Spring and Summer Programs

Kinderland Camp
Fun Day Camp
Summer Playground Program
Art & Music in the Parks
ComputerTots
Babysitting Workshop
Theatre Horizon Drama Camp
Aikido at Ardsley
Little Ninjas
Black Belt Club
Got Game Sports: Basketball Camp
Final Boarding Skateboarding Camp
Double Dose of Phys Ed
Mad Science Camps
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes
USA123 Tennis Program
PonyShare
Frisbee Flying Fun Camp
US Sports Institute Sports Camps
Silver Knights Chess Club/Camp
James Fox Basketball
United Soccer Academy Soccer Camps

 

 

Kinderland Camp
This program is open to 4 and 5 year old children. Activities such as music, arts & crafts, and special guests will be held at Alverthorpe Park and the Ardsley Community Education Center.

The first session will begin at both sites on Monday, June 21st, and run for three weeks until Friday, July 9th. The second session will begin on Monday, July 12th and end on Friday, July 30th.

Abington Township residents may begin registration for both sites and sessions in person at the Bureau of Parks and Recreation’s main office in Alverthorpe Manor on Tuesday, May 18 at 9:00 AM. Non-residents may begin registration on May 25th.

Location: ACEC or Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 4 and 5 year olds
Date: Session I - June 21 - July 9, 2010
           Session II - July 12 - 30, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Cost: $100 R / $150 NR (per Session)
REGISTRATION: RESIDENT REGISTRATION IS IN PERSON AND BEGINS ON TUESDAY, MAY 18th AT 9:00 AM.  Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township") NON RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MAY 25th.

Please note session on registration.

Registrations received by mail will be processed a the END of the day.

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Fun Day Camp
This is a program of recreational, social, and educational activities for developmentally disabled children between the ages of 5 and 21. The Willow Hill Elementary School is utilized as the base site. Fun Day Camp will begin on Monday, June 21st, and will end on Friday, July 30th. The program runs from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Transportation to and from the camp is available to Township residents only. Those children not residing in Abington will need to be dropped off and picked up at Willow Hill Elementary or make arrangements for pickup inside the Township’s boundaries. Registration for Abington residents begins on Tuesday, May 4th at the Alverthorpe Manor office. Non-residents may register beginning May 25th. Children who use mobility aids should contact the parks office.

Location: Willow Hill Elementary School
Ages: 5 to 21 years old
Date: Mon. through Fri., June 21 - July 30, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: $150 R / $200 NR
Registration for Abington residents begins on Tuesday, May 4th at the Alverthorpe Manor office. Non-residents may register beginning May 25th. Children who use mobility aids should contact the parks office.

Please print the Fun Day registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Registrations received by mail will be processed a the END of the day.

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Summer Playground Program
This program is open to Abington Township children ages 6-12. The program will be offered at two locations (Penbryn and Crestmont Parks). Activities will include sports, arts & crafts, games, special events, and field trips*. (*The cost of each field trip is NOT included in the registration fee.) There is no program at each site on days when a field trip is scheduled. Each site will operate from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Supervision will NOT be available for early drop-offs or late pick-ups. Abington Township Residents may begin registration in person at the Bureau of Parks & Recreation’s main office in Alverthorpe Manor starting on Tuesday, April 27th, at 9:00 AM. Non-Residents may begin registration on May 11th .

Location: Penbryn or Crestmont Park
Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Date: Mon. through Fri., June 21 - July 30, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $175 R / $275 NR per participant
REGISTRATION: RESIDENT REGISTRATION IS IN PERSON AND BEGINS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 27th AT 9:00 AM.  Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township") NON RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MAY 11th.

Please note location on registration.

Registrations received by mail will be processed a the END of the day.

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Art & Music In the Parks
Art Classes:  Instructors from Abington Art Center will introduce students to a variety of art media and techniques while exploring interesting themes.  There will be projects in drawing, painting, and sculpture.
Music Classes:  The Settlement Music School's instructors provide an interesting and fun approach to music using instruments, listening skills, and movement.

