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Spring & Summer Programs
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
AMERICA

See Delaware County's BEST Fireworks!

Upper Darby Township's

FIREWORKS!

&

Concert!

Under the lights at Upper Darby High School Memorial Field

Sunday, June 29 at 7:30 PM
Rain Date July 2

Featuring

The Fabulous 49ers, The Upper Darby Sousa Ban
and the Summer Stage Shooting Stars

Gates open at 7:30 PM

Admission $3 • Children 5 and Under Free
Tickets at Gate ONLY

 

 

 

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
DORNEY PARK
DUTCH WONDERLAND
GREAT ADVENTURE
HERSHEY PARK
KNOEBELS PARK
MOREY'S PIER
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 Summer Playground Program is a six week recreation playground experience. Leaders on Township and School District playgrounds supervise arts and crafts, sports, games, field trips an special events. 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 25. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.

Registration Fee: $5.00 per person
Trip Fees are additional

Program runs Wednesday, June 25 thru Thursday, July 31, 2008
NO PROGRAM JULY 4

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 (14) tot-lot locations for 2008. Aronimink, Bywood, Garrettford, Clark, Dermond, Huey, McKinley, Observatory, Penn Pines, Scullion, Second Ward, 69th Street, Westview, and Windermere.

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

Sports programs will be a large part of the summer activities
Geared to ages 8 to 18, meets Monday thru Friday for one hour. This is a beginner program held June 18 until July 13 at Upper Darby High School. The program is a series of 19 lessons for $75.00, with a visor included.Boys Football Camp - Ages 8 - 15
Upper Darby High School - July 14 thru July 18, 9 AM to 2PM. 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 14 thru July 18, 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 23 thru July 18. 8:00, 9:00 or 10:00 AM. One hour class daily, 19 lessons, No class July 4, 2008. BEGINNER LEVEL. Hat Included! - Camp Fee is $75.00 -

Girls Lacrosse Camp - Ages 10 - 15
Drexel Hill Middle School - July 28 thru August 1, 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 16 thru June 20, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Fundamental Skills. Basic Rules of this popular Sport! Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00 -

Boys Basketball Camp - Ages 8 - 18
Upper Darby High School - June 23 thru June 27. 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 16 thru June 20. 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 21 thru July 25. 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Experienced staff covers every phase of the game. Camp T-shirt included! - Camp fee is $75.00 -


IN COOPERATION WITHN SKYHAWKS

Mini-Hawk Camp
Boys and Girls - Ages 4 - 6

Primos Elementary School - June 16 thru June 20. 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 -

Mighty-Hawk Camp
Boys and Girls - Ages 7 - 9

Drexel Hill Middle School - June 16 thru June 20. 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 $75.00 -

Boys Soccer Camp - Ages 7 - 14
Drexel Hill Middle School - July 7 thru July 11. 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 21 thru July 25. 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 14 thru July 25. 2:30 PM to 6:00 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 $125 -

Boys and Girls Naylor's Run Nature Camp - Ages 8 - 18
Naylor's Run Park - July 7 thru July 18. 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 - Ages 3 - 12 *Acoustic Guitar Lessons Available!
Upper Darby High School, Rooms 7, 8, 9, 11. June 16 thru July 25. 8:30 AM to 12 Noon. Two half-hour classes per week. - Class Fee is $75.00 - DUE BY MAY 23

Camp Friendship - Ages 5 - 21
Upper Darby High School - June 16 thru July 25. 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 INFORMATION DUE BY MAY 23.

Boys and Girls Art Workshop - Grades 3 thru 18
Drexel Hill Middle School Art Room - June 16 thru July 11 No class July 4. 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 -

KAMP KOALA

The extended Day 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 10 - August 15 (Tentative Dates)
Closed July 4
FEES: Kamp, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM                                                  $17.00 per day
Before Kamp Care, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM                                $3.00 per day
After Kamp Care, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM                                    $5.00 per day
Total for full day                                                                      $25.00 per day
Payments will be made in Two (2) installments.
Bills issued after enrollment
Trip fees additional - not yet determined
Non refundable Registration fee of $25.00 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!
Registration begins in March


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 19 thru August 15
(Tentative Dates) Closed July 4
June 19 thru August 15
(Tentative Dates) Closed July 4
HOURS: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Fees $215.00 due at time of registration
$15.00 non refundable enrollment fee,
$100.00 non refundable payment per child which will be applied to bill.
Balance on camp will be made in 4 installment. Bill issued after enrollment.
Activity fee: Due in CASH the first week of camp, bill issued after enrollment.
$215.00 due at time of registration
$15.00 non refundable enrollment fee,
$100.00 non refundable payment per child which will be applied to bill.
Balance on camp will be made in 4 installment. Bill issued after enrollment.
Activity fee: Due in CASH the first week of camp, bill issued after enrollment.


Summer Camp registration forms are available in late 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!

 

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!
Boys and Girls Competitive Stroke Clinic - Ages 8 - 15

June 16 thru June 28, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Monday thru Thursday, Call (610) 284-5860 for more information

Tiny Tots
Child and Parent interact in the water, 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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