Susquehanna Township: Parks and Recreation

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SAT Prep Course

This comprehensive 4-day course covers everything you need to know to master the SAT: general test-taking strategies, subject-specific content reviews, and tactics to avoid trick questions.

12 Hours of Instruction in 4 Saturday afternoon sessions:

April General Strategies

April Reading/Writing Concepts

April Core Math Concepts

April Advanced Math Concepts

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Location: Susquehanna Township Municipal Building 1900 ( Linglestown Road )

Instructors: Anne Rogalski & Pete Frengel

Fee: $

To register: call 909-9228

Book Order Deadline: March 24, 2011

AARP Safe Driving Certification Class

Susquehanna Township Recreation in conjunction with AARP is offering the Defensive Driver Safety course for anyone over the age of 55, township residency not required. . Attendance in the class secures you three years of certification as a “Safe Driver” plus the percentage reduction on your insurance premium.

Advance registration is required for this class in order to secure materials and provide adequate seating. Space is limited; please call 909-9228 to secure your seat.

Date & Time TBA Both Days Mandatory

Township Bldg, Susquehanna Room

Cost: $00 payable to AARP ($00 to non AARP members)

Henry Dreher, Instructor

Boating Safety Certification (4 TWO HOUR SESSION)

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a four week Boating Safety course. This course will qualify attendees for the PA and USCG Safe Boating Certification. The course covers all the necessary basics for piloting recreational boats. It is highly recommended for boaters of all skill levels and required for all born after 1981. Topics for review include: Intro to Boating, Maritime Laws, Safety Equipment, Navigation, Trailering and Hunting and Fishing regulations.

Registration is required for appropriate planning and materials. Please call the Susquehanna Township Recreation Office at 909-9228 to secure your seat for this very informative class.

Date & Times TBA

Township Bldg, Susquehanna Room

Cost: $00.00 for text book and USGA Certificate

Payable to: USGA Aux5-2

Robert Schneider, Instructor

Middle School teachers Todd McCall and Trevar Scheuch will lead a week long hiking, state park exploration course. A van will transport up to 20 students to a segment of the Appalachian Trail for a day long hike. Pack a lunch, wear comfortable shoes and spend a day/week in the wilds of Pennsylvania. Middle school ages of 12 -15 male or female welcome on this trip.

PSAT/SAT– MATH STRATEGIES

An absolute must for college-bound students – this course introduces the format of the SAT and PSAT math tests. Emphasis will be placed on the core math concepts central to the test – as well as the more advanced topics added to the newest version of the SAT. (Students should bring a calculator to class.)

Book Order Deadline: , 2012

PSAT/SAT – VERBAL STRATEGIES

This course is a companion class to those SAT preps taught in math by Anne Rogalski and uses the same book. If a student has not taken Mrs. Rogalski’s class in June, a copy of that book must be acquired for this course. SAT Verbal prep focuses on test-readiness, familiarity with the test questions, and strategies for improving scores. Each section of the verbal component is reviewed and analyzed so that the student will feel more confident when taking the SAT.

SAT – ADVANCED MATH STRATEGIES

This course is intended for students who have already taken a PSAT/SAT math prep course – as well as those who have completed any Algebra 2 or Advanced Math course in high school. Emphasis will be placed on the more sophisticated math topics included on the SAT test. The major focus will be score improvement.

Book Order Deadline: 2012

Innovative sports conditioning program with special attention for each athlete and sport specific. All sports, all levels, male or female. The class will be taught by a degreed professional strength & conditioning coach with over 30 years experience.

General fitness, weight management and sports related exercise. Unique program designed by trainer/P.E. teacher with 30 years experience designing and teaching exercise programming. Location: Max Fitness, 3401 N. 6^th Street, Harrisburg

Tone, shape and define your body, boost energy & metabolism, and maintain or improve bone density. The class maximizes results and safety by focusing on proper form and technique. Location: Max Fitness, 3401 N. 6^th Street, Harrisburg

Chair Yoga is unique form of Yoga, perfect for anyone who would like to experience the benefits of Yoga but prefers a chair to a mat. The classes will include yoga breathing techniques, traditional yoga poses, balance and relaxation exercises along with stress reduction tips. This practice is easier on the joints and limbs. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a pillow if needed. Location Susquehanna Township Senior Center, lower level of Township Building1900 Linglestown Road

Every Wednesday, at 10 AM, certified Fitness Instructor Dorothy Bangert leads an hour long fitness session in the Susquehanna Room of the Township Building. This donation only program, stresses balance exercises, stretching, muscle building with a low impact safe level for the mature body. The program is adapted for all, especially those dealing with the effects of diabetes, arthritis, joint replacements, rheumatoid osteoarthritis and other ailments. Drop in any Wednesday, 10 AM . No registration necessary