As the hot summer days begin to fade away, anticipation builds for the start of a new school year. Whether you're a student excited to reunite with friends, a parent preparing for a smooth transition or a teacher getting ready to get back into routine, our 2024 Back to School Guide has you covered. From where to get your first day outfit to tutoring services and after school programs, this guide is designed to help you have a seamless return to the classroom and a great start to the new school year!

The Back to School Guide is sponsored by Bucks County Community College

275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA

1304 Veterans Hwy, Bristol, PA

One Hillendale Rd, Perkasie, PA

www.bucks.edu/

Bucks County Community College is a public community college in Bucks County, PA. They have three campuses and online courses available. The fall semester begins August 21st. At Bucks, they offer traditional academic programs in the arts and sciences, as well as vocational and technical programs. Combine classroom learning with hands-on experience to prepare yourself for your next steps, and take advantage of incredible flexibility with the Bucks Online (Virtual Campus) offering online and hybrid courses with award-winning student support staff. Change your path with BCCC and have a great school year!

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First Day of School Dates

Back to School Prep

Shopping & Events

Tutoring Services

First Day of School Dates

Central Bucks School District

Tuesday, September 3

Pennsbury School District

September 3 – K, 6, 9 | Sept. 4 – All grades

New Hope – Solebury School District

Wednesday, August 28th

Bucks County Community College

Wednesday, August 21

Bensalem School District

Tuesday, August 26

Borough of Morrisville School District

Tuesday, September 3rd

Neshaminy School District

Wednesday, August 28 – K, 5 & 9 | August 29 – All

Council Rock School District

Sept. 3 – K-6, 7 & 9 | Sept. 4 – All grades

Pennridge School District

Monday, August 26th

Back to School Prep

Great First Day Hair with Bernadette Bickel Hair Studio

1045 Bustleton Pike Suite 7, Feasterville-Trevose, PA
(267) 806-6305

Get your hair back-to-school ready with a visit to Bernadette Bickel Hair Studio. Bernadette Bickel Hair Studio specializes in curly haircuts but the services do not stop there. They specialize in lived in or low maintenance colors that use a foiling technique that allows your color look to grow out naturally and softly. It also ensures that the grow out doesn't ruin any of the original look. Get a free digital consultation and find the package that is right for you!

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Capture This School Year | Ivory Tree Portraits

35 S State St, Newtown, PA
www.ivorytreeportaits.com

Ivory Tree Portraits is a maternity, newborn, and family portrait studio with a kid-led philosophy. That means they specialize in working with kids making photo sessions fast, fun and, best of all, capturing amazing images that truly reflect your kid’s personality! Ivory Tree Portraits caters to busy families who want custom portraits made easy.

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Christian Life Academy

3100 Galloway Road, Bensalem, PA
https://clakids.org/

Christian Life Academy offers a distinctive preschool experience for children as young as age one through age five with a loving, Christ-centered approach. Christian Life Academy has programs for toddlers, pre-school, pre-k and kindergarten prep.

Snipes Farm | After School Programs

890 W. Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA | (215) 295-1138
www.snipesfarm.org/

Snipes Farm offers farm and nature adventures after school for children and youth ages 5-12 divided into two age groups. Activities may include archery, time with animals, fort building, forest adventures, games, farm projects and cooking. They also offer Little Sports, a fall session for children ages 2-5 for children and their grownups.

Curiosity Academy

4425 Landisville Rd, Doylestown, PA

Curiosity Academy (home of Camp Curiosity) is a private preschool and kindergarten licensed by the Dept of Education and OCDEL. At Curiosity Academy, they believe that every child has a natural curiosity and a desire to explore and learn about the world around them. The private school, located in the beautiful town of Doylestown, PA, is a place where children can uncover the wonders of the world through sensory stimulation and creative thinking. They offer a range of programs from preschool to kindergarten, all designed to foster positive intellectual, social, physical, and moral skills in an academically and developmentally rich classroom and outdoor learning environment. Come and explore the world with Curiosity Academy!

Programs:

They offer a diverse range of academic programs and classes for children. From 2 years old to 5 years old, and believe that children should have the opportunity to engage in a fun and stimulating environment that sparks their curiosity and desire to learn.

Pre-School Classes (2-4 years old)

The focus of their Preschool program is to provide academic learning, support in developing emotional and social skills, the practice of independence, opportunities to lengthen focus and attention span, and foster communication and verbal skills.

K-Prep (4-5 years old)

The Kindergarten Prep program has been designed to help support readiness for children one year away from entering their Kindergarten year. The main focus of the K-Prep program is to provide a positive, academic learning environment that promotes experimentation and exploration to build higher-level thinking, language, math, social, and physical motor skills with fun and challenging activities.