Session I - 6/21/10 to 7/9/10	Session II - 7/12/10 to 7/30/10
Alverthorpe Manor 5 & 6 year olds Time:  1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - ART (M-F)             2:30 pm to 3:45 pm - MUSIC (M/Tu/W) 7 to 9 year olds Time:  1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - MUSIC (M/Tu/W)             2:30 pm to 3:45 pm - ART (M-F)	Alverthorpe Manor 5 & 6 year olds Time:  1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - ART (M-F)             2:30 pm to 3:45 pm - MUSIC (M/Tu/W) 7 to 9 year olds Time:  1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - MUSIC (M/Tu/W)             2:30 pm to 3:45 pm - ART (M-F)
Ardsley Community Center 5 & 6 year olds Time:  9:15 am to 12:00 Noon - ART (M-F)                       Pack a Snack	Ardsley Community Center 5 & 6 year olds Time:  9:15 am to 12:00 Noon - ART (M-F)                       Pack a Snack
COST (per Session)      Art:  $135         Music:  $60        Both:  $180

Registration:   Registration will begin in person on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 9:00 am.  Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note session and location on registration.

Registrations received by mail will be processed a the END of the day.

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ComputerTots   NEW
Create Your Own Video Games
Children will have fun and success as they creatively design, build and edit their very own video games from scratch. What action will take place? What are the objectives and outcomes? Design the action and the characters!

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 8 to 11 years old Date: Thursdays, April 1 - May 6, 2010
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Cost: $95 R / $105 NR

Beginning Robotics
The children will teach “Roamer” the robot to follow their instructions. Can we make Roamer go 6 steps forward and turn left? Can we make it draw the outline of a house? Will we get Roamer to successfully find all the items in Scavenger Hunt? The children can even teach Roamer to communicate with us in Morse Code!

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 5 to 7 year olds
Date: August 2-6, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Cost: $105 R / $115 NR

Robotics and Beginning Programming
The children will create their own creatures, sculptures, and 3-D objects. Then they will program their creations for action. Make a cat and program it to purr. Make a bobblehead with multiple heads that jiggle and jump on command. The children’s robots can be taught to respond to light, sound, touch, etc. Imagination is the main ingredient!

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 8 to 11 years old
Date: August 2-6, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: $130 R / $140 NR

REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Babysitting Workshop
This course provides teens with the skills to care for youngsters. Upon completion of the course, teens will receive a Red Cross Certification Card and a handbook. First Aid, creative play, resume development and professionalism will be some of the topics covered. Participants must attend the entire course, pass the evaluations and show maturity. Please bring a pen and your own lunch/snacks/drinks.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 11 to 15 years old
Date: July 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $55 R / $60 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Theatre Horizon Drama Camps
Become an actor and stretch your imagination at Theatre Horizon’s one-week creative drama camp! Emphasizing creativity, communication, and teamwork, Theatre Horizon Drama Camp’s experienced and supportive teachers will guide participants through energizing theater games like improvisation and storytelling, fun crafts like costumes, prop and set design. Participants will use their voices, bodies, and imagination to write and perform their own show based on a popular story or theme of their choosing. The group will present a final performance in costume for family and friends.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 7 to 10 years old
Dates: Session I: June 28 - July 2, 2010
             Session II: July 19-23, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $135 R / $145 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note session on your registration.

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Aikido At Ardsley
Aikido teaches self-defense using techniques of evasion, immobilization, and redirection to avoid an attack and then control the attacker. Students will learn to use the opponent’s force by neutralizing the aggressor’s actions. Self-defense, coordination, physical fitness, and confidence are all reasons to study Aikido. Children’s classes are open to all skill levels.

Location: Ardsley Community Center (unless noted)
DATES
Summer Session II: June 14- August 28, 2010
Fall Session III: September 7 - October 30, 2010
Winter Session III: November 1 - December 23, 2010

TIMES
Children’s Classes (ages 7-12 years):
Wednesdays 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM (Summer/Winter)
                        5:30 PM to 6:20 PM (Summer/Winter)
Tues. or Thurs. 6:30 PM to 7:20 PM
Fridays  4:30 PM to 5:20 PM
Saturdays* 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Adult Classes (18 years+):
Tues. or Thurs. 7:30 PM to 8:20 PM
Saturday 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
Cost: $45 R / $65 NR (per Session)
*Saturdays will be held at Star’s Studio of Dance on Davisville Road in Willow Grove, PA
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note day, time and session on your registration.

