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Activity Guide UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP UPPER MERION COMMUNITY CENTER PARKS & RECREATION BOARD COMPLEX ADVISORY BOARD Paul Kubler, Chairperson Mike Trachtenberg, Chairperson Chris Levy, Vice Chair Mary Ann Ahearn, Vice Chair Karen Huller, Secretary Deena Newman, Secretary Gino Cavaliere Paul Salamy Sharon Davis Neil Sardinas Paul Salamy Tina Garzillo, Board Liaison Terry Stevens Dan Russell, Staff Liaison Greg Waks, Board Liaison Dennis Rudzinski, Staff Liaison Upper Merion Township Parks & Recreation Board Upper Merion Community Center Complex Advisory Board Meetings 7:30pm Upper Merion Community Center Meetings 7:30pm Upper Merion Community Center Meeting dates: 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14 Meeting dates: 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 12/21 Like us on Facebook & Follow us on UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP Twitter & Instagram PARKS & RECREATION TEAM Upper Merion Parks and Recreation Daniel Russell: Parks & Recreation Director [email protected] Stephen Dudas: Financial Supervisor [email protected] Heather Melck: Aquatics Manager [email protected] Special Events Evan Patrick: Program Coordinator Upper Merion Parks and Recreation proudly pre- [email protected] sents the following lineup of Special events and Martie Peterson: Secretary noteworthy dates: [email protected] Allyson Roberts: Rental Coordinator [email protected] Dennis Rudzinski: Recreation Superintendent Community Fair & [email protected] Outdoor Fall Festival Brian Sell: Program Coordinator Farmers Market Saturday, October 2nd [email protected] 3pm-End of Fireworks Every Week Gerry Testa: Maintenance Foreman [email protected] 5/15-11/20 9am-1pm Holiday Village Paige Wildasin: Recreation Assistant Saturday, December 4th [email protected] Programs with this symbol are able to accommodate participants with special needs. If you have questions, please call the Park and Rec office before registering. AR 610-265-1071 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAM LOCATIONS BAXTER PARK: 650 S. Henderson Rd, KOP Locations .................................................... 1 Registration Policies .................................. 2 BELMONT PARK: 200 Anderson Dr, KOP Community Center Information ................. 3 BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL: Fitness Center ........................................... 4 900 Bush St, Bridgeport After School Programs .............................. 5 BOB CASE FIELD: Art & Dance ................................................. 5 295 Abrams Mill Rd, KOP Health and Wellness Programs ................. 6 BOB WHITE PARK: Instructional Programs .............................. 7 485 Falcon Rd, Wayne, PA 19087 Martial Arts .................................................. 9 CALEY SCHOOL: Parents Nights Out .................................... 10 725 Caley Rd, KOP Play & Learn Programs ............................ 10 CANDLEBROOK SCHOOL: Sports Programs ...................................... 11 310 Prince Frederick St, KOP Youth Basketball ................................... 11 EXECUTIVE ESTATES PARK: Youth Sports ............................................ 12 Longview Rd, KOP Adult Sports & Leagues ........................... 15 FOX AND HOUND BAR AND GRILL: 160 N Gulph Road Suite 211, KOP Schools Out ............................................... 16 UMT Library Information ......................... 17 GULPH SCHOOL: 650 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia UMT Senior Service Center ..................... 18 UMT Farmers Market …………………… .. 19 GULPH MILLS INDOOR TENNIS CLUB: 610 South Henderson Rd, KOP Thank You to our Sponsors...................... 20 HEUSER PARK: 694 W. Beidler Rd, KOP OUR TOWN ALLEY: HOW TO REGISTER 2912 Swede Rd, East Norriton RADNOR RACQUET CLUB: 175 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor ROBERTS SCHOOL: 889 Croton Rd, Wayne SWEDELAND PARK: Registering Online B Street & River Road, Swedeland, KOP 1. Visit: https://register.communitypass.net/ UPPER MERION AREA HIGH SCHOOL: 2. Login to an existing account or create a new account 435 Crossfield Rd, KOP 3. Click the “Register Now” button, then select the activi- ties you would like to register for. UPPER MERION AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: 450 Keebler Rd, KOP Please use rear entrance, off of Crossfield Rd to enter building. Registering In-person UPPER MERION COMMUNITY CENTER: Stop by the UM Community Center Front Desk 431 W. Valley Forge Rd, KOP 431 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia PA 19406 UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BLDG: 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, KOP Forms of Payment: UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP OUTDOOR POOL: Only Credit Card accepted Online. 