch in Northern Liberties plays host to a Philly-centric lineup of five bands on three stages, more than 150 food, drink and merchandise vendors and dozens of food trucks.

Fringe Festival

WHEN: Sept. 7-25 WHERE: Multiple locations in Philadelphia WHAT: The citywide celebration of all things innovative and avant-garde in contemporary performance hits theaters and outdoor spots throughout the city. Many shows are free and family-friendly.

Kennett Square Mushroom Festival

WHEN: Sept. 9 & 10 WHERE: Downtown Kennett Square WHAT: The town’s top crop is celebrated through mushroom vendors and souvenirs, tastings, growers’ exhibits, music and kids’ activities.

Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival

WHEN: October WHERE: Main Street, Manayunk WHAT: Foodie families love this culinary extravaganza, where you’ll find sweet and savory fare, more than 50 of the area’s most popular food trucks, homemade goods (think spices, oils and jams) and fresh produce. Nearby businesses host special promotions and sidewalk sales.

WINTER 2017-2018 Christmas Festival

WHEN: Dec. 2 & 3 WHERE: Peddler’s Village, New Hope WHAT: Revel in the holiday season with a Santa parade through the village, strolling musicians, Victorian-style decorations and intricate light displays.

FALL 2017 Fishtown RiverCity Festival

Bastille Day Festival

WHEN: July 15 WHERE: Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia WHAT: The experimental cabaret troupe Bearded Ladies takes the outdoor stage for a whimsical reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille, complete with a beheading and torrents of Tastykakes that rain from the tower. Arrive early for inflatables, a water-balloon toss and Jumbo Jenga during the French Family Carnival.

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WHEN: Oct. 14 WHERE: Penn Treaty Park, Philadelphia WHAT: Spend the day by the waterfront with live music, plenty of food, magic shows, balloon art, a zoo-on-wheels, gymnastics demos, lawn games, science activities and face painting.

Harry Potter Festival

WHEN: Oct. 20 & 21 WHERE: Multiple locations in Chestnut Hill WHAT: The Philly neighborhood transforms into Hogsmeade for a costume parade, film screenings, Sorting Hat demos, Horcrux Hunt, a Dumbledore-themed maze and Quidditch matches.

Kennett Square Chocolate Lovers Festival

WHEN: February WHERE: Kennett High School, Kennett Square WHAT: Attendees indulge their sweet tooth in a selection of hundreds of chocolaty treats, Professional and amateur bakers are competing for prizes and bragging rights, so these candies are sure to be as creative as they are tasty.

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Multicultural Series PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

WHEN: March 3-11 WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia WHAT: Themed “Wonders of Water,” the world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show rolls out colorful exhibits surrounded by fountains, ponds and rain gardens.

Kids can partake in workshops and mini competitions just their size.

Science Carnival

WHEN: April WHERE: Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia WHAT: Geek out while you explore more than 150 exhibitors, experiments, games, demos and live entertainment.

You might meet zoo animals, discover the inner-workings of a robot, make slime, extract DNA from fruit or investigate a “crime scene” for evidence.

This series of events at Philly’s Penn’s Landing celebrates cultures around the globe through traditional music, dance, activities and food

ACANA African Festival Aug. 6

Brazilian Day Philadelphia Sept. 17

arts and entertainment are showcased alongside kids’ activities, culinary demos and fashion shows. Nearby restaurants set up shop on the sidewalks to serve seasonal dishes.

Chester County Balloon Festival

WHEN: June WHERE: New Garden Flying Field, Toughkenamon WHAT: The festival is filled with on-theground and in-the-air events, including balloon launches, monster trucks, remote-controlled plane demos, music and helicopter and hot air balloon rides.

Italian Market Festival

WHEN: May WHERE: Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia WHAT: The neighborhood’s food, fashion,

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WHEN: April WHERE: Multiple locations in Philadelphia WHAT: Enjoy a month chock-full of themed events, workshops, exhibits and performances that celebrate the beautiful flowers.

Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival

Caribbean Festival Aug. 20

Islamic Heritage Festival July 22

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival

WHEN: May WHERE: Italian Market, Philadelphia WHAT: The outdoor market along South 9th Street hosts the Procession of Saints, music, crafts, food stalls featuring authentic Italian cuisine and, for little ones, moonbounces, storytellers and crafts.

Festival of India Aug. 12

Odunde Festival South Street Spring Festival

WHEN: May WHERE: South Street Headhouse District, Philadelphia WHAT: There’ll be entertainment, food, vendors and a family fun zone complete with hands-on arts and crafts, music, dance performances, martial arts demos and face painting.

WHEN: June WHERE: 23rd & South Streets, Philadelphia WHAT: This festival draws a half-million visitors to celebrate African heritage.

Expect performances and an expansive marketplace with merchandise from several African nations, the Caribbean and Brazil.

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Exciting experiences await your children at summer camps in the Delaware Valley this year! This camp directory includes a wide range of choices for all abilities, ages and interests.

Navigate the directory by focusing on your preferences for: • Geographic area: Camps are grouped by county & outlying areas.

• Category: Each description is prefaced by camp type — day, program, residential, special needs or travel.

• Special features: Blue icons at the end of each listing indicate if a camp offers extended day care, part-day or part-week schedules, financial aid or transportation. Abbreviations denote whether a camp is ACA accredited, has a counselor-in-training program or may accommodate some special needs. See the key at the bottom of the page.

• Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps.

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Bright Beginners Academy Summer Camp 800 Clarmont Ave., Bensalem; 267-520-7200 gcohen@brightbeginners academy.com Brightbeginnersacademy.com

Camp Onas, 609 Geigel Hill Rd., Ottsville; 610-847-5858; CampOnas.org Camp RAD, 130 Davisville Rd., Warminster; 215-572-0469; CampRAD.net Carousel Farm Educational Center, 1240 Grenoble Rd., Ivyland 215-355-6498; mlrainkids@aol.com; Carouselfarmcenter.com Young Explorers, 4951 Central Ave., Trevose; 215-355-4373 info@trevosedayschool.com; Trevosedayschool.com; Neshaminymontessori.com

KEY Has extended hours

Part-day or part-week sessions

Offers financial aid

Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Camp MELC, Wynnewood, Plymouth Meeting & Pottstown, PA; 610-617-4550; Info@melc.org; Melc.org Digital Media Academy, Bryn Mawr College & University of Pennsylvania 866-656-3342; info@digitalmediaacademy.org; Digitalmediaacademy.org Engineering for Kids, Multiple Locations; 215-559-9233 Engineeringforkids.com/greaterphila Future Stars Day Camps, 10 area locations; 215-674-0494 info@futurestarscamps.com; FutureStarsCamps.com Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Headquarters, 330 Manor Rd., Miquon, PA Gsep.org/camp

iD Tech, Villanova, Penn, CMU, Lehigh, Bryn Mawr, MIT & More!

1-844-788-1858; info@idtech.com; Idtech.com

Lavner Camps!, Multiple Locations in PA & NJ; Additional locations in NYC, Manhattan; Washington, DC; Towson, MD & St. Louis, MO; 610-664-8800 justin@lavnercamps.com; Lavnercampsandprograms.com Philadelphia Youth Basketball Collegiate Camp, Drexel, Temple & St. Joe’s 215-864-8274; info@phillyyouthbasketball.org; Phillyyouthbasketball.org Sixers Camps, Multiple locations; 610-668-7676; Director@sixerscamps.com Sixerscamps.com YMCA of Greater Brandywine, info@ymcagbw.org; Ymcagbw.org/camp Brandywine YMCA (Camp Brandywine), Coatesville; 610-380-9622 Jennersville YMCA (Camp Chippewa), West Grove; 610-869-9622 Kennett Area YMCA (Camp Lenni Lenape), Kennett Square; 610-444-9622 Lionville Community YMCA (Camp Leo), Exton; 610-363-9622 Octorara YMCA (Camp Octorara), Atglen; 610-593-9622 Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center (Camp Chestnut), West Chester; 610-696-9622 Upper Main Line YMCA (Camp UMLY), Berwyn; 610-647-9622 West Chester YMCA (Camp Winnepeg), West Chester; 610-431-9622 DAY Choose your adventure at one of eight YMCA locations in Chester County! Activities range from archery and horseback riding to advanced sports, gymnastics and cheer camp to science and environmental fun and more! For ages 2-18. Full- and half-day options available. Check locations online for specific offerings.

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DAY Campers will experience the best summertime fun in our inclusive program designed for ages 2 -6.

Days are filled with water play and themes such as Party in the USA, where campers will participate in arts & crafts, music, sports, science and special events.

SN Autism friendly.

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EBS Children’s Institute Summer Camps, 200 Skiles Blvd., West Chester 610-455-4040; info@ebschildrensinstitute.com; Ebschildrensinstitute.com Summer Dance Camps at Pottstown Dance Theatre, 72 W. Main St., Pottstown 610-323-2569; michelle@pottstowndance.com; Pottstowndance.com Valley View Summer Day Camp at Immaculata University, 145 King Rd., Immaculata; 484-323-3994; jkilpatrick@valleydaycamp.com; dcollins@valleydaycamp.com Valleydaycamp.com Westtown Summer Day Camp, 975 Westtown Rd., West Chester 610-399-7569; summer@westtown.edu; Westtown.edu/summer YMCA of Greater Brandywine, info@ymcagbw.org; Ymcagbw.org/camp Brandywine YMCA (Camp Brandywine), Coatesville; 610-380-9622 Jennersville YMCA (Camp Chippewa), West Grove; 610-869-9622 Kennett Area YMCA (Camp Lenni Lenape), Kennett Square; 610-444-9622 Lionville Community YMCA (Camp Leo), Exton; 610-363-9622 Octorara YMCA (Camp Octorara), Atglen; 610-593-9622 Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center (Camp Chestnut), West Chester; 610-696-9622 Upper Main Line YMCA (Camp UMLY), Berwyn; 610-647-9622 West Chester YMCA (Camp Winnepeg), West Chester; 610-431-9622 DAY Choose your adventure at one of eight YMCA locations in Chester County! Activities range from archery and horseback riding to advanced sports, gymnastics and cheer camp to science and environmental fun and more! For ages 2-18. Full- and half-day options CIT available. Check locations online for specific offerings.

