Youth Programs


Flag Football Program 2021
 


Program Categories:


Fitness/Athletics    Art/Education/Nature   


Register:

  • Sign up in person at the Parks and Recreation office.
  • Online registration is open here
  • Call the Parks and Recreation office at 412-262-1703 to pay with credit card.
  • Send in a check to our mailing address with the participants name, date of birth, address, phone and e-mail. You will not be officially registered in the class until you receive a confirmation e-mail.
  • If interested in teaching a class with Moon Parks and Recreation, please fill out a proposal and submit to info@moonparks.org
Program Policy:  Program Policy

Program Waiver:  Program Waiver





Fireside Chats w/ Santa
Santa Clause returns to Moon Park for this two-night event. Stop by and chat with Santa, drop off a letter for the North Pole, and make a craft. Each child will leave with a fun gift bag and wonderful memories. Attendance is limited to 100 children per night, age 15 and under. All children must be registered.

Dates: Tuesday, December 5th or Wednesday, December 6th
Time: 5-7PM
Fee: $10 (Resident)/ $15 (Non-Resident)
Location: Moon Park- Rotary Pavilion

 

FITNESS/ATHLETICS  


Youth Basketball (Grades 3-8) returns January 2024.
Registration to open October 26th. League will run from January-March 2024. Dates/Times TBA. Cost: $55 (Resident)/ $65 (Non-Resident). 




 

ART/EDUCATION/NATURE  
  

 

Art in the Park
(Ages 5-12)
Join Ms. Lisa for some adventures into art! We will explore many different mediums from drawing to painting, from collage to sculpture. We will be learning about artists from the past and letting them inspire us while creating original works of our own.  Fee includes all materials.
Date:Wednesdays          December 13 (One day Winter session!-at Robin Hill Carrige House) *Date change
                                    January 17 (One day Winter session)
                                    February 21 (One day Winter session)
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Fee: $50 Moon residents, $55 non-residents (per 4 week session)
         One Day Winter sessions $13/$15
Location: Moon Park Office Classroom (downstairs)
Instructor: Lisa Shaughnessy and Moon Park Staff

Crafter-noons!
(Ages 5-12)
Let’s get crafty with a few friends! Join Ms. Lisa for some seasonal craft projects. Each workshop will feature at least 3 crafts that kids will take home.
Date: Saturday   December 16 (Holiday)- At Robin Hill!
                         January 13
                         February 3
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: $20 Moon Residents/$25 non-residents
Location: Moon Park Office Classroom (downstairs)- Dec/Jan/Feb sessions will be held at Robin Hill Center (949 Thorn Run Road)
Instructor: Lisa Shaughnessy and Moon Park Staff

Art Adventures -NEW!
(Ages 10-13)
Our new “advanced” art/nature class. Creative and enriching artistic projects focusing on nature will be open to our “older” crew, open ages 10-13.
Date: Mondays    
                          December 4 (One day winter session!- at Robin Hill)
                          January 8
                          February 5
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Fee: $35 Moon residents/$40 non-residents (per 3 week session) One Day Winter sessions $13/$15
Location: Moon Park Office Classroom (downstairs)
Instructor: Lisa Shaughnessy and Moon Park Staff

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter
(Grades 4-6)
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Safe@Home is a 90-minute program that teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
Date options:              Saturday December 16 4:00-5:30 (at Robin Hill)
                                  January 13
                                  February 3
Fee: $25 Moon residents, $30 non-residents
Location: Moon Park Office Classroom (downstairs)

Safe Sitter Essentials
(Grades 6-8)
Safe Sitter® Essentials is a program designed for students in grades 6-8 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. In addition, Safe Sitter® teaches young teens life and business skills, so that they know how to be prepared, be responsible, and be considerate whether they are babysitting or doing odd jobs for family, friends, or neighbors. 
Date options:   
                        Monday Jan 15 10am-4:30pm
                        Mon & Wed Feb 26 & 28 4:30-7:30pm
Fee: $45 Moon residents, $50 non-residents
Location: Moon Park Office Classroom (downstairs)- Dec/Jan/Feb at Robin Hill

Little Sprouts Nature Play Group
(Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Join us for a small once a month PreK playgroup!
Program is nature based and will offer many enriching activities for your little one. Program is open for ages 3-5 with parent. Space is limited.
Dates: Last Monday of every month!
            Dec 18, Jan 29 and Feb 26 (adjusted for holidays)
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Fee: $5 per child, per date- must be registered
Location: Robin Hill Park (949 Thorn Run Road)

Music Play with Ms. Caitlyn
(Ages 0-4 w/adult)
Music Play with Ms. Caitlyn is a series of 45 min classes that nurture musical development in babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers up to age 4. Together with their grownups, participants build a strong foundation of musical skills as they explore musical instruments, move to fun beats, play silly games, and sing catchy tunes. Guided by experienced music educator, Ms. Caitlyn, even the youngest children can laugh and play their way to a lifelong love of music.
Dates: November 1-December 13 (6 weeks)
Fee: $150 Moon residents, $160 non-residents (sibling discount available)

Dates: Wednesdays January 14 - March 3 (8 weeks)
Fee: $200 Moon residents/$210 non-residents (sibling discount available)

Time: 10:30-11:15am
Location: Robin Hill Park (949 Thorn Run Road)

Frost-Tea the Snowman Tea Party -SOLD OUT
(Ages 5-12 w/ adult)
Enjoy holiday cookies, cocoa and crafts at Frost-Tea at Robin Hill Park. Let’s all find that special snowman magic white enjoying some winter treats and fun activities.
Children should be accompanied by at least one adult.
Please make sure that everyone attending is registered, adults and children.
Date: Friday December 15, 2023
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Fee: $18 Moon resident, $20 non-residents
Location: Robin Hill Center

Bee-Mine Valentine Tea Party
(Ages 5-12 w/adult)
Love is in the air and so are our Bee friends soon! Come help us celebrate our love of nature, our appreciation for pollinators, and the wonder of wildlife. Everything is coming up roses and butterfly kisses, as spring is right around the corner.
Children must be accompanied by at least one paid adult.
Please make sure that everyone attending is registered, adults and children.
Date: Tuesday February 13
Fee: $18 Moon residents, $20 non-residents
Location: Robin Hill Center

 

For Homeschool, Scouts, and Pre-K Programs

Contact Ms. Lisa at lshaughnessy@moontwp.us or call 412-262-1703 ext 403 to discuss personalized private programming options. 
Ms. Lisa can offer customized nature, art, crafting, nature walks, Safe Sitter programs and more!