Discover Brookside Country Club

Celebrating

Our Culture and History while embracing Generational Change

SEE HOW YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN BE PART OF THE MOST FAMILY CENTRIC SOCIAL AND SPORTS CLUB IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY.

Dear Brookside Prospective Member,

Thank you for your interest in joining Brookside, the Lehigh Valley’s family-centric, private Country Club! Founded in 1929 and conceived in a sporting goods store, we offer many exciting amenities to over 450 area families and their guests with a variety of membership categories. Brookside is pleased to offer several membership options to suit the needs of the many lifestyles of today. Whether you’re looking for a place to call your “home” course, a racquets program that is second to none, or the best dining venue in the Valley, Brookside has what you are looking for, and more. You are invited to learn more about the continuing traditions of our fine Club and to benefit from its mission to be a family-centric country club, whose purpose is to create a sense of community amongst its members by providing the highest quality of services and facilities.

We look forward to welcoming you as a member and for Brookside to become your home away from home!

Sincerely, The Brookside Country Club Membership

Recreation & Events Recreation & Events

Racquets

"I’ve enjoyed playing tennis at Brookside and have made many new friendships here. We have around 12 of the ladies playing on the Lehigh Valley tennis team, in a league where we compete against other clubs. We have a very strong bond and I treasure the friendships I've made here at

Brookside!" -Joi Stauffer

Racquets Brookside offers a full-service racquets program that is second to none in the Lehigh Valley. With six courts total, Brookside hosts both competitive and social tennis programs for men and women, plus one of the strongest junior programs in the area. During the winter season members enjoy our indoor space for year-round tennis enjoyment. Additionally, members compete in our weekly Ping-Pong socials and tournaments. Improve your Game Improve your game or learn to play while you get fit. Not only is tennis a lot of fun, it provides aerobic and cardiovascular fitness and improves body coordination. We provide a variety of fun and challenging experiences to help you enjoy the game: private lessons, group lessons, mixed social events, leagues, and junior programs.

Aquatics “I’ve been fortunate enough to share Brookside as a second home. I was able to celebrate birthday parties at the pool, graduation celebrations in the house and family member milestones on the patio. BCC has helped form me into the person I am today from swimming as a Bullfrog on the Swim Team at a young age to the vast range of relationships built professionally and personally that extend outside of the “Country Club” walls. Brookside is truly a special place and unlike any club in the area with the camaraderie of members and culture established. I hope to continue to share this place with friends and a family of my own for years to come.” -Chris Della Sala

Aquatics Brookside Country Club’s full-service aquatics facility offers an Olympic size pool that hosts our competitive swim and dive team, the Brookside Bullfrogs, as well as a kid’s pool. Available seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day, poolside summers at Brookside is the second home to our members and their children. Members enjoy a resort style environment with natural shade, lounge areas, full-service food and beverage service, and memorable summer events including Memorial Day, 4th of July, Float Nights, Movie Nights, and more!

Brookside Bullfrogs The Brookside Bullfrogs, our junior competitive swim and dive team participate in the ABE Suburban Swim League with practices beginning the week of Memorial Day competing through July. Swim team members send of the season with a picnic and awards to celebrate all of the team's accomplishments. Swim Lessons Each season, our pool staff offer the option for members children to participate in private and/or group swim lessons to help children and parents feel more confident in the water.

Camp Brookside

"When I think of my childhood growing up, I have such fond memories of spending my time at Brookside. Competing on the swim team, golfing on Friday mornings, playing tennis with my friends, and enjoying many family meals together. My sister's favorite was the Brookside famous Lily Burger, while mine was a traditional club sandwich. When I started a family of my own, I wanted to give them the same magical childhood at Brookside. My kids have enjoyed the same family friendly aspects of the club. They love the family events, the swim team, playing golf, and enjoying a family dinner together in the Pub. Brookside is the consummate family place, and we love it here." -Carrie Jankowski

Camp Brookside Brookside Country Club offers a traditional seven–week long day camp from the end of June to the beginning of August. Members can register each week for the entire program session or for individual weeks as need. Camp is geared towards children entering grades 1-5. Children and grandchildren of members, as well as guests of members are invited to register. Everyday is fun! Each day of camp is unique with different themes and activities including Wacky Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, and Friday Funday. Camp will include participating in a wide variety of activities through the day that may include:

Swimming Arts & Crafts Fun with Foods STEM Challenges Golf & Tennis

In order to introduce and spark interest in these popular and growing sports, each week kids participate in two, one hour sessions of each golf and tennis. These are taught by our junior professionals and interns. We hope that kids continue to participate with golf and tennis during the seasons and not just while attending camp!

"Camp Brookside has been a great summer camp experience for our children with plenty of activities that have engaged their thinking, crafting abilities and athletic endeavors – including golf, swim and tennis!" -The Barnett Family

Events The Club boasts a very active club events calendar twelve months a year. We celebrate every major holiday and everything in between!

Easter Egg Hunt Brunch Father Daughter Dance Mother's Day Brunch Yappy Hour Independence Day Parent Child Campout Fall Fest 1929 Gala Holiday Mini Photos Gingerbread Decorating Brunch with Santa New Year's Eve Family Party And so much more!

