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Lower Providence Township
Parks & Recreation
Lower Providence
Recreation Guide
Fall/Winter 2012
Recreation Guide
PARKS & RECREATION
OFFICE STAFF
Spring/Summer 2014
Notes from the Parks & Recreation Department…
Karen M. Hegedus
Recreation Superintendent
We are anticipating the warm weather approaching soon and it will be a great time to head
outside to enjoy the parks and facilities available to you in Lower Providence Township.
During the spring and summer, we have many exciting programs, trips and events
planned: Camp Perkiomy summer camps, sports and specialty camps and of course our
Independence Day Celebration! Please Note the DATE CHANGE of the event to Thursday,
July 3rd!
Karen L. Barron
Administrative Assistant
As you look through this spring/summer edition of our Recreation Guide, we hope you’ll
share our excitement about upcoming program activities, trips and community events.
Karl A. Lukens
Parks & Recreation Director
PARKS & RECREATION
BOARD MEMBERS
Beth Ann Mazza, Chair
To keep up to date with the Parks and Recreation programs, trips, events and projects,
check the Township website at www.lowerprovidence.org , “LIKE” our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/LowerProvidenceTownship
and follow us on Twitter @LowerProvTwp
William Wurtz, Vice Chair
Erin DiPaolo
Charlotte Mandracchia
Karl A Lukens
John Neilson, Jr.
Director of Parks & Recreation
George Ozorowski
Beth Sorgini
Cameron Jones - Student Rep.
Jessica McNally - Student Rep.
The Lower Providence Township Parks
and Recreation Department strives to
provide professional,
multi-faceted leisure services
to the community.
Our mission is based on a passion
or enriching the lives of our
residents through recreation,
creating natural beauty and
maintaining a safe, clean park
environment. We foster the
responsibility for developing,
supporting and administering
recreational activities and facilities that
enhance the quality of life
for all our residents.
ANNUAL EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 5th
10:00 am
Ages: 2 - 8 years old
Eagleville Park
Rain date: Sunday, April 6th 1:15 pm
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION
CONCERT & FIREWORKS
Thursday, July 3rd
Eagleville Park
6:30 pm Concert by
“Sound Investment Band”
Fireworks at DUSK!
Co-sponsored by the
Lower Providence
Optimist Club
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Food, Family & Fun…
A Community Tradition!
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ADULT & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Early Registration Saving (ERS) With the ERS, you’ll save an aver-
YOUTH SUMMER TENNIS CLINICS
age of 10% just for registering early! To qualify, register more than 7 days
before the start date of any program. (Does not include bus trips.)
Come join the tennis pros from Kinetix Sports Club under the direction of Alex
DeCecco, for tennis lessons this summer. All instructors are certified and have
many years experience. Please visit their Facebook page (Real Tennis at
Kinetix Sports Club) for more information on their philosophy and instructors
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
KIDS come have some fun with LP Parks & Rec! PARENTS plan a special
night out without the kids. Kids will enjoy special themed activities, games,
playground time. A pizza dinner with drinks and snacks will be provided. Bring
a blanket and pillow to watch a Disney Movie on the big screen to end the night.
Instructor: Ms. Emily Seeberger , LP Summer Camp Coordinator
Location: LP Township Building
Date
Fri. 5/2
Time
Ages
5:30-9:30 pm
5-11 yrs.
Fee
Session II
Th. 5/1-6/5
5:30-6 pm
6-6:30 pm
6:30-7 pm
7-7:30 pm
7:30-8 pm
8-8:30 pm
8:30-9 pm
Fee
7 yrs. &
older
$185 ERS
$190 R
Register by
for ERS
Session II
4/24
$200 NR
Location: Level Road Schoolhouse
Time
Fee
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Register by
for ERS
$5 per person
5/13
Need to brush up on your tennis skills? Want to get back into shape by playing
tennis again? Come join the pros from Kinetix Sports Club for lessons this fall.
Dress for the weather and bring a racquet.
Instructor: Tennis Pros from Kinetix Sports Club
Location: Eagleville Park - Tennis Courts
Tues.
4/15-5/20
4-6 yrs.
10 - 11 am
7-12 yrs.
