2016 youth summer list 4-16 - partnership for better health · location 1412 holly pike, carlisle...
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Looking for the young person in your life to have the best summer ever? Check out the exciting summer camps and activities being offered
throughout Greater Carlisle. See our list of sizzling summer festivals, top playgrounds,
best libraries and u-pick farms.
— Thanks to our Generous Funders —
AND Individual Donors
Like You!
Make It a Healthy Summer! Giant, M & T Bank, McDonalds, Hoffman Funeral Home, Partnership for Better Health
and individual donors support Make It a Healthy Summer! scholarships,
which are offered to qualifying low-income youth through
Hope Station in Carlisle, New Life Community Church serving Mount Holly Springs, the Shippensburg
Community Resource Coalition and the CASSP program serving schools in Perry County.
The BIG 2016 Summer Youth List was created by the Partnership for Better
Health, with assistance from the Greater Carlisle Project and our outstanding
community partners.
Together, we recognize that summer is a critical time for all young people to
learn, grow and explore new challenges that extend beyond the classroom.
If you have questions about this list or would like new youth activities to be
added, please contact the Partnership for Better Health at 717-960-9009.
Program Camp Invention
Ages Grades 1-6
Description Camp invention inspires confidence in curious children like yours. Build original
prototypes, upcycle and re-engineer gears and gadgets, explore STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math) enrichment.
Dates June 27 – July 1, 2016
Hours 9:00AM to 3:30PM
Location Bellaire Elementary School in Carlisle (905 Waggoner’s Gap Road)
Cost $220
Contact Info 1-800-968-4332
Website www.campinvention.org
Registration Available online at: www.campinvention.org
Program Carlisle Arts Learning Center & Diakon: Art & Adventure
Ages Ages 9 – 14
Description A week of nature, art and exercise. Outdoor adventures include hiking, low and high
ropes courses, and canoeing. Art projects utilizing nature. Diakon’s camp is set deep in
the woods, surrounded by thousands of acres of forest.
Dates Weekly camps run from June 6-10, July 11-18, and August 8-12
Hours 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location Diakon Wilderness Center in Boiling Springs
Cost $215
Contact Info 717-249-6973
Website http://carlislearts.org/art-adventure-camp
Registration Available online at: http://carlislearts.org/art-adventure-camp
Program Carlisle Arts Learning Center & CPYB: Fairyland Ballet & Art Camp- Coppelia!
Ages Ages 3 – 6
Description Your child’s imagination will come alive in a magical week of dance and visual arts!
Children will experience the classic story of Coppélia through dance, art and storytelling.
Create Coppélia-themed art projects that nurture the love of dance and make-believe!
Dates June 13 – 17
Hours 9:00 am to Noon
Location 38 West Pomfret St. in Carlisle (Day 1)-- remaining days at CPYB Barn Studios
Cost $150
Contact Info 717-249-6973
Website https://cpyb.org/school/summer-program/preschool-pre-ballet-programs/
Registration Online at: https://cpyb.org/school/summer-program/preschool-pre-ballet-programs/
Program Carlisle Arts Learning Center: Summer Art Camp for Kids
Ages Youth ages 5 – 12 (Improv Camp is for ages 10 to 14)
Description Clay, tie-dying, jewelry, marbling, painting, improv performance and more. Sign up for
one or more weeks focused on a variety of creative themes like Art Rocks! Performing
Africa, Be-Jeweled, Amazing Animals and Museum Life.
Dates Weekly camps run from June 13 through August 19
Hours Half day camps run from 8:30 to 11:30am or 1:00 to 4:00pm
Three full-day camps run from 9 to 4 pm
Location 38 West Pomfret Street in Carlisle
Cost $140 ($125 members) for half-day programs. Limited scholarships available (2 per wk)
$210 ($195 members) for full day programs.
Contact Info 717-249-6973
Website http://carlislearts.org/new-page/
Registration Available online at: http://carlislearts.org/new-page
Program Carlisle Arts Learning Center’s (CALC’s) Summer Art Camp at Hope Station
Ages/Grades 5 to 12 years old
Brief
Description
The art camp at Hope Station gets the creative juices flowing. Campers have fun working
with clay, paint, found objects and many other art materials. Camp includes lunch.
Dates August 1 – 5
Hours 9am —Noon
Location Hope Station, 149 W. Penn St. Carlisle
FREE FREE. Must register ahead of time. Campers are accepted first come/first serve. Space is
limited so sign up soon!
Contact Info Becky Richeson, Executive Director, Carlisle Arts Learning Center at 717-249-6973 or
email [email protected]
Jim Washington, Executive Director, Hope Station at 717-226-1966 or email
Website www.carlislearts.org
Registration For more information and to sign up, call 249-6973 or e-mail: [email protected].
Program Carlisle Christian Academy
Ages Age 5 through entering 7th grade
Description Weekly field trips, swimming, chapel, movies, games, computers, sports, arts and crafts
and more.
Dates June 6 to August 12
Hours 8:30AM to 4:30PM (Early drop off: 7:00am / Late pick up: 5:30pm)
Location 1412 Holly Pike, Carlisle
Cost 5 full days: $138/week 3 days MWF: $106 2 days TTh: $91
Registration fee: $99 after April 15 ($60 before) 10% discount for multiple children
Contact Info 717-249-3692 Email: [email protected]
Website www.carlislechristian.org/camp/
Registration Call or visit the website above.
Program Carlisle Family YMCA- Summer Sizzle- Kids’ Fitness Camp
Ages Ages 11 - 15
Description Free program is a combination of fitness classes (yoga, Zumba, Y Fit) exercise testing,
nutrition counseling and fun, active games. Youth learn how to stay active and have fun.
Dates June 13 - August 12
Hours Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays from 10am – 12pm
Location Carlisle Family YMCA
Cost FREE!
Contact Info 717-243-2525 x 230 Jay Cattron: [email protected]
Website www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Registration Visit online: http://www.carlislefamilyymca.org/youth-development/program/summer-
sizzle-kids-fitness-camp
Program Carlisle Family YMCA- Youth Adventure Day Camp
Ages Ages 5-8
Description Designed to provide peace of mind to working parents while giving kids a chance to have
a fun summer. Day camp with weekly field trips, swimming, cooking, reading, math,
dance, drama, arts and crafts and more.
Dates Runs weekly from June 6 to August 12
Hours 8:00AM to 5:00PM (drop off 7 – 8:30AM + pick up 4:30 – 5:30PM)
Location Carlisle Family YMCA
Cost $115/week (member) $149/week (nonmember)
Scholarships available— first come/first serve
Contact Info 717-243-2525 x 208 Brittany Rose: [email protected]
Website www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Registration Visit online: www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Program Carlisle Family YMCA- New Frontiers Day Camp
Ages Ages 9-14
Description Day campers travel from the Y each day by bus to the 100-acre YMCA Men and Women’s
Club farm, located about 10-minutes from the Y. Youth enjoy weekly field trips and
explore summer themes: “Things that Fly,” “Creek, Pond, Lake” and “Sports & Rec.”
Dates Runs weekly from June 6 to August 12
Hours Drop off 7 – 8:30AM Pick up 4:30 – 5:30PM
Location Carlisle Family YMCA
Cost $144/week (member) $179/week (nonmember)
Scholarships available— first come/first serve
Contact Info 717-243-2525 x 208 Brittany Rose: [email protected]
Website www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Registration Visit online: www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Program Carlisle Family YMCA- Camp Thompson Resident Camp
Ages Ages 7-14
Description Authentic 7-day resident camp experience. Campers live in cabins with their peers and
gain a variety of outdoor experiences, including alpine tower, crafts, low ropes, paddle-
boarding, canoeing, archery, guitar, kayaking, paintball, Color Wars, overnights + more.
Dates Runs weekly from July 3 to July 30
Hours Drop off is 3 to 4PM on Sunday at Camp Thompson. Saturday pick up by 9AM
Location YMCA’s Camp Thompson in Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Cost $309/week (member) $359/week (nonmember)
Scholarships available— first come/first serve
Contact Info 717-243-2525 x 208 Brittany Rose: [email protected]
Website www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Registration Visit online: www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Program Carlisle Family YMCA- Camp Thompson Day Camp
Ages Ages 5-14
Description One-of-a-kind, once-a-summer, special week of day camp at Camp Thompson! Campers
will enjoy these activities and more: arts & crafts, swimming, low ropes, outdoor living
skills, sports, tubing, canoeing, nature, archery and group games.
Dates Runs from June 27 to July 1
Hours 8:30AM to 4:30PM (early drop off 7am / late pick up 5:30pm)
Location Carlisle Family YMCA
Cost $144/week (member) $179/week (nonmember)
Scholarships available- first come/first serve
Contact Info 717-243-2525 x 208 Brittany Rose: [email protected]
Website www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Registration Visit online: www.carlislefamilyymca.org This camp fills up quickly!
Program TEENS Carlisle Family YMCA- Camp Thompson Counselors In Training
Ages Ages 15 – 16
Description CIT focuses on leadership, communication, counseling and activity skills to become a
camp counselor. This is an unpaid, volunteer program. If selected, CITs may request
positions lasting from 3 to 6 weeks.
Dates Runs from June 6 – August 13
Hours
Location YMCA’s Camp Thompson in Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Cost FREE! Applications must be submitted by May 25, 2016. Interviews will be held.
Contact Info 717-243-2525 x 208 Brittany Rose: [email protected]
Website www.carlislefamilyymca.org
Registration Apply online: http://www.carlislefamilyymca.org/youth-
development/program/counselor-in-training-cit
Program FREE Food & Reading Program— On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!
Ages/Grades Ages 5 – 12
Description Good food and lots of fun! Heroes in Action. Learn about your favorite Heroes!
Dates June 20 — August 11 (except July 4th)
Hours 10 to Noon— Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Locations Vary Church of God, Tree of Life, Project SHARE Farm Stand, New Life Community Church in
Mt. Holly, Amelia Givin Library, Letort Elementary, Middlesex Elementary School
Free Free to attend. Registration available through Project SHARE and Bosler Library
Contact Info www.ProjectShare.Net 249-7773 or www.BoslerLibrary.org
Program Childtime School Age Care Summer Camp
Ages Grades 1-5 (completed kindergarten and have not yet entered 6th grade)
Description Quality care for children of working parents. Free play, arts & craft, outdoor games,
special trips, swimming, clubs and more.
Dates June 6 to August 12
Hours 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Location Bellaire Elementary School in Carlisle (905 Waggoner’s Gap Road)
Cost $155/week (full-time) $47/day (part-time)
Activity Fee: 1 Child: $50 2 Children : $60 3 Children: $70
10% off for multiple children, military families and CASD employees
Contact Info 717-245-9794
Website www.childtimesacc.org (click Summer Camp)
Registration Visit online: www.childtimesacc.org
Email: [email protected]
Program TEENS Soldier Experience Living History Adventure Camp
Ages Grades 7 – 10
Description Youth will experience the daily routine of soldiers as they trained to meet historical
challenges to the safety and security of the nation. Using the tasks, conditions, and
standards from historical training manuals, students will engage in realistic drills and
develop an understanding of the conflicts that shaped our nation’s history.
Dates Session 1: July 11 – 15, 2016
Session 2: July 25 – 29, 2016
Session 3: August 8 – 12, 2016
Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Location U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (950 Soldiers Drive in Carlisle)
Cost $300 per week, including lunch. Full and partial scholarships available.
Contact Info 717-258-1102, Jeff Hawks
Website https://www.armyheritage.org/education-programs/summer-programs
Registration Email: [email protected]
Call: 258-1102 or register online via the website above
Program My VOICE Writing Camp— FIND YOUR ADVENTURE!FIND YOUR ADVENTURE!FIND YOUR ADVENTURE!FIND YOUR ADVENTURE!
Ages Grades 1-8
Description My VOICE Writing Camp provides time and space for young writers to experiment with a
variety of writing genres while developing creativity and confidence as writers.
Dates June 20 – 24
Hours 9:00 am to Noon
Location Bellaire Elementary School in Carlisle (905 Waggoner’s Gap Road)
Cost $150
Contact Info Pam Fowler 717-386-0432 or email [email protected]
Website http://myvoicewritingcamp.weebly.com
Registration Call or email, above [email protected]
Program TEENS LEAF Project (Leadership Education And Farming)
Ages/Grades 14-18 years old
Description LEAF is a farm-based youth employment program in which youth work alongside farmers
and chefs in South Central PA. Youth develop essential employment and personal skills
while doing the meaningful work of raising food. Produce is sold to area restaurants,
donated into hunger relief, and used in a weekly cooking class with expert chefs. Youth
participate in a variety of workshops on food systems, social justice and leadership.
Dates 8 week Intensive Internship Program: June 16 to August 13
Hours 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Cost Paid employment program. Youth receive a stipend of $125/week.
Contact Info [email protected] or [email protected]
Website www.leafprojectpa.org
Registration Application available online now via the website link above.
Program HISTORY CAMPS— Cumberland County Historical Society
Ages/Grades Entering grades 4 to 6: Early America- Adventures in History Camp (June 13 - 17)
Entering grades 7 – 9: Advanced Adventures in History: Cold War (July 11 - 15)
Description Adventures in history!
Dates June 13 – 17, July 11 – 15
Hours 9 to Noon
Location 21 North Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA (Cumberland County Historical Society)
FREE $105 member $150 non-member
Website http://www.historicalsociety.com/Summer_Camps.html
Contact Info 249-7610
Program YWCA Carlisle— Young Wonders Day Camp (YoWo)
Ages K – 5 (children who have completed kindergarten)
Description Swimming two days a week, gym and outdoor games, sports, science, creative writing,
cool art projects, snacks and more. Field trips to Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, Turkey Hill
Experience, Caledonia State Park, Maize Quest, Monkey Joe’s, and more!
Dates Runs weekly from June 6th to August 19th
Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 pm (early drop off 7:30 am and late pick up 5:30pm)
Location YWCA Carlisle (301 G Street, Carlisle)
Cost $148/week $138/week (additional child)
$5/week early drop off and/or $5/week late pick up fee
Limited scholarships available. Visit website or call for more info.
Contact Info 717-243-3818
Website www.ywcacarlisle.org (click youth)
Registration Forms available online: http://ywcacarlisle.org/index.php/programs/specific-
program/young-wonders-summer-day-camp
Program Red Devil Boys & Girls Volleyball Camp- Dickinson
Ages Grades 4 – 8
Description Created to encourage, inspire and develop young volleyball players and to help them
develop their abilities and confidence to enjoy the game.
Dates July 25 – 29
Hours 9 – 3 pm
Location Dickinson College’s Kline Center
Cost $185
Contact Info 717-245-1331 or email [email protected] Coach Andrew Pile
Registration http://dickinsonathletics.com/sports/wvball/2015-
16/files/Volleyball_Camp_Brochure_16_P3.pdf
Program Red Devil Boys and Girls Soccer Camps- Dickinson
Ages Ages 7 - 12 and Ages 13 - 16
Description Created for youth to improve their current soccer skills and be encouraged in a fun
environment. Teamwork, passing, dribbling, shooting and defending skills.
Dates Boys: June 13 – 17 Girls: July 11 - 15
Hours 9:00 am – 3 pm
Location Dickinson College’s Biddle Field
Cost $190 boys $225 girls ($20 discount for siblings, Dickinson employees or 5+ players
from same team)
Contact Info Boys’ Coach Brian Redding 245-1935 Girls’ Coach Kelly Tyrrell 245-1981
Online
Registration
Boys: http://www.tier1soccer.com/red-devil-boys-camp.cfm
Girls: http://dickinsonathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2015-
16/files/wmnsoccampbrochure2016.pdf
Program Red Devil Boys and Girls Basketball Camps- Dickinson
Ages Boys Grades 3 – 9 Girls entering grades 2 – 8
Description Created for youth to have a great time while improving their current basketball skills.
Teamwork, passing, dribbling, shooting and defending skills.
Dates + Hours Boys: June 6 – 10, August 8 – 12 (9 – 3 pm)
Girls July 18 – 22 (9 – 3:30 pm)
Location Dickinson College’s Kline Center
Cost Boys: $190 Girls: $195 (+ $25 if opting for extended before or after care)
Contact Info Boys’ Coach Seretti 245-1935 Girls’ Coach Katherine Bixby 245-1625
Online
Registration
Boys: http://www.serettibasketballcamps.com/red-devil-basketball-camp.cfm
Girls: http://www.bixbybasketballcamps.com/summer-camp.cfm
Program Bricks 4 Kidz Camps CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages: 5-12 years
Description Designed to provide a fun hands-on atmosphere where children will learn science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) using LEGO bricks. *All materials provided.
Dates Daytime Camps: Week 1: 6/27 - 7/1 (Remote Control Mania), Week 2: 7/18 - 7/22
(Jurassic Brick Land), Week 3: 8/8 - 8/12 (Mining & Crafting)
Hours 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Location Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin Street, Carlisle
Cost $150/resident, $158/non-resident (per week)
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration Online or by phone: (717) 243-3318;
In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA
Program Tumbling Camp CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages: 3 - 6 years and 7 – 12 years
Description Campers will enjoy a week of tumbling instruction in the gym along with some fun
crafts, games, and other festivities!
Dates June 13 – 17
Hours Ages 3 - 6 is 5:30pm to 6:15pm, Ages 7 – 12 is 6:30 to 7:15 pm
Location Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin Street, Carlisle
Cost $40/resident, $46/non-resident
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration Online or by phone: (717) 243-3318
In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA
Program Tennis Camp CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages: 3-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-16 years
Description This camp offers beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis lessons.
Dates + Hours Beginner + Intermediate Summer Lessons
Ages 6 – 16: Week 1: June 13-16, Week 2: June 20-23, Week 3: June 27-30
Ages 3 – 5: Week 1: July 11 – 14; Week 2: July 18 - 21
Advanced Camp (grades 9 – 12): August 1 – 4, from 9 to 11 am
Location Mooreland Tennis Courts (400 Block of Mooreland Ave.)
Cost Prices vary from $30 to $55 depending on level and residency.
Advanced Camp is $80/resident $88/non-resident
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or + Online
Program Venture Camp CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages: 5 - 7 years
Description New hand-on camp is all about fun! Learn about space, fitness, cooking, nature + more.
Dates Session 1: June 21 – 7 Session 2: July 19 – August 4
Hours 10:00 - 11:00 am
Location Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin Street, Carlisle
Cost $40/resident, $46/non-resident (per week)
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or Online
Program ROBOTZ: Plan — Build — Score CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages: 8 - 16 years
Description Learn to program and control Lego Mindstorm based robots. Master all new farm
themed challenges and competitions.
Dates August 1 – 5
Hours 9 am - Noon
Location Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin Street, Carlisle
Cost $150/resident, $158/non-resident (per week)
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or Online
Program Penguins Lacrosse Camp CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Grades: K - 5
Description Kids will develop fundamental coordination skills like balance and rhythm. Learn grip,
passing, catching, shooting, dodging, agility and teamwork.
Dates Monday – Friday, July 11 - 15
Hours 10 – 11 am
Location Valley Meadows Park (203 Meadow Blvd.)
Cost $85/resident, $94/non-resident
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or Online
Program Ballet Bunnies Camp (see Tap Dance Camp online too!) CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages: 3 - 5 years
Description Children will learn the basic movements and ballet jumps. A small show/production will
be performed at the end of camp.
Dates Monday – Friday, 6/20-6/24
Hours 5:30 - 6:00pm
Location Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin Street, Carlisle
Cost $30/resident, $35/non-resident
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or Online
Program FREE Memorial Park Playground CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades (entering) Grades 1 - 6
Description This summer camp includes sports, games, special events, walking field trips, crafts,
swimming and much more.
Dates Monday –Friday, June 6 – July 29 (8 weeks)
Hours 8:30am - 3:00pm (Free lunch)
Location Memorial Park, 149 W. Penn St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Cost FREE (limited to Borough residents only). Extra fee for pool admission.
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration
Required
By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or Online
Space is limited. Pre-registration required at least 1-week in advance.
Program Summer Day Camp CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages 5 – 8 and Ages 9 - 14
Description This summer camp includes sports, games, special events, walking field trips, crafts,
swimming and much more.
Dates Monday –Friday, June 6 – August 19 (11 weeks, with flexible weekly sign ups)
Hours 7:30am-5:30pm (Bring snacks & lunch)
Location Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Cost $95/resident $105/non-resident (per week) Discounts for siblings.
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration
Required
By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or Online
Space is limited. Pre-registration required at least 1-week in advance.
Program Transformation Martial Arts (+See New Ninja Warrior Camp) CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages 3 — 4, Ages 5 – 6, and Ages 7 – 12
Description Build confidence while learning stances, discipline, control and self-esteem. Earn belts!
Dates Session I: June 13 – 29 Session II: July 11 – 27
Hours Times vary by age. All are 30-minute evening classes that occur between 5 and 7 pm.
Location Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA 17013
Cost $45/resident (Borough of Carlisle), $52/non-resident (outside the Borough)
Contact Info Carlisle Parks and Recreation (717) 243-3318 main number
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or online
Program Youth Basketball Camp CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades (entering) Grades 3, 4, 5 and Grades 6,7,8
Description Girls and boys, come join us for a week of fun games and drills to learn the fundamentals
of basketball: dribbling, passing and shooting.
Dates Monday – Friday, July 11- 15
Hours Grades 3-5: 8:15am-9:45am
Grades 6-8: 10am-11:45am
Location Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA 17013
Cost Inquire with Parks & Rec. Pre-register by July 1.
Contact Info Carlisle Parks and Recreation (717) 243-3318 main number
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or Online
Program Swim Lessons CARLISLE PARKS & REC
Ages/Grades Ages: 4 and up
Description Beginner goals include water fundamentals (safety, blowing bubbles, floating, gliding,
submerging face, flutter kick, etc.)
Intermediate goals: strokes, bobbing, treading water, rotary breathing, scissor kick, etc.
Dates Session I: -Levels 1 & 3 – Monday +Wednesdays, June 13 - 29
-Levels 2 & 4 – Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 14 - 30
Session II:
-Levels 1 & 3 – Monday +Wednesdays, July 18 – August 3
-Levels 2 & 4 – Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 19 – August 4
Hours 7:15 - 8:00 pm
Location Carlisle Community Pool, 1236 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA 17013
Cost $45/resident, $52/non-resident (per session)
Contact Info 717-243-3318, [email protected]
Website Website + Registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
Registration By phone: (717) 243-3318; In person: 415 Franklin St. Carlisle, PA; or Online
Program Soccer Shots
Ages/Grades Ages: 2-7 years
Description Soccer Shots offers a fun, creative environment that emphasizes creative play,
enjoyment of the sport and character building.
Dates Wednesdays or Saturdays from June 11 to August 6
Hours Times vary by age group (Saturday mornings or Wednesday evenings)
Location Mooreland Athletic Field, 400 block of Mooreland Ave, Carlisle
Cost $95 per person (8 week session)
Contact Info 717-805-1255
Website http://www.soccershots.org/harrisburg
Registration Go Online – Phone 717-805-1255
Nothing says summer like your favorite fair or festival. Take time to enjoy some of our
region’s best celebrations.
• Harrisburg ArtsFest, May 28, 29 & 30, Downtown Harrisburg - Riverfront Park
• Boiling Springs Foundry Day Arts & Crafts Festival, June 4, in Boiling Springs
• Carlisle SummerFair, June 25 to July 5, throughout Greater Carlisle
• Newville Fountain Festival, June 17 & 18, in downtown Neville
• Penn Township Fireman’s Fair, August 4, 5 & 6 (evenings, starting at 5pm)
• Shippensburg Corn Festival, Saturday, August 27, at Shippensburg Fairgrounds
Fill your family’s summer with fresh fruits and vegetables. To pick your own fresh berries,
check out the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau’s new listing of local U-Pick Farms.
LINK: http://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/trip-ideas/the-outdoors/orchards-upicks
Summer is the perfect time for families to visit local parks, lakes, pools,
drive-in movie theaters, roller skating rinks, bowling alleys, libraries and more!
Boiling Springs Pool Carlisle Community Pool Website: www.bspool.com/# Website: www.Carlislepa.org
Daily passes: children under 3 free, $5 young kids, $12 adults Prices vary by age and residency: free to $9.00
2 Mountain Rd., Boiling Springs 1236 Franklin St., Carlisle
717-258-4121 717-240-6957
Cumberland Drive-In Movie Theatre Midway Bowling and Roller Skating
715 Centerville Rd. 1561 Holly Pike
Newville, PA 17241 Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 776-5212 (717) 249-1222
Website: www.81fun.com/bowling_home
Create-A-Palooza Paint your own pottery and more!
Website: www.create-a-palooza.org
The Point at Carlisle Plaza
800 E High Street — Suite 120
Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 409-5036
The Simply Moving Guide for Cumberland and Perry Counties provides a map and detailed site
information for more than 200 local parks and trails near your home, school and workplace. Download the
Simply Moving Guide at www.ForBetterHealthPA.org/resources/simply-moving-guide or feel free to pick up a
printed copy at the Partnership for Better Health’s office (274 Wilson Street in Carlisle).
What’s your favorite library? Cumberland County Library System
Check out the free summer programs and children’s activities at your public library. One library card allows you
full access to all eight libraries in Cumberland County. Each library features unique children’s book collections,
toys and spaces for kids and teens. Dive into their Summer Reading Programs!
• Amelia Given Library in Mt. Holly is an architectural gem and their summer programs are outstanding!
• John Graham Library in Newville has two phenomenal playgrounds directly behind it. Read and play!
• Bosler Memorial Library’s spacious children’s room in Carlisle has puppets and Legos galore!
• Shippensburg’s historic library is a delightful walk back in time— kids will love exploring the many rooms
just for them in this beautiful old house.
• Fredericksen Library in Camp Hill has a huge children’s floor with toys, games & CD listening stations.
• Simpson Library in Mechanicsburg has a spectacular puzzle collection and movies galore!
• New Cumberland has a small library and East Pennsboro has offerings too.
For locations, visit: www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Visit Our Top 5 Playgrounds for Summer 2016! 1. Lindner Park & Playground, 629 W. Louther Street in Carlisle.
2. Imagination Station at Adams Ricci Park, 100 East Penn Drive in Enola.
3. Adventure Zone Playground, 1775 Lambs Gap Rd. in Hampden & Silver Spring Townships.
4. Monroe Elementary School’s Playgrounds, 1240 Boiling Springs Rd. in Boiling Springs.
5. Newville Elementary School’s Playgrounds, Cove Ave & West Street in downtown Newville.