Summer Recreation 2010

For more information, and additional summer activities, you may also download the Special Summer Recreation & Aquatic Center issue of the newsletter.

2010 Program Offerings

April
Spring Total Sports Program: April 24 to June 5
Tennis Lessons Spring Session: April 24 to June 5

June
Golf Lessons for Juniors: June 2 to 23
Golf Lessons for Adults: June 3 to 24
Dog Training: Structured Play: June 5 to 26
Dog Training: Bully Breed Class: June 6-27
Dog Training: Puppy Class: June 9-30
Little Zoo on Wheels Series: June 21 to July 12
Hatfield Recreation Camp: June 21 to August 13
Tennis Lessons Children’s Summer Sessions: June 21 to August 13
Ponyshare Pony Introductory Program: June 29

July
Tennis Lessons Teen/Adult Summer Session: July 7 to August 11
Dog Training: Structured Play: July 11 to August 1
Dog Training: Bully Breed Class: July 11 to August 1
Dog Training: Puppy Class: July 11 to August 1
Ponyshare Pony Grooming and Riding Program: July 12 to 16
Ponyshare Equestrian Program: July 12 to 16
Total Sports Camp: July 19 to 23

August
Petite Mad Science Series: July 19 to August 9
Dave MacWilliams Pro Soccer Academy Day Camp: August 2 to 6
Ponyshare Pony Grooming and Riding Program: August 2 to 6
Ponyshare Equestrian Program: August 2 to 6
Kid’s Nature Camp: August 16 to 20
Mad Science Camp, Secret Agent Lab: August 23 to 27
Junior Police Academy: August 24

Impact Sports Programs
Spring Total Sports Program
Hatfield Community Park
Saturdays, April 24 to June 5, (No program May 29)
Mini Squiggles (Ages 3 & 4): 9 to 10 a.m.
Senior Squiggles (Ages 5 to 7): 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
This program includes mini basketball, soccer, tag rugby, and mini Olympic activities. Fee: $75. Register online or download a registration form.

Total Sports Camp
Hatfield Community Park
Monday through Friday, July 19 to 23
Squiggles (Ages 3 to 5) 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
All Stars (Ages 6 to 12) 6 to 8 p.m.
A weeklong camp program offering a variety of sports and fun games. Fee: Squiggles $80; All Stars $125. Register online or download a registration form.

Tennis Lessons
Hatfield Community Park Tennis Courts
First Serve Tennis Academy provides instruction to participants ages 3 to adult. Please bring your own racquet and a water bottle to each session.

Spring Session
Ages 3 to Adult
Saturdays, April 24 to June 5
(No program May 29)
Rain make up dates: June 12 & 13
Register online or download a registration form.

Kiddie Tennis Ages 3 to 6 10 to 11 a.m. Fee: $95

Level 1 Tennis Ages 7 to 9 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee: $140

Level 2 Tennis Ages 10 to 13 12:30 to 2 p.m. Fee: $140

Teen/Adult Tennis Ages 14 & over 3 to 4:30 p.m. Fee: $140

Children’s Summer Sessions
Monday through Thursday
Rain makeup day: Friday
8 weekly sessions, June 21 to August 13
Register online or download a registration form.

Kiddie Tennis Ages 3 to 6 9 to 10 a.m. Weekly Fee: $65

Levels 1 & 2 Ages 7 to 13 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weekly Fee: $170

Teen/Adult Summer Session
Ages 14 & up
Wednesdays, July 7 through August 11
Rain makeup dates: August 18 & 25
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $140
Register online or download a registration form.

Golf Lessons
Twin Woods Golf Course
Instructor Bob Huber will teach grip, stance, posture, aim, and course etiquette. Adult fee includes practice at Twin Woods. Juniors who reach proficiency play on four holes during the last lesson. Register online or download a registration form.

For Juniors Ages 8 to 15 Wednesdays, June 2 to 23 Makeup date is June 30 6 to 7 p.m. OR 7 to 8 p.m. Fee: $75

For Adults Ages 16 and up Thursdays, June 3 to 24 Makeup date is July 1 6 to 7 p.m., some experience 7 to 8 p.m., beginners Fee: $105

Dog Training for Families
These experiences, led by Good Owner Trainer Kelly Krager, are at the Hatfield Township Dog Park within the Hatfield Community Park, 2500 N. Chestnut St., Hatfield. Proof of the dog’s immunizations for rabies and canine distemper is required prior to admittance to class. Fees are per dog. Any number of family members may attend with the “student”, provided at least one of them is an adult.

Structured Play
Four Sundays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1 – 12 noon to 1 p.m. Participants hear advice and tips for keeping dogs safe in group situations, take part in warm-up activities in the “tender dog side” of the Park and receive coaching to blend in with the general population in the “bold dog side” when appropriate.
Fee: $24. Register online or download a registration form.

Bully Breed Class
Four Sundays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1 – 11 a.m. to noon. Dogs with behavioral problems receive attention designed to help them with socialization skills, resource guarding issues and manners.
Fee: $60. Register online or download a registration form.

