MetroKids 2018 Spring Guide to Schools

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100+ LOCAL Day &

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8 Camp Listings Multiple Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 South Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

25 In-Depth Profiles 36 School Listings

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Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Single-gender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Catholic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Jewish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Quaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Montessori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Progressive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Nonsectarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Schools for Learning Differences . 50 Cyber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Welcome to the Guide to Schools & Summer Programs of the Delaware Valley For 28 years, MetroKids has provided a monthly magazine filled with resources for parents, including detailed 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 top-notch independent schools in the greater Philadelphia area and a detailed directory of day, residential, travel, specialty and special needs camp programs, broken down by services offered and location.

You can find additional information in our searchable database, which allows you to filter by school category, location, grade and gender, at MetroKids.com/educationguide. Or go to MetroKids.com/Camps to search camp programs by program type, location, activities and additional services.

How to use the Guide

Camps: Discover a wide variety of summer programs

for campers of all ages organized by state and county and learn how to choose the right camp.

Education: How do you get your children ready to

take standardized tests? See tips from local experts on how they should practice and prepare for test day.

In-depth profiles: This special advertising section

provides details on local schools’ educational philosophies, extracurricular offerings and summer programs.

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Schools: These listings organize schools of all grade levels into categories such as all-girls, Catholic or boarding so you can zero in on the types of most interest to you.

Schools for learning differences: Schools for

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

Open house dates: This quick-reference chart

points you to tours and information sessions to attend after you narrow your school choices.

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How to Choose a

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By Terri Akman Whether choosing a day camp, residential camp or specialty program, experts urge you to do your homework to find the best fit when selecting a camp for your child.

All camps teach life lessons, encouraging kids to build relationships, try new things and gain independence. For some camps, those lessons happen within typical programs, such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports and music. Others specialize in a specific area, such as soccer, theater or robotics.

“When a child feels safe at camp and is engaged with the staff and connected to the other campers, he or she is willing to try new things and will take positive risks,” says Tom Rosenberg, American Camp Association president.

When to start camp

The average age to begin day camp is 7 or 8, and 9 for residential camp, says Rosenberg. But you are the best judge of your child’s readiness to be away from home — and your willingness to let your child go.

As a child, Cristy Michaels had a wonderful experience at Appel Farms, an arts and music camp in Elmer, NJ. Michaels wanted a similar experience for her girls — Georgia, 10, and Marina, 8 — and she chose to ease them into a camp experience by first sending them to a nearby day camp when they were 6. By age 7, Georgia was ready for a residential experience.

“She’s the type of kid who is fiercely independent and never had a problem sleeping out,” says Michaels, a resident of Philadelphia’s Bella Vista neighborhood. Georgia went for one week when she was 7, then two weeks at 8, and four weeks once she turned 9.

But the timetable was different for her younger sister. “Marina told me she wasn’t ready yet but then a year later she said she was ready, but she just wanted to go for one week,” Michaels says.

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camp programs at Wilmington Montessori School in Delaware, reminds parents to consider each child’s individual needs. For example, “some children have heat sensitivity and if they have to be outdoors every minute of the day they’re going to be miserable,” she says. “You might want a place that has a balance of indoor and outdoor or has air conditioning if they’re feeling overheated.”

Questions to ask

Talk to friends and neighbors and explore camp websites as a good way to get started. Be sure the camp you choose is accredited by the ACA, insists Rosenberg. This ensures the camp has complied with 300 health and safety standards. Once you narrow down your choices, it’s time to speak with the camp director and make plans for a visit.

Here’s a checklist of questions to ask: • What are lengths of sessions?

• What is the camp’s culture and philosophy?

• What activities does it offer?

• What is the social environment?

• What are the rules around cell phone and computer use?

• Are campers allowed to go onto social media?

• What are the costs?

Then talk about your child’s personality and individual needs.

Parent visitation

About 90 percent of camps surveyed by the ACA restrict cell phone usage, so if a parent wants to speak with their child at camp, the parent needs to call the camp directly. That’s not something parents or kids are used to in the cell phone generation, but it’s wonderful for the kids, says Rosenberg.

“It’s an opportunity to look people in the eye and have a very social summer,” he says. “Kids need to develop core social-emotional skills.”

Theresa Booth, senior director of child development at Camp Merrywood in Pittsgrove, NJ, encourages parents to make an unscheduled visit to the camp while your child is there. “When the camp has an open-door policy, you know there isn’t anything they are trying to hide,” she says.

Check in with the camp director, letting him or her know you want to see your child for a few minutes. “Parents need to ask their child questions: Is everyone treating you alright there? Has anyone said anything inappropriate to you? Is there anything I need to know?”

Terri Akman is a contributing writer to MetroKids.

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2018 Camp Listings The more than 100 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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Has extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Camp MELC; Multiple Locations in PA (Wynnewood, Plymouth Meeting, Pottstown); 610-617-4550; info@melc.org; Melc.org; DAY CIT Camp Invention; Multiple locations throughout Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey; 800-968-4332; campinvention@invent. org; Campinvention.org; 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). DAY (See our ad, pg. 21)

Engineering for Kids; Multiple Locations; 215-559-9233; greaterphila@engineeringforkids.com; Engineeringforkids.com/greaterphila; DAY ESF Summer Camps; esfcamps.com; info@esfcamps.com; DAY LOCATIONS: 450 W. Lancaster Ave., Haverford ; Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, 8891 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill; Montgomery School, 1141 Kimberton Rd., Chester Springs; Episcopal Academy, 1785 Bishop White Dr., Newtown Sq. Fleming Tech Camps; Various locations including Cabrini University, Manor College; info@flemingcamps.com; Flemingcamps.com; DAY, RESIDENTIAL Learn digital arts, build robots, code, create video games, or make amazing Minecraft worlds! We focus on giving kids the tools they need to lead successful lives in the digital age. Hands-on experiences with computers, VR, drones, robots, 3D printers and other cool tech that encourages an interest in science, technology, engineering, art and math. (See our ad, pg. 7) Future Stars Day Camps; 10 area locations; 215-674-0494; info@futurestarscamps.com; FutureStarsCamps.com; DAY Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania; 330 Manor Rd.; Headquarters: Miquon, PA; Gsep.org/camp ACA SN DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL iD Tech; 1-888-709-8324; www.idtech.com; DAY ISC Summer Day Camp of Cherry Hill; 3 Locations (Deptford, Cherry Hill & Mt. Laurel); 856-428-8588 ; Intsports.com; DAY Kidz, Ink Camp Wow!; Locations in Bear, Dover, Middletown & Smyrna, DE ; kidzink2@comcast.net; KidzEarlyLearning.com; DAY Lavner Camps!; Multiple Locations in PA, NJ and DE; 610-664-8800; justin@lavnercampsandprograms.com; Lavnercampsandprograms.com; DAY, RESIDENTIAL Lavner Camps is your summer camp destination for the #1 camp experience in Sports, Technology and the Arts! With award-winning summer camps at 14 Philadelphia metro, New Jersey & Delaware locations, with 30+ specialty camps to choose from, an incredible summer camp experience awaits your child! Our cutting-edge summer camps include soccer, basketball, tennis, robotics, Minecraft, coding, game design, culinary arts, fashion, film & more! Additional camp locations in NYC, Manhattan; ACA (See our ad, pg. 2) Washington, DC; Towson, MD, & St. Louis, MO! Ages 6-15, Coed. Space is limited, register now!

New Castle County Summer Camps ; Various locations; 302-395-5600; hmergenthaler@nccde.org; Nccde.org/camps DAY Sports Camps Full-day All Sports Camp; Half-day: Skateboarding, baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, speed & agility. Recreation Camps, Full-Day at 5 sites; Half-Day at Battery Park, Old New Castle, Leasure and Brookside Elementary School. Specialty Camps - Safety Town, Artventures at NCC Art Studio, and Rockwood Museum Camp Drama & CIT SN (See our ad, pg. 17) Science Explorers STEM, Camp Carousel.

Temple University Summer Education Camps; Multiple Locations.; 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

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WILMINGTON BALLET Summer Princess Camp Princess camp offers Creative Dance and basic ballet moves, fairytale princess stories, snacks, crafts and an end-of-the-week performance. Ages 3-6

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Camp Onas; 609 Geigel Hill Rd., Ottsville, PA; 610-847-5858; Camponas.org; RESIDENTIAL ACA Camp RAD; 130 Davisville Rd., Warminster, PA; 215-572-0469; Camprad.net; DAY George School Day Camp; 1690 Newtown Langhorne Rd., Newtown, PA; 215-579-6500; Gsdaycamp.org; DAY Camp (GSDC) is committed to teaching children to play together in a warm and nurturing environment. It is our goal to create a loving, fun and exciting camp experience sure to provide campers with wonderful memories for a lifetime. Established in 1977 and anchored by our caring staff, a summer at GSDC builds a sense of community and friendship that will last well into the future. We have been rated best day CIT (See our ad, pg. 27) camp in Bucks County for the past two years.

