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:
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Friday, November 21 – Harvest and Thanksgiving
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Friday, December 19 – Gingerbread
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
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)
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
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 Jan 16)
Fri February 6, 20, 27 (No Class Feb 13) - 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- GEARS CC Gym
- $60 ($70 NR)
After School Pickleball Crew
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 3-12
Tue Feb 10–Mar 3
(A) 3:45–4:45pm (Grades 3–5)
(B) 5–6pm (Grades 6–12)
$55 ($65 NR)
Bear Creek Gym
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
Mon Feb 16 (no school day)
8:30am-4:00pm
$125 ($135 NR)
GEARS CC, Senior Center
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)
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)
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)





