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PETERS TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION NEWS
SUMMER CAMPS
CHESS CAMP ( AGES 5 TO 12 ) The Knight School Pittsburgh : a unique approach to teaching chess to kids ! Our amazing program is revolutionary and has enjoyed fantastic success through twelve years of innovation , professionalism , and high-energy , amusement park-like fun , engaging kids early with this intellectual game ! Instructor : Coach Jack with The Knight School Pittsburgh Days : June 10 to 14 Time : 2 to 5 p . m . Days : July 22 to 26 Time : 2 to 5 p . m . Days : August 12 to 16 Time : 2 to 5 p . m . Fee : $ 170 Member / $ 255 Non-Member
JUMP START SPORTS : ULTIMATE WARRIOR ( AGES 7 TO 11 ) This high-intensity camp is designed to develop strength , mental resilience , and warrior-like skills . Each day features a mix of martial arts , physical challenges , and strategic games , culminating in an “ Ultimate Warrior Challenge ”. Instructor : Jump Start Sports Days : June 17 to 21 Time : 9 a . m . to Noon Location : Peterswood Park , Shelter 4 Fee : $ 150 Member / $ 225 Non-Member
LET IT GO THEATER CAMP ( AGES 7 TO 12 ) Come sing and dance with your favorite Frozen characters . Games , simple costumes and prop construction will be used in a final performance for family on the last day . Instructor : Lorra Brannen Camp Week : June 24 to 28 Time : 9:30 to 11:30 a . m . Fee : $ 115 Member / Non-Member $ 173
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JUMP START SPORTS : SPORTS AROUND THE WORLD ( AGES 4 TO 6 ) This week long camp introduces participants to a variety of global sports . Each day is themed around a different region , featuring sports like soccer , American football , and lacrosse . Activities include skills training , cultural education , and mini-games , with the week ending in a mini-Olympics . Instructor : Jump Start Sports Days : July 8 to 12 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Location : Elm Grove Park Shelter Fee : $ 150 Member / $ 225 Non-Member
SUMMER DAY CAMPS ( AGES 7 TO 11 ) Three 1-week sessions for children who enjoy games , crafts , sports , hikes , special visitors and more ! Each week is themed and includes camp activities that are fun for everyone . Pre-registration required . Instructor : Recreation Staff Camp Weeks : July 8 to 12 ( Party in the USA ) July 15 to 19 ( Into the Woods ) July 22 to 26 ( Olympics ) Time : 9 a . m . to Noon Fee : $ 55 Member / $ 83 Non-Member ( per week ) Location : Peterswood Park , Shelter 4
MAD SCIENCE - SCIENCE SURPRISE ! ( AGES 4 TO 6 ) Join our Science Surprise after-school program where kids explore a new STEM topic in each class ! Delve into entomology , inspect fluorescing minerals , explore simple machines , uncover the science behind the big screen , play with motorized toys , experience a static indoor storm , and embark on a nutrient hunt ! Days : July 15 to 19 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Fee : $ 186 Member / $ 279 Non-Member
MAD SCIENCE - UNDERGROUND EXPLORERS ( AGES 5 TO 12 ) Dig up the ancient past ! Solve real-life mysteries ! Kids learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate long lost cities ! They discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life ! They also study bone fragments , pottery shards , amber deposits , and fossils to understand what they can tell us about history ! What ’ s more , each class includes a make and take-home project , like a fossil reproduction , an amber time capsule , and coins from around the world ! Days : July 29 to August 2 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Fee : $ 186 Member / $ 279 Non-Member
MAD SCIENCE - REDHOT ROBOTS ( AGES 5 TO 12 ) Join us for a week of fun with amazing robots ! In this full week of half-days , learn about the uses of robots in our world and spend time experimenting with super cool red-hot robots . Experiment with sound sensing robots , line-tracking robots , amphibious robots , and robots that can even play soccer ! Discover the science of circuits and how robots use sensors to explore things around them . Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home with you ! Days : August 12 to 16 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Fee : $ 186 Member / $ 279 Non-Member
PLAYGROUND PALS ( AGES 4 TO 6 ) Three 1-week sessions for children who enjoy games , sports , crafts and using their imagination . This is a great introductory camp for our littlest campers . Preregistration required . Instructor : Recreation Staff Camp Weeks : July 29 , 31 , August 2 ( Fun at the Fair ) August 5 , 7 , 9 ( Under the Sea ) August 12 , 14 , 16 ( Make a Mess ) Time : 9:30 a . m . to Noon Fee : $ 35 Member / $ 53 Non-Member ( per week ) Location : Elm Grove Park Shelter