Abington Township Parks & Recreation

Abington Township Parks & Recreation SSpringpring & SSummerummer 22016016 AActivitiesctivities GuideGuide

LOOK INSIDE FOR: *Pool Information* *Day Trips* *Youth Programs* *Summer Programs * *Adult Programs* *Special Events* *Briar Bush Programs* * Park Information* AND MORE!

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DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL WORTH AND FAMILY UNITY THROUGH RECREATION. GENERAL INFORMATION

Table of Contents...... ABINGTON TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION STAFF General Information Page 2 ABINGTON PARKS & RECREATION Registration Information Page 3 http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation Youth Programs Page 4-13 Abington PAL Page 14 DIRECTOR Special Events Page 14 Douglas J. Wendell Day Trips Page 15 [email protected] Adult Programs Page 16-18 SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION Andrew Oles ARCATs Seniors Program Page 18 [email protected] Alverthorpe Park Information Page 20- 21 SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS Briar Bush Nature Center Page 22-25 Nick Wolos Pool Membership Information Page 28-30 RECREATION SUPERVISOR - ACEC Vacations by Travel Authority Page 26 Joan Sweeney [email protected] Athletic Organizations Page 19 Facilities Page 27 RECREATION SUPERVISOR - ALVERTHORPE PARK Jessica Tholey Rental Information Page 21, 27 [email protected] Registration Forms Page 30, 31 BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER Discount Summer Amusement Park Tickets http://www.briarbush.org The Bureau’s main ofﬁ ce offers discount tickets for sale to DIRECTOR OF BBNC many of the local amusement parks. Adventure Aquarium, Greta Brunschwyler Baltimore Aquarium, Busch Gardens, Dorney Park, Hershey Park, Morey’s Pier, PA Renaissance Fair, Philadelphia Zoo, SR. NATURALIST, BBNC Six Flags Great Adventure, Sesame Place and many more... Mark Fallon A complete list of participating parks and savings is available DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, BBNC at the main parks ofﬁ ce, on our website or give us a call to Melissa Eldridge check on the rates and availability. The Bureau accepts cash, Visa and Master Card for the tickets. *Sorry - no checks.* DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, BBNC Karen Serfass Discount Movie Passes ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR, BBNC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT VIP MOVIE PASSES Ehren Gross, Katie McAfee $9.00 per ticket On sale at the Alverthorpe Manor and Ardsley Community Abington Parks and Recreation Center! Tickets are valid at Regal Cinemas, United Artist Alverthorpe Manor Offi ce Theaters, and Edwards Theaters. We accept cash, Visa, and 515 Meetinghouse Road Master. *Sorry - no checks.* Jenkintown, PA 19046 Photo Policy Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm On occasion we may take photos or video of individuals enrolled in programs or using parks facilities. Please be Facebook aware that these images are for department use and may Abington Township has a facebook account that you can be used in future promotional materials. If you do not like to learn more information on programs and events in want you/your child to be photographed please make the Abington. Go to the link below, “like” the page and get updates . instructor/photographer aware, and also speak to your www.facebook.com/AbingtonTownship child about not posing for photos. It is the goal of the Bureau of Parks & Recreation to provide essential park and recreation facilities and organized programs to enhance the quality of life for the people who live in Abington Township. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -2- REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Policy Mail In Registrations Please complete the registration form on PAGE 31. You General Recreation programs: will be considered registered for a program only after the Abington Parks & Recreation proper forms and fees are received by the Bureau , before 515 Meetinghouse Road the stated deadline. Registrations without accompanying Jenkintown, PA 19046 fees will not be accepted. Please note that there are some (215) 576-5213 programs which require REGISTRATION IN PERSON. If you mail in a registration for an “in person” program, the Ardsley Community Center programs: registration will be entered at the end of the work day. Ardsley Community Center 2828 Spear Avenue RECEIPTS needed for taxes or child care credit must be Ardsley, PA 19038 requested at the time of payment. Receipts will not be (215) 576-1630 provided after the initial transaction. Briar Bush Nature Center programs: Register Early Please register online at: www.briarbush.org Low enrollment is the number one cause of cancelled BBNC Address programs and trips. Registration is taken on a fi rst-come- 1212 Edgehill Road fi rst-served basis. We reserve the right to cancel any trip, Abington, PA 19001 program, or activity due to insuffi cient registration. If a (215) 887-6603 class/trip does not have suffi cient registration one week prior to the beginning of the program it will be cancelled. Don’t wait until the last minute to register! Cancellation of a Program Weather or other conditions may force us to cancel Payment for Program/Trip or postpone a program. The Bureau will make every Payment is due at the time of registration. You may effort to make the decision as early as possible. Once pay by Visa, Master Card, Discover, debit card, cash or a decision has been made the information will be check. Checks should be made payable to: “ABINGTON available through www.RainedOut.com. As a general TOWNSHIP”. All returned checks will be assessed a fee of rule, if Abington School District has closed the schools, $25.00. If it is a Briar Bush Nature Center program (pages Abington Parks and Recreation programs will also be 22-25), please visit their website: www.briarbush.org. cancelled. www.RainedOut.com delivers timely alerts YYouou wwillill nnotot rreceiveeceive a ccononfi rrmation.mation. For most programs directly to your mobile phone as SMS text messages or you will only be notifi ed if there is a problem with your to your email account. You will not receive any spam registration. or unsolicited content - all messages will be sent from Separate checks are encouraged. WWhyhy SeparateSeparate Checks?Checks? Abington Parks & Recreation. (a small ad is displayed List all participants in the family on one form but send a at the bottom of each message) separate check for each program. With a single check, one To receive up to date cancellation information on or more programs may be full and the entire registration all Abington Parks & Recreation Programs text is held until we receive proper payment. Classes may fi ll AbingtonParks to 84483. To receive email alerts, please before we can resolve the problem. Separate checks are for visit the Rained Out website to register. your benefi t. There is no fee for joining or receiving alerts. Standard text Refund Policy messaging rates do apply. There are no make-ups, pro-rating, or refunds for missed classes/trips. A 20% service fee will be charged for all Non-Resident Policy refund requests, including pools. Requests must be made A Non-Resident is anyone not residing within the at least fi ve (5) business days before a program / thirty boundaries of Abington Township. Non-Residents may (30) days before a trip is scheduled to begin / two (2) be charged a higher fee when registering for a program. weeks before the opening date of the pools. There will be Non-Residents may be assigned a delayed starting no service fee if the refund amount is applied to a future registration day. If this policy is being applied it will be program or the program is cancelled by the Township. noted in the description of the program. Refunds will not be issued once the program begins.

The Abington School Board of Directors assumes no responsibilities for the opinions, information, and possible typographical errors and omissions, etc., that may be reﬂ ected in this publication. FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -3- YOUTH PROGRAMS

Kinderland Camp Babysitting Workshop This program is open to 4 and 5 year old children. Activities This certifi cation course provides teens with the confi dence such as music, arts & crafts, and special guests will be held and skills to care for youngsters. Prospective employers at Alverthorpe Park. will be happy to hire babysitters who have acquired this offi cial recognition. Upon completion of the course, you will The fi rst session will begin at both sites on Monday, June 27th receive an ARC Certifi cation Card, an and run for three weeks until Friday, July 15th. The second informational CD-ROM, as well as session will begin on Monday, July 18th and end on Friday, child care concepts. You must attend August 5th. the entire course, pass the evaluations, and show the maturity to properly Abington Township residents may begin registration in care for children. Please bring a lunch, person at the Bureau of Parks and Recreation’s main offi ce in snack, pen & notebook. Alverthorpe Manor on Tuesday, May 3rd at 9:00 AM. Non- residents may begin registration on May 10th. Location: Ardsley Community Center Ages: 11 to 15 years old Location: Alverthorpe Park Date: Saturday July 9, 2016 Ages: 4 and 5 year olds Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Date: Session I - June 27 - July 15, 2016 Cost: $57 R / $65 NR Session II - July 18- August 5, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Summer Playground Program Cost: $135 R / $185 NR (per Session) This program is open to Abington Township children ages 6-12. The program will be offered at two locations (Penbryn and Crestmont Parks). Activities will include sports, arts & crafts, games, special events, and fi eld trips. There is no program at each site on days when a fi eld trip is scheduled. Each site will operate from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Supervision will NOT be available for early drop-offs or late pick-ups. Abington Township Residents may begin registration in person at the Bureau of Parks & Recreation’s main offi ce in Alverthorpe Manor starting on Tuesday, April 19th, at 5:00 P.M. Non-Residents may begin registration on May 3rd. Only one family registration per person.