DELAWARE

Agnes Irwin: Summer at AIS, Ithan Ave. & Conestoga Rd., Rosemont; 610-672-1272 summer@agnesirwin.org; SummerAtAIS.org Benchmark School Summer Camp 2107 N. Providence Rd., Media; 610-565-3741 admissions@benchmark school.org BenchmarkSchool.org

DAY Language Arts/Reading Instruction & Recreation Day Camp. Language arts instruction (1¾-hours daily) with half- or full-day recreation.

Individual math tutoring also available. 5 weeks: July 5-Aug. 4. For children entering grades 1-6 who can benefit from reading instruction & enjoy day camp. Ropes & challenge course, sports, crafts, science/nature, swimming. SN

Community Arts Center - Summer Spree, 414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford 610-566-1713; Communityartscenter.org Darlington Arts Center Summer Camp, 977 Shavertown Rd., Garnet Valley 610-358-3632; info@darlingtonarts.org; Darlingtonarts.org/camp

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DAY Summer day camp for ages 2 yrs. and 7 mos. to 8 yrs. Full-day program filled with arts & crafts, sports, games and nature exploration. Two-week sessions available July 31-Aug. 25.

Celebrating 47 years of helping bright students who have yet to reach their academic potential become confident and strategic thinkers, learners, and problem solvers.

Holy Child Academy, 475 Shadeland Ave., Drexel Hill; 610-259-2712 samadio@holychildacademy.com Main Line Art Center Summer Art Camp & Pre-Teen Studios, 746 Panmure Rd., Haverford; 610-525-0272; info@mainlineart.org; Mainlineart.org Summer Fun at the Academy of Notre Dame 560 Sproul Rd., Villanova 610-687-0650 Ndapa.org

DAY Summer is more fun when kids are inspired to discover a new passion, become a stronger athlete or learn a new skill. Notre Dame is introducing fullday dance and science camps, in addition to popular sports camps for middle- and high-school girls.

Find Out More: 610-565-3741 BenchmarkSchool.org

Valley Forge Summer Camps, 1001 Eagle Rd., Wayne; 610-989-1253 summercamp@vfmac.edu; Vfmac.edu/camp

Attend Our Open House: July 20, 9:00-11:00 AM

Wayne Art Center’s Summer Art Camp 2017, 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne 610-688-3553 ext. 208; carolyn@wayneart.org; Wayneart.org Young People’s Theater Workshop (YPTW); Theatre Arts Summer Camps at Eastern University and Strath Haven Middle School 363 Radford Ct., Glen Mills; 610-558-0988; Yptw.org.

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Bala House Montessori Summer Camp 27 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd 610-664-6767 Balahouse.org admissions@balahouse.org

DAY, PROGRAM Fun yet stimulating experience for first-time campers. Flexible schedules and convenient hours (8am-5:45pm) for ages 3-6. Weekly art, gymnastics and Soccer Shots classes complement our small, nurturing environment. Storytellers, petting zoos, museums, etc., visit camp. Our beautiful wooded campus and well-equipped playground are the perfect backdrop for summer fun. Choose 1-8 weeks.

Burn Brae Day Camp of Creative Arts (Camp for the Arts, Technology, Swim, Sports and More!)

1405 Twining Rd., Dresher 215-657-3388 burnbraedaycamp@aol.com Burnbraedaycamp.com

DAY Celebrating 36 years of coed camping for boys and girls ages 3-15. Indoor and outdoor activities on our beautiful, spacious setting. Nurturing, noncompetitive environment, no-bully zone. Campers ages 7-15 create their own schedules. 2-10 week sessions, including non-consecutive weeks. Mature, professional, certified teaching staff. 5:1 camper/ staff ratio. Academic tutoring available.

Camp Anglewood, 900 Rock Ln., Elkins Park; 267-939-4455; CampGirl259@gmail.com; CampAnglewood.com

French for Fun

Summer Camp!

150 N. Highland Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (610) 667-1284 • www.frenchschoolphila.org

For boys and girls from 4 to 10 years old—no prior knowledge of French needed!

Camp Kef, 45 Haverford Rd., Kaiserman JCC, Wynnewood; 610-896-7770 ext. 123 kaisermancamp@phillyjcc.com; Phillyjcc.com/camp/camp-kef Camp Pegasus, 1400 Montgomery Ave., Rosemont College, Rosemont 610-649-1080 ext. 8; info@camppegasus.com; Camppegasus.com Center School Summer Program, 2450 Hamilton Ave., Abington 215-657-2200; mstalker@centerschoolpa.org Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham; 215-379-4660 education@cheltenhamarts.org; Cheltenhamarts.org Flourtown Swim Club & Day Camp, 1528 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown 215-836-1429; FlourtownSwimClub.net French for Fun c/o French International School of Philadelphia 150 N. Highland Ave., Bala Cynwyd 610-667-1284 info@efiponline.com Frenchschoolphila.org/ summer-camp

DAY French for Fun Summer Camp is designed to teach young children French-language skills in a fun environment. No prior knowledge of French required. Children will learn French the same way they develop skills in their native language — by listening, watching, singing, playing and expressing themselves through games and fun activities.

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En Français!

Ecole Française Internationale de Philadelphie

French International School of Philadelphia

Weekly sessions held from 7/3 to 7/28!

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Friends’ Central School Summer Programs, 1101 City Line Ave. & 228 Old Gulph Rd., Wynnewood; 610-645-5132; Fcsprograms.org

JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2017 Temple University Summer Camps provide an opportunity for youth to learn and have lots of fun.

Popular Camps Include:

Frog Hollow Tennis Camp, 2115 Weber Rd., Lansdale; 610-584-5502 info@FrogTennis.com; Frogcamps.com/

Ambler Robotics & Gamemaker Jedi Academy Camp Exploring Science Cartooning and Drawing

Harlam Day Camp, 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bala Cynwyd; 610-668-0423 HarlamDayCamp@urj.org; HarlamDayCamp.org

Germantown Academy Day Camp and Summer Programs, 340 Morris Rd., Ft. Washington; 267-405-7321; summer@gacamp.org; Germantownacademy.net/ summer

Hideaway Day Camp, 3471 Arcola Rd., Collegeville; 610-489-2191 HideawayDayCamp.com

Main Summer Owls Leadership Experience Broadway Triple Threat Adventures in Animation Center City Minecraft Designers Code Breakers To receive a camp brochure, all 267.468.8500, or visit us at ambler.temple.edu/metrocamp.

Pathway School, The, 162 Egypt Rd., Jeffersonville; 610-277-0660 dphifer@pathwayschool.org; PathwaySchool.org Ramah Day Camp, 7601 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; 215-885-8556 elanar@ramahpoconos.org; Ramahdaycamp.org Riverbend Exploration Day Camp, 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, 610-527-5234 RiverbendEEC.org Temple University Ambler Summer Education Camps 580 Meetinghouse Rd., Temple University Ambler, Ambler; 267-468-8500 Ambler.temple.edu/camps

DAY Temple University Ambler offers Summer Education Camps in June, July & August. Camps include robotics, Web design, digital photography, Science Explorers & more. Call or visit us on the Web.

White Pines Young Artist Camp!, 7908 High School Rd., Elkins Park 877-674-8338; education.wpp@gmail.com; whitepinesproductions.org PHILADELPHIA

Anthropologists in the Making Summer Camp at the Penn Museum 3260 South St., Phila. 19104; 215-898-4016; Penn.museum/camp

Summer Day Camp FOR STUDENTS AGES 2.7 – 8

Camp Runs July 31 Through August 25 $300 / 1-WEEK SESSION $500 / 2-WEEK SESSION

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Children’s House of Phila Montessori School 2611 S. Broad St., Phila. 19148 215-570-0757 mdanella@philadelphiapreschoolconnection.com phillychildrenshouse.com

DAY, PROGRAM Summer camp days are filled with fun, age-appropriate activities including art, nature/gardening, dance, music, sports, Montessori games and free play, cooking and more! Philadelphia Children’s House Summer Session campers (age 18 months - 6 ) will enjoy a preview of the Montessori preschool program without leaving the grounds as there are no outside trips. Days are filled with teacherled, small group and individual Montessori instruction.

Session one: June 18 – July 21 | Session two: July 24 – August 18 | Or choose both sessions for the ultimate eight week camp experience!

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Discovery Camp at The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Phila. 19103 215-222-7633; Fi.edu/discovery Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center, 3611 Lancaster Ave., Phila. 19104; 215-222-7633 Gbyedance.org Nature Ramblers and Summer Teen Adventure Treks at the Schuylkill Center 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Phila. 19128; 215-482-7300; scee@schuylkillcenter.org Schuylkillcenter.org

Fun, yet stimulating experience for first time campers. Flexible schedules and convenient hours (8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.) for ages 3 - 6.

Specialists in art, gymnastics, music, soccer, and sewing complement our small, nurturing environment.

Penn Charter Summer Camps, 3000 W. School House Ln., Phila. 19144 215-844-3460; summercamps@penncharter.com; Penncharter.com/summercamp Penn Tennis Camp / Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps, 240 S. 31st St., Phila. 19104 Wilsontenniscamps.com/penn Society Hill Synagogue, 418 Spruce St., Phila. 19106; 215-922-6590 gparris@societyhillsynagogue.org; Societyhillsynagogue.org St. Peter’s School Summer Program, 319 Lombard St., Phila. 19147; 215-925-3963 summer@st-peters-school.org; St-Peters-School.org/academics/summer-camps/

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DE*: Licensed: Dept. of Education DYF: Licensed: Dept. of Youth & Family Serv.

NAEYC: Accredited by National Association of Education of Young Children PAIS: Accredited by PA Assoc. of Independent Schools MSCES: Accredited by Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools AMS: Accredited by American Montessori Society

* Note: DHS License: requires annual on-site visits. DE License: 20% of all facilities are inspected annually.

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BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY, Multiple convenient locations!

877-868-2273 • BrightsideAcademy.com • Ages: 6 wks-12 yrs. • Hours: 6am-6pm Brightside Academy provides kindergarten readiness programs and child care in multiple convenient locations. We accept children ages 6 weeks to 12-years-old. Head Start available.

