|
Salisbury
|
|
|
|
Community Activities Resource Guide Compiled by the Parent Partnership Committee
|
|
Salisbury
|
|
|
|
Community Activities Resource Guide Compiled by the Parent Partnership Committee
|
Table of Contents
Allentown Band
Warren Wilson, President/Manager
P.O. Box 1142
Allentown, PA 18105-1142
(610) 437-1116
Hours: N/A
Program Description: We present four youth concerts annually. Free and open to grades 3 through 6 of all area schools. Administered through the school district. 
Allentown Public Library
Christina Schmidt, Director of Children's Services
1210 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 820-2400
E-mail Address: schmidt@cliu.org
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday: 9-6, Saturday: 9-5
Program Description: Summer: 8 week reading club and read-to-me club; story programs; special events.
School year: story programs for toddlers through kindergartners: occasional craft or other programs: clubs, groups may schedule visits.
Allentown Public Library, South Branch
Carol Hirschman, Main Director
601 West Emaus Ave.
Allentown, PA 18103
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 8:30 p.m., Friday: 12 - 6,
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
Donna Fritchey, Orchestra Coordinator
23 North 6th. Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610)432-6715
Web Site: allentownsymphony.org
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 4:40 pm
Program Description: ASO offers 5 youth concerts each spring, 4 during week days geared toward school groups and 1 weekend family concert. During our concert season, one performance focuses on "High School Night at the Symphony." Other educational offerings include a teacher's manual and "Meet the Musician: school programs in support of the youth concerts: an "Instrument Petting Zoo" - an interactive display at various community events; and partnerships with other local cultural organizations to provide music-related educational opportunities.
First Floor Only
Allied Air Force Air Museum
1730 Vultee St.
Allentown, PA 18101
(610)791-5122
Program Description: Aircraft from our country's past.
American Red Cross
Ann Waubelm, Volunteer Coordinator
2200 Avenue A
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2181
(610)865-4400 ext. 242
Web Site: lvrc@redcrosslv.org
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Program Description: Teaching younger
children Red Cross awareness and health and safety programs: peer group participant for community projects/ special events; water safety instructor aide.
Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Carol Dimopoulos, President
556 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 865-0353
Web Site: www.bglv.org
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Also, by appointment
Program Description: ballet guild of the Lehigh Valley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the art of theatre dance, primarily classical ballet, through education and performance.
Banana Factory
Allison Mackenzie Fredericks
211 Plymouth Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 332-1300
Web Site: www.bananafactory.org
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Art classes; family art projects; summer art camp. Art includes painting, clay, sculpture, weaving and knitting, photography.
Baum School of Art
Rose Ackerman, Operations Director
510 Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 433-0032
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:30 pm; Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Program Description: chronologically structured art classes, beginner through advanced. Child-centered teaching, instruction progress in keeping with needs of each learner. Saturday classes, after school classes, and summer sessions from July to mid-August.
Bethlehem Area Public Library
Jack Berk, Director
11 Church Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-3761
Bethlehem Musikfest Association
Jo Pritchett, Director of Volunteers
211 Plymouth Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 861-0678
Burnside Plantation
(610) 868-5044
Program Description: 18th. and 19th. century farm buildings featuring pre-mechanized farming equipment and techniques.
Chansonnette Theatre Inc.
Dolores Scanlon, Chairperson of the Board
P.O. Box 1068
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 252-1920
Program Description: Produce two musicals each year. Advertise for children when needed for productions.
Children's Theatre of Bethlehem
Leslie Kingston, President
2200 Avenue A, Suite 101
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-8852
Hours: No office hours. Volunteers network to organize performances and communicate via voicemail.
Program Description: Provide three live, professional performances for the entire family in November, February, and March. "To bring children the best of the children's play from the stage to cultivate an appreciation of live stage productions."
