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.
PJ Story Nights
Enjoy listening to a good story on a summer night in our cozy 1760’s log cabins! Stories, crafts, and snacks will be provided at each program.
FALL:
Fri Oct 17, Fall and Halloween
Fri Nov 21, Harvest and Thanksgiving
Fri Dec 19, Gingerbread
6:30-8 pm
$8 ($10 NR)
Winters Heritage House
Beginner Tennis
Children of beginner skill level will learn the fundamentals of tennis using the ORANGE practice balls. Through the use of fun games and drills, players will learn proper technique of forehands, backhands, serve and volleys. Taught by Brenda McBride, Etown HS head tennis coach.
Ages 7-14
- Tue & Thur Oct 21, 23, 28, 30
- 6:15pm-7:15pm
- Etown HS Tennis Courts
- $65 ($75 NR)
Intermediate Tennis
This intermediate class is for players that have completed two or more sessions of beginner tennis lessons. Instruction will focus on continuing to develop tennis skills, footwork, and prepare for match play. Taught by Brenda McBride, Etown HS head tennis coach.
Ages 8-16
- Tue & Thur Oct 21, 23, 28, 30
- 7:15pm-8:15pm
- Etown HS Tennis Courts
- $65 ($75 NR)
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 13-Jan 31 (No Class Dec 27)
- 10-11 am (A) 11 am-12 noon (B)
- East High Elem Gym
- $65 ($75 NR)
BEARS Youth Basketball Program
Organized practices and games for children in grades 3-6. Interested in coaching or officiating, please call the GEARS Office at 717-367-0355. Volunteer coaches are needed!
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Draft Dates:
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Nov 3, 6-7 pm BOYS Grades 3-4
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Nov 3, 7:15-8:15 pm BOYS Grade 5-6
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Nov 5, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 3-4
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Nov 5, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 5-6
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Bear Creek Gym
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$75 (grades 3-4) ($85 NR)
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$85 (grades 5-10) ($95 NR)
Youth Basketball Grades 7-10
BEARS 7-10 Grade Basketball Organized practices and games for children in grades 7-10. Teams will practice 2 days per week and play Saturday games. Interested in coaching or officiating, please call the GEARS Office at 717-367-0355. Volunteer coaches are needed.
- Draft Date: Tue Nov 25 6-7 pm Old High School Gym
- Practices : in Old High School Gym
- Games on Saturday afternoon
- $85 ($95 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
- Mon Dec 29
- 10 am-12 noon
- Daubert Gym
- $20 ($25 NR)
Girls Lacrosse Club Interest 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.
Monday January 5
7:00 PM
GEARS CC (Senior Center)
Winter Art Workshop
Join us for a cozy & creative winter art workshop! Students will enjoy making winter-themed projects while exploring their imagination and artistic skills, perfect for brightening up the chilly days after the holidays! All materials are included and everyone will leave with their handmade winter creations. Class taught by Madeline Pelna. Let your creativity shine this winter! Ages 6-12
- January 6 & 8
- 5:30-7:30 pm
- GEARS CC
- $65 ($75 NR)
Home School/Cyber School Gym Class Heroes
This class, similar to Iddy Biddy Gym Class Heroes, is a daytime class geared towards school age children and teens currently participating in home or cyber school. Each class will focus on a new sport and include other classic gym class games like kickball & dodgeball. This 6 week sessions sports will include: basketball, soccer, pickleball, floor hockey, and classic gym class games. Ages 6-17
- Fri January 9, 23, 30 (No Class Jan16)
Fri February 6, 20, 27 (No Class Feb 13) - 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- GEARS CC Gym
- $60 ($70 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 7-March 21 (No Class March 7)
- 11:15 am-12:15 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $60 ($70 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 environments. Ball handling, shooting fundamentals, dribble moves, moving without the ball and offensive footwork will all be stressed.
- Boys & girls grades 3-5
- Tue March 10-April 14
- 3:45-4:45 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $90 ($100 NR)
Youth Soccer Program
Does your child want to learn soccer? 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 11-May 23 (No Class May 9)
- 9-10:30 am
- HS Field 3
- $60 ($70 NR)
Trail Riding
45-min guided trail ride: 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. There is a strict weight limit of 225 pounds. Ages 8+
SPRING: Wed (I) April 22 (II) May 20
- 5-5:45 pm
- Stone Gables Estate (1 Hollinger Lane, E-town)
- $70/day ($80 NR)
