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Moon Earth Day- "Powered by People, Fueled by Green”
This year’s event will feature many interactive booths and activities brough to us by environmental organizations from all over the Pittsburgh area. Snack vendors will be onsite.
Sponsorship/volunteer opportunities are available for this event! Please contact Lauren Madison at lmadison@moontwp.us
Date: Sunday, April 27
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: FREE
Location: Robin Hill Park
Earth Day Kids Design Contest!
Art Adventures (Ages 5 to 12)
Art Adventures class will welcome kids ages 5-12 and will be an opportunity for each student to explore their creativity. By introducing famous artist and letting the kids create their own masterpiece, this is a fun and affordable way to add artistic enrichment to your child after-school activities. There are 3 classes per session.
In April our schedule will be changing, and we will be moving Art Adventures to Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm
DATE: Wednesdays April 9-23
May 7-21
TIME: 5:00-6:30pm
FEE: $40 Moon Residents/ $45 Non-Residents
Location: Schoolhouse Activity Center
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter (Grades 4-6)
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Safe@Home is a 90-minute program that teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
Date Options: Tuesday May 13 4:30-6:00pm
FEE: $25 Moon Residents/ $30 Non-Residents
Location: School House Activity Center
Music Play with Ms. Caitlin (Ages 0 to 4 w/adult)
Join Ms. Caitlyn, The Musical Mom, for monthly Sing & Plays, a popup music class that will ignite a lifelong love of music in your child! Designed to inspire and guide children in their first steps of their musical journey, our monthly Sing & Plays will feature seasonal songs, chants, and musical stories. Ms. Caitlyn believes that every child is born with inherent musical potential which grows through communal music experiences. With a play-based approach, each Sing & Play offers an engaging experience for you and your child that fosters musical discovery and growth. Experience the joy of making music, together! Our Sing & Play is offered for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Dates:March 18 St. Patrick’s Day
April 29 Bloom & Grow!
Time: 6:00-6:45pm
FEE: $30 Moon Residents/ $35 Non-Residents -per family, per session
Location: Schoolhouse Activity Center
Shamrock Shenanigans (Ages 5-12) -SOLD OUT
Sign up your little leprechaun for a lucky fun day of Irish tales, treats, games and crafts.
Don’t forget to wear your green!
Kids are welcome to arrive at 8:45am and program will begin at 9am. Everyone is also welcome to bring their lunch and kids can be picked up any time between Noon-1:00. During the lunch hour, kids can eat, play games and enjoy some free time with their friends. Snacks will be provided.
Date: Monday March 17 (no school for Moon School District)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm- drop off starts at 8:45, pick up between noon-1pm.
FEE: $25 Moon Residents/ $30 Non-Residents -per person.
Location: School House Activity Center
Kids Spring Lunar Loop Walk (Ages 5 to 12)
Join Ms. Lisa and staff on the first official day of Spring, for a walk around the complete Lunar Loop in Moon Park. We will meet at the Brewer Pavilion in Moon Park and walk the full loop that totals to a little over 2 miles. Everyone should dress for the weather, bring a water bottle and wear walking shoes. Children will receive a goodie bag and snack at the end of the walk. All children need to be registered to attend. If bad weather is expected closer to the date, we will reschedule.
Date: Wednesday March 19
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
FEE: $5 Moon Residents/ $8 Non-Residents
Location: Brewer Pavilion at Moon Park
Little Sprouts Nature Play Group (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Join us for a small once a month PreK playgroup!
Program is nature based and will offer many enriching activities for your little one. Program is open for ages 3-5 with adult. Space is limited.
Date: Mondays March 31, April 28, May 19 (adjusted for holiday)
TIME: 10:00-11:00am
FEE: $5 Moon Residents/ $6 Non-Residents- per session
Location: School House Activity Center
Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (All ages!)
Think you are the fastest puzzlers in the area? Get the family together and sign up your team to compete! We will be welcoming 8 teams of 2-6 puzzlers per team. All ages welcome but there must be at least one adult per team. This amazing event will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Puzzle Competitions. There will be snacks and drink as well as prizes for our winning teams!
