eters Township
PETERS TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION NEWS
Special Events ...
TOUCH-A-TRUCK Are you ready to check out some really cool trucks and equipment ? Join us at this free event and get up close and personal with some of your favorite “ big rigs .” Adults love this event as much as the kids . Come have fun interacting with a wide variety of trucks , construction vehicles , public safety vehicles and more ! Weather permitting a medical helicopter will land on site too ! Be sure to bring your cameras . Children must be accompanied by adults . Call to register your business and participate in one of our favorite events . This is a great way to advertise your company and show off your truck or piece of equipment . Day : Saturday , July 9 Time : 10 a . m . to Noon Fee : Free Location : Peterswood Park , top of hill near Grasshopper Field
SUMMER CAMPS
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 11 to 15 ( Beach Week ) July 18 to 22 ( Blast from the Past ) July 25 to 29 ( Out of this World ) Time : 9 a . m . to Noon Fee : $ 55 Member / $ 83 Non-Member ( per week ) Location : Peterswood Park , Shelter 4 Pre-registration required online or at the Community Recreation Center
FUTURE VETERINARIAN Full SUMMER CAMP at this time ( AGES 4 TO 11 ) Students will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog . You will learn how to remove ticks , give immunizations , suture lacerations , read an x-ray , design their own veterinarian office , and explore dog digestion . Instructor : Little Medical School of Greater Pittsburgh
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FISHING DERBY Join us for the 23rd Annual McMurray Rotary and Peters Township Fishing Derby at Peters Lake Park . All kids grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are eligible to participate . Awards will be given for the FIRST , LARGEST , SMALLEST , and MOST fish caught ! Don ’ t miss the chance to win great prizes ! Smaller prizes are awarded just for participating . Pre-registration is required and space is limited . Day : Saturday , August 20 Time : 10 a . m . to Noon Fee : $ 5 Resident / $ 10 Non-Resident Location : Peters Lake Park Registration Deadline : Friday , August 19 @ Noon
HAUNTED TRAIL : VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you like scaring people , storytelling or need service hours , we would love to
Day : July 11 to 15 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Fee : $ 215 Member / $ 323 Non-Member Registration Deadline : Wednesday , June 29
PLAYGROUND PALS ( AGES 4 TO 6 ) Three 1-week sessions ( three days per week ) for children who enjoy games , sports , crafts and using their imagination . This is a great introductory camp for our littlest campers . Pre-registration required . Instructor : Recreation Staff Camp Weeks : August 1 , 3 , 5 ( It ’ s a Small World ) August 8 , 10 , 12 ( Wild West ) August 15 , 17 , 19 ( Shipwrecked ) Time : 9:30 a . m . to Noon Fee : $ 35 Member / $ 53 Non-Member ( per week ) Location : Elm Grove Park
FUTURE DOCTOR SUMMER CAMP ( AGES 4 TO 11 ) Inspired learning today - healthy futures tomorrow ! These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope , blood pressure cuff , and reflex hammer ; they will practice administering first aid , suturing stitches , giving vaccinations , and 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 - 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 LMorris @ peterstownship . com for details and to sign up ! Meeting Dates / Times : Monday , September 12 @ 6:30 p . m . Monday , September 19 ( meeting time TBA ) Monday , September 26 @ 6:30 p . m . Monday , October 3 ( walk through ) @ 6 p . m . Haunted Trail Event : Friday , October 7 : 7:30 to 10 p . m . Saturday , October 8 : 6 to 10 p . m .
prescribing medication . Instructor : Little Medical School of Greater Pittsburgh Day : August 1 to 5 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Fee : $ 215 Member / $ 323 Non-Member Registration Deadline : Sunday , July 26
TEEN MEDICAL SUMMER CAMP ( AGES 11 TO 14 ) Students will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor . We will learn about lung disease , water safety , how to perform CPR and Heimlich Maneuver . How to use a stethoscope , snake bites , and discuss the steps to becoming a doctor . Instructor : Little Medical School of Greater Pittsburgh Day : August 8 to 12 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Fee : $ 265 Member / $ 397 Non-Member Registration Deadline : Wednesday , August 3
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT NON- TRADITIONAL SPORTS CAMP ( AGES 7 TO 9 ) This camp focuses on different fitness skills each day , while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship . Some of the non-traditional sports taught include Hula Hoopla , Baggo , and Kooshie Ball . A variety of STEAM activities are