Mobile Recreation Units Will Be Visiting Sites in a Number of Different Neighborhoods Throughout the Summer, According to the Schedule Below

Office of the Mayor

Stephanie A. Miner, Mayor

Dear Neighbors, As summer approaches, I invite you and your family to share Main Office...... 473-4330 in the very best a Syracuse summer offers by participating in Administration...... Ext. 3013 the programs and activities sponsored by the City of Syracuse Adult Recreation...... Ext. 3002 Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Aquatics Director ...... Ext. 3005 or 3025 Syracuse summers include the traditions of Big Rig Day, the Commissioner...... Ext. 3018 Fishing Derby, the Strathmore Homes Tour, Juneteenth, the Deputy Commissioner...... Ext. 3016 Irish Festival, the Latin American Festival, the Taste of Syra- Dog Control...... Ext. 3010 cuse and so many more! Forestry...... Ext. 3017 Golf Director...... Ext. 3020 Whether you are a swimmer, a golfer, a runner or enjoy festivals and events, there is something for people of all ages. And Grounds Maintenance...... Ext. 3033 whether you live on the South Side or the West Side, there is Planning & Development...... Ext. 3024 a park conveniently located in your neighborhood, while our Special Events...... Ext. 3006 downtown events are centrally located for all city residents. Youth Recreation...... Ext. 3019 or 3035 24-Hour Information Line...... 473-4336 Enjoy the sunshine! COMMUNITY CENTERS Sincerely,

Burnet Arts & Crafts Facility...... 473-4789 Bova (Schiller Park)...... 473-4780 Stephanie A. Miner Cannon Street...... 471-2106 Mayor Magnarelli (McChesney Park)...... 473-2673 Northeast...... 472-6343 Seals (Kirk Park)...... 473-2799 YOUNG LUNGS AT PLAY Southwest...... 474-6823 In an effort to create a clean and healthful environ- Westmoreland...... 473-6754 ment for all parks patrons, the City of Syracuse Wilson...... 473-6828 Department of Parks and Recreation has joined the growing “Young Lungs at Play” initiative, and Golf Courses has created several tobacco-free zones throughout the parks system. The following areas will be des- Burnet Park...... 487-6285 ignated as Tobacco Free: City Park Playgrounds, Sunnycrest Park...... 473-2674 Community Centers and Grounds, City Park Pools and Youth Sports Fields. Pools Not made available to the public.

Senior Centers TABLE OF CONTENTS Bob Cecile...... 473-2678 Phone Numbers...... 3 Ida Benderson...... 473-4434 Magnarelli (McChesney Park)...... 473-2673 Department Information...... 4 Westside...... 466-5711 Calendar at a Glance...... 5

Important City Department Numbers Adult Programs...... 6 City Hall...... 448-8005 Aquatic Information...... 7-9 CityLine/DPW...... 448-CITY (2489) Golf Information...... 10 Code Enforcement...... 448-8706 Common Council...... 448-8466 Special Events...... 11-14 Community Development...... 448-8620 Lakefront Development ...... 448-2244 Youth Information...... 15-22 School District...... 435-4499 Syrathon Information...... 23

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks OFFICE LOCATION & HOURS class, you will receive a 50% refund. The Syracuse Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Department ∙ No refunds will be given less than one full business day prior Office is located at 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. to the class starting date. (If the class begins on Monday, the The office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through refund request must be received by the Thursday prior.) Friday. ∙ All refunds will be paid by the City of Syracuse via check made payable to the name on the original registration form, and FACILITY PERMITS could take up to 4-6 weeks to receive. For exclusive use of any of our facilities, please contact our ∙ Prorated refunds may be given after a program has begun if Special Events Bureau at 473-4330 ext. 3006. A permit will written medical verification (from your primary physician) is re- give you exclusive rights to an area within the city park of your ceived for injury or illness. A prorated refund will be based on choice. Upon receipt of your permit application, we will send the number of days left in the class upon receipt of your medical out your permit if the space is available. We ask that you please verification in our office. If we receive the written medical veri- secure the location before planning the event. Please note that fication after the end of the class, no refund will be given. you should not assume you have use of an area until you have received the permit. You must have your permit with you on the day of the event. Separate permits will be required for each CANCELLATIONS location you choose, and there will be an additional $30.00 (per The Department reserves the right to cancel or combine classes/ 4 hours) permit fee for each additional location. For example, if programs if necessary. Full refunds will be given if a class/pro- you wish to use the Lily Pond and the Rose Garden at Thornden gram is cancelled. Please visit http://www.syracuse.ny.us/parks/ Park, two separate permits are required, and there will be two messageBoard.html for cancellations and updates. permit fees of $30.00 each (per 4 hours) . INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR POOLS ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP FEE Outdoor pools will be closed at least 20 minutes whenever thun- There is a $20.00 electrical hook up fee, where outlets are avail- der or lightning is reported. able. There is no power source available at Thornden Park E.M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden, the Thornden Park Picnic Shelter, INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR CAMPS or the Onondaga Park Gazebo. Power is available at the Thorn- den Park Amphitheatre, the Lily Pond at Thornden Park, the, We will make every effort to contact parents and/or media out- and the Onondaga Park Picnic Shelter. Power at the Onondaga lets before the morning bus runs begin, though this may not al- Picnic Shelter is limited and can not accommodate any kind of ways be possible. We do ask that parents make arrangements for cooking or cooling units (for example, coffee makers, popcorn the possibility of mid day camp cancellation when the weather machine etc.) conditions are threatening. Please visit www.syracuse.ny.us/parks/messageBoard.html for cancellations FIELD PERMITS and updates. For exclusive use of any of our fields, please contact Joelle Doughtery at 473-4330 ext. 3002 FEES Please pay the fee listed with program information. All fees are expected to be paid at the time of registration. All checks should be made payable to COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE. Please do not send cash. There will be a $20.00 service charge for all returned checks. REGISTRATION/CONFIRMATION Pre-registration is required for all fee based programs and camps. Registrations for CITY Residents (C) will be processed on a first Get moving again this summer with the “Get moving CNY” come, first serve basis. Non-City residents’ (NC) requests will be program from your County and City Parks Departments, and processed on a first come, space-available basis beginning May 24, 2010. Forms may be mailed to: Syracuse Parks, Recreation, the County Health Department! Simply complete the recom- & Youth Programs Department, 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, mended 30 minutes of “heart healthy” exercise each day (60 NY, 13204. Camp/Clinic registration confirmation letters will be minutes for kids), for 30 straight days...by jogging, biking, mailed approximately 1 - 2 weeks after receiving registration. swimming, gardening, mowing the lawn, playing catch, walk- Swim confirmations will be mailed 1-week before lessons begin. ing the golf course...anything that’s fun and gets the heart rate If you prefer to register in person, office hours are 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. The Recreation Department can not be up! Then tell us what you did on your official “Get Mov- responsible for lost or misdirected mail. Confirmations and all ing” Calendar. After 30 days, mail, fax, or hand-deliver the other correspondences will be mailed to the address provided on completed calendar to us. You’ll feel great; you’ll develop a the registration form only. Proof of residency may be required. healthy habit; AND you’ll be eligible for some great prizes: 30 day membership to YMCA, Wegmans Gift Card, T-shirt, REFUND POLICY and more! Start your 30 days any time between June 1st All refund requests must be submitted in writing to 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204, Attn: REFUND REQUEST and September 1st!...and Get Moving toward a healthy life- ∙ Full refunds will be processed if requested in writing at least style. Download your Get Moving Calendar and info packet at: seven (7) business days in advance of the class. www.onondagacountyparks.com ∙ If a refund request is received less than 7 days in advance of the

