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Prsrt Std 2015 Newsletter MESSENGER US Postage Township of Lower Merion Volume 7 No. 2 75 E. Lancaster Avenue PAID Ardmore, PA 19003-2323 Permit 403 Bellmawr NJ

A First-Class Township ##$$ #"!#$ Upgraded Government-Access LMPD Earns International Channel Is Now Online Accreditation; Wins Award from Senior Vice President - Investment Officer MTV, the Township’s National Mental Health Group 30 South 17th Street, Suite 2000 LGovernment Access television Philadelphia, PA 19103 channel, recently completed a n March, the Commission on Accreditation for Law [email protected] comprehensive upgrade to high IEnforcement Agencies (CALEA), an international definition (HD) equipment, resulting in expanded capabilities credentialing authority, awarded the Lower Merion Police !!"$!#" $#" !#$"# #" $ "$# $ " ##" $#!# and a higher quality viewing experience for residents. Department with official accreditation. The LMPD joins only 4.4 percent of all law enforcement agencies in the United States New equipment includes a video switcher; cameras for the (some 18,000 agencies) to earn the CALEA accreditation. In Board Room, studio and field production; digital projectors for M Pennsylvania, only 11 other agencies have been so designated W TODD WARNER, Architect the Board Room; video routing systems in the Board Room and (about 1 percent). Residential Design stu dio; and a Skype interface allowing guests from remote locations to participate in studio interviews. And in May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has presented the Lower Merion Police Department with their Also included in the upgrade is a new server, used for automated 2015 Criminal Justice Award. The organization recognized the playback of regular programming on LMTV, available on Police Department’s dedication to assisting the mentally ill and Comcast channel 7 and Verizon channel 37 in the Township. their families. The LMPD achieved this through comprehensive Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the upgrade is that it allows training, the use of court diversions and partnering with mental update PRes LMTV programming to be viewed online, both as a stream health advocates. logo in email (inclu ding live streaming of Committee and Board of The two honors are not unrelated. CALEA was created in 1979 Commissioners meetings) and on-demand. Viewers are now as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law able to access streaming content at lmtv.pegstream.com; and enforcement’s major executive associations: the International on-demand meetings and shows may be viewed at Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Organization lmtv.pegcentral.com. For more info, see via of Black Law Enforcement Executives www.lowermerion.org, on the Township’s Facebook page, and (NOBLE), National Sheriffs’ Association of course on LMTV itself. (NSA), and the Police The upgrade, fully funded through grants from Comcast and Executive Research Verizon negotiated as part of the Township’s franchise Forum (PERF). The agreements, replaced equipment nearly 10 years old and well CALEA Accreditation Warnerfor Architecture R D E A L E R S past its useful life. Continued on page 4... PA License # PA001900 LMTV was started in 1991 as a part of the Township’s Library Villanova, PA 610.293.3232 Left to right: Supt. WmToddWarnerArchitect.net 610•446•7877 HEATING • COOLING • FUEL OIL system, showing only informational slides. It is now a vital division of the Public Information Office, broadcasting 24 hours Michael McGrath, Ofc. Joseph Hunsicker a day, and producing six to 10 new informational shows per This Community Newsletter is produced for the Township of Lower Merion (coordinator of month in addition to live broadcasts of the Board of LMPD’s mental health by Hometown Press • 215.257.1500 • All rights reserved® Commissioners meetings, which total more than 125 hours per program), Capt. hometownpress Continued on page 4... William Boegly. To Place An Ad Call Denise, 510-526-1473, [email protected] Something for Everyone! Look Inside..Summer and Fall 2015 Recreation Brochure...pages 7-15 Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | www.lowermerion.org McIntyre Capron & Associates, P.C. Architects

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845 Montgomery Ave. • Narberth, Pennsylvania 19072 Continued from page 17 ...Tax ID Theft a Taxing Problem for Township Residents If you previously contacted the IRS and did not have a resolution, • Protect your personal computers by using firewalls, Lower Merion contact the Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 1-800-908-4490. anti-spam/virus software, update security patches and change They have teams available to assist. passwords for Internet accounts. Messenger Newsletter How to reduce your risk: • Don’t give personal information over the phone, through the Volume 7 No. 2 • Don’t routinely carry your Social Security card or any document mail or the Internet unless you have either initiated the contact Lower Merion Messenger is published quarterly with your SSN on it. or are sure you know who is asking. for the residents of the Township of Lower Merion The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to and is designed to keep residents informed about • Don’t give a business your SSN just because they ask – only Township activities, policies and services. when absolutely necessary. request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media Your comments and suggestions are invited: • Protect your personal financial information at home and on your channels. Report suspicious online or emailed phishing scams to: Public Information Office computer. [email protected]. For phishing scams by phone, fax or mail, call: Township of Lower Merion 1-800-366-4484. Report IRS impersonation scams to the Treasury 75 E. Lancaster Avenue • Ardmore, PA 19003-2323 • Check your credit report annually. e-mail: [email protected] Inspector General for Tax Administration’s “IRS Impersonation Phone: (610) 645-6199 • Check your Social Security Administration earnings statement Scams Reporting.” annually. Board of Commissioners Elizabeth S. Rogan, President Wynnewood, Ward 7 Paul A. McElhaney, Vice-President Belmont Hills, Penn Valley False Fire Alarms, Risk to Life On the Increase in Township and Bala Cynwyd, Ward 3 Daniel S. Bernheim The problem, and the response Gladwyne, Merion Park, Penn Valley and Wynnewood, Ward 1 he Lower Merion Fire Department responds to over 2,500 fire anything else that produces visible dust, TBA Tcalls per year and almost half (46%) of these are false or smoke or fumes, there is a good chance Gladwyne and Penn Valley, Ward 2 unnecessary alarms – in both residential and commercial that you will set off a smoke detector. Steven K. Lindner facilities. Responding to these types of false alarms, especially if Cover smoke detectors during construction Ardmore and Haverford, Ward 4 they could have been prevented, is costly to both you and the to prevent dust in the detector chamber. Once Cheryl B. Gelber Township. More important is the undue risk our firefighters are construction is completed remove the covers and clean the North Ardmore and Wynnewood, Ward 5 Township Phone Numbers exposed to when responding to these false alarms. system. Philip S. Rosenzweig Rosemont and Villanova, Ward 6 Unless we know differently, our response to a fire alarm at a house 4. Fire alarm systems need regular testing and maintenance by a Building and Planning (610) 645-6200 Public Works Complex (610) 667-1590 Anna Durbin or business is at emergency speed – as if there is a real fire. With technician. Deal only with qualified, licensed professionals. South Wynnewood and East Ardmore, Finance (610) 645-6160 Refuse and Recycling (610) 667-1952 the growing number of new homes and businesses in the past several 5. Fire alarm equipment must be installed properly. Smoke detectors Ward 8 years, there has been a very large increase in the number of alarm do not belong in kitchens, garages, attics, or just outside of George T. Manos Fire (610) 645-6190 Township Administration Building investigations. bathrooms with showers. Heat detectors can be used to protect Bala Cynwyd, Ward 9 (610) 649-4000 these areas without false alarms. Photo-electric alarms can V. Scott Zelov The Township of Lower Merion Fire Department is a combination Parking Services (610) 645-6230 minimize the likelihood of false alarms. Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Gladwyne, Ward 10 fire service made up of both career and vo lunteer firefighters. Township Manager (610) 645-6103 Lewis F. Gould, Jr. Once a call is received by the Montgomery County 6. Make sure the alarm company has your contact Parks and Recreation (610) 645-6220 Emergency Dispatch Center, the call is dispatched for Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne and Rosemont, information. Often when we respond to a call, the Ward 11 Township Secretary (610) 645-6145 our fire companies to respond. This means that our “responsible party ” information is not available. Once Police (610) 649-1000 volunteers leave their homes or employment to Brian A. Gordon dispatched to an alarm, the Fire Department is obligated Merion, Ward 12 Township Treasurer (610) 645-6210 respond to the fire house where career staff are waiting FALSE to respond to the scene. If no one is on site, the alarm C. Brian McGuire Public Information (610) 645-6199 to respond to the location. Again, the response is ALARM company needs your contact information to inform you Cynwyd and Merion Park, Ward 13 always as if there is a real fire. of the alarm and the Fire Department might require your Rick Churchill Public Works Administration (610) 645-6150 Steps to prevent false alarms response in order to assist in gaining entrance to the Penn Wynne and Wynnewood, Ward 14 building. ______1. Notify t he Fire Department Communications Center at The Township Administration Building is open By following these simple steps, you can do your part in helping to Ernie B. McNeely Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 610-265-5533, and your alarm company before testing or Township Manager repairing the system and tell them to place the system ON TEST reduce the risk of false alarms, and therefore avoid the hassle and Thomas J. Walsh This publication is posted in its entirety on the Township’s website, www.lowermerion.org or OUT OF SERVICE. expense they cause. The safety of the residents of The Township of Public Information Officer Lower Merion and its Firefighters is the main priority for the Lower 2. Know how to cancel a false alarm. If the alarm goes off and you Merion Fire Department. are absolutely certain you know what caused it, notify the alarm Family Owned & Operated Since 1946 Your Key to Quality Service company immediately and tell them that the “Homeowner wishes Whenever there is an emergency requiring the Fire Department, our to cancel the alarm and that there is no need for the Fire crews will be there to assist. At the same time, the Fire Department Department to respond.” Have the alarm company’s phone is working to educate businesses and citizens on wa ys to reduce number handy. If there is any doubt as to whether there really is a non-emergency calls so that our crews will be available to respond Diamonds - Gems - Custom Designs - Work Done on Premises fire, don’t take chances – let the Fire Department respond to where emergency help is truly needed. If a fire alarm is activated in Appraising for Insurance & Estates check it out. your home or building, it is always recommended that someone call John Anthony Jr., GIA GG, RJ & CGA (AGS) 9-1-1 should you see fire, smoke, or should you smell something John Anthony III, GIA GG 3. Dust and smoke detectors do not get along! Dust looks just like www.DuffyRealEstate.com burning. Until the cause of the alarm activation can be clearly smoke to a smoke detector. 