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SUMMER 2016
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AQUATIC PROGRAMS
PARKS
YOUTH
PROGRAMS
FITNESS
PROGRAMS
STROUD KIDS 2016
Outdoor art classes ...
... and much more!
WHAT’S EXCITING & NEW
s Summer fun for all
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INSIDE
n AQUATICS, Page 4
Pool hours, locations, and rates
Swim lessons
n FITNESS, Pages 4-5
Self Defense for Women
Yoga in the Park
Karate/Taekwondo
n YOUTH PROGRAMS (ages 1-15), Page 5
Tots Play Group
Parent & Child Art in the Park
Volunteens
n SUMMER CAMPS (ages 4-15), Page 6
StroudKids
Stroud Tots
Leaders-in-Training
StroudKids Summer Extension Camp
n FOR ALL AGES, Page 7
Parks for Good Living
Longwood Gardens: Summer Spectacular
Bus Trip
Paint in the Parks
Movies in the Park
MORE
Registration information, Page 3
Park maps and amenities, Pages 8-9
Facility rentals, Page 10
Meet our commissioners & staff, Page 11
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Summer is approaching
fast, and with it comes
our summer camps,
pools, programs, discount
tickets, and special events!
This summer, we will
host our StroudKids
Summer Day Camp at
three locations: Dansbury
Park (East Stroudsburg),
Morey Elementary School,
and our new location at
Chipperfield Elementary.
Tots camp for 4- and
5-year-olds will be offered
at Morey Elementary. Our
StroudKids Camp for 6to 12-year-old campers is
available at Dansbury and
Chipperfield locations,
while a select number
of 6- to 9-year-olds may
attend the Morey location.
Our new and improved
Leaders in Training
(L.I.T.) program for 13- to
15-year-olds will develop
“real world” leadership
skills including resume
building, interviewing, and
dressing for success.
In addition to our
summer camps, we will
host multiple programs
throughout the Stroud
Region such as monthly
hikes, Movies in the
Park, Paint in the Parks,
a bus trip to Longwood
Gardens, and much more!
Visit our website for
details!
STROUD REGION OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
COMMISSION’S (SROSRC) mission is connecting the
community with recreational programs, greenways,
trails, parks, recreation amenities and natural areas
throughout the Stroud Region. SROSRC partners
with Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg boroughs,
Stroud Township, Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg
school districts.
SROSRC is located in the Day Street Community
Center at 15 Day St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Get connected!
TO SIGN UP FOR PROMOTIONAL E-MAILS about
upcoming programs and events, e-mail us
at info@srosrc.org.
*All dates, times and instructors
are subject to change*
CONTACT US
Call 570-426-1512.
Fax 570-426-1839.
Email info@srosrc.org.
srosrc.org
or @SROSRC
on Facebook
and Twitter
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
ONLINE AT
www.srosrc.org/registration.htm
(credit card only)
IN PERSON AT
Day Street Community Center,
15 Day St., East Stroudsburg
Check
srosrc
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for upd rg
ates!
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
(cash, check or money order only)
DISCOUNT TICKETS TO AMUSEMENT PARKS!
Stroud Region Open Space & Recreation Commission is once again partnering with the
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society to offer discounted tickets to local attractions!
Tickets are available at Day Street Community Center.
Cash sales only; all sales final.
Visit srosrc.org for information, including ticket types and prices.
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Crayola Experience
Adventure Aquarium
Philadelphia Zoo
Knoebels
Amusement Park
Dorney Park
Regal Movie Theater
Sesame Place
Six Flags Great
Adventure (N.J.)
Medieval Times
Dinner & Tournament
(Lyndhurst, N.J.)
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AQUATICS
POOL LOCATIONS & HOURS
Stroudsburg Borough pool
Dansbury pool
At Stroudsburg Borough Park, West Main Street, Stroudsburg
At Dansbury Park, Day Street, East Stroudsburg
n May 28-30 (Memorial Day weekend): Noon to 7 p.m.
n June 4-5: Noon to 7 p.m.
n June 11-August 28: Open noon to 7 p.m. for season
n Sept. 3-5: Noon to 5 or 7 p.m.; pool closes for season
Dansbury pool will be open daily.
