2021 ABINGTON TOWNSHIP Spring and Summer Activities Guide and Updates
WWW.ABINGTONPA.GOV FACEBOOK @ABINGTONTOWNSHIP GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS LOOKING AHEAD 1 General Information This past year, 2020, brought to the forefront the importance of having outdoor spaces. The Township’s 27 parks experienced an increase in the number of people utilizing our open spaces and facilities. This renewed attention to our 2 - 3 FY 2021 Township Updates Parks has reminded us how fortunate we are to have over 275 acres of open space to explore and enjoy. In 2021, we will continue to work to improve all of our park facilities, Program Registration Information restore the natural flora with the removal of invasive 4 species, and plant native trees and plants. We will also be expanding our work with the Shade Tree Commission through the development of a Master Tree Plan that will 5 - 13 Youth Programming include recommendations for the Abington tree canopy. Additionally, we will continue to increase the engagement of the Environmental Advisory Council on climate action Adult Programming and clean energy, with our natural resources as a focal 14 - 15 point.
The COVID-19 mitigation operating procedures developed 16 Trips/PAL and executed allowed our residents and visitors to enjoy our parks system in 2020. We can confidently say that the 2021 programs meet or exceed the COVID-19 safety standards put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and 17 - 18 Special Events Pennsylvania Department of Health. Each program vendor has submitted a COVID-19 mitigation plan that has been reviewed and approved by the Township Exposure Control Officer. We have taken every step to protect, inform, and 19 Recreational Organizations engage our staff in best practices, and are eagerly awaiting the spring and summer seasons ahead.
As the days of 2021 move from winter to spring to summer, 20 - 22 Briar Bush Nature Center we will be working diligently so that our residents may continue to enjoy the outdoors of Abington Township. We will continue to develop programs that add value and Public Library increase the quality of life for the residents of and visitors to 23 - 24 Abington Township. As always, we look forward to serving you this season. To stay up-to-date on our activities and programs, visit www.abingtonpa.gov/PR or follow us on 25 - 26 Facility Rentals Facebook @AbingtonTownship!
I hope to see you outside! 27 Local Parks & Pools Angelo Pontelandolfo, Director CONTACT US 28 Alverthorpe Park Phone: 215-576-5213 Email: [email protected] Pool Information 29 - 30 Manager of Business & Development Services, Patti Platt, [email protected] 31 - 32 Liability Waiver and Release Superintendent of Recreation Jessica Tholey, [email protected]
Director, Briar Bush Nature Center 33 - 34 Registration Forms Mark Fallon, [email protected] Director, Abington Township Public Library 1 Elizabeth Fitzgerald, [email protected] 2021 board president and township Manager UpdateS
A MESSAGE FROM A MESSAGE FROM THE THE PRESIDENT TOWNSHIP MANAGER Dear Abington Township Neighbors, As 2020 drew to a close, there was a cautious optimism about putting this arduous year behind us and a sense of As we all know, to differing degrees of intimacy and personal hope the new year would eventually bring us closer to pain, 2020 brought to our country and every community therein normalcy. The difficult days our Township families and 2021 TOWNSHIP UPDATES a period of challenge, hardship, strife, sacrifice, and uncertainty friends have and continue to endure, whether through the the likes of which most of us have never before experienced. loss of income, the onset of illness, or even worse, the loss And for all of these tribulations visited upon all of us, none is more profound or more overarching than loss. The loss of normal of loved ones, necessitated extraordinary efforts be taken life, its activities, its expectations and predictability. The loss of to reduce operating and capital costs at the onset of the income, entire businesses and careers, and social connections. The pandemic in an attempt to lessen the financial impact it loss of our ability to protect the most vulnerable among us from would have on the Township. Subsequently, at the Board the ravages of the pandemic calamity. And above all, the loss of of Commissioners direction, the FY 2021 budget holds the life itself, the cruelly truncated lives of family, friends, and other total property tax rate at 4.851 and allows the Township to loved ones. And while the change of calendars has technically put continue providing the same high level of service in police, 2020 behind us, we still deal well into 2021 with all of the previous fire, and all other operations. year’s despised hardships and shortcomings. The total FY 2021 budget for all operating and capital But just as tremendous pressure can turn a handful of carbon into a shimmering diamond, so have the unprecedented pressures funds is $ 67,483,908. General fund expenditures are and stresses of our time revealed true gems here at home and balanced with general fund revenues and available fund beyond. The tireless daily heroism of our frontline medical equity, and there is no increase in the wastewater or refuse workers and first responders. The dedication of all of the workers fees. The FY 2021 budget demonstrates the Township’s who make up our essential supply chains from postal carriers to commitment to reduce expenditures by reducing general food and grocery workers to public transportation staff and more. fund expenditures by $80,788, all other operating funds by The teachers, students, and families that continue to do their $1,938,834, and the general fund permanent improvement dedicated and passionate best to make the challenging world capital fund expenditures by $469,081 from FY 2020. The of the Zoom classroom work every day. The small business and preparation of this budget amplified the need in FY 2021 restaurant owners and employees and the other workers of all to pursue long term fiscal stability by developing a sound kinds who had to sacrifice their own financial security to try to revenue and tax policy; especially given the deleterious mitigate the spread of the uncontrolled and raging pandemic. The scientific researchers throughout the country and the world influence the coronavirus (COVID-19) has and continues who broke records and made history by developing multiple to have on revenues and may have on services delivered in proven, safe, effective vaccines in an unprecedentedly short the FY 2022 and beyond. time. And everyone everywhere who has taken the COVID-19 threat seriously, masked up and socially distanced, supported Calendar year 2021 will see the continued integration of struggling local restaurants and businesses, and reached out to strategic planning; the final development of the Township’s help our neighbors in need. These are our bright lights in even the comprehensive plan; the outcome of the Township’s darkest times. And these are the precious lesson of their example: stormwater management plan; continued development RESILIENCE, COURAGE, SELFLESSNESS, COMPASSION, of geographic information systems, communications, PERSPECTIVE, and, perhaps greatest of all, HOPE. and online services; and the upgrade of the Township’s In this spirit, your Board of Commissioners—and the incredible accounting system to a more transparent, public-facing, team of Township employees and administrators that have and user-friendly system. The confluence of these planning worked nonstop to keep the Township running under remarkable efforts aligning with a sound fiscal strategy is vital to and ever-changing challenges—is working hard to build on the the Township’s economic vitality and future quality of preparations of last year to make this year a time of rebuilding, life. The Board of Commissioners commitment to the restoration, and renewal. Rebuilding our economy, including community and focus on serving well all people of the our vital small, local, owner-operated restaurants and shops. Township, combined with their active citizen engagement, Restoring our commitment to the Abington Township of today ensures excellence in service and meeting the challenges of and tomorrow: a safe, walkable, sustainable community for all, the future. As always, please be assured the health of our with a reliable infrastructure and a mature, forward-looking residents, businesses, employees, and visitors remains the approach to development. And, as our nation finally emerges utmost priority, and the Township will continue to meet from the most divided and divisive time in its modern history, a renewal of our shared sense of community and connectedness. all national and state COVID-19 guidelines. Because, as has been made clearer than ever by the times in which we’re living, we truly are all in this together. We are hopeful that 2021 will be a year of economic growth and, more importantly, a year of good health for all. Stay safe and be well. Working together, our community will not only get by and get through, but get stronger. Respectfully,
John L. Spiegelman Richard J. Manfredi Ward 11 Commissioner Township Manager President, Abington Township Board of Commissioners 2 3 2021 BUDGET INFORMATION 2021 Budget *Based onestimatedassessedvaluationof$3,454,069,943. on anaveragehouseholdassessedvalueof$150,000. processing ofsewerservices.Theabovecalculationsare based The taxbillalsocontainsannualfeesforrefuse collectionand AUTHORITY BY TAXING DISTRIBUTION PROPERTY TAX2021 Total MC CommunityCollege Montgomery County(MC) Abington Township Abington SchoolDistrict TAXING AUTHORITY Montgomery CountyCommunity College County ofMontgomery Abington Township Abington TownshipSchoolDistrict 8.9% 1% 11.9% 78.2% 40.47 0.39 3.632 4.851 31.77 TAX RATE DOLLARS $6,098 $4,766 $545 $728 $59 GENERAL FUND Revenues andFundBalance Expenses GENERAL FUND Intergovernmental Revenues Investment IncomeandRent Fees, LicensesandPermits Other Taxes Earned IncomeTaxes Real EstateTaxes Fund BalanceRemaining Allocated inFY2021 Fund Balancetobe Total FundBalance Total Expenses Tax Office Debt Service Finance Public Works Police Parks andRecreation Library Fire Engineering Code Enforcement General Government Balance Total RevenuesandFund Total Revenues Other Program Revenues Fines andForfeitures REVENUE SOURCE FUND BALANCES DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE BUDGETED BUDGETED AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT $11,545,990 $44,471,763 $22,367,751 $16,877,058 $44,471,763 $39,114,288 $6,188,515 $5,357,475 $2,053,741 $4,464,314 $4,314,103 $2,664,072 $3,080,985 $3,141,397 $2,359,500 $3,055,050 $7,607,000 $6,600,000 $346,771 $662,788 $548,879 $826,962 $695,000 $970,680 $795,000 $155,000 53.60% 46.40% 100.00% 100.00% 0.78% 4.62% 1.49% 10.04% 50.30% 9.70% 5.99% 6.93% 1.23% 1.86% 7.06% 100.00% 2.48% 2.03% 0.40% 6.03% 1.78% 7.81% 19.45% 16.87% 43.15% TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL % OF % OF % OF Registration INFORMATION COVID-19 policy and cancellations All activities will follow COVID-19 safety measures. Each vendor has submitted a COVID-19 mitigation plan that has been reviewed and approved by the Township’s Exposure Control Officer. All programs are subject to cancellation due to COVID-19 related restrictions or outbreaks. The Township’s COVID-19 Assumption of Risk and Release form must be completed by every particpant for each activtiy prior to participation. REGISTRATION POLICY Please complete the registration and waiver forms on PAGES 31- 34 or REGISTER ONLINE at apm.activecommunities. com/abingtonparksandrec. You will be considered registered for a program only after the proper forms and fees are received by the Parks and Recreation Department before the stated deadline. You will not receive a confirmation unless
otherwise noted. Registrations without accompanying fees will NOT be accepted. Please note that there are some programs REGISTRATION INFORMATION which require REGISTRATION IN PERSON. If you mail a registration in for an “in person” program, the registration will be entered at the end of the work day. Non-residents may have a delayed registration start date and/or a higher registration fee. PAYMENT FOR PROGRAM Payment is due at the time of registration. You may pay by Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, branded debit card, cash, or check. Checks should be made payable to “ABINGTON TOWNSHIP”. All returned checks will be assessed a fee of $25.00. If it is a Briar Bush Nature Center program (pages 20 -22), please make checks payable to: “FRIENDS OF BRIAR BUSH”. Separate checks are encouraged. List all participants in the family on one form but send a separate check for each program. This way if one program is full, it does not affect everyone, since payment must be processed in order to be considered registered in a program. Mail-in or in- person registration Ardsley Community Center Abington Parks & Recreation Programs/Rentals Briar Bush Nature Center 515 Meetinghouse Road 2828 Spear Ave 1212 Edge Hill Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 Ardsley, PA 19038 Abington, PA 19001 By appointment only TEMPORARILY CLOSED, SEE PAGE 25 215-887-6603 Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Center temporarily closed, 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Trails are open 215-576-5213 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM For updates, visit www.briarbush.org 215-576-1630
CANCELLATION OF PROGRAM Weather, COVID-19 related orders, and other unforeseen issues may force us to cancel or postpone a program. The Department will make every effort to make the decision as early as possible. If there are any questions about the status of a program, please call our office at 215-576-5213 between 8 AM and 4 PM. REFUND POLICY A 20% service fee will be charged for ALL refund requests. Requests must be made at least five (5) business days before a program thirty (30) days before a trip is scheduled to begin. There will be no service fee if the refund amount is applied to a future program within the calendar year or the program is cancelled by the Township. Refunds will not be issued once the program begins, or within the date range specified above. ALL refunds will be returned by check. For Briar Bush Nature Center’s refund policy, please visit www.briarbush.org. REGISTER EARLY FOR PROGRAMS Nothing stops a program in its tracks faster than everyone waiting until the last minute to register. Many of our programs need a minimum number of participants to run so a program may be canceled if there are not enough registrants. A minimum number of participant must be reached at least one week prior to the program beginning. PHOTO POLICY On occasion, we may take photos or video of individuals enrolled in programs or using parks facilities. Please be aware that these images are for Township use and may be used in future promotional materials. School District Disclaimer The Abington School Board of Directors assumes no responsibilities for the opinions, information, and possible typographical errors and omissions, etc., that may be reflected in this flyer/brochure.