Kids U! at Delaware Valley University; 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, PA; delval.edu/kidsu; DAY CHESTER COUNTY

Summer Dance Camps at Pottstown Dance Theatre; 72 W. Main St., Pottstown, PA; 610-323-2569; Michelle@pottstowndance.com; Pottstowndance.com; DAY DELAWARE COUNTY

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur; 560 Sproul Rd., Villanova, PA; 610-687-0650; Ndapa.org/summercamp; DAY Agnes Irwin: Summer at AIS; Ithan Ave. & Conestoga Rd., Rosemont, PA; 610-672-1272; summer@agnesirwin.org; Summeratais.org; DAY Benchmark School Summer Camp; 2107 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA; 610-565-3741; Admissions@benchmarkschool.org; Benchmarkschool.org; DAY Language arts/reading instruction & recreation day camp. Individual math tutoring also available. 5 weeks: July 2 to Aug. 3. For children entering grades 1-6 who can benefit from reading instruction & enjoy day camp. Language arts instruction (1 3/4 hours daily) with half- or full-day recreation. Ropes & confidence course, sports, art adventure, science/nature, swimming. After-camp care available from 4-5:45pm. SN (See our ads, pp. 13,26) Club La Maison; 215 Sugartown Rd., Wayne, PA; 610-964-8800; camp@clublamaison.com; Bit.ly/clmkids; DAY 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; Darlingtonarts.org/camp; DAY, PROGRAM SN 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 23-Aug. 24. (See our ad, pg. 43) 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-acre wooded campus. Weekly themes guide indoor & outdoor activities that include daily swim lessons, archery, art, woodshop, sports, dance, nature, drama, music, cooking and more. Preschool program offers flexible enrollment; older children design their days with activities they love and teens participate in the counselor-in-training program. Two minutes from Media, PA. (See our ad, pg. 49) Summer Camp By Quantum; Villanova, PA; 800-228-5327; supercamp.com; RESIDENTIAL The summer camp experience that lasts a lifetime. Learning skills and lifetime kills; character development; students gain confidence, motivation and academic success.

6 day co-ed residential programs at Villanova University. July programs for middle and high school students. (See our ad, pg. 15) Wayne Art Center’s Summer Art Camp; 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, PA; 610-688-3553 ext. 208; tessa@wayneart.org; Wayneart.org; DAY, PROGRAM 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 Explore STEAM activities and reinforce essential skills in reading, writing, math and college prep in a creative and dynamic enrichment environment. Campers enjoy opportunities to imagine, invent and play as well as three hours of daily literacy SN (See our ad, pg. 13) and academic instruction.

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

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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 37 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 available. Door to door transportation. Early and late care. Registered (See our ad, pg. 11) Nurse on-site.

Camp Kef; 45 Haverford Rd.; Kaiserman JCC, Wynnewood, PA; 610-896-7770, ext. 123; kaisermancamp@phillyjcc.com; CIT SN Phillyjcc.com/camp/camp-kef/; DAY Camp Pegasus; 1400 Montgomery Ave., Rosemont College; Rosemont, PA; 610-649-1080 ext. 8; info@camppegasus.com; Camppegasus.com; DAY SN Center School’s Summer Program 2018; 2450 Hamilton Ave.; Abington, PA; 215-657-2200; mstalker@centerschoolpa.org; Centerschoolpa.org; PROGRAM Cheltenham Center for the Arts; 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham; 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 Flourtown Swim Club & Day Camp; 1528 Bethlehem Pike, 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. 37) Friends’ Central School Summer Programs; 1101 City Line Ave., Wynnewood, PA; 610-645-5132; kclayton@friendscentral.org; Fcsprograms.org; DAY, PROGRAM Frog Hollow Tennis Camp; 2115 Weber Rd., Lansdale, PA; 610-584-5502; info@frogtennis.com; Frogtennis.com; DAY

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Germantown Academy Day Camp and Summer Programs; 340 Morris Rd., Fort Washington, PA; 267-405-7321; summer@gacamp.org; Gacamp.org; DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL CIT Hideaway Day Camp; 3471 Arcola Rd., Collegeville, PA; 610-489-2191; Hideawaydaycamp.com; DAY The true camp experience.

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. 4) Miquon Day Camp; 2025 Harts Ln., Conshohocken, PA; 267-240-4456; campdirector@miquon.org; Miquon.org/camp; DAY

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Pathway School, The; 162 Egypt Rd., Jeffersonville, PA; 610-277-0660; dphifer@pathwayschool.org; Pathwayschool.org; DAY SN Ramah Day Camp; Eileen Graub, Assistant Director; 7601 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA; 215-885-8556; eileeng@ramahpoconos.org; DAY CIT SN Riverbend Exploration Day Camp; 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA; 610-527-5234; Riverbendeec.org; DAY

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CEG Performing Arts-Broadway Summer Day Camp; 684 N. Broad Street, 2nd FL., Philadelphia, PA 19130; 215-236-1300; CEGArtsAcademy@gmail.com; Cegartsacademy.com/summer-camp; DAY Early Childhood Environments; 762 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146; 215-380-6633; DAY Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center; 3611 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215-222-7633; Gbyedance.org; DAY, PROGRAM Nature Ramblers and Adventure Treks at the Schuylkill Center; 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19128; 215-482-7300 ; scee@schuylkillcenter.org; Schuylkillcenter.org; DAY, TRAVEL CIT Penn Charter Summer Camps; 3000 W. School House Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19144; 215-844-3460; summercamps@penncharter.com; CIT Penncharter.com/summercamp; DAY Penn Museum Anthropologists in the Making and Junior Anthropologists Summer Camps; 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; summercamp@pennmuseum.org; penn.museum/camp; DAY Key:

Has extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated

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Penn Tennis Camp / Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps; 240 South 31st Street, 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 9 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. (See our ad, pg. 15) Quadrat Academy; Philadelphia, PA; 267-997-7744; tell.us@QuadratAcademy.com; www.quadratacademy.com/; Quadrat camps for teens, ages 9-16, are for future entrepreneurs and explorers designed to build creativity, confidence and innovative thinking. (See our ad, pg. 14) Shofuso Summer Camp; Lansdowne Ave. & Horticultural Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19131; nicole@japanphilly.org; japanesehouse.org/education/summer-camp; DAY Summer at Girard; 2101 S. College Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19121; summerprograms@girardcollege.edu; Girardcollege.edu/summer-at-girard; DAY OUTLYING AREAS - PENNSYLVANIA

Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort; 925 Roundtop Road, Lewisberry, PA; 717-432-9631; skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com; Roundtopmountainresort.com; DAY, RESIDENTIAL CIT Camp Lee Mar; 450 Rte. 590, Lackawaxen, PA; 215-658-1708; ari@leemar.com; Leemar.com; RESIDENTIAL ACA SN Digital Media Academy; Bryn Mawr College & University of Pennsylvania; 866-656-3342; info@digitalmediaacademy.org; Digitalmediaacademy.org; DAY, RESIDENTIAL

Mercersburg Academy Summer Programs; Mercersburg, PA; 717-328-6225; summerprograms@mercersburg.edu; www. mercersburgsummer.com; RESIDENTIAL Nestled in the mountains of south-central Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Summer provides the perfect setting for a range of opportunities for learning, personal growth and most importantly, fun. Participants take part in programs from Adventure Camp to various Enrichment, Arts and Sports Camps. CIT SN (See our ad, pg. 21) Science Camp Watonka; PO Box 127, Hawley, PA; 570-857-1401; mail@watonka.com; Watonka.com; RESIDENTIAL ACA CIT SN YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser; 201 Cushion Peak Rd., PO Box 147, Wernersville, PA; 610-670-2267; SMYMCA.org; RESIDENTIAL, OVERNIGHT ACA Key:

Has extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated

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THE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME • Learning Skills and Life Skills • Character development • Students gain confidence, motivation and academic success 6-day co-ed residential programs at Villanova University this summer!

July programs for middle school and high school students.

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DELAWARE 2018 Summer Stage Dance and Theatre Camps at Delaware Arts Conservatory; 723 Rue Madora, Ste. 4, Bear; 302-595-4160; SN info@delarts.com; DelArts.com; DAY A Tatnall Summer: Day Camps, Sports Camps, Swim Team; 1501 Barley Mill Rd., Wilmington; 302-892-4347; ATatnallSummer@tatnall.org; ATatnallSummer.org; DAY The Tatnall School opens its 110-acre campus to the community June 18-Aug. 17, with exciting new summer camps and classes serving children ages 3-grade 12. With half- and full-day offerings plus extended day, Tatnall provides CIT (See our ads, pp. 19,34) a variety of activities including sports, swimming, science, music, arts, computer design and more.

