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8 Camp Listings Multiple Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

21 In-Depth Profiles 30 School Listings Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Single-gender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Catholic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Jewish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Quaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Montessori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Progressive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Nonsectarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Schools for Learning Differences . 42 Cyber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Welcome to the Guide to Schools & Summer Programs of the Delaware Valley MetroKids has, for 29 years, provided local parents with a monthly magazine filled with resources for their families, including information on independent schools and schools for students with learning differences, as well as summer camp programs. The MetroKids Guide to Schools and Summer Programs of the Delaware Valley is a curated list of some of the top independent schools in the greater Philadelphia area as well as a detailed directory of day, residential, travel, specialty and special needs camp programs, organized by services offered and location.

You can find more schools and camps, as well as additional details on each, in our searchable database, which allows you to filter by a variety of categories. You can find schools at MetroKids.com/Educationguide and camps at MetroKids.com/Camps.

How to use the Guide

Camps: Discover a variety of summer programs for campers of all ages, organized by state and county.

Read about travel camps for teens to explore.

Education: More schools now teach kids to code at a young age. Learn why and what it could mean for your chilren and their future.

In-depth profiles: This special advertising section

provides details on each school’s educational approach, extracurricular and summer programs as well as open-house dates.

Schools: Here you will find schools of all grade

levels organized by categories, such as all-girls, religious or boarding, so you can compare the types that are of most interest to you.

Schools for learning differences: These schools,

for children who need extra support to succeed academically, socially or behaviorally, are listed by the specific needs they address.

Open house dates: A quick-reference chart of dates this spring when schools invite you to tour and attend information sessions.

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Teen Travelers

Students sea kayak in the fjords of Norway on The Road Less Traveled’s Footsteps of Giants trip

At travel camps, kids explore the world, themselves.

By Susan Stopper When Upper Darby, PA native Julia Fournier aged out of the summer theater camp she had attended, she tried something new. She spent the summer after her sophomore year of high school in India with The Road Less Traveled (RLT), a travel program that runs trips for middle and high school students. In India, Fournier spent 28 days on community-service projects, hiking and absorbing Indian culture. She enjoyed it so much she went to Costa Rica and Panama with RLT the next summer.

“I loved having an experience completely separate and removed from my day-to-day life,” says Fournier, who is now an admissions counselor for RLT. “You could reinvent yourself and there was space to explore different parts of yourself.

“I learned I really enjoy hard work. We were moving bricks to build a classroom for a school.

It was hard work and I was hot and physically exhausted, but it was so satisfying because it had an important purpose.”

Broaden skills, views

At an age when kids are easily bored, question everything and often seek risks, travel programs give teens a unique opportunity.

“They get out of their comfort zone while still in a controlled, safe environment,” says Cailin Burmaster, program director at the Whale Camp on Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada.

The last two summers, Sonia J., a 15-year-old from Chatham, NJ, traveled to Whale Camp. It gave her the opportunity to explore marine biology, which interests her as a career, and, in the process, “I learned I was able to be on my own and take care of myself. And I made a lot of friends I still talk to,” she says.

Tom Rosenberg, president and CEO of the American Camp Association, says, “As parents, we work hard to protect our kids from making mistakes and getting hurt, and sometimes we bubble wrap them. Then they don’t learn resilience. These programs teach them how to make mistakes and try again. They learn to work through anything they set their mind to.”

Marika S.’s daughter traveled to Florida from their home in Wilmington, DE with RLT last summer to help with coral-reef reconstruction and other conservation efforts.

“It was a great experience. My daughter conquered some fears and earned her scuba-diving certification,” she says.

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Rustic Pathways, an adventure and community-service travel program, surveys students before and after their trips. In 2017, participants said they grew in openness, sense of wonderment, shared humanity, a desire to have a positive impact, empathy, self-awareness, humility, independence and intercultural competence.

How to pick a travel camp

Stacy B. of Narberth, PA worked with camp adviser Lois Deckelbaum from Tips on Trips and Camps, which helps families choose a camp, when her children aged out of traditional overnight camp. Deckelbaum helped match Stacy’s son with a Rustic Pathways trip to Thailand, where he worked with abused elephants. The next summer he laid pipes to provide potable water to remote mountain villages in Peru. Her daughter wanted to try something similar, but not as far away. Deckelbaum suggested RLT’s Florida conservation trip, which she loved.

“Summer travel options for this age group are quite broad,” says Deckelbaum. Teens can choose camps that focus on sightseeing, community service, language immersion, hiking, biking, photography, conservation, animal studies, cooking or a combination.

After they identify the right fit for a child’s interests, parents should ask about the program’s rules, communication policies, safety procedures and staff training. What kind of emergency and first-aid training do the leaders have? Are they trained to work with teenagers? What are their emergency protocols? Is the camp accredited by the American Camp Association? How can parents communicate with their children and how often? Parents can also request to talk with parents whose children have attended the programs.

How much will it cost?

Travel programs come with a hefty price tag that ranges from $1,400 to $8,000 dependent on length and location. Many programs, however, offer financial aid. RLT offers scholarships through an organization called Geography of Hope, and Rustic Pathways offers scholarships as well as a fundraising guide to help teens raise the money themselves. Local civic organizations, such as Rotary Clubs, can also provide help.

Susan S. Stopper is a Pennsylvania-based freelance writer.

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2019 Camp Listings The nearly 90 camps in this year’s directory offer you and your child a wide range of choices. You will be able to find something for every age, ability and interest.

You can navigate the directory by focusing on your preferences for: • Geographic area: Camps are grouped by state, county & outlying areas.

• Category: Each listing includes the camp type — day, program, residential, special needs or travel.

• Special features: Green 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 below.

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Camp Invention; Multiple locations throughout Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey; 800-968-4332; campinvention@invent.org; Campinvention.org; DAY Camp Invention’s all-new summer program, Fast Forward, shows children that even the wildest and craziest ideas can become reality! Campers in grades K-6 will create a vehicle of the future, design a mechanical robot dog and build futuristic dream homes. Local educators lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that encourage children to think big, explore their curiosity and never give up! Visit campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code ThinkBig25 to save $25 (expires 3/23) and ThinkBig15 to save $15 (expires 5/4). (See our ad, pg. 15)

Engineering for Kids; Multiple Locations; 215-559-9233; greaterphila@engineeringforkids.com; Engineeringforkids.com/greaterphila; DAY Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania; 330 Manor Rd., Headquarters: Miquon, PA; Gsep.org/camp; DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL ACA SN Kidz, Ink Camp Wow!; Locations in Bear, Dover, & Smyrna, DE; kidzink2@comcast.net; KidzEarlyLearning.com; DAY New Castle County Summer Camps; Various locations in New Castle County, DE: Claymont, Middletown, New Castle, Newport, Newark, North Wilmington, DE; 302-395-5632; alexander.stephen@newcastlede.gov; newcastlede.gov/camps; DAY Recreation Camps — Full-Day at 5 sites; Half-Day at Battery Park, Old New Castle & Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Newark. Specialty Camps — Safety CIT SN Town, ArtVentures at NCC Art Studio, Science Explores STEM at Rockwood Park, Musical Theater Camp at NCC Art Studio.

(See our ad, pg. 16) Temple University Summer Education Camps; 580 Meetinghouse Rd., Temple University Ambler; Ambler, Center City, Main Campus; 267-468-8500; Temple.edu/summer/youthcamps; DAY YMCA of Delaware Day Camps; Multiple Locations in DE & MD; 302-221-9622; Ysummercamp.org; DAY, RESIDENTIAL ACA OUTLYING AREAS - OTHER

Camp Caribbean; Multiple locations in Mexico; Info@grupoeduplay.com; Campeduplay.com; TRAVEL, RESIDENTIAL We are a camp based in the Mayan Riviera/Cancun. With us, you’ll get to zipline through the jungle, swim with turtles, scuba dive in crystal clear waters, swim in the underground rivers of XCARET, train dolphins, feed monkeys and play with macaws, sail the beautiful Caribbean, and enjoy a whole day at the XEL-HA, XENSES, and XPLORE parks. Spend quality time with your counselor, play night games, sing silly songs around a bonfire, and eat delicious food! (See our ad, pg. 7) Easterseals Camp Fairlee; 22242 Bay Shore Rd., Chestertown, MD; 410-778-0566; fairlee@esdel.org; Easterseals.com/de/fairlee RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL ACA, SN Echo Hill Camp; 13655 Bloomingneck Rd., Worton, MD; 410-348-5303; EchoHillCamp.com; RESIDENTIAL ACA Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Institute; Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada; 888-54-WHALE; info@whalecamp.com; WhaleCamp.com; RESIDENTIAL OUTLYING AREAS - PENNSYLVANIA

Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort; 925 Roundtop Rd., Lewisberry, PA; 717-432-9631; skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com Roundtopmountainresort.com/camps/summer-adventure-camps; DAY CIT Camp Lee Mar; 450 Rte. 590, Lackawaxen, PA; 215-658-1708; ari@leemar.com; Leemar.com; RESIDENTIAL ACA SN Mercersburg Academy Summer Programs; Mercersburg, PA; 717-328-6225; summerprograms@mercersburg.edu; Mercersburgsummer.com; DAY Mercersburg Summer is all about fun. Nestled in the mountains of south-central Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Academy’s beautiful campus provides the perfect setting for a wide range of opportunities for learning, personal growth, and most importantly, fun. Each summer, participants from all over the world take part in an array of programs, ranging from Mercersburg Adventure Camp to various Enrichment, Arts, and Sports Camp. (See our ad, pg. 7) Science Camp Watonka; PO Box 127, Hawley, PA; 570-857-1401; mail@watonka.com; Watonka.com; RESIDENTIAL ACA CIT SN Science Explorers; 110 West Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, PA; 877-870-9517; scienceexplorers.com; DAY YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser; 201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville, PA; 610-670-2267; SMYMCA.org; RESIDENTIAL, OVERNIGHT ACA

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Camp Onas; 609 Geigel Hill Rd., Ottsville, PA; 610-847-5858; Camponas.org; RESIDENTIAL ACA George School Day Camp; 1690 Newtown Langhorne Rd., Newtown, PA; 215-579-6500; Gsdaycamp.org; DAY Summer is better with Friends! Voted Best Day Camp in Bucks County three years in a row, GSDC is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 14. From archery to arts, swimming to ziplining and everything in between GSDC gives campers experiences and opportunities like none other. Lunch is provided daily!