Receipts Receipts needed for tax or child care credit must be requested at the time of payment. Receipts will not be provided after the initial transaction. 4 YOUTH PROGRAMS
T-BIrds T-ball SPORTS CAMP Jumpstart Sports Jumpstart Sports A fun and highly instructional introduction to baseball Olympics Week for 3-5-year-old boys and girls. Players learn the basics The Olympics are coming to Abington! Children are of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and base running grouped by age and divided into countries to learn and then apply what they have learned in fun, non- about a wide variety of Olympic sports including track competitive games. Jump Start Sports staff will lead all and field, soccer, team handball, and more. Campers instruction. Parents are encouraged, but not required, to make an Olympic flag to carry at the “Closing participate in the facilitation of the program. Ceremonies” and “Presentation of Medals”.
Location: Alverthorpe Park College Days Have a blast learning about and playing a wide variety Date: Tuesdays, April 6 - May 11 of college sports including flag football, basketball, Age: 3 to 5 years old soccer, volleyball and more. Campers make a school Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM pennant and t-shirt and wear their school colors to 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM demonstrate their school spirit. YOUTH ( Ages 2 - 17 ) ( YOUTH Children attend on a rotating schedule Ultimate Warrior Looking for a fun fitness challenge? Age-appropriate Cost: $95 R/ $105 NR activities specifically designed to challenge, inspire, and excite. Obstacle courses, relays, tug-of-war, team challenges, and many other activities designed to teach cooperation and teamwork.
Sticks & Stones Have some fun with all of your favorite “stick” sports. This includes the oldest American sport, lacrosse, hockey, cricket, noodle games, and more. Kids will create an Abington Kindness Rock (“stone”) to help spread kindness in their community.
Location: Alverthorpe Park Session I: Olympics Week, July 12 - 16 BEginner’s camping workshop Session II: College Days, July 19 - 23 Session III: Ultimate Warrior, July 26 - 30 Join us at Alverthorpe Park Campground for a day (and Session IV: Sticks and Stones, August 2 - 6 night) of hands-on learning! Whether you’re a first-time camper or just getting back into a tent, you’ll enjoy this Ages 4 to 6 years old informative workshop as we dive into the basics of tent Time: Half- Days, 9 AM - 12 PM camping. Tent camping is a great way to enjoy nature with Ages 7 to 12 years old your family and friends, but knowledge and preparation Times: Half Day, 9 AM - 12 PM can make for an even better experience. We’ll cover packing for a camping trip, setting up tents, fire-building, Full Day, 9 AM - 3 PM cooking meals, and more! Saturday dinner and snacks are Cost: Half Day, $125 R/ $135 NR included as well as Sunday breakfast with your overnight Full Day, $190 R/ $200 NR stay. (No experience necessary. Staying overnight is not required. A packing list will be sent after registration.)
Location: Alverthorpe Park Campground Date: May 22 - 23 4 PM - 10 AM Age: All ages! Cost: $45 for a family of 4 $10/additional participant
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Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through our best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Soccer Shots Mini (2- 3 yrs old) is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling, and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs, and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.
Soccer Shots Classic (3 - 5 yrs old) utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and YOUTH ( Ages 2 - 17 ) shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait in each session, such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. Soccer Shots Premier (5 - 8 yrs old) focuses on individual skill, fitness, and sportsmanship, providing children with an opportunity to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner. Please register online at www.soccershots.org. Please note, there is a $25 annual registration fee. Session III Location: Ardsley Community Center- Outdoors Session I Date: Wednedays, March 31 - May 19 Age: 2 to 3 years old Location: Ardsley Community Center- Outdoors Time: 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM Date: Saturdays, March 27 - May 15 Age: 3 to 5 years old Age: 2 to 3 years old Time: 5 PM - 5:40 PM Time: 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM Age: 5 to 8 years old Age: 3 to 5 years old Time: 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM Time: 8:45 AM - 9:25 AM Cost: $125 R/ $135 NR 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM Make Up Dates: 5/26, 6/2, 6/9 10:25 AM - 11:05 AM 11:30 AM - 12 PM Age: 5 to 8 years old Session IV Time: 10:25 AM - 11:05 AM Location: Ardsley Community Center- Outdoors 11:30 AM - 12 PM Date: Wednedays, June 23 - August 4 Cost: $125 R/ $135 NR Age: 2 to 3 years old Make Up Dates: 5/22, 6/5, 6/12 Time: 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM Age: 3 to 5 years old Time: 5 PM - 5:40 PM Session II 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM Location: Ardsley Community Center- Outdoors Age: 5 to 8 years old Date: Sundays, March 28 - May 23 Time: 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM No class on April 4 Cost: $110 R/ $120 NR Age: 2 to 3 years old Make Up Dates: 8/11, 8/18 Time: 2 PM - 2:30 PM Age: 3 to 5 years old Session V Time: 2:45 PM - 3:25 PM Location: Ardsley Community Center- Outdoors 3:40 PM - 4:20 PM Date: Saturdays, June 26- August 14 (No class July Age: 5 to 8 years old 3) Time: 2:45 PM - 3:25 PM Age: 2 to 3 years old 3:40 PM - 4:20 PM Time: 8:45 AM- 9:15 AM 9:40 AM- 10:10 AM Cost: $125 R/ $135 NR Age: 3 to 5 years old Make Up Dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 Time: 8:45 AM- 9:25 AM 10:25 AM- 11:05 AM 9:30 AM- 10:10 AM 11:20 AM - 12 PM Age: 5 to 8 years old Time: 10:25 AM - 11:05 AM 11:30 AM - 12 PM Cost: $110 R/ $120 NR Make Up 8/21, 8/28 5 Dates: 6 YOUTH PROGRAMS
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM Extended to seven weeks!! 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 and crafts, and special events. Each site will operate from 9 AM - 3 PM Monday through Friday. Supervision will NOT be available for early drop-offs or late pick-ups. Only one family registration per person. Registration will begin on Monday, March 15th, and will be completed online. Paperwork will be emailed once registration is complete. Please be aware all refunds will be assessed the 20% service fee.
Location: Crestmont and Penbryn Parks Date: June 21 - August 6 YOUTH ( Ages 2 - 17 ) ( YOUTH Age: 6 to 12 years old Lifeguard certification course Time: 9 AM- 3 PM The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Cost: $700.00 Lifeguarding course is to provide the entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses.
All participants must attend the entire course, participate in all class sessions, and complete 7 hours of online courses before the first class. A pre-requisite swim of 300 yards, treading water for 2 minutes using only your legs, and retrieving a 10-lb object from the US Sports Institute bottom of the pool will be completed on the first night. Participants must attend all 3 days. The US Sports Institute’s flagship summer multi-sports camp gives players aged 5-11 the opportunity to experience up to four different sports each day and over 15 sports in one week. Location: Crestmont Pool Every camp is coached by our professional, international Dates: June 4, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM staff who are trained to encourage maximum participation, June 5, 10 AM - 6:30 PM good sportsmanship, and above all- FUN! Players will June 6, 10 AM - 6:30 PM develop their technique and skills within each sport and gain Age: 15 + years old a basic understanding of playing a scrimmage. Participants Cost: $200 per person will take part in small-sided scrimmages in a tournament environment where players can earn World Cup points for their team through good sportsmanship and teamwork! Daily wellness form must be completed daily. The form can be found at https:// usasportgroup.com/parents/covid-19-information.
Location: Alverthorpe Park Session I: June 21 - 25 Session II: July 6 - 9 Session III: August 16 - 20 Age: 5 to 11 years old Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Cost: Session I & III: $175 R/ $185 NR Session II: $140 R/ $150 NR Each session is broken down into 2 age groups: 5-8 years and 8-11 years 7 I9 BASKETBALL Leagues focus on learning new skills, practicing good sportsmanship, and having fun! Participants will learn to dribble, pass, shoot, boundaries, teamwork, etc. Children are generally grouped with other children of similar size and abilities. Please register ONLINE at www.I9sports.com. YOUTH ( Ages 2 - 17 ) For ages 3-4, participants will participate in weekly, hour- long instructional leagues. Instructional leagues will teach the fundamentals of the game through gameplay.
