SNOW MAKE-UP BULLETIN FOR 2008 SUMMER CAMPS

Due to the Snow Days used for local schools, Centre Region Parks & Recreation has revised the schedule for the first week of the 2008 KIDVenture and Wee KIDVenture Summer Day Camp programs. The summer camps were originally set to start on Monday, June 16 and operate for 8 consecutive weeks. With at least 3 of the pre-scheduled snow days now being used, the current last day of school for the 2007/2008 school year will be during the first week of camp. Due to the likelihood of additional snow days and allowing for Faculty In-service Days, CRPR is suspending any new registrations for the first week of camp, until the end of "snow season." At that time, if it is determined that the first week of camp must be cancelled or changed, CRPR will refund or credit the pro-rated fee for that week to registered participants. All new registrants for the first week of KIDVenture or Wee KIDVenture will be waitlisted at this time. Weeks 2-7 will remain open for registration and payment.

Additionally, the ($60 KIDVenture & $21 Wee KIDVenture) discount provided to those that register and pay-in-full for 8 weeks will be extended to registrations and advance payment for any 7 weeks of camp.

Centre Region Parks and Recreation helps you keep your New Year's Resolutions.

Have you made a New Year's Resolution for 2008?   Does it involve being more active, maybe shedding a few holiday pounds, or finding a new way for the entire family to spend some quality time together?  Whatever the promise might be, Centre Region Parks & Recreation (CRPR) is here to help make sure you keep that resolution, while taking it easy on your wallet!  CRPR has just released their 2008 Winter & Spring Leisure Guide which is jammed packed full of ways to get up, active & involved this year!  CRPR offers a wide variety of Adult Fitness programs that include everything from Morning Workout to Body Sculpting which are great classes for beginners looking for a quality overall workout.  For individuals looking for a more upbeat cardiovascular workout, there is Dance Aerobics or Step Aerobics.  Finally, CRPR offers the very popular option of Vinyasa Yoga, a core -strengthening, mind & body workout!   For the younger residents of the Centre Region, CRPR offers a unique variety of programs for a wide span of ages.  Each winter & spring brings quality indoor swimming lessons for youth ages 3-14, held at the High School Natatorium.  As well as,  Hip Hop Dance Classes, a Coed Field Hockey Program held in conjunction with the PSU Lady Lion Field Hockey Team, and a NEW  for 2008 - Youth Lacrosse for kids in grade 6-8. Centre Region Parks & Recreation is much more then just sports and fitness.  If you enjoy experiencing nature in Winter, bundle up and head out to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center for a beautiful, brisk walk on the Boardwalk, or visit one of the many fantastic municipal parks.  All the locations and amenities are listed on this website.  Finally, for our 55 & older participants the Centre Region Senior Center offers everything from Tai Chi, from the Arthritis Foundation to Progressive Resistance Weight Training to increase muscle strength and flexibility!  The Senior Center also has classes to Boost the Brain and Bus Trips to great adventures near and far.  For more information on what Centre Region Parks & Recreation  has to offer you this year, please explore this website or call the office at 814-231-3071.  Leisure Guides are available HERE or around town at various businesses, organization, or offices. Let CRPR...Where Everyone Plays, be your one-stop shop for resolving resolutions this year! 

NEWS RELEASE - 23 Oct 07

New Trail Signs Installed At Thompson Woods Preserve & Walnut Springs Park

The staff of Centre Region Parks and Recreation have installed new directional and regulation signs at Thompson Woods Preserve and Walnut Springs Park in State College Borough and College Township. The park trails are now signed either for pedestrians only or for bicycles and pedestrians.

These parks were set aside as passive areas in order to assure their preservation. While all trails remain open to pedestrians, the Walnut Springs and Thompson Woods Management Plans each specify the trails where bicycling is prohibited. Many of the trails in those parks are narrow, curvy and have steep slopes that could create safety issues if used by both pedestrians and bicyclists. In addition, bicycle usage of the sloped, wood-chipped trails can cause the trials to wear and erode more quickly.

In Walnut Springs Park, bicycles are permitted only on the crushed-stone trail. In Thompson Woods Preserve, bicycles are only permitted on the (former township roadway) trail from the parking area to the area behind the former Clark Motors / YBC buildings. All other trails in those parks are now signed for pedestrians only.

A special brochure with a trail map of Thompson Woods Preserve is available HERE in PDF format. For more info, contact Greg Roth, Parks Supervisor groth@crcog.net (814) 234-1657

Looking to do Something New?

• Give a CRPR Gift Certificate or a Remembrance Tree as a unique gift for someone special;
• Volunteer opportunities are available at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and at the Centre Region Senior Center;
• Suggest an idea for a class or activity;
• Apply for a seasonal job with CRPR - Contact the office for a list of current openings.
Please contact the CRPR office at 231-3071 and speak with one of the Recreation Supervisors.
We look forward to working with you and offering new programs!

CRPR supports the"Keep Kids Alive - Drive 25" campaign.

Remember, kids and parks go together!

Please drive carefully and slowly where ever children may be playing!

 CRPR Program Reports Posted On-line (by season):
Fall 2001 through Present

CRPR Recreation Scholarships for Youth

Centre Region Parks & Recreation provides a Youth Recreation Scholarship program for participants who are unable to pay recreation program fees. The funds for these scholarships are provided thanks to designated donations to Centre Region Gifts-For-Parks and by municipal assistance. The agency welcomes all Centre Region youth to participate in CRPR programs, leagues, and activities, and CRPR may be able to provide reduced fees to those who qualify. Parents should complete an application at least 14 days prior to the start of the program; however, scholarship fund availability and program registrations cannot be guaranteed. Upon review by the Director, qualified participants may receive assistance with program fees. All requests will remain confidential. Application forms are available through the CRPR office or may be accessed via this website.