AMF Parkway Lanes
1630 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA
610-797-1567
Bowling.
ARCH Hub Club
View information on the ARCH Club Hub and how to join.
Accent School of Dance
Tilghman Square Shopping Center, Allentown, PA
610-395-6060
Action Karate
1-888-99-shark
Action Karate has had great success over the last thirteen years teaching children with autism. They are always striving to learn new methods to improve their service to students with special needs. Physical activity is important for anyone. Unfortunately, children with autism don't have the number of options for sports and play as everyone else. In an effort to increase options for all children, Action Karate is offering more classes-private and semi private for children with autism. Action Karate also works with children with ADD and ADHD and helps children build confidence and self-esteem.
Alliance Hall of Allentown--Alliance Summer Recreation Program
245 N. 6th St., Allentown, PA.
610-437-7581
Held at Central Elementary School at 9th & Turner Sts. Program is 4 weeks in July/August from 9:00am to 3:00pm for children ages 7-13. This is a free program. Please call for information on program dates.
Allen Township Youth Association
Howertown Park Fieldhouse, Northampton, PA
610-262-7852
Baseball, softball, girls and boys basketball.
Allentown A's Football League
Bucky Boyle Park, Pump Place.
President Ellwood Elliot: 484-695-7375
Allentown Art Museum
31 N. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18101
610-432-4333
Family Time at the Allentown Art Museum: First Saturday of every month (October through April) at 1:00 and 3:00. Get introduced to the Museum's permanent collection with your family through hour-long thematic, interactive gallery programs. Designed for children six years and older accompanied by an adult friend, this is an afternoon of touchable objects, lively activities, and engaging discussions that will bring works of art to life in new and exciting ways. Free with museum admission.For students in 3rd to 5th grades who live in the Cumberland Gardens Housing Project and attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
Provides a supportive learning environment with the emphasis on fun and creativity, to attract girls who might not otherwise have an interest in technology.
610-435-3571
Lists community activities.
Main Library: 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18102
610-820-2400
South Branch: 601 W. Emmaus Ave., Allentown, PA 18103
610-797-3832
Summer Reading Club--a ten week, summer-long program designed to encourage reading throughout the season. Incentives for reading books, special programs and crafts, and a kick-off party are all part of what is offered for children ages birth through high school.
Computer Classes--Saturday mornings October-April. Class and registration information are available during those months on the bulletin board at the Gates Lab, 2nd Floor of the library. Free.
Otaku Club--for 12-16 year olds. The Otaku Club is for students interested in drawing Japanese manga and viewing anime. Check the teen page of the web site for information.
Story Times at the Library--ten week session and in the fall and again in winter with age appropriate programs. Preschool Story Time is a weekly hour program of picture books, songs, finger plays, rhymes and other activities designed to introduce your three to five year-old child to the library and the work of stories. Time for Twos is a series of half hour programs for two year-olds and their caregivers. The program features puppets, songs, rhymes, finger plays and short picture books. Lapsit Story Times is a program for children birth to age two and their caregivers. It is a fund opportunity to prepare your child for literacy and welcome them to the library. Read books, sing songs and do finger plays while your child feels snug in your lap. Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Stories is a program of stories and crafts for children in these early elementary grades. This program is a half hour plus and runs for 3-6 weeks in fall and winter.
610-437-7750
Allentown Skate Park at Keck Park
The park includes a 4'x8' ramp, 1/4 pipe, fun box grind wall and rail, free style area, kicker ramp picnic table and two grind rails. Open dawn till dusk. Pads & helmets strongly recommended. No bikes, smoking and/or alcoholic beverages permitted. Skate at your own risk!
For more information click on this link or contact Central Family Center Jefferson Family Center located at 829 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18102, phone 484-765-4815. You may also contact Mosser Village Family Center located at 614 S. Carlisle St., Allentown, PA 18109, phone 610-820-9927.
Services include: parent support and child development education, pediatric health services, healthy after school and summer activities, family preservation services and education and employment-related services.
Allentown Walking Club
610-967-5171
Meets Sundays at Trexler Memorial Park and Trout Creek Parkway to promote camaraderie in a leisurely sprint or walking for physical fitness, fun and exercise.
425 S. 15th St., Allentown, PA 18102
Allentown Youth Association
An organization of the Allentown Recreation Bureau. Baseball, basketball, football, soccer, cheerleading. 1519 Oxford Drive, Allentown
610-791-0868
Baseball/Softball for 5-14 year olds and football cheerleading.
