GENERAL INFORMATION ABINGTON TOWNSHIP Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION ABINGTON TOWNSHIP Table of Contents...... PARKS & RECREATION STAFF General Information Page 2 Registration Information Page 3 ABINGTON PARKS & RECREATION http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation Youth Programs Page 4-13 Abington PAL Page 14 DIRECTOR Special Events Page 14 Andrew Oles [email protected] Day Trips Page 15 SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION Adult Programs Page 15-16 Jessica Tholey ARCATs Seniors Program Page 17 [email protected] Athletic Organizations Page 18 SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS Alverthorpe Park Information Page 19- 20 Nick Wolos Briar Bush Nature Center Page 21-24 RECREATION SUPERVISOR - ACEC Joan Sweeney Local Parks & Pools Page 25 [email protected] Facilities Page 26 ALVERTHORPE PARK Rental Information Page 19, 26 Scott VanCleave Pool Membership Information Page 27-28 [email protected] Registration Forms Page 29, 30 BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER http://www.briarbush.org

Discount Summer Amusement Park Tickets DIRECTOR OF BBNC The Department’s main office offers discount tickets for sale Greta Brunschwyler to many of the local amusement parks. Adventure Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium, Busch Gardens, Dorney Park, Hershey Park, BUSINESS MANAGER, BBNC Morey’s Pier, PA Renaissance Fair, Philadelphia Zoo, Six Flags Patti Platt Great Adventure, Sesame Place and many more... A complete list of participating parks and savings is available at SR. NATURALIST, BBNC the main parks office, on our website or give us a call to check Mark Fallon on the rates and availability. The Bureau accepts cash, Visa and DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, BBNC Master Card for the tickets. *Sorry - no checks.* Melissa Eldridge Discount Movie Passes DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, BBNC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT VIP MOVIE PASSES Connie Sanchez $9.50 per ticket ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR, BBNC On sale at the Alverthorpe Manor and Ardsley Community Ehren Gross, Katie Fisk Center! Tickets are valid at Regal Cinemas, United Artist Theaters, and Edwards Theaters. We accept cash, Visa, Abington Parks and Recreation Discover and Master. *Sorry - no checks.* Alverthorpe Manor Office 515 Meetinghouse Road Photo Policy Jenkintown, PA 19046 On occasion we may take photos or video of individuals Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm enrolled in programs or using parks facilities. Please be aware that these images are for department use and may be used Facebook in future promotional materials. If you do not want you/ Abington Township has a facebook account that you can like to your child to be photographed please make the instructor/ learn more information on programs and events in Abington. photographer aware, and also speak to your child about not Go to the link below, “like” the page and get updates . posing for photos. www.facebook.com/AbingtonTownship It is the goal of the Department of Parks & Recreation to provide essential park and recreation facilities and organized programs to enhance the quality of life for the people who live in Abington Township.

Registration Policy Mail In Registrations Please complete the registration form on PAGE 30 or NOW REGISTER ONLINE at http://www.abington.org/departments/ General Recreation programs: parks-recreation/program-registration. You will be considered Abington Parks & Recreation registered for a program only after the proper forms and 515 Meetinghouse Road fees are received by the Department , before the stated Jenkintown, PA 19046 deadline. Registrations without accompanying fees will not (215) 576-5213 be accepted. Please note that there are some programs which Ardsley Community Center programs: require REGISTRATION IN PERSON. If you mail in a registration Ardsley Community Center for an “in person” program, the registration will be entered at 2828 Spear Avenue the end of the work day. Non-residents may have a delayed Ardsley, PA 19038 registration start date and a higher registration fee. (215) 576-1630 RECEIPTS needed for taxes or child care credit must be Briar Bush Nature Center programs: requested at the time of payment. Receipts will not be Please register online at: provided after the initial transaction. Register Early www.briarbush.org Low enrollment is the number one cause of cancelled programs and trips. Registration is taken on a first-come- first-served basis. We reserve the right to cancel any trip, program, or activity due to insufficient registration. If a class/ trip does not have sufficient registration one week prior to the beginning of the program it will be cancelled. Don’t wait until Cancellation of a Program the last minute to register! Weather or other conditions may force us to cancel or postpone a program. The Department will make every Payment for Program/Trip effort to make the decision as early as possible. Oncea Payment is due at the time of registration. You may pay by decision has been made the information will be available Visa, Master Card, Discover, debit card, cash or check. Checks through www.RainedOut.com. As a general rule, if Abington should be made payable to: “ABINGTON TOWNSHIP”. All School District has closed the schools, Abington Parks returned checks will be assessed a fee of $25.00. If it is a Briar and Recreation programs will also be cancelled. www. Bush Nature Center program (pages 21-24), please visit their RainedOut.com delivers timely alerts directly to your mobile website: www.briarbush.org. phone as SMS text messages or to your email account. You will not receive a confirmation. For most programs you will You will not receive any spam or unsolicited content - all only be notified if there is a problem with your registration. messages will be sent from Abington Parks & Recreation. Separate checks are encouraged. Why Separate Checks? List (a small ad is displayed at the bottom of each message) all participants in the family on one form but send a separate To receive up to date cancellation information on all check for each program. With a single check, one or more Abington Parks & Recreation Programs text AbingtonParks programs may be full and the entire registration is held until to 84483. To receive email alerts, please visit the Rained we receive proper payment. Classes may fill before we can Out website to register. resolve the problem. Separate checks are for your benefit. There is no fee for joining or receiving alerts. Standard text messaging Refund Policy rates do apply. There are no make-ups, pro-rating, or refunds for missed Non-Resident Policy classes/trips. A 20% service fee will be charged for all refund A Non-Resident is anyone not residing within the requests, including pools. Requests must be made at least five boundaries of Abington Township. Non-Residents may be (5) business days before a program / thirty (30) days before a charged a higher fee when registering for a program. Non- trip is scheduled to begin / two (2) weeks before the opening Residents may be assigned a delayed starting registration date of the pools. There will be no service fee if the refund day. If this policy is being applied it will be noted in the amount is applied to a future program or the program is description of the program. cancelled by the Township. Refunds will not be issued once the program begins.

The Abington School Board of Directors assumes no responsibilities for the opinions, information, and possible typographical errors and omissions, etc., that may be reflected in this publication. FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -3- YOUTH PROGRAMS Jump Start T-Birds T-Ball Miss D’s Our fun-oriented and highly instructional camps for children entering Children In Motion Drama Camp grades K-5 create an atmosphere that enables children to learn, grow, “Children in Motion” is an arts program for the young, ages 7-12. make friends, and have a meaningful summer experience. Each day If you dream of acting on stage and creating sets, seeing your features a full-camp game in the morning, skill instruction in the day’s name in a playbill and your head shot in lights, then Miss “D” and themed sport, and afternoon recreational games and activities. CIM is just the program for you! You can bring a friend or meet A fun and highly instructional introduction to baseball for 3-5 new ones. This educationally fun filled program will keep your year old boys and girls. Players learn the basics of throwing, child up on reading, social, memory, and public speaking skills catching, fielding, batting, and base running, and then apply this summer! what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games. The director, Denise Germont-Risser, AKA Miss “D”, has been a Location: Alverthorpe Park nationally acclaimed children’s recording artist, vocal performer Date: Tuesdays, April 9- May 14, 2019 of many genres and musicals, music teacher, drama and musical Session I: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM director, director of youth worship, and private guitar and voice coach for the last 20+ years. Session II: 6:30PM - 7:30 PM The final “SHOW” will be performed by your shining stars Cost: $95 R / $105 NR on the gymnasium stage on the last day of the program. Families, friends, and the general public are welcome to attend.

