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Sign-up Page 31 on Form Registrati June 4 Early Bird CHEEKTOWAGA YOUTH & RECREATIONAL SERVICES Summer 2016 Table of Contents Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services Staff Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles............................................. 21 Fitness in the Parks Pickleball Guided Nature Walks Take a Trek on the Trails Ellen M. Fischer Adult Sports............................................................................ 25 Beach Volleyball Leagues Summer Volleyball Tournament 0-5K Running Group Aquatics.................................................................................4-7 Pool Information Pool Rules Adult Swim Lessons Water Aerobics Preschool Aquatics* Parent/Infant Swim Class* Evening Swim Lessons* Youth Swim Lessons* Guard Start: Lifeguarding Tomorrow* Special Events & Swim Meets Movie Madness Camps......................................................................... 19, 20, 30 Summer Day Camps* Art Adventures Cheektowaga Cheerleading Camp Summer Teen Club* Villa Maria College Summer Camps Executive Director Shelly Kunkel Program Leader (Youth) Jillian Gorman-King Program Coordinator Tim White Program Leader (Youth) Victor Nosal Recreation Leader Lynn Koszuta Recreation Supervisor Amy McMahon Adapted Recreation Program Director Community Interests.............................................................. 29 Community Youth Athletic Associations................................ 24 Airlanes Junior Football & Cheerleading Cheektowaga Thunderbirds NCAAA Football & Cheerleading Brad Agen Conservation Corps Coordinator Melissa Nosal Concerts & Festivals..........................................................26-28 Creekside Concert Series Creekside Festival Family Concert Series Dartwood Park Concert Senior Center Concerts Family Days Arts & Crafts Show Flag Day Weekend Polish Festival Y.E.S. Coordinator Kathy Miesowicz Account Clerk Typist Angela Ruchalski Senior Clerk Department’s Mission Statement.......................................... 14 For Your Family Picnic............................................................ 29 Important Phone Numbers...................................................... 3 Just for the Little Ones........................................................... 14 Tiny Tumblers* Kids Yoga Wee Three - Twice The Fun Park Locations & Guide to Parks & Facilities................16 & 17 Michele Oldfield Clerk Typist Recreation on the Go.............................................................. 15 Playground Rotation Schedules Town-Wide Playground Olympics Registration Dates & Info. For Signing Up............................... 3 Registration Form................................................................... 31 Resident Discount Card Information/Policy............................ 3 Special Interests................................................................22-23 Crabapple Run Library Enrichment Program Young Adult Activities............................................................ 18 Y.E.S. Wednesdays in the Park Summer Teen Club Youth Sports/Special Interests.........................................8 - 14 Beginner Gymnastics* Introduction To Advanced Gymnastics* Advanced Gymnastics - Level I & II* Open Gymnastics & Tumbling Workout* Just a Back Handspring* Floor Exercise and Tumbling* Gymnastic Lessons Start Smart Soccer* Start Smart Baseball* Indoor/Outdoor Youth Soccer* “All Stars - All Sports” for Boys & Girls* Youth Instructional Tennis* 3-on-3 Basketball Cheektowaga Film Academy Broadway Youth Golf Instruction Y.E.S. Summer Event Y.E.S. Father’s Day Creation Youth Hockey League* Youth & Family Counseling Programs Outdoor Street Hockey Festival *Indicates programs that accept Independent Health & Blue Cross/Blue Shield Discounts - See pg. 3 On the cover: “True to Our Mission” Our department offers participants, volunteers and staff opportunities for personal growth in the areas of education, health, athletics, the arts and social development. 2 Important Info. For Signing Up Registration for All Residents Only Early Bird Sign-Ups Begins Monday, June 6, 2016 Residents and Non-Residents Phone-in and Walk-in available Monday-Friday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Fax and Mail-in also available Saturday, June 4, 2016 9 am - 12 Noon Alexander Community Center 275 Alexander Avenue See page 31 for registration form and additional information Payments Resident Discount Cards will be issued during registration. We accept payments by cash, check and credit card (Mastercard, Discover or Visa). Refund Policy All our programs are backed by our “Good Time Guarantee” refund policy. For details, pick up a copy of the complete policy from our office. BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR RECEIPT. Make checks payable to: CHEEKTOWAGA YOUTH & RECREATIONAL SERVICES (If your check is returned for any reason, the fee will be $20.) Resident Discount Card Information Frequently Called Numbers A valid Town of Cheektowaga Resident Discount Card is needed to receive valuable discounts for many events and programs. Children 6 years of age or younger will receive these benefits through their parent’s card. At age 7, children will need their own card. Resident Discount Cards are valid for two years. To obtain a Resident Discount Card adults must have TWO forms of identification, which include the following: 1. You must have a photo ID: a valid NYS driver’s license or a valid non-driver ID. 2. You must have one additional form of ID which contains your name and residence address such as: a current utility bill, or a current bank statement. For children, a parent must be present with their valid Resident Discount Card or items 1 and 2 above and the child’s birth certificate containing the parent’s name, report card and/or school ID. Home schooled children must show documentation from assigned school district. An expired Resident Discount Card CANNOT be used as current proof of residency. If you are using a P.O. Box for your mailing address—please be prepared to show proof of your actual residence address within the Town of Cheektowaga when purchasing your Resident Card or registering for programs. Anyone found abusing and/or attempting to defraud the Town of Cheektowaga will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Fees for Resident Discount Cards are: Children (7-15 years of age)................. $5 Adults (16-59 years of age)................... $7 Seniors (60 years of age & older)...... Free MAIN OFFICE HOURS 9:00 am - 4:30 pm • 897-7207 Fax: 462-4109 PROGRAMS Adapted Recreation....................897-7205 Recreation Center Arena............897-7218 Soccer ........................897-7207 ext. 6667 Softball........................................656-2294 Y.E.S. Program.............897-7207 ext. 6655 Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services 275 Alexander Avenue Cheektowaga, New York 14211-2742 Town Website: TOCNY.ORG Please Note! RESIDENT DISCOUNT CARD SUMMER SCHEDULE Issued at the Town Park Recreation Center Arena. NO CARDS WILL BE ISSUED ON JULY 4th. Pre-season: May 7-June 11 (Saturdays)............. 12-4pm June 13-15…3:30-7:30pm June 16-19....... 12pm-5pm June 20-July 22 Mon-Fri .........................10am-7pm July 25-Aug. 12 Mon / Wed / Fri...............11am-3pm Tue / Thu.......................... 3pm-7pm June 25-Aug. 7 Sat / Sun...................12:30pm-5pm Now accepting the following insurances for programs indicated by this symbol: Please Independent Health see Page 3 for Insurance Health Extras Details Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WNY Aqua Lifestyle Benefit 3 Note: For summer 2016, ID’s will be issued in the Alexander Community Center (behind the rink) Aquatics Pool Admission Fees Pool Information EACH TIME YOU SWIM: With resident discount card....................FREE Resident w/o discount card ...................$7 TOWN PARK POOL...................................534-3459 211 Ridge Park, in Town Park Opening Week: June 20 - 26........12:30 - 5:30pm Regular Schedule: June 27 - Aug 14 Mon - Fri.........10:00am - 7:30pm Weekends............12:30 - 5:30pm Open swim on weekdays begins at 11:15am as of July 5th July 4th Schedule..........................12:30 - 5:30pm End of Season Schedule: (weather permitting) Aug 15 - 19..... 12:30pm - 6:00pm POOL CLOSES: August 19 at 6:00pm TOWN PARK POOL DAILY LUNCH BREAK The pool will be closed for Lunch/Dinner Lunch..................12:30 - 1:15pm Dinner....................5:15 - 6:00pm Sat & Sun..............3:00 - 3:30pm Pool patrons must exit the water, but can remain on the pool deck during this time. (must show proof of residency) Guest fee (all pools) .............................$7 Non-resident guests are welcomed at our pool when accompanied by a town resident with a valid resident discount card. Town of Cheektowaga Pool Rules 1. All swimmers must have a valid Resident Discount Card to receive resident discounts. 2. Visitors must be accompanied by a resident, with a valid Resident Discount Card. 3. All pool patrons must wear swim suits or swim trunks. Cut-offs, clothing with loose strings or ties, gym shorts or undergarments are not permitted as swimwear. Patrons with religious concerns must wear clean, covering garments that do not interfere with their safety and the safety of others in the water. *See Pool Supervisor for clarification. 4. Children 6 & under and non-swimmers must be accompanied by parent or responsible supervisor (at least 12 years of age). Supervision of Children 7-9 years of age is STRONGLY recommended. 5. Any person having an infectious or communicable disease is prohibited from using a public pool. 6. Persons having open blisters, cuts, etc. are advised not to use the pool. 7. Running, boisterous or rough play or excessive noise is forbidden in pool area, showers or dressing rooms. 8. No food or drink, gum chewing or smoking is allowed in the pool area or bathhouse. 9. Spitting, blowing the nose or discharging body wastes in pool is strictly prohibited. 