$115 ERS
11am - 12 pm
13 & older
$120 R
5 - 6 pm
11 & older
$130 NR
Summer I
6/17
Summer II
7/22
Instructor: Computer Explorers staff
Location: Level Road Schoolhouse
Date
M-F
7/28-8/1
Time
Ages
Fee
Register
by for ERS
9:30-11:30 am
6-8 yrs.
$135 ERS/$140 R/$150 NR
7/21
Time
Ages
5:30-6:30 pm
18 yrs. &
older
U.K. Elite Soccer system of coaching allows players to
apply skills in a practical game setting. A complete soccer
player not only knows how to execute a technique but also
when and where to apply it on the field. Increased learning
happens when players are placed in a positive learning environment.
Instructor: UK Elite staff
Location: Eagleville Park - Gaugler Field
Date
M-F
8/4-8/8
Fee
Register by
for ERS
$80 ERS/$85 R/$95 NR
4/8
Time
Ages
Fee
Register
by for ERS
9 am - 12 noon
5-12 yrs.
$160 ERS/$165 R/$175NR
7/28
MINECRAFT: THE NEXT DAY CAMP - NEW!
Get “creative” and join crafting forces with us! Kids will face new challenges
every day, placing their brick-blocks to build a shelter before the monsters
come out at night! Experience the world of MINECRAFT in this exciting camp
where we’ll make mobs, critters, and tools using LEGO bricks.
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff
Location: Level Road Schoolhouse
Date
ADULT SPRING TENNIS CLINICS
Date
9 - 10 am
Register
by for ERS
UK ELITE SOCCER CAMP
Be safe and get certified to use your boat and/or personal watercraft. Instructor
will focus on loading your boat, getting passengers on and off, safety equipment, PFDs and "rules of the water." Successfully complete the course and
you will earn a temporary Boater Safety Certification. For a lifetime Boating
Safety Education Certificate a fee of $10 is required. Please bring a check or
money order. Instructions to obtain a lifetime certification will be offered at
class. (Ages 12+ yrs) Boating Safety Education Certificates are required to
operate a personal watercraft, for persons born on or after January 1, 1982 and
to operate boats powered by motors greater than 25 horsepower.
Instructor: Andy Desko, PA Fish & Boat Commission
Tues. 5/20 &
Thurs. 5/22
Fee
Children will build robots using software designed to teach robots to respond to
instructions. The robots have sensors and motors that allow them to be
programmed for motion, sound, etc. Kids will have fun telling their robots what
to and seeing them respond!
BOATING SAFETY COURSE - NEW!
Date
Ages
LET’S DO ROBOTICS - NEW!
Instructor: Stephen Kleiman, Music Professor at Arcadia Univ.
Location: Level Road Schoolhouse
Ages
Time
Summer II
7/29-8/21
(T/W/Th.)
Guitar lessons are private 30 minute classes and are for youth or
adults. Mr. Kleiman uses a variation of the Suzuki Method and
parental attendance is recommended for success. Bass, banjo
and mandolin lessons are also available.
Time
(no 7/3)
(T/W/Th.)
4/25
YOUTH & ADULT GUITAR LESSONS
Date
Date
Summer I
6/24-7/17
Register by
for ERS
$15 ERS/$20 R/$30 NR
$8 each add’l sibling
Instructor: Tennis Pros, Kinetix Sports
Location: Eagleville Park - Tennis Courts
M-F
8/4-8/8
Time
Ages
Fee
Register
by for ERS
9 am - 12 noon
8-12 yrs.
$235ERS/$240R/$250 NR
7/28
YOU SNOOZE…YOU LOSE!
Nothing cancels a
good class quicker than waiting until the last minute to register. If there are not enough registrations by a certain date,
the program will be cancelled! No walk-ins accepted at
program site, so please register early!
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YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS
CUPCAKE/CAKE DECORATING CAMP
ZOMBIE SURVIVAL CAMP - NEW!
Back by popular demand! Kids will learn about icing and cakes,
decorating cupcakes, using fondant and basic techniques. At the
end they will participate in Cupcake/Cake Wars! All supplies
(apron, tips & bag, icing, cakes, etc.) are included in the cost.
