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 Upcoming Events

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FLYER

DEC. 8, 2018

 Friends of Codorus State Park

Address:
1066 Blooming Grove Road
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 630-2183
Leadership
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Contact Us

 Help Us Help The Park

FOCSP Mission Statement

A non-profit, all volunteer operated and staffed group, dedicated to restore, preserve and improve the Codorus State Park and its surroundings.  Assist in providing recreational and educational opportunities for current and future generations.

 Eagle Camera

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 Codorus State Park

2600 Smith Station Road
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-2816 (Phone)
(717) 637-4720 (Fax)
Email
 
Deanna Schall
Park Operations Manager

David Hoffman
Assistant Park Manager

2018 Camping Season Dates

Season Opens: 4/13/2018 - All Loops

Season Closing - A&B; Loops: 10/31/2018

Season Closing - C&D; Loops: 10/12/2018

 Park Information

Park Rules & Regulations

Campground Map

Hiking Trails

Mountain Bike Trails

Elevation Map

Equestrian Trails with Trail Map Overlay

2018 Season Rates

2018 Season Boating Rates  

Campsite Reservations

  Water Elevation 

Osprey Alert

Marburg Aquatic Turtle Study

2015 Fish Habitat Management Plan

2015 Walleye Survey

 Park Programs

Contact Renae Weidner, Environmental Education Specialist, for more information.

Fish for Free: May 27th & July 4th

Homeschool Days

DiscoverE! Day Camps

 Useful Links

DCNR Calendar of Events

DCNR Conservation Volunteer Application

PA Game Commission

PA Fish & Boat Commission

PA State Parks App

Smokey Bear

Horse Rentals

Exchange Club of Hanover

Civil War Re-Enactors of Hanover

Learn About Disc Golf

Disc Golf Course Search

Southern PA Magazine

 Event Sponsors

Hanover Hospital

F & S Yamaha & Marine

The Merchandiser

Beckley's Camping Center

Dean's Auto Plaza

Hanover Lube and Brake

Bailey Coach

Volunteer Opportunities

HELP WANTED

Here's a place you can go to learn about specific volunteer opportunities within the FOCSP group for their numerous events and activities throughout the calendar year.

 


FOCSP HELP


Job Name:  Gift Shop Attendant (Volunteers)

Job Description:  Assist with all activities associated with the operation of FOCSP's Gift Shop

Available Time Slots:  Tuesday through Sunday - 12 NOON to 4 PM

Minimum Requirements:  4 Hour Shift minimum

Contact Info:  Dwight Resh 717-465-2482


2019 CODORUS BLAST


Job Name:  Refuse Pick-up Teams

Job Description:  Work as a team to pick up trash, bundle bags and replace bags in trash cans.

Available Time Slots:  Friday 4-11 pm, Saturday 10am-11 pm, Sunday 8 am - 4 pm.

Minimum Requirements:  

Contact Info:  Larry Albright [email protected]


Job Name:  Parking attendants

Job Description:  Direct cars to parking spots.

Available Time Slots:   Friday 3-10, Saturday 9 am - 10 pm, Sunday 9 am - 3 pm.

Minimum Requirements:  

Contact Info:  Larry Albright [email protected]


2019 HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK


Job Name:  Set Up/Tear Down Staff Team Members

Job Description:  Assist with the set up of props used throughout the Park for displays to present the Halloween program.  This is a "hands on" position.  We need people willing to assist for BOTH set up and tear down weeks.  Choose your involvement.  Single task responsibility to full scale program assistance options are available.

Available Time Slots:  SET UP:  Saturday 10/19/2019 through Friday 10/25/2019  ---  TEAR DOWN:  Sunday 10/27/2019 through Tuesday 10/29/2019

Minimum Requirements:  Ability to lift & carry numerous props.  Ability to receive instructions, carry out, complete tasks, interact & coordinate efforts with other FOCSP set up/tear down volunteers. 

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]   717-476-1660


Job Name:  Set Up Hayride Displays

Job Description:  FOCSP produces numerous hayride displays each year to make our hayride feature a memorable experience.  We need volunteers to help set up these displays and take them down after the event.  We are also looking for someone to shadow our display tech so more than one person is capable of setting up our more technical displays.    

Available Time Slots:  SET UP: Saturday 10/19/2019 through Friday 10/25/2019 --- TEAR DOWN: Sunday 10/27/2019 through Tuesday 10/29/2019 

Contact Info:  Suzanne Landis suzamar99@aolcom  717-669-2779


Job Name:  Program Greeters

Job Description:  Greeters are positioned along our program's main entrance to the trick or treat area and other program areas as required. You will greet/welcome our program visitors and give assistance to visitors as needed.

Available Time Slots:  Friday 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 5:30 pm TO 9:00 PM.

