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2023 Summer Recreation Program
Ages 5 through 12
June 20th through August 11th
9 AM - 12 Noon; Weekday Mornings
The 2023 Summer Recreation Program
Children between the ages of five and twelve are invited to join us outdoors for lots of supervised fun with our Summer Recreation Program! Our program offers an enjoyable combination of structured outdoor activities and free play in a safe and fun environment supervised by our adult counselors. The program is held weekday mornings between 9 am and 12 noon at Barker Park, Coopersmith Park and West Goshen Community Park. The program beginning on Tuesday, June 20th and concluding on Friday, August 11th. Participants will have opportunities to play sports and games, enjoy the playground and explore nature while having the opportunity to make crafts and to attend field trips. Come out and enjoy the summer with us!
Our counselors (age 18+) are first aid / cpr certified and undergo three separate background checks. Full registration has a counselor ratio of 1:10 however most days it is around 1:6 or so with some kids on vacation.
Our eight weekly field trips include ice skating, bowling, movies, swimming and visits to family fun centers. Field trips require and additional fee of approximately $15 – 20 a trip.
The program will not be in session on Monday, June 19th or Tuesday, July 4th. There is not any before or aftercare offered.Summer Rec Program Open Registration:
Residents & Non - Resident Registration: Saturday, May 6th - 8:00am
Online Registration Directions:
The link provided below for our online registration is currently accessible in order to allow families time to activate their account and to get familiar with the site. West Goshen residents may register at any time. Open registration go live at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 6th. Please contact Summer Program Coordinator Tom with any questions. 610-696-5266 x 4103 or at TSteines@westgoshen.org . At this point, spaces remain for the 2023 Summer Recreation Program at Barker Park. Both Coopersmith and West Goshen Community Parks have been filled and have a sizeable waitlist.
- Visit https://secure.rec1.com/PA/west-goshen-township-pa/catalog
- Create a user account
- Choose 2023 Summer Recreation Program or Summer Teen Program
- Add Field trips and Afternoon Sports Clinics you wish to join
- Complete required prompts (e.g. waivers, med info, T - shirt Size.)
- Proceed to Checkout (Resident discounts will be applied at checkout)
- Submit Payment (Visa or Mastercard)
- Receive confirmation email / receipt
- See you at the park on June 20th!
Registration Fees: The rates for West Goshen families are as follows for the eight - week program:
One West Goshen family member $200
Second West Goshen family member: $150
Each additional West Goshen family member: $100
*Resident discount will be applied at checkout
Non - Residents: Families not residing in West Goshen Township are invited to register as space allows for each park location. Registration date for non-residents will be posted in the future. The rate per child is $300 for the eight week program.
For more information email Summer Program Coordinator Tom Steines tsteines@westgoshen.org
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Thomas Steines
Assistant Director / Summer Program Coordinator
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Park & Recreation
Physical Address
1025 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-696-5266Fax: 610-429-0616
Hours
Monday through Friday
7 am to 5 pm