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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 notice Christmas Eve Closing at 3 pm Christmas Day Closed New Year’s Eve Closing at 5 pm Upper Merion Community Center Membership Rates (Members receive a 15% discount on UMPR programs/ 25% discount on Pool Memberships)

Resident Resident Non- Resident Non- Resident Passholder Category Annual MONTHLY Annual MONTHLY Adult $ 325.00 $ 27.08 $ 405.00 $ 33.75 *Adult Couple $ 490.00 $ 40.83 $ 615.00 $ 51.25 Senior (60+) $ 260.00 $ 21.66 $ 325.00 $ 27.08 *Sr. Couple $ 390.00 $ 32.50 $ 490.00 $ 40.83 Youth (3-17) $ 260.00 $ 21.66 $ 325.00 $ 27.08 *Family (2 adults & max 4 kids) $ 700.00 $ 58.33 $ 875.00 $ 72.91 *Single Parent Fam. (1 adult, max 2 kids) $ 350.00 $ 29.16 $ 440.00 $ 36.66 Additional Child Charge (beyond the family maximum) $50 per child Service Member Discounts: Veterans Active Volunteer Fire and EMS Citizen Board Members 5% discount on all membership categories **1 Month Membership -Child, Adult, or Senior $30-Residents; $40-Non-Residents; ***Open Gym $5-Residents; $10-Non-Residents; Free to Passholders ***Daily Pass $10-Residents; $15-Non-Residents; Free to Passholders

Additional Details: *A Family consists of parents and/or legal guardian with children (23 years old and younger) living in the same household. UMPR holds the right to ask for proof of dependency and residency. *Dependents age 23 and younger must be son/daughter or prove dependency on primary applicant. *A couple consists of two adults in the same household as spouses or partners. UMPR holds the right to ask for proof of residency. **Passholders who have a one month membership are not eligible for program/pool discounts. ***Open gym: An Open Gym Pass provides non-passholders use of all scheduled open gym for the day. Participants must sign waiver. Those under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian signed waiver at each visit. ***Daily Pass: A Daily Pass provides non-passholders unlimited use of the fitness center, group exercise classes, and scheduled open gym for the full day. Participants must sign waiver each visit. Those under 18 years of age must have a parent/legal guardian signed waiver. UMCC - Age Policy: Open Gym: Ages 11 and older may participate in Open Gym without parent/guardian supervision. Fitness Center: Ages 14 and older may utilize the Fitness Center without parent/guardian supervision, after receiving a Fitness Orienta- tion from a Fitness Specialist. Ages 10-13 may utilize the cardio equipment in the Fitness Center with direct parent/guardian supervision. Ages 10-13 are not permitted to use weights or strength machines for their safety. Group Exercise Classes: Ages 14 and older may participate in Group Exercise Classes without parent/guardian supervision. Ages 10-13 may participate in Group Exercise Classes with direct parent/guardian-3- supervision. Ages -5 13 may participate in Group Exercise Classes designated as “Family Friendly”. COMMUNITY CENTER FITNESS CENTER Fitness Center Offerings: How to Sign Up: 1. Visit https://www.mindbodyonline.com/ or download the • Fitness Orientations • Fitness Assessments MINDBODY: Fitness, Salon & Spa app. • Quick Start Workout • Personal Training 2. Create a login (for website you must click staff login) • Blood Pressure • Body Composition 3. Search for Upper Merion Fitness Center Reading 4. Click Appointments to view staff availability for fitness orientations, personal training, and more! Click Classes to view our current group exercise schedule and see the times and who is teaching the class!

GROUP EXERCISE INFO

For Group Exercise class descriptions and class locations, please visit our website: https://www.umtownship.org/departments/parks-recreation/community-center/ *Class schedule/instructors are subject to change* -4- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Sports Spectacular Young Rembrandts - Afterschool Drawing Program Ages: 5-10 (K-4th Grade) Ages: 5-12 Location: Various Schools Location: Various Schools Instructor: Overtime Athletics Staff Instructor: Young Rembrandts Staff

Let’s Play! Save the best for last by finishing up the school Young Rembrandts teaches drawing—the fundamental skill day with Sports Spectacular, a variety athletic program that of all visual arts—to children through unique, proven meth- features different sports throughout the session. Partici- ods and step-by-step curriculum, which foster a wealth of pants will practice skills and play games in both traditional skills such as: fine motor skills, handwriting readiness, and sports and playground favorites. OTA covers all of the ba- attention to detail. Children are taught using our method, ses with our emphasis on playing, teamwork, sportsman- develop increased patience, discipline and focus, as well ship, and fitness. You don’t want to miss out on the FUN! as a host of artistic skills such as: vocabulary and history, drawing and art skills, and expanded creativity and confi- Min 10 Max 25 (NO CLASS 11/2 @ Caley) dence. New and different lessons each and every session. Cost: R-$118, NR-$128, PR-$100, PNR-$109 Min 8 Max 25 (NO CLASS 11/2 @ Candlebrook)

