HavaGood Times Published by the Haverford Township Department of Parks & Recreation
These are the days of miracles and wonders.
The Community Recreation and Environmental Center at Haverford Reserve is under construction and scheduled to open this summer. The CREC will have geothermal energy and other “green friendly� features which will save energy, improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff and greenhouse emissions and increase property values. The building is funded through Haverford Reserve proceeds and 2 million in grants and contributions.
Winter-Spring 2012
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Community Corner Mission
Our mission is to make living in Haverford Township more enjoyable and healthier for you, your family and friends by providing top quality recreation programs, facilities and service.
Parks & Recreation Tim Denny - Director Brian Barrett - Assistant Director Hope Taylor- Scott - Recreation Supervisor Eric Gillard - Park Maintenance Supervisor Jim Davie - Operations Supervisor Eileen Mottola -Facilities Coordinator Pat Cioffi - Registrar Andrew Brady - Online Supervisor
Check out our website for upcoming events, online registration, permit applications, useful links and program information www.haverfordtownship.com
Recreation Is...Blogging! For an inside look at our programs and special events complete with pictures and videos check out our blog at www.haverfordrecreation.blogspot.com
Life. Be In It.
Board of Commissioners
Park Board
1st - Steven D’Emilio 2nd - Mario Oliva 3rd - Jane Hall 4th - Dan Siegel 5th - Jeff Heilmann 6th - Larry Holmes 7th - James McGarrity 8th - Chris Connell 9th - Bill Wechsler
Rich Caroto Jack Cunningham Tony Zinni Dave McArdle Wilbur Clevens Maria Pardini Mike McClatchy
Larry Gentile - Township Mgr.
The Park Board meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm
The HavaGood Times is published in January, May, and September. All costs are covered by user fees and the support of our sponsors.
People of all abilities are welcome in our programs. With your help we will do all we can to meet your needs.
Table of Contents ................................. pg. 2 Skatium .................................................. pg. 3 Merry Place ........................................... pg. 4 Twp Sites/Organizations .......................... pg. 5 Haverford Reserve ................................. pg. 6 Community Park Events .......................... pg. 7 Trails/Green/Park Facilites ...................... pg. 8,9 Adult/Youth Sports ................................. pg. 10 Baseball/Softball ..................................... pg. 11 Day Trips/Discount Tickets ..................... pg. 12, 13 Programs Ages 2-18 ............................... pg. 14, 15 Winter Spring Sports/Adults .................... pg. 16, 17 Summer Preview .................................... pg. 18 Registration ............................................ pg. 19
Township officials, commissioners, Park Board members and the design team in front of the partially completed Community Recreation and Environmental Center.
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The Skatium
For detailed information check our website at www.haverfordtownship.com
Winter Public Skating Hours
Fee:
Sunday 12:15-1:45pm Mon-Fri 10am -12noon Friday 7:00-8:30pm Saturdays 1:45-3:15pm Saturday Night Skating 8:45-10:15pm
$7 (7-adult) $5 (6 and under) $3 seniors $2 skate rental $6 Group of 10+
Skatium Pass Books -10 sessions $55 Twp Residents $60 Non Residents
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Contact Information Larry Yates- Director lyates@haverfordtownship.org Phone: 610-853-2226 Fax: 610-853-9212
Haverford Hawks haverfordhawks.com Youth Hockey for ages 4-18 President: Stew Hollingshead Hawkspresident@comcast.net
Hockey Clinics
Winterfest
Sunday, January 8 12-5pm Come join in the fun for all ages! Free refreshments, prizes and a chance to ride the zamboni.
Free Lessons Listed Below Family skate 12:15-1:45pm Hockey lessons 1:55-2:55pm Group lessons 3:05pm & 4:05pm Call to reserve your free lesson. Space is limited. 610-853-2085
Saturday Night Skate with a DJ or Live Band. Check the website for future dates and times.
HHS Hockey Games Support your team and enjoy the action check the website for the game schedule www.haverfordicehockey.com
St. Joseph’s University check website for games scheduled at the Skatium. www.haverfordtownship.com
Skating & Stick Handlling Skills Sundays 1:55-2:55pm Ages 4 and up 1/15-2/19, 2/26-4/1, 4/15-5/6 Fee: $150(6wks) $100(4wks)
Group Skating Lessons Sundays 1/15-2/19 (6 wks) and 4/15-5/3 (4wks) Tuesdays 1/3-2/7(6wks) and 3/27-4/24 (4wks) Thursdays 2/16-3/22(6wks) and 3/29-4/26(4wks) Fees: $65 (4wks) $95 (6wks)
Adult Group Lessons Six week sessions Wednesdays 8-9pm Feb 22-March 28 Fee: $95 Applications available at www.delawarecountyskatingclub.org
**Grand Opening** Skatium Pine Diner in mid December
Winter Skate Coupon
This coupon entitles Township Residents to 1 free admission during Family Skate January 2-February 10 2012 Bring this coupon with you. No copies will be accepted.
