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.
Our facilities have no shortage of basketball leagues for all ages and skill levels.