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ments, but may still be anxious about the start of school, their academic goals for the year, and about what activities or sports they might pursue.
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Whether it's an after school club, a sport outside
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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SCHOOLING AWAY FROM HOME?
34 Ice Hockey 37 Squash
FOR LOVE OF THE GAME
37 Swimming 38 Tennis
STUDENT PROFILE
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
10 THINGS YOU AND YOUR TEEN SHOULD DO THIS SCHOOL YEAR
12 Day Schools 20 Boarding School 20 Semester Schools
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34 Fitness 34 Martial Arts
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SPORTS & FITNESS
INDEPENDENT ADVISORS 21 College
26 Summer Programs
26 Financial
26 Secondary School
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
38 39
TUTORING & TEST PREP
VACATION WEEK PROGRAM
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ABOUT TEENLIFE:
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TEENLIFE.COM:
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INDEX
26 Academic – Enrichment 27 Academic – Politics and Diplomacy 27 Computers & Technology 27 Cooking & Baking 27 Dance
31 Music
30 Driving
32 Sewing
30 Fashion
33 Theatre Arts
30 Filmmaking & Digital Media
33 Visual Arts
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43 Advertisers 43 Listings by Name
Have you considered schooling away from home? Residential and Study Abroad Programs for Teens in High School. by Hilary Dobel
igh school is a wonderful time to expand your horizons, but most students stick close to home. However, with an increasing number of educational programs offering residential and travel options, teens today can learn and grow by studying away from home before ever setting foot on a college campus. Boarding schools, semester schools, study abroad programs, and post-graduate years provide an exciting range of academic and geographic options, from exotic homestays in Vietnam to traditional boarding programs all across the United States.
TRADITIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS Students can attend traditional boarding schools as early as fourth grade, though most start in sixth or ninth. David Grossman, a graduate of Philips Exeter who went on to attend Princeton University, remembers being attracted by the idea of boarding because he Teens experiencing high school at sea with OCEAN CLASSROOM. See listing page 23.
loved “being able to bond with my friends every night all summer long� at camp. This dormlike experience ended up being his favorite thing about Exeter. Grossman also cites the Harkness Plan, which employed an intimate and rigorous classroom style of very small,
discussion-based classes “with no ‘back row’ in which
STUDY ABROAD
to hide.” Indeed, many students have noted the rigor of
Study abroad programs are also increasingly popular, and some schools even have their own exchange programs. Noble and Greenough School, a Boston-area day and boarding school, runs its own travel and experiential learning programs in locations as diverse as New Orleans and Vietnam. The school also encourages students to travel, and the website notes that ten to fifteen students study off-campus for a year or semester annually. In Philadelphia, the Friends’ Central School offers exchanges every other year “to Madrid and Paris, over spring break for about two weeks,” says Assistant Director of Admission Ross Trachtenberg. Students in the Latin program can also go on “an archaeological trip” to Italy. Such programs aren’t just about personal enrichment, though. Melissa Brown, Director of Global Education at the Holton-Arms School outside Washington, DC, notes that“educating [our students] about global cultures, environments, economies, and political systems both inside and outside the classroom” through travel will help to foster “lasting relationships and mutual understanding” among different countries.
boarding academics. A recent graduate of Groton School says that her friends who attended day school had “more carefree” lives, but she continues to be grateful for the “fantastic pressure cooker” of boarding life: “It’s an amazingly valuable experience to have had, the certainty that...I can handle just about anything.” Boarding is a wonderful option for students with learning differences, too; there are many programs that specialize in preparing students with dyslexia or ADD/ADHD for the return to traditional classrooms. For more information on accredited boarding schools, check out The Association of Boarding Schools at www.boardingschools.com.
Boarding School is an amazingly valuable experience to have had. I now know that I can handle just about anything. SEMESTER SCHOOLS Semester schools give students the chance to get a taste of boarding life for a single academic term, commonly during a student’s junior year. These programs are also great for special interests; students who don’t have the opportunity to pursue their passions in traditional day schools might appreciate these specialized programs. Ocean Classroom, for example, is an experiential education program that takes place at sea! The Oxbow School, meanwhile, has an arts focus, while others emphasize community service or politics. Many semester schools take advantage of the natural beauty of their surroundings to offer an environmental bent with lots of time spent outdoors. International semester schools are also available, often with a chance for intensive study of a language or cultural immersion. And there’s no need to worry about
As with semester programs, summer study abroad offers a fantastic opportunity for foreign language immersion, as well as community service and a chance for a unique encounter with another nation’s culture. Some involve a student exchange, where American students live with families in another country, while others are based around institutions, usually secondary schools or universities abroad. For students who can’t get enough world travel, School Year Abroad, founded at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, is a one-of-a-kind program that allows American students to spend their junior or senior year of high school in China, France, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, or Japan. Like semester schools, School Year Abroad matches up with standard high school curricula, so students don’t fall behind in their coursework during their exciting explorations.
POST-GRADUATE YEAR The post-graduate or “PG” year may be the least
falling behind in a student’s regular studies. These pro-
familiar of these options. Many boarding (and some private
grams are designed for students currently enrolled in
day) schools offer an additional year of study for students
day or public schools and generally match the standard
who’ve graduated from high school but, for whatever reason,
high school curriculum. For more information go to
feel the need for additional time before college. Athletes or
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those pursuing admission to an extremely competi-
ence for a wide variety of teens. Students who want an
tive university may need an extra year to bolster their
exciting change of pace will appreciate being in a new place
resume or improve academic performance to become
with new people. Those who might be more independent-
more attractive candidates. Others might have had a
minded or who want to become more independent will
successful high school career but feel emotionally un-
learn to care for themselves and set their own schedules.
prepared for college due to their own maturity level or
And students seeking a unique and often demanding
to a traumatic event such as illness or a death in the
preparation for college will enjoy more time and space to
family. In these cases, a PG year is a chance for them
focus on their academics. Residential programs aren’t for
to live away from home in a safe, well-monitored envi-
everyone, but for some students, they can make all the dif-
ronment before taking the next step. As with boarding
ference in the world.
schools, students with ADD or learning differences may also benefit from an extra year to improve their
For more information about any of these program types,
study habits or to prepare themselves for the intensity
visit TeenLife.com to see extensive listings of boarding
of college academics.
schools, semester schools, study abroad programs, and PG
Studying away from home can be a great experi-
years all across the United States and the world.
LEADING THE WAY curiosity, creativity, and uncompromising academic excellence
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For Love of the Game by Hilary Dobel
he benefits of participating in a sport are numerous. A report from Iowa State University shows that many student-athletes display superior time-management and organizational skills, as well as a lower incidence of depressive symptoms. Women and girls who play sports demonstrate higher levels of selfesteem and well-being. Sports can offer teens a healthy attitude towards competition, selfdiscipline, and personal achievement, as well as a unique camaraderie with their teammates.
As students get older and sports become more competitive, sometimes a day comes when a player’s skill set doesn’t match up with the expectations of a school’s team. It can be tough to realize that not everyone gets to be an all-star, but fortunately there are plenty of options to continue pursuing sports outside of school. Students don’t have to be starters on the varsity squad to keep playing the sports they love. There are so many opportunities to stay with their favorite sport in settings outside of school, that everyone can pursue some form of athletics.
JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY'S Varsity Boys' Soccer Team enjoys a home court advantage. Barrack's 35-acre campus features an artificial turf soccer field that doubles as a playing field for lacrosse. See ad on page17 and listing on page 16.
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As we’ve said, participating in athletics is incred-
Team sports aren’t everyone’s thing—and that’s ok.
ibly beneficial—physically, emotionally, and mentally. To
Some students might prefer an activity that’s a little more
continue reaping those rewards, teens can check out their
solitary, or maybe they just aren’t into competition. They
local parks and recreation website; many cities offer a
can pick and choose the aspects of athletics that they do
huge array of teams for all ages and skill levels. Joining
enjoy to find an activity that’s right for them. Prefer not
these teams is free or reasonably priced, and they often
to compete? Try dance, weightlifting, or yoga. Or, take up
practice and play close to home.
skating, running, or swimming, which can be done solo or as part of a team. For students who like to compete but
If busy students want something less formal, many gyms and community centers host casual pickup games, which are great if a teen’s schedule is too packed for a bigger commitment. Another way to stay involved with a
prefer things one-on-one, tennis, golf, skiing, or martial arts might be a good fit. Everyone can still experience the physical and mental benefits of the activity, not to mention great personal habits that last a lifetime.
favorite sport is to coach a kids’ team—teens get to keep their skills sharp, and they get the satisfaction of helping others and sharing their passion. It’s a completely different way to experience the game!
