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Vestal Recreation Department
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Table of Contents
Recreation Department Hours
2. Table of Contents, Mission Statement,
Boards, Did You Know
3. Playground Program
4. Sports Camps: Cheerleading, Fitness
Room, Co-Ed Soccer, Girls
Advanced Soccer
5. Sports Camps: Girls Lacrosse, Baseball
6. Sports Camps: Volleyball, Softball, Boys
Lacrosse, Girls Field Hockey
7. Sports Camps: Co-Ed Basketball, T- Ball,
Basketball Shooting & Conditioning
8. Pool: Hours, Pool Passes, Water Carnival,
Red Cross Swim Lesson Chart
9. Swim Lessons
10. Tennis Lessons
11. Concerts, Town Picnic
12. Town Band, Town Chorus
13. Parks, Shelter Rentals, Hiking Guide
14. Field Hockey League, Sr. Citizens Activities
15. Registration Form & Policy
16. Upcoming Events
Monday – Friday - 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Mission Statement
Our mission, as the Town of Vestal Recreation
Department, is our commitment to enhance
the quality of life for all residents, by providing
a
variety
of
wholesome,
affordable
recreational activities and services that
encourage lifelong learning, fitness and fun for
the Vestal community. We strive to meet the
community’s recreational needs in a clean,
safe and friendly environment. It is an ongoing
goal, to introduce new and innovative
programs as the changing community dictates.
Be sure to visit our website:
www.vestalny.com
Visit us on Facebook.com/Town of
Vestal Recreation Department
Did You Know. . .
The average single family home in Vestal pays only 5 cents a day or $18.80 a year
for the Pool and Recreation Budgets, based on the value of the single family home
at $164,000.00. *This does not include benefits.
2016 Total Town Budget of General fund = $10,821,223.00
2016 rate = $2.8756 per $1,000 of assessed value.
2016 Pool Budget = $122,491.00, 1.13% of total General Fund Budget, or $5.34 per $1,000 of
assessed value.
2016 Recreation Budget = $308,801.00, 2.85% of total General Fund Budget, or $13.46 per
$1,000 of assessed value. The average assessed value for a single family home in Vestal =
$164,000.00
$164,000.00 x $2.8756 = $471.60 the total tax for the General Fund, per average single family
home in Vestal.
Average home pays $5.34 for the Pool Budget and $13.46 for the Recreation Budget.
*Does not include benefits (Health, Life & Disability insurance, & FICA & Medicare)
Recreation Commission
Town Board
John Donlin
Scott Hessian
Sue Hoyt
John Hroncich
Mary Joggerst
Greg Papa
Mary Ann Wilcox
Town Supervisor:
John Schaffer
Town Council:
Shoba Agneshwar
Patty Fitzgerald
Fran Majewski
Suzanne Messina
Recreation Planner:
Sue Jastran
Assistant Recreation Planner:
Michelle Tomancik-Teed
Recreation Aide & Aquatics Supervisor:
Heather Matthews
Events Coordinator: Missy Papa
Parks Superintendent: Jim Bukowski
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Calendar of Events
The Town of Vestal Recreation Department would like
to invite you to spend a morning, afternoon or both in
the park. A variety of crafts, games, literature, and
special events will be provided for your enjoyment.
Make new friends and create new memories. All
supervised playground activities are free and open
to boys and girls ages 5 & up. Children younger
than five years are welcome to attend, but they must
be accompanied by an adult. The supervised park
sites and times are listed below.
Inclement weather sometimes forces us to close the
parks. If it appears to be an all day rain we will close
the parks. Any questions please call the Recreation
office at 754-3368. If there is a storm during the
program hours, for safety reasons, we will close the
playground and send the children home. We may also
close due to extreme heat warnings. Be sure to watch
for news of weekly special events that will be taking
place throughout the summer. See the calendar.
To Register: Fill out a form on page # 15 and mail
to the Recreation Department. Be sure to fill in
activity # with the park or parks that you wish to attend.
The playground is a drop-in program and even though
the participants may not choose to attend every day, it
is required to register.
Mark your calendars…
On the following dates, your park counselors
will create special activities based on the
theme! Ask your counselor for the details
and join in on the fun! Dates are subject to
change depending upon the weather.
Monday, June 27 - All sites open
Wednesday, June 29 - Crazy Hair Day
Friday, July 1 - Pirate Day
Monday, July 4 - Closed for July 4 Holiday
Wed., July 6 - Mismatched Day
Friday, July 8 - Cowboy Day
Wed., July 13 - Backwards Day
Friday, July 15 - Superhero Day
Wed., July 20 - Water Carnival - Pg. # 8
Wed., July 20 - Hat Day
Friday, July 22 - Happy Birthday to All!
Wed., July 27 - Sports Day
Friday, July 29 - Beach Day
Wednesday, August 3 - Town Picnic
Arnold Park - 5 PM - 8 PM - See Page # 11.
Wednesday, Aug. 3 - Picnic Day
Friday, Aug. 5 - Back to School Day and
all Playground sites close at noon.
Monday - Friday June 27 - August 5 Closed Monday, July 4th
All parks close from Noon - 1:00 PM for lunch
All Day Park Sites 9:00 AM - Noon & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
African Road Park - Act. # 312501-1A
Barlow Park - Act. # 312501-1B
Stair Park - Act. # 312501-1D
Vestal Center Park - Act. # 312501-1E
Half Day - Morning ONLY Site 9:00 AM - Noon
Stratford Park - Act. # 312501-1C
Half Day - Afternoon ONLY Site 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Twin Orchards - Act. # 312501-1F (next to Rail Trail)
See Page # 13 for Park locations
We hope you had a blast!!!
