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.

Arthur Brown - President
Donald Trusty - Vice-President
Jennifer Farber - Treasurer
Brian Morris - Secretary
Carol Kreider
Wendy Allen
Shyam Sujan
Larry Johnson
Lisa Johnson

Paula Tenaro - Recreation Office Manager/Secretary
Eric Stein - 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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The Media Borough Recreation Board is offering the following discount amusement tickets for Adventure Aquarium, Clementon Park, Dorney Park, Dutch Wonderland, Hershey Park, Sesame Place, Six Flags Great Adventure, and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Tickets are available for Borough Residents only and must be purchased from the Recreation Department. Payments can be made by check or cash. Tickets are limited so please place your requests early.
Adventure Aquarium Adult $17 Child (ages 2-12) $13
Clementon Park Rides/Water Park (48” & over) $22
Dorney Park Valid 4/30-9/18 Adult (48” or taller) $33 Junior (3+, under 48”) / Senior (Age 62+) $23
Dutch Wonderland Regular (age 3-59) $29
Hershey Park Adult (9-54) $43
Sesame Place Single Day Adult (24 months +) $48
Six Flags Great Adventure Regular (3+) Theme Park and Safari $30
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor $23

Family Movie Night
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Dusk at Barrall Field
The movie will be announced at a later date. Please call the recreation office at 610-566-5210 x255 for more information.

Children’s Tennis Camp
Weeks of August 22, 2011 and August 29, 2011
As always, this program is taught by Dan Sears. 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. Please call the recreation office to register at 610-566-5210 x255. Click here for registration form.

GREAT MEDIA GARAGE SALE DAYS - September 17 & 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., throughout the Borough
Click here for application

Senior Yoga
Friday mornings
10:30-11:30 a.m..in the Parlor Room
Cost $5 per session. Advance sign-ups are not needed

Cardio Fitness
Monday evenings
4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Parlor Room
6 Week Sessions at $30 for Borough Residents and $35 for Out of Borough. Please contact the Recreation Department at 610-566-5210 x255 for session start dates.
Cardio Fitness Release Form

Yoga
Monday evenings
5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Parlor Room
6 Week Sessions at $30 for Borough Residents and $35 for Out of Borough. Please contact the Recreation Department at 610-566-5210 x255 for session start dates.
Yoga Release Form

Tai Chi
Monday evenings
7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Community Center
10 Week Sessions at $50 for Borough Residents and $55 for Out of Borough. Please contact the Recreation Department at 610-566-5210 x255 for session start dates.
Tai Chi Release Form

Senior Aerobics
Every Wednesday
10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Center
Cost $3 per session. Advance sign-ups are not needed; seniors may pay when they go. Participants should wear sneakers and bring drinking water and a towel.
Senior Aerobics Release Form

Zumba Fitness Every Tuesday and Thursday
10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Community Center
Cost $5 per session. Advance sign-ups are not needed
Zumba Fitness Release Form

Pilates
Thursday evenings
7:30-8:30 p.m..in the Parlor Room
10 Week Sessions at $50 for Borough Residents and $55 for Out of Borough. Please contact the Recreation Department for session start dates.
Pilates Release Form