Brandywine Zoo Camp; 1001 North Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7850, ext. 209; education@brandywinezoo.org; Brandywinezoo.org; DAY, PROGRAM Camp Arrowhead; 35143 Homestead Way, Lewes; wlafontaine@camparrowhead.net; Camparrowhead.net; DAY, RESIDENTIAL

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Camp at NDNCC Newark Day Nursery & Children’s Center; 921 Barksdale Rd., Newark; 302-731-4925; bporter@newarkdaynursery.org; Newarkdaynursery.org; DAY ACA Centreville Layton School Summer Program; 6201 Kennett Pike, 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. 52) 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 Company Summer Dance & Theatre Camp; 168 South Main Street, Madeline Crossing, Suite 101; Newark; 302-738-2023; Delawaredancecompany.org; DAY Delaware Museum of Natural History; 4840 Kennett Pike, Route 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; dlubbers@cbgsc.org; Gscb.org/camps; DAY Pilot Summer Camp; 208 Woodlawn Rd., Wilmington, DE; 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) St. Anne’s Episcopal School; 211 Silver Lake Rd., Middletown; 302-378-3179; mferster@stannesde.org; StannesDE.org/summer DAY, PROGRAM Play, explore and learn with St. Anne’s incredible faculty on our beautiful campus. We offer four weeks of enriching activities for campers, ages 3-13.

Outdoor adventure, sports, STEM experiments and challenges, movement, crafts, and games – there’s something for everyone! (See our ad, pg. 17) Stage Lights Dance Studio - Evening & Day Camp Classes; 25 S. Old Baltimore Pike, Newark; 302-453-0714; stagelights2@aol.com; Stagelightsdancestudio.com; DAY SN Summer Adventures Camp at Hockessin Montessori; 1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin; 302-234-1240; velasic@theHMS.org; Come join the fun at Summer Adventures Camp in Hockessin for ages 1-12. Join the adventures in theHMS.org; DAY, TRAVEL science, sports, crafts, specialized themes & field trips. Half-day, full-day & extended care available. (See our ad, pg. 41) Summer at Independence; 1300 Paper Mill Rd., Newark; 302-239-9060; Theindependenceschool.org; DAY Summer at Independence offers choices for age 3 through 8th grade, from theme-based day camps to weekly programs for a variety of interests. Options include Indy Exploratorium, visual & performing arts, Adventure Camp, STEM, academics and sports. Nurse and Extended Day on (See our ad, pg. 18) campus daily.

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. 18) Wilmington Ballet Summer Dance Camp; 1709 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington; 302-655-1004; info@wilmingtonballet.org; Wilmingtonballet.org/summer-program; DAY Princess camp for ages 3-5 years. Three sessions: July 9-14, July 16-20 and Aug. 6-10. Dance camp featuring ballet, contemporary and musical theatre dance for boys and girls ages 6 and up. Before and after care available. Four one-week sessions: July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3. Each week will have a theme based on a classical ballet. Prices vary based on age group. See website for more info. (See our ad, pg. 9) Wilmington Friends School Day Camps; 101 School Rd., Wilmington; 302-576-2998; lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org; Wilmingtonfriends.org; DAY June 18-Aug. 24: 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. 44)

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THE KNOWLEDGE TO SUCCEED. St. Anne’s represents a high-quality education fueled by personal attention from dedicated faculty and an advanced teaching philosophy. Students experience an education that leads to the pursuit of lifelong knowledge, the discipline to exercise it and the responsibility to share it.

stannesde.org/visit 302.378.3179 Middletown, DE

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THE INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL Where Children Learn to Learn and Learn to Lead

The Independence School, an independent co-educational day school for students age 3 through 8th grade, provides an exceptionally strong academic foundation and so much more. With its mission to inspire students to become independent, intellectually curious individuals with an exceptional spirit for learning, leadership and citizenship, Independence educates the whole student, preparing them emotionally and ethically for whatever lies ahead. The school’s proven sequential and spiraling curriculum enables each student to reach his or her highest potential in an environment that also emphasizes respect, responsibility and integrity.

Situated on 90 acres in the Pike Creek Valley, with easy access to Wilmington, Newark and Hockessin,

as well as areas of nearby Maryland and Pennsylvania, the campus and community provide children with a safe and nurturing environment.

The best start to an Independence education is in the school’s Early Childhood program (age 3).

Independence preschool educators are dedicated and professional faculty members with education degrees and years of experience.

They inspire young learners through a Reggio Emilia-inspired child-centered experience filled with play and creative exploration.

Full- and half-day programs are offered, including the unique “Kindness Kids” group for full-day preschool students.

As children grow, teaching and learning at Independence are experienced through a variety of methods. From traditional teacherled instruction, to project-based learning, to collaborative work and blended learning, students are gaining knowledge, engaging in critical thinking and solidifying their interpersonal skills. An emphasis is placed on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) while retaining Independence’s unparalleled writing program.

The Independence community is welcoming, as well as economically and ethnically diverse.

The Independence School remains committed to helping make Independence an affordable option for qualifying students through its Tuition Assistance Program and scholarships for certain grade levels.

Families are welcome to schedule a tour of Independence through our Admission Office, 302-2390332, or www.theindependence. org/admission. Please check out Summer at Independence, as well!

The Independence School 1300 Paper Mill Road • Newark, DE 19711 www.TheIndependenceSchool.org cbrechter@tisde.org

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Join us for

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: July 9 through August 10

208 Woodlawn Road Wilmington DE, 19803 302.478.1740

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Summer 2018 Starts at Tatnall!

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June 11 – August 17 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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Camp Creek Run; 199 Taunton Lake Rd., Marlton; 856-596-4250; campcreekrun@yahoo.com; Campcreekrun.com; DAY ESF Summer Camps; William Allen Middle School; 801 N. Stanwick Rd., Moorestown; info@esfcamps.com; esfcamps.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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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 entering grades 1-10. 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 Teachers are MFS teachers and department heads, most of whom hold advanced degrees from prestigious universities.

(See our ad, pg. 32) Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge; 4 Sawmill Rd., Medford, NJ; 856-983-3329; cedarrun.org; DAY CIT SN 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 with events, performances & trips (See our ad, pg. 28) Super Star Summer Camp; 5 Larwin Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-795-4599; theGCAcademy.com; DAY

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Tall Pines Day Camp; 1349 Sykesville Rd., Williamstown; 856-262-3900; fun@tallpinesdaycamp.com; Tallpinesdaycamp.com; DAY ACA OUTLYING AREAS - OTHER

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 Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay - Camp Grove Point; 2930 Grove Neck Rd., Earleville, MD; 302-456-7150; Dlubbers@cbgsc.org; Gscb.org/camps; DAY, RESIDENTIAL ACA Summer Camps @ Cecil; 107 Railroad Ave., Elkton, MD; 443-907-1451; learning4life@cecil.edu; Cecil.edu/youth; DAY ACA SN

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Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute; Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada; 888-54-WHALE; info@whalecamp.com; WhaleCamp.com; RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL Key:

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PREP SQUAD How to Get Students Ready for Standardized Tests

By Lynda Dell o be poised and ready for game day, a seasoned baseball player begins training for the playoffs months in advance. Training begins well before preseason and so does preparation for standardized tests — whether you are just beginning the process or vying for college admissions.

Since 2001, under the No Child Left Behind Act, every state is mandated to test students in mathematics and English language arts in grades 3-8 and 11. Each state in our region has its own standardized assessments —PSSA & Keystone Exams (the latter for a high school graduation requirement in 11th grade covering algebra I, literature and biology) in PA; Smarter and DCAS-Alt1 in DE; and PARCC in NJ. “Standardized testing shouldn’t be this terrible thing that encompasses the student’s life until it’s over,” says math tutor Joyce Klughertz of Huntingdon Valley, PA. “It should be something like riding a bicycle; once you learn it, it’s just really easy.”

She believes that children will always be prepared for standardized tests if they read and practice math problems, ideally for 20 minutes daily, from the time they begin kindergarten until they finish their formal education.

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“If students have been doing the same genre of problems repeatedly, when they take the Keystones it’s easy because it feels like they are doing their homework,” says Klughertz, “and their anxiety level goes down.”

But how do you get children who struggle with math to do their best? Klughertz says that’s simple: Find easier problems online to solve repeatedly and build upon those successes.

“The key is to set reasonable goals for your child,” says Sonali Pandit, director of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Bear, DE, “and make sure that the challenge is appropriate for the child,” which is where a tutor or teacher can help .

“Parents can reduce anxiety by breaking down what your child is learning in school into bite-size pieces to practice daily,” Pandit continues.

Attitude

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ety, says Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, a Princeton, NJ, psychologist and co-author of Growing Friendships: A Kid’s Guide to Making and Keeping Friends.

“Also, if children feel anxious doing something new or challenging, they can think of that as getting their body ready and not as a sign that they can’t or shouldn’t do this,” Kennedy-Moore says.

She advises parents to be relaxed about the test: “Children look to pivotal adults in their life to ask, ‘Should I be scared here?’”

Learning differences

Kathleen Smookler, head of school at ATG Learning Academy in Ivyland, PA, emphasizes that the test results don’t affect your child’s grades for the school year or promotion. They measure what students know and need to learn.

Prepare your child for what’s going to happen on testing day, including any accommodations, suggests Smookler. She says, “You might have another teacher, a different schedule and it might seem a little confusing for everyone that day.”

Smookler advises parents to “expose [their] child to the test and practice, but don’t drill because that may build up anxiety. Request pre-test booklets from the school.”

