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NATURE SERIESsponsored by TD BankDazzling Diggers, the Ants (all ages)The Towering Oak and its Acorn (all ages)Learn about oak trees and acorns in a nutshell. The acorn plays an important rolein the life of a towering oak. We will count the number of rings around a trunk crosssection to determine a tree’s age. Also, we will discuss the impact acorns have onthe number of deer ticks in a particular year. Afterwards, we will make edible, tastyacorns (peanut butter will be used for this).Session: Sat, Jan. 5, 11:00-12:00 pm #191257Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredWintering Birds (all ages)All about how animals, particularly birds, adapt to the winter weather. The programwill include a short lesson, story, outdoor exploration and take-home craft. Familieswill learn about the adaptations winter birds need to survive in our area, how toidentify some of our common neighborhood species, and what they can do athome to attract more birds and help make their winter easier.Session: Sat, Jan. 26, 10:00-11:00 am #191258Instructor: Rebekah SheelerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredRocks Everywhere (all ages)Are you or your children a rock hound dedicated to the joys of digging shiny thingsout of the ground? This fun and unique class mixes geology and earth science aswe learn how to identify various local rocks, how they are formed, and even makea small rock collection! Everyone will receive a special Rock Hound certificate andshould bring a shoebox for their new rock collection. Don’t miss this wonderfulintroduction into the world of geology.Session: Sat, Feb. 2, 11:00-12:00 pm #191259Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredFireflies; Painters of the Night Sky (all ages)Summer is here and so are the fireflies! Did you know fireflies are beetles andnot bugs? Their flash can be blue, yellow, red or green! Learn how this insectlights up the night sky and find out what makes them glow. We will examine livespecimens, look at pictures and learn some interesting facts. Each family, pleasebring 2 working flashlights for an activity! At the end of the program, we will makea firefly that actually glows!Session: Sat, Jul. 6, 11:00-12:00 pm #191265Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredFlying Jewels – Butterflies and Moths (all ages)Did you know there are no baby butterflies or moths and that they donot hatch out of a chrysalis or cocoon? These amazing and beautifulcreatures are full of unexpected surprises. We may eventest our skills and try to catch a butterfly or two! Wewill be making a butterfly feeder as our craft!Session: Sat, Aug. 3,11:00-12:00 pm #191266Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free!Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredRippity- Rip, Splash (all ages)All about the changes that occur in nature in the Spring season. The program willinclude a short lesson, outdoor exploration, story, and take-home craft. Familieswill learn about changes in weather, birds and animals, such as migration, nestbuilding, wind and clouds.Session: Sat, Feb. 23, 10:00-11:00 am #191260Instructor: Rebekah SheelerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredFrogs are known for their croaking sounds. Besides theirsound, what else do we know about these elusive and quick amphibians? It takessharp and quick eyes to see them leap in action. There are over 10 different typesof frogs living in Pennsylvania. We will explore the body parts of a frog and its lifecycle. Hopefully we will be able to take a look at live frogs and possibly feed one!With a simple lump of clay, everyone will have the opportunity to model a frog’slife cycle.Session: Sat, Sept. 7, 11:00-12:00 pm #191267Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredThe Woods Wakes UP (all ages)Nature’s Awesome Spinners (all ages)Signs of Spring (all ages)Have you ever wondered about the differences in nature as winter turns to spring?In this program, we will learn how to detect the woods signals telling us that it iswaking up and spring is coming. Join us as we search for animal life and emergingplant life. Look for clues to seasonal mysteries and animal activity. Our programwill end discussing how some cultures believe fairies live in the woods. Childrenwill even get to make a fairy garden of their own to take home! Please bring agardening trowel or two and a sand pail!Session: Sat, Mar. 2, 11:00-12:00 pm #191261Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredEarthworms Underground (all ages)Earthworms are amazing creatures. What would the earth be without earthworms?Join us as we Go Underground! Learn how to tell the earthworm’s head from itstail and other interesting tidbits about its body and life. We will make a WigglyGrowing Worm and an earthworm habitat to take home with you. Each participantshould bring a large, clean, clear and label free plastic jar and garden trowel ortwo per participants.Session: Sat, Apr. 6, 11:00-12:00 pm #191262Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredMr. Groundhog’s Garden (all ages)What do you know about groundhogs? Groundhogs are interesting creatures withtheir own holiday! This week in nature we will keep an eye out for groundhogs asthey end their hibernation. Groundhogs are known to foil our gardening attempts.But who are groundhogs predators? What are groundhog habits and what are theirfavorite plants? We will plant seeds to grow and also dissect a seed!Session: Sat, May 4, 11:00-12:00 pm, #191263Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration required13The life of an ant is often difficult. Did you know that an ant can lift 20 times itsown body weight? Ants are hard workers who live in small to large colonies. Atypical colony contains a queen who lays the eggs and many adult workers. Wewill discover through storytime, live specimens, pictures and activities what it islike to live like an ant. Afterwards, we will make magnetic button clothespin antsto put on your home refrigerator.Session: Sat, Jun. 1, 11:00-12:00 pm #191264Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredSpiders get a bad rap from mankind. Did you know that spider’s webs are madefrom silk strand that the spider produces on its own? We will walk around andlook for spider webs. Spiders are our friends, not enemies. A web making activitywill conclude the class and please bring 25 of the same treats for Trick or TreatSpider Style!Session: Sat, Oct. 5, 11:00-12:00 pm #191268Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredMr. Gobbler, the Turkey (all ages)Gobble, Gobble, Gobble. Get in the Thanksgiving Day spirit by learning about wildturkeys. A turkey is not a chicken nor is a wild turkey the same as the turkeyswe eat at Thanksgiving. In this class, we will identify some of the parts andcharacteristics of wild turkeys. This will be followed by a Turkey Shoot using nerfguns, which will be a hilarious way to end the morning!Session: Sat, Nov. 2, 11:00-12:00 pm #191269Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredDeck the Nature Center the Natural Way (all ages)Spread the cheer this holiday season as we prepare and make decorations for yourhome and the Clark Nature Center. We will walk around and look for natural itemsto use for our decorations. Each person will be provided with a block of wood anda branch to use for making a natural Christmas tree! You may bring nature itemscollected from home.Session: Sat, Dec. 7, 11:00-12:00 pm #191270Instructor: Mr. & Mrs. MillerLocation: Clark Nature CenterFee: Free! Sponsored by TD Bank - Pre-registration requiredNewtown Township

YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS WINTER/SPRING 2019Newtown Sports Camp! (ages 4-6, 7-12)Our fun-oriented and highly instructional camps createan atmosphere that enables children to learn, grow, makefriends, and have a meaningful summer experience.Each day features a full-camp game in the morning,skill instruction in the day’s themed sport, and afternoonrecreational games and activities. Full-day camp forchildren ages 7-12 runs from 9:00am-3:00pm. Half-daycamp for children ages 4-6 runs from 9:00am-12:00pm.You can sign up for single or multiple weeks! Discountsfor multiple week registration! No Camp July 4th.Full Day: Mon-Fri, Jun. 24-Aug. 2,9:00 am-3:00 pm #193011Fee: 1,121 Resident Discount: 975Fee: 222 per week Resident Discount: 185 per week3 or more weeks (Full Day)Fee: 210 per week Resident Discount: 175 per weekHalf Day: Mon-Fri, Jun. 24-Aug. 2,9:00 am-12:00 pm #193012Fee: 805 Resident Discount: 700Fee: 150 per week Resident Discount: 125 per week3 or more weeks (Half Day)Fee: 138 per week Resident Discount: 115 per weekInstructor: Jump Start SportsLocation: Goodnoe Elementary School GymPlease visit www.NewtownFun.com for completeweekly descriptions or by week details!Full Day 6 weeks #193011Half Day 6 weeks #193012Little Hoop Stars (ages 4-5)Professional coaches from Jump Start Sports will run thisinstructional and recreational basketball program. Playersare taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting,positioning, defense, and rebounding and then apply whatthey have learned in fun, non-competitive games.Session: Fri, Mar. 15-May 3, 6:15-7:00 pm #191294No Class Apr. 5, 19Instructor: Jump Start SportsLocation: Newtown Elementary SchoolFee: 96 Resident Discount: 80Hoop Stars (ages 6-8)Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting,positioning, defense, and rebounding and then apply whatthey have learned in fun, non-competitive games.Session: Fri, Mar. 15-May 3, 7:00-8:00 pm #191295No Class Apr. 5, 19Instructor: Jump Start SportsLocation: Newtown Elementary SchoolFee: 96 Resident Discount: 80Players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding,batting, and base running. We will then apply whatthey have learned in fun, non-competitive games! Allparticipants will receive a t-shirt, MLB baseball cap, andaward! Games will be played using a rotating schedule.Session: Thu, Apr. 11-May 16, 5:30-6:30 pm and6:30-7:30 pm #191031Session: Thu, Jun. 13-Jul. 25, 5:30-6:30 pm and6:30-7:30 pm #193027Instructor: Jump Start SportsLocation: Veteran’s Park Field 2Fee: 108 Resident Discount: 90Newtown Rookie League Baseball(ages 5-7)A fun introduction to coach pitch baseball! Players willreceive instruction in all basics of the sport, and will applywhat they have learned in fun games. The games will benon-competitive and no score will be kept. Players whoare not able to hit a pitched ball will be able to use atee while learning. Each session includes instruction andgame play. Session includes team shirt, cap, and award!Games will be played using a rotating schedule.Session: Tues, Apr. 9-May 14, 5:30-6:30 pm and6:30-7:30 pm #191032Session: Tues, Jun. 11-Jul. 23, 5:30-6:30 pm and6:30-7:30 pm #193028Instructor: Jump Start SportsLocation: Veteran’s Park Field 2Fee: 108 Resident Discount: 90Hummingbirds Soccer (ages 3-4, 5-6)Children have fun and learn the basics of soccer in anage-appropriate program. Players learn dribbling, passing,trapping, shooting, defending, and positioning. Eachsession consists of instruction in all aspects of the game,participation in fun drills designed to teach skills, and fun,low- key, non-competitive games.Ages 3-4: Sun, Apr. 7-May 19, 10:00-11:00 am #191029No Class Apr. 21Ages 5-6: S un, Apr. 7-May 19, 11:00 am-12:00 pm#191030 No Class Apr. 21Ages 3-4: Sun, Jun. 9-Jul. 14, 10:00-11:00 