With Lancaster County's move to the green COVID-19 phase of recovery, Lititz recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz, reopened its facilities on June 26. Temporary reopening hours at the rec center are Mondays through Fridays from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The rec center has opened the fitness center, indoor pools, gymnasiums, and recZone, as well as KidZone babysitting with modified capacity, participant limits, and schedules. Group fitness will be offered on a modified schedule and with limited capacity beginning on Monday, July 6.
Additionally, recROC, 201 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, has reopened. Temporary reopening hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6 to 9 a.m. and Mondays through Fridays from noon to 8 p.m. as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information is available by calling 717-874-3281 or emailing recROC-CustomerService@lititzrec.com.
The rec center has instituted measures to keep the facilities clean for safety. Among these precautions is the limiting of admittance to members only; guests are not allowed at this time. Additional measures include posted reminders for members for hand washing and other healthy hygiene practices, daily staff check-ins for personal health and exposure, front desk member/staff shields, reduced capacities in the program areas and limits to the number of participants, required equipment wipe-downs by members, disinfection with EPA registered disinfectants, and new air-handling HVAC systems installed in the facility to enable daily air quality monitoring.
CDC guidelines recommend wearing a mask, especially when social distancing cannot be achieved. Masks cannot be worn in the indoor pools. Members should use caution while wearing masks during strenuous physical activity. People should not visit Lititz recCenter if they are sick, are recovering from illness, or have been exposed to illness.
Membership fees will be charged beginning on Wednesday, July 1, for Lititz recCenter and recROC members. Members who have had a change occur in their scheduled billing method over the past few months should contact CustomerService@lititzrec.com or call 717-626-5096 to make an update and avoid unexpected charges.
Summer camps are planned and will be limited to 10 youths per camp. Staff will wear masks, and children may opt to wear masks. Social distancing will apply as much as possible. The majority of the activities will take place outside. A daily COVID-19 health questionnaire will be required at camp sign-in. To register, readers may visit http://lititzrec.com/new-programs/new-youth-summer-camps/ or call Lititz recCenter at 717-626-5096. Additional information is available by emailing RonStief@lititzrec.com.
Children in kindergarten through grade six are invited to participate in Summer Youth recLeague Basketball, which will be held on the outdoor courts in evenings in July and August. Staff will wear masks, and children may opt to wear masks. Social distancing will apply as much as possible. The majority of the activities will take place outside. A daily COVID-19 health questionnaire will be required at camp sign-in. Additional information is available by emailing RonStief@lititzrec.com.
Passes to Lititz Springs Pool are available for purchase by visiting http://lititzrec.com/aquatics/lititz-springs-pool-2020/ and clicking on the "Get Your POOL PASS online!" link or by calling 717-626-5096. Lititz recCenter members save 50% on season passes. Daily guest passes are available at the pool gate during open pool hours. The CDC's guidelines for outdoor pools will be observed. More information about the pool is available at http://lititzrec.com/aquatics/lititz-springs-pool-2020/ or by contacting HeatherFittery@lititzrec.com.
For more information about Lititz recCenter, readers may visit http://www.lititzrec.com. Details about recROC are available at http://www.lititzrecROC.com.
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