10.All persons using the swimming pool must take a shower before entering the pool. 11. No Masks, Fins, Snorkels or Flotation Aids are allowed in pool i.e. water wings, PFD, sewn-in Bathing suits, inner tubes, noodles. Kick boards provided by pool-ONLY use in wading pool. 12.POOL SUPERVISOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EJECT ANYONE WHO VIOLATES THE RULES. DINGENS POOL........................................583-2425 701 Dingens Street, near Harlem Road Opening Day: Sat, June 25........12:30 - 5:30pm Regular Schedule: June 27 - Aug 14 Mon - Fri.........11:00am - 6:00pm Weekends............12:30 - 5:30pm Open swim on weekdays begins at 12:15pm as of July 5th July 4th Schedule........................................Closed End of Season Extended Schedule: (weather permitting) Aug 15 - 19.........12:30 - 6:00pm Aug 20 - 21.........12:30 - 5:30pm POOL CLOSES: August 21 at 5:30pm Adult Swim Lessons Participants will learn and improve aquatic skills that will provide opportunities to improve their health and fitness levels. The program will be individualized to meet the needs of each participant. Start Date: Tuesday, July 5 [5005] Day/Time: Tue & Thu, 6:30 - 7:30pm Location: Town Park Pool Ages: 18 years and older Fee: $51 With Resident Discount Card: $41 MARYVALE POOL.....................................343-3975 735 Maryvale Drive, near Beach Road Opening Day: Sat, June 25........12:30 - 5:30pm Regular Schedule: June 27 - Aug 14 Mon - Fri.........11:00am - 6:00pm Weekends.......12:30pm - 5:30pm Open swim on weekdays begins at 12:15pm as of July 5th July 4th Schedule........................................Closed End of Season Schedule: (weather permitting) Aug 15 - 19.........12:30 - 6:00pm Aug 20 - 21.........12:30 - 5:30pm POOL CLOSES: August 21 at 5:30pm Water Aerobics ATTENTION PARK SHELTER PERMIT HOLDERS A shelter permit does NOT include FREE access to the pools. All rules & regulations apply. 4 A 30 minute water workout designed to tone the legs and provide a mild cardio workout. Support “noodles” will be used throughout the class so all the basics of water walking will be learned. Minimum of 10 people registered to run class. Start Date: Monday, July 6 [5217] End Date: Wednesday, August 10 Days/Times: Mon & Wed, 6:15 - 7:15pm Location: Dingens Pool Ages: 15 years and older Fee: $51 With Resident Discount Card: $41 Aquatics PRE-REGISTRATION AT ALEXANDER COMMUNITY CENTER JUNE 4, 2016 BEGINNING SATURDAY JUNE 25 REGISTRATION FOR LESSONS ARE AT THE INDIVIDUAL POOL Instructional Swimming Lessons All lessons begin Tuesday, July 5th at all three pools and end Friday, August 12th. Lessons will follow Red Cross Levels and run Monday-Friday for 30 minutes. Classes will be limited in size to ensure quality instruction and maximum safety. Preschool Aquatics Please see Page 3 for Insurance Details Children will become familiar with the water and feel safe around the pool through various activities and games. Preschool aquatics swim lessons will be offered two days a week for six weeks beginning Tuesday, July 5 & Wednesday, July 6. TOWN PARK POOL 10:35 - 11:05am Mon / Wed [5092] Tue / Thu [5096] TOWN PARK POOL 11:10am - 11:40pm Mon / Wed [5097] Tue / Thu [5103] MARYVALE POOL 11:35am - 12:05pm Mon / Wed [5358] Tue / Thu [5359] DINGENS POOL 11:35am - 12:05pm Mon / Wed [5178] Tue / Thu [5179] Youth Swim Lessons Please see Page 3 for Insurance Details TOWN PARK POOL 10 - 10:30am LEVELS:I [5002], II [5067], III [5070], IV [5074], V [5078], VI [5084] TOWN PARK POOL 10:35 - 11:05am LEVELS:I [5004], II [5068], III [5071], IV [5076], V [5081] MARYVALE POOL 11 - 11:30am LEVELS:I [5012], II [5015], III [5018], IV [5020], V [5023], VI [5028] MARYVALE POOL 11:35am - 12:05pm LEVELS:I [5013], II [5016], III [5019], IV [5021], V [5025] A parent or guardian must be present during class time. Ages: 3 - 5 years Fee: $40 2nd Child - $37 With Resident Discount Card: $30 2nd Child - $27 Parent/Infant Swim Class Please see Page 3 for Insurance Details This course is designed to allow the parent and infant to work together on development of swimming skills at an early age. Parents will be introduced to methods designed to help infants feel comfortable and safe in the water. Games and group activities will be an integral part of this class. Parent Infant swim lessons will be offered one day a week for six weeks. Pool water is not heated. TOWN PARK POOL 6:00 - 6:30pm Monday [5106]Wednesday [5110] Start Date: Mon., July 11, or Wed. July 6 Ages: 1 - 3 years, with parent Fee: $40 2nd Child - $37 With Resident Discount Card: $30 2nd Child - $27 Evening Swim Lessons Please see Page 3 for Insurance Details Level I and Level II swim lessons will be offered two days a week for 45 minutes in the evening at the Maryvale and Dingens St. pools. The program begins Tuesday July 5th & Wednesday, July 6th, and will run for 6 weeks. MARYVALE POOL 5:15-6:00 pm Mon / Wed Level I [5014] Level II [5017] DINGENS POOL 5:15-6:00 pm Tue / Thu Level I [5036] Level II [5041] Fee: $51 2nd Child - $48 5 With Resident Discount Card: $41 2nd Child - $38 DINGENS POOL 11 - 11:30am LEVELS: I [5032], II [5037], III [5045], IV [5051], V [5056], VI [5360] DINGENS POOL 11:35am - 12:05pm LEVELS: I [5034], II [5039], III [5046], IV [5054], V [5057], VI [5060] Ages: 5 - 17 years Fee: $51 2nd Child - $48 With Resident Discount Card: $41 2nd Child - $38 Guard Start: Lifeguarding Tomorrow Please The Guard Start: Lifeguarding Tomorrow course is designed to build see Page 3 for Insurance a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, Details and skills in preparation for the Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Swimming skills will be evaluated on the first day of the class. Students must be able to swim in deep water. This course will not certify anyone to be a Lifeguard. Days/Times: Mon - Fri, 11:10-11:40 am [5089] Start Date: Tue., July 5 End Date: Fri., Aug. 12 Location: Town Park Pool Ages: 11-14 years of age Fee: $51 2nd Child - $48 With Resident Discount Card: $41 2nd Child - $38 Aquatics – Special Events & Swim Meets WEEK 1 WEEK 3 Monday June 27 at Town Park Pool Monday July 11 at Dingens Pool 1:30-2:30 Water Polo, Free Event Intermediate Section ONLY Closed 1-2:30 Tuesday June 28 at Maryvale Pool Tuesday July 12 at Maryvale Pool 1-2:30 1-2:30 1:00 1:30 Slide-n-Splash; Admission $1 Shallow Section ONLY Closed Wednesday June 29 at Dingens Pool 1-2:30 Slide-n-Splash; Admission $1 Shallow Section ONLY Closed 1:30-2:30 Water Basketball, Free Event Shallow Section Closed Water Animal Fun; Free Event, Shallow Section ONLY Closed Thursday July 14 at Dingens Pool Friday July 1 at Dingens Pool 1-2:30 Partner Boat Races; Free Event with Ribbons for Place Finishers warm-up meet, Main Pool closed With Wading Pool Open Wednesday July 13 at Town Park Pool Thursday June 30 at Maryvale Pool 1-2:30 Water Polo, Free Event, Intermediate Section ONLY Closed 8:45-10:30pm Movie Madness; Intermediate Section Open; Individual Resident with Resident card $3/per person Water Animal Fun; Free Event, Shallow Section ONLY Closed Friday July 15 – Rain Date for Movie Madness WEEK 2 Monday July 4 Town Park Pool open 12:30-5:30 WEEK 4 MARYVALE & DINGENS POOLS CLOSED Tuesday July 5 at Maryvale Pool Monday July 18 at Dingens Pool 1:00-2:30 Water Polo, Free Event, Intermediate Section ONLY Closed SWIM LESSONS BEGIN ALL POOLS 1-2:30 Tuesday July 19 at Maryvale Pool Wednesday July 6 at Town Park Pool-Olympic Day 1-2:30 Partner Boat Races; Free Event with Ribbons for Place Finishers 1:15warm-up 1:30 meet, Deep and Intermediate Sections Closed Water Basketball, Free Event Shallow Section ONLY Closed Wednesday July 20 at Town Park Pool 1:30-2:30 Water Polo, Free Event Intermediate Section ONLY Closed Thursday July 21 at Town Park Pool Thursday July 7 at Dingens Pool 8:45-10:30pm Movie Madness; Intermediate Section Open; Individual Resident with Discount card $3/per person Partner Boat Races; Free Event with Ribbons for Place Finishers 1:00warm-up 1:30 meet, Main Pool closed With Wading Pool Open Friday July 22 Rain Date for Movie Madness Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 8, 9, 10 Town Park Pool CLOSED Main pool closed from 2:30PM Friday to 6:00 PM Sunday Due To Swim Meet. Wading pool will be open regular hours. Slide-n-Splash; Admission $1 Shallow Section ONLY Closed 6 Aquatics – Special Events & Swim Meets WEEK 5 WEEK 8 Monday July 25 at Dingens Pool Monday Aug. 15 at Dingens Pool 1-2:30 1-2:30 Water Animal, Free Event Shallow Section ONLY Closed Slide-n-Splash; Admission $1 Shallow Section ONLY Closed Tuesday July 26 at Maryvale Pool Tuesday Aug. 16 at Maryvale Pool 1-2:30 1-2:30 Slide-n-Splash; Admission $1 Shallow Section ONLY Closed Water Polo, Free Event, Shallow Section ONLY Closed Wednesday July 27 at Town Park Pool Wednesday Aug. 20 at Town Park Pool 1:30-2:30 1:30-2:30 Water Basketball, Free Event Intermediate Section ONLY Closed Water Polo, Free Event, Intermediate Section ONLY Closed Thursday July 28 at Maryvale Pool Friday Aug 19 8:45-10:30pm Movie Madness; Intermediate Section Open; Individual Resident with Discount card $3/per person TOWN PARK POOL CLOSES Sunday Aug 21 MARYVALE & DINGENS POOLS CLOSE Friday July 29 Rain date for Movie Madness WEEK 6 Monday Aug. 1 at Dingens Pool 1-2:30 Water Basketball, Free Event Shallow Section ONLY Closed Tuesday Aug. 2 at Maryvale Pool 1-2:30 Water Animal Fun; Free Event, Shallow Section ONLY Closed “Movie Madness” H2O Cinema Wednesday Aug. 3 at Town Park Pool 1:30-2:30 ”Dive” into one of your favorite family films at ALL the Cheektowaga Pools. We have selected four nighttime presentations for you to enjoy as you ride the wave in your favorite inner tube or float. Refreshments will also be served. Days/Times: Thursday July 14, Dingens Pool [5223] Water Polo, Free Event Intermediate Section ONLY Closed Thursday Aug. 4 at Town Park Pool 8:45-10:30pm Movie Madness; Intermediate Section Open; Individual Resident with Discount Card $3/per person Rain Date July 15 Thurs July 21, Town Park Pool [5125] Friday Aug. 5 Rain date for Movie Madness Rain Date July 22 Thurs July 28, Maryvale Pool [5166] WEEK 7 Rain Date July 29 Thursday August 4, Town Park Pool [5130] Monday Aug. 8 at Dingens Pool Rain Date August 5 1-2:30 Ages: All ages- Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult Fee: Individual Resident- $3 Must have a Town Discount Card for reduced rate. Pre-registration is recommended: space limited to pool capacity. Water Polo; Free Event, Shallow Section ONLY Closed Tuesday Aug. 9 at Maryvale Pool 1-2:30 Slide-n-Splash; Admission $1 Shallow Section ONLY Closed Wednesday Aug. 10 at Town Park Pool 1:30-2:30 Water Basketball, Free Event Intermediate Section ONLY Closed Friday Aug 12 Swim Lessons end at all pool locations 7 Youth Sports Beginner Gymnastics Introduction To Advanced Gymnastics Please see Page 3 for Insurance Details Learn basic gymnastics skills in Olympic events, including floor exercise, balance beam, and vault. We emphasize a FUN and SAFE environment with something for everyone! Gymnasts must complete this class and fulfill all the requirements before moving into the Introduction to Advanced Class. Special Note: Parents are not allowed in the instruction area, it is very distracting to our gymnasts. You may wait in the lobby or leave the building. Ready for Advanced Gymnastics? This class teaches our students the skills needed to enter the advanced classes. Since students must be able to perform certain skills before entering this class, consent from the program supervisor is necessary. Special Note: Parents are not allowed in the instruction area, it is very distracting to our gymnasts. You may wait in the lobby or leave the building. Days & Times: Mon. & Wed. 10am - 11:30am [5306] Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasium Start Date: Wed., July 6 End Date: Wed., August 10 Please # of Classes: 11 see Page 3 for Insurance Class Limit: 35 per class Details Ages:6-18 Fee: $79 2nd Child - $74 With Resident Discount Card: $69 2nd Child - $64 Supervisor: Lisa Miller Days & Times:Mon. & Wed. 9 - 10am [5295] Wed. 1:00 - 2:00pm [5298] Tue & Thu 11:00 - 12:00pm [5301] Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasium Start Dates: July 5 & 6 End Dates: August 10 & 11 # of Classes: Mon. & Wed. - 11 classes Wednesday - 6 classes Tue. & Thu. - 12 classes Ages: 5 - 15 years Class Limit: 35 children per class Fees: Mon./Wed. $73 2nd Child - $68 With Resident Discount Card: $63 2nd Child - $58 Advanced Gymnastics Level I & II Come learn even more gymnastics skills! This level allows our gymnasts to use their basic skills learned in Introduction to Advanced while gaining additional skills. Specific skills are required to enter this class which is why consent from the program supervisor is needed. Special Note: Parents are not allowed in the instruction area, it is very distracting to our gymnasts. You may wait in the lobby or leave the building. Wednesday: $47 2nd Child - $42 With Resident Discount Card: $37 2nd Child - $32 Tues./Thurs. $79 2nd Child - $74 With Resident Discount Card: $69 2nd Child - $64 Supervisor: Day/Time: Mon. & Wed. 11:30am - 1:00pm [5311] Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasium Start Date: Wed., July 6 End Date: Wed., August 10 # of Classes:11 Class Limit: 35 per class Ages: 6 - 18 Please Fee: $79, 2nd Child - $74 see Page 3 for Insurance With Resident Discount Card: Details $69, 2nd Child - $64 Supervisor: Lisa Miller Lisa Miller For Tiny Tumbler Classes See “Just For The Little Ones” On Page 14. 8 Youth Sports Floor Exercise & Tumbling Open Gymnastics & Tumbling Workout This class is for any student who would like to learn gymnastics skills and tumbling only on the floor exercise. We emphasize a FUN and SAFE learning environment for all participants Special Note: Parents are not allowed in the instruction area, it is very distracting to our gymnasts. You may wait in the lobby or leave the building. Day/Time: Tue & Thu, 1:00 - 2:00pm [5314] Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasium Start Date: Tuesday, July 5 Please End Date: Thursday, August 11 see Page 3 for Insurance # of Classes: 12 Details Class Limit: 30 per class Ages: 5 - 20 Fee: $79, 2nd Child - $74 With Resident Discount Card: $69, 2nd Child - $64 This class is run on a first come first serve basis. We will Supervisor: Lisa Miller not admit more than 30 children. This program is open to any student who would like to work on their gymnastics and tumbling skills. Participants are allowed one hour of gym time to work on any equipment at which an instructor is present. Registration is not necessary for this class. Students may come to as many or few classes as they choose. We emphasize a FUN and SAFE learning environment. Special Note: Parents are not allowed in the instruction area, it is very distracting to our gymnasts. You may wait in the lobby or leave the building. Days/Times: Mon 1:00pm - 2:00pm [5321] Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasium Start Date: Monday, July 11 Please see Page 3 for End Date: Monday, August 8 Insurance # of Classes:5 Details Class Limit: 30 per class Ages: 6 - 18 years Fee: $7 per class - payable at door. Supervisor: Lisa Miller Just a Back Handspring This class teaches all the necessary skills for learning a back handspring. Students must be able to do a round-off and a solid bridge (head off floor, arms straight) before entering the class. We emphasize a FUN and SAFE learning environment. Special Note: Parents are not allowed in the instruction area, it is very distracting to our gymnasts. You may wait in the lobby or leave the building. Day/Time: Tue & Thu, 12:00 - 1:00pm [5318] Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasium Start Date: Tuesday, July 5 Please End Date: Thursday, August 11 see Page 3 for Insurance # of Classes: 12 Details Class Limit: 30 per class Ages: 5 - 20 Fee: $79, 2nd Child - $74 With Resident Discount Card: $69, 2nd Child - $64 Supervisor: Lisa Miller Private Gymnastics Lessons Are you looking for 1 on 1 gymnastics instruction? Do you have a certain skill you’re looking for extra help on? Sign up for a private gymnastics lesson! We emphasize a FUN and SAFE learning environment. Lessons will be 1 hour long, and students are welcome to work on any event which they choose. Choose your instructor, choose your time and join us for a private gymnastics lesson. Lessons are only available Monday- Thursday 9am-2pm. Call 897-7207 ext: 6668 to schedule your lesson. Special Note: Parents are not allowed in the instruction area, it is very distracting to our gymnasts. You may wait in the lobby or leave the building. Day/Time: Mon- Thurs. 9:00-2:00 (Lessons are by appointment only) Start Date: Tuesday, July 5th End Date: Thursday, August 11th Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasium Ages: 6 - 20 Fee: $16/hr payable at the door $13/hr if a current gymnastics participant Supervisor: Lisa Miller THE CHEEKTOWAGA RECREATION CENTER, ALL GYMNASTICS CLASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE MARYVALE HIGH SCHOOL 9-10 GYM Kensington Expy Genesee Street Galleria Drive 9 Cayuga Maryvale Drive George Urban Blvd Dick Road PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT Union Road Beach Road Maryvale High School • 1050 Maryvale Drive Youth Sports “All Stars - All Sports” for Boys & Girls Please see Page 3 for Insurance Details Come out and play your favorite sports. Learn the skills, learn the rules and play the game. We will be instructing an “All Star - All Sports” program for youth ages 7-12. BASKETBALL - this instructional program will teach the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, rules, along with learning the basic offense & defense. Besides just doing drills, the experienced staff will also teach a wide variety of basketball games such as Knock-Out, Dribble Tag, Pac-man and many others. BASEBALL/SOFTBALL - will concentrate on fielding & hitting. SOCCER - offense/defense, passing, positions & rules. FLAG FOOTBALL - the rules, passing, receiving, offensive and defensive drills. Golf - Learn and practice many skills with the opportunity to use them at the end of the week. Start Date: Tuesday, July 5 End Date: Friday, August 12 # of Weeks:6 Days/Times: Boys & Girls ages 7 - 9 Mon - Fri, 10am - 12pm [5007] Boys & Girls ages 10 - 12 Mon - Fri, 1 - 3 pm [5006] Location: Basketball Courts - Town Park Fee: $90 (includes T-shirt) With Resident Discount Card: $80 (includes T-shirt) Broadway Youth Golf Instruction Cheektowaga Youth Hockey League We offer a variety of hockey programs Please for youth: Novice, House and Travel. see Page 3 for Insurance Youth are given the opportunity to Details learn the sport of hockey and the sportsmanship and positive attitude that goes along with playing any sport. Our program is meant to be a fun and enjoyable program for youth of all abilities. Our coaches are USA Hockey and NYSCA certified. We try to provide the best coaching and role models for your children. We are always looking for good quality coaches. Registration for House Leagues and Novice teams will take place at the Cheektowaga Recreation Center, located in Cheektowaga Town Park: Mondays and Thursdays, 6-9pm throughout July and August. A $200 deposit and original birth certificate are required to reserve your child a spot. For further information on our hockey programs, contact the hockey office at 897-7218 after 5pm during the week. The Recreation Department has partnered with Broadway Driving Range to offer an 8-week program for youth interested in pursuing the life long sport of golf. This program will offer beginner and intermediate lessons to youth ages 8 to 17 with 18 hole culminating day at Bob-O-Links Golf Course. Learn from professionals! Day/Time: Thu. 5:00-6:00PM Beginner/Intermediate [5003] Location: Broadway Driving Range 4367 Broadway- Depew Start Date: June 23 End Date: Aug. 11 Fee:$103 With Resident Discount Card: $93 3-on-3 Basketball League and Clinic Presented by the Cheektowaga Police & Cheektowaga Youth & Rec. Services. Day/Time: Mon., July 6, 2-5pm [5329] Location: Cheektowaga Town Park Ages: 1st - 8th grade students Fee:$20 With Resident Discount Card: $15 NOTE: Hockey sign-ups will be taken at the Alexander Community Center located behind the rink. 10 Youth Sports START SMART SOCCER Session dates & sign-ups are the same as Youth Soccer! Start Smart Soccer is a developmentally appropriate introductory program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children for organized soccer in a fun, non-threatening environment. Start Smart prepares children and their parents for organized soccer without the threat of competition or the Please see Page 3 for fear of getting hurt. Insurance Details WHO? Children ages 3-5 (Parents participate with kids) Both sessions will host two groups of 15 participants in each group. WHEN? Seven 45 minute sessions. First field time will be given at sign-up. The remaining 6 sessions will be given at the first field time. All participants should show up at the Cheektowaga Soccer Field in Cheektowaga Town Park. FEE?$66, No 2nd child discount Resident Discount Card: $51, No 2nd child discount Program Supervisor: Melisa Petre WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE? Start Smart Soccer Kit which includes: Start Smart Participants Manual, one Koosh (size 3) soccer ball, one Set Kwick Goal Youth shin guards & four Soccer cones WHAT YOU NEED? Sneakers, shorts & water bottle. START SMART BASEBALL Start Smart baseball prepares children (ages 3-5) for organized tee ball, baseball, and softball in a FUN, non-threatening environment. • Allows children the opportunity to work one-on one with a parent. • Teaches children a variety of baseball skills including: throwing, catching, batting and running/agility. • Includes fun, safe, developmentally appropriate equipment. Start Date: Monday, June 20 [5355] End Date: Monday, Aug 15 Please see Page 3 for # of Classes:8 Insurance Details Day/Time: Mondays, 6 - 7 pm Location: Alexander Community Center Fee: $73 With Resident Discount Card: $63 Indoor/Outdoor Youth Soccer Please see Page 3 for Insurance Details We dedicate ourselves to the Youth of the community for the Town of Cheektowaga by providing an enjoyable opportunity to participate in youth soccer for the Recreational House League player. We are committed to the development of good sportsmanship & equal field time, based on respect for all participants, adherence to rules and leading by example through actively fun practice and game sessions! Session II: Summer 2016 (July 7 – August 25) Sign-Up Dates: Saturday June 4 9am-12pm Wednesday June 8 6-9pm Saturday June 11 11am-3pm Wednesday June 15 6-9pm Saturday June 18 11am-3pm Tuesday June 21 6-9pm *All sign-ups will be held at the Alexander Community Center, next