Check our website for hours and opening date for 2016.
RATES
FITNESS
*Pool schedules may change based on weather
Stroudsburg Borough Pool residents rate for residents of Stroudsburg Borough or Stroud Township.
Dansbury Pool residents rate for residents of East Stroudsburg Borough or Smithfield Township.
RESIDENT
NON-RESIDENT
DAILY
2 - 17 years old
18+
Senior 65+
Family
$5
$6
$5
$15
$7
$8
$7
$23
SEASON PASSES
2 - 17 years old
18+
Senior 65+
Family
$45
$70
$40
$125
$70
$105
$50
$150
DUAL PASSES
2 - 17 years old
18+
Senior 65+
Family
$70
$110
$70
$200
$100
$160
$90
$240
Swim lessons
Information coming soon.
Check our website, srosrc.org, for updates.
Self Defense for Women
Learn different techniques and styles of self-defense in a safe
environment. In this class, participants will become familiar with
various methods that women can use to defend themselves.
Location: Day Street Community Center
Date & time: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19
Fee: By donation
Instructor: Nancy Olivieri
Yoga in the Park
Start your week by
connecting yourself with
the natural world. Join
us Mondays in June, July
and August for guided
meditation and gentle
yoga, if weather permits.
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Call 570-426-1512
Email info@srosrc.org
Visit www.srosrc.org
Location: Brodhead Creek Park
Dates & times: 11 a.m. to noon Mondays,
June 6 through August 29 (excluding July 4)
*weather permitting*
Instructor: Shannon Muldoon
Fee: Drop-in, $10 per class
Ages: 14+
Fire Mountain Taekwondo Academy has been offering quality, affordable martial arts training for children and adults since February 1997. Taekwondo is a
Korean martial arts system of unarmed combat. A student will develop body,
mind, and spirit as a result of the training journey from beginner white belt
to the advanced black belt. Classes consist of warm-up exercises to develop
cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility. Curriculum involves learning
martial arts techniques: blocks, strikes, kicks, forms, sparring, rolling and falling, weapons and breathing exercises.
Location: Day Street Community Center
Dates & times: This is a monthly,
year-round program, which meets
twice per week: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays
and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays
Fee: $50/monthly
Ages: 1st grade +
Instructor: Nancy Olivieri
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Tots Play Group
This is an opportunity for children to play and
interact with other children as parents socialize.
Additional toys will be provided for the kids to play
with, in addition to the playground equipment.
Location: Dansbury Park Playground
Dates & times: 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, June 2 to Aug. 25
*weather dependent*
Fee: Drop-in, $5 per class
Instructor: Staff supervised
Ages: 1-3 years old & 1 adult
Parent & Child Art in the Park
This class will allow both parent and child to imagine
the world around them and understand different art
methods. In each class, participants will create powerful artwork themed in nature and growth. Come and
get outdoors while creating beautiful art to treasure
for a lifetime!
FITNESS
Karate/Taekwondo
Location: Jay Albertson Park
Dates & times: 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, June 7 through July 26
*weather dependent*
Instructor: Sarah Hetu
Fee: Drop-in, $10 per class (1 parent & 1 child)
$5 each additional child per class
Ages: 4-10 years old and adults
Volunteens
Help your community by joining Summer 2016
Volunteens. Volunteens will work hands-on in our local
parks and with affiliated organizations. Registered
Volunteens will get a list of locations and times for
volunteering, plus drop-off and pick-up locations.
Location: Rotating
Dates: Wednesdays, July 13 through Aug. 3
Instructor: Chrissy Boguslaw
Fee: FREE
Ages: 13-15
Call 570-426-1512
Email info@srosrc.org
Visit www.srosrc.org
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SUMMER CAMP
StroudKids summer camp
Eight weekly themes of fun, learning,
and making new friends!