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CHEERLEADING CAMP
CO-ED SOCCER CAMP
June 27 - 30 Monday - Thursday
June 27 - July 1 Monday - Friday
Spend a fun-filled week dancing, cheering, and
jumping. Girls will learn basic arm motions and
jumps, as well as an original dance and cheer.
Participants will be working on the fundamentals
every girl should know before trying out at the CYO.
This camp is a great opportunity to learn if
cheerleading is the sport for you!
Director: Katie Donlin, Former Varsity Basketball
Cheerleading Coach
Times: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages: 5 - 10 years. Participants divided by age.
Cost: $45.00 Residents, $55.00 Non-Residents
Includes: Pompoms, t-shirt, one week swim pass
& pizza party
Location: Vestal High School Gym, Woodlawn Dr.
To Register: Please fill out a form on page #15
and mail with fee. Use Act. #361401-1A
Learn soccer skills and tactics in an instructional
environment that is challenging and fun! The focus of
the camp will be to develop skills of the game through
many exciting activities. Skills taught will include: ball
control, passing, receiving, shooting/finishing, and
goal keeping. Individual defending and attacking skills
and tactics will also be covered. Both boys and girls
are welcome and participants will be grouped
according to age. Bring a water bottle with your name
marked on it. Also wear shin guards and sneakers or
plastic cleats.
Director: Matt Wood – Vestal Physical Educator &
NYS Department of Education Certified Coach
TIMES & AGES:
5 - 6 years
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cost: $40.00 Resident
$50.00 Non-Resident
Act. # 360601-1A
7 - 12 yrs. - divided by age
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: $50.00 Resident
$60.00 Non-Resident
Act. # 360602-1A
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass & pizza party
Location: Vestal High School Dick Hoover
Stadium (no sandals or metal cleats).
To Register: Fill out a form on page #15 & mail with
fee. Be sure to fill in the Act. # listed above.
GIRLS ADVANCED SOCCER
August 1 - August 5
FREE FITNESS ROOM
Vestal Senior High School
June 27 – August 4
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Mondays through Thursdays
Get into shape or maintain for free this
summer at Vestal High School by visiting
the supervised weight room. The High
School is located on Woodlawn Dr. This
program is free and open to all High School
students and adults. Shoes required (no
sandals). Registration is not required. Drop
in anytime! Equipment includes: stationary
bikes, Nautilus equipment, medicine balls
and free weights. Closed on Mon., July 4.
Monday - Friday
This camp will include advanced techniques and
tactics taught in small and large group game
situations. Instruction is designed to meet the needs
of high school athletes. The latest in strength and
condition training will be used each day. Techniques
(skills) necessary to compete at the high school level
and beyond will be taught and reinforced through drills
and games. Positional roles in different offensive and
defensive team strategies will be emphasized.
Instruction from highly qualified coaching staff with
college soccer experience.
Director: Bill Stepanovsky, Vestal Girls Varsity
Soccer Coach
Times: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages: 7th – 12th grades
Cost: $55.00 Resident, $65.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass & pizza party
Location: Ross Corners Park, Old Owego Rd.
To Register: Fill out a form on page #15 and mail
with fee. Use Act. # 360103-1A
GIRLS LACROSSE CAMP
July 11 - July 14 Monday - Thursday
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM - All Levels
This camp will be divided into 3 separate camps. All 3
camps are designed to not only provide top level
instruction, but to have each player have fun and develop
a love for the game. The first day of camp will be used to
insure proper placement and grouping for each
participant. Sticks, goggles and mouth guards are
necessary for participation in Camps 1 and 2.
Director: Dave Williams, Vestal Varsity Girls
Lacrosse Coach
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Camp 2 – Golden Bear Development
Lacrosse Camp
This camp is designed to bridge the gap between an
introduction camp and the high level camps that focus on
players with many years’ experience. This camp will
enhance personal skills and techniques and will
incorporate basic team strategies necessary to perform at
a higher level. This camp is perfect for players’ grades 4-9
who can demonstrate some basic skills of passing and
catching and who want to enhance their own game. Skills
such as the 8 meter shot, ground balls, basic dodges, on
and off ball defensive positioning, simple slides, shooting
techniques, and a basic motion type offensive pattern will
be introduced and developed. The camp instructors will
teach in a small group setting to ensure a productive, fun
experience. Players in this camp will be able to take home
a new understanding with many ideas to work on to
perfect their own game. Use Act. # 360502-1B
Cost: $50.00 Resident, $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, lacrosse ball, one week swim pass,
awards, contests, games and pizza party.
Please note: Participants must provide girl’s lacrosse
stick and lacrosse goggles. Goalie gear (limited) and
mouth guards are provided.
Girls Lacrosse Camp 3 – Learn To Be A
Location: Vestal High School Dick Hoover Stadium (No
Goalie Camp (limited space)
metal cleats, plastic cleats or sneakers only).
Use Act. # 360502-1A – Future Stars Camp 1
This unique and exciting training camp is designed to train
Act. # 360502-1B – Golden Bear Camp 2
goalies in grades 4 – 8. The head instructor of this goalie
Act. # 360502-1C – Goalie Camp 3
camp is Nicole Leska who is the most highly recruited
goalie in Vestal history. Nicole has achieved US Lacrosse
Camp 1 – Future Stars Introduction to
High School All-American status, and has played in the
Girls Lacrosse Camp
US Lacrosse National tournament three times. She has
This is for players’ grades 4 and up who wish to learn the also participated in the NYS Championship Tournament
skills necessary to play the fantastic game of lacrosse. as the goalie for the Vestal High School Golden Bears.
