Virtual Recreation


 Welcome to Moon Parks and Recreation’s Virtual Recreation Page!


 
  • Follow us on Instagram @moon_parks and Facebook for new updates.
  • Would you like to share a great idea or resource with us? Email us at info@moonparks.org.
  • Please note that we do not endorse or receive funds to advertise any of the third-party sites or services listed or referenced on this page.

 

YOUTH

 Art/Education/Nature

 Lights! Camera! Sports!

 Youth Fitness

     

TEENS/ADULTS

 Fitness on Demand

   
 

SENIORS

 Fitness on Demand
 

Senior Connection

 

 

A

- Art/Education/Nature - 


The Andy Warhol Museum - Rubber Stamps
I just saw this fun activity from The Andy Warhol Museum. I have a HUGE collection of rubber stamps at home, can't wait to try it! 

Virtual Story Times and Programs
Are you a Library Story-time hopper? Had a schedule of libraries you visited for storytimes and programs? Check out the list of libraries that are offering virtual story-times and programs! Keep on hoppin'!

Star Wars Craft
Check out this website for a fun Star Wars craft.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium WILD Backgrounds
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium have put out some pretty WILD backgrounds you can add to your next Zoom meeting or meet-up! 

Virtual Screenings at the Tull Family Theater
Everything on your streaming services getting old? Want to watch something new? Check out our local non-profit theater, The Tull Family Theater. They are offering virtual screenings of a lot of really interesting movies right now.  

Nature Journaling
Another great Earth Day activity is Nature Journaling! You can find out more about it from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation here.

Art in the Parks
Counting down the days closer and closer to Earth Day! Download a fun coloring book from the Pennsylvania State Parks. 

Audubon for Kids
Visit the Audubon Society's website for some awesome and interesting information. 

Project WET Activities

Water touches every aspect of our lives—the cells in our bodies, the food we eat, the recreational activities that we enjoy, the weather and much more! Parents and kids can both explore water and the role it plays in our lives with project WET.
 
Heinz History Center - History at Home
Just thinking about another really fun summer memory. We had a great Summer Camp field trip to Heinz History Center. The kids were really into it. Want to pass on this great website today for you to check out.

Turner’s Half Pint Coloring
Ms. Lisa here, thinking back to some fun times we had last summer. A great one was when Summer Camp was on a field trip to PNC Park and we just happened upon a Turner Dairy Farms Iced Tea car and we all got a free carton of Iced Tea! Perfect treat at the end of a really fun day. I just saw that Turner's has a really cute coloring page on their website so I thought I would share.  

Venture Outdoors - Youth Explorer Virtual Button Program
Venture Outdoors is doing a really fun program for kids 5-11. Their Youth Explorer program has tons of activities for kids to do outside and they can work their way towards earning some prizes! Get more info here. 

Free Audible Stories While Schools are Closed
Just heard about something super rad, Audible Stories is free for everyone while schools are closed. Just click on the link and get listening! Some of Ms. Lisa's favorites: Timeless Tales of Beatrix Potter, Winnie-the-Pooh, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Anne of Green Gables. PS. Bonus... Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is on there!! 

Wizarding World - Harry Potter at Home!
Something rad and MAGICAL today! If you know Ms. Lisa, you know she is a big Harry Potter fan, to put it mildly. So, it is super exciting to hear about the Harry Potter at Home website. You have to check it out ASAP!  

National Aviary - CyBird Learning!
The National Aviary is an organization that we have worked with for many events and programs over the years. They have some amazing distance learning opportunities that you can read more about here. Also check out their Reading with Red program, totally free at-home reading program! 

Mad Science TV
Another great program partner we have worked with for many years is Mad Science. Mad Science TV is a new online program they are offering for kids K-6th. You can register though their website. 

Snapology Online!
Snapology has been one of our long-time program partners and they are now offering online programs for kids and families! Check out their website for a full schedule but I think the Online Scavenger Hunt looks pretty fun. Read more about it here

Crash Course and SciShow for the Older Kids
Here is something for the older kids to look into. If you are out of school, you may not have virtual assignments or e-learning yet but maybe you also don't want to fall behind either. If you haven't seen CrashCourse and SciShow videos on YouTube, take a look. I bet you can find a video on the last topics you were covering in school or maybe you can learn something totally new!  

The Kennedy Center - Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
One of my (Ms. Lisa) favorite children's book characters is The Pigeon. You know that pesky pigeon who always wants to drive the bus? Well, author and illustrator, Mo Willems is doing a daily Lunch Doodle on YouTube you just have to check out!  