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Little Ninjas
The Little Ninjas curriculum consists of developing eight major skills that are necessary for participation in any sport or activity. They are focus, team work, control, balance, memory, discipline, fitness and coordination. In the little ninjas class learning is fun. Uniforms may be purchased from the instructor. For children ages 4 to 6.

Location: Ardsley Community Center (unless noted)
Ages: 4 - 6 years old
Dates: See AIKIDO
TIMES:
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesdays 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (Summer/Winter)
Thursdays 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturdays* 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Cost: $50 R / $60 NR (per Session)
*Saturdays will be held at Star’s Studio of Dance
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township") Please note day, time and session on your registration.

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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 training will accelerate your Aikido skills!

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: All Ages
Dates: See AIKIDO
Cost: $80 R / $95 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township") Contact Sensei Donna for more information.

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Got Game Sports Basketball Camp
Got Game Sports is not your traditional basketball camp. We allow the kids to do what they want the most...just PLAY! No drills, no stations, no hour-long lectures, no standard procedure. Our campers learn the fundamentals of the game while on the court, not on the sideline. Every kid wants to show what they’re made of, and at Got Game Sports we give them the opportunity to shine.

Location: Penbryn Park
Ages: 10 to 14 years old
Date: August 9-12, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $60 R / $75 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Final Boarding Skateboarding Camp NEW
Skateboarding is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the country. Every kid needs a little instruction to get started in an activity. Our skateboard camp is designed for beginners, ages 7-12, who would like to learn the essentials to help them excel in the sport. Campers will learn about equipment and safety gear, and the fundamental tricks that provide a base for more advanced skateboarding.

Location: Patrick Kerr Skate Park (in Roslyn Park)
Ages: 7 to 12 years old
Dates: Session I - June 21-25, 2010
             Session II - July 12-16, 2010
             Session III - July 26-30, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $90 R / $100 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Helmets are required for this program, additional safety gear is recommended. Discounts on gear will be available at Final Boarding for program participants.

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Double Dose of Phys Ed    NEW
Impact Sports provides a fun and exciting after school exercise program led by a Kidnetics staff member. Double Dose Phys Ed combines series of activities that are not sport specific that encourage social interaction, movement and the development of self esteem and teamwork. An all inclusive, welcoming program for children who want to have fun and exercise their bodies and minds.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 8 to 11 years old
Date: Thursdays, April 1 - May 6, 2010
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Cost: $95 R / $105 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Mad Science All new programs!
Mad Science Summer Fun
Scientifically proven fun!!! Your child will have a new adventure every day. Topics include Bug Buddies, Powerful Plants, Magnetic Attraction, Playing with Polymers, and Observation Situation. Children will get up close and personal with creepy crawly bugs, plant seeds, “see” a magnetic field, stretch and slime with polymers, and even make their own optical illusion toy to take home. A weeks worth of science to awaken a lifetime of discoveries!

Location: Alverthorpe Park PreSchool Area
Ages: 4 to 6 years old
Date: August 10-14, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Cost: $75 R / $85 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Young Scientists Club
With a new theme every week, each workshop is an interactive, age-appropriate exploration of a specific science topic. In Digging for Dinos your child will be a little paleontologist, studying dinosaur life and digging for “fossils”. Water Works is a hands on class that will let your children learn what floats, what doesn’t, and why. Hello Color makes them a junior chemist, using science to make colorful chemical reactions, and even a rainbow butterfly to bring home. Smoke and bubbles will be the topic the week they experiment with dry ice, brewing up a bubbling potion and making quarters shiver. The theme is Sea Life when your child learns how sand is made, examines a starfish, and makes a tiny ocean they can carry home in their pocket. Animal Friends will bring the wild kingdom into the classroom. Children will listen to the sounds animals make, feel samples of fur, scales, feathers, and skin, and even make some animal footprints! Your child will go wild for science!

Location: Alverthorpe Park PreSchool Area
Ages: 3to 5 1/2 year olds
Date: Tuesdays, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 & 6/8
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Cost: $75 R / $85 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Secret Agent Lab
Become a Mad Scientist - Secret Agent and take a fascinating journey into the world of detection forensics and classified information. Learn code language to send secret messages as part of your mission. Go undercover and decode messages from other agents using your top secret clearance. Investigate a pretend crime scene and sift through clues to crack the case. Join the Mad Science Bureau of Investigation to gain observational skills that are necessary for the job. Follow Sherlock’s footsteps to learn what tracks and trails can teach us. Take home projects include a detective kit, secret decoder, and fingerprint kit, and more!

Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse
Ages: 7 to 12 years old
Date: July 19-23, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $154 R / $164 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Space - The Final Frontier
Throughout the week, brave young astronauts will explore the mysteries of the solar system and the science behind air and space travel. Students will learn how scientists study the planets and stars and what kinds of tools are used for space exploration. Children will discover not only how astronauts get into space, but also how they live and work once they get there. They will learn about gravity, propulsion and the basics of rocket science through fun, hands-on activities. Children will come to understand that propulsive forces can come from many sources, they will experiment with balloon rockets and they will make their own air rockets to take home. Most importantly, they will learn first hand about the aerodynamic properties of flying machines buy building their own Estes© model rockets! Once the rockets are completed, children will blast off on a real Mad Science space mission with the grand finale, the rocket launch!

Location: Alverthorpe Park Bikehouse
Ages: 7 to 12 years old
Date: August 2-6, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $154 R / $164 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Young Rembrandts
We teach drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts. Our innovative, step-by-step curriculum and engaging subject matter will show your child that drawing can be fun and interesting! During our once-a-week classes, we teach skills that will help them grow, develop and excel while your child creates memories that will last a lifetime. ALL NEW LESSONS EACH WEEK!

Pre-School Drawing Classes (ages 3 to 5)
Classes provide preschoolers skills necessary to draw complex images while they discover the worlds of art and color, increase fine motor skills, and develop learning skills that are essential to future classroom success.

Elementary Drawing Classes (ages 6 to 12)
Young Rembrandts’ acclaimed drawing method teaches children to break down complex objects into basic foundational shapes. As they learn how to deconstruct and reconstruct images, the experience, repetition and variety of engaging and relevant subject matter brings them to increased levels of mastery in drawing and in life!

Cartooning Classes (ages 9-14)
While cartooning is fun and engaging, children will gain mastery in a unique drawing style, and improve their core learning skills. Cartoon lessons teach children how to create new cartoon characters, draw action, movement, and sound. Draw expressions, convey moods, and develop a series of drawings to tell a joke.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Dates: Wednesdays, April 7 - May 26, 2010
Times:
Pre-School Drawing Classes (ages 3-5)
3 :30 PM to 4:15 PM
Elementary Drawing Classes (ages 6-12)
4 :30 PM to 5:30 PM
Cartooning Classes (ages 9-14)
5 :45 PM to 6:45 PM
Cost: $90 R / $100 NR (per participant)
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note skill level on registration.

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USA 123 Tennis Program
This is a program for boys and girls ages 10 to 16 whose main interest is tennis. The program is offered Monday through Friday for one hour each day. Starting times depend on skill level
(Beginner at 9:00, Intermediate at 10:00, or Advanced at 11:00 AM). The program begins June 21st and ends July 30th. Instruction will be held at Abington Junior High School.

Location: Abington Junior High School
Ages: 10 to 16 years old
Date: June 21 - July 30, 2010
Time:  Beginner 9:00 am, Intermediate 10:00 am, Advanced 11:00 am
Cost: $55 R / $83 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note skill level on registration.

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PonyShare

Pony Introduction Program       NEW
The PIP is a 90 minute, one day, all around introductory program that aims to familiarize its participants with the wonderful world of equines. The program uses ponies and cobs which are smaller, easier to handle and less intimidating than full size horses. The course will touch on safety, grooming, care and handling, and each participant will have the opportunity to ride a pony. The PIP allows children to “test the waters” and decide if they are interested in pursuing their interest in equines further.

Petite Equestrian Program
The PEP 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 where each child will ride during each lesson and learn how to properly mount, dismount, hold the reins and control the pony at the walk and a few steps of trot. Lessons aim to help develop confidence and motor-coordination skills while providing a supportive, fun, non-threatening environment. This is a participatory program for parents who so desire, and one may be asked occasionally to lend a hand. This program is the perfect preparation for private or semi-private lessons or any eager young aspiring Equestrian!