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

Fabulously Funny Fairytale You’re shining stars will have oodles of fun acting and singing in these rib-tickling versions of beloved fairy tales while enhancing reading, memorization, music, creativity and social skills, as well as responsibility. Your child will receive a script, playbill, and a head shot. On the last day your shining stars will perform under the Ardsley stage lights, with a set created by them in front of an audience. The Performance date is May 31st at 7PM. Participants Summer Playground Program are to arrive 6:40 PM. This program is open to Abington Township children ages 6-12. Location: Ardsley Community Center The program will be offered at two locations (Penbryn and Ages: 7-10 years old Crestmont Parks). Activities will include sports, arts & crafts, Date: Fridays- April 5, 12, 26, May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 games, special events, and field trips. There is no program at Thursday, May 30- Dress Rehearssal each site on days when a field trip is scheduled. Each site will Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM operate from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Supervision will NOT be available for early drop-offs or late Cost: $140 R / $150 NR per session pick-ups. Abington Township Residents may begin registration in person at the Department of Parks & Recreation’s main Summer Drama Camp office in Alverthorpe Manor starting on Tuesday, April th16 , at Location: Ardsley Community Center st 5:00 P.M. Non-Residents may begin registration on May 1 . Ages: 7-12 years old Only one family registration per person. Date: Session I- June 24 -28, 2019 Performance- June 28 at 12:45 PM Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Cost: $185 R / $195 NR per session

Location: Ardsley Community Center Ages: 9-12 years old Date: Session II- July 29 -August 2, 2019 Performance Date- August 2 at 1:30 PM Location: Penbryn or Crestmont Park Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Ages: 6 to 12 years old Cost: $195 R / $205 NR per session Date: June 24- August 2, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Cost: $400 R / $510 NR REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -4- YOUTH PROGRAMS “Kids Kreations” Art with a Twist Computer Explorers with Susie, Miss Beth & Miss D Create Your Own Video Games, Parents don’t let your children miss this innovative art program. Stories and Animations Kids will have the opportunity to explore and develop their The children will have fun and success as they design, edit and creative skills while using multi-media art techniques that will play their own stories, animations and video games. They will be turned into personal masterpieces, as well as, whimsical choose characters, objects, backgrounds, sounds and more. They edible food formations. will direct the character’s actions. Will they include superheroes, animals, airplanes, castles or completely different things? The week ends with an Art Show! Location: Ardsley Community Center Kids must bring a lunch, water bottle and art t-shirt or smock. Ages: 7 - 9 years old Date: June 24 - June 28, 2019 Location: Ardsley Community Center Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Ages: 7 to 13 years old Cost: $148 R / $158 NR Date: July 15-19, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Cost: $175 R / $185 NR

3D Printing & 3D Design Voice Performance Camp You will discover and use one of the most exciting new This camp is for the serious vocalist. Do you aspire to become technologies, 3D Printing. You will learn how to design objects a ROCK STAR? A POP STAR? A MUSICAL lead? Miss “D” is a in 3D and how to turn them into reality using a 3D Printer. By the private local coach for many young singers. This camp affords end of the camp, you will be able to 3D Print your own object you the opportunity to share your talents and shine on stage that you will be able to take home. Will it be a boat, a piece of while singing on a microphone in front of an audience of family jewelry, a light saber or something completely different? and friends. Students will design a cool stage setting and learn basic vocal technique and movement. The performance will Location: Ardsley Community Center take place on the last day of camp at 11AM. Ages: 10-12 years old Date: July 8- 12, 2019 Location: Ardsley Community Center Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Ages: 8 to 13 years old Cost: $148 R / $158 NR Date: Session I: July 8-12, 2019 Session II: August 12-16, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $120 R / $130 NR Design & ‘Ride’ Your Own Roller Coasters You will build roller coasters with different types of loops, speeds, cars and special effects. You will experience what it feels like to ride your coaster and also to watch the rides from outside of the Abington Community Website coaster. What will happen if the speed is too fast in a curve? What For up to date information for community programs, if a portion is very steep and needs more speed or less weight events, and activities. or a different type of car? By the end you will create coasters www.abingtonact.org from your imagination and all the skills that you have learned! Location: Ardsley Community Center Redesigned Abington Community website with new Ages: 7-9 years old search feature and sign-up for E-Alerts! Date: July 29- August 2, 2019 Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Site provided by Cost: $148 R / $158 NR Abington Community Taskforce.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -5- YOUTH PROGRAMS Challenger Sports **All registrations must go through** www.challengersports.com Next Level Camp Tiny Tykes Soccer Camp The professional Next Level coaches will provide competitive players Tiny Tykes is a fun and exciting program that teaches basic soc- with a challenging and highly personal developmental soccer experi- cer skills, while focusing on motor skill development, balance, ence. Players attending this program must be committed and pre- coordination, concentration, listening skills and teamwork of pared to push themselves beyond their comfort zone, to take their players ages 3-5. The TinyTykes professional coaches will take game to the next level. The Next Level method of training includes: your player on a journey to imaginary destinations of Dino- speed of play, fast foot skills, first touch, advanced techniques, saurs, Princesses, Dragons, and more, all through the means freestyle, strength & conditioning, attacking moves, finishing and of soccer!! Each day of camp will provide a new adventure small-sided games. The camp includes a training jersey, dri-fit t-shirt, throughout the 45 minute session. short, socks and soccer ball. Location: Alverthorpe Park Ages: 3 to 5 years old Location: Alverthorpe Park Date:: Session I - June 24 – 28, 2019 Time: July 15-19, 2019 Session II - August 5 – 9, 2019 Half Day Ages 10 to 17 - 9:00AM - 12:00PM - $200 R/ $220 NR Session III - August 19– 23, 2019 Full Day Ages 10 to 17 - 9:00AM - 4:00PM - $270 R/ $290 NR Time: 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Cost: $100 R/ $120 NR

International Soccer Camp Challenger Sports is excited to announce the launch of their brand new innovative an fully integrated soccer camp that will accelerate the learning process of young soccer players Developed by coaches from both the UK and Brazil, the International Soccer Camp will see players learn ball mastery skills, fakes & moves and passing & shooting techniques at their own speed while competition in the World Cup each day! The camp includes an International Soccer Jersey, soccer ball and t-shirts. Location: Alverthorpe Park Time: Session I - June 24 – 28, 2019 Session II - August 5 – 9, 2019 Session III - August 19– 23, 2019 Half Day Ages 6 to 12 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM - $165 R/$185 NR Full Day Ages 7 to 14 - 9:00 AM-4:00 PM - $220 R /$240 NR

SOCCER SHOTS Soccer Shots is the premier intro to soccer program in the United States teaching children soccer and character development through its innovative curriculum and imaginative games. Please register online at www.soccershots.org Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Location: Ardsley Community Center Location: Ardsley Community Center Date: Sundays - March 31- May 19, 2019 (no class 4/21) Date: Wednesdays - June 19 - July 24, 2019 Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - 2-3 yrs old Time: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM- 2 - 3 yrs old 2:35 PM - 3:15 PM - 3-5 yrs old 5:50 PM - 6:30 PM- 3 - 7 yrs old 10:35 AM -11:20 AM - 5-7 yrs old Date: Saturdays - June 22- July 27, 2019 Date: Wednesdays - April 3 - May 15, 2019 Times: 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM - 2 - 3 yrs old Time: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM - 2 yrs old 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM - 3 - 5 yrs old 5:50 PM - 6:30 PM - 3 - 7 yrs old 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM- 5 - 7 yrs old Date: Saturdays- March 30- May 18, 2019 (no class 4/20) Cost: $ 99 R / $109 NR Time: 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM - 2-3 yrs old 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM - 3-5 yrs old Summer 2019 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM- 5-7 yrs old TO REGISTER: Please register ONLINE - www.soccershots.org Cost: $ 115 R / $125 NR **Please note - There is a $15 annual registration fee** REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -6- YOUTH PROGRAMS