She also advises parents to discuss with the child’s support team six weeks prior to the test which accommodations are needed for their child, especially for off-site testing.

Test-taking

Pandit suggests students read word problems and passages twice to look for clues and key terms.

Draw a picture or diagram to represent numbers.

Ask: Does this answer make sense? Know the rules of the test.

Before it appears on the school calendar, begin to lay the groundwork for your child’s academic career.

“Teaching your children to think logically and critically opens doors for them,” says Pandit.

“Confidence comes from building small successes and when they are able to accomplish goals independently, they feel good and that feeds on itself.”

Lynda Dell is a freelance writer who is an experienced, PA-certified early childhood educator.

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Archmere Academy Inspiring Students to Distinction

3600 Philadelphia Pike Claymont, DE 19703 302-798-6632

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

7th Grade Practice Test: Sat., Apr. 21, 2018 7th Grade Open House: Wed., May 2, 2018 Register online at: www.archmereacademy.com/ admissions

Archmere is Founded in Faith and Evolving For the Future.

Founded by the Norbertine Fathers and rooted in the traditions of academic excellence, social development, community service and faith reflection, Archmere Academy continues to adapt to an everchanging world, employing best practices for 21st-century learning and challenging today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Archmere Students are Inspired to Achieve by the relationships they form with their teachers, friends, administrators and staff.

Through these connections our students find the support, guidance, motivation and knowledge they need to reach their highest achievement and find true, personal distinction.

Archmere Focuses on the Whole Student, offering technologyinfused programs, a rigorous curriculum supported by studentteacher partnerships, a host of extracurricular opportunities and a fully utilized collegiate-style campus to create an exceptional educational experience.

Archmere Offers an Elite Educational Program: Since its founding in 1932, Archmere has been known for its rigorous academic program, strengthened by the technology infusion that enhances instruction in multiple content areas, primarily through the use of laptops and iPads. It’s balanced by numerous opportunities to participate in sports, community service, performing and fine arts and more than 50 extracurricular clubs and activities. In short, Archmere is a place where students come to discover who they are by exploring interests, developing skills and nurturing talents.

Points of Pride: 20 Advanced Placement course offerings; 92% of the 170+ students who Valuing community, respect, zeal, reverence and wisdom and nurturing body and soul, mind and heart, Archmere focuses on the whole person through academic excellence, faith reflection, social development and service to others.

took AP exams in 2017 scored a 3 or higher; full-exchange immersion programs with France, Germany and Spain; 85% of faculty hold advanced degrees with an average of 15 years of experience; the class of 2017’s mean SAT score was 1903 (out of 2400), compared with the Delaware state average of 1368 and the national average of 1490; Apple Distinguished School with 1:1 laptop program in a 21st-century learning environment.

Grades: 9-12 Coed

Enrollment: 506 S/T Ratio: 9:1

Tuition: $25,700 Financial aid offered

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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., Mar. 22, 2018 Thurs., May 10, 2018 Thurs., July 19, 2018 ALL 9-11am

Benchmark Summer Camp: Language arts instruction and recreation program July 2-Aug. 3, 2018

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.

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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 48 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: $34,100-$35,300 Financial aid offered

George School Developing Citizen Scholars to Benefit a Diverse World

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

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sun., Oct. 28, 2018

THEATER AND DESSERT: Sat., May 19, 2018 performance of Rent

Less than 30 miles from Philadelphia and fewer than 80 miles from New York City, George School offers major metropolitan convenience on a picturesque 240-acre campus of open lawns and beautiful woods. Founded in 1893, George School is a Quaker, coed boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12.

George School is one of the few U.S. schools to offer the extraordinary and challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. 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.

Points of Pride:

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!

• 100% IB Diploma success rate for the past 5 years • 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: 537 S/T Ratio: 7:1

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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: PreK-8 Coed

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Enrollment: 160 S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $12,550-$18,460 Financial aid offered

The Haverford School Preparing Boys for Life Since 1884

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

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Look & Learns: Lower School — April 11, April 25, May 9, 2018 Middle School — April 18, May 2, 2018 First Look Fridays: Upper School — Fridays at Noon “The academic curriculum is rigorous and engaging; there are high expectations of integrity, resiliency, and hard work. My son is thriving in this emotionally safe and academically challenging school.” – Lower School parent

Whether exploring the structure and sounds of the violin in our kindergarten music curriculum, learning the “eco-nomics” of recycling in first grade, designing mazes in Middle School art, or building bottle rockets in Upper School engineering, Haverford School students make myriad discoveries each and every day. Classroom lessons are heightened through experiential learning, including second graders’ 10-week study of African culture. The boys create walking sticks depicting a life lesson and perform African drumming and dance under the tutelage of a local troupe. Cheered on by their prekindergarten “buddies,” teachers, and parents, the boys walk three miles carrying gallons of water, simulating the hardship that many African children endure to access fresh water.

With more than 130 years of preparing boys for life, The Haverford School has a consistent vision of the best that boys can be. Our extraordinary educators are experts in teaching and mentoring boys, uncovering and fueling each boy’s passions. We understand that: • Boys are physical beings and have a natural desire to move. We use space, movement, and collaboration to enhance boys’ learning.

• Boys respond well to clear expectations and positive reinforcement. Our curriculum is structured to give boys room to fail and encouragement to succeed.

• Boys thrive under a relational teaching method. We support boys in multiple arenas, developing deep connections and fostering achievement.

The outcomes of a Haverford education are evident in the success and contributions of our alumni, who are making their mark around the globe as government officials, international aid workers, technology entrepreneurs, financial analysts, and Olympic hopefuls.

Ninety two percent of recent graduates were admitted to one of their top three college choices, representing some of the finest institutions in the country.

Visit Haverford to see how we can help your son become his best self. Haverford.org/admissions

Grades: PreK-12 Boys

Enrollment: 977 S/T Ratio: 8:1

Tuition: $23,000-$38,800 Financial aid offered

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Malvern Preparatory School Innovative learning based on timeless faith.

418 South Warren Avenue 484-595-1100 www.malvernprep.org

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Spring Preview Morning: May 1, 8:30-11am Practice Entrance Exams: April 7 & May 5, 8:30-11am Malvern Prep is an independent, Catholic, Augustinian college preparatory school for boys in grades 6–12. The all-boys education balances rigorous academics, deep extracurricular commitment, spiritual development, global citizenship and Christian service. Malvern Prep offers each student innovative learning based on timeless faith.

Inspired by Christ and fortified by St. Augustine’s core values of Truth, Unity, and Love, Malvern Preparatory School offers its students a nurturing, Catholic community in which they can grow and aspire to become the best possible version of themselves. Steeped in this compassionate environment where they learn not only to reason morally and ethically, but also provide service to others, our students are guided to be loving, spiritual, and humble. To help them become responsible citizens and the leaders of tomorrow, our students are encouraged to be globally aware and to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. They are empowered to be intellectually curious so they may become lifelong learners who improve the world through innovation and creative problem solving. Our students are challenged to become socially conscious listeners who reflect on their own lives, the lives of others, and the connections between all people.

Since 1842, the School’s tradition has been to prepare young men for college, for leadership and for life. Students learn today so that they may lead with integrity tomorrow.

Malvern Prep also offers a variety of summer programs for boys and girls in grades 1 - 12 that will help you get ahead, catch up and polish your skills in a fun and relaxed environment! Study with amazing teachers, train with elite coaches and learn SAT tips from the experts.

Points of Pride: • Building strength of character for 175 years • Student centered learning • 100% of students participate in Christian Service • 55+ sports and extracurricular activities available

Grades: 6-12th

Enrollment: MS 150 US 500 S/T Ratio: 9:1

AP Courses: 16 Tuition: $28,975-$33,400 Financial aid offered MetroKids.com

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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 DATES:

Tues., April 17, 2018, 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: • Extensive arts and service learning programs • Instrumental and vocal music • All second-grade students receive Suzuki violin instruction • Chinese, French & Spanish in grade 6 • Low student:faculty ratio • 18 AP courses • Sports

Grades: Preschool-12 Coed Quaker

Enrollment: 718 S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $8,800-$29,750 Financial aid offered

Newtown Friends School Fostering independent and creative thinkers.

1450 Newtown-Langhorne Road Newtown, PA 18940 215-968-2225 www.newtownfriends.org admissions@newtownfriends.org

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Wed., Feb. 21, 2018 Wed., Mar. 21, 2018 Mon., Apr. 16, 2018 Mon., May 7, 2018 Wed., May 23, 2018 ALL 9am

Rooted in Quaker values, Newtown Friends School provides a dynamic curriculum through which students learn to think critically, collaborate peacefully, communicate effectively, and lead with character and compassion.

Newtown Friends School provides a dynamic curriculum through which students learn to think critically, collaborate peacefully, communicate effectively and lead with character and compassion.

Rooted in Quaker values, the rigorous education at NFS instills the confidence and conviction to succeed in a changing world.

At Newtown Friends School, we believe how students learn is as important as what they learn. We focus on providing our students with the skills they will need to learn and adapt to a rapidly changing world where traditional models of education have become obsolete.

