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Spring & Summer Programs
(Go to the Fall & Winter Page)

                                                         Discount Ticket Sales Program

Upper Darby Recreation participates in the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society Discount Ticket Sales Program. Substantial savings
are available by purchasing tickets to area attractions at our office. Save time and money. No long lines. Tickets purchased are valid for the
2008 season only. Tickets sold from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and select Fridays till 7:00 PM at

Department of Recreation
4820 Drexelbrook Drive
Drexel Hill, PA

          For your convenience the department will be open FOR TICKET SALES ONLY on the following Fridays
          May 23, 30 - June 6, 13, 20, 27 - July 11, 18, 25 - August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

                                                                                                 PARTICIPATING PARKS

ADVENTURE AQUARIUM
CAMELBEACH WATERPARK
DORNEY PARK
DUTCH WONDERLAND
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
HERSHEY PARK
KNOEBELS AMUSEMENT PARK
MOREY'S PIER
PHILADELPHIA ZOO
PA RENAISSANCE FAIRE
SESAME PLACE
SIX FLAGS
SPLASH ZONE

We also have Regal movie tickets all year-round

Tickets are CASH ONLY - No refunds or returns
Call (610) 284-5860 for more information

 

                                                        Summer Playground Program

The popular summer playground program will again operate for six (6) weeks. This is a six-week recreation playgound experience
which includes arts and crafts, sports, games, special events, and limited field trips. Councslors are on the playgrounds to supervise
activities. In most cases, this is an outside, fair-weather program which is not held on rainy days. Registration is held directly on-site
beginning June 24.
                                           ALL CHILDREN MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE

Registration Fee: $5.00 per person
Trip Fees are additional

Program runs Wednesday, June 24 thru Thursday, July 30, 2009
NO PROGRAM JULY 3

Tot Lots
Geared to ages 3 to 6 and operate in the morning only, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. There will be fourteen (13) tot-lot locations for 2009. Aronimink, Bywood, Garrettford, Clark, Dermond, Huey, McKinley, Observatory, Penn Pines, Scullion, Westview, Windermere, and 69th Street.

Youth Lots
Geared to ages 6 to 14. Youth Lots run from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Closed 12 - 1 PM). The nine (9) youth lot locations will be: Aronimink, Bywood, Dermond, Garretford, Hillcrest, Stonehurst, Westbrook Park, 69th Street, Sellers.

       Sports Programs Will Be A Large Part Of The Summer Activities

                


Boys Football Camp - Ages 8 - 15
Upper Darby High School - July 13 thru July 17, 9 AM to 2 PM. Fundamental skills taught in this comprehensive, non-contact camp. Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Girls Field Hockey - Ages 10 - 18
Upper Darby High School. - July 20 thru July 24, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Experience staff offers an excellent variety of skill work and competition Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00.

Youth Tennis - Ages 8 - 18
Upper Darby High School - June 22 thru July 17. 8:00, 9:00 or 10:00 AM. One hour class daily, 19 lessons, No class July 3, 2009. BEGINNER LEVEL. Hat Included! - Camp Fee is $75.00 -

Girls Lacrosse Camp - Ages 10 - 15
Drexel Hill Middle School - July 27 thru July 31, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Experienced staff covers every phase of the game! Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Youth Ultimate Frisbee Camp - Ages 8 - 14
Drexel Hill Middle School - June 15 thru June 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Fundamental Skills. Basic Rules of this popular Sport Camp, Ultimate professional Frisbee included! - Camp fee is $75.00

Boys Basketball Camp - Ages 8 - 18
Upper Darby High School - June 22 thru June 26. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Fundamental Skills. Balanced Competition. Demonstration Clinics. Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Girls Basketball Camp - Ages 8 - 18
Upper Darby High School - June 15 thru June 19. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Fundamental Skills. Balanced Competition. Demonstration Clinics. Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Girls Soccer Camp - Ages 10 - 15
Upper Darby High School - July 13 thru July 17. 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Experienced staff covers every phase of the game. Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Girls Soccer Camp - Ages 10 - 15
Upper Darby High School - July 13 thru July 17. 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Experienced staff covers every phase of the game. Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00 -

 

                  Sports Programs - In Cooperation With SKYHAWKS

 

Mini-Hawk Camp
Boys and Girls - Ages 4 - 6
Primos Elementary School - June 15 thru June 19. 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. An introductory program for young children, Mini-Hawk helps children explore, soccer, baseball and basketball in a non-pressure setting. Lots of fun while participating in all three sports through unique Skyhawk games. - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Multi-Sport Camp
Boys and Girls - Ages 7 - 9
Drexel Hill Middle School - June 15 thru June 19. 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Same as Mini-Hawk Camp (above) but designed for the older child. - Camp fee is $75.00 -

S.N.A.G. Golf
Boys and Girls Ages 6 - 12
Naylor's Run Park - July 28 thru August 1. 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Skyhawks Golf builds the confidence of new players while teaching proper techniques and etiquette. Uses the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) system and equipment to maintain safety and encourage beginners. - Camp fee is $80.00 -

Boys Baseball Camp
Boys 8 - 14
Drexel Hill Middle School - August 3 thru August 7, 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Young athletes learn fundamental skills of baseball
through fun games and exercise. - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Boys Soccer Camp - Ages 7 - 14
Drexel Hill Middle School - July 6 thru July 10. 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Young athletes learn fundamental skills of soccer through fun games and exercise. Interactive group activities, games and scrimmages. - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Boys Lacrosse Camp - Ages 7 - 14
Drexel Hill Middle School - July 20 thru July 24. 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Young athletes learn fundamental skills of lacrosse through fun games and exercise. - Camp fee is $75.00 -