Department Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! 18 - Valley Field Days (Meachem Field) MAY 19 - Basketball Camp Begins • ESF Environmental Science II 7 - Adult Lacrosse League Pre-registration for returning team Camp Begins • Tennis Camp at Burnet Begins deadline 20 - Pops in the Park (Upper Onondaga Park) 8 - Big(ger) Rig Day (Burnet Park) 23 - Dancing Under the Stars (TBD) 15 - Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby (Upper Onondaga Park) 24 - Strathmore Saturday (Upper Onondaga Park) 21 - Adult Lacrosse League registration deadline 26 - Arts & Crafts Camp Begins • Baseball/Softball Camp 24 - Non - City residents (NC) can register for camps. leagues, Begins • Tennis Camp at Meachem Begins • Track & Field Camp clinics & lessons Begins • Session III Swim Lessons Begin 29 - Strathmore Saturdays at Upper Onondaga Parks Begins 27 - Pops in the Park (Upper Onondaga Park) 30 - Memorial Day Concert (Palace Theatre) 29 - Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Clinton Square) 30 - Dancing Under the Stars (TBD) • Northeast Jazz & Wine JUNE Festival (Clinton Square) • Arts & Crafts Festival (Columbus 4 - Taste of Syracuse (Clinton Square) Circle) 31 - Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Clinton Square) • Arts & 5 - Taste of Syracuse (Clinton Square) • Strathmore Saturdays Crafts Festival (Columbus Circle) • Strathmore Saturday (Upper (Upper Onondaga Park) Onondaga Park) 11 - Polish Festival (Clinton Square) AUGUST 12 - Polish Festival (Clinton Square) • Strathmore Saturday (Up- per Onondaga Park) •Soap Box Derby (2100 Block of S. Geddes) 1 - Arts & Crafts Festival (Columbus Circle)

13 - Polish Festival (Clinton Square) 2 - Baseball/Softball Camp Begins • M.O.S.T. Science Camp Begins • Track & Field Camp Begins • Tennis Camp at Barry Mid June - Rose Day at Thornden Park Rose Garden Park Begins 19 - Juneteenth (Clinton Square) • Strathmore Saturday (Upper 7 - Family Friendzy (Clinton Square) • Strathmore Saturday Onondaga Park) • Strathmore Festival (Upper Onondaga Park) 20 - Free Golf for Dads at Burnet and Sunnycrest Golf Courses 8 - Syracuse Opera in Thornden Park 26 - Strathmore Saturday (Upper Onondaga Park) 9 - Tennis Camp at Sunnycrest Park Begins 27 - Cycle De’Cuse (Burnet Park) 12 - Shakespeare in the Park (Thornden Park) 28 - Lacrosse Camp Begins • Animal Camp Begins • Session I 13 - Shakespeare in the Park (Thornden Park) Swim Lessons Begin 14 - Strathmore Saturday (Upper Onondaga Park) •Shakespeare in the Park (Thornden Park) JULY 15 - Shakespeare in the Park (Thornden Park) 2 - Fireworks Celebration (Inner Harbor) 19 - Shakespeare in the Park (Thornden Park) 3 - Strathmore Saturday (Upper Onondaga Park) 5 - ESF Environmental Science I Camp Begins • Soccer Camp 20 - Shakespeare in the Park (Thornden Park) Begins 21 - Strathmore Saturday (Upper Onondaga Park) • Shakespeare 6 - Pops in the Park (Upper Onondaga Park) • Adult Arts & in the Park (Thornden Park) Crafts classes summer sessions begin 22 - Shakespeare in the Park (Thornden Park) 9 - Dancing Under the Stars (TBD) 28 - Strathmore Saturday (Upper Onondaga Park) 10 - Strathmore Saturday (Upper Onondaga Park) 12 - Police & Fire Camp Begins • Robotics Camp Begins • Ten- SEPTEMBER nis Camp at Sunnycrest Park Begins • Session II Swim Lessons 7 - Fall Swim Lesson Registration Begins (Lessons begin in Begin October) 13 - Pops in the Park (Upper Onondaga Park) 10 & 11 - Irish Festival (Clinton Square) 14 - Valley Field Days (Meachem Field) 17 - Italian Festival (In front of City Hall) • Registration deadline for Adult Basketball & Volleyball Leagues 15 - Valley Field Days (Meachem Field) 18 - Italian Festival (In front of City Hall) • West Side Youth Soc- 16 - Empire State Brew Fest (Clinton Square) • Dancing Under cer Begins (Burnet) the Stars (TBD) • Valley Field Days (Meachem Field) 19 - Italian Festival (In front of City Hall) 17 - Valley Field Days (Meachem Field) • Strathmore Saturday (Upper Onondaga Park) 24 - 26 - Oktoberfest (Clinton Square) www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Calendar-at-a-Glance ADULT LEAGUES For more information about our adult leagues call Joelle Doughtery at 473-4330 fIT! Parks Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse Plays from June to Mid - August at Valley Stadium and Sunnycrest Get your 150 minutes with us! Complex (artificial turf fields). Pre-registration for returning teams due by Friday, May 7, 2010 by 4:30pm. Registration deadline is May 21, 2010. Must be 17 years of age. ADULT Fitness and Wellness Men’s & Women’s Basketball Syracuse Parks and Recreation understands the importance of Plays from November to March at various gyms in the city. Regis- regular physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle! New tration deadline is September 17, 2010. guidelines presented by the federal government indicate that by accumulating at 150 minutes of moderate activity each Co-ed Volleyball week, we can substantially reduce the risk of a host of chronic Plays from November to March at Lincoln and Blodgett Schools. diseases. To help achieve that goal, the Parks Department Registration deadline is September 17, 2010. offers the following free programs: Broomball FIT! Parks...City Parks joins Upstate Medical University to Plays from November to March on Sunday mornings and Monday help make fitness enjoyable and accessible to Adult City resi- evenings at Sunnycrest Rink. Registration deadline is September dents of all ages, by bringing the free classes to YOUR neigh- 24, 2010. § borhood! These outdoor classes take advantage of the natural setting offered by city parks…no fancy equipment needed! Improve functional strength, balance, and overall fitness! For beginners to intermediate...Begins May 3rd! Director: Dale ADULT ARTS & CRAFTS Avers, DPT, PhD. More parks will be added! Come explore your artistic side at our Burnet Park Arts & Crafts Facility. Please note that classes are free. Space is limited so please Thornden Park (by the carriage house): Tues/Thurs-6:15-7:00am; call Kathy Spoto at 473-4789 to make sure space is available. Burnet Park (meet by the old ice rink): Mon/Wed-6:00-6:45pm; Classes run July 6 - August 31, 2010. Wilson Park: Tues/Thurs-6:00-6:45pm § Adult Beginner Water Color Wednesday: 12:30 - 2:30pm This class is for those who are new to watercolor. We will set up our palettes together, discuss tools and materials, learn the basic SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAMS washes and brush strokes, and practice together each step of the Join experienced instructors for a variety of classes designed way. specifically for our senior residents (55+): Adult Advanced Water Color Pre-requisite: Beginner Water Class Magnarelli Center Classes at McChesney Park Wednesday: 9:00 - 11:00am 2300 Grant Blvd (473-2673): This class is for those who have previously taken watercolor classes, who have a basic understanding of the four basic washes, and Walking and Weights with Carol – combines aerobic exer- brush handling, and would like to expand and challenge their skills cise with strength building movements in developing realistic paintings. Days: Monday and Wednesday - 9:30 – 10:30am Adult Beading Music Movement with Carol – a variety of aerobic exercises Level I: Monday: 9:30 - 11:30am set to music Level II: Monday: 12:30 - 2:30pm Days: Monday and Wednesday - 10:30 – 11:30am Intermediate: Wednesdays: 9:30 - 11:30am & 12:30 - 2:30pm Come and learn the many different variations of beading as well Senior Strength Training with Mimi– uses resistance bands as getting acquainted with the necessary tools to make your own and more to build functional strength. jewelry. Days: Tuesday and Thursday - 10:00 – 11:00am Adult Advanced Quilting Yoga with Mimi– gentle sequence of movements to help im- Pre-requisite: Beginner Quilting prove posture, relieve stress and tension. Friday: 12:30 - 2:30pm Days: Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 – 10:00am Expand on your knowledge from our Beginner Quilting class and the possibilities are endless. Adult Hand-Building Clay Bob Cecile Senior Center Classes Wednesday: Noon - 2:30pm and Friday: 9:30am - Noon/ Monday: 176 Seneca Tpke at Midland (473-2678): 9:00 -11:00am and Noon - 2:30pm Senior Strength with Barb – combines aerobic exercise with In this class, we will begin with basic information about clay and strength building movements commonly used tools. Each week we will delve into a different Days: Mondays - 11:00am construction process such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs. A variety of decorative and finishing techniques using clay and glazes will Aerobics and Strength with Barb – combines aerobic move- also be explored. ments with strength building exercise! Adult Pre-Cast Ceramics Days: Wednesday and Friday - 9:30 – 11:00am Monday: 12:30 - 2:30pm Armchair Fitness with Terry – build fitness from your chair- This class will work with pre-poured molded ceramic pieces which Days: Tuesdays - 1:00pm are fired in a kiln and ready for you to paint.