Minimum Requirements:  Must dress in a Halloween themed costume.

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]    717-476-1660


Job Name:  Campground Store Attendants

Job Description:  Assist with our FOCSP campground store sales during the event.

Available Time Slots:  Call for specific scheduling opportunities

Minimum Requirements:  Existing Gift Shop and Outpost Store operations knowledge.

Contact Info:  Don Eichelberger 717-451-3635


Job Name:  Straw Bale Placement, Management & Disposal

Job Description:  Assist with the placement of FOCSP's numerous straw bale requirements throughout the entire program areas before, during and after the event.

Available Time Slots:  Call to receive the 2019 Set up schedule.

Minimum Requirements:  Ability to lift & carry straw bales.

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected] 717-476-1660


Job Name:  Fabricator With Electrical Skills   

Job Description:  We are in need of help months ahead of the event, to fabricate a wide variety of new props and maintain existing props used for the program .  FOCSP provides all materials and specifications for each envisioned project.

Available Time Slots:  Project completion is required & ready for testing and use 1 week prior to the event

Minimum Requirements:  Must possess some electrical abilities.

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected] 717-476-1660


Job Name:  Event Lighting Specialist       

Job Description:  Assist FOCSP personnel with set up & tear down of the various main event lighting requirements for the entire event.  In addition, help is needed during the event to repair lighting breakdown issues that may occur during the event.

Available Time Slots:  Final Event Lighting Set Up completion is required by Wednesday NOON the week of the event.  Coverage during the event for repairs is Friday 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday 5:30 PM TO 10:00 PM.

Minimum Requirements:  Must possess some electric abilities.

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]  717-476-1660


Job Name:  Display Lighting Specialist       

Job Description:  Assist FOCSP personnel with set up & tear down of our various Halloween display lighting requirements for the entire event.  This includes outdoor inflatables, spot lighting, etc. In addition, help is needed during the event to repair lighting breakdown issues that may occur during the event.

Available Time Slots:  Final Display Lighting Set Up completion is required by Thursday NOON the week of the event.  Coverage during the event for repairs is Friday 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday 5:30 PM TO 10:00 PM.

Minimum Requirements:  Must possess some electric abilities.

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]  717-476-1660


Job Name:  Campfire Attendants    

Job Description:  During the event, FOCSP maintains campfires at two different locations in the Pavilion Area.  We need help starting and maintaining these fires and making sure our guests remain safe around our campfires throughout both nights of the event.  Adequate amounts of firewood and other related equipment will be provided.

Available Time Slots:  Friday 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM and Saturday 5:30 PM TO 10:30 PM

Minimum Requirements:  Knowledge & enforcement of basic fire safety procedures.

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]   717-476-1660


Job Name:   Handicap Parking Area Attendants

Job Description:  Assist with vehicle parking and monitor the parking situation at the Handicapped Parking Area during the event and immediately report to FOCSP Event Staff personnel any incident that may occur during your watch.

Available Time Slots:  Friday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 4:00 PM TO 9:00 PM

Minimum Requirements:  None

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]   717-476-1660


Job Name:  Front & Rear Gate Attendants 

Job Description:  Assist with the collection of donations received from guests entering the event.

Available Time Slots:  Friday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 4:00 PM TO 9:00 PM

Minimum Requirements:  None

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]  717-476-1660


Job Name: Pet Parade Assistants    (FILLED)

Job Description: We need people to assist with the Pet Parade activities.

Available Time Slots: Saturday 10:00 PM TO 12:00 NOON

Minimum Requirements: None

Contact Info: Deb Hess [email protected] 443-822-3400


Job Name: Clean Up Attendants   (FILLED)

Job Description: Maintain the cleanliness of all Park & FOCSP trash receptacles throughout the event areas.

Available Time Slots: Friday 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM and Saturday 7:00 pm TO 10:30 PM

Minimum Requirements: None

Contact Info: Brad Bealing [email protected] 717-476-1660


Job Name:  Coffee Shop Attendants     (FILLED)

Job Description:  

Available Time Slots:  Friday 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM and Saturday 5:30 PM TO 10:30 PM

Minimum Requirements:  None

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]   717-476-1660


Job Name:  S'more Shop Attendants     (FILLED)

Job Description:  

Available Time Slots:  Friday 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM and Saturday 5:30 PM TO 10:30 PM

Minimum Requirements:  None

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]   717-476-1660


Job Name:  Pathway Light Maintenance (FILLED)

Job Description:  We need people who can repair numerous lighting issues should they fail to work during the event.

Available Time Slots:  Friday 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday 5:30 PM TO 10:00 PM

Minimum Requirements:  Ability to troubleshoot Christmas, LED, rope & web light strings.

Contact Info:  Brad Bealing [email protected]   717-476-1660


 

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