Location: Penbryn or Crestmont Park Ages: 6 to 12 years old Art and Nature Camp Date: June 27 - August 5, 2016 Visit Abington Art Center and create art inspired by guided Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM tours of the woods and the grounds of our outdoor Sculpture Cost: $350 R / $450 NR Park. Our Camps are designed for kids who love to make art! This is a great opportunity to spend the time you need ﬁ ne-tuning your skills and learning new ideas and artistic techniques. Our skilled instructors will teach painting, Beginners Archery drawing, sculpture, printmaking, bookmaking and more. Would your child like to learn an exciting new skill? Limit 10 kids per session. Beginners Archery is a great way to develop self conﬁ dence and learn to enjoy friendly competition. Bows and arrows will be provided. Location: Abington Art Center Pavilion Ages: 7 to 12 years old Location: Alverthorpe Park Date: Session I: August 1-5, 2016 Ages: 12 to 15 year olds Session II: August 8-12, 2016 Date: TBA Session III: August 15-19, 2016 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Please check our website for dates and cost Cost: Per session $100 R/ $110 NR

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“Kids Kreations” Miss D’s Art with a Twist Children In Motion Drama Camp with Susie & Miss D “Children in Motion” is an arts program for the young, Parents don’t let your children miss this innovative art ages 6-12. If you dream of acting on stage and creating sets, program. Kids will have the opportunity to explore and seeing your name in a playbill and your head shot in lights, develop their creative skills while using multi-media art then Miss “D” and CIM is just the program for you! You techniques that will be turned into personal masterpieces, can bring a friend or meet new ones. This educationally fun as well as whimsical edible food formations. ﬁ lled program will keep your child up on reading, social, memory, and public speaking skills this summer! The week ends with an Art Show! The director, Denise Germont-Risser, AKA Miss “D”, has been a nationally acclaimed children’s recording artist, vocal Kids must bring a lunch, water bottle and art t-shirt or performer of many genres and musicals, music teacher, smock. drama and musical director, director of youth worship, and private guitar and voice coach for the last 20+ years. The ﬁ nal “SHOW” will be performed by your shining stars on the gymnasium stage on the last day of the program. Families, friends, and the general public are welcome to attend.

Requirements: Simple costumes & possible props, a packed lunch, snacks, water bottle, bathing wear and towel.

SNOW WHITE & KACHUS Location: Ardsley Community Center Cute little birds, Kachus, are on a quest for their favorite Ages: 7 to 12 years old food...cupcakes! They make friends with Snow White and Date: Session I: July 18-22, 2016 help save her from the evil Queen who wants to stop her Session II: August 1 - 5, 2016 from making these treats which give her a tummy ache. Prince Douglas, saves the day! Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Cost: $160 R / $170 NR Location: Ardsley Community Center Ages: 6-12 years Date: June 27- July 1, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Cost: $175 R / $185 NR per session

AFTER HOURS This camp is fhfor the serious i vocalist. liD Do you aspire to All is quiet on the storefront as the owner of a small clothes become a ROCK STAR? A POP STAR? A MUSICAL lead? shop locks up for the night. Little does she know that Miss “D” is a private local coach for many young singers. when the lights go out, activity in her store really picks up! This camp affords you the opportunity to share your talents Mannequins come alive in conversation when bungling and shine on stage while singing on a microphone in front burglars break in!! The mannequins play tricks on the of an audience of family and friends. Students will design burglars while the security guard nearly catch them all in a cool stage setting and learn basic vocal technique and their act! movement. The performance will take place on the last day. Location: Ardsley Community Center Location: Ardsley Community Center Ages: 8-12 years Ages: 7 to 12 years old Date: August 8 -12, 2016 Date: July 11-15, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cost: $175 R / $185 NR per session Cost: $125 R / $135 NR

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Aikido At Ardsley Shining Knights Chess Camp Aikido teaches self-defense using techniques of evasion, Spend a week playing and learning immobilization, and redirection to avoid an attack and about chess from the Shining Knights then control the attacker. Students will learn to use the chess coaches! Our coaches are highly- opponent’s force by neutralizing the aggressor’s actions. rated professional chess instructors. Self-defense, coordination, physical fi tness, and confi dence We have taught tens of thousands of are all reasons to study Aikido. Children’s classes are open children, including the 2008 national to all skill levels. champions for fi rst and second grade and the 2009 national kindergarten champion. Campers are broken up into groups Location: Ardsley Community Center by skill level, so we accept anyone from total beginners up Dates: through experienced and highly-rated tournament players. 2016 Session III: April 25- June 17, 2016 Each camper receives a T-shirt and a tournament-style chess 2016 Session IV: July 4- August 26, 2016 set. Activities include learning openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games, playing games against fellow 2016 Session V: August 29 - October 14, 2016 students, and analyzing the students’ games. Campers will Please note day/time on registration form Times: take periodic breaks for snacks and fresh air, and full-day Children’s Classes (ages 7 to 12 years): campers have lunch and recess from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Sess. III, V) Tuesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Sess. III, IV, V) Location: Ardsley Community Center Thursday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Sess. III, IV, V) Ages: 4 to 14 years old Adult Classes (12 years+): Date: August 15-19, 2016 Tuesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Sess. III, IV, V) Times: Full Day - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Sess. III, IV, V) Morning Only - 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Cost: $50 R / $60 NR (per Session) Afternoon Only - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cost: Full Day $310 R / $320 NR BBlacklack BBeltelt CClublub Half Day $185 R / $195 NR Already taking Aikido? Want to train more seriously? Please note Session Dates and AM or PM if signing up for 1/2 days Attend all the classes you want! If your goal is a black belt, this extra training will accelerate your Aikido skills!

LLocation:ocation Ardsley Community Center Frisbee Flying Fun Camp AAges:ges All Ages Frisbee Flying Fun Camp introduces boys DDates:ates See AIKIDO and girls to an array of skills and games CCost:ost $80 R / $90 NR related to Frisbee. Campers will learn a variety of ways to throw the Frisbee and also improve their catching skills. The sports of ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee golf, fl utter Little Ninjas guts, and other Frisbee games will provide The Little Ninjas curriculum consists of developing eight the opportunity for campers to enjoy major skills that are necessary for participation in any sport themselves as they learn these new games or activity. They are focus, team work, control, balance, and activities. Instruction is provided by memory, discipline, fi tness and coordination. In the Little the Philadelphia Ultimate Camp, the area’s premier camp for Ninjas class learning is fun. Uniforms may be purchased Frisbee instruction (www.UltimateCamp.com). The student from the instructor. For children ages 4 to 6. to teacher ratio is 5:1. Frisbee Flying Fun Campers will receive Location: Ardsley Community Center an offi cial 175 gram Frisbee. Ages: 4 to 6 years old Location: Alverthorpe Park Dates: See AIKIDO Ages: 7 to 14 years old TIMES: Please note day/time on registration form Dates: July 11 - 15, 2016 Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Sess. III, IV, V) Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Wednesdays 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Sess. III,V) Cost: $99 R / $109 NR Thursdays 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Sess. III, IV, V) Cost: $50 R / $60 NR (per Session)

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Skateboarding Camp Learn to skate from the experts at Philadelphia Skateboard Academy this year at the Patrick Kerr Skate Park! Cheerleading Camp They specialize in all forms of This camp teaches young athletes all the essential skills skateboarding such as Freestyle, to guide the crowd to root on the home team. I9Sports Street, Park and Bowl riding! Cheer Camp will ensure that each camper will learn Understand the physics that is cheers, chants, dances and stunts(non dangerous). The happening during a trick, how safety gear works, skate park cheerleaders will also learn important life skills such as etiquette and proper warm up techniques. Meet a lot of new teambuilding and leadership, and how much fun it is to be friends, learn some cool new tricks and most of all have a a cheerleader!!! The week concludes with a performance lot of fun this summer with the areas premier skateboard demonstrating what they learned for their parents/guard- school, Philadelphia Skateboard Academy! ians. Each participant will receive an ofﬁ cial I9 Cheerlead- ing Participant Shirt & Pom-Poms to keep. Each child will Space is limited so book your spot for the summer now! receive an I9 Participation Trophy following the week end performances and celebration! Each child should wear Location: Patrick Kerr Skate Park (in Roslyn Park) appropriate footwear. That includes sneakers or running Ages: 7 to 12 years old shoes. Dates: Session I: June 27- July 1, 2016 Session II: July 11-15, 2016 Location: Alverthorpe Park Session III: July 25-29, 2016 Ages: 4 to 10 Session IV: August 8-12, 2016 Dates: June 27- July 1, 2016 Session V: August 22-26, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 NOON Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Cost: $125 R/ $135 NR Cost: $85 R / $95 NR

USA 123 Tennis Program This is a program for boys and girls ages 10 to 16 whose James Fox Basketball main interest is tennis. The program is offered Monday through Friday for one hour each day. The program Check on our website for future James Fox Basketball begins June 27th and ends August 5th. Instruction will be Program information. held at Abington Junior High School.

