Summer Teen Enrichment Program (STEP)

Following the recommendations of Governor Wolf, the Centers for Disease Control and the Montgomery Health Department regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Cheltenham Township will not open Glenside and Conklin pools and has canceled all summer camp programs this summer.

The health, safety and well being of the community, visitors and staff are very important to Cheltenham Township.  For this reason, the Township is taking all possible precautions to protect the community. During this difficult period for so many, both locally and around the world, the Township appreciates your understanding and help in protecting the community from the spread of this virus.

The Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Department has been working to provide virtual programs and other activities where social distancing can be maintained. Please check the  Parks & Recreation Department webpage for frequent updates.

As the weather warms up and summer begins, please remember that Cheltenham has many wonderful open spaces to spread out and enjoy. But please remember to maintain appropriate distancing and that sports fields, sports courts, play equipment, pavilions and the Curtis Dog Park remain closed until further notice.

Is your teen(s) bored during the summer without anything to do? Well, NOT ANY MORE!!!

This seven week program will begin on June 22nd and continue until August 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (some days the program will end later) and will be based out o four historic La Mott Community Center. This "teens only" program is for 12-15 year old residents and non-residents. There will be a multitude of fun activities, educational trips, movie trips, environmental activities, life skill projects like community service and fundraisers, weekly trips, sports, amusement parks, visits to college campuses, swimming and time to just "hang out with friends"!

The STEP Program will be limited to the first 40 teens. Cost for this program will be $1,000 per resident teen or $1,200 per non-resident teen for the seven weeks. Registration payments can be split with the first half due at registration and the remaining balance due by May 29, 2020. After May 29th the registration fee is due in full. The registration fee is all-inclusive, which includes all fees for all daily activities, all the admission fees for all trips, and all amusement park admissions. The only thing you need to provide is lunch!

Registration will take place from March 23rd through May 29, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at either the La Mott or Rowland Community Centers. If you have created an online account and been approved, you may register for this program online at:
https://cheltenhamtownship.recdesk.com. Credit Cards are accepted online and will have an additional fee of 2.65%.

If you have additional questions or are interested in the program please contact Anthony Birdsong, Director, at (215) 635-3255.