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Youth/Teen Programs


Programs Age
   
   
Pop Art! 12 - 15
   
Jr. Golf Camp 10 - 17
   
Jr. Golf Clinic 6 - 13
   
Kid's Art in Nature Class 6 - 10
   
Safety Town 4 - 8
    
Safety First 4 - 7
   
Tennis Camp 3 - 13
   
York Township Recreation Summer Camp Program -
American Red Cross 3-day Babysitter's Training Camp
11 - 15
   
ART in 3-D 8 - 13
   
Adventures with GPS 8 - 11
   
Clay Camp 8 - 13
   
Flag Football Camp 7 - 13
   
Let's Get Physical 6 - 10
   
UK Soccer Recreational Soccer Camp 7 - 14
   
UK Soccer Nippers Camp 5 & 6
   
UK Soccer Squirts Camp 3 & 4
   
Adventure Camp at Ski Roundtop 8 - 15
   
Multi-Sport Camp 3 - 13
   
Beginning Robotics 5 - 7
   
TechStars™ Computer Camp 8 - 11
   
Fall 2010 Flag Football Clinic 7 - 10
   
Summer Day Camp 6 - 12

Printable Activity Registration Form (Registration form opens in a new window)


R - Resident (Windsor Township and Windsor Borough)
NR - Non-Resident
PR - Pre-registration required

Special Treat
Video from the Kid's Cooking Class

How to Make Whole Wheat Pizza Crust


 

Pop Art!


Experience the fun of creating graphic art with vivid inks, cut stencils, and screens. Design your own CD cover, poster, and silk-screened t-shirt as you explore art by Pop Art Masters Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Roy Lichtenstein. Students should wear old clothing or bring a smock. Campers ages 12-15 will be provided with all supplies, a light snack, and conclude with an exhibition of the participants’ work.
Instructor: Erin Saenz

Date: Mon.–Fri., June 14–18
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Windsor Township Building
Cost: $115 R/125 NR
Age: 12-15

Jr. Golf Camp


Children ages 10-17 with little or no experience join Windsor Recreation and certified golf instructors for a week full of basic golf instruction. Elements covered; putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, rules, etiquette, swing basics, and course reviews.

Date:
Mon.–Fri., June 14–18
Time:
1–3 p.m.
Location:
Heritage Hills Golf Resort, Mt. Rose Ave., York, PA
Cost:
$100 R/$110 NR
Age:
10 - 17

Jr. Golf Clinic


Learn the fundamentals of putting, chipping, swing basics, and golf etiquette. This clinic is offered to children and teens ages 6-13. Children will be split up according to ability and ages for the scheduled classes. Certified Golf Professionals from Heritage Hills Golf Resort will teach this series of six lessons.

Date:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 15–July 1
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Location:
Heritage Hills Golf Resort, Mt. Rose Ave., York
Cost:
$80 R/90 NR
Age:
6 - 13

Kids’ Art in Nature Class


Susquehanna House Gallery welcomes local artist Renee Evans to lead this program. This class combines the beauty of nature and the creativity of art. Kids will go on a hike and collect natural treasures on the way. Then, they will return to Shank’s Mare where they will learn how to incorporate these treasures into a piece of art. Along with Mother Nature, we will provide all class materials. Class is for children ages 6-10 years.

Date:
Wednesday, June 16
Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location:
Shank’s Mare Outfitters
Cost:
$20 R / $22 NR
Age:
6 - 10

Safety Town


Come join the fun of Safety Town! This camp is designed to educate children 4-8 years of age about how to be safe in many areas such as home, school, or even when they are out playing in the community. The children will learn about two different topics each day that will then be reinforced with various hands-on activities. We will also have special guests coming in from the local community. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled opportunity that will teach children how to be safe in everyday situations. Register now by calling the Susan Byrnes Center directly at 848-3064, ext. 255 (Suzanne Noel).
Instructors from Susan Byrnes Health Education Center

Age: 4 - 5 yrs.
Times & Dates:
June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon
Age: 6–8 yrs.
Times & Dates:
August 2–6, 8 a.m.–noon
Location:
Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center, 515 S. George St., York
Cost:   
$40/child (non-York City residents)
 