This will be a fun introduction to the various skills and Each participant of this camp will learn the techniques of
basic concepts that young players need to begin their stick positioning, footwork, body positioning, clears, and
lacrosse careers...No previous experience necessary for goalie crease rules. The small group format insures
this group. Basic stick skills with proper techniques will be individual attention and will be a great experience for each
taught and reviewed with progressions that will allow all young goalie. The camp can provide some goalie
participants to begin to enjoy the feel of the stick. equipment on a limited basis. Use Act. # 360502-1C
Participants will have the opportunity to take these skills
and concepts home with them to continue to improve on
their own and to develop their game. This camp will be
taught by players and coaches who will generate
July 5 - July 8 Tuesday - Friday
enthusiasm and fun for all participants through creative
drills and activities. Use Act. # 360502-1A
The camp will cover all baseball fundamentals,
To Register: Fill out form with activity code on page #15
including: the offensive elements of the game:
and mail with fee.
BASEBALL CAMP
hitting, bunting, and base running. The defensive
elements: catching, throwing, fielding, and fielding
by position. Open to boys and girls. Participants
must provide own glove, sneakers, or cleats, snack
and water bottle.
Director: Rob Carr, Vestal Modified Boys Coach
Times: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages: 7 – 12 years. Participants divided by age.
Cost: $50.00 Resident, $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass & pizza party
Location: Vestal Little League Field, Clayton Ave.
To Register: Fill out a form on page #15 & mail with
fee. Use Act. # 360101-1A
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VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Monday - Friday See below for Dates & Ages
Learn the fundamentals of volleyball. They include:
bumping, setting, serving and game situations
through fun drills and game play. Open to boys and
girls. Attended primarily by girls.
Director: Joe Nemecek, Vestal Girls Varsity
Volleyball Coach
July 18 - July 22 - Ages: 3rd - 6th grade
Times: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Act. # 360901-1A
July 25 - July 29 - Ages: 7th - 8th grade
Times: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Act. # 360901-2A
July 25 - July 29 - Ages: 9th - 12th grade
Times: Noon – 2:30 PM Act. # 360901-3A
Cost: $50.00 Resident, $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass & pizza party.
Location: Vestal Sr. High School Gym
To Register: Fill out a form on pg. #15 & mail with fee.
BOYS LACROSSE CAMP
July 25 - 29
Monday - Friday
Learn all phases of lacrosse this summer. Skills
include: passing, catching, cradling, scooping
ground balls, shooting, dodging, offensive &
defensive strategy, faceoffs & goal keeping.
Director: Gordon Pollard
Times: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Ages: 7 - 14 years
Participants divided by age.
Cost: $55.00 Resident,
$65.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, lacrosse ball, one week swim
pass, awards, and pizza party. Goalie sticks, gloves,
helmets, shoulder pads and mouth guards are
provided. Participants must provide lacrosse stick &
arm pads.
Location: Sammon Field, Clayton Ave.
To Register: Fill out form on page #15 & mail with
fee. Use Act. # 360501-1A
GIRLS FIELD
HOCKEY CAMP
August 1 - 5
SOFTBALL CAMP
July 5 - 8
Tuesday - Friday
This camp will cover all softball fundamentals,
including: the offensive elements of the game:
hitting, bunting, and base running. The defensive
elements: catching, throwing, fielding, and fielding
by position. Introduction to beginning or advanced
pitching mechanics. Participants must provide their
own glove, running shoes or cleats. Also bring a bat
if you have one.
Director: Jodi Yesensky, Vestal Girls Varsity
Softball Coach
Times: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages: 8 - 15 years - Participants divided by age.
Cost: $50.00 Resident, $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass & pizza party.
Location: Vestal Varsity Softball Field
To Register: Fill out the form on page #15 & mail
with fee. Use Act. #360701-1A
Monday - Friday
Participants will learn field hockey skills in a
challenging and fun environment. The camp will
focus on skill development through exciting drills
and games. Skills taught will include dribbling,
passing, receiving, positioning, shooting and goal
keeping. Includes drills for specific situations,
conditioning techniques and game play.
Participants must provide: shin guards, running
shoes, goggles, and your own stick. Bring a water
bottle with your name marked on it.
Director: Kelcy Wickman, Fall Field Hockey
Recreation League Director
Ages: 1st – 8th grades - Participants will be
divided by age.
Times: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Vestal High School Dick Hoover
Stadium
Cost: $50.00 Resident, $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass, ball, mouth
guard and pizza party.
To Register: Fill out the form on page #15 & mail
with fee. Use Act. # 360301-1A
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T-Ball League still has openings
Thursdays - 6:00 – 7:00 PM
April 28 - June 16
This is a learning and recreational league.
All games are weather dependent.
Participants will use T-stands to hit from
and a soft rubber ball.
Ages: 4 - 5 years - open to boys & girls
(no practices)
Location: Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.
Cost: $35.00 residents, $45.00 non-residents
Includes T-Shirt and pizza party
To register: Fill out a form on pg. #15 & mail
with fee. Fill in T-Shirt size.
Use Act. No. 211901-1A
Volunteer Coaches are needed. Fill out a form
on page # 15 and T-shirt size.
Use Act. No. 221901-1A
BASKETBALL SHOOTING
& CONDITIONING
Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 5 - August 4
Join us for the developmental basketball
shooting program for boys and girls.
Includes: sports plyometrics and conditioning
techniques.
Director: Rob Carr, Vestal Varsity Boys
Basketball Coach
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ages: 7th - 12th grade
Cost: $50.00 Residents,
$60.00 Non-Resident
Location: Vestal High School Gym,
Woodlawn Dr.