For ages 5-17, divisions will be within 2 years of age and created after the registration deadline. Participants will SKATEBOARDING CAMP practice for 30 minutes and play 5 vs. 5 full-court basketball games. The Skateboard Academy of Philadelphia is the area’s premier skateboard camp! This program teaches beginners to advanced skill levels in all 2021 SPRING forms of skateboarding. The lessons they learn on the Location: Alverthorpe Park skateboard translate into skill sets they can use off Date: Saturdays, April 10 - May 22 the skateboard as well. Campers learn self-control, patience, perseverance, community, and commitment, Age: 3 to 17 years old to name a few benefits. This is an outdoor skateboard Time: 9 - 4 PM camp. Please be sure to bring water, snack, sunscreen, Cost: $145 if registered by 2/15 and protective gear. All participants will be required $165 if registered by 3/15 to wear a helmet. $175 if registered after 3/15 Playing times and age divisions will be created Location: Patrick Kerr Skate Park (Roslyn Park) after registration deadline, based on the number Session I: June 21 - June 25 of registrations. Participants will be notified of playing times. 3 to 4 years old will play for 1 Session II: July 12 - July 16 hour and 5 to 17 years old will play for 1.5 hours. Session III: July 26 - July 30 Session IV: August 16 - August 20 2021 SUMMER Age: 7 to 13 years old Location: Alverthorpe Park Time: 9 AM to 11:30 AM Date: Tuesdays, July 6 - August 19 Cost: $135 R/ $145 NR Age: 5 to 10 years old Date: Thursdays, July 8- August 19 Age: 11 to 17 years old SPRING FAMILY YOGA Time: 5 PM- 9 PM Looking for a refreshing activity for the family? Why Cost: $135 if registered by 4/1 not try outdoor family yoga with certified instructor $145 if registered by 5/1 Terri Clime Palacio from ClimeWellness? The entire $165 if registered by 6/1 family will get to experience the many benefits of yoga $175 if registered after 6/1 including relaxation, flexibility, and family bonding. The classes will consist of a variety of yoga inspired Playing times and age divisions will be created after registration deadline, based on the number of games, activities, and stories that will have everyone registrations. Participants will be notified of playing times. learning, moving, and growing. No experience necessary. One child per adult is preferred, but two children per adult is allowed. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mats/towels, and water bottles.
Location: Alverthorpe Park Session I: Saturdays, May 1 - 22 Session II: Saturdays, June 5 -26 Age: 6+ years old accompanied by an adult Time: 9 AM to 9:45 AM Cost: $15 per adult and up to 2 children or $55 per 4-week session 8 YOUTH PROGRAMS
Tiny tykes soccer camp PARENT-CHILD MINI GOLF A fun introduction to soccer influenced by the very popular TOURNAMENT year-round Tiny Tykes curriculum. Includes games, activities, Join us for a Par-Tee! Each team consisting of a child and adventures to introduce and develop coordination, and parent/guardian/adult will compete for prizes for balance, running, stopping, turning, kicking, dribbling, first, second, and third place for each age group. Please throwing, and catching. Any camp or clinic participant register by Thursday, July 8th. will receive access to our TopYa! app, along with free skill- building videos, providing access to a virtual coaching world that will motivate players to practice more at home! Location: Alverthorpe Park Miniature Golf Course Please register ONLINE at www.challengersports.com Date: July 17 (Rain date July 18) Age: 6 to 12 years old Location: Alverthorpe Park Time: 7 PM Session I: August 9 - 13 Cost: $15 per team
YOUTH ( Ages 2 - 17) ( YOUTH Session II: August 23 - 27 Age: 3 to 5 years old Time: 8:15 AM - 9 AM CRESTMONT CARDBOARD Cost: $100 R/ $120 NR REGATTA Gather your crew and start your paddles! Create your cardboard creation and race it in the pool for a chance to win prizes! Prizes will be awarded in categories such as Fastest Vessel, Most Creative, Titanic Award- most spectacular sinking. Official rules can be found at www.abingtonpa.gov/regatta.
Location: Crestmont Pool Date: August 7 Rain Date, August 8 Age: 6 to 13 years old International soccer camp Time: 10 AM Check-in Focus is on personal skill development, character 11 AM Races begin development, and cultural education within our new Cost: $25 per boat entry international practice format. Emphasis is placed upon improving individual dribbling, passing, control, and shooting, and expanding tactical knowledge through small-sided games and having fun! This camp includes access to our TopYa! App, along with free skill-building videos, providing access to a virtual coaching world that will motivate players to practice more at home! Please register ONLINE at www.challengersports.com
Location: Alverthorpe Park Session I: August 9 - August 13 Session II: August 23 - August 27 Age: 6 to 12 years old Time: Half Day, 9 AM - 12 PM Cost: $165 R/ $185 NR Age: 7 to 12 years old Time Full Day, 9 AM - 4 PM 9 Cost: $220 R/ $240 NR YOUTH ( Ages 2- 17 ) 10 Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse August 2 - August 6 6 to 12 years old 9 AM - 12 PM $175 R/ $185 NR Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Alverthorpe Park July 26 - July 30 6 to 12 years old 9 AM - 12 PM $175 R/ $185 NR Location: Date: Age: Time: Cost: Location: Date: Age: Time: Cost: RADICAL REACTION & DETECTIVE RADICAL REACTION Mad ScienceMad Science investigating the sleuth while science a skilled Become role of chemistry at the scene of a crime! Learn about chemical reactions as you grow crystals, use dental sidewalk create molds, finger fabulous make to alginate chalk from scratch, design chromatography bandannas cream! ice own very your make even and home, take to Mad ScienceMad Science Dive into a variety of scientificfields as you mix and and nickels, copperplate slime, putty and stretch silly investigate Become of optical illusions. the mysteries de Van hair-raising watch ice, dry lasers, by captivated help solve a mystery, and so much Graaff experiments, more! Tinker with circuits, catapults, and experience you mix science and fun! what happens when SUPER, SLIMY, SMOKEY SCIENCE SMOKEY SLIMY, SUPER, . Crestmont Clubhouse Mondays, May 3 - June 7 No class May 31 6 + years old 6 PM - 7:30 PM $115 (includes material fee) No class May 31 6 + years old 5:30 PM - 4:30 PM $210 R/ $220 NR per group of 2, 1 child and 1 adult (includes material fee) Crestmont Clubhouse Mondays, May 3- June 7 (includes material fee) Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Mondays, March 29 - April 26 8 to 12 years old 4 PM - 5:30 PM $115 R/ $125 NR great way to have fun with a family member
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Junior Environmental: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: Thinking Green MASTER MACHINES Engineering for Kids Engineering for Kids Are you ready to get down and dirty searching for During the Mechanical Engineering program, students solutions to some of our biggest environmental problems? use the engineering design process to design, create, In Junior Environmental, students ponder truly “hot” test, and refine a variety of machines and mechanical environmental issues. Students in this program save systems. Students learn basic fluid mechanics, simple endangered animals, help plants grow, and create machines, and other design and engineering concepts protection from the sun’s heat. By investigating the while constructing egg drop vehicles and an incredibly natural process like erosion, animal adaptations, and plant fast air powered dragster they keep at the end of the growth, we discover ways that we, as engineers, can be course. inspired by the world around us on all sorts of challenges. Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Date: August 9 - August 13 Date: Saturdays, April 17 - May 1 Age: 8 to 12 years old
YOUTH ( Ages 2 - 17 ) ( YOUTH Age: 5 to 7 years old Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Cost: $219 R/ $229 NR Cost: $150 R/ $160 NR
Marine Engineering: JUNIOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING: Making waves TAKING TO THE SKIES Engineering for Kids Engineering for Kids During Marine Engineering classes, students use the This program introduces students to concepts of engineering design process to design, create, test, and refine aircraft and spacecraft design. Students will explore several types of marine-based devices and vehicles. Students and construct airplanes, rockets, helicopters, and construct working prototypes that teach and reinforce more! Don’t delay; sign up today! the concepts of above water transportation, underwater exploration, and harnessing water’s power. They gain Location: Crestmont Clubhouse exposure to careers in naval, ocean, and marine engineering, as well as naval architecture. Date: August 16 - August 20 Age: 5 to 7 years old Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Date: Saturdays, April 17 - May 1 Cost: $219 R/ $229 NR Age: 8 to 14 years old Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Cost: $150 R/ $160 NR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING: TAKING TO THE SKIES Engineering for Kids Junior Mechanical Engineering: In this program, students will design, create, test, and refine a variety of flying machines. They will construct Widgets and Gadgets a shock-absorbing system designed to protect two Engineering for Kids marshmallow astronauts in a lunar vehicle, create The Junior Mechanical Engineering program introduces their own air-powered rockets, and assemble a hot air our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of energy, balloon model that actually takes flight! materials, and movement. Through open and focused exploration, students explore and construct their own roller Location: Crestmont Clubhouse coaster, catapult, car, and more. Date: August 16 - August 20 Age: 8 to 12 years old Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Date: August 9 -13 Cost: $219 R/ $229 NR Age: 4 to 7 years old Time: 9 AM - 12 PM 11 Cost: $219 R/ $229 NR Adventure Squad MAD MACHINES & JR. ENGINEERS GeoVentures Mad Science Get ready to uncover the mysteries of nature one Whether you enjoy building or destroying structures, adventure at a time! Together we’ll encounter creatures, you’ll love this camp! Work with pulleys, wedges, identify prints and tracks, explore ecosystems, play screws, and levers, build your own catapults and play stealthy games, hunt for treasure, and more! Join us for robot soccer! Exercise your ability to work with others while constructing a geodesic dome big enough for all a great adventure every day! YOUTH ( Ages 2 - 17 ) campers to fit inside! Let the engineering excitement begin! Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse
Date: June 28 - July 2 Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Age: 6 to 8 years old Date: June 21 - June 25 Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Age: 6 to 12 years old Cost: $170 R/ $180 NR Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Cost: $175 R/ $185 NR
Spy Training Camp GeoVentures NASA JOURNEY INTO SPACE Are you the world’s next Super Spy? After assuming Mad Science your new secret identity and being debriefed, your spy Take a voyage of discovery into the atmosphere and training will begin and include becoming an expert beyond as we explore planets, moons, and other space in the art of disguise, code-breaking, surveillance, phenomena. Build your own Mad Science rocket and stealth, and leaving no trace. As a team, you and the participate in a real NASA style rocket launch! Create a other cadets will solve high-level crimes, navigate kitchen comet and bring home lots of cool NASA take challenging obstacle courses, and try to discover the homes! Mad Science is the ONLY organization licensed double-agent. After training, you’ll be ready to take on by NASA to use these activities for Summer Camps! the world’s worst bad guys.
Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse Location: Alverthorpe Bikehouse Date: July 12 - July 16 Date: July 19 - July 23 Age: 6 to 12 years old Age: 8 to 12 years old Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Cost: $175 R/ $185 NR Cost: $170 R/ $180 NR
Geocaching GeoVentures Geocaching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities. It is a hi-tech scavenger hunt combining GPS tracking with a series of clues leading you through a course of hidden surprises. Experienced staff will guide you during this active camp as you learn how to use a GPS unit for geocaching, explore the outdoors as you search for hidden caches, gain expertise as the hunts become more challenging, and finally work together to design your own course!
