Summer 2023 Active Guide

Youth Instructional Classes

Muck-N-Mess

Dress your kids in their play clothes and come ready to get mucky and messy! Your kids will have a blast getting their hands gooey and gooey while creating artwork, completing science experiments, and playing messy! Parent participation is encouraged. Messes are encouraged and we handle the clean up!

DATE: Thursdays, April 27-May 25

TIME: 10:30-10:45 AM

AGE: 3-5 yrs.

FEES: $47R / $70NR

LOCATION: Tom Tudek Memorial Park Pavilion

L'il Striders

Balance bikes simplify what small children have to think about when first learning to ride. L'il Striders is built around five 45-minute sessions of learning, fun, socialization, and instruction sure to ignite a passion for riding. Once they’ve developed balance, it’s easier to stick some pedals on and teach them the pedaling motion and how to stop. Balance bikes are included for class use.

DATE: Wed., April 26-May 24 (Rain make-ups will be on Thursdays)

TIME: 5:30-6:15 PM

AGE: 4-6 yrs.

FEES: $47R / $70NR

LOCATION: Tusseyview Park Basketball Court

DATE: Wed., June 14-July 12

(Rain make-ups will be on Thursdays)

TIME: 5:30-6:15 PM

AGE: 4-6 yrs.

FEES: $47R / $70NR

LOCATION: Tusseyview Park Basketball Court

Balance Bike Classes!

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Youth Sports

SOCCER SHOTS MINIS

Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs, and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.

Sundays, April 23-June 11

Tuesdays, April 25-June 6

Sundays, June 25-August 13

SOCCER SHOTS CLASSIC

Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.

Sundays, April 23-June 11

Tuesdays, April 25-June 6

Sundays, June 25-August 13

SOCCER SHOTS PREMIER

Soccer Shots Premier focuses on individual skill, fitness, and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentallyappropriate manner.

Sundays, April 23-June 11

Tuesdays, April 25-June 6

Sundays, June 25-August 13

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Youth Sports

Youth Flag Football

The Centre Region Flag Football League is operated by Centre Region Parks and Recreation for children going into grades 1st-7th. The league is for children at all skill levels with an emphasis on improving skills in a safe, competitive, player-focused environment. The league is committed to providing a positive football experience in a safety-first program through USA Football's Head's Up Football Program. All coaches will be trained in Head's Up Football procedures and will be required to complete a Coaching Certification through USA Football. This training includes techniques on how to properly teach football skills with an emphasis on player safety. The league will also have USA Football certified Player Safety Coaches that are trained to ensure that Heads Up safety protocols are respected. The league will operate three times per week with games on Sunday afternoons and practices Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Practices in August will take place at Spring Creek Park. Practices and games during September and October will be at Oak Hall Regional Park. The fee includes a jersey and shorts to keep!

Start Smart Football

Start Smart Football is a developmentally-appropriate introductory parent/guardian-child-based football program for children 4-6 years old. Pairs work together to develop individual skills. Start Smart Football prepares children and their parents for organized football without the threat of competition or the fear of injury. Age-appropriate equipment is used for teaching throwing, catching, kicking/punting, and running/agility. Each parent/child pair gets to keep the equipment that includes a football, kicking tee, flag belt, and participant manual.

DATE: Tuesdays, September 12-October 10

TIME: 6-6:45 PM

AGE: 4-6 yrs.

FEES: $57R/85NR

LOCATION: Oak Hall Regional Park

Rising 1st & 2nd Grades (Ages 5-9 yrs.)

Sports Tournaments & Banner Opportunities

Tournament Schedule for 2023

Centre Region Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fields and courts available for rent. For rental information and the 2023 sports tournaments list visit www.crpg.org/tournament-field-info. For hotel information, visit Happy Valley Adventure Bureau at www.happyvalley.com

Banner Advertisements!

Centre Region Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer the opportunity for you to show your support for active recreation, by purchasing a 4' x 6' or 4' x 8' vinyl banner at Oak Hall Regional Park and John Hess Softball Complex. We also offer sponsorship opportunities that include banners like the one pictured to the right. Promotional banners are displayed on the outfield fences for the duration of the 2023 season (April-October) and are visible to attendees at over 1,000 softball games, 15+ tournamnets, and other recreation programs throughout the year. Contact the Agency at (814) 231-3071 or email crpr@crcog.net

• $300, One 4'x6' Banner (Oak Hall or John Hess)

• $400, One 4'x8' Banner (Oak Hall or John Hess)

• $500, Two 4'x6' Banners (Oak Hall & John Hess)

• $600, Two 4'x8' Banners (Oak Hall & John Hess)

BANNER SALES SUPPORT CRPR

S P O R T S T O U R N A M E N T S

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O U T H S P O R T S

Beginner Youth Tennis Lessons

Learn the basics of this lifetime sport. Instruction includes developing forehand, backhand, serves, and volley skills through practice games, skill drills, and more! We encourage players to bring their own tennis rackets, but some are available to players to borrow. All lessons will be held at Spring Creek Park Tennis courts.

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 25-May 11

AGE: 9-12 yrs.

LOCATION: Spring Creek Park Tennis Court 1

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 16-June 1

AGE: 9-12 yrs.

LOCATION: Spring Creek Park Tennis Court 1

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 1-17

AGE: 6-8 yrs.

LOCATION: Spring Creek Park Tennis Court 1

TIME: 5:30-6:30 PM

FEES: $36R / $54NR

TIME: 5:30-6:30 PM

FEES: $36R / $54NR

TIME: 6:30-7:15 PM

FEES: $30R / $45NR

Intermediate Youth Tennis Lessons

Improve your skills in this lifelong sport. There will be a focus on enhancing competitive match play. Instruction will include increasing hitting accuracy and responding to different types of returns with skill drills and practice play. All lessons will be held at Spring Creek Park Tennis courts.

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11-27

AGE: 12-14 yrs.

LOCATION: Spring Creek Park Tennis Court 1

Advanced Beginner Youth Tennis Lessons

TIME: 6:45-7:45 PM

FEES: $36R / $54NR

Improve your tennis skills with practice games, skill drills, and match play. Instruction includes building on groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as a focus on improving hitting accuracy. All lessons will be held at Spring Creek Park Tennis courts.

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11-27

AGE: 9-12 yrs.

LOCATION: Spring Creek Park Tennis Court 1

TIME: 4:15-5:15 PM

FEES: $36R / $54NR

Adult Sports and Leagues

Advanced Beginner Adult Tennis Lessons

Improve your tennis skills with practice games, skill drills, and match play. Instruction includes building on groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as a focus on improving hitting accuracy. This session is for players who have some tennis experience and want to improve their technique and game play. All lessons will be held at Spring Creek Park Tennis courts.