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Volunteer Work Day Saturday- May 12
Merry Place is a park area designed, built and funded by volunteer contributions for people of all ages and abilities, especially families of children with special needs. You and your family are welcome to help out at Merry Place. Bring your shovel, rake, clippers or just a helping spirit and join other community volunteers at Merry Place on Saturday, May 12th, 9-11am. Call 610-446-9397 or email at recinfo@haverfordtownship.org
Volunteer Opportunities There are ongoing opportunities for your club, church or school to complete service projects at Merry Place. Call 610-446-9397 or email: recinfo@haverfordtownship.org
Merry Place Permit Policy
Merry Place is an ideal location for family, school, scout and church gatherings. In order to allow the greatest use by township residents, we limit time blocks to 3 hour blocks and give township residents priority. For a permit please go to our website.
Your brick on the ‘Walk of Life’
Due to recent requests we are considering offering residents the opportunity to have a loved one, organization or family occasion memorialized on the ‘Walk of Life’ around the gazebo at Merry Place. For details contact the Recreation Department at recinfo@haverfordtownship.org or go to our website at www.haverfordtownship.com/parks
Darby Creek Clean Up Saturday, April 28th 9am-11am Help keep our “Ribbon of Beauty” clean. Meet at Merry Place. Volunteers of all ages welcome to help pick up trash along the creek.
5K Run for Merry Place
Thank you to all the runners and volunteers who participated in the 13th Annual Run. Your participation helps to maintain Merry Place.
Pictured on the right are the winner from the 2011 race at Haverford Reserve.
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Township Township Supported Supported Sites Sites The Grange
Haverford Township Historical Society www.haverfordhistoricalsociety.org email: info@haverfordhistoricalsociety.org
Myrtle and Warwick Rd. 610-446-4958 www.thegrangeestate.org March 31 Attic Treasures Sale 9-12pm Saturday, April 14 Mansion Tour season begins 1-4pm Saturday, April 14 Cobbs Creek Cleanup 9-12 noon Sunday, April 22 Arbor Day Ceremonies 1pm-4pm ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Havertown Center
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Nitre Hall Nitre Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Buildings are open to the public May through October on a scheduled basis, in December for special events, and by appointment. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Haverford Township Free Library 610-446-3082 www.haverfordlibrary.org email: library@haverfordlibrary.org Hours Monday-Wednesday 10am-9pm Thursday 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm
Embracing Positive Aging 1105 Earlington Rd. 610-446-2070 www.havertowncenter.blogspot.com Call for Newsletter listing classes and activities. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm For active adults 55+
Strength Through Partnerships
Our community is strong because of the many individuals and service groups who work for the common good. Listed below are some of those organizations with a brief description of their mission. We encourage you to get involved in your community.
Darby Creek Valley Association - Preserving Darby Creek Watershed www.dcva.org Annual Darby Creek Cleanup-Saturday, April 28 - to get involved call 610-446-9397.
Rotary Club of Haverford Township - Service Above Self. Ruth Rosenberg - President email pres@haverfordrotary.org
Optimist Club of Havertown - ‘Friend of Youth’ - Offers activities for youth including sports, competitions & scholarships. For information about joining call Dick Ameisen 610-449-9922 or ameisenr@gmail.com
Haverford Township Youth Aid Panel - An alternative to the court system. After training, members are placed on a panel to hear cases of juveniles arrested for first time offenses. Volunteers are needed. Call Detective Alan Ross 610-853-1298 x237or email aross@haverfordpolice.org.
Volunteer Fire Companies - The 5 fire companies in Haverford Township are always looking for volunteers. Bon Air 610-446-6008/610-789-1264 Manoa 610-446-0744
Brookline 610-446-9955 Oakmont 610-446-9837
Llanerch 610-446-9870
Haverford Township Civic Council - To find out how you can get involved in your neighborhood Civic Association, email President, Chris Whiting at cwhiting@msn.com
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Community Recreation & Environmental Center Mission
The CREC is a visible symbol of the township’s commitment to the residents’ health and wellness.
Features and Benefits Double Gym Walking track Multi Use Rooms Wellness Area Enivronmental Nature Area
-basketball, indoor soccer, summer camps and special events such as flea markets and craft shows. -walkers, especially those over age 50, to walk year round. -senior and preschool activities, afterschool programs and rentals for family, church and civic gatherings. -health and wellness classes and equipment for all ages; including children and those over 55. -adult and children’s classes, programs on nature and the environment; field trips for local schools and scout groups.
