By Amy Hopf, Digital Content Associate

Wanted: kids who are interested in learning how to play basketball!

This spring, Parks & Rec and the Sixers Youth Network are partnering on a free youth basketball program. The pilot program will have a customized curriculum and trained coaches to help children develop fundamental basketball skills.

Nine recreation centers across the city are registering youth now. Contact a recreation center below to enroll your child in this free program!

Who:

Children ages 10 and under

When:

Starting in March and running for 12 weeks through May. The program will end with a city-wide event in May.

Where:

This program will be offered at the following locations:

• Christy Recreation Center
  • 728 S. 55th St., 19143
  • 215-685-1997
• Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center
  •  8500 Pickering Ave., 19150
  • 215-685-9253
• Gustine Recreation Center
  • 4868 Ridge Ave., 19129
  • 215-685-2568
• Happy Hollow Recreation Center
  • 4800 Wayne Ave., 19144
  • 215-685-2195
• Max Myers Playground
  • 1601 Hellerman St., 19149
  • 215-685-1242
• Olney Recreation Center
  • 100 E. Godfrey Ave., 19120
  • 215-685-2889
• Shepard Recreation Center
  • 5700 Haverford Ave., 19131
  • 215-685-1992
• Simpson Recreation Center
  • 1010 Arrott St., 19124
  • 215-685-1223
• Towey Recreation Center
  • 1832 N. Howard St., 19122
  • 215-685-9892

Want to learn more?

For more information, contact a rec center above and ask about Sixers Neighborhood Developmental Basketball.