Ambler Music Academy
Address: 351 E Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 (in Ambler Church of the Brethren)
http://www.amblermusicacademy.com
Phone #: 267-460-5224
Fees: contact for rates
Services: Offers music lessons on a variety of instruments for people of all ages. Also, offers music therapy for those with a disability.
American Camping Association
Address: 20 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA 19038 (Keystone Regional office)
Phone #: 765-349-3526 or 800-428-CAMP ext. 526
Fees: vary by individual camp, no fee for listing of camps
Services: Listings of summer camps in the whole region.
Aston Middletown Little League
Address: P.O. Box 4074, Elwyn, PA 19063-4074
(Located on Pennell Road in Aston)
http://www.eteamz.com/amll
Email: amllplayers@comcast.net
Services: Little League baseball for boys and girls ages 4-12; Challenger program available for children with special needs
Boy Scouts of America
Address: Cradle of Liberty Council
Montg. & Del. Counties
1485 Valley Forge Rd.
Wayne, PA 19087
Phone #: 610-688-6900
Fees: National fees plus local dues.
Mission: Develop habits of good citizenship, character, and personal fitness in our youth
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Address: Ridley Creek State Park
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-566-1725
Fees: varies by program
Mission: To enhance the understanding of 1760-1790 farm life in Southeastern Pennsylvania by providing a high quality, research-based experience to the public.
Services: open weekends mid-April through mid-November from 11:00-5:00 for general admission. School groups need to be prescheduled. Summer day camp available for grades 2 through 8.
The Community Arts Center
Address: 414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086
Phone #: 610-566-1713
Fees: varies by program
Mission: The mission of the Community Arts Center is based on the belief that the arts are essential to individual development and the well being of society. In support of that belief, the Community Arts Center is dedicated to promoting the arts through its diverse programs including classes, exhibitions, special events and community outreach and to providing an optimum environment for appreciating the arts and developing artistic talents.
Services: Areas of instruction include drawing and painting, pottery, sculpture, jewelry and metals, photography, movement and sculpture. Summer Camp for children ages 4 to 15. Other activities include bus trips, an annual trip abroad, live musical concerts, and art exhibits.
Delaware County Community College- Programs for Kids and Teens
Address: 901 S. Media Line Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-359-5025
Fees: varies by program
Services: Large variety of classes offered year-round for children and teens including arts, dance, karate, study skills, science, and much more. Programming available for all ages (5-95) see Office of Continuing Education for more information.
Delaware County Department of Parks and Recreation
Address: Media Courthouse
Government Center Building
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-891-4663
Fees: call to inquire
Services: picnic areas and other park services for residents of Delaware County.
Delaware County 4-H
Address: 20 Paper Mill Rd.,Springfield, PA 19064
http://extension.psu.edu/delaware
Phone #: 610-690-2655
Fees: fees vary by club involvement
Mission: Helping young people become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of a diverse society.
Services: 4-H is a youth development education program of Penn State Cooperative Education. It is a nonformal education program for youth between the ages of 8 and 18. 4-H Members participates in clubs such as agriculture, gardening, rabbit raising, archery, sewing, seeing eye puppy training, and horse and pony education.
Delaware County Historical Society
Address: Greenbank Farm, 991 Palmers Mill Rd., Media, PA 19063 (Administrative Offices)
408 Avenue of the States, Chester, PA 19013 (Museum and Library)
https://www.padelcohistory.org
Phone #: 610-359-0832 (admin) 610-872-0502 (museum)
Fees: call to inquire
Mission: To preserve and protect the history, traditions, and culture of Delaware County; To collect and make available documentation of Delaware County history; To provide and support educational programs on the history of Delaware County; To publish materials relevant to the history of Delaware County.
Services: Museum of the History of Delaware County, Greenbank Farm, Passport to History program, lectures, special events and membership programs available.
Delaware County Institute of Science
Address: 11 Veterans Square
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-566-5126
Fees: Free (limited hours, call or check website)
Services: Junior Club (small membership fee), museum, library and monthly lectures
Girl Scouts of Eastern PA
Address: 760 W Sproul Rd., Suite 101, Springfield, PA 19064
Phone #: 610-328-3100
http://www.gsep.org
Fees: contact for dues
Mission: To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.
