Your Guide to Health and Wellness

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Your Guide to Health and Wellness
Your Guide to Health and Wellness
A list of people to see and places to go to help you control your weight and live a healthy life.
October 1, 2012
Keystone Mercy Health Plan (KMHP) has prepared this Health and Wellness Resource Guide as
a reference tool that you may find helpful in making healthy lifestyle choices.
KMHP does not endorse any of the programs offered by the organizations that appear in this
Guide. KMHP is in no way responsible for the programs and services offered by the organizations
in this Guide. Whether you use any of these programs or resources is your own decision.
The information that is in this Guide, including the specific programs and services that are
described, is subject to change without notice, at the discretion of the specific organization.
KMHP has taken reasonable steps to verify the accuracy of this information as of the date of
publication of this Guide, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy.
The services and programs in this Guide are not KMHP covered benefits. For questions about
KMHP covered services and benefits, contact Member Services at: 1-800-521-6860.
Table of Contents
Philadelphia County.............................................................3
Bucks County....................................................................... 11
Montgomery County......................................................... 13
Chester County.................................................................... 16
Delaware County................................................................ 17
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Program Name
Contact
Information
Target
Audience
Program Description
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION: Programs that teach healthy eating and promote physical activity.
717-233-1791
Serves as a bridge between individuals,
organizations and agencies concerned
with community nutrition education.
Families
No
Cost
http://panen.org/about-us
N/A
N/A
Healthy Kids, Healthy
Communities
919-843-8430
Works to improve the health of
Philadelphia kids through healthy eating and active living. Programs include
farmers markets, community gardens,
parks, and walking, running and
biking trails.
Children
No
Cost
http://www.healthykidshealthycommunities.org/communities/
philadelphia-pa
Open
N/A
Sports Squirts Program
732-563-2520
Helps kids learn social skills. Focuses
on sports, games and activities made
for learning.
Ages 3-7
Fees
Vary
http://www.ussportsinstitute.com/
programs/sports-squirts.html
Open
N/A
1-800-2272345
Teaches healthy living through diet
and exercise. Programs include
Generation Fit, Meeting Well, Let’s Talk
About It, Active for Life, School Health
program
Adults
Fees
Vary
http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/
index
19103
Yes
Food Trust
215-575-0444
Works to improve health promote
healthy eating and increase access
to healthy food. Also works for better
public policy. Programs include Healthy
Times newspaper program, Farm to
School Program, The Kindergarten
Initiative and School Market Program.
Families
No
Cost
www.thefoodtrust.org
19103
No
Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia
215-590-7970
Offers nutrition and weight
management programs.
Children
No
Cost
http://www.chop.edu/index.html
19103
Yes
Philadelphia Urban Food and
Fitness Alliance (PUFFA)
215-731-6195
Helps create access to healthy food
and safe play areas in underserved
neighborhoods.
Children
No
Cost
www.puffa.net
19103
Yes
Pennsylvania Nutrition
Education Network
American Cancer Society
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Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
215-895-2422
Works to improve the health of
students and families in Philadelphia
through healthy eating and exercise.
Main program is EAT.RIGHT.NOW.
Families
and
Children
No
Cost
http://www.drexel.edu/nutritioneducation/
19104
No
University of Pennsylvania
215-746-7118
Offers a group of programs focused on
healthy eating during lunch and exercise at recess. Programs include afterschool fruit stand, after-school health
club and parent nutrition workshop.
Grades
K-12
No
Cost
http://foxleadership.upenn.edu/
content/healthy-schools-community-based-participatory-researchplanning-and-action
19104
Yes
Healthy Weight Program (CHOP)
267-426-2782
Provides care for children with obesity.
Focuses on healthy eating.
Ages
4-17
No
Cost
http://www.chop.edu/service/
healthy-weight-program/home.html
19104
Yes
215-386-4075
Provides children with after-school
and full-day summer programs such as
swimming, basketball, volleyball and
kickball.
Ages
6 - 17
No
Cost
http://www.caringpeoplealliance.
org/index.php?option=com_
content&view=article&id=11:westphiladelphia-communitycenter&catid=9:communitycenters&Itemid=10
19104
No
215-955-6000
Provides diet, exercise, and support
groups. Programs include 1on1 training, group training, kettlebell body
sculpting, weight management, yoga,
Pilates, tai chi and sports massage.
Adults
Cost
Varies
www.jeffersonhospital.org
19107
Yes
Youth Philly Fit Program
215-937-8304
A health and wellness program at
the following schools: Samuel Daroff
Elementary School, James S. Rhoads
Elementary School, William H. Shoemaker Middle School, Edwin H. Vare
Middle School, Universal Institute
Charter School, Anna H. Shaw Middle
School, William T. Tilden Middle School,
General Davis B. Birney Elementary.
Middle
School
Students
No
Cost
[email protected]
19113
N/A
Solid Rock United
Methodist Church
215 329-2851
Focuses on healthy eating, education
and exercise.
Children
No
Cost
http://sct.temple.edu/blogs/
murl/2009/10/09/olney-programsfor-battling-childhood-obesity/
19120
No
Program Name
Drexel University’s
Nutrition Center
West Philadelphia
Community Center
Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital
Contact
Information
Program Description
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Information
Program Description
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
R.W Brown Community Center
215-763-0900
Offers activities like swimming, basketball, volleyball, and kickball.