Aikido At Ardsley L3 Tennis Program Aikido teaches self-defense using techniques of evasion, For the sixth year in a row, L3 Tennis instructors will be Tiny Tykes Soccer Camp immobilization, and redirection to avoid an attack and then teaching Beginner and Intermediate Tennis for kids! It is a Tiny Tykes is a fun and exciting program that teaches basic soc- control the attacker. Students will learn to use the opponent’s great foundation for kids to learn: cer skills, while focusing on motor skill development, balance, force by neutralizing the aggressor’s actions. Self-defense, -Hand-eye coordination, strokes, movement drills, and games coordination, concentration, listening skills and teamwork of coordination, physical fitness, and confidence are all reasons will be learned while having fun! players ages 3-5. The TinyTykes professional coaches will take to study Aikido. Children’s classes are open to all skill levels. -Developmental Training: Basic skills (forehand, backhand, your player on a journey to imaginary destinations of Dino- volley, serve and scoring) are reinforced while players are saurs, Princesses, Dragons, and more, all through the means Location: Ardsley Community Center learning to compete. Students will learn to hit the ball with of soccer!! Each day of camp will provide a new adventure Dates: consistency, allowing them to really start enjoying the game. throughout the 45 minute session. 2019 Session I: January 7- March 1, 2019 Learn the fundamentals of the sport, including forehand, Location: Alverthorpe Park 2019 Session II: March 4- April 26, 2019 backhand, serve & volley, as well as basic offensive & Ages: 3 to 5 years old 2019 Session III: April 29 - June 21, 2019 defensive strategy. Instruction will be provided for Beginner Date:: Session I - June 24 – 28, 2019 & Intermediate players, as well as middle & high school team 2019 Session IV: July 8 - August 30, 2019 players. Session II - August 5 – 9, 2019 (Tuesdays ONLY) Session III - August 19– 23, 2019 Times: Please note day/time on registration form Location: Alverthorpe Park Time: 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Children’s Classes (ages 7 to 12 years): Ages: 6 to 14 years old Cost: $100 R/ $120 NR Tuesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Sess. I, II, III) Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Sess. I, II, III) Date: Session I: - June 24 -June 28, 2019 Thursday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Sess. I, II, III) Session II: - July 8- July 12, 2019 Adult Classes (12 years+): Session III: - July 22- July 26, 2019 Tuesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Sess. I, II, III) Session IV: - August 12- August 16, 2019 Thursday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Sess. I, II, III) Cost: $100 R / $115 NR per Session per Participant Cost: $50 R / $60 NR (per Session) Please note Session on registration.

Black Belt Club Already taking Aikido? Want to train more seriously? Attend all the classes you want! If your goal is a black belt, this extra Spring Fun Tennis training will accelerate your Aikido skills! A great 6 week outdoor Tennis Clinic for all level players, including beginners! Instruction for kids ages 5-14 in both Location: Ardsley Community Center basics and drills designed to learn to play tennis or improve Ages: All Ages their game, while having lots of fun! Organized games and Dates: See AIKIDO match play, singles and doubles play! Taught by the tennis Cost: $80 R / $90 NR professionals from L3 Tennis. Includes organized games & match play (singles & doubles!), a T-shirt, and USTA membership.

Little Ninjas Location: Alverthorpe Park Tennis Courts The Little Ninjas curriculum consists of developing eight Ages: 6 to 14 years old major skills that are necessary for participation in any sport Dates: Saturdays, April 27 - June 8, 2019 or activity. They are focus, team work, control, balance, No class (5/25/19) memory, discipline, fitness and coordination. In the Little Ninjas class learning is fun. Uniforms may be purchased from Times: Session I: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM the instructor. For children ages 4 to 6. Session II: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $100 R / $115 NR Location: Ardsley Community Center Ages: 4 to 6 years old Dates: See AIKIDO Times: Please note day/time on registration form Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Sess. I, II, III) Thursdays 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Sess. I, II, III) Cost: $50 R / $60 NR (per Session)

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Shining Knights Chess Camp Spend a week playing and learning about chess from the Shining Knights chess coaches! Our coaches are highly-rated professional chess instructors. We have taught tens of thousands of children, including the 2008 national champions for first and I9 Sports Cheerleading Camp second grade and the 2009 national This camp teaches young athletes all the essential skills to kindergarten champion. Campers are broken up into groups by guide the crowd to root on the home team. I9Sports Cheer skill level, so we accept anyone from total beginners up through Camp will ensure that each camper will learn cheers, chants, experienced and highly-rated tournament players. Each camper dances and stunts(non dangerous). The cheerleaders will also receives a T-shirt and a tournament-style chess set. Activities learn important life skills such as teambuilding and leadership, include learning openings, tactics, endgames, studying master and how much fun it is to be a cheerleader!!! The week con- games, playing games against fellow students, and analyzing cludes with a performance demonstrating what they learned the students’ games. Campers will take periodic breaks for for their parents/guardians. Each participant will receive an of- snacks and fresh air, and full-day campers have lunch and recess ficial I9 Cheerleading Participant Shirt & Pom-Poms to keep. from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Campers will receive a free t-shirt and Each child will receive an I9 Participation Trophy following the tournament style chess set. week end performances and celebration! Each child should wear appropriate footwear. That includes sneakers or running Location: Ardsley Community Center shoes. Ages: 4 to 14 years old Date: August 19-23, 2019 Location: Alverthorpe Park Times: Full Day - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Ages: 4 to 12 years old Morning Only - 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Dates: July 15- July 19, 2019 Afternoon Only - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 NOON Cost: Full Day $312 R / $322 NR Cost: $145 R/ $155 NR Half Day $188 R / $198 NR I9 SPORTS 2019

Please note Session Dates and AM or PM if signing up for 1/2 days BASKETBALL LEAGUE This league focuses on learning new skills, practicing good sportsmanship and having fun! Participants will learn how Frisbee Flying Fun Camp to dribble, pass, shoot, boundaries and teamwork. Frisbee Flying Fun Camp introduces boys and girls to an array of 2019 SPRING skills and games related to Frisbee. Campers will learn a variety Location: Alverthorpe Park of ways to throw the Frisbee and also improve their catching Ages: Boys & Girls ages 3-17 skills. The sports of ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee golf, flutter guts, Date: Saturdays - April 13 - June 1, 2019 and other Frisbee games will provide the opportunity for campers to enjoy themselves as they learn these new games and Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM activities. Instruction is provided by the Philadelphia Ultimate Cost: $ 145 R / $155 NR Camp, the area’s premier camp for Frisbee instruction (www. UltimateCamp.com). The student to teacher ratio is 5:1. Frisbee 2019 SUMMER Flying Fun Campers will receive an official 175 Location: Alverthorpe Park gram Frisbee. Ages: Boys & Girls ages 5-17 Location: Alverthorpe Park Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays-July 9 - August 22, 2019 Ages: 7 to 14 years old Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dates: July 8 - 12, 2019 Cost: $ 145 R / $155 NR Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Instructor will determine which of the 2 days participants Cost: $105 R / $115 NR will be playing once evaluations are completed. TO REGISTER: Register ONLINE ONLY at www.i9sports.com REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -8- YOUTH PROGRAMS PonyShare Petite Equestrian Program Participants will learn safety on and around the ponies, grooming techniques, basic riding skills, and other primary horsemanship skills. While this is not a Horseback Riding lesson per se, the program includes an exciting riding component whereas each child will get to ride about 20 minutes and learn how to properly mount, dismount, hold the reins and control the horse/pony at the walk and a few steps of trot. Sessions aim to help develop confidence and motor-coordination skills while providing a supportive, fun, non-threatening environment for the participants as well as social interaction between them. This is a participatory program for parents so one may be asked to occasionally lend a hand. Parents/guardians must stay on location during the Program. The perfect preparation for private or semi-private lessons for eager young aspiring Equestrians or for subsequent, more advanced Pony programs! Pony Grooming & Riding Program Participants will learn safety on and around the ponies, grooming techniques, basic riding skills, and other primary horsemanship skills. While this is not a Horseback Riding lesson per say, the program includes an exciting riding component whereas each child will get to ride about 20 minutes and learn how to properly mount, dismount, hold the reins and control the horse/pony at the walk and a few steps of trot. Sessions aim to help develop confidence and motor-coordination skills while providing a supportive, fun, non-threatening environment for the participants as well as social interaction between them. This is a participatory program for parents who so desire so one may be asked to occasionally lend a hand. Parents/guardians must stay on location during the Program. The perfect preparation for private or semi-private lessons for eager young aspiring Equestrians or for subsequent, more advanced Pony programs!

Participants should bring with them a bike (or riding) helmet and wear sturdy shoes or boots.

