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(Content of Summer 2010 Brochure)

♦ Aquatics ♦

 

Bill Trees Memorial Park Pool:  Phone 252-7512

Season Opening………….….. Thursday, May 27
Daily Session…………………..1-5 p.m.
Days of Operation……………..Monday – Saturday  (closed Sunday)
Admission……………………...$3.00 per patron
……………………….Ages 2 and under - free
15- Punch Pass….$37.50       30- Punch Pass……….. $75    

You must buy a new pass for the 2010 season. No passes from previous years will be accepted for admission.

Please Note:  The Harrisburg Park District assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen passes. If a pass is stolen please report the incident to the Harrisburg Park Office. Once a pass is purchased, no refunds will be given. ALL children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Bicycles left at the pool should be locked at all times.

Public Swim Lessons

Ages: 5 and up
Days: June 7 – week of July 19
Fees: $30 per week (Mon – Fri)
Beginners/Intermediate:  11-11:55 a.m.  Mon-Fri
Advanced:  10 – 10:55 a.m. Mon-Fri
Registration begins every Monday at the pool.
For more info, please call the pool at 252-7512.

Private Swim Lessons 

Days: Mon-Sat all summer
Fee: $18 per half-hour/per person
To register, call the park pool at 252-7512.

Infant/Toddler Swim Classes

Ages: 0 – 4 yrs.
12 – 12:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.
Week of June 28 – July 2
Fee: $30 per week, per child
For more info, call the park pool at 252-7512.

Private Pool Parties 

Rental Times: after 5 p.m. on certain Tues through Sat evenings
and anytime before 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Fee: $100 per hour – includes up to 45 people plus lifeguards.
For reservations visit park pool during business hours.

 

Early Morning Swim 

Ages: 18 and up
6:30 – 7:45 a.m., Mon – Fri
June 7 – July 30
Fees: $60 residents; $70 non-residents
Register at park office before participation.

 

Family Night

Ages: all ages welcomed
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mondays, June 7 – July 19
Fees: $1 per family member
Punch passes will NOT be accepted for admission.

July 3 - Family Swim

Ages: all ages welcomed
12 – 3 p.m.Saturday, July 3
Fees: $2 per person

Water Aerobics

Instructor: Jill Fowler
Days: June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26
5:45 – 6:45 p.m., Mondays
Fee: $50

Bullfish Swim Team – Daily Workouts

Registration: May 22 at Pool (Come ready to swim.) Practices will be announced at registration. Practice times will be assigned based on age and swim level of participant. Bullfish Fees: $55 one child/ $80 two children/ $115 3+ children. Pool Usage Fees: $40 per child/ $80 for two or more in family. To register please call Bullfish Swim Team Coach Melonie Motsinger at 253-4902.

 

Pool Regulation: Ordinance #102

The Harrisburg Township Park District Board of Commissioners has officially adopted the following ordinance #102. Please read the ordinance carefully as all aspects will be strictly enforced. The Harrisburg Police Department has been advised to arrest any and all violators of this ordinance.

 

Ordinance #102

The area immediately surrounding the Memorial Park Pool will be limited to: those in line to enter the pool; and parents or legal guardians, etc. in the pool area with their children or to watch their children in the pool; those bringing or departing with children from the pool. There will be no loitering or any other types of assembly allowed in this area. The area is defined as 500 feet or closer to any point of the restraining fence surrounding the pool. Anyone other than those previously mentioned can be charged with criminal trespass, unlawful assembly, and depending on the severity, disturbing the peace. Those charged can be subject to fines in accordance with other park district ordinances and policies. This ordinance was designed to meet the responsibility to protect the park and pool patrons.

 

♦ Special Events ♦

 

Free Fishing Weekend at Memorial Park Lagoon

What better way to brush up on your fishing skills? On this special weekend, you may go fishing at the Memorial Park lagoon without a fishing license. This weekend begins Saturday, June 12, and ends Monday, June 14, 2010.