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.caringpeoplealliance.org
19122
Yes
Sullivan Elementary School
215-537-2524
Teaches students about healthy eating.
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/
schools/s/sullivan
19124
Yes
School District of Philadelphia
215-335-5053
Teaches about the importance of
breakfast, healthy snacks, and 5-a-day
fruits and vegetables to kids in grades
K-12.
Children
No
cost
http://www.patracks.org/public/
partners_sdp.asp
19130
Yes
Heart Healthy Program
215-871-6447
Teaches about healthy lifestyles, exercise, healthy foods and handling stress.
Ages
8 and
Older
No
cost
N/A
19132
No
Esperanza Health Center
215-831-1100
Offers personal nutrition and diet
counseling, health education classes,
and takes part in health outreach
events.
Ages
8-13
No
cost
www.esperanzahealthcenter.org
19134
Yes
Shaping America’s Youth
215-707-5437
Provides details on programs that
target exercise and/or healthy eating
for kids.
Children
No
cost
www.shapingamericasyouth.org
19140
Yes
215-456-6559
The program includes lessons on
healthy eating and weight management as well as exercise in 12-week
cycles.
Ages
8 -18
No
cost
www.einstein.edu 19141
Yes
215-456-6559
Nutrition education for children and
teens. Topics include how to choose
healthy foods and how to have fun
while having an active lifestyle.
All Ages
Insurance
http://advance.einstein.edu/page.
aspx?pid=407
19141
Yes
215-685-5237
Pediatricians, nutritionists, health
educators and nurses provide personal
care, support groups, education and
counseling for children who receive
primary care at Health District Centers
#2, #5, #6 and #9.
Ages
3-18
No
Cost
N/A
19144
Program Name
Fun and Fit at Albert Einstein
A Better Start at Albert Einstein
215 GO!
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Program Name
Contact
Information
Program Description
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
Children
No
Cost
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/
schools/l/lingelbach
19144
Yes
Ages
8-13
No
cost
www.educationworks-online.org
19144
Yes
Lingelbach Anna L School
215-951-4001
Teaches students at the Lingelbach
Anna L School about healthy eating
and healthy lifestyle.
Education Works Germantown
Center
267-575-7149
Teaches skills to make safer and
healthier choices.
La Placita Wellness and
Education
267-243-8299
Teaches parents how to make the
right food choices so they can teach
their kids how to make the right food
choices. Fitadelphia Kids is a children’s
movement, fitness and nutrition, obesity prevention and obesity recovery
program.
All Ages
Fees
Vary
http://lapwec.com/
19152
Yes
Kids 4 Fitness
215-863-2300
Provides classes on nutrition, exercise
and ways to work fitness into your
everyday life.
Ages
7-15
No
Cost http://www.mercyhealth.org/locations/wellness-centers/fitzgerald/
eastwick/ 19153
No
Stretch-n-Grow
267-625-8641
Teaches fundamentals of basic exercise
through themed classes.
Ages
1 ½ - 12
Fees
Vary
http://www.stretch-n-grow.com/
Affiliates/Sand.html
19154
No
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY: YMCAs - Promote positive values through programs that help to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities
215-963-3700
Offers youth sports, Y achievers, art,
dance, aquatics, kids’ night out, day
camp, CPR/first aid, and health and
wellness programs.
Families
and
Children
$75
annually
http://www.philaymca.org
19103
Yes
YMCA
125 South 9th St.
215-400-2100
Offers youth sports, Y achievers, art,
dance, aquatics, kids’ night out, day
camp, CPR/first aid, and health and
wellness programs.
Families
and
Children
$75
annually
http://www.philaymca.org
19107
No
Columbia North YMCA
1400 North Broad St.
215-235-6440
Offers body training, swim lessons,
dance lessons, youth sports, and
health and wellness programs.
Families
and
Children
$75
annually
http://www.philaymca.org
19121
Yes
Roxborough YMCA
7201 Ridge Ave.
215-482-3900
Offers day camp, child care, youth
sports, and health and wellness
programs.
Families
and
Children
$75
annually
http://www.philaymca.org
19128
No
YMCA Headquarters 2000 Market St.
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Information
Program Description
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
215-476-2700
Offers karate, youth sports, swimming lessons, youth weightlifting and
strength class, and health and wellness
programs.
Families
and
Children
$75
annually
http://www.philaymca.org
19139
No
Christian St. YMCA
1724 Christian St.
215-735-5800
Offers youth sports, Y achievers, art,
dance, aquatics, kids’ night out, day
camp, and health and wellness programs.
Families
and
Children
$75
annually
http://www.philaymca.org
19146
Yes
Northeast YMCA
11088 Knights Rd
215-632-0100
Offers CPR/first aid, swim lessons,
day camp, and health and wellness
programs.
Families
and
Children
$75
annually
http://www.philaymca.org
19154
No
Program Name
West Phila. YMCA
5120 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
Offer programs in 5 areas: arts & culture, character & leadership, education & career development, health & life skills, and sports, fitness & recreation.
