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BRIDESBURG RECREATION CENTER

 

4625 Richmond Street, 19137


215-685-1247

215-533-6448

215-331-8417

STAFF

John McBride: Leader in Charge

Michelle Ganley

Mike Groves: ARL
Jaquiline DeSanctis (Miss Jackie): Volunteer

Bridesburg Recreation Center

 

Miss Jackie celebrates 50 Years at Bridesburg -click here

 

Also see:

Philadelphia Inquirer Article

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/51003667.html

 

Daily News Article

http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/51004372

 

Summer Camps

 ALL SUMMER CAMPS ARE FULL FOR 2010

 

There are two (2) encampments of four (4) weeks each.

All Camps start on Monday, June 21st, end on Friday, July 16

Second encampment: Monday, July 19th through Friday August 13th

 

Early Camp

Limit 30

8 AM to 10 AM

$80 per encampment.

$160 for all eight weeks

 

Day Camp

Limit 120

10 AM to 2 PM

$160 per encampment.

$320 for all eight weeks

 

Extended Camp

Limit 50

2 PM to 6 PM

$160 per encampment

$320 for all eight weeks

 

Registration has started.

Must be paid in full at Registration.

All camps are K through 6th grade as of September 2010. (Child cannot be 12 as of June 21st, 2010.)

 

Bowling League
Ladies Only
Tuesdays at Erie Lanes at 9:00 AM.
Teams and Individuals and all averages are welcome.

Interested? Call Miss Jackie or just come to Erie Lanes any Tuesday morning at 9 AM.

 

Aerobics

September to May
$15 for 8 classes or $2.50 per class.

Monday and Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM.
Monday:  Step Aerobics
Wednesday: Regular Aerobics

Thursday: Zumba 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Year round, $3 per class

 

Scrapbook Club
$5 per class - THIS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM

Every Wednesday 6:30 to 10 PM
All you need is your photos and a book.
For more information, call Miss Ellen at 215-685-1247.

 

Ceramics
Cost is $10 to join and $2:00 when you attend.

Monday Evening 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Tuesday Evening 6:30 to 9:00 PM
  

Men's Softball League at Bridesburg Recreation Center - Spring

Interested? Contact Bill at 609-265-8187.

  

Toddler Time
Monday and Thursday, Noon to 2:00 PM
Child must be two (2) by September 1, 2010.
Interested? Call Miss Jackie at 215-685-1247.

 

HOLIDAY BOWS

Decorate your lamppost or porch with bows appropriate to the current holidays. The bows are $3 each and are available at Bridesburg Recreation Center from 9 AM to  9 PM on weekdays, except Tuesdays, when they are available from 2 PM to 9 PM. Proceeds benefit the children that participate in activities at the center. The bows are sponsored by Jean's Crafts.

 

Click here for an updated list of programs at Bridesburg

 


In June of 2007, the Mural Arts Program and Bridesburg Recreation Center dedicated a mural by Peter Pagast, A Tribute to Officer Skerski. Officer Gary Skerski was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery call at a cafe near the intersection of Arrott and Castor Avenues.