Fishing Tournament 

There will be a certain number of tagged catfish stocked in the lagoon for this season’s fishing contest. As always, the number on the fish corresponds with a certain prize at the park office. Contestants must bring the tag to the Park Office. No sign up is required for this contest. The contest will begin at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 12, and will end Friday, July 16, 2010. 

Summer Pool Parties!

There will be two pool parties this summer with music by Keith Kingery, food by Little Caesar’s Pizza and fun for all at Bill Trees Memorial Park Pool. Admission is free for these. Have some fun in the sun on us!

1. Family Day Pool Party – for those ages sixteen and under, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, 1- 4 p.m., Saturday, June 26.  

2. Middle-School Pool Party – for kids ages 11-14, 1- 4 p.m., Thursday, July 22.

 

♦ Youth Programs ♦

 

Learning to Bowl

Hey Kids! Do you want to know how to bowl? Bowling is exercise that you don’t even know you’re getting because it’s so much fun and you can hang out with and play all your friends!  

Dates: Thursdays in June, starting June 3
Ages 4 – 8:    11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages 9 -15:    2 - 4 p.m.
Fees: free
Location: Ross Cottom Lanes 253-8417
Min/Max: 8/24
Early registration is encouraged but you may sign up at the door.

 

Recycled Crafts

Have you ever wondered what to do with all of your empty milk cartons, discarded CDs/DVDs, plastic soda bottles, empty juice containers, or other used household items?? In an effort to keep these items out of landfills, recycle your trash into works of art or other useful items! Join this class to become a part of the "Green Movement" and learn ways to reuse trash that you never thought imaginable! This two-hour course will be filled with lots of hands on activities and everyone will leave with many completed recycled crafts! Instruction is by Amber George, Family and Consumer Sciences instructor.

Ages: 8 - 12
Date: Monday, June 28
Time: 1 – 3  p.m.
Fees: $15
Registration Deadline: June 21
Min/Max: 5  to 20 students  
Location: Park Community Room

Pre-School Craft Class

Looking for something fun for your preschooler to be involved in? In this class we will be a very interactive and hands on course that intertwines early literacy and crafts! Emphasis will be on developmental concepts such as letters, shapes, numbers, and colors! Your child will listen to exciting stories and make crafts to accompany them! A fun time for your preschooler! Instruction is by Amber George, Family and Consumer Sciences instructor.

Ages: 2-4
Session 1: Monday, June 14
Session 2: Monday, June 21
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Fees: $15
Registration Deadline: June 7 for June 14 class
And June 14 for June 21 class       
Max: 10  students  
**Parents need to stay for the class**
Location: Park Community Room

 

Baton Twirling

Baton twirling is a very fun and entertaining sport. Learn how to spin like the pros. You will gain self discipline, confidence, and a skill you can show off to your family and friends. Instruction is by Kathleen Riggs, twirling instructor.

Ages: 7-9
Date: Monday – Thursday July 12-15
Time: 5 - 6  p.m.
Fees: $25 (includes baton)
Registration Deadline: June 28
Min/Max: 5  to 15 students  
Location: Park Community Room

 

Yoga for Kids ages 5 - 11

This class will explore the fun side of yoga with animal poses, movement, and dance. It will also emphasize the importance of eating healthy foods, and exercising to keep the body strong throughout our lifetime. Other yogic principals will be discussed such as resolving conflicts in a peaceful manner, and using breath to achieve focus and concentration. No special equipment is required. Everything will be provided. Children should wear comfortable clothes. A light healthy snack will be provided after each class.

Date: 4 Fridays, June 4-25, 2010
Time: 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Fees: $30   
Min/Max: 6 to 10 students
Location: Park Community Room

 

♦ ALL AGES ♦

 

Fun Beading

Participants will enjoy beading their own bracelets and necklaces, which can be worn or given as gifts. Materials will be provided. Instruction is by Luke Barnard, artist.

Ages: all, under 6 must be with a parent or guardian
Time: 1-3 pm
Date: Thursday, June 3
Fees: $15
Min/Max: 5/15
Registration Deadline: May 31
Location: Park Community Room

 

Cake Decorating

Have you ever walked through the local grocery store and admired the beautiful decorated cakes in the bakery? With a little instruction and practice, you can create cakes that look just as professional and have your own special personal touch! Baking and decorating your own masterpieces is an excellent art to master as well as a huge money saver!! Attend this class to learn the all around basics of cake decorating. Discussion over the necessary tools, demonstration of basic techniques, and hands-on practice will be the central focus of this class. Come and join the fun while learning the basics of Cake Decorating! Instruction is by Amber George, Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor.

Ages: 8 and up
Session 1: Monday, June 14
Session 2: Monday, June 21
Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Fees: $25
Registration Deadline: June 7 for June 14 class
And June 14 for June 21 class       
Min/Max: 5  to 20 students  
Location: Park Community Room

 

Introduction to Drawing

Have you always wanted to be able to draw? In this class, you will learn basic drawing skills and techniques such as shading, values, and positive/negative space. Instruction is by Nancy Drone, HMS Art Instructor.

Ages: 10 and up
Date: Tues & Thurs, June 8 – June 24
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Fees: $20 per person
Location: Community Room
Min/Max: 5 to 15 students  
Registration Deadline: June 4
Students much purchase items listed below:

**Material list for drawing class:

Sketchbook:    8 1/2 x 11 size or larger

Pencils:           NO mechanical  #2 or variety of 'artist's graded pencils'

Sharpener:      handheld

Erasers:           pink, kneaded, or white- just need an extra for when others are gone 

♦ Adult Programs ♦

Meditation

This 10-week class will instruct about different levels of meditation, forms of relaxation, and will focus on opening the chakras (energy centers of the body). It involves meditation exercises that expand the mind. This program may be beneficial to those in need of physical and mental relaxation and can help people on the journey of learning about themselves. There will be paranormal aspects of this class.

Times: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays for 10 classes
Starts: June 1, 2010
Fees: $55 residents/ $60 non-residents
Location: Park Community Room

Yoga Classes

Regular yoga classes will start up again this fall 2010 in August and September. Yoga is great for relaxing the body and mind. It can ease health problems, discipline the mind, and improve a person’s focus. Yoga involves body stretching positions that students will perform at their own physical levels. Health practitioners in this area have recommended yoga to many of their patients. The park has had many happy yoga students walk through the doors, smiling. Information on yoga classes will be announced later in the Daily Register park column and on the park webpage at: www.harrisburgpark.net.

♦ Athletics ♦ 

Boys Open Gym                           

Incoming grades 3-8
Mon-Fri; 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., May 31 –June 25
Location: HHS Davenport Gym     
$25 Res.    $30 Non-Res.
Instruction: Coach Smithpeters & staff

 

Football Camps

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
$30 Res   $35 Non-Res (includes t-shirt)
Freshmen, Juniors, Seniors           July 26-30
Sophomores                                   July 19-23
Wear: T-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes or spikes
Location: Taylor Field
Instruction: Coach Jason Roper & staff

Weightlifting

Grades 9-1211 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
June 7 – July 23, 2009
$20 Res  $25 Non-Res
Location: Taylor Field Weightroom
Instruction: Coach Jason Roper & staff

 

Jr. Lady Bulldogs Basketball Camp    

Participants will practice basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive, individual and team mechanics and scrimmaging.

Camp

Grades 3-8 
9-11 am
June 1 – 4, 2010
Harrisburg Middle School Gym
Fees: $20 Res  $25 non-res  (fee includes a t-shirt)
Instruction: Stephanie Ferrell, former basketball players and coaches

 

Volleyball Open Gym

Incoming grades 7-12
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., June 14 - 18 and July 5 - 9
Location: Harrisburg Middle School Gym
$ 20 Res  $25 Non-Res
Instruction: TBA