The Art Institute of York's Rock the Canvas 2012

The Art Institute of York is the sponsor for Rock the Canvas 2012.  Rock the Canvas will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 1-5PM at Springettsbury Park.  The event will include live music, art activities for children under 12, art exhibits and more. 

York Township 2012 Free Friday Night Flicks

York Township is once again hosting Free Friday Night Flicks.  Your family can visit York Township Park in Spry this summer for free outdoor movies every Friday until August 10, 2012.  Movies will begin around 8:45pm but depends on when it starts getting dark.   
Here is a list of the movies your family can watch for FREE every Friday this summer:

June 22, 2012 Puss in Boots (PG)
June 29, 2012 Captain America (PG-13)  FIREWORKS after the movie!
July 6, 2012 Dolphin Tale (PG)
July 13, 2012 Hop (PG)
July 20, 2012 The Adventures of Tin Tin (PG)
July 27, 2012 The Smurfs (PG)
August 3, 2012 Thor (PG-13)
August 10, 2012 The Muppets (PG)

Codorus Blast 2012 Festival in the Park

The Codorus Blast Festival in the Park will be held Friday June 22- Sunday June 24, 2012 at Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA.  Money raised from this event is used for the park.  There are tons of fun, family-friendly activities for all ages all three days.  Here is a breakdown of events, plus events that will happen throughout the weekend. The Codorus Blast website didn't have much info on scheduled events but I'm sharing what I've found! 

  

Events all weekend:

Live Music

Laser tag

Family Fun Area

Nature Zone

Civil War Reenactment 

Friday events:

Keystone DockDogs:

4pm BIG AIR WAVE #1
6:30pm BIG AIR WAVE #2

Saturday Events:

10am Triathlon.  Registration begins at 8am at the classroom building or register online. $60-65

Keystone DockDogs:

9am BIG AIR WAVE #3
12pm BIG AIR WAVE #4
3pm BIG AIR WAVE #5
6pm EXTREME VERTICAL FINALS
10am-6pm Kayak Program- $5 per person kayaking in the Main Launch Cove Area 

Sunday Events:

Keystone DockDogs:

9am SPEED RETRIEVE 

10:30am SPEED RETRIEVE FINALS 

12pm BIG AIR WAVE #6 

3pm BIG AIR DIVISIONALS FINAL 

10am-4pm Kayak Program- $5 per person kayaking in the Main Launch Cove Area

There was no mention on the Codorus Blast website about Fireworks on Saturday evening or the Amusement rides all weekend.  I'm not sure if that means they are no longer happening or if the website just wasn't updated to reflect these activities and events. 

Kids can Bowl for Free in York

Kids Bowl Free is again offering FREE bowling for kids this summer.  In the York area a few bowling centers are participating with this program that offers kids under the age of 15 free bowling (times and days vary depending on the location you choose).  Up to 4 adult family members (or baby sitters) can be added to the purchase of the family pass for about $25.  This is for 2 games per person per session all summer.  The pass is valid while bowling with your child(ren).  Shoe rentals are extra for kids and the adult family pass.  
Local bowling centers that are participating include:
Lion Bowling Center in Red Lion
Colony Park East
Colony Park Lanes North
Lincolnway Bowling Center
Suburban Bowlerama
Hanover Bowling Centre

Have you participated in Kids Bowl Free?  We signed up for the first time this year.  We'll likely visit on rainy days or extremely hot ones.  Shoe rentals are fairly inexpensive and it's a great way to support your local community.  Indoor places like this don't get as much business in the summer months so it's a great compromise on their part to get business they wouldn't normally have.  

Theatre Under the Trees: A Midsummer's Night Dream

DreamWrights will be performing A Midsummer's Night Dream for their Theater Under the Trees event for the 2012 summer.  From July 20, 2012- July 28, 2012 there will be various free performances around York County.  These will all be held outdoors.  On July 29, 2012 the last performance will be held indoors at DreamWrights at 2:30pm.  
This event is free and appropriate for all ages.  

Summer Camp at the York JCC

The York Jewish Community Center has 3 summer camp options for all age groups.  Hours are 6:30am-6pm with most activities occurring between 9am-4pm. 

For children ages 3-6 the JCC offers the Early Years Discover Camp.  Weekly themes and activities like music, games, reading and science will be enjoyed by the campers.  

For children entering grades K-8 the JCC offers the Center Campus Club J.  A large variety of indoor and outdoor activities will be offered and children may participate in their favorites or experience new ones, including swimming, sports, cooking, journalism and many more.  

The price for the above camps is $161/week for members and $177/week for non-members.


Teens ages 13-18 can participate in the Facilitators-in-Training (FIT) program.  This is offered from 7am-5pm.  Teens will work with children and learn basic leadership and safety skills.  Cost for the FIT program is $72/week for members and $105/week for non-members.        

You can visit the York JCC to see the weekly themes, other planned activities during camp season and for more information. 

Summer Camps York, PA
Summer Activities for kids in York

Springettsbury Sounds of Summer 2012

Every summer Springettsbury Park (by the York Galleria Mall) in Springettsbury Township (East York) hosts the Sounds of Summer.  Every Sunday and Wednesday from Sunday June 10, 2012 until Sunday August 5, 2012 you can bring your blankets or lawn chairs at 7pm to enjoy an evening of live music, food and fun. Sounds of Summer is held rain or shine.  There are many different genres performing and many returning favorites. This event is always full of energy and if the family just isn't into it there is always Creative Playground, AKA "Castle Park" to enjoy. Favorite food vendors including Bricker's French Fries and funnel cake are available during these events.

You can view the full 2012 Concert Schedule lineup on the Springettsbury Township website.


July 4, 2012 falls on a Wednesday.  The Urban Guerilla Orchestra will be performing and fireworks will follow. 

Summer Playground Program West Manchester Township

Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in West Manchester Township's Summer Playground Program.  Activities include games, sports, arts & crafts and more.  The Summer Playground program runs from June 25-August 3, 2012 with the exceptions of July 4 and July 31. 
The program runs from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday.
West Manchester offers 3 playgrounds to choose from: Loman Park, Sunset Lane Park and Shetter Park.  This cost for this program is $55 for residents of West Manchester Township and $65 for non-members. 

Frank Theatres Summer Kids Series 2012

Frank Theatres has announced their Summer Kids Series for the 2012 summer.  Admission this year is $1 per person.  Movies are shown at 10:00am on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 19, 2012 and ending August 9, 2012. 
Frank Theatres is located at
Queensgate Stadium 13
2067 Springwood Rd.
York, PA 17403

Frank Theatres Summer Kids Series 2012 movie schedule:

Tuesday June 19 and Thursday June 21: Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG)

Tuesday June 26 and Thursday June 28: The Smurfs (PG)

Tuesday July 3 and Thursday July 5: Puss in Boots (PG)

Tuesday July 10 and Thursday July 12: Happy Feet Two (PG)

Tuesday July 17 and Thursday July 19: Shrek Forever After (PG) 

Tuesday July 24 and Thursday July 26: Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (PG)

Tuesday July 31 and Thursday August 2: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G)

Tuesday August 7 and Thursday August 9: The Adventures of Tin Tin (PG)


You can also view the Gettysburg Frank Theatres Summer Kids Series 2012 schedule which includes a different schedule and a few other movies.