"We cannot wait for Friday to come to dine at Brookside. The food, service, and atmosphere is so great that we do not want to go anywhere else." -Don & Geri Loughney

Membership & Brookside's Generational Transformation

"With our granddaughter we are now a fourth generation BCC family. All our best memories from swim meets to golf, to July 4th and holidays have been made at Brookside. And our family has made cherished lifelong friends." -The Krajsa Family

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Brookside Country Club offers many exciting amenities to over 450 area families and their guests with a variety of membership categories to suit the needs of the many lifestyles of today.

ACTIVE GOLF Our Full Active Golf membership affords members full privileges of the Club including access to the Clubhouse, including dining social events, fitness center and classes. Members will also enjoy all of the Club’s additional amenities including golf, tennis, and the pool. SPORTS ACTIVITY Our Sports Activity membership includes full access to the Clubhouse, including dining, social events, fitness center, plus our swimming and tennis facilities. Sports Activity members may play up to twelve rounds of golf per year. FAMILY SOCIAL & FITNESS Our Family Social & Fitness membership allows members access to the Clubhouse, including dining, social events, fitness center and classes. Members also have access to year-round tennis.

MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES BY CATEGORY

MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS Primary Member: Member: The individual designated on the membership proposal form or the individual who was designated the individual at a later date only with approval from the Board of Directors.

Associate Member: The spouse or significant other of a member.

Dependent Member: A child of a primary member under the age of 25.

Legacy Member: The child of a member eligible to apply for membership available on their 25th birthday.

"Brookside has been a welcoming place for our family and we’ve created a lot of great memories on the tennis courts, at the pool and on the golf course." -Kevin Taylor

Generational Transformation

“ As members of Brookside Country Club, our family has enjoyed so many aspects of the club. From playing golf in twilight and tournaments, to the kids participating in junior golf clinics or enjoying time at the pool for swim meets with the Bullfrogs, we are at the club several days a week all summer long. We also attend many of the themed family events around the holidays as well as culinary events with friends we’ve developed at Brookside. The staff has made us feel welcomed and is always helpful when questions arise. We’re so excited about all the new amenities coming to Brookside. It’s going to make our great experience even better.” -Curt Mosel

Generational Transformation

Starting in 2022, Brookside Country Club embarked on one of the biggest capital improvements in Club History with $7.3 million worth of improvements to the overall campus including upgrades to our golf course, pool, racquets programs, and their Clubhouse. Stein Golf Design, hired to complete the golf course improvements, has improved the Club's tee boxes, bunkers, and practice facilities. Members are enjoying a full service pool bar and kitchen, as well as brand new pool furniture. Additionally, a year-round multi-purpose sports structure has been erected, which houses two additional tennis courts.

In the Clubhouse, the lobby and foyer area have been completed renovated, as well as the Terrace Lounge.

"Our family joined Brookside when our children were young for a safe place to swim, have fun and enjoy the many family-focused activities! It's just as important now as our children are in their 20s. It’s a club that can fit all ages!" -Robin Lysek

Golf

GOLF

Brookside Golf Our course, located at the foothills of the picturesque South Mountain, takes full advantage of the area’s gently rolling land with some fine natural hazards, including the Swabia Creek that winds through part of the course. Originally designed by Frank Meehan in 1929, our courses manicured greens offers golfers of all skill levels a challenging round. Members of Brookside Country Club enjoy a number of golf amenities including year-round, 18 holes of championship golf, a first-class driving range, and short-game practice areas. Brookside boasts a comprehensive competition schedule for men, women, and juniors of all ages and abilities. The Club hosts a very active golf events season beginning April through November which includes Spring Men’s and Women’s Twilight Leagues, Women’s 9 and 18 Hole Leagues, Club Championships, Member Guests, as well as social and holiday competition. Brookside is a member of the Golf Association of Philadelphia and competes in interclub competition throughout our section. Practice Facilities With 65,000 square feet of chipping area including four different types of greenside bunkers, a state of the art putting green with mini undulations that mimic our Championship course, and a Driving Range which allows you to use every Club including your driver, Brookside is the perfect place to perfect your game.

America's Oldest Halfway House

Built during the late 1830's Brookside is home to America's Oldest Halfway House. It is estimated that it was converted to its present use in the 1950s or 60s, but it has stayed true to its rustic roots. Make a quick stop during your round of golf for a snack and a cold beverage.

Junior Golf Programming PGA Junior League

PGA Jr. League is shifting the way youth golf is learned and played, including the adoption of league play, team golf, and scoring with flags and points. Brookside has its very own PGA Jr. League Team which competes against local clubs in the Lehigh Valley Private Club Junior League Division. Our PGA Golf Professionals provide a safe, caring and organized environment for every child to become, and stay a golfer. Our experts are provided with flexibility to create a coaching program that works best for their players and families. Drive, Chip & Putt Drive, Chip and Putt is a nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing n the three fundamental skills employed in golf. By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional, and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament. Brookside has hosted the Drive, Chip and Putt local qualifier as well has sent our junior golfers, with the help of our pros as far as the regional finals.

"Our family has found Brookside to be an extension of our home; it's our safe haven in a hectic world." - Jill Gliem

Golf Events Brookside offers members a very active Club events schedule starting April through November. Brookside Signature Events Icebreaker Scramble Par 3 Tournament Glow Golf Memorial Day Tournament Independence Day Tournament Club Championships Men's & Ladies Member Guest Tournaments Men's & Ladies Member Member Tournaments Fall Cross Country Tournaments

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