America On Wheels Museum
5 North Front St., Allentown
610-432-4333
Amy's Academy of Dance
1222 Main St., Northampton, PA
610-262-0112
And Suddenly I Was Dancing
3384 Golden Key Pond, New Tripoli
610-285-6398
Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Association Children's Program
The children's show became an integral part of AFBS's workshop. It is through awareness, exposure and consequent involvement in Bluegrass by the youth of today and that will assure this folk music, an important part of our American heritage, remains alive in the future. Music is a very positive force in the growth of children and what better way to get them involved than the wholesome family atmosphere of a bluegrass festival. There are different programs--leisure, education, afterschool programs, elementary school programs, and summer projects.
Armetta's Grand Studio of Dance
17 E. Main St., Macungie, PA
610-393-5225 The mission of the Arts Community of Easton, ACE, is to encourage and promote the arts of all disciplines, to foster an appreciation of the arts, and enrich the quality of life of the Easton area by offering arts education opportunities and community programming. ACE creates opportunities which invite community involvement, and presents educational opportunities by organizing exhibitions, classes and workshops, an annual studio tour, and public mural projects. ACE also initiates and participates in area activities which enrich the artistic life of the community, working with the community, and underserved groups identified by local agencies.
25 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-332-1300
Arts/photography programs, After-School Program (an after-school enrichment program for area middle school students), Banana Works Program (pairs young people with a Banana Factory artist to design, create and complete a public piece of art that goes on display in the community). 2009 Artsquest Fall Classes: Drawing & Painting, Photoshop for Photographers, Glassblowing/Beadmaking, Ceramics, Painting, Stained Glass, Sculpture, Mosaics, Drawing, Photography, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Fashion Design, Children's Classes and Basketweaving.
610-433-0032
Fall classes begin 09/03/09.
Experience Courses in glassblowing/beadmaking, ceramics, painting, stained glass, sculpture, mosaics, drawing, photography, graphic design, screenwriting, jewelry, fashion design, children's classes, basketweaving.
Bear Rock Junction
Rt. 309, New Tripoli, PA
610-298-8887
Mini golf, live steam training running (scheduled times), seasonal hayrides and corn maze. PO Box 59, Red Hill, PA 18076
215-541-4242
An auditioned professional children's chorus for ages 7-16, now in its 16th year of developing the musical artistry in each child.
Beltzville State Park
Exit 34 off NE Ext. of PA Turnpike, Rt. 209 Interchange, Beltzville.
610-377-0045
More than 3,000 acres for hiking on two trails, boating, fishing (stocked), picnicking and swimming.
Bethlehem Area Public Library
Central Library: 610-867-3761
11 W. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
South Side Branch: 610-867-7852
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Free adult computer classes and story times for children.
Bethlehem History Walks
Saturdays from April to November.
One-hour guided walking tours of sites important in Bethlehem's history. Tours begin at the Visitor's Center at 2:30pm.
Bethlehem Raiders Athletic Association
PO Box 432, Bethlehem, PA
610-867-0775
Football and cheerleading for youth ages 6-14.
Bethlehem Recreation Bureau
10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
610-865-7081
Programs include: ice-skating, tennis, swimming, and golf lessons. Free summer playground drop-in programs and craft workshops are offered at times. Summer day camps offered, too. For information on playgrounds in Bethlehem call City Hall at 610-865-7000. The city has seven playgrounds which are supervised throughout the summer. They are Bernie Fritz, Clearview, Elmwood, L.G. Steward Madison, West Side and Yosko. Bethlehem's Rose Garden park is the site of the "Music in the Park" concert series.
Bethlehem Segway Tours
1-800-360-8687
Saturdays at 9:00am from April to November.
Bethlehem YMCA 610-867-7588
430 E. Broad St., Bethlehem
Fountain Hill Campus 610-997-0959
701 Lechauweki Ave., Bethlehem
Family Friendly and Affordable! The "Membership for All" Program is an income-based membership rate scale designed for household incomes below $55,000 per year. Based on your household's total income, you may qualify for up to 40% off the regular membership rate and the joiner's fee. Call the YMCA for more information. Pre-School Prep, Kids Kare (ages 6-12), Swimming Classes for children ages 6 months and up, Homework hours for middle school and high school, drum lessons with Dylan Sweeney (ages 4 and up). Other classes include: Babysitters Safety, American Red Cross Community CRR and First Aid.
425 Kromer Rd., Wind Gap, PA 18091
610-863-6616
Therapeutic horseback riding and riding lessons for children.
Bob Rodale Fitness & Recreation Park
Off Rt. 222, Trexlertown
610-395-4892
Bicycling, roller blading and walking path around the Trexlertown Pines.
Boots and Saddle Riding Company
2850 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown, PA
610-797-2922
Offers horseback riding.
Bostick Dance Center
5925 Tilghman St., Allentown, PA
610-366-1338
9th & Linden Sts., Bethlehem Township, PA
610-814-2779
Inflatable obstacle courses, boxing rings, dodge ball arenas and two-story tall slides.
610-264-8551
A program for boys ages 11 to 17 years old that builds effective character, citizenship and fitness training. There is a focus on outdoor activities.