Subsidies accepted. Enroll today! FY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, TP, NAEYC

BRIGHT BEGINNERS ACADEMY 800 Clarmont Ave., Suite A, Bensalem, PA 19020 267-520-7200 • http://brightbeginnersacademy.com Ages: 6 weeks to 6 yrs old • Hours: 6:45am - 6pm Our preschool is designed to meet the needs of every child in a developmentally inclusive setting. Our program encourages progress at a child’s own pace and according to individual needs and abilities. Play-based learning centers for math, science, dramatic play, blocks, music, creative art and technology provide opportunities to balance and stimulate both shared and independent learning experiences. Private pay and subsidized funding accepted, infant and toddler care available. Parent volunteer opportunities available. FY, AY, SP, DA, SN, DHS*, DE

FEDERATION EARLY LEARNING SERVICES (FELS) 10700 Jamison Ave., Phila., PA 215-676-7550 • Ages: 6 wks – 12 yrs • Hours: 6am – 6pm Buerger Early Learning Center: 619 N. Broad St., Phila.; 267-535-2643 Kehillah Early Learning Center: 2 Chester Rd., Wallingford; 610-872-0400 Kol Ami Early Learning Center: 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park; 215-635-4180 K’tonton Early Learning Center: 715 Paxon Hollow Rd., Broomall; 610-325-4831 Ohev Shalom Early Learning Center: 944 Second Street Pk., Richboro; 215-322-9595 Lassin Early Learning Center: 10800 Jamison Ave., Phila.; 215-677-7191 Lokoff Early Learning Center: 1920 Skippack Pk., Blue Bell; 215-643-0110 Gutman Early Learning Center: 7500 West Ave., Melrose Park; 215-635-5570 Paley Early Learning Center: 2199 Strahle St., Phila.; 215-725-8930 105 years of experience providing high-quality programs for children ages 6 weeks – 12 years from diverse economic, religious and racial backgrounds. Built on a foundation of Jewish values - NAEYC & Keystone Stars accredited. AY, FY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DHS*, NAEYC HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE DAY SCHOOL, INC. 520 Bethlehem Pike, Ft. Washington, PA 215-654-9955 • HeyDiddleDiddleDaySchool.net LITTLE DIDDLE PRESCHOOL 440 Bethlehem Pike, Ft. Washington, PA 215-565-5866 • LittleDiddlePreschool.net • Ages: 6 wks.-PreK • Hours: 7am-6pm Our school offers full-day programs. Our staff members are well-educated and experienced which enables us to give the students an educational program in a caring, nurturing environment. FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DHS, DE LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTER 7701 Castor Ave., Phila., PA • 215-342-6200 8962 Ashton Rd., Phila., PA • 215-677-1400 722 Castor Ave., Phila., PA • 215-342-8900 Ages: 2 mos.-K • Hours: 6:30am-6pm Little Learners offers a new and innovative learning experience for all children. At Little Learners, we believe that information must be learned in a meaningful context to enable full understanding by a young child. Our centers provide quality care, planned activities, experience and a base for children to broaden their horizons. FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DHS THE AVENUE’S CHILD CARE LLC 364-66 Snyder Ave, Phila., PA 19148 • 215-336-7780 Shane’s Friends DayCare: 1340 W. Moyamensing Ave., Phila., PA 19148 • 215-467-KIDS Ages: 6 wks. to 13 yrs. • Hours: 7am to 6pm Our program offers: Breakfast, lunch, & 2 snacks are provided, well-equipped classrooms, age appropriate curriculum, fenced outdoor play area, certified professionals, and dedicated Preschool program. FY, AY, SP, MP, BS/AS, DA, SN, DHS* YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE ymcagbw.org/childcare Brandywine YMCA, Coatesville; 610-380-9622 Jennersville YMCA, West Grove; 610-869-9622 Kennett Area YMCA , Kennett Square; 610-444-9622 Lionville Community YMCA, Exton; 610-363-9622 Octorara YMCA, Atglen; 610-593-9622 Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center, 610-696-9622 West Chester Area YMCA, West Chester; 610-696-9622 Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn; 610-647-9622 West Chester YMCA, West Chester; 610-431-9622 Y Childcare Early Learning Centers provide an array of education-centered opportunities, including infant and toddler, academic preschool, Montessori and kindergarten programs. Each program offers diverse options and activities designed for development and fun. We provide a warm, supportive environment with individualized attention so each child can learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on self-esteem, intellectual curiosity, physical, emotional and social skills, we prepare children for success in their coming school years. Please check individual locations for additional branch-specific offerings. DHS*, DE*, DYF, DA, BS, AS

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KIDDIE ACADEMY OF LANGHORNE 670 Woodbourne Rd., Langhorne, PA 19067 215-750-5512 • http://educationaldaycare.kiddieacademy.com/academies/langhorne Ages: Infant -5 yrs. • Hours: 6:30am – 6:30pm At Kiddie Academy of Langhorne, we are passionate about providing quality care and education. Every child works at his/her own pace as we make learning fun with our Life Essentials focusing on Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum, Health and Fitness, Technology and Character Education. We are Keystone Star level 2. FY, SP, MP, DA, DHS* RAINBOW ACADEMY FOR LITTLE SCHOLARS 1240 Grenoble Rd., Ivyland, PA 18974 215-355-6498 • www.rainbowacademypreschool.com Ages: Toddler – Kindergarten • Hours: 7am-6pm Set on an idyllic 5-acre farm, young children experience a love for oneself, nature, friendship, diversity, learning, and peace. The joy of early childhood blossoms through the social and educational curriculum.FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, TP, SN, DE*, NAEYC TREVOSE DAY SCHOOL / NESHAMINY MONTESSORI 4951 Central Ave., Trevose, PA 19053 215–355-4373 • Trevosedayschool.com / neshaminymontessori.com Ages: 3-10 • Hours: 7am-6pm Established in 1970, our programs excel at offering state-of-the-art education in a communityminded environment. We combine interactive technology, the visual and performing arts and scientific exploration with a sustainable hands-on approach that values our planet and nurtures curiosity. Our teachers are Pennsylvania Certified Early Childhood and Elementary Education Teachers. FY, AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, TP, SN, AMS

MAINLINE, CHESTER COUNTY STARPOINT AND STARPOINT 2 AT THE LUMA CENTER 1777 North Valley Rd. Malvern, PA 19355 610-296-6725 x308 • www.lumacenter.org • Ages: 4-6 • Hours: Varies by program StarPoint and StarPoint 2 embrace the concept that each child learns and grows differently.

Comprehensive programs recognize each child’s abilities and support their academic and therapeutic needs. Both utilize a play-based academic approach to develop core areas of literacy and numeracy, self-regulation, executive function and social interaction skills — strengths needed to ease the transition to other learning environments. Classes are taught by certified special education teachers with ongoing collaboration and support from an experienced team of licensed speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. AY, SP, BS, AS, SN, DE* YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE ymcagbw.org/childcare Brandywine YMCA, Coatesville; 610-380-9622 Jennersville YMCA, West Grove; 610-869-9622 Kennett Area YMCA , Kennett Square; 610-444-9622 Lionville Community YMCA, Exton; 610-363-9622 Octorara YMCA, Atglen; 610-593-9622 Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center, 610-696-9622 West Chester Area YMCA, West Chester; 610-696-9622 Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn; 610-647-9622 West Chester YMCA, West Chester; 610-431-9622 Y Childcare Early Learning Centers provide an array of education-centered opportunities, including infant and toddler, academic preschool, Montessori and kindergarten programs. Each program offers diverse options and activities designed for development and fun. We provide a warm, supportive environment with individualized attention so each child can learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on self-esteem, intellectual curiosity, physical, emotional and social skills, we prepare children for success in their coming school years. Please check individual locations for additional branch-specific offerings. DHS*, DE*, DYF, DA, BS, AS

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THE WYNDCROFT SCHOOL 1395 Wilson St., Pottstown, PA • 610-326-0544 mschmidt@wyndcroft.org • Ages: 3-8th grade • Hours: 7:45am-5:30pm The Wyndcroft School is a coeducational elementary day school for children ages three-years through Eighth Grade. The mission of the school is to offer a rigorous academic program enabling the child to establish a firm foundation for a happy and successful future with confidence to succeed in an ever-evolving world. AY, AS, PAIS

BALA CYNWYD SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 11 St. Asaphs Rd., Bala Cynwyd, PA • 610-668-2233 balacynwydschool.net • Ages: 8 wks.-K • Hours: 7am-6pm Beautiful playgrounds, computer/iPads, gym areas & well-equipped classrooms staffed by nurturing teachers. An atmosphere that fosters fun, creativity, learning and emotional well-being.

On-site, in-ground pool, swimming lessons. Gymnastics, music, spanish & Preschool/kindergarten summer camp. SP, DHS, DE, NAEYC

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BALA HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 27 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-664-6767 • BalaHouse.org • Ages: 3 yrs.-6 yrs. • Hours: 8am-6pm Mixed-age classes, for ages 3 - 6 yrs., are led by sensitive, nurturing and highly qualified teachers who offer gentle guidance in an atmosphere of freedom, warmth and trust. Flexible schedules, convenient hours (7:45am to 5:45pm) and two-, three-, four-day afternoon class options are available. Art, music, gymnastics, kindergarten Spanish classes, extended care, summer camp round out our program. Some tuition assistance is available. Embracing diversity since 1969. AY, SP, DHS, DE

CLOCKHOUSE MONTESSORI AT ST. ALOYSIUS ACADEMY 401 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA • 610-527-6142 staloysiusacademy.org • Ages: 2 ½ - 5 yrs . • Hours: 9am – 3pm Certified Montessori teachers create a supportive environment so each child may grow spiritually, academically and socially in a small-class setting. Montessori philosophy is “to help the child help himself.” 3- and 5-day programs and extended hours are available. AY, BS/AS, DE

CHILDREN’S SCHOOL AT ST. JOHN’S, THE 404 Levering Mill Rd., Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-664-4588 • Childrens-school.org • Ages: 3 mos.-K • Hours: 7am-6pm We offer a warm and creative learning environment where everyone has a “hands on” approach to learning. Our developmental approach includes music, Spanish and Tumbling Tots, Pre-K follows the Letter People Curriculum and Handwriting without Tears. Subsidized funding from the state accepted. 4-star facility with Keystone Stars. FY, SP, BS, AS, SN, DHS, DE, NAEYC

