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Recreation Programs, Classes & Events

Upcoming: 

For the most up to date information – please visit our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/DoverTwp  Register for classes at www.DoverTwpRec.com

 

Movies in the Park

  • Brookside Park
  • Food and Fun at 5pm
  • Movies at dusk
    • July 8 – Luca
    • July 22 – Trolls: World Tour
    • August 12 – Frozen 2
    • August 26 – The Lego Movie – Sponsored by Fox’s Pizza Den
    • September 9 – Scoob! – Sponsored by RHI Magnesita
    • September 23 – Doolittle

 

Summer Playground (Grades K-5)

  • June 20th – August 12th (no camp on July 4 and 27) – Lehr Park
  • K-5th Grade (MUST have completed kindergarten)
  • OPTION 1 – Traditional Summer Playground
    • Times:  9am-12noon – Cost:  $35/week (resident)  $45/week (non-resident)
  • OPTION 2 – Full Day Camp
    • Times:  9am-4pm – Cost:  $70/week (resident)  $80/week (non-resident)
    • Children must pack lunch (no nuts!)
  • Early Drop Off – allows child to be dropped off at 8:30am – $15 fee per child
  • Fee includes: snack, arts & crafts, camp visitors, water days, and FUN!
  • Register at www.DoverTwpRec.com

Leaders in Training (Grades 6-9)

  • This new program will focus on leadership skills for those who have completed 6-9th grade.  Each week will focus on a different leadership skill.  Activities will include games, art projects, STEM, and volunteering.  Counselors in Training (CITs) will be selected from those attending this program.
  • June 20th – August 12th (no camp on July 4 and 27) – Lehr Park
  • 6th-9th Grade
  • 9am-4pm – $70/week (resident)  $80/week (non-resident) – Children must pack lunch (no nuts!)
  • Early Drop Off – allows child to be dropped off at 8:30am – $15 fee per child
  • Register at www.DoverTwpRec.com

 

Red, White & BOOM!

  • July 3rd – starts at 6pm
  • Dover’s First EVER professional firework event!
  • Fireworks will be launched from the new Eagle View Park starting at Dusk.  The park is not open for fireworks viewing for this year.
  • FREE concert at Dover Area Community Park in the Gazebo with the Spring Garden Band starting at 6pm.
  • Food trucks will be in the parking lot of the Township Building and will start serving at 6pm.
  • No parking will be available in the Township Building or Dover Area Community Park.
  • Parking is available at Dover Elementary/Admin Building, Dover Middle School and Dover High School as well as at Station 6 Union Fire and Hose Fire Department at 30 E Canal St, Dover Pa 17315.
  • The Fire Department will be serving food from the back windows and you will be able to watch the fireworks from their parking lot, if you so choose.
  • Viewing will also be available at the stadium.  The booster club will be have refreshments for sale at the concession stand.

 

Chicken BBQ

  • July 23rd – 11am-12:30pm – Lehr Park – RAIN OR SHINE
  • $10 meal – no refunds
  • Pre-order at www.DoverTwpRec.com or at the Dover Library
  • Proceeds benefit
    • Friends of the Dover Library
    • Dover Twp Rec

Old Fashioned Carnival

  • July 27th – 4-8pm – Brookside Park
  • Baking Contest (pie, fudge, chocolate chip cookies)
  • Bounce House, Petting Zoo, Old Fashioned Games, Cake Walks (starting at 5:45pm), Food and MORE!
  • Sponsored by Elite Therapy Solutions, Spangler’s Home Center, Fox’s Pizza Den and RHI Magnesita