To Register: Fill out form on page #15 and
mail with fee. Use Act. # 310201-1A
COED BASKETBALL
CAMP
Monday - Friday
July 11 - July 15
Learn all phases of basketball this summer.
Skills include: dribbling, passing, foul shooting,
rebounding, and shooting. Individual and team
skills will be stressed with fun while learning.
Open to boys and girls.
Participants are divided by age and ability.
Director: Rob Carr, Vestal Varsity Boys
Basketball Coach
Times: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages: 8 - 15 years
Location: Vestal Senior High School
Gym, Woodlawn Dr.
Cost: $55.00 Resident,
$65.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass,
contests, team games, and pizza party.
To Register: Fill out a form on pg. #15 and
mail with fee. Use Act. # 360201-1A
 Recreation Brochures are printed three
times a year. To receive one by e-mail or
mail – e-mail hmatthews@vestalny.com
 Visit us on facebook.com/Town of Vestal
Recreation Department
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Red Cross Swim Levels
$25.00 Resident - Act. # 341501-1A
$35.00 Non Res. - Act. #341501-1A
$65.00 Resident - Act. # 341601-1A
$75.00 Non Res. - Act. # 341601-1A
Fill out a registration form on page
#15. Fill in each family member’s
name and enclose a picture or a
photo copy of each person, for each
pass. All family members will get
their own pass. Mail fee, registration
form, and photos to the Vestal Rec.
Dept. and fill in the activity number
and the names of each person on the
back of each photo.
Please use the age group as a guideline only.
Students may be placed in the level that best
corresponds with their swimming ability.
Suggested
AGES
Level
Approximate Ability
6
months
to 3
years
Parent/Child
3 years
to 5
years
Preschool
Promotes water enrichment for
young children with the comfort of
a parent present in the water.
Parents and kids will learn water
readiness
together
through
activities and songs.
Geared for kids who are able to
get into the water without parent
present. Kids will learn to become
comfortable in the water by
themselves and will learn basic
swimming skills through fun
activities.
Kids will be assessed on their
abilities and placed accordingly in
a class on the first day. Level 1 is
recommended for kids who are
comfortable in water but cannot
keep themselves afloat without
assistance.
Level
3
is
recommended for kids who can
swim short distances without
floatation or are ready to try.
Kids at this level should have a
basic knowledge of all strokes and
be comfortable swimming laps the
width of the deep end. Kids will
refine their strokes and build
endurance in the water.
Kids at this level should be
accustomed to swimming longer
distances in the deep end and be
able to perform all strokes. Kids
will continue to refine and perfect
strokes, build endurance, swim
with power and efficiency, and
prepare for competition.
6 years
and
older
Parent must
get into the
water with
child.
Levels 1 – 3
Learn to
Swim
Levels 1 – 3
Beginner
Rain date July 21
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
$2.00 Kids & Adults (all ages)
Vestal Memorial Pool, Clayton Ave. Splash the afternoon away as the
pool transforms into an aquatic
wonderland!
Activities include:
lifeguard target toss, obstacle
course, soda dive, silliest dive,
balloon toss, baby pool activities,
musical DJ and much more!
8 years
and
older
Learn to
Swim
Level 4
Intermediate
9 years
and
older
Learn to
Swim
Levels 5 – 6
Advanced
Outdoor Pool on Clayton Ave.
Open June 11 - August 31
Noon - 8:00 PM Daily - Weather Permitting
June 13 - June 17 & June 20 - 21 - Hours 4:00 - 8:00 PM
$1.00 Kids (under 18) and $2.00 Adults & Sr. Citizens,
including observers. Pool Passes available see above.
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$45.00 Vestal Resident
$55.00 Non-Resident
All Swim lessons are at the Vestal High School indoor pool on Woodlawn Dr.
Monday – Friday
All levels will be taught by certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Classes will be conducted Monday – Friday in two-week
sessions. Classes are held at the Vestal High School Indoor Pool. Classes cancelled due to special events or pool maintenance
problems are not made up and there is no refund. When registering your child, choose the level that best corresponds with your
child’s age and/or swimming ability. See the Red Cross swimming level chart on page # 8 for further reference. When selecting
a class, please consider your child’s maturity, water comfort and prior swimming experience. If you are unsure of the placement
for your child, we recommend the lower level. The child’s confidence will flourish if he/she is in the top portion of the class rather
than the bottom. A child may repeat any swim level several times before passing. First Day of Classes: Children are
evaluated by instructors and placed into groups according to ability. There may be some adjustments made as instructors get to
know the children better. Last Day of Classes: Red Cross achievement cards will be issued. Participants may register for
additional lessons at the Recreation Office if there are openings. Questions: If you have any questions or concerns regarding
placement of your child, please feel free to speak with the onsite Pool Directors or call the Recreation Department at 754-3368.
To Register: Fill out a form on page #15 and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. We will call for alternate choice if
your class is full.
Session 1
Preschool
Act. No.
Swim Class Schedule
JUNE 27 – JULY 8
Learn to swim
Levels 1 - 3
Act. No.
Learn to swim
Levels 4
Act. No.
Learn to swim
Levels 5 & 6 Act. No.
11:45 – 12:35 PM
9:30 – 10:00 AM
341820-1B
9:30 – 10:10 AM
341830-1B
9:30 – 10:10 AM
341840-1B
10:15 – 10:45 AM
341820-1C
10:15 – 10:55 AM
341830-1C
10:15 – 10:55 AM
341840-1C
11:00 – 11:30 AM
341820-1D
11:00 – 11:40 AM
341830-1D
11:00 – 11:40 AM
341840-1D
Parent/Child Act. No.
