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.
Girls Middle School Volleyball League
Get ready for the 2023 season! This Middle School Volleyball Program will compete in
a Girls Volleyball League on Monday nights (Sept 11-Oct 23). Fee includes practice,
uniform, mid-season tournament and playoffs. Teams for girls in grades 5-6 & 7-8.
- Mon, Tue & Thu Aug 14-Oct 23
- 6-8 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $240 ($250 NM)
RoboPet Robotics
Join this captivating class by Snapology for children ages 5-8 and embark on an awe-inspiring journey into the world of robotics using LEGO® WeDo® Kits. Watch as your child builds moving animals, learning the fundamentals of robotic design while exploring animal habitats and discovering the magic of gears and pulleys. With dancing birds and robotic dogs, they’ll have a fantastic time filled with laughter and excitement.
- Tue Sept 12-Oct 3
- 5:45-6:45 pm
- Community Center
- $140 ($150 NR)
Pokemania
Calling all young adventurers aged 5-12! Join this Snapology class and embark on an exhilarating journey into the captivating world of Pokemon™. Build epic gyms, engage in thrilling battles, and create a new generation of Pokemon™. Uncover the wonders of real-world and create a new generation of Pokemon™. Uncover the wonders of real-world imagination, become the ultimate Pokemon™ trainer, and ignite a lifelong passion for science.
- Tue Oct 17-Nov 14 (no 10/31)
- 5:45-6:45 pm
- Community Center
- $140 ($150 NR)
Learn to Play Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Learn to play Girls Lacrosse through fun drills and games. Clinic will focus on the basics of girls lacrosse including cradling, scooping, passing, catching and goal scoring. Clinic will be taught by EAHS Girls Lacrosse coaches and players. Fee includes t-shirt & mouthguard. Grades K-6
- Sat Sept 9-23
- 11:30 am-12:30 pm
- HS Field #2
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$28 ($36 NR)
Bob Schlosser Basketball Skills Clinic
Long-time Elizabethtown College Men’s Basketball Coach and 2 time State Champion Coach Bob Schlosser is offering a 6 week clinic for skill work. Ball handling, shooting fundamentals, moving without the ball, offensive and defensive footwork will be stressed. GIRLS & BOYS Grades 3-5
- Tue Sep 12-Oct 17
- 3:45-4:45 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $85 ($95 NR)
- NEW DONEGAL LOCATION!!
- GIRLS & BOYS GRADES 3-6
- Thu Sep 14-Oct 19
- 3:45-4:45 pm
- Donegal Intermediate School Gym
- $85 ($95 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 250 pounds.
- SUMMER Wed Aug 16
- FALL Wed Sept 13 (I) Oct 18 (II)
- 5-5:45 pm
- Ironstone Ranch (1 Hollinger Lane, E-town)
- $60 ($70 NR)
Christmas at Winters Heritage House Kids Decorating Club
Join this club to make and display colonial Christmas decorations using greens, grasses, berries and assorted dried fruits. Learn to draw with scissors and create traditional German/PA Dutch “scherenschnitte” paper cutting to cover an evergreen tree. Bake cookies and breads. Then enjoy the candlelit cabins that you helped decorate during the scheduled Christmas Open House days! Ages 8-13
- Wed Sept 13-Dec 6 (no 11/22)
- 4:30-5:30 pm
- Winters Heritage House
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$30 ($38 NR)
Halloween PJ Night (I)
Enjoy stories, craft time and snack in our candlelit cabins. You can wear your pajamas or a costume. Stories - Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, The Good, the Bad and the Spooky by Jory John, The Ghost’s Dinner by Jacques Duquennoy Craft: Halloween Broom by drawing and cutting out animals, people or Halloween characters and attaching them on the broom handle. Ribbons and other Halloween decorations will be available to add to their one-of-a-kind Halloween broom. Snack: Cookies and Milk or Juice. Ages 4-9
- Fri Oct 20
- 6:30-8 pm
- Winters Heritage House
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$6 ($12 NR)
Halloween PJ Night (II)
Enjoy stories, craft time and snack in our candlelit cabins. You can wear your pajamas or a costume. Stories: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason, The Humbug Witch by Lorna Balian, A Dark, Dark Tale by Ruth Brown. Craft: Pick a small stuffed animal or Halloween character and use a small cardboard box to create a cozy bed for their chosen character. A variety of materials will be available to decorate your box. Snack: Cookies and Milk or Juice Ages 4-9
- Fri Oct 27
- 6:30-8 pm
- Winters Heritage House
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$6 ($12 NR)
Warm Winter PJ Night
