mathnasium back to school guide

The 2015 Bucks Happening Back to School Guide is presented by Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center, which is NOW OPEN at Peddler's Village! At Mathnasium, kids are getting “Crazy About Math” by learning to think in the ways that natural mathematical thinkers do. When you step inside a Mathnasium Learning Center, you will find a positive and motivating environment filled with kids who are excited to learn and are happy to be there. Through excellent instruction driven by top-notch curriculum materials, Mathnasium significantly strengthens students' math skills while building confidence and cultivating a positive attitude towards math. At Mathnasium, children grow to not only understand math, but to love it as well!

Mathnasium is the nation's leading math-only learning center franchise and has over 600 locations in the US and abroad. Mathnasium of Buckingham at Peddler's Village is proud to be an Affiliate Center of a top-performing franchise ownership group that operates three successful Mathnasium Learning Centers in Manhattan, and they are excited to now be serving the families of Central Bucks County!

GRAND OPENING OFFER:  The first 20 families to enroll will receive FREE Assessment and Registration (a $200 value)!!  Call and schedule your child's assessment today!

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With summertime winding down, it’s time to prep the family for Back To School! Ease into your fall transitions with the 2015 Bucks County Back to School Guide, your guide to affordable Back to School Fashion, important events happening at local schoools, and after school activities.

Back to School Fashion

You don't have to break the bank to buy your child a new wardrobe for school.  Luckily, Bucks County offers parents a wide selection of thrift, consignment, and regular clothing stores to suit every family's need and budget.

Thrift, Consignment, & Clothing Stores

Kids seem to grow a size bigger every day and trying to buy clothes that keep up with them can really take a bite out of your budget.  Consignment and thrift stores offer a great alternative because you can buy well-cared-for clothes at a fraction of their new retail price.

Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop
1111 Easton Road, Suite 23, Warrington, PA 18976
Phone: 215-343-5050

The proceeds from sales at this unique shop go to support animal welfare and rescue programs.  In addition to their Warrington brick and mortar location, Animal Lifeline has their own eBay store where you can find great deals and have them delivered right to your door.

Fashion Re-View
636 Lincoln Hwy, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Phone: 215-428-1766

This well-stocked consignment store has been providing quality fashions to Bucks County since 1992. Visit their website to print off a coupon that will save $5 off any purchase of $25 or more.

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The Village Consignment Shop
Justa Farm Shopping Center
1958 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: 215-364-0150

Goodwill Store & Donation Center
1487 W. Street Rd, Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: 215-441-9185

Good Stuff Thrift
3633 N. Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 267-454-7951

Something Else
31 W State St. Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-340-0444

Smith & Scott
76 S Main St. Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-230-3390

Important Dates for Bucks County Schools

Bucks County has 14 public school districts and over 100 private schools.  Each year there are a variety of open houses and other events that are open to the public.  Visiting these will help you decide which school is the right choice for your family.  Here are some dates for the 2015 school year.

Bucks Learning Cooperative
Bucks Learning Cooperative, 315 W. Maple Ave. Langhorne, PA 19047
Tuesday, August 18th 7pm
BLC is holding an information session for families interested in knowing more about BLC's innovative approach to learning.  BLC helps teens live and learn without school by creating a personalized education based on their interests, goals and abilities.

Solebury School (New Hope)
August 30th: New Student/Family Gathering and Barbeque

Newtown Friends School (Newtown)
Admissions Open House: 11/3/2015 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tamanend Middle School (Warrington)
Open House: August 20th: 8:30Am- 2:30PM

Gayman Elementary School (Doylestown)
Open House: August 28: 2-3PM

Bridge Valley Elementary (Furlong)
TBA, scheduled for late August

Archbishop Ryan High School (Philadelphia)
September 9: Freshman Retreat and Orientation

All Schools: Closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day

After School Activities

Your kid's day doesn't just end when the classbell rings.  Buck's County offers a huge range of fun after-school activities throughout the year.

NAC Dance Recital 2012

NAC Dance Recital 2012

Dance Classes

Bravo Dance Center
Warminster, PA
Phone: (215) 957-1800
Mommy & Me classes available for ages 18 months to 2.5 years. Princess Ballet and Pre-Ballet Jazz & Tap classes offered for ages 3 to 5 years. Birthday Parties available.

Dance Dimensions Dance Studio
501 York Road, Warminster, PA, 18974
Phone: 215-672-9630
This studio offers ballet, modern, and classical dance classes at a variety of skill levels to both adults and children of all ages.