Bridgesburg Boys & Girls Club
215-743-7755
2901 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org/clubs
19137
No
Fairmount Boys & Girls Club
at PHA North
215-735-8818
1100 Poplar Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org
19123
No
Germantown Boys & Girls Club
215- 844-7771
25 West Penn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org
19144
No
Lauretha Vaird Boys & Girls Club
215-457-8480
4800 Whitaker Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org/clubs
19124
Yes
NE Frankford Boys & Girls Club
215-743-7515
1709 Kinsey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org/clubs
19124
No
Nicetown Boys & Girls Club
215-229-8900
18th & Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org/clubs
19140
No
Wayne Avenue Boys & Girls Club
215-324-6433
4223 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org/clubs
19140
No
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Program Name
Contact
Information
Program Description
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
West Kensington
Boys & Girls Club
215-426-7800
3426 N. Mascher Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org/clubs
19140
No
Wilson Park
Boys & Girls Club
215-684-0014
2500 Jackson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
http://www.bgcphila.org/clubs
19145
No Wissahickon
Boys & Girls Club
215-438-7394
328 West Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Children
and
Teens
$150/
per
week
http://www.bgcphila.org
19144
No
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY: FARMER’S MARKET – Provide access to local-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables
Clark Park
215-243-0555
43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue
Open Saturday 10 am-2 pm and
Thursday 3 pm-7 pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19104
N/A
Reading Terminal
215-574-0929
51 North 12th Street
Open Monday-Saturday 8 am-6 pm
Sunday 9 am-5 pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.readingterminalmarket.
org/
19107
N/A
Cecil B. Moore
N/A
Cecil B. Moore Avenue at Broad Street
Open Thursday 12 pm-6 pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19122
N/A
Norris Square
N/A
West Susquehanna Avenue at
Howard Street
Open Thursdays 1pm-5pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19122
N/A
22nd Fairmount
Open Thursday 3pm-7pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19130
N/A
Fairmount
Hunting Park
N/A
West Hunting Park Avenue at
Old York Road
Open Saturday 10am-2pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19140
N/A
Broad and South
N/A
Open Wednesday 2pm-7pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19147
N/A
2nd Street between Lombard and Pine
Open Saturday and Sunday
10 am-2 pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19147
N/A
Headhouse
215-568-0830
215-575-0444
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Program Name
Contact
Information
Target
Audience
Program Description
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Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY: PARKS AND RECREATION – Philadelphia offers 186 parks with lots of activities to get you moving.
Fairmount Park
Activities at Feltonville
Carrol Park
Fairhill
Nicetown Park
Guerin Recreation Center
Activities at Vare
Offers more than 60 neighborhood
parks where you can enjoy the
outdoors. You can walk, jog, run, row,
horseback ride, skip, bike, or hike.
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.fairmountpark.org
19102
N/A
215-685-9150
231-37 E. Wyoming Avenue
Programs include
Aquatics: Monday- Friday,
11 am-12 noon
Baseball: Saturday, 10 am-1 pm
Dance: Saturday, 9 am - 1pm
Children
N/A
N/A
19120
N/A
267-847-1721
58th Street and Girard Avenue
Programs include
Garden Club every Monday, General
Clean-Up every Monday, Earth Day:
1 pm to 3 pm; Environmental Education
for elementary school children.
Spring Into Your Park, paint benches,
general clean-up,
Summer Camp. A free, 6-week summer
camp experience for children ages 6-14,
and a Summer Concert Series.
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19131
N/A
4th Street and Lehigh Avenue
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19132
N/A
215-329-1824
18th Street and Germantown Avenue
and Cayuga Street
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19140
N/A
215-685-1894
Located 2201 S. 16th Street
Programs include basketball, art,
ceramics, fitness, baseball, martial arts,
soccer and yoga..
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19145
N/A
215-685-1876
Located 2600 Morris Street
Programs include: aquatic lessons,
basketball, dance lessons and
much more.
Children
N/A
N/A
19145
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Program Name
Mifflin Square
Cibotti
Contact
Information
N/A
215-685-4194
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
5th Street and Wolf Street
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19148
N/A
7700 Elmwood Avenue
Programs include: sports programming
alongside the playground and ball fields.
One-on-one baseball instruction is
available for teens. The park is also
home to regular youth baseball camp
in the spring and summer.
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19153
N/A
Program Description
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY: POLICE ATHELTIC LEAGUES (PAL) - The Philadelphia Police Athletic League is a group committed to “Cops Helping Kids”.
Gibbson PAL
215-745-6465
Trinity Church Oxford
6901 Rising Sun Avenue
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19111
No 23RD PAL
215-684-0332
St. Elizabeth R.C. Church
1845 N. 23rd Street
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19121
Yes
Policy Memorial PAL
215-280-2569
4253 Frankford Avenue
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19124
Yes
Cozen PAL
215-232-2101
Cozen PAL Center
732 N. 17th Street
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19130
No
Hartranft PAL
215-232-1059
Hartranft Elementary School
720 W. Cumberland Street
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19133
No
Harrowgate PAL
215-423-4853
Rambler Recreation Center
851 E. Tioga Street
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19134
No
Cobbs Creek PAL
215-477-1356
Department of Recreation
250 S. 63rd Street
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19139
Yes
Locke PAL
215-662-0236
Locke School
4550 Haverford Avenue
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19139
Yes
Logan
215-457-5878
Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church
1100 W. Rockland Street
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19141
No
Paley PAL
215-844-8417
Paley PAL Center
5330 Germantown Ave
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19144
No
Audenried PAL
215- 952-4801
Audenried Senior High School
2201 Tasker Street
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19145
Yes
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Program Name
Ford PAL
Contact
Information
215-336-8750
Program Description
Department of Recreation
631 Snyder Avenue
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
Children
No
cost
http://www.phillypal.com
19148
Yes
BUCKS COUNTY BUCKS COUNTY: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION – Programs designed to educate families and promote physical activity
Weller Health Education Center
610-258-8500
Designed to reduce and prevent
childhood obesity and improve overall
health and wellness. Features schoolbased programs on nutrition and
exercise.