Boys and Girls Clubs
Offers after school programs and summer programs, Youth development programs/Character & leadership development. Provides disadvantaged youth with access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas including leadership development and education development. They also offer a prevention program and health & life skills.
Ages 6-18
Boy & Girls Club of Allentown: 610-432-9944
720 N. 6th St., Allentown, PA 18102
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown—Cumberland Gardens Clubhouse: 610-791-1121
501 Saint John St., Allentown, PA 18103
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown—Hanover Acres Clubhouse:
230 N. Dauphin St., Allentown, PA 18101
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown—610-434-4592
Teen Center: 641 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown—Turner Street: 610-433-0093
1302 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18102
Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem--610-865-5141
15 E. 4th St., PA 18015
Boys & Girls Club of Slatington—610-509-1765
South 7th St., Bally, PA 19503
610-845-2491
Golf Family Fun Specials, Beginners (Play holes 1 & 2 as desired until dark. Valid on Monday & Wednesdays after 6:00 PM).
CADA--Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
1031 W. Linden St., 2nd Floor, Suite 203, Allentown, PA 18102
610-433-4177
After school program serving children ages 7-14, summer camp and summer program.
510 Sycamore St., Nazareth, PA 18064
610-759-2837
Guitar Museum, Factory Tour, Visitors Center.
The Caring Place Youth Mentoring Program
931 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18104
610-433-5683
An after school and summer program, free for city children, ages 6 to 18. Homework assistance, art, music activities, and youth programs.
Casa Guadalupe Center
143 Linden St., Allentown, PA 18101
610-435-9902
A social service agency offering school programs, after-school tutoring and homework program.
Catasauqua Youth Athletic Association
P.O. Box 65, Catasauqua, PA
610-264-5721
Baseball, basketball, football and softball.
Catasauqua Youth Soccer Association
1015 American St., Catasauqua, PA
610-266-7547
Soccer for ages 4-17.
Challenger Little League
Little League Baseball Headquarters
P.O. Box 3485, Williamsport, PA 17701
570-326-1921 ext.212
For children ages 5 to 18 who remain in school with physical or mental disabilities.
Cheryl Chickey’s All American Performance Arts Center
1825 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA
610-865-0145
The Children’s Center
730 Union St., Allentown, PA
610-432-8352
Offers affordable early childhood programs for children ages 13 months to 10 years.
Toddler Programs: provides daily routines, activities to stimulate growing interests and abilities, separate age-appropriate playground for safe, active outside play.
Preschool Program: Activities with letters, numbers, books and toys to prepare for kindergarten, computer experiences, age-appropriate playground. School-Age Program: Support and encouragement for homework and school experiences, reliable and safe transportation to and from school, learning by doing activities and environment encourage positive interactions and support formal learning.
The City of Bethlehem Parks & Recreation Office
610-997-7971
After school programs (tutoring, computer help), local dances, local activities and recreational sports.
Civic Theatre School
Acting Sessions for any child age 4-grade 12 (2008-09 school year). CTS students develop discipline, teamwork and self-confidence. Help your child unlock his/her potential and find the talent within!
Color Me Mine--The Art of Having Fun
Pick a piece of bisque and paint it. Pick it up after it goes into the kiln and dries. Workshops are available.
Color Wheel Creations Art Center
1801 Broadway, Bethlehem
610-955-4003. Programs include: Drop off classes, Arts & Crafts classes, Saturday morning classes, Mommy & Me classes, and home school.
Community Bike Works
235 Madison St., Allentown, PA 18102
610-434-1140
The program develops and uses peer role models, adult mentors, and bicycles to draw boys and girls, ages 9 to 17, into the program and away from drugs, crime, and the streets. Kids learn mechanics, develop business skills, commitment and responsibilities, and improve their employability. The kids provide the community with safety classes, safety inspections and reconditioned bikes. Kids even earn a recycled bide and new helmet for their efforts.
Community Music School
23 N. 6th St., Suite C, Allentown, PA 18101
610-435-7725
Email: commusic@enter.net
Connie Mack Baseball
1129 Jeter Avenue, Fountain Hill, PA
610-691-6982
Ages 13 to 16 years.
Coplay Public Library
49 S. 5th St., Coplay, PA
Story times and summer reading program.
Covered Bridges of the Lehigh Valley
Print a map/information for a self-guided tour of seven Lehigh Valley Covered Bridges, courtesy of the Lehigh Valley Conventions and Visitor Bureau.
The Crayola FACTORY
Dance Plus, Inc.
299 Industrial Dr., Nazareth, PA610-759-7017
Programs include : Special needs dance classes, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acrobatics, worship. There are also acting classes and voice classes.
DaVinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology
3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown, PA
484-664-1002
An independent nonprofit organization that promotes hands-on science through inquiry, highlights vibrant and important career opportunities in science available to every young person.
570-426-2452
View summer hours, schedules and more information about the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Ranger-led talks, campfire programs, walks and other activities will be offered.
Disc Golf
Lehigh Valley Disc Golf Club
Information on the sport and the club's activities can be found on the web site.
Discover Bethlehem
View information on local attractions, holiday events and upcoming activities.
Discover Easton
610-330-9940
View information on local attractions and upcoming activities.
Dolly Haltzman Dance Academy
1402 Linden St., Allentown, PA
610-433-1680
118 S. 6th St., Emmaus, PA
610-965-6212
East Coast Dance Connection
1715 Green St., Allentown, PA
610-740-0836
East Penn Martial Arts Center
2354 W. Emmaus Ave., Allentown, PA
610-791-5683
East Penn Youth Association
610-770-4539
Baseball, basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball
East Side Youth Center
1140 E. Clair St., Allentown, PA
610-434-9769
Emmaus Bowling Center
4651 Colebrook Ave., Emmaus, PA
610-967-1607
Emmaus Public Library
11 Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049
Emmaus Youth Association 610-965-7461
610-398-5574
610-967-1122
P.O. Box 362, Macungie, PA 18062
610-967-4849
Programs include: Martial Arts for children and teens, cardio kickboxing, yoga and self-defense for women. 610-691-4339
3672 Rt. 378
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Fountain Hill Little League
610-865-6882
Baseball and softball.
The Franco Farm Park
Black River Rd., Salisbury, PA
Picnicking, walking trail and ballfields.
Franklin Park, Sand Island
River St., Bethlehem
Children's playground, tennis, basketball, bicycle path, tow path, and boat access. Tennis courts open for the season. Season passes are available for individuals, families and students or there is an hourly court fee. Tennis lessons are available for youth ages 5-18 years as well as adults.
The Friends of Music of Bethlehem
PO Box 21, Bethlehem, PA
Girl Scouts
2633 Moravian Ave., Allentown, PA
Allentown office: 610-791-2411
Eastern District office: 610-258-6321
The program encourages girls to become independent, responsible and confident individuals. It also helps them develop self-esteem, life skills and leadership skills.\
God’s Rainbow
610-398-1205
Interdenominational ministry that provides Sunday school for youths and adults with developmental disabilities.
GodaiShin Dojo
484-764-6538
Martial Arts.
Grace Montessori School
610-435-4060
The only area Montessori School catering to children ages 3 through 9. Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-6; Mathematics, Language, Sensorial, Reading, Geography, History, Zoology, Botany, Science, Art, Music, Outdoor Education, Extended Care), Elementary Program (Ages 6-9; Mathematics, Language, Geography, History, Zoology, Botany, Geometry, The Five Great Lessons--Fable of Creation, Time Line of Life, Time Line of Humans, History of Writing, and History of Mathematics, and specialty classes in Spanish.
PO Box 1155, Bethlehem, PA
610-954-0996
Girls and boys soccer, ages 5-13.
74 W. Broad St., Bethlehem
610-882-4002
Fireflies Musical Yoga for Kids (yoga class for parents and children ages 3 to 6 years old).
Hamilton Park Athletic Association
Information boys: 610-433-5304; girls: 484-358-3489
Boys summer basketball, Girls spring field hockey and summer basketball.
Hispanic American League of Artists (HALA)
PO Box 413, Allentown, PA 18105
610-332-1324
HALA offers free classes in dance, voice, instruments, visual and media art for children ages 7 through 18, year round. Classes meet at Alliance Hall, 6th and Chew, and Harris Morton School, Allentown, and at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem.
The Hitter's Edge
3679 Eberhart Rd., Whitehall, PA
610-264-2444
Batting cages.
Horses and Horizons—Therapeutic Learning Center
New Ringold, PA (Schuylkill County)
570-386-5679
Therapeutic horse back riding
Ice Palace
623 Hanover Ave., Allentown, PA
610-435-3031
Ice skating.
Illick's Mill & Monocacy Parks
Illick's Mills Road, Bethlehem
Creek bank, picnic facilities, pavilions, trails, fishing, swimming pool, ice rink, tennis, golf, minature golf, softball, soccer and rugby fields.
4345 Independence Drive, Schnecksville, PA
610-769-5811
Moon bounce, roller skating, rock climbing, mini-bowling, laser tag, arcade games, in-line speed skating, rock climbing and laser tag. Men's hockey every Wednesday from 7:00-9:00.
Jewish Community Center 2009-2010 Children's Program Guide, information on camps, activities and special events.
Jordan Creek Parkway
Lehnert Rd., Whitehall, PA
610-820-3129
Ballfields, biking/hiking/walking, tennis courts, bird watching and fishing.
