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e know that area

parents and teens, like

you, are just getting

back into the swing of things. By

now students have gotten their

supplies and classroom assign-

ments, but may still be anxious about the start of

school, their academic goals for the year, and about

what activities or sports they might pursue.

But trust me, as a parent of two teens (now both in

college), everything quickly falls into place. Especially,

when you have a trusted resource like TeenLife on

your side.

Whether it's an after school club, a sport outside

of school, or volunteer group that suits your interests,

our goal at TeenLife is to provide information and

ideas on what students can do to complement

their studies all year long. There are hundreds of

opportunities in Metro Philly alone.

In this guide—TeenLife Philadelphia: School Year

Edition—you’ll find a feature about the different

options for residential schooling, including semester

schools and study abroad programs, that parents and

students may want to consider.

In addition, we take a deep dive into the

benefits of sports and where students can find

exactly what they are looking for in terms of fulfill-

ing activities. Yes, you can think beyond your alma

mater for fun! Look for a full list of options at

www.TeenLife.com/philadelphia.

We also have a student profile featuring a local

teen highlighting how her past summer internship

shaped what she may want to study in college.

I encourage you to frequent our site—and

read our printed and digital guides, blogs, and

newsletters on a regular basis—as TeenLife

continually adds new content and resources to

make your job as a parent or student easier.

We have lots of fresh ideas brewing. And if

you can believe it, we are already working on

summer programs for next year!

Marie Schwartz, President & Founder

TeenLife Media, LLC

Finally! A resource for families with teens. Not little kids. Teens.

TEENLIFE PHILADELPHIA: 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR EDITION

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Table of Contents

TEENLIFE PHILADELPHIA: 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR EDITION

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SCHOOLING AWAY FROM HOME?

FOR LOVE OF THE GAME

STUDENT PROFILE

10 THINGS YOU AND YOUR TEEN SHOULD DO THIS SCHOOL YEAR

PRIVATE SCHOOLS12 Day Schools

20 Boarding School

20 Semester Schools

INDEPENDENT ADVISORS21 College

26 Financial

CLASSES & INSTRUCTION26 Academic – Enrichment

27 Academic – Politics and Diplomacy

27 Computers & Technology

27 Cooking & Baking

27 Dance

30 Driving

30 Fashion

30 Filmmaking & Digital Media

SPORTS & FITNESS34 Fitness

34 Ice Hockey

34 Martial Arts

37 Squash

37 Swimming

38 Tennis

INDEX43 Advertisers

43 Listings by Name

ABOUT TEENLIFE: Find out more about what we offer and how to register on our site.

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32 Sewing

33 Theatre Arts

33 Visual Arts

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Have you considered schooling away from home? Residential and Study Abroad Programs for Teens in High School.

igh school is a wonderful time to

expand your horizons, but most students stick

close to home. However, with an increasing

number of educational programs offering

residential and travel options, teens today can

learn and grow by studying away from home

before ever setting foot on a college campus.

Boarding schools, semester schools, study

abroad programs, and post-graduate years

provide an exciting range of academic and

geographic options, from exotic homestays in

Vietnam to traditional boarding programs all

across the United States.

TRADITIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS

Students can attend traditional board-

ing schools as early as fourth grade, though

most start in sixth or ninth. David Grossman,

a graduate of Philips Exeter who went on to

attend Princeton University, remembers being

attracted by the idea of boarding because he

loved “being able to bond with my friends every

night all summer long” at camp. This dorm-

like experience ended up being his favorite

thing about Exeter. Grossman also cites the

Harkness Plan, which employed an intimate

and rigorous classroom style of very small,

Teens experiencing high school at sea with OCEAN CLASSROOM. See listing page 23.

by Hilary Dobel

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discussion-based classes “with no ‘back row’ in which

to hide.” Indeed, many students have noted the rigor of

boarding academics. A recent graduate of Groton School

says that her friends who attended day school had “more

carefree” lives, but she continues to be grateful for the

“fantastic pressure cooker” of boarding life: “It’s an amaz-

ingly valuable experience to have had, the certainty that...I

can handle just about anything.” Boarding is a wonderful

option for students with learning differences, too; there

are many programs that specialize in preparing students

with dyslexia or ADD/ADHD for the return to traditional

classrooms. For more information on accredited boarding

schools, check out The Association of Boarding Schools at

www.boardingschools.com.

SEMESTER SCHOOLS

Semester schools give students the chance to get

a taste of boarding life for a single academic term, com-

monly during a student’s junior year. These programs are

also great for special interests; students who don’t have

the opportunity to pursue their passions in traditional day

schools might appreciate these specialized programs.

Ocean Classroom, for example, is an experiential educa-

tion program that takes place at sea! The Oxbow School,

meanwhile, has an arts focus, while others emphasize

community service or politics. Many semester schools

take advantage of the natural beauty of their surround-

ings to offer an environmental bent with lots of time spent

outdoors. International semester schools are also avail-

able, often with a chance for intensive study of a language

or cultural immersion. And there’s no need to worry about

falling behind in a student’s regular studies. These pro-

grams are designed for students currently enrolled in

day or public schools and generally match the standard

high school curriculum. For more information go to

www.semesterschools.net.

STUDY ABROAD

Study abroad programs are also increasingly popular, and some schools even have their own exchange programs. Noble and Greenough School, a Boston-area day and boarding school, runs its own travel and experiential learning programs in loca-tions as diverse as New Orleans and Vietnam. The school also encourages students to travel, and the website notes that ten to fifteen students study off-campus for a year or semester annually. In Philadelphia, the Friends’ Central School offers exchanges every other year “to Madrid and Paris, over spring break for about two weeks,” says Assistant Director of Admis-sion Ross Trachtenberg. Students in the Latin program can also go on “an archaeological trip” to Italy. Such programs aren’t just about personal enrichment, though. Melissa Brown, Director of Global Education at the Holton-Arms School outside Wash-ington, DC, notes that“educating [our students] about global cultures, environments, economies, and political systems both inside and outside the classroom” through travel will help to foster “lasting relationships and mutual understanding” among different countries.

As with semester programs, summer study abroad offers a fantastic opportunity for foreign language immersion, as well as community service and a chance for a unique encounter with another nation’s culture. Some involve a student exchange, where American students live with families in another country, while others are based around institutions, usually secondary schools or universities abroad.

For students who can’t get enough world travel, School Year Abroad, founded at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, is a one-of-a-kind program that allows American students to spend their junior or senior year of high school in China, France, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, or Japan. Like semester schools, School Year Abroad matches up with standard high school curricula, so students don’t fall behind in their coursework during their

exciting explorations.

POST-GRADUATE YEAR

The post-graduate or “PG” year may be the least

familiar of these options. Many boarding (and some private

day) schools offer an additional year of study for students

who’ve graduated from high school but, for whatever reason,

feel the need for additional time before college. Athletes or

Boarding School is an amazingly valuable experience to have had. I now know that I can handle just about anything.

those pursuing admission to an extremely competi-

tive university may need an extra year to bolster their

resume or improve academic performance to become

more attractive candidates. Others might have had a

successful high school career but feel emotionally un-

prepared for college due to their own maturity level or

to a traumatic event such as illness or a death in the

family. In these cases, a PG year is a chance for them

to live away from home in a safe, well-monitored envi-

ronment before taking the next step. As with boarding

schools, students with ADD or learning differences

may also benefit from an extra year to improve their

study habits or to prepare themselves for the intensity

of college academics.

Studying away from home can be a great experi-

ence for a wide variety of teens. Students who want an

exciting change of pace will appreciate being in a new place

with new people. Those who might be more independent-

minded or who want to become more independent will

learn to care for themselves and set their own schedules.

And students seeking a unique and often demanding

preparation for college will enjoy more time and space to

focus on their academics. Residential programs aren’t for

everyone, but for some students, they can make all the dif-

ference in the world.

For more information about any of these program types,

visit TeenLife.com to see extensive listings of boarding

schools, semester schools, study abroad programs, and PG

years all across the United States and the world.

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SCHOOLING AWAY FROM HOME?

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he benefits of participating in a

sport are numerous. A report from Iowa State

University shows that many student-athletes

display superior time-management and orga-

nizational skills, as well as a lower incidence

of depressive symptoms. Women and girls who

play sports demonstrate higher levels of self-

esteem and well-being. Sports can offer teens

a healthy attitude towards competition, self-

discipline, and personal achievement, as well

as a unique camaraderie with their teammates.