Location: Alverthorpe Bikehouse Date: August 9 - August 13 Age: 9 to 12 years old Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Cost: $170 R/ $180 NR 5 12 YOUTH PROGRAMS
Jewelry design Camp BABYSITTING Don’t buy all those trendy necklaces with pearls and This certification course provides teens with the shells this summer. Design your own! Young designers confidence and skills to care for youngsters. Prospective (campers) will learn jewelry techniques like macramé employers will be happy to hire babysitters who have basics, beading, creating, and wrapping loops. Each acquired this official recognition. Upon completion camper will design and bring home necklaces, bracelets, of the course, you will receive an ARC Certification key chains, and a jewelry holder. The instructor will Card, as well as child care concepts. You must attend make sure every camper thrives regardless of skill level. the entire course, pass the evaluations, and show the maturity to properly care for children. Please bring a Location: Alverthorpe Park mask, lunch, pen or pencil. A mask will also be worn Session I: June 21 - June 25 by the instructor, and social distancing will be in place. Session II: August 23 - 27 Age: 8 + Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Session I: March 27 Cost: $170 R/ $180 NR Session II: July 10
YOUTH ( Ages 2 - 17 ) ( YOUTH Age: 11 to 15 Time: 9 AM - 3 PM Cost: $69 R/ $79 NR
CHILDREN’S WATERCOLOR Instructor Melissa Olson will guide participants through creative projects with watercolor paints. Exploring Pottery design Camp color, design, and technique each week, young artists In this week-long camp, your child will have the of all skill levels are encouraged in their own creative opportunity to build and create works of art with their development. Please bring a water bottle and wear hands. The first half of the day will be spent exploring “worry-free” clothes and/or a smock or large T-shirt. terracotta, and the second half of the day exploring Each participant will receive a watercolor kit to keep. modeling clay (oil-based). Every day participants will learn about hand-building and glazing techniques. Some terracotta options include plates, vases, and Location: Alverthorpe Park Picnic Shelter feathers with extra time to create something unique to Date: Wednesday’s, April 21- May 26 them. Please bring a light snack and drink. Pick up for all fired work will be within 10 days from the last day Age: 8 to 12 of camp. Time: 4 PM - 5:15 PM Cost: $115 R/ $125 NR Location: Alverthorpe Park Session I: June 21 - 25 Session II: August 23 - 27 Age: 5 + Time: 9 AM - 12 PM CHILDREN’S WATERCOLOR CAMP Cost: $170 R/ $180 NR Watercolor painting is fun! Instructor Melissa Olson provides guided lessons to discover the FUN in fundamentals of using watercolors. This program is open to all skill levels. It encourages creative exploration in color, design, and technique while working on each painting project. We’ll review our discoveries during a daily snack break. Please bring a snack, water bottle, and wear “worry-free” clothes and/or a smock or large t-shirt. Each participant will receive a watercolor kit to keep.
Location: Alverthorpe Park Picnic Shelter Date: July 12 - 16 Age: 8 to 12 Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Cost: $125 R/ $135 NR 13 ADULT ( Age 17+ ) 14 . ntgomery County Senior Games County Senior ntgomery Crestmont Clubhouse Mondays, March 29 - April 26 17 years old + 6 PM - 7:30 PM $115 R/$25 NR (Includes materials fee) Crestmont Park Tuesdays, April 6 - May 11 Tuesdays, June 1 - June 29 18 years old + 6 PM - 7:25 PM Session I: $150 R/$160 NR Session II: $130 R/$140NR Annual Mo Annual th ou ever wanted to learn how to knit? Ellen Rubin is truly is a lifetime sport. Whether you have never e 37 ave y enn Location: Session I: Session II: Age: Time: Cost: Location: Date: Age: Time: Cost: MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENIOR COUNTY MONTGOMERY GAMES Th and recreation with fellowship combines sports involved. Events include basketball among everyone (foul shooting and hot-shot), stationary bicycle races, darts, golf, par-3 golf, horseshoes, billiards, bowling, and more. Any Montgomery running, swimming, 50 years or older is eligible to County resident participate. Dates are to be determined. Updates will For additional to www.montcoseniorgames.com. be posted packet registration and a schedule or information (available in March,) please call Parks and Recreation Department at 215-643-1600 ext. the Upper Dublin 3443 during business hours or by e-mail at PRCSR@ upperdublin.net or go to www.montcoseniorgames.com chaotic times. Participants need racquets and water; all other equipment will be provided. has over 20 years of experience teaching the art of knitting. the art of knitting. has over 20 years of experience teaching In this 5-week class, you will learn how to cast-on, knit, bind-off, read a pattern, and how purl, increase, decrease, to fix basic mistakes. After you complete this program, make many items to you will have all the necessary skills and even an easy sweater. Tennis Topspin T never or knew, real instruction, forgot what you once had picked up a racquet, this is the clinic for you. Truly an instructional clinic, we will build your game from the in along the way to keep games work some up and ground and the learning fun and engaging. Play will be outdoors, socially distancing steps will be taken. learn a love Come sport that is a great alternative in these for this awesome Knitting H Adult PROGRAMS Adult tructor Melissa Olson is open to 18 years old + 10 AM - 12 PM $115 R/ $125 NR Alverthorpe Park Picnic Shelter Alverthorpe Park - May 25 Tuesdays, April 20 22 - May 26 Wednesdays, April $12 per class or $45 per 4 week session Alverthorpe Park Saturdays, May 1 - 22 Saturdays, June 5 - 26 18 years old + 10:15 AM - 11:15 PM $200 per person Crestmont Pool June 4, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM June 5, 10 AM - 6:30 PM June 6, 10 AM - 6:30 PM 15 + ary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Cross Red American the of purpose ary
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Dates: Location: critique of ongoing work engages each student at her or his work engages each student at her critique of ongoing own level of ability. fundamental watercolor techniques is offered for those new techniques is offered for those fundamental watercolor to watercolor. Independent painting with time set aside for learning a new skill or refining an old one. Instruction in Watercolor Painting with ins Watercolor to enjoy is a willingness The only requirement all skill levels. WATERCOLOR comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat Palacio from ClimeWellness for outdoor yoga at Alverthorpe yoga for outdoor ClimeWellness from Palacio Park. This class is suited for all fitness levels.Please wear Tak instructor Terri Clime the stress of the day melt away. Join yoga completed on the first night. Participants must attend all 3 days. treading water for 2 minutes using only your legs, and retrieving a 10-lb object from the bottom of the pool will be before the first class. A pre-requisite swim of 300 yards, All participants must attend the entire course, participate in all class sessions, and complete 7 hours of online courses
level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, emergencies, level care for breathing and cardiac and sudden illnesses. with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and and to provide professional- to aquatic emergencies respond course is to provide the entry-level lifeguard participants to provide is course The prim Lifeguard certification course Lifeguard certification a.r.c.a.t information
A.R.C.A.T. (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 began over 50 years ago and 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. There is an annual fee of $5.00 to join the group and members will be put on the mailing list and sent the ARCAT 2021 Program Includes: ADULT ( Age 55+) ( ADULT newsletters, which will include the details of • General meetings at the upcoming trips such as location, date, time, and Ardsley Community Center, cost. To join, simply mail in the application found on the bottom of this page with the $5.00 annual refreshments, and speaker. fee. • Spring luncheon at Eastern Center of Arts and Technology For more information visit our website at • Holiday Luncheon www.abingtonpa.gov/PR or call the Abington • One day bus tours Township Parks and Recreation office at 215-576- 5213. For questions about trips, please call Marge • Tour to place of local interest Barder at 215-517-8050. and lunch
ARCAT 2021 Membership Application $5.00 per person Mail to: Abington Township Parks and Recreation 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
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GENERAL INFORMATION - Seats on the bus are assigned in order of registration date. Arriving at the bus early the morning of a trip does not change your bus seat assignment.
Special Note: Buses may not be equipped with seat belts. TRIPS/PAL - Whenever possible, seats in theaters or arenas are assigned by staff to accommodate defined group requests while working with the specific rows/seats provided by the theater. ABINGTON POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
- Unless noted, transportation is by deluxe motor coach (PAL) equipped with a lavatory. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on buses. Abington Police Department’s #1 Juvenile Crime and - Drop off locations are subject to change. Violence Prevention Program! - Participants will receive info from Abington Parks & Check www.abingtonpal.org for weekly activities, programs, Recreation at least one week before a trip. It will include online donations, & special events! Updated website coming a trip itinerary and a map (if applicable). soon! Like us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates throughout the activity year. - Wait lists are date and trip specific. Site Location: Salem Baptist Church, 2801 Woodland Road, Roslyn: Enter on Pershing Avenue. - Driver and Tour Guide tips not included. Site to reopen, date pending: Hours will be most Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Interim activities being held online and outside. Great trains & grand canyon For boys and girls age 11 through seniors in high school Rescheduled from 2020! A beautiful trip featuring 5 (through age 19). Must be a Abington Township resident or nights in Sedona, Arizona, with a professional Tour attend school in Abington Township. Director! Visit some of the most amazing sights and JOIN at any time. Forms are on the PAL website. monuments in Sedona. The trip includes round-trip airfare, 5-night accommodations, 8 meals, a professional FREE activities & programs tour director, motor coach transportation, and baggage handling. Transportation: Available when site reopens.
Date: October 17 - October 22 Free activities and programs Abington PAL offers a wide variety of activities and off-site Cost: $2,895 per double occupancy- trips. They include but are not limited to: Deposit of $300 per person to secure reservations. Final payment is due 75 YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY: Held at Penn State Abington days prior to departure. Campus, date pending. Booking $400 per couple/ $200 per person Discount: discount if final payment is made by TRIPS: Reading Phillies, Iron Pigs, Phillies games etc. check prior to Final Payment Due Date. SPORTS: COPS vs. PAL member events - Basketball tournaments, Dodgeball, Wiffle Ball, Kickball, Ping Pong Tournaments, Learning Pool, Volleyball. CRAFTS: Painting and jewelry making and more EDUCATIONAL: Tutoring, Cooking classes MISC: Bingo, Trivia, Nail Salon Night, Movie Nights, School’s Out Party, and Kids on the Hill Golf- 6 weeks, visit 4/5 different golf courses; Tues.-Thurs. at 11 AM - 5 PM. Free to participants (lunch included).
SPECIAL EVENT: Comedy Night at the Keswick Theatre- Saturday, May 8. Headlining Mike Marino and Tammy Pescatelli. Tickets and info, please call 267-536-1083 or email [email protected].
