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2012 Season Outdoor Pool Pass Rates Pre-Season – March 30 Resident Non-Resident Student/Senior $80 $105 Adult $100 $125 Family $165 $195 March 31 – May 1 Student/Senior $95 $120 Adult $120 $145 Family $175 $215 May 2 – Summer Student/Senior $105 $130 Adult $130 $145 Family $185 $225 CURRENT pass members can renew memberships for 2012 by calling Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation, mail a check along with updated information, or stop by the office!

NEW memberships can be purchased at the Recreation Office M-F 8:00 - 4:00pm.

Night Hours on Tuesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 29 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Pool rates, hours, and rules and regulations are available on our website: www.mbgsd.org/recreation.

Summer Adventure Camp

Sports camps Boys Camps

Baseball Camp Instructor: Coach McAllister Location: Memorial Park Main Baseball Field Session: Jun 18, 19, 20, 21 Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Age: At least 5 but less than 13 Resident: Early Fee $90, After May 25 $100, After June 8 $110 Non-Resident: Early Fee $100, After May 25 $110, After June 8 $120

Boys Basketball Camp Instructor: Coach Strickler Location: Mechanicsburg Senior High Gym Session: Jun 11, 12, 13, 14 Age: At least 9 but less than 15 Time: 9:00 am-3:30 pm Resident: Early Fee $120, After May 18 $130, After Jun 1 $140 Non-Resident: Early Fee $130, After May 18 $140, After Jun 1 $150

Football Camp Instructor: Coach Hakel Location: Memorial Park Turf Field Session : Jun 26, 27, 28, 29 Time: 4:30-7:00 pm Age: At least 6 but less than 18 Resident: Early Fee $60, After Jun 1 $70, After Jun 14 $80 Non-Resident: Early Fee $70, After Jun 1 $80, After Jun 14 $90

More details listed on our website.

IF YOU sign-up online for any program before May 25th, you are eligible to win a 3 ft party sub from Subway only valid at these locations.

“The staff was motivated and passionate about the camp. Both of my children looked forward to attending and did not want to go on vacation and miss camp!” Summer Adventure Camp is a 10 week enrichment day camp offered to students 6-14 years old. Campers participate in weekly field trips, theme days, group activities, and swimming at the Mechanicsburg Area Outdoor Pool. All at no additional charge! Early registration begins February 27!

2nd Annual Tri4Kids

Come “Ride, glide, dip and dive” your way through this fun, exciting event to be held this summer! Our 2nd Annual Tri4Kids is open to all students ages 5-18 who have an interest in competing in a triathlon (swim, bike, run)! Our event is a friendly competition and meant to introduce children to the sport by getting them physically active at an early age. Race distances will vary based on age. T-shirt not guaranteed if registered after July 11.

Race Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012 Entry Fee: $15, After Jun 29 $18, Day of $20 Location: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Park Registration: 8:00 am

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Looking Ahead….

Wildcat Flag Football League Registration begins August 1.

Exercise Extravaganza Showcase of our exercise programs August 16.

Middle School Field Hockey League Registration begins August 1.

Elementary Field Hockey League Registration begins August 1.

The Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation Program Brochure is published three times a year for the Mechanicsburg Area School District, 100 East Elmwood Ave., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

Sports camps

Girls Camps

Co-ed Camps

Field Hockey Camp

Cross Country Camp

Instructor: Coach Bianchi Location: Turf Field at Memorial Park Session: Jun 18, 19, 20, 21 Time: 9:00-11:00 am Age: At least 9 but less than 15 Resident: Early Fee $85, After Jun 25 $95, After Jun 8 $105 Non-Resident: Early Fee $95, After Jun 25 $105, After Jun 8 $115

Instructor: Coach Mellinger Location: Memorial Park (by the Pool) Session: Jul 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Time: 8:00-11:00 am Age: At least 12 but less than 17 Resident: Early Fee $80, After Jun 28 $90, After Jul 12 $100 Non-Resident: Early Fee $90, After Jun 28 $100, After Jul 12 $110

Field Hockey Mini Sticks Instructor: Belinda Heltzel Location: Memorial Park Turf Field Session: Jul 9, 10, 11, 12 Time: 5:00-8:00 pm Age: At least 5 but less than 11 Registration Fee: $70 Must register by July 2

Field Hockey-Intense Skills Clinic Instructor: Danielle Kauffman, University of Maryland Field Hockey Location: Memorial Park Turf Field Session: Jul 9, 10, 11 Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Age: At least 12 but less than 19 Resident: Early Fee $63, After Jun 14 $73, After Jun 28 $83 Non-Resident: Early Fee $73, After Jun 14 $83, After Jun 28 $93

Girls Basketball Camp Instructor: Coach Metzler & Coach Alvey Location: Elmwood Elementary Gym Session: Jul 23, 24, 25, 26 Time: 9:30-11:30 am Age: At least 8 but less than 13 Resident: Early Fee $55, After Jun 28 $65, After Jul 12 $75 Non-Resident: Early Fee $65, After Jun 28 $75, After Jul 12 $85

Girls Volleyball Camp Instructor: Coach Fabian & Coach Wolgemuth Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Gym Session: Jul 16, 17, 18, 19 Time: 6:00-8:30 pm Ages: At least 11 but less than 16 Resident: Early Fee $75, After Jun 21 $85, After Jul 5 $95 Non-Resident: Early Fee $85, After Jun 21 $95, After Jul 5 $105

