Tag: Summer Camps

Logan: Local Legend Gives Back, Inspires Youth Through Basketball

July 14, 2015Valerie W. Vaincoeur

Barrett Playground, located at 8th Street and Duncannon Avenue, is a haven for many of the youth in Logan. The playground is also the official location of the annual Marvin Kilgore Basketball Camp. This August

South Philadelphia: Christian Street Y Plans for Summer Activities

June 3, 2011

The Christian Street YMCA Branch is offering seventh graders a special deal: a free membership…yes – Free! By offering a free membership to this age group, the YMCA hopes to promote a healthy lifestyle for

Broad Street: Tolentine Community Center Serves Beyond South Philly Border

June 3, 2011

Tucked away on Mifflin Street near 10th Street is one of Philadelphia’s best kept secrets. The Tolentine Community Center is a nonprofit center that was established in 1983. The center hosts a wide array of

Francisville: Local Recreation Center Serves Community

May 19, 2011

The recreation center in Francisville looks like a fairly standard playground at first glance. There’s a swing set, a basketball court and a play set shaped like a train. However, the center is more than