Frequently
Asked Questions
Where is the Friendship Center located?
- From I-83 - EXIT 30A Colonial Park. Go east on Rt. 22
Jonestown Road past the Colonial Park Mall on left. At third
intersection, turn left on Devonshire Road. Proceed 1/4
mile and turn right onto Commons Drive. The Friendship Center
is straight ahead.
- From I-81S - EXIT Paxtonia. Exit ramp to Rt. 22, Jonestown
Rd. Turn right (west) on Rt. 22 and go 1 ½ miles
to Devonshire Road intersection. Turn right on Devonshire Road.
Proceed 1/4 mile and turn right onto Commons Drive. The
Friendship Center is straight ahead.
- From I-81N - EXIT Paxtonia. Turn left off exit ramp to
Rt. 22, Jonestown Road. Turn right (west) on Rt. 22 and
go 1 ½ miles to Devonshire Road intersection. Turn right
on Devonshire Road. Proceed 1/4 mile and turn right onto
Commons Drive. The Friendship Center is straight ahead.
Do you need to be a resident to use the Friendship Center
or to become a member?
The Friendship Center is open to everyone – non-residents and
residents of Lower Paxton Township. We offer a variety of options
to suit your lifestyle and budget. Additionally, anyone can become
a member.
What payment options are available for memberships?
You may pay for your membership using cash, personal check (with
photo ID), Visa, or Master Card.
We also offer an Annual Membership Payment Plan, which is directly
debited from your bank account. The payment plan, also known as
an Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), is only available for the purchase
or renewal of annual memberships. The monthly fee is
automatically deducted from your personal checking or savings account.
Our monthly memberships (3, 6, and 9) must be paid in full and in
advance.
How old must my child be to stay at the Friendship Center
without adult supervision?
Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
16 years old or older to use the Friendship Center facilities.
Children, eight years of age and under shall be accompanied by a
parent or guardian 16 years old or older at all times unless the
child is in a supervised recreation program, or is under the supervision
of the babysitters in the babysitting room.
Are all Members and day pass users allowed to use the Fitness
Center and FitZone?
Members are encouraged to complete an orientation session with a
staff member. These orientations are free to members.
The Fitness Center is only for members/day pass users 13 years or
older. The FitZone is for members/day pass users 11 years
or older.
What types of programs are offered at the Friendship Center?
We offer a variety of programs for all ages and interests. Choose
from preschool, youth and teen, aerobics, spin-it, aquacise, adult
sports and leisure, bus trips, arts and crafts, sport leagues, swim
lessons, and much more. Members of the Friendship Center receive
discounted rates on most programs.
When is the Program Guide Published?
The Program Guide is the comprehensive source of information
for all activities offered at the Friendship Center and in the park
system. It is published quarterly for winter, spring, summer,
and fall, and is mailed to Lower Paxton Township residents and members
of the Friendship Center. It contains all of the programs offered
along with the dates and fees.
If you do not receive a copy of the Program Guide, pick one
up at the Friendship Center or ask to be placed on our mailing list
so that you don’t miss out on your favorite activities.
There are activities and programs for every age group, regardless
of ability level.
When is the Program Guide Published?
The Program Guide is the comprehensive source of information
for all activities offered at the Friendship Center and in the park
system. It is published quarterly for winter, spring, summer
and fall, and is mailed to Lower Paxton Township residents and members
of the Friendship Center. It contains all of the programs offered
along with the dates and fees.
If you do not receive a copy of the Program Guide, pick one
up at the Friendship Center or ask to be placed on our mailing list
so that you don’t miss out on your favorite activities.
There are activities and programs for every age group, regardless
of ability level.
How can I receive the latest updates on news, programs,
and events at the Friendship Center?
Visit our website frequently to view programs, new services, weather
related closings and cancellations, details about upcoming special
events, and much more!
Our quarterly Program Guide also provides a complete update
on programs for all ages, our special events, and upcoming specials.
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