Enjoy stories, craft time and snack in our candlelit cabins. You can wear your pajamas. Stories: Frosty the Snowman by Jack Rollins, The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett, The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves by Jim Lawrence. Craft: A variety of materials will be available to create your own personalized holiday ornament. Snack: Cookies and Milk or Juice Ages 4-9
- Thu Dec 21
- 6:30-8 pm
- Winters Heritage House
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$6 ($12 NR)
Find Your Sweet Spot (Tennis for Beginners)
Children of any skill level will learn the fundamentals of tennis using the larger RED balls and smaller courts. Through the use of fun games and drills players will learn proper technique of forehand and backhand focusing on hand/eye coordination. Taught by Pam Kaylor, DHS Assistant Tennis Coach. Ages 8-14
- Thu Sept 14-Oct 5
- 5-5:50 pm
- Legion Park Tennis Courts
- $65 ($75 NM)
The Grand Slammers (Tennis for Players with Experience)
Class is for players that have some experience playing tennis. Instruction will focus on continuing to develop forehand and backhand and introduce players to serve and volley. Taught by Pam Kaylor, DHS Assistant Tennis Coach. Ages 8-14
- Thu Sept 14-Oct 5
- 5:50-6:50 pm
- Legion Park Tennis Courts
- $65 ($75 NM)
Beginner Tennis
Children of any skill level will learn the fundamentals of tennis using the larger RED balls and smaller courts. Through the use of fun games and drills players will learn proper technique of forehands, backhands, serve and volleys. Taught by Brenda McBride, PTR Certified Instructor. Ages 7-14
- Tue & Thu Oct 10, 12, 24 & 26
- 6-6:50 pm
- HS Tennis Courts
- $65 ($75 NM)
Intermediate Tennis
Class is for players that have completed two or more sessions of beginning tennis lessons. Instruction will focus on continuing to develop tennis skills, footwork, and prepare for match play. Taught by Brenda McBride, PTR Certified Instructor. Ages 8-14
- Tue & Thu Oct 10, 12, 24 & 26
- 7-8 pm
- HS Tennis Courts
- $65 ($75 NM)
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, ahtleticism and other essential skills to become a great basketball player. Boys & Girls in grades 3-5
- Thu Oct 19
- 12:45-2:45 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $20 ($26 NR)
5th-6th Grade Travel Basketball Leagues
Boys and girls teams will play in a local travel basketball league.
- Tryout Dates:
- GIRLS Oct 7 from 9-10 am & Oct 9 from 6-7 pm
- BOYS Oct 7 from 10:15-11:15 am & Oct 9 from 7:15-8:15 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $185
Register at link below for tryout. There is no fee to tryout. If accepted on team, players must pay $185 fee.
BEARS 1st & 2nd Grade Basketball
Coed skills development program will work with your child on the fundamentals of basketball – dribbling, shooting and passing. Participants will play fun skill development games. Fee includes a t-shirt.
- Sat Dec 2-Jan 27 (no 12/23)
- 10-11 am (A) 11 am-12 noon (B)
- East High Elem Gym
- $60 ($70 NR)
BEARS Youth Basketball Program
Organized practices and games for children in grades 3-9. Interested in coaching or officiating, please call the GEARS Office at 367-0355. Volunteer coaches are needed!
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Draft Dates:
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Nov 6, 6-7 pm BOYS Grades 3-4
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Nov 6, 7:15-8:15 pm BOYS Grade 5-6
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Nov 8, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 3-4
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Nov 8, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 5-6
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Bear Creek Gym
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$75 (grades 3-4) ($80 NM)
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$85 (grades 5-9) ($90 NM)
Youth Basketball Grades 7-9
BEARS 7-9 Grade Basketball Organized practices and games for children in grades 7-9. Teams will practice 2 days per week and play Saturday games. Interested in coaching or officiating, please call the GEARS Office at 367-0355. Volunteer coaches are needed.
- Draft Date: Tue Nov 28 from 6-8 pm Old High School Gym
- Practices Tue & Thu in Old High School Gym
- Games on Saturday afternoon
- $85
Youth Basketball Grades 10-12
Players will receive a jersey and play games on Saturday afternoons. This age level will not practice.
- Sat Dec 2-Jan 27 (no Dec 23)
- Old HS Gym
- $50 ($60 NR)
Holiday Basketball Clinic
Develop new basketball skills over the holiday break! Clinic will be led by the EAHS Boys Basketball Coaches and Players. Shooting and 5-on-5 games will be played. Emphasis on dribbling, passing and footwork. Boys & girls in grades 3-6
- Fri Dec 29
- 10 am-12 noon
- Daubert Gym
- $15 ($21 NM)