431 W. Valley Forge Rd, KOP Cash, Check, and Credit Card are accepted at the Community VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK: Center Front Desk 1400 North Outer Line Drive, KOP WALKER FIELD: With CommunityPass you can: Old Fort & William Rd, KOP • See current and future registrations • View receipts For directions and park rental information please visit • Edit account information at any time our website; www.umtownship.org/departments/parks-recreation • Get email and/or text notifications • And more.... -1- UPPER MERION POLICIES Registration Info: • Passholders who have a one month membership are not eligi- ble for program/pool discounts. All Activities and Trips • Only active passholders are eligible for program and pool dis- • Only people who are registered prior to the start of an activity counts. Passholders who cancel their membership and who will be permitted to participate. received a discount as a result of their membership will be re- sponsible for paying the difference in program fees if the pro- • Classes may be cancelled prior to their start if the minimum gram is taking place at the time of cancellation or is to take number has not been reached. place after the cancellation. • Upper Merion Parks & Recreation complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. • Participants must abide by all rules & regulations set forth by UMPR Pool Membership Refund Policy Upper Merion Parks & Recreation relating to participation in • Pool memberships are non-refundable. trips & activities, including Upper Merion Area School District rules & regulations pertaining to illegal drugs, weapons, and smoking. UMPR Class and Program Refund Policy • All activities and trips are filled on a first-come first-served ba- sis. A spot can ONLY be reserved upon receipt of completed • Classes: refunds must be requested prior to the start of the registration & full payment. second class. There are no makeups, pro-rating, or refunds for missed classes. • For Senior Citizen prices ages 60 and up: must be an Upper Merion Resident to qualify for activities (UMASD residents). • One or two-day events: refunds must be requested one-week in advance of the event. • Prices, dates, times & locations are subject to change without notice. • Excursions or Outings: refunds must be requested seven days in advance of the trip date. No refunds will be issued less than • For inclement weather, check our web site or contact the Park 7 days prior to the trip date unless spots can be filled from a & Recreation Department (610-265-1071) or program coordina- waitlist. tor to see if the activity is cancelled. Classes will be made-up if time permits. www.umtownship.org • If insufficient enrollment causes a class to be cancelled, notifi- cation will be given and full tuition refunded, or a credit will be • When UMASD schools are closed, all activities taking place at given for future use. (The Upper Merion Parks and Recreation UMASD facilities are cancelled. Department reserves the right to cancel, postpone, combine • Upper Merion Township is not responsible for lost, stolen, or classes, or change instructors.) misplaced items. • Students staying after school to attend a program must provide UMPR Camp and Camp Trip Refund Policy a written note to the school office. • Camps (ADC, ADC2, Camp Beech tree, and Consortium for the Arts, Weekly Camps): refunds must be requested prior to Trip Info the start of camp. Camps are non-refundable after the start. • Prices for trips include ticket & transportation, unless noted. • Camp trip cancellations: Camp trips are non-refundable after Any tickets will be distributed on the bus. registration. • Buses usually depart from and return to Upper Merion Town- ship Building Lower Lot or the UM Community Center. UMPR Discount Ticket and Daily/Open • Do not board bus before the chaperones. Gym Pass Refund Policy • Children under the age of 5 are not permitted on trips transport- • Discount Tickets: purchases are non-refundable. ed by school buses. • Daily Passes and Open Gym Passes: purchases are non- refundable. Refund Policies: UMPR Community Center Passholder *Requests for refunds must be approved by the Department.* Refund Policy • No refunds will be given for Annual memberships. (*Refund checks are mailed within 30-60 days and are subject to • Passholders who have a monthly membership payment may a $10 processing fee. Credit card purchases may be refunded only cancel their membership after the second month. Monthly within 7 days of purchase.) membership payments may be cancelled 15 days before the next scheduled payment after the second month. -2- COMMUNITY CENTER INFO Hours of Operation: UMCC Holiday Schedule New Year’s Day Closed Contact Info: Monday through Friday 5:00a-9p Easter Sunday Closed Memorial Day Closing at 5 pm 610-265-1071 Saturday and Sunday 8:00a-5p *Hours subject to change* Independence Day Closing at 5 pm 431 W. Valley Forge Road, Labor Day Closing at 5 pm King of Prussia, PA 19406 Thanksgiving Eve Closing at 5 pm Child Watch Thanksgiving Day Closed Temporarily Closed until further
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