Safety First


Take advantage of this one day, one hour very important class for your child! Help children build an awareness of safety issues and their importance to a healthy body through activities, a safety mural, and simple “911” role play. Children ages 4-7 are welcome.
Instructors from Susan Byrnes Health Education Center

Date:
Monday, June 21
Time: 9–10 a.m.
Location:
Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center, 515 S. George St., York
Cost: $20 R/$22 NR

Age: 4 - 7

Tennis Camp


Game, Set, Match! This summer, First Serve Tennis Academy is partnering with the Windsor Recreation Commission to offer tennis camps for children ages 3-13 at the Freysville Park Tennis Courts! Camps run Monday through Thursday, and Friday is reserved for a rain date, if needed. Learn the basics and improve your skills! Grips, footwork, ground strokes, volleys, serves, and tennis etiquette will be taught through a series of fun games and drills! More advanced players will be introduced to competitive games and more challenging drills. Age appropriate equipment will be used, and groups will be formed according to age
& ability. Please send your player with a racket and something to drink! Junior Campers should also bring a light snack for break time. All balls and other equipment will be provided by FSTA. Each participant
will be awarded with a personalized merit certificate and t-shirt!
Instructors from First Serve Tennis Academy

Date:
SESSION#1: June 21–24;
             Rain Date: June 25
          SESSION #2: June 28–July 1;
             Rain Date: July 2
          SESSION #3: July 5–8;
             Rain Date: July 9
Location: Freysville Park Tennis Courts

Kiddie Camp—Ages 3–6: 4–5 p.m.
Cost: $70 R/$80 NR
Junior Camp—Ages 7–13: 4–7 p.m.
Cost: $165 R/ $175 NR

York Township Recreation Summer Camp Program -
Am. Red Cross 3-day Babysitter's Training Camp


Start your summer break off right by participating in this three day Babysitter’s Training Camp. Girls and boys between the ages of 11and15 years - have fun and make new friends as you learn the skills necessary to become the best babysitter in your neighborhood.

• On Day One campers will learn leadership skills, professionalism,
  basic child care skill such as diapering and feeding, safe play and
  how to handle bed time issues.
• On Day Two practice on manikins as you learn lifesaving skills
  such as CPR, rescue breathing and how to respond to an infant or
  child who is choking. Campers will receive a Red Cross certification
  in Infant and Child CPR.
• On Day Three earn a Red Cross First Aid certification as you
  learning how to handle injuries to muscle and bones, how to
  control bleeding and more. You will also learn about disasters that
  can occur in our area and how to prepare for them.

All training materials, free lunch each day and a camp tee shirt are included in the cost of this activity filled camp.

Contact: Monica Newcomb, Recreation Director, at 741-3861 ext. 129 for more information and registration
Location: York Township Recreation
Dates and Times: June 29, June 30 and July 1, 2010 from 9AM – 3PM each day
Campers must attend all three days.

ART in 3-D


Campers learn to work with plaster, wire, and foam core to create works of art that promise to be off the wall. Students should wear old clothing or bring a smock. Campers ages 8-13 will be provided with all supplies, a light snack, and conclude with an exhibition of the participants’ work.
Instructor: YorkArts staff

Date:
Mon.–Fri., July 5–9
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location:
YorkArts, 10 North Beaver St., York
Cost:
$115 R/125 NR
Age: 8 - 13

Adventures with GPS


Children ages 8-11 will have fun in small groups using hand-held Global Positioning Systems. They will search for treasure boxes and leave replacement “valuables” for other groups of “geocachers.” They will learn the fundamentals for GPS technology and its practical uses in this indoor & outdoor class. Please dress appropriately as half of the class will be in a computer lab and the other half will be outside.
Instructors from ComputerTots Computer Explorers

Date:
Tues.–Fri., July 6–9
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location:
LJM Elementary School, 1195 Windsor Road, Red Lion
Cost:
 $115 R/$125 NR
Age: 8 - 11

Clay Camp


Join us in learning the art and craft of clay. Students, ages 8-13, will be taught hand building techniques and spend some time working on the potter’s wheel. Decorative slips, textures, and glazes will complete the projects. Kids should wear mud-friendly clothes! Campers will be provided with all supplies and a light snack, and conclude with an exhibition of the participants’ work.
Instructor: Michelle MacDonald

Date:
Mon.–Fri., July 12–16
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location:
YorkArts, 10 North Beaver St., York
Cost:
$115 R/125 NR
Age: 8 - 13

Flag Football Camp


Falcon Sports’ Flag Football camp offers participants the opportunity to be introduced to the sport of football in a fun and non-competitive environment. Camp runs Monday through Thursday, and Friday is reserved for a rain date, if needed. Passing, catching, de-flagging, and running will be covered! Learn the basics or brush up on your skills through fun games and drills! Falcon’s coaches also go over the basic aspects of both offensive and defensive strategy. Age appropriate equipment will be used and groups will be formed according to age & ability. Please send your player with something to drink and a light snack for break time!! Each participant will be awarded with a personalized merit certificate and t-shirt!
Instructors from Falcon Sports

Date:
July 12–15; Rain Date: July 16
Time: Junior Camp—Ages 7–13: 4–7 p.m.
Location:
Pleasant View Elementary School fields
Cost:
$165 R/$175 NR
Age: 7 - 13

Let’s Get Physical!


This class helps students’ ages 6-10 explore the benefits of physical fitness. Through active participation, students will experience how the body benefits from exercise. Register now!
Instructors from Susan Byrnes Health Education Center.

Date:
Thursday, July 15
Time: 6–7 p.m.
Location:
Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center, 515 S. George St., York
Cost:
$20 R/$22 NR
Age: 6 - 10

UK Soccer Recreational Soccer Camp


This camp is directed by UK Soccer professional English coaches. The objective of our Recreational soccer camp is to provide the player the opportunity to have fun while learning the fundamental techniques necessary to play the game. The program is focused at individual skill development with a technical curriculum that is specific to age and ability. Available for ages 7-14. Camp includes UK Camp ball, t-shirt and written evaluation at the conclusion of camp. Please be sure to bring a water bottle, shin guards, and a bagged lunch.

Date:
Mon.–Fri., July 19–23
Time: 4–8 p.m.
Location:
Freysville Park soccer fields
Cost:
$120 R/130 NR
Age: 7 - 14

UK Soccer Nippers Camp


The Nippers camp is a non-competitive program designed for kids to have fun with the ball while the UK Soccer professional English coaches are teaching and enhancing their soccer skills. The session will not only introduce and develop basic techniques but is devised to nurture a love of the game. The program is specific to age and ability. Available for ages 5 and 6 only. Camp includes UK Camp ball, t-shirt and written evaluation at the conclusion of camp. Please be sure to bring a water bottle and shin guards.

Date:
Mon.–Fri., July 19–23
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location:
Workinger soccer fields
Cost:
$80 R/90 NR
Age: 5 & 6

UK Soccer Squirts Camp


The Squirts camp is an introductory program designed for kids to have fun with the ball while introducing them to the game of soccer. The program is coached by UK Soccer professional English coaches and is specific to age and ability. Available for ages 3 and 4 only. Camp includes UK Camp ball, t-shirt and written evaluation at the conclusion of camp. Please be sure to bring a water bottle and shin guards.

Date:
 Mon.–Fri., July 19–23
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Location:
Workinger soccer fields
Cost:
$55 R/65 NR
Age: 3 & 4

Adventure Camp at Ski Roundtop


Join us for a unique summer day camp! Participants’ ages 8 to 15 will enjoy a full week of 15+ exciting outdoor activities. Activities include ropes course, climbing walls, kayaking, canoeing, fishing photography, orienteering, archery, hiking and much more. No equipment needed. Please wear appropriate athletic clothing and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Transportation is on your own. Maximum of 12 children! Register now by calling WARC at 244-3512!

Date:
Monday–Friday, July 26–30
Time:  8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location:
Ski Roundtop, 925 Round Top Road, Lewisberry
Cost:
$265/camper
Age: 8 - 15

Multi-Sport Camp


Falcon Sports’ Multi-Sport camp offers young participants between the ages of 3-13 the opportunity to be introduced to a wide range of sports in one fun and dynamic setting! The basics of a variety of sports are covered throughout the camp week through age-appropriate games and drills! Soccer, tennis, basketball, t-ball, golf, hockey, etc! On the last day of camp Olympics will be held, recapping all of the games and skills learned during the session. Age appropriate equipment will be used, and groups will be formed according to age & ability. Please send your player with something to drink! Junior Campers should also bring a light snack for break time. Each participant will be awarded with a personalized merit certificate and t-shirt!
Instructors from Falcon Sports

Date:
July 26–29; Rain Date: July 30
Location: Pleasant View Elementary School fields

Kiddie Camp—Ages 3–6: 4–5 p.m. Cost: $70 R/ $80 NR
Junior Camp—Ages 7–13: 4–7 p.m. Cost: $165 R/ $175 NR

 

Beginning Robotics


Children ages 5–7 will teach “Roamer” the robot to follow their instructions. Can we make Roamer go 6 steps forward and turn left? Can we make it draw the outline of a house by the movements we program it to make? Can we get Roamer to go from Pennsylvania to Arizona on a map? The children can even teach Roamer to play music.
Instructors from ComputerTots Computer Explorers

Date:
Mon.–Fri., July 26–30
Time: 9:30–11 a.m.
Location:
Windsor Township Building
Cost:
$115R/$125 NR
Age: 16 and up

TechStars™ Computer Camp


Create Your Own Video Games
Children ages 8–11 will have fun and success as they creatively design, build and edit their very own video games from scratch. What action will take place? What are the objectives and outcomes? Design the action and the characters. The children will feel a sense of power as the characters do what they want them to do.
Instructors from ComputerTots Computer Explorers

Date:
 Mon.–Fri., August 2–6
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Location:
LJM Elementary School, 1195 Windsor Road, Red Lion
Cost:
$136 R/$146  NR
Age: 8 - 11

Fall 2010 Flag Football Clinic


Falcon Sports’ Flag Football program offers Junior Falcons participants the opportunity to be introduced to the sport of football in a fun and non-competitive environment. Passing, catching, de-flagging, and running will be covered! Learn the basics or brush up on your skills through fun games and drills! Falcon’s coaches also go over the basic aspects of both offensive and defensive strategy. Age appropriate equipment will be used and groups will be formed according to age & ability. Please send your player with something to drink! Each participant will be awarded with a personalized merit certificate and t-shirt!
Instructors from Falcon Sports

Date:
Wednesdays, Sept. 8–Oct. 27 (8 weeks)
          Raindates: Mondays, Sept. 20 or Oct. 4
Time: 9 a.m.–12 noon.
Location:
Windsor Borough field, High St., Windsor, PA
Cost:
$85R/$95 NR
Age: 7 - 9: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
        10 - 13: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Summer Day Camp


Are you looking for a safe and fun-filled summer vacation for your child?
Register now for Windsor Area Recreation Commission’s Summer Day Camp! The summer program is a total of eight weeks, June 21-August 13, 2010 from 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at Emanuel Lutheran Church and Freysville Park. This program is for children who are ages 6-12. Activities will include: sports, crafts, group activities, guest speakers, indoor and outdoor activities, free time and even more field trips then last year! Bus transportation will be provided for all field trips.
All campers must bring a packed lunch every day, non-microwaveable. One snack a day will be provided to campers by Recreation Commission. The cost for the program is $610.00 for residents of Windsor Township and Windsor Borough and $620.00 for non-residents (that’s $76.25 per week & $15.25 per day-resident rate). Parents may enroll a second family member (brother or sister) and receive $15.00 off. Payment plans are available. Must pay at least half the registration cost at the time of registering your child(ren)-$305 R or $310 NR
Registrations will begin April 1st, and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Payment must be made at the time of registration for Day Camp or your child will not be registered. There are no part-time care or vacation rates available. Payment for the full eight weeks of care is required. Once payment is received by the Windsor Area Recreation Commission and deposited, no registration monies will be refunded at any time for the summer day camp. Deadline for all registration is by June 1, 2010. Day camp is limited to 35 children, so register early. Application forms are available below - or the Windsor Township Building. Parent handbooks will be available after April 1st too! Please pick up a complete guide of what your child’s summer vacation will entail!

Field trips include, visits to the Wisehaven Pool, Bowling, Mini Golf, Reptile Program at Nixon Park, Roller skating, Bike safety program, LaserTag & Laser light show, Lake Tobias, Indian Steps Museum and North Museum of Natural History & Science.
 

 
     
       
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