CIT (See our ad, pg. 22) Kids U! at Delaware Valley University; 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, PA; delval.edu/kidsu2019; DAY CHESTER COUNTY

Chester County Intermediate Unit; www.bvapa.org/summer ONLINE Summer school through Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) can help students recover a credit or explore new and interesting electives to get ahead next year. Registration Opens April 1, 2019. (See our ad, pg. 11) Kimberton Waldorf School Summer Camp; 410 West Seven Stars Rd., Phoenixville, PA 19460; admissions@kimberton.org; kimberton.org; DAY Summer days filled with creek adventures, arts, crafts, creative play, picnics, woodland explorations, games, water play and fun. Our beautiful campus provides a wholesome environment where children can experience the wonders of nature and create memories to last a lifetime. (See our ads, pp. 13, 24) DELAWARE COUNTY

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur; 560 Sproul Rd. Villanova, PA; 610-687-0650; Ndapa.org/summercamp; DAY Benchmark School Summer Camp; 2107 N. Providence Rd. , Media, PA; 610-565-3741; Admissions@benchmarkschool.org; Benchmarkschool.org; DAY Language Arts Instruction & Recreation Day Camp for children entering grades 1-6. 5 weeks: July 1 to August 2. The program places an emphasis on developing executive function skills, self-esteem and confidence, as well as design thinking in our new Innovation Lab. Swimming, science, art, sports and a confidence ropes course included; individual math tutoring available. SN (See our ads, pp. 11, 21) Community Arts Center — Summer Spree; 414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford, PA; 610-566-1713; CommunityArtsCenter.org; DAY Darlington Arts Center Summer Camp; 977 Shavertown Rd., Garnet Valley, PA; 610-358-3632; info@darlingtonarts.org; SN Darlingtonarts.org/camp; DAY, PROGRAM Friends School Haverford Day Camp; 851 Buck Ln., Haverford, PA; 610-642-2334, ext. 122; Friendshaverford.org; DAY Summer day camp for ages 3 yrs. to 8 yrs. Full-day program filled with arts & crafts, sports, games and nature exploration. Two-week sessions available from July 22-Aug. 23. (See our ad, pg. 37) Main Line Art Center; 746 Panmure Rd.; Haverford, PA; 610-525-0272; info@mainlineart.org; mainlineart.org; DAY Summer Camp at The School in Rose Valley; 20 School Ln., Rose Valley, PA; 610-566-1088; summercamp@theschoolinrosevalley.org; Theschoolinrosevalley.org/summer; DAY Children ages 3–14 thrive at SRV’s Summer Camp on our beautiful 9.5 acre, wooded campus.

Weekly themes guide indoor & outdoor activities that include daily swim lessons, pool games, and free swim in our on-site pools, archery, art, woodshop, sports, dance, nature, drama, music, cooking, and more! Preschool program offers flexible enrollment, older children design their days doing activities they love, and teens participate in the Counselor-In-Training Leadership Program. Two minutes from Media, PA. (See our ads, pp. 27, 41) Stratford Friends; 2 Bishop Hollow Rd., Newtown Sq., PA 19073; 610-355-9580; info@stratfordfriends.org; DAY Stratford Friends Summer Camp is a four week academic camp for students K-9th with language-based learning differences. (See our ad, pg. 43) SuperCamp, Villanova University; 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085; info@SuperCamp.com, supercamp.com/MetroKids; RESIDENTIAL SuperCamp sets out to instill lifelong learning skills that build motivation, confidence and leadership skills in your student. At SuperCamp, students meet lifelong friends and gain skills that help them grow throughout camp and their everyday lives. Enroll now! (See our ad, pg. 14) The Grayson School; 35 N. Malin Rd., Broomall, PA 19008; enrichment@thegraysonschool.org; TheGraysonSchool.org/camp; DAY, PROGRAM Valley Forge Summer Camps; 1001 Eagle Rd., Wayne, PA 19087; 610-989-1253; Vfmac.edu/summer-camp/; DAY, RESIDENTIAL Valley Forge Day Camp offers a fun, and safe environment where campers grow, discover new abilities & develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

Our overnight programs, gives our youngest boys the opportunity to gain independence and learn responsibility in a fun and safe environment. Overnight campers get the full boarding camp experience. (See our ad, pg. 2) Young People’s Theatre Workshop (YPTW): Theatre Arts Summer Overnight Camp at Eastern University; 363 Radford Ct., Glen Mills, PA; 610-558-0988; yptw.org; DAY, RESIDENTIAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY

AIM Academy Summer Enrichment Program; 1200 River Rd., Conshohocken, PA; 215-483-2461; summer@aimpa.org; Aimpa.org; DAY SN Bala House Montessori Summer Camp; 27 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd, PA; 610-664-6767; admissions@balahouse.org; Balahouse.org; DAY, PROGRAM Blue Bell Camp; Box 444; Blue Bell, PA 19422; 215-646-4444; Info@bluebellcamp.net; bluebellcamp.net; DAY Burn Brae Day Camp of Creative Arts (Camp for the Arts, Technology, Swim, Sports and More!); 1405 Twining Rd., Dresher, PA; 215-657-3388; info@burnbraedaycamp.com; Burnbraedaycamp.com; DAY Celebrating 38 years of friendships, confidence-building, fun and exploration for boys and girls ages 3-15. A huge variety of indoor and outdoor activities on our beautiful, spacious setting. A/C buildings, centrally located. Nurturing, non-competitive environment, no bully zone. Campers ages 7-15 create their own schedules according to their interests. Ages 3-6 have the opportunity to try everything in a well-rounded schedule. Pick and choose from 2-11 week sessions with non-consecutive weeks available. Experienced, caring and professional certified teaching staff. 5 to 1 camper/staff ratio. Academic tutoring (See our ad, pg. 14) available. Door to door transportation. Early and late care. Registered Nurse on-site.

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Camp Kef; 45 Haverford Rd., Kaiserman JCC, Wynnewood, PA; 610-896-7770, ext. 123; kaisermancamp@phillyjcc.com; Phillyjcc.com/camp/camp-kef/; DAY CIT SN Camp MELC; Multiple locations, PA; 610-617-4550; info@melc.org; Melc.org; DAY

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Camp Pegasus; 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA; Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy; 610-649-1080 ext. 3; info@camppegasus.com; camppegasus.com; DAY SN Center School’s Summer Program 2019; 2450 Hamilton Ave., Abington, PA, 215-657-2200; mstalker@centerschoolpa.org; Centerschoolpa.org; PROGRAM Cheltenham Center for the Arts; 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, PA; 215-379-4660; education@cheltenhamarts.org; Cheltenhamarts.org; DAY Elmwood Park Zoo Camp; 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA; 610-277-3825 ext. 236; camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org; Epzcamps.com DAY, PROGRAM Flourtown Swim Club & Day Camp; 1528 Bethlehem Pk., Flourtown, PA; 215-836-1429; dcollins@flourtownswimclub.net; Flourtownswimclub.net; DAY CIT French for Fun c/o French International School of Philadelphia; 150 N. Highland Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA; 610-667-1284; info@efiponline.com; Frenchschoolphila.org/summer-camp/; DAY The French for Fun Summer Camp caters to children aged 4 to 10 and offers activities, workshops and field trips, all supervised by certified teachers from the French International School of Philadelphia.

(See our ad, pg. 31) Friends’ Central School Summer Programs; 1101 City Line Ave., Wynnewood, PA; 610-645-5132; kclayton@friendscentral.org; Fcsprograms.org; DAY, PROGRAM Our families say it best: The children always have a positive experience. The multitude of activity options keep the children interested and engaged. Our children look forward to attending camp each summer. Who doesn’t go to FCS? They’re missing out!

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Coed program for ages 4-14 on 72 beautiful acres near Valley Forge. Fishing, canoeing, archery, swimming, equestrian, sports, arts & crafts and ropes adventure course with rock wall. (See our ad, pg. 13) Miquon Day Camp; 2025 Harts Ln., Conshohocken, PA; 267-240-4456; campdirector@miquon.org; Miquon.org/camp; DAY At Miquon, children experience summer the way it used to be — when kids had freedom to play, explore and experience the great outdoors.

Located on a wooded campus just outside NW Philadelphia, Miquon offers children that camp experience of yesteryear. ACA CIT (See our ad, pg. 25) Pathway School, The; 162 Egypt Rd., Jeffersonville, PA; 610-277-0660; dphifer@pathwayschool.org; Pathwayschool.org; DAY SN Ramah Day Camp; 7601 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA; 215-885-8556; eileeng@ramahpoconos.org; DAY Riverbend Exploration Day Camp; 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA; 610-527-5234; Riverbendeec.org; DAY

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Early Childhood Environments; 762 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19146; 215-380-6633; DAY Franklin Institute Camp; 222 North 20th St., Philadelphia PA 19103; https://www.fi.edu/summer-camp/ DAY Discovery Camp combines the best of your favorite visit to The Franklin Institute with the joy and adventures of summer camp. Activities include museum exploration, theater shows, science projects, games, and workshops, all while fostering a community of humans who love science! (See our ad, pg. 17) Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center; 3611 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215-222-7633; Gbyedance.org; DAY, PROGRAM Penn Charter Summer Camps; 3000 W. School House Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19144; 215-844-3460; summercamps@penncharter.com Penncharter.com/summercamp; DAY CIT Penn Museum Anthropologists in the Making and Junior Anthropologists Summer Camps; 3260 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; summercamp@pennmuseum.org; penn.museum/camp; DAY Penn Tennis Camp / Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps; 240 S. 31st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; Wilsontenniscamps.com/penn; DAY Long regarded as one of the most popular tennis camps in the nation, the Penn camp, in partnership with Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps, will host 10 weeks of camp this summer. By offering full day and half day options, there is an appropriate camp option for boys and girls ages 3-18 of all skill levels. Brand New in 2019, we will be offering 1 week overnight camp that promises to be quite popular.