As students get older and sports become

more competitive, sometimes a day comes

when a player’s skill set doesn’t match up with

the expectations of a school’s team. It can be

tough to realize that not everyone gets to be

an all-star, but fortunately there are plenty of

options to continue pursuing sports outside of

school. Students don’t have to be starters on

the varsity squad to keep playing the sports

they love. There are so many opportunities to

stay with their favorite sport in settings outside

of school, that everyone can pursue some

form of athletics.

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For Love of the Game

JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY'S Varsity Boys' Soccer Team enjoys a home court advantage. Barrack's 35-acre campus features an artificial turf soccer field that doubles as a playing field for lacrosse. See ad on page17 and listing on page 16.

by Hilary Dobel


For Love of the Game As we’ve said, participating in athletics is incred-

ibly beneficial—physically, emotionally, and mentally. To

continue reaping those rewards, teens can check out their

local parks and recreation website; many cities offer a

huge array of teams for all ages and skill levels. Joining

these teams is free or reasonably priced, and they often

practice and play close to home.

If busy students want something less formal, many

gyms and community centers host casual pickup games,

which are great if a teen’s schedule is too packed for a

bigger commitment. Another way to stay involved with a

favorite sport is to coach a kids’ team—teens get to keep

their skills sharp, and they get the satisfaction of helping

others and sharing their passion. It’s a completely differ-

ent way to experience the game!

Of course, making the team is the least of their

concerns if their school doesn’t offer the sport they want

to play. If their school doesn’t offer water polo or a swim

team, for example, check with the local pool. The same

goes for ice hockey and skating rinks. Private club teams

are great options, too. Although they cost money, clubs

provide opportunities for travel and exciting tournaments.

Many of them run during the summer, too, which is great

if teens want to be able to play year-round.

For other students, the big question is what kind of

time they want to spend on athletics. For some, part of

the fun is playing at the very highest level of skill and

competition possible—which can require a tremendous

amount of dedication. Many scholar-athletes find, though,

that the fun of the sport itself and the social aspect of

spending time with the team are what make it worthwhile.

Any teen can find a way to approach his sport in a way that

makes sense for his lifestyle and priorities. If a school’s

field hockey team is legendarily cutthroat, a student with

a more laid-back personality might prefer a similar sport

with a less-intense team, like track or soccer.

Team sports aren’t everyone’s thing—and that’s ok.

Some students might prefer an activity that’s a little more

solitary, or maybe they just aren’t into competition. They

can pick and choose the aspects of athletics that they do

enjoy to find an activity that’s right for them. Prefer not

to compete? Try dance, weightlifting, or yoga. Or, take up

skating, running, or swimming, which can be done solo or

as part of a team. For students who like to compete but

prefer things one-on-one, tennis, golf, skiing, or martial

arts might be a good fit. Everyone can still experience the

physical and mental benefits of the activity, not to mention

great personal habits that last a lifetime.

There are also great options for teens that just aren’t

feeling this whole sports business. Lots of different social

activities can give them that great sense of community a

team provides. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts aren’t just for

kids—high school students can participate in scouting

until they’re eighteen. Youth groups at a local community

center or place of worship are also great places to hang

out and make new friends. Signing up for a recurring

community service obligation can also introduce teens to

other students who share their interests. And at school,

there’s everything from writing for the newspaper to

auditioning for plays.

What matters most is that teens are enriching

themselves with new experiences and forming friendships

that’ll last for many years to come.

Any teen can find a way to approach his sport in a way that makes sense for his lifestyle and priorities.

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What did you learn from your internship?

Prior to this internship, I had no real job experi-ence. I learned how to communicate with lawyers and judges on a professional level, and even how to dress properly for a job. I also learned certain skills necessary to run a library such as, the Dewey Decimal System, which is a complicated system of organizing and classifying books on shelves so they can always be found.

How has your internship shaped your future goals?

I definitely had a misconception about what law-yers and judges actually do on a day-to-day basis. I pictured it to be more fast-paced and exciting like Law & Order on TV, but their jobs are actually nothing like that. There is a ton of reading, prepa-ration, and studying, so they can keep up with any new laws or changes to existing laws. I would walk into a District Attorney’s office and they’d have 25 books open and tons of notes everywhere.

Plus, I was surprised about how much collabora-tion there is between judges and lawyers to come to an agreement. The process is actually very “low brow,” not dramatic at all. They seem to settle cases easily and as quickly as possible.

The experience was life-changing. I now know that I do not want to pursue a career in law. I am actu-ally considering medicine. Neurology, pathology, and stem cell research interest me.

ROBERT PEDROGOFormer Student at Prep Charter High School, Philadelphia, PAFreshman at Barry University, Miami, Florida

STUDENT PROFILE

In His Own Words

Where and when did you do your high school internship?

When I was a senior, I worked once a week in the Philadelphia City Hall Law Library throughout most of the school year.

What were your responsibilities?

In the morning I would essentially reshelf returned books and scan shelves to make sure books were in the right place. Since laws are always changing, I would also update pages in certain law binders with new protocols for the city. My other responsibility was to deliver new or updated versions of books to the 40 or so judges in City Hall.

How did you get your internship?

Our school has a specific career development curriculum in which you meet with your guidance counselor at the begin-ning of the year to discuss internship options. We usually have a few options to select from. I could have chosen to work in a hospital, another school, or a community center, but since I was interested in law, the City Hall position was perfect.

Prior to this internship, I had no real job experience. I learned how to communicate with lawyers and judges on a professional level, and even how to dress properly for a job. ”

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1. Be a role model Lend your knowledge to help someone else.

2. Get a job Make some money, and learn some skills.

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3. Volunteer Spend some time on a cause you like.

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4. Learn a new skill Glass blowing or martial arts? Try a new hobby.

5. Freshen up your resume Keep it updated with all that’s new.

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6. Camp out with your friends Bond with classmates outside of class.

7. Start your own blog Share your personal experiences with other teens.

8. Spread the word about TeenLife Join our Student Advisory Board at www.teenlife.com/studentadvisoryboard

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9. Make a collage Doc the year with memories and friends.

10. Check everything off this list!

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1. Be a mentor Guide your student to academic and personal success.

2. Network with colleagues Talk to everyone who might need interns.

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3. Join the cause Two volunteers are better than one.

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4. Encourage your child to try something new Could fencing or water polo be their new sport?

5. Edit their resume Always useful to take a peek.

6. Camp out with your kids It's a fun bonding experience.

7. Blog for a teen-parenting site It’s nice to share parent perspective.

8. Spread the word about TeenLife Join our Parent Advisory Board at www.teenlife.com/parentadvisoryboard

9. Make a photo album Create long-lasting memories.

10. Check everything off this list!

THE BUCKET LIST FOR PARENTS

Things You and Your Teen Should Do This School Year

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AIM~ACADEMY IN MANAYUNK As the fastest growing school for students with learning differences in the region, AIM~Academy In Manayunk ex-pands its capacity to serve college-bound, career-oriented students, grades one through 12.

Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Contact: Nancy Blair, Director of Admissions Phone: (215) 483-2461 Email: [email protected] Address: 169 Conarroe Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 Website: www.aimpa.org

The City of Brotherly Love offers so many great resources and opportunities for active parents and teens in this area—many of which are featured in this edition of TeenLife Philadelphia. As you scroll through its pages, you’ll find a plethora of information on everything from after-school and vacation-week programs to specialized independent advisors.

Schools, Activities, and Advisors for Philadelphia Teens

Day Schools

ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR 560 Sproul Road Villanova, PA 19085 (610) 687-0650 www.ndapa.org

AGNES IRWIN SCHOOL Ithan Avenue & Conestoga Road Rosemont, PA 19010 (610) 526-1678 www.agnesirwin.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

ANCILLAE-ASSUMPTA ACADEMY 2025 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 (215) 885-1636 x101 www.ancillae.org

ARMENIAN SISTERS ACADEMY 440 Upper Gulph Road Radnor, PA 19087 (610) 687-4100 www.asaphila.org

THE BALDWIN SCHOOL 701 West Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-2700 www.baldwinschool.org

BENCHMARK SCHOOL 2107 North Providence Road Media, PA 19063 (610) 565-3741 www.benchmarkschool.org

BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS SCHOOL P.O. Box 159 Lahaska, PA 18931 (215) 794-7491 www.bfs.org

CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY 500 West Willow Grove Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 247-4700 www.chestnuthillacademy.org

CHRISTOPHER DOCK MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL 1000 Forty Foot Road Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 362-2675 www.dockhs.org

COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART 408 Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-3915 x227 www.cdssh.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS


Community Service and social action initiatives are hallmarks of a JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY education for all students. Barrack seniors also complete 150 hours of community service, a prerequisite for graduation. See ad on page 17 and listing on page 16.

