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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education offers a variety of outdoor and indoor natural history and environmental science programs for all ages.

The center owns 360 acres of land (the largest privately owned open-space area within the city limits of Philadelphia), featuring a variety of habitats, including fields, forests, teaching ponds, and wetlands.

The indoor Education Building houses laboratories, classrooms, a children's interactive Discovery Center, Green Woods Charter School (Kindergarten through grade eight), laboratories and classrooms, a book store, and staff offices.

The center is home to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, which is in operation to care for injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife native to southeastern Pennsylvania and release them back into their natural habitat. The clinic's staff offers educational programs for all ages.

Hiking enthusiasts (even neophytes - the trails are mostly friendly to little legs) will find four miles of hiking trails of varying difficulty. Upper Fields Trail (1/4 mile, 10 minutes) passes through fields and woods before it joins the Ravine Loop, where you'll happen on a spectacular view. Down at the bottom of the hill, you can see Polliwog Pond, a fun detour to observe aquatic organisms in action! Widener Trail (1/4 mile, 15 minutes), is a flat, gentle trail and leads through fields and forest to the Widener Bird Blind. Feeders are filled year-round so you can stop and observe resident and migratory birds. Midway along the trail is Shadow Pond with a wooden deck and seats. This trail is plowed in the winter.

Birthdays at the Schuylkill Center include two-hour science, nature, and wildlife themed activities for children ages four and older. During the first hour, an environmental educator leads kids on a nature discovery walk. The second hour is spent in the birthday room enjoying activities provided by the parent, such as snack, birthday cake, party games, etc. The birthday child receives a Schuylkill Center t-shirt, and all guests are given a grab bag filled with toys from the center's bookstore. Party prices begin at $175 for up to 10 children and $10 for each additional child up to a maximum of 20 children. A $100 deposit fee is required when booking, to reserve the date. Call for reservations and more information.

The Schuylkill Center also hosts Nature Ramblers Summer Camps, which are open to kids ages four to 15 years old.

Family Memberships at the Schuylkill Center are $60 and include invitations to members-only events, program discounts, and more.

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education offers a variety of outdoor and indoor natural history and environmental science programs for all ages.

The center owns 360 acres of land (the largest privately owned open-space area within the city limits of Philadelphia), featuring a variety of habitats, including fields, forests, teaching ponds, and wetlands.

The indoor Education Building houses laboratories, classrooms, a children's interactive Discovery Center, Green Woods Charter School (Kindergarten through grade eight), laboratories and classrooms, a book store, and staff offices.

The center is home to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, which is in operation to care for injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife native to southeastern Pennsylvania and release them back into their natural habitat. The clinic's staff offers educational programs for all ages.

Hiking enthusiasts (even neophytes - the trails are mostly friendly to little legs) will find four miles of hiking trails of varying difficulty. Upper Fields Trail (1/4 mile, 10 minutes) passes through fields and woods before it joins the Ravine Loop, where you'll happen on a spectacular view. Down at the bottom of the hill, you can see Polliwog Pond, a fun detour to observe aquatic organisms in action! Widener Trail (1/4 mile, 15 minutes), is a flat, gentle trail and leads through fields and forest to the Widener Bird Blind. Feeders are filled year-round so you can stop and observe resident and migratory birds. Midway along the trail is Shadow Pond with a wooden deck and seats. This trail is plowed in the winter.

Birthdays at the Schuylkill Center include two-hour science, nature, and wildlife themed activities for children ages four and older. During the first hour, an environmental educator leads kids on a nature discovery walk. The second hour is spent in the birthday room enjoying activities provided by the parent, such as snack, birthday cake, party games, etc. The birthday child receives a Schuylkill Center t-shirt, and all guests are given a grab bag filled with toys from the center's bookstore. Party prices begin at $175 for up to 10 children and $10 for each additional child up to a maximum of 20 children. A $100 deposit fee is required when booking, to reserve the date. Call for reservations and more information.

The Schuylkill Center also hosts Nature Ramblers Summer Camps, which are open to kids ages four to 15 years old.

Family Memberships at the Schuylkill Center are $60 and include invitations to members-only events, program discounts, and more.