MAIN LINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 59 Sprout Rd., Villanova, PA 610-527-3915 • MainLineMontessori.com • Ages: 2 yrs. - 5 yrs. • Hours: 9am-3pm Main Line Montessori School has been providing a comprehensive Montessori environment for 25 years. Flexibility, creativity, and self direction are the key to independent thoughts and global minded growth. FY, MP, DA, DE

FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA 150 N. Highland Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA • 610-667-1284 frenchschoolphila.org • Ages: 3 yrs.-Grade 8 • Hours: 7:30am-6pm The French International School of Philadelphia offers a French/English bilingual program from preschool through grade 8. Our non-French speaking students develop their verbal skills in French in the younger grades as they engage in developmentally appropriate activities. New students with no prior knowledge of French are admitted at the age of 3, 4 or 5. Extended care is provided starting at 7:30am and until 6pm. Accredited by the Middle States Association and the French Department of Education. AY, AS, BS, SP, MP, DHS, MOSES

HOLY CHILD ACADEMY 475 Shadeland Ave., Drexel Hill, PA • 610-259-2712 www.holychildacademy.com • Ages: 2-5 • Hours: 7:30am-6pm HCA is a private, co-ed Catholic Nursery through Eighth Grade school. HCA prepares students to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world for a lifetime of achievement. AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DE*

SWARTHMORE/MEDIA, DELAWARE COUNTY HOLY TRINITY NURSERY SCHOOL 927 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA 19086 610-876-1721 • www.HolyTrinity19086.com Ages: 3 yrs. to K • Hours: 9am-11am, Extended Day 8am-2pm HTNS fosters positive self-esteem and independence through hands-on experiences. Our small classes and degreed teachers encourage a lifelong love of learning; help develop social skills and support academic growth. AY SCHOOL IN ROSE VALLEY, THE 20 School Ln., Rose Valley, PA 610-566-1088 • TheSchoolinRoseValley.org Ages: Preschool-Grade 6 • Hours: 7:30am-6pm 80 Years of Experience – The School in Rose Valley offers a play-based preschool program committed to the development of the whole child. Expanded preschool with 3-day and 5-day programs. Full-day and half-day options available. Small-group learning with 1:8 student-teacher ratio. Special subjects include woodshop, Spanish, science, music, sports and art.

Beautiful 8.5 acre campus located minutes from Media, PA. AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, TP, PAIS

FT. WASHINGTON, MONTGOMERY COUNTY LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY 440 Virginia Dr., Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-367-5661 • fortwashington_pa@lightbridgeacademy.com • Ages: 6 wks.-5 yrs.

Hours: 7am-6:30pm Seedlings Early Childhood Education Curriculum, ParentView Internet Monitoring System, extended day, optional meal plan, Tadpoles eCommunication App for online daily reports, extracurricular activities such as dance, karate and more. FY, AY, SP, MP, DA, SN, DHS*

JENKINTOWN, MONTGOMERY COUNTY ABINGTON FRIENDS 575 Washington Ln., Jenkintown, PA 215-886-4350 • AbingtonFriends.net • Ages: 3 yrs.-K Hours: 8am-3pm w/ an extended-day option Our lower school early childhood program values and preserves childhood, building on the excitement and curiosity that children bring to their first school experience. Located on our beautiful 50-acre campus, our emergent curriculum program is designed to support your child’s developing independence. AY, SP, BS, AS, DHS, DE, NAEYC, PAIS

LAFAYETTE HILL, MONTGOMERY COUNTY MIQUON SCHOOL, THE 2025 Harts Lane, Conshohocken, PA 610-828-1231 • Miquon.org • Ages: 3 yrs.-12 yrs. • Hours: 8:30am-3pm Located on a majestic 10-acre wooded campus in Whitemarsh Township, Miquon is minutes away from Chestnut Hill and Roxborough. The Miquon School was founded on the tenets of Progressive Education with a focus on preserving childhood. Our Nursery program offers full-day, 3-day, 4-day schedules and includes art, music, science, physical education and library. Miquon teachers provide a positive and nurturing environment for children to learn through play while meeting their social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs. Snacks provided.

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FRIENDS SCHOOL HAVERFORD 851 Buck Lane, Haverford, PA 19041 610-642-2334 • www.friendshaverford.org Ages: 2 yrs. 7 mos. through 8th Grade • Hours: 8:00am - 2:45pm Friends School Haverford, a co-ed Quaker school, promotes academic scholarship, creativity, respect, integrity, and self-awareness with a commitment to creating a culture and kindness.

Our unique hands-on, minds-on curriculum encourages and celebrates curiosity, imagination, and exploration. Offering a full-day kindergarten program with full- and half-day nursery school, preschool, and pre-k options. AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, PAIS THE HAVERFORD SCHOOL 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041 610-642-3020 • www.haverford.org • Ages: PreK-12 Extraordinary educators prepare boys to be future-ready in a supportive l earning environment designed to bring out the best in each student. Haverford strives to develop a well-balanced boy who is a high academic performer, socially and emotionally aware, and a good citizen of the School and community. Financial aid available. SP ROBERT J. WILF PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd. Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-7770 x118 • phillyjcc.com • Ages: 4 wks. – K2 • Hours: 8am-6pm A nurturing, child-centered environment for infants-kindergarten including gym classes, music, dance and more. We honor the uniqueness of each child, celebrating individual potential, and helping children question and discover. Teachers help children reach milestones necessary for healthy growth/ wellness. Tuition includes a family membership to the JCC. Families of all faiths welcome. Accredited by PA State Board of Private Schools. AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DHS* TEMPLE BETH HILLEL – BETH EL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood, PA • 610-649-2277 Tabber.org • Ages: 3 mths. - Kindergarten • Hours: 9am-3pm Programs for children 3 months to kindergarten. Working families love the 7:30am Early Care and 6:00pm Late Care. Special needs children welcome! AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, SN, DHS, DE THE WETHERILL SCHOOL 1321 Beaumont Dr., Gladwyne, PA 610-649-2299 • Wetherillschool.org Ages 2.7 yrs.-5 yrs. • Hours: 8:15am-3pm Seeks to create a warm, secure, first-school experience where the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child is carefully nurtured. Curriculum based on Montessori, Piaget, Reggio Emilia schools. Classroom teachers supported by specialists in Music, Spanish, Creative Movement. Full or half-day Kindergarten. Licensed by State Board of Private Academic schools. AY, SP, BS, DE

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HOUSE AT POOH CORNER/CHILD’S CONCEPTIONS, INC. 311 E. Walnut Lane, Phila., PA • 215-843-0815 HouseAtPoohCornerDaycare.com • Ages: 3 mos.-6 yrs. • Hours: 7:30am-6pm For over 30 years Pooh Corner has been nurturing children’s natural desire to explore by providing a safe, loving and stimulating hands-on learning environment. We are a diverse community serving children ages 3 mos.-6 yrs. All of our teachers have degrees and have been with us between 10-25 years. FY, AY, SP, DA, DHS

CENTER CITY/SOCIETY HILL, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BUSY BEES LEARNING CENTER INC. 601 Walnut St., #LL-25, Phila., PA 215-733-9271, 866-Be-Busy7 toll free • BusyBeesChildcare.com Ages: 6 wks.-5 yrs. • Hours: 7:30am-6pm ”What’s important to your family is just as important to ours.” A family owned and operated homey and contemporary facility in the spectacular Curtis Center overlooking Independence Park. We have a family room for nursing and visits, multicultural activities with focus on Spanish, Montessori philosophy, Parents as Partners Program, mature professional staff. Online classroom observation at Guardiancam.com. Snacks provided. FY, MP, BS, AS, DA, SN, DHS EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENTS 762 South Broad St. Phila., PA 19146 215-844-0178 • www.ecedesigns.com • Ages: 3-12 • Hours: 6:30am-6pm EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENTS provides a bilingual, multicultural program where children learn and develop socially and emotionally. Head start, pre-school and after-school programs are provided for children ages 3-12. FY, AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, TP, DHS* SOCIETY HILL SYNAGOGUE 418 Spruce Street Phila., PA 19106 215-922-6590 • www.societyhillsynagogue.org • Ages: 2-5 • Hours: 7:45am-6pm We provide the best care for your child! Small class sizes provide a warm, nurturing classroom environment. Our goal is to get your child excited about learning! Age-appropriate curriculum with emphasis on play, socialization skills, as well as rich exposure to Jewish values. We are flexible to the needs of our families! Full-day service. AY, SP, BS/AS, DA, SN ST. PETER’S SCHOOL 319 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147 215-925-3963 • www.st-peters-school.org Ages: 3 yrs. – 8th grade • Hours: 7:30am-3pm, after care until 6pm With over 179 years of strong traditions and academic distinction, St. Peter’s School offers a different educational experience. Serving preschool through eighth grade, St. Peter’s is a prominent fixture in Philadelphia’s historic Society Hill neighborhood. AY, SP, BS, AS, PAIS THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE OF PHILADELPHIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL 2611 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 215-570-0757 • www.phillychildrenshouse.com • Ages: 2.5 - 5 yrs.

Full day and half day programs available for our Primary and Toddler programs. Primary Program: morning Montessori program includes lunch,& group play. Toddler Program: explore age appropriate Montessori materials with a Montessori trained teacher. Extended Day: after-school snack followed by Montessori-inspired playgroup: build, cook, paint, etc. before going outdoors for dismissal.FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, NAYEC, AMS

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Summer Arts Make time for creativity and benefit your kids

By Peyton Pflug Now that school is out and summer has begun, every kid is ready for the fun and enrichment of an arts experience.

Whether your child is a beginner or already has a flair for the creative, the arts provide proven benefits.

New ways of learning

Arts classes offer kids new realms of experience. For example, programs at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ introduce young kids to artistic expression. “Making art fosters creativity and individuality,” explains curator Cassandra Demski. Summer is an ideal time for learning or trying new things and, “of course, making art is fun,” she adds.

Children participating in Storytime in the Galleries at Grounds for Sculpture read stories in English and Spanish. The program features an art project taught in both languages with creative expression used to reinforce newly learned basic Spanish vocabulary.

