2008 Summer Camp

Early Registration

Great News for 2008, the Summer Camp program will be back in the Wissahickon Middle School and using the Middle School pool. The Parks & Recreation is offering a Discount Registration Period. 2008 Summer Camp will take place from June 23rd until August 1st. Camp Fees For further information regarding the camp please call the Township Building, registration forms can be downloaded off the Township Website www.lowergwynedd.org

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Post Camp: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (additional cost) $300 per child

Location: Wissahickon Middle School

Daily Swimming: Wissahickon Middle School

Ages: 6 (or completed Kindergarten) - 12 years

Regular Camp Fee

Tuesday April 1 - Friday May 16

$380 first resident child

$325 for each additional resident child

$460 first non-resident child

$420 for each additional non-resident child

Weekly rates for 2008

$125 first resident child

$100 for each additional resident child

$205 first non-resident child

$150 for each additional non-resident child

Monday May 19 a Late Fee of $50 will be charged.

Trail Dusters

When it comes to recreation trends in Pennsylvania Trail Walking tops the list. Did you know that Lower Gwynedd Township has an extensive walking trail system, every year a new section of trail is being added. This program serves several purposes, first and foremost, to get you out and walking. Second to introduce you to the trails. No matter what level of walking you prefer we got a trail for you.

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays Starting April 1- May 29

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Locations: Varies week to so you can experience a wide variety of trails.

Cost: $5 per person

Science Explorers

FUNomenal Physics

What do you get when you build your own robo-racer, add the physics of motion, mix in some crazy chemistry, exciting electricity, and take home all of your experiments? Everyone has a blast! Join us in the lab as we investigate all kinds of science fun!

Date:July 7-11

Time:9-12

Ages:7-11

Location:Penllyn Woods Picnic Pavilion

Cost: $175

Far Out Space Academy

Space & Flight 3…2…1! Have a BLAST discovering space! Explore the stars and constellations as you take an out-of-this-world sky tour in our homemade planetarium. Prepare for lift-off as you build and launch your own rocket while learning about Newton's Laws of Motion. Use your astronaut wits and come join us on our mission through outer space!

Date:July 21-25

Time:9-12

Ages:7-11

Location:Penllyn Woods Picnic Pavilion

Cost: $175

Jr. Investigative Team

"Hey there, future Science Explorers, do we have the camp for you!" Join our team of curious tiny-techs as we explore a new theme each day. We will create an edible ocean, experiment with a "magic" magnet bottle, investigate butterflies, discover how birds adapt to their environments and make colorful sidewalk chalk! Children are never too young to be scientists! Half day only for ages 4-6.

Date:July 28-Aug 1

Time:9-12

Ages:7-11

Location:Penllyn Woods Picnic Pavilion

Cost: $175

Gyrokinesis

Application for Seniors

Join us for a seated workout that gently reinvigorates your whole body, to keep muscles and joints flexible.Our goal is to help reverse gravity, make us feel better and have fun!We will first awaken the body.Then, we will move into postures, which are smoothly and harmoniously connected through the use of the breath.40 minutes.Class limit of 10.

Date:Mondays, June 2 - June 30

Time:8:30 a.m.

Location:Penllyn Woods Community Building

Cost:$50 per participant

Gyrokinesis

Application for General Fitness

This class is for anyone wanting to build strength, flexibility, coordination and/or relieve stress.We will work on mats, seated and standing.Feeling more like dance than traditional yoga, postures are smoothly and harmoniously connected through the use of the breath.Our goal is to gently yet deeply open the body and build strength by connecting movement through our center.60 minutes.Class limit of 10.

Date:Wednesdays June 4 - July 2

Time:1:30 p.m.

Ages:16 and up

Location:Penllyn Woods Community Building

Cost: : $75 per participant

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 p.m.

Location:Penllyn Woods Community Building

Composting Class

Masters Gardeners from the Penn State Cooperative Extension will be lecturing on how you can take table scraps and general yard debris and make wonderful compost that you can use in your gardens.Your flower beds and vegetables gardens will benefit and you will reap the rewards.

Date: Monday June 23

Time:7:00 p.m.

Location:Penllyn Woods Community Building

Cost: Free, participants must register for the class Maximum enrollment of 25.

Program Instructor:Master Gardeners, Penn State Cooperative Extension

Cooking Camp: Cooking Around the Clock

Each day, we'll be feature a meal from a different time of the day ~ Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Dinner.Presented by Kathy Wolper - Kathy's Just Desserts, Inc.

Ages: 8-12yrs.

Date: August 11 - 14 (4 day camp)

Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building Concession Area

Instructor: Kathy Wolper of Kathy's Just Deserts

Cost: $85 per participant

Cooking Camp

Cooking Around the U.S.A.

Featuring food from a different section of the US each day ~ Southern Cooking, Cajun, California Cuisine, and Philly Foods.

Ages: 10-14yrs.

Date: August4-7 (4 day camp)

Time: 2-4 p.m..

Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building Concession Area

Instructor: Kathy Wolper of Kathy's Just Deserts

Cost: $85 per participant

US Sports Institute

Multi Sports Camp

Half Day Camp (5-7 years)

Younger participants will have the opportunity to experience over 10 sports in a week.