to the soccer fields. To draft our teams and process our paperwork, the last day sign-ups will be accepted for Session II is June 20. NO EXCEPTIONS! Draft: Session II Thursday & Friday, June 23 & 24 Individual draft times for each session will be given out at all registration dates. Age groups: OUTDOOR Mite (4-6 yr) Squirt (7-9 yr) Peewee (10-12 yr) INDOOR: Midget (13-17 yr) All youth divisions are Co-ed. All youth divisions receive one game and one practice per week. All outdoor field times are held at the outdoor soccer field in Cheektowaga Town Park. All indoor times are held inside the air conditioned Cheektowaga Recreation Center and played on sport court. Fees for each of these sessions are as follows: General Fee: $77 per child, per session With Resident Discount Card: $61 per child, per session IMPORTANT NOTE: there is no 2nd child discount! For ALL info on the Cheektowaga Indoor/Outdoor soccer program, check us out online at: www.tocny.org and click on the soccer link. 11 Youth Sports PLEASE NOTE: OUR TEMPORARY LOCATION FOR 2016 DEPEW ICE ARENA (FIREMAN’S PARK)! Youth Instructional Tennis Tennis anyone? Our instructors will be following the USTA’s 10 and under program that allows students to learn while playing! Youth rackets will be available to use with the option to purchase, supply is limited. There must be a minimum of 5 participants in order for the class to run. All tennis participants will get free admission into this year’s Playground Olympics fun day on August 12th! More details will be given out during lessons. TOWN PARK Start Date: Tuesday, July 12th End Date: Thursday, August 11th # of Classes:12 Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays Youth ages 5-10 9:30 am – 10:30 am [5000] Youth ages 10 & up 10:30 am – 11:30 am [5344] DARTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Start Date: Tuesday, July 12th End Date: Thursday, August 11th # of Classes:10 Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays Youth ages 5-10 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm [5345] Fee: $42 2nd Child: $37 Resident Card: $32 2nd Child: $27 Please 12 see Page 3 for Insurance Details Special Interests Cheektowaga Film Academy This program will allow your child the opportunity to write, film, act, and produce a blockbuster that rivals the best that Hollywood has to offer, culminating with a red carpet “World Premiere”! This program will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30pm – 5:00pm for 6 weeks in the summer. It is for youths ages 10 to 15 years old interested in technology and what it takes to actually make a short movie of their own. We will be accepting up to 12 participants in to this fun and exciting new program. Hurry before all spots are filled! Start Date: Wednesday, July 6 [5354] Time: 4:00-5:30pm End Date: Friday, August 12 Fee:$90 With Resident Discount Card: $80 NEW LOCATION: Losson Community Center 810 Losson Road Youth & Family Counseling Available Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services contracts with Catholic Charities of Buffalo for the School Intervention Service. If you are interested in more information or referral to the appropriate program, please call Jillian Gorman-King, 897-7207 ext. 6648. These services are available to Town residents only (including the villages of Sloan and Depew) and there is no fee. Funding for the counseling programs is provided by Cheektowaga Youth and Recreational Services and Catholic Charities. Y.E.S. Father’s Day Creation This event is for children ages 5-10 years old. We will be making a special craft to celebrate Dads! Be sure to bring at least 3-5 photos of Dad (especially pictures of you and Dad) and we’ll help you put together a wonderful keepsake for him! You can do a craft for a special Grandpa or Uncle too! We’ll even have you wrap it so it will be a big surprise for Father’s Day! Tuesday, June 14 • 6pm - 7:30pm [5357] Alexander Community Center Fee: $7 per child With Resident Discount Card: $6 per child You must pre-register. No walk-ins the day of the event. Minimum of 5 participants needed. Please call the main office at 897-7207 to register. 13 Y.E.S. Summer Event Children ages 5-10 are invited to join the Y.E.S volunteers for our annual summer fun event! We will be playing games, making crafts, and will also have a tye-dye station. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be served for lunch. Don’t forget to bring a white t-shirt, shorts, socks, or pillow case to tye-dye! It is an event you don’t want to miss! Thursday, July 7 • 10am - 1:00pm [5332] Cheektowaga Town Park - Shelter 1&2 OR Thursday, August 4 • 10am -1:00pm [5353] Stiglmeier Park (Main building on right as you enter park) Fee: $9 With Resident Discount Card: $7 Call 897-7207 to register. Pre-Registration only. Deadline for sign-ups are July 5th and August 2nd. Just for the Little Ones Tiny Tumblers Wee Three—Twice The Fun Introduce your three or four year old to the exciting world of gymnastics! You must have a copy of the child’s birth certificate in order to register and must be the appropriate age before starting class. Special Note: Child must be potty trained (no pull ups.) Parents are not allowed in the instruction area, it is very distracting to our gymnasts. You may wait in the lobby or leave the building. 3 YEAR OLDS Day/Time: Tue & Thu, 9-10am [5284] Start Date: Tuesday, July 5 End Date: Thursday, August 11 4 YEAR OLDS Day/Time: Tue & Thu, 10:00-11:00am [5287] Start Date: Tuesday, July 5 Please End Date: Thursday, August 11 see Page 3 for # of Classes:12 Insurance Details Class Limit: 30 per class Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasuim Fee: $60, 2nd Child - $55 With Resident Discount Card: $50, 2nd Child - $45 Supervisor: Lisa Miller An educational, fun exciting environment is provided for this class. Your child must be 3 by Dec. 1, 2016. A birth certificate is required for proof of age at registration. A $25 non refundable deposit is required at registration, and monthly payments will be made at or near the 1st of each month. Start: Monday, September 12 (Alexander & Dartwood) Tuesday, September 13 (Alexander) Thursday, September 15 (Dartwood) End: May 2017 Locations: Dartwood Community Center [16907] Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30-11:30am Dartwood Community Center [16908] Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 -12pm Alexander Community Center [16910] Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30-11:30am Alexander Community Center [16909] Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 -12pm Fees*: $510 2nd Child: $460 With Resident Discount Card: $470, 2nd Child: $420 Kids Yoga Cooperative games, theme activities, storytelling, music, and art engage the natural energy and enthusiasm of the 5, 6, and 7-year old child. Classes explore yoga poses, breathing exercises, visual imagery, and relaxation techniques while conveying lessons in self-expression, body image, positive thinking, and environmental awareness. Start Date: Tuesday, August 16 [5361] End Date: Thursday, August 18 Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Location: Dartwood Community Center 222 Autumnwood Drive Ages:5-8 Fee: $6 Mission As the department of town government responsible for recreation and youth services, we are dedicated to providing quality programs, services and opportunities in which all people can participate and enjoy. We offer individuals the opportunity for personal growth in the areas of education, health, athletics, the arts and social development. In addition, we provide referrals to those with needs beyond our resources. Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services is affiliated with the following organizations: 14 “Recreation on the Go” Playground Rotation July 5 - August 12, this year’s playground rotations will once again focus on putting the “play” back in playgrounds. All activities are geared for children 6 and up. Staff will be at each park for 90 minutes of fun and games on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Information about rules, regulations, rain outs and activities will be handed out during the first two weeks of rotations. Supervised Activity Time: 10-11:30AM Supervised Activity Time: 12:30 - 2:00PM HANLEY PARK Patrick Lane, off George Urban (behind DMV) CEDARGROVE PARK Off Maryvale Drive, between Harlem & NYS Thruway Access off Community Drive NOB HILL PARK End of Colonial Court, off Cleveland Drive, between Union & Cayuga DARTWOOD PARK 222 Autumnwood Drive, off Borden, between Losson & French. SOUTH CREEK PARK South Creek Drive, east of Nagel Drive DINGENS PARK Dingens Street, near Harlem (visible from Thruway) TOWN PARK Harlem Road - Shelter #4 near Rec Center WINSTON-VEGOLA PARK Corner of Winston & Vegola, off Genesee or Beach Supervised Activity Time: 2:30 - 4:00PM NORTH CREEK PARK RAYMOND PARK Raymond Street, off William or Vern Lane North Creek Drive, east of Nagel Drive WRAZEN PARK KELLY PARK Lehigh Street, off William Street Kelly Drive, off French Road NOKOMIS PARK Nokomis Parkway, off George Urban (visible from Galleria Drive) NOTE: All 2:30-4:00pm parks; if no children arrive by 3:00pm, staff will leave. See Page 16 For Park Locations Town-Wide Playground Olympics What Do Our Playgrounds Offer? Our playgrounds offer a safe environment in which organized games and activities are held to make the summer fun! Children may participate in basketball, kickball, volleyball, tag and much more. We might even surprise the children with tye-dye, water balloons, theme days and other exciting activities. Wednesday, August 10 • 10am - 2pm at Stiglmeier Park Cost: $5 Ages 6 & up Share in the spirit of the Olympics as you join other playground participants in a chance to compete in a variety of different events. Awards will be given to the top athletes! Check with the playground staff on how you can earn chances for bonus prizes and awards by participating in the playground rotations! 