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FUN & GAMES

These folks help you get your fun on. Yes. Sometimes we need help with something as simple as fun. But don't sleep and don't wait until the last minute to find a way to enjoy yourself. So look around. By the way, if you notice any errors or know of any organizations that should be included on this list, please let us know about it at info@hollerpeople.com.

Center City

[Including places from Spring Garden Street to South Street]

Franklin Institute
Academy of Natural Sciences
Bowling Alleys
Mutter Museum
Firehouse Museum
Dave & Busters
House of Rock

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North Philly

[Including Fishtown, Kensington, Logan, Olney and the Oak Lanes]

Montgomery Garden Club

Contact: Skip Wiener

Urban Tree Connection
Montgomery Townhouses
20th & Berks St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215 - 877 - 7203

Description: Gardening, environmental education, vacant lot reclamation, horticulture & farming. 

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DSF After School Program

Contact:

Dawn Staley Foundation
Hank Gathers Recreation Center
2501 W Diamond St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone:

Description: Homework/tutoring, access to people of different professions. Health education, fitness and nutrition workshops. Field trips, computer lab and community outreach projects. SEPTA Tokens provided.

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Columbia North YMCA

Contact:

Columbia North YMCA
1400 N Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215 - 235 - 6440
www.phillyyachievers.org

Description: Variety of programs available. Call for information.

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23rd Street PAL After School Program

Contact: Officer Tyone Crawley

23rd Street PAL Center
1845 N. 23rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215 - 684 - 0332
www.phillypal.com

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club.

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Community Education & Tennis Program

Contact: Bronal Harris

Althea Gibson Community Education & Tennis Center
1000-38 W Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 215 - 232 - 7404
www.altheagibsoncenter.org

Description: Science exploring, heatlh nutrition, reading, graphic arts, chess, tennis & nutrition programs, leadership development.

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Fairmount Boys & Girls Club

Contact: Leila Macbeth

Fairmount Unit @ PHA North
1100 Poplar St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 215 - 684 - -2519
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information.

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Boys & Girls Clubs Nicetown Unit

Contact: Clarence Miller
18th & Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: 215 - 229 - 8900
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information.

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Boys & Girls Clubs William Cramp Elementary Unit

Contact: Maria R. Garcia
3414 North Masher Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: 215 - 426 - 7800
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information.

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Northwest Philly

[Including Germantown, Mt Airy, Chestnut Hill, Roxborough and Andorra]

The Big Picture Alliance

Contact:

Stenton Artists Guild
4732 Stenton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215 - 381 - 2588
www.bigpicturealliance.org

Description: Introduces teens to filmmaking techniques and concepts through the production of a short film. Students learn the processes involved in Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production, including screenwriting, camera, lighting and sound, video and audio editing, sound effects, musical scoring, artwork and title design.

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Germantown Boys & Girls Club

Contact: Aaliyah Lyles

Germantown Boys & Girls Club
25 W Penn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215 - 844 - 7771
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information.

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Paley PAL After School Program 

Contact: Officer Ernest Pollard (

Paley PAL Center
5330 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215 - 844 - 8417
www.phillypal.com

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club.

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Wissahickon Boys & Girls Club

Contact: Renee Porter

Wissahickon Boys & Girls Club
328 W. Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215 - 438 - 7394
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information.

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South Philly


The First Tee of Philadelphia

Contact: Jeff Middleton

Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Course
2013 E. Pattison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215 - 462 - 2808
www.thefirstteephiladelphia.org

Description: The First Tee impiacts the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. 

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B.U.I.L.D. After School Program

Contact: Geoffrey D. McKonly

Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory
2126 W Moyamensing Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215 - 755 - 2400
www.woodenboatfactory.org

Description: Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory's B.U.I.L.D. Afterschool Program uses traditional boatbuilding as a medium to both reinforce difficult academic concepts and develop strong self-esteem.

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Wilson Park Boys & Girls Club

Contact: Denise Matza

Wilson Park Boys & Girls Club
2500 Jackson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215 - 684 - 0014
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information.

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Michelle Cutner PAL Center

Contact: Officer Kevin Aston

Arthur Elementary School
2000 Catherine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: 215 - 732 - 5292
www.phillypal.com

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club.

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Christian Street YMCA

Contact: Officer Jackie Little

Christian Street YMCA
1724 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: 215 - 735 - 5800
www.phillyyachievers.org

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club.

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N.F.F. -- Play It Smart

Contact: Stephen London

National Football Foundation/George Washington High School
11000 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: 215 - 643 - 4330
www.footballfoundation.com

Description: Nationwide program for football teams that provides academic coaches to help with grades, assist with community services, tutor for SAT's and mentor to help achieve academic success. Our mission is to help student-athletes take responsibility for their fu
ture.

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Pont Breeze PAL After School Program

Contact: Officer Jackie Little

Point Breeze PAL Center
1599 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: 215 - 336 - 1451
www.phillypal.com

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club. 

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Building With Books

Contact: Olanike Akanbi

Furness High School
1900 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: 215 - 772 - 2955
www.buildingwithbooks.org

Description: BwB programs empower students to make positive and real change in their communities through volunteer activities. Students also sponsor the building of schools in developing countries.

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Ford PAL After School Program

Contact: Officer Joseph Ellerby

Ford PAL Center
631 Snyder Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215 - 336 - 8750
www.phillypal.com

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club.

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Southwest Philly

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The Northeast

[Including Frankford, The Northeast and the Greater Northeast]

NE Frankford Boys & Girls Club

Contact: Keia Carter

Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia
1709 Kinsey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 215 - 743 - 7515
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information. 