4:30 – 5:00 PM
341820-1E
11:45 – 12:25 PM
341830-1E
4:30 – 5:10 PM
341840-1E
3:45 – 4:15 PM
5:15 – 5:45 PM
341820-1F
3:45 – 4:25 PM
341830-1F
5:15 – 5:55 PM
341840-1F
Swimming Lesson Cost
6:00 – 6:30 PM
341820-1G
4:30 – 5:10 PM
341830-1G
6:00 – 6:40 PM
341840-1G
5:15 – 5:55 PM
341830-1H
No classes Monday, July 4
6:00 – 6:40 PM
341830-1I
for all swim levels.
$45.00 Vestal Residents
per person, per session
$55.00 Non-Residents
per person, per session
The pool closes for lightning.
Safety
topics
and
deck
instruction will be taught.
Session 2
Swim Class Schedule
341850-1A
341810-1A
JULY 11 – JULY 22
Act. No.
Learn to swim
Levels 1 - 3
Act. No.
Learn to swim
Level 4
Act. No.
Learn to swim
Levels 5 & 6 Act. No.
341820-2B
9:30 – 10:10 AM
341830-2B
9:30 – 10:10 AM
341840-2B
11:45 – 12:35 PM
10:15 – 10:45 AM 341820-2C
10:15 – 10:55 AM
341830-2C
10:15 – 10:55 AM
341840-2C
11:00 – 11:30 AM 341820-2D
11:00 – 11:40 AM
341830-2D
11:00 – 11:40 AM
341840-2D
4:30 – 5:00 PM
341820-2E
11:45 – 12:25 PM
341830-2E
4:30 – 5:10 PM
341840-2E
5:15 – 5:45 PM
341820-2F
4:30 – 5:10 PM
341830-2F
5:15 – 5:55 PM
341840-2F
6:00 – 6:30 PM
341820-2G
5:15 – 5:55 PM
341830-2G
6:00 – 6:40 PM
341840-2G
6:00 – 6:40 PM
341830-2H
Preschool
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Session 3
Swim Class Schedule
341850-2A
Water Carnival
Wednesday, July 20
Vestal Memorial Pool
Outdoor Pool
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost $2.00 Kids & Adults
See page # 8 for details
JULY 25 – AUG. 5
Act. No.
Learn to swim
Levels 1- 3
Act. No.
Learn to swim
Level 4
Act. No.
341820-3B
9:30 – 10:10 AM
341830-3B
9:30 – 10:10 AM
341840-3B
11:45 – 12:35 PM
341850-3A
10:15 – 10:45 AM 341820-3C
10:15 – 10:55 AM
341830-3C
10:15 – 10:55 AM
341840-3C
6:00 – 6:50 PM
341850-3B
11:00 – 11:30 AM 341820-3D
11:00 – 11:40 AM
341830-3D
11:00 – 11:40 AM
341840-3D
4:30 – 5:00 PM
341820-3E
11:45 – 12:25 PM
341830-3E
4:30 – 5:10 PM
341840-3E
Town Picnic - No classes
5:15 – 5:45 PM
341820-3F
4:30 – 5:10 PM
341830-3F
5:15 – 5:55 PM
341840-3F
6:00 – 6:30 PM
341820-3G
5:15 – 5:55 PM
341830-3G
6:00 – 6:40 PM
341830-3H
Preschool
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Learn to swim
Levels 5 & 6 Act. No.
Wed., Aug. 3 from 4:30 PM &
later, due to the Town picnic see
pg. # 11 for details and join us!!
All swim classes at Vestal High School, Woodlawn Dr., Vestal
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Director: Ryan Cummings
Certified Instructor, US Professional Tennis Registry
Learn how to play tennis this summer. Each age division
will learn: forehand ground stroke, backhand ground
stroke (for both, one-handed backstroke), serve, volley,
overhead smash, lobs, service return, game strategy for
singles and doubles. Participants are divided by their age
and level of experience. Classes will be conducted in twoweek sessions, Monday through Thursday. Participants
must provide their own tennis racquet. Tennis balls
provided.
Rain Policy: In case of bad weather, we will meet in the Tioga Hills Elementary Gym and
work on drills and strength training.
Location: Tioga Hills Elementary School, Glann Rd., Apalachin
(Seven courts, where Vestal High School competes)
To Register: Fill out a form on page #15 & mail with fee.
Fill in Activity # below.
Tennis Session 1 - June 27 - July 8 Monday - Thursday
No Class Monday, July 4 - Make up on Friday, July 8
Times
9 – 10 AM
10 - 11 AM
11-12:30 PM
Ages
6-9 yrs
10-12 yrs.
13 & up
Act. No.
362001-1A
362002-1A
362003-1A
Tennis Session 2 - July 11 - July 21
Times
9 – 10 AM
10 - 11 AM
11-12:30 PM
Ages
6-9 yrs
10-12 yrs.
13 & up
Act. No.
362001-1B
362002-1B
362003-1B
Tennis Session 3 - July 25 - August 4
Times
9 – 10 AM
10 - 11 AM
11-12:30 PM
Ages
6-9 yrs
10-12 yrs.
13 & up
Act. No.
362001-1C
362002-1C
362003-1C
Resident Fee
$45.00
$45.00
$55.00
Non-Res. Fee
$55.00
$55.00
$65.00
Monday - Thursday
Resident Fee
$45.00
$45.00
$55.00
Non-Res. Fee
$55.00
$55.00
$65.00
Monday - Thursday
Resident Fee
$45.00
$45.00
$55.00
Non-Res. Fee
$55.00
$55.00
$65.00
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Free entrance to the picnic again this year, due to another very
generous donation from Vilma Byrne. In return she asks those
attending to consider bringing a can of cat or dog food for donation
to a local animal shelter. Activities Include: large inflatable
rides, games, water slide, Zoomobile, edible art, face painting, shaving cream hair-do’s
and musical DJ. Delicious food: hamburgers, hotdogs, salad, pizza, water, soda,
ziti, nachos, and ice cream are available for additional low prices.