15 Park Locations Town of Cheektowaga Prepared by the Cheektowaga Engineering Department 16 Guide to Parks & Facilities 17 Young Adult Activities Summer Teen Club Y.E.S. (Youth Engaged In Service) A Positive Experience Volunteer work can and will give you a good feeling. By taking time to do good deeds for others, you will not only have self-gratification, but it will be advantageous for you in the future. Is the future too much down the road for you to worry about? That’s okay, because being a Y.E.S. volunteer has immediate results too: you meet new people, make new friends and have a good time while doing it. If you are interested in socializing with residents of nursing homes or doing crafts with little kids or interacting with the physically disabled, then you will like Y.E.S.! Our bimonthly newsletter will outline all of our activities/dates/ times from which you can make your selection! If you are between the ages of 12-18, then we invite you to call the Y.E.S. Office at 897-7207 ext. 6655 to register for the next Y.E.S. Orientation Session. Yes, you will positively love it!!! Wednesdays in the Park The Youth and Recreation Department teams up with the Cheektowaga Police department to provide this program for 11-15 year olds only. Start Date: Wednesday, July 13 End Date: Wednesday, August 3 Location: Cheektowaga Town Park - Lions Pavilion Time: 10 am - 2 pm All children attending must fall within the 11-15 year age range to participate in the free activities being offered. Attendees will be required to provide their name, address, phone number and date of birth at sign in. A free lunch is provided to those who stay and participate the whole day. A brochure with scheduled activities will be available or you can call 897-7207 for more information. SHARE YOUR IDEAS... If you have an idea for a new program that others would enjoy, or know someone with the talents and know-how to run a program or teach a class, call us at 897-7207. Please see Page 3 for Insurance Details The Summer Teen Club program will take part in age appropriate activities throughout the summer. There will be scheduled field trips taken each week. The program is open to youth ages 13-15. The Summer Teen Club is NOT DESIGNED AS CHILD CARE! These are TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAMS. The purpose of the Summer Teen Club is to provide an opportunity for young people to develop personal skills, clarify values, develop leadership skills, and to participate in activities and growth experiences of their own. This program enables youth to have the opportunity to take part in activities that are more appropriate for their age group, and to spend time, and have fun, with youth their age. Activities for the Summer Teen Club program include: • Trips within the community •Games • Arts & Craft •Swimming • Community Service •Athletics • Developing their own activities • Value Sessions • Weekly Field Trips The Summer Teen Club will normally meet daily from 8:30am until 3:30pm for each of the 6 weeks of the summer. During the course of the summer, other activities and trips will arise that will affect this meeting time. Program begins July 5 and ends August 12. Early / Late Program is available at Day Camp cost. Fee: $166 per week or $938 for all 6 weeks 2nd Child - $160 per week or $918 for all 6 weeks With Resident Discount Card: $143 per week or $803 for all 6 weeks 2nd Child - $137 per week or $783 for all 6 weeks Registration: ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! There is a separate registration form and health form for this program. Please inquire at registration. SPACE FOR THE PROGRAM IS LIMITED. Call our Office at 897-7205 for more information. Club Director: Amy McMahon 18 Camps Summer Day Camps Camp Fees: CAMP CRABAPPLE (Developmental Disabilities) See note below for special registration instructions CAMP JI-IK-DO-WAH-GAH (Learning Disabilities/ADHD) Alexander Camps (fully integrated) Residents: $143 per week The Alexander Camp Programs are three $137 each additional child Please specialized camps to suit the needs see Page 3 for $803 all six weeks Insurance of your child. Camp Crabapple is for $783 each additional child Details youth, ages 4-14, with developmental $133 three day week disabilities - youngsters whose social ability and Partial funding from OMRDD Grant disability determines that they need intense assistance **See Non-Resident Fees and supervision are welcome. Camp JI-IK-DO-WAH-GAH is designed especially for youth, ages 4-14, who have learning disabilities, speech impediments, ADHD, or other CAMP FLAMINGO & DARTWOOD emotional disabilities. Camp Flamingo is open to the NEIGHBORHOOD CAMP (General Population) general youth population, ages 4-12 (we will be accepting Residents: $143 per week a limited number of youth that will be 4 by June 1, 2016). $137 each additional child Daily activities include physical education, camp events, $803 all six weeks cooking, music, arts & crafts, nature and swimming. Each $783 each additional child activity will specialize in appropriate goals to suit each $133 three day week camper’s needs. In addition, there will be weekly age-appropriate field trips **Non-Residents (All camps): to various points of interest in the area. Every camper will $166 per week receive his or her own T-shirt. $160 each additional child Dartwood Neighborhood Camp $938 all six weeks The Dartwood Neighborhood Camp $918 each additional child Please is a summer day camp especially see Page 3 for $156 three day week Insurance convenient for families living in the Details South Cheektowaga area. Each week YOUTH IN TRAINING has activities built around a new theme. Daily activities $285 include physical exercise, outdoor play, music, arts & Residents: crafts, snacks, age-appropriate field trips, large group Non-Residents:$318 games, special guests, swimming, cooperative games, Program for youths ages 14-15, three days per week. self-esteem builders and more. An excellent way for kids to spend their summer. The ages are from 4-12. Camp is SEPARATE REGISTRATION PROCESS: limited to 50 campers. REGISTER BY CALLING 897-7205 Start Date: July 5 OR IN PERSON DURING CAMP HOURS End Date: August 12 (CALL FOR TIMES) # of Weeks: 6 Days/Times: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm ALL CAMP FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 21, 2016. No late payments or pay Extended day available (7:30 am - 5:30 pm) plans will be accepted. Location: Alexander Day Camps Alexander Community Center 275 Alexander Avenue PLEASE REGISTER EARLY– Dartwood Camp SPACE IS LIMITED. Dartwood Community Center REGISTRATION ENDS 222 Autumnwood Drive JUNE 1ST. Town of Cheektowaga residents will have first priority when registering. Exceptions & placement will be made at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. Contact the Camp Office at 897-7205 for more detailed information and an application. Camp Director: Amy McMahon Assistant Camp Director: DeYonca Porter 19 Special Interest / Camps Cheektowaga Cheer Art Adventures: Crafty Corner Formerly known as Cheerleading Camp Girls and boys ages 8-12 will have an opportunity to explore the increasingly popular sport of cheerleading. Whether you are thinking about joining a squad, want to learn some basic moves or just want to have a week-long experience of exercise, friendship and fun-this camp is for you. Conducted by College Cheerleaders from Gannon University. Camp activities will include basic instruction, crafts, games and an end of camp performance for family and friends. Participants will receive a camp T-shirt. Please note: This is a Beginner Cheerleading Program and is limited to 40 participants! Dates/Time: Monday July 18 - Friday July 22 2pm - 4pm.............for ages 8 - 12 Location: Maryvale High School 9-10 Gymnasium Ages: 8 - 12 [5356] Please Fee: $57 see Page 3 for Insurance With Resident Discount Card: $53 Young passionate artists are invited to expand their imagination by exploring the world of art, hands-on! This week we will be exploring different DIY art projects that will include UPycling, sculpture, collage, and some of Pinterest’s most popular projects! Days: Monday July 11 - Friday July 15 [5349] 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Cheektowaga Senior Center (Craft Room) 3349 Broadway Ages: 8-11 Fee: $29 With Resident Discount Card: $27 Art Adventures: Painting Do you want to have fun and experience the joy of painting? In this exploratory painting class, you’ll learn Details a variety of techniques related to tempra, watercolor, and acrylic paints. You’ll learn how to set up a palatte, mix and blend colors, how to playfully experiment , Have you ever wanted to learn how to edit film? In how to paint a simple and easy landscape, and much this class, you will be using different programs on more. Absolute beginners are welcome! Monday July 25 - Friday July 29 [5350] MAC computers to create your own digital pieces of Days: art. You will learn how to cut videos, add music and 9:00am-12:00pm other exciting special effects to turn your video into a Location: Cheektowaga Senior Center (Craft Room) unique masterpiece. 3349 Broadway Days: Monday August 1 - Friday August 5 [5352] Ages: 8-11 1:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $29 Location: Maryvale School 9-10 Computer Lab With Resident Discount Card: $27 1050 Maryvale Drive Ages: 8-11 Fee: $29 With Resident Discount Card: $27 Art Adventures: Film Editing 20 Active Living/Healthy Lifestyles YES, WE HAVE PICKLEBALL COURTS!!! Pickleball courts are now located at Stiglmeier and Raymond parks…More to come! A Free Community Exercise program Independent Health & YMCA Buffalo Niagara Fitness in the Parks Free 60 minute fitness classes, taught by certified YMCA instructors. Objectives: To encourage participation in healthy activities in Western New York residents. To combat the growing rate of obesity in all age groups. Program: Independent Health and YMCA Buffalo Niagara are partnering with the Town of Cheektowaga to provide free fitness classes at Cheektowaga Town Park. Days: Tuesday & Thursday Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Cheektowaga Town Park shelter 12/13, near Reinstein Library Start Date: Tuesday, June 28 End Date: Thursday, August 25 Fee: Free Take a Trek on the Trails Are you a nature person? Do you like to walk the beautiful Stiglmeier Park trails? Here is something fun for the whole family. Wegmans and the Youth & Recreational Services Department are sponsoring the Passport to Family Wellness Program. Just take your Wegmans Passport with Celebrate nature! Enjoy a morning walk along the nature you and record your progress by using a pencil or crayon trails in Stiglmeier Park and learn about the wildflowers, to make a rubbing of the trail marker (designated by a trees, and wildlife in this beautiful wooded area. This is symbol on each map) located along each trail. an opportunity for the entire family to become acquainted • If you walk three (3) trails you will receive a Cheektowaga with this unique environmental resource. Youth & Recreation water bottle. Dates: Fridays, July 9 & 23, August 5 & 19 • All questers who complete six (6) trails will receive a Time: Walks will start promptly at 9:30 am Wegmans coupon redeemable for $2.00 off a Wegmans weather permitting Location: Meet at the Community Center at the product and receive a Cheektowaga Youth & Recreation insulated lunch bag . front park entrance. Ages: Open to all ages—bring your family • Questers who complete all nine (9) trails will be entered Note: No formal groups such into a raffle for a $100 Wegmans Gift Card. Passports can as scouts, clubs, be picked up at Wegmans on Dick Rd. & Losson Rd. or day care, etc. Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services Department Fee: FREE offices at 275 Alexander Ave. Cheektowaga, NY 14211 Guided Nature Walks 21 Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services Crabapple 5K Run Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Stiglmeier Park • 8am Registration Starts Promptly at 9:30 am $15 US Funds ONLY • $20 US Funds Day of Race $5 for Fun Run • 1 Mile Run for Fun starts at 9am Deadline to pre-register is July 7. If you register after the deadline, you may not be guaranteed a T-shirt. • Course Certification No. NY12117KL • Sanctioned by the USA Track & Field Association • Finish Line by WNY Finish Line Services • Traffic Control by the Cheektowaga Police Pre-register by either calling 897-7207, using the form below and mailing, or get a race application at www.tocny.org Last Name First Name M.I. T-shirt Size (Adult) M____ L____ XL____ XXL____ Address City State D.O.B. (mm/dd/yyyy) Sex Age Zip/Postal Code Phone Number BIB (Race Use Only) Please check age division ____10 and Under ____45-49 Check one ____11-14 ____50-54 ____15-19 ____55-59 ____20-24 ____60-64 ____25-29 ____65-69 ____30-34 ____70-74 ____35-39 ____75-79 ____40-44 ____80 + { }5K Crabapple Run { }1K Run for Fun Declaration: In consideration of your accepting my entry and permitting me to attend or participate therein, I intend to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executor and administrators and waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may now or in the future have against the Town of Cheektowaga, any and all sponsors, their representatives, agents, members of assigns for any and all losses and injuries suffered from or competing in the said 5K Crabapple Run. Signature (Parent/Guardian if under 18 Years of age) ______________________________________________________________________ Please return this form to Cheektowaga Youth and Recreation, 275 Alexander Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY 14211-2742 Make checks payable to: Cheektowaga Youth and Recreation 22 Attn: Victor Nosal Special Interest Library Enrichment Program Cheektowaga Youth and Recreational Services joins with the Cheektowaga Library System to provide funding for programs for children which will encourage reading and utilization of the public libraries. You must register for the activities listed below by calling or stopping in at the library. 2580 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Summer 2016 Julia BoyerEvents Reinstein Library • 668-4991 Julia Boyer Reinstein Library 668-4991 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga 14227 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 June 24 2:30 PM Teen & Adult Coloring Club (Also July 8, 22, & Aug. 5) June 4 w/Miss Amy 18) July 6 6:30 PM Preschool Story Hour (Until Aug. 10) Miss Danielle 6-12) July 6 1:00 PM African Safari Buffalo Animal Adentures July 8 10:00 AM Tiny Tot Time (Until Aug. 12) Miss Danielle July 8 11:15 AM Toddler Time (Until Aug. 21) Miss Danielle July 10 11:15 AM July 8 Toddler Time (Until Aug.12) Miss Danielle Julia Boyer Reinstein Library 668-‐4991 July 12 2:00 PM Chris Johnson Magic Show Hour so July 13, Anna Reinstein Memorial Library • 892-8089 Anna M. Reinstein 892-8089 2580 Harlem Road, Library Cheektowaga 14225 cience Aug. 15) 10:00 AM Battle of the Books! (Until Aug.13) Anna M. R 2580 Harle June 24 June 16 6:30 PM Lego Explorers’ Club w/Miss Amy (Also July 21 & Aug. 18) July 6 June 28 6:30 PM Y.E.S Summer Craft (6-12) (Also Aug. 24) July 6 July 5 In Jest Nels Cremean July 8 July 6 6:30 Family Nature Story Hour Reinstein Woods (Also July 13, 20, & 27) July 8 July 10 July 12 Summer Events 2014 4:00 PM PM 11:00 AM 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 It’s Electric! Buffalo Museum of Science Anna M. Reinstein Library 892-‐8089 2580 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 July 11 10:15 AM Tiny Tot Time (Until Aug. 15) July 10 Miss 6:30 PM Amy The Magic of Science July 15 Mr. J July 15 2:30 PM July 11 11:15 AM Toddler Time (Until Aug. 15) Aug. 15) July 9 6:30 PM Family Nature Hour Amy July 18 July 10 Miss 7:30 PM Science Lab July 18 2:00 PM Lego Club Explorer’s Reinstein Woods Mr. J (Also Aug. 1) Miss Danielle July 11 2:00 PM Summer Fun Club (Until Aug. 15) July 16 2:00 PM The Magic of Science ntil Aug. 15) July 14 Miss 2:00 PM Summer Crafts Amy July 21 Mr. J July 21 6:00 PM Zoomobile Cheektowaga YES July 16 3:00 PM Science Lab July 11 6:00 PM Primate Sanctuary July 25 July 18 2:00 PM Magnificent Mammals July 25 4:00 PM Big Top Science Mr. J Carmen Presti Zoomobile Buffalo Museum of Science July 16 6:30 PM Family Nature Hour July 14 12:00 PM & Fitness Fun! July 29 July 22 Jumpbunch! 2:00 PM Sports Fizz, Boom, Read! Randall & Fitness Fun! July 29 2:00 PM Mike and FriendsReinstein Woods Charlie and Checkers August 4 July 23 6:30 PM August 4 2:00 PM Aquarium of Niagara Family Nature Hour July 19 2:00 PM & Groovin’! Fitness Fun! July 28 Movin’ 6:30 PM Nickel City Reptiles & Exotics itness Fun! Reinstein Woods Tracy Gibas Jeff Musial August 11 August 11 2:00 PM Movin’ & Groovin’! Fitness Fun! July 24 2:00 PM Summer Crafts August 1 2:00 PM Summer Crafts Tracy Gibas Y.E.S. Summer Craft (Ages 3-5) Cheektowaga YES July 26 3:00 PM (Ages 3-5) Cheektowaga YES Summer Hours Summer Hours Summer July 25 Hours 2:00 PM Nickel City Reptiles & Exotics 2:00 PM July 28 6:30 PMAugust 5 Buffalo Animal Science Below Zero Adventures Julia Boyer Reinstein SUMMER HOURS Jeff Musial Julia Boyer Reinstein Library Anna M. Reinstein Library ntures Buffalo Museum of Science Mon 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Science Below Zero Mon 10:00 AM-9:0 July 30 2:00 PM Mon 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Mon 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tue 9:00 August 5 11:00 AM The 1:00 PM Checker’s Show! August 8 Touch Tank Tue AM - 5:00 PM Buffalo Museum of Science 10:00 AM – 9 nd Tue 10:00 AM –Wed 9:00 PM Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 2 session 1:45 PM Joey Hamilton Niagara Falls Aquarium AM - 9:00 PM 9:00 Wed 1:00 PM – 9:0 Wed 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wed 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM July 30 6:30 PM Family Nature Hour Thu 10:00 AM – 9 Thu 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Reinstein Woods Thu 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thu 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM August 10 4:00 PM Hawk Creek Wildlife Inc. Fri 10:00 AM – 5 Fri 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Inc. Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Rare & Vanishing Species Sat 10:00 AM – 5 ecies Sat July 31 2:00 PM Summer Crafts Closed 10:00 AM –Sat 5:00 PM Sat CLOSED Sun CLOSED Cheektowaga YES Sun CLOSED Sun Sun CLOSED Closed Programs are funded in part by the Cheektowaga Youth and Recreation D Summer Hours Summer Hours waga Youth and Recreation Department. August 1 11:00 AM Tiny Talons Registration for programs is three weeks in advance. Register by phone or SUMMER HOURS Julia Boyer Reinstein Library Anna M. Reinstein Library Hawk Creek dvance. Register by phone or at the library. Mon 10:00 PM 9:00 PM Mon 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Mon August 8 2:00 pm Touch of Class Tue 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tue Tue Zoomobile Wed 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wed 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wed 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thu 10:00 AM - 9:00 Thu 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thu PM 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fri PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat CLOSED Sat 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun CLOSED Sun CLOSED Sun Closed Programs are funded in part by the Cheektowaga Youth and Recreation Department. Registration for programs is three weeks in advance. Register by phone or at the library. July 9 2:00 PM Gravitational Bull Puppets, Magic, Science and fun! Mike Randall and Friends 23 Community Youth Athletic Associations Airlanes Junior Football and Cheerleading The following community organizations offer youth activities not generally provided by the Town of Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services Department. While they may utilize Town fields, they are independent of the Town. Each organization has its own officers and board of directors that sets its own rules, regulations and fees. If you’re a new resident and unsure of which organization is closest to you, give us a call at 897-7207 and we’ll be happy to help you. Listed below are the contact people for each organization. We invite all boys & girls ages 6 to 14 to come join our teams. REGISTRATION DATES: May 21 • 12pm - 3pm May 23 • 7pm - 9pm at the Mike Krasner Building in Stiglmeier Park Fees: $75 for one child, $125 for two children $180 for three or $235 for four or more children of the same household Please bring the original AND a copy of each child’s birth certificate when registering. Season runs August - November BASEBALL / LITTLE LEAGUE / SOFTBALL Cheektowaga Dave Camp, 218-8001 Youth Baseball www.cheektowagayouthbaseball.com For more information contact: John Trautwein (Football) 725-1189 • ajfjohnt@yahoo.com Darlene Herod (Cheerleading) 491-9197 • momwildcat@aol.com Football & Cheerleading for girls & boys ages 6-13. REGISTRATION Now part of the Jim Kelly Youth Football League For online registration information, fees and discounts, go to: www.cheektowagathunderbirds.com REGISTRATION DATES: May 14 • May 21 • June 11 • June 18 • July 4 THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! We are extremely grateful to all those who give of their time to volunteer as coaches or assistants for many of our programs. We appreciate your support! www.ncaaa.us Tripp Casey, 574-6685 South Line www.southlinesports.org Barnabas www.barnabasathletics.com Rich Reese, 725-7576 Joe Rine, 684-3137 CHEEKTOWAGA GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL CGFS Andy Godfrey, 867-5344 www.cheektowagafastpitch.org FOOTBALL Airlanes Frank Szefler, 725-3133 Cheektowaga Thunderbirds All registrations will take place from 10am-2pm at the CLL concession stand at the rear of the Cheektowaga Recreation Center 2600 Harlem Rd. (next to the football/soccer fields) For more information contact: Joe D’Amaro (Football) 276-4979 Michele Tatko (Cheerleading) 903-0379 www.cheektowagathunderbirds.com NCAAA Cheektowaga Little Loop Athletic Assoc. (CLLAA) Joe D’Amaro, 276-4979 NCAAA Dan Flick, 880-6694 SWIMMING Cheektowaga Stingrays Swim Club Frank Jones, 465-0711 NCAAA Football and Cheerleading Open Registration Ages: 5 – 14 Where: 3865 Union Road (Behind Tops) When: May 15 6 pm – 9 pm May 16 10 am – 3 pm June 26 6 pm – 9 pm June 27 11 am – 3 pm For more information contact: Dan Flick, 880-6694 dflick.ncfootball@gmail.com Log on to www.ncaaa.us for more information 24 Adult Sports Beach Volleyball Leagues Monday: 6-person Women’s, 6 - 9pm [5340] Thursday: 6-person Co-ed Rec, 6-8:30pm [5342] Tuesday: 6-person Co-ed Inter, 6-8:30pm[5341] Friday: 6-person Co-ed Inter, 6-8:30pm[5343] Start Dates:May 20, 23, 24, 26 End Dates: August 8, 