Of course, making the team is the least of their concerns if their school doesn’t offer the sport they want to play. If their school doesn’t offer water polo or a swim team, for example, check with the local pool. The same goes for ice hockey and skating rinks. Private club teams are great options, too. Although they cost money, clubs provide opportunities for travel and exciting tournaments. Many of them run during the summer, too, which is great if teens want to be able to play year-round.
Any teen can find a way to approach his sport in a way that makes sense for his lifestyle and priorities. There are also great options for teens that just aren’t feeling this whole sports business. Lots of different social activities can give them that great sense of community a team provides. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts aren’t just for kids—high school students can participate in scouting until they’re eighteen. Youth groups at a local community center or place of worship are also great places to hang out and make new friends. Signing up for a recurring community service obligation can also introduce teens to other students who share their interests. And at school,
For other students, the big question is what kind of time they want to spend on athletics. For some, part of
there’s everything from writing for the newspaper to auditioning for plays.
the fun is playing at the very highest level of skill and competition possible—which can require a tremendous amount of dedication. Many scholar-athletes find, though, that the fun of the sport itself and the social aspect of spending time with the team are what make it worthwhile.
What matters most is that teens are enriching themselves with new experiences and forming friendships that’ll last for many years to come.
Any teen can find a way to approach his sport in a way that makes sense for his lifestyle and priorities. If a school’s field hockey team is legendarily cutthroat, a student with a more laid-back personality might prefer a similar sport with a less-intense team, like track or soccer. TEENLIFE PHILADELPHIA: SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012 | 9
STUDENT PROFILE
In His Own Words “ ROBERT PEDROGO
Former Student at Prep Charter High School, Philadelphia, PA Freshman at Barry University, Miami, Florida
Prior to this internship, I had no real job experience. I learned how to communicate with lawyers and judges on a professional level, and even how to dress properly for a job.
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What did you learn from your internship? Prior to this internship, I had no real job experience. I learned how to communicate with lawyers and judges on a professional level, and even how to dress properly for a job. I also learned certain skills necessary to run a library such as, the Dewey Decimal System, which is a complicated system of organizing and classifying books on shelves so they can always be found. How has your internship shaped your future goals?
Where and when did you do your high school internship? When I was a senior, I worked once a week in the Philadelphia City Hall Law Library throughout most of the school year. What were your responsibilities? In the morning I would essentially reshelf returned books and scan shelves to make sure books were in the right place. Since laws are always changing, I would also update pages in certain law binders with new protocols for the city. My other responsibility was to deliver new or updated versions of books to the 40 or so judges in City Hall.
I definitely had a misconception about what lawyers and judges actually do on a day-to-day basis. I pictured it to be more fast-paced and exciting like Law & Order on TV, but their jobs are actually nothing like that. There is a ton of reading, preparation, and studying, so they can keep up with any new laws or changes to existing laws. I would walk into a District Attorney’s office and they’d have 25 books open and tons of notes everywhere.
How did you get your internship?
Plus, I was surprised about how much collaboration there is between judges and lawyers to come to an agreement. The process is actually very “low brow,” not dramatic at all. They seem to settle cases easily and as quickly as possible.
Our school has a specific career development curriculum in which you meet with your guidance counselor at the beginning of the year to discuss internship options. We usually have a few options to select from. I could have chosen to work in a hospital, another school, or a community center, but since I was interested in law, the City Hall position was perfect.
The experience was life-changing. I now know that I do not want to pursue a career in law. I am actually considering medicine. Neurology, pathology, and stem cell research interest me.
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Things You and Your Teen Should Do This School Year THE BUCKET LIST FOR TEENS Headgear
THE BUCKET LIST FOR PARENTS Headgear
1. Be a role model
1. Be a mentor
Lend your knowledge to help someone else.
Guide your student to academic and personal success.
2. Get a job
2. Network with colleagues
Make some money, and learn some skills. Headgear
Talk to everyone who might need interns. Headgear
3. Volunteer
3. Join the cause
Spend some time on a cause you like. Headgear
Two volunteers are better than one. Headgear
4. Learn a new skill
4. Encourage your child to try something new
Glass blowing or martial arts? Try a new hobby.
Could fencing or water polo be their new sport?
5. Freshen up your resume Keep it updated with all that’s new. Headgear
5. Edit their resume
6. Camp out with your friends
Always useful to take a peek.
Bond with classmates outside of class.
7. Start your own blog Share your personal experiences with other teens.
8. Spread the word about TeenLife Join our Student Advisory Board at www.teenlife.com/studentadvisoryboard
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9. Make a collage
6. Camp out with your kids It's a fun bonding experience. 7. Blog for a teen-parenting site It’s nice to share parent perspective.
8. Spread the word about TeenLife Join our Parent Advisory Board at www.teenlife.com/parentadvisoryboard
Doc the year with memories and friends.
10. Check everything off this list!
9. Make a photo album Create long-lasting memories.
10. Check everything off this list!
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Schools, Activities, and Advisors for Philadelphia Teens The City of Brotherly Love offers so many great resources and opportunities for active parents and teens in this area—many of which are featured in this edition of TeenLife Philadelphia. As you scroll through its pages, you’ll find a plethora of information on everything from after-school and vacation-week programs to specialized independent advisors.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Day Schools ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR 560 Sproul Road Villanova, PA 19085 (610) 687-0650 www.ndapa.org
AGNES IRWIN SCHOOL Ithan Avenue & Conestoga Road Rosemont, PA 19010 (610) 526-1678 www.agnesirwin.org
AIM~ACADEMY IN MANAYUNK As the fastest growing school for students with learning differences in the region, AIM~Academy In Manayunk expands its capacity to serve college-bound, career-oriented students, grades one through 12. Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Contact: Nancy Blair, Director of Admissions Phone: (215) 483-2461 Email: admissions@aimpa.org Address: 169 Conarroe Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 Website: www.aimpa.org
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
ANCILLAE-ASSUMPTA ACADEMY
CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY
2025 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 (215) 885-1636 x101 www.ancillae.org
500 West Willow Grove Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 247-4700 www.chestnuthillacademy.org
ARMENIAN SISTERS ACADEMY
CHRISTOPHER DOCK MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL
440 Upper Gulph Road Radnor, PA 19087 (610) 687-4100 www.asaphila.org
1000 Forty Foot Road Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 362-2675 www.dockhs.org
THE BALDWIN SCHOOL
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART
701 West Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-2700 www.baldwinschool.org
408 Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-3915 x227 www.cdssh.org
BENCHMARK SCHOOL 2107 North Providence Road Media, PA 19063 (610) 565-3741 www.benchmarkschool.org
BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS SCHOOL P.O. Box 159 Lahaska, PA 18931 (215) 794-7491 www.bfs.org
Community Service and social action initiatives are hallmarks of a JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY education for all students. Barrack seniors also complete 150 hours of community service, a prerequisite for graduation. See ad on page 17 and listing on page 16.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Students enjoy Senior Night at FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL. See ad on page 6 and listing on 15.
THE CREFELD SCHOOL 8836 Crefeld Street Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 242-5545 www.crefeld.org
THE CROSSROADS SCHOOL 1681 North Valley Road P.O. Box 730 Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 296-6765 www.thecrossroadsschool.net
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FRIENDS SELECT SCHOOL
462 Malin Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 (610) 353-6522 x2286 www.dccs.org
17th Street & The Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 561-5900 www.friends-select.org
DELAWARE VALLEY FRIENDS SCHOOL
GERMANTOWN ACADEMY
19 East Central Avenue Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 640-4150 x2120 www.dvfs.org
P.O. Box 287 Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215) 646-7070 www.germantownacademy.net
DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL
363 North Valley Forge Road Devon, PA 19333 (610) 688-7337 www.devonprep.org
31 West Coulter Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 951-2300 www.germantownfriends.org
THE EPISCOPAL ACADEMY
GESU SCHOOL
1785 Bishop White Drive Newtown Square, PA 19073 (484) 424-1400 www.episcopalacademy.org
1700 West Thompson Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 (215) 763-9077 www.gesuschool.org
FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
GREY NUN ACADEMY
150 Noth Highland Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (610) 667-1284 www.efiponline.com/cg.html
1750 Quarry Road Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 968-4151 www.gnaedu.org
GWYNEDD-MERCY ACADEMY ELEMENTARY FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL Located in Wynnewood, PA, Friends’ Central is a Quaker, independent, co-ed, college preparatory day school for students in nursery through grade 12 that blends a rigorous curriculum with Quaker principles of kindness, compassion, and generosity of spirit. Location(s): Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Contact: Barbara Behar Phone: (610) 645-5032 Email: admission@friendscentral.org Address: 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Website: www.friendscentral.org
816 Norristown Road P.O. Box 241 Spring House, PA 19477 (215) 646-4916 www.gmaelem.org
GWYNEDD-MERCY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 1345 Sumneytown Pike P.O.Box 902 Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437 (215) 646-8815 www.gmahs.org TEENLIFE PHILADELPHIA: SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012 | 15
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY students perform science experiments and problem-solve together in the school's cutting-edge science labs. See ad on page 17, and listing below.