Location: Alverthorpe Park Need more information? Visit their website: Ages: 3 to 13 years old www.ponyshare.com Petite Equestrian Program (ages 3* to 6) A parent or legal guardian must be present Date: June 24 - 27, 2019 *In case of inclement weather Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Pony Share will make up time that Friday. Cost: $215 R / $225 NR per Session If Friday is rained out, Pony Grooming and Riding Program (ages 7 to 13) Pony Share will provide partial credit to Date: June 24 - 27, 2019 participants. Time: 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM Cost: $240 R / $250 NR per Session Skateboarding Camp Learn to skate from the experts at Philadelphia Skateboard Academy this year at the Patrick Kerr Skate Park! They specialize in all forms of skateboarding such as Freestyle, Street, Park and Bowl riding! Understand the physics that is happening during a trick, how safety gear works, skate park etiquette and proper warm up techniques. Meet a lot of new friends, learn some cool new tricks and most of all have a lot of fun this summer with the areas premier skateboard school, Philadelphia Skateboard Academy! Space is limited so book your spot for the summer now! Location: Patrick Kerr Skate Park (in Roslyn Park) Ages: 7 to 13 years old Dates: Session I: June 24- 28, 2019 Session II: July 8-12, 2019 Session III: July 22-26, 2019 Session IV: August 5-9, 2019 Session V: August 19-23, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Cost: $105 R / $120 NR FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -9- YOUTH PROGRAMS MAD SCIENCE Eureka! Launching with Brixology Camp Using LEGO bricks designed exclusively for Mad Science, junior Legends engineers team up to construct different projects. From carnival Anyone can be an inventor! Discover the work of da Vinci, rides to drawing machines, mechanical animals to truss bridges Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin and use what you learn to space stations, you’ve got to check this out! Engineering to invent solutions to everyday problems, prepare patent Design Challenges include building a space sail, bobble head, and proposals, receive a patent certificate, build your own catapult, glider car. Try your hand at aerospace, nautical, biomechanical, and even launch projectiles off a large trebuchet! Budding and even structural engineering! Let the Engineering & Tinkering inventors bring home a model catapult, a mysterious spinning begin! stick, a helicopter, and countless other cool inventions. Take a Trip in Time with the Legends! Location: Alverthorpe Park Location: Alverthorpe Park Ages: 6 to 12 years old Ages: 6 to 12 years old Date: June 24- June 28, 2019 Date: July 8-12, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $172 R / $182 NR Cost: $172 R / $182 NR

Red Hot Robots Survival: Call of the Wild Join Mad Science for a week of fun with our marvelous robots! Learn how birds and beasts catch their prey! Flow through the Children will explore the fundamentals of robotics, discover food chain and discover how animals and insects adapt to life the science of circuits, and how robots use sensors to explore on our planet. Explore how a change in the wind, water, and things around them. After experimenting with sound-sensing temperature affects all of Earth’s inhabitants. Build a wooden robots, line-tracking robots, and even robots that can play soc- birdhouse to take home, learn about scent trails, build a bug cer, campers will be well-equipped to build their own working house for your favorite creepy-crawly critters and make plaster robot to take home. Children will also build simple circuits, test animal tracks. Take a walk on the WILD side! for conductivity, and discover how switches work as they par- Location: Alverthorpe Park ticipate in a variety of hands-on activities & games. Join us for Ages: 6 to 12 years old Sizzling Summer Robots! Date: July 15-219 2019 Location: Alverthorpe Park Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Ages: 6 to 12 years old Cost: $172 R / $182 NR Date: July 22-26, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $187 R / $197 NR

Crayola: Artist’s Passport Super Slimy Smokey Science Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure! Explore Dive into a variety of scientific fields as you mix and stretch far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from silly putty and slime, copperplate nickels, and investigate the the Americas to Polynesia, from the cosmopolitan to the mysteries of optical illusions. Become captivated by lasers, dry countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying ice, watch hair-raising Van de Graaff experiments, help solve art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make a mystery, and so much more! Tinker with circuits, catapults, different masterpieces each week such as drums, masks, and experience what happens when you mix science and fun! canvases, prints, buses, and more. Bring the unique creations Come Get Slimed with your Friends!! home and build a globally-inspired art gallery! Journey around Location: Alverthorpe Park the World and Explore Artistic Cultures of the Globe! Ages: 6 to 12 years old Location: Alverthorpe Park Date: August 5- 9, 2019 Ages: 6 to 12 years old Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Date: July 29- August 2, 2019 Cost: $172 R / $182 NR Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $172 R / $182 NR REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -10- YOUTH PROGRAMS

The US Sports Institute Sports Squirts Program introduces children ages Squirts Multi Sports 3 to 7 to a variety of sports such as Location: Alverthorpe Park Soccer, T-Ball, Basketball, Lacrosse Age: 3 - 5 years old and Hockey, all taking place in a safe structured environment ensuring learning is taking place. Date: Session I: June 24- 28, 2019 Activities are designed to evoke a child’s imagination in which Session II: July 8- 12, 2019 they can Find Nemo, send Shrek into a spin or capture jellyfish Session III: July 22- 26, 2019 with Sponge Bob Square Pants. All activities promote hand-eye Session IV: August 12- 16, 2019 coordination, movement and balance, and most importantly Time: 5:00 PM- 5:45 PM fun, fun, fun! Cost: $99 R / $109 NR TOTAL SPORTS SQUIRTS (age 3 to 5): Participants have the opportunity to experience Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball, T-Ball, Floor Hockey & Flag Football. All sports are taught in a safe, 3-Day Multi Sport structured and fun learning environment. Location: Alverthorpe Park 3- Day Multi Sports (age 5 to 11): Players will learn key skills Age: 5- 11 years old through small-sided scrimmages in a variety of sports, including Date: July 1-3, 2019 Lacrosse, Soccer and Flag Football. Focusing on teamwork and sportsmanship players will learn the Time: Half Day Morning: 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM basics in offense and defense within each sport, all while having Half Day Evening: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM fun. Full Day: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Cost: Half Day Morning: $99 R/ $109 NR Lacrosse (age 5 to 10): The summer lacrosse camp introduces Half Day Evening: $95 R/ $105 NR a wide range of skills throughout the week including passing, catching, cradling and scooping. Each day ends with small-sided Full Day: $119 R/ $129 NR games where the coaches encourage good sportsmanship and teamwork.Participants will develop an understanding of offensive and defensive tactics, and be encouraged to implement Lacrosse these skills into realistic scrimmages and game-play situations.

Location: Alverthorpe Park Ages: 5 - 10 years old Date: August 5- 9, 2019 Time 9:00AM - 12:30PM Cost: $129 R / $139 NR

BRICKS 4 KIDZ-Ticket to Ride Delve into the history and mechanics of favorite amusement park rides in this imaginative unit. Students will contract a Carousel Swing, Tilt-a- Whirl, Loop-de-Loop ride, Swing boat ride, and Merry Go Round. Lessons incorporate principles of physics, described in a way children understand, such as “G-force” inertia and momentum, as well as math concepts such as “there are 360 degrees in a circle.” These engaging lessons will give students an understanding of the physical forces they experience every day. Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Ages: 5 years olds and up Date: Session I - Tuesdays- April 2- May 7, 2019 TIme: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Ardsley Community Center Age: 5 years old and up Session II - Saturdays- April 6- May 18, 2019 (No Class April 21) Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: $80 R/ $90 NR Please note session and time on registration.

