2025 youth camp and basketball registrations are now open!
Director - Crystal L. Galloway
Crystal's work with children and youth began as a bus driver for Radnor School District for eight years. She went on to work for Upper Darby School District as a 7th grade special education teacher's assistant before moving on to administrative assistant for two principals in the district. During this time she also worked part time for the Township of Lower Merion's Parks and Recreation Department as Park Supervisor of Vernon Young Park.
Crystal Galloway became a full time AACC staff member in May of 2002, as the Center's Program Assistant and was promoted to Director in the summer of 2024. Since coming to the Center Crystal has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University.
She has also earned certificates in:
Youth Development
Communication & Conflict Resolution
Bring in the Fun: Lessons in the Cultural Arts
Core Standards 101: An Introduction to Standards
Counseling Youth
Cooperative games
Respect & Harassment Awareness
Valuing Diversity
Program Coordinator- Freida Brown
Freida began her journey in child development at the age of 13 as a counselor-in-training at Ardmore Avenue Community Center's Youth Summer Camp, eventually becoming the Director in 2014. She pursued her college education at Saint Augustine University, earning a B.S. in Exercise Science in May 2018, while also serving as a Site Coordinator for the local YMCA's before- and after-school programs.
Continuing her education at Meredith College, Freida obtained her Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on K-12 Health and Physical Education in December 2019. In 2020, she launched her teaching career with National Heritage Academies, taking on roles as a K-8 Health and Physical Education teacher, Athletic Director, and Head Volleyball Coach.
With a deep-rooted passion for child development and a commitment to her community, Freida is excited to return to the community center that played a pivotal role in her upbringing. She looks forward to making a positive impact on the lives of children in the community she loves.