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Kids activities in Philadelphia, PA

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Coverage gaps in Philadelphia

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Community · Distance not clear · 4/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Parks and Recreation Youth Programs

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
city recreation programs for children, teens, and families listed
Location
Philadelphia recreation centers, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Program
After school, camps, sports, arts, recreation
Registration
Ask registration
Caregiver
Not listed
Cost
Ask for price
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Camps · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceAsk price
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Schedule
summer camp information listed through city Parks & Recreation
Location
Philadelphia recreation centers, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Camp type
summer camp, recreation center camp
Day length
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Extended care
No note listed
Registration
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Community · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Children's Library Events

Free Library of Philadelphia
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
children and family events listed through library event calendar
Location
Free Library of Philadelphia branches, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Program
Library events, storytime, literacy, family programs
Registration
Ask registration
Caregiver
Not listed
Cost
Ask about discounts
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Academic · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Kids Reading and Learning

Free Library of Philadelphia
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
kids reading and learning resources listed by Free Library of Philadelphia
Location
Free Library of Philadelphia branches, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Focus
Reading, homework help, literacy resources
Assessment
Not listed
Homework
Not listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Aquatics · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Public Pools and Swim Programming

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
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PriceAsk price
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Schedule
public pool information and seasonal swim access listed by city Parks & Recreation
Location
Philadelphia public pools, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Activity
Public pools, swim, water safety
Swim level
Listed
Safety
Not listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Outdoor · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Playstreets Summer Program

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceAsk price
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Schedule
summer Playstreets program listed with neighborhood outdoor play and meals
Location
Philadelphia neighborhood blocks, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Activity
Summer play streets, meals, neighborhood play
Gear
Not listed
Weather
Not listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Life skills · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Parks & Rec Summer Youth Employment Program

City of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
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Age14-24
Pricepaid youth employment opportunity
Trial / dealpaid opportunity
Schedule
Philadelphia Parks & Rec hires youth and young adults each summer to work at recreation centers, playgrounds, Playstreets, and special initiatives while building communication and leadership skills
Location
1515 Arch St., Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
215-683-3683
Skill
Paid summer jobs, public sector careers, communication, leadership
Supplies
Not listed
Outcome
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Life skills · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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WorkReady Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families
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Age12-24
Pricepaid summer employment program
Trial / dealpaid opportunity
Schedule
WorkReady helps Philadelphia teens and young adults find meaningful summer employment, with eligibility for ages 12-24 and priority for youth involved with child welfare or juvenile justice systems
Location
400 Market St., Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
267-502-3900
Skill
Summer jobs, youth employment, career readiness, WorkReady
Supplies
Not listed
Outcome
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
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STEM · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Science of Soccer

The Franklin Institute
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Age6-10
Pricefree STEM program
Trial / dealfree program listed
Schedule
Science of Soccer runs at all 54 Free Library of Philadelphia branches and turns kids ages 6-10 into soccer scientists exploring physics, engineering, and biomechanics through hands-on activities
Location
Free Library of Philadelphia branches, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
STEM type
Soccer science, physics, engineering, biomechanics, library STEM
Trial
No trial listed
Device
Ask if laptop needed
Project
Ask take-home result
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Media · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 3 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Free Library of Philadelphia Teen Media and Learning

Free Library of Philadelphia
Ask a few things
Age12-18
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealfree public library access listed
Schedule
Free Library teen resources include teen spaces, digital learning, homework help, ebooks, college and career support, and branch events for teens
Location
Philadelphia library branches, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
215-686-5322
Focus
Teen library, media, homework help, college and career, digital resources
Equipment
Not listed
Project
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
Ask before signing upbranch-specific teen calendar · exact age range by event · registration requirements
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Arts · Distance not clear · 4/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Youth Education

Mural Arts Philadelphia
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
Youth Education programs use mural making and public art to support Philadelphia youth through artist-led creative learning
Location
Philadelphia youth education sites, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
215-685-0750
Art type
Mural arts, public art, youth art education, visual arts
Materials
No fee note listed
Session dates
Schedule listed
Price
Ask for price
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Volunteering · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Philadelphia Power Up Tech Corps Youth Cohort

City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation and Technology
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Age14-17
Pricefree volunteer program
Trial / dealfree city volunteer opportunity listed
Schedule
Power Up Tech Corps is a City of Philadelphia digital literacy volunteer program with a youth cohort for ages 14-17 placed at library branches, recreation centers, adult education providers, and community sites
Location
Philadelphia partner locations, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
311
Service
Digital literacy, youth volunteering, tech support, community service
Parent role
Not listed
Hours
Not listed
Cost
Listed
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STEM · Distance not clear · 4/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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FirstHand STEM Programs

University City Science Center
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
FirstHand connects Philadelphia students to STEM, entrepreneurship, workplace simulations, and project-based learning through the University City Science Center
Location
FirstHand Lab, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
215-966-6000
STEM type
STEM, entrepreneurship, innovation, high school, project Based learning
Trial
Ask about trial
Device
Ask if laptop needed
Project
Ask take-home result
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Ask before signing upcurrent enrollment path · exact age or grade range · program cost+1 more to ask
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Martial arts · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Youth Martial Arts Classes

Greater Philadelphia YMCA
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Age5-17
Pricemember and non-member class fees vary by branch/session
Trial / dealfinancial assistance may be available through YMCA membership/program aid
Schedule
YMCA martial arts classes are listed by branch/session with registration availability.
Location
Greater Philadelphia YMCA branches, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Style
Martial arts, kids and teens, YMCA branches
Trial
Ask about trial
Belt testing
No fee note listed
Uniform
Ask about cost
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Special needs · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Special Needs Camps and Adaptive Recreation

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
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Age6-18
Pricecamp and program fees vary by site/session
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation includes neighborhood, specialty, and special needs camp options across the city.
Location
Philadelphia recreation centers, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Support
Special needs camps, adaptive recreation, inclusive parks programs
Intake
Not listed
Ratio
Not listed
Trial
Ask about trial
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Music · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Music Education Programs

The School District of Philadelphia
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Age5-18
Priceschool-based program costs vary
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
The School District of Philadelphia supports music and arts education programming for students.
Location
Philadelphia schools, Philadelphia
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Lesson type
Music education, youth arts, city schools
Makeups
No policy note listed
Instrument
Bring/check instrument
Audition
Not listed
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Parent search notes

How should I use this page?

Start with age and activity type, then compare schedule, price, discounts, distance, and what still needs confirmation.

Why do some fields say ask?

Ask means the source page did not clearly confirm that fact. Kidscope keeps the gap visible so you know what to ask before paying.

Are summer camps included?

Yes. Camps are part of the same activity model, with planned fields for season, week range, full-day or half-day status, extended care, deadline, and capacity status.