I went to this place for at least four years of their summer camp and after school care, and maybe a year of the before school care. Most of the staff, besides the people who work in the office, are extremely immature and will either bully or make fun of the kids, or sit on their phones all day when they are supposed to be supervising. One of the staff members even introduces me to an illegal anime website filled with inappropriate ads when I was not nearly old enough to view it. The staff also overlook many bullying events, causing the young elementary schoolers to be subject to loads of teasing from the older campers. During summer camp, the lunches are also very 'bare-minimum', as most of the food is stale or the children are given very small portions. Throughout the summer camp day, the campers are also often taken on 'field trips', some of which are paid and some are free (and mandatory). As a child with diagnosed asthma, I would always ask to be able to sit out of the mandatory outside sports events, as hot summer days, sports, and asthma don't mix well. However, I was always told to stop being lazy and even sometimes denied access to my inhaler or water. In conclusion, while Marple Sports Arena may be a great place for hockey or birthday parties, never, and i mean NEVER leave your children in the care of their summer camp or after school programs. Especially if your child is prone to bullying or...
Read moreMy favorite recreation/sports zone in the Eastern Hemisphere!!!!
Marple Sports arena is the mecca of family sports entertainment "bar none" in the Greater Philadelphia area. Conveniently located near all major interchanges, this fun zone offers an extensive menu and variety of games and activities to keep kids busy all day long.
Pricess are extremely reasonable (compared to many of the local competitors), and the environment is safe, comfortable and inviting. I take my kids here all the time and have recommended this place to MANY friends and family.
If you are looking for an outstanding experience for your family, or just want to drop a group of kids off for the day to run some errands, this is the place to do it--and it won't break the bank!....You will...
Read moreWe went here for a children's birthday party. Some of the staff were too notch and some of them were like zombies. One guy kept falling asleep at the inflatable floats. He would wake up once in awhile to yell in intelligible English at kids that were under 4.
All of the candy in the candy machines are very stale. Don't touch them, they are dangers and disappointments waiting to happen.
The awesome jungle gym in the picture was being fixed or created during our party. The only thing the kids looked forward to, not even operational. I don't know if it's still under construction or not.
I would not do my kids birthday here. However, if you're really into skating, it might be a...
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