HARRISBURG ACADEMY
HOLY GHOST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
10 Erford Road Wormleysburg, PA 17043 (717) 763-7811 www.harrisburgacademy.org
2429 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020 (215) 639-0811 www.holyghostprep.org
THE HAVERFORD SCHOOL
JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY
450 West Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 (610) 642-3020 www.haverford.org
Barrack provides a college preparatory and Jewish studies curriculum to students in grades six through12, representing every spectrum of Jewish life and observance. Highlights include: 18 sports teams, Junior year trimester in Israel, top college acceptances, and a social action focus.
HILL TOP PREPARATORY SCHOOL 737 South Ithan Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-3230 www.hilltopprep.org
HOLY CHILD ACADEMY 475 Shadeland Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (610) 259-2712 www.holychildacademy.com
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Location(s): Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Contact: Vivian Young, Director of Admissions Phone: (610) 922-2350 Email: vyoung@a.org Address: 223 N. Highland Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 Website: www.jbha.org
Coming in January 2012… PRIVATE SCHOOLS
THE JANUS SCHOOL 205 Lefever Road Mount Joy, PA 17552 (717) 653-0025 www.thejanusschool.org
KIMBERTON WALDORF SCHOOL
AIM~Academy In Manayunk’s New Location:! 1200 River Road Conshohocken, PA!
A college preparatory school educating bright children who learn differently (Grades 1 – 12)!
Monthly Parent & Professional Open Houses! Visit us at: www.aimpa.org or call 215-483-2461 for more information!
P.O. Box 350 Phoenixville, PA 19460(610) 933-3635 x128 www.kimberton.org
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038 (215) 233-2911 www.lschs.org
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LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 725 Hamilton Road Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 392-2916 x227 www.lancastercountryday.org
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MALVERN PREPERATORY SCHOOL 418 South Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 (484) 595-1181 www.malvernprep.org
• Academic Excellence: Grades 6-12 • Dynamic Dual Curriculum • Jewish Diversity, Values, Social Action
MERION MERCY ACADEMY
• Award-Winning Drama, Art, Music Programs
511 Montgomery Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 (610) 664-6655 www.merion-mercy.com
• Trimester of Study in Israel • 18 Sports Teams, including Squash, Lacrosse and Swimming
MMI PREPARATORY SCHOOL
1141 Route #113 Chester Springs, PA 19425 (610) 827-7222 x229 www.montgomeryschool.org
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MORAVIAN ACADEMY 4313 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 691-1600 www.moravianacademy.org
MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY 120 West Wissahickon Avenue Flourtown, PA 19031 (215) 233-3177 www.msjacad.org
NAZARETH ACADEMY 4001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215) 637-7676 www.nazarethacademyhs.org
NEWTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA-MONTGOMERY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 35 Hillcrest Avenue Erdenheim, PA 19038 (215) 233-0782 x409 www.phil-mont.com
QUAKER SCHOOL AT HORSHAM 250 Meetinghouse Road Horsham, PA 19044 (215) 674-2875 x14 www.quakerschool.org
ROSEMONT SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD 1344 Montgomery Avenue Rosemont, PA 19010 (610) 922-1000 www.rosemontschool.org
1450 Newtown-Langhorne Road P.O. Box 978 Langhorne, PA 18940 (215) 968-2225 www.newtownfriends.org
SAINT BASIL ACADEMY
THE PEN RYN SCHOOL
SEWICKLEY ACADEMY
711 Fox Chase Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 885-3771 x14 www.stbasilacademy.org
235 South Olds Boulevard Fairless Hill, PA 19030 (215) 547-1800 www.penryn.org
315 Academy Avenue Sewickley, PA 15143 (412) 741-2230 x3043 www.sewickley.org
PERELMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL
49 Haverford Road - Stern Center Wynnewood, PA 19096 (215) 635-3130 www.pjds.org
814 Yarrow Street Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-4300 www.shipleyschool.org
THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL
SPRINGSIDE SCHOOL
2501 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (215) 545-5323 www.tpschool.org/index.php 18 | TEENLIFE PHILADELPHIA: SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012
8000 Cherokee Street Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 247-7200 www.springside.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
ST. ALOYSIUS ACADEMY 401 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-1670 www.staloysiusacademy.org
ST. JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL 1733 Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 978-1950 www.sjprep.org
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 319 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 925-3963 www.st-peters-school.org
STRATFORD FRIENDS SCHOOL 2 Bishop Hollow Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 (610) 355-9580 www.stratfordfriends.org
THE SWAIN SCHOOL 1100 South 24th Street Allentown, PA 18103 (610) 433-4542 www.swain.org
UNITED FRIENDS SCHOOL 1018 West Broad Street Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 538-1733 x228 www.unitedfriendsschool.org
THE UPLAND COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 420 West Street Road Kennett Square, PA 19348 (610) 444-3035 www.uplandcds.org
THE VANGUARD SCHOOL 1777 North Valley Road P.O. Box 730 Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 296-6700 www.vanguardschool-pa.org
VILLA JOSEPH MARIE HIGH SCHOOL 1180 Holland Road Holland, PA 18966 (215) 357-8810 www.vjmhs.org
VILLA MARIA ACADEMY 370 Old Lincoln Highway Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 644-2551 www.vmahs.org
WALDRON MERCY ACADEMY 513 Montgomery Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 (610) 664-9847 www.waldronmercy.org
WESTTOWN SCHOOL 975 Westtown Road Westtown, PA 19395 (610) 399-3760 www.westtown.edu
THE WILLIAM PENN CHARTER SCHOOL 3000 West School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 844-3460 www.penncharter.com
WILMINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL 101 School Road Wilmington, DE 19803 (302) 576-2900 www.wilmingtonfriends.org
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
WOODLYNDE SCHOOL 445 Upper Gulph Road Strafford, PA 19087 (610) 687-9660 www.woodlynde.org
THE WYNDCROFT SCHOOL 1395 Wilson Street Pottstown, PA 19464 (610) 326-0544 www.wyndcroft.org
YORK COUNTY DAY SCHOOL 1071 Regents' Glen Boulevard York, PA 17043 (717) 843-9805 www.ycds.org
Boarding School RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY (RMA) For over 100 years, Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. RMA is easily accessible and located one hour north of Atlanta’s International Airport. Location(s): Gainesville, Georgia Phone: (800) 462-2338 Email: apply@riversidemilitary.com Address: 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 Website: www.riversidemilitary.com
Semester Schools CENTER FOR CULTURAL INTERCHANGE: HIGH SCHOOL ABROAD A high school exchange program is an exciting opportunity to experience life overseas. Participants live with host families and attend a local high school, living the life of a teen in their host country. Threemonth, semester, and year-long programs are available. Location(s): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden Contact: Anna Kacyn Phone: (888) ABROAD1 (227-6231) Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Address: 746 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 Website: www.cci-exchange.org/travelabroad
CONSERVE SCHOOL A semester-long immersion for high school students in environmental studies and outdoor activities that deepens their love of nature, reinforces their commitment to conservation, and equips them to take meaningful action as environmental stewards. Location(s): Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin Contact: Phil Delong Phone: (715) 547-1300 Email: admissions@conserveschool.org Address: 5400 North Black Oak Lake Road, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 Website: www.conserveschool.org
Student conducting research with OCEAN CLASSROOM. See listing on page 21.
