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Can You
Believe Summer’s Almost Here?
At long last, the Summer season is in sight. Strap on those inline skates,
hop back on the bike, and get ready to take the outdoors by storm. Get ready
for our exciting Summer programs by checking out the West Shore Rec
Commission's
website this weekend.
Summer Recreation Guide
The brochure was mailed to recent participants and the mailing list on May
1st. Printed copies are also available at area libraries and municipal
offices. You can also download a copy of the guide from the website or view
activity details and enrollment openings on our ActiveNet site. Registration
begins on Tuesday, May 6th at 8:30 a.m. You can
register online, by telephone, walk-in or
by mail.
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Hersheypark Opens Today!
Take advantage of our early season discounted admission ticket now
through June for only $29 --- a $18.95 savings off the gate! More
information on
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Golf Tournament
West
Shore Recreation Commission celebrates its 40th year with a fun 4-person
scramble tournament on Saturday, July 26th at Valley Green Golf
Course. Golfers and businesses:
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Summer Camps
School
will be out soon and it won't be long until boredom sets in. Consider a
structured recreation camp for your child. Full-day PlayZone begins on
June 10 and half-day Summer Blast begins June 16.
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Ready
to get active this summer?
Before you activate the fun, activate your West Shore Rec account online.
Not only will your registration process be quick and easy, if you decide to
enroll online May 6th, you'll be eligible for a special prize drawing that
features a Subway Party Sub courtesy of the Cedar Cliff Subway, and Westie
Bucks gift cards.
Find out how easy it is to create your account and register online at
www.westshorerec.org.
Please forward this email to friends and family who may be interested in
joining the fun!
See you soon!
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March 17, 2008
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Spring into Action!
Now is the time to
enroll in one of the many activities that are set to begin during the spring
season. Treat yourself to a fitness or wellness class or other enjoyable
activity that may help you get in shape for summer activities such as golf,
tennis, gardening and walking.
Check out the activities listed below or
go online to see
everything available this spring. The website provides extra information
about some activities, links to resources, and fill-in registration forms.
There are activities for all ages and abilities -- there is one for you!
Active Wellness
New sessions are
starting for a variety of fitness options -- from exercise classes to yoga
to ballroom dancing.
Teens: check out the new Junior Ballroom class just for you and just
in time for the prom!
View
activities and dates (choose category "Active Wellness")
Trips
Washington D.C. -
Cherry Blossom Time,
Sunday, April 6
New York City Day Trip –
Saturday, April 19
New York City Weekend Trip –
Friday-Sunday, May 2-4
more information
Sports
Men’s Basketball –
beginning April 8
Recreation Volleyball -
beginning April 9
Golf Lessons (beginner) –
beginning April 19
Tennis Lessons –
for youth and adults – beginning April 5 and beyond
more information
Hershey’s Track & Field Games – local meet
– Wednesday evening, May
14 (Registration forms will be distributed to elementary students and will
be available on the West Shore Rec website events page in April.)
Camps –
registration is open!
PlayZone Day Camp:
Primary Zone, Secondary Zone, O-Zone and X-Zone
A structured full-day recreation camp for ages 5 to 14. Located at Fishing
Creek Elementary and Crossroads Middle Schools.
Summer Blast : A
morning of playground games, activities and crafts in an outdoor setting for
ages 6-12 years. Located at Roof Park and Rossmoyne Elementary School.
Information/registration flyers are available at
www.wsrec.org/camps.htm.
Easy Ways to Register
Visit the
registration page
for the options.
Job Opportunities
Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors at West Shore Natatorium.
Flexible schedule. Contact
Kristin Stanczak at 920-9515 x104.
Camp Counselors and Leaders to teach children’s games, sports and
craft activities for ages 4-6 or 6-14 this summer.
More information on the West Shore Rec
website.
Your Privacy is Protected
West Shore Rec treats e-mail addresses, credit card numbers, addresses
and telephone numbers as confidential information and does not sell or share
addresses. E-mail addresses will only be used to contact you about an
activity in which you are enrolled or to provide periodic updates with new
West Shore Rec information.
Important Dates for the Summer Season
May 1st: Website updated with summer
information
May 1st: Brochure mailed to service area
May 6th: First Day
of Registration for Residents
May 13th: First Day of Registration for Non-residents
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February 7, 2008 |
February Happenings
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Red Land Senior Center Re-opens!