Grooming & Riding Program
This unique program provides an exciting and inexpensive introduction to the wonderful world of equines in a fun-filled and non-threatening atmosphere. Each small group works closely under the tutelage of a qualified instructor to learn horsemanship subject matters such as: Safety on and around horses, Basic Anatomy, Grooming, Equine Senses & Body Language, Riding Styles, and more! Groups are paired by size with a pony or cob and will get to ride or drive their charge during each session. This program enhances team work and
self-esteem while helping develop a genuine appreciation and respect for the animals. Course materials are provided.

Location: Alverthorpe Park Picnic Pavilion (Entrance on Fox Chase Rd)
Ages: 3 to 12 years old

Pony Introductory Program (ages 3*-12)
Date: Friday, June 25, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: $39 per participant
Note: Participants who pair the PIP program with the PEP
or PGRP will receive a $20 reimbursement from PonyShare.

Petite Equestrian Program (ages 3*-6)
Date: PEP Session I - July 12-16, 2010
                    12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
           PEP Session II -August 9-13, 2010
                      3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $175 R / $195 NR per Session
*A parent or legal guardian must be present for children ages 3-5

Pony Grooming and Riding Program (ages 6-12)
Date: PGRP Session I - July 12-16, 2010
                     10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
           PGRP Session II - August 9-13, 2010
                       4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $205 R / $225 NR per Session
Need more information? Visit their website: www.ponyshare.com

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Frisbee Flying Fun Camp
Frisbee Flying Fun Camp introduces boys and girls to an array of skills and games related to Frisbee. Campers will learn a variety of ways to throw the Frisbee and also improve their catching skills. The sports of ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee golf, flutterguts, and other Frisbee games will provide the opportunity for campers to enjoy themselves as they learn these new games and activities. Instruction is provided by the Philadelphia Ultimate Camp, the area’s premier camp for Frisbee instruction (www.UltimateCamp.com). The student to teacher ratio is 5:1. Frisbee Flying Fun Campers will receive an official 175 gram Frisbee.

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 7 to 12 years old
Dates: June 28 - July 2, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Cost: $87 R / $105 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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US Sports Institute

Field Hockey Clinic
The USSI Field Hockey clinic is ideal for players wishing to learn or develop in this increasingly popular sport. Participants will be taken through all phases of the game, thoughtfully integrating technical and tactical components in a fun, innovative way.

Skills such as ball control, stick handling, passing, shooting, penalty strokes and all delivery skills will be covered through the week by our knowledgeable, fully experienced staff.

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 7 to 14 years old
Dates: July 12-16, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $119 R / $129 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Lacrosse Clinic
Have great fun learning this exhilarating game. Fast paced and full of action, Lacrosse is a unique combination of skill, speed, agility, and finesse. The USSI Lacrosse clinic is open to players of all ability and no previous Lacrosse experience is necessary,

Experience stick handling, passing, scooping, dodging, shooting and many more fundamental techniques and skills. This clinic offers an ideal introduction for all levels to this great game.

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 7 to 14 years old
Date: August 9-13, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: $119 R / $129 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Basketball Camp
The USSI Basketball camp is ideal for children who want to develop their skills in a relaxed and fun environment. The focus of the camp is to improve the individual’s technique through a series of fun basketball challenges and drills. Skills covered during the week are dribbling, passing, shooting and movement. Realistic game situations will be covered in small sided games, with the week finishing with the USSI Super Hoops tournament.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 5 to 8 years old
Date: August 2 - 6, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $109 R / $119 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Tennis Clinic
Suited for players who are of beginner to intermediate level, the USSI tennis camp will teach children the basic fundamentals in stroke production (forehand, backhand, volley, serve, and smash), court movement, and basic footwork skills.

All children who attend the camp will have a great time playing and learning the number one racquet sport!

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 5 to 14 years
Date: June 21-25, 2010
Times: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (5&6 year olds)
             4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (7 to 9 year olds)
             6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (10 to 14 year olds)
Cost: $119 R / $129 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note skill level on registration.

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Golf Clinic
Using a revolutionary new system, the USSI Golf clinic is the ideal way to introduce youngsters to the game of golf. Children will use oversized clubs made of a lightweight material designed to encourage correct grip and swing. Using a larger soft golf ball, children will experience a high success rate of striking the ball. Children can have great fun hitting balls at a variety of targets, and even experience a full round of Snag Golf. Children will learn all the basic golf techniques such as the swing, grip and ball striking, chipping and putting using unique and fun training methods which will increase a players development and retention. Snag golf is a great learning experience and is an exciting way for entry level golfers to learn and love the game!

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 5 to 11 years old
Date: July 26-30, 2010
Times: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (5-7 year olds)
              6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (8-11 year olds)
Cost: $119 R / $129 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township") Please note skill level on registration.

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Sports Squirts
The US Sports Institute “Sports Squirts” Program has been designed to introduce young children to a variety of sports in a safe, structured environment. All games and activities will encompass hand/eye coordination, balance, agility and movement - all key factors to the early development of children in sports. In addition to having a great time playing the different sports, children will develop social interaction and communication skills. All sports are developed through a series of games and activities designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun!

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 3 to 5 years old
Dates: Session I: June 21-25, 2010
              Session II: July 26-30, 2010
Times:  Class 1 - 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
               Class 2 - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $99 R / $109 NR per session and class time
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note session and class time on registration.

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Mega-Multi Sports Camp
Experience over 15 different sports in one week with the US Sports Institute. The multi-sport program is a summer camp dedicated to the truly sports minded youngster. The camp gives participants the opportunity to play a variety of sports from around the world in a safe environment. Campers will receive technical instruction in each sport and will then experience the sport in a realistic game situation. After lunch all campers will participate in the USSI Olympic Games and World Cup competitions. All camps end at 1:00 PM on Fridays.

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 5 to 14 years
Dates: Session I - July 12-16, 2010
              Session II - August 2-6, 2010
Times: Age 5-7 years - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
              Age 7-14 years - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
                                                (Fridays end at 1:00 PM)
Cost: $149 R / $159 NR (5-7 year olds) per Session
           $169R / $179 NR (7-14 year olds) per Session
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note age level and session on registration.

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Flag Football Camp NEW

The US Sports Institute Flag Football Camp offers an incredible opportunity for any future American Football star to learn and enhance their skills in all areas of this great American tradition.

Open to children of all ability levels, the Flag Football camp will focus on individual techniques and more importantly fun. The week finishes with the USSI Flag Football Superbowl!

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 5 to 12 years
Dates: August 9-13, 2010
Times: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $119 R/ $129 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Rugby Clinic

The Touch Rugby camp provides a wonderful introduction to the game of Rugby. This is a non contact sport, where children will learn all the basic skills required in this enthralling sport.

Rugby is steeped in rich tradition across the globe and this touch rugby camp will provide hours of fun to all children that participate.

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 7 to 14 years old
Date: August 23-27, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $119 R / $129 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Basketball Clinic NEW

The USSI Basketball clinic is ideal for children who want to develop their skills in a relaxed and fun environment. The focus of the camp is to improve the individual’s technique through a series of fun basketball challenges and drills.

Location: Crestmont Park Basketball Courts
Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Date: June 21-25, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $99 R / $109 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Silver Knights Chess Club
Learn to play chess! Students of this program have competed in local, state, and national tournaments, placing as high as 10th in the nation. Class time is evenly split between lesson and play. Lesson topics range from learning the rules to advanced tournament strategies. During play time students are paired with opponents of similar skill levels for practice games.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 4 to 14 years old
                             Spring Session (10 weeks)
Dates: Thursdays, April 1 - June 30, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: $100 R / $115 NR
                             Summer Session (8 weeks)
Dates: Thursdays, July 1 - August 19, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $80 R / $95 NR
                                  Fall Session (10 weeks)
Dates: Thursdays, September 30 - December 9, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: $120 R / $135 NR (please note new price)
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township") Please note session on registration.

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Silver Knights Chess Camp   NEW
Spend a week playing and learning about chess from the Silver 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 second grade and the 2009 national kindergarten champion. Campers are broken up into groups by skill level, so we accept anyone from total beginners up through experienced and highly-rated tournament players. Each camper receives a T-shirt and a tournament-style chess set. Activities include learning openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games, playing games against fellow students, and analyzing the students’ games. Campers will take periodic breaks for snacks and fresh air, and full-day campers have lunch and recess from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 4 to 14 years old
Date: August 23-27, 2010
Times: Full Day - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
              Morning Only - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
              Afternoon Only - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Full Day $300 / Half Day $175 per person
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note AM or PM if signing up for 1/2 days.