FAS21.1.1 Caley Tues 9/21-11/16 3:30p-4:30p Cost: R-$205, NR-$215, PR-$175, PNR-$182 FAS21.1.2 Candlebrook Wed 9/22-11/10 3:30p-4:30p FAS21.2.1 Caley Mon 9/20-11/8 3:30p-4:30p FAS21.2.2 Candlebrook Tues 9/21-11/16 3:30p-4:30p FAS21.1.3 Gulph Mon 9/20-11/8 3:30p-4:30p FAS21.2.3 Gulph Thurs 9/23-11/11 3:30p-4:30p FAS21.1.4 Roberts Thurs 9/23-11/11 3:30p-4:30p FAS21.2.4 Roberts Wed 9/22-11/10 3:30p-4:30p ART & DANCE PROGRAMS hipPOP for Kids Photography Boot Camp Ages: 3-5, 6-11 Ages: 13-100 Location: UM Community Center Location: UM Community Center & *Valley Forge Park Instructor: Deanna Stissi Instructor: Mark Bergkvist

hipPOP for Kids teaches children funky dance moves and Did you get a new DSLR camera recently or have one sit- routines to kid-friendly pop music. Move, groove, jump and ting on the shelf collecting dust because all the buttons and play through interactive games that encourage the child’s dials intimidate you? Then join us for this FUN & INTERAC- TIVE introduction to a photography course! You will learn individuality to shine, and channeling their inner pop star. the most important buttons and dials on your camera and Min 4, Max 15 when to use them and we’ll teach you what compositional elements make a great photograph. Many of our students have won photography awards after taking this class! Cost: R-$71, NR-$76, PR-$60, PNR-$65 NO CLASS 10/6 Min 5 Max 20 FDA21.1.1 Ages 3-5 Mon 10/4-11/8 5:00p-5:30p Cost: R-$269, NR-$279, PR-$229, PNR-$237 FDA21.1.2 Ages 6-11 Mon 10/4-11/8 5:30p-6:00p FDA21.2.1 Wed 9/15-10/13 6:30p-9:00p *Sun 10/10 (VFNP) 9:00a-12:00p Young Rembrandts - Mixed Media Ages: 5-14 Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Young Rembrandts Staff

Young Rembrandts continues to teach our students in person at our Community Center! New fun les- sons every week, each session! All new, individual art sup- plies for each student registered. Min 8 Max 25

Cost: R-$205, NR-$215, PR-$175, PNR-$182 FDA21.3.1 Mon 9/6-10/25 5:30p-6:30p FDA21.3.2 Mon 11/1-12/20 5:30p-6:30p -5- HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS Hypnosis with Barry Wolfson Zumba / Dance Fitness with Geni and Friends Ages: 14+ Ages: 14+ Location UM Community Center Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Barry Wolfson Instructor: Geni Roskos and Staff Stop Smoking - Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a 45 min session. Join the party in this easy to follow progressed Latin in- Lose Weight - Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and spired dance fitness class. Create your own schedule. painlessly attained through this 45 min session. Each class is 45 mins. M, W, F 10AM-10:45AM. Free

Better Sleep- Learn relaxation techniques and strategies demo classes Wednesday 9/8 and Friday 9/10. No class to relax easier in this 45 min session. Min 6 Max 17 11/24 and 11/26. Hypnosiscouncelingcenter.com

Cost: R-$69, NR-$74, PR-$58, PNR-$63 FH21.3.1 Unlimited/Unlimited : 9/13-12/10 (36 sessions)

Sessions: Cost Unlimited: R-$71,NR-$76,PR-$60,PNR-$65 FH21.1.1 Stop Smoking – Mon 9/27 6:00p-6:45p

FH21.1.2 Lose Weight – Mon 9/27 7:00p-7:45p FH21.1.3 Better Sleep – Mon 9/27 8:00p-8:45p FH21.3.2 1 Class per week— 9/13-12/10 (12sessions) Cost 1 Class per week: R-$56,NR-$61, PR-$48, PNR- Self-Defense Training for Seniors $54

Ages: 60+ FH21.3.3 Class drop in — 9/13-12/10 Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Donald Leitner Cost Drop In: R-$6, NR-$8, PR-$5, PNR-$6

Free unarmed self-defense training for seniors! Seniors, both men and women with no previous self-defense or mar- tial arts training, are invited to join this free beginners' pro- gram. The program, featuring American Kenpo Karate, will be offered for nine months. Periodic assessments of physi- cal and mental fitness are also included in this project. To join, you need to be a community-living adult, aged 60 years or older; be able to walk and stand independently; be able to follow verbal and written directions; be healthy enough for .50 physical effort similar to a group exercise class; and have had no previous training in self-defense or martial arts. Min 8 Max 20 NO CLASS 11/25

Cost: FREE Stop by the Community Center Front Desk to purchase tickets! FH21.2.1 Tues & Thurs 9/7-12/23 10:30a11:45p