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COASTAL STUDIES FOR GIRLS Coastal Studies for Girls is the country’s first residential science and leadership semester school for 10th grade girls. Coastal Studies'girls have a love for learning and discovery, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to challenge themselves. Location(s): Freeport, Maine Contact: Whitney Conway Phone: (207) 865-9700 Email: whitney@coastalstudiesforgirls.org Address: 308 Wolfe’s Neck Road, Freeport, ME 04032 Website: www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org
OCEAN CLASSROOM: DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER AT SEA Visit new lands, gain new perspectives, build strength and confidence, make life-long friends, and help the environment. Marine science, maritime history and literature, and applied math are taught as you sail a schooner from Maine to the Caribbean. Location(s): Maine to the Caribbean Contact: Susan Hodder Phone: (207) 633-2750 Email: agraham@oceanclassroom.org Address: 1 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 Website: www.oceanclassroom.org
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INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
College ACADEMIC ACCESS 9 Tenby Road Havertown, PA 19083 (610) 446-0548 www.academic-access.com
ACADEMIC ADVISORY SERVICE 370 Fox Hound Drive Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (215) 402-8670 www.academic-advisory-service.com
ACADEMIC DIRECTIONS, INC. 1701 Langhorne-Newtown Road Langhorne, PA 19047 (215) 579-8281 www.academicdirections.com
ACCESS COLLEGE AND CAREER CONSULTANTS LLC 50 West Welsh Pool Road Exton, PA 19341 (610) 212-6679 www.accessguidance.com
AHP EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING AHP educational consultants are committed to personalizing each student’s admissions process through knowledgeable, hands-on guidance. They help each student develop organizational and decision-making skills for a more rewarding admissions experience. Location(s): Sudbury, Massachusetts Contact: Timothy Lee Phone: (978) 443-0055 Email: tlee@ahpnet.com Address: 490B Boston Post Road #200, Sudbury, MA 01776 Website: www.ahpeducationalconsulting.com TEENLIFE PHILADELPHIA: SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012 | 21
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AMERICAN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS 15 Zelkova Drive Holland, PA 18966 (215) 860-8097 www.feblock.com
BENNETT SCHOOL PLACEMENT WORLDWIDE P.O. Box 425 Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215) 554-1656 www.schoolplacement.com
AMG EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS
CAREER STRATEGIES YOUTH SERVICES 1845 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 854-1874 www.jevshumanservices.org/programs/ college-strategies.html
Counseling in the college and placement field since 1988, Andrea Glovsky has successfully helped hundreds of students match their interests and abilities to the most appropriate school. Andrea provides guidance to families in Massachusetts, the Northeast, across the country, and around the world. Location(s): Prides Crossing, Massachusetts Contact: Andrea Glovsky Phone: (978) 526-7809 Skype: andrea.glovsky Email: amglovsky@comcast.net Address: P.O. Box 44, Prides Crossing, MA 01965 Website: www.findingcolleges.com
THE ARTSBRIDGE The ArtsBridge is an educational consulting firm specializing in helping high school and college transfer students in the performing arts navigate through the unique college application and audition process. Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts and New York City, New York Contact: Jen Bewerse Phone: (855) 778-ARTS (2787) Email: info@theartsedge.com Address: 400 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA 02494 Website: www.theartsedge.com
AVERY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1865 Old York Road, Suite D Abington, PA 19001 (215) 366-5170 www.averyed.com
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CHERI BARAD EDUCATION CONSULTING Cheri Barad assists students navigate through the comprehensive college admissions and matching process. One-on-one individualized, working with athletes, international, learning issues, and transfers students. “Finding the right match, not just admissions.” Location(s): Medfield, Massachusetts Contact: Cheri Barad Phone: (508) 359-8889 Email: gobridges@aol.com Address: 425-1 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Website: www.cheribarad.com
COLLEGEAPPLICATIONESSAYCOACH.COM Owner Mindy Pollack-Fusi works one-on-one with students to coach them on their college application essays in person and online. She helps students refine topics to best depict their unique strengths in their own passionate, polished voices. Location(s): Bedford, Massachusetts Contact: Mindy Pollack-Fusi Phone: (781) 275-7301 Email: mindy@theplaceforwords.com Address: The Place for Words & Workshops 200 Great Road, Suite 254A, Bedford, MA 01730 Website: www.collegeapplicationessaycoach.com COLLEGE ADMISSION & SELECTION ADVISORS, LLC 1020 Doans Way Blue Bell, PA 19422 (215) 906-3173 www.collegeadmissionandselectionadvisors.com
INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
COLLEGE PERSPECTIVES, LLC 12 Welwyn Road Wayne, PA 19087 (610) 687-2608 COLLEGE POSSIBILITIES, LLC 232 Hemlock Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 (610) 642-8708 www.collegepossibilities.com COLLEGE SELECTION CONSULTANTS 680 Long Acre Lane Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 321-7019 COLLEGE WAY EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC 309 East Lincoln Highway, Suite 311 Exton, PA 19341 (484) 879-6070 www.collegewayconsulting.com CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS, LLC 1062 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 16 Rosemont, PA 19010 (610) 526-9300 www.creative-ed-options.com
DOBSON EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 8238 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 242-3587 www.dobconsult.com DODGE JOHNSON, COLLEGE PLANNING 2530 Aspen Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 (610) 647-6755 www.dodgejohnson.com DR. LEONARD KRIVY ASSOCIATES, INC. 1765 Fireside Lane Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 (856) 428-1282 www.leonardkrivyphd.com
DUNBAR EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS, LLC Dunbar Educational Consultants helps students maximize their strengths and present them in ways that will make the difference. Location(s): Dedham, Massachusetts Contact: Edward Bigelow Phone: (781) 329-1248 Email: nbigelow@dunbarconsultants.com Address: P.O. Box 248, Dedham, MA 02027 Website: www.dunbarconsultants.com
Teen student gets one-on-one counseling from an independent advisor.
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EQUALAPP EqualApp is an affordable, online admissions counseling program that connects families of high school students with former college admissions and financial officers. Our counselors have helped hundreds of students get admitted to more than 125 colleges. Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Marc Zawel Phone: (855) 437-8252 Email: marc@equalapp.com Address: 711 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02111 Website: www.equalapp.com
HALL EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC. 1337 Shadow Oak Drive Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 889-0303 www.halledu.com
I GOT IN! ADMISSIONS CONSULTANCY Moorestown, NJ 08057 (856) 437-0503 www.i-got-in.com
INTELLECTUAL PURSUIT, INC. 7900 Germantown Avenue, Rear Suite Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 247-1444 www.ok2bsmart.com
JIM NOLAN AND ASSOCIATES 1062 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 22 Rosemont, PA 19010 (610) 527-9242 www.schoolconsult.com
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JUDI ROBINOVITZ ASSOCIATES EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING Judi Robinovitz is a Certified Educational Planner with 30+ years of experience in college counseling. Judi guides her students to develop an edge in college admissions, and more than 95% of them have been accepted to their top-choice colleges! Contact: Judi Robinovitz Phone: (561) 241-1610 Email: judi@scoreatthetop.com Address: 750 Park of Commerce Boulevard, Suite 120, Boca Raton, FL 33487 Website: www.scoreatthetop.com
KAHN COLLEGE CONSULTING, LLC 326 West Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 (610) 642-7260 www.kahncollegeconsulting.org
KOSIEROWSKI EDUCATION GROUP Avoid feeling stressed, overwhelm or disorganization. Keith is a Life Coach and Certified School Counselor. Specialties: reduce parent/family stress, ADHD, children,college admissions, student home organization, and anger. Complimentary consultations. Location(s): Hingham, Massachusetts Contact: Keith Kosierowski Phone: (978) 239-2193 Email: keithkos1@gmail.com Address: 5 Craig Lane, Hingham, MA 02043 Website: www.gotomykeg.com
LONDON CONSULTING LLC 129 Morning Walk Drive Warrington, PA 18976 (215) 350-8714 www.londons-bridgelle.weebly.com
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MAJOR IN YOU
PORTFOLIOPREP
Jill helps teens who are anxious, confused, and overwhelmed become confident, organized, and successful in finding the right colleges. She offers individual and group coaching programs, workshops, print, and audio resources for teens and parents.
PortfolioPrep offers comprehensive college counseling services, specializing in providing young visual and performing artists with practical info and creative mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to enter college programs.