(See our ad, pg. 9) Society Hill Synagogue; 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19106; soz@societyhillsynagogue.org; societyhillsynagogue.org/playschool; DAY

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Camp Creek Run; 199 Taunton Lake Rd., Marlton; 856-596-4250; campcreekrun@yahoo.com; Campcreekrun.com; DAY Future Scholars Early Learning Center; 1351 Rt. 38 W., B-1, Hainesport; 609-518-1333; admin@futurescholarslearning.com; Futurescholarslearning.com; DAY JCC Camps at Medford; 400 Tuckerton Rd., Medford; 856-751-1666; jcccampsatmedford.org; DAY, TRAVEL

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Liberty Lake Day Camp; 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., Bordentown; 609-499-7820; Libertylakedaycamp.com; DAY

Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs; 110 E. Main St., Moorestown; 856-914-4493; mcameron@mfriends.org; Summer.mfriends. org; DAY Moorestown Friends School offers a number of exciting summer opportunities for children grades PS-12. The Summer Scholars Program options include innovative and exciting approaches to science, robotics, technology, STEM, sports, design, thinking, arts, economics and more. In addition, Academic Transitions courses offer the chance for your child to improve in math, writing and study skills. Many Summer Programs Master (See our ad, pg. 26) Teachers are MFS teachers and department heads, most of whom hold advanced degrees from prestigious universities.

CAMDEN COUNTY

Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC; 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-4444 ext. 1242; donnasnyder@jfedsnj.org SN Katzjcc.org/ecccamps; DAY Haddonfield Friends School Summer Camp; 47 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-6786 ext. 211; Hfsfriends.org; DAY All activities are supervised by trained, experienced, certified educators. Each session incorporates an age-appropriate enrichment theme such as music, sports, cooperative games, crafts, drama, computers, science, cultural connections, nature study & water play. Many theme weeks culminate (See our ad, pg. 23) with events, performances & trips Super Star Summer Camp; 5 Larwin Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-795-4599; theGCAcademy.com; DAY

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Tomato Patch @ Kelsey Theatre; 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor; 609-570-3566; projects@mccc.edu; kelseyatmccc.org/tomato_patch.shtml; DAY

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Summer 2019 Starts at Tatnall!

A Tatnall Summer At-a-Glance

June 17 – August 16 Each summer, Tatnall’s 110-acre, environmentally diverse campus transforms into a venue offering limitless combinations of exciting summer camps and enrichment classes.

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DELAWARE 2019 Delaware Aerospace Academy; PO Box 125 , Bear; 302-834-1978; dasef.outpost@verizon.net; DASEF.org DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL. 2019 Summer Stage Dance and Theatre Camps at Delaware Arts Conservatory; 723 Rue Madora, Ste. 4, Bear; 302-595-4160 info@delarts.com; DelArts.com; DAY SN A Tatnall Summer: Day Camps, Sports Camps, Swim Team; 1501 Barley Mill Rd., Wilmington; 302-892-4347 ATatnallSummer@tatnall.org; ATatnallSummer.org; DAY Tatnall’s expansive campus is filled with exploration, imagination, and summer fun. Campers participate in programs, from traditional day camp to enrichment, arts, technology, dance, and sports. Half and full-day camps, lunch options, Extended Day program, and swim team offer convenience and flexibility.

CIT (See our ads, pp. 16, 28) Brandywine Zoo Camp; 1001 North Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7850, ext. 209; education@brandywinezoo.org Brandywinezoo.org; DAY, PROGRAM Camp Arrowhead; 35268 Homestead Way, Lewes; wlafontaine@camparrowhead.net; camparrowhead.net; DAY, RESIDENTIAL CIT Camp Firefly at Red Lion; 1390 Red Lion Rd., Bear; lpargoe@reachschools.online; Reachschools.online; DAY Camp Montessori; 1400 Harvey Road, Wilmington; 302-475-0555; Wmsde.org DAY Wilmington Montessori School’s beautifully equipped camp classrooms are designed to facilitate the development of independence, competence and confidence in campers ranging in age from toddlers through middle-schoolers. (See our ads, pp. 5, 29) CCArts Fine & Performing Arts Camp; 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn; 302-239-2434; nschmid@ccarts.org; ccarts.org DAY Centreville Layton School Summer Program; 6201 Kennett Pk., Centreville; 302-571-0230; djarrell@centrevillelayton.org Centrevillelayton.org; DAY Centreville Layton School offers a summer program to reinforce academic skills and organizational strategies. Additionally, our afternoon program, offered to ages 3-13, provides a nurturing environment where children can focus on building social skills and having fun. Our program is offered to students ages three to eighteen. Camp runs from June 25-July 27.

SN (See our ad, pg. 43) Concord Preschool and Childcare; 1800 Fairfax Blvd., Wilmington; 302-654-9629; Concordpreschoolandchildcare.com DAY, TRAVEL Delaware Art Museum’s Summer Art Camp; 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington; 302-571-9590; artiscreating@delart.org; DelArt.org; DAY Delaware Dance Co. Summer Dance & Theatre Camp; 168 S. Main St., Madeline Crossing, Suite 101, Newark; 302-738-2023 Delawaredancecompany.org; DAY Delaware Museum of Natural History; 4840 Kennett Pike, Rte. 52, Wilmington; 302-658-9111, ext. 328; education@delmnh.org Delmnh.org/camps; DAY Delaware Nature Society (Ashland, Abbott’s, Coverdale, DEEC); PO Box 700, Hockessin; 302-239-2334; candy@delnature.org Delnature.org; DAY CIT Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay - Camp Country Center; 1051 Sharpless Rd., Hockessin; 302-456-7150; camp@cbgsc.org Gscb.org/camps; DAY Pilot Summer Camp; 208 Woodlawn Rd., Wilmington; cshivone@pilotschool.org; pilotschool.org; DAY Children ages 5-12 will benefit from our multi-sensory approach, which offers them the opportunity to engage in activities while learning. This fun, hands-on camp focuses on special skills, team building, science experiments and nature while integrating reading and math. (See our ad, pg. 19) Prompt & Play, LLC; 5157 W. Woodmill Rd., Ste. 16, Wilmington; 302-691-5658; info@promptandplay.com; Promptandplay.com DAY, TRAVEL SN Summer at Tower Hill; 2813 W. 17th St., Wilmington; 302-472-7370; summer@towerhill.org; Towerhill.org/summer; DAY Summer at Tower Hill’s Day Camp offers unlimited opportunities for fun and learning for ages 3 - 6th grade, including field trips.

(See our ad, pg. 17) University of Delaware ELC Summer Camps; 489 Wyoming Rd., Newark; 302-831-6205; ud-elc@udel.edu; elc.udel.edu; DAY The University of Delaware Early Learning Center provides summer camp filled with adventures that support a child’s interests through STEAM guided activities. Sign your rising 1st – 3rd grader up now! Visit our website for details. (See our ad, pg. 19) Wilmington Ballet Summer Dance Camp; 1709 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington; 302-655-1004; info@wilmingtonballet.org Wilmingtonballet.org/summer-program; DAY Wilmington Friends School Day Camps; 101 School Rd., Wilmington; 302-576-2998; lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org; Wilmingtonfriends.org; DAY June 17-Aug. 23, 2019: Lower school camp features weekly themes, soccer, tennis, art, STEM design, cooking and adventure camps, plus swimming, ice skating & bowling. Middle school camp offers Base Camp with swimming, fishing, gardening, hiking, ice skating and bowling plus sports camps & programs in art, adventure, sports, STEM, cooking and 3D printing. Before & after care available. Online registration available — early bird discount! Check online for Open House dates. (See our ad, pg. 33)

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Pilot Summer Camp Children ages 5 –12 will experience our multi-sensory approach, which offers the opportunity to engage in activities while learning.

Five full or half-day sessions: June 17–July 26

208 Woodlawn Road Wilmington DE, 19803 302.478.1740

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NOW ENROLLING Located on the beautiful University campus, the UD Early Learning Center offers high quality programming for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old. Through the collaborative efforts of professional early educators, UD faculty, students and researchers, your child will thrive in an environment focused on quality early education practices to develop their intellectual, physical and cultural development.

We offer:

Year-round full-day programs • Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included • Before/After Care and Summer Camp for school-age children (K-3rd Grade) • Indoor and Outdoor environments emphasizing diversity, creativity and innovation

CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION! Open House Tours Every Thursday at 10am from February through May!

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SUMMER CAMP AT THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Give your Kindergarten through 3rd Grader a summer filled with fun, learning and adventures! Through discovery learning opportunities campers will foster their passion to learn, think and grow. The UD ELC offers summer camp from June 17- August 16 between 7 am and 4 pm with After Care available.

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Schools are teaching kids coding skills, some from a young age. “It’s a new language.”

By Terri Akman We all depend on technology every day, but most of us probably don’t know exactly how our computers or smartphones work. That won’t be the case for students today who learn coding in school as early as kindergarten.