Students enjoy Senior Night at FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL. See ad on page 6 and listing on 15.

THE CREFELD SCHOOL 8836 Crefeld Street Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 242-5545 www.crefeld.org

THE CROSSROADS SCHOOL 1681 North Valley Road P.O. Box 730 Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 296-6765 www.thecrossroadsschool.net

PRIVATE SCHOOLS



FRIENDS SELECT SCHOOL 17th Street & The Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 561-5900 www.friends-select.org

GERMANTOWN ACADEMY P.O. Box 287 Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215) 646-7070 www.germantownacademy.net

GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL 31 West Coulter Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 951-2300 www.germantownfriends.org

GESU SCHOOL 1700 West Thompson Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 (215) 763-9077 www.gesuschool.org

GREY NUN ACADEMY 1750 Quarry Road Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 968-4151 www.gnaedu.org

GWYNEDD-MERCY ACADEMY ELEMENTARY 816 Norristown Road P.O. Box 241 Spring House, PA 19477 (215) 646-4916 www.gmaelem.org

GWYNEDD-MERCY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 1345 Sumneytown Pike P.O.Box 902 Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437 (215) 646-8815 www.gmahs.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 462 Malin Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 (610) 353-6522 x2286 www.dccs.org

DELAWARE VALLEY FRIENDS SCHOOL 19 East Central Avenue Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 640-4150 x2120 www.dvfs.org

DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL 363 North Valley Forge Road Devon, PA 19333 (610) 688-7337 www.devonprep.org

THE EPISCOPAL ACADEMY 1785 Bishop White Drive Newtown Square, PA 19073 (484) 424-1400 www.episcopalacademy.org

FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA 150 Noth Highland Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (610) 667-1284 www.efiponline.com/cg.html

FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL Located in Wynnewood, PA, Friends’ Central is a Quaker, independent, co-ed, college preparatory day school for students in nursery through grade 12 that blends a rigorous curriculum with Quaker principles of kindness, compassion, and generosity of spirit.

Location(s): Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Contact: Barbara Behar Phone: (610) 645-5032 Email: [email protected] Address: 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Website: www.friendscentral.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

HARRISBURG ACADEMY 10 Erford Road Wormleysburg, PA 17043 (717) 763-7811 www.harrisburgacademy.org

THE HAVERFORD SCHOOL 450 West Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 (610) 642-3020 www.haverford.org

HILL TOP PREPARATORY SCHOOL 737 South Ithan Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-3230 www.hilltopprep.org

HOLY CHILD ACADEMY 475 Shadeland Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (610) 259-2712 www.holychildacademy.com

HOLY GHOST PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2429 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020 (215) 639-0811 www.holyghostprep.org

JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY Barrack provides a college preparatory and Jewish studies curriculum to students in grades six through12, representing every spectrum of Jewish life and observance. Highlights include: 18 sports teams, Junior year trimester in Israel, top college acceptances, and a social action focus.

Location(s): Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Contact: Vivian Young, Director of Admissions Phone: (610) 922-2350 Email: [email protected] Address: 223 N. Highland Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 Website: www.jbha.org

JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY students perform science experiments and problem-solve together in the school's cutting-edge science labs. See ad on page 17, and listing below.


PRIVATE SCHOOLS

THE JANUS SCHOOL 205 Lefever Road Mount Joy, PA 17552 (717) 653-0025 www.thejanusschool.org

KIMBERTON WALDORF SCHOOL P.O. Box 350 Phoenixville, PA 19460(610) 933-3635 x128 www.kimberton.org

LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038 (215) 233-2911 www.lschs.org

LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 725 Hamilton Road Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 392-2916 x227 www.lancastercountryday.org

MALVERN PREPERATORY SCHOOL 418 South Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 (484) 595-1181 www.malvernprep.org

MERION MERCY ACADEMY 511 Montgomery Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 (610) 664-6655 www.merion-mercy.com

MMI PREPARATORY SCHOOL 154 Centre Street Freeland, PA 18224 (570) 636-1108 www.mmiprep.org

MONTGOMERY SCHOOL 1141 Route #113 Chester Springs, PA 19425 (610) 827-7222 x229 www.montgomeryschool.org

AIM~Academy In Manayunk’s New Location:!1200 River Road Conshohocken, PA!

A college preparatory school educating bright children who learn differently (Grades 1 – 12)!Monthly Parent & Professional Open Houses!

Visit us at: www.aimpa.org or call 215-483-2461 for more information!

Coming in January 2012…

An independent day school for students in grades 6-12. 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA

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• Academic Excellence: Grades 6-12

• Dynamic Dual Curriculum

• Jewish Diversity, Values, Social Action

• Award-Winning Drama, Art,Music Programs

• Trimester of Study in Israel

• 18 Sports Teams, includingSquash, Lacrosse and Swimming

• Outstanding College Acceptances

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

MORAVIAN ACADEMY 4313 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 691-1600 www.moravianacademy.org

MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY 120 West Wissahickon Avenue Flourtown, PA 19031 (215) 233-3177 www.msjacad.org

NAZARETH ACADEMY 4001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215) 637-7676 www.nazarethacademyhs.org

NEWTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL 1450 Newtown-Langhorne Road P.O. Box 978 Langhorne, PA 18940 (215) 968-2225 www.newtownfriends.org

THE PEN RYN SCHOOL 235 South Olds Boulevard Fairless Hill, PA 19030 (215) 547-1800 www.penryn.org

PERELMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL 49 Haverford Road - Stern Center Wynnewood, PA 19096 (215) 635-3130 www.pjds.org

THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL 2501 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (215) 545-5323 www.tpschool.org/index.php


PHILADELPHIA-MONTGOMERY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 35 Hillcrest Avenue Erdenheim, PA 19038 (215) 233-0782 x409 www.phil-mont.com

QUAKER SCHOOL AT HORSHAM 250 Meetinghouse Road Horsham, PA 19044 (215) 674-2875 x14 www.quakerschool.org

ROSEMONT SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD 1344 Montgomery Avenue Rosemont, PA 19010 (610) 922-1000 www.rosemontschool.org

SAINT BASIL ACADEMY 711 Fox Chase Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 885-3771 x14 www.stbasilacademy.org

SEWICKLEY ACADEMY 315 Academy Avenue Sewickley, PA 15143 (412) 741-2230 x3043 www.sewickley.org

THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL 814 Yarrow Street Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-4300 www.shipleyschool.org

SPRINGSIDE SCHOOL 8000 Cherokee Street Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 247-7200 www.springside.org


ST. ALOYSIUS ACADEMY 401 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-1670 www.staloysiusacademy.org

ST. JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL 1733 Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 978-1950 www.sjprep.org

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL 319 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 925-3963 www.st-peters-school.org

STRATFORD FRIENDS SCHOOL 2 Bishop Hollow Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 (610) 355-9580 www.stratfordfriends.org

THE SWAIN SCHOOL 1100 South 24th Street Allentown, PA 18103 (610) 433-4542 www.swain.org

UNITED FRIENDS SCHOOL 1018 West Broad Street Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 538-1733 x228 www.unitedfriendsschool.org

THE UPLAND COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 420 West Street Road Kennett Square, PA 19348 (610) 444-3035 www.uplandcds.org

THE VANGUARD SCHOOL 1777 North Valley Road P.O. Box 730 Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 296-6700 www.vanguardschool-pa.org

VILLA JOSEPH MARIE HIGH SCHOOL 1180 Holland Road Holland, PA 18966 (215) 357-8810 www.vjmhs.org

VILLA MARIA ACADEMY 370 Old Lincoln Highway Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 644-2551 www.vmahs.org

WALDRON MERCY ACADEMY 513 Montgomery Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 (610) 664-9847 www.waldronmercy.org

WESTTOWN SCHOOL 975 Westtown Road Westtown, PA 19395 (610) 399-3760 www.westtown.edu

THE WILLIAM PENN CHARTER SCHOOL 3000 West School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 844-3460 www.penncharter.com

WILMINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL 101 School Road Wilmington, DE 19803 (302) 576-2900 www.wilmingtonfriends.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS



Semester Schools

CENTER FOR CULTURAL INTERCHANGE: HIGH SCHOOL ABROAD

A high school exchange program is an exciting opportunity to experience life overseas. Participants live with host families and attend a local high school, living the life of a teen in their host country. Three-month, semester, and year-long programs are available.