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James Fox Basketball
The James Fox Basketball Program will be offered to children in grades 3 through 12. Program details will be provided as they are arranged, sometime in Spring 2009. The information will be posted on this website or you can contact the Parks & Recreation office at
215-576-5213. Registrants will be contacted by the coach with the date of the first game. Games are scheduled during available court time and schedules are subject to change as needed.

Location: Spring: Abington Jr. High
                   Summer:  Alverthorpe Park Basketball Courts
Ages: 8 to 18 years old
Date: Begins Spring 2010 / Summer 2010  Further Details will be provided by the coach as the program begins.
Cost: $65 R / $80 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

James Fox Basketball
Spring Session Registration
Is Going On Now!!!
Practices will being late March/early April

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United Soccer Academy

Spring/Fall Squirts
United Soccer Academy’s Spring and Fall Soccer Squirts programs for 3 to 5 year old boys and girls will occur on Fridays during the day for 6 weeks.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of soccer in a fun filled environment through a program of structured activities and fun games. The soccer-based activities promote the development of motor skills, encourage group interaction, develop communication skills, in addition to being an excellent form of exercise.

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 3 to 5 years old
Dates: Spring Squirts    Fridays, April 9 - May 21, 2010
              Fall Squirts         Fridays, October 1 - November 12, 2010
Times: Class 1 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
              Class 2 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Cost: $115 R / $125 NR per Class per Session
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note session and class on registration.

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Soccer Squirts
United Soccer Academy offers an introduction to soccer in a fun filled environment for players ages 3 to 5 years old. All camps follow the philosophy of Safety, Learning, and Enjoyment. Fun, fun and more fun for our youngest players!

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Age: 3 to 5 years old
Date: Session I - July 19-23, 2010
           Session II - August 16-20, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost: $115 R / $125 NR per Session
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note session on registration.

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World Cup Soccer Camp
United Soccer Academy offers the premier soccer experience for players ages 5 to 12 and of all ability levels. The innovative curriculum insures maximum learning through group activities and games that are designed to advance soccer skills in all areas. All camps follow the philosophy of Safety, Learning, and Enjoyment. A world of fun at your feet, this soccer day camp pushes the fun factor for children while improving skills!

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 5 to 12 years old
Date: Session I - July 19-23, 2010
           Session II - August 16-20, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cost: $175 R / $185 NR per Session
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Please note session on registration.

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FootworX Camp
FootworX camp gives each player the opportunity to work alone with a ball and develop the vital skills that lead to ball mastery. Repetition of fun activities is the key here. Players will develop techniques of juggling, tricks, and ball manipulation with both feet. Add to these techniques a range of specific turns and moves appropriate to player age and ability, and it is easy to see how this camp will impact player performance on the field.

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 7 to 14 years old
Date: July 26-30, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Cost: $99 R / $109 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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NetBursting Camp
Players will work on all aspects of their shooting game, from power shots to finishing with style. USA coaches will teach various shooting techniques before putting players into scrimmage type games designed to promote goal scoring. The camp will also feature goal keeper instruction, where coaching will be given on all aspects of this specialist position. So, whether you are an outfield player looking to improve your shooting skills or a goalkeeper looking to make the game winning saves, this is the right camp for you!

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 7 to 14 years old
Date: July 26-30, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Cost: $99 R / $109 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Total Play Camp
Just come and play the beautiful game! A camp that just lets you play... a player’s dream. The philosophy behind our Total Play camp is to let the game do the teaching. Players will engage in small and full sided scrimmages with our professional trainers coaching within the game. This is a great opportunity to follow up a NetBursting or FootworX camp, allowing players the chance to exhibit skills learned in the previous camp in game situations under the guidance of our experienced trainers.

Location: Alverthorpe Park
Ages: 7 to 14 years old
Date: July 26-30, 2010
Time: 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Cost: $99 R / $109 NR
         Cost when registering along with NetBursting or FootworX:
                                                    $59 R/ $69 NR
REGISTRATION: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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WATCH FOR OUR FALL/WINTER PROGRAMS:

Family 2 Ball Competition
Aikido at Ardsley
Little Ninjas
James Fox Basketball - FALL AND WINTER SESSIONS
Silver Knights Chess Club
Children In Motion
2009 Winter Recreation Program - Basketball
2009 Winter Recreation Program - Hockey

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