Performances held at Liberty High School
Civic Theatre of Allentown
Scott Snyder, Managing Director
527 N. 19th. Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 433-8903
E-mail address: sct@ot.com
Web Site: www.ot.com/civic
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Program Description: Civic Theatre School - weekly acting classes for all ages, 6 - 18, on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Summer Acting Session - two week intensive session.
Annual Civic children's Theatre Company production for CTS students.
Student matinees.
Excluding restrooms (due to be done in future)
Community Music School
Freddie Wilk, Executive Assistant
32 South 5th. Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-7725
Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, most days
Program Description: A summer musical experience for ages 4-12. Suzuki Piano and Violin; Kindermusik; Introduction to Piano; Music Sampler; and Theatre Arts. Private instruction also available.
Crayola Factory
Group Reservation
30 Center Square
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 515-8000
Web Site: Crayola.com
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: Noon - 5:00 pm
Hours vary in summertime. Open on some Holiday Mondays. Call for times and dates open.
Program Description: Hands-on family creativity center. Cost $7.00 per person. Ages 2 and under are free. Local visitors are encouraged to visit September through May to avoid lengthy lines and admission delays.
Dance Forum of Lehigh Valley
Christy Yerk-Smith
620 North 20th. Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 433 6556
E-mail Address: Kasl@msl.allencol.edu
Hours: N/A
Program Description: Various master dance classes and activities in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and other theatre related activities for youth ages 13+.
Discovery Center
Lin Erikson, Director
511 East Third Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-5010
Emmaus Public Library
Mrs. Vines, Children's Librarian
11 East Main Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm;
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Frank Buchman House
117 N. 11th. St.
Allentown, PA
(610) 435-7398
Program Description: Victorian structure, built in 1892, typifies the city's row homes; original furnishings.
Free Hand: A Forum for Architecture & Art in the Community
Diana LaBelle
24 East Third Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 691-4944
E-mail Address: womanarch!freehand.org
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Saturday workshops, after school programs and summer camps that teach youth about architecture art and design as a part of their community.
Friends of Music of Bethlehem
Richard Benert, President
P.O. Box 21
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-2898
Hours: N/A
Program Description: Annual competition for Outstanding Young Artist of the Year (cash prize); Annual competition for Small Ensembles of musical instrumentalists.
Haines Mill Museum
3600 Dorney Park Road
Allentown, PA
(610) 481-9138
Program Description: Working Grist Mill. Demonstrates early farming and milling techniques.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association
Annette Edwards, Education Specialist
1700 Hawk Mountain Road
Kempton, PA 19529
(610) 756-6000
Web Site: Hawkmountain.org
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Guided field trips: Mountain Camp (parent/child overnighter). Introductory nature classes. South lookout is accessible to everyone. Some trails are not suitable for children under 6.
Some, but not all facilities are accessible.
Hugh Moore Historical Park and Museums
Easton, PA 18042-7743
(610) 559-6613
Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Program Description: Canal Boat Rides, Lock Tender's House Museum, picnic areas and pavilions, children's playground are available. Students are hired for the summer to work on canal boats, boat store and Hugh Moore Park.
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Annette Bieber, Director of Community Education
4525 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078-2598
(610) 799-1581
E-mail Address: adb4@lex.lcc.edu
Hours: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: The youth and children's classes offer opportunities for young people to improve their basic skills, try new areas of recreation and explore a wide variety of subjects. These classes give children and teenagers an exposure to an enthusiasm for a college education.
Lehigh County Historical Society
Sarah Nelson, Executive Director
5th. and Hamilton Streets
P.O. Box 1548
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-1074
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Tours provided at 9 sites - a county history museum, 4 historic houses, 3 industrial sites and a one-room school house. Special family Christmas program.
Please call ahead for arrangements.
Lehigh County Museum
Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA
(610) 435-4664
Program Description: Exhibits focus on Native American Indian cultures and Pennsylvania German traditions.
Lehigh Valley Audubon Society
Bernard Morris
P.O. Box 290
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 967-0257
Hours: N/A
Program Description: Our activities are not specifically designed for youth, but young people are welcome to attend. Includes bird watching and nature programs.
Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra
Llyena Boylan, Executive Director
P.O. Box 20641
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0641
(610) 266-8555
Lenni Lenape Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Carla Messinger, Executive Director
2825 Fish Hatchery Road
Allentown, PA 18103-9801
(610) 797-2121
E-mail Address: lenape@comcat.com
Web Site: www.lenape.org
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 12 noon - 3:00 pm
Additional hours by appointment
Program Description: To provide educational programs, workshops, annual outdoor events, outreach programs, and a resource center on local Lenape (Delaware) and other Native American Cultures to people of all ages and abilities.
Liberty Bell Shrine Museum
Rev. Laverne Passman
622 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4232
Hours: May - October: Monday through Saturday: 12 noon - 4:00 pm
November, December, February, April: Thursday through Saturday: 12 noon - 4:00 pm
Program Description: Museum tour tells how the Liberty Bell was hidden at Zion's Church in Allentown during the Revolutionary War.
Lil-Le Trout Nursery
Allentown, PA
(610) 437-7656
Program Description: Supplies fish to local creeks; self-guided tours and museum.
Lockridge Park and Furnace Museum
Alburtis, PA
(610) 435-4664
Program Description: Restored 1868 complex
Mayfair, Inc.
Lisa Penso
2020 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 437-6900
Program Description: Memorial Day Weekend arts festival held at Lake Muhlenberg. Opportunities for volunteers.
Moravian College
Marie Mayer, Public Relations Office
1309 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-3916
E-mail Address: memlmoi@moravian.edu
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Program Description: Academic and athletic summer camps. Johns Hopkins Summer Program. Moravian college Music Institute Programs.
We accommodate handicapped students.
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
Charlene Donchez Mowers, Executive Director
66 W. Church St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-0173
E-mail Address: moravian@hw.com
Web Site: www.moravianmuseum.org
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: The Moravian Museum offers special art programs such as china painting and doll house miniature demonstrations to introduce the important history of the Moravians' unique lifestyle to children.
Muhlenberg College
Michael Bruckner
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 821-3230
E-mail Address: bruckner@muhlenberg.edu
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Youth Theatre; Youth Recreation Program.
National Canal Museum/Hugh Moore Park
J. Steven Humphrey, Executive Director
30 Centre Square
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 559-6613
E-mail Address: ncm@canals.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Sponsors an Explorer Post that specializes in history and historical crafts and reenactments.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Andrea Lee Roney, Director of Marketing & Publicity
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3192
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Shakespeare Festival presenting two Shakespeare plays, one world classic and one children's play.
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre
Catherine Bachochin
211 Plymouth Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1214
(610) 332-1400
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: PYT's mission is to foster the personal growth and enrich the lives of young people in the Lehigh Valley through participation in theatre productions and instruction in creative dramatics.
Rose Garden Children's Festival
Jeannette MacDonald
Box 4184
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-6653
E-mail Address: jiml@lehigh.edu
Program Description: Three day arts and science festival, first weekend in June. Workshops, performances, games, art classes, science activities for toddlers through middle school age children. All activities free of charge.
Shelter House Society
Emmaus, PA
(610) 965-9258
Program Description: Library, Pavilion, outdoor recreation areas.
Stage Door Workshop
Patricia Carlis, Director
3424 Congress Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 398-8557
Hours: Saturday: 9:30 - 12:00 during the school year
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Call for summer hours
Program Description: Performing arts activities including creative drama, movement, acting technique, improvisation speech, musical theatre, vocal performance, and visual arts for ages 4-17.
Summer Theatre Institute at DeSales University
DeSales University
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA
Contact: Patrick Mulcahy
(610) 282-1100 ext. 1320
The Theatre Outlet
Kate Scuffle/George Miller
29 North 9th. Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 820-9270
E-mail Address: THEATREOUT@AOL.COM
Hours: Administrative: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Facility often staffed: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, plus weekends
Program Description: Mainstage: internships in technical theatre/stage management. Outreach: special projects and performances created by and for young people, working with outlet staff.
