Monday ~ Thursday
8am~4pm
Friday
8am~Noon
114 East Liberty St
Harrington, DE 19952
phone 302-398-7975
fax 302-398-7945
**When visiting the Recreation Center, please do not park in front of the open gate. This blocks cars in and out of the parking lot.

The Harrington Farmer's Market is open every Saturday now through September 28, 2013.   The market is open from 9am-1pm and is right downtown on Commerce Street.  The farmer's market is a great way to enjoy fresh produce and products while supporting local farmers and businesses!

We are currently seeking vendors for the market.  The vendor application can be found under registration forms in the blue menu on our home page.  Vendors do not have to have fruits and vegetables...you can have home crafted items, baked goods, or plants as well.

Harrington Little Spartans Football & Cheer are selling raffle tickets for NASCAR prizes!!!! 

*1st Prize ~ 2 NASCAR Hot Garage Passes (valid September 27, 28 & 29 of 2013)

*2nd Prize ~ 10 Lap Monster Mile Track Drive (booked through monsterracing.com)

*3rd Prize ~ Sunday Hotel Room at Dover Downs (September 29, 2013)

 

$10 per ticket  ~~  Drawing will be held September 2, 2013!

 

See any football player or cheerleader (beginning Sunday, May 5th) for a ticket and your chance to win!!!!

 

               Come and join us for our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 17, 2013.  We have started taking registrations for foursomes for that day.  Registration is limited to the first 25 teams.  The tournament will be held at Jonathan's Landing Golf Course in Magnolia, DE.  The cost is $300 per foursome and the deadline for entry is May 10, 2013.  Fee includes golf, cart, open range and luncheon.  Awards, prizes and luncheon will take place after play.  If you are a business and would like to sponsor a hole, or donate a door prize or "goody" bag item, please contact the office.

Ms. Ashley will hold her make up class on Saturday, May 25th.

Creative Movement for Tots 1 ~ 10:00am

Creative Movement for Tots 2 ~ 10:30am

Intro 1 ~ 11:00am

British Soccer Camp at Harrington Parks & Recreation! 

June 17th-21st

Camp Includes FREE ball and T-Shirt!

9-10am ~ First Kicks  ages 3-4 years  $78.00

10:15-11:45 ~ Mini Soccer  ages 4-5 years  $95.00

9am-Noon ~ Half Day  ages 6-14 years  $122

1-4pm ~ Half Day  ages 6-14 years $122

9am-4pm ~ All Day  ages 8-14 years $178

FREE REPLICA JERSEY IF REGISTERED ONLINE BY MAY 3rd!

 

You can register online at www.challengersports.com.

 

If you would like to mail in a form with payment, please pick up form from the office during the week or the concession stand at the games.

 

If you host a coach, you receive an $80 rebate!!!

PARENTS, PLEASE REMEMBER:

*We have use of the grass parking lot only.  We are not able to use the paved parking.

*When parking, leave space open for all to get through.  Please do not park as to block somebody in.

*Pets are not permitted on the game fields at any time.

*No smoking is permitted at the fields, stands, open areas.  If you are going to smoke, you must go to the parking lot.

*Have a great time cheering on all of the children and coaches.  This is a recreational league for all to enjoy.

We are offering three dance camps this summer!  Each session will run from 9:00am-Noon at the recreation center for children ages 5 years old and up.   Registration is $45 per session.  Registration forms can be found on our website or at the office.  Ms. Ebonee is the instructor for all sessions.  Minimum of 4 Maximum of 12 per session

Sessions Are:

June 18th - 20th ~ Back To Basics ~ Ballet, Tap, Intro to Dance

June 25th - 27th ~ Bust A Move ~ Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Jazz

July 9th - 11th ~ Theme Week ~ Tuesday: Ballet/Nutcracker/Coppelia; Wednesday: Muscial Theater, Swing/Shirley Temple; Thursday: Jazz Broadway in NYC/Chicago