Location: Abington Junior High School Ages: 10 to 16 years old Date: June 27 - August 5, 2016 Time: Beginner/Intermediate 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Intermediate/Advanced 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Cost: $55 R / $83 NR FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -7- YOUTH PROGRAMS

PonyShare Half-Day Horse Camp Does your child want more time in the saddle? Then PonyShare’s Half-Day Horse Camp is it! Children will spend between 60-90 minutes per day in the saddle and participate in various activities including games, sports, and hands-on horse related activities on a Super Star Jump Rope Camp rotational basis. We will be able to concentrate on establishing basic Want your child to stay active and have fun this sum- riding skills on larger ponies. mer? SuperStart Jump Rope Camp offers children a Petite Equestrian Program unique opportunity to get fi t, have fun and learn skills that will last a lifetime. SuperStart Jump Rope Camp The PEP participants will learn safety on and around the ponies, is designed to teach single rope and long rope jump grooming techniques, basic riding skills, and other primary rope skills to children entering grades two through six. horsemanship skills. While this is not a Horseback Riding lesson, per se, the program includes an exciting riding component where Mark Marinello, Director, teaches Physical Education at Cop- each child will ride during each lesson and learn how to properly per Beech Elementary School and is excited to jump with your mount, dismount, hold the reins and control the pony at the walk child! and a few steps of trot. Lessons aim to help develop confi dence and motor-coordination skills while providing a supportive, fun, non- Enrollment is limited so secure your spot now to ensure your threatening environment. This is a participatory program for parents child is jumping rope this summer! For more information who so desire, and one may be asked occasionally to lend a hand. contact us at [email protected], visit our This program is the perfect preparation for private or semi-private website at superstarjumpropecamp.wordpress.com and like lessons or any eager young aspiring Equestrian! (Parents/guardians us on facebook. must stay on location during the program.) Location: Ardsley Community Center Pony Grooming & Riding Program nd th This unique program provides an exciting and inexpensive hands on Ages: Grades entering 2 - 6 introduction to the wonderful world of equines in a fun-fi lled and Date: Session I: July 11 - 15, 2016 non-threatening atmosphere. After reviewing safety rules, material Session II: July 18 - 22, 2016 previously covered and learning new subject matter each small Session III: July 25 - 29, 2016 group works closely under the tutelage of a qualifi ed and motivated Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON counselor to learn horsemanship subject matters such as: Safety on Register on/before 6/3/16: $135 R / $145 NR and around horses, Basic Anatomy, Grooming, Equine Senses & Register on/after 6/4/16: $150 R / $160 NR Body Language, Riding Styles, and more! Groups are paired by size with a pony or cob and will get to ride or drive their charge during each session. This program enhances team work and self-esteem while helping develop a genuine appreciation and respect for the animals. Course materials are provided. Location: Alverthorpe Park Picnic Pavilion (Entrance on Fox Chase Road) Ages: 3 to 14 years old Half-Day Horse Camp (ages 9 to 14) Participants should bring with them a bike (or Date: July 18 - 21, 2016 riding) helmet and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Need more information? Visit their website: Cost: $315 R / $325 NR Petite Equestrian Program (ages 3* to 6) A parent or legal guardian must be present www.ponyshare.com Date: July 11 - 14, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM *In case of inclement weather Cost: $210 R / $220 NR per Session Pony Share will make up time that Friday. Pony Grooming and Riding Program (ages 7 to 13) If Friday is rained out, Pony Share will provide partial credit to Date: July 11 - 14, 2016 participants. Time: 10:45 AM to 12:45 NOON Cost: $235 R / $245 NR per Session

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The US Sports Institute Sports Squirts Program introduces children ages 3 to 5 to a variety of sports such as Soccer, T-Ball, Basketball, Lacrosse and Hockey, all taking place in a safe structured environment ensuring learning is taking place. Activities are designed to evoke a child’s imagination in which they can Find Nemo, send Shrek into a spin or capture jellyﬁ sh with Sponge Bob Square Pants. All activities promote hand-eye coordination, movement and balance, and most importantly fun, fun, fun! TT-BALL-BALL MMULTIULTI SSPORTSPORTS SSOCCEROCCER Ages: 3-5 yrs 3-5 yrs 3-5 yrs Dates: April 9 - May 14, 2016 April 9 - May 14, 2016 April 9 - May 14, 2016 Day: Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Price: $115 R / $125 NR $115 R / $125 NR $115 R / $125 NR Location: All classes take place at Alverthorpe Park

British Soccer Camp Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps Must register at www.challengersports.com! We are pleased to welcome back Challenger Sports’ army of fully qualifi ed British Soccer Coaches to Abington Township during the summer of 2016! Challenger Sports host the most popular soccer camps in the USA coaching more than 120,000 young soccer players every summer. Challenger Sports’ experienced soccer coaches have studied the game in great detail and have identifi ed the key techniques, skills and tactics that all players need to work on in order to fulfi l their true potential. Each day your child will learn about the cultural aspects of British Soccer, they will work on individual foot skills, technical and tactical practices, small-sidedaall-sided ggames,ames, coaccoachedhed sscrimmagescrimmages anandd ththee ChChallengerallenger SSportspop rts WWorldorld CCupup ttournament.ou Complete with registrationregistration everyeverry childchild willwiill receivereceive a soccersoccer baball,ll, t-shirt,t-shhiirtt, posterposter andand evaluation.evala uation. RegisterRegig ster onlineonlline ata www.challengersports.com!wwww.challeengeg rsspop rts.com!

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***All*All registrationsregistrations mmustust ggoo tthrough**hrough** wwww.challengersports.comww.challengersports.com FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -9- YOUTH PROGRAMS MAD SCIENCE GEO VENTURES Super Slimy Smokey Science Jedi Academy Join us for a fun-ﬁ lled week of science experiments and cool The force is strong within you, but more training projects. Topics include Slimy Science & Smokey Ice, Lasers you require before a true Padawan you can & Optics, Science of the Sea and Shocking Science! Children become. Campers learn the way of the Jedi through will experience many ooey, gooey slime and Mad Science games and team challenges. Discover the secrets of far away putty. They will also take part in an ﬁ reworks demonstration galaxies: how to navigate the wilds of Naboo; how to detect while learning about light and color. Come get SLIMED and elude galactic forces; and make and properly handle with your friends! your own lightsaber. Join us-the Rebel Alliance needs you!

Each day will include hands-on activities, discussions and a Location: Alverthorpe Park Bike house team activity. Bring a water bottle and healthy snack; wear Ages: 6 to 12 year olds comfortable shoes and dress for activity and the weather. Date: July 11-15, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Cost: $168 R/ $178 NR Ages: 8 to 12 years old Date: June 27- July 1, 2016 Brixology 101 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Brixology Camp sets the foundation for Cost: $120 R / $130 NR our next generation of makers! Children learn about different types of engineering and then team up to Zombie Survival Camp construct a different engineering-themed project using Are you prepared for the zombie invasion? Be- many all EXCLUSIVE MAD SCIENCE BUILDS by LEGO® come a member of the Zombie Outbreak Response bricks! They will learn about aerospace engineering while Agency. As a ZORA agent you will learn proper assembling a space station. They will explore mechanical protocol for building zombie-proof shelters, locating supply engineering as they build boats and vehicles. That’s not all- caches using GPS, signaling skills to communicate with other from carnival rides to drawing machines, mechanical animals agents, tracking the undead’s movements and camoufl aging to truss buildings, your future engineer will build upon to hide among zombie legions. Join the resistance for this their creativity to solve real-world design challenges, while post-apocalyptic camp. Each day will included hands-on ac- developing their problem-solving and team building skills. tivities, discussion and a team activity. Bring a water bottle Let the tinkering and building begin!!!! and healthy snack; wear comfortable shoes and dress for activity and the weather. Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Ages: 6 to 12 year olds Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Date: July 18-22, 2016 Ages: 10 to 14 years old Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Date: July 25-29, 2016 Cost: $170 R / $180 NR Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Cost: $120 R / $130 NR Infi nity & Beyond Students explore the mysteries of the solar system and the Nature Superheroes Camp science behind air & space travel. Children discover not only Become a superhero of epic proportions! Design your own how astronauts get into space, but also how they live and superhero character, complete with an origin story, secret work once they get there. In this advance space program, identity, and super powers. Explore superhero qualities we will investigate unique fl ying machines, including through themed crafts, puzzles, and outdoor games. balloon-copters, boomerangs and mini hovercraft as take Supercharge your powers through obstacle courses and home projects for the children. Most importantly, they’ll learn from the heroes from comic books, action movies, and learn fi rsthand about the aerodynamic properties of fl ying everyday heroes within our community. Bring a water bottle machines by building their own Estes® model rockets! This and a healthy snack; wear comfortable shoes and dress for Mad Science Camp is OUT of this world! activity and the weather.

Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Ages: 6 to 12 years old Ages: 5 to 8 years old Date: August 8 - 12, 2016 Date: August 1-5, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Cost: $168 R / $178 NR Cost: $120 R / $130 NR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -10- YOUTH PROGRAMS

Spring Fun Tennis A great 6 week outdoor Tennis Clinic for all level players, including beginners! Instruction for kids ages 6-16 in both basics and drills designed to learn to play tennis or improve Computer Explorers their game, while having lots of fun! Organized games and match play, singles and doubles play! Taught by the tennis professionals from L3 Tennis. Includes organized games Create Your Own Video Game & match play (singles & doubles!), a T-shirt, and USTA Children ages 8-10 will have fun and success working with membership. 1-2 teammates as they creatively design, build and edit Location: Alverthorpe Park Tennis Courts their very own video games from scratch. What action will take place? What are the objectives and outcomes? Design Ages: 6 to 16 years old the action and the characters. The children will feel a sense Dates: Saturdays, April 9 - May 14, 2016 of power as the characters do what they want them to do. Times: Class 1: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Class 2: 10:30 AM to 12:00 NOON Location: Ardsley Community Center Cost: $100 R / $115 NR Ages: 8 - 11 years old Date: June 20 - 24, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Cost: $142 R / $152 NR

Let’s Do Robotics The children will build robots and use software to teach their robots to respond to their instructions. The children will use sensors and motors that allow them to program their robots 1 Mile Fun Walk for motion, sound, etc. Will the alligator snap its mouth shut? Storybook Musical Theatre, a professional theatre for young Their duck quack and move? Their soccer goalie stop a shot? audiences, is hosting a 1-mile Fun Walk for children. Come experience a fairytale adventure!! Children (accompanied by Location: Ardsley Community Center an adult) will walk through Alverthorpe Park, with a special Ages: 6-8 years old passport, to meet some of their favorite fairy tale characters Date: July 11 - 15, 2016 along the way. The characters they meet will stamp their Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM passport and each child completing a passport will receive a Cost: $142 R / $152 NR free admission to a performance of Storybook’s production of Beauty and the Beast in June. Everyone will receive giveaway items and refreshments. Don’t forget the stroller for the little adventurers. 3D Design and Printing Learn more about Storybook Musical Theatre at: You will become part of perhaps the most exciting www.storybookmusical.org new technology, 3D Printing. You will design 3D products and then use 3D printing to actually make your product Location: Alverthorpe Park Pre-school Pavilion that you can take home! Will it be a Minecraft character? A Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016 jewelry charm? A miniature dinosaur head? A barrette? A RainDate: Sunday, June 26, 2016 mini car? Check-in for registered participants begins at 10:30 AM Location: Ardsley Community Center Walk will begin at 11:00 AM Ages: 9-12 years old Cost: Children 2 and under are free Date: August 1 - 5, 2016 1 adult with 1 child (3 & older): $22.00 R/ $27.00 NR Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Additional adult or child (3 & older) $13.00R/$18.00 NR Cost: $142 R / $152 NR

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Foundation Lacrosse SSports SSquirtsi Have great fun learning this exhilarating game. The The US Sports Institute Sports Squirts Program introduces USSI Lacrosse clinic is open to players of all ability and children ages 3 to 5 to a variety of sports such as Soccer, no previous Lacrosse experience is necessary, players can T-Ball, Basketball, Lacrosse and Hockey, all taking place in experience stick handling, passing, scooping, dodging, a safe structured environment ensuring learning is taking shooting and many more fundamental techniques and place. Activities are designed to evoke a child’s imagination in skills. Players will be grouped by age, playing ability and which they can Find Nemo, send Shrek into a spin or capture experience level. jellyﬁ sh with Sponge Bob Square Pants. All activities promote Location: Alverthorpe Park hand-eye coordination, movement and balance, and most Ages: 6 to 14 years old importantly fun, fun, fun! Date: July 11-15, 2016 Location: Alverthorpe Park Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Ages: 3 to 5 years olds Cost: $165 R / $175 NR Dates: Session I - June 27- July 1, 2016 Session II - July 25- July 29, 2016 Session III - August 15 - August 19, 2016 Foundation Golf Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Using a revolutionary new system, the USSI golf camp is Cost: $95 R / $105 NR per Session and Class the ideal way to introduce youngsters to the game of Golf. Please note session and time on registration. Children will learn all the basic golf techniques such as the swing, grip and ball striking using unique and fun training methods as well as doing team challenges and playing in our US Open Competition.

Children will experience greater success using the larger balls and club heads which allows them to strike the ball more consistently and increase their conﬁ dence which will encourage them to continue to enjoy of the game of Golf! Location: Alverthorpe Park Multi Sports Camp Ages: 4 to 5 years old* Experience over 15 different sports from around the world 5 to 7 years old with the US Sports Institute. All activities will take place in an 7 to 10 years old atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork, Date: July 11-15, 2016 and most of all fun! Campers will receive technical instruction Times: 3:30 - 4:15 (4-5 y.o.)* in each sport then experience the sport in a realistic game 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (5-7 y.o) situation as well as participating in the exciting USSI World 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (7-10 y.o) Cup Competition. This is the only sports camp truly dedicated Cost: $95 R/ $105 NR (4-5 y.o.)* $120 R / $130 NR to children of all sporting abilities. Location: Alverthorpe Park Foundation Basketball Ages: 5 to 12 years US Sports Institute’s First Play Basketball is ideal for Dates: Session I - June 27- July 1, 2016 children who want to develop their skills in a relaxed and Session II - July 25-29, 2016 fun environment. The focus of USSI’s First Play Basketball Session III - August 15 - August 19, 2016 is to improve technique and knowledge through a series of Times: Age 5-12 years - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM fun basketball challenges and drills. Age 5-12 years - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: Alverthorpe Park Age 5-12 years - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Ages: 6 to 14 years old Cost: Half Day MORNINGS $165 R / $175 NR Date: August 1-5, 2016 Half Day AFTERNOONS $115 R / $125 NR Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Full Day $195 R / $205 NR Cost: $165 R / $175 NR Please note Session and Time on registration form. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -12- YOUTH PROGRAMS

POTTERY WORKS L3 Tennis Program For the ﬁ fth year in a row, L3 Tennis instructors will be teaching DESIGN SUMMER CAMP Beginner and Intermediate Tennis This week long camp will focus on building and designing for kids! It is a great foundation for with you hands. Each day student’s will learn about various kids to learn: sculpting material like terra-cotta, and oil based clay. They -Hand-eye coordination, strokes, will use handbuilding and glazing techniques to build a movement drills, and games will new project each day. The projects are shoe design, favorite be learned while having fun! character, and time to explore on their own. The second half -Developmental Training: Basic of the day will be focused on modelling clay and how they skills (forehand, backhand, volley, serve and scoring) are can build charms, that can be put on carabiner clips and reinforced while players are learning to compete. Students necklaces. Please bring a small snack and drink. This camp will learn to hit the ball with consistency, allowing them to is for all abilities and all materials are included. We only use really start enjoying the game. food safe and toxic free material. Learn the fundamentals of the sport, including forehand, Location: Ardsley Community Center backhand, serve & volley, as well as basic offensive & defensive strategy. Instruction will be provided for Ages: 5 and up Beginner & Intermediate players, as well as middle & high Date: August 8-12, 2016 school team players. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Cost: $170 R / $180 NR Location: Alverthorpe Park Ages: 5 to 14 years old TEEN DESIGN CAMP Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Date: Session I: - June 27-July 1, 2016 This teen camp will focus on product design. Each day students will learn Session II: - July 11-15, 2016 about different material to help with their Session III: - July 25-29, 2016 product design. The product’s will be Session IV: - August 15-19, 2016 lighting, clocks,and free time to explore on Cost: $95 R / $110 NR per Session per Participant their own. We will be working with resin, porcelain, and modeling clay. All materials Please note Session on registration. include one light, and clock mechanism. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME.

Location: Ardsley Community Center Ages: 12 and up PARENT - CHILD YOGA Date: August 15 - 19, 2016 Come have some fun with us, 45 minute complimen- Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM tary classes being offered as an introduction to yoga. Cost: $170 R / $180 NR Parent and Child classes promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your child’s men- tal and physical well-being. And since you’re along for Playful Chef the ride, you’ll be right there to enjoy with smiles, hugs All children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to come play and learn and the occasional adult-sized giggles. If you have a with the Playful Chef. This will be a week ﬁ lled with cooking a mat please bring one, there will be a limited amount desert and an entree, as well as making a cooking related craft of extra mats that will be cleansed after each class. each day. All the food and supplies for the week included. Registration preferred, drop-ins welcome. Please see the website for more details about menu items. We can accommodate for most food allergies. Location: Ardsley Community Center www.theplayfulchef.com Ages: 4 - 9 years old with a Parent Date: Mondays - April 4 - May 23, 2016 Location: Ardsley Community Center Time: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Ages: 6 to 12 Cost: $80 parent/child - $20 add’l child (8 wks) Dates: July 18-22, 2016 $20 parent/child drop in (per class) Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Cost: $90 R/ $100 NR FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -13- PAL/ SPECIAL EVENTS

Abington Police Athletic League Alverthorpe Park Annual Egg Hunt (PAL) Location: Alverthorpe Park Abington Police Department’s Ages: Pre-School to 4th grade (3-10 yrs old) #1 Juvenile Crime and Violence Prevention Program! Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016 (Rain or shine) Time: 10:00 AM (sharp!) St John of the Cross School Cost: FREE Located at 2741 Woodland Road, Roslyn PA Questions & Information: 267-536-1100 x1509 or e-mail: [email protected]

Check www.abingtonpal.org for weekly activities, programs, online donations, & special offerings! Alverthorpe Park Spring

• OOpenpen Most Fridays & Saturdays 7:00 PM -11:00 PM • FForor boys and girls ages 11 through High School • FFreeree activities and programs • FFeaturedeatured thisthis Spring/SummerSpring/Summer Check out the PAL calendar for upcoming Cops vs. Kids sports tournaments, PAL bowling at Thunderbird Lanes, Doing some spring cleaning? Then come out to Alverthor- summer golf camp, game and craft nights, laster tag pe Park’s 1st Community Yard Sale! Bring your unwanted trip, and more! items to sell or just come and shop. A great spring event • TTransportationransportation PAL van pick-up (begins at 7:00 PM) for the whole family! & drop-off at Crestmont Park parking lot across from Willow Grove Park Mall. Location: Alverthorpe Park multi-purpose court Dates: Saturday, April 23, 2016 Rain Date: Sunday, April 25, 2016 PAL Dental Day Time: 8:00 AM-set-up, market opens 9:00 AM (PAL membership not required) Cost: Space Rental: $15/space, free to shop Saturday, March 12, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Limited spots available. Boys and girls Pre-K 6-18 are seen at local dental ofﬁ ces. For more information or to reserve a space, FREE comprehensive Give Kids A Smile program includes Please call Alverthorpe Park at 215-884-6538. screening, treatments and/or sealants. School dental forms may be submitted to be ﬁ lled out.