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FOUNDATION GOLF Foundation Basketball Using a revolutionary new system, the USSI golf camp is the ideal US Sports Institute’s First Play Basketball is ideal for children way to introduce youngsters to the game of Golf. Children will who want to develop their skills in a relaxed and fun learn all the basic golf techniques such as the swing, grip and environment. The focus of USSI’s First Play Basketball is to ball striking using unique and fun training methods as well as improve technique and knowledge through a series of fun doing team challenges and playing in our US Open Competition. basketball challenges and drills. Children will experience greater success using the larger balls and club heads which allows them to strike the ball more consistently Location: Alverthorpe Park and increase their confidence which will encourage them to Ages: 5-8 years old continue to enjoy of the game of Golf! 9-14 years old Location: Alverthorpe Park Date: July 29 - August 2, 2019 Ages: 4 to 5 years old* Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM 5 to 7 years old Cost: $169 R / $179 NR 8 to 10 years old Date: July 8-12, 2019 TOP SPIN TENNIS Come enjoy some summer fun on the courts! These clinics Times: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (4-5 y.o.)* are designed for players starting off or advanced beginners 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (5-7 y.o) but these camps are instructor driven so players of different 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (8-10 y.o) abilities can learn alongside each other. Come out and get Cost: $75 R/ $85 NR (4-5 y.o.)* started in a sport you can enjoy for a lifetime. $125 R / $135 NR (5- 10 y.o) Location: Crestmont Park Tennis Courts Ages: 8 to 14 years olds Dates: Session I - June 24- June 27, 2019 Session II - July 15- July 18, 2019 Session III - July 22 - July 25, 2019 (The Friday of each session is reserved as a raindate) Multi Sports Camp Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM- 8 - 10 yrs old Players will learn key skills through small-sided scrimmages in a 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM- 11 - 14 yrs old variety of sports, including Lacrosse, Soccer and Flag Football. Cost: $75 R / $85 NR Focusing on teamwork and sportsmanship players will learn the basics in offense and defense within each sport, all while having fun. BABYSITTING WORKSHOP This certification course provides teens with the confidence and skills to care for youngsters. Prospective employers will Location: Alverthorpe Park be happy to hire babysitters who have acquired this official Ages: 5 to 11 years recognition. Upon completion of the course, you will receive Dates: Session I - June 24- June 28, 2019 an ARC Certification Card, an informational CD-ROM, as well as Session II - July 8-12, 2019 child care concepts. You must attend the entire course, pass Session III- July 22-26, 2019 the evaluations, and show the maturity to properly care for Session IV - August 12 - August 16, 2019 children. Please bring a lunch, snack, pen & notebook. Time: Half Day MORNINGS - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Cost: $169 R / $179 NR Location: Ardsley Community Center-Room 120 Time: Half Day EVENINGS- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Ages: 11 to 15 years old Cost: $159 R/ $169 NR Date: Saturday July 13, 2019 Time: Full Day - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Cost: $199 R / $209 NR Cost: $65 R / $75 NR Please note Session and Time on registration form. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -12- YOUTH PROGRAMS POTTERY WORKS YOUNG REMBRANDTS Clay + Nature Camp Pre-School Drawing Classes Kids will study the outdoor world of birds, bugs, plants and The Young Rembrandts pre-school program is specifically morein this fun, hands-on exploration of the intersecting designed with the needs of our youngest learners in mind. worlds of clay and nature. Each child will take home a clay We use subjects they’re familiar with such as animals sculpture (terracotta) and oil base clay nature projects. Please and toys, as well as their favorite learning tools- pictures, bring a drink and snack. Please visit potteryworksmobile.com stories, touching, and doing to enhance social and conflict for more information. resolution skills while improving listening, fine motor skills, and time-on-task. Give your pre-schooler the information Location: Alverthorpe Park Mini Golf Pavilion they’re hungry for and be amazed by what they’ll create. Ages: 5 and up Date: July 8 - 12, 2019 Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Ages: 4 to 6 years old Cost: $110 R / $120 NR Dates: Session I: Saturdays, March 16 - April 13, 2019 Session II: Saturdays, April 27- May 18, 2019 POTTERY DESIGN CAMP Session III: Saturdays, June 1- June 29, 2019 This summer, come join us for a week of working with Time: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM pottery! Each day, campers will spend the first half of each day Cost: $70 R/ $80 NR working with real clay. They will use hand building and glazing techniques to build a new project each day. The second half of each class will be focused on modeling clay. There will be Elementary Drawing Classes specific techniques taught to help the campers make detailed The Young Rembrandts elementary program provides charms of their favorite figurines, food, and activities to add to the tools this age-group needs to succeed at drawing - a a charm bracelet. They will be able to take these charms home teaching tool from which the majority of learners prefer each day. Please bring a drink and snack. This camp is for all and ALL learners benefit! Our program works because it’s abilities and all materials are food safe and toxic free. not only hands-on and visual...it’s simply fun. Location: Ardsley Community Center Ages: 5 and up Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Ages: 7 to 14 years old Date: August 5 -9, 2019 Dates: Session I: Saturdays, March 16 - April 13, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Session II: Saturdays, April 27- May 18, 2019 Cost: $160 R / $170 NR Session III: Saturdays, June 1- June 29, 2019 Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM PLAYFUL CHEF Cost: $70R/ $80 NR

All children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to come play and learn with the Playful Chef. This will be a week filled with cooking Cartooning a dessert and an entree, as well as making a cooking related This entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts’ craft each day. All the food and supplies for the week are innovative, hands-on teaching method with light-hearted included. Please see the website for more details about subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor menu items. We can accommodate for most food allergies. and their vivid imaginations. Maintaining a quick pace and Each session will have a delicious new menu to learn. drawings that tell a story also help kids to stay on-task, learn www.playfulchef.com from their mistakes, find new solutions to a problem and communicate ideas and concepts through pictures- skills Location: Ardsley Community Center with lifetime benefits! Ages: 6 to 12 years old Dates: Session I: July 8 - 12, 2019 Location: Crestmont Clubhouse Session II: August 5 - 9, 2019 Ages: 8 to 14 years old Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM Dates: Session I: Saturdays, March 16 - April 13, 2019 Cost: $95R / $105 NR Session II: Saturdays, April 27- May 18, 2019 Session III: Saturdays, June 1- June 29, 2019 Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Cost: $70 R/ $80 NR

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Abington Police Athletic Alverthorpe Park League (PAL) Annual Egg Hunt Abington Police Department’s #1 Juvenile Crime and Violence Prevention Program! Location: Alverthorpe Park Ages: Pre-School to 4th grade (3-10 yrs old) Salem Baptist Church Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 (Rain or shine) (Formelrly known as St John of the Cross School) Time: 10:00 AM (sharp!) Located at 2741 Woodland Road, Roslyn PA Cost: FREE Questions & Information: 267-536-1100 x1509 or e-mail: [email protected]

Check www.abingtonpal.org for weekly activities, programs, online donations, & special offerings! • Open Most Fridays & Saturdays 7:00 PM -10:00 PM • For boys and girls ages 11 through High School • Free activities and programs • Spring/Summer Offerings: Abington PAL offers a wide variety of activities and off-site trips. They include but are not limited to • Youth Police Academy: Held at Penn State Abington Please join us for a movie on Campus June 24-28. Sign-ups in progress. the big screen in the park this • TRIPS: Reading Phillies, Iron Pigs, Phillies games etc. summer! Bring lawn chairs • SPORTS: COPS vs. PAL member events - Basketball and blankets; we will bring the tournaments, Dodgeball, Wiffle Ball, Kickball, Ping drinks and snacks! Pong Tournaments, Learning Pool, Volleyball • CRAFTS: painting and jewelry making and more Location: Alverthorpe Park B and C Field • Educational: STEM activities, Cooking classes Movie: TBD • MISC: Bngo, Trivia, Nail Salon Night, Movie Nights, Dates: Thursday, August 15, 2019 School’s Out Party Rain Date: Friday, August 16, 2019 • Kids on the Hill Golf- 6 weeks, visit 4/5 different golf Time: 7:00 PM courses; Tues.-Thurs. at 11AM-5PM. Free to participants Cost: $15 per car (lunch included). • Transportation PAL van pick-up (begins at 7:00 PM) & drop-off (by 10:30PM) at Crestmont Park parking lot across from Willow Grove Park Mall or 7:15 @ McKinley Firehouse. SPORTS EQUIPMENT SWAP Location: Ardsley Community Center Gym SAVE the DATE: Date: Drop-off: Friday- March 15, 2019 6PM-8PM Saturday, April 6 for the annual Real Diamond Neil Saturday- March 16, 2019 7AM-8AM Diamond Tribute Concert Performing hits you know Shop for new stuff: Saturday March 16, 2019 8:00AM- 12:00PM and love! Starting at 8:00PM at the Keswick Theatre, Cost: FREE Glenside. Looking to clean out some of your kids sports equipment? Abington PAL receives no tax dollars but depends on contributions Look no further. Abington Parks and Recreation will be and fundraisers for support collecting and distributing used sports equipment back into Abington PAL Is COPS and YOU Helping Kids! the Abington community. Bring your new or gently used (in good condition) sports equipment to the drop-off and come Tickets & Information: 267.536.1100 x1509, email pal@abington. back to pick out new stuff. You do not need to donate in org, or www.abingtonpal.org....Like us on Facebook! order to take items.

New York City Day Trip Enjoy a day of shopping or sight-seeing without the hassle Baltimore, Maryland Day Trip The Parks and Recreation Department will be traveling to of driving or parking. We will be traveling by bus to New York Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for a day on your own. While there City where you will have the option of two drop off points: The you can visit the National Aquarium or check out the many Theatre District (W. 48th Street), or The Metropolitan Museum restaurants or shops. There is something for the entire family. of Art (E. 82nd Street). There will be one pick up point, The We will leave from the main parking lot of Alverthorpe Park Paramount Plaza (between 50th and 51st Streets on Broadway). at 7:30AM (sharp) and travel to Baltimore, Maryland. We will leave Baltimore at 6:00PM and return to the park around We will leave from the main parking lot of Alverthorpe Park at 8:30PM. 8:00 AM (sharp) and travel non-stop to New York. We will leave New York at 6:00 PM from the Paramount Plaza and return to the park around 8:30 PM.

