Recreation Programs, Events & More!

Parks & Recreation Programs

The Department of Parks & Recreation offers programs for all ages througout the year. Look for special events and trips that we have scheduled for our residents. We also host a senior citizen's club as well as a variety of adult sports leagues. To register, download the General Registration Form, complete and return with payment to the Parks and Recreation Office.

• General Registration Form
  Please click on the link below to download the registration form. This form should be completed and sent to the UM Parks & Recreation Department. 117 Park Ave Willow Grove, PA 19090
  • General Recreation Registration Form (1 page(s) 26 KB)
• Adult Program Offerings
  To register, mail or drop off your completed registration form with payment to the parks and recreation office. Programs are subject to cancellation based on enrollment. Deadline to register is 1 week before class begins
  • Adult Karate
    Adult/Advanced - 15 classes meet on Mondays & Thursdays, Jan. 9 - Mar. 8 (omit 1/16 & 2/20) Time: Mon. 7:45pm - 9pm Thurs. 7pm - 9pm Fee: $60 R / $90 NR Discipline, humility, and desire to achieve. Acquire these skills and much more in this fun and interesting class. Our instructors are certified, caring individuals who will work closely with each participant to teach you the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate, while also helping children improve focusing skills and self-confidence.
  • Fishing - Fly Fishing Tactics & Strategies
    5 classes meet on Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7 Ages: 18+ Location: UM High School room 608 Time: 7pm-9pm Fee: $57 R / $57 NR Improve your skills and catch more fish! Learn how to “read” the waters of a trout stream. Find out where fish live, how to approach them, and how to catch them. Know what they feed on and learn the types of flies to use at different times of the year. Become a better fisherman and reduce your chances of coming up empty. The instructor is one of the area’s most successful trout anglers and has logged thousands of hours fishing and instructing on East Coast.
  • Fishing - Fly Tying
    6 classes meet on Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Mar. 1 (omit, 1/26 & 2/16) Ages: 18+ Location: UM High School room 608 Time: 7pm-9pm Fee: $57 R / $57 NR If you’re interested in fly-fishing, this is the course you’ve been waiting for. Don’t wait: be ready for opening day. Learn how to create wet flies, dry flies, nymphs, streamer, and bass bugs. Suggestions for tools & materials will be given. Class is for beginners AND advanced fly fishermen.
  • Zumba - NEW
    8 classes meet on Wednesdays, Jan. 25 – Mar. 14 Ages: 18+ (14+ with parent) Location: UM Primary Cafetorium Time: 7pm – 8pm Fee: $80 R / $120 NR Ditch the Workout – Join The Party! Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Fast and slow rhythms, plus resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat! Zumba® students achieve long term health benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! For all fitness levels and ages, wear comfortable exercise attire, sneakers and a smile.
• Children's Program Offerings
  To register, mail or drop off your completed registration form with payment to the parks and recreation office. Afterschool programs are subject to cancellation based on enrollment. Deadline to register is 1 week before class begins.
  • Afterschool Drawing ~ Young Rembrandts
    5 classes meet on Wednesdays, Feb. 15 – Mar. 14 Time: 3pm - 4pm Ages: 1: Primary (K - 2) 2: Interm. (3 - 5) Location: 1: Primary Room 11 2: Interm. Room 227 Fee: $65 R / $97 NR In addition to expanding students’ young image vocabularies, our curriculum helps develop fine motor skills & learning skills that are essential to future classroom success. youngrembrandts.com
  • American Red Cross Babysitting
    Friday, February 17 ~ District Holiday Time: 9am – 3pm Ages: 11 – 15 Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR This certification course provides teens with the confidence and skills to care for youngsters. Prospective employers will be happy to hire babysitters who have acquired this official recognition. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an ARC Certification Card, an informational CD-ROM, as well as child care concepts. You must attend the entire course, pass the evaluations, and show the maturity to properly care for children. Please bring a lunch, snack, pen & notebook.
  • Karate
    Ages: 6 & older Location: UM Primary School Gym Youth/Beginner - 7 classes meet on Mondays, Jan. 9 – Mar. 8 (omit 1/16, 2/20) Time: 7pm – 7:45pm Fee: $26 R / $39 NR Adult/Advanced - 15 classes meet on Mondays & Thursdays, Jan. 9 - Mar. 8 (omit 1/16 & 2/20) Time: Mon. 7:45pm - 9pm Thurs. 7pm - 9pm Fee: $60 R / $90 NR Discipline, humility, and desire to achieve. Acquire these skills and much more in this fun and interesting class. Our instructors are certified, caring individuals who will work closely with each participant to teach you the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate, while also helping children improve focusing skills and self-confidence.
  • Wee Preschool Program Offerings
    45 minute classes designed espeically for preschoolers and caregivers. High-energy and lots of learning. Fun & friends! To register, mail or drop off your completed registration form with payment to the parks and recreation office. Programs are subject to cancellation based on enrollment. Deadline to register is 1 week before class begins
    • Wee Builders - NEW
      5 classes meet on Thursdays, Jan. 26 – Feb. 23 Time: 1pm – 1:45pm Ages: 4 -5 yrs w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR If you build it, fun will come. Get ready to make a different project each week. We will supply all the tools and materials necessary for your little builder to construct simple, yet awesome projects. Legos, blocks and other building items will also be explored. Recommended for ages 4+ due to craft activities.
    • Wee Make a Mess
      5 classes meet on Mondays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 27 (no 2/20) Time: 10am – 10:45am OR 1pm - 1:45pm Ages: 2-5 yrs w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR We will provide the place, instruction, supplies and clean up! Dive into this untidy agenda of shaving cream, paint, playdough, markers and whatever else we can come up with. Fun has never been so messy. Please notify us of any food allergies.
    • Wee Make Music
      5 classes meet on Wednesdays, Jan. 25 – Feb. 22 Time: 10am - 10:45am Ages: 1-5 yrs w/ caregiver Location: Settlement Music School, Willow Grove Fee: $45 R / $67 NR An immersion in music through singing, dancing, movement, literacy & listening. Sing simple songs, engage in finger plays and move to the sound. Your child will explore full-sized instruments as well as play some of their own small-scaled instruments. We will help develop a love for music!
    • Wee Play Games
      5 classes meet on Tuesdays, Jan. 24 – Feb. 21 Time: 10am – 10:45am Ages: 3-5 yrs w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR GAME ON! Learn and play new games as well as some old favorites. Class will promote friendly competition as well as learning to ‘take turns’. Games where ‘everyone wins’ and all can be included. Parents, need some activity ideas for your child’s next birthday party? Come play with us and take our ideas and use them to entertain your guests!
• Programs, Brochures, Newsletters & Flyers
  The Parks and Recreation Department provides three brochure/newsletters annually, as well as program flyers. Each brochure/newsletter is full of valuable information pertaining to seasonal offerings. We offer a Summer Newsletter, Fall Newsletter, and Winter/Spring Newsletter. Brochures and newsletters are distributed to all public and parochial schools, are available in the township building and the library, and at other locations.
  • Department Trips
    The department runs trips to various locations at different times of the year. We offer trips to sporting events, NYC, a variety of shows, shopping, sightseeing etc. The cost includes round-trip transportation AND other items as noted in specific descriptions. Check back often to see what exciting trip we have scheduled! If you have a suggestion for an interesting day trip, please contact our office. We love to hear your ideas.
  • Discount Tickets
    The Upper Moreland Township Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the PA Recreation and Parks Society, is pleased to offer DISCOUNTED AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS and DISCOUNTED SKI LIFT TICKETS. The tickets are offered on a first paid basis; the offer is good only while supplies last. Our supply of tickets may be replenished periodically throughout the season. Proceeds benefit the U.M. Gifts-For-Parks Program. Payment for all tickets must be made in cash, money order, or bank cashiers check (payable to Upper Moreland Twp.). No personal checks can be accepted. Some tickets may have restrictions, inquire at the Parks and Recreation Office. Tickets are good for the entire operating season (unless noted). NO REFUNDS! Amusement Park tickets are usually available beginning May 1 and ski lift tickets are usually available beginning December 1.
    • 2011 - 2012 Discount Ski Ticket Order Form (2 page(s) 59 KB)
      Please print out the order form, complete and bring to the Parks & Recreation office. We accept CASH ONLY for ski tickets.
    • Harlem Globetrotters Tickets
      March 2012. Come see the most famous basketball team in the world! Sunday, March 11th. 1pm Gametime. All seats are $30 and are in section 124.
      • Harlem Globetrotters Discounted Tickets (1 page(s) 69 KB)
        Lower Level Seats. Section 124. $30 each.
    • Philadelphia Phillies Tickets
      We got 'em, you want 'em! Prices to be announced but mark your calendars with the following dates!
      • 2012 Phillies Tickets
        Monday, June 25th at 7:05pm vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Seat Section: 244 Xfinity Fireworks Show! Wednesday, July 25th at 1:05pm Vs. Milwaukee Brewers Section: 302 Modell’s Kids Run the Bases Thursday, September 27th at 7:05pm Vs. Washington Nationals Seat Section: 417
    • Regal Cinema Movie Tickets
      $7 cash and carry No Expiration Date (Not good for new releases but can be upgraded at the theater for an additional $1.50) Must come to the parks & recreation office to purchase
    • Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
      February 2012. Fun for the whole family. The GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. All tickets are $27 and are in the lower level. (Sections 103, 111 & 112). Choose from 2/24 at 7pm, 2/25 at 11am or 2/26 at 11am.
      • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Discounted Tickets (1 page(s) 128 KB)
        Lower Level Seats. $27 each.
  • Special Events
    The department offers several special events for youngsters and the entire family. Events include holiday drawing contests, winter holiday contests, Pumpkins on Parade Halloween event, Thanksgiving “Fowl” shooting contest, and other events throughout the year. Check this section often as events are continuously updated.
  • The Golden Age Club
    The Golden Reporter is a resourceful publication that will keep you up to date on Golden Age Club issues such as future meetings, events, and trips. A current membership is required in order to participate in any Golden Age Club trips and special events. Find out how to become a member and start participating in the meetings and events. Check out the Golden Age Club trips and events sections. There's always a wide variety of trips and events to serve everyone's interests.
    • Golden Age Club (2 page(s) 125 KB)
      January Golden Reporter