• Embed Doc
  • Copy Link
  • Readcast
  • Collections
  • CommentGo Back
 
Family Connection of Easton, Inc. is a catalyst for change within schools, families, and the community. Through ateam approach that includes families, the Easton Area School District, and community organizations, we improveacademic performance, the quality of life, and the strength of our community.Family Connection of Easton, Inc., c/o Cheston Elementary School, 723 Coal Street, Easton, PA 18042. Phone:(610) 829-5819 ext. 35075. Email: dreistadtj@eastonsd.org. Visit us online: www.eastonsd.org/fc.
      F    a    m      i      l    y
CONNECTION
Ideas for fun summer activities for families in the Easton Area School District
 Arts Programs
Banana Factory 25 W. Third Street, Bethlehem(610) 332-1300 www.bananafactory.orgSummer camp and classes forchildren 4-18. Clay, video gamedesign, arts and crafts.Scholarships available.Baum School of Art510 Linden Street, Allentown(610) 433-0021 www.baumschool.orgClasses for pre-K through teens.Computers, crafts, drawing,fashion, media, painting,photography, sculpture.Crayola Factory Two Rivers Landing, Easton(610) 515-8000 www.crayola.com/factory/Summer art camp. Native American arts and arts around the world.State Theatre Center for thePerforming Arts453 Northampton Street, Easton(610) 258-7766 wwww.statetheatre.orgSummer acting camp for 4
th
 through 12
th
grade. Acting, music,dance. Scholarships available.Palmer Community Center4100 Green Pond Road610-252-2098 www.palmercommunitycenter.org
 Your Guide toSummer Fun
2008
 
Camps
Boys and Girls Club of Easton(610) 253-5846Recreation, sports, reading, andtutoring for ages 5 - 18.Crayola Factory Two Rivers Landing, Easton(610) 515-8000Summer art camp. Native American arts and arts around the world.Easton Area Community Center901 Washington Street(610) 253-8271Kindergarten and up. Open tochildren with disabilities.Family YMCA 1225 West Lafayette Street(610) 258-6158 Ages three through 17. Fitnesscenter and pool also available.Little Star StudioForks Community Center, Easton(610) 515-8787Music, arts and crafts, math,reading/writing. Age birththrough eight.National Canal MuseumTwo Rivers Landing, Easton, PA (610) 559-6613For children 3 to 13.Northampton Community CollegeHorizons for Youth3835 Green Pond Road,Bethlehem Variety of programs forelementary through High Schoolage childrenState Theatre Center for thePerforming Arts453 Northampton Street, Easton(610) 258-7766 www.wstatetheatre.orgSummer acting camp for 4
th
 through 12
th
grade. Acting, music,dance. Scholarships available.Spring Garden Children’s Center401 W. Berwick Street, Easton(610) 252-0559Reading skills, drama, dancing,and more. Financial assistanceavailable. Young Chefs’ Academy 2210 Corriere Road, Easton
(610)
559-2665
Libraries
The library is a great place toread a book, borrow a movie, or browse the Internet – all for free! Libraries also offer other funactivities such as storytime and book discussion groups.
Easton Area Public Library  www.eastonpl.orgMain branch515 Church Street, Easton610-258-2917Palmer branchWeller Place, Easton610-258-7492 South side branch401 West Berwick Street,Easton610-258-3121Mary Meuser Memorial Library 1803 Northampton Street, Wilson
(610)
258-3040
Pools
 Splish, Splash! Nothing sayssummer more than a day at the pool. There are a lot of great  public and private pools in Easton. Most pools also offer swim lessons and swim teams.You can join for the summer or  just get a pass for one day.
Eddyside PoolRoute 611 and Delaware Drive,Easton(610) 258-6158Heil PoolPacker Street, Easton(610) 258-6158Palmer PoolOff of Farmersville Road, Easton(610) 258-4576Third Street Alliance41 N. 3
rd
Street, Easton(610) 258-6271 Wilson Pool22
nd
and Northampton Streets(610) 258-9021
Gardening is Fun!
 You can save money, get exercise, and eat nutritious food by growingfruit and vegetables in your own garden. If you don’t have a yard, youcan join a community garden at Hacketts Park or at the EastonNeighborhood Center. Call Nancy at 610-250-6711 for moreinformation.Be sure to take a look at your schoollibrarian’s
suggested summerreading lists
. To access the lists,go to the Easton Area SchoolDistrict’s website at www.eastonsd.org, click on yourschool, then “library”, thenrecommended summer reading list. All the lists are arranged by grade. Your school librarians have been busy at work through the school year lining up some really exciting books! Be sure to take advantage of their expertise! Most of the booksrecommended are available for freeat all local libraries, or for purchaseat area bookstores.
 