Revealing interests and passions

Kids can take advantage of Philadelphia’s rich history and art resources through programs such as Saturday classes at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for middle school students. On field trips, kids explore the city’s many historical stories. They turn their observations into art projects and are encouraged to find a unique style and explore new art media.

At Moore College of Art’s Young Artists Workshops, students in grades 1-12 connect with their creativity and with other young artists during week-long sessions from July to August. Founded in 1921, this program provides a grounding in the visual arts. A faculty of certified art eductors enourage creative self-expression as students learn technical skills.

Confidence building In addition to the fun experience, art helps a child develop fine motor skills and also builds neural connections, according to several studies. Making art in a group “promotes social skills and builds a sense of community,” says Demski.

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Another benefit kids will get out of learning about art — especially for high school students — is a higher confidence level. Gabe Neeld, Program and Camp Director at Delaware’s Center for the Creative Arts, notes that busy teenagers can be challenging to motivate, especially in the summer.

The arts can provide a wide selection of options that boost teens’ confidence through free exploration. “The arts have something for everyone to gain, whether it be artistic or personal,” says Neeld.

Visual arts and performing arts options are suited to every child’s t emperament.

Kids who prefer to work with others may join theater or music classes.

Painting and drawing programs allow inward-focused teens to explore their creativity while emphasizing individuality and artistic freedom. “You choose what to take out of the experience,” says Neeld.

Peyton Pflug is a MetroKids summer intern.

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ALLERGY-SAFE DINING OUT Don’t let stress ruin restaurant fun

By Cheryl Lynne Potter Eating out is fun for parents and kids, but when food allergies come into play, eating out can become a stressful experience. Kids with food allergies are always at risk, and for them, eating the wrong food could cause an allergic reaction or even death.

A safe place to dine

Rachel Hoffman of Elk Township, New Jersey, knows this scenario all too well.

Her 11-year-old son, Caleb, is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs and dairy. When the Hoffman family eats out, their biggest problem with many restaurants is something most people don’t even think about: the cooking oil.

“We always ask what type of oil they cook with,” says Hoffman. “If it is peanut oil, we leave. If they use soy or vegetable oil, great.”

Hoffman’s next question is whether or not they use separate fryers. “A lot of places will cook everything in the same big vat of oil,” she says. “They cook their fries and nuggets in the same oil they’ll cook mozzarella sticks and walnutcrusted chicken in. That is a no-no, and very dangerous for Caleb — so we have to try another place,” she says.

So far, she hasn’t found the ideal restaurant for her son’s allergies. But some that make her and her son feel more comfortable than others. Caleb feels best at places like Outback Steakhouse or a local favorite, the Pegasus Restaurant in Malaga, New Jersey.

Food allergies

One in every 13 children has a food allergy. That number is increasing, but the reasons why remain a mystery. The most common food allergies in children are eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and wheat. Some youngsters are also allergic to shellfish, gluten, fish, sesame and MSG. There’s no known cure for food allergies, however epinephrine can treat the

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symptoms of an allergic reaction. However, the drug won’t prevent a reaction from occurring.

Tips for eating out

Today, many restaurants have become more allergy-friendly. “Many families are looking for safe places to dine,” says Lynda Mitchell, acting CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The foundation has a separate division called Kids With Food Allergies, based in Fountainville Pennsylvania, which is part of Bucks County. “When parents find places that are safe for their children, they become loyal customers,” says Mitchell.

She offers several tips to parents to help keep an allergic youngster safe: Always call a restaurant in advance.

“Parents should speak with a manager or other staff member to see if safe accommodations can be made for food allergies,” says Michele Innes, Clinical Pediatric Dietitian at Nemours/Alfred l. duPont Hospital for Children. If a parent hasn’t called in advance, it’s important to speak with a manager and if possible the chef — before being seated — to ensure a restaurant is an appropriate place to eat.

Bring a food allergy card. This can alert the chef and serving staff about your child’s particular allergy and what foods should be avoided in his food.

Talk with the restaurant manager, waiter or waitress. “Don’t be shy about asking whatever questions you need to feel comfortable,” says Paul Antico, Founder and CEO of Allergy Eats, a peer-reviewed directory of allergy-friendly restaurants throughout the U.S. Three of Antico’s family of seven have food allergies, so he’s an expert at getting the necessary information when eating away from home.

Always review the meal with your server. Do this when the food arrives at your table to ensure that the allergy

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For injuries that can’t wait requirements have been met and the meal is safe, says Antico.

Be prepared and bring your meds. Never take a bite of food when you dine out unless you have your emergency medication with you, says Antico.

Return good service with courtesy. When you have a good experience at a restaurant, he says, “thank the staff and tip the server well” to encourage the restaurant to continue their allergy-friendly efforts.

Cheryl Lynne Potter is a freelance writer.

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Single-GendeR Are they right Schools for your child?

By Terri Akman With so many educational options — public, private, charter, religious, single-gender — choosing the best school for your child can be a challenge. During the 2013-14 school year, there were more than 1,300 all-girls or all-boys private U.S. schools, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Many parents believe a single-gender education provides a positive learning and growing experience for their children, with fewer distractions.

Benefits of single-gender education

Taking boys out of the classroom offers many benefits to girls, says Megan Murphy, executive director of the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools. She notes that girls’ school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science and technology compared to girls who graduate from co-ed schools.

At a girls’ school, “every student on the science Olympiad team, robotics team or who is a mathlete, is a girl,” she says. “The younger girls see these peer role models who are passionate about pursuing science and say, ‘I can do that too.’”

The Walker children, boys Stephen, 13, William, 11 and Andrew, 8, all attend The Haverford School, a private all-boys school. “We want to provide an environment where our kids flourish and the single-gender provides an opportunity where

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the boys are less distracted and are able to hunker down and focus,” says mom Dorothy Walker, from Bryn Mawr.

While the biggest drawback to single-gender education may be lack of experience learning about and interacting with the opposite sex, the Walker boys mingle with girls at extra-curricular activities and during some shared programs. One favorite is pairing with girls for robotics. But their mother doesn’t feel they are missing out by spending most of the school day apart.

“The value system is important to the education here. The boys know how to respect people whether you are a boy or a girl,” she says. “I see them treating everybody the same.”

More focused learning

“The boys will tell you they are more capable of focusing; the teachers will tell you that they can teach specific subject matter that interests boys to keep their attention; and I will tell you from a parent perspective there’s a huge difference with regard to how boys and girls engage in learning,” says Jay Greytok, head of the Haverford Middle School.

“Research demonstrates that girls who attend single-gender high schools report stronger academic achievement in college, higher entrollment in STEM majors, greater confidence with public speaking, and more extracurricular and political engagement,” says Jacqueline Coccia, principal of the Academy of Notre Dame de Nemeurs, a grade 6-12 school for girls in Villanova, PA. At Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, boys and girls learn together in elementary school, but from 6th through 12th grades, the school only teaches girls.

“Middle school is when girls become distracted and everything else begins to take over in terms of self-esteem and

what boys think,” says Lin Nordmeyer, Ursuline Academy marketing/communications manager. “Research shows that in an all-girl environment, they’re not embarrassed about being smart. And the sisterhood element is very strong.”

Both schools partner with singlegender schools of the opposite sex for arts programs, plays, field trips and other activities, and “social media has helped the guys who would like more involvement with young women,” Greytok says.

When faced with sports competition like the swim team, where girls and boys must both compete, Haverford partners with girls from the Baldwin School. But for the most part, single-gender sports are part of the growth experience.

“Sports helps girls get their voice and find their way,” points out Nordmeyer.

Is it right for your child?

“Single-sex education isn’t right for every child and should be handled on a case by case basis,” says Hollis Evans, psychiatric social worker and therapist at Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro. “The point is to benefit the child’s academic development and I don’t think there’s a significant cost to their social interpersonal growth.”

Parents are experts at understanding their own children intuitively, he says, and they should talk to their children about their options. Outline for them what the advantages and disadvantages might be. “It’s an ongoing evaluation with your child,” says Evans. “Maybe in their younger years the kids might like it but as they get older they might want to try a co-ed high school.”

Terri Akman is a contributing writer to MetroKids.

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Benchmark School: Success Stories Start Here "/ cannot possibly put into words how much of an Great futures begin at Benchmark, an internationally­ renowned leader in teaching bright students who learn impact Benchmark has had upon my success as a student and differently. Every day, Benchmark's expert faculty helps beyond!" Lauren Pyle '04, Denison University '12, Social students transform obstacles into opportunities and Media Manager challenges into capabilities. Small classes and differentiated learning provide the individual attention needed to ensure that students reach their full potential.

Benchmark is by design a 1st through 8th grade BenchmarkSCHOOL Trnneformi"g F1.ttures. Empowering Suc<.'CIS. experience that focuses on who each child is as a learner.

Individualized instructional plans address each child's challenges, strengths, and potential, creating a formula for success.

Benchmark's research-based methods are built on nearly 50 years of proven success. Its graduates are consistently acknowledged as being exceptionally well­ prepared, confident learners, and articulate self-advocates.

Administrators at matriculating schools often comment that, "Benchmark students have learned how to learn:' Alumni confirm that the Benchmark experience equipped them with the tools and strategies to succeed in school and also to enjoy fulfilling lives and successful careers around the globe.

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Looking to make

the best educational choice for your child?

Looking for a new school for your child? The independent school survey on these pages includes the best schools in the Delaware Valley. You’ll find info on each school’s grade levels, affiliation, enrollment and student:staff ratio as well as tuition rates and whether financial aid is offered (FAO).

Once you’ve noted a few schools of interest, contact them for tours.

Find more in-depth information such as languages and extracurricular activities offered at MetroKids.com/edguide.

KEY

Choose Pennsylvania’s most experienced, tuition-free, K-12 online public school.

ENROLLMENT = < 100;

= 100-200;

= > 200

TUITION Elementary = $4,500-$12,999; High School = $6,100-$17,999; School

=$20,000-$37,700

= $18,000-$27,999;

=$28,000-$55,000

Grades Gender Affiliation

Enrollment Student:staff ratio

Tuition Financial Aid

PreK-12 Abington Friends School Coed Jenkintown; 215-886-4350 12:1 (elem.)

FAO Quaker Abingtonfriends.net 15:1 (sec.)

A rigorous academic program and culture of intellectual and creative ambition.

