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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.

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  May 21 (II)  
  • SUMMER: Wed Jun 18 (I), Jul 16 (II), Aug 13 (III)
  • 5-5:45 pm
  • Stone Gables Estate (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 7-11*)

Beginner/Intermediate
7:15-8:15 pm (B)
(ages 11*-14)

*updated age levels from original

Thu May 15- Jun 5
Etown HS Tennis Courts
$65 ($75 NR)

 

Rally Rookies: Beginner Tennis

This tennis program highlights activities that promote physical fitness. Players participate in drills that are age appropriate for the beginner player. Attention to footwork and hand/eye coordination is emphasized while learning the basics of forehands, backhands, and volleys. Taught by Pam Kaylor, certified tennis instructor. Ages 9-12

Tue & Thu
Jun 3- Jun 12 (raindates Jun 6 & Jun 13)
5:30-6:30 pm
$60 ($70 NR)
Legion Park Tennis Courts

 

Gymnastics

Learn basic gymnastics skills and progress to more advanced skills as the child is ready. Ages 6-12

  • Mon June 2-July 14 (No Class June 16)
  • 7-8 pm
  • CC Gym
  • $70 ($80 NR) 

Bears Basketball Clinic

This coed program helps your child build a strong foundation in basketball with our fun and engaging skills development program! Participants will learn fundamental techniques, including dribbling, shooting, and passing, through interactive drills and skill-based games

Sun June 1-July 13 (no 7/6)

3-4 pm (Grades 1-3)
4-5 pm (Grades 4-6)
5-6 pm (Grades 7-10)

CC Gym
$60 ($70 NR) 

Kids Summer Program at Winters Heritage House

Have fun learning the crafts and traditions from Elizabethtown’s past to the present through hands-on activities, experiments, games, and art projects. Baking, planting, sewing, and painting are some of the activities that will be included. Please have your children bring their lunch and a drink each day.Snacks will be provided by the Winters Heritage House Museum.Ages 5-12
July 9 – 11,  Elizabethtown through the 1700’s
July 16 – 18, Elizabethtown through the 1800’s
July 23 – 25, Elizabethtown through the 1900’s
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Winters Heritage House Museum
$160 ($170 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 5-9

  • Wed June 25-July 9
  • 6-8 pm
  • Bear Creek Gym
  • $35 ($45 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.

  • Fri June 27 Beach Theme, Fri August 1 Camping Theme
  • 6:30-8 pm
  • $6 ($8 NR)
  • Winters Heritage House

Girls Middle School Volleyball League

Get ready for the 2025 season! This Middle School Volleyball Program will compete in
a Girls Volleyball League on Monday nights at Spooky Nook (Sept 8-Oct 20). Fee includes practice, uniform, mid-season tournament and playoffs. Teams for girls in grades 5-6 & 7-8.

  • Mon, Tue & Thu Aug 11-Oct 20
  • 6-8 pm
  • Bear Creek Gym
  • $255 ($265 NR)
Father & Son

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Call: (717) 367-0355

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