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Ephrata Rec Center

Summer Municipal

Recreation

2019 Ephrata Area

The following programs are part of the Ephrata Recreation Center’s Summer Municipal Recreation Program, which is sponsored in full

by Akron Borough, Clay Township and Ephrata Borough and partially by Ephrata Township. These programs are free for

residents of the fully sponsoring municipalities. Ephrata Twp. residents and nonresidents must pay the

class price listed with each program.

Classes are held at the Ephrata Community Pool and are taught by qualified Water Safety Instructors and trained aides. Lessons include safety skills along

with swimming skills. Ages 5 - 15. Classes are daily for a two-week period. Registration limited to one session.

Level 1 - Introduction to Underwater Level 2 - Back/Front Float Level 3 - Freestyle/Backstroke Level 4 - Stroke Refinement Level 5 - Introduction to competitive swimming Session 1: June 17 - June 28 OR Session 2: July 8 - July 19 OR Session 3: July 29 - Aug 9

Levels 1-4 Choose: 9:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. OR 10:15 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

* Level 5 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. only Class Price:$58 Ephrata Twp. Price:$29 Resident Price: free

Boys & Girls Lacrosse Camp This program for boys and girls in grades 2 - 7 will introduce young athletes to one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports. Lacrosse combines the speed of soccer and the strategy of hockey for an exciting, fast-paced game that kids of all athletic abilities can enjoy. Directed by the Ephrata Boys Lacrosse Staff. Equipment is provided. Camp will meet at the turf field across from the Ephrata Middle School.

Entering grades 2 - 7 June 10 - June 12 Mon. - Wed. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Camp Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price:$20 Resident Price: free

Youth Speed Camp Designed to improve overall athleticism, this camp will focus on leg strength and power with appropriate technique training. A variety of drills and exercises designed for sport-specific speed will be incorporated, in addition to stretching and active recovery. Camp is held at the Rec Center.

Entering grades 5 - 8 June 10 - June 14 Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Class Price:$40 Ephrata Twp. Price:$20 Resident Price: free

Girls’ Softball Camp New this year to the Summer Municipal program, Girls’ Softball Camp is designed for all young athletes looking to get started with their softball careers or improve the fundamentals of their game. Players will practice all skills in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Led by Ephrata High School Girls’ Softball Head Coach, Katie Yohe. Held at the Middle School ballfields.

Ages 9 - 14 June 17 - June 20 Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Street Hockey Street Hockey Camp will feature organized games and instruction at the street hockey rink in Akron. Players need shin guards and a mouth guard and are welcome to bring their own sticks and goalie equipment. Equipment available for those needing it.

June 17 - 21 Mon. - Fri. Entering grades 1 - 2 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Entering grades 3 - 5 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Tennis Camp Campers will be taught the simplicity of proper stroke production in a fun, re-laxed way with games and competition to promote the skills. This camp fosters the basics of beginning tennis so participants can immediately begin to play with correct technique. Led by high school coach Barry Christ and assisted by coach John Pepley. Camps are held at the high school tennis courts and equip-ment is provided. Limited to 12 students each camp.

June 17 - June 20 Mon. - Thurs. Entering grades 4 - 5 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Entering grades 6 - 7 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Class Price:$44 Ephrata Twp. Price:$22 Resident Price: free

Playground Games A great way for kids to focus on teamwork and athletics, Playground Games brings back the fun games of summer: Dodgeball, Kickball, Wiffleball and more. Camp meets at Roland Park in Akron.

Entering grades 4 - 7 June 24 - June 28 Mon.- Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Theater Camp This partnership with EPAC’s Center Stage Summer Theater Camp brings professional instructors and artists to campers looking to explore their interest and talent in the performing arts. Camp meets at Playhouse in the Park.

June 24 - June 28 Mon. - Fri. Ages 6 - 9 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 10 - 14 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price:$20 Resident Price: free

Art Camp All mediums are explored in this great camp for the budding artist, including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage and more. Focus will be on your child’s individual creativity and finding an eye for his or her own art. Held at the Rec. July 8 - July 11 Mon. - Thurs. Ages 9 - 12 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 6 - 8 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Class Price:$40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Cooking Camp Does your child like to help in the kitchen? Give them the sense of accomplishment they’ll get from making their own fun food recipes in our cooking camp. Each day, a new recipe will be taught to explore a range of culinary skills. Held at the Rec.

July 8 - July 12 Mon. - Fri. Ages 10 - 12 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Class Price:$40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Girls’ Volleyball Camp Under the direction of the Ephrata Head Coach Mike Elliot and staff, this camp is designed to teach Volleyball players in grades 5 - 8. It’s a fun and active way to introduce campers to the basic skills of volleyball, including passing, serving, setting and hitting.

Grades 5 - 8 July 15 - July 18 Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Class Price $40 Ephrata Twp. Price $20 Resident Price: free

Craft Camp This is one of our most popular camps! Each day crafters will create and take home a different craft project to be proudly displayed in your home! Camp focuses on kids bringing their own uniqueness to each project. Held at the Rec. July 22 - July 25 Mon. - Thurs. Ages 9 - 12 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 6 - 8 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Class Price $40 Ephrata Twp. Price $20 Resident Price: free

Beginner Soccer Skills Camp Get your player ready for the upcoming season with our camp that covers basic individual and team fundamentals in a fun and encouraging environment. Each day is filled with a variety of activities to promote correct soccer technique. Players need shin guards, water bottle and a #3 ball. Camp meets at baseball fields behind Ephrata Middle School. July 22 - July 26 Mon. - Fri. Entering grades K - 2 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. July 29 - Aug. 2 Mon. - Fri. Entering grades K - 2 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Entering grades 3 - 5 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball Camp Under the direction of Ephrata High School Boys’ Head Coach, Jon Treese and Girls’ Head Coach Brian Cerullo, this program will give young players a chance to develop and practice their skills in a fun, no-pressure setting. Coach Treese will use drills, contests and games to teach basketball fundamentals. Held at the Rec.

July 29 - Aug. 2 Mon. - Fri Entering grades 3 - 5 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Entering grades 6 - 8 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Aquatic Nature Camp Explore the local environment, plants and aquatic life at the Cocalico Creek in our Aquatic Nature Camp. We will feature a different educational and fun lesson each day to get campers excited about the outdoors. Participants should wear old clothes. Camp will be held at the Haller Property on Old Mill Road in Ephrata.

Aug. 5 - 8 Mon. - Thurs. Ages 6 - 8 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 9 - 12 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Beginner Soccer Skills Camp Get your player ready for the upcoming season with our camp that covers basic individual and team fundamentals in a fun and encouraging environment. Each day is filled with a variety of activities to promote correct soccer technique. Players need shin guards, water bottle and a #3 ball. Camp meets at baseball fields behind Ephrata Middle School. July 22 - July 26 Mon. - Fri. Entering grades K - 2 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. July 29 - Aug. 2 Mon. - Fri. Entering grades K - 2 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Entering grades 3 - 5 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball Camp Under the direction of Ephrata High School Boys’ Head Coach, Jon Treese and Girls’ Head Coach Brian Cerullo, this program will give young players a chance to develop and practice their skills in a fun, no-pressure setting. Coach Treese will use drills, contests and games to teach basketball fundamentals. Held at the Rec.

July 29 - Aug. 2 Mon. - Fri Entering grades 3 - 5 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Entering grades 6 - 8 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Give Me 5 How about a great, hands-on alternative to TV and video games for your kids this summer? Each day our Give Me 5 Camp features a different activity to foster creativity, promote movement, teach a skill and have fun! Everything from crafts to food to fitness is included. Held at the Rec.

Aug. 5 - 9 Mon. - Fri. Ages 6 - 10 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. or 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

Aquatic Nature Camp Explore the local environment, plants and aquatic life at the Cocalico Creek in our Aquatic Nature Camp. We will feature a different educational and fun lesson each day to get campers excited about the outdoors. Participants should wear old clothes. Camp will be held at the Haller Property on Old Mill Road in Ephrata.

Aug. 5 - 8 Mon. - Thurs. Ages 6 - 8 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 9 - 12 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Class Price: $40 Ephrata Twp. Price: $20 Resident Price: free

***Registration Information*** Registration forms for these programs must be submitted (be sure to use the Summer Municipal Registration form, not the regular Rec Center registration form) to the Rec Center by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. A registration form appears on the back page of this booklet. Additional forms may be picked up at the Rec or faxed. Forms may be returned by mail, dropped off or faxed. The Rec’s fax number is 717-738-1462. On Monday, May 20, Summer Municipal Programs will be randomly filled with the submitted forms. A separate form must be filled out in its entirety for each participant in each program. If a fee is required, it must accompany the registration in the form of a check or money order (no cash). Make the checks payable to the Ephrata Rec Center. If participants are registering for more than one class requiring a fee, a separate check or money order must accompany each individual registration. Walk-in registration for programs remaining open will begin on Thursday, May 23. Registrants will be notified only if a class is full and their registration cannot be accepted, otherwise, if you do not hear from us, you are in the class. For more info, contact Jean Wentz at the Rec.

Ephrata Area Summer Municipal Recreation Program Registration Form Participating Municipalities: Akron Borough, Clay Twp, Ephrata Borough, Ephrata Twp

Medical Waiver

Does your child have any chronic illness?_____ If yes, explain______________________________

Is your child currently on any medication?_____ If yes, explain_____________________________

Has your child had a tetanus injection?_____ If yes, explain_______________________________

Does your child have any allergies?_____ If yes, explain_________________________________

The summer recreation programs consist of a variety of activities including games, contests, special events, and field trips, along with activities specific to each individual program. There are certain inherent risks found in these programs including the possibility of cuts, abrasions, bee stings, bruises, and broken bones. There is also the hazard of inclement weather and thunderstorms. In case of medical emergency, every effort will be made to contact the parents or guardian of the child. In the event parents or guardian cannot be reached, a parental or legal guardian signature at the end of this waiver will give permission to the physician selected to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for the above mentioned child.

Signature of parent or legal guardian_____________________________________ Date________

Family Physician___________________________________ Phone__________________

Insurance Company_______________________________ Policy #____________________

Emergency Contact_______________________________ Phone___________ Cell____________

ANY APPLICABLE CLASS FEES MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY (each registration must be accompanied by its own check)

Office use Only: Initial Reviewed _________ Date Rcvd _______ Registered date/initial__________ Amount Paid_________________ Check #____________ Money Order___________

Camp Name: ______________________ Swim Session _______ Level _____ Time of Program: ________________ Dates/Days _________________________

Name_________________________ Birthdate____________ Age ______ Phone_____________ Parent Cell______________ Current Grade ______ Address___________________________ City______________ Zip_______ Parent’s Names Father__________________Mother___________________ Email _______________________________________________________ Municipality in which you reside _____________________________ **Participants who do not reside in a participating municipality must pay the class price listed with each program.

This portion of the registration form must be filled out in its entirety.