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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.
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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)
433-0032Classes for pre-K through teens.Computers, crafts, drawing,fashion, media, painting,photography, sculpture, ceramics,knitting. Scholarships available.Palmer Community Center4100 Green Pond Road610-252-2098
www.palmercommunitycenter.org
Crayola Factory Two Rivers Landing, Easton(610) 515-8000 www.crayola.com/factory/Check website for informationState Theatre Center for thePerforming Arts453 Northampton Street, Easton(610) 258-7766 www.statetheatre.orgSummer acting camp for 4
th
 through 12
th
grade. Acting, music,dance. Scholarships available.
 
 Your Guide toSummer Fun2009
 
SUMMER CAMPS
Boys and Girls Club of Easton(610) 253-5846Recreation, sports, reading, andtutoring for ages 5 - 18.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. Day andresident camp. Fitness center andpool also available.Little Star StudioForks Community Center, Easton(610) 515-8787 www.littlestarstudio.comMusic, arts and crafts, math,reading/writing. Age birththrough eight.Moravian Academy Bethlehem(610) 868-4744 www.moravianacademy.orginfants through 8th gradeNational Canal MuseumTwo Rivers Landing, Easton, PA 
(610)
515-8000 option 2 www.canals.orgFor children 3 to 13.Northampton Community CollegeHorizons for Youth3835 Green Pond Road,Bethlehem(877) 543-0998 www.northampton.edu/youth Variety of programs forelementary through high schoolage childrenState Theatre Center for thePerforming Arts453 Northampton Street, Easton(610) 258-7766 www.statetheatre.orgSummer acting camp for 4
th
 through 12
th
grade July 13-24. Acting, music, dance.Scholarships available.Spring Garden Children’s Center401 W. Berwick Street, Easton(610) 252-0559Reading skills, drama, dancing,and more. Financial assistanceavailable for eligible families. 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,Easton610-258-3121Meuser Memorial Library 1803 Northampton Street, Wilson
(610)
258-3040
POOLS
There are a lot of great publicand private pools in Easton. Most pools also offer swimlessons and swim teams. You can join for the summer or just get a pass for one day.
Eddyside Pool (YMCA)Route 611 and Delaware Drive,Easton(610) 258-6158Heil Pool (Family YMCA)Packer 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. Call the Easton Department of Parksand Recreation at 610-250-6711 for more information.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 andRey nolds StreetMiltonStreet Park Nesquehoning Park, Steward and Nesquehoning StreetsNevin Park, Lafayette Street andTay lor AvenuePioneer Park, Lincoln andMiltonStreetsRiverside Park, Larry HolmesDri veScott Park, Larry HolmesDriveSpruce 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 Seed
Summer Nights
Centennial Park June 22 - August 20Monday-Thursday 4-7 p.m.
LITERACY 
ProJeCt of EastonFamily Literacy ProgramPreschool through 4
th
gradeOpen to children with disabilities(610) 258-1100 ext. 12
SCIENCE & COMPUTERS
Forks TownshipComputer Tots for 3-6 year oldchildren; adult programs(610) 797-8580Mad Science for ages 5-12.(610) 438-0232
TEENS
Boys andGirls Club of EastonTeen Center1101 Northampton Street, Easton(610) 253-1102
 
 Websites for Kids:
 www.iknowthat.com www.blackdog.net www.coolmath.com www.storyonline.net www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/ www.funbrain.com www.billybear4kids.com www.kbears.com www.brainbashers.com www.inventionatplay.org www.sciencetoymaker.org www.edheads.org www.activitytv.com
www.setgame.comwww.switcheroozoo.com/
 
SUMMER EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN EASTON
Farmers Market - Center Square on Saturdays from 9 to 1Jazz in the Square - June 26, July 31, August 28Heritage Day - July 12Lebanese Heritage Days - August 1-2Riverside Festival of the Arts - September 19-20For information about more events visit the Easton Business Association website: www.eastonpa-eba.org
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.
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