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Common Threads: Wonder of Weaving

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA

The Institute Presents New Weaving Program for Kids Grade 4 and Up The Institute is offering a new textile craft program for kids in grade 4 and up. “Wonders of Weaving” will run on four consecutive Tuesdays, July 13 through August 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa.…

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Summer EXPLORE! 2021

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA

Sorry, Fairy Houses is SOLD OUT! Summer fun for kids! The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June & July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the EXPLORE! programs will run on Wednesdays, June 23 & 30, and July 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 9:30 to…

Summer EXPLORE! 2021

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA

Summer fun for kids! The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June & July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the EXPLORE! programs will run on Wednesdays, June 23 & 30, and July 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation…

Summer EXPLORE! 2021

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA

Summer fun for kids! The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June & July. Themes for each week announced soon! Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the EXPLORE! programs will run on Wednesdays, June 23 & 30, and July 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.…

Jazz Festival 2021-An Evening at The Wharf

The Wharf 10141 Wharf Road, Waynesboro, PA

2021 marks 30 YEARS of The Institute’s annual jazz festival! 30th Anniversary Institute Jazz Festival features a NEW location, NEW time, and a band featuring some of the hottest young talent in jazz! With a fabulous new location, the jazz festival continues to spotlight top professional artists each year that light up the outdoor stage with…

Rotary: Battle of the Minds 2021

Green Grove Gardens 1032 Buchanan Trail E, Greencastle, PA

Battle of the Minds—the ultimate trivia challenge! NOTICE: This event was rescheduled from last year, when the originally-planned event was cancelled due to Covid. In 2021, the event may look a little different, but with safety protocols in place, we plan to engage in a Battle of the Minds! The Institute was selected as The…

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October ‘Wee Wonder’ Series

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA

Autumn adventures in the park! Activities include: exploring the outdoors, hikes, nature stories, rhymes, finger plays, nature games, puppets. Ages 2.5 to 5 years. (Children must be accompanied by a parent.) Pre-registration for full series required. Series Fee: $28/child Institute member; $32 non-member. Prepayment required and confirms your registration. To register, email us at [email protected].

StoryWalk® Grand Opening

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA

Families are invited to the grand opening of a new community resource that invites them to take a stroll on the nature trails at Pine Hill Park, while enjoying a delightful children’s story. The Institute, in partnership with Summit Endowment and other sponsors, have installed a permanent StoryWalk®, which will feature a new storybook monthly.…

Pumpkins & Pippins Fall Festival Fundraiser

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA

Support The Institute by bringing your family to a fall celebration of Pumpkins & Pippins! Enjoy live music by Mountain Air, performing a mix of acoustic contemporary folk and pop music. Have lunch from Coco’s Grill or Maddie Ann's Perogies food trucks, with dessert from our bake sale. Activities include Kid Zone/Yard Games, Pony Rides,…

Intro to the Antietam Meadow with Dr. Doris

Antietam Meadow Park 11881 Rinehart Drive, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Antietam Meadow Park. Source:http://www.washtwp-franklin.org/antietam-meadow-park/ Join Institute staff member and biologist, Dr. Doris Goldman on a tour and introduction of Antietam Meadow Park, a 25-acre park located west of North Welty Road along the East Branch of Antietam Creek in Washington Township. Dr. Doris will guide participants around the area and talk about the meadow, its…