am #193025Ages 5-6: Sun, Jun. 9-Jul. 14, 11:00-12:00 pm #193026Instructor: Jump Start SportsLocation: Roberts Ridge ParkFee: 102 Resident Discount: 85Jun. 24-28 Sports Camp Kickoff(Full Day) #193013 (Half Day) #193014Jul. 1-5 Sticks and Stones(Full Day) #193015 (Half Day) #193016Jul. 8-12 Ultimate Warrior(Full Day) #193017 (Half Day) #193018Jul. 15-19 College Days(Full Day) #193019 (Half Day)#193020Jul. 22-26 Color Wars(Full Day) #193021 (Half Day) #193022Jul. 29 -Aug. 2 Olympics(Full Day) #193023 (Half Day) #193024Little Ninjas (ages 3-6)T Birds T ball! (ages 3-4)Taught by two Second-Degree Black Belts, children ages3 through 5 will learn basic martial arts skills as they learnthe basics of paying attention, balance skills, coordination,manners and respecting others in an always fun andpositive atmosphere! Please check website for holidayschedule. (Uniform is required - one time purchase of 30 through Action Karate.)Session: Mon, Jan. 14-Feb. 11, 4:30-5:00 pm #191060Session: Mon, Feb. 25-Mar. 25, 4:30-5:00 pm #191061Session: Mon, Apr. 1-May 6, 4:30-5:00 pm #191062Session: Thu, Jan. 17-Feb. 14,5:00-5:30 pm #191063Session: Thu, Feb. 28-Mar. 28,5:00-5:30 pm #191064Session: Thu, Apr. 4-May 9, 5:00-5:30 pm #191065Session: Sat, Jan. 19-Feb. 16, 9:00-9:30am #191066Session: Sat, Mar. 2-30, 9:00-9:30 am #191067Session: Sat, Apr. 6-May 11,9:00-9:30 am #191068Location: Action Karate, 11 Penns Trail, Suite 500NewtownFee: 54 Resident Discount: 45Kinder Karate for Parent & Child(ages 2-3)Our Instructor works as your guide, as you and yourchild work together on basic karate, motor and socialskills. You will have FUN with your child while workingtogether to learn a variety of movements to help developbalance, coordination, rhythm and social skills. We willhelp you prepare your little one for preschool by workingon independence, following directions, cooperating, takingturns, sharing and of course accepting new challenges.Please check website for holiday schedule. (Uniform isrequired - one time purchase of 30 through ActionKarate)Session: Sat, Jan. 19-Feb. 16,8:30-9:00 am #191069Session: Sat, Mar. 2-30, 8:30-9:00 am #191070Session: Sat, Apr. 6-May 11,8:30-9:00 am #191071Location: Action Karate,11 Penns Trail, Suite 500, NewtownFee: 89 Resident Discount: 75www.NewtownFun.comNEWHoop it Up Basketball Camp(ages 7-12)Come enhance your game! This co-ed basketball campwill help players improve their ball-handling, shooting,passing, footwork, and defensive techniques. Campershave the opportunity to compete in 3-on-3 and 5-on-5games and numerous shooting competitions. Hoop ItUp Basketball Camp is designed to be challenging andfun for children of all ages and skill levels. Location issubject to change.Session: Mon-Fri, Aug. 5-9, 9:00-3:00 pm #193029Instructor: Jump Start SportsLocation: Helen Randle Park – Basketball Court 1Fee: 222 Resident Discount: 185Special Needs Karate (ages 3-18)Our special needs class is a parent participation class forspecial needs children of all ages and all diagnoses. Wework on coordination, focus, and motor planning. Come joinus for some Friday family fun!Session: Fri, Jan. 18-Feb. 15, 5:30-6:00 pm #191072Session: Fri, Mar. 1-29, 5:30-6:00 pm #191073Session: Fri, Apr. 5-May 10, 5:30-6:00 pm #191074Location: Action Karate, 11 Penns Trail, Suite 500, NewtownFee: 54 Resident Discount: 45Acro (ages 5-7)NEW KinderKinder children’s acro classes focus on flexibility,rolls, and simple acrobatic movements while incorporatingfun games and always using fun music!Session: Tue,Feb. 5-26, 5:15-6:00 pm #191247Instructor: PA School of the Performing ArtsLocation: 2324 2nd St Pike, Newtown, PA 18940Fee: 67 Resident Discount: 5614

