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.
Babysitting Basics
This American Red Cross 7.5-hour Babysitting Course is designed for youth ages 11–16yr to learn the essentials of caring for young children safely and responsibly. Participants will gain skills in basic care for children and infants, age-appropriate activities and promoting positive behavior, emergency preparedness, first aid skills and pediatric CPR/certification, and safe practices for being home alone with children. Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, participants will build confidence in their ability to handle real babysitting situations. Upon completion, each participant will earn a certificate of completion and be better prepared to take on babysitting opportunities. Taught by certified instructor, Carissa Ressler.
Participants should pack a lunch.
(I) Wed Jun 24
East Donegal Township Building
(II) Mon Jul 20
GEARS CC
8:30am-4:00pm
$125 ($135 NR)
PJ Story Nights
PJ DATES:
Friday, June 26 – Colonial Era
Friday, July 17 – Colonial Era
6:30-8 pm
$8 ($10 NR)
Winters Heritage House
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)
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 Sept 5-Oct 10
- 9-10:30 am
- HS Field 3
- $65 ($75 NR)
Home School/Cyber School Gym Class Heroes
This 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 sessions sports will include: basketball, soccer, pickleball, floor hockey, lacrosse, obstacle courses and classic gym class games. Ages 6-17
- Fri Sept 11-Oct 30 (No Class Oct 2)
- 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- GEARS CC Gym
- $75 ($85 NR)