Location(s): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden Contact: Anna Kacyn Phone: (888) ABROAD1 (227-6231) Email: [email protected] Address: 746 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 Website: www.cci-exchange.org/travelabroad

CONSERVE SCHOOL A semester-long immersion for high school students in environmental studies and outdoor activities that deepens their love of nature, reinforces their commitment to conservation, and equips them to take meaningful action as environmental stewards.

Location(s): Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin Contact: Phil Delong Phone: (715) 547-1300 Email: [email protected] Address: 5400 North Black Oak Lake Road, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 Website: www.conserveschool.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

WOODLYNDE SCHOOL 445 Upper Gulph Road Strafford, PA 19087 (610) 687-9660 www.woodlynde.org

THE WYNDCROFT SCHOOL 1395 Wilson Street Pottstown, PA 19464 (610) 326-0544 www.wyndcroft.org

YORK COUNTY DAY SCHOOL 1071 Regents' Glen Boulevard York, PA 17043 (717) 843-9805 www.ycds.org

Boarding School

RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY (RMA) For over 100 years, Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. RMA is easily accessible and located one hour north of Atlanta’s International Airport.

Location(s): Gainesville, Georgia Phone: (800) 462-2338 Email: [email protected] Address: 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 Website: www.riversidemilitary.com

Student conducting research with OCEAN CLASSROOM. See listing on page 21.

INDEPENDENT ADVISORS

College

ACADEMIC ACCESS 9 Tenby Road Havertown, PA 19083 (610) 446-0548 www.academic-access.com

ACADEMIC ADVISORY SERVICE 370 Fox Hound Drive Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (215) 402-8670 www.academic-advisory-service.com

ACADEMIC DIRECTIONS, INC. 1701 Langhorne-Newtown Road Langhorne, PA 19047 (215) 579-8281 www.academicdirections.com

ACCESS COLLEGE AND CAREER CONSULTANTS LLC 50 West Welsh Pool Road Exton, PA 19341 (610) 212-6679 www.accessguidance.com

AHP EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING AHP educational consultants are committed to personalizing each student’s admissions process through knowledgeable, hands-on guidance. They help each student develop organizational and decision-mak-ing skills for a more rewarding admissions experience.

Location(s): Sudbury, Massachusetts Contact: Timothy Lee Phone: (978) 443-0055 Email: [email protected] Address: 490B Boston Post Road #200, Sudbury, MA 01776 Website: www.ahpeducationalconsulting.com


COASTAL STUDIES FOR GIRLS Coastal Studies for Girls is the country’s first residential science and leadership semester school for 10th grade girls. Coastal Studies'girls have a love for learning and discovery, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to challenge themselves.

Location(s): Freeport, Maine Contact: Whitney Conway Phone: (207) 865-9700 Email: [email protected] Address: 308 Wolfe’s Neck Road, Freeport, ME 04032 Website: www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org

OCEAN CLASSROOM: DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER AT SEA Visit new lands, gain new perspectives, build strength and confidence, make life-long friends, and help the environment. Marine science, maritime history and literature, and applied math are taught as you sail a schooner from Maine to the Caribbean.

Location(s): Maine to the Caribbean Contact: Susan Hodder Phone: (207) 633-2750 Email: [email protected] Address: 1 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 Website: www.oceanclassroom.org




AMERICAN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS 15 Zelkova Drive Holland, PA 18966 (215) 860-8097 www.feblock.com

AMG EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS Counseling in the college and placement field since 1988, Andrea Glovsky has successfully helped hun-dreds of students match their interests and abilities to the most appropriate school. Andrea provides guidance to families in Massachusetts, the North-east, across the country, and around the world.

Location(s): Prides Crossing, Massachusetts Contact: Andrea Glovsky Phone: (978) 526-7809 Skype: andrea.glovsky Email: [email protected] Address: P.O. Box 44, Prides Crossing, MA 01965 Website: www.findingcolleges.com

THE ARTSBRIDGE The ArtsBridge is an educational consulting firm specializing in helping high school and college transfer students in the performing arts navigate through the unique college application and audition process.

Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts and New York City, New York Contact: Jen Bewerse Phone: (855) 778-ARTS (2787) Email: [email protected] Address: 400 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA 02494 Website: www.theartsedge.com

AVERY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1865 Old York Road, Suite D Abington, PA 19001 (215) 366-5170 www.averyed.com


BENNETT SCHOOL PLACEMENT WORLDWIDE P.O. Box 425 Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215) 554-1656 www.schoolplacement.com

CAREER STRATEGIES YOUTH SERVICES 1845 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 854-1874 www.jevshumanservices.org/programs/ college-strategies.html

CHERI BARAD EDUCATION CONSULTING Cheri Barad assists students navigate through the comprehensive college admissions and matching process. One-on-one individualized, working with athletes, interna-tional, learning issues, and transfers students. “Finding the right match, not just admissions.”

Location(s): Medfield, Massachusetts Contact: Cheri Barad Phone: (508) 359-8889 Email: [email protected] Address: 425-1 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Website: www.cheribarad.com

COLLEGEAPPLICATIONESSAYCOACH.COM Owner Mindy Pollack-Fusi works one-on-one with students to coach them on their college application essays in person and online. She helps students refine topics to best depict their unique strengths in their own passionate, polished voices.

Location(s): Bedford, Massachusetts Contact: Mindy Pollack-Fusi Phone: (781) 275-7301 Email: [email protected] Address: The Place for Words & Workshops 200 Great Road, Suite 254A, Bedford, MA 01730 Website: www.collegeapplicationessaycoach.com

COLLEGE ADMISSION & SELECTION ADVISORS, LLC 1020 Doans Way Blue Bell, PA 19422 (215) 906-3173 www.collegeadmissionandselectionadvisors.com

DOBSON EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 8238 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 242-3587 www.dobconsult.com

DODGE JOHNSON, COLLEGE PLANNING 2530 Aspen Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 (610) 647-6755 www.dodgejohnson.com

DR. LEONARD KRIVY ASSOCIATES, INC. 1765 Fireside Lane Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 (856) 428-1282 www.leonardkrivyphd.com

DUNBAR EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS, LLC Dunbar Educational Consultants helps students maxi-mize their strengths and present them in ways that will make the difference.

Location(s): Dedham, Massachusetts Contact: Edward Bigelow Phone: (781) 329-1248 Email: [email protected] Address: P.O. Box 248, Dedham, MA 02027 Website: www.dunbarconsultants.com


COLLEGE PERSPECTIVES, LLC 12 Welwyn Road Wayne, PA 19087 (610) 687-2608

COLLEGE POSSIBILITIES, LLC 232 Hemlock Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 (610) 642-8708 www.collegepossibilities.com

COLLEGE SELECTION CONSULTANTS 680 Long Acre Lane Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 321-7019

COLLEGE WAY EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC 309 East Lincoln Highway, Suite 311 Exton, PA 19341 (484) 879-6070 www.collegewayconsulting.com

CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS, LLC 1062 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 16 Rosemont, PA 19010 (610) 526-9300 www.creative-ed-options.com

Teen student gets one-on-one counseling from an independent advisor.



EQUALAPP EqualApp is an affordable, online admissions counseling program that connects families of high school students with former college admissions and financial officers. Our counselors have helped hundreds of students get admitted to more than 125 colleges.

Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Marc Zawel Phone: (855) 437-8252 Email: [email protected] Address: 711 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02111 Website: www.equalapp.com

HALL EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC. 1337 Shadow Oak Drive Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 889-0303 www.halledu.com

I GOT IN! ADMISSIONS CONSULTANCY Moorestown, NJ 08057 (856) 437-0503 www.i-got-in.com

INTELLECTUAL PURSUIT, INC. 7900 Germantown Avenue, Rear Suite Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 247-1444 www.ok2bsmart.com

JIM NOLAN AND ASSOCIATES 1062 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 22 Rosemont, PA 19010 (610) 527-9242 www.schoolconsult.com


JUDI ROBINOVITZ ASSOCIATES EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING Judi Robinovitz is a Certified Educational Planner with 30+ years of experience in college counseling. Judi guides her students to develop an edge in college admissions, and more than 95% of them have been accepted to their top-choice colleges!

Contact: Judi Robinovitz Phone: (561) 241-1610 Email: [email protected] Address: 750 Park of Commerce Boulevard, Suite 120, Boca Raton, FL 33487 Website: www.scoreatthetop.com

KAHN COLLEGE CONSULTING, LLC 326 West Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 (610) 642-7260 www.kahncollegeconsulting.org

KOSIEROWSKI EDUCATION GROUP Avoid feeling stressed, overwhelm or disorganiza-tion. Keith is a Life Coach and Certified School Counselor. Specialties: reduce parent/family stress, ADHD, children,college admissions, student home organization, and anger. Complimentary consultations.