-6- INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS Baby Boomers Retirement Road Map How to Evaluate and Choose the Right Living Ages: 58-68 Environment for an Elderly Family Member Location: UM Community Center & ZOOM Ages: 18+ Instructor: John J Crowley, MBA Location: UM Community Center This is a 4-part workshop series ,that will cover several key parts Instructor: Andrew B. Peltzman, Esq. of your Retirement. Part 1, we will cover social security claiming strategies to optimize your social security benefit. In Part 2, Medi- Typical long term care (nursing home) expenses average care basics will be covered. In Part 3, Retirement Income Plan- ning, you will learn about the different options available to you $8,000-$10,000 per month. Often, Medicaid will pay 100% when you retire and what the difference are. we will discuss coor- of these costs if you qualify. You will learn the various rules, dinating your Social security and Pension, with your retirement and typical planning strategies that families employ, in order savings along with various withdrawal strategies. Part 4 is “The to obtain Medicaid grants that will pay for your loved one’s income for Life model". In this workshop I will discuss how to long-term care. You will also learn how Medicaid can often build a retirement income plan using a bucket or ladder strategy. pay the cost of a long term care facility for a senior while Min 4 Max 20 you protect and preserve his/her assets! Learn how long- term care assistance (Medicaid) works & learn how to avoid Cost: $1 common mistakes; specifically explaining “spend-down,” FI21.1.1 Social Security Thurs 9/16 6:30p-8:30p “look-back period,” “estate recovery,” and how to plan effec- FI21.1.2 Medicare Basics Thurs 9/23 6:30p-8:30p tively! We will also discuss to evaluate the right living envi- ronment for your elderly family member, and the differences FI21.1.3 Retirement Income Planning Thurs 9/30 6:30p-8:30p between various type of facilities! FI21.1.4 Income for Life Model Thurs 10/7 6:30p-8:30p

College Savings Strategies Cost: $1 Ages: 14+ FI21.4.1 Wed 11/3 7:00p-8:00p Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Chris Crail Know Your Medicare Options Ages: 60+ Location: UM Community Center Come learn about saving for college! Topics covered will Instructor: Steve Perlman, DelVal Senior Advisors include: the cost of college now and in the future, ways to save and pay for college, the benefits of financial aid, dis- Many questions are raised about enrollment in a Medicare counts, what different majors pay, etc. There will also be a Plan as you turn 65. What do I need to do? How do I go live Q & A as well. about it? This educational seminar will give you some of the basics you need to know about how and when to enroll in Medicare. Cost: $1 FI21.2.1 Thurs 12/2 6:00p-7:00p Cost: $1 How Money Works FI21.5.1 Thurs 11/11 6:30p-8:30p

Ages: 14+ Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Chris Crail

Come learn some simple tips about money! Do you know the Rule of 72? Well, you’d better! Other topics covered include: best ways to pay down debt, how life insurance works, your financial independence number, and the high cost of waiting. This seminar is great for all ages and rele- vant.

Cost: $1 FI21.3.1 Thurs 11/4 6:00p-7:00p (R) Upper Merion Residents; (NR) Non-residents; (PR) Passholder Resident; (PNR) Passholder Non-Resident

-7- INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS Planning for an Elderly Family Member’s Snapology - Combat Robots Incapacity Ages: 8-14 Ages: 18+ Location: UM Community Center Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Snapology Staff Instructor: Andrew B. Peltzman, Esq.

Learn what to do when an elderly family member begins to Do you think your child can build the strongest and most lose capacity and/or ability to manage his or her life. Learn agile robot? Can their robot win a head-to-head combat the different legal documents you may need, (Durable mission? Your child will discover basic strategies for build- Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Living ing sturdy structures and then apply that knowledge to build Wills / Advance Directives). We also explore how to pro- a robot for friendly competition. If your child loves Battle ceed when a loved one cannot handle his/her own affairs Bots, they’ll love building their own competitive robot! They due to mental health issues and/or lack of capacity. We should be prepared to have tons of fun! Min 6 Max 18 explore the need of staying organized for an elderly family member, with medical, financial record keeping strategies Cost: R-$188, NR-$198, PR-$160, PNR-$168 and home safety tips. We will discuss; What needs to be FI21.8.1 Thurs 9/23-10/28 5:45p-7:00p in place? Understanding your home environment...i.e. will your home accommodate a stair lift? An elevator? Are you close to a bus/train? What would transportation look like Special Needs Trusts & Planning for where you presently live vs a different community? If you Individuals with Special Needs are home bound, how do you get your groceries without relying on neighbors or relatives? How about your pre- Ages: 18+ scriptions? Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Andrew B. Peltzman, Esq.

Cost: $1 What are your options when a loved one cannot handle his FI21.6.1 Wed 10/6 7:00p-8:00p or her own affairs, physically or mentally, and how do you ensure that person receives all government benefits availa- ble. We explore the best options for each situation discuss- Shining Knights Chess ing the Pros and Cons of Power of Attorneys, Guardianship, Ages: 6-13 Special Needs Trusts and how they work, UTMA accounts, Location: UM Community Center ABLE accounts, county programs and more! Learn the dif- Instructor: Shining Knights Chess Staff ference between a “Payback Trust” and a “Third Party Trust” and which is best for you. Learn about the impact Whether you are new to the game, learning to push pawns Social Security may have on your special needs family for the first time, or have played in numerous tournaments, member. and want to sharpen your skills, come to a Shining Knights Chess Club! We have trained numerous state champions and national trophy winners. We have trained even more Cost: $1 kids to enjoy the game that they can spend hours playing FI21.9.1 Wed 10/27 7:00p-8:00p with friends and family. So, whether you want to win games in your living room against your parents or win tournaments in other states, come join us and learn how to play chess or play better chess!