Adult Programs Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! Burnet Park Pool (Outdoor) Wilson Park Pool (Outdoor) 300 Block of Coleridge Ave at Burnet Park Drive 1117 South McBride Street at Taylor Street 50 meters long with eight lanes. Water depth = 4’ to 14’ Minimum 25 yards long with six lanes. Water depth = 3’6”. Minimum height of children to swim alone is 4’4” (52”) to the shoulders. height of children to swim alone is 3’10” (46”) to the shoul- Public Swim: Monday, Wed., Friday & Saturday: Noon - 7:00 pm.; ders. Tues. & Thursday: Noon - 6:00pm & Sunday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm Public Swim: Monday - Saturday: Noon - 6:00 pm & Long Course Lap Swim: Monday - Friday : 7:00 - 8:45 am Sunday: 1:00 - 5:30pm

Huntington School Pool (Indoor) By passing the swim test DAILY, individual children can be 400 Sunnycrest Road (on the east side of the school) exempt from the height requirement and swim without an 25 yards long with six lanes. Water depth = 3’ to 11’. Minimum adult in the pool with them. height of children to swim alone is 3’4” (40”) to the shoulders. Public Swim: Monday - Friday: Noon - 4:00 pm. ACCEPTABLE SWIMWEAR Kirk Park Pool (Outdoor) *No one in street clothes is allowed on the pool deck at any 400 West Borden Ave time. MEN’S ACCEPTABLE SWIM WEAR: Bathing suit, 25 yards long, nine lanes with a wheelchair disabled access gym shorts, biker shorts. UNACCEPTABLE SWIM WEAR: ramp and shallow end entry stairs into pool. Water depth = 3’ Cut-offs, jeans or denim material, shorts below the knee, to 11’. Minimum height of children to swim alone is 3’4” (40”) to the shorts with zippers or belts.WOMEN’S ACCEPTABLE shoulders. SWIM WEAR: Bathing suit, short-sleeved body suits, sunsuit, Public Swim: Monday - Saturday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm. & any approved men’s shorts with one of the following: Sports Sunday: 2:00 - 7:30 pm bra, halter top, tank top tucked in, sleeveless shirt tucked in. McKinley Park Pool (Outdoor) INFANT ACCEPTABLE SWIM WEAR: Training pants with 300 Blk. of W. Pleasant St., one block west of 2300 block of Midland plastic elastic pants, infant swimsuit with elastic legs. NO 50 meters long with six lanes. Water depth = 3’ to 7’. Minimum cloth or disposable diapers are allowed in the pool.*Swim height of children to swim alone is 3’4” (40”) to the shoulders. suits containing flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard Public Swim: Monday - Saturday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm & Approved. Sunday: 2:00 - 7:30 pm Onondaga Park Pool (Outdoor) 532 Roberts Ave at Wellesley Road 50 meters long with six lanes. Water depth = 3’6” to 12’ Mini- mum height of children to swim alone is 3’10” (46”) to the shoulders. Public Swim: Daily: 1:00 - 7:00 pm

Schiller Park Pool (Outdoor) 1100 Rugby Road at Oak Street 55 yards long by 25 yards wide with ten lanes. Water depth = 3’6” to 12’ Minimum height of children to swim alone is 3’10” (46”) to the shoulders. Public Swim: Daily: 1:00 - 7:00 pm. Southwest Center Pool (Indoor) 230 Lincoln Ave at Clover Street behind the Southwest Center 25 yards long with six lanes. Water depth = 3’6” to 12’. Mini- mum height of children to swim alone is 3’10” (46”) to the shoulders. Public Swim: Monday, Wednesday& Friday: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Adult Lap Swim: Monday - Friday: Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00 - 6:00pm

Thornden Park Pool (Outdoor) 600 block of South Beech Street at Cherry Street 50 meters long with eight lanes. Water depth = 3’6” to 7’. Mini- mum height of children to swim alone is 3’10” (46”) to the shoulders. Public Swim: Monday - Saturday: Noon - 7:00 p.m. & Sunday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm Long Course Lap Swim: Monday - Friday: 7:00- 8:45 am Valley Pool (Indoor) Amidon Drive off 4900 block of S. Salina St., (behind Clary School) 25 yards long with six lanes. Water depth = 3’6” to 11’. Mini- mum height of children to swim alone is 3’10” (46”) to the shoulders. Adult Lap Swim: Monday - Friday: Noon - 1:30pm & 5:00 - 6:00pm

Schiller Park Pool

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Pool Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation 412 Spencer Street Syracuse, NY 13204 AQUATICS REGISTRATION FORM

PERSONAL INFORMATION - all correspondences/confirmations will be sent to the address below

______Parent/Guardian’s Name

______Street Address

______Apt. # City State Zip ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ______Home Phone # Work Phone # Cell Phone # Emergency Phone

