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2012 Board of Supervisors
Seated L-R: Kathleen Hunsicker (Vice Chairman) and Edward J. Brandt (Chairman). Standing L-R: Mark Grey, Stephen Paccione and Dr. J Richard Booth. - Departments
Treweryn Farm Trail is located on Sumneytown Pike, between Siemens and Gwynedd Mercy College.
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Lower Gwynedd is one of the oldest townships in Montgomery County. The Quakers settled Gwynedd Township in the late 1600's...
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Lower Gwynedd Township
1130 N. Bethlehem Pike
Spring House, PA 19477
Phone: (215) 646-5302
Fax: (215) 646-3357
contactus@lowergwynedd.org
Recreation Programs
SUMMER CAMP
2013 Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp program will be held at the Wissahickon Middle School with use of the Pool. Summer Camp will take place from June 24th until August 2nd. You can also pay for the summer camp fees on-line but the registration forms must still be mailed or dropped off at the Township Building. Please call the Recreation Director with any questions.
This year due to school days lost because of Hurricane Sandy the tentative start date for the camp will June 24. The camp will be held at a different location the week of June 24 and then move to the school facilities once available. Registered participants will be kept informed upon registering for the camp.
Dates: June 24 - August 2
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Post Camp: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (additional cost) $330 per child
Location: Wissahickon Middle School
Daily Swimming: Wissahickon Middle School
Ages: 6 (or completed Kindergarten) - 12 years
Camp Registration Fees
$ 535 first resident child
$475 for each additional resident child
$620 first non-resident child
$590 for each additional non-resident child
Weekly rates for 2013
$ 180 first resident child
$160 for each additional resident child
$240 first non-resident child
$200 for each additional non-resident child
All Registrations must be post marked or dropped off by Wednesday May 3, 2013 any registrations received after a $50 Late Fee will be charged.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
10:00 a.m.
Sponsored By:
The mission of the Hershey's Track & Field Program is to provide a quality recreation and school program where children have fun and are introduced to physical fitness through basic track and field events such as running, jumping and throwing. The program encourages physical fitness among youth and emphasizes participation and sportsmanship.
WHO: Boys & Girls
AGES: 9 - 14 (age as of December 31, 2013)
EVENTS:
50 meter dash 800 meter run
100 meter dash 1600 meter run
200 meter dash Standing long jump (field event)
4x100 meter relay Softball throw (field event)
Each child can paricipate in either 2 track and 1 field or 2 field and 1 track event. Those interested in registering for the event can all the Lower Gwynedd Township Building. If you are interested in participating in teh 4X100 mete relay please make sure you have 4 people to participate in your squad.
LOCATION: Gwynedd Mercy High School Track
1345 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19477
The winners of each event have the opportunity to advance to the District meet which will be held in Easton, PA.
Participants must pre-register through the Hershey Track & Field Website. Please go to http://www.hersheystrackandfield.com. For questions please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 215-646-5302.
Lower Gwynedd Township Parks & Recreation Department
and Wissahickon Valley Public Library
2nd Thursday Presents Series
The 2nd Thursday of the month Lower Gwynedd Township along with Wissahickon Valley Public Library presents to you a speaker series. The topics will range from gardening, the arts, travel, or informative talks on Township services or services and resources offered at the library. This series is offered October - May on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Lower Gwynedd Township Building.
Japan and Thailand
Dr. Sheldon Weintraub will be returning again and sharing his adventures through Japan and Thailand. Dr. Weintraub is a world traveler and docent at the Barnes and shares his stories of some of the things you won't typically see or experience abroad.
Date: May 9
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lower Gwynedd Township Building
Lush Landscapes for Smaller Spaces
Master Gardener from the Montgomery County Extension Service, Mary McKnight will be discussing the design elements for planning out smaller spaces and making them look absolutely beautiful.
Date: June 13
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lower Gwynedd Township Building
Story Time @ Oxford Park
Date: Thursdays June 20 - August 1
Time:10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Oxford Park
Ages: 2-6 years
I Dig Nature
In keeping with the theme of the Summer Reading program, this program will focus on books with a fun nature theme, projects and a short nature walk.
Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Date: Saturday August 3
Ages: 6- 12 years
Trail Dusters
Join us as we explore a new trail each week. Meeting locations with trail details will be provided upon registering for the program.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 9 through May 23
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Varies each week, participants will receive a list of walking locations upon registering for the program.
Cost: $5 per person
Challenger Sports Soccer
Summer Challenger Sports Soccer
First Kicks
A fun introduction to the very basic elements of the game
Date: August 12-16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 3-4 year olds
Location: Penllyn Woods
Cost: $95 per child
Minisoccer
Fundamental practices, skill-building activities and small sided games.
