Tag: After School Activities

Hunting Park: Mentor Uses Education and Squash Experience To Enrich Youth

November 3, 2016Ashley Nicole Portillo and

Scott Redpath is the program director of SquashSmarts located at the Lenfest Center on 10th and Pike Streets. Since graduating from St. Lawrence University in 2009, the Philly native has been mentoring students both in

West Kensington: Peace Corps Alumnus Continues Work With Latino Community

March 2, 2016Coleen Mary O'Hara and James M. Kirn

Entering the Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) is an experience in itself. With bright colors, the side-by-side row homes create a place that becomes a safe haven for youth in Kensington. Through numerous after-school programs, garden

Overbrook: Papa Playground and Recreation Center Helps Youths

March 25, 2014

A staple of the Overbrook community, Papa Playground’s after-school program serves youth of all ages. The neighborhood recreation center strives to attain a safe and structured environment, while providing students with the tools to achieve