Our students are life-long learners and leaders who act and speak with confidence and conviction. They apply critical thinking and creativity to solve problems.

The school is a leader in outcomes-based education as demonstrated by students’: • High scores on educational achievement assessments. Although we do not “teach to the test” our students achieve scores that are higher than the average for students at independent schools.

• Preparation for the most selective high schools and universities in the country with an emphasis on the best fit for the student.

• Service to their communities and the world • Career success later in life These outcomes are achieved through the school’s 8:1 student-tofaculty ratio, which gives our experienced teachers the opportunity to understand and care about your child. With an appreciation of your child’s unique capabilities, personality, passions and goals, teachers can focus on the areas that will benefit your child the most.

As a Friends School, students, faculty and staff thrive in an environment that emphasizes the importance of respect for the individual, integrity, equality, social justice, simplicity, peace, community, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. We believe this allows students to become well-rounded individuals who “do well and do good” throughout their lives. The school embraces students from all religious backgrounds, races, and nationalities, and believes exposure to a wide variety of ideas and perspectives is critically important to all students’ development.

Grades: PreK - 8 Coed

Enrollment: 233 S/T Ratio: 8:1

Tuition: $16,000 - $22,485 Financial aid offered

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The Tatnall School Providing a Strong, Balanced Foundation

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

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Thurs., May 10, 2018

“Tatnall is not just a school.

It’s a way of life.”

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You shouldn’t have to make compromises when searching for a school that best fits your child. At Tatnall, we appreciate the unique intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs and gifts of each of our students—PK3 through Grade 12—in order to help them reach their full potential.

Founded in 1930 by Frances D.S. Tatnall, The Tatnall School inspires students to explore and excel so they can engage the world with courage, intelligence, passion, and purpose. Tatnall provides 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.

Take for example Tatnall’s joyful and developmentally appropriate Early Childhood program. Through guided exploration with experienced educators, Tatnall students age 3 through kindergarten develop a love for learning and gain the tools they need for academic, social, and emotional achievement. These experiences provide the foundation for a child’s future academic success and instill the expertise and behaviors students will rely on as they move through Tatnall’s Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. With an inspiring curriculum, award-winning teaching staff, and limitless opportunities for personal exploration, Tatnall prepares students for college…and for life.

From academics to the arts and athletics, Tatnall nurtures young, curious minds in a challenging educational environment. Partner with us to start your child on the path to success.

Contact our Admissions Office at (302) 892-4285 to learn more.

Points of Pride: • A Center for Global Understanding and Engagement that includes international travel and global education • An Innovation and Design Lab that serves as a center for STEM-related research • A 110-acre campus that includes a 90-acre Downs Conservancy, three schoolyard habitats certified by the National Wildlife Foundation, and a registered arboretum with more than 200 trees • Thirty-four interscholastic athletic teams • Three on-campus pools • A highly personalized college counseling program that begins in the ninth grade • 16 AP courses • An award-winning, nationally-recognized Upper School art program. Since 2010, students have been awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships and prizes for their creative accomplishments.

Grades: PreK3-12 Coed

Enrollment: 600

Tuition: $10,200-$27,600 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

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Wed., Apr. 18, 2018 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 it was founded 54 years ago, Wilmington Montessori School has remained committed to the evidence-based educational methods Dr. 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 parents are truly partners in their child’s education. Teachers accept each child for who he or she is as a person, his or her level of development, and the unique skills and personality that he or she brings to the classroom.

The goal of a WMS education is to prepare students for success in their next educational ventures and, ultimately, in life. 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. Instead, it is integrated into all parts of the curriculum, used for creative projects, research and discovery, 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. S.T.E.A.M education starts in the Toddler Program. WMS is home to three Maker Studios in which students use age-appropriate materials discover, build, investigate, create, design and learn in a safe environment. Our new Learning Commons also offers students and their families opportunities to explore and borrow these hands-on materials.

We hope that you will take the time to visit us and find out how WMS will help your child become a capable, compassionate and responsible citizen of the world. Experience the WMS difference.

Points of Pride: 1:1 iPad program for students grade 4 & up; 2:1 iPad program for grades 1-3; Maker Studios (S.T.E.A.M. - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) for each age level; Focus on arts integration; 25-acre campus; Outdoor classroom; 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School Grades: 12mos.-8th grade Enrollment: 215 Coed S/T Ratio: 9:1

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

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2018 School Listings When you search for an independent school in the Delaware Valley, you have a wide range of options. Browse the sections below to narrow your search to characteristics that are important to you, such as single-gender education or religious affliation.

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George School, Newtown; 9-12; 537 $$$$; FAO; 215-579-6547; Georgeschool.org (See our ad, p. 27) Girard College, Phila. 19121; K-12; 311 full scholarships for all students; 215-787-2600; Girardcollege.edu Hill School, The, Pottstown; 9-12; 522 $$$$; FAO; 610-326-1000; Thehill.org Linden Hall, Lititz; 6-12; 218 $$$ (Day), $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 717-626-8512; Lindenhall.org Perkiomen School, Pennsburg; 6-12, PG; 332 $$$$ (Day), $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 215-679-9511; Perkiomen.org Phelps School, The Malvern; 6-12, PG; 110 $$$ (Day), $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 610-644-1754; Thephelpsschool.org Solebury School, New Hope; 7-12; 235 $$$$; FAO; 215-862-5261; Solebury.org Westtown School, West Chester; PreK-12; 665 $$-$$$$ (Day), $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 610-399-0123; Westtown.edu

Delaware/Maryland St. Andrew’s School, Middletown, DE; 9-12; 307 $$$$; FAO; 302-378-9511; Standrews-de.org West Nottingham Academy, Colora, MD; 9-12; 130 $$ (Day), $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 410-658-5556; Wna.org

New Jersey Hun School of Princeton, Princeton; 6-12; 636 $$$$; FAO; 609-921-7600; Hunschool.org Lawrenceville School, The, Lawrenceville; 9-12; 818 $$$$; 609-895-2030; Lawrenceville.org Peddie School, Hightstown; 9-12; 550 $$$$ (Day & Boarding); FAO; 609-944-7500; Peddie.org Pennington School, The, Pennington; 6-12; 510 $$$$ (Day & Boarding); FAO; 609-737-6128; Pennington.org

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All-boys schools Pennsylvania Church Farm School, Exton; 9-12; 192 $$$ (Day), $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 610-363-7500; Gocfs.net Devon Preparatory School, Devon; 6-12; 286 $$$; FAO; 610-688-7337 ext. 129; Devonprep.com Haverford School, The, Haverford; PreK-12; 977 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-642-3020; Haverford.org (See our ads, pp. 29,39) Holy Ghost Preparatory School, Bensalem; 9-12; 461 $$$; FAO ; 215-639-2102; Holyghostprep.org La Salle College High School, Wyndmoor; 9-12; 1,085 $$$; FAO; 215-402-4800; Lschs.org Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern; 6-12; 650 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 484-595-1100; Malvernprep.org (See our ad, p. 31) Phelps School, The, Malvern; 6-12; 110 $$$ (Day); $$$$ (Boarding); FAO; 610-644-1754; Thephelpsschool.org Roman Catholic High School, Phila. 19107; 9-12; 940 $; FAO; 215-627-1270; RomanCatholicHS.com (See our ad, p. 39) Saint Aloysius Academy, Bryn Mawr; K-8; 240 $$; 610-525-1670; Staloysiusacademy.org St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Phila. 19130; 9-12; 915 $$$; FAO; 215-978-1950; Sjprep.org Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Phila. 19118; PreK-12 (single-sex PreK-8); 1,022 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-247-4700; Sch.org Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne; 6-12; 300 $$$; FAO; 610-989-1200; Vfmac.edu

Delaware Saint Edmond’s Academy, Wilmington; PreK-8; 239 $-$$; FAO; 302-475-5370 ext. 317; Stedmondsacademy.org Salesianum School, Wilmington; 9-12; 1,040 $$; FAO; 302-356-2648; Salesianum.org

All-girls schools Pennsylvania Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, Villanova; 6-12; 540 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-971-0498 ; Ndapa.org Agnes Irwin School, The, Rosemont; PreK-12; 700 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-526-1667; Agnesirwin.org Baldwin School, The, Bryn Mawr; PreK-12; 572 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-525-2700 ext. 251; Baldwinschool.org Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Bryn Mawr; K-12; 300 $$; FAO; 610-527-3915; Cdssh.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 $$; FAO; 215-233-9133; Msjacad.org Nazareth Academy High School, Phila. 19114; 9-12; 400 $$; FAO; 215-637-7676; Nazarethacademyhs.org Saint Basil Academy, Jenkintown; 9-12; 270 $$; FAO; 215-885-3771; Stbasilacademy.org Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Phila. 19118; PreK-12 (single-sex PreK-8); 1,022 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-247-4700; Sch.org St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, Phila. 19136; 9-12; 650 $; FAO; 215-642-6840; Huberts.org Villa Joseph Marie High School, Holland; 9-12; 400 $$; FAO; 215-357-8810 ext. 193; Vjmhs.org Villa Maria Academy High School, Malvern; 9-12; 449 $$$; FAO; 610-644-2551 ext. 1020; Vmahs.org Villa Maria Academy Lower School, Immaculata; PreK-8; 341 $-$$; FAO; 610-644-4864; Villamaria.org