Location(s): Airmont, New York Contact: Jill Greenbaum, Ed.D. Phone: (877) 375-7412 or (201) 294-1828 Email: jill@majorinyou.com Address: 40 Cragmere Road, Airmont, NY 10901 Website: www.majorinyou.com
Location(s): New Fairfield, Connecticut Contact: Lorraine Serra Phone: (203) 746-0100 Email: lorraine@portfolioprep.org Address: 33 Dick Finn Road, Fairfield, CT 06182 Website: www.portfolioprep.org
ONE-ON-ONE COLLEGE CONSULTING One-on-One College Consulting works with high-school students and families on the college admissions process, offering services for both individuals and groups. Our specialty area is guiding student-athletes with the athleticrecruiting process. Location(s): Wakefield, Massachusetts Contact: Kim Penney Phone: (781) 246-4111 Email: kimpenney@oneononecollegeconsulting.com Address: 146 Lowell Street, Suite 300C-1, Wakefield, MA 01880 Website: www.oneononecollegeconsulting.com
POPP & ASSOCIATES, LLC Popp & Associates provides expert admissions guidance to college-bound students of all ages. We welcome the opportunity to assist you with your college counseling needs. Location(s): Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Contact: Mindy Popp Phone: (781) 859-9116 Email: mpopp@poppandassociates.com Address: 354 Washington Street, Suite 225, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Website: www.poppandassociates.com
PORTER EDUCATION CONSULTING 1090 Hunters Path Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 898-9863 www.portereducationconsulting.com
PRUETT RABE ASSOCIATES 112 Buck Lane Haverford, PA 19041 (610) 896-9522
ROCK YOUR FUTURE 438 Winding Stream Road Spring City, PA 19475 (610) 948-4955 www.rockyourfuture.com
STARR & CHAPMAN, INC. Starr & Chapman, Inc. is a full-service educational consulting company with over 15 years of experience successfully placing more than a thousand students at competitive colleges across the United States. Location(s): Plymouth, Massachusetts Contact: Christine Chapman Phone: (774) 413-7227 Email: christine@starrandchapman.com Address: 1073 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 Website: www.starrandchapman.com
SUZANNE F. SCOTT, ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT 681 Meetinghouse Road, Suite 1 Elkins Park, PA 19027 (215) 887-2201
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THE ADMISSIONS AUTHORITY 252 East Market Street, Suite 355 West Chester, PA 19382 (610) 738-9147 www.theadmissionsauthority.com
VOSBURGH EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING 105 Upper Gulph Road Wayne, PA 19087 (610) 964-8848 www.vosburgheducationalconsulting.com
Financial
MARY KLEIN-GILL, PRIVATE SCHOOL CONSULTANT 341 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 301 Haverford, PA 19041 (610) 642-1015
Summer Program ACA KEYSTONE 20 Limekiln Pike Glenside, PA 19038 (215) 886-5385 www.acakeystone.org
MVP COLLEGE FUNDING MVP College Funding is dedicated to providing your family with the information and guidance you need to affordably send all of your students to their college of choice. Location(s): North Andover, Massachusetts Contact: Richard Joseph Phone: (888) 315-5829 Email: rjoseph@mvpcollegefunding.com Address: 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2-31, North Andover, MA 01845 Website: www.mvpcollegefunding.net
Secondary School BARTON EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING 220 West Gay Street, Floor 2 West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 696-6018 www.bartonedconsulting.com
HALL EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC. 1337 Shadow Oak Drive Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 889-0303 www.halledu.com 26 | TEENLIFE PHILADELPHIA: SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
Academic - Enrichment BRIDESBURG BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 735-8549 www.bgcphila.org
CLUB DEN 1422 West Venango Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 223-5140
FAIRMOUNT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT PHA NORTH 1100 Poplar Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 684-2519 www.bgcphila.org
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
FELTONVILLE DREAM CENTER 555 West Annsbury Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 324-4300 www.thebridgeteam.net
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: STUDENT STEERING COMMITTEE One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 561-4700 www.wacphila.org/education/highschool.html
GERMANTOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 735-8818 www.bgcphila.org
Computers & Technology
NICETOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
332 Trevor Lane Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (215) 767-1354www.ltacp.com/aboutus.aspx
18th & Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 229-8900 www.bgcphila.org
Academic Politics and Diplomacy WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 561-4700 www.wacphila.org/education/highschool.html
LAVNER COMPUTER ACADEMY
Cooking & Baking LAVNER CULINARY SCHOOL 332 Trevor Lane Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (215) 767-1354 www.ltacp.com/culinaryschools.aspx
Dance ACADEMY OF SOCIAL DANCE
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: MODEL SENATE One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 561-4700 www.wacphila.org/education/highschool.html
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: MODEL UNITED NATIONS One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 561-4700 www.wacphila.org/education/highschool.html
2009 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 561-0323 www.academyofsocialdance.com
THE ACTORS CENTER: YOUNG PERFORMERS DANCE/MOVEMENT 257 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 925-7060 www.theactorscenterphilly.com
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
DE FINO II STUDIO OF DANCE 7920 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 (215) 742-4124 www.definodancestudio.com
EN POINTE 3114 Willits Road Philadelphia, PA 19136 (215) 856-7100 www.enpointeonline.com Dance students attending an audition workshop hosted by THE ARTSBRIDGE. See listing on page 22.
ANNA MARIE'S ACADEMY OF DANCE 7201 Marsden Street Philadelphia, PA 19135 (215) 332-3636 www.annamarie7201.tripod.com
ARCHANA DANCE ACADEMY 200 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (267) 324-5917 www.thearchanadanceacademy.com
CHI MOVEMENT ARTS DANCE CENTER 1316 South 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (267) 687-3739 www.kunyanglin.org
DANCE PHILADELPHIA 1315 Buttonwood Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 629-2344 www.dancephiladelphia.com
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ESTILO DANCE STUDIO 714 Reed Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 336-0170 www.estilodancestudio.com
GWENDOLYN BYE DANCE CENTER 3611 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 222-7633 www.gbyedance.com
JEANETTE'S SCHOOL OF DANCE 536 Green Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 487-0787 www.jeannettesdanceschool.com
KORESH DANCE ACADEMY 2020 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 751-0959 www.koreshdance.org
LIVING ARTS DANCE & FITNESS STUDIOS 81 Fairmont Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19123 (888) 267-9991 www.livingartsdance.com
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
MASTER JAY MOVES DANCE STUDIO
POISE DANCE STUDIO
1807 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 564-2575 www.masterjmoves.com
230A Moore Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 (267) 699-6636 www.poisedancestudio.net
MOVING IMAGE DANCE ACADEMY
SALSITA DANCE STUDIO
2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 665-8411 www.philadelphia-dance-school.com
1624 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (215) 221-4493 www.salsitadancestudio.com
THE PHILADELPHIA DANCE ACADEMY
SOCIETY HILL DANCE ACADEMY
219 Cuthbert Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-2422 www.philadelphiadanceacademy.com
401 South 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 574-3574 www.societyhilldance.com
THE PHILADELPHIA DANCE COMPANY
SPOTLIGHT DANCE CENTER
9 North Preston Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 387-8200 www.philadanco.org
10100 Jamison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19116 (267) 210-5460 www.spotlightdanceusa.com
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART: CAMBODIAN DANCE
STEP BY STEP DANCE CENTER
719 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 922-3456 www.fleisher.org/classes
PHILLY LINDY HOP 1170 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (609) 933-2533 www.phillylindyhop.com
THE POINTE DANCE STUDIO 7800 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19150 (215) 713-0177 www.thepointedancestudio.com
1314 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 722-5117 www.stepbystepdancecenter.art.officelive.com
TAKE THE LEAD DANCE STUDIO 4701 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 (215) 471-3215 www.taketheleadstudio.com
TOP HAT DANCE STUDIO 10771 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19116 (215) 676-3100 www.tophatdancestudio.com
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SPORTS & FITNESS
WISSAHICKON DANCE ACADEMY
JOHN ROBERT POWERS MODELING
38 East School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 849-7950 www.wissahickondance.com
1528 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 732-4060 www.jrpowersphilly.com
Driving
Filmmaking & Digital Media
ACCURATE DRIVING SCHOOL 232 Marble Court Philadelphia, PA 19067 (215) 657-1706 www.accuratedrivingschool.net
B-SAFE DRIVING SCHOOL 112 School Lane Philadelphia, PA 19335 (610) 269-8468 www.bsafepa.com
PAUL'S DRIVING SCHOOL 8111 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136 (215) 624-5232 www.paulsdrivingschool.com
Fashion THE HANDWORK STUDIO: PASSION FOR FASHION 35 North Narberth Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 (610) 660-9600 www.thehandworkstudio.com/ winter-spring-day-camps.html
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PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 719 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 922-3456 www.fleisher.org/classes
PROJECT BASHO: INTRODUCTION TO B&W DARKROOM 1305 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 238-0928 www.projectbasho.org/workshops
PROJECT BASHO: LEARNING YOUR DIGITAL SLR 1305 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 238-0928 www.projectbasho.org/workshops
PROJECT BASHO: PHOTOGRAPHIC VISION DIGITAL 1305 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 238-0928 www.projectbasho.org/workshops
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
PROJECT BASHO: PHOTOGRAPHIC VISION FOR TEENAGERS 1305 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 238-0928 www.projectbasho.org/workshops
DAVID JOEL GUITAR LESSONS 6311 Horrocks Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 (215) 831-8640 www.davidjoel.net
EVA DONALDSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Music AL'S MUSIC SERVICES
7308 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19138 (215) 424-5672 www.evadonaldsonschoolofmusic.com
5425 Woodbine Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 (215) 879-3186 www.alsmusicservices.com
Teens students enjoy a break between classses.