Inspiring Today’s Learners To Be Tomorrow’s Thinkers

Academy of Notre Dame 6-12 de Namur Girls Villanova; 610-687-0650 FAO 9:1 Roman Catholic Ndapa.org Challenging college prep & co-curricular program; Honor Code guides school community.

Most traditional classrooms resemble assembly-line factories.

Parts don’t go together quite right? Too bad. There’s no slowing down or speeding up the assembly line, no design changes for those who don’t fit the mold.

Since 1997 in Pennsylvania, schoolchildren have been empowered to step off of the classroom assembly line and discover new, more suitable ways to go to school.

Serving K-12 students since 2000, the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, or PA Cyber, is one of the largest, most experienced, and most successful online public schools in the nation. Its online learning environments and personalized instructional methods connect Pennsylvania students with highly-qualified, state-certified teachers and rich academic content that is aligned to state standards.

Instructional methods are matched to each student’s needs and learning style, from live online to blended and self-paced instruction. This flexible-but-focused model allows teachers to use a variety of strategies and curricula to create personalized education programs. PA Cyber empowers its students and families to become active participants in their own learning, and equips them with skills for the future.

PA Cyber provides each student a laptop, printer, materials, and online connectivity free of charge. PA Cyber graduates can be found attending highly regarded universities, professional academies, and vocational schools.

Creative and performing arts classes, STEM and gifted programs, school clubs and field trips enrich the experience. PA Cyber’s conveniently located offices provide a hub for administrative services, enrichment classes and orientation.

Thinking about stepping off the classroom assembly line? Call 1.888.PACYBER or visit www.pacyber.org.

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Academy of the New Church 9-12 Coed Bryn Athyn; 267-502-2500 FAO 15:1-20:1 New Church Ancss.org Coursework combined with religious education inspired by New Church fundamentals.

Agnes Irwin School, The PreK-12 Rosemont; 610-525-8400 Girls FAO 11:1-17:1 Agnesirwin.org Stresses leadership, wellness, tech & citizenship via its Center for the Advancement of Girls.

AIM Academy K-12 Conshohocken; 215-483-2461 6:1 (elem.)

Coed FAO Aimpa.org 9:1 (sec.)

Students with language-based learning differences thrive in a rigorous setting.

Ancillae-Assumpta Academy PreK-8 Coed Wyncote; 215-885-1636 18:1 (PreK-K) FAO Catholic Ancillae.org 27:1 (1-4) A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence with a noted music & arts program, plus STEM lab.

ATG Learning Academy K-12 Warminster; 267-803-1751 Coed FAO 4:1 Atglearningacademy.com Non-profit day school with a curriculum aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards.

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Enrollment Student:staff ratio

Tuition Financial Aid

Baldwin School, The PreK-12 Bryn Mawr; 610-525-2700 Girls FAO 7:1 Baldwinschool.org Starts service learning in PreK and outfits all grades with a STEM lab & multimedia studios.

Benchmark School K-8 Media; 610-565-3741 Coed 3:1 Benchmarkschool.org Helps bright children who struggle in traditional academic settings.

FAO

PreK-8 Coed Christian Christian-based, technology-infused curriculum.

FAO

Blair Christian Academy Phila. 19119; 215-438-6557 Blairchristianacademy.org

6:1-12:1 (PreK) 15:1 (K-8)

Bryn Athyn Church School PreK-8 Coed Bryn Athyn; 215-947-4086 FAO 9:1 New Church Brynathynchurchschool.org Religion integrated into all aspects of school life. Students attend daily worship service.

Buckingham Friends School K-8 Coed Lahaska; 215-794-7491 9:1 Quaker Bfs.org One of the country’s 12 oldest continuously-operating schools.

FAO

Center School K-8 Abington; 215-657-2200 Coed 4:1 Centerschoolpa.org Bright students with learning differences develop skills and succeed.

FAO

Christian Academy, The K-12 Brookhaven; 610-872-5100 Coed 16:1 Tca-pa.org Christian Encompasses the classical building blocks of Latin, logic and rhetoric.

FAO

Church Farm School (CFS) 9-12 Exton; 610-363-7500 Boys FAO 10:1-12:1 Gocfs.net Episcopalian Renowned community service program; jazz, choral studies, clay & other fine arts.

Concept School, The 6-12 Westtown; 610-399-1135 Coed 8:1 Theconceptschool.org Serves students with average or above-average intelligence.

Country Day School of the PreK-12 Sacred Heart Girls Bryn Mawr; 610-527-3915 FAO 12:1-15:1 Catholic Cdssh.org Deeply rooted traditions and values combined with 21st-century educational tools.

Crefeld School, The 6-12 Phila. 19118; 215-242-5545 Coed 10:1 Crefeld.org Provides challenging, individualized college preparatory program.

FAO

Delaware Cty. Christian School PreK-12 Newtown Sq.; 610-353-6522 Coed 18:1 Dccs.org Protestant Christian philosophy of education within curriculum programs and activities.

FAO

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Programs balance academic instruction, indoor/outdoor play and the arts.

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Grades Gender Affiliation

Enrollment Student:staff ratio

Tuition Financial Aid

School

Grades Gender Affiliation

Enrollment Student:staff ratio

Tuition Financial Aid

Delaware Valley Friends School 5-12 Paoli; 610-640-4150 Coed FAO 4:1-11:1 Dvfs.org Quaker Bright students with language-based learning differences prepare for college and beyond.

Gladwyne Montessori School PreK-8 Gladwyne; 610-649-1761 Coed FAO 18:1 Gladwyne.org Accredited Montessori & PACE programs allow students to manage their own learning.

Devon Preparatory School 6-12 Devon; 610-688-7337 Boys 15:1-20:1 (mid.)

FAO Devonprep.com Roman Catholic 15:1-20:1 (high) Middle school science Olympiad & Upper School academic teams competed at state level.

Goshen Friends School PreK-5 West Chester; 610-696-8869 Coed Varies with age FAO Goshenfriends.org Quaker group Child-focused curriculum emphasizing Quaker values and hands-on experiential learning.

Dock Mennonite Academy PreK-12 Lansdale; 215-362-2675 Coed 10:1 Dockhs.org Mennonite Freshmen participate in refugee camp, 3-day juniors’ social issues trip to DC.

Greene Street Friends School PreK-8 Phila. 19144; 215-438-7000 Coed 9:1 (elem.)

FAO Greenestreetfriends.org Quaker 10:1 (sec.)

Exceptional academic program, diverse student community &emphasis on discovery.

FAO

Episcopal Academy, The PreK-12 Newtown Sq.; 484-424-1400 Coed FAO 7:1 Episcopalacademy.org Episcopalian Innovative math & science program, vigorous athletics, vibrant arts & community service.

Grey Nun Academy PreK-8 Yardley; 215-968-4151 Coed FAO 7:1 Greynunacademy.org Catholic Academically rich curriculum that meets the unique needs of individual students.

Frankford Friends School PreK-8 Phila. 19124; 215-533-5368 Coed FAO 14:1 Frankfordfriendsschool.org Quaker Quality, affordable Quaker-based education in historic, urban location since 1833.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy 9-12 High School Girls Gwynedd Valley; 215-646-8815 FAO 10:1 Roman Catholic Gmahs.org AP & honors courses. State and national athletic awards. Superb music and art facilities.

French International School of Philadelphia PreK-8 Bala Cynwyd; 610-667-1284 Coed 14:1 Efiponline.com A bilingual curriculum makes for a diverse school community.

FAO

Friends School Haverford PreK-8 Haverford; 610-642-2334 Coed FAO 7:1 Friendshaverford.org Quaker Provides abundant student attention via academic/social curriculum. Global studies.

Friends Select School PreK-12 Phila. 19103; 215-561-5900 Coed 10:1 Friends-select.org Quaker A diverse, close community, athletics and service learning.

FAO

Friends’ Central School PreK-12 Wynnewood; 610-649-7440 Coed FAO 14:1 Friendscentral.org Quaker Educates for excellence, inspires tomorrow’s leaders & nurtures the promise of each student.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy K-8 Elementary Coed Spring House; 215-646-4916 9:1 Roman Catholic Gmaelem.org Ranked as a Top Ten School by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

FAO

Haverford School, The PreK-12 Haverford; 610-642-3020 Boys FAO 15:1 Haverford.org Extraordinary educators prepare boys to be future-ready in a supportive learning environment.

Hill School, The 9-12 Pottstown; 610-326-1000 Coed FAO 7:1 Thehill.org New initiatives include 1:1 iPad program for all freshmen & Apple TVs in many classrooms.

Holy Child Academy K-8 Drexel Hill; 610-259-2712 Coed 8:1 Holychildacademy.com Roman Catholic Middle school Netbook program; Lunch Bunch Ballet; 8th grade Science Dissection Club.

George School 9-12 Newtown; 215-579-6547 Coed Holy Child School at FAO 7:1 PreK-8 Georgeschool.org Quaker Rosemont Coed Educates students from more than 22 states, 52 foreign countries & a variety of backgrounds.

Rosemont; 610-922-1000 FAO 8:1 Roman Catholic Germantown Academy Holychildrosemont.org PreK-12 Fort Washington; 215-646-3300 The best choice for families who believe the first years of a child’s education play an outCoed FAO 8:1 sized role in helping achieve a life of happiness, contribution & success.

Germantownacademy.net The oldest, nonsectarian, continuously run independent school in the nation.

Holy Ghost Prep. School 9-12 Germantown Friends School K-12 Phila. 19144; 215-951-2300 Coed FAO 8:1 Germantownfriends.org Quaker Accomplished faculty leads mission to nurture each student’s mind, body and spirit.

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Bensalem; 215-639-2102 Boys FAO 10:1 Holyghostprep.org Roman Catholic State champs in public speaking & debate; champion sports teams; awards for music, band, chorus

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Grades Gender Affiliation

Enrollment Student:staff ratio

Tuition Financial Aid

Huntingdon Valley Christian K-12 Academy Coed Huntingdon Valley; 215-947-659 Seventh-day 10:1 Myhvca.org Adventist 20-acre campus with highly educated staff and service-oriented curriculum.

FAO

Immanuel Lutheran School PreK-8 Phila. 19111; 215-725-7265 Coed FAO 17:1 Ilcs.us/school Lutheran Accredited by ELEA & Middle States Association, it enjoys small classes that promote a family atmosphere. A Friend of Core Knowledge School.