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11-27

TIME: 5:30-6:30 PM

AGE: 18 and over

FEES: $60R / $90NR

LOCATION: Spring Creek Park Tennis Court 2

Beginner Tennis Lessons - Adult

Learn the basics of this lifetime sport. Instruction includes developing forehand, backhand, serves, and volley skills through practice games, skill drills, and more! We encourage players to bring their own tennis rackets, but some are available for players to borrow. This session is for players who are new to the sport. All lessons will be held at Spring Creek Park Tennis courts.

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 25-May 11

TIME: 6:45-7:45 PM

AGE: 18 and over

FEES: $60R / $90NR

LOCATION: Spring Creek Park Tennis Court 1

DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 16-June 1

TIME: 4:15-5:15 PM

AGE: 18 and over

FEES: $60R / $90NR

LOCATION: Spring Creek Park Tennis Court 1

A D U L T S P O R T S & L E A G U E S

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Adult Wooden Bat Softball League

Thursday, Aug. 24, 6 PM

Captain's Meeting at John Hess Softball Complex

Season: Sept. – Oct.

Fee: $500 per team

Adult Flag Football League

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 6 PM

Captain's Meeting at Spring Creek Park

Season: Sept. – Nov.

Fee: $360 per team

Interested team representatives from any of the CRPR leagues should contact Jeff Hall directly at jhall@crcog.net or call (814) 231-3071 ASAP.

Adult Sports & Leagues ADULT SPORTS & LEAGUES

Adult Sports and Leagues

Summer Tennis League

Is your racquet re-strung and ready for play? Join us for the Intramural Tennis League and you’ll be playing all summer long. Three divisions are available and include:

• Recreational - This division is for newer players who want to improve their match play and tennis skills including hitting accuracy, speed on the court, and serving. Score will be kept during play, but reporting will be optional in this division for each individual/team. (This division would be comparable to players who are around levels 2.5-3 on the USTA rating system.)

• Intermediate - This division is for players who want to play competitively, but who may still be working on hitting accuracy and improving serves. Players in this division are fairly consistent, with moderate ball control. (This division would be comparable to players who are around levels 3-3.5 on the USTA rating system.)

• Competitive - This division is for players who have played tennis in the past competitively. Players in this division generally have directional control over the ball and are able to utilize different types of strokes during match play. (This division would be comparable to players who are level 4+ on the USTA rating system.)

The league is designed to provide play for people with busy schedules. You will receive a season schedule and have one week to play each match. Matches can be played at any tennis court on the day/time that works best for the scheduled players/teams. Each person that registers will be provided with one can of new tennis balls, which can be picked up at the Agency. Balls will be provided for the season-ending tournament as well.

To register: You can register for the singles, doubles, or mixed doubles sections, but you may only register for one division. (e.g. You cannot register for singles in both recreational and intermediate divisions.) For doubles, only one person from a team needs to register for the team players. If you don’t have a partner, please use the program.

DIVISION SECTIONS DATES FEES

Recreational

Men's Singles

Women's Singles

Men's Doubles

Women's Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Intermediate Men's Singles

Women's Singles

Men's Doubles

Women's Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Competitive Men's Singles

Women's Singles

Men's Doubles

Women's Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Requires Partner Men's Doubles

Women's Doubles

Mixed Doubles

A D U L T S P O R T S & L E A G U E S

June 5-August 13

(Optional season-ending tournament is Saturday, August 19)

$10R / $15NR

Please Excuse The Mess!

Construction of the new Diane Kerly Welcome Pavilion and Phase II of the Spring Creek Education Building is exciting and creates the need for extra care and attention. For everyone's safety, all Millbrook Marsh visitors should use caution while on-site, take notice of moving construction vehicles in the parking areas, paths, and fields, and keep out of the fenced-off areas. Restrooms and the lobby in the Spring Creek Education Building (Phase I) will remain open during Nature Center office hours and programs; all other education building areas are closed until construction is complete (anticipated by the end of 2023). Temporary shutdown of facilities is also necessary at various times during construction. Project information, including closures and photos, will be posted on the CRPR website and can be accessed using the QR Code above.

The Nature Center grounds, boardwalk, and trails will remain open to the public during the construction of the facilities. Please excuse our mess and use caution while visiting Millbrook Marsh. Thank you; your patience is appreciated! Project information and photos will be posted here, so check back for updates.

Miniature Fairy Garden Magic

Whether celebrated or not, fairies have always lived on the edge of our realities and in the beds of our gardens! Bring fairy tales to life in your own backyard while creating memories you will cherish for a lifetime. The possibilities for your fairy garden are limited only by your imagination. All supplies are provided to start your very own fairy garden.

DATE: Saturday, April 15

TIME: 11 AM-12 PM

AGES: All Ages

FEES: $45R/$67NR

LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

DATE: Saturday, May 20

TIME: 1-2 PM

AGES: All Ages

FEES: $45R/$67NR

LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Activities continued

Father's Day Puppet Show

Kids, bring your dads to a special Father's Day Talent Show. Puppets and people showcase a variety of talents, including magic, music, storytelling and of course, Dad Jokes! We'll need some help from the audience to make this the best Father's Day Puppet Show you'll experience all year!

DATES: Sunday, June 18

AGES: All Ages

LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Ctr

TIME: 11 AM-12 PM

FEES: $8R/$12NR

Captain Aesop's All-Star Galaxy Games Puppet Show

Get ready to cheer for puppets from distant planets! Unique creatures and human characters exercise their bodies, minds, and feelings in a variety of cosmic challenges based on Aesop's Fables. Perseverance, sportsmanship, and imagination will be put to the test! What's the moral of the story? That's up to the audience to discover!

DATES: Saturday, July 22

AGES: All Ages

LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Ctr

TIME: 11 AM-12 PM

FEES: $8R/$12NR

Punky's STEAMworks Puppet Show

Jack is working on an invention that will solve all of the world's problems while trying to run his great-greatgreat Grandma Punky's Fix-it Shop. Join puppet and human characters for "S-T-E-A-M Punk" style fun as they use Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in a story inspired by the likes of Mary Shelley, Jules Verne, HG Wells, and Lewis Carroll

DATES: Saturday, August 5 TIME: 11 AM-12 PM

AGES: All Ages

LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Ctr

FEES: $8R/$12NR

Nature Families: Summer Solstice

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Activities continued

Special Events

Touch a Truck Event

Bring the kids out for an exciting afternoon of all things TRUCKS! touch and honk horns! This is a hands-on experience for the entire family! The first hour will be sensory friendly with no horn honking!

