ECRS (Eastern Cooperative Recreation School)

ECRS (Eastern Cooperative Recreation School) ECRS is an intergenerational organization providing creative and engaging activities that are fun, develop leadership and build community.

Eastern Cooperative Recreation School is a nonprofit organization founded in 1940 to provide cooperative recreation as a way to rest and refresh, to add richness and depth to living, and to aid the development of communities and humanity at large. For over seventy-five years, ECRS has offered recreation leadership training based on the belief that recreation is an important tool for teachers, social workers, and anyone else who works with people, either on a volunteer or paid basis.

A cooperative isn't just about sharing the work, it's about sharing the purpose.While Amazing Chef Avraham is creating t...
07/13/2026

A cooperative isn't just about sharing the work, it's about sharing the purpose.

While Amazing Chef Avraham is creating the meal, others step in to help with chopping, prepping, washing, organizing, and making sure everything comes together. Every role matters. Every contribution counts.

That's what ECRS is all about. We don't succeed because of one person. We succeed because we show up for each other.

Many hands. One mission. 💚

Funny how a simple game can teach us so much.Pay attention.Think fast.Cheer each other on.Laugh when you miss.Try again....
06/28/2026

Funny how a simple game can teach us so much.

Pay attention.
Think fast.
Cheer each other on.
Laugh when you miss.
Try again.

Those aren't just game skill...they're life (and teamwork) skills.

Plus... it's just plain fun. 😊

That's what ECRS is all about!

Check out our upcoming events:

https://www.ecrs.org/upcoming-events/

05/23/2026

Dance with Bill

A lovely group photo from Spring Weekend 2026 at Pendle Hill. Curious about our upcoming events? We are have the May F...
05/03/2026

A lovely group photo from Spring Weekend 2026 at Pendle Hill.

Curious about our upcoming events? We are have the May Fun Day in Philly on May 23rd and the Camping Weekend June 12-14 at Camp Onas!

https://www.ecrs.org/upcoming-events/

Photo Credit: QY

Check out a few pics from out Spring Weekend! We laughed, we sang, we danced, and we enjoyed the each other's company a...
04/27/2026

Check out a few pics from out Spring Weekend! We laughed, we sang, we danced, and we enjoyed the each other's company as a community.

Got FOMO? Check out our upcoming events! We are hosting a fun-day event on May 23rd at the Philadelphia Ethical Society 5-7 pm and our annual camping weekend is June 12-14th (Registration opening soon!)

https://www.ecrs.org/upcoming-events/

We bring the energy, the laughter, and of course line dancing to ECRS! No experience needed, just come ready to move, le...
03/31/2026

We bring the energy, the laughter, and of course line dancing to ECRS! No experience needed, just come ready to move, let loose, and maybe surprise yourself with how fun it feels to try something new.

Because sometimes the best kind of connection…starts with a step, a beat, and a little bit of courage.

Are you ready to dance it out with us?

Join us at our May Fun Day where you'll experience our signature evening program which features a little bit of everything. Folk and Line Dancing, Cooperative Games, Improv and Singing.

Join us on May 23rd from 5-7pm at the Philadephia Ethical Society

https://www.ecrs.org/event/fun-day-2026-05-23/

Just a few pics from the March 14th Philly Fun Day at the Philadelphia Ethical Society! Have you signed up for the upco...
03/22/2026

Just a few pics from the March 14th Philly Fun Day at the Philadelphia Ethical Society!

Have you signed up for the upcoming events..Spring Weekend in April and May Fun Day?

Check out upcoming events:

https://www.ecrs.org/upcoming-events/

Looking for last minute plans? What if you gave yourself one afternoon this weekend just to have fun? Join us this Sat...
03/10/2026

Looking for last minute plans? What if you gave yourself one afternoon this weekend just to have fun?

Join us this Saturday March 14th from 1-5pm for folk dancing, singing, arts & crafts and cooperative games at the Philadelphia Ethical Society.

« All Events Fun Day in Philly – March 14th, 2026 April 10 @ 4:30 pm - April 12 @ 1:00 pm « Winter Adventure 2025 Connect, create & play Fun Day in Philly Philadelphia, PA – March 14th, 2026 Join us March 14th, 2026 for an afternoon of fun! Join ECRS for an afternoon of intergenerational commu...

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