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Abington Parks & Recreation

Programs listed in chronological order

Pottery Class Workshop
For ages 5-14 years old
Session II: May 3, 10, 17, 24
5-8 year olds - 6:00- 7:00 p.m
9-14 year olds - 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Held at Ardsley Community Center
Young artists explore their imagination, develop creativity and gain confidence by working with clay. Each week, children will complete one project, such as animated cartoon figures, boats, large butterflies, and a a piece based on personal interests. All skill levels and abilities welcome. All supplies included; pieces fired at the Pottery Works Mobile Studio. Glazes and clay are food safe and lead free.
Cost: $60 for residents; $70 for non-residents.
Registration & Information: 215.576.5213 or www.abington.org/parksrec

Hershey’s Track & Field Games
To encourage physical fitness among youth and emphasize participation and sportsmanship
Winners of each event have opportunity to advance to District meet in Easton, PA
Open to boys and girls ages 9-14 as of 12/31/13
Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. until completion
Held at Gwynedd Mercey High School Track, 1345 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, 19477
Track Events: 50, 100, and 200 meter dash; 800 and 1600 meter runs; 4 x 100 meter relay
Field Events: standing long jump and softball throw
Each child can participate in either 2 track and 1 field event or 1 track and 2 field events
Cost: Free
Pre-registration required through Lower Gwynedd Township Parks & Recreation Department either by phone 215.646.5302 or online (download forms) at www.lowergwynedd.org

Shining Knights Chess Club
For those ages 4-14
Learn to play chess from rules to advanced tournament strategies. Class time evenly divided between instruction and play. Students paired with opponents of similar skill levels.
Held at Ardsley Community Center, 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley
Next Offered Thursdays, April 11-June 13, 2013, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Fall Session September 9-October 24 Summer camp August 19-23
Cost: $120 for Township residents; $135 for non-residents
Information & Registration: Abington Bureau of Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, 215-576-5213 or www.abington.org/parksrec

Spring Fun Tennis
For ages 6-16
Saturdays, April 13-May 18
Alverthorpe Park tennis courts
Classes either 9:00-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Tennis clinic for all levels of players, including beginners
Instruction includes basics and drills either to learn or to improve game. Organized play in match singles and doubles.
Cost: $90 for Township residents; $105 for non-residents
Information & Registration: Abington Bureau of Parks & Recreation 215.576.5213 or

Mad Science: Super Slimy and Shocking Science!
For boys and girls ages 7-11 years old
Next session TBA
Held at Ardsley Community Center, 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley
Learn how electricity, matter, and slime can be fun! Build a simple circuit, make light bulbs light, buzzers buzz with logic boards, build electromagnets and static chambers; make goey slime and Mad Science putty, and more.
Bring a brow-bag lunch, snack, & drink
Cost: $70
Information & Registration: Abington Bureau of Parks & Recreation, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, 215-576-5213 or www.abington.org/parksrec

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