Dates:August 18- 22

Ages:5- 7 years

Time:9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location:Penllyn Woods

Cost:$140 per child

Full Day Camp (7-12 years)

Participants will experience many additional sports and dials sport challenges in addition to the entire sports line up for the half day camp.

Dates: August 18-22

Ages:7-12 years

Time:9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location:Penllyn Woods

Cost:$160 per child

Sports Squirts Camp

This is a great way to introduce children to a variety of sports such as Soccer, T-Ball, Basketball, Lacrosse and Hockey.

Dates:August 18-22

Ages:3-5 years

Time:4:30 - 6 p.m.

Location:Penllyn Woods

Cost:$80 per child

Theatre Horizon Drama Camp

Camp Horizon is an exciting and fun summer theatre program for kids taught by some of the Philadelphia area's most talented and experienced theatre artists.Camp Horizon provides experienced, reliable and caring teachers. Students learn theatre games, acting exercises, improvisation, script analysis, and theatre crafts. Camp culminates in final public performance on the last day. Camp Horizon promotes creativity, builds important teamwork, discipline, and speaking skills, and provides leadership opportunities for children!

Dates:

Session 1:July 14-18

Session 2:August 4-8

Location:Penllyn Woods

Time:9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ages:7-11

Cost:$155 per participant

Pony Grooming, Riding & Horsemanship Program

This unique program provides an introduction to the wonderful world of equines in a fun-filled, non-threatening atmosphere.Ponies, cobs and smaller equines are used which are easier to handle.Participants are grouped based on age, their size and then placed with a size-related pony or cob along with a qualified instructor.Horsemanship matters covered include:Safety on and around horses, Basic Anatomy, Equine Senses & Body Language, Grooming, the Tack and Harness, Driving the Miniature Horse, English and Western riding.Participants also get to shortly ride and drive their charges 3-4 times during each session.Participants should wear jeans / sweat pants, strong shoes, bicycle helmet, fluids and a carrot.Park Facilities does have a proper hand washing station.

Ages:

3-6 years ~ 11:30 - 12:30

7 - 11 years ~ 9:30 - 11

Dates:

Week 1:July 7-11

Week 2:August 4-8

Location:Penllyn Woods

Cost:

3-6 years $165 per participant

7-11 years $195 per participant

Volleyball Camp

If you are a beginner or are at the intermediate volleyball level, then this camp's for you.Participants will learn fundamental volleyball skills---passing, setting, serving and hitting. This fun-filled camp will include drills, games, contests, informative mini-lectures and will work on individual and team skills. Wear comfortable sneakers and gym clothes. Bring a water bottle or sports drink.

Ages: 9- 14 years

Date: July 28

Time:9:30 - 12:30

Location: Oxford Park

Cost: $70 Residents;$75 Non-Residents

Line Dancing

Put a little fun in your Thursday evenings, and learn some new dance steps to Hip Hop, Funk, and classic oldies. Line dancing is here to stay so come on out and be a part of the new dance craze.

Date: Thursdays beginning September 6

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building

Cost:$6 per person, per night

Yoga

Tired of feeling stressed out with the feeling of no outlet for an escape? Enjoy a weekly hour of focused breathing, gentle stretching, and deep relaxation; you'll leave feeling more flexible and less stressed than ever before. Class is conducted barefoot; wear comfortable clothes you can stretch in. Please bring a yoga mat and strap to each class.

Dates:

Sesssion 1: May 7 - June 11

Session 2: July 2 - August 6

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building

Cost: $65 per person

Amusement Park Tickets

Have family or friends visiting for the weekend and need something to do or do you just need to get away and have fun for a day?If either of these two are the case, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department for a complete list of discount amusement tickets available.You will receive the actual ticket at a discounted price.Soavoid those long lines this summer.Tickets are available for the following: Dorney, Hershey Park, Moreys Pier, Camden Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium, Williamsburg, Dutch Wonderland, Kings Dominion, Philadelphia Zoo, Sesame Place and Six Flags Great Adventure.

For a complete list contact the Parks & Recreation Department 215-646-5302 or visit the website at www.lowergwynedd.org

Run, Gun & FunLacrosse Camp

Designed to work with boys grades 2-8 to improve their skills and enjoy playing lacrosse. It is open to beginners as well as intermediate and advanced players. The camp is run by Dave Martin & Brian Grady, the boy's lacrosse coaches at Germantown Academy.For further information and to register either phone 215-699-5789 or visit the website www.rgflacrosse.com

Ages:8- 14 years

Dates: July 7-11

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:Penllyn Woods Soccer Field

Cost: $225 per week

Forever Making Music & More

Forever Making Music and More, Inc. is an innovative, researched-based, parent-child music and movement program that is developmentally appropriate for children birth through Kindergarten. Our classes encourage the child's natural enthusiasm, giving them a positive attitude towards music and movement which creates a solid foundation for formal music and dance instruction. Twelve children and their caregivers meet in weekly for 45 minutes. Semester lengths vary. See our website www.forevermakingmusic.com or contact Director Kristen Connelly at 215-355-0828.

Ages: Birth to Kindergarten

Dates & Times: Contact Director, Kristen Connelly at 215-355-0828

Location: Penllyn Woods Community Building