Trout Hall
414 Walnut St.
Allentown, PA
(610) 820-4043
Main Office: (610) 435-1074
Hours: Saturday: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Program Description: Built in 1770 by the son of the city's founder, this Georgian residence is Allentown's oldest home.
Touchstone Theatre
Shirl Gower
321 East 4th. Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 867-1689
E-mail Address: touchstone@nni.com
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm + (depending on performances)
Program Description: Children's entertainment throughout the year. Saturday's child offers family programming at the Ice House on Sand Island almost every Saturday of the year.
Two-Rivers Landing
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 515-8000
Program Description: Home to the National Canal Museum, the Crayola Factory and National Heritage Corridor Visitor's Center. Interactive hands-on exhibits present life centering around the 18th. century canals. See how Crayola crayons and markers are made.
(The Carl & Emily) Weller Center for Health Education
Rachel Osborne, VP Development & Marketing
2009 Lehigh Street
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 258-8500
E-mail Address: weller@enter.net
Web Site: www.wellercenter.org
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Program Description: The Carl & Emily Weller Center provides quality health education for children and young adults.
Wildlands Conservancy
Barbara Morton
3701 Orchid Place
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-4397
Hours: Weekdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Nature Center open Sundays 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Program Description: The Wildlands Conservancy offers environmental education programs year-round for school groups, scouts and individuals of all ages, held monthly at the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus. Call for information.
Not all facilities are accessible
Wildlife Information Center
Dan Kunkle
P.O. Box 198
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 760-8889
Hours: By appointment
Program Description: Young Ecologists Summer Camp - one week. Day Camp (meets in Slatington) for students Grades 6-9 to study topics and environmental issues.
Facility is handicap accessible, but camp will be in field and not easily accessible.
Young People's Philharmonic
Jerry and Nancy Bidlack, Directors
420 East Packer Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-9200
Program Description: Full symphonic orchestra composed of high school students. A junior string philharmonic of 50 middle school students. Performs numerous times each academic year. Membership through auditions in May.
Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University
Deborah Sacarakis, Director
420 East Packer Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 758-5322
E-mail Address: ds00@Lehigh.edu
Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Program Description: Child/family oriented programs are scheduled throughout the year at the Zoellner Arts Center. Watch for ads or call 7LU-ARTS. Guided gallery tours and special children's tours are scheduled for each exhibit. Call 758-3615 for information.
Allentown Chess Club
Allan Messinger
18191/2 Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 434-6819
Hours: Home (Call for details)
Program Description: The club meets Friday nights starting at 8:00, to play chess. Players of all levels participate.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley
Maryjean De Sandes, Executive Director
33 N. 15th. Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 439-1618
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Evening appointments can be scheduled
Program Description: Activities are planned for the children who have been accepted into our program and who are either matched with a volunteer or waiting to be matched. Activities are advertised only to the volunteers and children in our program.
Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers
Stanley A. Price, Treasurer
902 East Macada Road
Bethlehem, PA 18014
(610) 867-2591
E-Mail Address: bds900@aol.com
Program Description: We build and operate model railroads. Our members range from youth to adults (seniors) and adults educate and train younger members.
Boy Scouts of America - Minsi Trails Council
Brian Leidy
P.O. Box 20624
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002
(610) 264-8556
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Comprehensive youth development programs for ages 6-18 in all community neighborhoods.
Community Services for Children, Inc.
Patricia Levin, Executive Director
431 E. Locust Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-1819
E-mail Address: patlevin@ptdprolog.net
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Head Start - a Federal program for preschool children from low income families serving more than 700 families in the Lehigh Valley area.
Emmaus Historical Society
Francis Hartman
5702 Schantz Road
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 966-2842
Program Description: Anything that will give the history of Emmaus and the meaning of collecting artifacts pertaining to Emmaus.
