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Our Activities Guide is now available online!
Click on the link below to view the complete brochure:

   2008-2009 Fall and Winter Activities Guide           

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Fall & Winter Programs

Fall Soccer Squirts
Halloween Party

Scarecrow Making Workshop
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Parent-Child Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Workshop NEW
Family 2 Ball Competition
Aikido at Ardsley
Little Ninjas
James Fox Basketball
Silver Knights Chess Club
Children In Motion
2009 Winter Recreation Program

Please click on the link above to view our entire Fall and Winter Activities Guide.

Fall Soccer Squirts

United Soccer Academy’s Fall Soccer Squirts programs for 3 to 5 year old boys and girls will occur on Fridays during the day. The classes run over 7 weeks, one hour per week.
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: Fridays, 9/26/08 - 10/31/08
Times: Session I - 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Session II - 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Cost: $109 per Session
Registration:  Please mail registration form and fees to Abington Parks and Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046       215-576-5213. (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

 

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First Serve Tennis Adademy
FSTA has provided high-end tennis programs to recreation departments and organizations for over a decade. We truely believe that the coach is the most essential part of the learning process. Each coach works individually with the participants to teach, encourage and challenge them. Our goals are to enhance tennis fundamentals, focus on strategy and create a supportive and fun environment.
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, our high-end instruction will help you play better tennis and get more enjoyment from the game.

All FSTA Programs will be held Saturdays, 9/27/08 to 11/1/08 at the Alverthorpe Park Tennis Courts.

Pee Wee Tennis
For children with limited or no experience. Students will learn fundamentals of strokes, grips, and footwork.

Ages: 3-4 years old
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Cost: $95 per person

Hot Shot Tennis
Participants will learn general coordination skills. Fundamentals of strokes, grips and footwork are covered. Plus games!!!

Ages: 5-6 years old
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $95 per person

Junior Tennis Level 1
Participants will establish a sound technical foundation of the basic grips, strokes and footwork with an introduction to some competitive games.

Ages: 7-10 years old
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Cost: $140 per person

Junior Tennis Level 2
All strokes and spins will be covered as well as basic strategy. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced players welcome.

Ages: 7-10 years old
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost: $140 per person

Registration:  Please mail registration form and fees to Abington Parks and Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046       215-576-5213. (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

Ardsley Community Center Annual Halloween Party
The Ardsley Community Center will be holding its annual Family Halloween Party on Saturday, October 11, 2008 for neighborhood children from 6 to 10 years of age. Activities include a costume contest, a pinata and lots of games.

Registration will be limited to the first 100 people (including parents) and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Forms and fees must be received at the Ardsley Community Center no later than Friday, October 3, 2008.

Prizes given out at the party are not recommended for children under five (5) years old.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 6 - 10 years old
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $5 per person

Registration:  Please mail registration form and fees to the Ardsley Community Education Center, 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038.  For more information call 215-576-1630. (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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Scarecrow Making Workshop
Get out your tattered clothes, worn out shoes and old hats, it’s time to make a scarecrow! Join us at the Shelter Building in Alverthorpe Park as we bring straw to life this autumn.
Straw will be supplied by Tenari Greenhouses, Inc., posts will be supplied by Everlasting Fence Co. and clothing will be supplied by Abby’s Thrift Shop. Completed scarecrows will be put on display around the Park.

Location: Alverthorpe Park Shelter
Building (Fox Chase Rd. Entrance)
Ages: 7 - 12 years old
Date: Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 (rain or shine)
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE (registration required)
Registration Deadline: Monday, 9/29/08

Registration:  Please mail registration form and fees to Abington Parks and Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046       215-576-5213. (Checks payable to "Abington Township")


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Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL
Come join us in the holiday spirit! This children’s only workshop will allow children ages 7-12 to decorate their own pre-made gingerbread house. Perfect as a holiday gift or decoration. We supply the materials, you supply the creativity!!! Sign up early, space is limited to the first 25 registrations.
(Please note: Gingerbread Houses may contain traces of nuts and/or FDA food colorants. Houses are for decorative purposes only and not intended for consumption).

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 7 - 12 years old
Date: Friday, December 5, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: $18 per child
Registration Deadline: Monday, 11/21/08
Note: 25 participants must be registered for the program to take place. Less than 25 may result in the cancellation of the workshop.
Registration:  Please mail registration form and fees to Abington Parks and Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-576-5213. (Checks payable to "Abington Township")


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Parent-Child Gingerbread Cookie
Decorating Workshop

This NEW program is for children ages 4-6. The children will first personalize an apron to wear while parent and child work together to decorate merry gingerbread cookies. Great for decorating the tree, or as a festive holiday gift. We supply the materials, you supply the creativity!!! Sign up early, space is limited to the first 25 registrations.
(Please note: Gingerbread Cookies may contain traces of nuts and/or FDA food colorants. Houses are for decorative purposes only and not intended for consumption).

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 4 - 6 years old
Date: Friday, December 5, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Cost: $10 per child
Registration Deadline: Monday, 11/21/08
Note: 25 participants must be registered for the program to take place. Less than 25 may result in the cancellation of the workshop.
Registration:  Please mail registration form and fees to Abington Parks and Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-576-5213. (Checks payable to "Abington Township")


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Family 2 Ball Competition
. Mom or Dad team up with your child and compete in the ACEC Family 2-Ball event. Teams of two alternate shots from designated spots for one minute trying to accumulate the most points.
Parents compete in child age groups listed below.

