Saturday Skateboard Course
The skateboard course will be for both new and experienced skateboarders. Participants will learn balance, body coordination, creativity, and teamwork, and develop their physical and mental strength. Beginners will learn how to get on/off a board safely, how to push and go down small ramps at first. From there, they will be able to explore different types of ramps and tricks with instructors. For experienced skateboarders, instructors will teach them new tricks and give tips for those who are having a hard time landing a trick.
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 required. Program is for ages 6-12.
Cost is $175 for residents, $190 for non-residents. Location is Middletown Skatepark. Fall session is Saturdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 24; winter session is Saturdays, Oct. 31-Dec. 5. The time is 8 to 9:15 a.m.
After School Skateboard Club
The after school club at Middletown Skatepark is a 75-minute supervised skateboard time mixed with individual and group lessons, structured activities and games. Participants will learn tricks, skills, fundamentals and more. The club is for both new and experienced skateboarders, but if a participant has never skateboarded before, it’s strongly recommended taking one or two private lessons beforehand so that they can participate in the club with confidence.
Taught by instructors from Skate the Foundry. Helmets required. Program is for ages 6-12, but there are two different time selections for age groups.
Cost is $175 for residents, $190 for non-residents. Location is Middletown Skatepark. Fall session is Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20; winter session is Tuesdays, Oct. 27-Dec. 8 (no class Nov. 3). Time for ages 6-8 is 3:30 to 4:45 pm.; time for ages 9-12 is 5 to 6:15 p.m.
Clutch Performance Fall Fitness Camp
Clutch Fitness Camp offers fun outdoor physical education instruction for boys and girls of all ages. Campers take part in drills and games that build toward a strong foundation of fitness and proper exercise form. Getting outdoors to Middletown Community Park for fresh air, exercise and socialization is more important than ever with online schooling starting once again.
The camp is led by Chris Volgraf, of Clutch Performance & Fitness. Volgraf has 20 years of experience as an exercise physiologist and NSCA certified strength & conditioning coach.
Cost is $150 for residents, $165 for non-residents. Location is the Community Park. Dates are Monday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Oct. 2. Time for ages 8-12 is noon to 2 p.m.; time for ages 13-15 is 3 to 5 p.m.
Youth Kickball
Youth players in grades 1-8 register as individuals and Middletown forms the teams each week. Tees are provided and parents are needed to help move these fun, relaxed games along. Youth kickball is a 5-week session. One game lasts about one hour. Divisions are created by age, based on registration.
Cost is $25 for residents, $30 for non-residents. Location is the Community Park. Dates are Fridays, Sept. 25 through Oct. 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
To register for any of these programs, click here or call 215-750-3890. For questions, call 215-750-3890 or email Patrick at pgraham@middletownbucks.org.