PAL Comedy Night at the Keswick Theatre Featuring Headliner Chuck Nice, along with comedians Abington Community Website Eddie Clark & Dena Blizzard For up to date information for community Friday, April 22, 7:30 PM programs, events, and activities. $25 General Admission Beneﬁ ts Abington PAL programs for Township boys and girls. Tickets: Keswick Box Ofﬁ ce 215.572.7650 or www.abingtonact.org www.keswicktheatre.com Abington PAL - 267.536.1100 ext 1509 Redesigned Abington Community website with new Search feature and sign-up for Abington PAL receives no tax dollars but depends on E-Alerts! contributions and fundraisers for support Abington PAL Is COPS and YOU Helping Kids! Site provided by Abington Community Taskforce. Information: 267.536.1100 x1509, email [email protected], or www.abingtonpal.org....Like us on Facebook!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -14- DAY TRIPS

New York City Day Trip Annapolis Day Trip Enjoy a day of shopping or sight-seeing Let us drive you to and from Annapolis where all roads without the hassle of driving or parking. We lead to the water and a nautical heritage that runs as deep will be traveling by bus to New York City as the Chesapeake Bay is wide. Founded as Anne Arundel where you will have the option of two drop Town in 1649, Annapolis became the capital of Maryland off points: The Theatre District (W. 48th in 1695 and the nation’s fi rst peacetime capital in 1783. Street), or The Metropolitan Museum of Art Today, Annapolis boasts more (E. 82nd Street). There will be one pick up 18th-century brick buildings than point, The Paramount Plaza (between 50th any other city in the country and the and 51st Streets on Broadway). oldest State House in continuous legislative use in the nation. A We will leave from the main parking lot Museum without Walls, Annapolis of Alverthorpe Park at 8:00 AM (sharp) and travel non-stop is a lively, upbeat, contemporary to New York. We will leave New York at 6:00 PM from the city where four centuries of Paramount Plaza and return to the park around 8:30 PM. architecture embraces 21st-century living. The homes of Maryland’s Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 four signers of the Declaration of Time: 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM Independence still stand, and three Cost: $50 per person of them are open to the public. If Depart & Return: Alverthorpe Park main parking lot one-of-a-kind boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops are on your list,it stroll t llth through hth the Historic District where Maryland Avenue, State Circle, Main and West Streets have earned worldwide reputations as shopping hot spots. Gettysburg - Guided Tour A bustling port town in the 18th-century, Annapolis is Join us as we travel by motor coach to Gettysburg for a home to the U.S. Naval Academy and its 4,000-strong guided tour to Gettysburg National Military Park Battlefi ed Brigade of Midshipmen. Stop by at lunchtime during the along with combination admission to “A New Birth academic year to see future offi cers of the U.S. Navy and of Freedom” fi lm and Gettysburg Cyclorama Painting Marine Corps in noon formation. Please visit tourinfo@ Experience at Gettysburg Visitors Center and Museum. usna.edu to arrange a walking tour of the Academy. Included is a lunch buffet at historic Farnsworth House! Date: Saturday, July 16, 2016 Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM We will leave from the main parking lot of Alverthorpe Park at 7:30 AM (sharp) and travel non-stop to Gettysburg. We will Cost: $50 per person return to the park around 7:30 PM. Depart & Return: Alverthorpe Park main parking lot

U.S. Tennis Open Abington Township Parks and Recreation will be travelling to Corona Park in Flushing Meadow, New York to attend the U.S. Open Tennis Program later this summer. The exact date and price will be available sometime in June.

Please look for the ﬂ yer or check our website: Date: Saturday, May 21, 2016 http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation Time: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM for more information. Cost: $115 per person Depart & Return: Alverthorpe Park main parking lot

FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -15- ADULT PROGRAMS

Pops Concert at the Ardsley Community Center The Old York Road Symphony announces that it will present a Pops Concert at the Ardsley Community Education Center on Saturday, May 14, 2016. The theme of the concert is “Music from the Movies - Past and Present”, and will include popular melody that will delight “people of certain age” as well as “kids of all ages”. Seating will be tables set up cabaret style, with snacks and beverages provided. Led by Musical Director Yoon Jae Lee, the orchestra is based in Abington and, in its 83rd season, is one of the oldest all-volunteer community orchestras in the country. For more information about this event or to purchase tickets, Please visit the Old York Road Symphony’s website at www.oyrs.org or call 215-641-6739.

Location: Ardsley Community Center Date: Saturday - May 14, 2016 Time: Begins at 8:00 PM Cost: All - Inclusive - Tickets purchased through OLD YORK ROAD SYMPHONY ONLY $25 - Adults $20 - Seniors (62+) $5 - Students 18 and under

To purchase tickets, please visit the Old York Road Symphony website at www.oyrs.org or call 215-641-6739.

Free Gardening Information Local residents offer on-line resources useful for both ﬁ rst-time and experienced gardeners: www.EveryoneCanGarden.org You can see demonstration gardens outside of Crestmont and Penbryn Pools.

Montgomery County Senior Games The 31st Annual Montgomery County Senior Games will be held the week of May 9th through the 13th. Events will be held at various locations in Montgomery County, culminating with an awards luncheon on Friday, May 13th. Montgomery County Senior Games combines sports and recreation with fellowship among everyone involved. Events include basketball (foul shooting and hot-shot), stationary bicycle races, billiards, bowling, darts, golf, par-3 golf, horseshoes, running, swimming, and more. Any Montgomery County resident 50 years or older is eligible to participate. For more information or a schedule and registration packet (available in March) please call the Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation Department at 215-643-1600 ext. 3443 during business hours or by e-mail at [email protected] or go to www.montcoseniorgames.com

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -16- ADULT PROGRAMS

Functional Fitness Adult Evening Training Tennis Instruction Beginner, intermediate, and advanced level tennis instruction In the Park will be offered to adult Abington Township residents. This program, guided by one of our premier personal Classes will be held on the tennis courts at the Abington trainers, is a Functional Cross-Training class that consists Junior High School every Tuesday and Thursday evenings. of strategically-scaled interval training techniques that The program will be divided into instruction time and match will not only transform a beginner’s ﬁ tness level, it will time depending on your skill level. All levels are welcome. test even the most seasoned athletes! This is an exciting Certiﬁ ed tennis professional Bill Strain will lead the group exercise program for men and women who want to with his extensive knowledge of the game and inviting burn body fat, lose inches, tone up, lose weight, or just personality. get in great shape. Just in time for the summer season!! Location: Abington Junior High School In the event of a class cancellation due to inclement Ages: 17 and over weather, class participants will be permitted to use AFC Fitness in Jenkintown for their workout that day. Date: Session I Tues. & Thurs. 4/26/16 - 5/26/16 Session II Tues. & Thurs., 5/31/16 - 6/30/16 Location: Alverthorpe Park Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Ages: 17 and over Cost: $60 R / $75 NR per Session Date: Wednesdays May 18 - June 22, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Cost: $105 R / $115 NR per Session

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Yoga in the Park

In this six week series enjoy fresh air and a rejuvenating yoga Women’s Self-Defense Night class for the mind and body. We will move through different Basic and effective self-defense techniques that are easy to poses (asanas) with our breath, while strengthening and learn and remember. Class will be taught by Sensei Donna stretching simultaneously. You’ll leave feeling revitalized Gellert, a second degree Black Belt in Aikido. Please wear and focused, ready for your day! comfortable clothing. In the event of a class cancellation due to inclement weather, class participants will be permitted to use AFC Fitness in Jenkintown for their workout that day. Location: Ardsley Community Center Dates: August 9, 2016 Location: Alverthorpe Park Times: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Ages: 17 and over Cost: $15 R / $17.50 NR Date: Fridays May 20 - June 24, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Cost: $105 R / $115 NR per Session

FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -17- ADULT PROGRAMS

ACTIVE SENIORS A.R.C.A.T.

ARCAT (Alverthorpe Retired Citizens of Abington Township) is a SENIOR group for those who live in Abington and surrounding areas and who are at least 55 years of age. ARCAT started over 40 years ago is run by a staff of volunteers under the sponsorship of the Abington Township Parks and Recreation.

Members have the opportunity to enjoy trips and tours designed with seniors in mind. The 2016 schedule includes the annual picnic, Spring and Holiday luncheons, tour of Briar Bush and lunch, bus trip to show and lunch, river boat and trolley tour, a mystery tour, and meetings with refreshments and entertainment.