9, 11, 12 Days Off: May 30 # of Weeks: 12 (includes play-offs) Location: Cheektowaga Town Park Sand Volleyball Courts behind the pools Rain Court: Alexander Community Center Cost: $160 per team Teams are also obligated to a $10 referee fee per match. All players must be 18 years of age unless a signed parental consent form is received. If fewer than four teams register for any night, league will be cancelled and money refunded. For more information call Vic Nosal at 897-7207 x6650 NEW 0-5K Running Group Have an interest in running but not sure how to start? Join our 0-5K running group! Twice a week, as a group, we will begin our training to meet a 5k goal. Each class we will work on building endurance and strength; while having fun! 0-5K is great for beginners and anyone interested in getting back into running. The first session class runs for 7 weeks culminating with the Crabapple 5K Run on July 16th! Plus for joining the 0-5K running group you will receive a discount on your Crabapple registration fee! Ages 16 and Up. Session 1: May 31-July 14[5010] – Register immediately by calling 897-7207 Fee: $50 Location: Meet in front of Losson Community Center – 810 Losson Rd. Time: Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm Am I A Cheektowaga Resident? A resident of Cheektowaga is anyone who lives within the town borders. This includes residents of the Village of Sloan and residents of the Village of Depew, who live west of Transit Road. If your mailing address and zip code is Depew, NY 14043 and you live west of Transit Road, you are a resident. A non-resident is anyone who does not live within the Town of Cheektowaga. Most programs/classes have different fees for residents and non-residents. Non-residents must pay an additional surcharge in a fee schedule adopted by the Cheektowaga Town Board. Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services reserves the right to remove anyone falsifying information from our programs. Please call our office, 897-7207, if you have questions regarding residency. KICK OFF THE SUMMER WITH THE Crabapple CoEd Volleyball Tournament Date: Saturday, June 11[5212] Location: Cheektowaga Town Park Time:8:30am Fee: $150 per team. 5 games guaranteed and CASH prizes for 1st and 2nd place. 12 Team max. For more info. or to register call Victor Nosal at 656-2294 Registration deadline: May 22, 2016 Looking Ahead... December 10, 2016 15th Annual Winter Recreation Celebration 25 2016 Summer Concerts & Festivals Creekside Dartwood Park All concerts will begin at 7:00pm, at the Casimir Pulaski Cultural Center in Cheektowaga Town Park. In the event of rain, the concerts will take place at the Lions Pavilion located next to the Cultural Center. Parking is available at the Recreation Center Arena. Lawn seating is available. June 26th The Boomers From ballads to boogie, a terrific mix of popular music. July 10th Civiletto sings sinatra with the pyramid band Jack Civiletto along with the pyramid band orchestra present an evening of musical favorites made famous by an entertainment giant, Frank Sinatra. July 14th-17thPolishfest July 24th Beatlemagic The ultimate Beatles experience. July 31st Soul Providers The Soul Providers music covers classic soul from the 60’s & 70’s as well as branching out to more traditional dance songs from the 80’s & 90’s. August 7th The Diva Show This versatile show band will generate an exciting and fun atmosphere that is enjoyed by all ages. August 14th American Legion Band An award-winning concert band based in Tonawanda, NY, formed in 1929 by World War I veterans and American Legion Post 264 members. The band draws its membership from Western New Yorkers with diverse occupations and backgrounds. August 21st Terry Buchwald If you love Elvis Presley’s music & moves, this show is just what you are looking for. No one has performed these electrifying songs better, other than the king himself. The Dartwood Park gazebo will be the setting for another great summer concert. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Concerts will be held inside the Dartwood Center in the event of rain. July 17th The Reminders The music performed is geared for the “30 something” and up but will be enjoyed by most anybody that likes classic rock. Creekside Family Night At the Casimir Pulaski Cultural Center in Cheektowaga Town Park. July 27th Cheektowaga Family Night Featuring: The Leftovers & The Rince Na Tiarna Irish Dance Group, along with a magic show featuring Ted & Corey of “Magic of Course.” Children’s activities begin at 6:00 and include crafts, facepainting, games and a bouncehouse. Concessions available. Senior Concert Series Bring your lawn chairs and come out for some wonderful evenings of free music. A wide variety of local talent is featured and the concerts are open and free to the public. All concerts are held under the gazebo at the Cheektowaga Senior Center, 3349 Broadway (next to Town Hall) and begin at 6 pm and end at approximately 8 pm. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved inside the Cheektowaga Senior Center. June 28th New Direction Sponsored by Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga, Elderwood at Cheektowaga & Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga July 12th Barnstorm Sponsored by Atwal Eye Care July 19th The Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra Sponsored by The Law Offices of Jaworski & Giacobbe August 2nd Lake Effect Sponsored by Wegmans, Dick Rd. & Losson Rd. Stores August 16th Formula Band Sponsored by Gambacorta & Dental Associates August 30th Midnight Kings Sponsored by The Town of Cheektowaga’s PBA & Captains’s & Lieutenant’s Assoc. SATURDAY, JUNE 25th Family Days Arts & Crafts Show The Chopin Singing Society Presents a St. John Eve Celebration July 9 & 10 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Show Sponsored by the Cheektowaga Art Guild 26 For more information, go to: www.chopinsingingsociety.com 2016 Summer Concerts & Festivals Flag Day Weekend Cheektowaga Town Park June 11 & 12 Saturday, June 11 5:00pm - 9:00pm Super Cruise (in cooperation with Lost Kustoms) Sunday, June 12 Event at Cheektowaga Town Park 6:45pm Flag Day Concert Cheektowaga Central Jazz Ensemble and Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra (Amphitheater) Concessions Available. Fireworks at Dusk! If you like classic cars, then join the NIAGARA FRONTIER CHAPTER of the BUICK CLUB OF AMERICA 26TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW Sunday, August 21st from noon-4pm near Town Park Shelters 1-5 Take a trip back in time and view antique cars from the 30’s, classic cars of the 40’s and 50’s and 60’s muscle cars! 27 2016 Summer Concerts & Festivals 38th Annual Polish American Festival JULY 14-17 Cheektowaga Town Park • 2600 Harlem Rd. Events subject to change without notice Thursday, July 14 7:00 pm Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra (Food available from Cheektowaga Y.E.S. group) Friday, July 15 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:45 pm Polka Family – Bloomsburg, PA John Gora – Ontario, Canada Polka Family – Bloomsburg, PA John Gora – Ontario, Canada Saturday, July 16 2:00 pm Special Delivery – Cheektowaga, NY 4:30 pm Mass Celebrant & Homilist: Reverend Louis S. Klein, Pastor Queen of Martyrs RC Church, Cheektowaga, NY Deacon Robert Badaszewski Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Guest Choir - Quo Vadis Honor Guard - St. Maximilian Kolbe Assembly Color Corp #1944 5:30 pm John Stevens’ Doubleshot – Swoyersville, PA 7:00 pm Maestro’s Men – Colchester, CT 8:30 pm John Stevens’ Doubleshot – Swoyersville, PA 9:45 pm Maestro’s Men – Colchester, CT Sunday, July 17 6:30 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Rare Vintage – Cheektowaga, NY Polish Heritage Dancers - Cheektowaga, NY Maestro’s Men – Colchester, CT Rare Vintage – Cheektowaga, NY Maestro’s Men – Colchester, CT Please Note: All Performances Will Take Place At The Outdoor Cultural Center in Town Park on Harlem Road. Food Will Be Available during the Festival Catered by Potts Deli and Grille and Polish Villa II from Friday thru Sunday. The General Pulaski Parade Will Take Place on Sunday, July 17th at 1:30 pm starting at the Thruway Mall and continuing North On Harlem Road, ending at Town Park. 28 Community Interests For Your Family Picnic 52st Annual Cheektowaga Family Days Park Shelter Permit Information Sponsored by the Cheektowaga Cultural Society Permits will be issued on Wednesdays & Fridays, 7:30am - 2pm, at the Parks Office, 500 Losson Road. The cost for a permit is $40. Proof of residency is required. You must come in person to obtain a permit. We are NOT able to process credit card payments for Park Shelter Permits. For additional information, call 656-2280. RENTAL OF A PICNIC SHELTER DOES NOT INCLUDE FREE ACCESS TO TOWN POOLS. July 9 & 10 • 10am - 5pm in Town Park Featuring: Many free activities for kids during both days. The Cheektowaga Art Guild will hold its Annual Arts and Crafts Show. If you would like to exhibit, call 908-1356 for information. Over $700 in awards and prizes. www. cheektowagaartguild.com A theme basket raffle will be held both days, with winning tickets to be drawn on Sunday afternoon. The Cheektowaga Garden Club will be holding its Annual Plant Sale and Raffle. Food available. Continuous music both days. War of 1812 Commemoration Ceremony Sunday, June 12 at Noon Aero Drive Flag Day Concert Sunday, June 12 • 6:45pm in Town Park Sponsored by the Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission. Featuring the Cheektowaga Central High School Jazz Ensemble and the Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra, John Landis, conductor. Fireworks at dusk. Independence Day Celebration July 3 & 4 in Town Park July 3 July 4 Music by Black Widow 7:00 - 11:00pm Parade 11 am Parade route is down Walden to Harlem Road, to Town Park. Food Trucks Special Delivery playing from1 - 5pm Jonesie and the Cruisers playing6:00 - 10:00pm Fireworks at dusk. Picnic Paks We have put together Picnic Paks to help you plan for picnics, family reunions, birthday parties and weekend fun & games. The pak contains a yellow football, playground ball, Toss-Um set, Bocce Ball set, multi-colored volleyball, volleyball net, two frisbees, set of horseshoes, equipment bag with an adult softball bat, youth softball bat and three softballs. There is a $20 rental fee with a $20 deposit. A valid driver’s license is required to rent a pak. Call the Youth and Recreational Services Department at least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE to reserve a Picnic Pak this summer. Your deposit will be returned when all Pak items are returned in good condition. For additional information, call 656-2294. Diamond Rental Fees / Field Rental Fees All diamond rentals are in two (2) hour time blocks. All independent leagues must provide a Certificate of Insurance listing the Town of Cheektowaga as an ADDITIONAL INSURED (must be submitted prior to issuance of permits). Diamond Per 2-Hour Time Block - No Lights:......