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| The Media Youth Center was founded in 1943. The organization started in response to a Halloween prank. Media Police Chief Malcolm Laughhead coordinated the group. The idea was to provide activities for young men in Media. From 1943 thru 1946 the group operated unofficially. But, in 1946, the group became incorporated and affiliated with the Boys Clubs of America. For the first 10 years, the Youth Center operated at various sites in Media. | The Media Youth Center is located on Youth Way. Youth Way is just north of the intersection of 6th and Monroe Sts. The building was dedicated in 1954 and extensively renovated in 1990. Currently, in addition to its own programs, the Media Youth Center houses the Ethel Mason Child Development Center. The Strine Learning Center annex of the building was dedicated in 2009. | At the core of the Media Youth Center’s programming is the popular Media Hoops winter basketball program, which serves boys and girls in 2nd-8th grades. Currently, Media Hoops has over 950 youth participants and close to 90 adult volunteers. In addition to winter basketball, a summer camp is offered to local youth and teens. | |
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Media Youth Center
P.O. Box 84
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-5877
(610) 566-5884 fax
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