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- Preschool Open Gym at the rec
Tuesdays 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Enjoy bouncing with the balls, tumbling on mats and having fun just playing in the gym.
Open gym is free for members and only $5.00/ for non members.(2 or more children is $10.00).
Parents must be with their children at all times; ages 3 months to 5 years old
- Rec Center Current Job Openings:
Wednesday 8-9 am Aqua Fitness instructor- fitness experience and availability to sub preferred.
Swim Instructors- experience preferred.
Assistant Summer Swim Coaches -swim team experience needed.
Assistant Summer Municipal Swim Instructor-youth swim lesson experience a must.
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - March 13 & 14. Over 350 players compete each year in this popular event. Divisions include men's open, men's recreation, men's 35 and over and boy's & girls high school, 5th & 6th grade and 7th & 8th grade. Awards will be given to the 1st and 2nd place finishers in each division of this double elimination tournament. To register your team, contact the Ephrata Rec Center.
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Our 20th Year Summer Kidz Kamp
Same great staff, new fun activities!
June 14 - Aug. 27,
Weekly rate: $94,
Daily rate: $26
- Chili Contest Sunday March 7, 4pm
Judges Awards, People's Choice Award.
Compete or come out to sample and vote for your favorite recipe! Download Entry Form
- Middle School MANIA
Fun filled Fridays with activities just for students in grades 5-8. 6:30pm - 8:30pm
FREE for members, just $4.00 for nonmembers.
Friday February 19: Rock band and WII Challenge
Friday, March 26: Swimming pool activities
Friday, April 30: Talent show
- Ephrata Rec Midget Cheerleading
Looking for girls going into grades 3-8 who want to have fun and Cheer. Any questions: call Linda Steffy - Director 733-0408 or Lisa Copenhaver - Asst. Dir. 475-3656
Parent Information Meeting: Wed. April 14, 6:45pm at the Rec
Sports Card Show & Auction
Saturday, March 27, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Admission: Adults $3.00, Children under 12 $1.00
Former Phillies pitcher, Ferguson Jenkins, will sign autographs ($15) from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Quality Auction will begin at approximately 2:30pm
www.ephratalions.org/cardshow.html
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, April 24 9am - Noon. Awareness for a healthy planet.
The Celebration is free, registration is required.
Held at the Haller Property on Old Mill Rd. Ephrata

Lowest Prices in 3 Years! BIG Savings on membership... Free group fitness classes!
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Rec Dances are returning with top local DJs playing top 40 hits along with old favorites that will keep you rockin'. Dances are chaperoned by Rec staff and adult volunteers. Dates are:
March 12, April 2, April 16
Grades 5 & 6 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm ($4 admission)
Grades 7 & 8 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm ($5 admission)