Kindergarten (5+ years old)

Their full-day Kindergarten has been designed to help prepare children who are one year away from entering First Grade. Highly qualified, certified, and experienced Kindergarten teachers implement an excellent scholastic program that balances unique activities with a wealth of hands-on learning opportunities and experiences.

For more information, visit www.curiosity.school.

After School Fun at Dynamix Gymnastics

181 Wheeler Court, Suite C, Langhorne, PA
www.dynamixgymnastics.com

Dynamix Gymnastics offers a wide range of youth classes for all levels of gymnastics including Gym Ninja! They also offer a plethora of additional programs such as Kids Night Out, Open Gym, Specialty Clinics, Birthday Parties, and Camps. Check out the website to learn more about their program and all the awesome things the gym has to offer!

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Art in the Barn | After School Art Workshops

91 Rogers Road, Furlong, PA
www.artinthebarn.life/

After School Art Workshops: Children ages 7-13 enjoy being creative together from 4:30-6:00pm for 6 consecutive weeks after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. The energy flows as they create interdisciplinary projects that are continued throughout the weeks. Art history based and seasonal projects of various art mediums are discovered. Workshops start September 16th.

Days off From School: Children experience a fun day filled with creativity on a day off from school! Mixed media discovered! Hours are 9-3pm. Pack a lunch and a snack! Ages 7+.

FAMILY WELLNESS & SELF-CARE

Healthy Family Fun | NAC Kids Fitness & Sports

120 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA | (215) 968-0600
www.newtownathletic.com/

To keep your family active & social this fall, make a visit to the Newtown Athletic Club (NAC). In early September, a new variety of recreational fitness classes will be released, including some exciting new class options for ages 10-13! NAC Kids Fitness classes are designed to welcome children ages 1-13 to a fun and enriching environment to explore their new and existing interests, as well as promote exercise at an early age. Kids Fitness classes operate drop-in style, with a reservation required via the NAC app. There are 75+ classes offered Monday-Saturday. Unlimited drop-in classes are included in a Family Membership.

In addition to recreational classes, the Newtown Athletic Club also offers a variety of sports performance & training programs for youth of all ages. Competitive youth sports training and teams are available on-site through the following:

Newtown Performance Institute (Youth Sports Performance Training)
PRD: Ghost Squad PA (Travel Baseball Team)
USAIGC Competition Team (Gymnastics Team)
Black Cats Football Club (Soccer Training)

Learn more about kids fitness classes and competitive youth sports at the Newtown Athletic Club. https://newtownathletic.com/kids-fitness-classes/

Pure Barre Doylestown

1745 South Easton Road, Doylestown, PA
www.purebarre.com/location/doylestown-pa

Now that the kids are back in school, take some time for you and experience the benefits of barre. There are so many benefits to the low-impact, high intensity workouts. Sign up for your first class free!

Time for YOU at Eden Organics Salon & Spa

15 E. State St. Doylestown, PA | 227 N. Sycamore St., Newtown, PA
www.edenorganicssalonandspa.com/

Eden Organics Salon & Spa uses only the highest quality and healthiest products available. Rich in essential oils and plant based ingredients, everything from their botanically based ammonia free hair color to their decadent facial masks contain ingredients that not only feel and smell good, but they are also good for you. Schedule a visit for some self care before the school year begins.

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Selfcare this School Year | La Chelé Medical Aesthetics

430 Union Square Drive, New Hope, PA
215-862-6100

2911 S. Eagle Road, Newtown, PA
267-753-7676

225 Dryden Road, Dresher, PA
215-515-1770

101 Squire Drive, Newtown Square, PA
215-714-7104

Take some time for yourself once the kids are back to school and GLOW this school year with these amazing specials from La Chele Medical Aesthetics https://lachelemedspa.com/specials/

TACKLE THOSE HOME PROJECTS

Home Projects | Milex Residential

2310 Big Oak Road, Langhorne, PA
(215) 245-1685

Milex Residential has nearly a century of combined experience in home remodeling, renovations, remediations and new construction. Michael DeMaio Senior, a veteran builder and developer has over 1,000 residential and commercial projects under his belt and has been recognized as a leader in the field since 1982. Consultations are always free. Get started today!

Countertops & More | Onur Marble & Granite

225 Lincoln Highway A, Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 949-2525

Onur Marble & Granite is the leader in providing top quality products and services for every kitchen countertop renovation. With an indoor warehouse full of Quartz, Granite, Quartzite, and Marble slabs, come stroll through our inventory rain or shine! Stop into one of their conveniently located showrooms either in Fairless Hills or West Chester. Call to get started!