Fill in below for members of your immediate family (parent & children residing at the above address only). Use child’s first and last name if different from parent/legal guardian. Proof of residency subject to verification. Incomplete forms may be returned causing delay or denial of registration in class. SWIM LESSONS

Participant’s Name Sex Birth Date Swim Level Day/Session(s)

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2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

Lesson Site: ______Alternate Site: ______WATER EXERCISE Participant’s Name Sex Birth Date Class Day/Site

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2. ______PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE Total Amount: $ *______*Full payment must be received if you are registering for more than one session

PLEASE BRING OR MAIL THIS FORM WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEE TO: SYRACUSE PARKS & RECREATION • 412 SPENCER STREET • SYRACUSE • NY • 13204 • ATTN.: AQUATICS REGISTRATION

Waiver: In consideration of your acceptance of this entry for myself, heirs, executors and administrators, I hereby release the City of Syracuse and all its officers, employees and agents from any claims, liability, damage or expense that I may incur relating directly or indirectly to my or my child’s participation in any such activities to the program or events, including transportation to and from such clinics/camps/events relating to such.

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______Date: ______

Office Use Only: Date Received: ______Payment (C/K/M): ______Amount: ______Initials: ______

Aquatic Programs Registration FormAll eventsSyracuse are subject Parks & to Recreation... change without Come outnotice and play with us! YOUTH SWIM LESSONS ADULT BEGINNER SWIM LESSONS YOUTH SWIM LESSONS It is never too late to learn how to swim! In this class we teach at your pace to assure that you are first and foremost Daytime swimming lessons will be offered for thirty comfortable in the water. From there, we will begin teaching minute classes Monday - Friday, between 9:00am and proper techniques for the front crawl. Sign up and join us, we Noon, over a two-week period at the following sites: will have you wanting to swim marathons before you know Burnet, Huntington, Onondaga, Schiller, Southwest, it. The classes are Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thornden and Valley Pools. City $10 / Non-City $35 Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:00pm, over a five week period at Valley Pool (subject to change) City $20 / Non-City $45 Session I: June 28 to July 9, 2010 Monday & Wednesdays: June 28 - July 28, 2010 Session II: July 12 to July 23, 2010 Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 29 - July 29, 2010 Session III: July 26 to August 6, 2010

ADULT ADVANCED SWIM LESSONS Evening swimming lessons will be offered for thirty minute This class is designed to enhance and build upon your current classes Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays strokes and teach proper breathing techniques in addition to between 6:00pm and 7:30pm, over a five week period at Val- building endurance. The classes are Mondays & Wednesdays ley Pool only for Seahorse, Goldfish, Bullfrogs, Blue Whales June 28 - July 28, 2010 from 7:30 - 8:00pm, over a five week and Starfish levels. City $10 / Non-City $35 period at Valley Pool (subject to change) City $20 / Non-City Monday & Wednesdays: June 28 - July 28, 2010 $45 Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 29 - July 29, 2010 ADULT WATER EXERCISE Don’t miss this low impact workout that is sure to improve your strength, flexibility and endurance. This class is offered at Burnet, Huntington and Southwest Pools on LEVEL REQUIREMENTS Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 29 - August 5, 2010. City $30 / Non-City $55 Seahorse: 3-5 years of age Huntington Pool: 4:00 - 4:45pm Southwest Pool: 6:00 - 6:45pm Goldfish: Minimum of 5 years old; no swimming experience. Burnet Pool: 6:15 - 7:00pm Bullfrogs: Minimum of 6 years old; able to float on front and back, kick 15 feet on front and back. Blue Whales: Minimum of 7 years old; able to swim 30 feet on front and back. Youth Pre-Competitive Swim Starfish: Minimum of 8 years old, able to swim 45 feet on front and Burnet, Onondaga, Schiller, and Thornden Pools...This pro- back and perform the elementary backstroke. gram offers boys and girls the opportunity to swim com- petitively against other city participants, within various age Eels: Minimum of 9 years old; able to swim 25 yards front and back groups from June 28 through August 13, 2010. The program crawl, 15 yards elementary backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. runs Monday - Friday for one hour during the morning learn Classes are held with sufficient enrollment at selected sites. to swim sessions. Participants may also swim in weekly Dolphins: Minimum of 10 years old; able to swim 50 yards front trials at 6:00pm on Wednesdays; compete in the Salt City and back crawl; 25 yards elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Swim Meet on Wednesday August 12 at Nottingham Pool; 15 yards butterfly and sidestroke. Classes held with sufficient enroll- and in the City-County Swim Meet at Schiller Park on Au- ment at selected sites. gust 14, 2010. Participants must be 15 years or younger and be able to swim 25 yards front & back crawl. City $ 30 / Non - City $55

Salt City Games -- All City Swim Meet Dive in against youth swimmers from all over the city and try for the GOLD! Within each age category, participants may choose from a number of events including: Freestyle, breaststroke, and butterfly. Pre-registration is advised, although On-deck registration will be allowed beginning at 5pm. Call 473-4330, ext 3005 for info, or use the camp/clinic form. Lessons At Valley Pool FREE!WHEN: Wednesday August 11th SITE: Nottingham Pool TIME: 6:00pm AGE: all ages.

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Aquatic Programs yracuse’s two 9-hole, par-3 golf courses, with their great views of the city and low fees, offer a great GOLF LEAGUES Sopportunity whether you’re an avid golfer or just a beginner. The courses are open from May 1st to October 15th, 7:00am to 8:00pm, weather permitting. Private and group lessons Seniors are available by appointment. Mixed senior leagues at both courses begin in the early part of May. They will run every Tuesday morning. The BURNET PARK GOLF COURSE Mary Ann Kotas Women’s League, beginning on Thurs- Avery & Coleridge Aves day, May 13th, meets on Thursdays at Sunnycrest Park Syracuse, NY 13204 Golf Course. (315) 487-6285 Adults SUNNYCREST PARK GOLF COURSE Take advantage of the city’s twilight leagues starting in June, available weeknights at each golf course. Round Caleb Ave, off of Hickok Ave up your friends, co-workers, and business associates and Syracuse, NY 13206 spend a weeknight at one of the courses. Reserve a night (315) 473-2674 and operate your own league or join a city-run league. Call either golf course for information. Youth Junior Leagues at both courses begin in early July. League play takes place on Mondays at Sunnycrest Park and/or Wednesdays at Burnet Park, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Juniors between the ages of 8-17 compete weekly against each other for the league championship.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS DAILY GREEN FEES

Mayor’s Senior Cup Juniors...... 17 & Under...... $3.00 Thursday, September 9th at Sunnycrest Park Golf Course; 75+ Adults...... 18 - 54...... $6.00 seniors will compete against each other in one of five catego- Seniors...... 55+...... $3.00 ries for the Mayor’s Senior Cup. Seniors will be treated to a luncheon, with awards and raffles to follow!

