Summer Sports Activities for Youth in Upper Darby, PA

There are many opportunities put forth to the youth of Upper Darby during the summer. This is both for the kids to have someplace to go, someplace to have fun! Then the sports camps which are geared toward helping our children improve the skills they already have, or learn new ones.

To understand the need for summer programs, the sheer size of Upper Darby must be understood. It is the largest municipality in Delaware County. There's an estimated 85,000 people living in a seven square mile area. That in turn means a lot of diversity, an astounding one hundred cultures, and a lot of children. Imagine what it's like in the summer and school's out!

The Non-Sports Programs-Tot Lots and Youth Lots

Tot Lots and Youth Lots are a fantastic way for your children to have fun doing crafts, and many other things with kids their own age under supervision, and gives Mom a couple hours break. These are held at playgrounds around Upper Darby, PA. They are for ages three to six and six to fourteen respectively. My children attended these programs forever and a day ago-it seems. They had a blast and I got a much needed break.

For the family as a whole, Upper Darby offers discount tickets to some great theme parks. This allows the family on a budget to actually go on a fun trip to a theme park without breaking the bank. They also offer discount Regal Movie theater tickets. Parks included are:

ADVENTURE AQUARIUM
CAMELBEACH WATERPARK
DORNEY PARK
DUTCH WONDERLAND
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
HERSHEY PARK
KNOEBELS AMUSEMENT PARK
MOREY'S PIER
PHILADELPHIA ZOO
PA RENAISSANCE FAIRE
SESAME PLACE
SIX FLAGS
SPLASH ZONE

Now onto those sports programs! The sports programs are run by Leisure Services (please visit to see all opportunities). Their contact number is (610) 284-5860.

Sports Programs In Upper Darby,PA-Boys Football Camp

The boys football camp is held at Upper Darby High. Upper Darby High is well known as a top football competitor, and has an amazing field. This camp is non contact, and basically teaches the fundamentals of the sport of football. The ages for this camp are eight-fifteen and the fee is $75.00. This sports camp dates and hours are as follows: July 13 through July 17, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Sports Programs In Upper Darby,PA-Girls Soccer Camp

The girl's soccer camp is held at Upper Darby High's huge stadium. This camp covers every possible aspect of girl's soccer by coaches well experienced and caring. This sports camp's fee is also $75.00. The dates and times are as follows: July 13 through July 17. 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The ages this camp is designed for is ten-fifteen.

Sports Programs In Upper Darby,PA-Boys and Girls Couch Potato Rehab

Something a little different here. This camp has other aspects than sports, but since fitness is a large part of the program I wanted to include it. This camp is designed to be fun for kids to learn a healthy lifestyle. They learn about healthy food, fun health related trips, water activities and numerous fun fitness activities. This camp is designed for children between the ages of eight and twelve. The fee is $75.00. The dates and time for this "sports" camp is Monday through Friday, July 13 through July 24. 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Sports Programs In Upper Darby,PA-Other Sports Camps Offered

There are many, many more sports programs offered. Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Tennis, Basketball, Golf, and a Multi-sports program. All programs have a T-shirt representing their team that is included in the fee.

So get out there kids of Upper Darby, PA and have fun this summer!

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