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18 Summer 2015 Newsletter The Lower Merion Messenger 3 Continued from cover ...Upgraded Government-Access Channel Is Now Online Poets of All Ages Honored in Ardmore year. LMTV is run by senior producer and 20-year Township veteran Mark Murray, along with associate producer Josh Mackley. Many thanks to both of them for plenty of long days he Ardmore Library celebrated the winners through the annual poetry competition in her of preparation for these big changes now coming to fruition. Tof the Charlotte Simon Poetry Contest on name. The contest is generously sponsored Sunday, March 15th with a program that through an endowment established by her Tell us what you think of the changes, and if you are watching online. If you’d like, email included the reading of all of the winning family and with prize money funded by your thoughts to me at [email protected]. poems by the poets themselves. The families Jonathan and Christina Miller. Thank you, and have a wonderfu l summer. and friends of the winners joined with This year, participation in the contest swelle d, members of the community including Sincerely, with the total number of entrants more than representatives of the Lower Merion Township doubling over last year. The total number of Thomas J. Walsh Board of Commissioners to acknowledge the poems entered was 453. In the children’s Public Information Officer talents of the six winners from each of the division, 31 schools were represented with 252 categories, children, teen, and adult. entries. The teen division had 155 entries from 19 schools. The adult Each year for the last 10 years, the Ardmore Free Library has division had 46 entries from 45 different zip codes and two foreign Continued from cover ...LMPD Earns International Accreditation; Wins Award from National Mental Health Group celebrated the love of poetry fostered by Charlotte Miller Simon countries. Process is a proven modern management model that provides a blueprint to promote the efficient use of resources and The winners of the 2015 poetry contest are as follows: improve service delivery on a continuing basis – and that includes awareness of mental health issues that affect our community and the police that interact with all citizens. CHILDREN’S CATEGORY TEEN CATEGORY Place Name Poem Title (with winner’s school) Place Name Poem Title (with winner’s school) NAMI’s Criminal Justice Award was established to recognize police or probation officers, judges and district justic es, district attorneys and public defenders and those associated with the Drug Court and the Behavioral Health Court who 1st Elijah Ames Meaning of Fall 1st Peri Leavitt feeling is first -- he says -- display outstanding caring and compassion towards persons with mental illness and their families. The foundation for the (Perelman Jewish Day School) (Harriton High School) LMPD program is the “Crisis Intervention Specialist” model created by Montgomery County Emergency Services. 2nd Madeleine Fitzhenry Ode to Albert Bierstadt, Looking 2nd Lucy Minicozzi-Wheeland Photo of my Scars Today, every Township patrol officer has attended this three-day program and a large portion of them now have advanced Down Yosemite Valley (Radnor High School) mental health training. The LMPD has a partnership with the MCES Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, Post- and (Country Day School of the Sacred Heart) 3rd Leah Wang Waiting Pre-Booking Forensic Diversion of mental health consumers, a Summary Diversion Program with Lower Merion 3rd Sam Brown The Curious Squirrel (Harriton High School) Township’s three District Courts, and a seat at the Montgomery County Emergency Service Forensic Task Force. (Cynwyd Elementary School) HM: Emma Ibrahim Where Were You When the Bombs The LMPD has also recently been increasing its interactions with the community at large, most notably through the Lower Merion Police & HM: Ani Dardarian A Soldier’s Journal Dropped? (Armenian Sisters Academy) (Merion Mercy Academy) Community Relations Committee. As of this writing, the department was preparing for a Community Forum at Lower Merion High School on May 31st, 2015, hosted by the Committee, as a follow-up discussion on issues and concerns about race and policing that were raised at a Asher Rosenfeld What is a Poem? Maya Ackerman The Run similar forum h eld at the PALM Center in Ardmore on February 8th of this year. Additional discussions can be expected in the future, as well (Penn Wynne Elementary School) (Bala Cynwyd Middle School) as additional reporting on crime and arrests started earlier this year. Inbal David Hopes and Dreams Anne Marie Crinnion Passion (Cynwyd Elementary School) (Academy of Notre Dame) In the meantime, please see below for information about this year’s National Night Out, scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th, from 6 to 9 p.m. ADULT CATEGORY ADULT CATEGORY Place Name Poem Title Place Name Poem Title 1st Christian Coughlin Uni HM: Yuxi Lin Apple Think You Can Run a 5K? Try This One: The Stormwater Runoff 2nd Beth Greenspan Drunk Bees Kayla Aronson On Gravity ark your calendar for the third annual scenic Mill Creek, past stone mill ruins, over 3rd Ovid Gabriel Amorson Indictment Amanda Groen The Lesson M“Stormwater Runoff: 5K Trail Run” steep inclines and through open meadows which will be held on Saturday, October 17, before winding back down to Flat Rock Park 2015 at 9 a.m. on the Schuylkill River. This is a beautiful and challengin g 5K trail Additional information will be available Tax ID Theft a Taxing Problem for Township Residents run through the hills and valleys of Rolling Hill Park, a 103-acre closer to the race date on the Lower Merion Conservancy's website, historic recreational area in Gladwyne. The trail meanders along which is at www.lmconservancy.org. ower Merion Police warn that tax-related identity theft is on the ➢ Equifax, www.Equifax.com, Lrise. Tax ID theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social 1-800-525-6285 Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. ➢ Experian, Annual “National Night Out” Festival: Tuesday, August 4th Generally, an identity thief will use your SSN to file a false return www.Experian.com, 1-888-397-3742 early in the year. You may be unaware you are a victim until you try he National Association of Town Watch territories, Canadian cities, and military bases to file your taxes and learn one already has been filed using your ➢ TransUnion, www.TransUnion.com, 1-800-680-7289 T(NATW), in partnership with Lower Merion worldwide. The event was created by Wynnewood’s SSN. Contact your financial institutions, and close any accounts opened Community Watch, will host the annual “National Matt Peskin for NATW back in 1984. It is designed Know the warning signs: Be alert to possible identity theft if you without your permission or tampered with. Check your Social Night Out” (NNO) Festival in the Ruby’s lot in to: (1) Heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) receive an IRS notice or letter that states that: Security Administration earnings statement annually. You can create Suburban Square in Ardmore on Tuesday, August Generate support for, and participation in, local an account online at www.ssa.gov. 4th, from 6 to 9 p.m. anticrime programs; (3) Strengthen neighborhood • More than one tax return was filed using your SSN; If your SSN is compromised and you know or suspect you are a spirit and police-community partnerships, and; (4) Guests will enjoy live music, food, rides, carnival • You owe additional tax, refund offset or have had collection victim of tax-related identity theft, take these additional steps: Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are games, LM Police, Fire and EMS exhibits, funnel actions taken against you for a year you did not file a tax return; organized and fighting back. “NNO brings neighbors • Respond immediately to any IRS notice; call the number cakes, roving entertainment, photo booths, child and first-responders together under positive • IRS records indicate you received wages from an employer provided fingerprinting/video, and home safety information. unknown to you. circumstances,” Peskin said. • Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Use a All those attending are asked to bring non-perishable Steps to take if you become a victim: Pa rking will be available throughout the Suburban File a report with law fillable form at IRS.gov, print, then mail or fax according to goods to benefit Eldernet’s Food Pantry. ftc.gov/complaint Square area. Learn more about National Night Out at enforcement. Report identity theft at and learn instructions. This is the 32nd Annual National Night Out, which how to respond to it at identitytheft.gov. Also, contact one of the www.nationalnightout.org. For information on Lower Merion • Continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you will involve more than 37 million people from 16,000 Community Watch visit LMCommunityWatch.org. Contact Matt three major credit bureaus to place a “fraud alert” on your credit records: must do so by paper. communities across the country from all 50 states, U.S. Peskin at (610) 649-7055. Continued on page 18... 4 Summer 2015 Newsletter The Lower Merion Messenger 17 E-Z Park Smart Card Available for Purchase Stormwater Management in Lower Merion Township