SEASON PASSES The Mayor’s Par 3 Challenge During October, this two-day tournament features adults from all over the area attempting to win this prestigious award. The top three qualifiers in each age bracket will be invited back to Juniors...... City Residents $40.00...... Non-City $65.00 compete in the championship round. Adults...... City Residents $100.00...... Non-City $125.00 . Seniors...... City Residents $40.00...... Non-City $65.00 The Mayor’s Cup Championship @ The Salt City Games For Youth Ages 8 - 16 Syracuse’s version of the Masters...Register to play in one of two preliminary rounds. Low scores in each age group advance to the Championship round for a shot at the Mayors Cup! USGA JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY Preliminary Rounds: Monday, August 2nd at Sunnycrest & Thursday, August 5th at Burnet Park. Championship Round: The City of Syracuse will present it’s Annual Junior Golf Thursday Aug. 12 at Sunnycrest Park Academy, part of the United States Golf Academy’s Limit: 72 youth per site for each Preliminary Round “For the Good of the Game” initiative, at Sunnycrest Park. Fee: FREE Seventy-five youth will participate in clinics run by the Cen- § tral New York Professional Golf Association each Friday, 9:30am - 1:00pm, for five weeks, July 9th through August 6th. Participants will learn many aspects of the game, including etiquette, grip and swing techniques. There is a $25.00 fee. The Program includes breakfast and lunch. Registra- For information regarding golf tions will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All participants must reside in the City of Syracuse and be 8-16 lessons, please contact Joe Burns years of age. Please complete the registration on page 19. at 473-4330 ext. 3020

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BIG RIG DAY honor --Robineau Road. Located in the heart of the Strathmore Neigh- JAZZ IN THE CITY Saturday, May 8 -- 11:00am to 3:00pm -- Burnet Park (use Coleridge or Avery borhood, Robineau Road is the site of both Robineau’s studio and her Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 -- 7:00pm - - Various Locations Avenue entrances) famous home known as Four Winds. The festival will also feature the Jazz in the City will return to the neighborhoods of Syracuse this sum- Kids of all ages can be a big wheel at the Big Rig Day. Check out the big annual Strathmore Historic Homes Tour from 10:00am – 4:00pm. For mer, for some cool heat on the street! Bring your lawn chairs and be ready rigs from various city departments, including the Fire and Police Depart- more information, visit www.strathmorebythepark.org or contact Nancy to celebrate the diverse cultures of our neighborhoods at these concerts. ments , the Departments of Public Works, Aviation and Water. Other ac- Wolcott at (315) 474-8847 or [email protected] The series kicks off August 5th at Dunk & Bright Furniture at 2648 S. tivities, including face painting, balloon sculptures and the Price Chopper Salina St, and continues for three more Thursday evenings in different Hopper inflatable. Sponsored, in part, by Price Chopper and C&S Com- FIREWORKS CELEBRATION locations to be announced. For more information, visit panies. Free admission; refreshments for sale. Media support by 95X. Friday, July 2 -- Inner Harbor, Kirkpatrick and Solar Streets www.cnyjazz.org. Start your Independence Day festivities with a bang at the city’s an- HIAWATHA LAKE FISHING DERBY nual Fireworks Celebration at the Inner Harbor. The show will begin at FAMILY FRIENDZY! Saturday, May 15 -- 8:00am to noon -- Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts 5:00pm with music, family activities, food vendors, and more. A dazzling Saturday, August 7 – 11:00am to 6:00pm -- Clinton Square fireworks show will go off at 9:30pm. Admission and parking are free. Avenue (not to be confused with Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool) City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation proudly presents Family Juneteenth Festival Youngsters up to the age of 16 can catch some “reel” fun at the annual Friendzy!, with entertainment by youth groups, hands-on activities and Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby. Participants can register, beginning at POPS IN THE PARK plenty of family fun. Co-sponsored by 93Q. 8:00am, and fish until 11:30am, at which time trophies will be awarded Tuesdays, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 -- 7:00pm -- for the largest fish caught in three age categories and for the smallest fish Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts Avenue SYRACUSE OPERA caught. Sponsored, in part, by the Anglers Association of Onondaga with The Onondaga Park Gazebo, next to Hiawatha Lake, is the perfect set- Sunday, August 8 -- 2:00pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre, Ostrom media support from 93Q. ting for your family and friends to enjoy a variety of musical styles in this Avenue entrance four-week series, from Broadway to contemporary hits. Check out www. Enjoy an afternoon of light opera in this beautiful amphitheatre, with its STRATHMORE SATURDAYS syracuse.ny.us/parks for the list of performers. Special activities area for tiered grass seating, and ample room for a throw blanket and a picnic. Saturdays, May 29 through September 4 -- 7:00 to 11:30am -- Upper children. Free admission. Light refreshments available for sale. Spon- Check our website in the months ahead for more information on the se- Onondaga Park sored, in part, by Price Chopper. lected performance and a rain location. The roadway around the Park’s picturesque Hiawatha Lake will be closed to vehicular traffic during this time, creating an ideal area for walk- DANCING UNDER THE STARS SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK ing, jogging or running. Fridays, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 -- 7:00 to 10:00pm -- Thursday/Friday/Saturday, Aug. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 -- 5:30pm Location: TBD -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Dance under the stars with the Stan Colella Orchestra, as they perform Sundays, Aug. 15 & 22 -- 2:00 pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre Sunday, May 30 -- 2:30pm -- Palace Theater, 2384 James St. their mix of swing and big band era favorites. Bring your friends, your The Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Bard’s wittiest comedy This special concert, by the Stan Colella Orchestra, is a poignant expres- families, your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and of course, your dancing about love and deception, Much Ado About Nothing, the epic battle be- shoes. Free admission. Presented by MVP Health Care. Sponsored, in tween Beatrice and Bendick as they spar their way through love. Free sion of our gratitude to our troops and veterans for their service to our Family Friendzy country, and a moving tribute to our fallen heroes. Free admission. part, by Price Chopper. admission. TASTE OF SYRACUSE EMPIRE BREW FEST IRISH FESTIVAL Friday & Saturday, June 4 & 5 -- Noon to 11:00pm -- Clinton Square Friday, July 16 -- 5:00 to 10:00pm -- Clinton Square September 10-11 -- Friday, 5:00 to 10:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to Taste of Syracuse is a two-day downtown festival celebrating the food, The Empire Brewfest was named one of the top Beer Festivals in the 11:00pm -- Clinton Square people, culture, music and lifestyle of Central New York. This event America by USA Today. Attended by well over 100 breweries this The Syracuse Irish Festival, the largest cultural festival in Central New is free to the public. Taste of Syracuse has grown to become the larg- unique, outdoor summer event features thousands of people celebrating York, features the music, dance and family entertainment of the Irish cul- est downtown festival in Central New York. For more information, visit music, friendship and great beer on a warm summer night in downtown ture. From nationally renowned musicians to local Irish bands and dance www.tasteofsyracuse.com or call (315) 471-9597. Syracuse, NY. Don’t miss one of the top Beer Festivals in America. For troupes, the Syracuse Irish Festival gives every one of our 30,000 attend- more information, visit www.empirebrewfest.com or call ees the opportunity to be Irish again. For more information, visit SYRACUSE SOAP BOX DERBY (315) 426-8741. www.syracuseirishfestival.com or call (315) 426-8741. Saturday, June 12 -- 8:00am to 5:00pm -- 2100 Block of S. Geddes St., Youth ages 8-17 will compete in the local Soap Box Derby champion- NORTHEAST JAZZ FESTIVAL LA FESTA ITALIANA ships to qualify to race in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Thursday/Friday/Saturday, July 29 – 31 -- Clinton Square September 17 – 19 -- Friday & Saturday, 11:00am to 11:00 pm; Sunday, OH in July. Free admission for all spectators. Contact Dave Butchko at Enjoy great music on three stages, late night club crawl, jam sessions, 11:00am to 8:00pm -- In front of City Hall (315) 382-7629 or email [email protected] for more in- strolling musicians and a scholastic festival where local music students The event includes free entertainment by local, regional and national acts. formation, visit www.syracusesoapboxderby.org. get to play with nationally known artists. Wine tastings benefit the Ameri- Come enjoy Italian foods, activities for children and a bocce tournament. can Red Cross! Join the over 50,000 people who will attend this festival For more information, please visit Fireworks Celebration as part of Syracuse Artsweek! For more information, www.festaitaliana.bizland.com. JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL www.nejazzwinefest.org or call (315) 479-JAZZ (5299) Saturday, June 19 -- Noon to 10:00pm -- Clinton Square A premier African American celebration for Syracuse and Central New GREAT SYRACUSE OKTOBERFEST York, Juneteenth is a positive platform for encouraging acceptance of ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL September 24 – 26, Friday and Saturday -- Noon to 11:00pm; diversity and offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Friday, July 30 --10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, September 26 -- Noon to 6 p.m. sacrifices and challenges African Americans endured to achieve freedom. Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Location: TBD Free admission. For more information, visit Columbus Circle The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest will feature three days of free entertain- www.syracusejuneteenth.org or call (315) 422-9400. This spectacular three-day showcase by 150 of the country’s most tal- ment including, live from Germany, a three-piece band called “Die Ger- ented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers is centered on historic Colum- henburgspatzen,” along with the local performers, “The Enzian Bavari- bus Circle in downtown Syracuse. More than 50,000 visitors will shop an Bands and Dancers.” Throughout the festival enjoy authentic German STRATHMORE FESTIVAL and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of Saturday, June 19 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Robineau Road, Strathmore foods and beverages available for sale. For a full entertainment schedule music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participa- Neighborhood please visit www.germanamericanscny.net or call tory activities. The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is presented by the The Strathmore Festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Adelaide (315) 675-8321. Downtown Committee. For more information, visit Irish Festival Alsop Robineau’s Scarab Vase will take place on the street named in her www.syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com or call (315) 422-8284.