Location(s): Hingham, Massachusetts Contact: Keith Kosierowski Phone: (978) 239-2193 Email: [email protected] Address: 5 Craig Lane, Hingham, MA 02043 Website: www.gotomykeg.com

LONDON CONSULTING LLC 129 Morning Walk Drive Warrington, PA 18976 (215) 350-8714 www.londons-bridgelle.weebly.com

PORTFOLIOPREP PortfolioPrep offers comprehensive college counseling services, specializing in providing young visual and performing artists with practical info and creative mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to enter college programs.

Location(s): New Fairfield, Connecticut Contact: Lorraine Serra Phone: (203) 746-0100 Email: [email protected] Address: 33 Dick Finn Road, Fairfield, CT 06182 Website: www.portfolioprep.org

PRUETT RABE ASSOCIATES 112 Buck Lane Haverford, PA 19041 (610) 896-9522

ROCK YOUR FUTURE 438 Winding Stream Road Spring City, PA 19475 (610) 948-4955 www.rockyourfuture.com

STARR & CHAPMAN, INC. Starr & Chapman, Inc. is a full-service educational consulting company with over 15 years of experience successfully placing more than a thousand students at competitive colleges across the United States.

Location(s): Plymouth, Massachusetts Contact: Christine Chapman Phone: (774) 413-7227 Email: [email protected] Address: 1073 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 Website: www.starrandchapman.com

SUZANNE F. SCOTT, ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT 681 Meetinghouse Road, Suite 1 Elkins Park, PA 19027 (215) 887-2201


MAJOR IN YOU Jill helps teens who are anxious, confused, and overwhelmed become confident, organized, and successful in finding the right colleges. She offers individual and group coaching programs, workshops, print, and audio resources for teens and parents.

Location(s): Airmont, New York Contact: Jill Greenbaum, Ed.D. Phone: (877) 375-7412 or (201) 294-1828 Email: [email protected] Address: 40 Cragmere Road, Airmont, NY 10901 Website: www.majorinyou.com

ONE-ON-ONE COLLEGE CONSULTING One-on-One College Consulting works with high-school students and families on the college admissions process, offering services for both individuals and groups. Our specialty area is guiding student-athletes with the athletic- recruiting process.

Location(s): Wakefield, Massachusetts Contact: Kim Penney Phone: (781) 246-4111 Email: [email protected] Address: 146 Lowell Street, Suite 300C-1, Wakefield, MA 01880 Website: www.oneononecollegeconsulting.com

POPP & ASSOCIATES, LLC Popp & Associates provides expert admissions guidance to college-bound students of all ages. We welcome the opportunity to assist you with your college counseling needs.

Location(s): Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Contact: Mindy Popp Phone: (781) 859-9116 Email: [email protected] Address: 354 Washington Street, Suite 225, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Website: www.poppandassociates.com

PORTER EDUCATION CONSULTING 1090 Hunters Path Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 898-9863 www.portereducationconsulting.com



THE ADMISSIONS AUTHORITY 252 East Market Street, Suite 355 West Chester, PA 19382 (610) 738-9147 www.theadmissionsauthority.com

VOSBURGH EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING 105 Upper Gulph Road Wayne, PA 19087 (610) 964-8848 www.vosburgheducationalconsulting.com

Financial

MVP COLLEGE FUNDING MVP College Funding is dedicated to providing your family with the information and guidance you need to affordably send all of your students to their college of choice.

Location(s): North Andover, Massachusetts Contact: Richard Joseph Phone: (888) 315-5829 Email: [email protected] Address: 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2-31, North Andover, MA 01845 Website: www.mvpcollegefunding.net

Secondary School BARTON EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING 220 West Gay Street, Floor 2 West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 696-6018 www.bartonedconsulting.com

HALL EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC. 1337 Shadow Oak Drive Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 889-0303 www.halledu.com


MARY KLEIN-GILL, PRIVATE SCHOOL CONSULTANT 341 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 301 Haverford, PA 19041 (610) 642-1015

Summer Program ACA KEYSTONE 20 Limekiln Pike Glenside, PA 19038 (215) 886-5385 www.acakeystone.org

CLASSES & INSTRUCTION

Academic - Enrichment

BRIDESBURG BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 735-8549 www.bgcphila.org

CLUB DEN 1422 West Venango Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 223-5140

FAIRMOUNT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT PHA NORTH 1100 Poplar Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 684-2519 www.bgcphila.org

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: STUDENT STEERING COMMITTEE One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 561-4700 www.wacphila.org/education/highschool.html

Computers & Technology

LAVNER COMPUTER ACADEMY 332 Trevor Lane Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (215) 767-1354www.ltacp.com/aboutus.aspx

Cooking & Baking

LAVNER CULINARY SCHOOL 332 Trevor Lane Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (215) 767-1354 www.ltacp.com/culinaryschools.aspx

Dance

ACADEMY OF SOCIAL DANCE 2009 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 561-0323 www.academyofsocialdance.com

THE ACTORS CENTER: YOUNG PERFORMERS DANCE/MOVEMENT 257 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 925-7060 www.theactorscenterphilly.com


FELTONVILLE DREAM CENTER 555 West Annsbury Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 324-4300 www.thebridgeteam.net

GERMANTOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 735-8818 www.bgcphila.org

NICETOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 18th & Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 229-8900 www.bgcphila.org

Academic - Politics and Diplomacy

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 561-4700 www.wacphila.org/education/highschool.html

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: MODEL SENATE One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 561-4700 www.wacphila.org/education/highschool.html

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: MODEL UNITED NATIONS One South Broad Street, Suite 2M Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 561-4700 www.wacphila.org/education/highschool.html



ANNA MARIE'S ACADEMY OF DANCE 7201 Marsden Street Philadelphia, PA 19135 (215) 332-3636 www.annamarie7201.tripod.com

ARCHANA DANCE ACADEMY 200 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (267) 324-5917 www.thearchanadanceacademy.com

CHI MOVEMENT ARTS DANCE CENTER 1316 South 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (267) 687-3739 www.kunyanglin.org

DANCE PHILADELPHIA 1315 Buttonwood Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 629-2344 www.dancephiladelphia.com


DE FINO II STUDIO OF DANCE 7920 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 (215) 742-4124 www.definodancestudio.com

EN POINTE 3114 Willits Road Philadelphia, PA 19136 (215) 856-7100 www.enpointeonline.com

ESTILO DANCE STUDIO 714 Reed Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 336-0170 www.estilodancestudio.com

GWENDOLYN BYE DANCE CENTER 3611 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 222-7633 www.gbyedance.com

JEANETTE'S SCHOOL OF DANCE 536 Green Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 487-0787 www.jeannettesdanceschool.com

KORESH DANCE ACADEMY 2020 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 751-0959 www.koreshdance.org

LIVING ARTS DANCE & FITNESS STUDIOS 81 Fairmont Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19123 (888) 267-9991 www.livingartsdance.com

Dance students attending an audition workshop hosted by THE ARTSBRIDGE. See listing on page 22.

POISE DANCE STUDIO 230A Moore Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 (267) 699-6636 www.poisedancestudio.net

SALSITA DANCE STUDIO 1624 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (215) 221-4493 www.salsitadancestudio.com

SOCIETY HILL DANCE ACADEMY 401 South 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 574-3574 www.societyhilldance.com

SPOTLIGHT DANCE CENTER 10100 Jamison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19116 (267) 210-5460 www.spotlightdanceusa.com

STEP BY STEP DANCE CENTER 1314 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 722-5117 www.stepbystepdancecenter.art.officelive.com

TAKE THE LEAD DANCE STUDIO 4701 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 (215) 471-3215 www.taketheleadstudio.com

TOP HAT DANCE STUDIO 10771 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19116 (215) 676-3100 www.tophatdancestudio.com


MASTER JAY MOVES DANCE STUDIO 1807 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 564-2575 www.masterjmoves.com

MOVING IMAGE DANCE ACADEMY 2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 665-8411 www.philadelphia-dance-school.com

THE PHILADELPHIA DANCE ACADEMY 219 Cuthbert Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-2422 www.philadelphiadanceacademy.com

THE PHILADELPHIA DANCE COMPANY 9 North Preston Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 387-8200 www.philadanco.org

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART: CAMBODIAN DANCE 719 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 922-3456 www.fleisher.org/classes

PHILLY LINDY HOP 1170 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (609) 933-2533 www.phillylindyhop.com

THE POINTE DANCE STUDIO 7800 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19150 (215) 713-0177 www.thepointedancestudio.com