Flag Football Instructor: Coach Petrello Location: Elmwood Elementary Field Session : Jul 23, 24, 25, 26 Age: At least 6 but less than 9 Time: 5:00-6:15 pm Age: At least 9 but less than 12 Time: 6:30-7:45 pm Resident: Early Fee $29, After Jun 28 $39, After Jul 12 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 28 $49, After Jul 12 $59

Little Cats Basketball Instructors: Coach McAllister & Coach Strickler Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Gym Session: Jun 18, 19, 20, 21 Time: 3:00-5:00 pm Age: At least 5 but less than 9 Resident: Early Fee $55, After May 25 $65, After Jun 8 $75 Non-Resident: Early Fee $65, After May 25 $75, After Jun 8 $85

Inline Hockey Clinic Instructor: Susquehanna Sports Center Staff Location: Susquehanna Sports Center, 1001 Bosler Ave., Lemoyne Session: Jun 16, 23, 30, Jul 14, 21, 28 Time: 9:00-10:00 am Age: At least 7 but less than 16 Resident: Early Fee $20, After May 18 $25, After Jun 1 $30 Non-Resident: Early Fee $25, After May 18 $30, After Jun 1 $35

Soccer Camp Instructor: Coach Lougee Location: Friendship Park Session: Jun 11, 12, 13, 14 Time: 9:00-11:00 am Cat Kickers Ages: At least 3 but less than 6 Developmental Camp Ages: At least 6 but less than 9 Junior Camp Ages: At least 9 but less than 14 Resident: Early Fee $75, After May 18 $85, After Jun 1 $95 Non-Resident: Early Fee $85, After May 18 $95, After Jun 1 $105

Teenage Fitness Center Program Grades 7-12 The Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Fitness Center will be open for MASD student use Monday through Thursdays from 9:00-11:30 am beginning June 11 and ending August 2. No program June 21 and July 4. Fitness instructors will be on hand to help students set up a fitness program and monitor them as they work out.

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Sports Camps Co-ed Camps Jr. Tennis Camps Swing into Summer! Develop the fundamentals to be an ace!

Instructor: Coach Smith Location: Mechanicsburg High School Tennis Courts Session I: Jun 18, 20, 25, 27, Jul 9, 11 Resident: Early Fee $72, After May 25 $82, After Jun 8 $92 Non-Resident: Early Fee $82, After May 25 $92, After Jun 8 $102 Session II: Jul 23, 25, 30, Aug 1, 6, 8 Resident: Early Fee $72, After Jun 28 $82, After Jul 12 $92 Non-Resident: Early Fee $82, After Jun 28 $92, After Jul 12 $102 Ages: At least 5 but less than 8 Time: 9:00 - 9:45 am Ages: At least 8 but less than 11 Time: 10:00 -10:45 am Ages: At least 11 but less than 19 Time: 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Tennis Training Geared towards Intermediate-Advanced training for prospective high school players. Emphasis on conditioning, stroke development, and strategy (singles and doubles).

Instructor: Coach Smith Location: Mechanicsburg High School Tennis Courts Session: Jun 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Jul 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, Aug 2, 7, 9 Time: 9:00-11:00 am Ages: At least 12 but less than 18 Resident: Early Fee $165, After May 18 $175, After Jun 1 $185 Non-Resident: Early Fee $175, After May 18 $185, After Jun 1 $195

Elementary Volleyball Camp Instructor: Coach Rutter, Messiah College Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Gym Session: Jun 25, 26, 27, 28 Time: 9:30-11:30 am Ages: At least 8 but less than 12 Resident: Early Fee $65, After May 31 $75, After Jun 14 $85 Non-Resident: Early Fee $75, After May 31 $85, After Jun 14 $95

Volleykidz Instructor: Coach Rutter, Messiah College Location: Elmwood Elementary Auxiliary Gym Session: Jul 16, 17, 18, 19 Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm Ages: At least 6 but less than 8 Resident: Early Fee $65, After Jun 21 $75, After Jul 5 $85 Non-Resident: Early Fee $75, After Jun 21 $85, After Jul 5 $95

Volleytotz Instructor: Coach Rutter, Messiah College Location: Elmwood Elementary Auxiliary Gym Session: Jul 16, 17, 18, 19 Time: 9:00-10:30 am Ages: At least 4 but less than 6 Resident: Early Fee $65, After Jun 21 $75, After Jul 5 $85 Non-Resident: Early Fee $75, After Jun 21 $85, After Jul 5 $95

More details listed on our website.

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student Aqua Cats Swimming This program gives younger children the opportunity to learn the basics of swimming and water safety in a controlled but fun atmosphere.