The Brandywine Learning Center offers a selection of classes and summer day camp programs for kids ages seven and up, as well tutoring (in any subject) and SAT prep.

A variety of Harry Potter "edu-tainment" classes are available throughout the year, and Harry Potter Magical University Summer Camp, for kids ages seven to 12, provides an entertaining, literary-based environment that's packed with wizarding fun.

The Barley Sheaf Players theater company offers one-week Creative Drama Camps for kids ages seven to 12. Activities include improvisation, theater games, character inventions, stories, and much more. Three one-week sessions area offered in August.

The Learning Center also offers Summer Academic Academies, including Math Academy to empower math students, Summer Reading Book Clubs for kids in Kindergarten through grade five, and SAT Academy.

Makin' Music Rockin' Rhythms offers classes of high quality music taught by caring instructors in a casual setting.

Music classes include maraca and rhythm stick songs, fingerplays, chants, world music, instruments, dance and movement songs, lullabies, and play-alongs. Theatre classes are offered for kids ages four to 12. Whether you were born for the stage or you just want to try something fun and creative, Makin' Music's musical theatre classes offer the opportunity to learn more about the theatre and all that goes into creating a show while building confidence and encouraging teamwork.

Summer camp, for children ages three to seven, is available in the Media location and is based on two alternating week-long curriculums. Campers may participate in either one- or two-week sessions. Campers are grouped according to age. Week-long sessions run from June through August. See website for details and schedules.

Birthday parties can also be arranged through Makin' Music. Performers can come to the host's location or set up a farmhouse party at the quaint Hillwood Farmhouse in Media. Prices range from $175 and up with additional activities.

Makin' Music has many locations in the Philadelphia area including Berks County, Chester County, Delaware County, the Main Line, Montgomery County, New Jersey, and Center City. Visit the website for a complete list of current locations.

Makin' Music Rockin' Rhythms offers classes of high quality music taught by caring instructors in a casual setting.

Music classes include maraca and rhythm stick songs, fingerplays, chants, world music, instruments, dance and movement songs, lullabies, and play-alongs. Theatre classes are offered for kids ages four to 12. Whether you were born for the stage or you just want to try something fun and creative, Makin' Music's musical theatre classes offer the opportunity to learn more about the theatre and all that goes into creating a show while building confidence and encouraging teamwork.

Summer camp, for children ages three to seven, is available in the Media location and is based on two alternating week-long curriculums. Campers may participate in either one- or two-week sessions. Campers are grouped according to age. Week-long sessions run from June through August. See website for details and schedules.

Birthday parties can also be arranged through Makin' Music. Performers can come to the host's location or set up a farmhouse party at the quaint Hillwood Farmhouse in Media. Prices range from $175 and up with additional activities.

Makin' Music has many locations in the Philadelphia area including Berks County, Chester County, Delaware County, the Main Line, Montgomery County, New Jersey, and Center City. Visit the website for a complete list of current locations.

Makin' Music Rockin' Rhythms offers classes of high quality music taught by caring instructors in a casual setting.

Music classes include maraca and rhythm stick songs, fingerplays, chants, world music, instruments, dance and movement songs, lullabies, and play-alongs. Theatre classes are offered for kids ages four to 12. Whether you were born for the stage or you just want to try something fun and creative, Makin' Music's musical theatre classes offer the opportunity to learn more about the theatre and all that goes into creating a show while building confidence and encouraging teamwork.

Summer camp, for children ages three to seven, is available in the Media location and is based on two alternating week-long curriculums. Campers may participate in either one- or two-week sessions. Campers are grouped according to age. Week-long sessions run from June through August. See website for details and schedules.

Birthday parties can also be arranged through Makin' Music. Performers can come to the host's location or set up a farmhouse party at the quaint Hillwood Farmhouse in Media. Prices range from $175 and up with additional activities.

Makin' Music has many locations in the Philadelphia area including Berks County, Chester County, Delaware County, the Main Line, Montgomery County, New Jersey, and Center City. Visit the website for a complete list of current locations.

Whether you're on the lookout for a day camp or something in a sleep-away, the American Camp Association (ACA) is a great place to check out. Its listings include over 2000 camps accredited by the Association, meaning the camps meet about 300 standards for health, safety, and program quality.