“Coding is a subset of a larger set of skills called computer science,” explains Josh Caldwell, K-12 curriculum lead for Code.org based in Seattle, WA. “Kids who are coding are typically writing programs to solve problems.”

That’s important, he says, because, regardless of the career path, the world is built on technology. “In the same way I wouldn’t be comfortable with a student not knowing how her body works — she’s going to live with that body the rest of her life — she needs to know how computers work and how they’re a tool for solving problems,” says Caldwell.

Basic literacy in a digital age

While the goal in coding is to tell a computer how to function, coding education teaches students many skills. “It’s a new language,” says Tyler Gaspich, director of academic technology at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova, PA. “Students learn how to organize, express and share ideas in new ways, in a new medium.”

It is also not geared only to kids with mathematical acumen, since it requires important communication and collaboration skills, creativity and resilience. “Kids think art and music are expressive, but programming coding can be equally expressive,” says Caldwell.

Coding is about how to attack a challenge, says Bernadette Gilmore, director of academics and curriculum at The Independence School in Newark, DE. “I’ve brainstormed a way, now I’m going to try it,” she explains of the student’s mindet. “Then I have to reflect – did that work? And then when it didn’t, because in all likelihood first tries don’t work, how am I going to go back and rethink my process?

“What a great basis for all learning.”

There is a growing job market for coders.

“Technology is not going to slow down, it’s only going to continue to permeate every aspect of our culture,” says Gaspich. “The details of coding

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are significant, but the thought behind how you actually construct code and how to be both direct but also formulaic, is extremely practical beyond the specific computer-science class.”

Start young

Coding is a complicated subject that can take many years to master. Students start in early grades with very basic skills, building upon that foundation as they move through later grades.

Older students use coding skills in robotics, popular video games, like Minecraft, and art and music programs.

Kids as young as kindergarten learn simple coding skills through animated apps that teach how to program an interactive story or game. A simple drag-and-drop system is easy for young children to understand, especially kids already familiar with technology. For example, a child might be instructed to move a character forward one block and then take a right turn for two blocks.

“Without having to understand the syntax of a more complicated programming language, she can learn the concepts, logic and reasoning behind coding,” says Gilmore.

Coding builds problem-solving skills and logic by “making certain things happen in a consecutive order,” adds Bruce Taylor, director of technology for the Voorhees Township School District.

Should coding be mandatory?

There currently isn’t a mandate to teach coding in schools, though each year more schools add some form of computer science.

“If you look at the workforce, present day and in the future, we’re falling behind as a country,” says Taylor. “It would be great to get kids more interested.”

For students who aren’t able to learn coding in school, parents can take advantage of free apps and programs accessible online.

“As a school, our job is to provide opportunities for every student,” Gaspich says. “Just like teaching history or math, coding is something everyone is going to need some exposure to.”

Terri Akman is a Philadelphia-based contributing writer for MetroKids.

Benchmark School Transforming Futures. Empowering Success.

2107 North Providence Road Media, PA 19063 610-565-3741 admissions@BenchmarkSchool.org www.BenchmarkSchool.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Thurs., February 7 (Snow Date — February 14) Thurs., April 4 Thurs., May 9 Thurs., July 18 ALL 9-11am (light refreshments begin at 8:45 AM)

Providing bright children who may exhibit dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, auditory processing difficulty or another learning difference with comprehensive, individualized instructional plans that create a formula for success.

Benchmark provides a comprehensive academic program tailored to the way each student learns best, fostering a mastery of executive function processes and 21st-century skills. The school’s passionate, gifted faculty uses the best current research and practices to develop a detailed understanding of each student’s strengths and challenges to create a profile that guides them in providing the most appropriate instruction for each student. Through an ongoing, ever-evolving continuum of communication and care, a team of teachers and counselors mentors students and works with their parents to develop the whole child.

The history of Benchmark School is rich with success stories of thousands of alumni who know who they are as learners. They creatively apply the strategies they learn at Benchmark to take charge of their learning and meet with success in high school, college and their chosen fields. Benchmark graduates are self-advocates who understand their strengths and challenges, are persistent and resilient, confident in their abilities and have an expectation of success.

Celebrating 49 years of helping bright students who have yet to reach their academic potential become confident and strategic thinkers, learners and problem solvers who meet with success in school and life.

Points of Pride: • Digital learning • Hearing tech • Counseling • Language decoding • Sports • Theater Grades: 1–8 Coed

Enrollment: 180 S/T Ratio: 3:1

Tuition: $36,800–$38,700 Financial aid offered

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George School Developing Citizen Scholars to Benefit a Diverse World

1690 Newtown Langhorne Road Newtown, PA 18940 215-579-6547 admission@georgeschool.org www.georgeschool.org

OPEN HOUSE DATE:

Sun., October 27

Located forty minutes from Center City, George School supports a diverse, global community of learners who share a passion for openminded intellectual and artistic inquiry. A Quaker, coeducational, boarding and day high school, George School’s high-quality academics and strong community are complemented by offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, an accepted qualification for entry into universities worldwide.

George School is one of the few U.S. schools to offer this extraordinary and challenging academic experience. While all students will take at least one of our nearly 50 IB courses, students do not have to pursue the full diploma and can instead select among a wide ranging and rigorous curriculum, including nearly 20 AP courses.

With strength in all disciplines, George School immerses students in learning across science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Whether through robotics, stagecraft, ceramics, or philosophy, students are active participants in the pursuit of knowledge.

Students participate in 25 different team sports or take physical wellness classes in state of the art facilities. We also offer a 3-season equestrian program that combines athleticism and horsemanship for everyone from novice through competitive advanced riders.

Our goal is to inspire our students to seek their authentic selves and provide them with a well-rounded preparation for life. George School graduates enter the world confident and capable leaders rooted in self-awareness, self-sufficiency and the ability to listen deeply to others.

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Experience the unique beauty of our community and campus for yourself.

Call or email the Admission Office to plan your visit. We are excited to meet you!

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• Six-year average IB Diploma success rate is 99% • Higher level and further level math performance consistently 25% above world average • Nearly 50% of students receive financial aid • Over the past decade, George School students have come from over 85 different countries • Global service learning opportunities an integral part of curriculum and student life • Commitment to environmental sustainability

Grades: 9–12 Coed

Enrollment: 548 S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $39,975–$59,750 Financial aid offered

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Thurs., March 7 9:30–11am & 7–8:30pm Thurs., April 4, 9–12pm Tuesday Tours • 8:30–9:30am

When children walk through the doors at Haddonfield Friends School, they are welcomed into a community that inspires an insatiable curiosity to learn. Through curricula and experiences that are progressive, timely and relevant to today’s world, we at HFS encourage our students to wonder and explore, to ask challenging questions and seek answers and to discover — to become independent learners and thinkers.

We at HFS provide effective tools for students to respond compassionately and thoughtfully to one another and the world in a non-violent manner — to be peaceful, creative problem solvers.

Students seek opportunities to serve others and tend the environment in the context of community/global outreach and daily practice — to be good stewards of relationships, resources and the planet.

Students come to embody the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship at HFS, where they are woven into every aspect of school life. Through logic and necessity, these testimonies are integral to our students’ journeys, from the moment they first step onto campus, to the day they graduate and join the world as joyful, awakened and passionate members of our world family.

Points of Pride: • Two certified teachers for each Early Childhood & primary grade • Emphasis on project-based, community and service learning • Award-winning math/science projects at Coriell Science Fair • Environmental walk and “Dell” on campus • *NEW* MakerSpace • Schoolwide tech curriculum & 1:1 laptops & Chromebooks in Middle School • Integrated humanities programs with a focus on writing that affects change • Emphasis on K-8 specials and electives, including daily Spanish in Middle School • Cross-grade mentorship through our “buddy” program • School dog (“Pal”)!

Grades: 2yrs.–8th grade Enrollment: 160 Coed S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $17,380–$18,460 Financial aid offered

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Kimberton Waldorf School Education That Matters

410 West Seven Stars Road Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-933-3635 www.kimberton.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Preschool & Kindergarten Sat., February 16 Sat., March 23 Sat., May 18 Grade School Sun., February 24, 1pm Lower School Tues., April 16, 8:30am Tues., May 7, 8:30am High School Wed., April 24, 8:30am

With a developmentally appropriate, experiential and artistic approach to education, we enable the unfolding of each child’s unique capacities to meet the world with confidence and a sense of purpose.

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Look closely into a Kimberton classroom. What happens in each of our classrooms matters. Every learning space is thoughtfully and intentionally designed for the needs of the students.

Each curriculum is crafted and interwoven to address the academic, physical and social emotional developmental needs of a child when they are ready to embrace and embody them. Our unique approach to education encourages deep thinking and exploration; allows for true engagement and development of creativity, inner strength, responsibility and curiosity, and brings the work of the head and heart into the hands with confidence and purpose.

A Kimberton education looks different because it is different.

Everything we do at Kimberton Waldorf School matters because it supports healthy development of children and promotes the foundation for our graduates to become creative and capable individuals, ready to lead meaningful lives in a complex world.

Engage your child through an approach to learning that integrates academics with hands-on, experiential activities. Students are provided with opportunities to take risks, think imaginatively, and embrace new opportunities with initiative, creativity, and resilience.

By engaging all of the senses, students embody their work through movement and the arts; they refine their observational skills through in-depth examination and assessment; they experience the beauty and importance of stewardship through their studies of the natural world; they develop compassion and responsibility through community service projects.

We develop analytical thinkers with imaginative minds capable of producing life-changing ideas. Our students build capacities and skills of creativity, resourcefulness, collaboration, perseverance, integrity, and ethical understanding. How we teach this matters.

Every aspect of Waldorf education is intentional and planned. Why we teach this way matters.