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Time: 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM Cost: $60 per person Cost: $50 per person Depart & Return: Alverthorpe Park main parking lot Depart & Return: Alverthorpe Park main parking lot

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

Please look for the flyer or check our website: http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation for more information.

Watercolor Watercolor Painting with instructor Melissa Olson is open to all skill levels. The only requirement is a willingness to enjoy learning a new skill or refining an old one. Instruction in fundamental watercolor techniques is offered for those new to watercolor. Independent painting with time set aside for critique of ongoing work engages each student at her or his own level of ability.

Location: Ardsley Community Center www.facebook.com/Abington- Ages: 18 years and over Township Date: Session I Tues., 2/19/19 - 5/7/19 To stay updated on current programs Session II Wednes., 2/20/19 - 5/8/19 Session III Tues., 9/10/19 - 12/10/19 and events! Session IV Wednes., 9/11/19 - 12/11/19 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00PM Cost: $175 R / $180 NR FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -15- ADULT PROGRAMS

Pops Concert at the Ardsley Community Center The Old York Road Symphony announces that it will present a Pops Concert at the Ardsley Community Education Center on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The theme of the concert is “Operatic Highlights”, and will include overtures and arias from favorite operas featuring soloists from Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts. Seating will be tables set up cabaret style, with snacks and beverages provided. Led by Musical Director Jack Moore, the or- chestra based in Abington and in its 86th season, is one of the oldest all-volunteer community orchestras in the country. For more information about this event or to purchase tickets, please visit the Old York Road Symphony’s website at www.oyrs.org or call 215-641-6739.

Location: Ardsley Community Center Date: Saturday - May 18, 2019 Time: Begins at 8:00 PM Cost: All - Inclusive - Tickets purchased through OLD YORK ROAD SYMPHONY ONLY $25 - Adults $20 - Seniors (62+) $5 - Students 18 and under

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

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

Montgomery County Senior Games The 34rd Annual Montgomery County Senior Games will be held the week of May 6th through the 10th. Events will be held at various locations in Montgomery County, culminating with an awards luncheon on Friday, May 10th. Montgomery County Senior Games combines sports and recreation with fellowship among everyone involved. Events include basketball (foul shooting and hot-shot), stationary bicycle races, billiards, bowling, darts, golf, par-3 golf, horseshoes, running, swimming, and more. Any Montgomery County resident 50 years or older is eligible to participate. For more information or a schedule and registration packet (available in March) please call the Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation Department at 215-643- 1600 ext. 3443 during business hours or by e-mail at [email protected] or go to www.montcoseniorgames.com

ARCAT (Alverthorpe Retired Citizens of Abington Township) is a SENIOR group for those who live in Abington and surrounding areas and who are at least 55 years of age. ARCAT, started over 45 years ago, is run by a staff of volunteers under the sponsorship of the Abington Township Parks and Recreation Department.

Members have the opportunity to enjoy trips and tours designed with seniors in mind. The 2019 schedule includes Spring and Holiday luncheons; a bus trip on April 24, 2019 to “Murder at Mount Hope Manor.” an interactive murder mystery luncheon; a bus trip August 22, 2019 to Hershey Comedy Show and luncheon; and quarterly meetings with refreshments and speakers. Questions on the trips may be addressed to Marge Barder, 215-517-8050

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

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

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

Abington Fall Softball Abington/Rockledge Cub/Boy Roslyn Boys’ & Girls’ Club c/o Robert Razzi Scout Packs: P.O. Box 1043 723 Seminole Avenue Abington Pack 1 Roslyn, PA 19001 Jenkintown, PA 19046 Contact: Susan Schied, 215-572-1520 215-663-9440 [email protected] or Patrick www.rbgclub.org Kelly, [email protected] Abington - Roychester Baseball AC United Soccer c/o Gene Filosa Glenside Pack 48 c/o JC Escobar www.eteamz.com/arba/ Contact: Ron Schmidt P.O. Box 1065 [email protected] Abington, PA 19001 Ardsley-North Hills Athletic A.A. 215-385-2825 www.anhaa.org Overlook Hills Pack 72 www.acunited.net Roychester Community House Hunter Soccer Club Contact: Rich Erwine, Plymouth/Springfield c/o Mike Brown [email protected] Women’s Softball League P.O. Box 355 c/o Christina Carter Glenside, PA 19038 Abington Troop 1 1934 Moreland Road www.huntersc.com Contact: Marty Judge, Abington, PA 19001 [email protected] or 267-312-6813 Abington Raiders Football & Bill Niehoff niehoffb@hotmail. Cheerleading com Dolphins Community P.O. Box 280 Aquatics Association (DCAA) Abington, PA 19001 Abington Troop 7 www.dcaaswimming.org www.abingtonraiders.org Contact: Jenn Vincent, jen- [email protected] [email protected] or Jim Crestmont Community Amons, [email protected] East Abington Little League Summer Basketball League c/o Mike Tobin For Adults 17 & older Glenside Troop 48 642 Kirkwood Avenue For Youth 8 - 16 years old Contact: Joe Stuckert, stuker- Jenkintown, PA 19046 PO Box 74 [email protected] or Bob Hughes, 215-663-8191 Glenside, PA 19038 [email protected] www.eastabingtonll.org/ 215-432-3177 Glenside Gaelic Club Glenside Youth Athletic Club Attn: Brendan Gallagher President Chuck Dougherty P.O. Box 824 [email protected] Glenside, PA 19038 215-206-6123 www.glensidegaelicclub.com ww.gyac.org [email protected]

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -18- ALVERTHORPE PARK Alverthorpe Park Hours Spring 2019: Mar. 4- April 28 8AM-8PM. Summer 2019: April 29- Sept 2 8AM-10PM . Fall 2019: Sept. 3- Oct. 6 8AM-8PM

Reservations for the Shelter Building on the Fox Chase Road side of Alverthorpe Park will be accepted starting January 2nd at 8:00 AM. Reservation requests may be made in person or by phone at the Alverthorpe Park Control Building. This facility is available to groups of 200 or less. Adults interested in reserving this facility should contact Alverthorpe Park at 215-884-6538.

Picnic Shelter

Half-day Rental: Full Day Rental: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM $170 $200

3/30/19 - 4/29/19 & 9/2/19 - 10/6/19 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM $175.00

Pre-School Pavilion

Half-day Rental: Full Day Rental: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM $75 $105

3/30/19 - 4/29/19 & 9/2/19 - 10/6/19 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM $80.00

Mini Golf Pavilion

Half-day Rental: Full Day Rental: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM $100 $130

3/30/19 - 4/29/19 & 9/2/19 - 10/6/19 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM $90.00 Camp Sites Camp sites can be reserved by calling the Control Building Picnic Table Reservations in Alverthorpe Park at 215-884-6538. No charge for bona Tables can be reserved by calling the Control Building in fide scout organization. $15 per site per night for Abington Alverthorpe Park at 215-884-6538. $5 charge per table. Residents. A $20 deposit is required for camping keys. Deposit will be returned once keys have been returned to Control building upon check out of campsite(s).