Questions - Openings - Fees
When will it open? The CREC is scheduled to open around Memorial Day for summer activities. What will be the fee structure? Similiar to the Skatium; daily and seasonal passes or sign up for classes and programs, rent rooms or gym time. How do I schedule a rental? Information on rentals will be on the website beginning April 23.
Tim Denny and Twp Manager Larry Gentile
View from the walking track into the gym.
Hard Hat Tours - Sunday, February 5 Residents are invited to tour the CREC. Registration is required. Space is limited. Meet in parking lot. Tour times: 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30 To register contact recinfo@haverfordtownship.org Your organization is welcome to tour the CREC at other times after February 5. To arrange a tour time for your group contact Jim Davie at jdavie@haverfordtownship.org. Limit 15 per tour.
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Community Park at Haverford Reserve 6th Annual Winter Trail Walks Saturday, February 4th Ground Hog Walk 8:30-9:30am
Join us for an early morning search for “Haverford Hank� and his shadow as we walk the trails. Meet at the Meadow Trail Head.
Darby Creek Trail Walk 10:00-11:30am
Meadow Trail
Walk under the Blue Route and along Darby Creek. See the wetlands and the old railroad. Meet at the Meadow Trail Head.
Scout Saturday 12-2:30pm
All local scout leaders and their families are invited to a campfire hot dog cookout and hot chocolate at the Meadow campground.
Winter Camping Demo Saturday February 25 2-4pm
Learn fire building, outdoor cooking, making shelters, proper clothing. $5 per person. You must register in advance. Benefits of Nature Exploring nature, up close and personally, has tremendous value to our psychological well-being. The therapeutic value of outdoor education programs has been proven. Studies showed a significant reduction in stress and attention deficit symptoms when people engage in nature.
Veterans Trail
Picnic Pavilion Beginning April 21, the Picnic Pavilion will be available to township residents and organizations for rental. Rental times, fees and policies will be posted on the website.
Volunteer Trail Work Day Saturday March 31 10am-12pm
Celebrate spring by helping to clean up the trails. Meet at the South Brook Trail Head. North Brook Trail
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The ‘Haverford Bikes and Walks’ has been meeting with the goal of making Haverford Township more bike friendly. Our plan is to create a map depicting safe bike routes through the township. To get involved contact Tim Denny at tdenny@haverfordtownship.org or Rich Kerr at rich.kerr@verizon.net
A “Friends of Haverford Trails” group has been formed to support all trails, including those at Haverford Reserve and the Haverford Heritage Trail. Over 100 members have joined. For information or to join us go to haverfordciviccouncil.org
Grant for Multi-Use Trail
In September, the township was awarded a $290,000 grant by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), to construct a 1.2 mile multi-use trail from Merry Place to Old Hilltop Rd. along Darby Creek, following the existing sewer line. Work on the trail improvement is expected to begin sometime during the summer.
Earth Day Walk
Sunday, April 22 12:30-2:00pm Join us for a 3 mile walk along the Darby Creek Trail from Merry Place to Haverford Reserve. Meet at Merry Place. A bus will bring us back.
A Green Friendly Town In September 2008 Haverford Township adopted a Climate Action Plan. Our goal is to reduce our carbon footprint by 20% by 2012 and 30% by 2020. Some of the measures implemented include single-stream recycling, mulching the leaves collected. replacing the roof on the Skatium and replacing street lights with more energy efficient lights. Future plans include purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles and designing geo-thermal energy systems into the Community Recreation Environmental Center. To find out more about the township’s green initiatives go to our website www.haverfordtownship.com The EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee) will host a Green House tour and information workshop in conjunction with Earth Day to educate residents on energy conservation tips. Check website for details.
Go Green by Opting Out In an effort to go paperless we will upload the HavaGood Times to our website. You can save trees and money by opting out of receiving a copy of The Times in the mail. To opt out email recinfo@haverfordtownship.org with your name and mailing address.