Bring your family & lawn chairs for a
free evening of entertainment. Free
candy and face painting for the kids.
In case of rain, the band will decide
at 7:00 PM if they must cancel.
Concerts are not rescheduled.
Tuesday, July 5 - Miles Ahead - Swing & Jazz
Tuesday, July 12 - The Island Hoppers Caribbean Steel Drum Music
Tuesday, July 19 - Mike Carbone Quintet - Jazz
Tuesday, July 26 - Mason Warrington Orchestra Big Band Swing
Tuesday, August 2 - Music Unlimited Little Big
Band - Swing & Jazz
Tuesday, August 9 - Swing Street Jazztet All styles of Jazz
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Vestal Community
Chorus
Come join the chorus! Have fun singing and
meeting new people. The chorus schedules
two concerts each year, one in December
and one in the Spring. They also perform at
the Christmas Tree Lighting, nursing homes,
and community functions. The chorus meets
Monday Evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
(except June – Aug.) at the Vestal Central
Administration Building (formerly Central Jr.
High) in the Vestal Senior Citizens Room.
The building is located between Clayton Ave.
and Main Street, Vestal. For further
information, or to join, call the Chorus
Director, Lea Harding at 607-768-9534.
The Vestal Community
Chorus
Presents its annual spring
concert by a 35 voice
chorus:
“Rites of Spring”
Vestal Town Band
Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a free
evening of wonderful entertainment! Free
candy and face painting at all concerts.
Free Summer Concerts
Thursday Evenings
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.
at Shelter # 3
(first shelter on the left)
Thursday, July 7
Thursday, July 14
Thursday, July 21
Thursday, July 28
No concert on Thursday, August 4
Thursday, August 11
Thursday, August 18
Conducted by Amelia Moore
Emcees: Wally and Mary Roper
Pianist: Gail Jones
Saturday, May 21
7:00 PM
Calvary United Methodist Church
3505 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Donations appreciated
Join the Vestal Community Band,
conducted by Jerry Natoli and Bill Printz.
The Band performs throughout the year at
the mall, community functions, area
nursing homes and the summer concert
series. The band practices on Thursday
evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Vestal
Senior High School band room. The school
is located on Woodlawn Dr., Vestal. For
further information call: Jerry Natoli at 7652032, or Diane Wickham 748-3123. New
members welcome.
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Middendorf Park – Juneberry Rd.
Picnic shelter, tables, grill, playground equipment, ball
field, running water, parking.
Richards Ave. Park – Richards Ave.
Picnic shelter, tables, grill, playground equipment, no
parking, running water.
Ross Corners Park – Old Owego Rd.
Tennis courts, soccer field, running water, parking.
Stair Park – Murray Hill Rd.
Picnic shelter, tables, playground equipment, running
water, parking, electric.
Stratford Park – Stratford Dr.
Arnold Park – Andrews Rd.
Picnic shelter, tables, playground equipment, running
water, no parking.
Four rentable picnic shelters by the day (see below under
Picnic Shelter Rentals), tables, grills, rest rooms, Twin Orchards – Myrtle Street
playground equipment with sand box, baseball field with Picnic shelter, tables, playground equipment, ball field,
lights, football field, softball fields, running water, electric, running water, parking and access to Rail Trail.
hiking, sand volleyball court, fitness trail, and parking. IceVestal Center Park – Coleman St.
skating & cross country skiing in the winter.
Picnic shelter, playground equipment, tennis courts, ball
African Road Park – African Rd.
field, basketball court, running water, parking.
Picnic shelter, playground equipment, tennis court,
Vestal Memorial Pool – Clayton Ave.
running water, stream, electric, parking.
Large outdoor pool & wading pool, rest rooms & changing
Barlow Park – Main Street
area, electric, running water, parking, open Noon – 8:00
Picnic shelter, tables, playground equipment, running PM daily – see page # 8 & # 9 for swim lessons and pool
water, stream, parking, electric.
schedule, and fees for family and individual pool passes.
Castle Gardens Park – Garden Lane
Willow Point Park – Gates Rd. - 3 softball fields.
Picnic shelter, tables, grill, playground equipment, ball Vestal Rail Trail - (Both trails equal total of 3.55 miles)
field, half basketball court, running water, no parking.
The trails 2.1 mile section runs between North Main Street
and African Road and is located just north of and parallel
David Avenue Park – David Avenue
Picnic shelter, tables, grill, playground equipment, tennis to the Vestal Parkway (Rt. 434). The trail has a twelve
foot paved path with eight feet of grass on either side.
court, basketball court, stream.
Parking is at Stage Rd. and on the east side of the
DEC Flood Fields – Main Street
Shoppes at Vestal. The trail has benches. Bathrooms are
Soccer fields, ball field, golf practice.
located at both ends of trail. The newer section runs from
the western end of the existing trail on N. Main St. and
Ethel Place Park – Ethel Park
proceeds west, 1.45 miles to Castle Gardens Rd.,
Picnic shelter, tables, playground equipment, basketball
paralleling Rt. 17. Parking is located at a vacant lot on
and kickball court, running water, no parking.
Castle Gardens Road.
Fuller Hollow Park – Marietta Dr. - Picnic Picnic Shelter Rentals
shelter, table, playground equipment, stream, no parking. There are four picnic shelters at Arnold Park. The shelters
Harold Moore Park – Old Vestal Rd.