Are you prepared for the zombie invasion? Become a
member of the Zombie Outbreak Response Agency. As a
ZORA agent you will learn proper protocol for building
zombie proof shelters, locating supply caches using GPS, signaling skills to
communicate with other agents, tracking the undead movements and camouflaging to hide among the zombie legions.
Instructor: BJ Amerine, Confetti Mountain Cakes & Cookies
Location: Shoemaker House-Eagleville Park
Date
M-F
8/11-8/15
Time
Ages
9:00 -11:00 am
9-14 yrs.
Fee
$90 ERS/$95 R/$105 NR
Register
by for ERS
8/4
Players will build dribbling, shooting, rebounding, passing and
defense skills through fun exercises and games. Players will also get
the chance to demonstrate these skills in daily round robin events as
well as the end of the week Impact Basketball Playoff Series.
M-F
8/11-8/15
Ages
9 am - 12 noon
6-13 yrs.
Fee
$150 ERS/$155 R/$165 NR
Time
Ages
Fee
Register
by for ERS
9 am-12 noon 10-14 yrs. $105 ERS/$110 R/$120 NR
8/11
SUMMER ADULT TENNIS CLINICS
Come join the tennis pros from Kinetix Sports Club under the direction of
Alex DeCecco, for tennis lessons this summer. All instructors are certified
and have many years experience.
Instructor: IMPACT Sports instructors
Location: Basketball Courts - Eagleville Park
Time
Date
M-Th.
8/18-8/21
IMPACT BASKETBALL CAMP - NEW!
Date
Instructor: GeoVentures Inc. Staff
Location: Shoemaker House-Eagleville Park
Register
by for ERS
8/4
MINECRAFT: DESERT ISLAND SURVIVAL - NEW!
Kids will use a version of Minecraft designed especially for use in schools. They
will work in survival mode which requires taking into account resources, tools,
hunger and more as they build their world. After building shelters and finding food
to live on, they will venture out on the island developing mapping skills, solving
problems, etc. Imagination and ingenuity reign.
Instructor: Tennis Pros from Kinetix Sports Club
Location: Eagleville Park - Tennis Courts
Date
Time
Ages
Fee
Register
by for ERS
Summer I
6/24-7/17 (no 7/3)
(T. & Th.)
6 - 7 pm
Beg. /Adv. Beg.
$105 ERS
Summer I
6/17
Summer II
7/29-8/21
(T. & Th.)
7 - 8 pm
$110 R
Intermediate
$120 NR
Summer II
7/22
Instructor: Computer Explorers Staff
Location: Township Building—Auditorium
Date
Time
M-F
8/11-8/15
9:30 - 11:30 am
Ages
Fee
9 - 11 yrs. $135 ERS/$140 R/$150 NR
Register by
for ERS
8/4
POTIONS, POWDERS & POLMERS SCIENCE CAMP - NEW!
Is it science or magic? You’ll find out! Kids will create erupting foam
monsters, conduct amazing air pressure experiments, dig for hidden
treasures, investigate the science of illusions and much more!
Time
M-F
8/18-8/22
9 am - 12 noon
Ages
Fee
7 - 11 yrs. $225 ERS/$230 R/$240 NR
Register by
for ERS
8/11
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Keep up to date with all the fun things going on in the Lower Providence
Township community. Get all the latest on Township news and happenings!
Like Lower Providence Township on our Facebook page:
“Facebook.com/Lower Providence Township”
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“@LowerProvTwp”
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Lil’ Perkiomy ~ Camp Perkiomy ~ Perkiomy Trailblazers
Monday through Friday, June 23 - August 1
Summer Camp Information Guides and Registration Forms are available on
the Township website at www.lowerprovidence.org
Lil' Perkiomy Camp preschoolers ages 4 to 5 years old
who may have been in a day care or preschool setting
throughout the school year. Camp is located at the
Eagleville Park Pavilion. Camp times are 9 am to 12 pm.
Instructor: Science Explorers Inc. Staff
Location: Level Road Schoolhouse
Date
SUMMER CAMPS 2014!