There are four groups based on age. Instructor: Corey Pelow & aides Location: Memorial Park Swimming Pool Session: Jul 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 Puffers Age: At least 3 but less than 6 Time: 10:45-11:15 am Minnows Age: At least 4 but less than 7 Time: 10:15-10:45 am Catfish Age: At least 5 but less than 8 Time: 9:45-10:15 am Sharks Age: At least 7+ Time: 9:00- 9:45 am Resident: Early Fee $69, After Jun 13 $79, After June 28 $89 Non-Resident: Early Fee $79, After Jun 13 $89, After June 28 $99

African Safari Take a trip to the jungle! We're headed to Africa in search of lions, elephants, hippos, and giraffe's. We'll walk like giraffe's, carry baby hippos on our backs, snorkel like elephants and roar like lions. We'll enjoy lots of fun games, crafts and activities. Grab your binoculars and join us for a trip to the jungle! Instructor: Sherry Webb Location: Elmwood Elementary Music Room Session: Jun 25, 26, 27, 28 Time: 9:00-11:00 am Ages: At least 4 but less than 7 Resident: Early Fee $59, After Jun 1 $69, After Jun 15 $79 Non-Resident: Early Fee $69, After Jun 1 $79, After Jun 15 $89

Babysitting Prepare to become a certified babysitter. Participants will be taught different safety techniques and the "Do's and Don'ts" of babysitting including basic first aid training. Included: a first aid kit and certification.

Instructor: Sue Canniff Location: Elmwood Elementary Room 116 Ages: At least 11 but less than 16 Session I: Jun 7 Time: 8:30 am-3:45 pm Session II: Jun 8 Time: 8:30 am-3:45 pm Resident: Early Fee $69, After May 11 $79, After May 25 $89 Non-Resident: Early Fee $79, After May 11 $89, After May 25 $99

Beginning Pony Riding Mini Camp Enjoy riding ponies, learning how to care for them and other pony activities. Instructor: Joanne Hocker Location: Total Equine Learning Center at Copper Penny Farms Ages: At least 2 but less than 13 Session I: Jun 10 Time: 1:30-3:00 pm Resident: Early Fee $37, After May 18 $47, After Jun 1 $57 Non-Resident: Early Fee $47, After May 18 $57, After Jun 1 $67 Session II: Jul 22 Time: 1:30-3:00 pm Resident: Early Fee $37, After Jun 28 $47, After Jul 12 $57 Non-Resident: Early Fee $47, After Jun 28 $57, After Jul 12 $67

Behind-the-Wheel Driver Education This course is voluntary behind-the-wheel driving and is available to students holding a valid learner's permit or license and completing the classroom phase (or currently enrolled in good standing). The driving program does not assure students of receiving a valid driver's license when the course is completed. The instruction is scheduled during a student's study hall periods, after school or during the summer. A $150 deposit is needed upon registration and then an additional $150 is required the first day behind the wheel. After July 1, the fee will increase to $320.

Boogie Woogie Blues!

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Jazz basics including stretching, isolations, floor work and choreography.

Location: Studio ‘91 Session: Jun 21, 28, Jul 5, 12, 19 Time: 7:30-8:30 pm Ages: At least 6 but less than 10 Registration: Early Fee $48, After May 25 $58, After Jun 8 $68

Camp Hollywood Lights! Camera! Action! A casting call for directors, producers, and actors to create music videos, news broadcasts and short films. Other positions: script writer, set developer, and STAR! Campers will be available for autographs during Thursdays premier of their on-screen debut!

Instructor: Wendy Palese Location: Elmwood Elementary Room 116 Session: Jun 25, 26, 27, 28 Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Age: At least 8 but less than 15 Resident: Early Fee $59, After Jun 1 $69, After Jun 14 $79 Non-Resident: Early Fee $69, After Jun 1 $79, After Jun 14 $89

Cooking Club Chew on this...breakfast for lunch, Mexican Fiesta, All-American and delightful desserts. Enjoy learning the basics of cooking and eating your treats!

Instructor: Kristi Mundis Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Room 54 Session: Jul 23, 24, 25, 26 Time: 12:00-1:30 pm Ages: At least 6 but less than 12 Resident: Early Fee $54, After Jun 28 $64, After Jul 12 $74 Non-Resident: Early Fee $64, After Jun 28 $74, After Jul 12 $84

Doodlers Art Camp Learn artistic techniques using graphite pencils and quality paper to create 3D objects. Discover different pencil leads, lighting, shading, negative space and compositions.

Instructor: Lori Cropper Location: Elmwood Elementary Room 116 Session: Jul 9, 10, 11, 12 Ages: At least 6 but less than 12 Time: 9:00-10:00 am Resident: Early Fee $34, After Jun 14 $44, After Jun 28 $54 Non-Resident: Early Fee $44, After Jun 14 $54, After Jun 28 $64 Ages: At least 12 but less than 19 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Resident: Early Fee $69, After Jun 14 $79, After Jun 28 $89 Non-Resident: Early Fee $79, After Jun 14 $89, After Jun 28 $99

Duct Tape Creations Stick yourself in this class today, before it fills up. This program allows students to be creative and design their own functional artwork.

Students will learn to make flowers, wallets, purses, tote bags, pillows, belts, and given the option to make their own duct tape castle.

Instructor: Jamie Cremo Location: Elmwood Elementary Music Room Session: Jun 18, 19, 20, 21 Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Age: At least 9 but less than 16 Resident: Early Fee $69, After May 25 $79, After Jun 8 $89 Non-Resident: Early Fee $79, After May 25 $89, After Jun 8 $99

French Camp Plongée into your very own French experience. Gain insight into the French culture and language through, art, music, games, and food.

