Youth/Teen

At Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services (GEARS), we are very proud to be recognized by the National Youth Sports Strategy as a NYSS Champion.

The National Youth Sports Strategy aims to unite U.S. youth sports culture around a shared vision: that one day, all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports.

The Strategy is based on research and best practices from the scientific community and successful youth sports programs across the United States. It offers actionable ideas for parents, coaches, organizations, communities, and policymakers to support youth sports participation for all.

Trail Riding

45-min guided trail ride: Ride horses through the 275 acres of woods and farmland on the ranch. Horses are well mannered and trained to work with riders that have little or no experience. For your own safety and safety of the horses, we do not trot or gallop through the trails. There is a strict weight limit of 225 pounds. Ages 8+

FALL: Wed Sept. 24, Oct 22

5-5:45 pm
Stone Gables Estate (1 Hollinger Lane, E-town)
$70/day ($80 NR)

PJ Story Nights

Enjoy listening to a good story on a summer night in our cozy 1760’s log cabins! Stories, crafts, and snacks will be provided at each program.

FALL:
Fri Oct 17, Fall and Halloween
Fri Nov 21, Harvest and Thanksgiving
Fri Dec 19, Gingerbread

6:30-8 pm
$8 ($10 NR)
Winters Heritage House

After School Basketball Skills Clinic

6 weeks of basketball skill work. Each day incorporates a variety of basketball-specific skill stations, fun games and game play in 3v3 and 5v5 environments. Ball handling, shooting fundamentals, dribble moves, moving without the ball and offensive footwork will all be stressed.

Boys & girls grades 3-5
Tue Sept 9-Oct 14
3:45-4:45 pm
Bear Creek Gym
$90 ($100 NR)

Afternoon Kids Club

Be a part of Winters Heritage House Wednesday Afternoon Kids Club and create seasonal decorations for our rustic cabins as well as your home. Enjoy hands-on activities and projects that foster cooperation and exploration. Painting, sewing, and baking are a few of the activities offered. Snack is included.

Wed Sept 10 – Dec 3 (No Class Nov 5)
4:30 – 5:30 pm.
$60 ($70 NR)
Winters Heritage House

Youth Soccer Program

Does your child want to learn soccer? Check out this instructional and low competitive soccer program. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of soccer in a fun environment. Participants will play fun skill development games. Led by the E-town Girls Soccer Club. Fee includes a shirt. Grades 1-3

Sat Sept 6-Oct 11
9-10:30 am
HS Field 3
$60 ($70 NR)

Girls Lacrosse Clinic

Join the fun! This clinic will help strengthen fundamentals through skill based drills. Whether you're brand new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, this program offers the perfect blend of fun and fundamentals. All skill levels are welcome! Clinic is lead by E-town HS Girls Lacrosse coaches. For girls in grades 3-8.

Wed Sept 10,24 and Oct 8
5:00-6:00 PM
HS Field 3
$15 ($20 NR)

Boys Rookie Lacrosse

Participants will be introduced to the basics of the game of Lacrosse. Beginner skills of catching, passing, and shooting will be emphasized along with some small area games to highlight skills learned. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Led by Etown Youth Lacrosse Club. Boys Grades K-8th.

Sun Sept 7, 14, 21
4:00pm-5:00pm
EAHS Jane Hoover Field
$25 ($33 NR)

5th-6th Grade Travel Basketball Leagues

Boys and girls teams will play in a local travel basketball league.

Tryout Dates:
GIRLS Oct 13 from 6-7 pm & Oct 15 from 6-7 pm
BOYS Oct 13 from 7:15-8:15 pm & Oct 15 from 7:15-8:15 pm
Bear Creek Gym
Player fee (if selected): TBD

Beginner Tennis

Children of beginner skill level will learn the fundamentals of tennis using the ORANGE practice balls. Through the use of fun games and drills, players will learn proper technique of forehands, backhands, serve and volleys. Taught by Brenda McBride, Etown HS head tennis coach.
Ages 7-14

Tue & Thur Oct 21, 23, 28, 30
6:15pm-7:15pm
Etown HS Tennis Courts
$65 ($75 NR)

Intermediate Tennis

This intermediate class is for players that have completed two or more sessions of beginner tennis lessons. Instruction will focus on continuing to develop tennis skills, footwork, and prepare for match play. Taught by Brenda McBride, Etown HS head tennis coach.
Ages 8-16

Tue & Thur Oct 21, 23, 28, 30
7:15pm-8:15pm
Etown HS Tennis Courts
$65 ($75 NR)

BEARS Youth Basketball Program

Organized practices and games for children in grades 3-6. Interested in coaching or officiating, please call the GEARS Office at 717-367-0355. Volunteer coaches are needed!

Draft Dates:
Nov 3, 6-7 pm BOYS Grades 3-4
Nov 3, 7:15-8:15 pm BOYS Grade 5-6
Nov 5, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 3-4
Nov 5, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 5-6
Bear Creek Gym
$75 (grades 3-4) ($85 NR)
$85 (grades 5-10) ($95 NR)
Games: Sat Dec 13- Jan 31

Youth Basketball Grades 7-10

BEARS 7-10 Grade Basketball Organized practices and games for children in grades 7-10. Teams will practice 2 days per week and play Saturday games. Interested in coaching or officiating, please call the GEARS Office at 717-367-0355. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Draft Date: Tue Nov 25 6-7 pm Old High School Gym
Practices : in Old High School Gym
Games on Saturday afternoon
$85 ($95 NR)

BEARS 1st & 2nd Grade Basketball

Coed skills development program will work with your child on the fundamentals of basketball – dribbling, shooting and passing. Participants will play fun skill development games. Fee includes a t-shirt.

Sat Dec 13-Jan 31 (No Class Dec 27)
10-11 am (A) 11 am-12 noon (B)
East High Elem Gym
$65 ($75 NR)

Holiday Basketball Clinic

Develop new basketball skills over the holiday break! Clinic will be led by the EAHS Boys Basketball Coaches and Players. Shooting and 5-on-5 games will be played. Emphasis on dribbling, passing and footwork. Boys & girls in grades 3-6

Mon Dec 29
10 am-12 noon
Daubert Gym
$20 ($25 NR)

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