Jordan Lanes
731 Jordan Parkway, Whitehall, PA
610-437-2695
Joseph S. Daddona Lake and Terrace
Union and St. Elmo Sts., Allentown, PA.
610-437-7756
Ballfields, basketball courts, fishing, picnicking, volleyball and amphitheater.
Just For Kids
The program is through The Church of the Mediator @ 1620 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18102
610-434-0155
Organized after-school activities for Raub Middle School students.
Kalmbach Memorial Park
200 Cotton St., Macungie, PA
610-965-1140
Marked nature trail and wildflower gardens on 22 acres.
Kimmets Lock Park
Dauphin and Lloyd Sts., Allentown, PA
610-437-7627
Includes a boat launch for motorized and non-motorized craft, fishing and hiking.
200 Cotton St., Macungie, PA
610-965-1140
Marked nature trail, bird observation area and perennial and wildflower gardens on 22 acres.
KidsPeace Autism After School Therapeutic Program 801 E. Green St., Allentown, PA 18109
610-435-2608
Program Site: Broadway Campus
1650 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Program for children ages 6 to 16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder to develop, practice and generalize social skills with peers utilizing individualized curriculum founded of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Kimmets Lock Park
Dauphin and Lloyd Sts., Allentown, PA
610-437-7628
Fishing and hiking.
Kinnon Keepsakes
4740 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA
484-223-1735
Offers scrapbook classes for all levels.
2475 Willow Park Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020
610-691-3222
Pre-School Children to Advanced students.
Kobushi FamiKarate Center
5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, PA 18106
610-395-8749
Programs: Lil’ Dragon Pre-School and children programs. There is also a weekly karate session for special needs kids. Come join the special Kids at Kobushi for a great learning experience. The kids learn great coordination skills, focus skills, following direction, creating more self-discipline, control of their emotions, exercise and actual karate skills. Never say never! Anyone can learn! All it takes is time and commitment for the parents, students, and the instructor. Please call Miss Donna for a free trial. The Special Kids class costs $20/month, $65 for the uniform.
LCYA Basketball
Jordan Park
610-434-5885
Co-Ed Summer Intramurals for children ages 6-12.
Laubach Park
Lehigh Ave./Fairview Rd., Salisbury Twsp., Allentown, PA
610-797-4000 x210
Ballfields, tennis, picnicking, pond fishing for children under 16.
Lehigh Canal Park
South of Hamilton Street Dam, Allentown, PA
610-437-7628
Canoeing, fishing, hiking, nature trail.
Lehigh Carbon Community College—Donley Center
718 Hamilton St., Allentown
610-799-1940
Enrichment courses for children ages 6 to 13 are designed to build confidence and creativity while having fun.
Lehigh County Cooperative Extension 4-H Knitting and Crocheting Program
4184 Dorney Park Rd., South Whitehall Township
610-931-9840
Open to youth ages 8-18 and sponsoring adults.
Jordan Park at 6th St. and Sumner Ave., Whitehall, PA 18052
610-434-5885 Football (5-13 year olds), Cheerleading (K-8th grades), Girls Softball (6-18 years of age), Boys & Girls Baseball (6-15 years of age), Summer Basketball Co-ed (5-12 years of age).
Lehigh Parkway
South 15th St., Allentown, PA
610-437-7756
Fishing (stocked), horseback riding, trout nursery, arboretum, Native American museum, nature trail, disc golf, and picnicking.
Lehigh Valley 4-H Dairy Club
Children between the ages of 8-18 can learn about cows, milk and agriculture. For information, call 610-391-9840 or 484-239-8561.
Lehigh Valley Arts Council
Information on music, theatre, film, dance, visual arts, museums, festivals, etc. in the Lehigh Valley.
Lehigh Valley Comets Youth Hockey Club
Lehigh Valley Ice Arena
610-434-6899
Print a map of cycling areas and places to rent bicycles.
Lehigh Valley Ice Arena House League
The Rink at Lehigh Valley, Whitehall, PA
610-434-6899
Introductory program for boys and girls ages 5 to 14 years.
Lehigh Valley Inter-Scholastic Hockey
The Rink at Lehigh Valley, Whitehall, PA
610-434-6899
Boys and girls high school club team from 5th to 12th grade.
PO Box 592, Allentown, PA
610-434-9133
1665 E. Race St., Allentown, PA
610-264-2208
Gymnastics.
610-799-2742
Promotes the art of storytelling in the Lehigh Valley and refines the member’s storytelling skills. They have presented numerous showcases, appeared at festivals, conducted story swaps and workshops. Members are professional and amateur storytellers, poets, actors, and others who benefit by the study of the art of storytelling and whose pleasure it is to practice this ancient art.