Instructor: Corine Charrier Location: Elmwood Elementary Room 116 Session: Aug 6, 7, 8, 9 Time: 9:00-11:30 am Ages: At least 9 but less than 14 Resident: Early Fee $47, After Jul 12 $57, After Jul 26 $67 Non-Resident: Early Fee $57, After Jul 12 $67, After Jul 26 $77

Glee Camp Belt it out! Campers will become a smash hit as individuals and a group. A performance will be held the last day of camp.

Instructor: Chelsie Moss and Nicholas Wilders Location: Elmwood Elementary Auditorium Session: Jun 18, 19, 20, 21 Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm Ages: At least 10 but less than 14 Resident: Early Fee $89, After May 25 $99, After Jun 8 $109 Non-Resident: Early Fee $99, After May 25 $109, After Jun 8 $119

Green Rocket Camp Houston we're ready for take-off. Construct and ignite environmentally friendly rockets. Three...two...one...blast off!

Instructor: Paul Garrett Location: Environmental Center Session: July 5, 6 Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Ages: At least 10 but less than 13 Resident: Early Fee $49, After Jun 8 $59, After Jun 21 $69 Non-Resident: Early Fee $59, After Jun 8 $69, After Jun 21 $79

Hip Hop Dance Combines dance training and choreography with an intense cardio workout for all ages and genders. Students will improve stamina and performance skills, learn choreography and have a great time doing it.

Location: Studio ‘91 Session: Jun 21, 28, Jul 5, 12, 19 Ages: At least 8 but less than 12 Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Ages: At least 11 but less than 15 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Ages: At least 14 but less than 19 Time: 7:30-8:30 pm Registration: Early Fee $53, After May 25 $63, After Jun 8 $73

Italian Camp Benvenuto! Join us and learn basic Italian while also participating in fun activities to introduce you to Italian culture and food.

Instructor: Michelle Shupp Location: Elmwood Elementary Computer Lab Session: Jun 25, 26, 27, 28 Time: 9:00-11:00 am Ages: At least 9 but less than 14 Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 1 $49, After Jun 14 $59 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Jun 1 $59, After Jun 14 $69

Discount Amusement Park Tickets A listing of discount tickets will be available on our website.

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Pom Camp

Introducing sports and fitness to your child in a hands-on setting with a different sport or activity each class.

Instructor: Andrew Pagel Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Gym Session: Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 Ages: At least 18 months but less than 3 Time: 9:00-9:30 am Resident: Early Fee $54, After May 11 $64, After May 25 $74 Non-Resident: Early Fee $64, After May 11 $74, After May 25 $84 Ages: At least 2 but less than 7 Time: 9:45-10:45 am Resident: Early Fee $79, After May 11 $89, After May 25 $99 Non-Resident: Early Fee $89, After May 11 $99, After May 25 $109 Ages: At least 6 but less than 11 Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Resident: Early Fee $79, After May 11 $89, After May 25 $99 Non-Resident: Early Fee $89, After May 11 $99, After May 25 $109

Lego Camp Create, play and learn! Explore the science of structures and motion while building with LEGOS! Build and create a variety of motorized, remote controlled vehicles! New this year is the addition of remote controlled motorized Lego parts and also renewable energy components to experiment and create with!

Instructor: Wendy Palese Location: Elmwood Elementary Room 116 Session: Jun 18, 19, 20, 21 Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Ages: At least 7 but less than 14 Resident: Early Fee $59, After May 25 $69, After Jun 8 $79 Non-Resident: Early Fee $69, After May 25 $79, After Jun 8 $89

Little Farmers Play in the dirt, pet & feed the animals and learn about the family farming life. Plant your own pot of flowers to take home and seeds in our children's garden, learn about fresh foods, play farm fun games and crafts. Bring a packed lunch.

Instructor: Amy Paulus Location: Paulus' Farm Market, S. York Street Session: Jun 18, 19, 20 Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Ages: At least 5 but less than 8 Resident: Early Fee $39, After May 25 $49, After Jun 8 $59 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After May 25 $59, After Jun 8 $69

Point, Tap & Roll Get the best of the dance world! Learn the art of ballet, the rhythm of tap and tumbling basics. Participants must be entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade for the 2012/2013 school year.

Location: Studio '91 Session: Jun 21, 28, Jul 5, 12, 19 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Ages: At least 5 but less than 7 Registration: Early Fee $48, After May 25 $58, After Jun 8 $68

Fall SAT Programs SAT Prep: Sept 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 14, 21, 28 Glimpse at the PSAT: Oct 10, 11 Details on our website.

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Camper will learn basic jazz/dance team moves, learn correct pom form, build essential pom skills and learn routines. The camp is being taught by a former Denver Bronco Cheerleader.