Cost: R-$176, NR-$186, PR-$150, PNR-$158 FI21.7.1 Mon 9/27-11/29 5:30p-6:30p Let’s Celebrate your birthday at the Upper Merion Community Center! Our leaders will host, set up, clean up, lead activities, take pictures in front of our Photo Booth wall and serve children pizza, juice boxes and cake! You will find that we offer an array of party themes and time options. Contact Allyson Roberts for more information,

(R) Upper Merion Residents; (NR) Non-residents; (PR) Passholder Resident; (PNR) Passholder Non-Resident

-8- INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS Snapology - KinderBots I What Everyone Should Know About Estate Ages: 4-7 Planning & Wills Location: UM Community Center Ages: 18+ Instructor: Snapology Staff Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Andrew B. Peltzman, Esq.

Children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they Learn the fundamentals of: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic and appropriate real-life planning techniques and strate- design. Part I of Kinderbots focuses on engineering, so gies, including; Why A Will IS Important, and what happens students will discover ways that gears and pulleys create if you die without a Will; learn how to avoid/reduce inher- movement while building helicopters, robotic dogs, and itance taxes and/or estate taxes; learn what are the com- much more! Min 4 Max 16 mon estate planning mistakes and how to easily avoid them; learn about the special considerations and planning Cost: R-$153, NR-$163, PR-$130, PNR-$139 techniques/strategies for families with second marriages, or FI21.10.1 Thurs 9/23-10/28 4:30p-5:30p families with a child/grandchild with special needs; learn what a trust is, and when it is advantageous to have one, and many other important planning issues. Snapology - KinderBots II

Ages: 4-7 Cost: $1 Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Snapology Staff FI21.12.1 Wed 9/22 7:00p-8:00p

Children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Part II of Kinderbots focuses on coding, so stu- dents will build models that incorporate coding concepts such as sensors, loops and conditions while building drills, .50 magic wands, and so much more! Min 4 Max 16

Cost: R-$153, NR-$163, PR-$130, PNR-$139 FI21.11.1 Tues 11/9-12/14 4:30p-5:30p Stop by the Community Center Front Desk to purchase tickets!

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Filipino Martial Arts - Eskrima Tae Kwon Do - Mike Coleman Ages: 10+ Ages: 7+ Location: UM Community Center Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Bing Canete; 5th Degree Black Belt Instructor: Mike Coleman; 4th Degree Black Belt

Eskrima, also known as Kali or Arnis, is the national sports Mixed class for a variety of ages and abilities, including be- and traditional martial arts of the Philippines that teachers ginners age 7+. Learn Tae-Kwon-Do in a fun but structured self-defense including: weapons combat, hand-to-hand environment that fosters discipline, respect, and the work combat, grappling and takedown. Students will be trained ethic needed for success not just in martial arts, but in life. in weapons combat and progress to hand-to-hand combat, using the Cacoy Canete Doce Pares System. NO CLASS Thursday, 11/25 Cost: 1 day per week R-$90, NR-$95, PR-$77, PNR-$81 Min 4 Max 30 FMA21.2.1 Tues 9/7-12/7 7:00p-8:15p Cost: R-$141, NR-$151, PR-$120, PNR-$128 FMA21.2.2 Thurs 9/9-12/16 7:00p-8:15p FMA21.1.1 Sat 9/18-11/20 10:00a-11:30a Cost: 2 days per week R-$165, NR-$175, PR-$140, PNR-$149 FMA21.2.3 Tues & Thurs 9/7-12/16 7:00p-8:15p

(R) Upper Merion Residents; (NR) Non-residents; (PR) Passholder Resident; (PNR) Passholder Non-Resident

-9- PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Parents Night Out Ages: 4-10 Location: UM Community Center Instructor: UMPR Staff

Everyone needs a Date Night. Drop the kids off for a fun filled night of crafts, activities, pizza, and a movie! Monthly themes available online! Please bring your own water bot- tle. Min 4 Max 12

Cost: R-$24, NR-$29, PR-$20, PNR-$25 FPN21.1.1 “Harry Potter” Fri 10/1 5:30p-8:30p FPN21.1.2 “Minions” Fri 11/5 5:30p-8:30p FPN21.1.3 “Charlie Brown” Fri 12/3 5:30p-8:30p

PLAY & LEARN CLASSES (newborn to school age) Paint and Play! Purposeful Play Ages: Newborn-5yrs Ages: 1.5-5 Location: UM Community Center Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Marianne Sutera Instructor: Marianne Sutera

Interactive developmental play program for children and par- Toddler Sensory (1.5-2.5 yrs) - This parent/toddler art ents. Movement with music, gym exploration, and para- class is a treat for the senses! We focus on process over chute, all with tyke sized equipment perfect for fun! From product as a theme is threaded with varied materials, tummy time for newborns to gym skills for preschoolers, our movement with music, & messy fun! purpose- facilitated activities support physical, social, and cognitive [email protected]. Min 4 Max 10 skills. Nannies and grandparents welcome. Come with a friend, meet new friends! Ages are guidelines, your class Preschool Art (2.5-5 yrs) -This parent/child class sup- should match your child’s personal development. Purpose- ports whole child learning with lots of opportunity to exper- [email protected] Min 4 Max 12 iment with paint, varied materials, and sensory play as we thread a theme with imagination, art, & movement to mu- Cost (6 weeks): R-$137 NR-$147, PR-$117, PNR-$125 sic. [email protected]. Min 4 Max 10