n E-Z Park Smart Card is the quick and convenient way to pay and all payments are processed within 24 hours, except weekends. hether you’re having a Stormy Monday or Singing in the Rain, pavers and protecting existing vegetation or replanting along the Afor parking at Township parking meters. The card eliminates The box is secure, saves time, and is convenient for paying parking Wyou know a Hard Rain’s A’Gonna Fall. And when it does, banks of our streams to maintain or create riparian buffers which the need to carry change and even refunds unused time on the meter violations. Envelopes for payment of computerized parking tickets there’s going to be stormwater runoff from all the parking lots, protect streambanks and stream water quality. back to the card. The card is available for purchase at the Parking are located inside the drop box door. roads, roofs and even compacted lawns across Lower Merion The Draft Lower Merion Township Comprehensive Plan Services Office and Ludington Library. The Parking Services Township. Stormwater runoff is funneled by the sewer system into (http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=355) provides You can now pay parking tickets online at www.lowermerion.org Department is located in the our streams, carrying with it many road and yard pollutants, details on the effects of stormwater runoff locally and includes using credit cards or in-person at the Parking Services Department. lobby of the Public Safety reducing water quality and endangering our safe water supplies. current and future strategies to manage stormwater runoff. Based This is the quick and easy way to pay a parking ticket. Residents Building. Office hours are The flood of stormwater can also erode soil, carrying it into streams upon the input of the Water Resources Committee, a Water paying on-line also have the option of paying directly from their Monday – Friday from 8:15 a.m. where it smothers aquatic creatures attached to the river bottoms and Resources Element of the Draft Comprehensive Plan was checking accounts, via Automated Clearing House (ACH). – 4:30 p.m. Additional fills in all the nooks and crannies needed by fish and small formulated. The Draft Water Resources Element is based upon the information is available by invertebrates for shelter and food supply. If that rain were falling on premise that every property owner shares a responsibility in A parking ticket payment drop box is located at the front of the calling (610) 645-6230. porous surfaces like forest soils or meadows, it would sink into the stormwater management and that many small individ ual actions will Public Safety Building. Payment envelopes can be deposited 24/7, ground, recharging groundwater, and slowly seeping into local rivers make a big difference in stormwater control. As such, the and streams providing important base flow for days and weeks after recommendations focus on incentivizing innovative stormwater the storm. Instead, the rapid flush of stormwater runoff causes very retrofits and sustainable green infrastructure on private property, as high stream flows immediately after the storm which erodes stream well as enhancing public stormwater infrastructure and modest Bala Cynwyd Librarian Publishes Book on Library Humor banks, delivering more soil to the stream bottom. This stream regulatory controls. bottom burial, known as sedimentation, is the largest cause of river and stream impairment in Lower Merion Town ship as well as across The Draft Comprehensive Plan provides a proactive approach to undreds turned out on a rainy Sunday in May to come back to the newly all developed areas of the country. ensure that sustainable stormwater management in L ower Merion Hrenovated and expanded Bala Cynwyd Library—the second in Lower Township will continue to meet stormwater management Merion Township’s program to upgrade all six of its library branches (after Lower Merion Township Draft Comprehensive Plan; Water requirements as mandated by federal legislation and calls for a Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr). The ceremonial ribbon was held across the Resources chapter Township-wide Stormwater Management Master Plan. A doorway by members of Cub Scout Pack 581, and the Lower Merion Hhig Lower Merion Township has a number of strategies in place to Stormwater Task Force has been appointed to evaluate and advise School Jazz Band entertained afterward. lessen stormwater runoff’s ill effects. The Township currently owns the Board of Commissioners on this matter. Bala Cynwyd librarian Roz Warren doesn’t just handle and recommend books and maintains several stormwater management facilities that detain We all appreciate the natural beauty of the Township’s water – she writes them, too. In addition to her work at the library, Roz is a or treat stormwater runoff, slowing its flow into nearby streams. resources and varied natural features which are integral to Lower The Township also regulates new development and redevelopment humorist and columnist for many publications, including The New York Merion’s identity. As the Township continues to grow, we will need to assure that adequate stormwater management controls are Times, and she’s been featured on the Today Show – twice! Now she has to increase our efforts to maintain those features as the stress on provided. Future strategies under consideration include a greater published her 13th humor book, “Our Bodies, Our Shelves: A Collection Of them increases. Lower Merion Township has always been in the reliance on “green infrastructure” to manage stormwater. Typically forefront of proactive environmental management. Libr ary Humor.” “You‘ll never look at your local public library the same costing less over the long run, green infrastructure protects private way again!” says the description of her book on Amazon. Check her out at property from stormwater damage without sacrificing the quality of 1 Washington Waters: Learn about Stormwater. State of Washington, Department www.rosalindwarren.com, find her on Facebook or just drop by the Bala our streams. Examples of green infrastructure include rain gardens, of Ecology. Web Library. And congratulations, Roz! Photo by Nancy Bea Miller rain barrels, bio-swales, tree canopy cover, green roofs, porous 03/2015.

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16 Summer 2015 Newsletter The Lower Merion Messenger 5 Summer & Fall 2015 RECREATION INFORMATION

Spring Happenings REGISTRATION FORM - Lower Merion Parks & Recreation Baseball prep: Name of Activity:______Fee:______Getting ready for the big kids to play, Location:______Session/Date/Time: ______South Ardmore Park. Participant’s Name:______Age:______DOB:______

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Address:______City:______State: ______Zip:______Lower Merion Little League: It was the Redwings vs. the Muck Dogs on a beautiful May morning at South Ardmore Park. Emergency Contact & Phone Number: ______Legislative Breakfast: Local and state elected and appointed officials gathered on Medical Conditions/Allergies/Medications: ______the morning of May 1, 2015 in the Lower Merion Township Board Room to discuss Physician’s Name & Phone Number: ______current and potential future legislative issues. I, the undersigned parent/child participant, hereby release the Township of Lower Merion, its officers, agents, employees, sponsors, organizers, and Art Box: Sherry all leaders assigned by them, from all liability for any damage and injury to any person or thing in connection with the above activity. Furthermore, I Tillman at Past * hereby agree to refrain from bringing suit against any of the above named on my own behalf or on behalf of my son or daughter (named above) as Present * Future in a result of any damages or injuries to any person or thing that occurred in connection with the above activity. I also hereby agree to permit the Ardmore has video recording and or photographing of this activity for the purposes of program advertisement by the Township of Lower Merion. re-fashioned this old Print Parent’s Name______Parent’s Email ______newspaper box into a new medium – an ______/____/______everyday chance to Adult Participant’s or Parent’s Signature DOB Date Cell/Day Time Telephone express how you feel. The above registration form applies to all programs, except the music program, pool membership and trips. Please mail to: Department of Parks & Recreation, 75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, Pa. 19003-2376, or register in person Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Couldn’t stay away: Newly promoted Lt. John Tucci and Sgt. JoAnne Township Treasurer, Township of Lower Merion Pepitone (center), LMPD, were honored with their families on April 8th before the Open House: PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Board of Commissioners committee meetings. Here, Lt. Tucci’s son Thomas, who The annual Township GENERAL INFORMATION Registration Information will be three this summer, “photo-bombs” dear old Dad, to the delight of Sgt. Open House was held Department of Parks & Recreation Phone: 610 - 645 - 6220. Program registration is limited to residents of Lower Merion until Pepitone and the rest of the LMPD Command Staff. two (2) weeks prior to the start of the program, when it shall then May 9th. Special Accommodations be open to non-residents. Librarians of the Year: Kiwanis Club Officer of the Special accommodation s can be provided by contacting the Refunds Eileen Plociennik of the Bala Cynwyd Year: Lower Merion Police Officer Department at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the Library (right) and Wendie Sittenfield Robert McGuire received the 2014 Police program. Refunds will be given only if the reason for the request meets an established set of standards, which can be obtained from the of Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Officer of the Year Award from the Cancellations Department of Parks & Recreation. were named 2015 Public Librarian of Kiwanis Club of the Main Line at a The Township reserves the right to cancel any programs, the Year and 2015 School Librarian of luncheon in his honor on April 22nd at scheduled times, location and/or activities due to insufficient Check website for Refund Processing Fee. the Year, respectively, on April 17th by Bryn Mawr College’s Wyndham Alumnae registration or weather conditions. State Senator Daylin Leach Hall. He is seen here accepting the award (D-Montgomery/Delaware). The event, from event coordinator Norman Segal. Lower Merion Township is looking for motivated and reliable part of National Library Week, honors two outstanding librarians from Arbor Day: Cynwyd summer lifeguards to ensure the safety of members and the 17th Senatorial District each year – one who works in the local Elementary School on April school system and one who serves the public library system. guests at the Belmont Hills and Ardmore Avenue Pools. 