Nonprofit
Lighthouse 1893
A Fairhill community organization founded in 1893 as a preschool and afterschool program. It runs youth sports leagues, a STEM program for kids 8 to 13, and Recreation Over Violence, an affordable sports program for children and families. Its Lions Elite teams play at several age levels.
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What they do
Kids can join sports leagues, the STEM program or the summer camp. Families can take part in Recreation Over Violence. Adults can volunteer through an online form, and membership is a monthly donation that funds the programs.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Kids, Teens, Families with children
When and where
Sports leagues and programs run year-round, according to the site. Days, times and seasons are not stated on the pages read.
The Somerset Building
- Address
- 141 West Somerset St., Philadelphia, PA 19133
- Neighborhood
- Fairhill
- Part of the city
- North
Lighthouse Sports Complex
- Address
- 101 East Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Neighborhood
- Fairhill
- Part of the city
- North
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Call 215-425-7800, the number the site lists for getting started, and ask about the league, the STEM program or Recreation Over Violence. For the 2026 STEM program, use the enrollment button on its page..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
The site does not describe a typical practice, class or session length. The 2026 STEM program for kids aged 8 to 13 covers six weekly topics, including body systems, brain science and movement. Ask the phone line about start dates, cost and whether a child needs a membership to play.
Tips for your first visit
- Call before you visit, since the site does not list program times
- Ask whether a membership is needed before a child can play
- Check which building your program uses: the Somerset Building or the Lighthouse Sports Complex
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The site lists a phone number and a membership page, but does not say how children sign up, when programs start, or whether there is a tryout, so the way in takes an extra step..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. Program fees are not stated. Membership is a monthly donation, from $10 a month (SPARK) to $100 a month (LIGHTKEEPER), with higher tiers above that. The page does not say whether a child needs a membership to play.
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.
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: lighthouse1893.org Source: lighthouse1893.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-425-7800 Source: lighthouse1893.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
- June 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- lighthouse1893.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Kind, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status, Interests, Crowd
- pysc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
- lighthouse1893.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Interests, Crowd
- lighthouse1893.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, First step, Crowd, Schedule
- lighthouse1893.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost
- lighthouse1893.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step
- lighthouse1893.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, First step
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