SPARK Programs
800-772-7573
SPARK works with both fitness specialists and classroom teachers to make
exercise fun for kids.
Central Bucks School District
267-893-5705
Offers more than 20 programs ranging
from swim lessons to adult lap swimming.
215-345-3340
Children are taught the names of many
different fruits and vegetables and also
the importance of 60 minutes of physical activity.
Ages
5-12
Fees
Vary
http://www.shapingamericasyouth.org/programs.
aspx?page=detail&prgid=13810 18901
Yes
Junior Adventure Camp
215-348-6114
Educational and recreational program
for kids offering rock climbing, high/
low ropes course work, Paddling, group
initiatives and hiking.
Ages
10 - 14
$130
per
person
www.buckscounty.org 18901
No
Cardio Kids by My Gym
215-348-2344
This class combines a cardio workout
with strength and flexibility exercises.
Ages
7-13
www.my-gym.com/classes_cardio_
kids.aspx
18901
No
Fit Kids
215-361-3759
A fitness training, nutrition education
and weight control program that is
pediatrician and dietitian approved.
Ages
4-15
No
Cost
http://www.fitkidsclub.com 18951
N/A 215-453-4000
A medically-supervised pediatric
weight management program that
focuses on environmental, behavioral,
dietary and physical factors.
Ages
4-17
Fees
Vary
http://www.gvh.org/body.
cfm?id=980
18960
Yes
Bucks County Department of
Health
Grand View Hospital
Grades
pre-K - 12
Fees
Vary
http://www.wellercenter.org
18042
No
Ages
8 and
Older
No
Cost
http://www.sparkpe.org
18901
Yes
All Ages
Fees
Vary
http://www1.cbsd.org/communityschool/aquatics/Pages/default.aspx
18901
Yes
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Information
Program Description
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
215-441-6000
x 3011
A quality nutrition program that meets
National School Lunch Program requirements and is customized to meet
student preferences.
Students
No
Cost
http://www.centennialsd.
org/19251063161414727/site/default.
asp
18974
Yes
215-788-9511
Offers education on healthy lifestyles,
parenting skills, nutrition and cultural
awareness. Also, incorporates First Step
Motivational program to help participants get ready for the work force.
Young
Parents
No
Cost
http://www.treatmentcentersdirectory.com/Pennsylvania/Bristol/
no-longer-bound-preventionservices-633
19007
No
215-949-1700
Course designed to aid students’ interest in lifelong fitness. Students will be
exposed to a wide variety of activities
including mountain biking, inline
skating, adventure programs, fitness,
self-protection, walking, Pilates, team
sports, and many others.
Students
No
Cost
http://www.bcths.com/academics.
cfm?subpage=60656
19030
Yes
Neshaminy School District
215-809-6540
Helps provide children and families
more opportunities to access healthy
foods and be physically active in every
part of their day.
Students
No
Cost
http://www.neshaminy.k12.pa.us/
Page/170
19047
No
Palisades School District
610-847-5131
ext.2401
Healthy activities to teach students
how important a healthy life is.
All Ages
No
Cost
http://www.palisadessd.org/
606312071795822/site/default.asp 19047
Yes
215-425-1110
An 8-week program to help improve
health through chiropractic, massage
therapy, meditation, nutritional and
weight-loss counseling, and personal
fitness training.
Adults
Fees
Vary
http://www.8ww.com
19134
No
Program Name
Centennial School District
No Longer Bound Prevention
Services
Bucks County Technical High
School (BCTHS)
Bucks County Wellness Center
BUCKS COUNTY: FARMER’S MARKET – Provide access to local-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables
Maximuck’s
Newton
215-297-9894
N/A
5793 Long Lane Road Doylestown, PA
Open Sunday 10 am-3 pm Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday 10 am-5 pm
Saturday 10 am-4 pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.maximucks.com
18902
N/A
2150 South Eagle Road Newton, PA
Open Thursday 9 am-6 pm
Friday 9 am-7 pm
Saturday 9 am-4 pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.newtownfarmersmarket.
com
18940
N/A
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Program Name
Quakertown
Contact
Information
215-536-4115
Program Description
201 Station Road Quakertown, PA
Open Friday and Saturday 9 am-9 pm
Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.quakertownfarmersmkt.
com/Contents/VendorDirectory.aspx
18951
N/A
BUCKS COUNTY: PARKS AND RECREATION - Provides space to enjoy the outdoors and participate in recreational activities.
