Gettysburg Rec Park
Spring and Summer Schedule

2008 Sunday in the Park Concert Series

The Gettysburg Area Recreation Department is proud to present its schedule of Sunday concert performers for the 2008 season. Concerts are held from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Recreation Park's amphitheater on Sunday evenings during the summer. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an hour of great music and family fun. Park benches are also available for seating. Join us as we celebrate another year of the Sunday in the Park Concert Series: great family entertainment!

• June 1 Gettysburg Big Band
• June 8 Freedom Valley Chorus
• June 15 Shippensburg Town Band
• July 6 Hanover Barbershop Chorus
• July 13 Shippensburg Blaskapelle German Band
• July 20 Apple Core Band
• July 27 Ray Owen
• August 3 The Willys
• August 10 C.B. Pickers

Concerts are made possible by a grant from the Adams County Arts Council and by patrons of the Sunday in the Park Concert Series. To become a patron, please send donations to the Recreation Department. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the Gettysburg Recreation Park Assembly Room.

COMMUNITY YARD SALES - Rain or Shine

Spring Yard Sale - May 17, 2008

Fall Yard Sale - September 20, 2008

Community Spring and Fall Yard Sales held bi-annually at the Recreation Park parking lot. Spaces are available at $10.00 per space. Proceeds from the sale of spaces benefit recreation programs sponsored by the Gettysburg Area Recreation Department. Each space is 10' x 20'. Call us to reserve your space or for more information. 334-2028.

2008 Discount Amusement Park Tickets

Visit our office BEFORE you visit the Park! Save extra Dollars this summer when you purchase ADMISSION TICKETS (not coupons) to area theme parks. Tickets are valid for the 2008 season and are available at the Recreation Park Office. Cash, Money Order and MasterCard, Visa accepted. Call the Recreation office for a complete list of prices. We have tickets to the following amusement parks.

• Baltimore Aquarium                            Dorney Park

• Dutch Wonderland                              Kings Dominion

• Philadelphia Zoo                                 Six Flags America

• Knoebels                                             Six Flags Great Adventure

• Hersheypark                                        Sesame Place

Summer Children's Programs

NEW: Skateboarding for Beginners

Ages: 9 - 12 years

Dates: Saturdays, June 7 through June 28, 2008

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Location: Gettysburg Area Recreation Park - Skatepark

Cost: $40

Instructor: Eric Attleson

Join professional skateboarder Erick Attleson for a new and exciting beginner skateboarding camp this summer. Each beginner will learn the fundamentals of skateboarding as well as safety of the sport and maintenance of the boards. Experience Gettysburg's Alternative Sports Park!

Volleyball Camp for Girls 5th, 6th, or 7th grades

Dates: June 16 through 20, 2008

Time: 12 noon - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Gettysburg High School Gym

Cost: $45

Registration Deadline: June 11, 2008

Join Gettysburg girls high school volleyball coach Tiffany Rudisill in a week long skills enhancing volleyball camp for girls. This camp will focus on a variety of skills including passing, setting, hitting and serving. Camp T-shirt is included in the cost of the camp.

JazzerKamp:Junior Jazzercise - Kids Get Fit

Date: Monday, Wednesday and Friday June 16 - 27, 2008

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ages: 7 - 9 years

Location: Gettysburg Area Recreation Park Building

Cost: $50

Instructors: Beth Freeman and Katy Mattson

Join us this summer for an exciting new camp. If you like to dance and move to the music you'll have a great time with the professionally choreographed dance routines to music by the Cheetah Girls, High School Musical artists and more. Fun activities and games involving Health and Nutrition as well as craft projects are sure to keep participants wanting more!

Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls

Who: Those presently in Grades 4 through 8

Date: June 23 through 27, 2008

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Gettysburg High School Gym

Camp Cost: $50

Learn the fundamentals of basketball with Coach Jeff Bair. During this week of skill development participants will learn to dribble, pass and shoot as well as teamwork and other team skill development. Camp will also include games, guest speakers and awards. Don't miss this opportunity to get ready for the basketball season! Please make checks payable to "Gettysburg Boy's Basketball Camp" and mail along with the registration form to Coach Jeff Bair 1365 Herr's Ridge Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Basketball Mini Camp

Who: Boys presently in Grades 2 and 3

Date: June 23 through 27, 2008

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Gettysburg High School Gym

Camp Cost: $30

Learn the fundamentals of basketball with Coach Jeff Bair. During this week of skill development participants will learn to dribble, pass and shoot as well as teamwork and other team skill development. Parents we will accept only 30 boys (first come, first serve). Please make sure you feel they will be able to remain focused for 90 minutes. Please make checks payable to "Gettysburg Boy's Basketball Camp" and mail along with the registration form to Coach Jeff Bair 1365 Herr's Ridge Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Phone: 338-9791

Eisenhower Environmental Education Camp

Grades 5 through 8

Date: June 23, 24 and 25, 2008

Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location: Eisenhower National Historic Site

Camp Cost: $25

Join us for 3 days of outdoor fun and learning! We will explore the wonder of nature at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Each morning will be filled with discovery of the outdoors; using forestry, wildlife, water and soil right there at one of the area's most historic sites. On the last morning we will build a birdhouse to take home. Don't miss this unique experience. Participants will need to bring a bagged snack and drink for each morning.

Adult Programs:

Jazzercise

Jazzercise combines the art of jazz dance with the beat of today's hottest music to make it fun to get in shape! This is a total body conditioning program that develops cardiovascular fitness, improves metabolism, increases energy, strengthens and tones muscles and improves flexibility and balance. Movements are choreographed to music that varies continually to bring a sense of new energy to each class. All fitness levels welcome.

Materials needed: Comfortable clothing and an exercise mat. Weights are optional.

Date: Continual sign-ups. Classes available all year round

Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Saturday mornings 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Sunday afternoons 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Instructors: Beth Freeman and Katy Matteson

Fees: $8 per week/$32 per month/ $76 8-week pass or $7 per class

Location: Gettysburg Recreation Building

2008 Bus Trip

December 13 New York City "Day on Your Own" Cost: $55

Enjoy the holiday spirit of New York City! New York has an unbelievable array of shopping, museums, restaurants and Broadway theaters so there is something for everyone. Experience the Big Apple at Christmas time! Shop till you drop, see the tree at Rockefeller Center, take in a Broadway show…whatever you want… the city is yours! Don't miss the experience. Trip includes: transportation

For more information or to register please call the Recreation Department at 334-2028.

Trip Information

Gettysburg Area Recreation uses modern motor coaches equipped with restrooms and air conditioning. In consideration of others, smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. The gratuity for the bus driver is not included in the price listed. Please note the right front seats are reserved for the trip escort. In general, brief stops are made at fast food restaurants when the travel time is over 2.5 hours each way. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Help us out! Register early for bus trips! We must reach a minimum of participants one month prior to our departure or we must cancel. Should we have to cancel, you will receive a full refund, otherwise, no refunds.