Learn new dance steps and have fun while you get fit!  These classes are designed for women to work their bodies in a fun way!  Ms Ebonee is the instructor.  Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 18th.  Classes will be from 6:00-6:45pm.  This is a pay as you go class.  Each class is $5.00

 Summer Schedule:

June 18th, 20th, 25th & 28th

July 9th, 11th, 16th & 18th

August 6th, 8th, 13th, & 15th

Classes are offered in a welcoming and encouraging environment that enables students to find their happiness throught movement.  Participants will learn the foundations of belly dance while getting a low impact total body workout that enhances muscle awareness through toning and strengthening as well as improve posture, balance and poise.  Classes will be held on Thursdays, beginning June 20th from 7-8pm.  This class is for men and women ages 16 years old and up.  Cost is $5 per class

The Harrington Little Spartans Pop Warner Cheer program is still accepting registrations.  There are limited spots left on each team.  To register, please come to the office during our business hours.  This is a paperwork only registration.  No registration money will be collected when you turn in the initial paperwork.  The $110 registration fee, the child's physical on the Pop Warner form and a copy of their 4th marking period report card will be due on July 1st. 

The day you register you MUST bring a current wallet sized photo of the participant and a copy of their birth certificate.  We cannot accept any forms without these two forms of identification.  Only a parent/legal guardian can sign paperwork for the participants.  Registrations are on a first come first serve basis.

Items cheer participants will need to purchase include, but not limited to: cheer sneakers, warm-up suit, bodyliner and bloomers.  CHEER PARENTS/PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO HAVE TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR POP WARNER SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS. 

A participant's age as of July 31, 2013 is the participant's age for the upcoming season.  Pop Warner divisions for cheer are as followed:

• Mitey Mites:  Ages 7-8-9
• Junior Pee Wee:  Ages 8-9-10-11
• Pee Wee:  9-10-11-12
• Junior Midget:  10-11-12-13
• Midget:  11-12-13-14-15

The Pop Warner season does not begin until August 1st.  You will be contacted by your coach with practice details. 

The Harrington Little Spartans Pop Warner football program is still accepting registrations.  We have limited spots available on each team. To register, please come to the office during our business hours. This is a paperwork only registration.  No registration money will be collected  when you turn in the initial paperwork.  The $110 registration fee, the child's 4th marking period report card and the completed Pop Warner Physical form will be due on July 1st. 

The day of registration you MUST bring a current wallet sized photo of the participant and a copy of their birth certificate.  We cannot accept any forms without these two forms of identification.  Only a parent/legal guardian can sign paperwork for the participant. 

Registrations are on a first come first serve basis.  Football participants will need to purchase a practice uniform before the first day of practice.  Pop Warner divisions of play are determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.  A participant's age as of July 31, 2013 is the participant's age for the upcoming season. 

The divisions are as followed:

Division                  Ages          Certification Weight Range

Mitey Mites             7-8-9                     45-90lbs

Junior Pee Wee      8-9-10                    60-105lbs

JPW older/lighter       11                       60-85lbs

Pee Wee               9-10-11                  75-120lbs

PW older/lighter        12                       75-100lbs

Junior Midget       10-11-12                  90-145lbs

JM older/lighter        13                        90-120lbs

Midget              11-12-13-14               105-170lbs

Mid older/lighter       15                       105-140lbs 

 

The Pop Warner season does not begin until August 1st.  You will be contacted by your coach with practice details.

The mission of the Pop Warner Challenger Division is to bring the Pop Warner experience to those special needs individuals.  Pop Warner's overall goals are to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment and by establishing a Challenger Division Pop Warner is providing an opportunity for everyone to participate on the sidelines cheering on the local football team or performing as a team before a Pop Warner audience.  This is open for children between the ages of 7-15 years old. 