Date: August 12-16
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ages: 4-6 year olds
Location: Penllyn Woods
Cost: $109 per child
Half Day Camp
Emphasis is placed upon individual skill development, core techniques and small sided games.
Date: August 12-16
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Ages: 6-16 year olds
Location: Penllyn Woods
Cost: $140 per child
Spring Tennis Lessons
Adult Beginner Tennis
Days: Tuesday and Thursdays
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Session 2: May 7 - May 30
Session 3: June 4 - June 27
Location: Penllyn Park
Cost: $140 per person per session
Adult Advanced Tennis
Days: Tuesday and Thursdays
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Session 2: May 7 - May 30
Session 3: June 4 - June 27
Location: Penllyn Park
Cost: $140 per person per session
Youth Tennis
Ages: 8 and Under
Days: Saturday
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Session 2: May 7 - May 30
Session 3: June 4 - June 27
Location: Penllyn Park
Cost: $140 per person per session
Youth Tennis
Ages: Advanced and Above
Days: Saturday
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Session 2: May 7 - May 30
Session 3: June 4 - June 27
Location: Penllyn Park
Cost: $140 per person per session
Summer Tennis
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Fridays
Dates:
Session 1: June 17 - July 5
Session 2: July 8 - August 2
Session 3: August 5 - August 30
Location: Penllyn Park
Cost: $140 per person per session
Ages: 8 and under Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Ages:9- 13 years Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages: Adults Days: Wednesday Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $140 per person per session
Summer Tennis Camp
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates: June 24 - August 2
Time: 10:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wissahickon Middle School
Cost: $185 per person a week minimum of 6
Summer Drama Camp
Young actors spend the week working as a team to create a play full of action, drama, mystery or comedy. They are guided through the process of the entire production; playwriting, creativity with costumes and finally the production. On the last day, they perform their productions for family and friends using props and costumes they designed. Participants should bring a lunch, drink and snack, a refrigerator is on site, clothing should be comfortable, shoes should be enclosed ~ no skirts or flip flops.
Date: July 15-19 (Monday -Friday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: 7-11 year olds
Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building
Cost: $ 165 per child
Teen Drama Camp
Young adults spend the week working as a team to create a play full of action, drama, mystery or comedy. They are guided through the process of the entire production; playwriting, creativity with costumes and finally the production, lead by Philadelphia area theatre professionals. Actors will also learn the basics of stagecraft, how to speak loudly and clearly, how to work in teams, how to accept and respect others' ideas. On the last day, they perform their productions for family and friends using props and costumes they designed. Participants should bring a lunch, drink and snack, a refrigerator is on site, clothing should be comfortable, shoes should be enclosed ~ no skirts or flip flops.
Date: August 26-30 (Monday -Friday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: 12-16 year olds
Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building
Cost: $ 165 per child
Jr. Explorers
Do you want to be an archaeologist…a geologist…or how about a biologist ? You can be all this and more in this fun-filled camp! Each day we'll explore a new habitat as we dig for dinosaurs in the desert, make creatures of the rainforest, create an arctic home, erupt a volcano, and go spelunking in your own cave creation. There's so much to do in this exciting week of camp.
Date: August 12 - 16 (Monday -Friday)
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Ages: 4-6 year olds
Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building
Cost: $ 205 per child
Bricks for Girlz Camp
Grab your friends and come hang out with us for a girls only week of crafting and creating with LEGO bricks. Introduce your friends to our "Friends" as we get to know LEGO brand's newest line of girl-themed models. Build adorable houses, cafes and more for a brand new cast of female characters including Olivia and all her friends. We'll do lots of other unique things with bricks, from jewelry making to brick art and origami, with a take-home project each day. This week is all about Girls.
Date: July 8 - 12 (Monday -Friday)
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Ages: 5-10 year olds
Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building
Cost: $ 150 per child
Super Hero Camp
Be apart of a week building Super Heros with LEGO bricks! Explore all the caped crusaders and discover their super powers. Create a fantasy world and protect it against all the evil arch enemies with custom contraptions. At the end of the camp, all Super Hero Campers will go home with a custom create mini figure. *This camp is not affiliate with Marvel Comics.
Date: August 19 - 23 (Monday -Friday)
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Ages: 5-10 year olds
Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building
Cost: $ 150 per child
Penllyn Woods Community Building
Reservations are being taking for the 2013 calendar year. If you have an upcoming birthday party, wedding shower, baby shower or family gathering how about considering the Penllyn Woods Community Building. Contact Sandi Feight, Recreation Director for the room's availability 215-646-5302.
Knitting for Everyone
If you are an experienced knitter, or just a beginner and wish to learn how to knit.If you have a knitting question, or need help with a pattern.This is a very informal group who meets at the Penllyn Woods Community Building once a week.
Dates: Thursday Afternoons
Time: 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
Location:Penllyn Woods Community Building