Core Creek
215-757-1225
Middletown Township
South of Newtown
east of Rt. 413 on Tollgate Road
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/parksandrec/
Parks/CoreCreek.aspx
18901
N/A
Peace Valley
215-822-8608
230 Creek Road
New Britain Township, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.peacevalleynature
center.org
18901
N/A
Tinicum
215-757-0571
River Road (Rt. 32)
Erwinna, PA
Families
and
Childrens
N/A
http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/parksandrec/
Parks/Tinicum.aspx
18920
N/A
Tohickon Valley
215-297-0754
Cafferty Road
Point Pleasant, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/parksandrec/
parks/Tohickon.aspx
18950
N/A
Lake Towhee
215-757-0571
Old Bethlehem Pike
Applebachsville, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/parksandrec/
Parks/Towhee.aspx
18951
N/A
Ringing Rocks
N/A
Ringing Rocks Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/parksandrec/
Parks/RingingRocks.aspx
18972
N/A
215-757-0571
Bath Road
Bristol Township, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.silverlakenaturecenter.
org
19007
N/A
Silver Lake
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY: Physical Activity and Nutrition Education Programs – Programs designed to educate families and promote physical activity
Montgomeryville Adventure
Boot Camp
908-268-6414
Provides women of all ages and
abilities a 4 week, 5 day per week
fitness program.
Doylestown Hospital
215-918-5500
The New Weigh To Go
215-481-2204
Women of
All Ages
$199/
per
month
http://www.doylestownbootcamp.
com/Home_Page.html
18902
No
Offers many different programs and
resources to help you get and stay
healthy.
All Ages
No
Cost
http://www.hwcbydh.com/aboutthe-center.htm
18976
No
Registered dietitians provide a
hands-on approach to today’s eating
and exercise problems.
Ages
8 and
Older
No
Cost
N/A
19001
Yes
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Program Name
Program Description
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
High Intensity Training (H.I.T.)
Fitness Boot Camp
267-784-3626
Offers an outdoor fitness and exercise
program.
Adults
$10/hr.
http://www.hitfitnesstraining.com/
boot-camp.php
19006
Yes
Germantown Academy
215-734-0481
Provides camps with an emphasis on
making friends and participating in a
variety of activities.
Children
Fees
Vary
http://www.gacamp.org
19034
No
Sesame/Rockwood Camps
610-275-2267
Offers many summer camps focused
on outdoor activities, art, sports and
swimming.
Ages
3-14
Fees
Vary
http://www.srdaycamps.com/intro.
asp
19422
No
Montgomery County
Cooperative Extension
610-489-4315
Offers programs for the whole family
on many different topics and issues.
Children
No
Cost
http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery
19426
Yes
610-489-8506
Provides a place that promotes student
wellness, nutrition education, and
regular physical activity as part of the
total learning experience.
Students
No
Cost
www.pvsd.org
19426
Yes
215-855-7791
Offers more than 50 programs designed to help kids in 5 areas: arts
& culture, character & leadership,
education & career development,
health & life skills, and sports, fitness
& recreation.
Ages
6-18
No
Cost
http://www.npvclub.org/index.php
19446
No
North Penn School District
215-853-1055
Students have the chance to learn
about healthy eating. Students also
have physical fitness testing every year
to track progress.
Students
No
Cost
http://www.npenn.
org/55771012313301403/site/default.asp
19446
Yes
Richard J. Ricketts Center
Olivet Boys and Girls Club
484-945-1020
Offers programs to develop fitness,
good use of free time and skills to manage stress.
Children
and
Teens
No
Cost
www.olivetbgc.org/pottstownlocation.htm
19464
No
Spring-Ford Area School District
610-705-6000
Health and physical education departments provide a health and wellness
course to all students.
Students
No
Cost
http://spring-ford.net
19468
Yes
Perkiomen Valley School District
North Penn Valley
Boys & Girls Club
Contact
Information
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Program Name
Contact
Information
Target
Audience
Program Description
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
MONTGOMERY COUNTY: FARMER’S MARKET - Provides access to local-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables
Glenside
215-565-6422
Easton Road and Glenside Avenue
Glenside, PA
Open Saturday 9am-1pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://theglensidefarmersmarket.
com
19038
N/A
Merrymead Farm House
610-584-4410
2222 Valley Forge Road Lansdale, PA
Open Monday-Saturday 8am-10pm
Sunday 10:30am-10pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.merrymead.com
19446
N/A
N/A Located in the center of Norristown
on Main Street between Swede
and DeKalb
Open Thursday 11am-4:30pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19446
N/A
610-367-2461
1100 Layfield Road Gilbertsville, PA
Open Friday 2pm-10pm and
Saturday 11am-10pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.zerns.com
19512
N/A
Norristown
Zerns
MONTGOMERY COUNTY: PARKS AND RECREATION – Includes boating, fishing, walking, jogging, summer concerts, programs and live wildlife displays. Green Lane
N/A
2144 Snyder Rd Green Lane, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.montcopa.org/parks/
cwp/view,A,1516,Q,26377,parksNav
,%7C.asp
18054
N/A
Norristown Farm
N/A
2500 Upper Farm Road Norristown, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.montcopa.org/parks/
cwp/view,A,1441,Q,37325,parksNav
,%7C.asp
19403
N/A
Eagleville
610-539-8020
Parkland Drive Eagleville, PA
Offers jogging trails, basketball, horseshoes, shuffle-board, tennis, hardball
and a playground.
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19403
N/A
Schuylkill Canal Recreation Area
610-917-0021
400 Towpath Road Mont Clare, PA
Offers fishing, canoeing, bicycling,
picnicking, hiking and jogging.
