As the county moves closer to the green phase of the reopening plan, the Parks & Recreation department is rescheduling previously postponed programs and taking registration for a variety of summer programs for the community. Details of new programs are below.
Shooting Stars Archery Academy
Shooting Stars is partnering with Middletown Township to provide archery instruction to the community in this interactive program. Shooting Stars is the premier archery program of Bucks County. Participants will learn the fundamentals of archery: proper stance, form, range safety, archery terms, parts of the bow, core strength, how to shoot targets with precision and more. Shooting Stars is taught by USA Archery certified instructors with more than 20 years of experience.
Cost is $86 for residents; $97 for non-residents. Location is at Firefighters’ Park. Session 1 is Mondays, July 6-27; Session 2 is Mondays, Aug. 3-24. The time for ages 5-12 is 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; and the time for ages 13 and up is 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Super Soccer Stars
The goal of Super Soccer Stars is to teach soccer skills to youth in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. The philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork in every class. Through the use of ready-for-action games and challenges, each player will learn the characteristics to become a successful soccer player. Both soccer novices and those looking to develop advanced skills are welcome.
The program will take place at Det. Christopher Jones Memorial Park. For information on registration and pricing, click here. Use the username CJM and password middletown20 to log on to view the Middletown-area programs.
Dog Training Lessons
Middletown will resume these lessons on a limited basis with instructor Dottie Peruzzi, of Sit Happens Dog Training. Classes will be moved outside to Det. Christopher Jones Memorial Park on select dates. Classes are 45 minutes in length. Space is limited.
Cost is $35 for residents; $50 for non-residents. Session 1 is on Monday, June 29; Session 2 is on Tuesday, June 30; Session 3 is on Tuesday, July 7; and Session 4 is on Monday, July 13. Available times on Mondays are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; available times on Tuesdays are 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Skate the Foundry
If your child has an interest in learning to skateboard, this is the perfect program for them while they are off from school. Participants will learn the basics of skateboarding, such as how to get on/off a board safely, and as the week goes on, they’ll explore different types of rams and tricks with instructors.
They’ll learn skateboarding in a fun and safe way, but also how to overcome failure, build self-confidence and express themselves in a positive way. The class is taught by instructors from Skate the Foundry, a Philadelphia-based skateboarding program that won Best of Philly in 2019 as the best place to learn how to skateboard. Helmets are required. The program is for ages 6-17. Full-day participants should bring lunch each day.
Full-day fee is $425 for residents; $550 for non-residents. Half-day fee is $325 for residents; $375 for non-residents. The program runs Aug. 24-28. Full-day time is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; half-day time is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Babysitting Certification
This free program is for anyone ages 16+ who is interested in babysitting this summer. With the limited availability of summer programs, Middletown is offering this as a way for interested babysitters to be certified and be able to properly assist parents who may need child care coverage this summer due to COVID-19. Taught by certified instructor Pam McDonald. The program takes place Tuesday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., via Zoom. Pre-registration is required.
To register for any of these programs online, click here. You can also call 215-750-3890 to register over the phone. For questions, email Patrick at pgraham@middletownbucks.org. All programs will be practicing CDC and state Health Department guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19.