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Alverthorpe PARK ANNUAL EGG PENBRYN POOCH PLUNGE HUNT Penbryn pool has gone to the dogs! Help us wrap up the pool season with your furry friend(s). Dogs and their Location: Alverthorpe Park owners are invited to splish, splash, paddle, and play! Date: Saturday, March 20 (Rain or Shine) Event Rules: Age: Preschool - 4th Grade - No more than 2 dogs per handler Time: 10 AM (sharp) - All dogs must be licensed and up to date on all Cost: FREE vaccinations. - All handlers must be 18 years of age or older. - Prior to entrance, all owners will be required to complete a Hold Harmless agreement. - No puppies under 4 months of age. - All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Small children should be closely supervised. SPECIAL EVENTS Location: Penbryn Pool Date: Sunday, September 11 Time: 11 AM - 1 PM Cost: $10 per dog (Humans are free)
CRESTMONT CARDBOARD REGATTA Gather your crew and start your paddles! Create your cardboard creation and race it in the pool for a chance to win prizes! Prizes will be awarded in categories such as Fastest Vessel, Most Creative, Titanic Award- most spectacular sinking. Official rules can be found at www. abingtonpa.gov/regatta.
Location: Crestmont Pool Date: August 7 Rain Date, August 8 Age: 6 to 13 years old Time: 10 AM Check-in 11 AM Races begin Cost: $25 per boat entry PARENT-CHILD MINI GOLF MOVIES IN THE PARK TOURNAMENT Join us for a Par-Tee! Each team consisting of a child and Please join us for a movie on the big screen in the park this parent/guardian/adult will compete for prizes for first, summer! Bring lawn chairs and blankets. second, and third place for each age group. Please register by Thursday, July 8th. Location: Alverthorpe Park B and C Field Movie: TBD Location: Alverthorpe Park Date: Thursday, August 12 Miniature Golf Course Rain Date: Friday, August 13 Date: July 17 (Rain date July 18) Time: 7 PM Age: 6 to 12 years old Cost: FREE Time: 7 PM Popcorn, soda, water- $1.00 each Cost: $15 per team 17 SPECIAL EVENTS 18
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www.abingtonpa.gov in trash bags weighing no more than 30 lbs next to your trash cart at the curb. NO electronics, hazardous waste, large material or construction items will be accepted. FREE April 19 - April 23 October 4- October 8 Items must be at the curb by 7 AM on your normal trash collection day. Any trash that does not fit within your trash cart should be placed clean-out weeks, the Township weeks, the Township clean-out with new activities and event changes! For a full list of events and updates, For a full list of events and visit please calendar is regularly updated Township Cost: Date: Time: What: TRASH CLEAN OUT WEEK CLEAN OUT TRASH During trash you place in your trash will collect everything cans PLUS any additional normal trash placed refuse bags you put out with in store bought your regular trash on your SCHEDULED trash collection day. NO electronics, hazardous waste, construction items will be accepted. material or large visit, For more information www.abingtonpa.gov/publicworksevents LY. ud to offer their residents the n Township are encouraged encouraged are Township n Saturdays, April 17, July 17, October 16 9 AM- 12 PM FREE. ABINGTON RESIDENTS ONLY. NO BUSINESSES. 2201 Florey Lane, 2201 Florey Lane, Abington PA 19001 Saturdays, February 20, June 12, November 13 9 AM- 12 PM FREE. ABINGTON RESIDENTS ONLY. NO BUSINESSES. 2201 Florey Lane, Abington PA 19001 Township is pro Township s of Abingto of s
Time: Cost: Location: Date: Time: Cost: Date: Location: www.abingtonpa.gov/publicworksevents For more information visit, visit, For more information clips or staples. businesses. All material Abington will be Township recycled residents NO ON event. No need to remove binder covers, paper to bring personal files and confidential to documentsand Abington Township’s FREE shredding Resident SHREDDING EVENT EVENT SHREDDING
monitors. For more information visit, www.abingtonpa.gov/publicworksevents ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: There is a cost for TV’s and We partner with eForce Compliance for this event. This service is available to residents of Abington Township Abington opportunity to responsibly recycle obsolete electronics. ELECTRONICS COLLECTION COLLECTION ELECTRONICS Recreational organizations
The following groups along with area colleges and churches, provide organized recreation in Abington Township. If you would like your organization to appear on our list, please contact our office at [email protected].
Local Scouts Groups
Group Contact Phone/Email
Abington/Rockledge Patrick Kelly [email protected] Cub/Boy Scouts Pack 1
Abington Troop 1 Jennifer Clark [email protected]
Abington Troop 7 Jim Amons [email protected]
Glenside Pack 48 Ron Schmidt [email protected] Joe Stuckert/ [email protected]/ Glenside Troop 48 Bob Hughes [email protected]
Overlook Hills Pack 72 Sherry Sutton [email protected]
RECREATIONAL RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Overlook Hills Troop 72 Glenn Arizini [email protected]
Athletic Organizations
Organization Website Phone/Email Address
[email protected], 733 Seminole Avenue, Abington Fall Softball 215-663-9440 Jenkintown, PA 19046 Abington Raiders Football & P.O. Box 280, www.abingtonraiders.org Cheerleading Abington, PA 19001 www.abington-roychesterbaseball. Abington-Roychester Baseball com P.O. Box 1065, AC United Soccer www.acunited.org 215-385-2825 Roslyn PA 19001
Ardsley- North Hills Athletic A.A. www.anhaa.org
Crestmont Community Summer P.O. Box 74, 215-432-3177 Basketball League (ages 8+) Glenside, PA 19038 Dolphins Community Aquatics [email protected] www.dcaaswimming.org Association (DCAA) 642 Kirkwood Avenue, East Abington Little League www.eastabingtonll.org 215-663-8191 Jenkintown, PA 19046 P.O. Box 824, Glenside Gaelic Club www.glensidegaelicclub.com [email protected] Glenside, PA 19038
Glenside Youth Athletic Club www.gyac.org [email protected] P.O. Box 355, Glenside, Hunter Soccer Club www.huntersc.com PA 19038 Plymouth/Springfield Women's 1934 Moreland Road, 267-312-6813 Softball League Abington, PA 19001 P.O. Box 1043, Roslyn Boys and Girls Club www.rbgclub.org Roslyn, PA 19001 Saint John of the Cross Crusader 2812 Phipps Avenue, www.crusaderfootball.org Football Willow Grove, PA 19090 19 BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER
Briar Bush Nature Center is a rich oasis in the middle of suburban Abington Township. Our 12.5 acres feature over a mile of trails winding through a mixed deciduous/coniferous forest. Whether inside the museum or out on the trails, nature exploration happens at any time of the year.
CONTACT INFORMATION Address: 1212 Edge Hill Road Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-887-6603 BRIAR BUSH Email: [email protected] Welcoming you to a world of wonders! Website: www.briarbush.org MUSEUM HOURS •Monday- Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM •Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM •Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM The hours listed above are our normal operating hours. Check our website for current operating hours reflective of COVID-19 restrictions.
MUSEUM ADMISSION •Abington Residents/FOBB Members: FREE •Adults: $3.00 •Children (2 years old +): $2.00 BECOME A MEMBER! Check our website for current Museum openings reflective of COVID-19 restrictions. Friends of Briar Bush (FOBB) membership is available at many levels. Visit our website for more information. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE: • Discounts on programs and summer camps • Discounts in Nature Shop • Free, unlimited admission to the museum • A subscription to our newsletter • Invitations to our members-only events • Guest passes • Ability to rent our facility for parties/celebrations • Ability to book birthday party programs at our facility
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Includes a variety of animal ambassadors, a play area dedicated to toddlers, and seasonal Nature Museum exhibits. 12 acres of forested trails lined with thick logs and mulched for easy walking. Forested Trails
A peaceful cabin with a panoramic window that looks out onto a bird habitat, and Griscom Bird exhibits that highlight bird identification, migration, citizen science, and children’s Observatory activities. Bird Observatory is open during regular Museum hours. A natural play-area complete with a stream, cave/tunnel, stumps, logs, and more. Nature Playscape
Explore the life at the pond during every season. Pond
Group and Public For all ages! Abington Residents receive a 10% program discount. Friends of Briar Bush Programs Members receive a 20% discount on most programs.
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COVID Policies and Updates ESCAPE TO NATURE: AFTER-SCHOOL Masks are required for individuals ages 3+. Visit our Modified In-Person Program website to review the Mitigation Plan for Modified In- Join our educators in nature play and scientific discovery Person Programming. The Mitigation Plan and program during our After-School Programs! Register for one weekday information are subject to change. Check our website for the or all five. Register for any combination of days that works most up-to-date policies and program information. with your schedule. The program theme changes week-to- week. VIRTUAL PROGRAMS To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. Schedule our Animal Ambassadors to visit your party, class, or work meeting! Book your virtual event today! Location: Briar Bush Nature Center To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. Date: January - May Choose a combination of M T W TH &/or F. Register per day. BRIAR BUSH MAGIC MORNINGs Check our website for program dates.
Grade: K to 6th Modified In-Person Program Time: Winter (M T TH F) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Toddlers bring your favorite adult to Briar Bush for walks, Wild Wednesdays 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM animals, crafts, games, stories, and more. Each week features a new theme, which repeats throughout the week (register Spring (M T TH F) 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM for one day per week). Wild Wednesdays 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Cost: Cost varies depending on option(s) chosen. To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. Discounts may apply. Location: Briar Bush Nature Center Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays January - May Check our website for program dates. Age: 2 to 5 year-olds with an adult Time: January - March 10:30 AM - 11AM April - May 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Cost: January - March $8/class April - May $12/class Discounts may apply.
Streaming Nature for Kids Virtual Program Streaming Nature is a pre-recorded virtual program geared toward children ages 2-5. Each virtual program includes SCHOOL’S OUT? GET OUTSIDE! ALL of the following: Modified In-Person Program • Introduction / Lesson • Story-Time Briar Bush Nature Center understands the importance • Craft demo video with printable instructions of nature play and scientific discovery in a child’s • Activity modeled by an educator development. Our modified half-day School’s Out! program • Animal Encounter Experience allows us to continue offering an opportunity for children to • Conclusion Video with Supplemental Activities safely experience the wonders of nature while limiting the The activities are suited for the spring and summer seasons. exposure and transmission of COVID-19. To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603.