21st hosted an Arbor Day Please check our website for upcoming Lifeguard Training New Department Heads: Welcome to new Township Chief celebration to commemorate Financial Officer Eric M. Traub, who started in his Lower Merion Township’s Courses or email [email protected] for new position May 4th. He comes to Lower Merion “Tree City USA” designation by employment opportunities. after serving as Finance Director at East Norriton the National Arbor Day Township. Prior to that, he was a senior managing Foundation – the 38th successive year the Township has earned this consultant at Public Financial Management in distinction. Stephen G. Mantakounis Philadelphia, where he worked with municipal Volunteer Board Members finance departments honored: Guyon Turner (Cable throughout the United States. TV Advisory Committee) and Lita And congratulations to Donna Cohen (Township Vacancy Board), Heller, a 17-year Lower two of the Township’s many board Merion Township veteran who was promoted in New Construction and committee volunteers, were May to be the Township’s new Director of Parks & Additions & Remodeling honored upon their retirement from 610-543-3900 Recreation. Donna had served as Recreation [email protected] those roles at the April 15th Board of Commissioners meeting. Ms. 610-544-7622 Fax Supervisor for the Township since 1997. www.mantisconstruction.com Cohen is also a former Township Commissioner and member of the 806 Lorraine Drive • Springfield, PA 19064 Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 6 Summer 2015 Newsletter The Lower Merion Messenger 15 Spring and Summer 2015 RECREATION INFORMATION Township of Lower Merion Parks and Recreation RIVERBEND $20/day Extended Care Option (6:00am – 8:00pm) ROSIE’S SENIOR JAMBOREE Riverbend Environmental Education Center has a lot For more information or to register online at All Senior Citizens are invited to attend the 35th to offer our community year round, from weekend www.riverbendeec.org or contact Kelly Myers at Annual Senior Jamboree. This event is free of RECREATION INFORMATION programs for families to Year-Round Camp days [email protected] or 610-527-5234 x106. charge! Lunch in the Park with entertainment and offered on school holiday. Please contact Riverbend LOWER MERION CONSERVANCY giveaways from our generous sponsors. This event Summer and Fall 2015 directly at 610-527-5234 or visit their website for The Lower Merion Conservancy invites you to come has been enjoyed by many throughout the years. more information www.riverbendeec.org. with us to explore the nature and history of Lower Date: Wednesday, July 15 (Rain date is Thursday, July 16) New to the Parks and Recreation Department is a wonderful, new Kindergarten Enrichment at Riverbend Merion in new and fun ways in a very exciting place: ON-LINE REGISTRATION: software system for our Membership and Program Registration. This Riverbend Environmental Education Center provides a our outdoor classroom full of native Pe nnsylvania Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm program enables participants to view programs offered and register on-line, via mail or walk-in for programs and pool memberships. science-based, hands-on learning opportunity for streams, forests and meadows. Location: South Ardmore Park If you have on-line access, please visit www.lowermerionrec.com Parks and Recreation Department page to create or log in to your account. If you do not have on-line access, no need to worry. You can still mail or walk-in to register for programs and pool memberships. Kindergarten-aged children. Participants will spend LM Conservancy’s Stream Camp significant time in outdoor settings, where they can For more information or to register for Lower Merion Dates: June 22 – July 31 (No Program July 3 & Sessions: play, learn, explore and experience the natural world Conservancy’s Stream Camp, please visit SUMMER PROGRAMS Half-Day Program on July 31) Baseball/Softball General Wayne, July 6 – 17 around them. This program complements an www.lmconservancy.org or call 610-645-9030. afternoon half-day Kindergarten schedule. For more BALA CYNWYD TOT LOT Days/Time: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm *Participants will need to bring their own glove. information please contact Stacy Carr-Poole, Director PROGRAM PROVIDERS Ages 4 – 6 Fees: Residents/$625, Non-Residents/$725 Soccer South Ardmore, July 6 – 17 *Shin guards are of Education at [email protected] or Lower Merion has a number of groups that offer Back again this year will be a playground program for Registration Limit: 15 Participants recommended but not required. various recreational opportunities for leagues and 610-527-5234 x108. 4 - 6 year olds and their caregivers. A caregiver must “COOL DOWN” ICE SKATING Basketball South Ardmore, July 20 – 31 other activities. Visit our website to view and or print remain with the participant at all times. This will be a Days: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 1:00pm Riverbend’s Year-Round Camps PROGRAM a table of Program Providers with their contact half-day program which will include arts and crafts, Fee: Per Session: Residents/$115, Looking for the perfect place for your children when information. Each group conducts their own games and group activities. Please register and After a fun day at play, come “Cool” Down at Non-Residents/$135 they have a day off from school? Try Riverbend’s registration during different times of the year. Please register early. Space is limited. This is an outdoor Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Year Round Exploration Camps. Perfect for ages Home Run Derby Free and Open to Anyone contact them directly if you are interested in any program, so if it rains it will be cancelled for the Society and be introduced to the wonderful 4-11. Date a nd Time: Tuesday, July 14 at 1:00pm additional information day. sport of ice skating. Enjoy 30 minutes of group $70/day Family/Individual Plus Members or higher instruction taught by qualified instructors and 30 (Rain date is Thursday, July 16) Registration Limit: 20/session The Township of Lower Merion Home Run Derby will (9:00am – 3:00pm) continued on next page... minutes of fre e skate time. This program is available Location: Bala Avenue Playground be held at General Wayne Park. Cones are set at Dates: June 22 – July 31 (No Program July 3) for ages 7+ and. Program includes skate rental. Skaters should wear long pants, socks and light various distances for the scoring of this activity, so Days/Time: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – Noon everyone has a chance to win. Great fun for all! This Fee: Residents/$105, Non-Residents/$125 jacket. For more information or to register, call event features age divisions for boys and girls from 7 PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES CAMP 610-642-8700 or email [email protected] - 16 years of age. Awards are given to the top three Registration is limited - Register early! Location: Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane finishers in each division. Participants will be involved in a range of activities Society, 220 Holland Avenue, Ardmore Hot Shot Contest Free and Open to Anyone • Knob & Tube Rewire including arts and crafts, games, group activities and Ages: 7 yrs and Older Date and Time: Tuesday, July 28 at 1:00pm • Recessed Lighting special events. On occasion, optional day trips will Day/Time: Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:45pm (Rain date is Thursday, July 30) • Landscape Lighting be a part of the programming for which additional Dates: June 23 – July 28 (6 Classes) This program is a basketball competition held at • Circuit Breaker Panels fees will be charged. In case of inclement weather, Fees: Per Wee k: Residents/$20, Non-Residents/$25 South Ardmore Park. Points are earned by making the program will be cancelled. 6 Week Session: Residents/$100, shots from various marked spots on the court, We can fix these...and more Ages: 7 and over (on or before June 1, 2015) Non-Residents/$125 including lay-ups and three point shots. www.MartellaElectric.com Call Dates: June 22 – July 31 (No Program July 3 and ½ Girls and boys 7 - 16 years of age compete separately 610-449-2654 Day Program on July 31) LOWER MERION SPORT SHORTS Boys and Girls, Ages 4 – 6 in their age groups. Awards are given to the top three Days/Time: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm finishers in each division. Locations: General Wayne Park, Get your kids moving and $100 OFF South Ardmore Park, Wynnewood Valley Park introduce them to the basic UK ELITE SOCCER Fees: Six week session: Resident/$ 180, building blocks of sport. To register for any UK Elite Program, please visit All New Products Non-Resident/$215 Per week: Resident/$65, These activities will provide www.ukelite.com your children an outlet for their UK Elite Petite Soccer Clinic – Summer Ages 3 – 5 Stone • Carpet • Luxury Vinyl Non-Resident/$75 Pre-Registration is required: Register in the Parks & energy, while satisfying their appetite for learning and A fun introduction for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds to the Wood • NuStairs Recreation Dept, you cannot register at the movement. world of soccer through activity based program. The Days/Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, emphasis is on a "Games Based" Minimum of $500 Order. Not to be comined with any playground. Proof of residency is required for Lower 9:00 – 9:45am approach to coaching soccer within a other offers. Valid with coupon thru 8/31/15. Merion Residents. This can include (but is not limited to) the child’s Township Library Card, Sessions: Soccer – Sport Shorts, fun learning environment. This program Repair Water Damage • Change Color Township Public School Report Card or ID. South Ardmore Park, July 7 –16 is designed to allow every childe th Enhance Existing Colors T-Ball – Sport Shorts, General Wayne Park, July 7 –16 chance for maximum development and SPECIAL RECREATION CAMP Basketball – Sport Shorts, Bala Gym, enjoyment. Each child will enjoy learning the • Half The Cost Of Sanding • Environmentally Friendly For children (ages 7 – 18) with special needs July 21 – July 30 fundamentals of soccer, including individual ball • Most Jobs Can Be Done Within One Day This program offers active games, arts and crafts and Fee per Session: Resident/$105, Non-Resident/$125 skills, running with the ball, passing, controlling the swimming at our Belmont Hills public pool each • We Furnish, Install & Finish All Exotic Hardwoods Registration Limit: 15/Group ball, shooting and scoring. afternoon (weather permitting) for children with Including Brazilian Cherry, Santos Mahogany & Bamboo Location: South Ardmore Park – Lower Field special needs residing in the Township of Lower LOWER MERION YOUTH SPORTS • We Use The Same URETHANE Finishes Used By PROGRAMS Days: Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm Merion. Transportation is provided through the or Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00pm Brunswick On Their Bowling Alleys Lower Merion School District. Boys and Girls, Ages 7 – 14 Participants will learn the basic skills of the specific Session 1: June 10 – July 15 Shihadeh and SandFree.com Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Fee: Per Session: Resident/$100, Non-Resident/$110 Located Behind The District Court Mawr Avenue sport in a fun environment. Games will be used to 116 Cricket Ave, Ardmore • 610-649-2000 develop and improve skills throughout the program. continued on next page... www.OrientalRugRenovation.com New program idea? Let us know! We are always looking for new programs to offer our residents. Email [email protected] or give us a call 610.645.6220.