Girls' Club of Allentown
Deborah Fries, Executive Director
1302 Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 433-0093
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Hours School Year: Monday - Thursday: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Friday: 3:00 pm - 6:00; Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Summer Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Program Description: Computer awareness, Learning Club
ü, homework help, crafts, career awareness, cooking, health and safety activities, fitness programs and more for girls ages 5-18. After school van transportation available.
Girls Incorporated
Pam Barthol, Director
701 Lechauweki Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-7906
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Program Description: Girls Inc. offers over 90 life skill, recreation, education, prevention, culture and leadership programs to girls K-12. All activities are age appropriate and able to be evaluated.
Great Valley Girl Scout Council, Inc.
2633 Moravian Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103-5596
(610) 791-2411
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Program Description: Girls can join troops, groups and interest patrols that provide activities on a regular basis. Girls may also attend special council-sponsored events and day or overnight camping trips.
Horizons for Youth
Gail Mrowinski
County Hall 3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 861-5507
E-mail Address: gram@mail.nchm.cc.pa.us
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Program Description: A wide variety of classes for ages 2 - high school. Classes on weekends during the school year. In summer, a ten week daytime program. Enrichment classes can be combined with Camp Northampton to provide a full-time day care alternative.
Jewish Community Center
Hope Horowitz, Program Director
702 N. 22nd. Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-3571
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: The JCC offers activities and programs for children of all ages, from 6 weeks on up, including sports fitness, organizations, educational and art activities.
Junior Achievement of Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Terri Fisher
546 Hamilton Street Suite 300
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 770-6223
E-mail Address: allentpa@fast.net
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Program Description: An after school program in which students, guided by a volunteer, organize a company. In the course of 18 weeks, they sell stock to raise capital, elect officers, buy raw materials, manufacture and market a product, pay a dividend to stockholders, and liquidate their company.
Lehigh Valley Amateur Radio Club
Dennis Check
1218 Little Creek Circle
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 398-3424
E-mail Address: N3HKX@WA3DSP.AMPR.ORG
Program Description: Monthly meeting held at Red Cross on Avenue A on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Novice training and elmering for first license.
Lehigh Valley Child Care, Inc.
Judy Chase, Executive Director
1600 Hanover Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 820-5333
E-mail Address: jchase@prolog.net
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Description: Recreational activities reflecting the interests of the participants which are designed to be open-ended, to encourage exploration and peak curiosity. Weekly themes encourage interest and enthusiasm for learning.
Not all facilities are accessible.
Lehigh Valley Parents' Group for Hard of Hearing Children
Christine Rothdeutsch
2213 Florence Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 865-4868
Program Description: Several times a year there are social gatherings. A Christmas party, Easter party, a fall event and a June picnic.
Northampton County 4-H
Phyllis Laufer, Coordinator
Gracedale Complex
Nazareth, PA 18064-9212
(610) 746-1970
E-mail Address: px110@PSU.edu
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Program Description: Informal, hands-on youth activities and clubs including science, natural resources, animal science, home economics, leadership, etc.
Paint Box Art Club
Joyce Powell
2141 Hay Street
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 252-4120
Hours:
Program Description: Our club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month and has artists demonstrate their painting or craft techniques. Open to all.
Penn State Cooperative Extension Lehigh County 4-H Clubs
Liesel Dreisbach
4184 Dorney Park Road
Allentown, PA 18104-598
(610) 391-9840
E-mail Address: ldreisbach@psu.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Program Description: 4-H clubs provide hands-on, non-formal education for boys and girls, ages 8-19, through 50+ projects, including rocketry, rabbits and reptiles to gardening, sewing, cooking, crafts and, for teens, leadership development.
Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley
Helen M. Garvey
1601 Union Boulevard P.O. Box 20490
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0490
(610) 437-5627
E-mail Address: mfreyma@ptdprolog.net
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Program Description: Offers a wide variety of employment and training opportunities for 14-21 year old youth residing in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
Salvation Army - Allentown PA Corps
Captain James Francis
144 North 8th. Street
Allentown, PA 18105-0147
(610) 432-0129
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Program Description: Gym and recreation 4:30 - 8:00 pm. Tuesday Youth Signing Co., Sunbeams, Girl Guards, Boy Scouts.
Sayre Child Center
Tina Siegfried, Executive Director
349 Hamilton Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-5053
Hours: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Program Description: A not-for-profit child care providing safe, healthy quality child care while addressing educational, social and physical needs. Active Parent Association. Outdoor summer events and programs.
DeSales University
Susan Roberts, Athletic Department
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA
(610) 282-1100
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Program Description: Girls' Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Tennis Camps.
Allentown Fair, The Great
Bonnie Brosious
302 N. 17th. Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 433-7541
Web Site: www.allentownfairpa.org
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Program Description: The 147 year old Fair is designed to inform, educate and entertain the public, particularly the youth. Children learn to appreciate the producers (the American farmer) of our food and what it takes to produce it. For information, call (610) 435-SHOW.
Allentown YMCA & YWCA
Katie Tarlecky Senior Program Director
425 S. 15th. Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 434-9333
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Membership Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Saturday: 7a.m. - 5 p.m.
Program Description: The Allentown Y offers child care, swimming, diving, gymnastics, karate and various sports, including basketball, soccer, T-ball and hockey.
Alton Park Youth League Inc.
1519 Oxford Drive
Allentown, PA
(610) 791-0868
Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Bureau
Charles Brown, Director
10 East Church Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 865-7081
Program Description: Pools available seven days a week. Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club of Allentown
Marie Magyar
720 N. 6th. Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 432-9323
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Club Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Program Description: Programs and activities in six core areas: Person and Educational Development, Cultural Enrichment, Health and Physical Education, Outdoor Environmental Education, Social Development and Recreation, and Citizenship and Leadership Development.
First Floor Only.
Celtic Fest, Inc.
Linda Merkel, Executive Director
65 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 100
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-9599
Web Site: www.celticfest.org
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Program Description: Promote and preserve the Celtic Heritage. Last weekend of September: Celtic Classic. See the Highland Athletics, Bagpipe Bands, Highland and Irish Step Dance, Ethnic Food, wares and more. Volunteer needed.
Emmaus Community Pool
Borough Office
28 S. 4th. Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
Administration Management
(610) 965-9292
Community Park in Season
1401 Shimersville Road
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 967-1311
Program Description: Swimming pool, swimming lessons, Playground.
Trexler Game Preserve
Tony Mazziota, Director
5150 Game Preserve Road
Schnecksville, PA 18052
(610) 799-4171
E-mail Address: info@lehighvalleyzoo.org
Web Site: www.gamepreserve.org
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Program Description: Activities for all ages: nature hikes, Explore & Snore, daily programs, Zoo Camp and volunteer opportunities.
Lafayette College
Scott Morse, Director of Athletic Communications
Watson Hall
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 330-5470
Web Site: www.lafayette.edu
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Program Description: Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, Soccer and Swimming camps. All camps for ages 6 - 17.
Lehigh Valley Velodrome
Nancy Ceay
217 Main St.
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 967-7587
E-mail Address: info@lvvelo.org
Web Site: www.lvvelo.org
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Program Description: Free development cycling classes offered during the spring and summer for children 9 - 18 years old. Ages 5 - 8 have summer classes only. Sponsored by Air Products and Chemicals. Call to request a brochure.
Macungie Pool
Bordered by Poplar Street and Walnut Street
Macungie, PA
Park: (610) 966-4289
Pool: (610) 966-5757
Hours: 12 noon - 8:00 p.m.
Meadow Pool Swim Club
10 Harrison Street
E. Emmaus, PA
Pool: (610) 965-8200
Parkette National Gymnastic Center
401 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Allentown, P