Dansbury Park
n $570 Regular Camp
n $160 Before Camp
n $290 After Camp
June 20-Aug. 12
(no camp July 4; last day ends at noon)
Regular Camp hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Before Camp hours: 7:15 to 9 a.m.
After Camp hours: 3 to 6 p.m.
Chipperfield Elementary School
n $570 Regular Camp
n $160 Before Camp
n $290 After Camp
Site/ages (by start of camp):
Dansbury – ages 6-12
Chipperfield Elementary – ages 6-12
Morey Elementary – ages 6-9
FOR ALL CAMPS
n Payment in full and registration
deadline is June 10, 2016.
n No camp on Monday, July 4.
n Last day of camp, Friday, Aug.
12, ends at noon.
n Camp dates are subject to change
based upon school schedules.
Morey Elementary
n $570 Regular Camp
n $160 Before Camp
n No After Camp available
Stroud Tots camp
Site: Morey Elementary
Ages: 4-5 years old (by start of camp)
Camp hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Before and After Camp not available)
Session 1: June 20-July 15
(No camp July 4)
n $285 Regular Camp
Session 2: July 18-Aug. 12
(last day ends at noon)
n $285 Regular Camp
Leaders-in-Training (L.I.T. )
*only 15 participants will be enrolled at each site
June 20-Aug. 12 (no camp July 4; last day ends at noon)
Ages: 13-15 (must be age 13 by start of camp)
Regular Camp hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Before Camp hours: 7:15 to 9 a.m.
After Camp hours: 3 to 6 p.m.
Dansbury Park
n $290 Regular Camp
n $160 Before Camp
n $290 After Camp
Chipperfield Elementary
n $290 Regular Camp
n $160 Before Camp
n $290 After Camp
Morey Elementary
n $290 Regular Camp
n $160 Before Camp
n No After Camp
available
StroudKids Summer Extension Camp
Ages: 6-15
Location: Dansbury Park
Dates: Monday through Friday, Aug. 15-19
Extension Camp: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($120 fee)
Before Camp: 7:15 to 9 a.m. ($20 fee)
After Camp: 3 to 6 p.m. ($40 fee)
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Call 570-426-1512
Email info@srosrc.org
Visit www.srosrc.org
Dates & times:
n June 4: National Trails Day hike at Brodhead Creek
Park, 10 a.m.
n July 9: Freedom hike at Gregory Pond Park, 10 a.m.
n Aug. 6: Nature hike at Rotary Creek Park, 10 a.m.
Join us and experience the outdoors in
our parks. Our Parks for Good Living
partnership is with Pocono Medical
Center, HJP Park & Open Space
Commission and West End Park
& Open Space Commission.
All events are free; donations gladly accepted.
Longwood Gardens: Summer Spectacular Bus Trip
This bus trip includes transportation to and from
Longwood Gardens and the ticket for entry.
“Discover our breathtaking Waterlily Display that showcases aquatic
plants from all over the world, explore three miles of trails in our
Meadow Garden, see fountains dance in our Italian Water Garden,
and enjoy Grammy Award-winning stars in the most beautiful outdoor setting.”- Longwood Gardens
FOR ALL AGES
Parks for Good Living
Location: Bus pick-up/drop-off at Dansbury Park
Dates & times: Thursday, June 23; pick-up at 7 a.m.,
estimated drop-off at 7:30 p.m.
Fees:
Adult (18+): $65
Senior (62+): $60
Ages (5-18) and students (with ID): $50
Children (4 and under): $45
Paint in the Parks
Come out in support
of Friends of SROSRC
by painting in the parks.
Participants will be
provided with light
refreshments, a canvas,
paint, an apron and paint
brushes during the event.
Afterward, participants will
take their painting home
to enjoy. This event series
will benefit the Friends
organization that supports
the events and programs
SROSRC provides.
