There are plenty of programs at Hempfield recCenter to keep your preschoolers active, happy and engaged! Most classes are available for children age six and under. See below for details.
Preschool Playground Program - ages 3–5
Register for Preschool PlaygroundFour-day program is designed to help develop social skills, encourage group play and to introduce new adults. Each week is a different theme. Children must be potty-trained.
Held at Lancaster Mennonite Church.
No program 7/4.
Ages 3–5
Registration Opens April 1.
| Date | Day | Time | Code | Price resident/nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week of June 11 | M–Th | 9:00 am– 11:30 am | #67027 | $67R/$77NR |
| Week of June 18 | M–Th | 9:00 am– 11:30 am | #67044 | $67R/$77NR |
| Week of June 25 | M–Th | 9:00 am– 11:30 am | #67045 | $67R/$77NR |
| Week of July 2 | M–Th | 9:00 am– 11:30 am | #67046 | $67R/$77NR |
| Week of July 9 | M–Th | 9:00 am– 11:30 am | #67047 | $67R/$77NR |
*NEW* Family Scavenger Hunt and Nature Trivia
Register for Family Scavenger HuntThe hunt is on! Bring your family for a night of outdoors fun! You will get a list of items to find in a limited amount of time. We will meet at the pavilion to share our items and have a game of nature trivia. Please bring a container to collect your items. The program requires a moderate amount of walking.
All ages.
| Date | Day | Time | Code | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21 | Th | 7:00 pm | #75545 | FREE |
| Date | Day | Time | Code | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26 | Th | 7:00 pm | #75547 | FREE |
*NEW* Little Explorers Outdoor Fun - ages 3–6
You and your preschool children are invited to join us in exploring your local park. Each week we’ll explore a nature-based theme such as trees, insects, animals, plants, seeds, and more! Bring your bug nets and containers!
Ages 3–6
| Date | Day | Time | Cost Resident/Nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20–Aug 1 | W | 10:30 am–11:30 am | $3R/$5NR |
| Date | Day | Time | Cost Resident/Nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20–Aug 1 | W | 1:30 pm–2:30 pm | $3R/$5NR |
Ballet / Tumble - ages 3–6
Register for Ballet / TumbleLittle ones learn the basics—increasing body awareness, flexibility and coordination.
Ages 3–6
Instructor: Vicki Kassees
| Date | Day | Time | Code | Price (Member/Non-Member) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5–Jun 26 | Tu | 10:00 am–10:45 am | #72950 | $34M/$39NM |
| Jun 5–Jun 26 | Tu | 5:00 pm–5:45 pm | #72948 | $34M/$39NM |
| Jun 5–Jun 26 | Tu | 5:45 pm–6:30 pm | #72949 | $34M/$39NM |
| Jul 10–Jul 31 | Tu | 10:00 am–10:45 am | #72959 | $34M/$39NM |
| Jul 10–Jul 31 | Tu | 5:00 pm–5:45 pm | #72957 | $34M/$39NM |
| Jul 10–Jul 31 | Tu | 5:45 pm–6:30 pm | #72958 | $34M/$39NM |
Ballet / Tap - ages 3–6
Register for Ballet / TapIntroduction to ballet technique and basic tap steps—increasing body awareness and rhythm.
Participants need tap shoes.
Ages 3–6
Instructor: Vicki Kassees
| Date | Day | Time | Code | Price (Member/Non-Member) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5–Jun 26 | Tu | 10:45 am–11:30 am | #72961 | $34M/$39NM |
| Jul 10–Jul 31 | Tu | 10:45 am–11:30 am | #72963 | $34M/$39NM |
Tiny Tots Open Gym - ages 5 and under
Open play in the gym! Balls, parachute, scooters and tumble mats will be available for play.
An adult is required to stay with the child.
| Date | Day | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22–May 4 | F | 10:00 am–11:30 am | Free M/$3 per child, $5 per family NM |