Location: Studio ‘91 Session: Jul 2, 9, 16 Ages: At least 9 but less than 13 Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Ages: At least 12 but less than 16 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Ages: At least 15 but less than 19 Time: 7:30-8:30 pm Registration: Early Fee $38, After Jun 8 $48, After Jun 21 $58

Pre-School Playtime Our themed pre-school program is back and better than ever. Your child will enjoy themed weeks, activities and crafts. Pre-registration is a must. Participants must be potty-trained and bring their own water bottle. Instructors: Sarah George, Sandy Lewis and Elizabeth Yingling (MASD Kindergarten Teachers) Location: Elmwood Elementary Art Room: Time: 9:00-11:30 am Ages: At least 3 but less than 6 Fun on the Farm: Jun 11, 12, 13, 14 Bugs and Blossoms: Jun 18, 19, 20, 21 A Camping We Will Go: Jun 25, 26, 27, 28 Red, White, and Blue for Me and You: Jul 9, 10, 11, 12 Splish, Splash: Jul 16, 17, 18, 19 Kiddie Olympics: Jul 23, 24, 25, 26 Resident: Early Fee $39, Fee Two weeks prior to class $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, Fee Two weeks prior to class $59

Protectors of the Earth You are a hero for our environment. Learn the practical ways to make a positive impact starting today.

Instructor: Paul Garrett Location: Trails and Trees Environmental Center Session: Jul 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Ages: At least 8 but less than 12 Resident: Early Fee $74, After Jun 21 $84, After Jul 6 $94 Non-Resident: Early Fee $84, After Jun 21 $94, After Jul 6 $104

Recording and Music Production 101 Spin and tune into all the stages of recording, from pre-production, basic tracking, overdubs, editing and mixing & mastering.

Instructor: Jason Shaffer Location: Elmwood Elementary Music Room Session: Jun 25, 26 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm Ages: 12 and up Resident: Early Fee $59, After Jun 1 $69, After Jun 14 $79 Non-Resident: Early Fee $69, After Jun 1 $79, After Jun 14 $89

Science Kids Grab your lab coat and join other scientists as we investigate the world around us. We'll follow Sid the Science Kid on his adventures, do experiments of our own; then make observations and record them in our very own science journals. Instructor: Sherry Webb Location: Elmwood Elementary Room 116 Session: July 30, 31, Aug 1, 2 Time: 9:00-11:00 am Ages: At least 4 but less than 7 Resident: Early Fee $59, After Jul 5 $69, After Jul 19 $79 Non-Resident: Early Fee $69, After Jul 5 $79, After Jul 19 $89

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"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears…” Eight days of Old School style performance as they acted in the 1950's. Everyone directs and acts. Bare stage, few props, Elizabethan costumes! No experience necessary, just a desire to have fun and learn a little about The Bard.

Instructor: Robert Hankes Location: Elmwood Elementary Auditorium Session: Jul 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 Time: 1:00-3:30 pm Ages: At least 13 but less than 19 Resident: Early Fee $74, After Jun 21 $84, After Jul 5 $94 Non-Resident: Early Fee $84, After Jun 21 $94, After Jul 5 $104

Step Up to MMS Camp This program is an innovative program designed to ease the transition period of rising 6th graders. The camp will focus on the social, emotional, and academic aspects of each student.

Instructors: Kim Kerchner & Beth Morrow Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Session I: Jul 24 Time: 12:30-4:30 pm Session II: Jul 25 Time: 12:30-4:30 pm Session III: Jul 31 Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm Session IV: Aug 1 Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm Resident: Early Fee $14, After Jul 5 $17

NEW this year-STUDENT TRIPS. See page 10. Students ages 6-12 can participate on local trips with the playground program. Pick-ups will be at Community (Fisher) Park in Upper Allen Township or Memorial Park in Mechanicsburg Borough. Prices includes transportation.

Summer Playground Program The Summer Playground Program is offered to children residing in Mechanicsburg and Upper Allen Township. This program is free to students residing in Mechanicsburg Area School District ages 6 to 12 from June 11-August 9. (No program on June 21st and July 4th.) All participants must pre-register.

Playground Field Trips are listed on website and page 10.

Mechanicsburg Borough Memorial Park Monday & Wednesdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm Koser Park Tuesday & Thursdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm Upper Allen Township Community(Fisher) Park Monday-Thursdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm Fridays 9:00 am-12:00 pm

The Joy of Movement Come dance the summer away! Learn the beginnings of dance through muscle control, stretching, creative movement and tumbling.

Location: Studio ‘91 Session: Jun 21, 28, Jul 5, 12, 19 Time: 5:30-6:15 pm Ages: At least 3 but less than 5 Registration: Early Fee $43, After May 25 $53, After Jun 8 $63

Theatre Camp Act up! Be a performer in skits, play games and learn about staging, sets and props. A performance will be held Thursday night at 6:30 pm.

Instructors: Randy Ashenfelder & Erin Clark Location: Elmwood Elementary Auditorium Session: Jul 9, 10, 11, 12 Time: 9:00 am-2:00 pm Age: At least 8 but less than 15 Resident: Early Fee $99, After Jun 14 $109, After Jun 28 $119 Non-Resident: Early Fee $109, After Jun 14 $119, After Jun 28 $129

Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Camp Challenge yourself this summer! Build experiences to last a life-time through rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, zip lining, and so much more! A payment plan is available with this program. Please let our staff at time of registration know if you would like to be on a payment plan.

Instructor: Bill Richie Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Session: Jul 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Time: 8:30 am-4:00 pm Ages: At least 12 but less than 15 Resident: Early Fee $275, After Jun 14 $285, After Jun 28 $295 Non-Resident: Early Fee $285, After Jun 14 $295, After Jun 28 $305

The Oakes Museum of Natural History Science Camps Join us for summer science camp! Camps are hands-on and project-based. Fees include supplies and a summer camp T-shirt.