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Tennis Courts Bike Pike TIMES AND FEES: The 1.7 mile bike pike travels around the park’s activity Each time period will be limited to 1.5 hours areas and through its natural areas providing a scenic and beginning at 8:15 - 9:45 A.M. The last time slot is pleasant trip. The bike pike is open all year round weather from 8:15 - 9:45 P.M. permitting. Fishing Singles Doubles Resident fishing tags are $3.75. For more information please contact the Control Building in Alverthorpe Park, $4.50/crt $7.50/crt Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at 215- Abington residents 62 years & up and 884-6538. Abington residents age 12 & under: Wading Pool Weekdays/Non-Holidays This facility, located in Alverthorpe Park’s Preschool area, is 8:15 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. available to Abington Township residents 5 years of age and Singles Doubles under at no charge. The wading pool area opens for daily $2.00 $3.25 use beginning Saturday, June 22nd and closes Labor Day, Reservation Fee: $1.00 September 3, 2018. The hours of operation are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

Miniature Golf The 18 hole miniature golf course is open to Abington Township Residents and their guests. The course is open weekends from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM beginning Memorial Day weekend. It opens daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM beginning Monday, June 10th and Par Three Golf ending Labor Day. Mini-golf will be The Par-3 golf course remains open year round, weather open on weekends only from 10:00 permitting. Greens Fees*: AM to 9:00 PM in September. Children Weekdays 9-holes $7.00 Resident / $8.00 Guest under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. (8AM-5PM) 18-holes $9.00 Resident / $9.75 Guest TIMES AND FEES: Weekends 9-holes $7.50 Resident / $8.50 Guest & Evenings Weekdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 18-holes $9.50 Resident / $10.50 Guest 8 years and under $3.50 Resident / $4.50 Guest Additional 9 Holes $2.00 9 and over $3.75 Resident / $4.75 Guest Golf Balls $1.25

Weeknights 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM SENIOR GOLF PRICING Weekends & Holidays 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Weekdays - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM only) 8 years and under $4.00 Resident / $5.00 Guest 9 Hole $4.00 9 and over $4.25 Resident / $5.25 Guest 18 Hole $4.50 Additional 9 Holes $ .50

NOTE: Golfers MUST be 7 years of age or older to play. Golfers 7-13 years may play, but MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Children under 7 years of age are not permitted on the course.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -20- BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington PA 19001 Register for programs online at www.briarbush.org Come Experience Briar Bush Nature Center Briar Bush offers: • Forest, featuring a full mile of trails • Nature museum, with more than 20 live animals, exhibits, and a nature shop • Griscom Bird Observatory, a quiet place to watch the birds (renovating in 2019) • Nature Playscape, natural elements that encourage play Briar Bush is always FREE for • Programs for all ages • Birthday parties with live animals and Abington Township residents themed programming Residents also receive a 10% discount on programs- • Two free seasonal festivals per year Friends of Briar Bush members receive free admission and a 20% discount on most programs. Hours M-F 9am-5pm; Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday Admission fees for non-Abington residents: 1-5pm. Trails always open dawn to dusk. $3/adult; $2/child ages 2+ Programs for Children Magic Mornings 10:30am-11:30am; 2-4 year-olds W, Th, F Children spend quality time with their favorite adult enjoying outdoor walks, meeting our resident animals, playing games, hearing stories, and making crafts with our educators. New theme each week, which repeats throughout the week (register for one day per week). Snack provided. $10/class; $5/additional child in same household Nature Pioneers March 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 Children aged 4-6 are invited to join us on their April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26 own (parent or caregiver drops off/picks up) for May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 a month-long series of all natural fun, with time spent both indoors and out. Register for entire series. Consecutive Wednesdays.

Five-Day Series/$50; Four-Day Series/$40; Three-day Series/$30

March 6, 13, 20, 27 (#115) April 3, 10, 17, 24 (#116) May 1, 8, 15, 22 (#117) FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -21- BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington PA 19001 Register for programs online at www.briarbush.org School’s Out? Get Outside! April 18 (#125), 19 (#126), & 22 (#127) -Spring Break May 21 (#128) - Primary Day Attention parents! Ever wonder what to do with your kids when school is closed but work is not? Bring them to Briar Bush for fun and learning, naturally. K-6th grade $65/child for 9am-3pm. Before and after-care available at 8:30 and until 5 pm for an additional fee. Briar Bush has programming on most school holidays. Please call us for more information. Summer is a time when learning and play go hand- in-hand. Give your child the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature through scientific discovery, hikes, crafts, live animal encounters, games, and free-play time. 2019

Week-long Camps ~ June 3 - August 30, 2019 Itty Bitty Briars Full Day Camps for Ages 8-9 Ages 2-4 with adult 9:30am-4pm 10:30am -11:30am Before/After Care available Regional field trips! Seedlings Half-Day Camp Ages 4-6 Full Day Camps for AM Session: 9:30am -12pm Ages 10-12 PM Session: 1pm-3:30pm 9:30am-4pm Before Care available Before/After Care available Regional field trips! Saplings Full Day Camp Ages 6-7 Overnight Camp for Ages 11-15 9:30am - 4pm 9:30am-4pm Before/After Care available Overnight at Hickory Run! Studies have shown that time spent in nature increases calm, focus, and sense of well-being. Briar Bush summer camps give your child the opportunity to explore the nature around them.

Register now at www.briarbush.org or call us for a brochure AND DON’T FORGET-MEMBERS GET DISCOUNTS AND PRIORITY REGISTRATION! VISIT BRIAR BUSH ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.BRIARBUSH.ORG -22- BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington PA 19001 Register for programs online at www.briarbush.org EarthFest at Briar Bush Sunday, April 14, 2019, 1-4pm

Briar Bush’s annual FREE celebration of Earth Day. Come celebrate the earth with the whole family! Join us for Earth Day activities, games, animal programs, and more.

Fun for all ages!

Overflow parking on nearby streets and at Highland Elementary School

______Hot S’more Nights Wednesdays in July and August 7-8:30pm $5 per person Bring your family and friends to Briar Bush for summer nights of nature- based fun! Join the Briar Bush educators in games, activities, live animal shows, guided hikes, and more, all relating to the theme of the night. Don’t forget to enjoy s’mores around the campfire! Wednesday, July 10: Wizards and Potions (#1) Wednesday, July 17: Oh, Deer! (#2) Space is limited and Wednesday, July 24: Creepy Crawlies (#3) fills up quickly - Wednesday, July 31: When Animals Wake Up (#4) reserve your spot online today! Or call us at Wednesday, August 7: Woodland Fairies and Gnomes (#5) 215-887-6603 Wednesday, August 14: All About Stars, for more info at the Ardsley Community Center (#6)

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL BRIAR BUSH AT: 215-887-6603 -23- BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington PA 19001 Register for programs online at www.briarbush.org Family Nature Nights

Does your child have autism spectrum disorder or other sensory issues? Briar Bush has a special program just for you: Family Nature Night Friday, April 26, 2019, 6-8pm Theme: Plant Parts Dig your hands into the earth and discover how soil, water, and sunlight help plants grow from a tiny seed. Rotate throughout the stations and experience the life cycle of a plant. Meet some of our resident animals that enjoy eating plants, just like you! It’s a fun night for the whole family complete with light dinner, animal shows, and interactive stations--all at your own pace!

No charge for Family Nature Night. Space is limited though, so please call in advance to register. There will be more Family Nature Nights in the fall

Briar Bush is not just for kids! We have programs for adults too.

Briar Bush sponsors trips to fun and exciting places! Please see our website www.briarbush.org under Great Escapes to see where we’re going next. You’re invited!

SAGE (Seasoned Adults Growing Environmentally) Sessions for Spring and Summer 2019 SAGE Sessions are specifically geared toward senior adults. They include an education session with a Briar Bush educator, snacks and time to socialize.

Friday, March 8, 2019: Lamb or Lion? All About Weather Friday, April 12, 2019: A Watery World: Watersheds, Storm Water, and a Changing Planet Friday, May 24, 2019: Are You Gonna Eat That?