(ages 7-11, 12-18)NEW AcroAcro dance is a combination of classical danceTap Dancing (ages 7-11)NEW BeginnerPSPA Studios Beginner tap classes willtechnique with acrobatic elements. Dancers focus onbuilding strength, control, and flexibility in order toperform acrobatic elements while still keeping musicalityand gracefulness learned in classical dance.Beginner: Tue, Feb. 5-26, 6:30-7:15 pm #191248Beginner: Sat, Feb. 2-23, 9:00-9:45 am #191249Fee: 67 Resident Discount: 56Intermediate: Sat, Feb. 2-23, 10:30-11:15 am #191250Fee: 78 Resident Discount: 65Instructor: PA School of the Performing ArtsLocation: 2324 2nd St Pike, Newtown, PA 18940introduce you to basic tap technique and help you toimprove your rhythm and musicality. Then, if you moveon to our more advanced courses, you will explore theevolution of tap through the decades and try out excitingnew styles and combinations.Beginner: Thu, Feb. 7-28, 6:30-7:15 pm #191254Beginner: Sat, Feb. 2-23, 9:45-10:30 am #191255Instructor: PA School of the Performing ArtsLocation: 2324 2nd St Pike, Newtown, PA 18940Fee: 67 Resident Discount: 56NEW Hip Hop for Kids (ages 5-7)Lunge into something different! Fencing is fun, safe,exciting, and a great form of exercise! It sharpens youragility, balance, confidence, reflexes and even your mind!This course is designed as an introduction to fencing.Participants will receive their own glove at the first class.Attendance at first class is mandatory. Classes taught bycertified Fencing instructors.Session: Thu, Feb. 7-21, 5:00-6:00 pm #191108Session: Sat, Feb. 9-23, 1:00-2:00 pm #191109Session: Thu, Mar. 7-21, 5:00-6:00 pm #191110Session: Sat, Mar. 9-23, 1:00-2:00 pm #191111Session: Thu, Apr. 11-25, 5:00-6:00 pm #191112Session: Sat, Apr. 13-27, 1:00-2:00 pm #191113Instructor: Bucks County Academy of FencingLocation: Laceworks Complex, 287 S. Main Street,Lambertville, NJFee: 109 Resident Discount: 95This class is an exciting way to introduce yourchild to Hip Hop and dance! Kids can experience Hip Hopin a family-friendly environment with great music andfun dance moves! It is a high-energy curriculum with anemphasis on rhythm and movement fundamentals. JoinPSPA for the hip hop dance party!Session: Sat, Feb. 2-23, 11:00-11:30 am #191251Instructor: PA School of the Performing ArtsLocation: 2324 2nd St Pike, Newtown, PA 18940Fee: 54 Resident Discount: 45NEWIntermediate Tap Dancing(ages 12-18)Tap dance is an extremely high energy, rhythmic baseddance style that finds its roots in American, English, andAfrican history. There are several major variations ontap dance including rhythm, classical, Broadway, andpost-modern. PSPA is happy to be able to offer a littlemix of every tap style with their tap dancing classes,which are offered for children! Intimate setting for upclose instruction/corrections. From the basics to moreadvanced steps, learn tap in a fun and inviting way! Soonyou’ll be dancing your way to 42nd street!Intermediate: Thu, Feb. 7-28, 4:30-5:30 pm #191252Intermediate: Sat, Feb. 2-23,11:15-12:15 pm #191253Instructor: P A School of thePerforming ArtsLocation: 2324 2nd St Pike,Newtown, PA 18940Fee: 78 Resident Discount: 6515A Taste of Fencing (ages 8-16)My Mommy, My Daddy and MeGymnastics (ages 18–30 months)One or both parents! TAG team, a great way to bondwith your little sport star! Build their confidence throughinventive, instructor guided lessons that leave everyonewith a big smile and wanting to do more!*There is an 18 TAG registration fee due to theinstructor (once for the year.)Session: Sat, Jan. 12-Mar. 9, 9:15-10:00 am#191006 No Class Feb. 17Session: Sat, Mar. 16-May 11, 9:15-

Saturday, February 16, 2019 11 am-2 pm — Newtown Township Building Summer Camp Staff must be able to work June 20 to August 2. Recruiting College Students & Teachers for Summer Camp Positions! . Green Vendors and businesses interested in participating contact Middletown Parks & Recreation at 215-750-3890. PARKS & RECREATION FREE SPECIAL .