At each stage of child development, students are challenged, capacities are built, foundations are set, and opportunities are given.

When we teach matters.

True learning is a process of discovery that engages the whole human being. Instead of passively receiving information, Waldorf students are involved in a dynamic process of exploration and experience, both of the world and of themselves.

This is EDUCATION THAT MATTERS.

Grades: 2yrs.-12th grade Enrollment: 260 Coed S/T Ratio: 18:1

Tuition: $1,000–$18,500 Financial aid offered

The Miquon School The Natural World Is a Place To Learn

2025 Harts Lane Conshohocken, PA 19428 610-828-1231 admissions@miquon.org www.miquon.org

OPEN HOUSE DATE:

Thurs., May 9, 9am

We seek to create confident, lifelong learners who will move out into the wider world with strong academic and social skills, intense personal interests, a love for the arts and a commitment to building inclusive and peaceful communities.

When you ask a Miquon family about their school choice, you’ll hear a variety of perspectives and experiences. And yet their testimonies sound strikingly similar.

These families share their unique stories of Miquon as a place where children are fulfilled and happy. They reveal a sense of belonging and connectedness to the school and each other, united by a common sense of purpose. They describe Miquon’s program as a rigorous one that meets their child where he or she is. Learning is inquiry-based, project-based and hands-on. Diverse backgrounds and ideas are honored and celebrated.

Those who hear these stories begin to understand Miquon as a place that cultivates the intelligence, independence and importance of each individual child that enters its campus.

As a result, Miquon graduates are known to be confident selfadvocates who maintain the natural curiosity inherent in the very young. In their personal lives, they are nature lovers and nature dwellers, artists and musicians, readers and writers, travelers and dreamers. As professionals, Miquon alumni go on to public and independent schools, and later to top colleges and universities. They are doctors and lawyers. They are also social workers and social justice advocates, filmmakers and playwrights, architects and inventors.

Located on a beautiful 11-acre campus just outside Northwest Philadelphia, Miquon is a coeducational day school for children in Nursery (age three) through sixth grade. Miquon is a non-profit independent school without religious affiliation, accredited by the Pennsylvania Association for Independent Schools.

Points of Pride: • Progressive education since 1932 • Two teachers in each classroom • Specialist subjects including art, science, music, PE and library for all ages • Emphasis on daily outdoor play Services: After-school program, vacation day care, summer camp Grades: PreK–6 Coed

Enrollment: 148 S/T Ratio: 10:1

Tuition: $11,715–$23,950 Financial aid offered

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Moorestown Friends School Building Tough Minds and Tender Hearts

110 East Main Street Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-914-4426 www.mfriends.org

OPEN HOUSE DATE:

Tues., April 16, 9am

Moorestown Friends School is a community rooted in Quaker values and dedicated to the pursuit of educational excellence for a diverse student body within an academically rigorous and balanced program emphasizing personal, ethical and spiritual growth.

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Moorestown Friends School offers exceptional education for students in preschool through grade 12. We offer small classes, academic rigor and highly qualified teachers who encourage children to achieve their potential in a caring environment.

This individual attention grows out of respect for the individual, a Quaker value that is at the heart of our enduring spiritual and ethical education. We welcome students of all faiths; only a small portion of our student body is Quaker.

While many schools are transactional, MFS is transformational: We help children develop into better people. Starting in preschool, students learn life skills, from listening, fair play and cooperation to critical thinking, conflict management and decision making by consensus.

We produce ethical, resilient young people, virtually all of whom go on to four-year colleges. Our average SAT scores are typically the highest in South Jersey by a significant margin.

A cutting-edge coding program is offered for students in preschool through grade 5.

Visit an Open House to see our school community for yourself!

Dates can be found at www.mfriends.org.

Points of Pride: • Low student:faculty ratio • Wide variety of Summer Programs including travel via International Scholars • All second-grade students receive Suzuki violin instruction • Chinese, French & Spanish in grade 6 • Extensive service learning programs • Instrumental and vocal music and visual/performing arts programs • 18 AP courses and highest SAT scores in South Jersey • Sports – Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer South Jersey champs • New Head of School Julia de la Torre

Grades: Preschool–12 Coed Quaker

Enrollment: 705 S/T Ratio: 9:1

Tuition: $8,975–$30,600 Financial aid offered

The School in Rose Valley A Hidden Gem

20 School Lane Rose Valley, PA 19063 (2 minutes from Media) 610-566-1088 www.theschoolinrosevalley.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES: School & Summer Camp Open House Sat., March 9, 10am–12pm School-Wide Open House Thurs., April 4, 9–11am Tours every Tuesday • 9-11am Arrange a Personal Tour 610-566-1088 or admissions@theschoolinrosevalley.org

The School in Rose Valley (SRV) offers a Preschool–6th Grade program just minutes from Media, PA, based on the progressive principles of experiential learning, integrated curriculum, and democratic values. SRV students explore topics deeply, play with energy and enthusiam, and develop a passion for and love of school.

The SRV experience is both nuturing and rigorous. Students are prepared for future academic success, meaningful relationships, and active citizenship.

SRV offers: Flexible Preschool enrollment options Full- and half-day Kindergarten Extended day program (7:30am–6pm) Summer Camp : Children ages 3–14 thrive at SRV’s Summer Camp on our beautiful 9.5 acre, wooded campus. Weekly themes guide indoor & outdoor activities that include daily swim lessons, pool games, and free swim in our on-site pools, archery, art, woodshop, sports, dance, nature, drama, music, cooking, and more! Preschool program offers flexible enrollment, older children design their days doing activities they love, and teens participate in the Counselor-InTraining Leadership Program. Session Length: June 17–August 9.

Register per week or for all 8 weeks. Activities included: Private Lessons and Tutoring, Archery, Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Science / Nature, Sports / Games, Swimming and Woodshop

Points of Pride: • Personalized curriculum at all grade levels • Beautiful, wooded campus • Outdoor play every day • Farm-to-Fork Food & Education Program • Lunch prepared on campus and included in the price of tuition • Special Subjects in Woodshop, Science, Spanish, Sports, Art & Music.

• Parent/toddler program Services: Summer camp; year-round mini-camps Grades: PreK–6 Coed

Enrollment: 123 S/T Ratio: 8:1

Tuition: $4,650–$20,500 Financial aid offered

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The Tatnall School Developing Minds, Building Character and Creating Community, One Student at a Time

1501 Barley Mill Road Wilmington, DE 19807 302-998-2292 www.tatnall.org

At The Tatnall School, we inspire students to explore and excel so they can engage the world with courage, intelligence, passion and purpose. The Early Childhood Program balances character development with individualized learning and exploration to encourage kind, thoughtful, curious individuals. Tatnall’s Lower School is a place of exploration, self-discovery, risk-taking and active learning. Students build confidence in their abilities as independent learners and are supported as they become accomplished readers, writers, scientists, musicians and mathematicians. We provide a strong, balanced foundation with exceptional academics, outstanding athletics, unparalleled arts and authentic relationships.

We develop minds, build character and create community — one student at a time.

OPEN HOUSE DATE:

Sat., March 2, 10am

Tatnall sparks a lifetime of personal and professional achievement in our students. We nurture young, curious minds with an inspiring curriculum, exceptional faculty and advanced technology, all provided within an enriching, caring environment. We seek to appreciate and further each student’s unique intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual needs and help them grow in maturity and confidence. Careful planning among our four academic divisions (Early Childhood, Lower, Middle and Upper School) provides a continuum of learning that also prepares students for each stage of education at Tatnall. We prepare our students for college…and for life.

For more information visit Tatnall.org or call the Admissions Office at (302) 892-4303

The Tatnall Promise — At Tatnall, we provide a strong, balanced foundation with exceptional academics, outstanding athletics, unparalleled arts and authentic relationships. We develop minds, build character and create community — one student at a time.

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Points of Pride: • 110-acre campus • 600 enrolled students • 3 certified natural habitats • $2.9M in Financial Aid • 26 AP & Honors Classes • 1:1 Chrome Book program • 9:1 Student to teacher ratio in lower divisions Grades: PK3–12 Coed

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36 Athletic teams 14 Athletic fields 37 clubs & activities Students from 4 states in a 40mi radius

Enrollment: 600 S/T Ratio: 9:1 (Lower)

Tuition: $10,560–$29,680 Financial aid offered

Wilmington Montessori School Your Child: Known, Affirmed and Prepared for Any Challenge.

1400 Harvey Road Wilmington, DE 19810 302-475-0555 admissions@wmsde.org www.wmsde.org

OPEN HOUSE DATE:

Wed., April 17, 9:30am & 5pm

Wilmington Montessori School is a collaborative learning community rooted in Montessori principles, inspiring the joyful discovery of self and a passion for learning and independent thinking. We empower children to be knowledgeable and responsible contributors to the global community.

Since 1964, Wilmington Montessori School has remained committed to the evidence-based educational methods Maria Montessori developed during the early 20th century. Today those core principles — engaging children in an environment of discovery, critical thinking and problem-solving to create passionate learners — continue to drive WMS. Our spacious facilities, 25-acre campus, and close-knit community provide a safe and inclusive environment for joyful discovery and hands-on learning. Teachers focus on the development of the whole child, including academic, social and personal growth, and accept each child for who he or she is as a learner. Students are given the freedom to follow their interests and drive the curriculum. Parents and other family members serve as active partners in the education of their children.

A WMS education prepares students for success in high school and beyond. While technology did not exist when Dr. Montessori was alive, it has become an integral part of our curriculum at the elementary and middle-school levels. At WMS, technology is not a substitute for instruction from teachers and hands-on work; it is integrated into the curriculum, used for creative projects, research, communication and more.

Likewise, the concept of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education has only emerged during the past decade, but the integration of these areas of the curriculum aligns perfectly with the Montessori philosophy. WMS is home to three Maker Studios in which students use materials discover, build, investigate, create and learn.