We are accepting registrations at the office during our business hours.   This is a paperwork only registration.  No registration money will be collected when you turn in the initial paperwork.  The $15 registration fee, the child's 4th marking period report card and Pop Warner Physical form will be due July 1st.  The day of registration you MUST bring a current wallet sized photo of the participant and a copy of their birth certificate.  We cannot accept any forms without these two forms of identification.  Only a parent/legal guardian can sign paperwork for the participants.  Registrations are on a first come first serve basis and this cheer team is limited to the first 12 registered.  Items Challenger Cheer participants will need to purchase include, but not limited to: team t-shirts and shorts.  A participant's age as of July 31, 2013 is the participant's age for the upcoming season.

Learn a lifetime sport ~ TENNIS!  We are now accepting registrations for our tennis program.  This is offered for children from 7-13 years old.  Classes will be held at the Lake Forest High School Tennis Courts on Mondays & Wednesdays beginning May 29th for four weeks.  The cost is $50 per person.  If you need to order a racket there is an additional $15 charge.  Registration deadline is May 24th.  A $10 late fee will be applied after the deadline. 

This program is offered for adults. The Yoga class schedule is Mondays at 10:00am and Wednesdays at 9:00am. There are two ways to participate. You can pay as you go at $8.00 per session or pre-pay for 10 sessions at $70.00, you will save $10.00!
*YOGA improves strength, flexibility, balance and relieves stress!
*YOGA is for anyone…any age…and not just for ladies!
*YOGA requires no prior experience, just a willingness to accept the positive changes you will enjoy!
*YOGA requires no expensive equipment, just comfortable clothes and a mat!

The ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health. Come and try Tai Chi at Harrington Parks & Recreation on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am. This is for adults, both men & women! There is no charge for this class.

Novice meets on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm and Intermediate meets on Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm. 

Novice and Intermdiate will meet on Wednesday, May 8th.  No class on Thursday, May 9th.

 

REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED

The first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm at the Recreation Center.

The Harrington Parks and Recreation Center is helping the Kent County SPCA by collecting items on their wish list. The Kent County SPCA struggles to keep up with the flow of animals, attempting to provide for their health needs and physical comfort. In order to assist the animals at this time, they are asking for your help.
Please consider helping in whatever capacity you are able. The staff, volunteers and animals at KCSPCA will love you for it. Remember, together we can create miracles.
For information on volunteering or becoming a foster family please visit their website at www.kcspca.org or call the shelter at 302-698-3006. For information on adopting a new pet, please visit the animals at the shelter, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE. “They” will direct you from there…..
Wish List
Parrot Food/Toys, Rubbing Alcohol, Dish Liquid, Bleach, Detergent, Paper Towels, Blankets, Cloth Towels, Rabbit Hay & Food, XL Trash Bags, CatScratch Boards, Cat/Dog Toys, Cotton Balls, Ferret Food/Toys, Leashes/Collars, Hand Soap, Dog/Cat Treats, Kitty Litter, Kiddie Pools

You can drop off any of the items listed on the wish list in the collection box at the Recreation Center.
Thank you for your help!!!!

The Harrington Parks & Recreation Center will be open for any adult wishing to get out of the elements and walk. Treadmills, Nautilus Machines, exercise bikes and elipticals are available for use also. Adults will be able to use the center Monday through Friday while we are open. All participants must be 18 years of age or older and sign a registration form and provide valid ID before using fitness room or gym. Registration for the fitness program is $50/person and $75/couple annually. If you have any questions please call our office at 398-7975.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the organization is to support and promote Harrington Parks and Recreation for the benefit of the citizens of Harrington and outlying areas, to include to Kent & Sussex County Delaware. Further, the group will support and cooperate with the Harrington Parks and Recreation in developing parks and recreation services and facilities; to establish and maintain funds to accomplish these goals.
Meetings:
The Friends of Harrington Parks & Recreation meet the third Thursday of each month at 7pm at the Recreation Center.

*All accounts and registration fees from past or current programs must be in good standing in order to register for a new program.
*All fees are non-refundable.

*If any registrations are accepted after the deadline, there will be a $10 late fee per participant applied. This applies to all programs.