14 Summer 2015 Newsletter The Lower Merion Messenger 7 Spring and Summer 2015 RECREATION INFORMATION Spring and Summer 2015 RECREATION INFORMATION UK Elite Soccer Petite Camp Total Play Multi Sports Day Camp Location: South Ardmore Park FLAT ROCK PARK BOATING process through the mail. 8:30 – 9:00am Beginner 2 & Aqua Tot Ages 3 – 5 Boys and Girls, Ages 5 – 14 yrs Date: August 24 – 28 FACILITIES Morning Adult Swim at Belmont Hills Pool will be 9:15 – 9:45am Beginner 1 & Aqua Tot The UK Petite Sports program During the week, children will have the opportunity to Session 1: Ages: 5 – 7 yrs, 9:00 – 10:30am • Township-owned boating facilities are provided at held from June 22 - August 14, 2015 every Monday 10:00 – 10:30am Beginner 1 & Advanced Beginner has been designed to experience over 15 different sports from around the Session 2: Ages: 7 – 10 yrs, 10:30am – Noon Flat Rock Park. The general public is permitted use of through Friday from 8:00 – 9:00am to members of ARDMORE AVENUE COMMUNITY introduce young children to a variety of sports in a world. All activities take place in a positive, low Fee: Resident/$129, Non-Resident/$149 these facilities provided appropriate permits are either pool only. CENTER safe environment. All the games and sports will be pressure educational environment under the guidance LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP obtained. INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM LESSONS 122 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore • There is no fee to obtain a 2015 permit. activities to help balance, speed, agility, fast of qualified coaches. YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC All classes are conducted in accordance with Hours of Operation controlled movement, hand/eye and eye/foot Location: South Ardmore Park Ages 7 – 17 • All Boat Trailers are required to obtain a permit to American Red Cross standards. You must be a Monday – Friday: 3:00 – 10:00pm park at the Flat Rock Park Boating Facility. coordination. All will be key factors in early Session 1: June 29 – July 2* (No Class July 3) This program will involve instruction resident of the Township of Lower Merion or a current Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm • The boating facilities are available for use by development of children in sport, this will also Session 2: July 20 – 24 on basic strokes, net play, serving skills, Pool Member to register for lessons. Sunday: CLOSED motorized and non-mo torized boats, including canoes improve their social interacti on. Session 3: August 3 – 7 doubles play and court strategy. Classes meet Days: Monday – Friday Phone Number: (610) 896-7256 and kayaks. Location: South Ardmore Park Session 4: August 17 – 21 daily for one hour during a One-week session. Fee per Session: Resident/$70, Non-Resident/$80 Director: Linda Jackson • The recreational boating season is year round, but Days: Monday – Friday Multi Sports Fu ll Day Camp All participants are to report at 9:00am on the first Schedules are subject to change based on Program Coordinator: Larry Scovens floating docks will only be in the water from Times: 9:00 – 10:30am or 10:45 am – 12:15pm The Full Day Multi-Sports camp offers campers the day of each session for ability testing and class registration Program Assistant: Crystal Uter approximately April 1 to November 15. Session 1: June 8 – 12 chance to experience many additional sports and scheduling. The instructors will try to accommodate Class Descriptions: Summer Basketball League 2015 • The hours of Flat Rock Park are from Dawn until Session 2: June 15 – 19 daily sports challenges along with the entire sports scheduling conflicts, but participants are grouped by • Aqua Tot – Infant to approximately age 4. Will need Registration on or about: May 1 9:00 PM. Session 3: June 22 – 26 lineup of the half-day camp. This is the true sports ability. an adult in the water. Five tots with adults per class. League begins on or about June 15 Session 4: July 27 – 31 Boat Trailer Parking Permit camp experience with so much to do in so little time! Times: Participants do not pick their own time slot. • Beginner 1 – Non-swimmer of any age. Up to six Location: Ardmore Avenue Community Center/Vernon Session 5: August 24 – 28 To apply for a Trailer Parking Permit, individuals must Ages: 5 – 14 yrs • 9:00am, Beginner Class participants per class. V. Young Park Session 6: August 31 – September 4 complete a Boat Trailer Parking Permit Application. Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm • 10:00am, Beginner/Intermediate Class • Beginner 2 – Swimmers who want to improve their Days: Monday - Friday (starting in June) Fee Per Session: Resident/$124, Non-Resident/$134 Permit application forms c an be found on the *Session 1 Fees: Resident/$199, Non-Resident/$219 • 11:00am, Intermediate/Advanced Class stroke. Up to six participants per class. Times: TBA Township web site at www.lowermerion.org. UK Elite Community Soccer Camp Fees Per Session: Resident/$209, Session 1: June 22 – 26 • Advanced Beginner – Swimmers that can swim one Please contact Larry for more information on the Applications can be submitted via mail, in person, or This program provides a consistent path to Non-Resident/$229 Location: Gladwyne Park length of the pool. Up to six participants per class. Leagues. on-line. Please visit www.lowermerion.org for improvement for 5 - 14 year olds. Eac h STEP is Multi Sports Half-Day Camp Session 2: June 29 – July 2* • Intermediate – A good swimmer working on stroke Available Age Groups/Divisions more details. designed with the age, experience and ability of the The Half-Day Multi-Sports Camp gives our younger Location: South Ardmore Park and endurance. Up to six participants per class. • Ages 4 – 6 yrs player in mind. This program gives every player the participants the opportunity to experience over 15 Session 3: July 6 – 10 LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP – POOL Instructional Swim Program - Belmont Hills • Ages 7 – 9 yrs chance to fully realize their potential. Each child will sports in a week! Campers will receive technical Location: Bala Avenue Park INFORMATION Pre-registration is required. Registration processed • Ages 10 – 12 yrs enjoy learning the fundamentals of soccer, including instruction in each sport and will then experience the Session 4: July 13 – 17 The Department of Parks and at Belmont Hills Pool ONLY. • Ages 13 – 15 yrs individual ball skills, running with the ball, passing, sport in a realistic game situation. Campers will Location: South Ardmore Park Recreation operates two outdoor Session 1 June 22 – July 3 • Ages 16 – 18 yrs controlling the ball, shooting and scoring. receive a T-shirt and certificate. Session 5: July 20 – 24 swimming pools. Registration begins Noon on June 6 (Weekends Only) • Unlimited Age Group Location: South Ardmore Park Ages: 5 – 14 yrs Location: Penn Wynne Park • The Ardmore Pool is located Session 2 July 6 – 17 • Females 14 and under Days/Times: Monday – Friday Times/Fees: Half Day AM: 9:00am – 12:30pm Session 6: July 27 – 31 behind the Community Center on Registration begins 8:00am on June 29 Unity Day 2015 ALL ARE WELCOME! Ages: 5 – 14 yrs, Half Day, 9:00am – Noon *Session 1 Fees: Resident/$169, Location: General Wayne Park Ardmore Ave in Ardmore—610.642.4338. Session 3, July 20 – 31 Date TBD from Noon – 8pm 7 – 14 yrs, Full Day, 9:00am – 3:00pm Non-Resident/$ 189 Fee per Session: Residents/$65 Non-Residents/$75 • The Belmont Hills Pool is located at Mary Waters Registration begins 8:00am on July 13 Unity Day is filled with family entertainment - music, Session 1: June 22 – 26 Fees Per Session: Resident/$179, *Session 2 Fee: Residents/$60, Non- Residents/$70 Ford Road in Bala Cynwyd—610.668.2411. Session 4 August 3 – 14 food, information booths, games, races and more. Session 2: July 27 – 31 Non-Resident/$199 Registration Limit: 10/Time Slot Membership applications, fee tables and supporting Registration begins 8:00am on July 27 Come out and enjoy a fun filled day celebrating family Session 3: August 10 – 14 information can be found at www.lowermerion.org Half Day PM: 1:00 – 4:00pmv DAVID BROIDA TENNIS 8:30 – 9:00am Beginner 1, Beginner 1, Beginner 2, and community. Please contact the Center for more Session 4: August 24 – 28 *Session 1 Fees: Resident/$129, or at the Department of Parks and Recreation. Beginner 2, Advanced Beginner, Lap Swim information. Session 5: August 31 – September 4 For more information please contact David at Non-Resident/$149 (610) 864-4303 or [email protected] Separate memberships are required for each pool. 9:15 – 9:45am Beginner 1, Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Location: Ardmo re Avenue Community Fee Per Session: Half Day Resident/$165, Fees Per Session: Resident/$139, Memberships must be purchased through the Beginner 2, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate Center/Vernon V. Young Park Half Day Non-Resident/$205 Non-Resident/$159 Junior Squash Lessons at Fairmount Department of Parks and Recreation, 75 E. Lancaster 10:00 – 10:30am Beginner 1, Beginner 1, Beginner 2, What else is going on? Call for information on these Full Day Resident/$235, Ages 8 – 14 First Play Lacrosse Avenue, Ardmore, before attending the pools. Beginner 2, Intermediate, Aqua Tot and other programs: Volleyball, Basketball, Hip-Hop, Full Day Non-Resident/$275 Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediate levels. Membership s can be purchased on-line, via mail, or Boys and Girls, Ages 6 – 14 10:45 – 11:15am Beginner 1, Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Movies, Special Events, Trips, and more! Learn fundamentals, techniques, strategies and the in person. US SPORTS INSTITUTE This program is the ideal introduction to Beginner 2, Aqua Tot SENIOR CENTERS AND SERVICE mental side of the game. Instruction by David and The Pools opened on Saturday, May 23rd (weekends USA Sport Group brings together the finest providers the sport of lacrosse. The program is Instructional Swim Program – Ardmore Ave PROVIDERS INFORMATION Fairmount teaching pros. Please wear white-bottom only) and opened Saturday, June 13th, seven days a of sports camps and classes for all ages and ability taught in a relaxed atmosphere with the Pre-registration is required. Registration processed The Center for Positive Aging in Lower Merion sneakers. week for the regular summer season, closing on levels. For more information please visit emphasis on fundamental skills and technique; at Ardmore Pool ONLY. (PALM), www.palmseniors.org Location: Fairmount Athletic Club, 499 S Henderson Labor Day, September 7th (Schedule subject to ussportsinstitute.com. All activities promote helping all children to progress and succeed. Session 1 July 6 – 17 117 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 Road, King of Prussia change). Pools are open weekdays, Noon to 8:00pm hand-eye coordination, movement, balance and most Children will learn how to play lacrosse through a Registration begins Noon on June 29 (610) 642-9370 Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 6 – 9 and weekends/holidays from 11:00am – 8:00pm. importantly FUN! Additional information can be series of fun activities, and then take part in small Session 2 July 20 – 31 ElderNet, www.eldernetonline.org Times: 1:00 – 2:00pm All new members must provide proof of Lower found at www.ussportsinstitute.com scrimmages to put into practice what they have Registra tion begins Noon on July 13 9 S Bry n Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Fee: Resident/$75, Non-Resident/$87 Merion residency. Photocopies of residency are Total Sports Squirts learned. All equipment is provided for the program Session 3 August 3 – 14 (610) 525 - 0706 Bryn Mawr Tennis Camp acceptable. You may complete the membership Boys and Girls, Ages 3 – 5 yrs (program is non contact so no protective clothing is Registration begins Noon on July 27 continued on next page... Sports Squirts is a great way to introduce children to required). Ages 4 – 17 a variety of sports such as soccer, T-ball, basketball Location: South Ardmore Park Location: Bryn Mawr Tennis Courts, 9 S Bryn Mawr and hockey in a safe, structured environment to Date/Time: July 27 – 31, 9:00am – 12:30pm Avenue, next to Ludington Library ensure learning. All activities promote hand-eye Fee: Resident/$179, Non-Resident/$199 Dates: Monday - Friday, June 22 – July 24 (No class July 3) coordination, movement, balance and most First Play Golf importantly FUN! Session 1: 8:30 – 9:30am, Beginner and Advanced HARDWOOD FLOORING Boys and Girls, Ages 5 – 10 Beginner Lower Merion Piano Session 1: June 29 – July 2* (No Class July 3) Lessons in the convenience of your home This program is the ideal introduction to the Session 2: 9:30 – 10:30am, Beginner, Advanced Installation & Refinishing Session 2 Fees: Resident/$95, Non-Resident/$105 sport of golf. Through the exciting games Richard L. Seifert, Instructor Session 3: August 3 – 7 Beginner and Intermediate and challenges this program will emphasize Session 3: 10:30 – 11:30am, Advanced Beginner and 610-896-6380 Serving the Greater Main Line [email protected] Location: South Ardmore Park the rules of the golf, and teach the children Price Ave, Narberth, PA 425-220-8147 Cell Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm Intermediate www.VincentsFloors.com how to play in a safe environment whilst Fee: Resident/$245, Non-Resident/$280 www.lowermerionpiano.com *Session 1 Fees: Resident/$89, Non-Resident/$99 being respectful to others. [email protected] Boston Conservancy of Music, Graduate continued on next page...