Visit us to find out how WMS will help your child become a capable, compassionate and responsible global citizen. Experience the WMS difference.

Points of Pride: 1:1 iPad program for students in grades 4 & up; 2:1 iPad program for grades 1-3; Maker Studios (S.T.E.A.M.–Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) for each age level; Focus on arts and technology integration; 25-acre campus; Outdoor classroom; 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School; New middle school program

Grades: 12mos.–8th gr. Enrollment: 196 Coed S/T Ratio: 6:1–12:1

Tuition: $6,975–$25,300 Financial aid offered

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2019 School Listings We are fortunate to have so many great independent schools in the Delaware Valley that it can be difficult to decide which one is best for your family.

This guide can help you narrow your search to characteristics that are important to you, such as

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= Summer Program FAO = Financial Aid Offered = Enrollment Number Tuition $ = < $10,000 $$ = $10,000-$20,000 $$$ = $20,000-$30,000 $$$$ = > $30,000

Boarding schools Pennsylvania

George School, Newtown; 9-12; 537 $$$$; FAO; 215-579-6547; Georgeschool.org (See our ad, p. 22) Girard College, Phila. 19121; K-12; 100 full scholarships for all students; 215-787-2600; Girardcollege.edu (See our ad, below) Hill School, The, Pottstown; 9-12; 525 $$$$; FAO; 610-326-1000; Thehill.org Phelps School, The Malvern; 6-12, PG; 110 $$$ (Day), $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 610-644-1754; Thephelpsschool.org Solebury School, New Hope; 9-12; 235 $$$$; FAO; 215-862-5261; Solebury.org Westtown School, West Chester; PreK-12; 685 $$-$$$$ (Day), $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 610-399-0123; Westtown.edu

Delaware/Maryland St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Middletown, DE; 9-12; 305 $$$$; FAO; 302-378-9511; Standrews-de.org

New Jersey Lawrenceville School, The, Lawrenceville; 9-12; 817 $$$$; 609-895-2030; Lawrenceville.org Pennington School, The, Pennington; 6-12; 520 $$$$ (Day & Boarding); FAO; 609-737-1838; Pennington.org

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Bilingual program from preschool to 8th grade Diverse school community and global focus Before and after school care and extracurricular activities US and French accreditations New students are admitted at the age of 3, 4 or 5 with no prior knowledge of French!

150 North Highland Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • info@frenchschoolphila.org • www.frenchschoolphila.org

For 125 years, Shipley has inspired and prepared thousands of students to make meaningful change in their communities and beyond. Discover

how you can be a changemaker at Shipley.

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All-boys schools Pennsylvania Church Farm School, Exton; 9-12; 200 $$$$; FAO; 610-363-7500; Gocfs.net Devon Preparatory School, Devon; 6-12; 212 $$$; FAO; 610-688-7337 ext. 129; Devonprep.com Haverford School, The, Haverford; PreK-12; 977 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-642-3020; Haverford.org (See our ad, pp. 33) Holy Ghost Preparatory School, Bensalem; 9-12; 468 $$$; FAO ; 215-639-2102; Holyghostprep.org La Salle College High School, Wyndmoor; 9-12; 1,083 $$$; FAO; 215-233-2911; Lschs.org Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern; 6-12; 500 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 484-595-1173; Malvernprep.org Phelps School, The, Malvern; 6-12; 110 $$$ (Day); $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 610-644-1754; Thephelpsschool.org Roman Catholic High School, Phila. 19107; 9-12; 920 $; FAO; 215-627-1270; Romancatholichs.com Saint Aloysius Academy, Bryn Mawr; K-8; 233 $$; 610-525-1670; Staloysiusacademy.org St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Phila. 19130; 9-12; 896 $$$; FAO; 215-978-1950; Sjprep.org Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Phila. 19118; PreK-12 (single-sex PreK-8); 1,025 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-247-4700; Sch.org Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne; 7-12; 250 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-989-1200; Vfmac.edu (See our ad, p. 2)

Delaware Saint Edmond’s Academy, Wilmington; PreK-8; 243 $-$$; FAO; 302-475-5370 ext. 317; Stedmondsacademy.org Salesianum School, Wilmington; 9-12; 1,040 $$; FAO; 302-654-2495; Salesianum.org

All-girls schools Pennsylvania Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, Villanova; 6-12; 350 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-687-0650 ; Ndapa.org Agnes Irwin School, The, Rosemont; PreK-12; 606 $$-$$$$; FAO; 610-525-8400; Agnesirwin.org Baldwin School, The, Bryn Mawr; PreK-12; 553 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-525-2700 ext. 251; Baldwinschool.org Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, Gwynedd Valley; 9-12; 400 $$; FAO; 215-646-8815; Gmahs.org Linden Hall, Lititz; 6-12; 218 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 717-626-8512; Lindenhall.org Merion Mercy Academy, Merion Station; 9-12; 445 $$; FAO; 610-664-6655; Merion-mercy.com Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Flourtown; 9-12; 531 $$; FAO; 215-233-3177; Msjacad.org Nazareth Academy High School, Phila. 19114; 9-12; 400 $$; FAO; 215-637-7676; Nazarethacademyhs.org Sacred Heart Academy, Bryn Mawr; K-12; 265 $$; FAO; 610-527-3915; Shabrynmawr.org Saint Basil Academy, Jenkintown; 9-12; 247 $$; FAO; 215-885-3771; Stbasilacademy.org Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Phila. 19118; PreK-12 (single-sex PreK-8); 1,022 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-247-4700; Sch.org St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, Phila. 19136; 9-12; 650 $; FAO; 215-642-6840; Huberts.org Villa Joseph Marie High School, Holland; 9-12; 400 $$; FAO; 215-357-8810 ext. 193; Vjmhs.org Villa Maria Academy High School, Malvern; 9-12; 449 $$$; FAO; 610-644-2551 ext. 1020; Vmahs.org Villa Maria Academy Lower School, Immaculata; PreK-8; 285 $$; FAO; 610-644-4864; Villamaria.org

Delaware Padua Academy, Wilmington; 9-12; 661 $$; FAO; 302-421-3739; Paduaacademy.org Ursuline Academy, Wilmington; PreK-12; 275 $-$$$; FAO; 302-658-7158; Ursuline.org

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THE HAVERFORD SCHOOL

Preparing Boys for Lifeboys for life.

The Haverford School prepares BOYS LEARN DIFFERENTLY. Come see what sets The Haverford School apart. Our extraordinary

“Haverford boys feel comfortable taking risks.

RSVP at the enthusiasm to give an answer that They possess may not be correct; the emotional intelligence to cry while reading a sad book; and the confidence to try new things. We develop deep connections with our boys, elevating the educational experience for us all.”

– Lower School Teacher

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The Haverford School 450 Lancaster Avenue • Haverford, PA 19041 610-642-3020 • haverford.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES: LOWER SCHOOL LOOK & LEARNS April 11, April 24, May 8 MIDDLE SCHOOL LOOK & LEARNS April 25, May 2 Register for these or other admissions events at haverford.org/events

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Catholic schools Pennsylvania

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, Villanova; 6-12; 350 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-687-0650; Ndapa.org Grey Nun Academy, Yardley; PreK-8; 140 $-$$; FAO; 215-968-4151 ext. 102; Greynunacademy.org Holy Child Academy, Drexel Hill; PreK-8; 150 $$; FAO; 610-259-2712; Holychildacademy.com Holy Child School at Rosemont, Rosemont; PreK-8; 315 $-$$$; FAO; 610-922-1000; Holychildrosemont.org Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern; 6-12; 500 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 484-595-1173; Malvernprep.org Merion Mercy Academy, Merion Station; 9-12; 445 $$; FAO; 610-664-6655; Merion-mercy.com Sacred Heart Academy, Bryn Mawr; K-12; 265 $$; FAO; 610-527-3915; Shabrynmawr.org Saint Aloysius Academy, Bryn Mawr; K-8; 233 $$; 610-525-1670 ext. 312; Staloysiusacademy.org St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Phila. 19130; 9-12; 896 $$$; FAO; 215-978-1950; Sjprep.org Waldron Mercy Academy, Merion Station; PreK-8; 487 $$; FAO; 610-664-9847 ext. 113; Waldronmercy.org

Delaware/Maryland Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE; 9-12; 506 $$$; FAO; 302-798-6632 ext. 718; Archmereacademy.com Padua Academy, Wilmington, DE; 9-12; 661 $$; FAO; 302-421-3739; Paduaacademy.org Saint Edmond’s Academy, Wilmington, DE; PreK-8; 243 $-$$; FAO; 302-475-5370 ext. 317; Stedmondsacademy.org Saint Mark’s High School, Wilmington, DE; 9-12; 560 $$; FAO; 302-738-3300; Stmarkshs.net Salesianum School, Wilmington, DE; 9-12; 1,040 $$; FAO; 302-654-2495; Salesianum.org St. Anthony of Padua, Wilmington, DE; PreK, 1-8; 225 $-$$; FAO; 302-421-3743; Sapgs.org St. Elizabeth High School, Wilmington, DE; 9-12; 343 $$; FAO; 302-656-3369; Sehs.org Ursuline Academy, Wilmington, DE; PreK-12; 200 $-$$$; FAO; 302-658-7158; Ursuline.org

New Jersey Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Pennsauken; 9-12; 533 $$; FAO; 856-662-2160; Eustace.org Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Moorestown; PreK-8; 420 $; FAO; 856-235-7885; olgc.me St. Augustine Preparatory School, Richland; 9-12; 685 $$; FAO; 856-697-2600; Hermits.com St. Mary of the Lakes School, Medford; K-8; 330 $; FAO; 609-654-2546 ext. 227; Smlschool.org