Session 1 Cost: R-$137, NR-$147, PR-$117, PNR-$125 Six Sessions: Wed 9/15-10/20 Session 1 FPL21.3.1 Little Bears, Walkers-2.5yrs - 10:30a-11:15a Six Sessions: Tue 9/14-10/19 FPL21.3.2 Big Bears, 2-5yrs– 11:30a-12:15p FPL21.2.1 1.5-2.5yrs – 10:30a-11:30a FPL21.3.3 Baby Bears, 6mos-crawlers– 12:30p-1:15 FPL21.2.2 2-5yrs – 12:30p-1:30p FPL21.3.4 Bitty Bears, 0-6mos—1:30p-2:15p

Session 2 Session 2 Six Sessions: Tue 11/2-12/14 (No classes 11/23) Six Sessions: Wed 11/3-12/15 (No class 11/124) FPL21.2.3 1.5-2.5yrs – 10:30a-11:30a FPL21.3.5 Little Bears, Walkers-2.5yrs - 10:30a-11:15a FPL21.2.4 2-5yrs – 12:30p-1:30p FPL21.3.6 Big Bears, 2-5yrs– 11:30a-12:15p FPL21.3.7 Baby Bears, 6mos-crawlers– 12:30p-1:15 Family Art (1.5-5yrs) FPL21.3.8 Bitty Bears, 0-6mos—1:30p-2:15p Six Sessions: Sat 11/6-12/18 (No class 11/27) FPL21.2.5 1.5-5yrs– 10:30-11:30a

-10- SPORTS PROGRAMS - YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

The purpose of the youth basketball league is to learn basketball fundamentals, improve skills and make new friends in a fun environment. This is a recreational league and includes practice time, refereed games and a league t-shirt. (Grades 1-2, co-ed clinic style, no games) Registration Deadline will be prior to the start of games in January

CO-ED (clinics only, no games) CODE GRADE LOCATION DATE TIME COST PASSHOLDER COST YB530 1-2 UM Community Center Wed, Jan 5-Feb 23 5:30-6:15p R-$85, NR-$95 PR-73, PNR-$81 YB615 1-2 UM Community Center Wed, Jan 5-Feb 23 6:15-7:00p R-$85, NR-$95 PR-73, PNR-$81

GIRLS LEAGUES CODE GRADE LOCATION DATE TIME COST PASSHOLDER COST YBG89 3-4 UM Community Center Practice - Thurs, Nov 11 *5:45-7p R-$115, NR-$125 PR-$98, PNR-$107 Games - Sat, Jan 8-Mar 12 Mornings YBG10 5-7 UM Community Center Practice - Thurs, Nov 11 *7:15-8:30p R-$115, NR-$125 PR-$98, PNR-$107 Games - Sat, Jan 8-Mar 12 Mornings

BOYS LEAGUES CODE GRADE LOCATION DATE TIME COST PASSHOLDER COST YBB08 3 UM Community Center Practice - Tues, Nov 9 *5:30p R-$115, NR-$125 PR-$98, PNR-$107 Games - Tues, Jan 4-Mar 8 Evenings YBB09 4 UM Community Center Practice - Tues, Nov 9 *5:30p R-$115, NR-$125 PR-$98, PNR-$107 Games - Tues, Jan 4-Mar 8 Evenings YBB10 5 UM Community Center Practice - Fri, Nov 12 *5:30p R-$115, NR-$125 PR-$98, PNR-$107 Games - Fri, Jan-March TBD YBB11 6 UM Community Center Practice - Fri, Nov 12 *5:30p R-$115, NR-$125 PR-$98, PNR-$107 Games - Fri, Jan-March TBD YBB12 7 UM Community Center Practice - Sat, Nov 13 Mornings R-$115, NR-$125 PR-$98, PNR-$107 Games - Sat, Jan-March TBD YBB13 8 UM Community Center Practice - Sat, Nov 13 Mornings R-$115, NR-$125 PR-$98, PNR-$107 Games - Sat, Jan-March TBD

For UM residents with 3 or more children, the cost is $65 per child after the second child. Please note individual groups may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment or volunteers. *Locations, times & dates listed above are subject to change based on the number of teams and gym availability. Practice time/game days lost due to factors outside of UMPR’s control (weather, school conflict, etc.) may not be rescheduled. Refunds/credits will not be given after the start of the program. For more information or to volunteer call 610-265-1071 or visit www.umtownship.org

-11- SPORTS PROGRAMS - YOUTH Badminton Clinics Basketball - Advanced Shooting & Mentality Ages: 7-10 & 10-13 Training Location: UM Community Center Ages: 14-19 Instructor: Yuki Kim Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Barry Wolfson aka The Foul Shot Doc