$85 With Resident Discount Card:..................................$65 Diamond Per 2-Hour Time Block - Lights:......... .$110 With Resident Discount Card:..................................$95 13 Week Series (Buy 10 weeks, get 3 free for same 2-hour time block) No Lights:........................................................... $720 With Resident Discount Card: ............................. $490 Beer, food and wine coolers will be sold both days in Lion’s Lights:................................................................ $975 Pavilion. Sponsored by the Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission. With Resident Discount Card:............................... $800 No coolers or outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed in Lion’s Pavilion. Games Added No Lights:........................................................... $85 With Resident Discount Card: ............................. $65 Sunday, July 17 • 1:30 PM Lights: ............................................................... $110 Parade route is down Walden to Harlem Rd. to Town Park. With Resident Discount Card: ............................. $95 Part of the Polish-American Arts Festival. Soccer/Football Field Rental 2-hour time slot: ................................................ $90 in Town Park With Resident Discount Card: .............................. $75 Sat., Sept. 3 & Sun., Sept. 4 • 12Noon-10pm Features continuous German music. German food and Volleyball Court Rental beverages will also be available. 1 court per 2-hr. time slot:................................... $75 General Pulaski Parade German-American Festival With Resident Discount Card:............................... $55 29 For more information call Vic Nosal at 656-2294. Camps & Clinics Summer Camps for High School Students July 11 to August 4. (1 week camps, 4 days per week) Villa Maria College Campus For more information, pricing and registration contact, cbroniszewski@villa.edu call 716-961-1815 or visit www.villa.edu/summer-camps July 11 – 14 | Fashion Illustration 8:30am-12:30pm – Johanna Brassel Do you have a love for fashion? Do you enjoy drawing? If so, this camp is for you! Learn to draw fashion figures, while creatively expressing yourself through designing and drawing garments. This exciting 4-day camp uses different media to teach you the fundamentals of fashion illustration. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to grow your skills! July 11-14 | Digital Art 1:00pm-5:00pm - Jessica Stoddard This class will introduce students the basic tools within Adobe Photoshop that will allow them to manipulate and edit photographs, scanned materials, and traditional 2D artwork to create original digital illustrations. Students will explore some of the different digital techniques and styles used to produce imagery stemming from different narrative, thematic, and conceptual sources. They will be introduced to the broad commercial and creative application of digital artwork and illustration across the professional design industry, and learn how they can begin to creatively tell their own visual stories. July 18-21 | Sport Management 8:30am-12:30pm - Kristen Wood During this four day, 16 hour course, students will discover the sport industry world as a profession. Learn what skills are necessary to land a job in this fast-paced, exciting field and ascertain the wealth of settings where one can put these skills to work. With hands-on activities derived to expose students to all facets of event creation to event delivery, students will plan, promote, market and execute an athletic event by the end of day four. Activities such as creating a run-down schedule, writing a press release, developing a commercial, merchandising, planning ticket sales, creating a budget, strategizing a marketing plan, identifying human and equipment resources, executing the plan and creating an event recap will be covered. Anyone who has a passion for sport or a curiosity as to how major and minor events are pulled off will enjoy this class. July 18 – 21 | Color your World 1:00pm-5:00pm - Sandra Reicis Learn how to add color to your interiors to create rooms that you can be proud of. Whatever the mood you want, you can get it with the correct color choices. This course will provide the basics of color theory as well as a bit of color psychology so that you can make selections with confidence. Whether it’s a bold room makeover or just colorful accessorizing you will make a splash with your next interior design project. July 25-28 | Animation 8:30am-12:30pm – Sara Clabeaux-Gelster An introduction to storytelling, creation and the production behind the animation process. Projects will include both traditional animation techniques and an introduction to software used in the animation industry. Students will explore several areas of animation, so that each one will get to experience what it is like attending a college animation program, and what they can expect in a “career beyond college.” July 25-28 | Mixed Media Drawing 1:00pm-5:00pm - Adam Weekley In this camp students will explore a variety of media in the construction of drawings and images. Collage, marker rendering, ink and charcoal along with other media will be used. Students will learn about the use of allegory and symbolism in the creation of their work. No experience necessary. August 1 -4 | Jazz 8:30am-12:30pm – John Bacon The Villa Maria Jazz camp will provide activities designed to enrich the participants in fundamental Jazz concepts. All participants will receive guidance in performing Jazz music, listening to styles of important musicians and understanding Jazz building blocks. The camp is designed for High School age students but others interested in an active educational experience focused on Jazz music and musicians may inquire. More exciting details to be announced! Recording Studio Date / Time – TBD - Anthony Casuccio Learn the basics with the latest technology. Students will gain a better understanding of digital recording through hands on learning using the latest software and the basics of digital recording. TOPICS INCLUDE: Learning professional software used in the music industry, gaining an understanding of how music is recorded, microphone techniques & hands on recording sessions. Take UNLIMITED CAMPS and SAVE MONEY Villa Maria College is a small, private, co-educational Catholic college with specialized programs in applied arts and music. The college also offers programs in liberal arts, business, and health areas. Workshops will be offered by the Villa Maria College full and part time faculty who bring their years of education and training to these specialized summer workshops. 30 For more information or to register, visit: www.villa.edu/summer-camps Or please contact Connie at the Villa Maria College Workforce Development and Life Long Learning Department, 240 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo, NY 14225 (716)961-1815/cbroniszewski@villa.edu Signing Up is Easy…Here’s How Mail-In Fax-In Send completed and signed form with check or credit card information to: Walk-In Phone-In Faxed-in registrations will be All walk-in sign-ups will taken with credit card payment. be taken at the Alexander Center We accept Visa, Discover & Mastercard. Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services 275 Alexander Avenue Cheektowaga, NY 14211 275 Alexander Avenue Cheektowaga, NY 14211 Fax: 897-7211 Phone registrations will only be accepted with credit card payment. Phone lines are limited: your patience is appreciated. We accept Visa , MC & Discover. M-F 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Phone: 897-7207 Walk-in and Phone-in sign-ups will be available beginning June 6. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-4:30pm. Mailed-in and Faxed-in registrations will be processed beginning June 6. Most of the activities in this brochure have a registration number in brackets [ 0000 ] next to the description. Please be sure to include this number on your sign-up form. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: COMPLETE THIS FORM AND DETACH CHEEKTOWAGA YOUTH & RECREATIONAL SERVICES Summer 2016 FAMILY INFORMATION (Head of Household/Guardian) LAST FIRST MI OFFICE USE ONLY DATE ADDRESS CITY HOME PHONE STATE WORK PHONE ZIP CODE INITIALS E-MAIL RECEIPT # EMERGENCY PHONE EMERGENCY CONTACT PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (Sign-up all members from the same family on this form) [ REG. # ] LAST PARTICIPANT NAME FIRST BIRTHDATE MO DAY YEAR SEX ACTIVITY NAME ACTIVITY FEES WAIVER FOR PARTICIPANT AND/BY PARENT In consideration of your accepting my or my child’s entry, I hereby, for myself, my child, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waiver and release any and all rights and claims for damages I or my child have against the Town of Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services Department and its representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by myself or my child on any activity sponsored by these groups. I do hereby grant and give these groups the right to use my or my child’s photograph or image with or without my or my child’s name, both single and in conjunction with other persons or objects for any and all purposes including, but not limited to, private or public presentations, advertising, publicity and promotion relating thereto. I warrant that I have the right to authorize the foregoing uses and do hereby agree to hold the Town of Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services Department harmless of and from any and all liability of whatever nature which may arise out of result from such uses. For the consideration stated above, I further agree that in the event that my child repudiates or attempts to repudiate such release, I will personally indemnify and save harmless the Town of Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services Department, its successors and assigns, for any and all loss and damage occasioned thereby. Finally, I agree that my child, myself and all family members, friends, etc. will abide by the CYRS Zero Tolerance/Sportsmanship Policy (view at www.tocny.org). SIGNATURE (PARENT/GUARDIAN)________________________________________________________________________ THIS WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED OR FORM WILL NOT BE PROCESSED FORM OF PAYMENT CASH CHECK MONEY ORDER CREDIT CARD Circle Card Choice: TOTAL FEES $ AMOUNT $ ENCLOSED Card #____________________________________________________________ Exp. Date______________ Last 3 #’s on back of card________________ Name On Card______________________________________________________ Signature_________________________________________________________ 31 Councilmembers James P. Rogowski Gerald P. Kaminski Timothy J. Meyers Christine Adamczyk Youth & Recreational Services Executive Director Ellen M. 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