WISSAHICKON DANCE ACADEMY 38 East School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 849-7950 www.wissahickondance.com

Driving

ACCURATE DRIVING SCHOOL 232 Marble Court Philadelphia, PA 19067 (215) 657-1706 www.accuratedrivingschool.net

B-SAFE DRIVING SCHOOL 112 School Lane Philadelphia, PA 19335 (610) 269-8468 www.bsafepa.com

PAUL'S DRIVING SCHOOL 8111 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136 (215) 624-5232 www.paulsdrivingschool.com

Fashion

THE HANDWORK STUDIO: PASSION FOR FASHION 35 North Narberth Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 (610) 660-9600 www.thehandworkstudio.com/ winter-spring-day-camps.html

SPORTS & FITNESS

JOHN ROBERT POWERS MODELING 1528 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 732-4060 www.jrpowersphilly.com

Filmmaking & Digital Media

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 719 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 922-3456 www.fleisher.org/classes

PROJECT BASHO: INTRODUCTION TO B&W DARKROOM 1305 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 238-0928 www.projectbasho.org/workshops

PROJECT BASHO: LEARNING YOUR DIGITAL SLR 1305 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 238-0928 www.projectbasho.org/workshops

PROJECT BASHO: PHOTOGRAPHIC VISION DIGITAL 1305 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 238-0928 www.projectbasho.org/workshops

DAVID JOEL GUITAR LESSONS 6311 Horrocks Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 (215) 831-8640 www.davidjoel.net

EVA DONALDSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC 7308 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19138 (215) 424-5672 www.evadonaldsonschoolofmusic.com


PROJECT BASHO: PHOTOGRAPHIC VISION FOR TEENAGERS 1305 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 238-0928 www.projectbasho.org/workshops

Music

AL'S MUSIC SERVICES 5425 Woodbine Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 (215) 879-3186 www.alsmusicservices.com

Teens students enjoy a break between classses.



FIFTH STONE MUSIC SCHOOL 2829 South 18th Street Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 551-1600 www.fifthstonemusic.com

GIBSON MUSIC & ARTS 5429 North 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120 (215) 924-7345 www.gibsonschoolofmusicandarts.com

KALE GOOD GUITAR STUDIO 1867 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 260-5383 www.phillyguitarlessons.com

LATIN PERCUSSION/ DRUMS PRIVATE LESSONS 8001 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 (267) 456-6502 www.valenciapercussion.com

THE MUSIC WORKSHOP 123 Leverington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19127 (610) 240-0505 www.themusicworkshop.org

NORTH RIDGE MUSIC SCHOOL 625 Wigard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 508-7737 www.northridgemusicschool.com


THE PHILADELPHIA SUZUKI PIANO ACADEMY 601 South 47th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 (267) 251-0429 www.philasuzukipiano.com

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA Saint Patrick Hall 240 South 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 545-0502 www.pyos.org

RAWK U SCHOOL OF MUSIC 3502 Scotts Lane Philadelphia, PA 19129 (215) 844-7295 www.rawku.com

SCHOOL OF ROCK PHILADELPHIA 421 North 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (267) 639-4007 www.schoolofrock.com/philadelphia

SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL P.O. Box 63966 Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 320-2600 www.smsmusic.org

Sewing

THE HANDWORK STUDIO 35 North Narberth Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 (610) 660-9600 www.thehandworkstudio.com/ winter-spring-day-camps.html

POINT BREEZE PERFORMING ARTS 1717-21 Point Breeze Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 755-1014 www.pbpac.org

Visual Arts

CREFELD SCHOOL GLASSBLOWING FOR HIGH SCHOOL 8836 Crefeld Street Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 242-5545 x24 www.crefeld.org/glassstudio/ art-glass-summer-workshops/index.aspx

FAIRMOUNT ART CENTER 2501 Olive Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 765-2787 www.fairmountartcenter.com

HUSSIAN SCHOOL OF ART 111 Independence Mall East, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 574-9600 www.hussianart.edu

MANAYUNK ART CENTER 419 Green Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 482-3363 www.mrartcenter.org

MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN YOUTH PROGRAMS 20th Street and The Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 965-4030 www.moore.edu/site/youth_programs


Theatre Arts

THE ACTORS CENTER 257 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 925-7060 www.theactorscenterphilly.com

ARDEN DRAMA SCHOOL TEEN COMPANY 40 North 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-1122 www.ardentheatre.org/classes

CURIO THEATRE COMPANY 815 South 48th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 (215) 525-1350 www.curiotheatre.org

MACGUFFIN THEATRE & FILM 2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 922-1141 www.macguffintf.com/theatre-film-classes

MEDIA THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 104 East State Street Media, PA 19063 (610) 891-0100 www.mediatheatre.org

PHILLY IMPROV THEATER 407 Bainbridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (267) 233-1556 www.phillyimprovtheater.com/classes.html



PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS CONTINUING EDUCATION 128 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 972-7632 www.pafa.org/School/Continuing-Education/58

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART 719 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 922-3456 www.fleisher.org/classes

PHILADELPHIA PHOTO ARTS CENTER 1400 North American Street, Suite 103 Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 232-5678 www.philaphotoarts.org

PORTSIDE ARTS CENTER 2531 East Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 427-1514 www.portsideartscenter.com

STEFANIE LIEBERMAN FINE ART 333 Cinnaminson Street Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 238-9544 www.stefanielieberman.com

STUDIO INCAMMINATI 340 North 12th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 592-7910 www.studioincamminati.org

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS: PRE-COLLEGE SATURDAY SCHOOL 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 717-6006 www.cs.uarts.edu/saturdayschool


SPORTS & FITNESS

Fitness

UPPER DUBLIN SPORTS CENTER FITNESS PROGRAMS 680 Tennis Avenue Ambler, PA 19002 (215) 643-7377 www.upperdublinsportscenter.com

Ice Hockey

ED SNIDER YOUTH HOCKEY FOUNDATION 3601 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 952-5271 www.esyhf.org

Martial Arts

ACTION KARATE 12320 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 (215) 355-5003 www.actionkarate.net

AIKIDO AIKIKAI OF PHILADELPHIA 2100 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 563-8108 www.aikidophiladelphia.org

AIKIDO KOKIKAI 7908 Highschool Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 (267) 205-8120 www.kokikai-aikido.com

DIAMOND'S MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 200 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 923-8700 www.diamondmma.net

FIGHT FIRM - ELITE PHILADELPHIA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 1016 Buttonwood Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (484) 767-9900 www.fightfirm.com

GOLDEN BREATH AMERICAN TAI CHI 1928 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 745-4047 www.goldenbreath.com

GRACIE JIU-JITSU TRAINING ASSOCIATION 3083 Holme Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136 (215) 338-1620 www.graciephila.com

HIDDEN GROVE DOJO OF PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF MODERN 7010 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 (267) 258-1962 www.modernkenjutsu.com

KIM'S KARATE 707 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 928-1374 www.phillykarate.com


AIKIDO OF CENTER CITY 722 Market Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-4311 www.aikidocentercity.com

AMERICAN KARATE STUDIOS 8500 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 483-1800 www.aks-karate.com

BA'Z TAI CHI AND KUNG FU STUDIO 5235-43 Ridge Avenue, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19128 (215) 882-2804 www.baztaichi.com

BALANCE STUDIOS, GRACIE JIU-JITSU, MMA, & YOGA 108-114 Bonsall Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 636-9661 www.balancestudios.net

CASTELLI'S SHIN KARATE 709 West Oregon Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 468-1111 www.castellisshinkarate.com

COUNTERSTRIKE KENPO KARATE 13440 Damar Drive, Unit H Philadelphia, PA 19116 (215) 677-5425 www.counterstrikekenpo.com

DADDIS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 1719 Washington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19146 (215) 467-1008 www.phillymma.com



KOZMA BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 14425 Bustleton Avenue, Unit #102 Philadelphia, PA 19116 (215) 768-5422 www.kozmabjj.com

MARTIAL ARTS LIFESTYLE 1324-26 E Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 551-6252 www.malifestyle.com

MARTIAL POSTURE ARTS CENTER 2100 Chestnut Street, #2FA Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 850-2484 www.teammartialposture.com

MINGER'S TAE KWON DO 3003 Byberry Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 (215) 953-8905 www.leemingertaekwondo.com

MOY YAT VING TSUN 117 North 10th Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 238-9066 www.vingtsun-usa.org

MUHAMMAD'S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 4517 Wayne Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 849-2325 www.muhammadsmartialarts.com

PHILADELPHIA FIGHT FACTORY 2220 East Susquehanna Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 427-1144 www.philafightfactory.com

PHILADELPHIA JUDO CLUB 1168 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (267) 357-1262 www.philadelphiajudoclub.com

The FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL Aquatics swim team offers swimmers of all levels the opportunity to participate in the exciting world of competitive swimming. See listing on page 15, ad on page 6.