City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation • 412 Spencer Street • Syracuse, NY • 13204 • (315) 473-4330 • www.syracuse.ny.us/parks All events are subject to change without notice BIG RIG DAY honor --Robineau Road. Located in the heart of the Strathmore Neigh- JAZZ IN THE CITY Saturday, May 8 -- 11:00am to 3:00pm -- Burnet Park (use Coleridge or Avery borhood, Robineau Road is the site of both Robineau’s studio and her Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 -- 7:00pm - - Various Locations Avenue entrances) famous home known as Four Winds. The festival will also feature the Jazz in the City will return to the neighborhoods of Syracuse this sum- Kids of all ages can be a big wheel at the Big Rig Day. Check out the big annual Strathmore Historic Homes Tour from 10:00am – 4:00pm. For mer, for some cool heat on the street! Bring your lawn chairs and be ready rigs from various city departments, including the Fire and Police Depart- more information, visit www.strathmorebythepark.org or contact Nancy to celebrate the diverse cultures of our neighborhoods at these concerts. ments , the Departments of Public Works, Aviation and Water. Other ac- Wolcott at (315) 474-8847 or [email protected] The series kicks off August 5th at Dunk & Bright Furniture at 2648 S. tivities, including face painting, balloon sculptures and the Price Chopper Salina St, and continues for three more Thursday evenings in different Hopper inflatable. Sponsored, in part, by Price Chopper and C&S Com- FIREWORKS CELEBRATION locations to be announced. For more information, visit panies. Free admission; refreshments for sale. Media support by 95X. Friday, July 2 -- Inner Harbor, Kirkpatrick and Solar Streets www.cnyjazz.org. Start your Independence Day festivities with a bang at the city’s an- HIAWATHA LAKE FISHING DERBY nual Fireworks Celebration at the Inner Harbor. The show will begin at FAMILY FRIENDZY! Saturday, May 15 -- 8:00am to noon -- Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts 5:00pm with music, family activities, food vendors, and more. A dazzling Saturday, August 7 – 11:00am to 6:00pm -- Clinton Square fireworks show will go off at 9:30pm. Admission and parking are free. Avenue (not to be confused with Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool) City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation proudly presents Family Juneteenth Festival Youngsters up to the age of 16 can catch some “reel” fun at the annual Friendzy!, with entertainment by youth groups, hands-on activities and Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby. Participants can register, beginning at POPS IN THE PARK plenty of family fun. Co-sponsored by 93Q. 8:00am, and fish until 11:30am, at which time trophies will be awarded Tuesdays, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 -- 7:00pm -- for the largest fish caught in three age categories and for the smallest fish Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts Avenue SYRACUSE OPERA caught. Sponsored, in part, by the Anglers Association of Onondaga with The Onondaga Park Gazebo, next to Hiawatha Lake, is the perfect set- Sunday, August 8 -- 2:00pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre, Ostrom media support from 93Q. ting for your family and friends to enjoy a variety of musical styles in this Avenue entrance four-week series, from Broadway to contemporary hits. Check out www. Enjoy an afternoon of light opera in this beautiful amphitheatre, with its STRATHMORE SATURDAYS syracuse.ny.us/parks for the list of performers. Special activities area for tiered grass seating, and ample room for a throw blanket and a picnic. Saturdays, May 29 through September 4 -- 7:00 to 11:30am -- Upper children. Free admission. Light refreshments available for sale. Spon- Check our website in the months ahead for more information on the se- Onondaga Park sored, in part, by Price Chopper. lected performance and a rain location. The roadway around the Park’s picturesque Hiawatha Lake will be closed to vehicular traffic during this time, creating an ideal area for walk- DANCING UNDER THE STARS SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK ing, jogging or running. Fridays, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 -- 7:00 to 10:00pm -- Thursday/Friday/Saturday, Aug. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 -- 5:30pm Location: TBD -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Dance under the stars with the Stan Colella Orchestra, as they perform Sundays, Aug. 15 & 22 -- 2:00 pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre Sunday, May 30 -- 2:30pm -- Palace Theater, 2384 James St. their mix of swing and big band era favorites. Bring your friends, your The Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents The Bard’s wittiest comedy This special concert, by the Stan Colella Orchestra, is a poignant expres- families, your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and of course, your dancing about love and deception, Much Ado About Nothing, the epic battle be- shoes. Free admission. Presented by MVP Health Care. Sponsored, in tween Beatrice and Bendick as they spar their way through love. Free sion of our gratitude to our troops and veterans for their service to our Family Friendzy country, and a moving tribute to our fallen heroes. Free admission. part, by Price Chopper. admission. TASTE OF SYRACUSE EMPIRE BREW FEST IRISH FESTIVAL Friday & Saturday, June 4 & 5 -- Noon to 11:00pm -- Clinton Square Friday, July 16 -- 5:00 to 10:00pm -- Clinton Square September 10-11 -- Friday, 5:00 to 10:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to Taste of Syracuse is a two-day downtown festival celebrating the food, The Empire Brewfest was named one of the top Beer Festivals in the 11:00pm -- Clinton Square people, culture, music and lifestyle of Central New York. This event America by USA Today. Attended by well over 100 breweries this The Syracuse Irish Festival, the largest cultural festival in Central New is free to the public. Taste of Syracuse has grown to become the larg- unique, outdoor summer event features thousands of people celebrating York, features the music, dance and family entertainment of the Irish cul- est downtown festival in Central New York. For more information, visit music, friendship and great beer on a warm summer night in downtown ture. From nationally renowned musicians to local Irish bands and dance www.tasteofsyracuse.com or call (315) 471-9597. Syracuse, NY. Don’t miss one of the top Beer Festivals in America. For troupes, the Syracuse Irish Festival gives every one of our 30,000 attend- more information, visit www.empirebrewfest.com or call ees the opportunity to be Irish again. For more information, visit SYRACUSE SOAP BOX DERBY (315) 426-8741. www.syracuseirishfestival.com or call (315) 426-8741. Saturday, June 12 -- 8:00am to 5:00pm -- 2100 Block of S. Geddes St., Youth ages 8-17 will compete in the local Soap Box Derby champion- NORTHEAST JAZZ FESTIVAL LA FESTA ITALIANA ships to qualify to race in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Thursday/Friday/Saturday, July 29 – 31 -- Clinton Square September 17 – 19 -- Friday & Saturday, 11:00am to 11:00 pm; Sunday, OH in July. Free admission for all spectators. Contact Dave Butchko at Enjoy great music on three stages, late night club crawl, jam sessions, 11:00am to 8:00pm -- In front of City Hall (315) 382-7629 or email [email protected] for more in- strolling musicians and a scholastic festival where local music students The event includes free entertainment by local, regional and national acts. formation, visit www.syracusesoapboxderby.org. get to play with nationally known artists. Wine tastings benefit the Ameri- Come enjoy Italian foods, activities for children and a bocce tournament. can Red Cross! Join the over 50,000 people who will attend this festival For more information, please visit Fireworks Celebration as part of Syracuse Artsweek! For more information, www.festaitaliana.bizland.com. JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL www.nejazzwinefest.org or call (315) 479-JAZZ (5299) Saturday, June 19 -- Noon to 10:00pm -- Clinton Square A premier African American celebration for Syracuse and Central New GREAT SYRACUSE OKTOBERFEST York, Juneteenth is a positive platform for encouraging acceptance of ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL September 24 – 26, Friday and Saturday -- Noon to 11:00pm; diversity and offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Friday, July 30 --10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, September 26 -- Noon to 6 p.m. sacrifices and challenges African Americans endured to achieve freedom. Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Location: TBD Free admission. For more information, visit Columbus Circle The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest will feature three days of free entertain- www.syracusejuneteenth.org or call (315) 422-9400. This spectacular three-day showcase by 150 of the country’s most tal- ment including, live from Germany, a three-piece band called “Die Ger- ented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers is centered on historic Colum- henburgspatzen,” along with the local performers, “The Enzian Bavari- bus Circle in downtown Syracuse. More than 50,000 visitors will shop an Bands and Dancers.” Throughout the festival enjoy authentic German STRATHMORE FESTIVAL and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of Saturday, June 19 -- 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Robineau Road, Strathmore foods and beverages available for sale. For a full entertainment schedule music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participa- Neighborhood please visit www.germanamericanscny.net or call tory activities. The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is presented by the The Strathmore Festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Adelaide (315) 675-8321. Downtown Committee. For more information, visit Irish Festival Alsop Robineau’s Scarab Vase will take place on the street named in her www.syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com or call (315) 422-8284.

