Program Spotlight: Playground Program is under way!

The Playground Program for the Haverford Township Recreation Department has begun today.  Over 800 children are registered this week for the numerous different Playground Locations. Last week the staff for all of the locations and the Playground Supervisors met for a fun filled day of team building activities, first aid training, arts and crafts training, and learning new games.  The Department is very excited about our new and returning staff this Summer, and we're looking forward to an excellent Summer. 

Many of the locations still have spaces available. 

Click below for Playground Pictures

Program Spotlight: Haverford Township Sports Camp

This Summer Haverford Township Recreation is offering many of our Sports Camps at the Haverford Reserve.  The camps are affordable and offer great instruction for the beginner or the advanced.  The instructors are all highly qualified and have years of experience working with children.  In this post we will highlight the Camps and give you all of the important information.

Field Hockey Camp

Dates:  6/21-6/24

Christa Taylor will instruct the Field Hockey Camp.  Christa has run our camp for the past few years and has received great responses from parents and children.  The camp runs from 8:30-11:30am

World Class Soccer School

Dates: 6/27-7/1

Jorge Severini will direct our Soccer Camp.  Jorge has been involved in soccer on the local level for over 20 years.  The camp runs different times based upon ages and ability. 

  

Girls Lacrosse Camp

Date: 7/18-7/22

Kathleen Geiger will instruct our girls Lacrosse camp and is a three time World Champion.  Kathleen is also a member of the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame.  Players need stick, goggles, and mouth guard. Runs from 8:30-11:30am. The fee for the camp is $110.

Boys Lacrosse Camp

Dates: 7/25-7/29

This camp is instructed by Dan Greenspun who has been the Head Lacrosse Coach at Haverford High School for the past 6 years.  Players will need their own equipment. The camp runs from 8:30-12pm.  The fee for the camp is $110.

Ultimate Frisbee

Dates: 7/18-7/22

Ultimate Frisbee is a new offering for Summer of 2011.  Rick Atkins will instruct the camp and Rick coaches Ultimate at Lower Merion and has also be involved in ultimate for many years on the local level.  The cost of the camp is $95 and runs from 9-12pm.

Gareth Jones our Rugby Camp instructor

Rugby

Dates: 7/25-7/28

Semi-Professional Rugby player Gareth Jones will lead our Rugby camp this Summer.  Gareth is a Temple Grad where he played collegiately.  Gareth has had an opportunity to play in both England and Ireland.  The camp runs from 6-8:30.  The cost is $80.

The Recreation Department also has other Sports Camps offered outside of the Reserve such as Volleyball, Tennis Camp, Boys and Girls Basketball Camp, and Runners Clinic.  Follow the link below to register.

Click here to Register for Sports Camps

Program Spotlight: Basketball Clinic

The Basketball Clinic began yesterday at Chatham Elementary School.  The Basketball Clinic is a program designed to introduce your child to the game of basketball with a focus on fun.    The nets are lowered to 7 feet which gives every child a chance to reach the rim and experience success.  Children will learn how to dribble with both hands, pass, shoot with correct mechanics, and pivot with both feet.  Our own Brian Barrett had this to say about the program "The clinic is a great program for parents who are looking to get their child interested in the game of basketball.  The activities are age appropriate and the biggest focus is on ensuring your child enjoys being there every week." 

Joe showing the kids proper jumpshot technique


The clinic is being led by Joe Dougherty who has worked for the Township for the past 7 years.  Joe has led the program last year and has been involved with our basketball league for the past few years.  Joe also works as a Playground site leader in the Summer.  Joe has numerous staff working with him who have all had involvement in the past with our basketball programs. 

The clinic is currently full but will be offered in the Winter.  Be on the lookout for the Winter Clinic in the next few months!  Check out the picture slideshow below!

Location Spotlight: Haverford Reserve Cafe

The Haverford Reserve Cafe will open Monday June 6th.  The menu is filled with healthy options for you and your child to enjoy while at the reserve.  Feel free to leave us comments about the offerings and anything you would like to see added.  Check the menu out below!

Drinks

Coffee $1.50
20 oz. Soda $1.50
Bottled Water $1.00
Fruit Juice $1.75
Juice Boxes $1.00
Powerade $1.50

Food

Pizza $2.00
PB & Jelly Uncrustables $1.50
Soft Pretzels $0.75
Yogurt $0.75
String Cheese $1.00
Candy & Crackers $1.00
Water Ice $1.00

Fresh Fruit $0.50

Event Spotlight: Girls Lacrosse Playday

On May 21^st the Haverford Township Recreation Department hosted the 2011 Girls Lacrosse Play Day at the Haverford Reserve.  Over 500 Haverford Residents and Girls from neighboring communities participated in the event.  In between games the Girls and their family had an opportunity to listen to music, grab some food, or browse apparel and equipment being sold by the vendors.

The Play Day marks the end of the Haverford Township Girls Lacrosse League.  The league has three different age brackets: 3^rd-4^th grade, 5^th-6^th grade, and 7^th-8^th grade. The 3^rd-4^th program is entirely intramurals and the 5^th-6^th and 7^th-8^th league.  The goal of the Township Lacrosse program was to introduce the basics to young players with a focus on them enjoying the game.

The Play Day raised over 2000 dollars for Alex’s Lemonade Stand.  Thank you to all of the coaches and volunteers who made the 2011 Girls Lacrosse Play Day and League a great success.

Please share your thoughts on the League and the Girls Lacrosse Play Day in the comment section below.