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://schuylkillcanal.org
19453
N/A
610-287-6970
Rts 29 & 73 on Plank Road
Schwenksville, PA
Offers picnicking and shuffleboard,
volleyball and fishing
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.montcopa.org/parks/
cwp/view,A,1515,Q,26321,parksNav
,%7C.asp
19512
N/A
Central Perkiomen Valley Park
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Program Name
Contact
Information
Target
Audience
Program Description
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
CHESTER COUNTY
CHESTER COUNTY: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Programs designed to educate families and promote physical activity
Ages
8 and
Older
Fees
Vary
http://www.ymcabwv.org/youthprograms/H.I.P.-kids
19010
No
610-447-0400
Provides school and community health
leaders with resources and programs to
encourage youth and their families to
eat healthy and be active.
Students
No
Cost
www.chestercommunitycharter.org
19013
Yes
610-344-6225
Gives parents support, provides
healthy foods in schools, helps kids be
physically active, and makes healthy,
affordable food available in every part
of the county.
Ages
3-12
Fees
Vary
http://dsf.chesco.org/health/cwp/
view.asp?a=3&Q=646145
19308
Yes
The Chester County Hospital
610-738-2348
Offers a complete well-being program
that includes healthy lifestyle coaching,
personalized fitness assessments and
exercises.
Adults
Members
http://www.cchosp.com/cchpage.
asp?p=203
19380
No
West Chester Corporate
Wellness Programs
610-429-9002
Offers customized, fun fitness programs for companies.
Adults
Fees
Vary
http://www.westchesterpersonaltrainers.com/index.html
19382
No
West Chester University
Summer Youth Fitness and
Weight Management Camp
610-436-2186
Program designed to help children
manage their weight and develop skills
to stay healthy.
Ages
8 and
Older
N/A N/A 19383
No
Avon Grove School District
484-667-4445
Provides students with healthy meals.
Students
No
Cost
http://www.avongrove.org/district/
foodservice.html
19390
No
ESF Summer Camps at
Montgomery School
610-581-7100
Provides more than 30 activity options
including sports. 2-9 week camps
available.
Ages
3-15
Fees
Vary
http://www.esfcamps.com
19425
Yes
484-202-0010
Program that helps burn fat, gain
strength, tone muscles, gain selfesteem, increase energy levels and
improve flexibility
All Ages
$14.95
per
day
http://www.greatvalleybootcamp.
com
19460
No
H.I.P. (Health Intervention
Program) YMCA
Chester Community
Charter School
Chester County Health
Department
Adventure Boot Camp
610-643-9622
Designed to help children manage
their weight and develop skills to
stay healthy.
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Contact
Information
Program Name
Owen J Roberts School District
610-469-5697
Program Description
Promotes healthy food choices and
healthy meal planning through a
Wellness Council.
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
Families
No
Cost
http://www.ojrfitforlife.com/
19465
Yes
CHESTER COUNTY: FARMER’S MARKET - Provides access to local-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables
Kimberton Whole Foods
610-935-1444
Oxford
150 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Downingtown, PA
Open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm
Saturday 9am-6pm and
Sunday 10am-6pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.kimbertonwholefoods.
com
19335
N/A
193 Limestone Road
Oxford, PA
Open Friday and Saturday 8am-5pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
N/A
19363
N/A
Hershey’s
610-857-5053
959 S. Octorara Trail
Parkesburg, PA
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.hersheysfarmmarket.
com
19365
N/A
Farmer’s Daughter
610-495-4555
3190 Schuylkill Road
Spring City, PA
Open 7 days a week 9am-7pm
Families
and
Children
Varies
http://www.farmersdaughterfarmmarket.com
19475
N/A
CHESTER COUNTY: PARKS AND RECREATION - Provides space to enjoy the outdoors and participate in recreational activities.
Nottingham County Park
610-932-2589
150 Park Road, Nottingham, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19362
N/A
Hibernia County Park
610-383-3812
1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA 19320
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19376
N/A
Warwick County Park
610-469-1916
191 County Park Road, Pottstown, PA
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19465
N/A
DELAWARE COUNTY
DELAWARE COUNTY: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Programs designed to educate families and promote physical activity
Stonehurst Hills
Elementary School
610-626-9111
A six week recreation playground
experience. Leaders on Township and
School District playgrounds manage
arts and crafts, sports, games, field trips
and special events Ages
8-13
No
cost
http://www.upperdarbysd.org
19013
No
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Contact
Information
Program Name
Program Description
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
The Why And How To Safe
Exercise And Weight Loss
For Kids
215-481-5900
Exercise program for teens and
children with cardiovascular and
strength training. Ages
8 and
Older
$60
for 6
weeks
N/A
19001
Yes
H.I.P. (Health Intervention Program) Kids YMCA
610-649-0700
Program designed to help children
manage their weight and develop skills
to eat healthy.
Ages
8 and
older
Fees
Vary
http://www.philaymca.org
19003
Yes
The Wellness Center at Smedley
Middle School
610-490-1755
Improves the health of children and
teens in the community by providing
onsite quality healthcare and health
promotion programs.
Students
No
cost
N/A
19013
No
Healthy Kids and Families
610-891-3490
Program designed to help children
manage their weight and develop
skills on how to stay healthy.
Children
No
cost
N/A
19063
No
Fitness Friday
610-534-1900
Program designed to help children
manage their weight and develop
skills on how to stay healthy.
Children
No
cost
N/A
19078
Yes
Ridley Sports Club
610-833-2000
Physical activity club that has personal
trainers, indoor track, group exercise
and a weight room.