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The township is embarking on a long-range capital plan to upgrade the facilities in our 33 parks. The last time a capital plan of this scope was considered was 1942. Softball Fields Community Park Elwell Field Genthert Field -L Glendale Field Grange Field Grasslyn Park Highland Farms Park Hilltop Park Karakung Field Lynnewood Field Merwood Park Paddock Park Polo Field Preston Field Veterans Field Westgate Parks Roller Hockey Hilltop Park - L Paddock Park Westgate Park Volleyball Courts Hilltop Park (hard) Merry Place (2) (sand)- L L- Lights
Baseball Fields Community Park - L Elwell Field Grange Field Hilltop Park Paddock Park Polo Field Veterans Field Basketball Courts Bailey Park (2) L Chatham Glen Elwell Field (2) L Grange Field Highland Farms Hilltop Park - L Merwood Park Paddock Farms Polo Field Powder Mill Preston Park - L Veterans Field - L Westgate Hills Skate Park Veterans Dog Park Community Park
For a map of the township parks go to our website or contact the Parks & Recreation Department.
Playground Equipment Bailey Park Community Park Chatham Glen Elwell Field Foster Tract Gest Tract Grange Grasslyn Highland Farms Lawrence Rd. Llanerch Park Merry Place Merwood Park Paddock Park Polo Field Powder Mill Preston Field Richland Farms Veterans Field WestgateHills Tennis Courts Ellwell Field (2) - L Grange Field (4) Grasslyn (2) Highland Farms Merry Place (2) - L Paddock Farms (6) Preston Westgate (4)
Nature Areas Community Park Cadwalder Tract Darby Creek Valley Park Fairmount Park Foster Tract Gest Tract Merion Golf Manor Merry Place Thompson Tract Veterans Park Trails Community Park Darby Creek Valley Park Fairmount Park Pavilions Community Park Merry Place Multi-use Fields Community Park - L Elwell Field Glendale Field - L Grange Field Hilltop Park Lynnewood Field Paddock Park Polo Field Preston Field Veterans Field - L Westgate Hills
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Adult & Youth Organizations Day Trips The organizations listed below are volunteer run organizations which use township and school district facilities.
Organization&Activity
Season
Age
Contact Information
Haverford Basketball Haverford Youth Football Delco Gael, Gaelic football
Spring Fall Spring
grades 5-12 ages 5-14 Youth
leaguelineup.com/haverfordbasketball haverfordyouthfootball.org Anne Bourke 610-789-9984
Haverford Blaze Lacrosse Travel League for boys in grades 1-8. Registration for the Spring 2012 season is open now. For more information or to register online check out the website www.blazelax.com.
Haverford Soccer Club
Spring Soccer- HSC offers Spring Soccer for all skill levels. Registration for spring starts January 31. Spring Season begins April 10 and runs until mid June. Travel Tryouts begin April 10. For more details visit the website www.havefordsoccer.org
Havertown Hoops
Winter and summer intramural leagues for all skill levels. Winter league for grades 5-10 and summer leagues for grades 5-8. For more information check out leaguelineup.com/havhoops Organization&Activity
Season
Delcom Men’s Softball PADA Ultimate Frisbee
Spring/Summer Year round
Adults Age
Contact Information
Adult Adult
Bob Canfield 610-446-3119 James Brose 610-525-1881
Haverford Township Adult School - Spring Semester starts Feb 20. Learn belly dancing, photgraphy, zumba, yoga, mosaics and much more. Check the website to see our brochure and register online www.haverfordadultschool.org. Call the office 610-446-8022. Registration begins January 11.
Haverford Relay for Life
June 2-3rd at Haverford Reserve
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration of life dedicated to present and former cancer patients, their families and friends. Relay For Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. During Relay, Team members take turns walking, camping out, enjoying entertainment, food, and games in a party atmosphere. For more information contact Dana Tripiciano at havertownrelay@yahoo.com
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Organization
Contact
Programs
Location
Sign-ups
Brookline Baseball &Softball www.brooklineball.org
Rich Buxton 610-446-5034 hubkid@gmail.com
T-Ball (5) Parent Pitch (6) Base/Softball (7-12)
Chatham Park Cafeteria
1/21 2-4pm 1/28 2-4pm
Coopertown Civic Association www.coopertowntball.com
T-Ball (4) T-Ball (5-6) Machine Pitch (7-9)
Registration Online
see website
Haverford Athletic Club Ron O’Connor hacbaseball@yahoo.com 610-755-1200 http://eteamz.active.com/haverfordac
T-Ball (5-6) Machine Pitch (6-8) Baseball (9-12)
Chestnutwold School
1/21 & 1/28 10am-12pm
Haverford Township John McKeever Little League 610-896-0119 www.haverfordlittleleague.org
Baseball (7-12)
Karakung Field Register on line
see website
Haverford Township Softball League www.htsoftball.org
Dave Spadaro Girls Softball 610-592-4951 13-16 ContactUs@softball.org
Hilltop Baseball & Softball Don Foley www.hilltopleague.com 610-449-5544
see website
T-Ball (4-6) Sacred Heart & Baseball, 6-12,16-18 American Leg. 667 Softball (7-12) Manoa Cafe.