Location:        Ardsley Community Center
Age Groups:   8-9 year olds
                        10-11 year olds
                        12-13 year olds
Time:               7:00 PM
Date:               Thursday, February 19, 2009
Cost:               $5.00 per team
Registration:  Please mail registration form and fees to the Ardsley Community Education Center, 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley, PA 19038.  For more information call 215-576-1630. (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

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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**
Cost: $45 Residents / $65 Non-Residents
Registration: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township").
**Classes are held at ACEC unless otherwise noted.

Click Here for Aikido at Ardsley Registration

Aikido and Little Ninjas
Fall Sessions

Dates
08 Session III

9/15/08 to 11/8/08
(no class 10/13/08)

08 Session IV

11/10/08 to 1/3/09
(no class11/11/08, 11/27/08, 12/25/08, 1/1/09)

09 Session I

1/5/09 to 2/28/09
(no class 1/19/09, 2/16/09)

09 Session II

3/2/09 to 4/25/09
(no class 4/10/09)

AIKIDO WINTER SESSION TIMES
Children's Classes (ages 7-12 years)
Monday 5:00 - 5:50 PM
       Advanced 6:00 - 6:50 PM
Wednesday 4:30 - 5:20 PM
  5:30 - 6:20 PM
Tuesday or Thursday 6:30 - 7:20 PM
Friday 4:30 - 5:20 PM
Saturday* 2:45 - 3:30 PM
Teen Classes (ages 13-17 years)
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:20 PM
Adult Classes (18 years +)
Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday 7:30 - 8:20 PM
Saturday* (Grapling and Aikido) 3:30 - 4:30 PM
*Saturday Aikido Classes are held at Star's Studio of Dance at
1837 Davisville Road, Willow Grove, PA


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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 5 years old.

Location: Ardsley Community Center
Ages: 4 - 5 yrs
Cost: $50 Residents / $60 Non-Residents
Dates: Same as Aikido At Ardsley Sessions
For Session Dates Click Here
Registration: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township").


Click here for Little Ninjas Registration Form

Little Ninjas Fall Session Times:
Tuesday 6:00 - 6:30 P.M.
Wednesday

2:30 - 3:00 P.M.

  4:00 - 4:30 PM
Thursday 6:00 - 6:30 P.M.
Saturday* 1:00 -1:30 PM
  3:00 - 3:30 PM
*Saturday Little Ninja's Classes are held at Star's Studio of Dance at
1837 Davisville Road, Willow Grove, PA

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James Fox Basketball
Who: Boys & Girls who are presently in 3rd through 8th grades
Location: Abington Junior High School
Date: Starting Fall 2008 

Please note: The League Director will call participants with the exact date and time of their first game.

This a Monday through Friday League (Team could play more than one night a week.)

The League Director will supply schedules and game shirts at the first game.

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (games could be played any time in between)
Cost: $55 Residents / $70 Non-Residents
Registration: Please print the registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township")

 

WATCH FOR THE WINTER SESSION OF
JAMES FOX!!! BEGINNING IN 2009

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Silver Knights Chess Club 
Learn how to play chess! Students of Silver Knights have competed in local, state, and national tournaments, placing as high at 10th in the nation. Class time is evenly split between lessons 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 Education Center
Ages: 4-14 years old
Dates: Thursdays, 9/25/08 - 12/4/08
(no class Thanksgiving 11/27/08)
Time:   6:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $100 Residents / $115 Non-Residents
Registration: Please print the Silver Knights registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township").

Watch for the next Silver Knights Session...
Coming Soon!!!

 

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Children In Motion
"Children In Motion" is an arts program for the young (grades 3-12). If your dream is to act, sing, dance, and improvise this program is for you!

The director, Denise Germont-Risser, AKA Miss "D", is a nationally acclaimed children's recording artist, vocal performer of many genres and musicals, music teacher and drama director of endless amounts of plays.

All of the action will take place at the Ardsley Community Education Center, 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley. "Children in Motion" will begin on Friday, January 16, 2009 and will last for 10 weeks. The final "show" will be performed on the gymnasiums stage on the last day of the program. Families, friends and the general public are welcome to attend.

This course is sure to teach you and thrill you right to the very last performance on the last day!

For 3rd through 6th Grade FULL For 7th through 12th Grade
Location:
Ardsley Community Center
Location:
Ardsley Community Center
Date: Fridays, 1/16/09 - 3/20/09
                       (10 classes)
Date: Fridays, 1/16/09 - 3/20/09
               (10 classes)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $80 Residents
          $90 Non-Residents
Cost: $110 Residents
          $120 Non-Residents

Registration: Please print the Children in Motion registration form and return with payment to Abington Parks & Recreation (Checks payable to "Abington Township").

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2009 WINTER RECREATION PROGRAM
The 2009 Winter Recreation Program is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 9, 2009. The program will run ten weeks, ending on Friday, March 13, 2009.
The times for each age group are:

Age Basketball at McKinley
6 years 6:00 - 7:00 PM   
7 years 7:00 - 8:00 PM   
8-9 years 8:00 - 9:00 PM   
10-13 yrs. 9:00 - 10:00 PM

Age Floor Hockey at Ardsley
6-7 years 6:00 - 7:00 PM       
8-9 years 7:00 - 8:00 PM      FULL 
10-13 yrs. 8:00 - 9:00 PM      FULL
14-16 yrs. 9:00- 10:00 PM    

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

Cost:  $35 Residents / $55 Non-Residents

Click HERE to download
the Winter Rec Floor Hockey at Ardsley Registration Form

Click HERE to download
the Winter Rec Basketball at McKinley Registration Form

 


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