Interested in ARCAT membership? Check out the website (www.abington. org/departments/parks-recreation) or call the Abington Township Parks and Recreation ofﬁ ce at 215-576-5213 for more information. Annual dues of $5.00 are payable to Abington Township Department of Parks and Recreation. Members will be added to the mailing list for the ARCAT Newsletters that includes details of upcoming events.

ARCAT Membership Application $5.00 per person Mail to: Abington Township Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, PA, 19046

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -18- ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS

THE FOLLOWING GROUPS ALONG WITH AREA COLLEGES AND CHURCHES, PROVIDE ORGANIZED RECREATION IN ABINGTON TOWNSHIP.

Abington Angels Roslyn Boys’ & Girls’ Club Abington Raiders Football & c/o Ron Pelberg - President P.O. Box 1043 Cheerleading [email protected] Roslyn, PA 19001 P.O. Box 280 www.eteamz.com/AbingtonAn- 215-572-1520 Abington, PA 19001 gelsSoftball/ www.rbgclub.org www.abingtonraiders.org

Abington Fall Softball AC United Soccer Crestmont Community c/o Robert Razzi c/o Steve Heintz Basketball League 723 Seminole Avenue P.O. Box 1065 For Adults 17 & older Jenkintown, PA 19046 Abington, PA 19001 For Youth 8 - 16 years old 215-663-9440 215-885-0011 PO Box 74 www.acunited.net Glenside, PA 19038 215-432-3177 Abington - Roychester Baseball Plymouth/Springﬁ eld c/o Gene Filosa East Abington Little League Women’s Softball League www.eteamz.com/arba/ c/o Mike Tobin c/o Christina Carter 642 Kirkwood Avenue 1934 Moreland Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 Abington, PA 19001 215-663-8191 267-312-6813 Ardsley-North Hills Athletic A.A. www.eastabingtonll.org/ c/o Jim McGrath www.anhaa.org Dolphins Community Glenside Youth Athletic Club Aquatics Association (DCAA) President Chuck Dougherty www.dcaaswimming.org [email protected] Hunter Soccer Club [email protected] c/o Ralph Bocchino - President 215-206-6123 220 Houston Avenue WWW.GYAC.ORG Glenside, PA 19038 www.huntersoccer.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -19- ALVERTHORPE PARK The NEW hours for Alverthorpe Park are as follows: Spring 2016: Mar. 7- May 1 8AM-8PM. Summer 2016: May 2- Sept 4 8AM-10PM . Fall 2016: Sept. 5- Oct. 9 8AM-8PM

Reservations for the Shelter Building on the Fox Chase Road side of Alverthorpe Park will be accepted starting January 4th at 8:00 AM Reservations may be made in person or by phone at the Alverthorpe Park Control Building. This facility is available to groups of 200 or less. Adults interested in reserving this facility should contact Alverthorpe Park at 215-884-6538.

Picnic Shelter

Half-day Rental: Full Day Rental: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM or $180 - 50% R 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM $225 - 50% NR $155 - 50% R $180 - 50% NR

4/1/16 - 5/1/16 & 9/5/16 - 10/9/16 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM $165.00

Pre-School Pavilion

Half-day Rental: Full Day Rental: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM or $90 - 50% R 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM $105 - 50% NR $60 - 50% R $75 - 50% NR

4/1/16 - 5/1/16 & 9/5/16 - 10/9/16 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM $80.00

Mini Golf Pavilion Half-day Rental: Full Day Rental: Picnic Table Reservations 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Tables can be reserved by calling the Control Building in or $95 - 50% R Alverthorpe Park at 215-884-6538. No charge per table if 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM $110 - 50% NR 50% of party are Abington Residents. $6 charge per table if $80 - 50% R party is 50% non Abington residents. $95 - 50% NR

4/1/16 - 5/1/16 & 9/5/16 - 10/9/16 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Camp Sites $85.00 Camp sites can be reserved by calling the Control Building in Alverthorpe Park at 215-884-6538. No charge for bona ﬁ de scout organization. $15 per site per night for Abington Residents. A $20 deposit is required for camping keys. Deposit will be returned once keys have been returned to Control building upon check out of campsite(s).

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -20- ALVERTHORPE PARK

Bike Pike Tennis Courts TIMES AND FEES: The 1.7 mile bike pike travels around the park’s activity Each time period will be limited to 1.5 hours areas and through its natural areas providing a scenic beginning at 8:15 - 9:45 A.M. The last time slot is and pleasant trip. The bike pike is open all year round weather permitting. from 8:15 - 9:45 P.M. Fishing Resident ﬁ shing tags are $3.50. For more information Singles Doubles please contact the Control Building in Alverthorpe Park, $4.50/crt $7.50/crt Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at 215-884-6538. Abington residents 62 years & up and Abington residents age 12 & under: Wading Pool Weekdays/Non-Holidays This facility, located in Alverthorpe Park’s Preschool 8:15 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. area, is available to Abington Township residents 5 Singles Doubles years of age and under at no charge. The wading pool area opens for daily use beginning Saturday, June 20th $2.00 $3.25 and closes Labor Day, September 5, 2016. The hours of Reservation Fee: $1.00 operation are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

Miniature Golf The 18 hole miniature golf course is open to Abington Township Residents and their guests. The course is open weekends from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM beginning Memorial Day weekend. It opens daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Par Three Golf beginning Monday, June 15th and ending Labor Day. The Par-3 golf course remains open year round, weather Mini-golf will be open 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays permitting. Greens Fees* as of January 1, 2016 are as and Sundays in September. Children under the age of 8 follows: must be accompanied by an adult. Weekdays 9-holes $6.50 Resident / $7.50 Guest TIMES AND FEES: (8AM-5PM) 18-holes $8.50 Resident / $9.50 Guest Weekdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Weekends 9-holes $7.00 Resident / $8.00 Guest 8 years and under $3.25 Resident / $4.25 Guest & Evenings 18-holes $9.00 Resident / $10.00 Guest 9 and over $3.50 Resident / $4.50 Guest Additional 9 Holes $2.00 Weeknights 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Golf Balls $1.25 Weekends & Holidays 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM 8 years and under $3.75 Resident / $4.75 Guest SENIOR GOLF PRICING 9 and over $4.00 Resident / $5.00 Guest (Weekdays - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM only) 9 Hole $3.50 18 Hole $4.00 Additional 9 Holes $ .50

NNOTE:OTE: Golfers MUST be 7 years of age or older to play. Golfers 7-13 years may play, but MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. CChildrenhildren uundernder 7 yyearsears ooff aagege areare notnot permittedpermitted onon thethe coursecourse.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -21- BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington PA 19001 Register for programs online at www.briarbush.org

Briar Bush packs a lot into 12 acres. Come see our: * Forest, featuring a full mile of trails * Nature museum, with more than 20 live animals, changing exhibits & Nature Shop * Griscom Bird Observatory, a quiet place to watch the birds and other wildlife * Nature Playscape, natural elements that encourage open-ended creative play * Butterfl y House, a place to experience the lifecycles of native butterfl ies (seasonal) * Programs for all ages led by our expert staff of naturalists * Birthday parties! Celebrate your child’s next birthday party with live animals, hikes and themed programming * Abington residents receive free admission and a 10% program discount. Friends of Briar Bush members receive free admission and a 20% discount on most programs. Admission fees for non-Abington residents: $3/adult; $2/child ages 2+

Programs for Children Magic Mornings One of our most popular programs! Two to four year-olds spend quality time with their favorite adult enjoying outdoor walks, meeting our animals, playing games, hearing stories, and making craft s. Snack provided. Wednesdays, Th ursdays and Fridays 2-4 year-olds with adult. Same theme each week. Time: 10:30-11:30am $10/class; $5/additional child in same household March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 30, 31 April 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 Preschool Pioneers May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 A month-long series for preschoolers (ages 4-5). Your child is invited to join us for an hour of all- natural fun, with time spent both indoors and out.

Four consecutive Tuesdays from 1-2pm; 5-day series $50, 4-day series $40; 3-day series $30. Please register for entire month-long series

Dates: March: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (#112) April: 5, 12, 19, 26 (#113) May: 3, 10, 17, 24 (#114)

VISIT BRIAR BUSH ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.BRIARBUSH.ORG -22- BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington PA 19001 Register for programs online at www.briarbush.org School’s Out? Get Outside! March 24, 25, 26 (spring break) and April 26 (election day) Week of June 20-24 Attention parents! Wonder what to do with your kids when school is closed but work is not? Bring them to Briar Bush for fun and learning, naturally. K-6th grade $65/child for 9am-3pm (Before and aft er-care available at 8:30 and until 5 pm for an additional fee.) Briar Bush has programming on most school holidays. Please call us for more information.

Week-long camps ~ June 1 - September 2, 2016 Give your child the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature through scientific discovery, hikes, crafts, games, live animal encounters, and free play time.

