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Family Outdoor Movie Series

Centre Region Parks and Recreation and WPSU are teaming up to bring you Outdoor Movies in the Park with PBS Kids! Movies will be screened on the inflatable outdoor screen with fabulous sound and the beautiful location of Tudek Park. Stay tuned for movie releases, coming soon!

DATES TIMES AGES FEES LOCATION MOVIE

Thursday, June 16 Thursday, June 30 Thursday, July 14 Thursday, July 28 8-10 PM All Ages FREE

Tudek Park, near Pavilion #1 "Splash & Bubbles: One Big Ocean" "Daniel Tiger: King Daniel for the Day"

July Movies TBD!

Rec On The Go Family Game Nights

Remember Kick The Can, Box Hockey, or SPUD? Well, this summer, Rec On The Go staff are bringing those family games and many others to a park near you! These FREE Family Game Nights are part of the Rec On The Go programs and are open to kids and families of all ages! Mark your calendars for an evening of fun and games at a park near you! There will be both group games and table top games from which to choose. If you’re not familiar with

these park locations, please visit our “Find Your Park” Map on our website!

June 22 – Green Hollow Park July 13 – Graysdale Park DAYS / TIME: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM

June 29 – Holmes-Foster Park July 6 – Nittany View Park

July 20 – Tusseyview Park July 27 - Autumnwood Park

Nature Families: Summer Solstice

A seasonal celebration for all ages! Align your family with seasonal rhythms to observe and celebrate the new summer season! Look beyond the typical summer traditions and learn more about what a solstice is. Celebrate the season with a nature-based craft. Join us for future programs in the cycle of the year! Fee is per family. Enroll as a family

DATES: Saturday, June 18 TIME: 11 AM-12 PM AGES: All Ages FEES: $15R / $23NR LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center PROGRAM: 33221

The Cheese Shoppe

234 Calder Way • State College

Exceptional Coffee from around the world Africa • Central America India • Indonesia Oceana • South America

www.wcclarke.com

KOW Parade Bike Decorating

Let us help you prepare for the Annual Kids on Wheels Parade. Centre Region Parks and Recreation staff will be on site at the Lower Pavilion at Holmes-Foster Park to hand out red, white, and blue streamers and tape. Parade participants can use the streamers to decorate their bikes, trikes, scooters, or strollers for the parade the next morning.

DATE: Sunday, July 3 TIME: 7-8 PM

AGES: All Ages FEES: FREE

LOCATION: Lower Pavilion, Holmes Foster Park

Annual CRPR Kids on Wheels Parade

Hey kids, show your patriotism and be part of the FREE Annual CRPR Kids on Wheels Parade on Monday, July 4. Bring your decorated bike, scooter, stroller, or wagon and meet us at the corner of Locust Lane and Foster Ave at 9:30 AM. The parade starts at 10 AM and ends at Sidney Friedman Park for watermelon and parachute games. A fun family way to start the holiday!

The Extra-Ordinary Capvara the Clown!

The Extra-Ordinary Capvara mixes the ridiculous and the extraordinary through his circus techniques and abilities. In this family-friendly show, he performs juggling, physical comedy, stunts, and tricks, provoking smiles from people of all ages around the world! Youth are 6-17 yrs. and adults are 18 and over. Check out more of his shows, workshops, and experience at www.capvarashow.art Children under 5 are free!

DATES: Sunday, June 19 TIME: 2-4 PM

AGES: 6 and over FEES: $5 Youth Resident

LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Barn PROGRAM: 43011 $8 Youth Non-Resident $10 Adult Resident $15 Adult Non-Resident

NEW! SPECIAL EVENTS

Are you the father of a 4-7 year old?

The Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Lab is currently seeking fathers for a child development study!

Full participation receives $100

Transportation Reimbursed

One visit to our lab

Flexible hours with weekends and evenings available

Scan to contact us!

catlabpsu@gmail.com www.catlabpsu.com 814-867-2322

Welch Pool Cardboard Regatta

Build your own boat, and race it at Welch Pool! Boats must be made from cardboard, paperboard, and duct tape ONLY (colored duct tape is OK). Boats may be a maximum of 7' long and 4' wide. Paddles/propulsion must also be homemade using the same materials (or use your hands/feet). Race course will be one length of the pool (25 yards). Racers will be divided by division and category and may be separated into heats.

AWARDS: • 1st place in each division for the fastest boat • Best overall boat design • Best overall costume • The Titanic Award for most spectacular sinking

We will host pre-judging at 8:30 AM (all entries must be present) and the races will begin thereafter. Costumes must be pool/swimmer safe. Lifeguards will be on duty. Deadline to register Friday, July 15 at 12 PM.

DATE: Saturday, July 16 TIME: 8:30-10 AM FEES: $10/boat

Boat Size 6-10 yrs. 11 yrs. +

Double Boat (2 people) 15203 15204 Single Boat (1 person) 15201 15202

Special Events continued

Touch a Truck Event

Bring the kids out for an exciting afternoon of all things TRUCKS! Climb, touch and honk horns! This is a hands-on experience for the entire family! The first hour will be sensory-friendly with no horn honking!

Join us on Sat., July 25 at the State College Alliance Church parking lot, from 10 AM-1 PM. All ages are welcome to this FREE event!

Pedal, Splash & Dash Youth Triathlon

Swimming will take place at Welch Pool; the bike portion will use the bike path from Welch Pool to Blue Course Drive; the run portion will use the SCAHS field above the pool. Participants must be equipped with appropriate swimwear, their own bicycle and helmet, and running shoes or sneakers. Parents/guardians should be present to assist with race transitions.

Event will be held rain or shine; cancellation with full refund in the event of thunder/lightning. Participants who register prior to Wednesday July 20 will receive an event T-shirt! The events break-down as follows: •Ages 9-11: event includes a 100-yard swim, 2-mile bike, and a 1/2-mile run. Starts: 8 AM (Age 11), 8:30 AM (Age 10), and 9 AM (Age 9) •Ages 6-8: event includes a 50-yard swim, a 1-mile bike, and a 1/4 mile run. Starts: 9:30 AM (Age 8), 9:45 AM (Age 7), and 10AM (Age 6).

DATES: Saturday, July 30 AGES: 6-11 yrs. FEES: $15/participant in advance. $20/participant on event day. LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

So Long Summer Splash and Movie! Paws-A-Pool-Ooza Dog Swim

Find your float and join us at Park Forest Pool for a Hawaiian-themed Dive-In Movie screening of “Luca!"

Doors open for evening swimming at 8 PM; the movie will start at approximately 8:30 PM. (No water slides for this event). There will be yard games as well as food and drink available for purchase. Staff will be selling glow sticks and raffling some door prizes. Pool passes will not be accepted for this event.

DATE: Friday, August 12 (Rain Date: Sat., August 13) TIME: 8 PM AGES: All ages welcome FEE: $5 per person at the gate LOCATION: Park Forest Pool

NEW!

A day for the dogs! Join us for this end-of-season swim! $5 per dog at the gate, humans free! Proof of license and vaccinations and waiver required. Waivers available on-site. Download the waiver to complete it in advance; then, bring it with you to save time!

Dogs 0-25 lbs.: 1-1:30 PM Dogs 26-50 lbs.: 1:45-2:15 PM Dogs 51+ lbs.: 2:30-3 PM

DATES: Sunday, September 11 FEES: $5 per dog LOCATION: Park Forest Community Pool