Ginny Lee Dance Studio
2810 Atlantic Ave., Bensalem, PA, 19020
Phone: 215-638-2191
Ginny Lee aims to provide comprehensive training and experienced guidance to children who dream of a future career in dance.

Knecht Dance Academy
1301 Frosty Hollow Rd., Levittown, PA 19056
Phone: 215-943-3677
The Academy offers a special pre-school and “Kinderdance” program.

Dance Academy at the NAC
120 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-0600
From hip hop to musical theater and everything in between! Learn more about enrolling children in dance class, available for both members and non-members.

The Dance Academy
1476 Buck Rd, Holland, PA 18966
(215) 860-9530
Professional training with a personal touch for your little ones!

Karate & Martial Arts

Action Karate
Classes offered at various locations throughout Bucks County.
(888) 99-SHARK
Mommy and Me classes are offered for ages 2-3. Martial arts is taught age appropriately to help prepare your child for preschool.

Bucks County Martial Arts
8919 New Falls Rd., Vermillion Square Shopping Center, Levittown, PA 19054
Phone: 215-949-2678
Here you can find Tae Kwon Doe and kickboxing classes for children and adults.

D & S Karate School
229 Plaza Blvd, Morrisville, PA 19067
Phone: 215-295-9095
This school provides day and evening karate classes for adults and children.

NAC Tae Kwon Do
120 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-0600
NAC TaeKwonDo (TKD) is a FUN sport/art that builds self-confidence and athletic ability.  TKD provides a systematic approach to achieving goals. Parents will enjoy watching their children progress through the program and seeing their child have improved self-discipline while having an outlet for their physical energy.  The NAC has a world-class program run by the President of Pennsylvania TKD and is affiliated with the US Olympic Committee (School #5595).

 

Sports Activities

American Red Cross “Learn to Swim”
Swimming lessons are held at Oxford Valley Pool from June to August for children and youth at least 3 years of age; must be toilet trained and comfortable with the instructor. Located in Fairless Hills.
(215) 949-2975

Bensalem High School Aquatics Program
Shafer Middle School located at 3333 Hulmeville Road Bensalem, PA 19020.
Swim lessons for children of various levels.  They also offer Friday Night Open Swim from 7-9pm and Saturday Open Swim from 2-3:30pm; cost is $3.00 per swimmer.

Central Bucks Athletic Association
The Central Bucks Athletic Association is a group of affiliated soccer, lacrosse, and basketball programs that are targeted for children aged 6-18.  In addition to their programs, they offer a variety of summer camps as well as court and field use.  Contact them for more information.

Middletown Township Parks & Recreation Programs
3 Municipal Way Langhorne, PA 19047, Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
215-750-3800
Middletown Township offers various programs throughout the year for residents and non-residents of all ages.

The Sports Zone
1065 Industrial Blvd. Southampton, PA 18966
Phone: (215) 942-2212
Come here to enjoy their batting cages, rock climbing, basketball court, and indoor playground.

Lower Bucks Soccer Shots
information@soccershots.org
Soccer Shots is a program offered to children 2-8 that meets once a week at daycare centers, schools, and parks throughout the city to introduce your child to soccer! Our Soccer Shots instructors are energetic and enthusiastic, are great teachers, and love working with children. We not only teach soccer skills, but also work on improving balance, coordination, and agility with the kids. Soccer Shots also uses the sessions to teach children important concepts such as teamwork, sharing and respect. Come join the fastest growing youth soccer program today!

Hulmeville Soccer
P.O. Box 7050 · Penndel, PA  19047
215-757-7037
hulmevillesoccer@hotmail.com
Registration for Fall 2015 is now underway.  The form is located under Handouts.  We are still accepting registraions.  Registrations post marked after June 27th must include a $30.00 late fee.  Please complete the form and mail to the address indicated.

Newtown Township Parks & Recreation Programs
100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 860-9802
Newtown Township offers various programs throughout the year for
residents and non-residents of all ages.

Warminster Baseball and Softball
Games are played at both Warminster Township and Centennial School District fields.
THE FALL BALL SEASON BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER! Fall Ball is a perfect opportunity to get your kids involved in the sport of Baseball/Softball. Fall Ball is purely a REC-LEVEL INSTRUCTIONAL league. We work on fielding and hitting during the Fall season, to help them become better ball players and prepare for the Spring Season.

YMS Soccer
Register here
Yardley Makefield Soccer exists to create a positive environment for all athletes to improve as individuals through the sport of soccer, with strong emphasis on character, work ethic, and a positive attitude.

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