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programs that teaches positive values, wellness, VIVA COMMUNITY FITNESS REFUNDS) Bryn Mawr Tennis Camp II antique furniture, see how houses were put together FULL DAY and HALF DAY OPTION! responsibility, conflict resolution, and goal setting. For more info or to Outdoors: rain or shine Ages 4 – 17 in the 1700’s, harness a horse to a wagon and think Full Day Fee: 9:00am – 4:00pm NLS offers basketball, football and track programs, as purchase equipment call ● Smoke & alcohol-free Location: Bryn Mawr Tennis Courts, 9 S Bryn Mawr about how people traveled, work with a blacksmith Resident/$260, Non-Resident/$290 well as week long summer camps. 856-751-0095 or go to ● Handicapped accessible Avenue, next to Ludington Library one morning and forge something to take home. They Half Day Fee: 9:00am – Noon To register for any NLS Program, please visit www.vivacommunityfitness.com ● Beach chairs/blankets only in front of white line Dates: Monday - Friday, July 27 – August 7 can even work with honeybees and extract honey! Resident/$145, Non-Resident/$175 Session 1: 8:30 – 9:30am, Beginner and Advanced Location: Harriton House It's a bird ! It's a plane! No, it's...everything from the www.nlsports.org VIVA MAT PILATES: Transform flab into ● Picnics welcome Beginner Days/Time: Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights. This RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS sculpted muscle and energize your life! ●Location: Gazebo Park, 9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Session 2: 9:30 – 10:30am, Advanced Beginner and Session 1: June 22 – 26* hands-on program will let you learn all about R hythmic Gymnastics is the perfect sport to teach Slim your waist, stomach and hips; strengthen and Bryn Mawr Intermediate Session 2: July 6 – 10* aerodynamics and the world above us. Explore the body awareness and control - skills that will assist in tone your muscles; relieve back, wrist, neck and For more information please contact David Broida Fee: Resident/$115, Non-Resident/$125 Fee: Per Session: Residents/$35, basic principles of flight, build airplanes, test them in the development of athletic potential for any sporting shoulder pain and melt away stress. You will leave www.brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com Non-Residents/$45 wind tunnels, ride a hovercraft and construct balloon endeavor. This is a fascinating Olympic sport that has class standing taller, looking younger and be full of [email protected] 610-864-4303● McMoran Park Tennis Clinic (Belmont Hills) NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. copters. Experiment with different kinds of propulsion already gained great popularity in the United States. It energy. Non-jarring exercises are tailored to fit each June 6 XPN Welcomes● John Gorka w/Laura Ages 4 – 17 Registration Limit: 10/session – *Participants will systems as you use your new knowledge to blast-off, is a marvelous blend of traditional gymnastics, dance student’s body. Perfect for men/women, ages 15 and Promiscuo Location: 1 54 Mary Watersford Road, Bala Cynwyd, only be permitted to register for ONE Session. track, and recover different kinds of rockets. Discover and ballet with the use of such apparatus as the up of all fitness levels. Wear comfortable exercise June 7 (Sun) Trespass: Genesis Tribute Band next to Belmont Hills Library the mysteries of the galaxy, learn about celestial ribbon, rope, ball, hoop and clubs. It is a sport that attire. Bring a large towel, mat, medium or regular June 12 (Fri) Cabin Dogs w/First String: Gus Dates: Saturdays, June 27 – August 8 MAD SCIENCE CAMP navigation, and take home a rocket that you have built develops grace and beauty for young girls and s trength Pilates band. Compson Band (No class July 4) Mission — “We aim to spark the yourself. We'll be moving at light speed throughout challenges them to exceed while improving their skills Location: Bala Gym, Bala and Union Avenues June 13 Ste ve Poltz w/Joe Crookston Session 1: 9:00 – 10:00am, Beginner and Advanced imagination and curiosity of children this high velocity week and you’ll have a “rockin” in ballet, dance and coordination. In addition to Pilates – Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30pm June 19 (Fri) Larry McKenna & Girls of Summer: Beginner everywhere by providing them with good time! instructional and beginners classes, special hours are Summer Session: July 7 – September 15 (11) Great Girl Songs of 60’s Session 2: 10:00 – 11:00amAdvanced Beginner and fun, entertaining and educational activities that instill offered for our competitive Rhythmic Team. The Resident/$120, Non-Res/$145 June 20 David Wilcox w/Mark Schultz Intermediate a clear understanding of what science is really about YOUNG REMBRANDTS instructor at Bala Gym is Ms. Valeriya Neikova, an Fall Session: October 6 – December 22 (11) June 27 Recess Monkey ($12 adults/$5 kids 5 to 16 yrs) Fee: Resident/$95, Non-Resident/$115 and how it affects the world around them.” Our innovative, step-by-step July 10 (Fri) Dukes of Destiny w/Broken Arrow: Neil experienced Rhythmic coach from Bulgaria. Give your (No Class Nov 3) Lower Merion High School Adult Tennis Lessons Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 South curriculum and engaging subject Young Tribute daughter the right start in life ! Let her experience Resident/$120, Non-Res/$145 Location: 245 E. Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore Bryn Mawr Avenue matter will show your child that July 11 Megan & Liz w/Found Wandering Rhythmic Gymnastics and watch her confidence and Pilates – Thursdays, 8:00 – 9:00pm (across Montgomery Ave. from school/far right Ages: 6 – 12 yrs drawing can be fun and interesting! July 18 Marc Silver & the Stonethrowers self-esteem grow by leaps and bounds. Summer Session: July 9 – September 17 (11) corner) Registrat ion Limit: Minimum of 12 students and During our classes, we teach skills July 25 Steve Forbert w/Denise Moser Location: Bala Gym, Bala and Union Avenues Resident/$120, Non-Res/$145 Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 23 – July 23 maximum of 20 per class that will help them grow, develop and excel while your August 1 XPN Welcomes Dar Williams w/Jonathan Ages: 5 yrs and Over Fall Session: October 1 – December 17 (11) Ages: Adults and Teens Age 13 and Over Session 1 child creates memories that will last a lifetime. Your Doh & Richard Douglass ($15 adults/$5 kids 5 to 16 Please contact Valeriya at (610)580-4714 or (No Class Nov 26) Session 1: 5:30 – 6:30pm, Beginner and Advanced June 22 – 26 child will enjoy ALL NEW LESSONS each week! yrs.) (610)918-4635 or e-mail [email protected] or Resident/$120, Non-Res/$145 Beginner Radical Reactions and Detective Science Register at August 7 (Fri) Lisa Willson Vocal Academy [email protected] Pilates – Fridays, 11:00am - Noon Session 2: 6:30 – 7:30pm, Advanced Beginner and AM Session ONLY! www.youngrembrandts.com/chestercounty August 8 Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz w/Nalani & Summer Session: July 10 – September 25 (11) Intermediate 9:00am – Noon Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Sarina ADULT CLASSES (No Class Sept 4) Fee: Resident/$135, Non-Resident/$150 Fee: Resident/$145, Non-Resident/$175 Mawr Avenue Resident/$120, Non-Res/$145 Main Sponsors: Bryn Mawr Trust Co. • Main Line AND PROGRAMS THEATRE HORIZON DRAMA CAMP Mad Science brings awe-inspiring experiments paired Ages: 6 – 12 yrs Fall Session: October 2 – December 18 (11) Health/Bryn Mawr Hospital • Aqua PA This action-packed drama camp is taught by with thought-evoking detective work to campers, Time: 9:00am – Noon (No Class Nov 27) Comcast Cable • Nolan Painting • PECO SPECIAL RECREATION WEEKEND CLUB Philadelphia theatre professionals. Young actors nurturing their scientific interests and evoking their Session 1: July 6 – 10 Resident/$120, Non-Res/$145 Media Sponsor: Main Line Times For adults with special needs spend the week working as a team to create a play full fascination. Children will learn about chemical Session 2: July 27 – 31 Other Sponsors: Bryn Mawr Rotary Club • John Fish The Special Rec Weekend Club will meet on select SUMMER DISCOUNT TICKETS to regional of drama, comedy, suspense, mystery, and action! reactions as they grow crystals, create sidewalk chalk Se ssion 3: August 17 – 21 & Son, Jewelers • Pennoni Associates • Springfield Sa turdays each month for trips to the movies, mini area Amusement Parks They are guided through playwriting, fun from scratch, and design chromatography t-shirts to Fee/Themes: TBD Music Store • Burlap and Bean • Schultz Law golf, theatre, shopping and much, much more. Trips Please check www.lowermerion.org for the complete improvisational games and acting exercises that take home. Campers become trained science sleuths CHESS CLUB Performance Fitness • Le Tip: Masters of the Main vary session to session. Participants must sign up in price list! encourage creativity and self-confidence. Students as they investigate the role of chemistry at the scene Learn how to play chess from a Shining Knights Line • HelpHOPELive • The Camera Shop • Vertex advance. Group will meet for departure at Lower • Tickets are sold from May through will also learn the basics of stagecraft, how to speak of a crime. We spark