Families
and
Children
$25
enrollment
fee
www.ridleysportsclub.com
19094
No
DELAWARE COUNTY: FARMER’S MARKET - provides access to local-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables
Lansdowne Farmer’s Market
610-220-1385
2150 South Eagle Road Newton, PA
Open Thursday 9am-6pm,
Friday 9am-7pm and
Saturday 9am-4pm
Booth’s Corner
610-485-0775
1362 Naamans Creek Road
Garnet Valley, PA
Families
and
Children
Fees
vary
www.boothscorner.com
19060
N/A
Linvilla Orchards
610-876-7116
137 West Knowlton Road Media, PA
Families
and
Children
Fees
vary
http://www.linvilla.com
19063
N/A
19039
N/A
Families
and
Children
Fees
vary
http://lansdownefarmersmarket.
com
19050
N/A
DELAWARE COUNTY: PARKS AND RECREATION - Provides space to enjoy the outdoors and participate in recreational activities.
Ridley Creek State Park
610-892-3900
Located in Media, the park offers many
fun, outdoor activities like: hiking,
biking, fishing and picnicking. Ridley
Creek passes through the park.
Families
and
Children
N/A
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/
parks/ridleycreek.aspx
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Program Name
Glen Providence Park
Rose Tree Park
Kent Park
Clayton Park
Contact
Information
Program Description
Target
Audience
Cost
Website
Zip
Code
Other
Language
Services
N/A
Located on W Third Street & Kirk Lane
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://glenprovidencepark.org
19053
N/A
610-566-3730
Located of off Route 1 (Media Bypass)
to 252 N (Providence Road)
Families
and
Children
N/A
N/A
19063
N/A
610-891-4000
Located on the 3900 block of Bridge
Street, off of Baltimore Pike in Upper
Darby. Park includes a playground,
pavilion and fenced-in dog park.
Families
and
Children
$10
annually
www.kentctparkandrecreation.com
19082
N/A
610-459-4510
Located on Route 322 (Conchester
Highway) between I-95 and Route 1.
Golf Course entrance is on Route 322.
The Clayton Park Golf Course provides
a challenging round for players of all
levels
Families
and
Children
N/A
http://www.claytonpark.net
19342
N/A
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Healthy Corner Stores
• Healthy Corner Stores help customers make healthy food choices by
offering fresh fruits and low-fat products. • You can find these stores by the sticker located in the window. • Many of the Healthy Corner Stores accept food stamps/SNAP.
Introducing Philly Food Bucks
The Philly Food Bucks program gives market customers
$2 in Philly Food Bucks for every $5 spent in SNAP/food
stamps for one of the markets involved.
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Philadelphia County Farmers Markets
Tuesdays
Rittenhouse Farmers Market
Hours: 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Walnut Street (south sidewalk), west of 18th Street
Products: IPM fruits and vegetables - beef and eggs from pastured animals - baked goods - chocolates - fresh-pressed lemonade
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: Beechwood Orchards, Rineer Family Farms
South & Passyunk Farmers’ Market
Hours: 2:30 pm to 7 pm
Location: On Passyunk Ave, off South Street just east of 5th Street
Products: vegetables and berries grown without pesticides/herbicides - IPM fruits - beef, pork, poultry & eggs from pastured animals - crusty bread
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: Beechwood Orchards, Livengood Family Farm, Taproot Farm
Walnut Hill Farm Stand (Opening Day June 12)
Hours: 3 pm to 6 pm
Location: 4610 Market Street, adjacent to the SEPTA 46th St. L Station
Products: vegetables grown without pesticides/herbicides
Farm stand is operated by: The Enterprise Center. Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted.
Wednesdays
University Square Farmers’ Market
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: 36th Street at Walnut Street
Products: conventional vegetables - IPM fruit & berries - Amish canned & baked goods - artisan chocolates - fall additions will include
more IPM fruit & vegetables, gluten-free bread, and nut butters
Local partner: University of Pennsylvania
SNAP/credit card access: Beechwood Orchards, Hilltop Gardens
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Philadelphia County Farmers Markets (continued)
The Porch Farmers’ Market @ 30th Street Station
Hours: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: On The Porch, in between the south side of 30th Street Station and Market Street
Products: IPM fruits & vegetables - chemical free vegetables - sweet & savory baked goods - hummus, gourmet chocolate and popsicles
Local partner: University City District
Vendors: The McCann’s Farm, Frecon Orchards, Spruce Hill Farm, Brulee Bakery, My House Cookies, Fresh-A-Peel Hummus, John &Kira’s Chocolate, and
Mompops
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: The McCann’s Farm
SEPTA Farm Stand (Opening Day June 6)
Hours: every other week starting June 1st, 11 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Concourse level of 1234 Market Street: take escalator down from ground floor or enter from 13th St. SEPTA L exit, south side (near where the
historic trolley is on display).
Products: fruits and vegetables from local farms
Farm stand is operated by: The Enterprise Center.Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted.
Fountain Farmers’ Market
Hours: 3 pm to 7 pm
Location: East Passyunk Avenue, at 11th and Tasker Streets
Products: IPM fruits & vegetables - cheese and eggs - honey - cut flowers - locally-made preserves thru Green Aisle Grocery - vegetable and fruit breads
- Amish baked goods - cut flowers
Local partner: East Passyunk Business Improvement District and Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation
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Philadelphia County Farmers Markets (continued)
Thursdays
Suburban Station Farmers’ Market
Year-round market!