Camp Perkiomy children who have completed Kindergarten
through 5th grade. Camp Perkiomy has 3 locations:
Eagleville Elementary, Arrowhead Elementary and Audubon
Elementary. Camp times are 8 am to 4 pm. (Extended care
is available before and after camp for an additional fee).
Perkiomy Trailblazers Camp youths who are entering 5th
through 8th grades. Perkiomy Trailblazers Camp has 2
locations: Shoemaker House in Eagleville Park &
Arrowhead Elementary. Camp times are 8 am to 4 pm.
(Extended care is available before and after camp for an
addition fee).
Counselor in Training - C.I.T. Program:
The Counselor In Training Program is designed to train youths (ages 14
years & older) – too old to attend summer camp, but too young for
employment with Lower Providence Township Parks & Recreation – to
assist Summer Camp Staff.
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TRIPS & TOURS
Trips are being sponsored in conjunction with Upper
Providence, Skippack and Worcester Township Parks &
Recreation Departments
Refund Policy: No refunds for “No Shows” day of trip. Full refund will be
issued if trip is canceled. Cancellations 30 days in advance, will receive a
refund minus $10.00 administration fee as long as a seat replacement is found.
Pick-up Locations: Exact bus pick-up locations and times will be
determined (1) one week prior to trip and confirmed to all participants with a
phone call or via e-mail.
“Wicked” NYC
The untold story of the Witches of Oz. So much
happened before Dorothy! “Wicked” was named
“Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment
Weekly. Luxury coach transportation and orchestra ticket included in price.
Approximately 3 hours free time before the show.
Wednesday, May 7th
Depart Township: 7:45 am
$135 per person
Depart NYC: 5:15 pm
NYC Day Trip
Spend a day with your own agenda in NYC. Shop, dine or even catch a
discount matinee show. Leave the driving to us and enjoy a day in the Big
Apple! We will drop off and pick-up in the Times Square area.
Wednesday, May 7th
Depart Township: 7:45 am
$47 per person
Depart NYC: 5:15 pm
Bring your appetite to sample the culinary delights of Manhattan. We will drop
off at the Chelsea Market for a 2 hour stop, then off to Chinatown and Little Italy
for lunch on your own, more shopping and then departing for home. Coolers
are welcome on the bus for purchases.
$47 per person
Depart NYC: 4:30 pm
Gettysburg
Arrive at the Gettysburg Visitor Center where you will see
the Cyclorama Experience & Film: ”A New Birth of
Freedom” with time to explore the Visitors Center and
shops. Lunch at General Picketts Buffet is included and
then we will tour the battlefields in a “Step On” Guided Tour. After the tour we
will depart for home with a fast food dinner stop en route on your own.
Monday, September 29th
Depart Township: 6:30 am
$72 per person
Depart Gettysburg: 4:30 pm
Oktoberfest, Hunter Mountain NY
Join us for a step into the German celebration of Oktoberfest. Our luxury
motor coach will take us to Hunter Mountain for entertainment, food and beer
direct from Germany and Bavaria. We provide transportation to the event only.
Event admission is free; you will be responsible for food and drink. Please note
this is a 4 hour bus ride each way. * This trip will have only 1 pick up location.*
Saturday, October 4th
Depart Township: 7:00 am
$50 per person
Depart NYC: 5:15 pm
Spend a day with your own agenda in NYC. Shop, dine
or even catch a discount matinee show. Leave the
driving to us and enjoy a day in the Big Apple! We will
drop off and pick-up in the Times Square area.
Wednesday, November 12th
Depart Township: 8:00 am
$47 per person
Depart NYC: 4:30 pm
DISCOUNT
AMUSEMENT PARK &
MOVIE TICKETS
Take our luxury motor coach to the Eastern shore of Maryland then cruise to
Tangier Island, where cars are forbidden. Tour the island and enjoy a family
style lunch which is included in the price.
$96 pp (13+)/$76 pp (12 & under)
Depart MD: 4:30 pm
American Girl Place NYC
Take our luxury motor coach to NYC with your
favorite American Girl and her doll. This trip
includes lunch in the American Girl Café. There will be 3 hours of “on your
own” included in this trip. Please let us know how many children under the age
of 12 will be in your party. For seating purposes please let us know if you are
traveling with other friends and family.