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew 6-12 Academy Coed Bryn Mawr; 610-922-2300 FAO 15:1 Jewish Jbha.org Thematic middle school science & language programs; 11th-grade Israel study; 40+ clubs.

Kimberton Waldorf School PreK-12 Kimberton; 610-933-3635 Coed 8:1 Kimberton.org Waldorf academic curriculum taught through the prism of creative thinking.

FAO

School

Grades Gender Affiliation

Enrollment Student:staff ratio

Tuition Financial Aid

Miquon School, The PreK-5 Conshohocken; 610-828-1231 Coed FAO 10:1-20:1 Miquon.org Dynamic, project-based progressive education with mixed-age classes and service learning.

Montessori School, The Dresher; 215-542-0740 Themontessorischool.us

PreK-5 Coed

4:1 (toddlers) FAO 12:1 (PreK) 15:1 (elem.)

Authentic Montessori program. Time for independent play & teacher-directed activities.

Montgomery School PreK-8 Chester Springs; 610-827-7222 Coed 7:1 Montgomeryschool.org Committed to the development of each child’s mind, body and character.

Mount Saint Joseph Academy Flourtown; 215-233-3177 Msjacad.org

9-12 Girls Roman Catholic

FAO

FAO

20:1

90% participate in community service, many AP and National Merit Scholars.

Nazareth Academy Grade School K-8 Phila. 19114; 215-637-7676 Coed FAO 22:1 Nazarethacademy.net Roman Catholic Offers honors math, ELA & fine arts program, plus Young Leaders Conference & forensics club.

La Salle College High School 9-12 Wyndmoor; 215-233-2911 Boys FAO 19:1 Lschs.org Roman Catholic Nazareth Academy H.S. 9-12 147 National Honor Society members, outstanding art, music, technology and service programs. Phila. 19114; 215-637-7676 Girls 9:1 Lancaster Country Day School Nazarethacademyhs.org Roman Catholic PreK-12 Curriculum covers disciplines from AP art history to psychology & statistics.

Lancaster; 717-392-2916 Coed FAO 13:1 Lancastercountryday.org New Hope Academy Case-by-case 6-12 Demanding college-prep education with mentoring faculty who tailor lessons to students. Yardley; 215-493-4200 basis Coed 2:1 FAO Lansdowne Friends School PreK-5 Newhopeacademy.net

Lansdowne; 610-623-2548 Coed 12:1-15:1 Lansdownefriendsschool.org Quaker Challenging and creative academic program grounded in Quaker values.

FAO

Specializes in educating students who are school-phobic, at-risk, gifted, have LDs or don’t fit in.

Newtown Friends School PreK-8 Newtown; 215-968-2225 Coed FAO 13:1 Newtownfriends.org Quaker Dynamic curriculum teaches students to think critically, collaborate peacefully.

Malvern Preparatory School 6-12 Malvern; 484-595-1100 Boys FAO 16:1-20:1 Malvernprep.org Augustinian Cath.

Norwood-Fontbonne Acad.

PreK-8 Inspired by a deep sense of mission, bold vision for future & constant drive to explore & excel. Phila. 19118; 215-247-3811 Coed FAO 10:1-18:1 Meadowbrook School Norwoodfontbonneacademy.org Catholic PreK-5 Challenging primary, Montessori & service-learning curriculum.

Meadowbrook; 215-884-3238 Coed FAO 7:1 Themeadowbrookschool.org Pen Ryn School, The PreK-8 An exceptional blend of academics & enrichment in a family-like atmosphere.

Fairless Hills; 215-547-1800 Coed FAO 10:1 Media-Providence Friends Penryn.org PreK-8 Challenging curriculum in small classes. Leadership & character development emphasized.

School Coed Media; 610-565-1960 FAO 8:1 Penn Christian Academy PreK-8 Quaker Mpfs.org East Norriton; 610-279-6628 Coed FAO Comprehensive arts enrichment, on-campus solar array, organic CSA curriculum & service. Pennchristian.org 14:1 Christian Focused, challenging academics and extensive extracurriculars with a Biblical world view.

Merion Mercy Academy 9-12 Merion Station; 610-664-6655 Girls Perelman Jewish Day School FAO 9:1 K-5 Merion-mercy.com Roman Catholic Wynnewood; Melrose Park Coed 24 service & justice programs; 14 varsity sports teams; art & music majors.

610-658-2518, 215-635-3130 FAO 17:1 Jewish Pjds.org Child-centered, challenging, values-based curriculum; integrated Jewish & general studies.

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Enrollment Student:staff ratio

Tuition Financial Aid

School

Grades Gender Affiliation

Enrollment Student:staff ratio

Tuition Financial Aid

Phelps School, The 6-12 Malvern; 610-644-1754 Boys FAO 7:1 Thephelpsschool.org Strives for excellence in education for students who seek academic, personal & social success.

Solebury School 6-12 New Hope; 215-862-5261 Coed FAO 11:1 Solebury.org Teach2Serve program. Excellent academic, art, music, theater, dance, sport programs.

Philadelphia School, The PreK-8 Phila. 19146; 215-545-5323 Coed 8:1 Tpschool.org Unique progressive curriculum focused on hands-on, experiential learning.

FAO

Philadelphia-Montgomery K-12 Christian Academy Coed Erdenheim; 215-233-1385 Christian Phil-mont.com Excellent education from a Christian world and life view.

Springside Chestnut Hill PreK-12 Academy Single-sex to Phila. 19118; 215-247-4700 grade 8 FAO 5:1 Sch.org Coed H.S. Elementary curriculum includes engineering, new media, entrepreneurship & outdoor programs.

FAO

15:1

Plumstead Christian School PreK-12 Plumsteadville; 215-766-8073 Coed FAO 15:1 Plumsteadchristian.org Nondenom.

Recognized by TheBestSchols.org as one of the top 50 Christian high schools in the nation.

Plymouth Mtg. Friends School PreK-5 Plymouth Mtg.; 610-828-2288 Coed 20:1 Pmfs1780.org Quaker Promotes respect and nurtures children’s individual qualities.

St. Joseph’s Prep School 9-12 Phila. 19130; 215-978-1950 Boys FAO 23:1 Sjprep.org Jesuit The only Jesuit high school in the Delaware Valley develops hearts, minds and souls of young men.

Stratford Friends School K-8 Newtown Sq.; 610-355-9580 Coed 6:1 (elem.)

Stratfordfriends.org 12:1 (middle) Quaker First Quaker elementary school in U.S. for children who learn differently.

FAO

Twin Spring Farm Educational Impressions PreK-5 Ambler; 215-646-2665 Coed Twinspringfarm.org Curriculum addresses individual mental, physical and emotional needs.

Project Learn School K-8 Phila. 19119; 215-438-3623 Coed FAO United Friends School PreK-8 9:1 Projectlearnschool.org Quakertown; 215-538-1733 Coed Alternative cooperative school; teachers, students & parents create a progressive community.

FAO 6:1 Unitedfriendsschool.org Quaker Quaker School at Horsham, The K-9 Award-winning Quaker school where children develop 21st-century skills.

Horsham; 215-438-3623 Coed FAO 4:1 Upland Country Day School Quakerschool.org Quaker PreK-12 Kennett Sq.; 610-444-7744 A haven for children with social, emotional and academic challenges.

Coed FAO 12:1 Uplandcds.org Saint Aloysius Academy K-8 65-year-old school instills the 4 As: Attitude, Academics, Arts and Athletics.

Bryn Mawr; 610-525-167 Boys 10:1 Valley Forge Military Staloysiusacademy.org Roman Catholic Academy 6-12 Named National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and accredited by the Middle States Association.

Wayne; 610-989-1200 Boys FAO 10:1 Saint Basil Academy 9-12 Vfmac.edu Jenkintown; 215-885-3771 Girls Fosters growth via academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, FAO 10:1 Stbasilacademy.org Cath.-Ukrainian physical development & leadership.

Strong college-prep program committed to fostering academic excellence.

Villa Maria Academy H.S. 9-12 Saint Peter’s School Malvern; 610-644-2551 Girls PreK-8 FAO 7:1 Phila. 19147; 215-925-3963 Vmahs.org Roman Catholic Coed FAO 10:1 St-peters-school.org Empowers young women to lead lives of intellectual inquiry & Christian service.

Blends traditions with a creative and engaging curriculum.

Villa Maria Academy Lower PreK-8 School in Rose Valley, The School PreK-5 Girls/Coed Rose Valley; 610-566-1088 Immaculata; 610-644-4864 FAO 20:1 Coed FAO 8:1 Catholic Theschoolinrosevalley.org Villamaria.org Progressive school on wooded campus balances academics, indoor/outdoor play and the arts. Leadership and 21st-century learning at girls’ Roman Catholic school with coed preschool.

Shipley School, The Walden School, The PreK-12 PreK-8 Bryn Mawr; 610-525-4300 Media; 610-892-8000 Coed FAO Coed 7:1 FAO 10:1 Shipleyschool.org Thewaldenschool.org Rigorous academics. Teaches readiness to prepare students to face challenges of any scale. Montessori-based academics in mixed-age classrooms foster intellectual curiosity.

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SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL SURVEY If your child with special needs has yet to find the right school placement, you’ll find helpful information in the special needs school survey. These schools serve children with a wide range of support needs, as indicated by the abbreviations at the end of each description. FAPE indicates that the student’s home district pays for the child to attend.

