Early Learning Resource Center

ELRC Region 18 has 3 offices in Philadelphia.

Main: 2361-2373 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Satellite: 2816 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Satellite: 5548 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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Telephone: (215) 382-4762

Fax: (215) 382-1199

Community Outreach

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Services for parents, families, & children in the Kensington, Port Richmond, & Frankford Community

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Suggested Activities & Programs for Children over 12 years of age.

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• Mural Arts Program Youth Development Programs
  Various after school programs and positive activities through mural making for youth ages 9-19 years old- 1729 Mount Vernon Street-call 215-685-0750 for details http://muralarts.org/programs/art-education

• Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts

  • Boys Scouts are a great way to get your child involved in positive activities. The Boys Scouts mission is for each child to master “character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.” For children 6 years-20 years old. Call 215-988-9811 for more information or click on Boy Scouts to go to their website.

  • Girl Scouts has for over 90 years helped girls learn positive values, get involved in their community and learn to succeed. For girls 5 years old through 17 years old. Call 215-564-4657 or click on Girl Scouts.

• Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia

  • ​The Boys&Girls Clubs of Philadelphia’s programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. The Club is a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is truly The Positive Place For Kids. 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712. Call 215-735-8818. 

  • www.bgcphila.org

• Police Athletic League (PAL)

  • ​The mission of PAL is to offer young people a viable and constructive alternative to the ‘street life’. They serve over 28,000 children in Phila. with programs ranging from a summer baseball program, chess, golf, soccer, wrestling and a Positive Image program for girls 11-17 year old, which helps, build self esteem- 215-291-9000

  • www.phillypal.com

• Work to Ride

  • ​Work to Ride provides disadvantaged urban youth with constructive activities centered around horsemanship, equine sports, and education. Located in Fairmount Park, the setting provides a unique opportunity to bring 7-to 19-year-old youth in contact with animals and nature. 98 Chamounix Drive, 215-877-4419.

  • www.worktoride.net

• Neighborhood Bike Works

  • ​Neighborhood Bike Works is a youth development program in West Philadelphia that serves youth ages 8-17 with several programs that teach bike safety and responsibility including: Earn a Bike, Summer Cycling Camp, and more. 3916 Locust Walk Call 215-386-0316 for more info.

  • www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org

• LEAP at the Free Library of Philadelphia

  • ​A free, drop-in after school program that provides homework help, computer literacy, library skills, and presents cultural enrichment programs that assists children and teens Grades 1-12- 215-686-5372

  • www.library.phila.gov/libserv/leap.htm

• Village of Arts and Humanities

  • ​The Village of Arts and Humanities (often called the Village) is a community arts organization located in North Central Philadelphia seeking to raise consciousness and spirits, and empower people of all ages through the arts. Operates an after-school program for teens ages 13 to 19 offering video production, step, and hip hop dance, as well as homework help, academic enhancement, and tutoring. 2544 Germantown Ave. 215-225-7830 x240

  • www.villagearts.org

• United Way of Southeastern PA

  • ​Operates the Center For Youth Development for 10-14 y.o. children by offering after school programs/camps and the One-To-One Mentoring program- 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway- 215-665-2554.

  • www.uwsepa.org