Fee: $35 per painting
Instructor: Anna Kaszupski
Learn to paint these artworks:
n TREE IN BLOOM
Friday, June 10:
7 p.m. at Dansbury
Depot/Miller Park
n BRIGHT BUTTERFLY
Saturday, July 16:
11 a.m. at Bryant Park
(Parent & Child class;
rain location Day Street
Community Center)
n DEER AT SUNDOWN
Friday, Aug. 12:
6 p.m. at Big Pines
(rain location
Dansbury Depot)
Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park will be hosted
n “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”: Friday, June 17, at Dansbury Park starting at dusk
throughout Stroud Region this
n “Goonies”: Friday, July 8, at Stroudsburg Borough Pool starting at dusk
summer. So bring your lawn chairs
n “Back to the Future”: Friday, Aug. 5, at a location to be announced,
and blankets to enjoy an outside movie.
starting at dusk
*Weather dependent*
Call 570-426-1512
Email info@srosrc.org
Visit www.srosrc.org
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STROUD TOWNSHIP
Call 570-426-1512
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STROUDSBURG
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Poole Road
Route 447
East Third Street
Gregory’s Pond Park
Terra Greens Golf
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Wallace Street
Wedgewood Lake Drive
McMichaels Drive
Clearview Avenue
White Birch Street
Route 191 (N. Fifth St.)
Route 191 (N. Fifth St.)
Totts Gap Road
Off Roosevelt Street
Creekview Park
Glen Brook Golf Club
Hickory Valley Park
Jay Alberston Park
Katz Park
Kovarick Park Lands
Laural Street Pond
Moore Park
Pinebrook Park
Red’s Park
Totts Gap Trailhead
Yetter Park
Broad Street
Off Main Street
Rotary Creek Park
Stroudsburg Borough
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Amhurst Park
Westgate Park
Collins Street
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Miller Park
Big Pines Park
Day Street
Dansbury Park
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Some park facilities are available for rental and reservations. For information and pricing, call SROSRC at 570-426-1512 or see www.srosrc.org/facility.php#rental
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FOR RENT
at the Day Street Community Center
MEETING ROOM s GYM s KITCHENETTE
PLUS at Stroud Region parks
PAVILIONS s PICNIC FACILITIES s ATHLETIC FIELDS/COURTS
To host a special event, community event,
or a walk in one of our parks,
call SROSRC at 570-426-1512.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
See www.srosrc.org/facility.php#rental
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Call 570-426-1512
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Commissioners and staff 2016
East Stroudsburg Borough
Jim Phillips
Sonia Wolbert
Kelly McKenzie
Sherry Acevedo
Executive director
acevedo@srosrc.org
Stroud Township
Mark Sowers
Liz Wright
Ray Moeller
Kimberly Possinger
Administrative assistant
possinger@srosrc.org
Stroudsburg Borough
Gretchen Rusk
Cecilia Yost
Mark Connors
Chrissy Boguslaw
Recreation coordinator
boguslaw@srosrc.org
East Stroudsburg Area School District
Steven Bybee
Eileen Early
Stroudsburg Area School District
Cynthia Miller
Madeline Acosta
Solicitor
Deborah L. Huffman
Devyn Kolcun
Office assistant
kolcun@srosrc.org
is the perfect
GET INVOLVED! Summer
time to get involved with
Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission.
We have two community groups: Friends of SROSRC and
our Greenway Committee.
Friends of SROSRC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
that plans fundraisers and special events. Our
Greenway Committee leads hikes and develops and
maintains trails. If you are interested in joining one of these
groups, please contact our office for information.
Call 570-426-1512
Email info@srosrc.org
Visit www.srosrc.org
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NONPROFIT ORG
ECRWSS
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 356
STROUDSBURG, PA
18360
Friends of
15 DAY STREET
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
ECRWSS EDDM
Residential Customer
CROSSWORD: Get to know SROSRC
ACROSS
2. What program offers time for 1- to 3-year-olds
to play together outside?
3. Where is the SROSRC office?
4. Can people rent fields, pavilions and the Day
Street Community Center?
5. Where is the new camp location?
6. On which day is the Longwood Gardens bus trip?
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1. What park hosts the Yoga in the Parks course?
See the answer key
at our website, srosrc.org
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Call 570-426-1512
Email info@srosrc.org
Visit www.srosrc.org