 

                                            Special Interest Programs

 

Boys and Girls Couch Potato Rehab - Ages 8 - 12
Upper Darby High School - Monday thru Friday, July 13 thru July 24. 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Our innovative program for boys and girls who want to have fun learning to be healthy! The purpose of this camp is to promote a healthy lifestyle through fun, food and fitness! Included are health related field trips, water games, food preparation and even crafts. Water Bottle and Camp T-shirt included! Class fee $75 per camper

Boys and Girls Naylor's Run Nature Camp - Ages 8 - 18
Naylor's Run Park - July 6 thru July 10. or July 13 thru July 17. 9 AM to 1 PM. Field studies in the following areas: birds Wildflowers, Insects, Stream Ecology , Geology, Forest Ecology, Tree Identification.Camp hat is included!. - Camp Fee is $75.00 -

Instrumental Music, Voice and Piano Lesson - *Acoustic Guitar Lessons Available!
Completed Grade 3 - 12. Beginner to Advanced Levels - Ages 8 to 18.
Upper Darby High School, Rooms 7, 8, 9, 11. June 22 thru July 31. 8:30 AM to 12 Noon. Acoustic guitar is also available for 2009. Two half-hour classes per week. - Class Fee is $75.00 - DUE BY MAY 22.

Camp Friendship - Ages 5 - 21
Upper Darby High School - June 15 thru July 24. 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Designed for special needs children who are currently enrolled in special education. Recreational activities, arts and crafts, swimming, theater workshop, academic remediation, cooking and computers. Registration fee is $250.00. REGISTRATION FORM, FEE AND MEDICAL REQUIRED.

Boys and Girls Art Workshop - COMPLETED Grades 3 thru 8
Drexel Hill Middle School Art Room #126 - June 22 thru July 17. No class July 3. One hour class daily. The Art Workshop is an enrichment program offering instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and other media. - Class fee is $75.00

 

 

Day Care Programs

The Summer Extended Day Child Care will continue for 2009. This program is held at Highland Park Emementary School and Westbrook Park Elementary School. This program is open to children who have completed grades 1, 2, 3, or 4 in June. The program will begin June 15 and continue thru August 21. For additional information on Extended Day or any Upper Darby Recreation offering, call 610-284-5860 or 610-394-9544.

 

KAMP KOALA

 

The summer Extended Day Child Care Program at the Kindergarten Center will be offering a summer camp this year for children currently attending kindergarten, and those registered for the upcoming school year.
Activities include arts and crafts, music, outdoor play and special events.
Please call (610) 284-9022 for more information.

 

WHAT: Kamp Koala for ages 5 - 6
WHERE: Kindergarten Center
3200 State Road, Drexel Hill
WHEN: June 18 - August 21 (Tentative Dates)
Closed July 3
OPTIONS: Kamp, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM                                                 
Before Kamp Care, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM                              
After Kamp Care, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM                                 
GENERAL INFORMATION:

Payments will be made in 2 installments.
Bills issued after enrollment.
Trip fees additional - not yet determined
Non refundable Registration fee of $25. includes "Kamp" T-Shirt & rest mat
$100 non refundable per child deposit will be applied to bill.

REGISTRATION: Registration forms are available in February at the Extended Day Office of
the Kindergarten Center. SPACE IS LIMITED!


CAMP HIGHLAND PARK AND CAMP WESTBROOK
REGISTER EARLY SPACE IS LIMITED

The extended Day Program for the Upper Darby School District will be offering summer camp for children who have completed grades K, 1, 2, 3 and 4 in June

WHERE: Highland Park Elementary School
8301 West Chester Pike
Upper Darby		 Westbrook Park Elementary School
199 Westbrook Drive
Clifton Heights
WHEN: June 15 thru August 21
(Tentative Dates) Closed July 3 		June 15 thru August 21
(Tentative Dates) Closed July 3
HOURS: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Fees Deposit due at time of registration - see registration forms
Balance on camp will be made in 4 installments. Bill issued after enrollment.
Activity fee: Due in CASH the first week of comp, bill issued
after enrollment 		Deposit due at time of registration - see registration forms
Balance on camp will be made in 4 installments. Bill issued after enrollment.
Activity fee: Due in CASH the first week of comp, bill issued
after enrollment


Summer Camp registration forms are available in February at all elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District and at the Department of Recreation and Community Services, 4820 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill. Registration March 1 thru 30. Call (610) 284-5860 for additional information. Register early! Space is limited.

 

 

SWIMMING

 

Our Community Aquatic Program
Winner of the
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
Excellence in Programming Award for Aquatics!

* Open to all residents of Delaware County on a membership basis
* Recreational swim times are held daily and on weekends
* Instruction is available for all ages and on all aquatic levels
* Special interest classes are available
* Rentals for small and large groups can be arranged
* New community room for parties! Ask about our pool-community room combo!

SPECIAL INTEREST!
Ask about our Pool/Community Room combo! Call (610) 284-5860 for more information

Tiny Tots
Monday evenings - Child and Parent interact in the water together, Geared to gaining comfort and familiarity in the aquatic setting

Youth Lessons
Little People - Pre Beginner - Level III - Level IV - Level V/VI

Adults
Evening Lessons, Beginner and Advanced, or enjoy our Water Workout!

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