July 9–13 Forensics 9:00 am–12:00 pm Become a crime solver! Learn forensic techniques to identify fingerprints, lip prints, handwriting, hair, and fiber, complete blood analysis, and practice DNA sequence comparison techniques. Work with a team to solve a “crime” using the techniques learned throughout the week.

July 16-20 Wildlife Art 9:00 am-12:00 pm Unleash your inner artist! Spend the week studying animal form, experimenting with techniques, media, observing nature, and creating a museum diorama. Projects from this camp will be on display during an art show at The Oakes Museum of Natural History on Saturday July 21st during public museum hours.

July 23 – 27 Animal Kingdom 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom! Use museum specimens and live animals to examine movement, respiration, feeding and body form from a simple sponge to a complex African elephant. Fill your lab book with observations, drawings, animal facts and data.

Location – The Oakes Museum of Natural History at Messiah College Registration – Register online at messiah.edu/oakes Cost - $185 per person per week/camp Grades – entering 6, 7, 8

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Student Water Rampage 2012

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The battle is on!! The question is, are you up for it? Get soaked as you battle against opposing teams for the title of Water Rampage 2012 Champions! Instructor: Sherry Webb Location: Elmwood Elementary Field Session: Jul 9, 10, 11, 12 Time: 12:30-3:00 pm Ages: At least 8 but less than 13 Resident: Early Fee $79, After Jun 14 $89, After Jun 28 $99 Non-Resident: Early Fee $89, After Jun 14 $99, After Jun 28 $109

Wild and Wacky Science

This body refinement technique utilizes the floor (without the pressure of gravity) to properly align the body, strengthen joints, and correct muscular imbalances. Combing classical ballet with anatomical principles of alignment to create long, exquisite lines. Used in injury prevention and rehabilitation, this is not just for dancers and athletes.

Location: Studio '91 Session: Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Ages: 18 and up Registration: Early Fee $54, After May 25 $64, After Jun 8 $74

Men's Intermediate & Experienced Open Lacrosse

Rockets, slime time, geyser on wheels, making worms, bubbles, snow in July, solving kid friendly CSI mysteries and much more.

Instructor: Kristi Mundis Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Room 52 Session: Jul 23, 24, 25, 26 Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm Age: At least 6 but less than 12 Resident: Early Fee $54, After Jun 28 $64, After Jul 12 $74 Non-Resident: Early Fee $64, After Jun 28 $74, After Jul 12 $84

Pick-up games will be played each Friday night. You can either pay $9 each night or the one time registration fee.

Instructor: Christian Williams Location: Memorial Park Stadium Session: May 11, 18, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10 Ages: 16 and up Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Resident: Early Fee $59, After Jun 1 $69 Non-Resident: Early Fee $69, After Jun 1 $79

Wizards in Training - The Harry Potter Experience

MREC Grass Volleyball League

Magic and fun mix together to bring you a wizard of a class! Compete in a quest for the house cup, create potion class-science activities, and experiments based on the book. Come dressed as your favorite witch or wizard and join the exclusive wizard club! Instructor: Wendy Palese Location: Elmwood Elementary Room 116 Session: Jul 16, 17, 18, 19 Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Ages: At least 8 but less than 15 Resident: Early Fee $59, After Jun 21 $69, After Jul 5 $79 Non-Resident: Early Fee $69, After Jun 21 $79, After Jul 5 $89

ADULT

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All Access Pass What a great way to experience all of our most popular classes. This pass allows you to participate in all the programs with a sneaker listed by the class per session. Passes are limited.

Session I: May 7-Jun 18 Session II: Jun 19-Aug 13 Resident: Early Fee $69, Fee Two weeks prior to classes $79 Non-Resident: Early Fee $79, Fee Two weeks prior to classes $89

Cardio Lite Instructor: Annan Hollinger Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Ages: 18 and up Session I: May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 30, Jun 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 (May 23 @ Northside Elementary. June 11, 13 & 18 @ St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.)

Location: Upper Allen Elementary School Resident: Early Fee $39, After Apr 27 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Apr 27 $59 Session II: Jun 20, 25, 27, Jul 9, 11, 16, 18, 25, 30, Aug1, 6, 8 Location: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 8 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Jun 8 $59

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Floor-Barre

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New league for quads and doubles. Visit our website or contact Tiffany, tmetzler@mbgsd.org for more information.

Pilates Tuesdays - Marisa Stipe Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Auxiliary Gym Time: 7:35-8:35 pm Ages: 18 and up Session: May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26, Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 (Class moves to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on June 12–August 7.)

Resident: Early Fee $39, After May 4 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After May 4 $59 Monday/Wednesdays - Chris Pompeii Time: 6:35-7:35 pm Ages: 18 and up Session I: May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 30, Jun 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 (May 23 @ Northside Elementary. June 11, 13 & 18 @ St. Peter ‘s Lutheran Church.)

Location: Upper Allen Elementary School Resident: Early Fee $39, After Apr 27 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Apr 27 $59 Session II: Jun 20, 25, 27, Jul 9, 11, 16, 18, 25, 30, Aug 1, 6, 8 Location: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 8 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Jun 8 $59

X-Training Instructor: Chris Pompeii Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Ages: 18 and up Session I: May 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Jun 5, 7, 12, 14 (May 15 @ Northside Elementary. June 12 &14 @ Wesley UMC.)

Location: Upper Allen Elementary School Resident: Early Fee $39, After Apr 27 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Apr 27 $59 Session II: Jun 19, 26, 28, Jul 10, 12, 17, 19, 26, 31, Aug 2, 7, 9 Location: Wesley UMC Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 8 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Jun 8 $59

Yoga

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Instructor: Marisa Stipe Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Session I: May 7, 9, 14, 21, 23, 30, Jun 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 (Jun 11, 13, 18, 20 @ Wesley UMC.)

Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Auxiliary Gym Resident: Early Fee $39, After Apr 27 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Apr 27 $59 Session II: Jun 25, 27, Jul 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Aug 1, 6, 8, 13 Location: Wesley UMC Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 14 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Jun 14 $59

Zumba - Join the Fitness Party!

Marisa Stipe Time: 6:05-7:05 pm Session I: May 2, 7, 9, 14, 21, 23, 30, Jun 4, 6, 11, 18, 20 (Jun 11, 18, 20 @ Wesley UMC.)

Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School Auxiliary Gym Resident: Early Fee $39, After Apr 27 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Apr 27 $59 Session II: Jun 25, 27, Jul 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Aug 1, 6, 8, 13 Location: Wesley UMC Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 14 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Jun 14 $59 Sharon Hart Time: 6:35-7:35 pm Session I: May 15, 22, 24, 29, 31, Jun 5, 7 (May 15 @ Northside Elementary.)

Location: Upper Allen Elementary School Resident: Early Fee $23, After May 4 $33 Non-Resident: Early Fee $33, After May 4 $43 Session II: Jul 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, Aug 2, 7, 9 Location: Wesley UMC Resident: Early Fee $29, After Jun 28 $39 Non-Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 28 $49

Zumba Aqua Instructor: Pam Doll Location: Memorial Park Outdoor Pool Time: 8:00-9:00 pm Ages: 18 and up Session: Jun 13, 20, 27, Jul 11, 18, 25 Resident: Early Fee $39, After Jun 1 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Jun 1 $59

Zumba Gold Instructor: Margaret Paredes Location: Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Ages: 18 and up Session: May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5, 12, 19, Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 (Jun 12, 19, Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 @ Elmwood Elementary Auxiliary Gym)

Resident: Early Fee $39 Fee, After May 4 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After May 4 $59

Zumba Toning Instructor: Marisa Stipe Location: Upper Allen Elementary School Time: 4:05-4:50 pm Ages: 18 and up Session: May, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Jun 7, 28, Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9 (June 28, Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9 @ Wesley UMC.)

Resident: Early Fee $39, After Apr 20 $49 Non-Resident: Early Fee $49, After Apr 20 $59

Community

Camping Under the Stars

Bring your tent and share an adventurous overnight campout with friends and neighbors. Campsite, campfire, snacks and breakfast included.

Location: Trails and Trees Environmental Center Overnight: Jun 1-2 Time: 6:00 pm-10:00 am Family: Early Fee $19, After May 4 $24, After May 18 $29 Friday Night: Jun 1 Time: 6:00-10:00 pm Person: Early Fee $7, After May 4 $12, After May 18 $17

Family Hike on the Historic Appalachian Trail Enjoy a 3-4 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail with fun activities and facts about the trail. Each child will receive a "hiking journal". We'll visit the Appalachian Trail Museum and then have lunch on the trail.

Donations accepted for the AT Conservancy or AT Museum.

Instructor: Cynthia Rogers Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park Session: Jun 23 Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Hershey Track & Field Meet - FREE The meet will be held on Sunday, May 6, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Mechanicsburg Senior High School Track. All youth ages 9-14 residing in the Mechanicsburg Area School District are invited to compete. Those placing first in their event will advance to the District Hershey Meet. Pre-registration is required either by on-line registration, in person or phone. T-shirts will be given to the first 60 participants that register before April 23, 2012. Please check online for list of events.

Mechanicsburg Area Adult Environmental Club “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." Dr. Seuss, The Lorax. Looking to do your part at the grass roots level to learn about, help protect, and improve the waterways, land, air, flora, and fauna? Join this active club today and become part of the solution. Meeting dates: The 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Call Paul Garret at 514-3546 or paulgarrrett40@comcast.net. Agenda will be emailed. The annual dues for 2012 is $20.

Mechanicsburg Dinner Club Looking for new places to eat and enjoy new friendships? Look no further. We are lining up several great restaurants for you to try. There is no fee; just simply show up and pay for your own dinner and tip. We meet at a new restaurant the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm Register online to ensure your restaurant reservation.

May 16 - Grandpa’s Growler June 20 - Chalit’s Thai Bistro, 5103 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg July 18 - Hillside Café, 589 Salem Rd, Etters Aug 15 - Café Magnolia, 4700 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg

Picnic Facilities are available.

Mechanicsburg Borough, please call 691-4572.

Shiremanstown Borough, please call 761-4169.

Upper Allen Township, please call 766-0756.

Shiremanstown Special Events: June 28 - Manor Park Summer Family Fun Night Sept 6 - Memorial Park Back to School Family Fun Night

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May 5 - National Treasures, a Dining Experience

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Enjoy this progressive dine around stopping at Lee Fendall Historic home and garden in VA; on to Gadsby Tavern; then Filomena's one of Washington DC's premier restaurants; and final stop at the National Harbor Front to enjoy a dessert at the Cake Love, made famous from the food network show.

Cost: Fee $145pp, After Apr 5 $155pp

June 2 - Washington DC “The Green Tour” First stop at the Patuxent Research Refuge the nation’s only National Wildlife Refuge, and visit the Wildlife Images Bookstore and Visitor’s Center exhibits along with a tram tour of the refuge. Off to the US Botanical Gardens – Explore “on your own”. Depart for last stop to the natural beauty of the National Zoo. Cost: Early Fee $75pp, After Apr 13 $85pp, After May 2 $95pp

July 21 - Ellis Island & Lower Manhattan Arrive at Battery Park and meet our guide to board the ferry to Ellis Island. It has been estimated nearly half of Americans today can track their family history to at least one person who passed through the Port of New York at Ellis Island. Then depart for guided tour of Lower Manhattan to include Ground Zero viewing.

Cost: Early Fee $90pp, After Jun 1 $100pp, After Jun 21 $110pp

August 8 - Mary Poppins on Broadway Off to New York City and you’ll have time to explore or shop before the show at The New Amsterdam Theatre. From the first collaboration between Disney and legendary producer Cameron Mackintosh comes a musical so extraordinarily enchanting you’ll have just one word for it: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Cost: Early Fee $125pp, After Jun 14 $135, After Jul 5 $145

September 8 - Maryland Seafood Festival The Festival is held just outside historic Annapolis at Sandy Point State Park, offers a great day trip to enjoy delicious food, including a variety of delicious seafood, continuous live music and a host of activities on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Cost: Early Fee $75pp, After Jul 19 $85pp, After Aug 8 $95pp

October 13 - New York Food & Market Tour Featuring Chelsea Market, the Meat Packing District, Eataly and the Highline elevated park. When you arrive in NYC you’ll be on a “culinary exploration”. Delicious food specialties: Amy’s breads, Ronny Brook Milk Bar, Sarabeth’s Bakery, Lobster Place, Buon Italia, Chelsea Market Baskets, Eleni’s and Macelleria. The second 1/2 of the day is yours to explore!

Cost: Early Fee $129pp, After Aug 24 $139pp, After Sept 13 $149

For more Information and Trip Policies visit our website.

Upcoming Trips Nov 5 Nov 17 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15

Grove City Outlets Shopping Experience Radio City Christmas Show New York City On Your Own St. Michaels New York City On Your Own

Student Trips

August 8 - New York City On Your Own Enjoy the Day on your Own in NYC at your leisure. NYC has unbelievable array of Shopping, World Class Museums, Restaurants and Broadway Theaters, so there is something for everyone.

Cost: Early Fee $60pp, After Jun 14 $70pp, After Jul 5 $80pp

August 19 thru 23 - Ocean City MD Escape Join us for summer getaway for fun in the sun!

Enjoy 5 days of leisure at the Days Inn Boardwalk. Once there you will be free to enjoy all Ocean City has to offer. Trip includes: Transportation, 4 nights lodging, luggage handling, and taxes.

Cost: Early Fee $759pp Single, $449pp Dbl, $375pp Trip, $355pp Quad, After Jun 28 $769pp Single, $459pp Dbl, $385pp Trip, $365pp Quad, After Jul 19 $779pp Single, $469pp Dbl, $395pp Trip, $375pp Quad

Discount Amusement Park Tickets

Looking for something that your child could do on their own knowing that they are with a group of students and qualified staff from Mechanicsburg? This program is offered to Mechanicsburg Area School District residents only. Must register early, trips will be cancelled one week prior if not filled. More information available online.

NO EXCEPTIONS! June 13 - Memorial Pool

Cost: $9

June 20 - Bowling

Cost: $9

June 27 - Harrisburg Senators Game

Cost: $12

July 11 - Whitaker Center / Movie

Cost: $19

July 18 - Fountainblu Skating

Cost: $15

July 25 - Bowling

Cost: $9

Aug 1 - Monkey Joe’s

Cost: $11

A listing of discount tickets will be available on our website.

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Non-Discrimination Policy The Mechanicsburg Area School District, and equal opportunity employer , will not discriminate in employment, educational programs or activities based on sex, race, religion, national origin, color or handicap. This policy of non-discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications. Publication of this policy in this document is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American’s Disabilities Act. Inquires should be directed to the Compliance Officer/Personnel Coordinator, Deb Stouffer at Mechanicsburg Area School District, 100 E. Elmwood Ave., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4199.

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Register in person by coming to the Complete the registration from below 691-4572 Recreation Department located in the back and send with payment to: We accept registration over the of Elmwood Elementary School. phone with credit card Recreation Department Regular Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm payment!

100 East Elmwood Avenue Closed: April 5, 6, 9, May 28, July 4 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Summer Hours: Mon-Thur 7:00 am-5:00 pm June 11-August 10 Jubilee Day: June 21 at 1:00 pm We are closed on Fridays during the http://activenet.active.com/mechareaparkrec Summer.

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