Sat 1/21 10 - 12 noon 1/25 6-7pm
Merion Golf Merwood Athletic Association www.mgmaa.org
Jerry Ross T-Ball, Baseball, 610-789-4835 Softball (5-14) rossjerry@comcast.net
Registration Online
see website
Westgate Hills www.westgatehillsball.org
Rich Caroto 610-446-8063
Online
see website
T-Ball (5-6) Baseball (7-12) Softball (7-12)
Challenger League at Hillltop Field - Any child with a disability is welcome. Contact Betty Berry 610-853-4978 or www.hilltopleague.com/challenger.org . Registration Sat. Jan 21 at Sacred Heart Cafeterina or American Legion Post 667 10-12pm. Haverford Heat is the American Legion baseball program in Haverford Twp. Offering 5 levels of competitive travel baseball for ages 13-19. Consult our website www.haverfordheat@comcast.net for try out information. Haverford Township Baseball League Ages 13-15. Registration is Saturday, 1/28, 12:30-2:30pm at Sacred Heart Everett Hall. Contact Matt Ahern 484-832-5389 or email matthew.ahern@verizon.net.
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Phillies Games
Lion King Come see the Tony Award Winning Broadway show Lion King. Have a chance to see a spectacle of animals brought to life by more than 40 cast members with an award winning score created by Elton John featuring the hits “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Date: Wednesday, March 14th Fee: $174 Time: Bus leaves from Glendale Park at 7:30am and returns at approximately 7:00pm.
Jersey Boys
Still one of the hottest shows on Broadway tells the rags to riches story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Features hits such as “Sherry”, “Oh, What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes off of You”. Includes front mezzanine seating and free time in New York before the show. Meals on your own. Show is sure to sell out. don’t delay. Date: Wednesday, April 18 Fee: $174 Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 7:30am and returns at 7pm.
What you said about our trips... “The Ireland trip was truly a wonderful trip. It was interesting, beautiful and so well organized. I’m so glad the township offered this trip- thank you for your part in it.” Mary Campo
Washington DC Potomac Champagne Cruise Come view the cherry blossoms in full bloom as you enjoy a luncheon cruise along the Potomac. After the cruise we will tour some of Washington’s landmarks, making frequent stops with the opportunity to get off the bus and see the landmarks up close. Don’t delay limited spots are left. Date: Saturday, March 24th Fee: $149 Time: Bus leaves from Glendale Park at 7:30am and returns at 8pm.
The National League East champs take on the Braves. Trip includes ticket and round trip transportation. Date: Fri. June 1 vs. Miami Marlins Date: Fri. July 20 vs. San Francisco Giants Time: 7:05pm Fee: $44 Bus leaves from Glendale Park at 5:30pm and returns after the game.
Trip Itineraries A trip itinerary will be mailed to the contact person for each party 2 weeks prior to the trip. Trip times are subject to change.
Trip Refunds
We will gladly give you a refund up to 6 weeks prior to your trip. After that we will only refund your trip if someone fills your spot. Any questions call the Recreation Department at 610-446-9397.
Inclement Weather For New York Shows or any trip involving tickets we don’t have the option of cancelling unless the show is cancelled. Be aware when registering that if the show is on, we are going.
Register online www.haverfordtownship.com/parks
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Discount Ski Tickets to Area Resorts
Weekday
Bear Creek
Big Boulder Jack Frost
Blue
31.00
36.00
39.00
41.00
44.00
38.00
42.00
52.00
51.00
54.00
48.00
26.00
30.00
Weekend Night
23.00
Tubing Youth (7-18)
Camelback
Elk
Sno Mtn.
26.00 32-34.00
26-34
For a complete list of discount ski & tubing tickets visit our website at www.haverfordtownship.com
SKATE PARK
Skate Park Hours Mon-Sun 8am-9:30pm 8am-12noon on weekends is reserved for skaters 13 and under.