KEY ASP AUT CP COM DD EMO

Asperger syndrome Autism Cerebral palsy Communication/social disorder Developmental disability Emotional/behavioral disorder

EP HI LD MD NI PDD PHY VI

Epilepsy/seizure disorder Hearing impairment/deaf Learning disability/ADHD Muscular dystrophy Neurological impairment Pervasive development disorder Physical disability Visual impairment/blind

AUTISM Enrollment

Grades/ Ages

Tuition

Student:staff ratio

Comprehensive Learning Center Southampton, PA Clcschool.net

30

Ages 3-21

Mostly FAPE

1:1

Delta School Phila. 19154 Deltaschool.us

75

Devereux CARES Downington, PA Devereuxcares.org

60

Devereux PA - Brandywine Glenmoore, PA; Devereux.org

110

School

Provides education & treatment services for students with a primary diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder through 1:1 instruction and home/community programming. ASP, AUT, PDD

Ages PreK - 21

FAPE

3:1

Individualized academic program that incorporates career exploration for those with autism and emotional & behavioral issues. ASP, AUT, EMO, NI

Ages 6-21

FAPE

5:4

The Center for Autism Research and Educational serves students with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. AUT

Grades 1-12

FAPE

6:1

Serves boys with a wide array of mental health, emotional & behavioral disorders, PDD and Tourette Syndrome with a trauma-informed care model known as Sanctuary. AUT, EMO, LD, PDD

Devereux PA - CIDDS West Chester, PA Devereux.org

200

Devereux PA - Day School, Malvern, PA Devereux.org

75

Grades 6-12

FAPE

3:1

Serves students with developmental disabilities, autism and behavioral disorders. AUT, NI

Grades 1-12

FAPE

6:1

LEARNING DIFFERENCES School

Enrollment

Grades/ Ages

Tuition

$33,992$38,163 315 FAO, FAPE College-prep program for bright students with learning differences. LD AIM Academy Conshohocken, PA Aimpa.org

Grades 1-12

Student:staff ratio

6:1 8:1

ATG Learning Academy Grades $30,540 Warminster, PA 30 5:1 K-12 FAO Atglearningacademy.com Remedial language structure program strengthens weak cognitive capacities via computer, auditory & pen-and-paper exercises. Students are taught to mastery. COM, LD Benchmark School $34,100Grades Media, PA 178 $35,300 3:1 1-8 FAO Benchmarkschool.org College-prep school for those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, auditory processing disorder and other learning differences. LD Center School Abington, PA 95 Ages 6-14 $29,000 8:1 FAO Centerschoolpa.org Full curriculum for those with average or above-average learning potential and learning differences or a lack of reading and language skills. LD Concept School, The Grades 30 $20,750 4:1 Westtown, PA 6-12 Theconceptschool.org Social thinking curriculum for those who have difficulty focusing in class, struggle with reading comprehension or find social interaction difficult. ASP, LD, PDD $28,842Crefeld School Grades Phila. 19118 100 $32,918 5:1 7-12 FAO Crefeld.org Educates the whole child and provides a college-prep, hands-on and experiential curriculum with an emphasis on social justice. ASP, LD Delaware Valley Friends School Paoli, PA; Dvfs.org

175

Ages 3-12

$36,850$37,950 FAO

4:1

National recognized, co-ed, Quaker college-prep school for bright students who struggle with reading, writing, math, memory, processing, ADHD, executive functioning & other learning differences. LD

Green Valley Academy Berwyn, PA

Greenvalleyacademy.org

75

Grades 3-12+

FAO, FAPE

10:1

Serves students with a wide array of mental health, emotional & behavioral disorders, PDD, and Asperger syndrome. ASP, AUT, EMO, LD, PDD

Scholastic program that incorporates individualized educational plans in low-enrollment classes with nurturing, support and mentoring. ASP, COM, DD, EMO, LD, PDD

Green Tree School & Services, Phila. 19138 Gts-s.org

Hill Top Preparatory School, Rosemont, PA Hilltopprep.org

120

Ages 5-21

FAPE

School/licensed psychiatric clinic serves those with ASDs, co-occurring psychiatric or intellectual disabilities. ASP, AUT, EMO, LD, NI, PDD

Springtime School Newtown, PA Springtimeschool.org

4

Timothy School, The Berwyn, PA Timothyschool.com

69

Ages 4- 21

FAPE, Private pay

1:1

Serves students on the autism spectrum using an individualized, research-based, functional approach. ASP, AUT, PDD

Ages 5-21

FAPE

2:1

Individualized, specialized instruction for children diagonosed with autism or PDD. AUT, PDD

Vanguard School, The Malvern, PA Vanguardschool-pa.org

265

Ages 4-21

FAPE

3:1

Serves students with ASDs, neurological impairment and related social-emotional difficulties via individualized special education and clinical services. ASP, AUT, COM, DD, EMO, NI, PDD

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Grades 5-PG

$39,190 FAO

2:1

Serves bright students with complex learning issues including anxiety and difficulty navigating social situations. ASP, COM, LD

Main Line Academy Grades Bala Cynwyd, PA 15 5-PG Mainlineacademy.com Serves students diagnosed with learning disabilities, Asperger syndrome, autism or other difficulties that interfere with their academic development. ASP, AUT, DD, LD, NI Martin Luther School Plymouth Meeting, PA 200 Ages 5-14 FAPE 4:1 Silver-springs.org School for those identified as needing full-time emotional support adjacent to residential treatment center for those with serious emotional or behavioral issues. ASP, DD, EMO, PDD MileStone Academy Jenkintown, PA milestone-academy.org

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LEARNING DIFFERENCES (Continued) Educates high school students with learning differences through research-based, multi-sensory programs in small, individualized, comprehensive and structured classes. ASP, COM, EP, LD, PDD School

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Caseby-case 130 basis, 2:1 some FAO Individualized learning for those who are school-phobic, at-risk or have IEPs, learning disabilities or struggle in a traditional school setting. ASP, EMO, LD, PDD New Hope Academy Doylestown & Yardley, PA Newhopeacademy.net

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Phelps School, The $25,800Grades Malvern, PA 110 5:1 46,800 7-PG FAO Thephelpsschool.org Supplemental academic support in traditional boarding/day program for boys who benefit from a smaller, more nurturing school setting. ASP, LD Quaker School at $13,000Grades Horsham, The 65 $37,790 4:1 K-9 Horsham, PA FAO Quakerschool.org Friends-based responsive classrooms with individualized multisensory programs for capable children who learn differently. ASP, AUT, COM, LD, PDD Stratford Friends $36,905Grades School 75 $37,700 6:1 K-8 Newtown Square, PA FAO Stratfordfriends.org Multisensory academics in a Quaker-school setting for students of above-average intelligence with language-based learning differences. LD TALK Institute & School FAPE, PreK-age Newtown Square, PA 21 Private 2:1 21 pay Talkinc.org Serves children with severe speech & language diosorders in a fully integrated therapeutic and academic 11-month program. AUT, COM, DD, LD, PDD Woodlynde School, $20,500Grades 275 $36,694 5:1 Wayne, PA K-12 FAO Woodlynde.org Students gain access to caring experts in education, thrive in a nurturing environment & rise to the challenge of a college-prep curriculum. LD Wyncote Academy Grades $26,500 Melrose Park, PA 50 8:1 6-12 FAO Wyncoteacademy.org Currently located on Gratz College’s Mandell Campus, this college-prep program caters to bright underachievers of potential. ASP, EMO, LD

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Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf / Grades $19,000 St. Lucy Day School for K-8; St. Private Pay, 42 5:1 Children with Visual Lucy: Scholarship, Impairments, Phila.

PreK-8 FAO 19124; Stl.ocephila.org Bilingual program (ASL) for students who are deaf/hard of hearing. St. Lucy: Braillebased program for students who are blind/visually impaired. HI, VI Camphill Special Tuition on Ages School, Glenmoore, PA 110 request, 4-21 FAO Camphillspecialschool.org Waldorf education, horse thereapy and animal/agricultural program for those with autism and intellectual & developmental disabilities. ASP, AUT, CP, DD, NI, PDD

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Davidson School Media, PA Elwyn.org/program/ approved_private_school

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400

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Multidisciplinary ed for those with ASDs, physical, mental & behavioral challenges, communication difficulties and medically fragile conditions. ASP, AUT, DD, EMO, HI, NI, PDD, VI

George Crothers Memorial School Ages FAPE Swarthmore, PA 3-21 Cades.org School for medically fragile, multi-handicapped students.CP, DD, NI HMS School for Children with Cerebral Ages FAPE 57 7:1 5-21 Palsy, Phila. 19104 Hmsschool.org Emphasis on powered mobility, life skills and education for children with severe disabilities from CP to TBI. CP, NI FAPE, Melmark School, The Ages 110 private 2:1 Berwyn, PA 5-21 pay Melmark.org Melmark cares for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, brain injuries and other neurological and genetic diagnoses.

ASP, AUT, CP, COM, DD, EMO, EP, HI, LD, NI, PDD, VI Overbrook School for Ages FAPE the Blind, Phila. 19151 3-21 Obs.org Braille, large-print, life skills, mobility education, plus aquatics center for those who are blind or visually impaired. VI FAPE, Pathway School, Ages Jeffersonville, PA 130 private 6-21 pay Pathwayschool.org Multisensory academics for those with severe to moderate cognitive deficits, ASDs, intellectual disabilities and/or learning challenges.

ASP, AUT, COM, DD, EMO, EP, LD, NI, PDD Pennsylvania School $6,800Ages for the Deaf; Phila. 19144 205 $7,800, 4:1 3-21 FAO Psd.org Bilingual language environment (ASL & spoken English) for those who are deaf, hardof-hearing or cochlear-implanted. HI Ages 4 Royer-Greaves School FAPE 30 yrs, 8 3:1 for the Blind, Paoli, PA mos-21 Royer-greaves.org Functional academics, mobility and life skills for those who are blind or visually impaired with additional conditions such as hearing issues. CP, DD, HI, VI Saint Katherine Day $6,800Ages 4 School, Wynnewood, PA 100 $7,800 7:1 1/2-21 FAO Stkatherinedayschool.org Life skills program with strong emphasis on independent living skills for those with cognitive challenges and physical delays. CP, DD, LD, MD Valley Day School Ages FAPE 110 3:1 Morrisville, PA 4-21 Valleyday.org Personalized remediation for PA & NJ students with special needs, referred by public and charter schools. ASP, AUT, COM, EMO, EP, HIV, LD, NI, PDD Woods Services Ages FAPE Langhorne, PA 300 1:1 to 8:1 7-21 Woods.org 12-month residential/day school for those with ASDs, neurological disorders, developmental disabilities, brain injury and other impairments. AUT, DD, HI, MD, NI, PDD Wordsworth Academy Ages FAPE Ft. Washington, PA 235 8:1 5-21 Wordsworth.org Curriculum for those with autism, PDD, brain injury and social/emotional disorders mirrors public-school experience. ASP, AUT, EMO, LD, NI, PDD, VI

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