Off Route 100 and 22, Trexlertown
(610) 967-7587
840 Hamilton St., Suite 200, Allentown, PA 18101
610-882-9200
1-800-747-0561
Experience Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. Log on for free brochures and maps, virtual tours, and upcoming events.
930 N. 4th St., No. 215, Silkwerks Bldg., Allentown, PA
610-776-2676
Kids yoga and yoga for mom and infant.
Route 309, Schnecksville, PA
610-799-4171
Wildlife refuge, biking, hiking, fishing, picnicking, nature trail and special programs.
The Lesson Center
6 E. Broad St., Bethlehem
610-868-1617
Looking for music lessons? The Lesson Center offers guitar, piano, vocal, drum, bass, violin lessons and more! They teach the way you want to learn. They offer the greatest selection of convenient times. They provide FREE optional, fun, low-pressure recitals. Multiple teachers and time slots for family learning. Comfortable waiting area with free Wi-Fi. For children and adults, beginners, intermediate and advanced.
The Liberty Bell Museum
Zion's United Church of Christ; 622 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA
610-435-4232
Lindberg Park
Lindberg Ave., Salisbury Twsp., Allentown, PA
610-797-4000 x210
Ballfields, tennis and picnicking.
The Little Gym
Caramoor Village Shopping Center (Rt. 100), 6465 Village Lane, Suite 8, Macungie, PA 18062
610-965-5580
Classes that help develop motor and early social skills development. Classes include gymnastics, ballet, tap dance, and karate.
610-395-5944
Baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball.
Macungie Memorial Park
Rt. 100 and Poplar St., Macungie, PA
610-966-4289
Includes 42 acres with outdoor pool, tennis courts, volleyball courts, baseball and softball fields.
Macungie Youth Association
PO Box 206, Macungie, PA
Baseball, basketball, soccer and softball.
Mad Science 2321 Silo Drive, Easton, PA
mslv@rcn.com
Mad Science offers a large selection of after-school, preschool, summer and vacation programs, workshops, special events, more. From entertaining educational programs to educational entertainment, Mad Science sparks imaginative learning. All Mad Science programs are animated at your location by highly-trained professional instructors equipped with awe-inspiring gear. They come to you!
Marianne's School of Dance
32 N. 3rd St., Coplay, PA
610-262-9551
Miss Lynda's School of Baton and Dance
2027 Willow Park Rd., Bethlehem
610-866-6418
Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre
610-867-8208
A puppet theater company dedicated to the creation of enduring childhood experiences through performances and workshops that uphold the integrity of the arts and the dignity of human beings.
Mountainville Bowling Center
625 W. Brookdale St., Allentown
610-797-4377
Muhlenberg College Community Dance Ctr. for Children, Teens, & Adults
2400 Chew St., Allentown, PA 18104
484-664-3335
Dance, Tap and Pilates Center. Enroll in high-quality non-credit dance and movement education for all levels and ages.
Museum of Indian Culture
2825 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown, PA
610-797-2121 1-800-728-2692
An internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and the adults who love them. By emphasizing actual music experiences rather than concepts about music, Music Together introduces children to the pleasures of making music instead of passively receiving it from CD's or TV.
National Canal Museum
30 Centre Square, Easton, PA
610-515-8000
North Parkland
610-395-2764
Cheerleading, baseball, basketball, football.
Classes for children of all ages, classes for parents and children, and grandparents and children.
Northwest Swimclub of Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Ave., Bethlehem, PA
(besides Queen’s Healthfood)
610-866-6181
Open swimming, basketball court and jungle gym, early morning lap swimming for adults, free swim lessons for all members, competitive swim program for ages 6 to 18, camp outs, adult socials, family socials, and movie nights. Membership required.
O'Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance
405 Walnut St., Allentown
631 E. Broad St., Bethlehem
65 Lea St., Macungie (Macungie Grange)
610-614-0569
Open Heart Yoga & Wellness Center
1344 Route 100, Trexlertown, PA
610-336-9505
Preteen and Teen Yoga Classes focus on teaching kids how to relax. It also has physical and spiritual benefits.
Orefield Athletic Association
610-391-9118
Baseball, softball for ages 6 to 18 years.
Ormrod Playground—Coplay
610-799-0942
Baseball, softball.
401 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Allentown, PA 18102
610-433-0011
Gymnastics programs for ages 1 year and up.
7722 Walbert Ave., Allentown, PA
610-398-1361
Parkland Community Teen Teller--children ages 12-19 meet twice a month at the library to discuss story ideas and practice telling tales. At meetings, members critique each other's techniques.
3440 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
610-821-0123
Yoga for children with special needs.
Penn Skate
1000 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA
610-437-2452
Ice skating.
610-391-9840
4-H clubs and after school programs for middle school youth. All Stars is a series of 12 fun-filled sessions to help youth begin to think about future goals and consider how current decisions affect their futures. Strengthening Families 10-14 brings youth and their parents/caregivers together for seven weekly sessions to increase family cohesion, improve communication, and have fun together.
