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.
After School Pickleball Crew
NEW SESSION ADDED!!!
During this after-school program, students will learn the rules of the game, learn how to keep score, and practice key skills like serving, rallying, and dinking at the net. With teamwork, laughter, and plenty of active play, this crew is all about building confidence and having a dill-lightful time on the court! All equipment is provided. Instructed by Josh Stouffer.
Grades 3-5
Mon Apr 13–May 11 (no May 4)
3:45–4:45pm (Grades 3-5)
$55 ($65 NR)
Bear Creek Gym
At the conclusion of the school day, students will be dismissed directly to the gym.
Afternoon Kids Club
Be a part of Winters Heritage House Museum’s Thursday Afternoon Kids Club where each
afternoon program is an adventure in art, history and creativity. Using the Museum’s exhibits
and artifacts each session brings a new theme that offers discovery through hands on activities, painting, stories, images, games and crafts. Snack is included.
Thur March 5 – May 21
4:15 – 5:30 pm.
$70 ($75 NR)
Winters Heritage House
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 and girls grades 3-5.
- Tue March 10-April 14
- 3:45-4:45 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $90 ($100 NR)
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.
WINTER/SPRING:
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Friday, January 30 – The Wonders of Winter
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Friday, February 27 – A World of Make Believe
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Friday, March 27 – Mystery Night
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Friday, April 24 – Magical Adventures
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Friday, May 29 – The Great Outdoors
6:30-8 pm
$8 ($10 NR)
Winters Heritage House
History Detective Days At WHH
When school is out come and enjoy our History Detective Days!
Filled with interactive activities, this elementary aged program allows students to explore history through storytelling, images, role-playing, crafts, games and hands-on projects. As you build colonial tools or recreate historical landmarks you will gain a deeper understanding of the people and events that shaped our world.
January 16 – The 49th State
February 16 – Presidential Pets
March 19 – Inventors
April 6 – Elizabethtown’s First Settlers
10:00 – 11:30 am.
$8 ($10 NR)
Winters Heritage House
Girls 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 5-9
- Wed March 11- April 15
- 6-8 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $60 ($70 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)
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 May 12-June 2
- 6:15 pm-7:15 pm
- 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 10-14
- Tue May 12-Jun 2
- 7:15 pm-8:15 pm
- Etown HS Tennis Courts
- $65 ($75 NR)
Trail Riding
45min 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.
- (I) Wed April 22
(II) Wed May 20 - 5pm-5:45pm
- $70 ($80 NR)
- Stone Gables Estate
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 Feb 28-March 28
- 8:30-9:30 am Grades K-2 (A)
- 9:45 am-10:45 am Grades 3-6 (B)
- GEARS CC Gym
- $50 ($60 NR)
Girls Middle School Volleyball League
Get ready for the 2026 season! This Middle School Volleyball Program will compete in
a Girls Volleyball League on Monday nights at Spooky Nook (Sept 7-Oct 19). Fee includes practice, uniform, mid-season tournament and playoffs. Teams for girls in grades 5-6 & 7-8.
- Mon, Tue & Thu Aug 3-Oct 19
- 6-8 pm
- Bear Creek Gym
- $260 ($270 NR)