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
FIFTH STONE MUSIC SCHOOL
THE PHILADELPHIA SUZUKI PIANO ACADEMY
2829 South 18th Street Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 551-1600 www.fifthstonemusic.com
601 South 47th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 (267) 251-0429 www.philasuzukipiano.com
GIBSON MUSIC & ARTS
PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
5429 North 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120 (215) 924-7345 www.gibsonschoolofmusicandarts.com
KALE GOOD GUITAR STUDIO 1867 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 260-5383 www.phillyguitarlessons.com
LATIN PERCUSSION/ DRUMS PRIVATE LESSONS
Saint Patrick Hall 240 South 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 545-0502 www.pyos.org
RAWK U SCHOOL OF MUSIC 3502 Scotts Lane Philadelphia, PA 19129 (215) 844-7295 www.rawku.com
SCHOOL OF ROCK PHILADELPHIA
8001 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 (267) 456-6502 www.valenciapercussion.com
421 North 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (267) 639-4007 www.schoolofrock.com/philadelphia
THE MUSIC WORKSHOP
SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL
123 Leverington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19127 (610) 240-0505 www.themusicworkshop.org
NORTH RIDGE MUSIC SCHOOL 625 Wigard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 508-7737 www.northridgemusicschool.com
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P.O. Box 63966 Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 320-2600 www.smsmusic.org
Sewing THE HANDWORK STUDIO 35 North Narberth Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 (610) 660-9600 www.thehandworkstudio.com/ winter-spring-day-camps.html
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
Theatre Arts THE ACTORS CENTER 257 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 925-7060 www.theactorscenterphilly.com
ARDEN DRAMA SCHOOL TEEN COMPANY 40 North 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-1122 www.ardentheatre.org/classes
CURIO THEATRE COMPANY 815 South 48th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 (215) 525-1350 www.curiotheatre.org
MACGUFFIN THEATRE & FILM 2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 922-1141 www.macguffintf.com/theatre-film-classes
MEDIA THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 104 East State Street Media, PA 19063 (610) 891-0100 www.mediatheatre.org
POINT BREEZE PERFORMING ARTS 1717-21 Point Breeze Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 755-1014 www.pbpac.org
Visual Arts CREFELD SCHOOL GLASSBLOWING FOR HIGH SCHOOL 8836 Crefeld Street Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 242-5545 x24 www.crefeld.org/glassstudio/ art-glass-summer-workshops/index.aspx
FAIRMOUNT ART CENTER 2501 Olive Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 765-2787 www.fairmountartcenter.com
HUSSIAN SCHOOL OF ART 111 Independence Mall East, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 574-9600 www.hussianart.edu
MANAYUNK ART CENTER 419 Green Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 482-3363 www.mrartcenter.org
PHILLY IMPROV THEATER 407 Bainbridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (267) 233-1556 www.phillyimprovtheater.com/classes.html
MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN YOUTH PROGRAMS 20th Street and The Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 965-4030 www.moore.edu/site/youth_programs
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS CONTINUING EDUCATION 128 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 972-7632 www.pafa.org/School/Continuing-Education/58
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART 719 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 922-3456 www.fleisher.org/classes
PHILADELPHIA PHOTO ARTS CENTER 1400 North American Street, Suite 103 Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 232-5678 www.philaphotoarts.org
PORTSIDE ARTS CENTER 2531 East Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 427-1514 www.portsideartscenter.com
STEFANIE LIEBERMAN FINE ART 333 Cinnaminson Street Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 238-9544 www.stefanielieberman.com
SPORTS & FITNESS
Fitness UPPER DUBLIN SPORTS CENTER FITNESS PROGRAMS 680 Tennis Avenue Ambler, PA 19002 (215) 643-7377 www.upperdublinsportscenter.com
Ice Hockey ED SNIDER YOUTH HOCKEY FOUNDATION 3601 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 952-5271 www.esyhf.org
Martial Arts ACTION KARATE 12320 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 (215) 355-5003 www.actionkarate.net
STUDIO INCAMMINATI 340 North 12th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 592-7910 www.studioincamminati.org
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS: PRE-COLLEGE SATURDAY SCHOOL 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 717-6006 www.cs.uarts.edu/saturdayschool
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AIKIDO AIKIKAI OF PHILADELPHIA 2100 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 563-8108 www.aikidophiladelphia.org
AIKIDO KOKIKAI 7908 Highschool Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 (267) 205-8120 www.kokikai-aikido.com
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
AIKIDO OF CENTER CITY
DIAMOND'S MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
722 Market Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-4311 www.aikidocentercity.com
200 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 923-8700 www.diamondmma.net
AMERICAN KARATE STUDIOS
FIGHT FIRM - ELITE PHILADELPHIA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
8500 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 483-1800 www.aks-karate.com
BA'Z TAI CHI AND KUNG FU STUDIO 5235-43 Ridge Avenue, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 882-2804 www.baztaichi.com
1016 Buttonwood Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (484) 767-9900 www.fightfirm.com
GOLDEN BREATH AMERICAN TAI CHI 1928 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 745-4047 www.goldenbreath.com
BALANCE STUDIOS, GRACIE JIU-JITSU, MMA, & YOGA
GRACIE JIU-JITSU TRAINING ASSOCIATION
108-114 Bonsall Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 636-9661 www.balancestudios.net
3083 Holme Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136 (215) 338-1620 www.graciephila.com
CASTELLI'S SHIN KARATE
HIDDEN GROVE DOJO OF PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF MODERN
709 West Oregon Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 468-1111 www.castellisshinkarate.com
COUNTERSTRIKE KENPO KARATE 13440 Damar Drive, Unit H Philadelphia, PA 19116 (215) 677-5425 www.counterstrikekenpo.com
7010 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 (267) 258-1962 www.modernkenjutsu.com
KIM'S KARATE 707 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 928-1374 www.phillykarate.com
DADDIS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 1719 Washington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19146 (215) 467-1008 www.phillymma.com
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INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
KOZMA BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 14425 Bustleton Avenue, Unit #102 Philadelphia, PA 19116 (215) 768-5422 www.kozmabjj.com
MARTIAL ARTS LIFESTYLE 1324-26 E Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 551-6252 www.malifestyle.com
MARTIAL POSTURE ARTS CENTER 2100 Chestnut Street, #2FA Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 850-2484 www.teammartialposture.com
MINGER'S TAE KWON DO 3003 Byberry Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 (215) 953-8905 www.leemingertaekwondo.com
MOY YAT VING TSUN 117 North 10th Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 238-9066 www.vingtsun-usa.org
MUHAMMAD'S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 4517 Wayne Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 849-2325 www.muhammadsmartialarts.com
PHILADELPHIA FIGHT FACTORY 2220 East Susquehanna Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 427-1144 www.philafightfactory.com
PHILADELPHIA JUDO CLUB 1168 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (267) 357-1262 www.philadelphiajudoclub.com
The FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL Aquatics swim team offers swimmers of all levels the opportunity to participate in the exciting world of competitive swimming. See listing on page 15, ad on page 6.
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SPORTS & FITNESS
PHILADELPHIA KRAV MAGA 821 North 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (267) 992-4200 www.philadelphiakravmaga.com
RED TIGER TAEKWON-DO 1912 Welsh Road Philadelphia, PA 19115 (215) 969-9962 www.red-tiger.com
THE SELF-DEFENSE CENTER 1024 North 3rd Street, #101 Philadelphia, PA 19123 (267) 324-5367 www.theself-defensecenter.com
TRADITIONAL TANG SOO DO OF PHILADELPHIA 1816 South 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 462-8671 www.traditionaltangsoodo.com
URBAN DEFENSE CENTER 725 North 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (267) 974-0287 www.phillyurbandefense.com
VAI CAPOEIRA Broad St Fitness1315 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (646) 345-9910 www.vaicapoeira.org
SEVEN MOUNTAINS SPIRIT FIST KUNG FU 723 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 219-0306 www.sevenmountainskungfu.com
SITAN GYM PHILADELPHIA: MUAY THAI KICKBOXING 1867 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 742-3050 www.sitangympa.com
SIU LUM MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 1939 South 17th Street, Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 755-4010 www.philadelphiakungfu.com
TIGER SCHULMANN'S KARATE 2053 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 (215) 722-2467 www.tsk.com
Squash SQUASH SMARTS Lenfest Center 3890 North 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 221-6860 www.squashsmarts.org
Swimming BUSTLETON SWIM CLUB Krewstown Road Philadelphia, PA 19115 (215) 673-6038 www.lmtswim.com/directions/ bustleton_swim_club.htm
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
FOX CHASE SWIM CLUB P.O. Box 94 Cheltenham, PA 19012 (215) 725-8187 www.foxchaseswimclub.com
HIGHPOINT STINGRAY SWIM TEAM 1 High Point Drive Chalfont, PA 18914 (215) 822-1951 www.hpstingrays.org
Tennis LAVNER TENNIS ACADEMY JUNIOR PROGRAMS 332 Trevor Lane Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (215) 767-1354 www.ltacp.com/AboutUs.aspx
UPPER DUBLIN SPORTS CENTER TENNIS PROGRAMS 680 Tennis Avenue Ambler, PA 19002 (215) 643-7377 www.upperdublinsportscenter.com
TUTORING & TEST PREP CHYTEN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 950 Montgomery Avenue Narbeth, PA 19072 (610) 668-8378 www.chyten.com
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 531 East Lancaster Avenue St Davids, PA 19087 (610) 687-0627 www.prepwithes.com
MANHATTAN REVIEW PA 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 (888) 662-6738 www.manhattanreview.com
ADVANTAGE TESTING PA 1270 South Avignon Drive Gladwyne, PA 19035 (610) 520-1822 www.advantagetesting.com/locations/philadelphia
A+ TEST PREP AND TUTORING 505 York Road, Suite 6 Jenkinstown, PA 19046 (215) 886-9188 www.aplustutoring.com
M J TEST PREP 756 West Haverford Road Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-2840 www.mjtestprep.com/ContactUs.html
TUTORING & TEST PREP
CHYTEN TUTORS & TEST PREP
IHM EDUCATIONAL CENTER
950 Montgomery Avenue Narbeth, PA 19072 (610) 668-8378 www.chyten.com/ces/site/about/about.cfm
401 Bryn Mawr Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (610) 527-1466
UNIVERSITY TEST PREP SERVICES PHILLY TUTORING www.phillytutoring.com
33 South 42nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 386-4760 www.universitytestprepserv.com
ACE SAT PREP (856) 341-0503 www.acesatprep.com
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER 601 Walnut Street, Suite Ll10 Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-8380 www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com
CHINATOWN LEARNING CENTER 1034 Spring Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 922-4227 www.wix.com/chinatownlc/clc
KAPLAN TEST PREP 1528 Walnut Street, First Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 546-3317 www.kaptest.com
MCELROY TUTORING San Diego, CA (858) 775-5793 www.mcelroytutoring.com
CROWN TUTORING Philadelphia, PA (900) 985-7585 www.crowntutoring.com/philadelphia-tutoring.html
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER 947 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19001 (215) 437-3369 www.huntington-abington.com
DELAWARE VALLEY 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19103 (877) 878-5678 www.learningispersonal.com
PEARSON SNYDER SAT 100 Chetwynd Drive Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-1900 www.pearsonsnydersat.com
VACATION WEEK PROGRAM CAMPS THE HANDWORK STUDIO: VACATION DAYS 35 North Narberth Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 (610) 660-9600 www.thehandworkstudio.com
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About TeenLife Visit www.teenlife.com WHO WE ARE BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN TEENS TeenLife.com helps students, parents, and educators find hundreds of opportunities beyond school, such as summer programs, volunteer opportunities, jobs & internships, gap year & travel programs, college & independent school resources, after school activities & vacation week programs.
WHAT WE DO Few students, parents, and educators have the time, resources, or available knowledge to research interesting, experiential learning opportunities for teens. So, we do it for them. TeenLife scours the Internet and teen resources for new information and ideas on a continual basis. Our proprietary database containing thousands of listings for teens is unmatched by any other source.
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Our goal is to become the "go to” resource for students, parents, and educators who are seeking programs, products, and services geared to teens aged 13-19 in the United States.
BECOME A MEMBER Information is offered online at Teenlife.com and through monthly e-newsletters, email communications, and printable guides in a number of categories. Families and their teens can also explore opportunities at live events, school and student fairs, and corporate meetings. Students, parents, and educators are encouraged to register free and experience the comprehensive nature of our resources! For more information about TeenLife, email info@teenlife.com or call (617) 277-5120. Programs, schools, service providers, and other organizations who want to be listed on our site should contact listings@teenlife.com.
The TeenLife Community Service Fair is coming to Philadelphia this spring!
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BIG NEWS! TEENLIFE HAS WON THREE AWARDS! We are ecstatic that our growing audience of parents, teens, and educators continues to recognize that TeenLife is delivering top-of-mind resources and information for middle and high school students. And now the industry is, too! TeenLife has just been awarded three esteemed parent choice awards, a Gold Award from the National Association of Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA), and accolades from the Mom’s Choice Awards® and Parents' Choice Award®. Each of these organizations acknowledges the best familyfriendly, innovative resources for parents. Yes, we are all patting our backs at TeenLife, but as active, involved parents preparing for your child’s future, you should, too.
We are so happy to announce that our annual Community Service Fair, which we’ve hosted successfully in Boston for the past four years, will be held in several additional communities in 2012. This signature TeenLife event brings together more than 50 local non-profits that specifically take teen volunteers. Since most schools are requiring up to 40 hours of community service work to graduate, it’s a wonderful opportunity for students to learn more about a cause they are interested in and even sign up to volunteer on-site. Check www.TeenLife.com/CSFairs for details.
TeenLife Philadelphia A Resource for Families with Teens www.teenlife.com/philadelphia In addition to the wide variety of listings in this guide, TeenLife.com lists hundreds more schools, programs, services and after-school activities just for teens in the Metro Philadelphia area, including those listed below. And be sure to also look on the site for information about college admissions resources, gap year programs, overnight summer programs and how to find a job or internship.
GREATER PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES Private Schools Boarding Boarding & Day Day Only Semester Schools Advisors Career College Gap Year Internship Specialized Education Summer Classes & Instruction Academic Astronomy Enrichment Language Arts Learning Disabilities Math Arts Dance Music Theatre Visual Arts Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Diving Fencing Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics
Horseback Riding Ice Hockey Ice Skating Lacrosse Martial Arts Mountain Biking Pilates Rock Climbing Roller-Blading Rowing Sailing Scuba Diving Skiing Soccer Squash Swimming Tennis Yoga Other DJ'ing Driving Entrepreneurship Environmental Conservation Filmmaking & Digital Media Financial Literacy First Aid Robotics Self Defense Language Arabic Chinese French German
Greek Italian Japanese Russian Spanish College Resources College Admissions College Funding College Research Community Service Health & Behavioral Services Dentists Orthodontists Pediatricians Physical Therapy Psychological & Educational Services Vision Prom & Event Services Catering Dresses & Formal Wear Entertainment Event Planning Florists Invitations Limousine Services
Party Rentals Party Supplies Photographers Venues Recreation & Entertainment Amusement Park Bowling Cultural Events Entertainment Mini-Golf Paintball Sports Arena Tours Water Park Zoo Summer Programs Travel Airline Bus Service Cruise Group Travel Travel Agency Tutoring & Test Prep Vacation Week Programs
VISIT TEENLIFE.COM/PHILADELPHIA! To recommend additional listings, go to: TeenLife.com/addalisting. For up-to-date information about local events visit: TeenLifePhiladelphia.com/calendar.
Index
There are plenty of instructive classes and activities, private schools, and teen resources in and around Philadelphia.
ADVERTISERS
31 Al's Music Services
17 AIM~Academy in Manayunk
22 American College Admissions Consultants
6 Friends' Central School
35 American Karate Studios
17 Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
22 AMG Educational Consultants 13 Ancillae-Assumpta Academy
FEATURED LISTINGS
28 Anna Marie's Academy of Dance
38 A+ Test Prep and Tutoring
28 Archana Dance Academy
26 ACA Keystone
33 Arden Drama School
21 Academic Access
13 Armenian Sisters Academy
21 Academic Advisory Service 21 Academic Directions, Inc.
12 Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 27 Academy of Social Dance 21 Access College and Career Consultants LLC 30 Accurate Driving School 39 Ace SAT Prep 34 Action Karate 33 The Actors Center 27 The Actors Center: Young Performers Dance/ Movement
22 Avery Educational Services 30 B-Safe Driving School 35 Ba'z Tai Chi and Kung Fu Studio 35 Balance Studios, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, & Yoga 13 Baldwin School 26 Barton Educational Consulting 13 Benchmark School 22 Bennett Schoolplacement Worldwide 26 Bridesburg Boys & Girls Club 13 Buckingham Friends School
38 Advantage Testing PA
37 Bustleton Swim Club
12 Agnes Irwin School
22 Career Strategies Youth Services
21 AHP Educational Consulting
35 Castelli's Shin Karate
34 Aikido Aikikai of Philadelphia
20 Center for Cultural Interchange: HS Abroad
34 Aikido Kokikai
22 Cheri Barad Education Consulting
35 Aikido of Center City
13 Chestnut Hill Academy
12 AIM~Academy in Manayunk
28 CHI Movement Arts Dance Center
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INDEX
39 Chinatown Learning Center
35 Diamond's Mixed Martial Arts Academy
13 Christopher Dock Mennonite High School
23 Dobson Educational Services
38 Chyten Educational Services
23 Dodge Johnson, College Planning
39 Chyten Tutors & Test Prep
23 Dr. Leonard Krivy Associates, Inc.
26 Club Den
23 Dunbar Educational Consultants, LLC
21 Coastal Studies for Girls
34 Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
22 College Admission & Selection Advisors, LLC
38 Educational Services
23 College Perspectives, LLC
28 En Pointe
23 College Possibilities, LLC
15 Episcopal Academy
23 College Selection Consultants
24 EqualApp
23 College Way Educational Consulting, LLC
28 Estilo Dance Studio
22 CollegeApplicationEssayCoach.com
31 Eva Donaldson School of Music
20 Conserve School
33 Fairmount Art Center
35 Counterstrike Kenpo Karate
26 Fairmount Boys & Girls Club at PHA North
13 Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
27 Feltonville Dream Center
23 Creative Educational Options, LLC
32 Fifth Stone Music School
14 Crefeld School
35 Fight Firm - Elite Philadelphia Mixed Martial Arts
33 Crefeld School Glassblowing for High School
38 Fox Chase Swim Club
14 Crossroads School
15 French International School of Philadelphia
39 Crown Tutoring
15 Friends Select School
33 Curio Theatre Company
15 Friends' Central School
35 Daddis Mixed Martial Arts Academy
15 Germantown Academy
28 Dance Philadelphia
27 Germantown Boys & Girls Club
31 David Joel Guitar Lessons
15 Germantown Friends School
28 De Fino II Studio of Dance
15 Gesu School
15 Delaware County Christian School
32 Gibson Music & Arts
39 Delaware Valley
35 Golden Breath American Tai Chi
15 Delaware Valley Friends School
35 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Association
15 Devon Preparatory School
15 Grey Nun Academy
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INDEX
28 Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center
35 Kim's Karate
15 Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary
17 Kimberton Waldorf School
15 Gwynedd-Mercy Academy High School
28 Koresh Dance Academy
24 Hall Educational Consulting, Inc.
24 Kosierowski Education Group
32 The Handwork Studio
36 Kozma Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
30 The Handwork Studio: Passion for Fashion
17 La Salle College High School
39 The Handwork Studio: Vacation Days
17 Lancaster Country Day School
16 Harrisburg Academy
32 Latin Percussion/Drums Private Lessons
16 Haverford School
27 Lavner Computer Academy
35 Hidden Grove Dojo of Philadelphia School of Modern
27 Lavner Culinary School
38 Highpoint Stingray Swim Team 16 Hill Top Preparatory School 16 Holy Child Academy 16 Holy Ghost Preparatory School 39 Huntington Learning Center 33 Hussian School of Art 24 I Got In! Admissions Consultancy 39 IHM Educational Center 24 Intellectual Pursuit, Inc. 16 Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 17 Janus School 28 Jeanette's School of Dance 24 Jim Nolan and Associates 30 John Robert Powers Modeling 24 Judi Robinovitz Associates Educational Consulting 24 Kahn College Consulting, LLC 32 Kale Good Guitar Studio 39 Kaplan Test Prep
38 Lavner Tennis Academy Junior Programs 28 Living Arts Dance & Fitness Studios 24 London Consulting LLC 38 M J Test Prep 33 MacGuffin Theatre & Film 25 Major in You 17 Malvern Preperatory School 33 Manayunk Art Center 38 Manhattan Review PA 36 Martial Arts Lifestyle 36 Martial Posture Arts Center 26 Mary Klein-Gill, Private School Consultant 29 Master Jay Moves Dance Studio 39 McElroy Tutoring 33 Media Theater For the Performing Arts 17 Merion Mercy Academy 36 Minger's Tae Kwon Do 17 MMI Preparatory School 17 Montgomery School
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INDEX
33 Moore College of Art and Design Youth Programs 18 Moravian Academy 18 Mount Saint Joseph Academy 29 Moving Image Dance Academy 36 Moy Yat Ving Tsun 36 Muhammad's Martial Arts Academy 32 The Music Workshop 26 MVP College Funding, LLC 18 Nazareth Academy 18 Newtown Friends School 27 Nicetown Boys & Girls Club 32 North Ridge Music School 21 Ocean Classroom: Discovery HS Semester at Sea 25 One-on-One College Consulting 30 Paul's Driving School 39 Pearson Snyder SAT 18 Pen Ryn School 34 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Continuing Education
34 Philadelphia Photo Arts Center 32 The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy 32 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra 18 Philadelphia-Montgomery Christian Academy 33 Philly Improv Theater 29 Philly Lindy Hop 39 Philly Tutoring 33 Point Breeze Performing Arts 29 Pointe Dance Studio 29 Poise Dance Studio 25 Popp & Associates, LLC 25 Porter Education Consulting 25 PortfolioPrep 34 Portside Arts Center 30 Project Basho: Introduction to B&W Darkroom 30 Project Basho: Learning Your Digital SLR 30 Project Basho: Photographic Vision Digital 31 Project Basho: Photographic Vision for Teenagers 25 Pruett Rabe Associates 18 Quaker School at Horsham
18 Perelman Jewish Day School
32 Rawk U School of Music
29 The Philadelphia Dance Academy
37 Red Tiger Taekwon-Do
29 The Philadelphia Dance Company
20 Riverside Military Academy (RMA)
36 Philadelphia Fight Factory
25 Rock Your Future
36 Philadelphia Judo Club
18 Rosemont School of the Holy Child
37 Philadelphia Krav Maga
18 Saint Basil Academy
34 Philadelphia Museum of Art
29 Salsita Dance Studio
29 Philadelphia Museum of Art: Cambodian Dance
32 School of Rock Philadelphia
30 Philadelphia Museum of Art: Digital Photography
37 The Self-Defense Center
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INDEX
32 Settlement Music School
34 University of the Arts: Pre-College Saturday School
37 Seven Mountains Spirit Fist Kung Fu
39 University Test Prep Services
18 Sewickley Academy
19 The Upland Country Day School
18 Shipley School
34 Upper Dublin Sports Center Fitness Programs
37 Sitan Gym Philadelphia: Muay Thai Kickboxing
38 Upper Dublin Sports Center Tennis Programs
37 Siu Lum Martial Arts Academy
37 Urban Defense Center
29 Society Hill Dance Academy
37 Vai Capoeira
29 Spotlight Dance Center
19 The Vanguard School
18 Springside School
19 Villa Joseph Marie High School
37 Squash Smarts
19 Villa Maria Academy
19 St. Aloysius Academy
26 Vosburgh Educational Consulting
19 St. Joseph's Preparatory School
19 Waldron Mercy Academy
19 St. Peter's School
19 Westtown School
25 Starr & Chapman, Inc.
19 William Penn Charter School
34 Stefanie Lieberman Fine Art
19 Wilmington Friends School
29 Step By Step Dance Center
30 Wissahickon Dance Academy
19 Stratford Friends School
20 Woodlynde School
34 Studio Incamminati
27 World Affairs Council: Academic Worldquest
25 Suzanne F. Scott, Admissions Consultant
27 World Affairs Council: Model Senate
39 Sylvan Learning Center
27 World Affairs Council: Model United Nations
29 Take the Lead Dance Studio
27 World Affairs Council: Student Steering Committee
26 The Admissions Authority
20 Wyndcroft School
22 The ArtsBridge, LLC
20 York County Day School
18 The Philadelphia School 19 The Swain School 37 Tiger Schulmann's Karate 29 Top Hat Dance Studio 37 Traditional Tang Soo Do of Philadelphia 19 United Friends School
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