Christian schools Pennsylvania

Academy of the New Church, Bryn Athyn; 9-12; 227 $$$; FAO; New Church; 267-502-2539; Ancss.org Christian Academy, The, Brookhaven; K-12; 334 $; FAO; Christian; 610-872-5100; Tca-pa.org Church Farm School, Exton; 9-12; 200 $$$-$$$$; Episcopalian; FAO; 610-363-7500; Gocfs.net Delaware County Christian School, Newtown Square; PreK-12; 630 $$-$$; FAO; Protestant; 610-353-6522; Dccs.org Dock Mennonite Academy, Lansdale, Souderton; PreK-12; 740 $-$$; FAO; Mennonite; 215-723-1196, 215-362-2675; Dock.org Episcopal Academy, The, Newtown Square; PreK-12; 1,261 $$$-$$$$; FAO; Episcopalian; 484-424-1400; Episcopalacademy.org Philadelphia-Montgomery Christian Academy, Erdenheim; K-12; 257 $-$$; FAO; Christian; 215-233-0782; Phil-mont.com Plumstead Christian School, Plumsteadville; K-12; 336 $-$$; FAO; Nondenominational Christian; 215-766-8073; Pcspa.org (See our ad, p. 35)

Delaware Red Lion Christian Academy, Bear; PreK-12; 655 $; FAO; Christian; 302-834-2526; Redlionca.org St. Andrew’s School, Middletown; 9-12; 305 $$$$; FAO; Episcopal; 302-378-9511; Standrews-de.org St. Anne’s Episcopal School, Middletown; PreK-8; 265 $-$$; FAO; Episcopal; 302-378-3179; Stannesde.org Tall Oaks Classical School, Bear; K-12; 290 $; FAO; Protestant, Reformed; 302-738-3337; Talloaksde.org Wilmington Christian School, Hockessin; PreK-12; 500 $-$$; FAO; Nondenominational; 302-239-2121; Wilmingtonchristian.org

New Jersey Doane Academy, Burlington; PreK-12; 236 $$-$$$; FAO; Episcopal; 609-386-3500; Doaneacademy.org Pennington School, Pennington; 6-12; 520 $$$$; FAO; Methodist; 609-737-1838; Pennington.org

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Trust Plumstead Christian School

When It’s Time To Let Grow Ask us about our: • Child Safety Initiatives • Genius Hour • Project Based Learning • STEM Programs

Call our Admissions Office for a Tour at 215-766-8073 Lower School (preschool-5th grade) 753 New Galena Rd., Chalfont, PA 18914

Middle & Upper School (6th-12th grade) 5765 Old Easton Rd., Plumsteadville, PA 18949

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Jewish schools Pennsylvania

Abrams Hebrew Academy, Yardley; PreK-8; $-$$; FAO; 215-493-1800; Abramsonline.org Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Bryn Mawr; 6-12; 360 $$$$; FAO; 610-922-2300; Jbha.org Perelman Jewish Day School, Wynnewood; Melrose Park; K-5; 350 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-658-2518, 215-635-3130; Pjds.org

Delaware Albert Einstein Academy, Wilmington; K-5; 35 $-$$; FAO; 302-478-5026; Einsteinday.org

New Jersey Kellman Brown Academy, Voorhees; PreK-8; 130 $-$$; FAO; 856-679-2929 ext. 1209; Kellmanbrownacademy.org Politz Day School of Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill; K-8; 175 $-$$; FAO; 856-667-1013; Politz.org

Quaker schools Pennsylvania

Abington Friends School, Jenkintown; PreK-12; 592 $$-$$$$; FAO; 215-576-3950; Abingtonfriends.net Buckingham Friends School, Lahaska; K-8; 130 $$$; FAO; 215-794-7491 ext. 121; Bfs.org Delaware Valley Friends School, Paoli; 3-12; 198 $$$$; FAO; 610-640-4150 ext. 2100; Dvfs.org Frankford Friends School, Phila. 19124; PreK-8; 160 $; FAO; 215-533-5368; Frankfordfriends.org Friends School Haverford, Haverford; PreK-8; 110 $-$$$; FAO; 610-642-2334 ext. 123; Friendshaverford.org (See our ad, p. 37) Friends Select School, Phila. 19103; PreK-12; 588 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-561-5900 ext. 104; Friends-select.org Friends’ Central School, Wynnewood; PreK-12; 760 $$-$$$$; FAO; 610-649-7440 (Upper), 610-642-7575 (Lower); Friendscentral.org (See our ad, p. 9) George School, Newtown; 9-12; 540 $$$$; FAO; 215-579-6547; Georgeschool.org (See our ad, p. 22) Germantown Friends School, Phila. 19144; K-12; 916 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-951-2300; Germantownfriends.org Goshen Friends School, West Chester; PreK-K; 60 $-$$; FAO; 610-696-8869; Goshenfriends.org Greene Street Friends School, Phila. 19144; PreK-8; 320 $$; FAO; 215-438-7000; Greenestreetfriends.org (See our ad, p. 37) Lansdowne Friends School, Lansdowne; PreK-6; 100 $-$$; FAO; 610-623-2548; Lansdownefriendsschool.org Media-Providence Friends School, Media; PreK-8; 140 $-$$$; FAO; 610-565-1960; Mpfs.org Newtown Friends School, Newtown; PreK-8; 235 $$-$$$; FAO; 215-968-2225 ext. 102; Newtownfriends.org Plymouth Meeting Friends School, Plymouth Meeting; PreK-6; 120 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-828-2288; Pmfs1780.org Quaker School at Horsham, The, Horsham; K-9; 70 $$-$$$$; FAO; 215-674-2875; Quakerschool.org Stratford Friends School, Newtown Square; K-9; 85 $$$$; FAO; 610-355-9580; Stratfordfriends.org (See our ad, p. 43) United Friends School, Quakertown; PreK-8; 109 $-$$; FAO; 215-538-1733; Unitedfriendsschool.org West Chester Friends School, West Chester; PreK-5; 145 $$$ ; FAO; 610-696-2962; Wcfriends.org Westtown School, West Chester; PreK-12; 685 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-399-0123; Westtown.edu William Penn Charter School, Phila. 19144; PreK-12; 955 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-844-3460; Penncharter.com

Delaware Wilmington Friends School, Wilmington; PreK-12; 700 $-$$$; FAO; 302-576-2900; Wilmingtonfriends.org (See our ad, p. 33)

New Jersey Friends School Mullica Hill, Mullica Hill; PreK-8; 140 $-$$; FAO; 856-478-2908 ext. 102; Friendsmh.org Haddonfield Friends School, Haddonfield; PreK-8; 160 $$; FAO; 856-429-6786; Haddonfieldfriends.org (See our ad, p. 23) Moorestown Friends School, Moorestown; PreK-12; 705 $-$$$$; FAO; 856-235-2900; Mfriends.org (See our ad, p. 26) Princeton Friends School, Princeton; Pre-8; 125 $$; FAO; 609-683-1194; Princetonfriendsschool.org Westfield Friends School, Cinnaminson; PreK-8; 135 $$; FAO; 856-829-0895; Westfieldfriends.org

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Smart Education in a Culture of Kindness Guided by Quaker principles since its founding in 1885, Friends School Haverford promotes academic scholarship, creativity, respect, integrity, and self-awareness with a commitment to creating a culture of stewardship and kindness.

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Montessori schools Pennsylvania

Gladwyne Montessori School; Gladwyne; PreK-6; 220 $-$$$; FAO; 610-649-1761; Gladwyne.org (See our ad, p. 39) International Montessori School, Malvern; PreK; 610-240-0442; Imschools.net Montessori Children’s House, Blue Bell; PreK-K; 215-646-6816; Mch2learn.org Montessori Children’s House, Horsham; PreK-K; 215-641-1761; Mch2learn.org Montessori School, The, Dresher; PreK-6; 135 $$; FAO; 215-542-0740; Themontessorischool.us (See our ad, p. 39) Trevose Day School/Neshaminy Montessori, Trevose; PreK-5; 110 ; $; FAO; 215-355-4373; Trevosedayschool.org Walden School, The, Media; PreK-8; 139 $-$$; FAO; 610-892-8000; Thewaldenschool.org Willistown Country Day School, Malvern & West Chester; PreK-5; 100 $-$$; 610-647-4001; Willistown.org

Delaware CACC Montessori School, Hockessin; PreK-K; 100 $-$$; 302-239-2917; Caccmont.org (See our ad, below) Children’s House Montessori School, Wilmington; PreK-K; 100 $-$$; 302-529-9259; Childrenshouse-de.org Hockessin Montessori School, The, Hockessin; PreK-8; 135 $-$$; FAO; 302-234-1240; Thehms.org Montessori Learning Centre, Wilmington; PreK-K; $; 302-478-7114; Montessorilc.com Wilmington Montessori School, Wilmington; PreK-8; 220 $$-$$$; FAO; 302-475-0555; Wmsde.org (See our ads, pp. 5, 29)

New Jersey Montessori Academy, Delran; PreK-8; 100 $-$$; FAO; 856-461-2121; Manj.org

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Progressive schools Pennsylvania

