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Friday, July 22, 2011

Program Spotlight: Small Fry Soccer


One of the most in demand programs for the Haverford Township Recreation Department is Small Fry Soccer.  Small Fry Soccer is a great program for Parents that are looking for organized activities to engage in with their child.  Parents and Children get a chance to partcipate in different games and activities related to soccer.  The goal of the program is not to make children a soccer star, but instead introduce them to a sport and allow them to have fun while doing different activities with a soccer.  Parent participation is crucial to the program, because it allows children at that age to overcome any shyness or anxiety they may have and just enjoy playing the different games with their mom or dad (or grandparent).

John Turner is currently running the Summer Session of Small Fry.  John is a Kindergarten teacher in a local school district and has been involved in the Recreation Departments Soccer Programs for the past few years.  John has also worked numerous other programs for the Recreation Department and is a Site Leader for our Playground Program at Paddock Park.  When asked about why he enjoys coordinating Small Fry John responded with "Watching the parents play and have as much fun as the kids makes the program extremely rewarding."


If you are interested in registering for the Fall Session of Small Fry follow the link below to register.

https://www.haverfordtownship.com/egov/apps/programs/center.egov?path=details&id=366

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Come join us for A Night at the Reserve... Recreation is ______________

For the past few years the Haverford Township Recreation Department has hosted an Open House at the Haverford Reserve.  The response from residents has been great over the past few years, and we generally get anywhere from 150-300 people.  This year the Recreation Department will host the event again and we are looking forward to seeing all of you come out!  The night will begin with a quick explanation of our "Recreation is ________________" campaign.  After that families can enjoy games on the turf, have their face painted in the pavilion, walk the trails, and enjoy smores by a camp fire.  There will also be Recreation staff available to answer questions about the Community Recreation Building which is currently under construction and slated to be completed in May.

Hope Taylor-Scott Recreation Supervisor had this to say about the Open House "We've been really impressed with the turn out over the past few years and we look forward to having a great turn out again this year."

A Night at the Reserve will take place on Thursday July 21st and will last from 7-9pm.  See everyone there!


Below are some pictures from last years event

Monday, July 11, 2011

Playground Spotlight: Second Week Special Days

Last week in the Playground Program many of the Special Days revolved around the arts and crafts theme that was Around the World.  Many of the camps had The Olympics as their special day.  Listed below are some pictures from the parks we had a chance to get out and get pictures of. 

Friday, July 1, 2011

Playground Spotlight: First Week Special Days

Each week the Playground Program has different special days.  Those special days could range from Pizza Day, to a Water day.  The parents are informed of the special days when they drop off and pick up, as well as being notified through a weekly newsletter that each individual playground location works on.  Children and Counselors look forward to the special days each week..  Below are pictures from this weeks special day.