Partial-day camps for children Full-day camps for children ages 2-5 6-12 Itty Bitty Briars (10:30- 9:30am-4pm with before 11:30am): 2-3 year olds w/adult and aft er care available Seedlings (half-day mornings): Volunteer camp aid 4-5 year-olds on their own. positions for ages 13+

Studies have shown that time spent in nature increases calm, focus, and sense of well-being. Briar Bush summer camps give your child the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature through scientific discovery, hikes, crafts, animal encounters, games and free play time.

Register now at www.briarbush.org or call us for a brochure AND DON’T FORGET-MEMBERS GET DISCOUNTS AND PRIORITY REGISTRATION!

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL BRIAR BUSH AT: 215-887-6603 -23- BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington PA 19001 Register for programs online at www.briarbush.org Hot S’more Nights Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, & August 3 and 10 7-8:30pm $5 per person (new lower cost!) Experience the Briar Bush woods in a whole new light during family- friendly evening hikes and programs. Th is popular summer series features diff erent themes each week. End the evening around the campfi re, complete with yummy s’mores. Th e fi nal campfi re on August 10 will take place in Alverthorpe Park. Briar Bush educators will entertain with music and skits. Not to be missed! Space is limited and fi lls up quickly - reserve your spot online today! ______

Briar Bush is always looking for good volunteers! We need hike guides, grounds helpers, help with festivals and events, and animal care volunteers. Please email [email protected] for more information. We’re a fun ______group-come join us! JoiniThFid The Friends of fBiBh! Briar Bush! EarthFestEhF Membership to the Friends of Briar Bush is avail- Sunday, April 17, 2016, 1-4pm able at many diff erent levels. Members receive benefi ts such as: Briar Bush’s annual FREE celebration of Earth Day. • Discounts on programs and summer camps Bring the whole family for hikes, craft s, animal (& priority registration for summer camp) shows and outdoor exploration. Overfl ow parking at • Special members-only programs Highland Elementary School across the street. • Discount in the Nature Shop Sponsored by PECO • Free, unlimited admission to the museum • Complimentary museum admission passes • A subscription to our newsletter • Free admission to members-only events • Th e ability to rent Briar Bush for parties • Free or discounted admission to other nature centers around the country! To join call 215-887-6603, or join online at WWW.BRIARBUSH.ORG

VISIT BRIAR BUSH ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.BRIARBUSH.ORG -24- BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington PA 19001 Register for programs online at www.briarbush.org

Briar Bush is happy to announce that we will host renowned naturalist and writer Scott Weidensaul in the fall of 2016. Weidensaul will discuss his latest book, Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean.

An owl banding trip will follow. Please stay tuned to our website, www.briarbush.org, for more information.

Briar Bush is not just for kids! We have plenty of programs for adults too. Join the Conversation

Briar Bushh enlistsl experts on various GreatGE Escapes environmental topics for enlightening conversation. Various days of the week, Whether you like nature hikes, or museums from 7-8:30pm. or just getting away--Briar Bush has got a Members free, non-members $3 trip for you. Check our website for details! Check our website for details!

SAGE (Seasoned Adults Growing Environmentally) Sessions for Spring SAGE Sessions are specifi cally geared toward senior adults. Th ey include an education session with a Briar Bush educator, snacks and time to socialize. Friday, March 18, 2016 Melissa Eldridge will discuss Watersheds Friday, April 15, 2016: Mark Fallon will discuss Native Plants Friday, May 20, 2016: Katie McAfee will discuss Wetland Microscopy Friday, June 10, 2016: Ehren Gross will discuss Butterfl ies SAGE Sessions are presented in partnership with the Visiting Nurses Association’s Aging at Home Program FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL BRIAR BUSH AT: 215-887-6603 -25- THE TRAVEL AUTHORITY INC.

2016 TOUR CALENDAR

MARCH AUGUST Florida Spring Baseball - 8 Day 3/13/16 Yellowstone: A Wildlife Safari Experience - 7 Day - NEW! 8/08/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 8/14/16 APRIL SEPTEMBER A Nashville & Memphis Adventure - 7 Day 4/06/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 9/04/16 Quilt Festival in Paducah, KY - 8 Day - NEW! 4/18/16 Erie Tall Ships Festival - 4 Day - NEW! 9/09/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 4/24/16 Colorado Train Adventure - 8 Day - NEW! 9/10/16 The Outer Banks - 5 Day 4/25/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 9/11/16 West Virginia’s Best Trains & Music Holiday - 5 Day 9/14/16 South America - 12 Day - NEW! 9/15/16 Colorado Train Adventure - 8 Day - NEW! 9/17/16 Niagara Falls Canada - 4 Day 9/25/16 The Outer Banks - 5 Day 9/25/16 Maine Train Tour - 5 Day 9/26/16 Mt. Rushmore, Buffalo Roundup & more - 6 Day 9/28/16 MAY OCTOBER Pigeon Forge, TN - 6 Day - NEW! 5/01/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 10/02/16 The Outer Banks - 5 Day 5/02/16 Branson Show Spectacular - 9 Day 10/02/16 African Safari in Kenya - 13 Day 5/09/16 The Outer Banks - 5 Day 10/02/16 Bahamas Cruise on the Norwegian Gem - 8 Day 5/14/16 The Canyon Country Experience - 7 Day - NEW! 10/05/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 5/15/16 Cape Cod & Newport, RI - 5 Day 10/10/16 Branson Show Spectacular - 9 Day 5/15/16 The Canyon Country Experience - 7 Day - NEW! 10/11/16 Baltimore Estate in Asheville, NC - 5 Day - NEW! 5/16/16 Branson Show Spectacular - 9 Day 10/16/16 Maine’s Magnifi cence - 5 Day - NEW! 5/22/16 Virginia Beach Fall Weekender - 3 Day - NEW! 10/21/16 Costa Rica - 11 Day - NEW! 5/22/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 10/23/16 Cape Cod & Newport, RI - 5 Day 5/30/16 JUNE NOVEMBER West Virginia’s Best Trains & Music Holiday - 5 Day 6/01/16 Branson Show Spectacular - 9 Day 11/12/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 6/05/16 South Pacifi c Wonders - 15 Day - NEW! 11/18/16 Branson Show Spectacular - 9 Day 6/05/16 Alaska National Parks - 8 Day 6/06/16 Niagara Falls Canada - 4 Day 6/12/16 Yellowstone: A Wildlife Safari Experience - 7 Day - NEW! 6/20/16 Maine Train Tour - 5 Day 6/20/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 6/26/16 Nashville and Memphis - 7 Day 6/26/16 JULY Colorado Train Adventure - 8 Day - NEW! 7/09/16 A Pacifi c Northwest Adventure - 7 Day 7/17/16 Best of Britain - 9 Day - NEW! 7/24/16

THERE ARE MANY MORE TRIPS, so for more details on the above and/or a free catalogue please call us at 215-638-5750 or visit our website: www.travelauthority.us

BOOKING CODE: ABINGTON Please mention this when booking. the Travel Authority, Inc. 800-220-3900 for more information -26- OPEN FACILITIES USE

Play Fields Tennis Swimming Basketball (Football or Soccer Nature FACILITY Courts Pools Courts Baseball) Fields Areas Playgrounds Grills Ice Skating ALVERTHORPE X(L) X X(L) X X X ARDSLEY X X(L) X X X ARDSLEY WILDLIFE X SANCTUARY BAEDERWOOD X X X(L) BRIAR BUSH X CONWAY X(L) X(L) CRESTMONT X(L) X(L) X(L) X X X X(L) ELK STREET X EVERGREEN XX MANOR FOX CHASE X MANOR GAME X PRESERVE KAREBROOK X JACKSON X ETHEL JORDAN X X X MANOR WOODS X MEADOW- BROOK BIRD X SANCTUARY NORTH HILLS X X PENBRYN X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) X X(L) ROCKWELL X X ROSLYN* X X(L) X(L) X(L) X ROYCHESTER X X(L) X X X X(L) RUBICAM X(L) X X (L) Indicates facility is night lighted. For a map of Abington Township Parks & Facilities, please visit: http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-facilities ARDSLEY COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL FACILITIES 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038 Facilities for Rent: Classrooms - for meetings and a Gymnasium - capable of seating 400 - 500 persons. Activities held in the gym have included Square Dancing, Rock Concerts, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Dance Recitals, Sports Leagues, Aerobic Classes and Flower Shows. Facilities are available to charitable organizations and community groups at LOW cost. Please Note: The Ardsley Center is available to groups who wish to serve alcoholic beverages at their functions. Beverages are limited to beer and wine only. Special regulations will apply. For more information, contact the Center’s ofﬁ ce by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 215-576-1630.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -27- POOL MEMBERSHIP Pool Opens: Pool Closes: Labor Day Saturday, June 25, 2016 2016 Fee Schedule Monday, September 5, 2016

