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Youth/Teen

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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 2024 season! This Middle School Volleyball Program will compete in
a Girls Volleyball League on Monday nights (Sept 9-Oct 21). Fee includes practice, uniform, mid-season tournament and playoffs. Teams for girls in grades 5-6 & 7-8.

  • Mon, Tue & Thu Aug 12-Oct 27
  • 6-8 pm
  • Bear Creek Gym
  • $250 ($260 NR)

Rookie Lacrosse

Participants will be introduced to the basics of the game of Lacrosse. Skills of catching, passing, and shooting will be emphasized along with some small group games to highlight the skills learned. Led by Elizabethtown Youth Lacrosse Club coaches. Participants will receive a T-shirt. Boys & Girls Ages 5-14

  • Sun Sept 15, 22, 29
  • 4-5 pm
  • EASD Jane Hoover Field
  • $25 ($33 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.

  • Fall DATES: Wed Sept 18 (I) Oct 23 (II)  
  • 5-5:45 pm
  • Ironstone Ranch (1 Hollinger Lane, E-town)
  • $70/day ($80 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 Sept 10-Oct 15
  • 3:45-4:45 pm
  • Bear Creek Gym
  • $85 ($95 NR) 

Gogh with the Flow Art Class

Let's get creative! In this youth art class, children will explore basic art concepts and techniques. Participants will explore 5 different art forms: painting, drawing, sculpting charcoal art, and collage. Let your child unleash their inner Van Gogh this Fall! All supplies are provided. Grades 1-5

  • Tuesdays Sept 10- Oct 15
  • 6-7 pm
  • GEARS CC
  • $65 ($75 NR) 

Kids Afternoon Decorating Club

Join the club and make seasonal decorations to be displayed in our Museum for fall and winter. You will make and take a decoration for your home at each program.A light snack will be provided.Ages 4-12

  • Wed Sept 18-Dec 4
  • 4:30-5:30 pm
  • Winters Heritage House 
  • $50 ($60 NM) 

Track and Field Camp

Designed to provide an introduction to all aspects of track and field including but not limited to training for events, rules of the sport, competitive strategies, equipment,nutritional needs and expectations. Camp will work on distance, jumping, throwing, hurdles, starts and relays Participants will learn how track and field can prepare them for other sports. Camp fee includes t-shirt. Coached by Derrick McDonald, EAHS Varsity Track Coach. Grades 3-8

  • Mon-Thur Sept 30-Oct 3
  • 6 pm-8:00 pm
  • EASD Track
  • $65 ($75 NR) 

Beginner Tennis

Children of any skill level will learn the fundamentals of tennis using the ORANGE and/or 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, Etown HS head tennis coach. Ages 7-14

  • Tue Oct 1, 8, 15, 29
  • 6-7pm
  • Etown HS Tennis Courts
  • $65 ($75 NR) 

Intermediate Tennis

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. These lessons will prepare you for playing matches. Great for players planning on playing in high school. Taught by Brenda McBride, Etown HS head tennis coach. Ages 8-14

  • Tue Oct 1, 8, 15, 29
  • 7-8 pm
  • $65 ($75 NR)
  • Etown HS Tennis Courts

5th-6th Grade Travel Basketball Leagues

Boys and girls teams will play in a local travel basketball league. 

  • Tryout Dates:
  • GIRLS Oct 7 from 6-7 pm & Oct 9 from 6-7 pm
  •  BOYS Oct 7 from 7:15-8:15 pm & Oct 9 from 7:15-8:15 pm
  •  Bear Creek Gym
  • $190 

Register at link below for tryout. There is no fee to tryout. If accepted on team, players must pay $190 fee. 

PJ Story Nights

Come and enjoy listening to seasonal stories in our holiday themed decorated Museum. A crackling fire will be burning for a cozy atmosphere. New stories for every program. Crafts and a light snack will be provided.

  • Fri Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 22 and Dec 20
  • 6:30-8 pm
  • $25 ($31 NR)
  • Winters Heritage House

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 24
  • 12:45-2:45 pm
  • Bear Creek Gym
  • $20 ($26 NR)

BEARS Youth Basketball Program

Organized practices and games for children in grades 3-10. Interested in coaching or officiating, please call the GEARS Office at 717-367-0355. Volunteer coaches are needed!

  • Draft Dates:

  • Nov 4, 6-7 pm BOYS Grades 3-4

  • Nov 4, 7:15-8:15 pm BOYS Grade 5-6

  • Nov 6, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 3-4

  • Nov 6, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 5-6

  • Bear Creek Gym

  • $75 (grades 3-4) ($85 NM)

  • $85 (grades 5-10) ($95 NM)

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 26 from 6-7 pm Old High School Gym
  • Practices : in Old High School Gym
  • Games on Saturday afternoon
  • $85

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 14-Jan 25 
  • 10-11 am (A) 11 am-12 noon (B)
  • East High Elem Gym
  • $65 ($75 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 27
  • 10 am-12 noon
  • Daubert Gym
  • $15 ($21 NM) 
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Have Questions?

Call: (717) 367-0355

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