This beginner program is designed to be available for all This is an advanced, one-hour training—which will include children who are interested in playing badminton. The court and classroom sessions. Players will learn both the program focuses on the fundamentals of badminton tech- physical and mental aspects of shooting. “The Foul Shot niques including grip, footwork, racquet skills, and game Doc” has over 30 years of experience coaching players from strategies. We aim to build a strong foundation to enjoy kids to NBA stars—Jameer Nelson and Trevor Ariza. Play- fast & competitive badminton games! Take the class ers will take their shooting to the next level. Focus will be on jump shooting, foul shooting twice a week to improve faster! Min 3 Max 10 and sports psychology. For more information *Please bring a racquet if you have one* visit: www.foulshotdoc.com Min 6 Max 8 Reinforcement Audio CD provided Cost: 1x per week R-$153, NR-$163, PR-$130, PNR-$138 Cost: R-$55, NR-$60, PR-$47, PNR-$51 FY21.1.1 Ages 7-10 Mon 9/13-11/15 5:00p-6:00p FY21.3.1 Sat 11/6 2:00p-3:00p FY21.1.2 Ages 10-13 Mon 9/13-11/15 6:00p-7:00p Basketball - Xtreme Hoops Co-ed Clinics Cost: 2x per week R-$288, NR-$298, PR-$245, PNR-$253 Grades: 1-4 & 5-8 FY21.1.3 Ages 7-10 Mon & Tues 9/13-11/16 Location: UM Community Center 5:00p-6:00p (Mon & Tues) Instructor: Michelle Michael FY21.1.4 Ages 10-13 Mon & Thurs 9/13-11/18

6:00p-7:00p (Mon) and 5:00p-6:00p (Thurs) Michelle Michael, UM High School Girls Coach, AAU Basket- ball Coach and Director of the UM Girls Basketball League, Basketball - Little Hoop Stars & Hoop Stars will focus on fundamental skills including: dribbling, shooting, rebounding and footwork. Ages: 4-5 (Little Hoop Stars) & 6-8 (Hoop Stars)

Location: UM Community Center Cost: R-$80, NR-$85, PR-$68, PNR-$72 Instructor: Jump Start Sports Staff FY21.4.1 Grades 1-4 Tues 9/7-9/28 5:45p-6:30p FY21.4.2 Grades 5-8 Tues 9/7-9/28 6:30p-7:15p Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, defense , and FY21.4.3 Grades 1-4 Tues 10/5-10/26 5:45p-6:30p rebounding in a fun-oriented program. FY21.4.4 Grades 5-8 Tues 10/5-10/26 6:30p-7:15p

Cost: R-$111, NR-$121, PR-$95, PNR-$103 Basketball - Xtreme Hoops - 1-on-1 Training FY21.2.1 Ages 4-5 Mon 11/8-12/13 5:30p-6:15p Ages: 11+ FY21.2.2 Ages 6-8 Mon 11/8-12/13 6:30p-7:30p Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Michelle Michael

UPPER MERION COMMUNITY CENTER This is an advanced and intense individual workout session designed to help aspiring players develop advanced basket- ball shooting skills. The workout will include the use of the latest technology in basketball shooting. Sessions are paid in advance through Parks and Rec, and scheduled at www.xtreme-hoops.com. Click on “Make a Reservation” or Interested in renting a court, classroom or meeting room? Give email Michelle Michael at [email protected]. us a call! Contact Allyson Roberts at [email protected] For pricing and room selection please see our website: Dates: Schedule with Michelle—60-minute private sessions umtownship.org/ Cost: FY21.5.1 1 Session R-$55, NR-$60, PR-$47, PNR-$51

-12- SPORTS PROGRAMS - YOUTH CONTINUED Basketball - Xtreme Hoops - Group Training NFL Flag Football - Youth Coed League Ages: 11+ Ages: 5-13 Location: UM Community Center Location: Heuser Park Instructor: Michelle Michael Director: Flag Football America Staff

This is an advanced and intense group workout session Youth co-ed players will be organized and play according to designed to help aspiring players develop advanced bas- national NFL flag rules and regulations. Regular season ketball shooting skills. The workout will include the use of includes practices and games. The league will provide jer- the latest technology in basketball shooting. Sessions are seys, referees, flags, fields and footballs. No prior experi- paid in advance through Parks and Rec, and scheduled at ence is necessary. Athletic attire and non-metal football www.xtreme-hoops.com. Click on “Make a Reservation” or cleats/sneakers required. Travel games are possible during email Michelle Michael at [email protected]. the course of the season. The evaluation date will be August 29th. Dates: Schedule with Michelle—60-minute group sessions Cost: R-$159, NR-$169, PR-$135, PNR-$144 Cost: FY21.9.1 Sun 8/29-11/7 1:00p-5:00p FY21.6.1 1 Session R-$35, NR-$40, PR-$30, PNR-$34 FY21.6.2 5 Sessions R-$175, NR-$185, PR-$149, PNR-$157 FY21.6.3 10 Sessions R-$350, NR-$360, PR-$298, PNR-$306 Soccer Shots Ages: 2-3, 3-5, & 5-7 Basketball - Xtreme Hoops 3 v 3 Skill Development Location: Belmont Park & UM Community Center Instructor: Soccer Shots Staff Ages: 9-12 (4th-6th Grade) & 13-14 (7th-8th Grade)

