Schuylkill On The Move
The mission of Schuylkill on the Move is to increase access and opportunities for physical activity.
What Is Schuylkill On The Move?
Schuylkill on the Move is a Healthy Schuylkill Communities project and county-wide grassroots organization of individuals and other organizations who have an interest in promoting health and fitness through walking, biking, and wheeling.
Schuylkill Connect's Goal
Our healthy walking and exercise goals for Schuylkill County's community includes:
- Assisting local communities with establishing walk, bike, and wheel programs for their residents.
- Advocating for walkable/bikeable communities
- Encouraging people to take positive steps towards good health.
Schuylkill on the Move promotes Schuylkill Connects and partners' events all year round. Learn more about partner events below.
1. WalkWorks
WalkWorks is an initiative between the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center that supports the development and adoption of active transportation plans or related policies. Its mission is to increase access and opportunities for physical activities, such as walking, biking, wheeling, and using public transit.
Visit Schuylkill Connect's WalkWorks page for additional information on walking routes and other group walks information as well as advocacy work.
To get involved in advocacy and audit initiatives, please register to volunteer with Schuylkill Connects!
2. Schuylkill Girls Who Walk
Schuylkill Girls Who Walk was established to help create a safe community for all of those who want to walk, talk, and get outside.
To learn more visit https://schuylkillgirlswhowalk.my.canva.site or email schuylkillgww@gmail.com
3. Walks With Porcupine Pat
Check our events calendar or Sweet Arrow Lake's site for hikes with Porcupine Pat's different hikes, walks and programs at Sweet Arrow Lake.
4. Frog Hollow Nature Area Walks
There are occasional led walks at 170 Stone Mountain Road, just outside of Friedensburg. These are organized and run by Friends of Frog Hollow.
5. Walk Saint Clair!
Walking program in the borough of Saint Clair, Pennsylvania. All walks are open to the general public. Walks are held April through November. https://www.facebook.com/walksaintclair
View Schuylkill County's Trails
View a collection of trails you can walk in Schuylkill County.
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Schuylkill County Walking Clubs & Groups
Find a walking club or group in your area:
Diakon Living and Learning After 50
Looking to keep moving no matter what the weather outside is like? Enjoy the benefits of indoor walking and the company of other walkers at one of our walking clubs! Improve your endurance, balance, strength and walking pace while avoiding weather interruptions and uneven surfaces.
There is no charge, and is available for ages 50+ at all fitness levels! See below for specific times and locations for each community.
For more information, please call Diakon Community Services at 570-624-3017.
Times and locations:
- SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-9:30 A.M. at the Schuylkill Haven Recreation Center gymnasium.
- TREMONT - Walking is permissible Monday – Friday from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at the Tremont Borough Building gymnasium and there is no charge.
- POTTSVILLE - Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville (Center Court).
- FRACKVILLE - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Frackville Borough Building Gym.
- MCADOO - Tuesdays from 11:00-noon at the All Saints Church gymnasium, 17 N Cleveland St. There is no charge.
- MOUNTAINSIDE - Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Mountainside Community Center gymnasium, 1152 W Mountain Road, Sacramento PA 17968.
- SHENANDOAH - Mondays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens building, 225 N Market St.
- TAMAQUA - Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Perla Enterprise Building Gymnasium (former Salvation Army location), 105 W Broad Street in Tamaqua
- MAHANOY - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Mahanoy City Senior Community Center
https://www.facebook.com/DiakonLivingAndLearningAfter50
Mountainside Community Center's Senior Walking and Exercise Club
This club is for ages 50+ and will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 10a-11a at Mountainside Community Center. Enjoy the even walking surface and comfortable setting, all while improving your endurance and walking pace! We also added in balance, strength and flexibility exercises included in the routine!
This is a free club, but donations are welcomed! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mountainsidecc@gmail.com.
Make sure to like the Facebook event to stay up to date with any announcements or changes!
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