TRADITIONAL TANG SOO DO OF PHILADELPHIA 1816 South 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 462-8671 www.traditionaltangsoodo.com

URBAN DEFENSE CENTER 725 North 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (267) 974-0287 www.phillyurbandefense.com

VAI CAPOEIRA Broad St Fitness1315 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (646) 345-9910 www.vaicapoeira.org

Squash

SQUASH SMARTS Lenfest Center 3890 North 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 221-6860 www.squashsmarts.org

Swimming

BUSTLETON SWIM CLUB Krewstown Road Philadelphia, PA 19115 (215) 673-6038 www.lmtswim.com/directions/ bustleton_swim_club.htm

SPORTS & FITNESS

PHILADELPHIA KRAV MAGA 821 North 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (267) 992-4200 www.philadelphiakravmaga.com

RED TIGER TAEKWON-DO 1912 Welsh Road Philadelphia, PA 19115 (215) 969-9962 www.red-tiger.com

THE SELF-DEFENSE CENTER 1024 North 3rd Street, #101 Philadelphia, PA 19123 (267) 324-5367 www.theself-defensecenter.com

SEVEN MOUNTAINS SPIRIT FIST KUNG FU 723 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 219-0306 www.sevenmountainskungfu.com

SITAN GYM PHILADELPHIA: MUAY THAI KICKBOXING 1867 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 742-3050 www.sitangympa.com

SIU LUM MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 1939 South 17th Street, Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 755-4010 www.philadelphiakungfu.com

TIGER SCHULMANN'S KARATE 2053 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 (215) 722-2467 www.tsk.com


FOX CHASE SWIM CLUB P.O. Box 94 Cheltenham, PA 19012 (215) 725-8187 www.foxchaseswimclub.com

HIGHPOINT STINGRAY SWIM TEAM 1 High Point Drive Chalfont, PA 18914 (215) 822-1951 www.hpstingrays.org

Tennis

LAVNER TENNIS ACADEMY JUNIOR PROGRAMS 332 Trevor Lane Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (215) 767-1354 www.ltacp.com/AboutUs.aspx

UPPER DUBLIN SPORTS CENTER TENNIS PROGRAMS 680 Tennis Avenue Ambler, PA 19002 (215) 643-7377 www.upperdublinsportscenter.com


TUTORING & TEST PREP

CHYTEN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 950 Montgomery Avenue Narbeth, PA 19072 (610) 668-8378 www.chyten.com

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 531 East Lancaster Avenue St Davids, PA 19087 (610) 687-0627 www.prepwithes.com

MANHATTAN REVIEW PA 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 (888) 662-6738 www.manhattanreview.com

ADVANTAGE TESTING PA 1270 South Avignon Drive Gladwyne, PA 19035 (610) 520-1822 www.advantagetesting.com/locations/philadelphia

A+ TEST PREP AND TUTORING 505 York Road, Suite 6 Jenkinstown, PA 19046 (215) 886-9188 www.aplustutoring.com

M J TEST PREP 756 West Haverford Road Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 525-2840 www.mjtestprep.com/ContactUs.html

IHM EDUCATIONAL CENTER 401 Bryn Mawr Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (610) 527-1466

UNIVERSITY TEST PREP SERVICES 33 South 42nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 386-4760 www.universitytestprepserv.com

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER 947 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19001 (215) 437-3369 www.huntington-abington.com

DELAWARE VALLEY 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19103 (877) 878-5678 www.learningispersonal.com

PEARSON SNYDER SAT 100 Chetwynd Drive Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-1900 www.pearsonsnydersat.com

VACATION WEEK PROGRAM

CAMPS

THE HANDWORK STUDIO: VACATION DAYS 35 North Narberth Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 (610) 660-9600 www.thehandworkstudio.com

TUTORING & TEST PREP

CHYTEN TUTORS & TEST PREP 950 Montgomery Avenue Narbeth, PA 19072 (610) 668-8378 www.chyten.com/ces/site/about/about.cfm

PHILLY TUTORING www.phillytutoring.com

ACE SAT PREP (856) 341-0503 www.acesatprep.com

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER 601 Walnut Street, Suite Ll10 Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 238-8380 www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com

CHINATOWN LEARNING CENTER 1034 Spring Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 922-4227 www.wix.com/chinatownlc/clc

KAPLAN TEST PREP 1528 Walnut Street, First Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 546-3317 www.kaptest.com

MCELROY TUTORING San Diego, CA (858) 775-5793 www.mcelroytutoring.com

CROWN TUTORING Philadelphia, PA (900) 985-7585 www.crowntutoring.com/philadelphia-tutoring.html


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In addition to the wide variety of listings in this guide, TeenLife.com lists hundreds more schools, programs, services and after-school activities just for teens in the Metro Philadelphia area, including those listed below.

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AstronomyEnrichmentLanguage ArtsLearning DisabilitiesMath

Arts DanceMusicTheatreVisual Arts

SportsBaseballBasketballCross CountryDivingFencingField HockeyGolf Gymnastics

TeenLife Philadelphia A Resource for Families with Teenswww.teenlife.com/philadelphia

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LanguageArabicChineseFrenchGerman

GreekItalianJapaneseRussianSpanish

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Health & Behavioral ServicesDentistsOrthodontistsPediatriciansPhysical TherapyPsychological & Educational ServicesVision

Prom & Event ServicesCateringDresses & Formal WearEntertainmentEvent PlanningFloristsInvitationsLimousine Services

Party RentalsParty SuppliesPhotographersVenues

Recreation & EntertainmentAmusement ParkBowlingCultural EventsEntertainmentMini-GolfPaintballSports ArenaToursWater ParkZoo

Summer Programs

TravelAirlineBus ServiceCruiseGroup TravelTravel Agency

Tutoring & Test Prep

Vacation Week Programs

GREATER PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES

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There are plenty of instructive classes and activities, private schools, and teen resources in and around Philadelphia.

ADVERTISERS

17 AIM~AcademyinManayunk

6Friends'CentralSchool

17 JackM.BarrackHebrewAcademy

FEATURED LISTINGS

38 A+TestPrepandTutoring

26 ACAKeystone

21 AcademicAccess

21 AcademicAdvisoryService

21 AcademicDirections,Inc.

12 AcademyofNotreDamedeNamur

27 AcademyofSocialDance

21 AccessCollegeandCareerConsultantsLLC

30 AccurateDrivingSchool

39 AceSATPrep

34 ActionKarate

33 TheActorsCenter

27 TheActorsCenter:YoungPerformersDance/Movement

38 AdvantageTestingPA

12 AgnesIrwinSchool

21 AHPEducationalConsulting

34 AikidoAikikaiofPhiladelphia

34 AikidoKokikai

35 AikidoofCenterCity

12 AIM~AcademyinManayunk

Index

31 Al'sMusicServices

22 AmericanCollegeAdmissionsConsultants

35 AmericanKarateStudios

22 AMGEducationalConsultants

13 Ancillae-AssumptaAcademy

28 AnnaMarie'sAcademyofDance

28 ArchanaDanceAcademy

33 ArdenDramaSchool

13 ArmenianSistersAcademy

22 AveryEducationalServices

30 B-SafeDrivingSchool

35 Ba'zTaiChiandKungFuStudio

35 BalanceStudios,GracieJiu-Jitsu,MMA,&Yoga

13 BaldwinSchool

26 BartonEducationalConsulting

13 BenchmarkSchool

22 BennettSchoolplacementWorldwide

26 BridesburgBoys&GirlsClub

13 BuckinghamFriendsSchool

37 BustletonSwimClub

22 CareerStrategiesYouthServices

35 Castelli'sShinKarate

20 CenterforCulturalInterchange:HSAbroad

22 CheriBaradEducationConsulting

13 ChestnutHillAcademy

28 CHIMovementArtsDanceCenter


39 ChinatownLearningCenter

13 ChristopherDockMennoniteHighSchool

38 ChytenEducationalServices

39 ChytenTutors&TestPrep

26 ClubDen

21 CoastalStudiesforGirls

22 CollegeAdmission&SelectionAdvisors,LLC

23 CollegePerspectives,LLC

23 CollegePossibilities,LLC

23 CollegeSelectionConsultants

23 CollegeWayEducationalConsulting,LLC

22 CollegeApplicationEssayCoach.com

20 ConserveSchool

35 CounterstrikeKenpoKarate

13 CountryDaySchooloftheSacredHeart

23 CreativeEducationalOptions,LLC

14 CrefeldSchool

33 CrefeldSchoolGlassblowingforHighSchool

14 CrossroadsSchool

39 CrownTutoring

33 CurioTheatreCompany

35 DaddisMixedMartialArtsAcademy

28 DancePhiladelphia

31 DavidJoelGuitarLessons

28 DeFinoIIStudioofDance

15 DelawareCountyChristianSchool

39 DelawareValley

15 DelawareValleyFriendsSchool

15 DevonPreparatorySchool

INDEX

35 Diamond'sMixedMartialArtsAcademy

23 DobsonEducationalServices

23 DodgeJohnson,CollegePlanning

23 Dr.LeonardKrivyAssociates,Inc.

23 DunbarEducationalConsultants,LLC

34 EdSniderYouthHockeyFoundation

38 EducationalServices

28 EnPointe

15 EpiscopalAcademy

24 EqualApp

28 EstiloDanceStudio

31 EvaDonaldsonSchoolofMusic

33 FairmountArtCenter

26 FairmountBoys&GirlsClubatPHANorth

27 FeltonvilleDreamCenter

32 FifthStoneMusicSchool

35 FightFirm-ElitePhiladelphiaMixedMartialArts

38 FoxChaseSwimClub

15 FrenchInternationalSchoolofPhiladelphia

15 FriendsSelectSchool

15 Friends'CentralSchool

15 GermantownAcademy

27 GermantownBoys&GirlsClub

15 GermantownFriendsSchool

15 GesuSchool

32 GibsonMusic&Arts

35 GoldenBreathAmericanTaiChi

35 GracieJiu-JitsuTrainingAssociation

15 GreyNunAcademy

INDEX

28 GwendolynByeDanceCenter

15 Gwynedd-MercyAcademyElementary

15 Gwynedd-MercyAcademyHighSchool

24 HallEducationalConsulting,Inc.

32 TheHandworkStudio

30 TheHandworkStudio:PassionforFashion

39 TheHandworkStudio:VacationDays

16 HarrisburgAcademy

16 HaverfordSchool

35 HiddenGroveDojoofPhiladelphiaSchoolofModern

38 HighpointStingraySwimTeam

16 HillTopPreparatorySchool

16 HolyChildAcademy

16 HolyGhostPreparatorySchool

39 HuntingtonLearningCenter

33 HussianSchoolofArt

24 IGotIn!AdmissionsConsultancy

39 IHMEducationalCenter

24 IntellectualPursuit,Inc.

16 JackM.BarrackHebrewAcademy

17 JanusSchool

28 Jeanette'sSchoolofDance

24 JimNolanandAssociates

30 JohnRobertPowersModeling

24 JudiRobinovitzAssociatesEducationalConsulting

24 KahnCollegeConsulting,LLC

32 KaleGoodGuitarStudio

39 KaplanTestPrep

35 Kim'sKarate

17 KimbertonWaldorfSchool

28 KoreshDanceAcademy

24 KosierowskiEducationGroup

36 KozmaBrazilianJiu-JitsuandMMA

17 LaSalleCollegeHighSchool

17 LancasterCountryDaySchool

32 LatinPercussion/DrumsPrivateLessons

27 LavnerComputerAcademy

27 LavnerCulinarySchool

38 LavnerTennisAcademyJuniorPrograms

28 LivingArtsDance&FitnessStudios

24 LondonConsultingLLC

38 MJTestPrep

33 MacGuffinTheatre&Film

25 MajorinYou

17 MalvernPreperatorySchool

33 ManayunkArtCenter

38 ManhattanReviewPA

36 MartialArtsLifestyle

36 MartialPostureArtsCenter

26 MaryKlein-Gill,PrivateSchoolConsultant

29 MasterJayMovesDanceStudio

39 McElroyTutoring

33 MediaTheaterForthePerformingArts

17 MerionMercyAcademy

36 Minger'sTaeKwonDo

17 MMIPreparatorySchool

17 MontgomerySchool



33 MooreCollegeofArtandDesignYouthPrograms

18 MoravianAcademy

18 MountSaintJosephAcademy

29 MovingImageDanceAcademy

36 MoyYatVingTsun

36 Muhammad'sMartialArtsAcademy

32 TheMusicWorkshop

26 MVPCollegeFunding,LLC

18 NazarethAcademy

18 NewtownFriendsSchool

27 NicetownBoys&GirlsClub

32 NorthRidgeMusicSchool

21 OceanClassroom:DiscoveryHSSemesteratSea

25 One-on-OneCollegeConsulting

30 Paul'sDrivingSchool

39 PearsonSnyderSAT

18 PenRynSchool

34 PennsylvaniaAcademyofFineArtsContinuingEducation

18 PerelmanJewishDaySchool

29 ThePhiladelphiaDanceAcademy

29 ThePhiladelphiaDanceCompany

36 PhiladelphiaFightFactory

36 PhiladelphiaJudoClub

37 PhiladelphiaKravMaga

34 PhiladelphiaMuseumofArt

29 PhiladelphiaMuseumofArt:CambodianDance

30 PhiladelphiaMuseumofArt:DigitalPhotography

INDEX

34 PhiladelphiaPhotoArtsCenter

32 ThePhiladelphiaSuzukiPianoAcademy

32 PhiladelphiaYouthOrchestra

18 Philadelphia-MontgomeryChristianAcademy

33 PhillyImprovTheater

29 PhillyLindyHop

39 PhillyTutoring

33 PointBreezePerformingArts

29 PointeDanceStudio

29 PoiseDanceStudio

25 Popp&Associates,LLC

25 PorterEducationConsulting

25 PortfolioPrep

34 PortsideArtsCenter

30 ProjectBasho:IntroductiontoB&WDarkroom

30 ProjectBasho:LearningYourDigitalSLR

30 ProjectBasho:PhotographicVisionDigital

31 ProjectBasho:PhotographicVisionforTeenagers

25 PruettRabeAssociates

18 QuakerSchoolatHorsham

32 RawkUSchoolofMusic

37 RedTigerTaekwon-Do

20 RiversideMilitaryAcademy(RMA)

25 RockYourFuture

18 RosemontSchooloftheHolyChild

18 SaintBasilAcademy

29 SalsitaDanceStudio

32 SchoolofRockPhiladelphia

37 TheSelf-DefenseCenter

INDEX

32 SettlementMusicSchool

37 SevenMountainsSpiritFistKungFu

18 SewickleyAcademy

18 ShipleySchool

37 SitanGymPhiladelphia:MuayThaiKickboxing

37 SiuLumMartialArtsAcademy

29 SocietyHillDanceAcademy

29 SpotlightDanceCenter

18 SpringsideSchool

37 SquashSmarts

19 St.AloysiusAcademy

19 St.Joseph'sPreparatorySchool

19 St.Peter'sSchool

25 Starr&Chapman,Inc.

34 StefanieLiebermanFineArt

29 StepByStepDanceCenter

19 StratfordFriendsSchool

34 StudioIncamminati

25 SuzanneF.Scott,AdmissionsConsultant

39 SylvanLearningCenter

29 TaketheLeadDanceStudio

26 TheAdmissionsAuthority

22 TheArtsBridge,LLC

18 ThePhiladelphiaSchool

19 TheSwainSchool

37 TigerSchulmann'sKarate

29 TopHatDanceStudio

37 TraditionalTangSooDoofPhiladelphia

19 UnitedFriendsSchool

34 UniversityoftheArts:Pre-CollegeSaturdaySchool

39 UniversityTestPrepServices

19 TheUplandCountryDaySchool

34 UpperDublinSportsCenterFitnessPrograms

38 UpperDublinSportsCenterTennisPrograms

37 UrbanDefenseCenter

37 VaiCapoeira

19 TheVanguardSchool

19 VillaJosephMarieHighSchool

19 VillaMariaAcademy

26 VosburghEducationalConsulting

19 WaldronMercyAcademy

19 WesttownSchool

19 WilliamPennCharterSchool

19 WilmingtonFriendsSchool

30 WissahickonDanceAcademy

20 WoodlyndeSchool

27 WorldAffairsCouncil:AcademicWorldquest

27 WorldAffairsCouncil:ModelSenate

27 WorldAffairsCouncil:ModelUnitedNations

27 WorldAffairsCouncil:StudentSteeringCommittee

20 WyndcroftSchool

20 YorkCountyDaySchool