Location: UM Community Center MINI (2-3-year old) - Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy Instructor: Michelle Michael & Ed Swayze program introducing children to fundamental soccer princi- ples, such as, using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules Coach Ed Swayze has teamed with Xtreme Hoops Coach of the game. Michelle Michael to improve players passing, shooting, re- CLASSIC (3-5-year old) - Soccer Shots Classic utilizes bounding, teamwork and understanding of basketball. Players creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer will be put on teams of 3 or 4 players. 3v3 games will be played skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. to reinforce the skills in game situations. 3v3 allows each player PREMIER (5-7-year old) - Soccer Shots Premier focuses more touches to shoot, pass, rebound, play defense and devel- on individual skill, fitness and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games op. Max 16 per age group and team interaction. NO CLASS 11/24 Min 6 Max 12 Individual & Team Registrations Available/Shirts In- cluded Cost: R-$132, R-$142, PR-$112, PNR-$121 Cost: R-$118, NR-$128, PR-$100, PNR-$109 Belmont Park FY21.7.1 Ages 9-12 Thurs 9/9-10/14 5:45p-6:45p FY21.10.1 Ages 2-3 Wed 9/15-10/20 4:30p-5:00p FY21.7.2 Ages 13-14 Thurs 9/9-10/14 6:45p-7:45p FY21.10.2 Ages 3-5 Wed 9/15-10/20 5:05p-5:45p FY21.10.3 Ages 5-7 Wed 9/15-10/20 5:50p-6:30p Heads Up Dodgeball FY21.10.4 Ages 2-3 Sat 9/18-10/23 1:30p-2:00p Ages: 9-12 FY21.10.5 Ages 3-5 Sat 9/18-10/23 2:05p-2:45p Location: UM Community Center FY21.10.6 Ages 5-7 Sat 9/18-10/23 2:50p-3:30p Instructor: Overtime Athletics Staff UM Community Center Throw ‘em! Dodge ‘em! Grab a group of friends and test FY21.10.7 Ages 2-3 Wed 11/3-12/15 4:30p-5:00p your agility and accuracy with a fast-paced game of dodge- FY21.10.8 Ages 3-5 Wed 11/3-12/15 5:05p-5:45p ball! Coaches will discuss the safety and game rules at the FY21.10.9 Ages 5-7 Wed 11/3-12/15 5:50p-6:30p beginning of each class. Soft, foam balls are used fore player’s’ protection. Join the game today! Min 10 Max 30

Cost: R-$118, NR-$128, PR-$100, PNR-$109 FY21.8.1 Wed 9/29-11/17 4:30p-5:30p

-13- SPORTS PROGRAMS - YOUTH CONTINUED SNAP Exercise SNAP Soccer Buddies Ages: 6-21 Ages: 14-100 Location: UM Community Center AR Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Linda Moser Instructor: Linda Moser

SNAP Exercise is designed to be rewarding, challenging Buddies are partnered with a partici- and fun. The program provides the opportunity for any girl pant, help set up, break down and store equipment. No or boy with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to work experience is needed just a willingness to have fun and on basic exercise skills in a fun station format. Parents are work with children with intellectual and/or physical disabili- required to stay at the Community Center for the entire ties on basic soccer skills. Buddies will be provided with class. Min 2 Max 12 certificates to show service hours. Questions can be emailed to Linda Moser at [email protected]. Cost: Free FY21.11.1 Sat 9/11-10/9 11:30a-12:30p Cost: Free FY21.14.1 Sat 10/23-11/20 11:15a-12:35p

SNAP Exercise Buddies Tennis - Radnor Racquet Club Ages: 14-100 Ages: 4-18 Location: UM Community Center Location: Radnor Racquet Club Instructor: Linda Moser Instructor: David Broida

Buddies are partnered with a participant, help set up, break Learn the fundamentals of the sport, including: forehand, down and store equipment. No experience is needed just a backhand, serve, volley and basic strategy. Instruction will willingness to have fun and work with children with intellec- be provided for beginner and intermediate players, as well tual and/or physical disabilities on basic exercise skills in a as training for middle and high school tennis team mem- fun station format. Buddies will be provided with certifi- bers. cates to show service hours. Questions can be emailed to Linda Moser at [email protected]. Cost: R-$195, NR-$205, PR-$166, PNR-$174 FY21.15.1 Beg & Adv Beg Sun 9/19-11/21 3:00p-4:00p Cost: Free FY21.15.2 Beg & Adv Beg Sun 9/19-11/21 4:00p-5:00p FY21.12.1 Sat 9/11-10/9 11:15a-12:35p FY21.15.3 Adv Beg & Inter Sun 9/19-11/21 5:00p-6:00p FY21.15.4 Adv Beg & Inter Sun 9/19-11/21 6:00p-7:00p SNAP Soccer Ages: 6-21 Tennis - Youth Indoor Location: UM Community Center AR Instructor: Linda Moser Ages: 6-10 & 11-17 Location: Gulph Mills Tennis Club SNAP Soccer is designed to be rewarding, challenging and Instructor: Julian Krinsky School of Tennis Staff fun. The program provides the opportunity for any girl or boy with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to play soc- Men and women of all skill levels are welcome. All of our cer. Parents are required to stay at the Community Center tennis programs are taught by full-time USPTA, USPTR, for the entire class. Please indicate shirt size for partici- and JKST-trained professionals. Program includes: instruc- pant when registering. Min 2 Max 12 tion, drills, strategy and matches. Please bring a water bot- tle. NO CLASS 11/28 Max 8 per age group Cost: Free FY21.13.1 Sat 10/23-11/20 11:30a-12:30p Cost: R-$160, NR-$170, PR-$136, PNR-$145 FY21.16.1 Ages 6-10 Sun 10/3-12/12 6:30p-7:30p FY21.16.2 Ages 11-17 Sun 10/3-12/12 6:30p-7:30p

-14- SPORTS PROGRAMS - ADULT Basketball - Men’s 30 and Up Tennis - Adult Indoor Ages: Men 30+ Location: UM Community Center Ages: 18+ Players will split into teams and play informal and fun basketball Location: Gulph Mills Tennis Club games. Must be registered for the full session in order to play. Sign Instructor: Julian Krinsky School of Tennis Staff up early, space is limited. Max 34.