Picnic shelter, tables, grill, playground equipment, softball
fields, two full court basketball courts, rest rooms, running
water, soccer fields, electric, river access, boat ramp,
parking.
Jones Park – State Line Road
Nature trail, stream, hiking, cross country skiing, parking.
Dogs allowed on leash. Trail map available at 754-3368.
are rented by the day. Shelter one is brand new this year.
Cost is $30.00 Residents & $50.00 Non Residents
Monday - Thursday, $75.00 Residents & $95.00 Non
Residents Friday - Sundays. Alcohol is now permitted for
$50.00 additional fee, any day, and there are insurance
certificate requirements. Reservations must be made by
calling the Recreation Department at 754-3368. We do
not reserve pavilions at any other parks.
Vestal Hiking Guide
Memorial Park - Four Corners - Rt. 434 & Front St. The Town of Vestal Recreation Dept. has a hiking trail
Band Gazebo, electric, park benches, and six free guide on nine sites in Vestal. Volunteers in the
summer band concerts on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in July & community prepared the guide. Call 754-3368 for a copy.
Aug. See schedule on page #11. On street parking only. Or visit www.vestalny.com and go to Recreation.
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Questions call 754-9596
www.tier.net/vsc
Open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Old Vestal Central Jr. High School, Main St.
Lunches served Monday - Friday at 11:45 AM
The Vestal Senior Citizens offer exciting events
throughout the year along with hot nutritious lunches
provided by the Broome County Office for Aging.
Reservations for meals must be made one day in
advance by Noon. Cost for lunch is $3.25 for 60 years
and older and $4.25 for those younger than 60. There
are deli sandwiches on Wednesdays and deli sandwich
or chef salad on Fridays. On both days they come with
soup and dessert, all for the same price. It is a great
opportunity to get together with friends and participate in
many fun-filled activities.
Activities include: computer instruction, bingo, special
luncheon events, bake sales, theme parties, exercise
classes, card games, craft classes and speakers on
many interesting subjects.
Vestal Senior Club
The club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at
12:45 PM at the Senior Center. Annual dues are $2.00
for members and $10.00 for newcomers. The club
sponsors trips, dinners, and picnics. The mission of the
club is to foster education and fellowship, to have fun,
and make contributions to the community. If you are
interested in the club, please attend a meeting.
Oil Painting Classes
Join the Vestal Sr. Citizens and “perfect” your skills in oil
painting. Class meets every Wednesday from 1:00 –
3:00 PM, throughout the year at the Vestal Sr. Center.
Cost is $4.00 per week plus supplies. The teacher is
Ruth Deering. No classes in August.
For further
information call the Senior Center.
Senior Walking Program
Join the Vestal Senior Citizens and the Stay Well
program for a free walking program. The program runs
on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 8:00 AM –
9:00 AM in the halls of the Old Central Jr. High. For
further information call the Senior Center.
Knitting and Crocheting Club
Meets every Wed. from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Learn
techniques from others and teach someone else
something new.
Other Activities
Adaptive Chair Yoga – Will resume in April. Fridays
from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the Senior Center. $5.00/class.
Chair Dance Party - Wednesdays 10:30 AM. Improve
flexibility & muscle tone in a comfortable seated position.
www.eteamz.com/vestalfieldhockey
This is a recreational, instructional program. Participants
will learn all phases of field hockey. Skills include:
dribbling, passing, stick work, offensive & defensive
moves and shooting.
September 7 – October 22
All players meet together grouped by age twice weekly,
Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30 PM for skills and on two
Saturdays 10:00 AM – Noon. Saturday sessions for
skills, scrimmage and mainly travel for games. This year
most Saturdays we will be participating in a series of
mini-tournaments with other youth field hockey programs
and traveling locally. The tournaments run 9:00 AM –
1:00 PM. Vestal hosts one of these events.
Ages: Grades K – 6
Ages 5 – 12 yrs.
Location: Vestal Middle School, South Benita Blvd.
Cost: $40.00 residents, $50.00 non-residents
Fee includes: T-shirt, ball, and mouth guard. Players
must provide their own shin guards.
Add $20.00 - if you want us to order a field hockey stick
Add $30.00 - if you want us to order goggles
Stick size: The stick is a beginner’s level stick. List the
stick length and grade level (going into in the fall) on the
registration form on page #15. Deadline for stick
orders is Monday, August 29.
Goggles: Goggles are required for all 5th & 6th grade
participants. They are highly recommended for younger
players but not required. One size fits all. List on the
registration form on page # 15 if you need goggles. Cut
off date for all goggle orders is Monday, Aug. 29.
Field Hockey Stick Sizes
28” - 4’- 4’3”
35”- 5’1”- 5’3” 38”- 5’9”+
32” - 4’4”- 4’6” 36”- 5’4”- 5’6”
34” - 4’7”- 5’
37”- 5’7”- 5’8”
Shirt size: The games against other teams are played in
October. You may want to consider a t-shirt size large
enough to wear over a sweatshirt.
To register: Use Act. No. 410301-1A Fill out a form on
page #15 and mail with fee to Recreation Department. Be
sure to fill in your T-shirt size and your stick size (if you
need a stick), if you want goggles and child’s grade.
Volunteer Coaches are needed to run this league.
Coaches must be fun loving and have a good sense of
humor. No previous field hockey knowledge or experience
is required. We will teach you the basics at a pre-season
Broome County Senior Picnic – Wednesday, June 22 at BCC clinic. Also, since all participants meet together, you’ll
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Tickets $4.00 @ Senior centers. Music, always have experience to draw upon. There is no cost to
be a coach and we provide a free T-shirt and loaner stick.