curiosity by asking children to chess coach! Our coaches are professional Fitness • Anonymous • Dr. Andrew Halbert, D.D S. • Merion Twp Administration Building, 75 E Lancaster Sep tember 2014 loudly and clearly, how to work in teams and how to make thorough observations while dusting for instructors and have taught thousands of children to Ardmore Toyota & Scion • Gold Million Records • Avenue, Ardmore. Transportation is provided by • Tickets are non-refundable accept and respect others’ ideas. On the last day, fingerprints! play chess. Class time is evenly split between lesson Penn Medicine Plastic Surgery, Bryn Mawr • Comfort Lower Merion Township. • We accept Cash or Check as payment. they perform their world premiere play for an Session 2 and play. Lessons range from learning the rules to Inn Valley Forge • Rothman Institute • Keystone Days: Saturdays • Tickets can be used any time during the audience using props and costumes. Curtain up! July 13 – 17 advanced tournament strategies. Play time is Gardens • Blank Aschkenasy Properties • Lower Time: TBD 2014 season Location: Bala Cynwyd Middle School, 510 Bryn Eureka! The Young Inventors Camp structured to pair each student against an opponent Merion Commissioner Scott Zelov • O’Neill Age: 18 years and older • Call ahead for availability: (610) 645-6220 Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd (Location subject to FULL DAY and HALF DAY OPTION! of similar skill. All chess supplies provided. P roperties • Bryn Mawr Fence Co. • Cuffco, Inc. • Please contact the Parks and Recreation Office or • Prices are subject to change. change) Full Day Fee: 9:00am – 4:00pm Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Main Line Custom Kitchens, Ltd. • Cobb & Lawless visit our website for a Current Schedule. Days: Monday – Friday Resident/$260, Non-Resident/$290 Mawr Avenue BRYN MAWR TWILIGHT CONCERT Service Co. • Barbara Schwartz • Debby Kern • Registration Minimum: 5 Participants Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Half Day Fee: 9:00am – Noon Ages: 4 – 14 yrs SERIES Leah Wald • Wilkie Lexus Maximum: 16 Participants Concerts begin at 7:00pm - $12 Donation (Kids 16 Session 1: July 6 – 10, Ages 7 – 10 yrs Resident/$145, Non-Resident/$175 Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30pm Schedule is subject to change. Refunds will not be offered for missed trips. Session 2: July 20 – 24, Ages 7 – 10 yrs and under – Free) (Exceptions May Apply) (NO continued on next page... This is a camp designed by you—the Inventor! Each Summer Session: July 7 – September 22 Session 3: August 3 – 7, Ages 11 – 13 yrs day you’ll be given a series of challenges which must (12 Weeks) For The most Important Move of All Session 4: August 10 – 14, Ages 7 – 10 yrs be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, Fee: Per Session: Resident/$156, Call Wear/Bring: A lunch, drink and a snack, comfortable tips from world famous inventors and the most Non-Resident/$187 clothing and shoes (no skirts or flip-flops please!) important thing of all – your imagination! With a little Group Limit: 25 Students ANDREA ROBBINS GRI, ABR, CRS Fee: Per Session, Residents/$150, bit of ingenuity you’ll construct catapu lts and forts, CHESS CAMP Non-Residents/$180 fabricate a winning Egg Drop design, and assemble a Spend a week playing and Registration Limit: 22/session working light saber to take home. Thomas Edison learning about chess from the 610-520-0427 or 0400 HARRITON APPRENTICESHIP Classes said invention is 10% inspiration and 90% Shining Knights chess coaches! Full! perspiration, but this camp is 100% fun! [email protected] Ages 11 – 14 Our coaches are highly-rated www.andrearobbins.com # arrelst8 Participants will learn skills that were important to Session 3 professional chess instru ctors “Offering Personalized Professional Services in All Aspects of Real Estate” daily life 100, 200 and even 300 years ago. They will August 3 – 7 who have taught tens of thousands of children to play. Selling on the Main Line in Montgomery, Delaware, & Chester Counties since 1978 work with woodworking tools (no motors), evaluate Jet Cadets and Rockin’ Rockets Many have won state and national championships. continued on next page... 12 Summer 2015 Newsletter The Lower Merion Messenger 9 Spring and Summer 2015 RECREATION INFORMATION Spring and Summer 2015 RECREATION INFORMATION

Campers are assigned to groups by skill level, and July 6 – 10*, AM Session after an earthquake, retrieving survivors after an US SPORTS INSTITUTE DAVID BROIDA FALL INDOOR TENNIS UK Elite – Schools Out Camp – Fall classes are tailored to appeal to total beginners Momentum Madness Camp avalanche and more! USA Sport Group brings together the finest providers For more information, contact David Broida – Location: South Ardmore Park of sports camps and classes for all ages and ability [email protected] or (610) 864-4303. Ages: 5 – 14 yrs through experienced and highly-rated tournament Ages 8 – 12 MUSIC PROGRAM Ages 7 – 17 levels. For more information please visit Learn the fundamentals of the sport, including Dates/Fees: Session 1: September 14 & 15 (Monday players. Each camper receives a T-shirt and a Zero to sixty in two sec onds?! How fast can an object Think of all the hard work you have put into learning ussportsinstitute.com. All activities promote forehand, backhand, serve & volley, as well as basic & Tuesday) 9:00am – Noon tournament-style chess set. Activities include go without compromising safety? Students in this your instrument during the school year. Don't miss hand-eye coordination, movement, balance and most offensive & defensive strategy. Instruction will be Fee: Resident/$60, Non-Resident/$65 learning openings, tactics and endgames, studying camp will learn basics of industrial, mechanical and this opportunity to stay in tune! importantly FUN! provided for Beg. & Int. players, as well as training Session 2: September 14 & 15 (Monday & Tuesday) master games, playing rated games against fellow electrical engineering. They will work with their Pit Location: Lower Merion HS, 309 Montgomery Ave for middle & high school tennis team members. 9:00am – 3:00pm students and analyzing the students' games. Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters Dates: June 22 – July 31 Parent & Me Total Sports Location: Radnor Racquet Club, 175 Fee: Resident/$100, Non-Resident/$105 Campers will take short breaks for snacks and fresh and hovering levitrons, which should be able to Music O nly Option: AM Lessons Squirts King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA Session 3: September 23 (Wednesday), air every hour and full-day campers have lunch and withstand astonishing speeds. Fasten your seat belt, 3 Day Option: Monday – Wednesday Boys and Girls Ages 2 – 3 19087 9:00am – Noon recess from Noon – 1 p.m. the race has begun! 5 Day Option: Monday – Friday Parent & Me Total Sports Squirts is ideal for any child Ages: 4 – 18 yrs & Adults Fee: Resid ent/$40, Non-Resident/$45 For more information please visit July 6 – 10*, PM Session that needs a little extra help from Mon or Dad! Dates: Sundays, September 20 – December 6 Session 4: September 23 (Wednesday), www.shiningknightschess.com Electronic Game Design: Ra cing Games Children have the opportunity to try lacrosse, soccer, (No Class Oct 11, Nov 30) 9:00am – 3:00pm Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Ages 8 – 12 floor hockey, basketball, T-ball and more. FALL PROGRAMS Session 1: 3:00 – 4:00pm, Beginner and Advanced Fee: Resident/$60, Non-Resident/$65 Mawr Avenue Buckle up! Students will get to hop into the driver Location: General Wayne Park Ages: 5 – 14 yrs Day/Time: Saturdays,10:00 – 10:50am Beginner Session 5: November 3 (Tuesday), seat and experience the life of a video game designer. ENGINEERING FOR KIDS Full Day: 9:00am – 4:00pm Fall Session: September 19 – October 24 (6 Weeks) Session 2: 4:00 – 5:00pm, Beginner and Advanced 9:00am – Noon Using Multimedia Fusion 2®, students will create AFTER SCHOOL CLUB AM Half Day: 9:00am – Noon Fee: Resident/$120, Non-Resident/$144 Beginner Fee: Resident/$40, Non-Resident/$45 their own racing game. They will design a racetrack, At Engineering For Kids we believe PM Half Day: 1:00 – 4:00pm Session 3: 5:00 – 6:00pm, Advanced Beginner & UK Petite Soccer – Fall (Indoors) Ages 3 – 5 race cars and an environment in which their cars that children are natural born Total Sports Squirts *Session 1/Fees: June 29 – July 2* Intermediate This program is designed to allow every child the compete. Students will take home a copy of the game engineers who have unlimited Boys and Girls Ages 3 – 5 (No Camp July 3) Session 4: 6:00 – 7:00pm, Advlanced Beginner & chance for maximum development and enjoyment. they create. imaginations and unbridled Total Sports Squirts is ideal for the child who wants Half Day Resident/$148, Intermediate Each child will enjoy learning the fundamentals of July 27 – 31*, AM Session enthusiasm. We offer fun, hands-on learning for to try their hand at a little bit of everything! This Half Day Non-Resident/$177 Session 5: 7:00 – 8:00pm, Adult & Teen – All Levels soccer. Junior Engineers Camp children ages 4 to 12. Our activities range from program allows children to experience lacrosse, Full Day Resident/$248, Fee: Resident/$195, Non-Resident/$225 Location: Balam Gy Ages 4 – 7 building flashlights and rockets to programming soccer, floor hockey, basketball, T-Ball and more in a Full Day Non-Resident/$297 Dates: Sundays, January 10 – March 20 (No Class Days: Mondays,1:00 – 2:00pm Thi s camp introduces our youngest engineers to video games and robots . The variety of programming safe and structured envi ronment. Session 2: July 20 – 24 Feb 14) Mondays, 2:00 – 3:00pm various fields of engineering through fun, hands-on is extraordinary! Location: General Wayne Park Session 3: August 10 – 14 Session 6: 3:00 – 4:00pm, Beginner and Advanced Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm activities. Throughout the week, children will make Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Day/Time: Saturdays, 11:00 – Noon Session 4: August 24 – 28 Beginner Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00pm their own airplanes and rockets (aerospace), Mawr Avenue Fall Session: September 19 – October 24 (6 Weeks) Fee Per Session: Half Day Resident/$185, Session 7: 4:00 – 5:00pmBeginner and Advanced Fall II Session: November 16 – January 12 (No class play-dough and flub (chemical), ice cream (industrial) For more information on current class offerings Fee: Resident/$120, Non-Resident/$144 Half Day Non-Resident/$222 Beginner Dec 28, Dec 29) and more! please contact [email protected] Full Day Resident/$310, DVA VOLLEYBALL FALL CLINICS Session 8: 5:00 – 6:00pmAdvanced Beginner & Fee: Per Session, Resident/$130, Non-Resident/$140 Full Day Non-Resident/$372 July 27 – 31*, PM Session To register, please visit www.engineeringforkids.com Delaware Volleyball Academy NOVA is designed Intermediate UK Technical Program – Fall (Indoors) Ages 5 – 11 Junior LEGO® Robotics: Adventure Stories YOUNG REMBRANDTS specifically for the beginning volleyball player, for Session 9: 6:00 – 7:00pmAdvanced Beginner & ENGINEERING FOR KIDS Technical Training Programs are intense training Ages 4 -7 Our innovative, step-by-step girls and boys ages 5 – 14 years old. This program Intermediate blocks designed to make you a better individual At Engineering For Kids we believe This LEGO® Robotics class is specifically designed curriculum and engaging subject includes age-appropriate instruction, focusing on Session 10: 7:00 – 8:00pm Adult & Teen – All Levels player. that children are natural born engineers who have for the youngest engineers . Using the LEGO® WeDo matter will show your child that motor skills, ball skil ls, introductory game skills and Fee: Resident/$195, Non-Resident/$225 unlimited imagination s and unbridled enthusiasm. Location: Bala Gym, Bala & Union Avenues bricks and software, the goal of this class is to drawing can be fun and interesting! most importantly, fun! UK ELITE SOCCER We offer fun, hands-on learning for children ages 4 to Ages: 5 - 11 yrs introduce students to the concept of what robotics is Duri ng our classes, we teach skills Location: Baldwin School, 701 Montgomery Avenue, To register for any UK Elite Program, please visit 12. Our activities range from building flashlights and Time: 1 Hour Time Slot (See available times) as well as give them a chance to build and program that will help them grow, develop Bryn Mawr www.ukelite.com rockets to programming video games and robots. Winter I Session: Wednesdays, October 21 – their first robot. Students will build an airplane, a and excel while your child creates memories that will Days: Sundays UK Petite – “Parent & Me” – Fall Ages 2 & 3 The variety of programming is extraordinary! December 16 (No class Nov 25) sailboat, a giant and more! In between lessons, last a lifetime. Your child will enjoy ALL NEW Session 1: September 13 – October 4 (4 Weeks) This class offers young children an introduction to To register or for more information, please visit 5:00 – 6:00pm, 6:00 – 7:00pm, 7:00 – 8:00pm students will also be exposed to other fields of LESSONS each week! For children ages 6 – 12. Session 2: October 18 – November 8 (4 Weeks) playing fun games that revolve around a soccer ball engineeringforkids.com Winter II Session: Sundays, October 25 – engineering through various demonstrations and Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Ages/Times: Future Stars, Ages 5 – 8 yrs, with one of their parents. The Parent and Child Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn December 20 (No class Nov 29) hands-on projects. Mawr Avenue 1:00 – 2:00pm classes will have a fun curriculum that utilizes soccer Mawr Avenue 6:30 – 7:30pm, 7:30 – 8:30pm Group Limit: 15 Students Fee: Resident/$50, Non-Resident/$60 to increase early physical and emotional Fee Per Session: Resident/$199, August 17 – 21*, AM Session Fee: Per Session, Resident/$155, Non-Resident/$165 For more information on current class offerings Ages/Times: Trailblazers, Ages 9 – 14 yrs, development. The fun, healthy and exciting world of Non-Resident/$ 239 Survivor Camp: Engineer’s Cove please contact [email protected] 1:00 – 2:30pm soccer can now be part of their active lifestyle. AM Session: 9:00am – Noon Ages 8 – 12 To register, please visit Fee: Resident/$85, Non-Resident/$100 Location: South Ardmore Park PM Session: 12:30 – 3:30pm Stranded on an abandoned island - surrounded by PROGRAMS OFFERED www.youngrembrandts.com/chestercounty FALL TENNIS CLINIC - TOT, YOUTH & Days: Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:45am *Sign Up for both AM and PM Sessions and lunch darkness, cold temperatures, wild animals and other ADULT Fall Session: September 15 – November 3 ALL SEASONS time care (Noon – 12:30pm) is included. dangers. Students in this camp will join tribes and CHESS CLUB compete in various engineering-related challenges to Ages 4 – 14 Long-time tennis instructor Bert will teach beginners, Fee: Per Session, Resident/$130, Non-Resident/$140 June 22 – 26, PM Session ICE SKATING - The Philadelphia Skating Club & survive and eventually escape the harsh island Learn how to play chess from a intermediate and advanced players the skills they UK Petite Soccer – Fall Ages 3 – 5 The Engineering of Travel Humane Society conditions. Electrical, aerospace and marine Shining Knights chess coach! need to enjoy the game of tennis, which is a sport This program is designed to allow every child the Ages 6 – 12 PSC&HS offers many fun and encouraging skating engineering are all introduced in this camp. Students Our coaches are professional that can last a lifetime. Instruction will consist of chance for maximum development and enjoyment. PM Session ONLY! Noon – 3:30pm* programs. Group lessons and Parent and Me classes will utilize the Engineering Design Process to create instructors and have taught thousands of children to basic strokes, net play, serving skills, doubles play Each child will enjoy learning the fundamentals of Fee: Resident/$205, Non-Resident/$235 are available for all ages and abilities and taught by their very own flashlights, parachutes, powerboats play chess. Class time is evenly split between lesson and court strategy. Bring a racket and soccer. *Lunch from Noon – 12:30pm – Please send with a qualified instructors. Our programs are a great way and more! Join us in the first ever Engineering for and play. Lessons range from learning the rules to a water bottle! Schedules may vary Location: South Ardmore Park packed lunch. to introduce yourself and your family to the wonderful Kids Survivor challenge! advanced tournament strategies. Play time is upon registration. Days: Mondays, 1:00 – 2:00pm Pack your bags, engineers, and get ready for an sport of ice skating. August 17 – 21*, PM Session structured to pair each student against an opponent Location: Vernon Young Park Mondays, 2:00 – 3:00pm adventure! Team up with oth ers for a wild ride across For more information call 610-642-8700 or email LEGO® Robotics: Rescue Robots of similar skill. All chess supplies provided. Dates: Wednesdays, September 9 – Tuesdays, 10:45 – 11:45am the globe and beyond! Students will carefully [email protected] Ages 8 – 12 Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn October 14 Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm engineer vehicles that can traverse the most This LEGO® Robotics camp is designed to introduce Mawr Avenue Session 1: Ages 4 – 6, 5:00 – 5:45pm Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00pm NEXT LEVEL SPORTS treacherous terrains, brave the highest seas, and soar students to the world of not only building, but also Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Session 2: Ages 7 – 13, 6:00 – 7:00pm Fall Session: September 14 – November 11 (No class Next Level Sports (NLS®) develops the leadership above the clouds—are you up for the challenge? programming basic robots. Throughout this camp, Fall Session: September 29 – December 22 (No Class Session 3: Adult, 7:00 – 8:00pm Sept 23) potential of today's youth to achieve their personal Grab your passports and catch a flight straight to stu dents design and program robots to respond to Nov 3) Fee: Residents/$105, Non-Residents/$125 Fee: Per Session: Resident/$130, Non-Resident/$140 best in academics and sports through skill-based Engineering for Kids—a truly unbelievable journey! simulated disaster situations such as moving rubble Fee: Per Session: Resident/$156, Non-Resident/$187 Group Limit: 10 Participants continued on next page... 11 10 Summer 2015 Newsletter The Lower Merion Messenger