SAGE Sessions resume in the fall SAGE Sessions are presented in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Association’s Aging at Home Program and are FREE for Briar Bush and Aging at Home members. All others $5

VISIT BRIAR BUSH ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.BRIARBUSH.ORG -24- LOCAL PARKS & POOLS

ARDSLEY PARK ROSLYN PARK

PENBRYN PARK CRESTMONT POOL

PENBRYN POOL ROYCHESTER PARK

-25- OPEN FACILITIES USE Play Fields Tennis Swimming Basketball (Football or Soccer Nature FACILITY Courts Pools Courts Baseball) Fields Areas Playgrounds Grills Ice Skating ALVERTHORPE X(L) X X(L) X X X ARDSLEY X X(L) X X X ARDSLEY WILDLIFE X SANCTUARY BAEDERWOOD X X X(L) BRIAR BUSH X CONWAY X(L) X(L) CRESTMONT X(L) X(L) X(L) X X X X(L) CROSSWICKS X ELK STREET X EVERGREEN X X MANOR FOX CHASE X MANOR GAME X PRESERVE KAREBROOK X JACKSON X ETHEL JORDAN X X X MANOR WOODS X MEADOW- BROOK BIRD X SANCTUARY NORTH HILLS X X PENBRYN X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) X(L) X X(L) ROCKWELL X X ROSLYN* X X(L) X(L) X(L) X ROYCHESTER X X(L) X X X X(L) RUBICAM X(L) X X (L) Indicates facility is night lighted. For a map of Abington Township Parks & Facilities, please visit: http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-facilities ARDSLEY COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL FACILITIES 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038 Facilities for Rent: Classrooms - for meetings and a Gymnasium - capable of seating 400 - 500 persons. Activities held in the gym have included Square Dancing, Rock Concerts, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Dance Recitals, Sports Leagues, Aerobic Classes and Flower Shows. Facilities are available to charitable organizations and community groups at LOW cost. Please Note: The Ardsley Center is available to groups who wish to serve alcoholic beverages at their functions. Beverages are limited to beer and wine only. Special regulations will apply. For more information, contact the Center’s office by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 215-576-1630.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -26- POOL MEMBERSHIP Pool Opens: Pool Closes: Labor Day Saturday, June 22, 2019 2019 Fee Schedule Monday, September 2, 2019

UNTIL APRIL 15th AFTER APRIL 15th Non- Non- SEASON PASSES Resident Resident Resident Resident Individual under 18 years of age 85.00 155.00 105.00 155.00 Individual 18 years of age and older 90.00 160.00 110.00 160.00 Household Permit (3 members, living at 190.00 309.00 210.00 309.00 household address) Each additional adult in the household (18+) 15.00 21.00 15.00 21.00 Each additional child in the household 10.00 16.00 10.00 16.00 Senior Citizen age 65 and older 30.00 55.00 30.00 55.00 DAILY ADMISSION PASSES (for other than season pass holders) 25.00 37.00 Weekdays Admission Fee Under 18 years of age 2.75 4.00 18 years of age and older 3.00 4.25 Weekends and Holidays Admission Fee Under 18 years of age 3.00 4.25 18 years of age and older 3.25 4.50 GUEST FEES (paid at pool) A guest pass is included with a resident season pass membership. All other members must purchase a guest pass at the Parks and Recreation Office. Weekdays Admission Fee Under 18 years of age 5.00 5.75 18 years of age and older 5.50 6.50 Weekends and Holidays Admission Fee Under 18 years of age 5.75 6.75 18 years of age and older 6.00 7.00 Non- Guest Pass Fees Resident Resident Cost Per Card (guest fees still apply) 5.00 10.00

WE ARE NOW OFFERING ONLINE REGISTRATION! **DUE TO THE NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM - ALL NEW I.D. CARDS WILL BE REQUIRED AS OF FEBRUARY 2017.** Register by mail, in person, or online. For more information, visit our website at: http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation/pool-memberships FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -27- POOL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Abington Township Has Two Outdoor Swimming Pools They are located in Penbryn Park (Houston Ave & Egerton Ave, Glenside) and Crestmont Park (Old Welsh Road & Rubicam Ave, Crestmont). Both pools will open Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 AM. Pool passes are currently on sale at the Bureau’s main office and the Ardsley Community Center. Discounts for resident passes will be available until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15th. Daily Admission Passes The Daily Admission Pass is a type of membership for the pool. You pay a fee for the membership and each time you go to the pool you pay the fee that applies to you. It is not a one day pass you can purchase if you just want to go to the pool once. Abington Township does not offer a one day only pass to the pool. If you have any questions please call our office. Guest Passes Resident daily members and all non-resident members will now have the opportunity to bring guests! A nominal fee will be charged for those individuals who wish to purchase a guest pass (Resident: $5.00/card, Non-Resident: $10.00/card). Guest fees will be charged as detailed on the Fee Schedule on the opposite page. A guest pass MUST be purchased BEFORE taking guests to the pool and MUST be presented to the pool at the time of admittance. Family Is Now Household As of 2009 household will be defined as all those individuals occupying a single family dwelling. Everyone being considered as a household will need to prove by way of official documentation, that they reside at the address listed on the pool application. There is no maximum number of household members. After three (3) household members have signed up for a seasonal membership, each additional individual will be charged an additional fee. Additional person(s) costs: Children $10 R/$16 NR Adults $15 R/$21 NR

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Now offering ONLINE REGISTRATION! RENEWAL BY MAIL - Residents & Non-Residents Must be received by April 15, 2019 for discount period (residents only). Mail to: Abington Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 OFFICE HOURS FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP/MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL & PHOTOS Residents ONLY Ardsley Community Center: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038 (closed 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM) Residents and Non-Residents Alverthorpe Manor: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Ardsley Community Center Tuesdays (4/9, 6/4, 6/11 & 6/18) 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM Ardsley Community Center Saturday (6/22/19) 9 :00 AM to 1:00 PM

•**DUE TO THE NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM - ALL NEW I.D. CARDS WILL BE REQUIRED AS OF FEBRUARY 2017.** Register by mail, in person, or online. •Proof of residency will be required at the time of registration. •Pool ID cards are permanent & should be kept year to year. There is a fee of $6 to replace a lost ID card. •Refunds for Pool Memberships must be requested two (2) full weeks before the opening date of the pools and will be assessed the 20% refund fee. There are no refunds after opening day.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ABINGTON.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-RECREATION -28- ABINGTON TOWNSHIP SWIMMING POOL APPLICATION Please Print Clearly APPLICANT’S NAMES D.O.B. SCHOOL BAR CODE # AMOUNT 1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______7. ______8. ______9. ______10. ______Message Area: Base Fee ______**DUE TO THE NEW ONLINE Add’l Person(s) ______REGISTRATION SYSTEM - ALL NEW I.D. CARDS WILL BE RE - Daily & Non-Resident Membership Guest Pass(es) ______QUIRED STARTING Total ______FEBRUARY 2017.** Change of Address from last year Yes No --- FOR NON-RESIDENTS ONLY --- Check Pool Attending: Crestmont ______Penbryn ______WAIVER I/we the parent/s or guardian/s of the aforementioned child/children agrees that he/they shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Township of Abington, Parks and Recreation, and will provide a Health certificate of the aforementioned applicant/s upon request of the Township. I/we hereby agree to forfeit all swimming privileges if I and/or my children permit the use of my/their ID Card by any other person than myself/ourselves. Furthermore, I/we do hereby waive, release, and hold harmless the Township of Abington, it’s officers, employees, and agents and representatives for any injury that I/we may myself/ourselves suffer while on Township property and in the use of any Township property or facilities. Your ID Cards are permanent and should be kept from year to year. A charge will be assessed for lost cards. Parent’s/Individual’s Signature ______Address ______

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

FOR OFFICE USE RECEIVED BY: DATE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] -29- REGISTRATION FORMS

Parent Information- First Name Last Name

Address Email City State Zip Code

Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( )

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

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

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

Parent Information- First Name Last Name

Address Email City State Zip Code

Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( )

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

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

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

Abington Township Bureau of Parks & Recreation 2019 Spring and Summer Activities Guide

CONCERTS AT THE MANOR In an effort to reduce spending and Abington Arts Center World Performance Coming this Fall... Series will be a collaboration between The conserve resources the 2019 Fall and Abington Arts Center and Lucky Goat Coffee- Winter Activities Guide will not be mailed • Fall/Winter Brochure house in Philadelphia. Together, we will bring out to resident homes. Instead it will be • September 2019 distributed through the township schools a series of curated, free, outdoor performances • Day Trips to NYC featuring internationally acclaimed artists, ev- and will be available for pickup at the ery Thursday evening from June 20 to July 25 Township Building, the Parks & Recreation • Winter Rec. Programs ,2019 (No concert on July 4th). For details visit Buildings and the Abington & Roslyn • And Much More!!! Libraries. www.abingtonartcenter.org/events

Visit us online at: http://abington.org/departments/parks-recreation NOW OFFERING

Good news! You don’t need to worry about turning in program forms during our business hours anymore! Now you can sign up online right from your tablet or smart phone!

Our new registration system will make handling your schedule a breeze! Once you set up your account you’ll be able to view the whole family’s program schedule from one easy to view dashboard on your tablet or smartphone!

Visit our website at abington.org/departments/parks-recreation to set up an account register for programs as well as purchase pool passes.