Location: The Safety of Your Home Location: Briar Bush Nature Center Date: Available Now! Date: Check our website for program dates. Age: Pre-School Ages (2 to 5 year-olds) Grade: K to 6th Time: On your own schedule! Time: 9 AM - 12 PM or 1 PM - 4 PM Cost: $12/program per household Cost: $50 per program 21 Discounts may apply. Discounts may apply. HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM Summer Nights in Nature Modified In-Person Program Modified In-Person Program Enrich your homeschool science curriculum at Briar Bush Bring your family and friends to Briar Bush for summer Nature Center! Join our educators for a six-week study of the nights of nature-based fun! Join the Briar Bush educators in
natural world. Visit our website for session themes. activities, live animal shows, guided hikes, and more - all relating to the theme of the night.
To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. BRIAR BUSH To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. Location: Briar Bush Nature Center Location: Briar Bush Nature Center Date: Select Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays January - March Date: Wednesday Nights from July - August Check our website for program dates. Age: All Ages Grade: K-6th Time: 7 PM - 8 PM Time: AM Session 10 AM-11:30 AM Cost: $6/person; $20/groups up to four PM Session 1PM-2:30 PM Cost: $125/child/series Streaming Nature for Adults Discounts may apply. Join our educators in LIVE Zoom webinars to learn more Escape to Nature: Summer camp on topics of interest relating to the environment. Watch on your computer or cast to your TV! Modified In-Person Program To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. Our Escape to Nature: Summer Camp program allows us to offer an opportunity for children to safely experience the Location: The Safety of Your Home wonders of nature at their favorite backyard nature center. Date: Select Fridays from January - May Visit our website for weekly camp themes. Check our website for program dates/themes. Members-Only Registration begins March 1, 2021. Age: Tailored for Adults and Seniors Non-Member Registration begins March 15, 2021. Time: 1 PM - 2 PM To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. Cost: $25 per program Discounts may apply. Escape to Nature: Half-Day Camp Location: Briar Bush Nature Center Take-a-Hike Date: Weekly from June 21 - September 3 Ages: 4-6 Pledge to stay connected Time: AM Session 9 AM - 12 PM with nature and support PM Session 1 PM - 4 PM the Friends of Briar Bush Cost: $275/child/week by participating in our Discounts may apply. 2021 self-guided outdoor Escape to Nature: Full-Day Camp challenge! Location: Briar Bush Nature Center Date: Weekly from June 21 - September 3 A walk in the woods - Guided Hikes Ages: 6-12 Modified In-Person Program Time: 9 AM - 4 PM Cost: $375/child/week Join Director Mark Fallon on interpretive guided hikes Discounts may apply. around Briar Bush and Alverthorpe Park. Visit our website for more information. Briar Park To register, visit www.briarbush.org or call (215) 887-6603. Join the Briar Bush staff for a special social-distance walk through the preserve featuring some of your Location: Briar Bush Nature Center or Alverthorpe Park favorite Briar Bush resident animals! Date: Select Thursdays and Saturdays Friday, June 4, 2021 Check our website for program dates. 4 PM - 7 PM Age: Tailored for Adults and Seniors $20/groups up to four; $5 each Time: 2 PM - 2:45 PM additional participant 5 Cost: FREE/Friends of BBNC Members; $5/others 22 23 LIBRARY JOIN, LEARN, AND SUPPORT: these valuesintheirassociationwiththeLibrary,and,sodoing,advancevaluablequalities. The Library cultivates a community of its patrons, friends, supporters, staff integrity. and and volunteers who stewardship equally aspire community, to growth, uphold as such forces, driving held deeply its and priorities highest Library’s Abington Township PublicLibrary Stay Connected! Questions? eResources Programs andEvents Resources Job andCareer Abington Libraries Join theFriendsof Becoming aMember COVID-19 restrictions. of reflective hours operating current for website our Check *T Hours ofOperation*: Email: Phone: Address: ROSLYN BRANCH • • • Hours ofOperation*: Email: Phone: Address: ABINGTON BRANCH • • • • • he hours listed aboveareournormaloperatinghours. he hours Sunday: Friday -Saturday: Monday -Thursday: Saturday: Friday: Wednesday/Sunday: Tuesday/Thursday: Monday: [email protected] [email protected] 215-886-9818 215-885-5180 Roslyn,PA19001 Abington,PA19001 2412AvondaleAvenue 1030OldYorkRoad 11 AM-5PM 1 -5PM 11 AM-9PM 10 AM-2PM 9:30AM-5PM 11 AM-6PM information, pleasevisit ourwebsite at Follow us on A librarianwill answerwithinapproximately 48hours. Got [email protected]. Askforbrief,factualinformation. visit books, music, movies, journals, newspapers, and popular applications. For afulllistplease to access provide that residents for eResources 50 over offers Library Township Abington can befoundathttp:/www.abingtonfreelibrary.org/events. The Libraryhostsprogramsandeventsyear-roundfor allages!Alleventsandprograms http://www.abingtonfreelibrary.org/job-searching-resources http://www.abingtonfreelibrary.org/career-resources Resources areatyourfingertips!Visitthefollowing webpages formoreinformation: more informationvisit group sponsorsnewprograms,booksandequipment, andtheadultliteracyprogram.For The Friendsarecommunitymemberswhoworktokeep theAbingtonLibrariesstrong.The more information. library forfree!Visit Residents andtaxpayersofAbingtonTownshipRockledgeBoroughcanaccessthe 9:30 AM-9PM Closed www.abingtonfreelibrary.org/eresources. Facebook http://www.abingtonfreelibrary.org/about-us/faq/library-card The Core Values of the Abington Township Public Library represent the convenient locations:AbingtonandRoslyn. 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Abington Township Library offers over 50 eResources for residents that provide access to books, music, movies, journals, newspapers, and popular applications such as Ancestry.com and Kanopy for free! Below are a few of the many resources available. For a full list please visit www.abingtonfreelibrary.org/eresources. Ancestry – Genealogical and family history information. Consumer Reports – Offers consumer information on many products, including appliances, electronics and home and garden items. hoopla - Enjoy access to nearly half a million titles from movies, television shows, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, comic books and graphic novels instantly – no waiting! LearningExpress – Practice tests for popular examinations from homework help and college prep, to job and exploration. Mango Languages – Offers online lessons in conversation skills and culture for over 70 different languages, including ESL.
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The Ruth and Robert Abel Memorial Book and Film Discussion Group
Led by Dr. Karen Weekes, the group will discuss award- winning books and films. Find these books and films in our online catalog, OverDrive, Kanopy, and hoopla. Also, all but the films will be loaded onto our borrowable Kindle Paperwhites. Location: Zoom (Online/Telephone) Date: Wednesdays, 7 - 8 PM Celebrating black history month Books: 3/10: Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee Celebrate Black History Month with the Library. Check 4/14: Olive, Again, by Elizabeth Strout the Library’s website for events and resources at 5/12: Catch and Kill, by Ronan Farrow http://www.abingtonfreelibrary.org/ Check our website for future dates! Date: Throughout the month of February How: Online programming
Be on the lookout for more information regarding our Local Author Spring Expo and Summer Reading Challenges for all ages!
Virtual Craft and Chat Join us with your project and have company while you knit, weave, make jewelry, etc. Have a finished product you would like to show? Bring that also. Location: Zoom (Online/Telephone) Date: Thursdays, 11- 11:45 AM Virtual Daytime Book Discussion Questions: Email [email protected] Virtual Daytime Book Discussion Group is currently meeting through Zoom. Register online to receive an invitation to the online meeting. Location: Zoom (Online/Telephone) Date: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 PM Books: 5/6: The Friend, by Sigrid Nunez 6/3: Reading with Patrick, by Michelle Quo 7/1: The Third Daughter, by Talia Carner 8/5: Escape Artist, by Helen Fremont 9/2: Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson 24 FACILITY RENTALS
Please call 215-576-5213 for rules and regulations related to the use of each facility. ARDSLEY COMMUNITY education CENTER 2828 SPEAR AVENUE, ARDSLEY, PA 19038 Currently closed due to COVID-19 protocols. When the facility can reopen, the public will be notified. Contact Information for pricing and questions: 215-576-1630 or [email protected]
CLASSROOMS CAFETERIA GYMNASIUM
Size: Vary, classrooms hold up to Size: 20 x 50 sq. ft., can fit Size: 50 x 80 sq. ft., capable of 25 people. approximately 80 people seating 400 - 500 people Availability: Availability: Availability: • September - May • Year -round • September - May: • Monday - Friday, • Saturday - Sunday, Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM 10 AM - 11 PM 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM • Year round: Saturday-Sunday, Full service kitchen available for 6 PM - 11 PM rent for non-commercial events. Activities held in the gym include sports leagues, concerts, classes and
FACILITY RENTALS FACILITY more!
CRESTMONT CLUBHOUSE 2595 RUBICAM AVENUE, WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090 Contact Information for pricing: 215-576-5213
CLUBHOUSE
Rentals of the clubhouse are exclusive to Abington residents ONLY.
This beautiful space can be used for events such as birthday parties, bridal showers, workshops, networking parties, etc.
Size: The facility can hold up to 85 people.
Availability: • Monday- Sunday: 8 AM - 10 PM • From June 14 - August 13 rentals are limited from 6 PM - 10 PM due to programming.
25 Alverthorpe Park 498 FORREST AVENUE, JENKINTOWN, PA 19046 Please call 215-576-5213 for rules and regulations related to the use of each facility. Contact Information: 215-884-6538
Reservations for 2021 will be accepted starting January 4th at 8 AM. Reservations may be made in person at the Alverthorpe Control Building or by phone at 215-884-6538. Please note, reservations must be made by an Abington Township adult resident. The guests attending a reservation do not need to be Abington residents. For questions, please call 215-884-6538.
Time Cost Bathrooms Private Parking on-site FACILITY RENTALS
Full Day $300 ($275*) (9 AM - 9:30 PM) Picnic Shelter Yes Yes, 50 spaces Half Day $270 (9 AM - 3 PM and 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM)
Full Day $230 ($205*) (10 AM - 7 PM) Mini- Golf Pavilion No No Half Day $200 (10 AM - 2 PM and 3 PM - 7 PM)
Full Day $205 ($180*) (10 AM - 7 PM) Pre-School Pavilion Yes No Half Day $175 (10 AM - 2 PM and 3 PM - 7 PM) $15 per site, $20 Camp Sites (approx. Check-out is by 4 PM deposit required for No Yes 8 available) Max of 4-day stay camping keys ** 9 AM - 9 PM (Apr. 26 - Sept. 6) Picnic Tables 9 AM - 5 PM (Mar. 1 - Apr. 25 & $5 per table No No (approx. 60 available) Sept. 7 - Oct. 3)
*A discounted rate is available between 3/1/21 - 4/25/21 & 9/7/21 - 10/3/21. **No charge for bonafide scout organizations; deposit is returned when keys are returned to control building.
