Eureka Family Workshops

For families of any size, shape, and artistic ability to play and make art together. Saturdays, 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

Next Workshops
Sunday, July 20

Free Summer Concerts at the Manor

 Thursday evenings, June 26 through July 31
Alverthorpe Manor, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
Grounds open at 6:00 p.m.; concerts start at 7:00 p.m. except Kids Fest
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic dinner.  Snacks and beverages sold on the grounds
Admission is free
Concerts held rain or shine
July 17    Mambo Machine – featuring sizzling sounds and soulful Latin rhythms
July 24    Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – featuring roots, reggae, and  experimental
                dub
July 31    Kids Fest – 5:30-8:30 p.m., featuring 6:30 concert with Dog on Flees for all                 ages.  Also art workshops with supply charge  Variety of activities
Co-sponsored by Abington Township Parks & Recreation and Abington Art Center
Information:  Abington Art Center at 215-887-4882 ext. 208

Teen Night at Crestmont Pool

For boys and girls age13 and up
Thursday, July 17, 9:00-11:00 p.m.
Crestmont Pool, across from Willow Grove Park Mall on Old Welsh Road, Abington
Cost:  $5 includes snacks  Sodas for sale
DJ music for dancing 
Bring floats and fun pool toys!
Information:  215-659-5259

Teen Night at Penbryn Pool

For boys and girls age13 and up
Thursday, July 24, 9:00-11:00 p.m.
Penbryn Pool, entrance at Houston & Egerton Roads or use Penbryn Park entrance off Edge Hill Road near Ardsley Train Station, Glenside
Cost: $3 for members; $5 for non-members; includes pizza and soda 
Bring floats and fun pool toys!
Information:  215-884-8907

Monty Python Event

Dead Knights and Black Parrots: The Philosophy of Monty Python lecture and outdoor movie on Thursday, August 7, 6:00 p.m.
At the Abington Art Center, Alverthorpe Manor, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown.
Featuring Gary Hardcastle, associate professor of philosophy at Bloomsburg University and editor of the anthology Monty Python and Philosophy: Nudge, Nudge,Think, Think, will share “all you ever wanted to know” about the ideas underlying the antics.
Classic Monty Python flick The Meaning fo Life (rated R) on the lawn of the Sculpture Park following presentation 
Cost:  Free
Information:  Abington Art Center at 215-887-4882

Movies Under the Stars

Featuring family films under the stars
August 14: Kicking and Screaming (PG)
            21, Ratatouille (G)
8:00 p.m.
Sculpture Park lawn, Abington Art Center at Alverthorpe Manor, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown (in the pavilion if raining).
Presented by the Highway Theater
Cost:  Free.
Information: Abington Art Center at 215-887-4882

Abington Township Group & Private Swimming Lessons

Offered at Crestmont & Penbryn pools in four ability levels from beginner to advanced
Between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Boys and girls must be at least six years old or have completed kindergarten.
Next three-week session: July 14-August 1
Register at pools
Cost: $20 per session.
Private lessons can also be arranged with the life guards and cost approximately $10 per half hour.
Information: Abington Bureau of Parks and Recreation at 215-576-5213 or the pools: Crestmont – 215-659-5259, Penbryn – 215-884-8907.

Police Athletic League (PAL)

Now at PAL:  Pool, Ping-Pong, Air Hockey, , Arcade Basketball, and Foosball

Site Location:
Glenside-Weldon School, 409 N. Easton Road, Glenside

PAL Van Pickup Location: Crestmont, Roslyn, & Willow Grove area kids take shuttle from Crestmont Park parking lot, across from Willow Grove Park Mall. PAL sign posted on light standard. Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Return shuttle begin at 10:00-10:15 p.m.

Kids or parents with questions can contact Abington PAL by e-mail: PAL@abington.org or call Abington Community Policing at 267-536-1071.

Those 11 years old through senior high school, who either live in or attend a public, private, or parochial school in Abington Township, are admitted free. No one admitted after 9:30 p.m.

