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Hi Neighbor!
Winter break has a way of shifting into full “sweatpants and screens” mode. And hey — a little downtime is well-deserved! But if you’re looking for easy ways to keep young minds sharp while school is out, we’ve gathered a handful of local adventures.
When you’re itching to get out of the house, check out these local spots to explore.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens (Chestnut Hill / Philadelphia)
Please Touch Museum (Philadelphia)
The Franklin Institute (Center City Philadelphia)
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (Philadelphia)
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (Philadelphia)
Use these simple tricks to turn any outing into a memory and a little lesson:
- Bring a notebook or sketchbook: have kids jot or sketch things that surprise them — a weird plant, a huge fossil, a colorful bird, snow-covered branches.
- Turn it into a scavenger hunt — e.g., “Find three trees that stay green in winter,” or “Spot an animal skeleton or fossil,” or “Count how many windows the big museum building has.”
- Leave time for conversation afterward — ask: “What was the coolest thing you saw today?” “If you could bring one thing home, what would it be?”
- Combine with a cozy follow-up at home — reading a book about dinosaurs after a museum visit, drawing your own “fancy insects,” writing a short story about a garden at night.
Winter break goes by fast. These small moments of discovery are a reminder that learning isn’t confined to classrooms — it’s happening every single day.
Enjoy every moment!
MainLine Neighbors
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The Crefeld School is a small-by-design, intentionally different, gender inclusive, college prep school for grades 7-12. Crefeld empowers students to grow to their strengths, find meaning in their learning, and feel ownership of their school community. A robust advisory system, challenging academics, a focus on social justice and service, and authentic relationships, allow students to become their best selves.
Who comes to Crefeld?
Smart, creative, collaborative students from varied backgrounds, who want to take ownership of their learning and are looking for: a progressive, safe, student-centered school that values them; learning and/or emotional support in a college prep environment.
Open House Dates:
12/11/25 - 9am
2/12/26 - 9am
4/25/26 - 10am
Open House RSVP
crefeld.org
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Benchmark School’s holistic program uniquely equips students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences to become successful and self-confident students.
If you’re looking for a warm and effective school for your child with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences, we encourage you to investigate Benchmark School. Located in Media, Benchmark School has been the region’s premier school supporting students in grades 1-8 with learning differences since 1970.
Benchmark has long been a pioneer in literacy education, well-known for its evidence-based approach. While recognizing the importance of reading as a foundation, Benchmark is deeply intentional about teaching students how to learn and to take charge of their own education.
Open Houses:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Learn more about Open Houses here.
benchmarkschool.org
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For over a century, Camp Wigwam has offered boys a place to grow, flourish, and simply be themselves.
Nestled on beautiful Bear Pond in Maine, Wigwam combines classic camp traditions with countless opportunities for play, discovery, and meaningful friendships.
Campers choose from expansive athletics, watersports, creative pursuits, and wilderness adventures—developing confidence, character, and independence along the way. With a warm, spirited community and an unplugged environment that lets boys reconnect with nature and each other, Wigwam delivers a summer experience they’ll carry for life.
campwigwam.com
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What if education weren’t about how fast children move—but how deeply they understand?
At Gladwyne Montessori, learning unfolds through hands-on exploration and real-world connection.
Our students don’t just memorize; they master. They question, build, and discover meaning in every lesson. From Infant through 6th Grade, we develop thinkers who understand the “why” behind the “what.”
Step inside and see how deep learning begins here.
Take a 1:1 Tour to see a Montessori classroom in action.
This is more than a tour. It’s an invitation to reimagine what education can be. And a chance to see what it looks like when children are given space to grow into themselves.
NOW ENROLLING FOR 26/27 - INQUIRE OR SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT!
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Our Education Guides highlights local schools, tutors and after-school enrichment programs in and around the Philadelphia suburbs.
2026 Publication Dates: January 7, February 10, March 10, April 7, May 5, August 11, September 8, October 6, November 10
Email info@mainlineneighbors.com for information, and to be listed.
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