Cost: R-$77, NR-$82, PR-$65, PNR-$70 Men and women of all skill levels are welcome. All of our tennis programs are taught by full-time USPTA, USPTR, FA21.1.1 Mon 9/13-12/20 7:00p-9:00p and JKST-trained professionals. Program includes: instruc- tion, drills, strategy and matches. Please bring a water bot- Flag Football - Adult Coed League tle. NO CLASS 11/26 Min 8 Max 16 Cost: R-$160, NR-$170, PR-$136, PNR-$145 Ages: 18+ FA21.4.1 Fri 10/1-12/10 7:00p-8:00p Location: Heuser Park Tennis - Radnor Racquet Club Director: Flag Football America Staff (Under Youth Sports in the online catalog)

Adult Co-ed Flag Football League is a competitive and rec- Ages: 13-100 reational version of a popular American game. Teams will Location: Radnor Racquet Club be organized and play according to national rules and regu- Instructor: David Broida lations. League will include regular season games, statis- tics, awards and playoffs. The league will provide the refer- ees, flags, fields and footballs. This is a great activity for Learn the fundamentals of the sport, including: forehand, individuals and teams. Individuals and teams are encour- backhand, serve, volley and basic strategy. Instruction will aged to register. Athletic attire and non-metal football be provided for beginner and intermediate players, as well cleats/sneakers required. as training for middle and high school tennis team mem-

bers. Cost: Team-$850; Individual-$90 FA21.2.1 Sun 8/29 –11/7 9:00a-1:00p Cost: R-$195, NR-$205, PR-$166, PNR-$174 FA21.5.1 Sun 9/19-11/21 7:00p-8:00p Pickleball - Beginner Adult Clinics with MLSN Volleyball - Adult Pick Up Games Ages: 18+ Ages: 18+ Location: UM Community Center Location: UM Community Center Instructor: UMPR Staff Instructor: Fred Sicilia

Players will split into teams and play informal and fun vol- Start your lifelong love of pickleball with this informative Be- leyball games. Must be registered for the full session in ginner class. Learn basics of the game including: what order to play. NO CLASS 11/24 equipment is right for you, the rules, basic shot techniques, court positioning and basic strategy. Max 2 Cost: R-$55, NR-$60, PR-$47, PNR-$51 NO CLASS 11/28 FA21.6.1 Wed 9/15-12/15 7:00p-9:00p Volleyball - Coed League Cost: R-$90, NR-$95, PR-$76, PNR-$81 Ages: 18+ FA21.3.1 Sun 10/24-12/5 1:00p-2:00p Location: UM Community Center Director: UMPR Staff

Teams are guaranteed 10 matches. The league will pro- vide officials. Games will usually take place Tuesday eve- nings (schedule is subject to change). Registration dead- line is Sept. 3rd. Cost: Team - $500; Individual - $85 FA21.7.1 Tues 9/14-12/14 Evenings

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Snapology - Brick City Work- Young Rembrandts - School’s Out Workshop shop Ages: 5-14 Ages: 5-12 Location: UM Community Center Location: UM Community Center Instructor: Young Rembrandts Staff Instructor: Snapology Staff Come draw with us on this day off! Election In this Snapology Election Day workshop inspired by Lego Day may have the schools closed, but City, your builder will enjoy designing beautiful buildings Young Rembrandts has a fun art workshop and cities for our stash of mini-figures. This is the perfect planned at the Community Center! Min 8 Max 22 space for your young architect or city planner to sharpen their design and building skills! Min 4 Max 18 Cost: R-$70, NR-$75, PR-$60, PNR-$64 FSO21.3.1 Tues 11/2 9:00a-12:00p Cost: R-$61, NR-$66, PR-$52, PNR-$56 FSO21.1.1 Tues 11/2 9:30a-12:00p UPPER MERION COMMUNITY CENTER Snapology - How the Grinch Stole the Bricks Open Gym Ages: 4-10 Free for Passholders! Non-passholders may Location: UM Community Center pay the Open Gym Fee Instructor: Snapology Staff The Community Center offers Open Gym times In this Snapology “drop & shop” work- that include Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball, and more. For a full listing of the Open Gym schedule shop, students will immerse themselves in the city of Who- go to www.umtownship.org ville and the story of the Grinch! They will design machines to help the Grinch with his sneaky mission to ruin Christ- Or Contact the Front Desk for updated Open Gym times. mas, build the city of Whoville, and create sleds to get from the top of Mt. Crumpit to the city of Whoville! No matter what the Grinch says, it’s going to be a blast! Min 4 Max 16

Cost: R-$70, NR-$75, PR-$60, PNR-$64 FSO21.2.1 Fri 11/26 9:00a-12:00p

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