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On designated Fridays (see Dates of Operation) 4th, 5th& 6thgrade children will have the opportunity to come to the Center immediately after school. The Valley Youth Center is located at 625 Red Lion Road, in the lower level of the Huntingdon Valley Library parking lot, middle doors. The 2100 square foot facility offers nine arcade machines with over 800 games, ping pong, foosball and a 72 inch big screen TV with many tables & chairs and two comfortable lounging areas for your children to unwind and connect with their friends (The Levy Lounge & The Herman Lounge). The Red Lion Gym is also available for the children’s use to play basketball, football, jump rope, hoola hoop or gymnastics. We will also have crafts for the girls. The Center also provides an opportunity for older students in grades 7 thru 12 to earn volunteer community service hours and interact with adult board members and incoming younger students. This unique volunteer opportunity helps students to learn valuable leadership qualities & management skills. These responsible students that live in our community are interviewed and trained to become positive role models for the younger children at the Center. The Center serves as a positive place both for young students to have fun and for older students to build their college resumes. The Valley Youth Center has been a safe haven for the children of the Lower Moreland & Bryn Athyn communities for close to fifteen years. The Center originated after the tragic beating and killing of 16 year old Eddie Polec in nearby Fox Chase, Philadelphia in 1994. Mark Bellomo joined forces with many community leaders & students and stated “let’s give the kids a place other than the streets, a place of their own to hang out.” “The Center is unique to our community and it is wonderful that we have this offering for our children and all community groups to enjoy daily. "We are proud to say that we are still all VOLUNTEER RUN AND OPERATED.”Quote from President, Denise Kuritz “It’s All About the Kids!”, quote from President, Denise Kuritz ADMISSION TO THE CENTER AND PARTICIPATION IN ALL THESE WEEKLY OFFERINGS REMAINS FREE TO ALL LOWER MORELAND AND BRYN ATHYN STUDENTS. 4th& 5thGrade Pine Road Students will be transported by bus to the Center. 6thGrade Murray Avenue Students will be walked to the Center by Principal Dilks, the Vice Principal or a teacher. Please see the Procedure for your child’s grade level. Food, snacks & beverages are sold at the Center. We run several big events throughout the year which helps us to maintain the Center and the kids have a blast. See “Events” on the web site. We also have two Fundraisers for parents to attend to help support and maintain the Center. WE NEED YOU! A Winter Fundraiser in the Fall & OUR 5k in the Spring. Please support our efforts to continue to provide a safe haven in our community. Pick up time is 6:00 pm
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