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ROXBOROUGH/MANAYUNK
(Zip Codes 27, 28)

* NORTH LIGHT COMMUNITY CENTER, 175 Green Lane, 19127
Call Art Verbrugghe, 215-483-4800

Day Camp for ages 4-12. July 2 - Aug. 24, 2001. Hours: 7:30-6:00pm. Sliding Scale Fee. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included. Theme is
Pathways of Schuylkill Settlers - who we are, how we got here & what we did when we got here.

* ROXBOROUGH YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., 19128
Call Steve Shelly, 215-482-9945 or 215-482-3900

DISCOVERY CAMP & KINDER CAMP: ages 3-5; Y DAY CAMP: ages 5-10, sports, games, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, skits & songs,
nature, etc. TEEN CAMP: ages 11-14 (leadership skills, field trips, etc.); PERFORMING ARTS CAMP: ages 7-13 (focusing on dance and the
theater; field trips; SPORTS CAMP: ages 6-12 (baseball, soccer, hockey, touch football, basketball & volleyball). GIRLS SPORTS CAMP: ages
6-12. CAMP MAGIC for children with disabilities or special needs ages 5-21. COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING: ages 14-17. FLAG FOOTBALL
CAMP for ages 5-10; ROLLER HOCKEY CAMP, ages 7-13. SOCCER CAMP: ages 5-8. FEES VARY. There is a $25.00 Registration Fee, but those
who register before June 1, 2001 will have the registration fee waived. Financial assistance available but must apply early. Call 215-482-3900
regarding financial assistance. Weekly sessions run from June 18-August 31, 2001. Lunch and afternoon snack provided. Daily swimming.

* SHELLEY RIDGE DAY CAMP/GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN PA., P.O Box 27540, Phila. 19118
Call Rosemary Scanlan Jacob, 215-564-4657 ext. 260

Day camp located in Miquon, just outside the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. For all girls in grades 1-10. There is a ten week program

(June 18-August 24, 2001) and two-1 week sessions. Regular Hours 9am-3:30 pm. Extended hours 7:30am to 6:00 pm. Program includes swimming,
weekly cookouts, arts and crafts, nature activities, games, songs, and special activities focusing on session themes. Fees vary. Financial Aid
available but must apply early. Bus transportation available throughout Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County for an additional $25.00
per week fee.. For more specific information about this camp call Ms. Scanlon Jacob at 215-564-4657 ext. 260. Or, call the Girl Scouts at
215-564-4657 for camp brochure and application.

* DAISY DAY CAMP/FAIRMOUNT PARK,
5400 Quentin Street Driveway in Roxborough.
Call Camp director: Debbie Martelon, 215-482-3513. Contact person until
July is Bob Johnston, 215-879-0082
Ages 7-12. Three 2-week encampments. Pre-registration is June 6, 2001
at campsite at 6:30pm. This camp fills up very quickly. Bring $30.00 cash and birth certificate. Camp activities include songs, sports, crafts,
swimming, special events and trips. Hours are 9 am - 4pm. Year 2001 Camp Sessions:
7/9-7/20; 7/23-8/3; 8/6-8/17. No mail-in registration.

* LES PETITS CHERUBS, 8630 Ridge Ave., 19128
Call Administration Office in Audobon, Pa. 610-650-8147
Day Camp for ages 5-12. June 18-Aug 24, 2001. Two week minimum. 9am-4pm. Extended Hours available. Camp Fee is $125.00 per week for
regular hours. Little Explorers" Camp for children 3-5 years old. Two day minimum for younger children. There will be Theme Weeks; field trips;
arts & crafts; outdoor sports including golf & tennis instruction; photography; music; computers; book club etc. Space is limited.

* SALVATION ARMY/ROXBOROUGH CORPS, 6730 Ridge Ave., 19128.
Call Captain Asit George, 215-482-5911.
Day camp sessions for preschool, ages 2 to Kindergarten and for children in grades 1-6. Camp begins end of school year to Aug. 17, 2001. Call
for more information.

* ANDORRA LIBRARY/FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA
 705 E. Cathedral Rd., Phila. 19128
Call 215-685-2552
Summer Reading Program for Children & Teens. Science in the Summer Program.

* ROXBOROUGH LIBRARY/FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA
 6245 Ridge Ave., Phila. 19128
Call 215-685-2550
Summer Reading Program for Children & Teens. Science in the Summer Program.

* HILLSIDE RECREATION CENTER, Fountain & Fowler, 19128, 215-685-2595.

* KENDRICK RECREATION CENTER, Ridge & Pensdale, 19128, 215-685-2584/5.

* VENICE ISLAND PLAYGROUND, Schuylkill Canal & Cotton, 19127, 215-685-2598

* HOUSTON PLAYGROUND, Wissahickon & Graykn, 19128, 215-685-2597.