Delaware Padua Academy, Wilmington; 9-12; 667 $$; FAO; 302-421-3739; Paduaacademy.org Ursuline Academy, Wilmington; PreK-12; 475 $-$$$; FAO; 302-658-7158; Ursuline.org

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Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, Villanova; 6-12; 540 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-971-0498; Ndapa.org Ancillae-Assumpta Academy, Wyncote; PreK-8; 580 $; FAO; 215-885-1636; Ancillae.org Archbishop John Carroll High School, Wayne; 9-12; 944 $; FAO; 610-230-5069; Jcarroll.org Archbishop Ryan High School, Phila. 19154; 9-12; 1,205 $; FAO; 215-637-1800; Archbishopryan.com Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Bryn Mawr; K-12; 300 $$; FAO; 610-527-3915; Cdssh.org Devon Preparatory School, Devon; 6-12; 286 $$$; FAO; 610-688-7337 ext. 129; Devonprep.com Grey Nun Academy, Yardley; PreK-8; 175 $-$$; FAO; 215-968-4151 ext. 102; Greynunacademy.org Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary, Spring House; K-8; 400 $$; FAO; 215-646-4916; Gmaelem.org Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, Gwynedd Valley; 9-12; 400 $$; FAO; 215-646-8815; Gmahs.org Holy Child Academy, Drexel Hill; PreK-8; 160 $$; FAO; 610-259-2712; Holychildacademy.com Holy Child School at Rosemont, Rosemont; PreK-8; 315 $-$$$; FAO; 610-922-1010; Holychildrosemont.org La Salle College High School, Wyndmoor; 9-12; 1,085 $$$; FAO; 215-402-4800; Lschs.org Lansdale Catholic High School, Lansdale; 9-12; 720 $; FAO; 215-362-6160 ext. 185; Lansdalecatholic.com Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern; 6-12; 650 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 484-595-1173; Malvernprep.org (See our ad, p. 31) Merion Mercy Academy, Merion Station; 9-12; 445 $$; FAO; 610-664-6655; Merion-mercy.com Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Flourtown; 9-12; 531 $$; FAO; 215-233-9133; Msjacad.org Nazareth Academy Grade School, Phila. 19114; 1-8; 195 $; FAO; 215-637-7777; Nazarethacademy.net Nazareth Academy High School, Phila. 19114; 9-12; 400 $$; FAO; 215-268-1026; Nazarethacademyhs.org Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, Phila. 19118; PreK-8; 452 $$; FAO; 215-247-3811 ext. 204; Norwoodfontbonneacademy.org Roman Catholic High School, Phila. 19107; 9-12; 940 $; FAO; 215-627-1270; RomanCatholicHS.com (See our ad, p. 39) Saint Aloysius Academy, Bryn Mawr; K-8; 240 $$; 610-525-1670 ext. 312; Staloysiusacademy.org Saint Basil Academy, Jenkintown; 9-12; 270 $$; FAO; 215-885-3771; Stbasilacademy.org Saint Bernadette of Lourdes School, Drexel Hill; PreK-8; 330 $; FAO; 610-789-7676 ext. 202; St-bernadette.org St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Phila. 19130; 9-12; 915 $$$; FAO; 215-978-1950; Sjprep.org Saint Katharine of Siena School, Wayne; K-8; 435 $-$$; FAO; 610-688-5451; Stkatharineofsienaschool.org St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, Phila. 19136; 9-12; 650 $; FAO; 215-642-6840; Huberts.org Villa Joseph Marie High School, Holland; 9-12; 400 $$; FAO; 215-357-8810 ext. 193; Vjmhs.org Villa Maria Academy High School, Malvern; 9-12; 449 $$$; FAO; 610-644-2551 ext. 1020; Vmahs.org Villa Maria Academy Lower School, Immaculata; PreK-8; 341 $; FAO; 610-644-4864; Villamaria.org Waldron Mercy Academy, Merion Station; PreK-8; 495 $$; FAO; 610-664-9847 ext. 113; Waldronmercy.org (See our ad, p. 41) West Catholic Preparatory High School, Phila. 19139; 9-12; 400 $; FAO; 215-386-2244 ext. 241; Westcatholic.org

Delaware/Maryland Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE; 9-12; 506 $$$; FAO; 302-798-6632 ext. 718; Archmereacademy.com (See our ad, p. 25) Padua Academy, Wilmington, DE; 9-12; 667 $$; FAO; 302-421-3739; Paduaacademy.org Saint Edmond’s Academy, Wilmington, DE; PreK-8; 239 $-$$; FAO; 302-475-5370 ext. 317; Stedmondsacademy.org Saint Mark’s High School, Wilmington, DE; 9-12; 560 $$; FAO; 302-738-3300; Stmarkshs.net Salesianum School, Wilmington, DE; 9-12; 1,040 $$; FAO; 302-356-2648; Salesianum.org St. Anthony of Padua, Wilmington, DE; PreK, 1-8; 275 $-$$; FAO; 302-421-3743; Sapgs.org St. Elizabeth High School, Wilmington, DE; 9-12; 372 $$; FAO; 302-656-3369; Sehs.org Ursuline Academy, Wilmington, DE; PreK-12; 475 $-$$$; FAO; 302-658-7158; Ursuline.org

New Jersey Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Pennsauken; 9-12; 635 $$; FAO; 856-662-2160; Eustace.org Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Moorestown; PreK-8; 450 $; FAO; 856-235-7885; olgc.me St. Augustine Preparatory School, Richland; 9-12; $$; FAO; 856-697-2600; Hermits.com St. Mary of the Lakes School, Medford; K-8; 370 $; FAO; 609-654-2546 ext. 227; Smlschool.org Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Princeton; PreK-12; 460 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 609-921-2330; Stuartschool.org

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Academy of the New Church, Bryn Athyn; 9-12; 145 $$-$$$; FAO; New Church; 267-502-2539; Ancss.org Armenian Sisters Academy, Radnor; PreK-8; 120 $; FAO; Christian; 610-687-4100; Asaphila.org Bethany Christian School, Oxford; PreK-8; 190 $; FAO; Presbyterian; 610-998-0877; Bethanychristian.org Beulah Baptist Christian Day School, Phila. 19139; K-8; 120 $; Baptist; 215-747-3347; Beulahbc.org Blair Christian Academy, Phila. 19119; PreK-8; 100 $; FAO; Christian; 215-438-6557; Blairchristianacademy.org Bryn Athyn Church School, Bryn Athyn; PreK-8; 278 $; FAO; New Church; 215-947-4086 (K-8) 215-947-6225 ext. 202 (PreK); Brynathynchurchschool.org Calvary Temple Christian Academy, Phila. 19145; PreK-8; 72 $; FAO; Christian; 215-462-2822; Calvarytemplechristianacademy.org Christian Academy, The, Brookhaven; K-12; 334 $; FAO; Christian; 610-872-5100; Tca-pa.org Church Farm School, Exton; 9-12; 192 $$-$$$$; Episcopalian; FAO; 610-363-7500; Gocfs.net Delaware County Christian School, Newtown Square; PreK-12; 648 $$-$$; FAO; Protestant; 610-353-6522; Dccs.org Dock Mennonite Academy, Lansdale; PreK-12; 850 $-$$; FAO; Mennonite; 215-362-2675; Dock.org Episcopal Academy, The, Newtown Square; PreK-12; 1,268 $$$-$$$$; FAO; Episcopalian; 484-424-1400; Episcopalacademy.org Holmesburg Christian Academy, Phila. 19136; PreK-8; 200 $; FAO; Christian; 215-335-4323; Holmesburgchristian.org Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy, Huntingdon Valley; K-12; 170 $; FAO; Seventh-Day Adventist; 215-947-6595; Myhvca.org Immanuel Lutheran School, Phila. 19111; PreK-8; 127 $; Lutheran; 215-725-7265; ilcs.us/school Logan Hope School, Phila. 19141; K-8; 93 $; FAO; Christian; 215-455-7442; Loganhope.org Penn Christian Academy, East Norriton; PreK-8; 190 $; FAO; Christian; 610-279-6628; Pennchristian.org Philadelphia Classical School , Phila. 19146; K-6; NA Income-based tuition; Christian; 267-443-8919; Philaclassical.org Philadelphia-Montgomery Christian Academy, Erdenheim; K-12; 260 $-$$; FAO; Christian; 215-233-0782; Phil-mont.com Plumstead Christian School, Plumsteadville; K-12; 337 $-$$; FAO; Nondenominational Christian; 215-766-8073; Pcspa.org Valley Christian School, Huntingdon Valley; PreK-8; 120 $; FAO; Christian; 215-947-4581; Vcskids.com