Skate Park Clean Up Saturday April 14 (12-2pm) Skaters, bikers, parents - we need you. We will clean the surface, power wash and paint the equipment and pick up the trash to get the park ready for the spring season. If interested email recinfo@haverfordtownship.org
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Little
Explorers
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Artastic
Get creative making fun arts and crafts projects. A new theme will be introduced each week! Ages: 4-5 Location: Skatium Times: 11-12pm (Sat) Dates: 1/28-3/3 Fee: $48
Tennis Tykes
This preschool provides a nurturing atmosphere allowing your child to explore and experiment. Through creative play we help your child develop social skills and self control. (Children must be potty trained.) Choose 2, 3 or 4 days a week. Spaces are limited. Location: Merry Place Ages: 3-5 Time: 9-12:30pm M-Th Extended Day Option 12:30-2:30pm Register now for Fall 2012! Download a Little Explorers Brochure at www.haverfordtownship.com ! Little Explorers NEW Drop In Program
Join us at Merry Place for an afternoon of fun and exploration. Your child can participate in arts and crafts, games, trail walks. The Drop In program allows children to strengthen their social and gross motor skills, in a supportive setting on days that it’s convenient for you. (Children must be potty trained.) Ages: 4-6 Time: 12:45pm-2:30pm Mon-Th Fee: $15/day Download a Drop In form at www.haverfordtownship.com/parks
Krafty Kids
Have a ball while making a mess! You and your child will have fun with painting, gluing and coloring as you do themed craft projects that encourage your child’s creativity. Location: Skatium Ages: 2-3 with parent Time: 10-10:50am (Sat) Dates: 1/28-3/3 Fee: $48
Sports for Me
Your child will love this introduction to sport and games. Age appropriate and fun activities will help develop sports skills. Instructor: Wayne Davis Location: Chatham Ages: 4-5 Dates: 1/28-3/3 Time: 9:00-9:50am or 10:00-10:50am (Sat) Fee: $60
Have fun learning tennis with age appropriate drills and instruction. Instructor: Suzanne Barr Ages: 4-6 Dates: 3/31-5/12 Fee: $60 Times: 1:30-2:20 (Sat) Location: Paddock Courts
Volley Tots An age appropriate way to teach “FUN”damentals using a lighter ball, lower net and smaller court. Location: Manoa school Fee: $65 Ages: 5-6 Time: 10:00-10:50am (Sat) Dates: 2/11-3/17 Instructor: Melanie Dahl
Jazz and Hip Hop Move your body to the music as you improve your strength and conditioning. Instructor: Moving Studios Ages: 5-6 Time: 11-11:50am (Sat) Fee: $65 Dates: 1/28-3/3 Location: Chatham Park
Art with Steve An interactive format will power your child’s imagination as we interpret shapes, colors and proportion through drawing. Instructor: Steve Mogck Location: Chatham Park Dates: 1/28-3/3 Ages: 4-6 Time: 9:00-9:50am ( Sat) Fee: $80
Basketball Clinic
Develop your basketball skills as you learn the game. The focus of this clinic is fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Location: Chestnutwold School Ages: 6 Time: 11:00-11:50am Ages: 7-8 Time: 12:00-12:50pm Dates: 2/4-3/10 Fee: $60
Floor Hockey
You will love this fast paced, fun filled hockey action. This exciting game is not just for gym class. Ages: 6-7 Time: 9:00 -9:50am or 10:00-10:50am Ages: 8-9 Time: 11-11:50am Fee: $60 Location: Coopertown Dates: 2/4-3/10
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Ages 8-18
Jazz and Hip Hop
Have fun while learning traditional and funky dance warmups and moves. Create your own dances while grooving to your favorite songs. Instructed by Kelly Ages: 7-9 Location: Chatham Park Time: 10-10:50pm Dates: 1/28-3/3 Fee: $65
Volley Kids Great way to learn the game of volleyball using a lighter ball and lower net. Build skills with activities that will make learning the game fun. Location: Manoa School Ages: 7-10 Time: 11:00-11:50pm (Sat) Fee: $65 Dates: 2/11-3/17 Instructors: Melanie Dahl
Tennis Lessons
Beginner clinic will teach fundamentals - stroke, footwork, terminology - in a fun, age-appropriate format. Location: Paddock Courts Instructor: Suzanne Barr Ages: 7-9 Time: 10:30-11:50pm (Sat) Ages: 10-12 Time: 12-1:20 (Sat) Dates: 3/31-5/12 Fee: $75
Art with Steve
Explore the visual arts through a variety of artistic styles and mediums to produce original works. Instructor: Steven Mogck Dates: 1/28-3/3 Ages: 7-9 Time: 10:00-10:50am Ages: 9-11 Time: 11:00-11:50am (Sat) Fee: $80 Location: Chatham Park
T.G.I.F. Mom and dad you can have time alone as the kids enjoy their favorite games in the gym or head to the cafeteria for a movie, board games and crafts with members of our Allstar Summer Staff. Location: Coopertown School Ages: 7-12 Dates: 1/6-3/2 Time: 6:00-8:30 (Fri) Fee: $7 a night
Friday Night Hoops
Join your friends for some pick-up basketball, horse, or knockout on Friday nights. Location: Coopertown School Ages 12-14 Time 8:30-10pm (Fri) Dates: 1/6-3/2 Fee: $5 at the door
Yoga
Increase your flexibility and enhance coordination and athletic performance with traditional Hatha yoga poses. Location: Chatham Park Ages:7-12 Dates: 2/1-3/21 Fee: $75 Time: 6-7pm (Wed) Instructor: Lisie Abrams
Chess Club Learn the game from a US Chess Federation rated player. Class time split between lessons and game play. Ages: 7-14 Location: Chestnutwold Time: 6-7pm (Wed) Dates: 2/1-3/21 Fee: $105 Instructor: Silver Knights Chess
Swimming & Gymnastics at the YMCA The Recreation Dept. has teamed up with the Main Line YMCA to offer swimming lessons and gymnastics to residents. Sessions begin late February. Details and registration forms are available on-line www.haverfordtownship.com/parks
Drivers’ Education Learn defensive driving techniques and become a safe, confident driver. Classroom instruction will provide you the knowledge to feel confident behind the wheel. Location: Haverford Sr High Room 126 Ages: 15-18 Dates: 2/11-4/21 Time: 9am-12pm (Sat) Fee: $120
Online Registration begins in January. See page 18 for details.