PAL is open Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00-11:00 p.m. It offers a changing variety of recreational activities and educational programs. It is a place to hang out with friends! Activities free. Refreshments sold. Supervised by site director and managers, police officers, and volunteers. More volunteers always needed! (See “Volunteer Opportunities.”)

Expanded information at www.abingtonpal.org

Young Life/Wyld Life

For 7th through 12th graders
Club is a bi-weekly informal gathering featuring fun activities and a thoughtful message for high school students. On hiatus until Fall.
Campaigners is a weekly Bible study &times
Wyld Life is a monthly evening event in local homes and features fun activities and a message for junior high students
For information and details, call 215-470-7317. Area Director: Katie Gorbey, email younglife.montco@gmail.com or visit www.montcopa.younglife.org

Website for Jewish Teens

FPublicizes what is new and what is hot for those in 6th through 12th grades
Sponsored by the Community Youth Initiative to gives young people an opportunity to meet new friends, explore Jewish identity and cultural programs, participate in community service events, and collaborate with teens from synagogues and youth groups throughout the Philadelphia area and the surrounding counties. 
Visit www.jewishphilly.org/teens.
Information:  Contact the Community Youth Initiative at 215-446-3030

Abington Art Center 2008 Summer Class Registration

Catch the Reading Bug Summer Reading Club

For all Abington Township boys and girls
Run through Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, and Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Children pledge to read at least 20 minutes a day and record progress in a reading log, or, parents read aloud to children and count that time toward the reading goal.
Children who visit the libraries and show their logs to the staff will receive a sticker or stamp for each book read. 
Roslyn Branch Library will host a summer-long “Catch the Reading Bug!” game and raffle for anyone who checks out 10 books per visit. 
Abington Free Library registrants will be eligible to win prizes for reading five, 10 and 15 hours.  All children who read throughout the summer will receive a free paperback book.
Registration online at www.abingtonfreelibrary.org   Children can set up online reading log to update from any terminal with Internet access, and they can write book reviews and access websites featuring bug facts, puzzles, and games.
In-person Registration Now at both libraries 
Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, or Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn.
Information: Abington at 215-885-5180, ext. 28 or Roslyn at 215-886-9818

Art Escape

For children ages 6-10
Creative workshops blending art, stories, & fun
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Held at Abington Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Date                Program                                  Registration & Book Pickup
July 24             Bizarre Bugs                             July 21
Aug. 7              Fly Feast                                  Aug. 4
Cost:  Free
Registration begins June 30 for one program.  Register for others as space permits on dates listed.
Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28

Literary Lunches at Abington Library

Book discussions for children entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade
Wednesdays, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.
Held at Abington Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Session 1
Date                 Book                                        Registration & Book Pickup
July 16             Wringer                                    July 3
July 23             The Beloved Dearly                  July 10
July 30             My Louisiana Sky                     July 17
Bring lunch & beverage; dessert will be provided.
Cost:  Free
Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28

Literary Lunches at Roslyn Branch Library

For boys and girls in grades 2-6
Fridays, 12:15-1:15  p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Children bring a lunch; snack provided
For thoses entering grades 2 and 3
July 18:  Zero Grandparents by Michelle Edwards       Registration & book pickup June               27
July 25:   Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary  Registration & book pickup  July 3
Aug. 1:   Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner  Registration & book pickup July 11
Cost:  Free
Information & Registration:  Celia at 215-886-9818

Book Buddies

Book discussions for children entering 2nd or 3rd grade
Thursdays, 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Held at Abington Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Session 1
Date                 Book                                        Registration & Book Pickup
July 17             Butterfly Buddies                      July 3
July 24             Horrible Harry and the  July 10
                         Drop of Doom
Session 2
Date                 Book                                        Registration & Book Pickup
July 31             26 Fairmount Avenue               July 17
Aug. 7              Stuart’s Cape                           July 24
Aug. 14            Butterfly Buddies                      July 31
Aug 2`1            Horrible Harry and the  Aug. 7
                         Drop of Doom
Bring lunch & beverage; dessert will be provided.
Cost:  Free
Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28