A seasonal celebration for all ages! In this program, we look beyond the typical fall holiday traditions and learn more about what an equinox is. We will look at how families who are seeking to align themselves more with seasonal rhythms can observe and celebrate the new season. A nature-based craft will be incorporated. Join us for future programs in the cycle of the year! Fee is per family.

DATES: Saturday, June 10

TIME: 11 AM-12 PM

AGES: All Ages

FEES: $15R / $23NR

Join us on Saturday, June 24 at the State College Alliance Church parking from 10 AM-1 PM. All ages are welcome to enjoy this FREE event!

Park Passport Pursuit!

LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Become a Park Explorer and visit many of the amazing municipal parks in the Centre Region! With over 1,000 acres of park land, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy walking trails, wildlife, playgrounds, monuments, fields and much more. Spend an hour or spend a day exploring!

Get the Dirt on Backyard Composting

Turn your kitchen and yard waste into garden gold. Backyard composting is an easy, inexpensive, and natural process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into valuable, nutrient-rich food for your garden while keeping these organic wastes out of our landfills. Join us to learn the basics of backyard composting: why it's important to compost, what to add and not to add to your compost pile, how to maintain a compost pile, and how to use finished compost. As part of your registration, you will receive a home backyard compost bin to get you started. Led by Centre Region COG Refuse and Recycling staff.

Download and print the passport prior to June 5. Use it as your guide as you begin to venture out to over 10 different parks. Make sure to complete the checklist, challenge activities and coloring pages for each park. Bring your completed passport to the CRPR office at 2040 Sandy Dr., Suite A by August 1 to be entered in our raffle drawing.

Have fun on your adventures and don't forget to tag @crpr1 on Facebook and @crpr_sc on Instagram!

Nature Center Saturday, Mary 20 11-12 PM

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Summer Camps Preview

Over 20 camps are offered for the 2023 Summer season, with many camps hosting multiple sessions!

Since we have so many new general programs and events, we've pulled out the Summer Camps and they are available in our 2023 Summer Camp Brochure!

You can find this brochure online on our website at the following link: www.crpr.org/camps

Once at the website page, you can either open up the 2023 Summer Camp Brochure or read through all the camp information posted on the page. Each camp has a registration link with it.

SEE YOU AT CAMP!

DISCOVER THE JOY OF MUSICAL THEATRE!

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER CAMPS

•Musical theatre classes for ages 5-18

•All experience levels welcome

UPCOMING CLASSES

•Build singing, dancing, and acting skills at Singing Onstage! Winnie the Pooh KIDS

FIND OUT MORE AT SINGINGONSTAGE.COM

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Family Outdoor Movie Series in Partnership with PBS Kids

Centre Region Parks and Recreation and WPSU are teaming up to bring you Outdoor Movies in the Park with PBS Kids! Movies will be screened on the inflatable outdoor screen with fabulous sound and the beautiful location of Tudek Park. Stay tuned for movie releases, coming soon!

Rec On The Go Family Game Nights

Gather your family and friends and meet the CRPR staff at your neighborhood park on Wednesday evenings for some good old fashioned family fun! These free Family Game Nights are open to kids and families of all ages. Staff have a huge variety of both tabletop and group games. Mark your calendar for an evening of fun and games. If you are not familiar with these park locations, please visit the “Find Your Park” map on our website.

DAYS / TIME: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM

June 21 – Green Hollow Park

July 5 – Kaywood Park

July 19 – Tusseyview Park

Pre-Season Plunge!

June 28 – Orchard Park

July 12 – Tudek Park

July 26 - Spring Creek Park

As part of Centre Region Parks and Recreation's participation in Centre Foundation's #CentreGives community fundraising event, we are hosting a Pre-Season Plunge at Welch Pool.

Be the FIRST to swim at the pool this summer! Join us as we empty the Rec on the Go truck with all of our fun yard games, available in and around the pool. Enjoy music while you swim or play! The Wibit will be in the water along with our most awesome climbing wall! The slides will also be running! Updates will be posted on the website. Online tickets will be available during the Centre Gives Campaign on May 10th & 11th

Entry Ticket Prices:

$15 - One (1) Person

$30 - Three (3) People

$55 - Six (6) People (Six is max. for groups.)

Ticket Sales: Wed., May 10 & Thurs., May 11

Event: Sat., May 20 (Rain Date: Sun., May 21)

TIME: 4-6 PM

AGE: All Ages Welcome LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

Special Events

Touch a Truck Event

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Activities continued program, we look learn more how families who seasonal rhythms

Bring the kids out for an exciting afternoon of all things TRUCKS! Climb, touch and honk horns! This is a hands-on experience for the entire family! The first hour will be sensory friendly with no horn honking!

Join us on Saturday, June 24 at the State College Alliance Church parking lot, from 10 AM-1 PM. All ages are welcome to enjoy this FREE event!

nature-based programs in the Nature Center

Park Passport Pursuit!

Become a Park Explorer and visit many of the amazing municipal parks in the Centre Region! With over 1,000 acres of park land, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy walking trails, wildlife, playgrounds, monuments, fields and much more. Spend an hour or spend a day exploring!

Composting gold. Backyard composting is an easy, inexpensive, and natural garden waste into valuable, nutrient-rich food for your garden while landfills. Join us to learn the basics of backyard composting: why it's add to your compost pile, how to maintain a compost pile, and how registration, you will receive a home backyard compost bin to get you and Recycling staff.

Download and print the passport prior to June 5. Use it as your guide as you begin to venture out to over 10 different parks. Make sure to complete the checklist, challenge activities and coloring pages for each park. Bring your completed passport to the CRPR office at 2040 Sandy Dr., Suite A by August 1 to be entered in our raffle drawing.

Have fun on your adventures and don't forget to tag @crpr1 on Facebook and @crpr_sc on Instagram!

New Event!

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Annual CRPR Kids on Wheels Parade

Hey kids, show your patriotism and be part of the FREE Annual CRPR Kids on Wheels Parade on July 4. Decorate your bike, scooter, stroller, or wagon and meet us at the corner of Locust Lane and Foster Ave at 9:30 AM. The parade starts at 10 AM and ends at Friedman Parklet for watermelon and parachute games. A fun family way to start the holiday!

DATE: Tuesday, July 4 TIME: 9:30 AM line-up /10 AM step-off

AGES: All Ages FEES: FREE

LOCATION: Meet at corner of Locust Lane and Foster Avenue

Welch Pool Cardboard Regatta

Build your own boat, and race it at Welch Pool! Boats must be made from cardboard, paperboard, and duct tape ONLY (colored duct tape is OK). Boats may be a maximum of 7' long and 4' wide. Paddles/propulsion must also be homemade using the same materials (or use your hands/feet). Race course will be one length of the pool (25 yards). Racers will be divided by division and category and may be separated into heats. AWARDS: (1) 1st place in each division for the fastest boat (2) Best overall boat design(3) Best overall costume (4) The Titanic Award for most spectacular sinking

We will host pre-judging at 8:30 AM (all entries must be present) and the races will begin thereafter. Costumes must be pool/swimmer safe. Lifeguards will be on duty. Deadline to register is Friday, July 7 at noon.

DATE: Saturday, July 8 (Registration deadline is July 7 by 12 PM)

TIME: 8:30-10 AM

FEES: $15/boat

CATEGORY: Single Boat Ages 6-10

Single Boat Age 11+

Double Boat (2 person) Ages 6-10

Double Boat (2 person) Age 11+

Beep, Beep, Bingo!

Come and play bingo from your car or lawn chair to help raise funds for the Active Adult Center! We're giving away cash prizes, with the last game being a JACKPOT prize of $200! Each regular game winner will have the chance to win cash! The cost to play is $15 per car, no matter how many people you bring with you! Admission gets you 1 booklet of 10 games, 6 cards per game. You can purchase additional booklets for $10 each, online or by cash the day of the event, while supplies last. We will play 10 regular games total. Additional Early Bird Bingo game books, prize raffle tickets, and a 50/50 drawing tickets will also be available for purchase. Our FM transmitter will let you tune into your car's radio to hear the numbers. You will need to provide a marker, dauber, pen, or highlighter, and maybe something to rest your bingo cards on. Yard games will be set-up for kids and families to play during our breaks. Gates open at 5:00 PM. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6 PM (Early Bird Booklets are $5 ea. and can be purchased at the gate). Regular Bingo starts at approximately 7 PM.

All Ages (18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

John Hess Softball Complex Parking Lot

DATE: Friday, July 28 TIME: 5-8:30 PM

AGES: All Ages FEES: FREE

LOCATION: John Hess Softball Complex

Special Events continued

Pedal, Splash & Dash Youth Triathlon

Swimming will take place at Welch Pool; the bike portion will use the bike path from Welch Pool to Blue Course Drive; the run portion will use the SCAHS field above the pool. Participants must be equipped with appropriate swimwear, their own bicycle and helmet, and running shoes or sneakers. Parents/guardians should be present to assist with race transitions.

Event will be held rain or shine; cancellation with full refund in the event of thunder/lightning. Finishers will receive a custom CRPR Medal! The events break-down as follows:

•Ages 9-11: event includes a 100-yard swim, 2-mile bike, and a 1/2-mile run.

Starts: 7:45 AM (Age 11), 8:15 AM (Age 10), and 8:45 AM (Age 9)

•Ages 6-8: event includes a 50-yard swim, a 1-mile bike, and a 1/4 mile run.

Starts: 9:15 AM (Age 8), 9:30 AM (Age 7), and 9:45 AM (Age 6).

DATES: Saturday, July 22 AGES: 6-11 yrs.

FEES: $20/participant LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

So Long Summer Splash and Movie!

Find your float and join us at Park Forest Pool for a Sport-Themed Dive-In Movie screening of the original "Space Jam." Doors open for evening swimming at 8 PM; the movie will start at approximately 8:30 PM. To enhance sound, no water slides will be running for this event. There will be yard games, as well as, food and drink available for purchase. Staff will be selling glow sticks and raffling off door prizes.

DATE: Friday, August 11 (Rain Date: Sat. Aug. 12)

TIME: 8 PM

AGES: All ages welcome

FEE: $5 per person at the gate

LOCATION: Park Forest Community Pool

Paws-A-Pool-Ooza Dog Swim

A day for the dogs! Join us for this end-of-season swim! $5 per dog at the gate, humans free! Proof of license and vaccinations and waiver required. Waivers available on-site. Download the waiver to complete it in advance; then, bring it with you to save time!

Dogs 0-25 lbs.: 1-1:30 PM

Dogs 26-50 lbs.: 1:45-2:15 PM

Dogs 51+ lbs.: 2:30-3 PM

DATES: Sunday, September 10

FEES: $5 per dog

LOCATION: Park Forest Community Pool

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AQUATICS

PARK FOREST COMMUNITY POOL and WILLIAM L. WELCH COMMUNITY POOL

2023PoolSchedules•Saturday,May27throughMonday,September4

Pool Pass Photo Day: Saturday, May 20, 12-2 PM

Both pool offices will be open for season pool pass purchases and photos. No swimming that day!

Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays:

Adult Fitness Swim / Toddler Time, 10 AM-12 PM

General Swim, 12-8 PM

Adult Fitness Swim, 7-8 PM

School Weekdays*: General Swim, 4:30-6:30 PM (All cash admissions only $5 each!)

May 30-June 2, August 22 - September 1

*The school weekday schedule may change pending the SCASD calendar.

Weekdays (starting Mon., June 6): Adult Fitness Swim / Toddler Time, 12-1 PM

General Swim, 1-8 PM

Adult Fitness Swim, 7-8 PM

2023 Admissions and Season Pass Fees

RESIDENT FEES

Residents must reside in State College Borough or in the Township of College, Harris, Ferguson, or Patton. Proof of residence may be required.

Visit

* Each toddler must wear a swim diaper and be accompanied by an in-water chaperone.

• 5th+ family member passes are available for $50/person

NON-RESIDENT FEES

* Each toddler must wear a swim diaper and be accompanied by an in-water chaperone.

• 5th+ family member passes are available for $75/person

IMPORTANT NOTES

**After 5 PM Pass is good for after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on the weekends.

• Non-Swimming Adults: $2 (Not in swimwear; not entering the water.)

• Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult ages 16+.

• Ages listed apply as of the date of purchase.

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CRPR Aquatic Program Policies

Classes fill quickly; registration for sequential classes cannot be guaranteed.

•Please note that make-up sessions for all youth aquatic classes that are cancelled will be scheduled at the same time on the Friday following the cancelled class.

•Classes are held as scheduled except during electrical storms and facility closings.

•Only lesson participants are permitted on the pool deck areas. Parents and guests must remain in the designated waiting area.

Swim Lessons One-On-One at Welch Pool

Individualized instruction for youth, 5-14 yrs., who need extra feedback and personalized attention from our outstanding instructors. Four 30-minute lessons per program with the individual attention to help a youngster become a better swimmer faster.

Monday-Thursday, June 12-15

Tuesday-Friday, June 20-23

Monday-Thursday, June 26-29

Monday, Wed.-Fri., July 3, 5, 6, 7

Monday-Thursday, July 10-13

Monday-Thursday, July 17-20

Monday-Thursday, 24-27

Monday-Thursday, July 31-Aug. 3

Swim Lessons One-On-One at Park Forest Pool

Individualized instruction for youth, 5-14 yrs., who need extra feedback and personalized attention from our outstanding instructors. Four 30-minute lessons per program with the individual attention to help a youngster become a better swimmer faster.

Monday-Thursday, June 12-15

Tuesday-Friday, June 20-23

Monday-Thursday, June 26-29

Monday, Wed.-Fri., July 3, 5, 6, 7

Monday-Thursday, July 10-13

Monday-Thursday, July 17-20

Monday-Thursday, July 24-27

Monday-Thursday, July 31-Aug. 3

Swimming Lessons Preschool

Designed for the child to develop a comfort level in the water as well as a readiness for learning how to swim. Children receive an introduction to basic swimming and water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30, July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Forest Pool

Welch Pool

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Aquatics continued AQUATICS

Swimming Lessons Level 1

Designed for children beginning swim lessons. At completion, children are able to submerge face, float, and kick with support, demonstrate a combined stroke on front and on back, and demonstrate very basic water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Swimming Lessons Level 2

Welch Pool

Prerequisite: Preschool or Level 1 with no fear of the water. At completion, children are able to submerge and retrieve objects, do a front float and glide, back float and glide, bob 10 times, demonstrate three yards of front and back crawl, and demonstrate basic water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Swimming Lessons Level 3

Welch Pool

Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to bob 15 times, jump into deep water, dive from a kneeling position, demonstrate 10 yards of front and back crawl stroke, demonstrate elementary backstroke kick, and demonstrate basic water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Park Forest Pool

Welch Pool

Aquatics continued

Swimming Lessons Level 4

Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to do a standing front dive, elementary backstroke, 25 yards of front and back crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke kicks, tread water, and water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Swimming Lessons Level 5

Park Forest

Welch Pool

Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to do 50 yards of front and back crawl, 10 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke, 25 yards of elementary backstroke, butterfly kick, turns, swimming under water, and water safety skills. For instructions beyond Level 5, CRPR invites you to consider the competive swim teams at Welch and Park Forest Pools. For other options, contact the Aquatics Division at pools@crpr.org

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Discover SCUBA

Welch Pool

Have you ever wanted to try SCUBA? Here's your chance! There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time. The class will include instruction on safety, equipment selection and use, and time to experiment and play with underwater games and exploration. Try it out! Half-hour time slots start at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 and 9:30 AM!

DATES: Saturday, June 3

AGES: 12 yrs. and over

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

Summer Swim Team

TIME: 8-10 AM

FEES: FREE

This competitive program, for ages 5-18, is offered at Welch and Park Forest Community Pools, Monday-Friday, June 6-July 27. Summer Swim Team teaches teamwork, cooperation, and healthy competition. Both teams are members of the Central Pennsylvania Swim League (CPSL), which holds meets on weekday evenings. Swimmers must participate in two meets to be eligible to compete in the CPSL championship. Swimmers MUST be registered before they participate in any practices or meets. More swim team info. on our website. Swim team participants must be able to swim at least one length of the pool. This is not a learn-to-swim program.

Bubble Makers Youth SCUBA

Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds--a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving! Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe and swim underwater in the shallow part of the pool. In the Bubblemaker program, participants get a basic introduction to how to use scuba gear, how to clear a regulator and mask, and an overview of underwater breathing do’s and don’ts. The Bubblemaker Crew-Pak (included with registration) contains mementos of the experience and is full of fun surprises, such as a kid-sized beach towel, logbook, certificate, temporary tattoo, decal and the adorable and popular Bubblemaker water toy.

Medical Waiver Required: if any conditions apply, students must be cleared by a physician before participating in the class. You can view/print the waiver at https://bit.ly/bubblemakerstatement (copy and paste the link into a new browser).

DATES: Saturday, June 24

TIME: 8-11 AM

AGES: 8-12 yrs.

FEES: $114R / $171NR

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

Seal Team Specialty Missions

Seal Team Youth SCUBA

The PADI Seal Team is for young scuba divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by completing exciting AquaMissions. PADI Seal Team includes doing some cool stuff in the pool, meeting friends and sharing in the adventure of the underwater world. To join the PADI Seal Team, a child must be 8 years of age or older. AquaMissions 1-5, cover basic scuba diving skills, such as breathing underwater, clearing a mask of water, recovering a regulator and swimming around while experiencing the sensation of being weightless. Each in-water session takes about an hour. After the diver complete these AquaMissions they will become a recognized PADI Seal Team Member. Your experience may also count toward the PADI Open Water Diver course when you’re old enough to participate in the course.

Medical Waiver Required: if any conditions apply, students must be cleared by a physician before participating in the class. You can view/print the waiver at https://bit.ly/PADISealTeam (copy and paste the link into a new browser)

DATES: Mons. and Weds., June 26-July 12

TIME: 7-9 PM

AGES: 8-12 yrs.

FEES: $280R / $420 NR

LOCATION: William L. Welch Comm. Pool

Specialty SEAL Missions cover skills beyond the basic class. PREREQUISITE: Seal Team. Medical Waiver Required: if any conditions apply, students must be cleared by a physician before participating in the class. You can view/print the waiver at https://bit.ly/PADISealTeam (copy and paste the link into a new browser).

DATES: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 17-26

AGES: 8-12 yrs.

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

Adult Swim Meet

Calling all Swimmers and Swammers! Join us at Welch Pool this summer to race for fun and prizes!

Events: 100 IM, 50 free, 50 breast, 50 fly, 50 back, and 100 free.

The meet will be conducted in lanes 3, 4, 5, 6. Lanes 2 and 7 will be empty, and lanes 1 and 8 will be open for warmup and warmdown.

8 AM warm-ups, 8:30 AM start, meet completed by 10 AM

DATES: Saturday, August 5

TIME: 8-10 AM

AGES: 18 and over-

FEES: $15R / $23N

LOCATION William L. Welch Community Pool

SCUBA

TIME: 7-9 PM

FEES: $180R / $270NR

This course will teach participants the skills necessary to become open water certified SCUBA divers. Besides the six regular classes, four additional open water (non-pool) dives are required for certification. Medical Waiver Required: if any conditions apply, students must be cleared by a physician before participating in the class. You can view/print the waiver at https://bit.ly/DiverMedical (copy and paste the link into a new browser).

CRPR is pleased to partner with Sunken Treasure SCUBA Center to provide SCUBA opportunities in the Centre Region!

Note: Participants must supply their own mask, fins, and snorkel before the 3rd class. More information and the opportunity to purchase equipment will be available on the first day of class ($200-$300).

DATES: Mons. & Weds, June 5-21 TIME: 6:30-9 PM

AGES: 12 yrs. and over

LOCATION: Welch Pool

FEES: $280R / $420NR

Active Adult Center

The Active Adult Center (AAC) offers a wide variety of activities for active adults, ages 55+. Stop by, say hello, and check out our latest opportunities!

The hours of operation are M-F, 9 AM-3 PM daily, and Centre County Van Transportation to the Center remains available. For additional information, visit us online at: www.crpr.org/centre-region-active-adult-center

Active Adult Center Location

Nittany mall, Suite #990, 2901 E. College Avenue, State College

(814) 231-3076

Senior Summer Camp!

The Active Adult Center strives to provide new and exciting activities for seniors! Join us this summer for the first-ever Senior Summer Camp, "A Passport to Fun.” If you fondly remember long summer days at Summer Camp filled with arts and crafts, team games, sing-a-longs and theme days, you’re not alone! Plan to join us at the Active Adult Center for our weeklong “Passport to Fun” Senior Summer Camp! Each day, we will “travel” to a different country and learn the customs and culture. Activities include arts and crafts, fitness, music, cooking demonstrations, games, outdoor activities, and much more!

“Campers” must pre-register. Limited space available. Registration ends on 5/26/23. Participants can attend 1 day, 2 days or all 5 days, what best fits your schedule! Participants will receive an itinerary with “travel plans” and scheduled activities prior to the start of Senior Summer Camp. For more information or to register, please contact the Active Adult Center at 814-231-3076.

DATES: June 5-9 TIME: 9:30 AM-1 PM

AGES: 55 and over FEES: $4 per day or $18 for the week (includes craft, snacks, and lunch)

LOCATION: Active Adult Center

Tai Chi

Deeply rooted in Chinese meditation, medicine and martial arts, Tai Chi combines mental concentration with slow, controlled movements to focus the mind, and challenge the body. Not sure Tai Chi is right for you? Come join the practice group for a demo session at no charge. This is a "drop-in" Tai Chi Class at $2 per session fee. Initial registration required, then additional session fees can be paid directly to the instructor on the day of each class.

DATES: Wednesdays, April 19-August 23

TIME: 5-6:30 PM

AGES: 55 and over

FEES: $2 County or Non-County Resident

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Fitness Room

Get Me Moving

A C T I V E A D U L T S

DATES: Wednesdays, April 22-August 26

TIME: 9-11 AM

AGES: 55 and over

FEES: $2 County or Non-County Resident

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Fitness Room

Join our "Get Me Moving!" Group for some fitness that fits your lifestyle. Banish stiff muscles by stretching and doing core conditioning with us. You'll have lots of fun and meet some great folks while getting fit! Classes are held at the Active Adult Center on Monday and Thursday evenings.

DATES: Mondays and Thursdays, April 17-August 24 TIME: 5:15-6:30 PM

AGES: 55 and over

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Fitness Room

Walk The Parks

FEES: $10 County Resident / $15 Non-County Resident

See all that the Centre Region Parks have to offer. Join Lu from the Active Adult Center once a month to "Walk The Parks". Each month we will be visiting a new park. This will be an "easy" walk through the parks to take in the natural surroundings and enjoy the fresh air!

DATES: May 2, June 13, July 6, August 10 TIME: 9:30-11 AM

AGES: 55 and over

FEES: FREE LOCATION: Varied

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Pictured Above (left to right): AAC Supervisor, Erika Mann, and Staff Assistants Lourdes Skidgel and Dawn Barner

ACTIVE ADULTS

Silver Spurs Line Dancing

Line dancing is a fun and interactive exercise class set to music. By participating in this exciting class, you will achieve b enefits such as: reduction of stress and depression; increased energy and serotonin; improved flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance; strengthening of bones and improved cardiovascular health; increased mental capacity while exercising cognitive processes; and enhanced dynamic and rapid-fire decision making. No experience needed. Exercise just for the fun of it, and/or participate in community performances of the Silver Spurs.

DATES: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, April 17-August 25

TIME: 10:45-11:45 AM

FEES: $10 County Resident / LOCATION: Active Adult Center Fitness Room $15 Non-County Resident

AGES: 55 and over

Silver Spurs Line Dancing Lessons

New to Line Dancing? Line dancing is a fun and interactive exercise class set to music. By participating in this exciting class, you will achieve benefits such as: reduction of stress and depression; increased energy and serotonin; improved flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance; strengthening of bones and improved cardiovascular health; increased mental capacity while exercising cognitive processes; and enhanced dynamic and rapid-fire decision making. No experience needed. Exercise just for the fun of it, and/or participate in community performances of the Silver Spurs. Join us every Wednesday form 10 AM to 10:30 AM for lessons.

DATES: Wednesdays, April 19-August 23

TIME: 10-10:30 AM

FEES: $10 County Resident / LOCATION: Active Adult Center Fitness Room $15 Non-County Resident

AGES: 55 and over

Active Adult Hiking Group

Studies show that spending time in nature boosts energy, improves immune function, concentration and mood, increases vitamin D and reduces stress. Hiking is beneficial to Active Adults and improves heart health, reduces muscle loss, keeps your body flexible and increases balance while preventing falls.

In the Centre Region we are fortunate to have so many natural spaces to enjoy, from local park trails and regional biking paths to multiple state forests and state parks just outside of State College. Join the Active Adult Hiking Group for weekly hikes in and around the Center Region to explore the beautiful trails this area has to offer! Visit our website at www.crpr.org and choose the Active Adult tab, then choose the Hiking Group Schedule in the left menu or contact the Active Adult Center at (814) 231-3076 for additional information. Hikers meet at the Westerly Parkway Shopping Plaza at 9 AM April through October, then 10 AM November through March.

Centre County Senior Games "Reboot"

The Centre County Senior Games has been a staple of the community for 20+ years. Last held in 2015, it's time for a "Reboot"! Join the Active Adult Center, the Office of Aging and Juniper Village for some friendly competition while participating in activities such as walking, swimming, cornhole, and a jigsaw puzzle challenge. Awards ceremony and picnic to be held at Juniper Village on Monday, June 26. Walking Event - Friday, May 19, Swimming Event - Friday, June 9, Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge - Monday, June 26. Must pre-register by Monday, May 1. $10 Registration fee includes participation in any or all events, and a Senior Games T-Shirt. Call (814) 231-3076 for more information.

Master Gardeners

Have a love for plants and gardening? Then join us here at the Active Adult Center every other Tuesday, starting Tuesday, April 25th for a fun and interactive program with the Master Gardeners of Centre County. Each class highlights a different topic around the gardening and plant world from learning about houseplants, and how to care for them, to learning about butterflies and moths, dried and pounded flowers, gourds, pumpkins, seeds, spices, and everything in between. Each class offers an educational presentation followed by an interactive craft or game related to the gardening topic. Enjoy a morning of fun, laughs and crafts as we explore the gardening and plant world!

DATES: Every other Tuesday, starting April 25 TIME: 10:30-11:45 AM

AGES: 55 and over

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Community Room

FEE: FREE

Book Club

Come and join Karen from Schlow Library and discuss the most current books. Book Club is the Second Wednesday of the month.

DATE: May 10-August 9

AGES: 55 and over

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Fitness Room

Open Artist Studio

TIME: 10:30-11:15 AM

FEES: FREE

INSTRUCTOR: Karen Lambert, Schlow Centre Region Library

Art can serve as a way to explore your past and your present experiences. Whether you look at art as therapy or just a way to have fun, art is a powerful tool. Capitalizing on creativity promotes a positive outlook and sense of well-being. Join us and share your talents and knowledge with others who enjoy all forms of art. Please bring your own supplies. Supplies can be kept at the Center in locked cabinets.

DATES: Thursdays, April 20-August 24

AGES: 55 and over

TIME: 12-3 PM

FEE: $10 County Resident /

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Fitness Room $15 Non-County Residents

Bridge

Come and enjoy a friendly game of Bridge! Bridge's popularity has waxed and waned in the decades since its creation, but it remains one of the most popular four-player card games in the world. All levels of players are welcome.

DATES: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 18-August 24

TIME: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM

AGES: 55 and over

FEES: $10 County Resident / $15 Non-County Resident

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Movie/Game Room

Dime Bingo and Nickle Bingo

Join us for Dime Bingo and Lunch at Tudek Park Pavillion #1. Bring your dimes (You need $6.60 to play all 11 games), and a comfy lawn chair. We will be playing 10+ games of Dime Bingo. We will provide Bingo Cards. Each player can play maximum of 2 bingo cards per game. Lunch will be Hot Dogs with a variety of toppings, chips, seasonal fresh fruit, soda and water. Raffle Baskets and 50/50. Come Rain or Shine!

DATES: June 22

TIME: 10-1 PM

AGES: 55 yrs. and over

FEES: $5 County and Non-County Resident

LOCATION: Tom Tudek Memorial Pavilion

Learn and Play Canasta

If you've never played Canasta, you truly don't know what you're missing! A cousin of Gin Rummy, Canasta has been played for over 75 years and is both fun and challenging to play. If you are interested in learning to play or need to brush-up on your skills, stop in and join us.

DATES: Tuesdays, April 18-August 22

TIME: 12-3 PM

AGES: 55 yrs. and over

FEES: FREE

LOCATION: Active Adult CenterGame Room

Healthy Steps

This on-going program is designed to improve balance, flexibility, and strength, reducing the risk of falling. All equipment is provided. This class uses exercise bands, rubber balls and the occasional use of hand weights. Exercises are done in a chair or standing. Free classes are open to ages 55 and over and are held at the Active Adult Center in the Nittany Mall on Monday and Thursday mornings.

DATES: Mondays and Thursdays, April 17-August 24

AGES: 55 and over

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Fitness Room

Container Gardening

A C T I V E A D U L T S

TIME: 9:45-10:40 AM

FEES: FREE

Container gardening is a great solution for those with limited time or space to grow plants. Provided you have ample sunlight and proper drainage, you can grow a variety of produce to feed yourself or your family! Learn how to get started growing food in containers. You'll go home with a potted veggie of your own! Class will be held on Thurs., May 25 from 10-12 PM, at Spring Creek Park, Pavilion #1 (rain or shine). $10 County Resident / $15 Non-County Resident

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Active Adult Center

Weekly Mah Jongg

Have you taken the "Learn To Play" class and are ready to join a group? Do you enjoy playing Mah Jongg on a regular basis? If so, then join us either on Mondays for the Advanced Mah Jongg group or on Wednesdays for the Beginners group. This game involves skills, strategy and calculation. Played with 144 tiles, based on Chinese characters and symbols, Mah Jongg involves a degree of chance and fun for all who play.

Monday Advanced Group

DATES: Mondays

TIME: 12 PM

AGES: 55 yrs. and over

FEES: FREE

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Movie/Game Room

Learn Mah Jongg (Wednesday)

DATES: Wednesdays

TIME: 12:30-2:30 PM

AGES: 55 yrs. and over

Wednesday Beginners Group

DATES: Wednesdays

TIME: 12:30 PM

AGES: 55 yrs. and over

FEES: FREE

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Movie/Game Room

FEES: $10 County Resident / $15 Non-County Resident

LOCATION: Active Adult Center Movie/Game Room

Med-Knit-ations: Knitting Our Hearts Back Together

Health, Fitness and Wellness Classes

When we’re grieving a loss, our hearts can feel like they’ve been broken apart. Here is an opportunity for you to knit your heart back together as well as bring joy to newborns. “Med-Knit-tations” is four sessions – each session is 90 minutes – where we will knit hats and/or sweaters for newborns in the beauty of the outdoors. No knitting experience is necessary! Knitting can be very meditative, and by making hats and sweaters for newborn babies, we hope it will provide a healing opportunity. CRPR, in partnership with Koch Funeral Home, will hold these sessions at the pavilions by the restrooms at Tudek Park. You will be responsible for providing knitting needles and yarn and will receive a list of the necessary supplies after registration.

DATES: Tuesday, May 30 TIME: 12-1:30 PM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: FREE LOCATION: Tom Tudek Park Pavilion

INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Martin and Jackie Naginey Hook

Feel Like a Kid Again with the Alexander Technique

Calling everyone who wants to learn to use the body they have with more comfort and fluidity, less pain and rigidity. Have you ever wanted to recapture the ease and joy you felt in movement as a kid? This 4-week series will focus on discovering how our bodies were meant to move so that we can feel and function at our best. This is a fun and practical approach to mindful movement, stress reduction, and the mind-body connection. The best thing is – this course will be customized for YOU. Whatever your interest is, we will work to improve coordination, balance, and performance by learning how to work with the body you have. All levels are welcome.

DATES: Mondays, May 15-June 12 TIME: 10-11 AM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: $125R/$188NR

LOCATION: Dragonfly Therapeautic Massage & Day Spa

INSTRUCTOR: Robyn Costas

Yoga in the Parks

DATES: Tues., May 16-June 13

TIMES: 6-7 PM

FEES & LOCATION: Same as Monday session.

A stronger and more flexible body is a more mobile body. During this 60-minute class, we will explore postures and exercises that will help you build strength and flexibility, both physically and mentally. Focusing on movements that mimic those of daily living with a touch of pilates and strength training in the mix just for fun, this class is suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mats, all other equipment will be provided. Instructor: Jessica Minelli. This is an in-person class and masks are required for all participants and instructors.

DATES: Wednesdays, June 7-July 5 TIME: 6-7 PM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Barn

FEES: $63R / $94NR

INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Minelli

Health, Fitness and Wellness Classes

HIIT Fitness (Live Online)

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time. For this class, we will be using a 50 second intense period followed by 10 second rest period. The class is a 4 X 5 meaning four different intervals repeated five times. You will need a set of hand weights, a mat, and a chair (sometimes). This class is live-online through Zoom. Instructor: Janet Jonson, Ace Group Fitness Instructor.

DATES: Tuesdays, June 6-August 1

TIME: 5:30-6:15 PM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: $99R / $149NR

LOCATION: Online

Monday’s Moments

Monday’s Moments, in partnership with Koch Funeral Home, are educational and support gatherings for individuals who have lost loved ones. We come together, learn a little about the grief journey, support one another, and see that we are not alone. These special Monday’s Moments gatherings have the added healing benefit of nature.

DATES: Mondays, May 15-August 21

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

LOCATION: TBD

Welch Wake-Up Lap Swimming

TIME: 12-1:30 PM

FEES: FREE

INSTRUCTOR: Jackie Naginey Hook

Get your lap swimming in with the sunrise at Welch Pool! Lanes will be available weekdays to help you get your day started in June and July. Please note that while the entire pool is available 6:15-6:45, lanes will be condensed from 6:45-7:15 to share with the youth swim team.

DATES: June 6-July 27 TIME: 6:15-7:15 AM

AGES: 16 yrs. and over

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

FEES: $94R / $141NR

Welch Water Walkers

Use the current channel in the Leisure Pool for water walking, against the current! This is a self-guided exercise opportunity (no instruction provided). Stop by any time Tuesday or Thursday mornings, 7-10 AM to walk! A lifeguard will be provided; water exercise gear is available to borrow during each session.

DATES: Tues. & Thurs., June 6-July 27

TIME: 7-10 AM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: $42R / $61NR

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

H E A L T H , F I T N E S S & W E L L N E S S

HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS

FloFit

We are proud to offer floating fitness classes on our floating fit mats at Welch Pool! Challenge your core and stamina while strengthening and lengthening your muscles with this pilates fusion-style workout on the Aqua Board. Focusing on body weight exercise, and core work, you will lengthen and strengthen your muscles and scorch calories.

DATES: Tues. & Thurs., June 13-July 6

TIME: 7-7:50AM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: $84R / $126NR

DATES: Tues. & Thurs., July 11-August 3

TIME: 7-7:50AM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: $84R / $126NR

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

FloYo

We are proud to offer floating fitness classes on our floating fit mats at Welch Pool! Take your yoga practice to the water! FloYo is a mind body experience like no other. Practicing on the aqua boards, you will challenge your balance, strength and coordination all while exploring sun salutations, core work, and muscle-building bodyweight exercises. No prior yoga experience required, just an adventurous spirit.

DATES: Tues. & Thurs., June 13-July 6

TIME: 8-8:50AM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: $84R / $126NR

DATES: Tues. & Thurs., July 11-August 3

TIME: 8-8:50AM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: $84R / $126NR

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

FloYo-PM

We are proud to offer floating fitness classes on our floating fit mats at Welch Pool! Take your yoga practice to the water! FloYo is a mind body experience like no other. Practicing on the aqua boards, you will challenge your balance, strength and coordination all while exploring sun salutations, core work, and muscle-building bodyweight exercises. No prior yoga experience required, just an adventurous spirit.

DATES: Tuesdays, July 11-August 1

TIME: 8-9PM

AGES: 18 yrs. and over

FEES: $84R / $126NR

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

How You Can Help

Gifts for Parks

Donations of all shapes and sizes help CRPR provide important “extras,” like youth scholarships, which create excellent experiences for local youth in need. Interested in a Remembrance Tree, a My Veteran/My Hero tree, or a Gift Bench in one of the Centre Region Parks? Visit www.crpr.org and look for Sponsorships & Donations under the About Us menu for details. You can also contact the main office at 814-231-3071 or email crpr@crcog.net!

Join Our TEAM !

We strive to maintain a welcoming, energetic, helpful, and knowledgeable team of individuals. Together we work to make the Centre Region a better place to live, work, and play. Come join us!

Current Openings:

Parks & Recreation Director

Parks Specialist I

Seasonal Park Maintenance

Sports Officials

Concession Stand Staff

Summer Camp Leaders

Program Leaders at Millbrook Marsh

Pool Managers, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors

Pool Front Desk Attendants

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About The Authority

The mission of the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority is to serve Centre Region residents of all ages throughout the year with a variety of recreation opportunities and access to facilities to enrich their lives through participation in programs, facility use, provision of leadership resources and technical assistance, and serving the participating municipalities' residents and groups.

The Authority membership includes five municipalities--the Borough of State College and the Townships of College, Ferguson, Harris, and Patton, and the State College Area School District. Each municipality appoints one volunteer representative to serve a five-year term, plus one representative from the State College Area School District who is appointed by State College Borough Council. In October 2011, the five participating municipalities re-authorized the future of the Authority for January 2012 through December 2061.

Many members of the Authority also participate in their municipality's Parks and Recreation Committee; this dual service provides a great conduit between the Authority/Agency and the municipality like Capital Improvement Projects, timelines of various park improvements, recommended programming for the community, policies and procedures, and more.

The Authority is a registered 501c3 non-profit and registered as a PA Bureau of Charitable Giving organization. More info. about the Authority to include the members' and their terms, the history of the Agency (55 years in 2021) and the Authority (since 1974), as well as By-Laws and links to meeting agendas and minutes, can be found here: www.crpr.org/about-crpr-authority The Authority works directly with the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Agency on its Fees & Charges, regional park development, pool operations, nature center operations, and much more!

Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority

2040 Sandy Drive, Suite A State College, PA 16803

Local Postal Customer

The mission of the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority is to serve Centre Region residents of all ages throughout the year with a variety of recreation opportunities and access to facilities to enrich their lives through participation in programs, facility use, provision of leadership resources and technical assistance, and serving the participating municipalities' residents and groups.

To learn more about the Authority and its relationship to the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Department, please visit https://www.crpr.org/about-crpr-authority

Walk the Parks in Centre Region!

Interested in stretching your legs and power walking in the local parks? Centre Region Parks and Recreation provies a quick and easy navigation map to help you Find Your Park! Visit this link www.crpr.org/find-your-park.

Parks are listed by amenities such as pavilions, trails, playgrounds, trail distances (for some parks), and courts. The Find Your Park map also includes street addresses and links to Google Maps if you're not sure where all of the parks are located. Break-up your walking routine and visit some of the parks' walking trails!

Learn more about Tudek Dog Park by scanning the code: