Nonprofit
Arlen Specter US Squash Center
A squash center that runs junior programs, a summer squash camp for players of every skill level, lessons, and club events.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
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What they do
Kids and teens can join junior programs, lessons, and the summer squash camp, and adults can take lessons too. You can book a court online. The site also lists memberships and venue rentals, and it does not list volunteer coach or mentor roles.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Kids, Teens, Adults of any age
When and where
Open every day. Weekday hours close at 8 or 9 pm (the site lists both), and weekends run 9 am to 5 pm. Junior programs and lessons are scheduled on the online calendar.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Times
- Morning, Daytime, Evening
Center on the Drexel campus, University City
- Neighborhood
- University City
- Part of the city
- University Southwest
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Browse the online calendar, choose a junior program, lesson, or adult class, and register online. Contact the team for help, especially if it is your first time..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Players are grouped by age and skill, from beginners up to competitive juniors. Summer camp runs 9 am to 3 pm for full days or 9 am to noon for half days, with lunch provided and optional care until 5 pm. Prices are not listed on the pages read, so ask before you book.
Tips for your first visit
- Plan on non-marking sneakers and eyewear; the center lists both among the items you can borrow or buy.
- Summer camp drop-off can start at 8:30 am.
- 30th Street Station is about two blocks away, according to the visit page.
- Metered street parking is nearby, and the visit page lists garages at 3440 Market Street and 3386 Chestnut Street.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The site says all levels are welcome, the summer camp takes beginners, and it invites first-timers to contact the team for help..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. Prices for lessons, junior programs, and memberships are not published on the pages read. Summer camp is paid in full at sign-up to reserve a spot.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- Nearest SEPTA: 30th Street Station (regional rail), about two blocks away, as named on the center's visit page.
Requirements
- Children can take part with a parent.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: spectercenter.org Source: spectercenter.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 267-969-3275 Source: spectercenter.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- September 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- spectercenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Cost, First step, Status, Last sign of life
- pysc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
- spectercenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step, Schedule, What to expect, Requirements
- spectercenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, First step, What to expect
- spectercenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Access, First visit tips, Location
- spectercenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts, Schedule
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