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Police Memorial PAL After School Program

Contact: Officer Marcus Allen

Police Memorial PAL Center
1709 Kinsey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 215 - 289 - 2569
www.phillypal.com

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club.

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Boys & Girls Club at Sullivan

Contact: Vicky Visconto

Sullivan Elementary
5300 Ditman Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 267 - 539 - 5848
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information,

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Boys & Girls Club

Contact: Jasmine Gutierrez

Lauretha Vaird Boys & Girls Club
4800 Whitaker Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 215 - 457 - 8480
www.bgcphila.org

Description: Broad range of programs: academic, sports, leadership, life skills, computers, service learning. Call for fee/transportation information.

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N.F.F. -- Play It Smart

Contact: Stephen London

National Football Foundation
George Washington High School
11000 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: 215 - 643 - 4330
www.playitsmart.org

Description: Nationwide program for football teams that provides academic coaches to help with grades, assist with community services, tutor for SAT's and mentor to help achieve academic success.

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Gibbons PAL After School Program

Contact:

Gibbons PAL Center at Trinity Church
6901 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: 215 - 745 - 6465
www.phillypal.com

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club.

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Northeast YMCA

Contact:

Northeast YMCA
11088 Knights Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone: 215 - 632 - 0100
www.phillyyachievers.org

Description: Variety of programs available. Call for information.

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West Philly



Haddington [PAL] Center
Contact: Officer Darryl Johnson

Haddington PAL Center
5501 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone: 215 - 474 - 3635
www.phillypal.com

Description: Baseball, basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf, gymnastics, tennis, bowling, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, flag football, double dutch, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, chess, field trips, computer lab, homework club. 

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Youth Golf & Academics

Contact: Jeannette Chapman

Lea Elementary School
4700 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone: 215 - 492 - 6450

Description: Homework support, literacy programming, recreation, activity clubs, healthy lifestyles programming.

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Pearl Street Children's Farm

Contact: Suku John

Urban Tree Connection
55th & Pearl Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone: 215 - 877 - 7203

Description: Gardening, environmental education, vacant lot reclamation, horticulture & farming.

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West Philadelphia YMCA

Contact:

5120 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone: 215 - 476 - 2700

Description: Variety of programs available. Call for information.

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Dance & Martial Arts Classes

Contact: Theresa Shockley

Community Education Center/CEC
3500 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 387 - 1911
www.cecarts.org/

Description: African Dance and Martial Arts classes. Saturday's programming is from 10 am to 6 pm. Sunday's programming is mid-day to early evening. These classes have an inexpensive fee.

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SquashSmarts

Contact: Jake Greenbaum or Katie Bicknese

Daskalakis Athletic Center, Drexel University
33rd & Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 895 - 4964
www.squashsmarts.org

Description: SquashSmarts combines the sport of Squash with Academic Tutoring for under-served, urban youth in order to develop academic and athletic achievement. Founded in 2001, SquashSmarts is the 3rd program nationwide to utilize squash as a vehicle for changing youth. 

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Beginner Youth & Junior Fencing

Contact: Mark L. Masters

Fencing Academy of Philadelphia
3519 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 382 - 0293
www.fap-fencing.com

Description: Introduction to basics of the Olympic sport of fencing. Students can then pursue training up to top international levels. Equipment & Supplies provided. Times vary by age; call for details. 10 classes totals. Sat. hours: 11:30am to 12:30pm.

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Beauty for Ashes

Contact: Tanya L. Powell

Lee Cultural Center
44th Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 877 - 1515
www.bfainc.org

Description: Modeling and etiquette training, life and social skills and art appreciation. Faith based. Call for information.

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Professional Etiquette Program for Girls

Contact: Richard Purdie

Mantua Haverford Community Center
631-39 N 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 382 - 5204
www.bfainc.org

Description: Tutoring, self and leadership development and mentoring. Etiquitte model 

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B.U.I.L.D. After School Program

Contact: Geoffrey D. McKonly

Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory
2126 W Moyamensing Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215 - 755 - 2400
www.woodenboatfactory.org

Description: Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory's B.U.I.L.D. Afterschool Program uses traditional boatbuilding as a medium to both reinforce difficult academic concepts and develop strong self-esteem. The hands-on nature of boatbuilding, combined with Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory.

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UCAL After School Art Classes

Contact: Edward Epstein

University City Arts League
4226 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 382 - 7811
www.ucartsleague.org

Description: Art, Music, and Languages classes ( see web site for information on days and fees.) 

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Building With Books

Contact: Olanike Akanbi

University City High School
3601 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 772 - 2955
www.buildingwithbooks.org

Description: BwB programs empower students to make positive and real change in their communities through volunteer activities. Students also sponsor the building of schools in developing countries. 

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The First Tee of Philadelphia

Contact: Jeff Middleton

Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Course
2013 E. Pattison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215 - 462 - 2808
www.thefirstteephiladelphia.org

Description: The First Tee impiacts the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

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SquashSmarts

Contact: Jake Greenbaum or Katie Bicknese

Daskalakis Athletic Center, Drexel University
33rd & Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 895 - 4964
www.squashsmarts.org

Description: SquashSmarts combines the sport of Squash with Academic Tutoring for under-served, urban youth in order to develop academic and athletic achievement. 

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Youth & Junior Fencing

Contact: Mark L. Masters

Fencing Academy of Philadelphia
3519 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 382 - 0293
www.fap-fencing.com

Description: Introduction to basics of the Olympic sport of fencing-students can then pursue training up to top international levels. Equipment & Supplies provided. Times vary by age; call for details. 10 classes totals. Sat. hours: 11:30am to 12:30pm. There are fees for classes. Call for information.

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