Media Area Girls' Softball
Address: P.O. Box 4007, Elwyn, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-636-2369
Fees: vary by program; discounts for multiple children registered
Services: slow pitch, fast pitch softball, girls in grades kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible (all skill levels)
Media Little League
Address: 1900 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA 19063
PO Box 1752, Media, PA 19063 (mailing address)
http://medialittleleague.net
Phone #: 610-566-0702
Fees: call to inquire
Services: Little League baseball for boys ages 5-12; Challenger program available for children with special needs
Media- Parks & Recreation Department
Phone #: 610-566-5210
Fees: vary by program
Services: Summer day camp, annual holiday events, bus trips, discount tickets to sports and entertainment venues, and family and adult dances.
Media Theatre for the Performing Arts
Address: 104 East State St
Media, PA 19063
http://www.mediatheater.org
Phone #: 610-891-1000
Services: Broadway shows, acting classes, summer theater camp
Media Youth Center
Address: 1 Youth Way
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-566-5877
Fees: fees vary based on program
Services: Basketball league and clinics, summer camp, film production, robotics for children and adolescents. The gym is also available for rental.
Middletown Township Recreation Dept.
Address: 27 N. Pennell Rd.
Lima, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-565-2700
Fees: call to inquire
Services: Organizes recreational programming for Middletown residents including summer camp and trips for all ages.
Middletown Robotics Academy
Address: 3404 Edgmont Ave., Ste 307, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Phone: 484-474-0573
Services: Robotics league year round including summer camp.
Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports
Address: #4 Boathouse Row
Kelly Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19130
http://centeronline.com
Phone #: 215-765-5118
Fees: vary by activities
Services: Organizes sports for individuals with disabilities including in-line skating, tandem cycling, handcycling, scuba diving, rowing, skiing, sailing, and soaring.
PRYSM Youth Center of Delaware County
Address: 126 East Baltimore Ave.
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-605-7514
Fees: free
Services: weekly group meetings for LGTBQQIA youth, special events
Rose Tree Colts (Football and Cheerleading)
Fees: vary by activity
Services: youth flag and tackle football, youth cheerleading
Rose Tree Media Optimist Youth Lacrosse Club
Address: 731 Farnum Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-565-1645
Fees: vary by activity
Mission: To provide an instructional lacrosse program for beginners and competitive opportunities for players 1st to 8th grades.
Services: lacrosse instruction, team play, summer program
Rose Tree Soccer Club Inc.
Address: 4 State Rd. #200
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 484-424-9246
Fees: call to inquire; scholarships available
Services: soccer teams for boys, girls and adults in the Rose Tree area
Special Olympics- PA
Eastern PA Office
Address: 124 Washington Square
2570 Blvd. of the Generals
Norristown, PA 19403
http://www.specialolympicspa.org
Phone #: 610-630-9450
Delaware County
Address: P.O. Box 279, Morton, PA 19079
http://www.sodelco.org
Phone #: 610-449-2199
Fees: Free of charge
Mission: To provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Services: Year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Suburban Music School @StageOne
Address: 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086
Phone: 484-442-8586
Fees: Available on website
Mission: A non-profit community school committed to providing high quality, affordable music instruction to students of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. Through a broad curriculum that includes vocal and instrumental lessons, ensembles, classes and performances, the school provides students the means to achieve their own lifelong goals of musicianship.
Services: See website or call.
Thorncroft Equestrian Center
Address: 190 Line Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355-3318
http://www.thorncroft.org
Phone #: 610-644-1963
Fees: varies by activity; scholarships available
Mission: To help build the physical, emotional and mental well-being of all people; particularly those with special needs, through establishing an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and love in a equestrian environment.
Services: Year-round horseback riding and horse care instruction, summer day camp.
Tyler Arboretum
Address: 515 Painter Road
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-566-9134
Fees: call to inquire
Mission: To preserve, develop and share our diverse horticultural and natural site resources in order to stimulate an understanding of the living world.
Services: School field trip, educational programs for children and adults are offered throughout the year. Walking trails, children's birthday party venue, summer camp.
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading
Address: Middletown Presbyterian Church, 273 S Old Middletown Rd., Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-565-8317
Fees: vary by program year
Services: youth basketball and cheerleading
YMCA- Rocky Run
Address: 1299 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063
Phone #: 610-627-9622
Fees: Vary by activity
Financial assistance available
Services: Summer camp, aquatics classes, fitness classes, family nights, special events.