Grand Opening Celebration
The renovations are
done and the building is ADA compliant. All ages are invited to come
celebrate the new location and the restoration of full service to the Red
Land area community. Tour the facility and enjoy refreshments and giveaways.
Meet the staff and some of your local and state elected-officials. The
Thrift Shop will also be open for browsing and business.
Saturday, February 9th, 10
am - 1 pm (snow
date: February 16th)
Ceremony and
Door Prizes at 11 am
Visit the
Red Land Senior Center website.
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Daddy-Daughter Dance
Last day to register is Friday, February 8th
Delight that special little girl who has won your heart to a night of
dancing and one-on-one time. Dads, treat your daughter (grades K-8) to
dancing, flowers, games, prizes, refreshments and more to make your evening
together a lasting memory.
Registration deadline is February 8.
Dance instruction and DJ by Ballroom Break and photography by Meredith
Kaminek.
Friday, February 15, 6:30-8:30 pm
Crossroads
Middle School – cafeteria
Cost per couple:
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Thanks to You!
Thank you to
everyone who created an account in ActiveNet prior to registering for
activities and to those who tried online registration for the first time
this season.
West Shore Rec
offered drawing for prizes for those who completed their account by December
31st and to those who enrolled online January 2nd -4th. Prizes
were awarded to eight individuals. Click
here for the list of prize-winners and reminders of the features of the
ActiveNet software.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
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PlayZone and Summer Blast Summer Camps
Registration is now open for PlayZone Day Camp and will be available soon
for Summer Blast. Dates, times and other details are listed on West Shore
Rec’s
camps page of the website.
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Upcoming Activities
Have you thought about enrolling in
one of these upcoming activities?
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West
Shore Recreation Commission
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West Shore
Recreation Commission
704 Lisburn Road, Suite 101
Camp Hill, PA
17011
717-920-9515
www.wsrec.org
Mailing Information
The
mailing procedure was changed for the summer and fall seasons to reduce paper waste and money.
Instead of mailing to every household in the service area
(West Shore School
District excluding Wormleysburg Borough), the Commission uses addresses
from its database and in-house mailing list. You may add your name to the
list by calling 920-9515. As always, the entire brochure and more is available
at
www.westshorerec.org.
Y our Privacy Is
Protected
West Shore Recreation Commission
keeps personal information you provide at enrollment in a confidential manner
and does not share or sell e-mail addresses or mailing lists. Credit card
numbers are encrypted for your protection.
Job Opportunities
Lifeguards and
Water Safety Instructors
at West Shore Natatorium. Flexible
schedule. Contact
Kristin Stanczak
at 920-9515 x104.
Refund Policy*
For multi-session activities:
Attend an activity on the
first date; if you find it’s not right for you, a refund will gladly be
processed as long as you contact the recreation office prior to the
second meeting date of the activity. Refunds are subject to a $5
administrative fee.
For one-day
activities: Contact the
recreation office prior to the meeting date of the activity. Refunds are
subject to a $5 administrative fee. A refund is not available after the
activity has occurred.
For trips:
If you must cancel from a trip,
notify West Shore Rec at least 14 days before a trip to receive a
refund. After that, a refund will only be given if a replacement can be
found. Refunds are subject to a $5 administrative fee.
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unless stated
otherwise in the program description.
Code of Conduct
In an effort to be considerate of all who partake of West Shore Rec
activities, a standard of conduct has been established. Anyone who
enrolls in an activity agrees to abide with the rules.
Your Privacy is Protected
West Shore Rec treats e-mail addresses, credit card numbers, addresses
and telephone numbers as confidential information and does not sell or
share addresses. E-mail addresses will only be used to contact you about
an activity in which you are enrolled or to provide periodic updates
with new West Shore Rec information.
Online Registration
. . .for most
programs
Please note:
- There is a convenience fee to register online, the minimum being $2.
- A confirmation of your registration will be e-mailed to you.
- Should an activity be canceled due to low enrollment, West Shore Rec
will refund the cost of the activity and the convenience fee.
- Persons who accidentally enroll twice in the same activity online will
receive a refund less the $5 refund administrative fee.
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