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HAUNTED TRAIL: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you like scaring people, storytelling or need service hours, we would love to talk to you! This is a great opportunity for families, groups and individuals to get involved with one of our biggest events of the year. We are looking for storytellers( high school to adult) to narrate the story line and lead groups through our Haunted Trail, as well as scene actors( ages 13 years & up) to act out a scene along the trail. Meetings will be starting soon, so don’ t miss out! Call or email ltaylor @ peterstownship. com for details and to sign up!
Meeting Dates / Times: Wednesday, September 12 @ 7 p. m. Wednesday, September 19( meeting time TBA) Wednesday, September 26 @ 7 p. m. Wednesday, October 3( walk through) @ 6 p. m.
Haunted Trail Event: Friday, October 5 7:30 to 10 p. m. Saturday, October 6 6:30 to 10 p. m.
FISHING DERBY Join us for the 19th Annual McMurray Rotary and Peters Township Fishing Derby at Peters Lake Park. Kids grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are eligible to participate. Awards will be given for the LARGEST fish, SMALLEST fish, the FIRST caught, and MOST fish caught! Don’ t miss the chance to win great prizes! Smaller prizes are awarded just for participating. Pre-registration recommended. Day: Saturday, August 18 Time: 10 a. m. to Noon Fee: $ 5 Resident / $ 10 Non‐Resident Location: Peters Lake Park
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SUMMER CAMPS
SUMMER DAY CAMPS( AGES 6 TO 11) Minimum 10 – Maximum 35 Three one-week sessions for children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy sports, crafts, hikes, games, special visitors, and more at Peterswood Park. Each week has a different theme and offers new, fun activities! Camp Weeks: July 9 to 13( Let’ s Get Messy) July 16 to 20( Outdoor Explorers) July 23 to 27( Shipwrecked) Time: 9 a. m. to Noon Fee: $ 55 Resident / $ 83 Non-Resident( per week) Location: Peterswood Park, Shelter # 4 Pre-registration required online or at the Community Recreation Center
PLAYGROUND PALS( AGES 4 TO 8) Minimum 10 – Maximum 35 Three one-week sessions for children who enjoy games, sports, crafts, and using their imagination. This is a great introductory camp for our littlest campers. These camps are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only, and are held at Elm Grove Park. Each week has a different theme and offers new, fun activities! Camp Weeks: July 30, August 1 & 3( Fun in the Sun) August 6, 8, 10( Under the Big Top) August 13, 15, 17( Color Craze) Time: 9:30 a. m. to Noon Fee: $ 35 Resident / $ 53 Non-Resident( per week) Location: Elm Grove Park Pre-registration required online or at the Community Recreation Center
KIDZONE SUMMER CAMP( AGES 6 TO 12) Minimum 10 – Maximum 35 Kidzone Summer Camp is a fun environment promoting selfesteem, teamwork, education, and encouragement. Children will need a brown bag lunch every day. Camp activities include: Themed Games, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes & Activities, and more. Instructor: Dustin Rothbart Day: June 18 to 22 Day: June 25 to 29 Full Day Time: 8:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. Full Day Fee: $ 220 Member / $ 330 Non-Member per week
Half Day Time: 8:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. OR 1 p. m. to 5 p. m. Half Day Fee: $ 130 Member / $ 200 Non‐Member Half Day per week Day: July 2 to 6( 4 Day camp, No class on 7 / 4) Full Day Time: 8:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. Full Day Fee: $ 160 Member / $ 240 Non‐Member per week Half Day Time: 8:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. OR 1 p. m. to 5 p. m. Half Day Fee: $ 94 Member / $ 141 Non‐Member Half Day per week Location: Peterswood Park, Shelter # 4
BROADWAY CAMP:
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FEATURING CHORAL SELECTIONS FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ( AGES 6 TO 9) Minimum 8 – Maximum 30 Camp songs from“ THE WIZARD OF OZ.” Vocal, acting, and dance lessons, fun theatre games and activities. Last day of camp, family and friends will be amazed by a performance from a medley. This camp is for kids who love to sing, or who would like to try! Instructor: Danielle Maggio Day: June 25 to 29 Time: 9 a. m. to Noon Fee: $ 130 Member / $ 195 Non-Member Location: Peters Township Recreation Center
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FEATURING CHORAL SELECTIONS FROM ALADDIN( AGES 10 TO 14) Minimum 8- Maximum 30 Acting, singing, and dance camp will feature the hit music from the film and Broadway musical,“ ALADDIN!” Daily lessons and rehearsal will be enhanced by fun theatre games and activities. Culminating in a performance. Camp is designed for kids who love to perform, and for kids who would like to try it out! Instructor: Danielle Maggio Day: June 25 to 29 Time: 1 to 4 p. m. Fee: $ 130 Member / $ 195 Non‐Member Location: Peters Township Recreation Center
YOUNG HACKS ACADEMY
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AGENT TRAINING( AGES 9 TO 12) Minimum 14 – Maximum 25 Blending computer programming, problem-solving, and teamwork,