Crefeld School, The, Phila. 19118; 7-12; 100 $$$$; FAO; 215-242-5545; Crefeld.org (See our ad, p. 41) Kimberton Waldorf School, Kimberton; PreK-12; 570 $-$$$; FAO; 610-933-3635; Kimberton.org (See our ads, pp. 13, 24) Meadowbrook School, Meadowbrook; PreK-6; 120 $$-$$$; FAO; 215-884-3238; Themeadowbrookschool.org Miquon School, The, Conshohocken; PreK-6; 150 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-828-1231; Miquon.org (See our ad, p. 25) Pen Ryn School, The, Fairless Hills; PreK-8; 250 $-$$; FAO; 215-547-1800; Penryn.org Project Learn School, Phila. 19119; K-8; 60 $-$$; FAO; 215-438-3623; Projectlearnschool.org Quadrat Academy, Phila. 19123; 6-12; 4 ; $$-$$$; FAO; 267-997-7744; Quadratacademy.com School in Rose Valley, The, Rose Valley; PreK-6; 123 $-$$; FAO; 610-566-1088; Theschoolinrosevalley.org (See our ads, pp. 27, 41) Philadelphia School, The, Phila. 19146; PreK-8; 478 $$$; FAO; 215-545-5323; Tpschool.org Waldorf School of Philadelphia, The, Phila. 19144; K-8; 244 $-$$; FAO; 215-248-1662; Phillywaldorf.com

Delaware NCCL School, Newark; K-8; 80 $$; FAO; 302-368-7772; 302-340-9990; NCCLschool.com

Nonsectarian schools Pennsylvania

French International School of Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd; PreK-8; 320 $$-$$$; FAO; 215-667-1284; Frenchschoolphila.org (See our ad, p. 31) Germantown Academy, Fort Washington; PreK-12; 1,159 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-646-3300; Germantownacademy.net Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster; PreK-12; 581 $-$$$; FAO; 717-392-2916; Lancastercountryday.org Montgomery School, Chester Springs; PreK-8; 240 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-827-7222; Montgomeryschool.org Shipley School, The, Bryn Mawr; PreK-12; 838 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-525-4300; Shipleyschool.org (See our ad, p. 31) Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Phila. 19118; PreK-12 (single-sex PreK-8); 1,025 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-247-4700; Sch.org St. Peter’s School, Phila. 19147; PreK-8; 200 $$-$$$; FAO; Nonsectarian; 215-925-3963; St-peters-school.org Twin Spring Farm Educational Impressions, Ambler; PreK-5; NA $-$$; 215-646-2665; Twinspringfarm.com Upland Country Day School, Kennett Square; PreK-9; 145 $-$$$; FAO; 610-444-3035; Uplandcds.org Wyncote Academy, Melrose Park; 6-12; 100 $$$; FAO; 215-885-2000; Wyncoteacademy.org Wyndcroft School, The; Pottstown; PreK-8; 220 $-$$$; FAO; 610-326-0544; Wyndcroft.org

Delaware/Maryland Caravel Academy, Bear, DE; PreK-12; 1,200 $-$$; FAO; 302-834-8938; Caravel.org Independence School, The, Newark, DE; PreK-8; 460 $-$$; FAO; 302-239-0330; Theindependenceschool.org Jefferson School, The, Georgetown, DE; PreK-8; 109 $$; FAO; 302-856-3300; Jeffersonschool.com Sanford School, Hockessin, DE; PreK-12; 585 $$-$$$; FAO; 302-235-6500; Sanfordschool.org Tatnall School, The, Wilmington; DE; PreK-12; 600 $$-$$$; FAO; 302-998-2292; Tatnall.org (See our ads, pp. 16, 28) Tome School, The, North East, MD; K-12; 450 $; FAO; 410-287-2050; Tomeschool.org Tower Hill School, Wilmington, DE; PreK-12; 730 $$-$$$; 302-575-0550; Towerhill.org (See our ad, p. 17)

New Jersey Chapin School, Princeton; PreK-8; 280 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 609-924-2449; Chapinschool.org Princeton Day School, Princeton; PreK-12; 420 $$-$$$; 609-924-6700; Princetonfriendsschool.org South Jersey Sudbury School, Medford; PreK-12; 19 $; FAO; 856-581-1229; Southjerseysudburyschool.org

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Schools for Learning Differences If a school serves other learning differences, an abbreviation appears at the end of the listing.

ASP = Asperger syndrome AUT = Autism

COM = Communication/social disorder DD = Developmental disability/MR EMO = Emotional/behavioral disorder

LD = Learning disability/ADHD PDD = Pervasive developmental disorder FAPE= Free Appropriate Public Education

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Camphill School, The, Glenmoore; Ages 4-21; 110 Tuition on Request; FAO; 610-469-9236; camphillschool.org; AUT,DD,PDD (See our ad, p. 46) Concept School, The, Westtown; Gr. 7-12; 30 $$$; 610-399-1135; Theconceptschool.org; LD Crefeld School, Phila. 19118; Gr. 7-12; 100 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-242-5545; Crefeld.org; LD (See our ad, p. 41) Hill Top Preparatory School, Rosemont; Gr. 5-postgrad; 75 $$$$; FAO; 610-527-3230; Hilltopprep.org; COM, LD Martin Luther School, Plymouth Meeting; Ages 5-14; 200 FAPE; 610-825-4440; Silver-springs.org; DD, EMO, PDD New Hope Academy, Yardley; Gr. 6-12; 130 FAO; 215-493-4200; Newhopeacademy.net; EMO, LD, PDD Phelps School, The, Malvern; Gr. 6-post-grad; 110 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-644-1754; Thephelpsschool.org; LD Quaker School at Horsham, The, Horsham; Gr. K-9; 77 $$-$$$$; FAO; 215-674-2875; Quakerschool.org; AUT, COM; LD, PDD Wyncote Academy, Melrose Park; Gr. 6-12; 100 $$$; FAO; 215-885-2000; Wyncoteacademy.org; EMO, LD

Delaware Gateway Lab School, Wilmington; Gr. 3-8; 226 FAPE; 302-633-4091; Gatewaylabschool.org; AUT, LD Positive Outcomes Charter School, Camden; Gr. 7-12+; 126 FAPE; 302-697-8805; Positiveoutcomescs.org; AUT, COM, EMO, LD

New Jersey Newgrange School, Hamilton; Gr. 2-12+; 95 FAPE; 609-584-1800; Thenewgrange.org; AUT, LD

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AIM Academy, Conshohocken; Gr. 1-12; 344 $$$$; FAO; 215-483-2461; Aimpa.org ATG Learning Academy, Chalfont; Gr. K-12; 30 $$$$; FAO; 267-803-1751; Atglearningacademy.com; COM Benchmark School, Media; Gr. 1-8; 178 $$$$; FAO; 610-565-3741; Benchmarkschool.org (See our ads, pp. 11, 21) Center School, Abington; Gr. 1-8; 95 $$$$; FAO; 215-657-2200; Centerschoolpa.org Concept School, The, Westtown; Gr. 7-12; 30 $$$; 610-399-1135; Theconceptschool.org; ASP Crefeld School, Phila.; Gr. 7-12; 100 $$$; FAO; 215-242-5545; Crefeld.org; ASP (See our ad, p. 41) Hillside School, Macungie; Gr. K-8; 72 $$$; FAO; FAPE; 610-967-3701; Hillsideschool.org Hill Top Preparatory School, Rosemont; Gr. 5-postgrad; 75 $$$$; FAO; 610-527-3230; Hilltopprep.org; ASP, COM New Hope Academy, Yardley; Gr. 6-12; 130 $$; FAO; 215-493-4200; Newhopeacademy.net; ASP, EMO, PDD Phelps School, The, Malvern; Gr. 6-post-grad; 110 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-644-1754; Thephelpsschool.org; ASP Quaker School at Horsham, The, Horsham; Gr. K-9; 77 $$-$$$$; FAO; 215-674-2875; Quakerschool.org; ASP, AUT, COM Stratford Friends School, Newtown Square; Gr. K-9; 75 $$$$; FAO; 610-355-9580; Stratfordfriends.org (See our ad, p. 43) TALK Institute and School, Newtown Sq.; Gr. PreK-12+; 21 FAPE; 610-356-5566; Talkinc.org; ASP, AUT, COM, EMO, DD, NI, PDD Valley Forge Educational Services, Malvern; Ages 4-21; 300 FAPE; 610-296-6725; VFES.net; ASP, AUT, EMO (See our ad, p. 46) Woodlynde School, Wayne; Gr. K-12; 275 $$-$$$$; FAO; 610-687-9660; Woodlynde.org Wyncote Academy, Melrose Park; Gr. 6-12; 100 $$$; FAO; 215-885-2000; Wyncoteacademy.org; ASP, EMO

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Delaware Centreville Layton School, Centreville; Gr. PreK-12; 90 $$-$$$; FAO; 302-571-0230; centrevillelayton.org (See our ad, p. 43) College School at the University of Delaware, The, Newark; Ages 6-14; 70 $$$; FAO; 302-831-0222; Collegeschool.udel.edu; COM,PDD Gateway Lab School, Wilmington; Gr. 3-8; 226 FAPE; 302-633-4091; Gatewaylabschool.org; ASP, AUT Pilot School, Inc., The, Wilmington; Ages 5-14; 150 $$$; FAO; 302-478-1740; Pilotschool.org (See our ad, p. 19) Positive Outcomes Charter School, Camden; Gr. 7-12; 126 FAPE; 302-697-8805; Positiveoutcomescs.org; ASP, AUT, COM, EMO

New Jersey Bridge Academy, The, Lawrenceville; Ages 8-18; 70 FAPE; 609-844-0770; Banj.org Cambridge School, Pennington; Gr. K-12; 120 $$$$; FAO; 609-730-9553; Thecambridgeschool.org Lewis School of Princeton, Princeton; Gr. PreK-postgrad; 195 $$-$$$$; FAO; 609-924-8120; Lewisschool.org Newgrange School, Hamilton; Gr. 2-12+; 95 FAPE; 609-584-1800; Thenewgrange.org; ASP,AUT

Cyber schools Agora Cyber Charter, King of Prussia; K-12; 6,300 Tuition free; 844-402-4672; Agora.org (See our ad, p. 44) Pennsylvania Cyber Charter, Midland; K-12; 10,389 Tuition free; 888-722-9237; PACyber.org (See our ad, p. 45)

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