Puppy Class
Four Sundays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1 – 1 to 2 p.m. Dogs old enough for immunizations and up to 2 years old receive help on house training, potty training, chewing, leash walking, and socialization, in the Dog Park and on the adjacent Chestnut Street Trail.
Fee: $60. Register online or download a registration form.

Little Zoo on Wheels Series
Community Room at Hatfield Township Municipal Building
Ages 3 to 5, with a responsible guardian age 16 & over
Mondays, June 21 to July 12
3:15 to 4 p.m.
The Philadelphia Zoo presents this engaging program for pre-schoolers and their guardians, which includes live animals and touchable artifacts. Fee: $40; Additional siblings $20. Register online or download a registration form.

Hatfield Recreation Camp
Hatfield Community Park
Ages 5 to 12 (as of June 15, 2010)
Monday through Friday
8 Weekly Sessions, June 21 to August 13
Experienced playground leaders supervise children in arts & crafts, sports, and games. Campers are divided into two groups, ages 5 to 8 and ages 9 to 12. The fees for the afternoon and full-day programs include camp lunch, field trips, special activities, and two days per week at the Hatfield Aquatic Center (weather permitting). A child must register for a minimum of two weeks during the season. Online registration is not available for this program. Registration packets are available at the Hatfield Township Municipal Building, or you can send a request by e-mail to: asimmonds@hatfield-township.org. Register online or download the 2010 recreation camp registration form.

Ponyshare
All participants should wear long pants, strong shoes or boots, and bring a bicycle helmet and water bottle.

Pony Introductory Program
Schweiker Park in Hatfield
Township/Lansdale Borough
Ages 3 to 12
Tuesday, June 29 – 1 to 2:30 p.m. This one-day, 90 minute program includes an introduction to safety, grooming, career opportunities, and a short riding component.
Fee: $39. Cash back offer: Anyone registering in this program as well as one of the programs below will receive $20 cash back directly from PonyShare. Register online or download a registration form.

Pony Grooming and Riding Program
Ages 4 to 12

Session 1 July 12 to 16 – 4:30 to 6 p.m. Windlestrae Park in Montgomery Township

Session 2 August 2 to 6 – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Schweiker Park in Hatfield Township/Lansdale Borough

This weeklong and fun-filled program is an introduction to horsemanship in a non-threatening atmosphere. Topics include safety, anatomy, grooming, the tack and harness, English and western styles, and careers in the industry. Fee: $205. Register online or download a registration form.

Petite Equestrian Program
Ages 3 to 6

Session 1 July 12 to 16 – 3 to 4 p.m. Windlestrae Park in Montgomery Township

Session 2 August 2 to 6 – 12 to 1 p.m. Schweiker Park in Hatfield Township/Lansdale Borough

This weeklong program introduces skills such as mounting, dismounting, and holding the reins. Students will also learn how to control a horse at a walk and trot. Fee: $175. Register online or download a registration form

Petite Mad Science Series
Community Room at Hatfield Township Municipal Building
Ages 3 to 5, with a responsible guardian age 16 & over
Mondays, July 19 to August 9
3:15 to 4 p.m.
The mysteries of science come to light through fun and hands-on experiences for preschool participants together with their guardians. Weekly topics will include Sea Life, Bug Buddies, Digging for Dinos, and Fluttering Birds. Fee: $40; Additional siblings $20. Register online or download a registration form.

Mad Science Camp, Secret Agent Lab
Community Room at Hatfield Township
Municipal Building
Ages 6 to 12
August 23 to 27
Become a Mad Science Secret Agent and take a fascinating journey into the world of spies, detection, and classified information. Take-home projects include a detective kit, secret decoder, fingerprint kit, and much more! Bring a bag lunch and drink for full day. Register online or download a registration form.

Full Day 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee: $215

Half Day 9 a.m. to noon Fee: $135

Dave MacWilliams Pro Soccer Academy Day Camp
August 2 to 6
School Road Park
A fun-filled week of instruction by licensed coaches and college players. Fee includes camp T-shirt and soccer ball. Register online: www.prosocceracademy.org

Lil’ Pro Camp U-6 (ages 4 & 5) 9 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $90

Boys & Girls U-7 through U-17 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fee: $150

Kids’ Nature Camp
Hatfield Township Nature Area
Ages 8 to 11
August 16 to 20 – 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Field trip day: August 19 – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Campers interact with guest speakers and discuss natural and environmental science topics, complete make ’n’ take projects, play games, and enjoy snacks. Sponsored by PSC Environmental Services. Fee: $15 for Hatfield Township and Borough residents. Nonresidents may register after May 27 for $20. Register online or download a registration form.

Junior Police Academy
School Road Park
Ages 9 to 15
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Check in: 8 to 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Spend the day with the officers and professional colleagues of the Hatfield Township Police Department and get a feel for police work. Program topics include self defense, physical agility, and first aid training. Participants will see demonstrations by Montgomery Township K-9, PSP helicopter, and North Penn Tactical Team. Funded by the Police Benevolent Association, the Academy is free to the first 50 Hatfield Township and Borough residents who register. Snack and lunch will be provided. Download a registration form