Registration information for activities

Registering for sports, camps or other summer activities? Check here for how to do it:

• The Chambersburg Recreation Department is holding a Summer Splash Camp Monday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Chambersburg Aquatic Center, 1 Washabaugh Way, Chambersburg, Pa. Group games, activities, mini golf, basketball or volleyball, and swimming. Swim skill test will be given the first day of camp to determine swim ability and to identify areas of the facility that may be used. $69 ($59 for borough residents). The registration deadline is Monday, July 22. Call 717-261-3275.
• The Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of the Institute, is offering a textile arts five-day summer camp Monday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, Pa. For students completing grade three through age 17. Participants will learn to weave, felt, dye yarn and will create wool projects. Led by Beth Skroban, a master weaver and textiles expert. Students should pack a lunch and beverage. $230, includes all materials. Registration deadline is Monday, July 22. Go to ButtonwoodNatureCenter.org, email info@ButtonwoodNatureCenter.org or call 717-762-0373.

JULY 27, next workshop

• The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a monthly series of gardening workshops taught by master gardener volunteers through October from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on designated Saturdays at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Classroom presentations and hands-on learning in demonstration gardens. Workshop topics include, watering, composting, attracting pollinators and converting lawn into gardens. $15 per workshop, includes all class materials. Registration required. Go to https://extension.umd.edu/locations/washington-county/home-gardening/classes-and-events/, email acormany@umd.edu or call 301-791-1604.

JULY 29, registration deadline

• The Chambersburg Recreation Department, 235 S. Third St., Chambersburg, Pa., is asking community members to bring their treasures to a semi-annual, indoor yard sale Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. Local home-based business vendors welcome. The cost per table for one day is $10, and the cost per table for two days is $15. The registration deadline is Monday, July 29. Call 717-261-3275.

JULY 31, registration deadline

• The Chambersburg Recreation Department is offering a Fairy Garden Workshop at the Mill Creek Park Pavilion, 300 Eisenhower Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For kids, ages 6 to 13, accompanied by an adult. Gardening tools, plants and accessories included. Snacks provided. $39 ($35 for borough residents). Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 31. Call 717-261-3275.

AUG. 7

• The Penn State Extension Office is offering a workshop on Home Food Preservation: Tomatoes and Salsa. The class will be held Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ag Heritage Building (lower level), 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, Pa. Learn the scientific background, preparation tips and safe processing methods to preserve food at home. $15. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/bdhaawr2 or call 877-345-0691.

AUG. 23, registration deadline

• The Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association will hold its 31st HCC Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 13, at noon at Black Rock Golf Course, 20025 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown. Open to all. Four-person scramble format. $150 per player, includes carts and greens fees, a cart lunch, after-tournament buffet dinner, mulligans, ball throws, individual and team prizes, longest drive and closest to the pin awards, a chance to win a Mercedes-Benz lease, pro shop certificates and more. Sponsorship opportunities available. Proceeds benefit HCC and its students. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 23. Email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.