Hours: 12 noon to 6:30 pm
Location: 16th Street Concourse between Market Street and JFK near the 16th Street elevator
Products: IPM fruits & vegetables - beef & eggs from pastured animals
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: Rineer Family Farms
IBC Farmers’ Market
Hours: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: In the courtyard at 1901 Market Street
Products: IPM fruits & vegetables, sweet and savory baked goods, and honey
Local partner: Independence Blue Cross
Jefferson Farmers’ Market
Hours: 11 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Chestnut Street east of 10th Street
Products: IPM fruits & vegetables - beef & eggs from pastured animals - jams & baked goods from seasonal fruit - honey - plants
Local partner: Jefferson Hospital
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: Herbal Springs Farmstead, McCann’s Farm
Mt. Airy Village Market
Hours: 3 pm to 7 pm
Location: On Carpenter Lane at Greene Street
Products: chemical-free & IPM vegetables - IPM fruit - Food Truck - Sharpening Service (once a month)
SNAP/credit card access: TBD
Local partners: Weavers Way
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Philadelphia County Farmers Markets (continued)
Fridays
Gorgas Park Farmers’ Market
Hours: 2 pm to 6 pm
Location: Ridge Avenue at Acorn Street
Products: IPM fruit and vegetables - honey
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: McCann’s Farm
Walnut Hill Farm Stand (Opening Day June 8)
Hours: 3 pm - 6pm
Location: 4610 Market Street, adjacent to the SEPTA 46th St. L Station
Products: vegetables grown without pesticides/herbicides
Farm stand is operated by: The Enterprise Center.Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted.
Saturdays
Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market
Year-round market!
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Location: 18th & Walnut Streets, both on south sidewalk of Walnut Street and west sidewalk of 18th Street Products: certified organic, chemical-free and IPM vegetables - IPM fruits - mushrooms - cows’-milk and goats’-milk cheeses - meat and eggs from
pastured animals - sustainably-caught fish - European-style and gluten-free bread - honey - wine from Lehigh County - artisan chocolate - cut flowers,
potted annuals and succulents - pickles and lemonade
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: Beechwood Orchards, Down to Earth Harvest, Fahnestock Fruit Farm, Rineer Family Farms,
Hilltop Gardens, Z Food Farm
Chestnut Hill Growers’ Market
Year-round market!
Hours: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Winston Road between Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane
Products: chemical-free, organic & IPM vegetables and berries - IPM fruit - mushrooms - goats’-milk cheeses and yogurt - eggs and meat from pastured
animals - honey - sustainably-caught fish
SNAP/credit card access: Rineer Family Farms, Shellbark Hollow Farm, Taproot Farm, Fahnestock Fruit Farm,
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Philadelphia County Farmers Markets (continued)
Girard & 27th Farm Stand (Opening Day June 2)
A Farm to City Affiliate Market operated by the West Girard Community Council
Hours: 10 am to 1 pm
Location: NW corner 27th and Girard Avenue
Products: fruits and vegetables
East Falls Farmers’ Market
Hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: *New Location* Under the Route 1 overpass, between Kelley Dr. and Ridge Ave.
Products: IPM vegetables and berries
Local partner: East Falls CDC
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: The McCann’s Farm
Sundays
Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market (Opening Day June 3)
Hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Southeast corner of Dickinson Square, on Moyamensing near Morris Street
Products: chemical-free vegetables - IPM fruits and vegetables - eggs from pastured chickens - cut flowers
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Farmers Markets in Other Counties
TUESDAYS
Oakmont Farmers’ Market (Havertown)
A former Farm to City Affiliate Market
Hours: 3 pm to 7 pm
Location: Oakmont Municipal Parking Lot, Darby Road just west of Eagle Road
Updates: Visit their website for more information.
THURSDAYS
BalaCynwyd Farmers’ Market
Hours: 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: GSB building parking lot, on Belmont Avenue. near St. Asaph’s Road
Products: chemical-free & IPM vegetables - IPM fruit - cows’-milk cheese - European-style bread and sweet baked goods - artisan chocolate
Updates: Visit the market’s website, plus its Facebook page.
SNAP/credit card access: none
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Farmers Markets in Other Counties (continued)
Saturdays
Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market
Year-round market!
Hours: 9 am to 1 pm
Location: Municipal Lot 7 on Lancaster Avenue, in front of the Bryn Mawr train station, across from Ludington Library
Products: Organic & IPM vegetables - IPM fruit - mushrooms - cows’ and goats’ milk, yogurt, and artisan cheeses - meats and eggs from pastured animals
- European-style and gluten-free bread and baked goods - honey - artisan chocolate - Philadelphia-roasted coffee - plants and cut flowers
Updates: Visit their website for more information, plus their Facebook page.
Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: Herbal Springs Farmstead, Shellbark Hollow Farm, Birchrun Hills Farm
Swarthmore Farmers’ Market
Hours: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: In municipal building parking lot, across from the Swarthmore Co-op
Products: IPM vegetables & fruit - mushrooms - meat and eggs from grass-fed animals - crusty bread - artisan chocolate and soap
Local partner: Swarthmore Town Center, Inc.
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Visit your local Police Athletics League (PAL) center
See page 10 of this guide for locations in Philadelphia.
Join the activities for you and your family.
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Parks and Recreations
Families and children should visit the park at least twice a week for fun outdoor activities!
GET UP AND GET ACTIVE!!!!!!!
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Remember:
An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
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Member Services: 1-800-521-6860
www.keystonemercy.com
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