Parks
Our community has many parks where your family can enjoy the beauty of nature, playgrounds, basketball, or a summer picnic!
 Easton:
Seventh Street Park Bob Rute Fields, Hackett AvenueBushkill Street Park, 10
th
andBushkillCentennial Park, 12
th
and Ferry StreetsCentre SquareCondran Park, McKeen and Wilkes-Barre StreetsEddyside Park, Routew 611 and N.Delaware DriveHacketts Park, Hackett AvenueHeil Park, Packer StreetHugh Moore Park, Lehigh DriveJackson Street Park, 12
th
andJackson StreetsLauchenour Park, Madison and Ann StreetsMauch Chunk Park, Cheter andMauch Chunk StreetsMcKeen Park, Berwick andReynolds StreetMilton Street Park Nesquehoning Park, Steward andNesquehoning StreetsNevin Park, Lafayette Street andTaylor AvenuePioneer Park, Lincoln and MiltonStreetsRiverside Park, Larry HolmesDriveScott Park, Larry Holmes DriveSpruce and Rasberry Streets Park St. Joseph Street Park Sullivan Park, Hamilton Streetand Chestnut Terrace Valley Street Park  Vanderveer Park, 12
th
and SpringGarden Streets
 Forks Township:
Forks Township Park, ZucksvilleRoadGollub Park, Paxinosa Road East
 Palmer Township:
Keystone Park at Tracy SchoolLaBarre Park, Mine Lane RoadNewburg Park, Kingston RoadOld Orchard Park, Mine LaneRoadPalmer Athletic Complex,Palmer SchoolPenn Pump Park, NorthwoodAvenueRiverview Park, 25
th
StreetStephens Street Park, at JewelStreetBriarcliffe Park, at Palmer Pool off of Farmersville RoadFairview Park, Mine Lane Road Wolf’s Run Park, Howard Lane
 Riegelsville:
Riegelsville Borough Park 
Williams Township:
Raubsville Park  Williams Township Park 
 Delaware Canal State Park
 Along the Delaware River fromEaston to New Hope(610) 982-5560Canal boat rides, fishing, trails
 Hugh Moore Park
National Canal MuseumOff of Lehigh Drive, EastonEaston Weed and SeedSummer NightsCentennial Park June 16 - August 14Monday-Thursday 4-7 p.m.
Literacy 
ProJeCt of EastonFamily Literacy ProgramPreschool through 4
th
gradeOpen to children with disabilities(610) 258-1100
Science and Technology 
Forks TownshipComputer Tots for 3-6 year oldchildren.Mad Science for ages 5-12.(610) 250-2260
Teens
Boys and Girls Club of EastonTeen Center1101 Northampton Street, Easton(610) 253-1102Summertime is an excellenttime of year to take care of routine
health care
needs.Children’s annual physicalexams, immunizations, and six-month dental exams andcleanings can be scheduled withgreater ease during the summermonths. Pennsylvania requiresthat documentation of aphysical exam must be on file atschool for all students in gradesK, 6, and 11. Documentation of a dental exam is required for allchildren in grades 1, 3, and 7.Forms are available from yourschool nurse.SUMMMER ART EVENTSThere are many art events, classes, and opportunities in the Eastonarea and the greater Lehigh Valley area this summer. To get acomprehensive listing of all the summer art happenings in the area, Ms.Christine Frobase, Art Teacher at Palmer Elementary School, haslinked all art happenings in our area to her website. To browse all theart offerings, start out at www.eastonsd.org, choose PalmerElementary, click on Ms. Frobase’s website, and choose “Explore Art.”Many thanks to Ms. Frobase for this informative link!
Farmers’ Market
Pick up some fresh, healthy produce and support ourcommunity’s local farmers.Easton Farmers MarketCentre Square, Easton www.eastonfarmersmarket.comSaturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
of 00

Leave a Comment

You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...
You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...