Youth/Teen
At Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services (GEARS), we are very proud to be recognized by the National Youth Sports Strategy as a NYSS Champion.
The National Youth Sports Strategy aims to unite U.S. youth sports culture around a shared vision: that one day, all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports.
The Strategy is based on research and best practices from the scientific community and successful youth sports programs across the United States. It offers actionable ideas for parents, coaches, organizations, communities, and policymakers to support youth sports participation for all.
Lax Meeting
Parents and athletes are both invited to attend this informational meeting about participating in the Tri Country Lacrosse League. Girls in grades 3-8 will learn the basics of lacrosse through practices and games. Teams will be split by grade level. (3-4, 5-6, & 7-8) This meeting will be held to identify interest, explain league fees and review equipment needs.
- DATE: WED Jan 29
- 7-8 pm
- GEARS CC
- Free (Must Register)
Gogh with the Flow Art Class
Time to get inspired! In the second session of this youth art class children will explore basic art concepts and techniques by creating new and exciting projects and designs. Participants will explore 5 different art forms: collage, charcoal art, clay sculpting, acrylic painting and sketching. Let your child unleash their inner Van Gogh this Winter. All supplies are provided.
- Wednesdays Jan 8- Jan 29
- 5-6:30 pm
- GEARS CC
- $65 ($75 NR)
Youth Indoor Soccer
For girls and boys in grades 1-4. Led by E-town College Women's soccer players. Designed to be instructional and provide an opportunity for youth to participate in low-key games. Fee includes a t-shirt.
- Sat Feb 8-March 22 (No Class March 8)
- 11:15 am-12:15 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $60 ($70 NR)
Indoor Field Hockey Clinic
This series of clinics will focus on teaching the basics of field hockey through a variety of drills, fun competitions and small games for all skill levels. Hockey sticks will be available for use. Shin guards are recommended. Fee includes a t-shirt and mouth guard. Led by Elizabethtown Youth Field Hockey. Grades K-6
- Sat Mar 8-March 29
- 8-9 am Grades K-2 (A)
- 9:15-10:15 am Grades 3-6 (B)
- EAMS Gym
- $50 ($60 NR)
After School Basketball Skills Clinic
6 weeks of basketball skill work. Each day incorporates a variety of basketball-specific skill stations, fun games and game play in 3v3 and 5v5 environment. Ball handling, shooting fundamentals, dribble moves, moving without the ball and offensive footwork will all be stressed.
- Boys & girls grades 3-5
- Tue March 11-April 15
- 3:45-4:45 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $85 ($95 NR)
Volleyball Skills Program
Coaches will teach the fundamentals of volleyball using skill specific drills and fun games. This is an instructional only program that will focus on player development. Grades 5-8
- Tue March 11-April 15
- 6-8 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $60 ($70 NR)
E-town College Basketball Clinic
E-town College Men’s Basketball team is hosting this clinic on an early dismissal day. Participants can stay after school and learn new basketball skills! Clinic will include shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding, athleticism and other essential skills to become a great basketball player. Boys & Girls in grades 3-5
- Wed April 16
- 12:45-2:45 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $20 ($26 NR)
Youth Soccer Program
Check out this instructional and low competitive soccer program. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of soccer in a fun environment. Participants will play fun skill development games. Led by the E-town Girls Soccer Club. Fee includes a shirt. Grades 1-3
- Sat April 5-May 17 (No Class April 19)
- 9-10:30 am
- HS Field 3
- $60 ($70 NR)
Trail Riding
One hour guided trail riding. Ride horses through the 275 acres of woods and farmland on the ranch. Horses are well mannered and trained to work with riders that have little or no experience. For your own safety and safety of the horses, we do not trot or gallop through the trails. All children must be 8 or older and there is a strict weight limit of 225 pounds.
- DATES: Wed April 23 (I) May 21 (II)
- 5-5:45 pm
- Ironstone Ranch (1 Hollinger Lane, E-town)
- $70/day ($80 NR)
Beginner/Intermediate Tennis
Children of any skill level will learn the fundamentals of tennis through the use of fun games and drills. Players will learn proper techniques of forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Taught by Brenda McBride, Etown HS head tennis coach. Ages 7-14
Beginner
6:15-7:15pm (A)
(ages 7-9)
Beginner/Intermediate
7:15-8:15 pm (B)
(ages 10-14)
Thu May 15- Jun 5
Etown HS Tennis Courts
$65 ($75 NR)