Activities & Health Information. Call 778-2411 for details.
To register as a volunteer coach fill out a form on page #15,
Call the Vestal Senior Center for more
include your T-shirt size. Use Activity Number 420301-1A
details on all programs at 754-9596.
for coaching.
Registration Policy:
Page #15
Vestal Resident Registration Begins: April 18
Non-Resident Registration Begins: April 25
Drop off
 516 Front St., Vestal, NY
 There is a mail slot in door that you can drop off
registration 24/7
 Drop-off does not guarantee enrollment, you will
receive a receipt via email or USPS as confirmation.
Mail In
 516 Front St., Vestal, NY 13850
 Complete registration form below and
mail to address above.
 Checks payable to: “Town of Vestal”
Web: You can view our brochure online and download a registration form and mail it in or drop it off. At this time our
department does not accept credit cards. Cash, Check, or Money Order can be mailed or dropped off.
www.vestalny.com - look at the left hand pull down under “Popular Links” click “Recreation” and “registration form”.
Registration Deadline: We accept registrations until an activity is full. If we do not get enough to run the program, we will cancel
and refund you. If you are registering for an activity where you get a t-shirt, note we must order them 3 weeks before camp starts.
Wait list: If a class is full and there is an alternate choice (such as swimming) we will call you.
Fees: All fees must be paid in full and are due at the time of registration. Partial payments are not accepted. All checks and
money orders are made out to: Town of Vestal. If you would like a refund, please cancel a week prior to the start of the activity.
Returned checks will be charged $20 service charge. You must bring in the amount due plus the service charge in cash only.
Non-Resident fee: A fee of $10 is included in the non-resident fee. If you do not
Registration Questions?
live in the Town of Vestal, you are considered a Non-Resident. If your children go to
Call us at 754-3368 or
Vestal Schools but you live in Apalachin, you are considered a non-resident of the
Town of Vestal. Town taxes and school taxes are completely separate.
email michellet@vestalny.com
Add Michelle to your contact list
All participants and their legal guardians assume all risk of any injuries arising out of
in order to get your program
or connected with these programs. The Town of Vestal shall not be liable for any
confirmation by e-mail.
damages whatsoever.
Town of Vestal Recreation Department, 516 Front St., Vestal, NY 13850
Parent Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________City _____________________ State ______ Zip Code ___________
Home phone (______) __________________________ Cell phone: (______) ______________________________
E-Mail Address ______________________________________________________
Receipt emailed or leave e-mail blank if you want receipt mailed.
Alt. Parent Name _________________________ Cell phone (___) ________________Emergency # ____________
Participant Name First - Last
Sex
Date of
Birth
Make Checks payable to: Town of Vestal
Processed:_________________
Date Received:______________
Grade
entering in
Fall of 2016
Activity
Number
Activity Name
T-Shirt
Size
Youth or
Adult
Fees
Sports Camps T-Shirts
YM – Youth Med. (10 - 12)
YL – Youth Large (14 – 16)
AS – Adult Small (34 - 36)
AM – Adult Med. (38 - 40)
AL – Adult Large (42 - 44)
AXL – Adult X-Large (46)
Total
$_________
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Upcoming Events
The 2016 Fall Recreation program brochure will be available in September. Brochures will be available
at the Recreation Office, Town Hall, Vestal Library, Weis Markets in Vestal and the Vestal Schools. Call
the Recreation Office today to be placed on our mailing list at 754-3368 or e-mail Heather at
hmatthews@vestalny.com and be sure to write “mailing list” on the “subject line”. If you want to
be taken off the mailing list you can do the same as listed above.
Family Halloween Monster Mash Party
Put on your costumes and come twist and dance the afternoon away at Arnold Park at the nineteenth
annual Halloween Event. Festivities are on Saturday, October 22 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Activities
include: inflatable rides, tiny terror hay maze, cider and doughnuts, etc. Rain date is Sunday, October
23 - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Family Swim
As the weather gets cooler outside, have fun at the Vestal High School indoor pool. Open swim on
Saturdays and Sundays begins in November and runs through the end of March 2017. Times are:
Saturdays – Noon – 3:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. There is lap swim available each
Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
Kids Night Out League
This recreational program is geared towards 4 - 5 year olds. Weekly games include: T-Ball, Kickball,
Pillow Polo and Relay Games. T-shirt included and pizza party on last night. Games are on
Wednesday evening’s beginning in October and run through mid-November.
Vestal Youth Co-Ed Basketball Organization
This co-ed recreational instructional basketball league is open to boys and girls ages 8-11 years.
Practice is once a week and games are on the weekends. The games run January 7 – February 18,
2017. Practices are once a week and start the week of Jan. 3rd. Signups start in September.
Christmas Tree Lighting & Family Sing-A-Long
Friday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM at the Gazebo, Vestal Memorial Park at Four Corners, (Front St. and
Main St.). Get the holiday season started singing some of your favorite Christmas carols and enjoy a
special visit from Santa at 7:00 PM.
Santa’s Mailbox
Santa would love to hear from all children in Vestal! Write your letter and Santa will write back to you.
Santa’s mail box is located at the Recreation office at 516 Front St., Vestal. Santa will accept letters
from November 21 – December 2.
Other fall activities include: Free Waterman Day Camps, Pumpkin Run, Free Teen
Basketball, Free Fitness Room, Vestal Community Chorus and Vestal Community Band.
2017 Father Daughter Ball – Saturday, February 11
The Father Daughter Ball for 2017 is on Saturday, February 11 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the
McKinley. Join us for a charming evening of dinner and dancing.