Delaware Capitol Baptist School, Dover; PreK-12; 25 $; Baptist; 302-678-9190; Cbcofdover.com Central Delaware Christian Academy, Dover; PreK-8; 80 $; FAO; Nondenominational Christian; 302-697-8407; Cdcacademy.org Dover First Christian School, Dover; PreK-8; 10 $; Seventh-Day Adventist; 302-526-4998; Ddoverfcs.org Fairwinds Christian School, Bear; PreK-12; 200 $; FAO; Independent Baptist; 302-328-7404; Fcsknights.com Pike Creek Christian School, Newark; PreK-8; 120 $; FAO; Nondenominational; 302-731-7773; Pikecreekchristianschool.org Red Lion Christian Academy, Bear; PreK-12; 655 $; FAO; Christian; 302-834-2526; Redlionca.org St. Andrew’s School, Middletown; 9-12; 307 $$$$; FAO; Episcopal; 302-378-9511; Standrews-de.org St. Anne’s Episcopal School, Middletown; PreK-8; 265 $-$$; FAO; Episcopal; 302-378-3179; Stannesde.org (See our ad, p. 17) Tall Oaks Classical School, Bear; K-12; 215 $; FAO; Protestant, Reformed; 302-738-3337; Talloaksde.org Wilmington Christian School, Hockessin; PreK-12; 500 $-$$; FAO; Nondenominational; 302-239-2121; Wilmingtonchristian.org Wilmington Junior Academy, Wilmington; PreK-8; 25 $; FAO; Seventh-Day Adventist; 302-998-0530; Wjasda.org

New Jersey Ambassador Christian Academy, Glassboro; PreK-8; NA $; Christian; 856-881-3669 ext. 102; Ambassadorchristianacademy.com Doane Academy, Burlington; PreK-12; 236 $$-$$$; FAO; Episcopal; 609-386-3500; Doaneacademy.org Pennington School, Pennington; 6-12; 510 $$$$; FAO; Methodist; 609-737-1838; Pennington.org South Jersey Christian Academy, Sicklerville; PreK-7; 86 $; Methodist; 856-728-2001; Sjchristianacademy.org Stratford Classical Christian Academy, Stratford; PreK-12; 100 $; Presbyterian; 856-882-7222; Njclassical.com

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Abrams Hebrew Academy, Yardley; PreK-8; $-$$; FAO; 215-493-1800; Abramsonline.org Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Bryn Mawr; 6-12; 380 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-922-2300; Jbha.org Perelman Jewish Day School, Wynnewood; Melrose Park; K-5; 320+ $$-$$$; 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; 200 $-$$; FAO; 856-679-2929 ext. 1209; Kellmanbrownacademy.org Politz Day School of Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill; K-8; 175 $-$$; FAO; 856-667-1013; Politz.org

Quaker schools Pennsylvania

Abington Friends School, Jenkintown; PreK-12; 581 $$-$$$$; FAO; 215-576-3950; Abingtonfriends.net (See our ad, p. 43) Buckingham Friends School, Lahaska; K-8; 140 $$; FAO; 215-794-7491 ext. 121; Bfs.org Delaware Valley Friends School, Paoli; 3-12; 158 $$$$; FAO; 610-640-4150 ext. 2100; Dvfs.org Frankford Friends School, Phila. 19124; PreK-8; 160 $; FAO; 215-533-5368; Frankfordfriends.org Friends School Haverford, Haverford; PreK-8; 120 $-$$$; FAO; 610-642-2334 ext. 123; Friendshaverford.org (See our ad, p. 43) Friends Select School, Phila. 19103; PreK-12; 588 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-561-5900 ext. 104; Friends-select.org Friends’ Central School, Wynnewood; PreK-12; 790 $$-$$$$; FAO; 610-649-7440 (Upper), 610-642-7575 (Lower); Friendscentral.org George School, Newtown; 9-12; 537 $$$$; FAO; 215-579-6547; Georgeschool.org (See our ad, p. 27) Germantown Friends School, Phila. 19144; K-12; 916 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-951-2300; Germantownfriends.org Goshen Friends School, West Chester; PreK-K; 100 $-$$; FAO; 610-696-8869; Goshenfriends.org Greene Street Friends School, Phila. 19144; PreK-8; 310 $$; FAO; 215-438-7000; Greenestreetfriends.org Lansdowne Friends School, Lansdowne; PreK-6; 91 $-$$; FAO; 610-623-2548; Lansdownefriendsschool.org Media-Providence Friends School, Media; PreK-8; 140 $-$$$; FAO; 610-565-1960; Mpfs.org Newtown Friends School, Newtown; PreK-8; 233 $$-$$$; FAO; 215-968-2225 ext. 102; Newtownfriends.org (See our ad, p. 33) Plymouth Meeting Friends School, Plymouth Meeting; PreK-6; 124 $$-$$$; 610-828-2288; Pmfs1780.org Quaker School at Horsham, The, Horsham; K-9; 55 $$-$$$$; FAO; 215-674-2875; Quakerschool.org Stratford Friends School, Newtown Square; K-8; 73 $$$$; FAO; 610-355-9580; Stratfordfriends.org United Friends School, Quakertown; PreK-8; 110 $-$$; FAO; 215-538-1733; Unitedfriendsschool.org West Chester Friends School, West Chester; PreK-5; 141 $$$, with PS graduated tuition; FAO; 610-696-2962; Wcfriends.org (See our ad, p. 44) Westtown School, West Chester; PreK-12; 665 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-399-7900; Westtown.edu William Penn Charter School, Phila. 19144; PreK-12; 950 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-844-3460; Penncharter.com

Delaware Wilmington Friends School, Wilmington; PreK-12; 700 $-$$$; FAO; 302-576-2900; Wilmingtonfriends.org (See our ad, p. 44)

New Jersey Friends School Mullica Hill, Mullica Hill; PreK-8; 150 $-$$; FAO; 856-478-2908 ext. 102; Friendsmh.org Haddonfield Friends School, Haddonfield; PreK-8; 160 $$; FAO; 856-429-6786; Haddonfieldfriends.org (See our ad, p. 28) Moorestown Friends School, Moorestown; PreK-12; 718 $-$$$; FAO; 856-235-2900; Mfriends.org (See our ad, p. 32) Princeton Friends School, Princeton; Pre-8; 125 $$; FAO; 609-683-1194; Princetonfriendsschool.org Westfield Friends School, Cinnaminson; PreK-8; 130 $$; FAO; 856-829-0895; Westfieldfriends.org

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Montessori schools Pennsylvania

Gladwyne Montessori School; Gladwyne; PreK-6; 250 $-$$$; FAO; 610-649-1761; Gladwyne.org International Montessori School, Malvern; PreK; 484-661-0584; Imschools.net Montessori Children’s House, Blue Bell; PreK-K; 215-641-1761; Mch2learn.org Montessori Children’s House, Horsham; PreK-K; 215-641-1761; Mch2learn.org Montessori School, The, Dresher; PreK-6; 150 $$; FAO; 215-542-0740; Themontessorischool.us (See our ad, p. 46) Trevose Day School/Neshaminy Montessori, Trevose; PreK-5; 110; $; FAO; 215-355-4373; Trevosedayschool.org (See our ads, pp. 24,47) Walden School, The, Media; PreK-8; 139 $-$$; FAO; 610-892-8000; Thewaldenschool.org Willistown Country Day School, Malvern & West Chester; PreK-6; 100 $-$$; 610-647-4001; Willistown.org

Delaware CACC Montessori School, Hockessin; PreK-K; 100 $-$$; 302-239-2917; Caccmont.org (See our ad, p. 47) Children’s House Montessori School, Wilmington; PreK-K; $-$$; 302-529-9259; Childrenshouse-de.org Hockessin Montessori School, The, Hockessin; PreK-8; 135 $-$$; FAO; 302-234-1240; Thehms.org (See our ad, p. 41) Montessori Learning Centre, Wilmington; PreK-K; $; 302-478-7114; Montessorilc.com Wilmington Montessori School, Wilmington; PreK-8; 215 $-$$$; FAO; 302-475-0555; Wmsde.org (See our ad, p. 35)

New Jersey Montessori Academy, Delran; PreK-8; 130 $-$$; FAO; 856-461-2121; Manj.org

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Progressive schools Pennsylvania

Crefeld School, The, Phila. 19118; 7-12; 100 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-242-5545; Crefeld.org (See our ad, p. 49) Kimberton Waldorf School, Kimberton; PreK-12; 300 $-$$$; FAO; 610-933-3635; Kimberton.org (See our ad, p. 23) Meadowbrook School, Meadowbrook; PreK-6; 120 $$-$$$; FAO; 215-884-3238; Themeadowbrookschool.org (See our ad, p. 23) Miquon School, The, Conshohocken; PreK-6; 152 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-828-1231; Miquon.org Pen Ryn School, The, Fairless Hills; PreK-8; 250 $-$$; FAO; 215-547-180; Penryn.org Project Learn School, Phila. 19119; K-8; 60 $-$$; FAO; 215-438-3623; Projectlearnschool.org Quadrat Academy, Phila. 19123; 11-18; 100 ; $$-$$$; FAO; 267-997-7744; Quadratacademy.com (See our ad, p. 14) School in Rose Valley, The, Rose Valley; PreK-6; 115 $-$$; FAO; 610-566-1088; Theschoolinrosevalley.org (See our ad, p. 49) Philadelphia School, The, Phila. 19146; PreK-8; 478 $$$; FAO; 215-545-5323; Tpschool.org Waldorf School of Philadelphia, The, Phila. 19144; K-8; 250 $-$$; 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; 610-667-1284; Frenchschoolphila.org (See our ad, p. 37) Germantown Academy, Fort Washington; PreK-12; 1156 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 267-405-7070; Germantownacademy.net Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster; PreK-12; 581 $-$$$; FAO; 717-392-2916; Lancastercountryday.org Montgomery School, Chester Springs; PreK-8; 237 $$-$$$; FAO; 610-827-7222; Montgomeryschool.org Shipley School, The, Bryn Mawr; PreK-12; 830 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-525-4300; Shipleyschool.org Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Phila. 19118; PreK-12 (single-sex PreK-8); 1,022 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-247-4700; Sch.org St. Peter’s School, Phila. 19147; PreK-8; 205 $$-$$$; FAO; Nonsectarian; 215-925-3963; St-peters-school.org Twin Spring Farm Educational Impressions, Ambler; PreK-5; NA $-$$; 215-646-2665; Twinspringfarm.com Upland Country Day School, Kennett Square; PreK-9; 128 $-$$$; FAO; 610-444-7755; Uplandcds.org Wyncote Academy, Melrose Park; 6-12; 100 $$$; FAO; 215-885-2000; Wyncoteacademy.org Wyndcroft School, The; Pottstown; PreK-8; 240 $-$$$; FAO; 610-326-0544; Wyndcroft.org

Delaware/Maryland Caravel Academy, Bear, DE; PreK-12; 1200 $-$$; FAO; 302-834-8938; Caravel.org Independence School, The, Newark, DE; PreK-8; 500 $-$$; FAO; 302-239-0330; Theindependenceschool.org (See our ad, p. 18) Jefferson School, The, Georgetown, DE; PreK-8; 107 $$; FAO; 302-856-3300; Jeffersonschool.com Sanford School, Hockessin, DE; PreK-12; 585 $$-$$$; FAO; 302-235-6500; Sanfordschool.org Tatnall School, The, Wilmington; DE; PreK-12; 600 $$-$$$; FAO; 302-998-2292; Tatnall.org (See our ads pp. 19,34) Tome School, The, North East, MD; K-12; 450 $; FAO; 410-287-2050; Tomeschool.org Tower Hill School, Wilmington, DE; PreK-12; 727 $$-$$$; 302-575-0550; Towerhill.org (See our ad, p. 18)

New Jersey Chapin School, Princeton; PreK-8; 280 $$-$$$$; FAO; 609-924-2449; Chapinschool.org Princeton Day School, Princeton; PreK-8; 125 $$-$$$; 609-683-1194; Princetonfriendsschool.org South Jersey Sudbury School, Medford; PreK-12; 12 $; 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.

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Asperger syndrome Pennsylvania

Concept School, The, Westtown; Gr. 4-12; 51 $$$; 610-399-1135; Theconceptschool.org; LD, PDD Crefeld School, Phila. 19118; Gr. 7-12; 100 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 215-242-5545; Crefeld.org; LD (See our ad, p. 49) Hill Top Preparatory School, Rosemont; Gr. 5-postgrad; 83 $$$$; FAO; 610-527-3230; Hilltopprep.org; COM, LD Martin Luther School, Plymouth Meeting; Ages 5-14; 200 FAPE; 610-825-4440; Silver-springs.org; DD, EMO, PDD New Hope Academy, Yardley; Gr. 6-12; 130 FAO; 215-493-4200; Newhopeacademy.net; EMO, LD, PDD Phelps School, The, Malvern; Gr. 7-post-grad; 110 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-644-1754; Thephelpsschool.org; LD Quaker School at Horsham, The, Horsham; Gr. K-9; 55 $$-$$$$; FAO; 215-674-2875; Quakerschool.org; AUT, COM; LD, PDD Wyncote Academy, Melrose Park; Gr. 6-12; 50 $$$; FAO; 215-885-2000; Wyncoteacademy.org; EMO, LD

Delaware Gateway Lab School, Wilmington; Gr. 3-8; 221 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; Ages 7-21; 95 FAPE; 609-584-1800; Thenewgrange.org; LD

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AIM Academy, Conshohocken; Gr. 1-12; 342 $$$$; FAO; 215-483-2461; Aimpa.org (See our ad, p. 13) ATG Learning Academy, Warminster; Gr. 1-12; 30 $$$$; FAO; 267-803-1751; Atglearningacademy.com; COM Benchmark School, Media; Gr. 1-8; 180 $$$$; FAO; 610-565-3741; Benchmarkschool.org (See our ads, pp. 13,26) Center School, Abington; Ages 6-14; 95 $$$$; FAO; 215-657-2200; Centerschoolpa.org Concept School, The, Westtown; Gr. 4-12; 51 $$$; 610-399-1135; Theconceptschool.org; ASP, PDD Crefeld School, Phila.; Gr. 7-12; 100 $$$; FAO; 215-242-5545; Crefeld.org; ASP Hillside School, Macungie; Gr. K-8; 72 $$$; FAO; FAPE; 610-967-3701; Hillsideschool.org Hill Top Preparatory School, Rosemont; Gr. 5-postgrad; 83 $$$$; FAO; 610-527-3230; Hilltopprep.org; ASP, COM New Hope Academy, Yardley; Gr. 6-12; 130 $$; FAO; 215-493-4200; Newhopeacademy.net; ASP, EMO, PDD Phelps School, The, Malvern; Gr. 7-post-grad; 110 $$$-$$$$; FAO; 610-644-1754; Thephelpsschool.org; ASP Quaker School at Horsham, The, Horsham; Gr. K-9; 55 $$-$$$$; FAO; 215-674-2875; Quakerschool.org; ASP, AUT, COM, PDD Stratford Friends School, Newtown Square; Gr. K-8; 75 $$$$; FAO; 610-355-9580; Stratfordfriends.org TALK Institute and School, Newtown Square; Gr. PreK-12; 21 FAPE; 610-356-5566; Talkinc.org; AUT, COM, DD, PDD Valley Forge Educational Services, Malvern; Ages 4-21; 300 FAPE; 610-296-6725; VFES.net; ASP, AUT, EMO (See our ad, p. 51) Woodlynde School, Wayne; Gr. K-12, PG; 265 $$-$$$$; FAO; 610-687-9660; Woodlynde.org (See our ad, p. 51) Wyncote Academy, Melrose Park; Gr. 6-12; 50 $$$; 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, below) College School at the University of Delaware, The, Newark; Grades 1-8; 70 $$$; FAO; 302-831-0222; Collegeschool.udel.edu; COM Gateway Lab School, Wilmington; Gr. 3-8; 221 FAPE; 302-633-4091; Gatewaylabschool.org; ASP, AUT Pilot School, Inc., The, Wilmington; Ages 5-14; 150 $$$; 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 $$$$; FAO; 609-730-9553; Thecambridgeschool.org Lewis School of Princeton, Princeton; Gr. PreK-postgrad; NA $$-$$$$; FAO; 609-924-8120; Lewisschool.org Newgrange School, Hamilton; Ages 7-21; 95 FAPE; 609-584-1800; Thenewgrange.org; ASP

Cyber schools Agora Cyber Charter, King of Prussia; K-12; 9,290 Tuition free; 844-402-4672; Agora.org (See our ad, p. 53) Pennsylvania Cyber Charter, Midland; K-12; 9,723 Tuition free; 888-722-9237; PACyber.org (See our ad, p. 53)

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After narrowing your school choices, make arrangements to attend open houses. Onsite visits provide an opportunity to experience a school’s culture to determine the best fit for your child.

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Abington Friends School - Jenkintown, PA 215-886-4350 - www.abingtonfriends.net

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AIM Academy - Conshohocken, PA 215-483-2461 - www.aimpa.org

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Crefeld School - Phila. 19118 215-242-5545 - www.crefeld.org French Int’l School of Phila.- Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-667-1284 - www.frenchschoolphila.org

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Hockessin Montessori School - Hockessin, DE 302-234-1240 - www.thehms.org Independence School, The - Newark, DE 302-239-0332 - www.theindependenceschool.org

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8

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10

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Tatnall School, The - Wilmington, DE 302-998-2292 - www.tatnall.org Tower Hill School - Wilmington, DE 302-575-0550 - www.towerhill.org

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10

19,34

4

9

18

14

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Trevose Day School/Neshaminy Montessori - Feasterville, PA 215-355-4373 www.trevosedayschool.org/www.neshaminymontessori.org

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11

Waldron Mercy Academy - Merion Station, PA 610-664-9847 - www.waldronmercy.org

6

10

West Chester Friends School - West Chester, PA 610-696-2962 -www.wcfriends.org

7

44

Wilmington Friends School - Wilmington, DE 302-576-2930 - www.wilmingtonfriends.org

3

44

Wilmington Montessori School - Wilmington, DE 302-475-0555 - www.wmsde.org Woodlynde School - Strafford, PA 610-687-9660 - www.woodlynde.org

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