Mini-Golf Pavilion Picnic Shelter Pre-School Pavilion
26 27 LOCAL PARKS & POOLS (L) Indicatesfacility isnightlighted. FACILITIES& AMENITIES LOCAL PARKS ANDPOOLS Rubicam &Franklin Ave. RUBICAM 1837 HardingAve. ROYCHESTER 818 AnzacAve. ROSLYN Rockwell &StratfordAve. ROCKWELL 300 HoustonAve. PENBRYN Tennis andPineAve. DOUGHERTY NORTH HILLS/DENNIS 1633 WashingtonLane BIRD SANCTUARY MEADOWBROOK Forrest &DouglassAve. MANOR WOODS 183 MoredonRd. LORIMER PARK Cox &ValleyRd. KAREBROOK Sherwood Ave. JACKSON 1900 KenmoreAve. HALLOWELL 717 FoxChaseRd. FOX CHASEMANOR Luken andPhippsAve. EVERGREEN MANOR Jenkintown Rd&OsceolaAve. ETHEL JORDAN 419 ElkAvenue ELK STREET 2595 RubicamAve. CRESTMONT 911 GAvenue CONWAY 1212 EdgeHillRoad BRIAR BUSH Meadowbrook &ValleyRd. GAME PRESERVE BOY SCOUT Highland Ave. BAEDERWOOD Maple &JeffersonAve. SANCTUARY ARDSLEY WILDLIFE Tennis &JeffersonAve. ARDSLEY 498 ForrestAvenue ALVERTHORPE X(L) X(L) X(L) www.montcopa.org/872/Lorimer-Park X X Tennis Courts X(L) X(L)
X Swimming
Montgomery CountyPark,pleasevisit Pools X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) X X Basketball Courts X(L) X(L) X(L) X X X X X X X X Play Fields (Football or Baseball) X(L) X(L) X(L) X X Soccer Fields formoreinformation. X X X X X X X X X X Nature Areas X X X X X X X X X X X X X Playgrounds X X X Grills X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) Ice Skating please visit skate andbikeparkrulesitshistory, including the park information regarding of thefacilityisatyourownrisk.Formore helmet at all times while in the skate park. Use the parkis closed. All users must wear a locked, are gates the If dusk. to AM 11 from Park isopeneveryday,weatherpermitting, Skate Kerr Patrick Park, Roslyn in Located Skateboarding Facility Memorial Patrick Kerr Roychester Park Meadowbrook BirdSanctuary Sanctuary Ardsley Wildlife www.abingtonpa.gov/skatepark
Alverthorpe Park
LOCATION: 498 Forrest Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Please Note: Alverthorpe park is open to HOURS: Township residents ONLY. To access the park, • WINTER: October 5 - February 28, 2021: 8 AM - 5 PM a form of identification showing residency is • SPRING: March 1 - April 25, 2021: 8 AM - 8 PM required. Residents are able to bring non- • SUMMER: April 26 - September 6, 2021: 8 AM - 10 PM resident guests. • FALL: September 7 - October 4, 2021: 8 AM - 8 PM ALVERTHORPE PARK CONTACT: 215-884-6538 Par - Three Golf The Par-3 golf course remains open year round for a fee, Bike Pike weather permitting. Greens fees as of January are as follows*: The 1.7 mile bike pike travels around the park’s activity areas and through its natural areas, providing Resident Guest Senior a scenic and pleasant trip. The bike pike is open year- Weekdays 9 - holes $7 $8 $4 round weather permitting. (8 AM - 5 PM) 18 - holes $9 $10 $5 Weekends & 9 - holes $8 $9 $8 Evenings 18 - holes $10 $11 $10 Fishing $2 $2 ($1 Additional weekday 9-holes Resident fishing tags are available for purchase for only) $4. For more information, please contact the Control Building in Alverthorpe Park, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM at 215-884-6538. NOTE: 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 and must have their own golf clubs. Children under 7 years of age are not permitted on the course. Wading Pool
Due to COVID-19 measures, the wading pool is currently closed. If and when the wading pool is able Tennis Courts to reopen, residents will be notified. . Weeknights: Court reservations may be made after 5 PM in person or by phone at Alverthorpe Park. Courts will be held for 15 minutes past starting time unless a call is made stating Miniature Golf party will be late. (no reservation fee). Weekends/Holidays: Court reservations will be taken after The 18-hole miniature golf course is open to Abington 12 PM on Wednesdays. Non-refundable Weekend/Holiday residents and their guests. The course is open reservation fee: $1.00. Court time limited to 1.5 hours. One weekends from 10 AM to 9 PM beginning Memorial resident must accompany each non-resident guest. Those Day weekend. It opens daily from 10 AM to 9 PM wishing to use courts prior to scheduled time will be charged the full court fee. beginning June 21st ending September 5th. Mini-golf will be open on weekends only from 10 AM to 9 PM Times and Fees: in September. Children under the age of 8 must be Each time period will be limited to 1.5 hours beginning at accompanied by an adult. 8:15 AM. The last time slot begins at 8:15 PM.
Resident Non- resident Resident Child */Senior Weekdays $4 $5 Type Singles Doubles Singles Doubles (10 AM - 5 PM) Everyday $5/crt $8/crt $2/crt $3/crt (10 AM - 5 PM) Weeknights, $4 $6 Weekends, & Reservation $1 Holidays Fee * Children ages 12 years and younger
28 POOL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION LOCATIONS Abington Township maintain two pool facilities: • Penbryn Park, 200 Houston Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038 (Houston Ave & Egerton Ave, Glenside), and • Crestmont Park, 2595 Rubicam Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090 (Old Welsh Road & Rubicam Ave, Crestmont). HOURS OF OPERATION Pool facilities open on June 26, 2021 and remain open through Labor Day, September 6, 2021. Township pools are open from 11 AM to 9 PM. Any fluctuation of pool hours will be clearly posted at each pool facility. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP Before purchasing a membership, please review the COVID-19 measures in place at www.abingtonpa.gov/pools. Due to COVID-19 related limitations on the number of people allowed in the pool areas, Township pools will be open to residents only. Season Membership A season membership is valid from June 26 through September 6, 2021. Household Season Membership A household is defined as all individuals occupying a single family dwelling. Everyone being considered as a household will need to prove by way of official 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 as listed below. Daily Admission Pass The daily admission pass is a type of membership and not a one day pass. An individual must may go in person to Alverthorpe Manor or Ardsley Community Center to pay a one time fee and receive an ID card. Once registration is complete, the resident can visit the pools for a daily fee. The Township does not offer a one day only pass. If you have any POOL INFORMATION questions please call 215-576-5213. Guest Passes Residents with a season membership automatically receive guest privileges and can bring 15 guests or less per visit for a nominal fee listed below. All other memberships or passes require a guest card to be purchased. Once guest privileges are purchased, residents can bring guests for the fees listed below. Each guest must complete the Township’s General Liabilty and Release and COVID-19 Assumption of Risk and Release before entry into the pool. Parent/Guardian must sign on behalf of youth guests. The forms can be found online at www.abingtonpa.gov/waivers or at the front desk. MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURE UNTIL AFTER APRIL 15, 2021 APRIL 15, 2021 RESIDENTS ONLY Season Membership Individual under 18 $85 $105 Individual 18 or older $90 $110 Senior Citizen (65 and older) $30 $30 Household ( 3 individuals occupying a single family dwelling) $190 $210 Each additional adult (18+) $15 $15 Each additional child (under 18) $10 $10 Daily Admission Pass (Includes one time fee and fee per visit) One Time Fee $25 Weekday Weekend/Holiday Under 18 years of age $3 $3 18 years of age and older $3 $4 Guest Fees (Paid at pool. Residents can bring non-residents as guests.) Weekday Weekend/Holiday Guest Privilege Passes (per one) does not include admission fee. $5 $5 Not applicable to season membership. Under 18 years of age $5 R/$7 NR $6 R/$8 NR 29 18 years of age and older $6 R/$8 NR $6 R/$8 NR POOL INFORMATION 30 MAIL June 8, 2021 June 15, 2021 June 29, 2021 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038 215-576-1630
Tuesday Evening Hours: 6 to 8:30 PM April 13, 2021 Saturday, June 26, 2021: 9 AM to 1 PM Location: Contact: Hours: Completing the Pool Membership Application Completing the Pool Membership Application found on Page 33 of this guide. Abington Mail application with payment to the at Township Parks and Recreation Department PA, 19046. 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, ***Checks should be made payable to Abington Township. Plan time to get an ID if you do not already have one. Ardsley Community Center • • • Resident who wish to register by mail can do so by: Resident who wish to register by mail 1. 2. 3. . IN-PERSON ts will need ts will need 13. www.abingtonpa.gov/waivers or call 215-576-52 . ONLINE eady have one 515 Meetinghouse Road, Second Floor, 215-576-5213 www.apm.activecommunities.com/ Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM By appointment only Location: Jenkintown, PA 19046 Contact: Hours:
Pay for membership and plan a time to get an ID if you do not alr Head to the pool! Log in or create account. Add to cart selected membership. Visit abingtonparksandrec
• • • Alverthorpe Manor
Residents can register and obtain an ID by visiting the following locations: Residents can register and obtain an ID by visiting the following locations:
4. 5. 2. 3. 1. Registering online is the most convenient way to Registering online is the most convenient register online: register for a pool membership. To
complete online, please visit complete online, please to complete the Township’s General and Liability and COVID-19 Release Assumption of Risk and Release Form. To Before entry Before entry gues all residents and into the pool measures, prior to purchasing a membership at a membership prior to purchasing measures, www.abingtonpa.gov/pools following state and federal guidance and has enacted several guidance and has state and federal following COVID-19 the all review Please locations. pool the at changes The safety of our patrons and employees is of the upmost the upmost is of employees and our patrons safety of The is Township The priority. one number our and importance COVID-19 RELATED MEASURES RELATED COVID-19 fee of $10 to replace a lost ID card. reported immediately to the Pool Management. Cards should reported immediately to the Pool Management. be retained from year to year and DO NOT expire. There is a someone other than the authorized purchaser, it must be it must purchaser, other than the authorized someone surrendered and no refund will be made. Lost cards must be Parks & Recreation office between scheduled business hours. business scheduled between office Recreation & Parks Identification cards are not transferable. If a card is used by identification cards which must be shown for admission into pool area. Photo identification cards must taken be at the All members, both All members, both daily and seasonal, will be issued photo POOL ID-REQUIRED
Refunds for pool memberships must be requested two (2) full weeks before NO refunds after opening day. assessed a 20% refund fee. There are the opening date of the pools and will be REFUNDS Abington Township residents can register for use of Township pools online, by mail or in person. Abington Township register for use of Township pools online, by mail or in person. Abington Abington Township residents can ID. first time, will need to provide proof of residency when obtaining their residents, who are registering for the HOW TO TO HOW REGISTER 27 EXAMPLE COVID- 19 Assumption of Risk and RELEASE FORM This FORM MuST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH PROGRAM. AND POOL MEMBERSHIP. FORMS WILL BE PROVIDED AND COMPLETED THE FIRST DAY OF PROGRAMS AND BEFORE ENTRY INTO THE POOL.
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Abington Township has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, Abington Township cannot guarantee that you or any minors in your care will not become infected with COVID-19 by participating in any of the activities offered by the Township, including but not limited to, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and/or the Library. Further, participation and attendance with any Abington Township programs or activities could increase your, or any minors in your care, risk of contracting COVID-19. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING– PLEASE SIGN AND INITIAL WHERE INDICATED By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk for myself and/or for any minors in my care that may be exposed to, or infected by, COVID-19 by participation in Abington Township’s activities, programs, or events and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death;
INITIALS: ______
I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to, or infected by, COVID-19 at any Abington Township location may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Abington Township, its employees, volunteers, agents, representatives program participants and their families; INITIALS: ______
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself and any minors in my care: including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, death, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense of any kind, that I or minors in my care may experience or incur due to COVID-19 in connection with my participation with Abington Township;
INITIALS: ______
On behalf of myself and minors in my care, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Abington Township, its employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Abington Township, its employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation with Abington Township.; INITIALS: ______
On behalf of myself, I hereby agree to indemnify ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, its employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives from and against any and all loss, liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, expenses of any kind, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of participation in the ______. I understand and agree that this provision includes Claims based on actions, omissions, or negligence of ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, its employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in the ABINGTON TOWNSHIP program ______. INITIALS: ______
In the event that I, or a minor in my care, files a lawsuit, I agree to do so in the state of Pennsylvania and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. INITIALS: ______
By signing this document, I agree that if I, or a minor in my care, is exposed or infected by COVID-19 during participation with Abington Township, then I, or any minor in my care, may be found by a court of law to have waived my right or the rights of any minor in my care to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence. INITIALS:______
If I have signed a separate release of liability for myself or any minor in my care connected to participation with Abington Township, I agree that the terms of that waiver are wholly incorporated into this document and that the terms of this document are incorporated into the separate release of liability waiver. INITIALS: ______Participant Name (Print): ______Date: ______Participant Signature: ______If participant is a minor, Parent/Guardian Name (Print): ______Parent/guardian must sign here. Parent/Guardian Signature:______
31 EXAMPLE COVID- 19 Assumption of Risk and RELEASE FORM Abington Township Program Participant Liability Waiver and Release
I acknowledge that I voluntarily have applied, for myself and/or any additional family members or minors in my care, to participate in program(s) and/or events offered by the Township of Abington.
I understand that participation in such program(s) involves risk of injury. I understand these risks are entirely my responsibility. I expressly assume these risks. In particular, I am aware of the risks and hazards inherent upon entering the program area(s) and I choose to voluntarily enter the premises, knowing the conditions might become more hazardous and/or dangerous for myself and I voluntarily assume all such risks, loss, damages, or injury that may be sustained by my participation.
By signing this release of liability and participating in the program(s), and in consideration for being permitted to participate in the program(s), I do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and/or for any additional family members and minors in my care for whom I am submitting a registration, fully and forever release, indemnify, and discharge Abington Township and their officers, officials, departments, and other representatives and their heirs, administrators, successors 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, and/or any minors in my care may have or acquire against Abington Township and their officers, agents and other representatives, by reason of any loss resulting from personal injury or damage to personal property belonging to me and/or any minors in my care which may occur during or by reason of my, and/or any additional family members’ or minors’ in my care, participation in the program(s), whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated. I fully and forever release and discharge Abington Township and their volunteers and vendors, employees and agents from any and all negligent acts and omissions in the same. I hereby grant Abington Township and any of its officials, officers, agents and other representatives full authority to take whatever action they may consider to be warranted regarding my, and/or any additional family members’ or minors’ in my care, health and safety, and I fully release Abington Township, its officials, officers, agents and other representatives from any liability for such actions taken on my behalf or on behalf of any additional family members or minors in my care.
I understand that no health and/or accident insurance is provided by Abington Township. I also understand and agree, for myself, and/or for any minors in my care, that I am solely responsible for the cost and expense for furnishing medical or other insurance to cover any expenses related to any such personal injuries or property damage.
Please check each program the participant is registering for:
____ T-Birds T-Ball ____ Skateboarding Camp ____ Junior Environmental: Thinking Green ____ Beginner’s Camping Workshop ____ Spring Family Yoga ____ Marine Engineering: Making Waves ____ Sports Camp ____ Tiny Tykes Soccer Camp ____ Junior Mechanical Engineering: Widgets & Gadgets ____ Soccer Shots ____ International Soccer Camp ____ Mechanical Engineering: Master Machines ____ Summer Playground Program ____ Parent-Child Mini Golf Tournament ____ Junior Aerospace Engineering: Taking to the Skies ____ US Sports Institute ____ Crestmont Cardboard Regatta ____ Aerospace Engineering: Taking to the Skies ____ Lifeguard Certification Course ____ Children’s Knitting ____ Children’s Watercolor ____ I9 Basketball ____ Knitting for those with Disabilities ____ Babysitting ____ Radical Reaction & Detective ____ Me & My Special Person Learn to Knit ____ Pottery Design Camp ____ Adventure Squad ____ Super, Slimy, Smokey Science ____ Children’s Watercolor Camp ____ Nasa Journey Into Space ____ Mad Machines & Jr. Engineers ____ Jewelry Design Camp ____ Geocaching ____ Spy Training Camp
Adult Participant Name (Print): ______Date: ______
Adult Participant Signature: ______
If participant is a minor, parent/guardian must sign below:
Youth Participant Name (Print): ______Date: ______
Parent/Guardian Signature:______32 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. ______Base Fee ______Add’l Person(s) ______Daily Membership Guest Pass(es) ______Total ______Change of Address from last year Yes No
REMINDER: Your ID Cards are permanent and should be kept from year to year. A charge will be assessed for lost cards.
POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS I agree, for myself and/or for any additional family members or minors in my care, to comply with all Abington Township rules and regulations, including any rules and regulations governing any activities or programs for which I, and/ or any additional family members or minors in my care, have registered, and understand and agree that noncompliance with any such rules and regulations by me, or any minors in my care, may result in termination of the privilege to use Abington Township facilities and/or participate in Abington Township-sponsored activities and programs. In the event of such a termination for cause, I understand that I will not be entitled to be reimbursed for any registration, activity or program fees. Parent’s/Individual’s Signature ______
Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______
Home Phone ______E-mail Address ______
Emergency Phone ______Relationship ______
PAYMENT TYPE CASH ______CHECK # ______CREDIT ______VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER 16 DIGIT # ______EXP ______(mm/yyyy) Card Security Code ______(Located on back of card)
FOR OFFICE USE RECEIVED BY: DATE: 33 REGISTRATION FORMS
Parent/Guardian: First Name Last Name
Address Email City State Zip Code
Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( )
Emergency Phone ( ) Emergency Contact Participant Birth date Gender ID Program Name/Date/Time/Session Fees First Last Mo Day Year
Medical Information, special needs, (e.g., Allergies or other medical restrictions, issues, etc.) - if additional space is needed, attach information to application.)
General Recreation Programs: Please make check or money order payable to: Abington Township and mail to Abington Township Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
Briar Bush Nature Center Programs: Please register online at www.briarbush.org or make check or money order payable to: Friends of Briar Bush and mail to: BBNC, 1212 Edgehill Road, Abington, PA 19001
Refund Policy: A 20% service fee will be charged for all refunds.Request must be made at least five (5) business days before a program / thirty (30) days before a trip is scheduled to begin. Refunds will not be issued once the program begins. For Briar Bush Nature Center’s refund policy, please visit www.briarbush.org. Photo Policy: On occasion, we may take photos or video of individuals enrolled in programs or using parks facilities. Please be aware that these images are for X Township use and may be used in future promotional materials. Parent/Participant Signature FORM OF PAYMENT - OFFICE USE ONLY Total Fee $______Date ______
CASH* CHECK #______MONEY ORDER #______VISA* MASTER CARD* DEBIT CARD* (*IN PERSON ) ABINGTON TOWNSHIP PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
Parent/Guardian: First Name Last Name
Address Email
City State Zip Code
Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( )
Emergency Phone ( ) Emergency Contact Participant Birth date Gender ID Program Name/Date/Time/Session Fees First Last Mo Day Year
Medical Information, special needs, (e.g., Allergies or other medical restrictions, issues, etc.) - if additional space is needed, attach information to application.)
General Recreation Programs: Please make check or money order payable to: Abington Township and mail to Abington Township Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
Briar Bush Nature Center Programs: Please register online at www.briarbush.org or make check or money order payable to: Friends of Briar Bush and mail to: BBNC, 1212 Edgehill Road, Abington, PA 19001
Refund Policy: A 20% service fee will be charged for all refunds.Request must be made at least five (5) business days before a program / thirty (30) days before a trip is scheduled to begin. Refunds will not be issued once the program begins. For Briar Bush Nature Center’s refund policy, please visit www.briarbush.org. Photo Policy: On occasion, we may take photos or video of individuals enrolled in programs or using parks facilities. Please be aware that these images are for X Township use and may be used in future promotional materials. Parent/Participant Signature FORM OF PAYMENT - OFFICE USE ONLY Total Fee $______Date ______
CASH* CHECK #______MONEY ORDER #______VISA* MASTER CARD* DEBIT CARD* (*IN PERSON ) 34 Abington Township PRSRT STD Department of Parks & Recreation CAR-RT SORT 515 Meetinghouse Road U.S. POSTAGE PAID Jenkintown, PA 19046 PERMIT 6546 FORT WASHINGTON, PA
CONCERT AT THE MANOR Abington Art Center Summer Concert Series 2021 will be a collaboration between the Abington Art Center and renowned vocalist and songwriter, Michelle Lordi. Together they bring a series of curated, free, outdoor performances featuring internationally acclaimed musicians, every Thursday evening from July 1 to July 29, 2021 at Alverthorpe Manor. All performances will host a live audience on our spacious lawn as well as be live streamed. For details, please visit www.abingtonartcenter.org/events. 2021 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITIES GUIDE As it has been for the past several years, the 2021 Fall/Winter Activities Guide will be available online at www.abingtonpa.gov/PRprograms, distributed through township schools, and available for pick up at the Township building, Libraries, and Parks and Recreation buildings.
Front cover image provided by the Abington Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC).
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