Date: Friday April 4, 5:00-7:00pm
Fee: $30 entry fee per team
Location: School House Activity Center
Safe Sitter Essentials (Grades 6-8)
Safe Sitter® Essentials is a program designed for students in grades 6-8 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. In addition, Safe Sitter® teaches young teens life and business skills, so that they know how to be prepared, be responsible, and be considerate whether they are babysitting or doing odd jobs for family, friends, or neighbors. The winter classes will be offered in two part sessions.
Date/Time: Wednesday April 2 4:30-7:00 & Monday April 21 2:00-4:30pm (No school for Moon School District)
FEE: $45 Moon Residents/ $50 Non-Residents -per two part session
Location: School House Activity Center
Eco Daze (Ages 5-12)- A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
What’s better than hanging out with friends on one day off of school? How about two days in a row??
Kids are welcomed to join us for the last two days of spring break, Monday April 21 and Tuesday April 22. We are going to celebrate Earth Day, learn about plants, gardens, and pollinators, and make tons of spring crafts and art projects.
Kids are welcome to arrive at 8:45am and classes will begin at 9am. Everyone is also welcome to bring their lunch and kids can be picked up any time between Noon-1:00. During the lunch hour, kids can eat, play games and enjoy some free time with their friends. Snacks will be provided.
Date: Monday April 21 & Tuesday April 22
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm -drop off starts at 8:45, pick up between noon-1pm.
Fee: $50 Moon residents/$55 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center
A Hero’s Journey: Creative Writing Workshop (Grades 5-8)
Join Miss Amethyst, our amazing AmeriCorps service member, for a one evening creative writing workshop. Amethyst will guide participants though “A Hero’s Journey” a mythic structure that can be used to create a unique and personalized story. Kids are welcome to bring their own laptop or tablet to write with or a notebook if they prefer to hand write. Please let us know if your child would need to borrow a device as we do have some available for use during the workshop. Snacks/drinks provided.
Date: Wednesday April 30, 5:00-7:00pm
FEE: $10 Moon Residents/ $15 Non-Residents
Location: School House Activity Center
Mother’s Day Tea Party (Ages 5 to 12 w/adult)
An exciting addition to our usual tea party schedule!
Please join us at Robin Hill Park to celebrate all the special women in our lives! This Teddy Bear Picnic themed tea party will be extra special for kids, their teddy bear and their adult to enjoy a light lunch, some fun crafts, door prizes, and more! Cross your fingers for nice weather so we can add tables to the patio and grow this event to include more attendees!
Thank you to our sponsor: Harmony at Diamond Ridge!
Date: Saturday May 10
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
FEE: $22 Adults Moon Residents/ $25 Adults Non-Residents.
$18 kids residents/$21 kids non-residents.
All children need to attend with an adult, who is registered.
Location: Robin Hill Park
Summer Kiddo Kickoff (Ages 5-12)
Kick off the summer by spending part of your day with friends playing games, making crafts, and getting a head start on all the summer fun!
Kids are welcome to arrive at 8:45am and activities will begin at 9am. Everyone is also welcome to bring their lunch and kids can be picked up any time between Noon-1:00. During the lunch hour, kids can eat, play games and enjoy some fun free time with their friends. Snacks will be provided.
Date: Tuesday May 20 (no school for Moon School District)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm -drop off starts at 8:45, pick up between noon-1pm.
Fee: $25 Moon residents/$30 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center
Knowledge Connection (Grades 6-12)
The Knowledge Connection program is an open-door/drop in resource space that is free and open to all of Moon Township. The program will provide internet access, use of laptops/tablets, limited printing for homework, homework and school project help, fun activities and crafting opportunities.
There will be an open/rolling registration for the program through the school year, to ensure that emergency contact information is collected and a waiver is signed by a parent/guardian. Daily program space capacity may be limited.
Date: Thursdays (closed April 17)- Last day May 29, adjusted hours for early dismissal, will reopen for the new school year in August!
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: School House Activity Center
Kids Uno Tournament (Ages 7-14)
Join us for our first ever bracket style Uno Tournament! Player will participate in multiple rounds working down to the final winner. Players should have some experience with the game and understand the basic rules of Uno.