Wednesday, August 13th
Depart Township: 7:30 am
Wednesday, August 13th
Depart Township: 7:30 am
$52 per person
Depart NYC: 4:30 pm
Tangier Island, Maryland
Saturday, July 21st
Depart Township: 7:00 am
Spend a day with your own agenda in NYC. Shop, dine or even catch a
discount matinee show. Leave the driving to us and enjoy a day in the Big
Apple! We will drop off and pick-up in the Times Square area.
NYC Day Trip
NYC Gourmet Food Tour
Saturday, June 7th
Depart Township: 7:30 am
NYC Day Trip
$84 per person
Depart NYC: 4:30 pm
Discount ticket /vouchers may be purchased at the Township Building, Monday
– Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. Cash, Visa and MasterCard are accepted to purchase tickets. No personal checks, refunds or exchanges.
Movie Tavern Tickets are $8.50
Regal Entertainment Group tickets are $8.00
Amusement Parks Include:
Dorney Park
Dutch Wonderland
Hershey Park
Adventure Aquarium
Knoebel’s
Sesame Place
Six Flags
Camelbeach
& MUCH MORE
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Lower Providence Parks & Recreation
610-635-3543
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
 Ways to Register: On-line, Mail-In or Walk-In.
Office hours are: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
 Classes are filled on a first come first served basis...register early.
 Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.
 Payment must accompany registration form. Cash, Check or Credit Cards are


accepted. Please make checks payable to “Lower Providence Township”
Insufficient Funds: A $25 fee will be charged back to participant for each
returned check.
Registration forms and payment will not be accepted at the program location.
www.lowerprovidence.org
Cancellation & Refund Policy
 Lower Providence P&R reserves the right to cancel any program, trip or
activity due to insufficient registration. A full refund will be issued.
 Inclement weather may prompt cancellations. Not sure? Call Lower
Providence P&R or check the Township website. Sessions are made up at
another date if possible.
 Program Refund Policy: refunds are subject to a fee of 50% of the program
cost and must be requested in writing at least 7 days prior to the start of a
class or program.
 Trip Refund Policy: no refunds for “no shows” day of trip. Cancellation 30
days in advance in writing, will receive a refund minus $10.00
administration fee as long as a seat replacement is found.
 There will be no refunds issued after the class or program has begun.
LOWER PROVIDENCE PARKS & RECREATION - RECREATION PROGRAM/TRIP REGISTRATION FORM
(PLEASE PRINT)
[ ] Male
[ ] Female
[
] Lower Providence Twp. Resident
[
] Non-Resident
Participant Name:______________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth:_______/_______/_______ Age:__________
Address:___________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________ State:_______ Zip:__________
Phone (H):____________________________________ Self/Mom (CELL):______________________________ Self/Dad (CELL):______________________________
If child is under 18: Parent’s or Guardian’s Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Recreation Program/Trip Name
Day/Dates
Time
Fee
1.
$
2.
$
3.
$
TOTAL PAYMENT DUE:
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: I hereby give the above named participant permission to participate in the above named recreation program(s)/trip(s) sponsored
by Lower Providence Township. In consideration of participation in the above named recreation program(s)/trip(s), I/we do hereby agree to hold harmless and
indemnify the Township of Lower Providence, its employees, agents and volunteers against any claims for and on account of any and all injuries sustained as a
result of participation in the above named program(s)/trip(s). In addition, I understand and abide by the cancellation and refund policies of Lower Providence P&R
as stated for program(s)/trip(s). I also waive the right to dispute all proper charges once he/she have participated in the program/trip for which a registration is
received.
Signature of Participant or Guardian (if under age 18):____________________________________________________ Date:________
Signature confirms that participant has read and agrees to Lower Providence Township P&R Hold Harmless Agreement.
PAYMENT METHOD:
[
] Cash
[
] Check #____________
[
] Credit Card:
MasterCard
Visa
Credit Card # (16 digits):_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Exp. Date_________/__________ CVV2 #: _________ Name (as listed on card):___________________________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________________________________________ Date:____________________________________
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