Mt. Airy Learning Tree is a community service organization founded in 1980 to enrich Mt. Airy and the broader Northwest Philadelphia Community. MALT celebrates the diversity of Northwest Philadelphia, bringing together neighbors to share a wide variety of ideas, information and skills in informal learning environments. Courses that encourage exchange among people of different ages; that reflect the backgrounds, experiences and talents of our community, and that focus on issues of concern to the community are of particular interest.

Let us know your thoughts about MALT’s purpose/impact/vision, through e-mail, the form on the feedback page, or fax at (215) 843-6655. In the meantime, we will weave all your thoughts into our ongoing discussions as we clarify who we are and where we are heading.

Have you ever wondered about Mt. Airy Learning Tree, the organization? Do you wonder why we have the policies we do? Whether we are “for profit” or not? Why we don’t send confirmations? What is MALT’s policy for snow storms (or hurricanes for that matter)? We want you to read through the catalog, take in all the classes and then let us know what you think. On the feedback page there is a form designed just for your thoughts and reactions. We are proud to be a community based organization, and you are the community. Please take a moment to let us know what you think about the Learning Tree.

• Information about faxing, mailing or dropping off your registration is on the registration page.
  
• Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.
  
• Confirmations can only be issued if a stamped self-addressed envelope is provided with your registration form.
  
• Mark your calendar. Don’t miss a class you’ve been looking
  forward to.
  
• Refunds cannot be given after class has started.
  Please choose carefully. You must notify us before the first class session.
  
• Rainchecks for a future class can be issued. Rainchecks are valid for one year. You must notify us before the first class session that you will be unable to attend.
  
• Your current address and phone numbers are important. If your class is postponed or moved, we want you to know.
  
• Directions to the class locations are on the locations page of the web site. Detailed directions for some sites are available on the individual category pages. Mark the location on your calendar. Classes in private homes are marked with an asterisk. You will receive the address when
  you register.
  
• Water Aerobics, Computer, Rowing and Horseback Riding classes fill up very quickly.
  Register early.
  
• Cancellation of classes is decided based on the number of registrations. Do not wait until the last minute. Your timely call will make the difference as to whether or not a class runs. We make every effort to notify you of cancellations. Please check your voice mail, the MALT telephone message or this web site.
  
• Snow and bad weather closings. MALT follows the School District of Philadelphia. If the schools are closed, so is MALT.
  
• Limited barter-based financial aid is available. 10% discount for WHYY members with membership number provided.