Junior Fun Days

For children ages 4-6
Mondays, 10:15-11:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-12:00 noon
Held in Community Room at Abington Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
July 21  Flutterby Butterfly with stories & crafts                             Registration begins               Aug. 4   
Aug. 4   Lucky   Ladybugs with stories, activities, & games              Registration               begins July 21
Cost:  Free
Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28

Preschoolr Fun Days

For children ages 2-3 and their parents/caregivers
Thursdays, 2 sessions:  10:15-11:00 a.m. or 10:55 a.m.-11:55 noon
Held in Community Room at Abington Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
July 24  Butterflies in flight with stories, rhymes, & crafts  Registration begins July               14 
Aug. 7    Busy as a Bee with bee tales, rhymes, & craft  Registration begins July 28
Cost:  Free
Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28

Family Fun Nights

For children ages 3 and up and their families
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.  Shows run 45-60 minutes
Held at Abington Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
July 16 Magicomedy featuring the Gustafson’s who will amaze with magic               Registration begins June 30
July 23 Wacky Science featuring experiments presented by Mad Science  Registration              begins July 21
July 30 Spider Man Tales featuring Clem Bowen performing Ananse stories using              African instruments  No registration required  Open to all area residents 
Aug. 6 Bug Party featuring live bug show from Scott Prior’s exotic arthropods              Registration begins August 4
Cost:  Free
Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28

Story Times with Karen & Mitzi

For children ages 3 and up  Open to all area residents
July 26, August 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Held at Abington Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Karen Udell and her gentle golden retriever Mitzi present special read-aloud time
Cost:  Free
No registration required
Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28

Doggone Good Readers

For boys and girls ages 6-10  Not required to come for all four weeks but must be able to read and attend program independently.
Saturdays, July 19, 26 & August 2, 10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Practice reading in an exciting new way by reading aloud to a therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose from a selection provided by the library.
Registration:  Monday, June 30
Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28

Roslyn Reads

For beginner readers in kindergarten through entering 3rd grade
Readers are matched with a young adult (age 12-17) who listens as they practice reading stories
June 23rd-August 18th, Mondays,1:30-2:30 p.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m.                
Held at Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost:  Free
Information & Registration:  Celia Frankford at 215-886-9818

Preschool Fun Days at Roslyn Branch Library

Story times for  boys and girls ages 2-6
July 1st  through August 14th 
Held at Roslyn Branch Library,  2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn,
Story times for ages 3-6, Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.
Story times for ages 2-3: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.
Cost:  Free
Information & Registration:  Celia at 215-886-9818

New Life Community Church

For boys and girls pre-kindergarten through 5th grade
July 20-24, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Church located at 2680 Huntingdon Pike (near Red Lion Road and Huntingdon Pike)
Theme:  Son World Adventure Park:  Come take a Thrill Ride with Us
Cost:  Free
Information & Registration:  215-947-1880

Carmel Presbyterian Church

For boys and girls age 3 through 6th grade
July 27-31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Church located at 100 Edge Hill Road, Glenside (Edge Hill & Mt. Carmel Avenue)
Theme:  Power Lab:  Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power
Cost:  Free-will offering accepted
Information & Registration:  215-887-1074

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

For boys and girls age 4 through 5th grade  Older boys and girls needed as volunteers!
July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Church located at Parkview & Lycoming Avenues, Abington (behind Vitamin Store on Old York Road)
Theme: Friendship Trek: Jesus, Our Forever Fried
Cost:  Free
Information:  215-659-2642 or www.holytrinity.net

Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church

For boys and girls pre-school through fifth grade
July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Church located at 2364 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley  (just north of Philmont Ave. & Huntingdon Pike)
Theme: Power Lab
Cost:  $5/child
 Information & Registration:  215-947-5500 or www.hvpc.org

St Anne’s Episcopal Church

For boys and girls age 4-12
July 28-August 1, 6:00-8:15 p.m. Includes Friday daytrip to the beach
Church located at Old York & Old Welsh Roads, Abington
Theme:  Beach Beatitudes  Introduces  children to people from the Bible and teaches them the attitudes they should have as followers and believers in Jesus 
Cost:  The only cost will be a beach tag
Information & Registration:  215-659 1674 or www.stannesabington.org