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Girls Lacrosse League
Designed for both the beginner and experienced players. We combine skills instruction, game strategy and league play. Grades 3-4 participate in intramural league, grades 5-8 participate in travel league. Location: Haverford Reserve
Soccer Small Fry Soccer
Grades 3-4 Dates:3/24-5/19 Grades 5-6 Dates: 3/10-5/19 Grades 7-8 Dates: 3/10-5/19
Times: 6-7:30pm (Wed) 9-10:30am (Sat) Fee: $85 Times: 6-7:30pm (Wed & Fri) 10:30-12pm (Sat) Fee: $95 Times: 6-7:30pm (Wed & Fri) 12-1:30pm (Sat) Fee: $95
Parents Meeting - Wed. March 3 7-8pm in the Sr. High Commons. Volunteer Coaches needed. Contact Brian Barrett at bbarrett@haverfordtownship.org
League Testimonial “... I thought your program was very organized and well run while adding fun into the mix of learning lacrosse. With the amount of players that you had, it was very well controlled and the Alex ‘s Lemonade Play Day was incredible. Your organization seems to be running a well -oiled machine. We will certainly be returning next year. Thank you for a great introduction to the sport!”
Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Haverford High coach Nancy McGoldrick and her team will host this clinic. The focus will be on stick skills. Ages: Grades 3-8 Time: 12-2:00pm (Sat) Location: Senior High Date: Sat 2/25 Fee: $20
You and your child can experience the fun of soccer together. This parent-child class will make memories to last a lifetime. Winter Session Ages: 3-4 w/ parent Dates: 2/4-3/10 Time: 9-9:45 or 10-10:45 (Sat) Location: Chestnutwold (indoors) Fee: $60 Spring Session Ages: 3-4 w/ parent Dates: 3/31-5/12 Time: 11-11:45am (Sat) Location: Grasslyn (outdoors) Fee: $60
Indoor Soccer
Skills clinic emphasizes the fun in soccer and sport. Dates: 2/4-3/10 Location: Coopertown Fee: $60 Age: 4 Time 12:00am-12:50am (Sat) Age: 5 Time: 1:00-1:50pm (Sat) Age: 6 Time: 2:00-2:50pm (Sat)
Spring Soccer
Great introduction for young players to soccer. Players learn ball skills in a fun, innovative format. Location: Grasslyn Dates: 3/31-5/12 Fee: $60 Ages: 4 Time: 9-9:50am (Sat) Ages: 5-6 Time: 10-10:50am (Sat)
Spring Break Soccer Camp
Take your game to a new level over break with world class instruction from Jorge Severini. Improve ball skills with innovative drills and fun games. Extended Day option. Location: Turf field at Haverford Reserve Ages: 5-14 Dates: 4/2-4/5 Time: 9-1pm (M-Th) Fee: $125 Time: 9-3pm Fee: $175
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Jr. Tennis League
Hoops from the Heart Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 16 The Recreation Department and Haverford College are teaming up for a Basketball Clinic whose proceeds will benefit needy families in Delaware County. Coordinated by Haverford College Coach Bobbi Morgan. Location: Gardner Integrated Athletic Center at Haverford College Ages: Boys and Girls grades 1-8 Fee: $30 Time: 9-12 pm Drop off begins at 8:30 am
Competitive League for the Jr. player. Team tennis will include both singles and doubles matches. Ages: 10-16 Location: Paddock Tennis Courts Time: 3-5pm (Sat) Dates: 3/31-5/19 Instructor: Suzanne Barr Fee: $95
Online Registration begins in January. See page 18 for details.
Adults Boot Camp
Spring is coming, time to get serious about your health and fitness with Performance Fitness. You can increase your running speed and lose 25 pounds of fat. Start building a better body today. Location: Haverford Reserve Time: 6:00-7:00 am (Tues & Thurs) Fee:$120 - 4 weeks Dates: 3/20-4/12
Men’s Basketball League
Games will be played Saturday afternoons at Manoa School beginning in early February. Team fee: $800 includes team shirts. To register a team go to www.haverfordtownship.com and click the program link.
Rejuvenate your Retirement
Get Financial advice that will help you maximize your retirement income. Learn how to allocate your assets to minimize risk and use tax laws to your advantage. Time: 10:30 – 12:30pm Location: Haverford Library Instructor : Ryan Leib (CFP, AIF) Dates: 2 sessions to choose from (Tues 3/6 & 3/13), or (Thurs 3/15 & 3/20) Fee: $39
Social Security What you need to Know. Learn the strategies to maximize your benefits , how working in retirement affects benefits and when is the best time for you to start to collect. Fee: $15 Time: 7-8:15pm Dates Tuesday Feb 29 Location: Library Instructor: Ryan Leib (CFP, AIF)
Zumba
Join the Party! You’ll be working up a sweat with these calorie burning and easy to follow dance steps set to Latin rhythms and pop songs. This fun and effective workout targets your legs, abs, glutes and arms. *2 classes to choose from* Time: 6:00-7:00pm (Mon) Dates: 1/23-3/19 Instructor: Michelle Manning Location: Chatham Gym Time: 9:00-10:00am (Sat) Dates: 2/4-3/24 Instructor: Caitlyn Powell Location: Manoa School gym Fee: $85/$140 both sessions
Yoga Enhance your well being with yoga postures and breathing. Reduce stress while increasing strength and flexibility. Instructor: Lisie Abrams Dates:2/1-3/21 Time: 7-8pm (Wed) Fee: $75 Location: Chatham Park
Soccer Fitness Use soccer drills and skill games to keep fit and have fun. Women’s Time: 8-9pm Location: Manoa School Men’s Time: 9-10pm Fee: $95 Dates 2/7-3/20 (Tues) Instructor: Jorge Severini *New Location and times*
Open Basketball
Keep yourself young with competitive pick-up games. Time: 6-8pm (Tues) Location: Manoa School Dates: 1/3-3/27 Fee: $6 at the door
Registration begins January 9. See our website for details www.haverfordtownship.com/parks
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In order to better serve you the Recreation Department we have upgraded our online registration system. The benefits include; -Easier online registration to save you time. -More program information -Easy access to your families program schedules -Better communication through text alerts and email.
Winter-Spring Regis. begins Jan 9.
Go to our website www.haverfordtownship.com/parks to create a family account.
Summer Preview
The Summer edition of the HavaGood Times will be available Monday, April 30.
Summer Registration Registration begins on Monday, May 7. Our Summer Program registration process is being adjusted to help alleviate some of the first day frenzy. We will still have limited spots in certain programs. Check our website after April 1 to see which programs you will be able to register for online and how to sign up for the lottery. Full Day Summer Program The Recreation Department offers a Full Day Program (8am-6pm) for ages 6-12 starting in late June and going through the first week in August. Information on dates, times and fees will be available on our website March 5th. Registration for the program begins March 26.
...Summer Jobs... Recreation - We are looking for a few good men and women 18 and over to join our All-Star summer staff. If you have strong leadership skills and enthusiasm go to the Recreation website in February to obtain an application www.haverfordtownship.com (click on Recreation) Interviews conducted in February and March. Park Maintenance- We are accepting applications for individuals 18 and over to work seasonal park maintenance from April - July. Interviews will be held in late February into early April. For more info contact Eric Gillard at egillard@haverfordtownship.org.
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Registration for the Winter-Spring Season begins January 9th.
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By Mail:
Haverford Township Recreation Department 599 Glendale Road Havertown, Pa 19083
Walk In:
Recreation Dept. 599 Glendale Rd. 8:30am-4:30pm
Hours:
*We accept all credit cards.
Make checks payable to Haverford Township. Your cancelled check is your receipt. There is no confirmation after receiving a registration. Feel free to contact us if you would like to confirm your registration. Trip 2012 Registration Form Trip Name____________________________________________# in your Party_________Date____________ Contact Name_______________________________________Phone (d)_______________________________ Phone (cell)________________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________Zip________________ Email Address___________________________________Amt Enclosed_________ Check #______ Credit_____ please print clearly
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