RICKETTS COMMUNITY CENTER
640 BEECH STREET
POTTSTOWN , PA 19464
Phone: 484-945-1020
Fax:
484-945-1021
THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER |
To provide age appropriate activities that encourages physical, educational,
and social development.
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Rentals |
NEED A PLACE TO MEET OR CONDUCT AN ACTIVITY?
CONSIDER RENTING AROOM AT THE CENTER.
CALL 484-945-1020 FOR MORE INFORMATION
AND AVAILABILITY
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2008 Membership Rates |
Adults Age 18 & Over
Yearly Rate $120.00
1/2 Year $60.00
Membership entitles participants to a personal assessment testing and the
utilization of the weight training room. We also have personal trainers that
will be available to you!
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS |
The Ricketts Center wants to bring an awareness of health and fitness
to the community. Exercise with Paul “Superman” Winterbottom! He’ll
help you lose the weight and have fun doing it. Learn basic nutrition, stretching
techniques, and cardio, along with strength training to fulfill your weight loss
goals.
Come meet the newest member of the Wellness team, Mr. James “Hulk” Kennedy.
Learn from a bodybuilder and professional judge of bodybuilders, the principles
of weight lifting! Nutritional supplements education, as well as body building
techniques.
• Adult Boot Camp Classes
• Senior Classes
• Youth Fitness Classes
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YOUTH FITNESS FUN SATURDAYS |
Youth will learn the importance of proper nutrition, stretching,
cardio, and weight resistant exercise. Sessions will 30 minutes
in length that will focus on the above areas. Studies show that
when children are introduced to exercise in a fun atmosphere
they develop an awareness of how important it is to keep themselves
physically active. After the children cool down they will
prepare their own healthy snack.
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P.A.L. SPORTS SAMPLER |
Date: July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 10 years old
Pottstown P.A.L. will be presenting a sports sampler at the Center! Come out
and learn the basics of football, soccer, dek hockey, and more.
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SCIENCE ON PATROL |
Date: July 15, 17,
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ages: 12-14 years old
This program, introduced to us by National PAL, gives the opportunity to experience
the important role of science in crime scene investigation.
Experience hands on,
how to retrieve fingerprints from crime scenes, the significance of blood splatter,
how to retrieve DNA, and the effects alcohol can have on an individual. Collect
clues and review your thoughts on the crime scene that is presented.
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UNITY STEPPERS
Whittina Gregory – Director |
The Unity Steppers are a stepping/dance team. This group consists of girls
between the ages of 10 and 18. The Unity Steppers practice at the Ricketts Community
Center on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5:00pm-6:00pm. They perform in various
community events in the Pottstown area. The girls impart team spirit with their
intensive skilled, rhythmic and dance steps. The girls involved show pride in
their community, self-confidence, social, and leadership skills. It’s amazing
and fun to watch.
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RICKETTS CENTER DRUM LINE
Leroy Brown - Director |
The Ricketts Center Drum Line is a program that institutionalizes music
as a foundation for building skills to help youth succeed in life. While learning
to play percussion instruments in a professional drum corps style they will learn
how to effectively work as a group as well as an individual. There will be additional
classes held for beginners, as well as more advanced classes
for skilled musicians. The drum line will work cohesively with the Ricketts
Center Unity Steppers to also include performances.
Any persons aged 10 and older are welcome to participate. The Ricketts Center
Drumline and Unity Steppers will participate in the Afro-Latino-Carribbean Parade
and Festival on June 21 in Reading. For information on transportation comtact
Ms. Crystal at 484-945-1020. |
RENTALS |
NEED A PLACE TO MEET OR CONDUCT AN ACTIVITY? CONSIDER RENTING A ROOM AT
THE CENTER. CALL 484-945-1020 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AVAILABILITY
2008 Membership Rates
Adults Age 18 & Over
Yearly Rate $120.00
1/2 Year $60.00
Youth Ages 5 – 17
Yearly Rate $60.00
1/2 Year $30.00 |
Please address all correspondence to:
Ricketts Community Center
Attn: The Ricketts Center Collaborative
P O Box 1111
Pottstown , PA 19464 |
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