Pennsylvania 4-H
610-391-9840
For males and females ages 8 to 18 years old. Topics include: Health, child-care and self-care babysitting, family strengths, resource management and consumer education, money management, textile science, sewing, knitting, designing, shopping, weaving, crocheting, food and nutrition.
Pennsylvania Performing Arts
2123 N. 1st Ave., Whitehall, PA
610-264-2242
Dance lessons, vocal, acro and musical theatre classes for ages 3 to adult.
Pennsylvania Recreation and Leisure
1-877-986-4550
Information on local activities and its accessibility features for people of all ages; wheelchair accessibility, hearing and vision accommodations, speech and behavioral considerations.
Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., 556 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
610-865-0353
Ballet classes for all ages (ages 3 to adults) and abilities. To meet the needs of the students, they offer classes through their two-division system: Pre-Professional and Community. Students in both divisions may audition for their yearly production of The Nutcracker at Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University. They also offer a Ballet Boot Camp.
Banana Factory
25 West 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA
610-332-1400Programs include: Storybook Theatre (ages 4 to 6), Adventure Theatre (grades 1to 3), Summer Stage Theatre (grades 3 to 9), Playlab (grades 4 to 11), Acting Workshops (grades 4 to 12), Singing on Stage (grades 7 to 12), Private Voice Instruction (ages 9 to 18), and Summer Dance (grades 4 to 12).
Performing Arts Center of Lehigh Valley
Rt. 100, Trexlertown, PA
610-366-8276
Pig Tales in the Barnyard at Coca-Cola Park
610-841-PIGS
Children won't want to miss this free event featuring the IronPigs lovable mascot, FeRROUS!. Pig Tales in the Barn Yard is a free, hour long, storytelling event featuring Farmer Sally. The event will occur inside the Majectic Clubhouse Store. This has been very popular with children and families since debuting last year and will continue to occur every month during the off-season leading up to next baseball season.
Pleasant Hollow Farms 2257 Pleasant Hollow Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036
610-346-7294
Offers beginner through advanced riding lessons taught seven days a week. Rails-To-Trails
Rodale Aquatic Center
100 College Dr., Allentown, PA
610-606-4670
Swimming classes and Red Cross courses (lifeguard training, CPR and first aid).
Rodale Institute Experimental Farm
Visitor's Center: 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown, PA
610-683-6009
Rodale Institute is located on a 333-acre organic certified farm in Kutztown. The entire farm is dedicated to research, education and certified organic production. In addition to research experiments, the farms production and demonstration areas offer visitors an opportunity to learn how agriculture can either contribute to environmental problems or be a significant solution in serving global warming, improving human nutrition and preventing famine throughout the world. There are guided and self-guided tours, custom programs and organic gardening workshops.
Saucon Valley Dance Conservatory
634 Main St., Hellertown, PA
610-838-7306
Salvation Army of Bethlehem
521 Pembroke Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018
610-867-4681
Drop-In Basketball Program.
Sharon Plessl School of Dance
120 E. Susquehanna Ave., Allentown, PA
610-791-0804
Slatington Bowling Center
8123 Route 873, Slatington, PA
610-760-9443
610-737-5098
SoccerTots is a child development program for kids ages 18 months to 6 years. It uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. Develops motor skills, creates self-confidence, develops social behavior, and improves listening skills. Non-competitive environment, indoor locations. Now in Macungie and Schnecksville.
Social-Knit Working Group
The Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg and Vicinity, 1225 W. Lafayette Street in Easton.
There is a new social-knit working group. Individuals who enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and embroidery are welcome. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information, call Kathy Magnusson at 610-258-6158 x50.
South Mountain Park
Mountain Drive West, Bethlehem
Picnic facilities, hiking, nature area, disc golf course.
South Parkland Youth AssociationSouth Parkland Youth Association is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission it is to provide our neighborhood youth with an opportunity to develop teamwork, sportsmanship, character, and community spirit through the challenge and enjoyment of team sports. Our chief goal is to create a culture where kids love to participate in sports, and feel proud to wear an SPYA uniform. We are located in Allentown, PA.
Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park
610-282-3895
Baseball, cheerleading, football, softball, and swimming.
Southern Mountain Reservoir
Emmaus Ave. & S. 10th St., Allentown, PA
610-437-7756
Ballfield, hiking, fishing and picnicking on 157 acres.
1-800-986-4550
Information is available on recreational activities available for children with special needs.
Park Professional Building, 2200 Hamilton St., Suite LL-4, Allentown
610-432-5346
Trains athletes who are disabled for sports-competing. Parents support each other in their children’s endeavor.
Special Kids Network
1-800-986-4550
Information is available on recreational activities available for children with special needs.