Chelten Baptist Church

For those who completed kindergarten through 5th  grade
August 4-8, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Special Day Camp for 5tj graders 12:30-4:00 p.m.
Church located at 1601 Limekiln Pike, Dresher
Theme:  Power Lab:  Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power
Cost:  Bible School is free  Day Camp is $100
Information & Registration:  Crystal at 215-646-5557 ext. 207 or register on line at www.cheltenbaptist.org

Glenside United Church of Christ

For boys and girls ages 4 through adults  Parent, guardian or friend must attend with child under age 10 based on activities in the program being offered
August 11-14, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Church located at Abington Avenue & Wharton Road, Glensidet
Dinner at 6:00, VBS begin at 6:30
Theme:  Caring for Creation for children  Separate adult class
Cost:  Free
Information: 215-887-1819  Also visit  www.glensideucc.org

5th and 6th Grade Dance

Roslyn Boys & Girls Club, Hall and Hamond Ave., Roslyn
(Take Susquehanna Rd. west to light at Maple Ave. Hall Avenue is the next right.)
Second Fridays for 5th & 6th grader dances
Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 at the door
Chaperoned by Abington Police Department Community Service Officers, adults from the Roslyn Boys & Girls Club, and Abington High School juniors and seniors. Lock-in: parents must come inside to pick up children early.
Information: Terry Ehly at 215-659-1266

Briar Bush Nature Center Fall Programs for Children

Briar Bush Nature Center is located at 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington
Information, fees, & registration: 215-887-6603 or www.briarbush.org
These programs will return in September

Magic Mornings
For 2-3 year-olds with adults
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursdays:
Fridays: May 23(Adjacent Thursday & Friday classes duplicate each other)
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult and learn about nature. Make nature-based crafts, hike a trail or touch an animal. Adjacent Thursday and Friday classes duplicate curriculum. Classes $8 each; additional children are $5.00 each. Snack is included.

Preschool Pioneers
For 4-5 year olds
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tuesdays:;
This nature adventure is a monthly series with hands-on activities, nature hikes, crafts, and stories about the natural world.

Nuts for Nature
For 1st-3rd grade students
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Join a Briar Bush educators for an hour-long adventure outdoors. Seasonal activities include live animal programs, hands-on activities, and hikes.

Junior Birders Club
For all grades
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Thursdays,
Join us for a fun-filled program of watching birds and the places in which they live. You’ll love exploring the trails and Briar Bush’s Bird Observatory all year round! Bring binoculars and field guide, if possible.

Summer Camp Aid openings for 7-12th grade students See "Volunteer Opportunities"

Common Ground Coffee House

For people18-30
Returning September 19, 8:00-11:00 p.m. and most third Fridays, 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Held at The Omega House (on left a you pull into New Life Community Church 2680 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley)
Music: provided by local artists
Interested musicians contact Sandy at 215-219-1241
Drinks: Smoothies, Coffee, & Espresso provided NO CHARGE for entry, drinks or music. Just come and enjoy!
Information: 215- 947-1880

Family Fun Fridays

Family Fun Fridays will return in the fall.
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Features a fun-filled Friday night for families to spend quality time together
Enjoy dinner, games, gym activities, swimming, etc.
Free for full-privilege members; $10 for Program and Non-members 6 family members or more - $2/member
Pre-register at 215-884-9622 ext 1859

Teen Night at YMCA

For junior & senior high school boys and girls in grades 7-12 
Featuring basketball pick-up games
2nd & 4th Fridays of month
Teen Night will return in September!
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Membership not required
Cost:  Full Privilege Members Free; all others $5
Information:  215-884-9622 ext. 1859

Tween Night

For boys and girls in 4th-6th grades
3rd Saturday of each month. Tween night will return in September!
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Featuring swimming, basketball, and moon bounce
Cost:  Full Privilege Members Free; all others $5
Information:  215-884-9622 ext. 1859