GEARS has posted its upcoming schedule of programs and activities. For more information or to register, readers may visit http://www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.
GEARS, in cooperation with the Elizabethtown Area Services for Special Needs, will sponsor this year's Camp Ladybug. Camp will take place at the Elizabethtown Area Community Park Pavilion 5 from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays through Fridays, June 17 to July 26, with no camp on Thursday, July 4. Camp is free to GEARS members, with a fee for nonmembers. The camp is for individuals age 6 and up who are mentally delayed and/or physically challenged. The purpose of Camp Ladybug is to provide a fun atmosphere where the campers may participate in recreational activities while socializing.
The theme this year is "Journey to Outer Space." Many activities and special events have been planned, including a visit to Lancaster Science Factory, swimming at the Masonic Village Brossman Pool, glow bowling, a visit to Northwest EMS, and a talent show.
Additionally, GEARS will offer the Summer Playground program for youths ages 6 to 14 from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays through Thursdays, June 10 to July 25, with no camp on July 4. Activities will be offered at three locations: Elizabethtown Community Park, Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, and West Donegal Township Municipal Park. GEARS will also administer sites in Rapho Township and Marietta, and readers may call the GEARS office for details.
Summer Playground will offer a wide variety of recreational activities to children. Playground leaders will create safe, supervised, and fun-filled environments with activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and nature activities.
Monday and Tuesday, June 10 and 11, will be Playground Kickoff Days, during which anyone who wants to try out the program may attend for free. Separate fees have been set for the program for GEARS members and for nonmembers, or people may pay a drop-in rate per day.
Pickleball, for people of all ages, will be offered in the gym at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 6 to 9 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays. Pickleball is a combination of tennis and badminton played on a badminton-size court with lightweight paddles and plastic perforated balls. Equipment will be available. Separate per-day fees have been set for GEARS members and for nonmembers.
GEARS will host its 13th annual four-person Spring Mix Golf Tournament on Friday, April 26, at the Sunset Golf Course, 2601 Sunset Drive, Middletown. There will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start, and the tournament will consist of three different playing formats: six holes of scramble, six holes of better ball, and six holes of alternate play. The per-player fee will include green fees, use of a cart, range balls, dinner, and awards. Tournament proceeds will benefit the GEARS Summer Playground program.
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