Stage Door Workshop
3424 Congress St., Allentown, PA 18104
610-398-8557
All classes are at the Asbury United Methodist Church, Springhouse Rd. and Walbert Avenue.
Steppin Out Academy of Dance & Baton
5350 Rt. 873, Schnecksville, PA
610-760-9602
Steps In Time (Dancing)
1139 Sumner Ave., Allentown, PA
610-820-9466
4355 Saucon Creek Rd., Center Valley, PA
610-625-4848
Swimming classes.
Tahya
PO Box 56, Coplay, PA
610-217-5112
Dance: experience the wonder of ancient and enduring arts. Discover the mystique of traditions steeped in ritual.
That's Dancin
Trexler Mall, Trexlertown, PA
610-398-1303
TouchStone Theatre
321 East 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-867-1689 A
ArtsTouch Programs expose local youth to the arts and teaches them positive means for self-expression through the use of theatre techniques. Professional Training Apprenticeships These programs are an opportunity for young or transitioning professionals to create, train and collaborate under the guidance of the Touch Ensemble.
Trout Creek Parkway
Along Mack Blvd., Allentown, PA
610-437-7757
Ballfields, biking, picnicking, playground, pool, trout fishing.
Troxell-Steckel House and Farm Museum
4229 Reliance St., Village of Egypt, PA
610-435-1074
Recreation area for picnicking and trout fishing.
Union Terrace Youth Sports
1930 W. Union St., Allentown
610-820-9256
Boys Baseball/Girls Softball (6-15 years of age), Fall Coed Soccer (grades 4-6).
Venture Farms
5728 Frizingerr Rd., Germansville
610-767-8616 (Must call for reservation)
Trail rides and pony rides.
484-893-5392
Sibshops are lively, pedal-to-the metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many somewhere in between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another-if they are given a chance. Sibshops intersperses information and discussion activities with new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide ability range), cooking activities, and special guests who may teach participants mime, how to juggle or, in the case of one guest artist who has cerebral palsy, how to paint by holding a toothbrush in your mouth. Sibshops seek to provide siblings with opportunities for peer support. Because Sibshops are designed (primarily) for school-age children, peer support is provided within a lively, recreational context that emphasizes a kids'-eye-view.
Walking Tours
Allentown--look under the Visitor's tab.
Bethlehem--610-691-6055. Walnutport Canal Association
417 Lincoln Ave., Walnutport, PA
610-767-5817
Jogging, biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, cross country skiing. Canal Festival held in October.
The Wellness Community
3400 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18107
610-861-7555
Kids Circle: A group for children ages 7 to 12 years old who have a family member with cancer. The group will provider children with a safe place to express their feelings through art and play.
West End Youth Center
The Welcome Place
321 Wyandotte St. (at the Nativity Church), Bethlehem and other sites in South Bethlehem
610-865-2791
The Welcome Place is free during the school year. It provides homework club--3:30 pm to 5:00 from the second week of September to end of the school year. Summer club is from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm from June until August (sliding scale cost for summer day camp). Also, sites at 700 Evans St., at Lynnfield public housing and at 303 W. Packer Ave. (Fritz Methodist Church). The program is run by South Bethlehem Neighbor Center.
Whitehall Township Public Library
3700 Mechanicsville Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052
610-432-4339
Story times and summer reading programs.
Wildlands Conservancy at Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA (southeast of Cedar Crest Blvd)
610-965-4397
Nature walks, beautification, volunteer and social activities.
Xcape—The Urban Creative Arts Center for Teens
170 Allen St., Allentown, PA 18102 (St. Nick’s)
610-439-5903
Free classes offered in hip hop dance, jazz, spoken word and theatre for teens ages 14 to 18.
Yoga Loft
521 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18018
(above Cantelmi’s Hardware)
610-867-9642
Bethlehem’s new yoga center. Classes for infants and children.
Young People's Philharmonic of the Lehigh Valley
PO Box 1614, Bethlehem, PA
610-868-9888
http://www.ypp-jsp.org/
Consisting of approximately eighty-five committed string, woodwind, brass and percussion musicians from the Lehigh Valley under the direction of Jerry Bidlack. Membership in the orchestra is by audition, generally held in mid-May. There is also a Junior String Philharmonic, a string orchestra composed of approximately 45 children in grades 5-8. The conductor is Dr. Stephen Framil. Both orchestras rehearse Tuesdays at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts.
Youth Winter Hoops/City of Allentown Youth Winter Basketball League
The city Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring activity in seven different categories, and will include for the first time a new coed league for boys and girls ages nine and ten. Now, boys ages 9-18 and girls ages 9-14 can take advantage of the opportunity to improve their basketball skills. Teams outside the City of Allentown are also welcome to participate.
Play will take place in the following groupings: