The Recreation Board is responsible for outfitting, operating, and maintaining recreation programs and places in the Borough of Media. These include Summer Day Camp, annual holiday events, bus trips and discount tickets to sports and entertainment venues, and family and adult dances.

Recreation Board (members: 9 / term: 5 years) Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Jon Nelson - President
Arthur Brown - Vice President
Donald Trusty - Secretary
Camille Holstein - Treasurer
Kevin Boyer
Carol Kreider
Wendy Allen
Shyam Sujan
Larry Johnson
Paula Tenaro - Recreation Office Manager/Secretary
Pete Alyanakian - Council Liaison

How can you get involved? Volunteer! We welcome all volunteers for events or projects. Have a favorite event that you attend? Why not help with planning, marketing or decorating? Just give a call or come to one of our meetings--1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room of Borough Hall.

The Recreation Board can be reached at 610-566-5210, ext. 255, or recreation@mediaborough.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Kidz Art Classes
The Media Recreation Board is offering six free art classes for children between the ages of 2 and 6. The will be held in the community center. The classes are taught by Kidz Art. Limited space is available so please register early by calling the Recreation Office at 610-566-5210 x 255. The dates and times are as follows…
- Thursday, July 17: 10:00am-10:45am Squiggles to Grins; 11:00-11:45am Discover
- Monday, August 4: 10:00am-10:45am Squiggles to Grins; 11:00-11:45am Discover
- Tuesday, August 19: 10:00am-10:45am Squiggles to Grins; 11:00-11:45am Discover
The SQUIGGLES TO GRINS program is recommended for children age 2 to 4, along with a parent or caretaker. The program is designed to appeal to both parent and child. The program is cleverly designed to meet all interests by being actively paced with fun and a combination of art, gross motor activity, story-telling, sing-alongs, and poetry.
The DISCOVER program is recommended for preschool age students age 4-6. This class begins by showing students how to identify lines and shapes and how they can fit together to create recognizable forms in the world around them. Through individual guidance provided in this small group setting, students learn how to use the “language” of art to express their thoughts and ideas more clearly. Confidence continues to grow as we experiment with colors and shapes using 2– and 3-dimensional media, including watercolor paint, oil pastels and clay.

Children’s Tennis Camp
Please join us for the Children’s Tennis Camp sponsored by the Media Recreation Board. As always, this program is taught by Dan Sears. The program is being offered the week of Aug. 18 and Aug. 25. It is being held from 9-10 am for 7-10 years olds and from 10-11 am for 11-15 year olds. The cost is $10 a week for borough residents and $20 a week for out of borough residents. Tennis balls are provided but please bring your rackets. Registration Form.

Family Movie Nights at Barrall Field
Saturday August 9 at dusk. Cars is the movie.
Saturday September 13 at dusk. The Wizard of Oz is the movie.

Tai Chi Classes
Tai Chi is back again by popular demand!!! The Media Recreation Commission is offering Tai Chi classes on Monday evenings from 7:30-8:30. The classes begin Monday Sept. 8 and will run for a 10 week session. Susan Watson will be the instructor. There will be an advanced class and a beginners class offered. The cost is $50 for borough residents and $55 for out of borough. If you have any questions, regarding the types of classes offered please contact Susan Watson at susandw@comcast.net. Please call the recreation office to register at 610-566-5210 x255.

Spirit of Philadelphia Trip
Join us for a lunch cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. Transportation is provided. The cruise includes an outstanding grande buffet, narrated tour of the historic waterfront, live cabaret show by talented performers and DJ entertainment. The trip is scheduled for Saturday September 13. Tickets are $55. The price includes Bus, Lunch & Cruise!!! Reserve your ticket by calling the Recreation Office. Bus will pick up at the Municipal Parking Garage in Media, Olive & Baltimore Pike @ 10:30 a.m. & return to Media at approx. 3:00 p.m.

Halloween Party
Saturday October 25 at the Community Center from 11:30am-1:30pm

Senior Luncheon
Saturday November 1 from 12:00pm-3:00pm at the TowneHouse Restaurant.