Cleaning Help | Deep Cleaning Solution LLC

267-471-3780 | contact@deepcleaningsolution.com
www.deepcleaningsolution.com/

Be the superhero your kids need! Household chores can take up a lot of your time, especially now with the back-to-school rush, school assignments, work and tight schedules returning. Don't wear yourself out. Have more time for yourself and your family by hiring professional cleaning services. Let Deep Cleaning LLC help you be the Super Parent and Super Homemaker your aspire to be, with the time and energy you deserve for your family and yourself. With Deep Cleaning Solution LLC, your home will be spotless, giving you the freedom to focus on what really matters. Contact them today at +(1) 267-471-3780 to schedule your cleaning service and start enjoying more quality time with your loved ones!

Electrical Needs | Thomas Edison Electric

1 (800) 380-6800
https://thomasedisonelectric.com/

Keep your property and loved ones safe this school year with Thomas Edison Electric expert services! At home and at work, electricity powers all you do. That's why high-quality electrical work is essential to your safety and livelihood. Their team of licensed electricians is available 24/7 to handle all your electrical projects, big or small.

Shopping & Events

25th Annual Drive for Youth Golf Outing

October 7th, 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
250 Brownsburg Rd E, New Hope, PA

For the past 24 years, the Drive for Youth Golf Outing has supported programs and services that directly benefit children and families in our community. Attend the 25th annual Drive for Youth Golf Outing on October 7, 2024 at Jericho National Golf Club in New Hope, PA. All golfers receive lunch, driving range access, refreshments and snacks during course play, green and cart fees, a golf gift and drinks and dinner during the awards presentation.

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CELEBRATE WITH FOOD & DRINK

Cheers to a Great Year | Bishop Estate

2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie, PA
www.BishopEstatePa.com

Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery has events and tastings all year round. There's live music, food trucks, yoga and events. Check the website for upcoming events and celebrate the new school year with Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery.

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Celebrate a Great Start | Gusto BYOB

430 W. Street Road, Feasterville-Trevose, PA
(212) 322-9979

All of Chef Andrea's ingredients are thoughtfully selected and imported from Italy, using only the best quality ingredients available on the Italian market. All these items are grown, produced, and packaged in Italy. What cannot be imported, Chef Andrea makes in-house every morning using the ingredients imported from Italy. Stop in for a special meal before you head back to school!

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Playa Bowls | Fairless Hills

110 Lincoln Hwy, Fairless Hills, PA

Enjoy Happy Hour on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3pm-6pm. Everyone gets 10% off during this time! It's a great place to go for an after school treat.

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Back to School Treats | Mom's Cookie Bar

21 N. Main St., Doylestown, PA | (215) 589-9225
www.momscookiebar.com/

Mom's Cookie Bar has a delicious menu full of sweet treats. Stop by and grab a back to school cookie, cookie bar, cake, ice cream, milkshakes, floats and more.

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Back to School Bites | Steam Pub

606 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA | (215) 942-6468
www.steampub.com/

Steam Pub, a former Southampton train station, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, live music and more. Dine inside or on the outdoor patio. Steam offers an incredible Happy Hour menu. Stop by to celebrate the start of a new school year.

First Day Family Time | Plumsteadville Inn

5902 Easton Road, Pipersville, PA | (215) 766-7500
www.plumsteadvilleinn.com/

Plumsteadville Inn, established in 1751 serves delicious, family-inspired menus, great service and a comfortable environment that welcomes young, old and everyone in between. Make reservations to celebrate back to school!

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING

Penny Buck Junction Thrift Store

555 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA
(215) 648-1943

Penny Buck Junction Thrift Store offers affordable, great quality men’s and women’s clothing and shoes, fabulous vintage and new jewelry, handbags, a “Man Cave” room of sports memorabilia, designer section, DVDs, CDs, home décor, kitchenware, and small furnishings.

Back to School Style | Fox & Holly

162 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA
(215) 302-4300

Step into the new school year on the right foot and look stylish while doing it! Get your back-to-school wardrobe ready with Faherty, Free People, Birkenstock, Salty Crew & more for both men and women. (Plus, they've got you covered with shoes too!)

Tutoring Services

Sprucestone Learning

2024 Happening List Winner
800 W. State Street, Suite 303, Doylestown, PA | www.sprucestonelearning.com/

Sprucestone Learning offers everything from high dosage tutoring to educational consulting. Services are customized to meet the needs of each individual.

Christian Life Academy

2024 Happening List Finalist
3100 Galloway Rd, Bensalem, PA | www.clakids.org

Christian Life Academy is a top-rated preschool in Bensalem. CLA has been bringing a distinctive preschool experience to children from age one to Pre-K5 for many years.

STARS Kids Life Coaches

2024 Happening List Finalist
54 Friends Ln Ste 114, Newtown, PA | www.starskidslifecoaches.com/

STARS Kids Life Coaching specializes in building self-esteem, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, problem solving, goal setting and social and resiliency skills in children ages 5-18. They offer in-person and tele-coaching sessions.