UNTIL APRIL 15th AFTER APRIL 15th Non- Non- SEASON PASSES Resident Resident Resident Resident Individual under 18 years of age 85.00 145.00 95.00 145.00 Individual 18 years of age and older 90.00 150.00 100.00 150.00 Household Permit (3 members, living at 190.00 299.00 200.00 299.00 household address) Each additional adult in the household 15.00 21.00 15.00 21.00 (18+) Each additional child in the household 10.00 16.00 10.00 16.00 Senior Citizen age 65 and older 30.00 55.00 30.00 55.00 DAILY ADMISSION PASSES (for other than season pass holders) 25.00 37.00 Weekdays Admission Fee Under 18 years of age 2.75 3.75 18 years of age and older 3.00 4.00 Weekends and Holidays Admission Fee Under 18 years of age 3.25 4.00 18 years of age and older 3.50 4.25 GUEST FEES (paid at pool) A maximum of ﬁ fteen (15) guests will be allowed per season per membership. A guest pass is included with a resident season pass membership. All other members must purchase a guest pass at the Parks and Recreation Ofﬁ ce. Weekdays Admission Fee Under 18 years of age 3.50 4.25 18 years of age and older 3.75 4.50 Weekends and Holidays Admission Fee Under 18 years of age 3.75 4.50 18 years of age and older 4.00 4.75 Non- Guest Pass Fees Resident Resident Cost Per Card (guest fees still apply) 5.00 7.50

For more information, visit our website at: http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation/pool-memberships

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -28- POOL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Abington Township Has Two Outdoor Swimming Pools They are located in Penbryn Park (Houston Ave & Egerton Ave, Glenside) and Crestmont Park (Old Welsh Road & Rubicam Ave, Crestmont). Both pools will open Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 AM. Pool passes are currently on sale at the Bureau’s main offi ce and the Ardsley Community Center. Discounts for resident passes will be available until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15th. Daily Admission Passes The Daily Admission Pass is a type of membership for the pool. You pay a fee for the membership and each time you go to the pool you pay the fee that applies to you. It is not a one day pass you can purchase if you just want to go to the pool once. Abington Township does not offer a one day only pass to the pool. If you have any questions please call our offi ce. Guest Passes Resident daily members and all non-resident members will now have the opportunity to bring guests! A nominal fee will be charged for those individuals who wish to purchase a guest pass (Resident: $5.00/card, Non-Resident: $7.50/card). Guest fees will be charged as detailed on the Fee Schedule on the opposite page. A guest pass MUST be purchased BEFORE taking guests to the pool and MUST be presented to the pool at the time of admittance. Family Is Now Household As of 2009 household will be defi ned as all those individuals occupying a single family dwelling. Everyone being considered as a household will need to prove by way of offi cial documentation, that they reside at the address listed on the pool application. There is no maximum number of household members. After three (3) household members have signed up for a seasonal membership, each additional individual will be charged an additional fee. Additional person(s) costs: Children $10 R/$16 NR Adults $15 R/$21 NR

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RENEWAL BY MAIL - Residents & Non-Residents Must be received by April 15, 2016 for discount period (residents only). Mail to: Abington Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 OFFICE HOURS FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP/MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Residents ONLY Ardsley Community Center: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038 (closed 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM) Residents and Non-Residents Alverthorpe Manor: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Ardsley Community Center Tuesdays (4/12, 6/14 & 6/21) 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM Ardsley Community Center Saturday (6/25/16) 9 :00 AM to 1:00 PM

•For new memberships and change of membership, you must register in person to obtain a Parks & Recreation issued photo ID card. •Proof of residency will be required at the time of registration. •Pool ID cards are permanent & should be kept year to year. There is a fee of $6 to replace a lost ID card. •Refunds for Pool Memberships must be requested two (2) full weeks before the opening date of the pools and will be assessed the 20% refund fee. There are no refunds after opening day.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -29- ABINGTON TOWNSHIP SWIMMING POOL APPLICATION Please Print Clearly APPLICANT’S NAMES D.O.B. SCHOOL BAR CODE # AMOUNT 1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______7. ______8. ______9. ______10. ______Message Area: Base Fee ______Add’l Person(s) ______Daily and Non-Resident Membership Guest Pass(es) ______Total ______Change of Address from last year Yes No --- FOR NON-RESIDENTS ONLY --- Check Pool Attending: Crestmont ______Penbryn ______WAIVER I/we the parent/s or guardian/s of the aforementioned child/children agrees that he/they shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Township of Abington, Parks and Recreation, and will provide a Health certiﬁ cate of the aforementioned applicant/s upon request of the Township. I/we hereby agree to forfeit all swimming privileges if I and/or my children permit the use of my/their ID Card by any other person than myself/ourselves. Furthermore, I/we do hereby waive, release, and hold harmless the Township of Abington, it’s ofﬁ cers, employees, and agents and representatives for any injury that I/we may myself/ourselves suffer while on Township property and in the use of any Township property or facilities. Your ID Cards are permanent and should be kept from year to year. A charge will be assessed for lost cards. Parent’s/Individual’s Signature ______Address ______

PAYMENT TYPE City ______State ______Zip ______CASH ______Home Phone ______CHECK # ______Emergency VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER 16 DIGIT # Phone ______Relationship ______EXP ______(mm/yyyy) Card Security Code ______(Located on back of card) E-mail Address ______

FOR OFFICE USE RECEIVED BY: DATE: VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -30- REGISTRATION FORMS

Parent - First Name Last Name

Address Email City State Zip Code

Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( )

Emergency Phone ( ) Emergency Contact Participant Birth date Sex Program Name/Date/Time/Session Fees First Last Mo Day Year

Medical Information that relates to class (Allergies or other health problems - if additional space is needed, attach information to application.)

X General Recreation Programs: Please make check or money order payable to: Abington Parent/Participant Signature Township and mail to Abington Township Bureau of Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse FFORMORM OFOF PAYMENTPAYMENT - OFFICEOFFICE USEUSE ONLYONLY Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Briar Bush Nature Center Programs: Please register online at www.briarbush.org Total Fee $______Date ______Refund Policy A 20% service fee will be charged for all refunds. CASH* CHECK #______MONEY ORDER #______Request must be made at least ﬁ ve (5) business days before a program / thirty (30) days before VISA* MASTER CARD* DEBIT CARD* (*IN PERSON ) a trip is scheduled to begin. Refunds will not be issued once the program begins.

Parent - First Name Last Name

Address Email City State Zip Code

Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( )

Emergency Phone ( ) Emergency Contact Participant Birth date Sex Program Name/Date/Time/Session Fees First Last Mo Day Year

Medical Information that relates to class (Allergies or other health problems - if additional space is needed, attach information to application.)

*WAIVER AND RELEASE: If one of the above programs is a sports program, I certify that I, the undersigned, or the parent or legal guardian of the participant, do certify that the participant is in good health and is able to participate in such a program. I understand that no health, and/or accident insurance is provided for participants and I accept full responsibility for obtaining the same or for payment of all expenses in the absence of such insurance. Now, therefore, in consideration of the foregoing, and in consideration of the mutual relationship of others participating in said program, and of my participation therein, I do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, forever remise, release, and discharge Abington Township, their successors and assigns, directors, officers, members, agents, and other representatives, and their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, from any and all manner of action, cause of action, suits, debts, accounts, controversies, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever, which I or my legal representative may have or acquire against Abington Township or their directors, officers, members, agents and other representatives, by reason of any loss resulting from personal injury or damage to baggage or any other personal property belonging to me which may occur during or by reason of my participation in said program. I hereby grant Abington Township and any of their directors, officers, members, agents and other representatives full authority to take whatever action they consider to be warranted regarding my heath and safety, and I fully release Abington Township and any of their directors from any liability for such actions taken on my behalf. X General Recreation Programs: Please make check or money order payable to: Abington Parent/Participant Signature Township and mail to Abington Township Bureau of Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse FFORMORM OFOF PAYMENTPAYMENT - OFFICEOFFICE USEUSE ONLYONLY Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Briar Bush Nature Center Programs: Please register online at www.briarbush.org Total Fee $______Date ______Refund Policy A 20% service fee will be charged for all refunds. CASH* CHECK #______MONEY ORDER #______Request must be made at least ﬁ ve (5) business days before a program / thirty (30) days before VISA* MASTER CARD* DEBIT CARD* (*IN PERSON ) a trip is scheduled to begin. Refunds will not be issued once the program begins. FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -31- Abington Township PRSRT STD Bureau of Parks & Recreation CAR-RT SORT 1176 Old York Road U.S. POSTAGE PAID Abington, PA 19001 PERMIT 65 JENKINTOWN, PA

Abington Township Bureau of Parks & Recreation 2016 Spring and Summer Activities Guide

CONCERTS In an effort to reduce spending Coming this Fall... and conserve resources the AT THE 2015 Fall and Winter Activities • Fall/Winter Brochure Guide will not be mailed out to MANOR • September 2016 resident homes. Instead it will be For More • Gingerbread Workshop distributed through the township schools and will be available for Information visit: • Day Trips to NYC pickup at the Township Building, www.abingtonart- • Winter Rec. Programs the Parks & Recreation Buildings center.org/programs- • And Much More!!! and the Abington & Roslyn events Libraries.

OPEN POOL DAY!

CRESTMONT & PENBRYN POOLS

MMONDAY,ONDAY, JJUNEUNE 2277TTHH COME EXPERIENCE ABINGTON TOWNSHIP POOLS FOR A FREE DAY OF SWIMMING, SUN & FUN! *POOL ATTENDANCE LIMITS WILL BE ENFORCED* Visit us online at: http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation