Kick the Winter Blues in York: Bowling Leagues for Kids

Next in our Kick the Winter Blues in York series is Bowling Leagues for Kids in York, PA.  There is a decent selection of bowling alleys in York when you want to have an afternoon family bowling session, a fun evening out of the house or are looking for the right, affordable sport for your child.  Today's focus is on youth leagues. 

Affordable bowling leagues for kids in York:
Suburban Bowlerama's 8 for 8 Kids Club is a youth league for kids ages 5-14 and includes all experience levels.  The cost for the 8 for 8 Kids Club is $8/week and it runs for 8 weeks, beginning January 19, 2013 and ending March 9, 2013.  When your child joins this league they will receive a FREE bowling ball, a basic youth membership with USBC including a membership card, USBC recognized average, eligibility for tourments and league award emblems.  Sign up for the 8 for 8 Kids Club.

Colony Park North's Toys R Us League begins January 19, 2013 at 12:30pm for ages 3-15.  The cost for this league is $8.75/week and includes shoe rental.  At the end of the season, all bowlers get a $25 Toys R Us gift card!  Contact Russ or Jennifer at Colony Park North for more information about this league at 717-848-6262 or via the contact form.

Keep an eye out for other bowling activities in York on the blog soon.  There are many so they will be split into categories including family bowling, glow bowling and more.   

Kick the Winter Blues in York- Roller-Skating

Did you know that you can still go roller-skating in York?  Roll 'R' Way is still still alive and doing very well- they are (or have just completed) refinishing their floors, so they are new and improved!  Roll 'R' Way is located at Roll 'R' Way Family Skating Center, 940  Ave. York, PA 17403.  Phone: 843-7500.  The admission prices I've listed do not include skate rentals but you are allowed to bring your own if you have them:
Tuesday- 10am-12pm ($3.50/person)
Thursday- 6:30-8:30pm ($3.50/person)
Friday- 7-10pm ($5/person)
Saturday- 1-5pm ($5/person) 
                   3-5pm ($3.50/person) 
                   8-11pm ($5/person)
Sunday- 1-5pm ($5/person or $10 family skate- max. 6 family members)
                7-9:30pm Hip Hop Urban Night/ Dollar Admission Night ($1/person)

Sunday is the best if you're looking for a value.  They also have special event skates, including Scout Night where boy and girl scouts can get in free (with their troop or by themselves) if they bring ID or wear their uniform, Skate the Date night and more.  You can even have your next birthday or other party there, and the prices are reasonable.  

Story Time with Mary Brown at Brown's Orchards

Mary Brown will be telling stories at Brown's Orchards every Thursday in January at 9:30am.  Story time is free and is located in the cafe.  
The story time schedule at Brown's is as follows: 
1/3/13
1/10/13
1/17/13
1/24/13
1/31/13 

Brown's Orchards and Farm Market is located at:
8892 Susquehanna Trail South, Loganville, PA 17342 
Phone: (717) 428-2036

Winter Small Wonders Series at Nixon Park

The Winter Small Wonders at Nixon Park is a series for children ages 3-4 and their adult to explore and learn about nature.  Classes will explore outside (probably weather permitting) and include crafts and snack. 

The Winter Small Wonders Series costs $35 per child and their adult and is held every Wednesday in January from 1-2:30pm.  You can register by calling 717-840-7440 or you may download the registration packet from the website at www.yorkcountypa.gov.