Random Game
This is a game that my daughter, Mary-Jane, and I invented. Some may know Miss. Mary-Jane, she is the 3rd grade teacher at the Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs. When she was little and we would take walks we would play, what we called, the Random Game. We only played with two people before so feel free to experiment with more people. As we were walking, we would take turns saying a random thing, object, animal, color, number, place, etc. I don't think we used people names but almost anything else was fair game. When you call out your thing, the other person can challenge you and say something like "you said PURPLE because that house over there has purple shutters". And so, then the first person would have to try again. What you call out has to be totally random and unrelated to anything around you! It's sounds easy but it isn't! Exercise your brain as you exercise your body! Stay safe and healthy out there.  

Carnegie Science Center Daily Posts
Check out the rad posts that Carnegie Science Center is doing! Every morning, visit their website for awesome things to read, watch and do! 

Color a Smile - Color and Bring a Smile to Someone’s Face
Hope everyone had a safe and healthy weekend! I wanted to share an awesome site where you can help others feel a little happiness through the mail. www.colorasmile.org is a great site where adults and children can color pictures and they will be sent to senior citizens, troops overseas and other people who need a smile. You can even donate a subscription to someone you know who might love a little extra smile in the mail though the year.  

iNaturalist is a Super Rad App
Today I have to tell you about this super rad app called iNaturalist. If you are taking some time to explore your backyard, this a great app to take with you. It is interactive while you observe and identify different species of plants and animals. Get your parent's permission before you download, and it really is great for everyone in the family! You can even join a project called "The Natural World of Moon Township", so rad. 

Google Arts and Culture - Kenai Fjords National Park Virtual Tour
I have been checking out all these virtual tours you can watch, and I found a super rad one. Check out Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska . So cool (get it, ice? haha!). Also, fjord is a fun word to say, try it! 

Pennsylvania Game Commission - Live Bald Eagle Footage
Have you said hi to a bald eagle yet today? Well, now's your chance.  Click here to see live footage. 

Moon Township Public Library Offerings
Make sure to check back every day for new ideas and awesome links. Today, I just have to tell you about my friends Ms. Heather, Ms. Megan and Ms. Sarah over at Moon Township Public Library and Moon Township Public Library Children's Department. They are doing some super cool stuff like online story times and YouTube videos. You don't want to miss it.

BIBA Playground App
Check this app out for games that you can play at your local playground!

 

PA Fish and Boat Commission Kids Activities
This site includes activities, crafts, newsletters, videos, and additional resources.  Check it out!

Nature Scavenger Hunt
Print the nature scavenger hunt and see how many you can find!



 

- Lights! Camera! Sports! -

Program Length: December 15 – January 31
Time Per Event: 2 or 3 hours
Participants: Entire Family
Fee: $0
Location: Virtual – At Home

Moon Parks and Recreation will be offering an at home movie activity for the winter. Use the cold weather as an excuse to watch classic sports movies and extra energy to recreate your favorite scenes! The program’s objective will be to use sports movies as a source for creativity and fun. A list of recommended movies and scenes will be provided or choose your own! All will be encouraged to watch the movie (preferably with your family). Afterwards have fun by turning the basement or living room into the movie scene! Dress up, props and video capturing are encouraged! Share with Moon Parks as we turn Moon into the classic characters of sports cinema!  Join our Facebook event page for additional information.

   


Recommended Classic Sports Movies:

    

 



  

- Youth Fitness -

Water Aerobics at Home

Did you know you can do water aerobics at home? Even if you don't have a pool? ;) Check out this video to find out more!


 




 

- Fitness on Demand - 







 

Choose from the following free online classes:


Core Conditioning

Senior Workout


Pilates

 

 

- Senior Connection -




What is the Senior Connection?

The Moon Township Senior Connection offers senior programming to anyone 55+ in Moon Township as well as all surrounding communities. Membership is required to participate in Senior Connection Activities and is FREE with the purchase of a membership card ($6). Call 412-262-1703 Ext. 404 Tues-Thurs to become a member!


Time to Connect Newsletter
January 2021


Free Computer Instruction - Beginning in January 2021
Get comfortable with the internet using our new Chromebooks.  You will be shown the basics and have your questions answered. Search the web and be able to reach out to loved ones and amaze them with your new computer skills.  Please call to schedule a date(s) and time(s) @ 412-262-1703 ext. 404 Tues-Thurs and leave a message for Celeste.