There will be prizes for the top winners and a trophy for our champion!
Date: Monday April 7 4:30-6:30pm
Fee: $10 Moon residents/$15 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center
Craft-a-palooza 2025! (Ages 5-13)
Love to craft and make stuff? Can’t get enough glitter, glue and stickers? This is the event for you!
Please join us for our first ever crafting marathon of non-stop making. We will have a HUGE variety of craft kits and projects available for kids to make at their own pace, make as few or as many as you want. There will be crafts for all seasons and holidays. Snacks and drinks provided.
Date: Monday March 31 4:30-6:30pm
Fee: $8 Moon residents/$10 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center
Music Bingo for Kids (Ages 5-12)
Join us for a fun-filled evening of Kid's Music Bingo! Sing along to catchy tunes, mark off your cards, and win awesome prizes. It’s a lively, interactive event. We will also have a craft or two as well as some snacks and drinks!
Date: Monday April 14 4:30-6:00pm
Fee: $10 Moon residents/$12 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center
Diamond Painting Workshop (Ages 6-13)
Unleash your creativity at our kid’s Diamond Painting Workshop! Design stunning, sparkling artwork using colorful gems and bring your masterpiece to life. It’s a fun, relaxing way to create something amazing—perfect for kids who love to craft! All materials will be supplied.
Date: Wednesday March 26 5:00-6:30pm
Fee: $10 Moon residents/$12 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center
SUMMER CAMPS
We are hiring for Summer Camp Staff! (18+)
Perfect for graduating seniors or college students home for the summer.
Job Description
Application
Any questions, please email lshaughnessy@moontwp.us
2025 Moon Parks and Recreation Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)
Moon Parks and Recreation’s summer camp provides recreation to elementary-age children ages 5-12. Summer camp will provide arts & crafts, exercise, games, some lunches/snacks, special events, field trips and more! Space is limited and camp fills quickly. There is no online registration for this program.
New campers can register in person starting March 18, 1:00-4:00pm at the School House Activity Center.
Camp registration form will be posted on the website on March 18.
Summer Camp Parent Handbook
Dates: Monday-Friday, June 2- August 8 (10-weeks) -No camp July 4
Time: Program 8 AM-5 PM
Fee: One child $190 base fee, per week, sibling discounts available/non-resident fees may apply.
June 30-July 3, short week, adjusted base fee $155 per child.
Location: Moon Park- Brewer Pavilion
Tentative camp schedule -Subject to change! Please note which weeks are now full. We can add to the waiting list of any weeks!
*Week 1 J une 2-6 Creepy Crawlies -Iceman Reptiles Visit FULL
*Week 2 June 9-13 STE(A)M Week -Carnegie Science Center field trip & visit from Raccoon Creek Park Rangers -Thank you to our Field Trip Sponsor: Burn Bootcamp! FULL
Week 3 June 16-20 Color Crazy -Music Bingo visit
*Week 4 June 23-28 Earth Day Everyday -Phipps Nature Concervancy field trip & visit from Moon Township Garden Club FULL
Week 5 June 30-July 3 Seasonal Adventures
*Week 6 July 7-11 Wild World of Sports -Washington Wildthings field trip FULL
Week 7 July 14-18 Reading is FUNdamental -Story teller visit
*Week 8 July 21-25 Shark Week -Pittsburgh Zoo field trip & Allegheny County Park Rangers visit FULL
*Week 9 July 28-Aug 1 Camp Music Fest -Element Dance visit FULL
Week 10 Aug 4-8 Time Travelers -Soldiers & Sailors Musuem visit
Thank you to our Summer Camp Presenting Sponsor: Michael & Nicole Reed Team of Coldwell Banker Realty
2025 School House Summer Camp Sessions
New for Summer 2025! We will be hosting 11 weeks of ½ day morning summer camps at the School House Activity Center brought to us by a number of amazing organizations like Mad Science, VAC Enrichment, Little Medical School and more. Online registration opens March 1st.
Date: Camps will run June 2-Aug13, no camps July 4
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Location: School House Activity Center