City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation • 412 Spencer Street • Syracuse, NY • 13204 • (315) 473-4330 • www.syracuse.ny.us/parks All events are subject to change without notice

Youth Camp Information Camp/Clinic registration confirmation letters will be mailed ap- June 28 - July 1: Animal Camp proximately 1 - 2 weeks after receiving registration. If you prefer June 28 - July 2: 1/2 Day Lacrosse Camp to register in person, office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. The Recreation Department can not be responsible for July 5 - July 9: Soccer Camp, ESF Environmental Session lost or misdirected mail. Confirmations and all other correspon- I Camp dences will be mailed to the address provided on the registration form only. Proof of residency may be required. July 12 - July 16: 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Sunnycrest, Police & Fire Camp, Robotics Camp REFUND POLICY July 19 - July 23: 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Burnet, Basket- All refund requests must be submitted in writing to 412 Spencer ball Camp, ESF Environmental Session II Camp Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204, Attn: REFUND REQUEST ∙ Full refunds will be processed if requested in writing at least July 26 - July 30: 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Meachem Field, seven (7) business days in advance of the class. 1/2 Day Arts & Crafts Camp, Multi-Sport Camp ∙ If a refund request is received less than 7 days in advance of the class, you will receive a 50% refund. August 2 - August 6: 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Barry Park, ∙ No refunds will be given less than one full business day prior to 1/2 Day Baseball Camp, MOST Camp, Track & Field Camp the class starting date. (If the class begins on Monday, the refund August 9 - August 13: 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Sunnycrest request must be received by the Thursday prior.) ∙ All refunds will be paid by the City of Syracuse via check made payable to the name on the original registration form, and could take up to 4-6 weeks to receive. CITY VS. NON-CITY RESIDENTS ∙ Prorated refunds may be given after a program has begun if City residents are defined as those who live within the boundar- written medical verification (from your primary physician) is re- ies of the Syracuse City School District. ceived for injury or illness. A prorated refund will be based on the number of days left in the class upon receipt of your medical verification in our office. If we receive the written medical verifi- REGISTRATION/CONFIRMATION cation after the end of the class, no refund will be given. Pre-registration is required for all fee based programs and camps. Registrations for CITY Residents will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. Non-City residents’ requests will be processed on a first come, space-available basis beginning May 24, 2010. Forms may be mailed to: Syracuse Parks, Recreation, Check out page 16 & 17 for & Youth Programs Department, 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, camp details... NY, 13204. Transportation Information he city will provide free, supervised bus transportation to all full-day camps from the pick-up sites listed below. Each bus run and return trip includes the 3 pick-up stops and all of the full day camp sites in operation that week. Please note that some weeks have more camps than others, so drop-off times in the afternoon are approximate. We ask that you have camp participants at the site 10 minutes before scheduled pick-up time, and we ask the same for those picking up the children in the Tafternoon. Your child will be issued a bus pass, and, must be worn everyday to board the camp buses. You will receive the pass in the mail with your camp confirmation (1-2 weeks after registration is processed). You must indicate on the registration form which bus stop your child will utilize during camp week. Should a transportation problem arise, please contact A&E Busing Company dispatch: 454-8601. MORNING BUS RUN BUS ROUTES I II III IV 9:00 a.m. Meachem School Onondaga Park Pool Westmoreland Park Huntington School 9:15 a.m. Meachem Park Skiddy Park Fieldhouse Wilson Park Center Schiller Park Center 9:30 a.m. Kirk Park Center Burnet Park Fieldhouse Barry Park Fieldhouse McChesney Park 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. BUSES ARRIVE AT CAMPS FOR DROP OFF AFTERNOON BUS RUN BUS ROUTES I II III IV 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. BUSES ARRIVE AT CAMPS FOR PICK - UP 3:35 p.m. Kirk Park Center Burnet Park Fieldhouse Barry Park Fieldhouse McChesney Park 3:45 p.m. Meachem Park Skiddy Park Fieldhouse Wilson Park Center Schiller Park Center 4:00 p.m. Meachem School Onondaga Park Pool Westmoreland Park Huntington School

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Youth Program Information 15 PARKS & RECREATION ANIMAL CAMP FULL DAY CAMPS Don’t miss this chance for a “wild” camp experience! Campers participate in Zoo tours, up close animal encounters, hands-on BASKETBALL CAMP activities, games and crafts. Experience all the Zoo has to Open to boys and girls...This long running camp will include offer in this unique opportunity! Hurry, this fun, educational daily drills designed to improve a player’s skills in the critical camp will fill quickly! aspects of the game: passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, Date: Monday - Thursday, June 28 - July 1, 2010 and defending. The camp may also feature local basketball Director: Rosamond Gifford Zoo Educational Staff greats as guest speakers. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Date: Monday - Friday, July 19 - July 23, 2010 Ages: 10-12 years of age Director: Dennis Bardenett Site: Rosamond Gifford Zoo Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Transportation: Yes Ages: 8 - 13 years of age Limit: 15 Site: McChesney Recreation Center Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Transportation: Yes Limit: 80 POLICE & FIRE CAMP Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Open to boys and girls...Participants will have the opportunity to interact with professional policeman and firefighters ESF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAMP throughout this week long camp as well as learn the basic du- Open to boys and girls...Join SUNY ESF Science Corps Stu- ties that our local heroes perform everyday...This is a Summer dents and faculty as we go on a week long exploration of Camp Favorite! our natural urban eco-system. A curriculum of inquiry based Date: Monday - Friday, July 12 - July 16, 2010 learning activities and games will help children to explore, Director: Tim Downes appreciate and learn about many different plants and animals Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. right in their backyard. Field trips may be scheduled during Ages: 10-13 years of age camp hours. Site: TBD Session I: Monday - Friday, July 5 - July 9, 2010 Transportation: Yes Session II: Monday - Friday, July 19 - July 23, 2010 Limit: 20 Director: SUNY ESF students/staff Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ages: 10 - 14 years of age ROBOTICS CAMP Site: Roberts School (Rear Entrance, look for signs when In collaboration with Syracuse University’s Louis Stokes Alli- you enter the building) ance for Minority Participation, students will build, program, Transportation: Yes and test a variety of Lego Mindstorms NXT robots, and ex- Limit: 20 plore building structures, working with gears, and computer Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 programming in NXT-G. Don’t miss this camp! Date: Monday - Friday, July 12 - July 16, 2010 M.O.S.T. MUSEUM SCIENCE CAMP Director: LaToya Sawyer Open to boys and girls...Participants between the ages of 10- Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 14 will be given the opportunity to explore multiple realms of Ages: 10 - 14 years of age science. Get ready to be captivated by the hands on activities Site: Mercy Works Vision Center, 1221 South Salina Street that illustrate lessons in physics, chemistry, geology, liquids Transportation: Yes and space. Limit: 20 Date: Monday - Friday, August 2 - August 6, 2010 Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Director: M.O.S.T. Education Staff Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. SOCCER CAMP Ages: 10 - 14 years of age Open to boys and girls...Players will be introduced to the basic Site: M.O.S.T., 500 South Franklin skills of the game, including dribbling, passing, body posi- Transportation: Yes tioning, goal tending, and more! Coach Vergara and his staff Limit: 25 will provide a fun week of skill building and light competi- Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 tion. All participants must wear sneakers to participate. Date: Monday - Friday, July 5 - July 9, 2010 MULTI-SPORT CAMP Director: Oscar Vergara Open to boys and girls...Fill your summer days with our excit- Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ing Multi-Sport opportunities. The staff will organize, educate Ages: 8 - 15 years of age and supervise soccer, kickball, dodge ball, relay races and Site: Burnet Park much more. This week of summer will give each participant Transportation: Yes the ability to learn new activities, make friends and simply Limit: 100 have fun playing throughout the days. Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Date: Monday - Friday, July 26 - July 30, 2010 Director: Al Loukes Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ages: 8 - 13 years of age Site: Burnet Park Transportation: Yes Limit: 80 Fee: City $40/Non-City $90

Lacrosse Camp Multi-Sport Camp 16 Youth Program Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! TRACK & FIELD CAMP 1/2 DAY TENNIS CAMP A Summer Camp Favorite! Open to boys and girls...Partici- Now offered in city neighborhoods, participants will benefit pants will learn the basic shot put, high jump, and be intro- from the instruction of USTA professionals while learning duced to drills to improve sprinting, track distance running, how to properly serve and execute forehand and backhand and cross country technique. shots. Instructors will also teach agility and footwork pat- Date: Monday - Friday, August 2 - August 6, 2010 terns necessary to cover the court. Please note that this a 1/2 Director: Mike Melfi day camp -- lunch and transportation will not be provided. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Ages: 7 - 12 years of age Session I: July 12 - July 16, 2010 at Sunnycrest Park Site: Sunnycrest Park Session II: July 19 - July 23, 2010 at Burnet Park Transportation: Yes Session III: July 26 - July 30, 2010 at Meachem Field Limit: 50 Session IV: August 2 - August 6, 2010 at Barry Park Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Session V: August 9 - August 13, 2010 at Sunnycrest Park Director: CNY Tennis Association 1/2 DAY CAMPS/CLINIC Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon Ages: 8 - 15 years of age Site: Various sites depending on the date 1/2 DAY ARTS & CRAFTS CAMP Transportation: No Spend a week with our talented Arts & Crafts Staff at the Bur- Limit: 25 per session unless otherwise noted net Park Arts & Crafts Facility! Each day you will learn a Fee: City $25/Non-City $50 variety of crafting techniques and, no doubt, come home with some wonderful masterpieces! Projects may include tie-dye, clay sculpture, painting, scrap-booking, and more! Please note GOLF CLINIC that this a 1/2 day camp -- lunch and transportation will not The City of Syracuse will present it’s Annual Junior Golf be provided. Academy run by the Central New York Professional Golf As- Date: Monday - Friday, July 26 - July 30, 2010 sociation. Participants will learn many aspects of the game, Director: Kathy Spoto including etiquette, grip and swing techniques. The Program Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon includes breakfast and lunch. All participants must reside in Ages: 10 - 15 years of age the City of Syracuse and there is a non-refundable $25 fee. Site: Burnet Arts & Crafts Facility Date: Fridays, July 9 - August 6, 2010 (for five weeks) Transportation: No Director: Joe Burns Limit: 30 Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fee: City $25/Non-City $50 Ages: 8 - 16 Site: Sunnycrest Golf Course 1/ 2 DAY BASEBALL CAMP Transportation: No Running side by side on two fields at Burnet Park, these camps Limit: 75 offer boys and girls the opportunity to improve their throwing, Fee: City Residents Only $25 fielding, and batting skills, either with a hard-ball, or large softball. Specific instruction may be available for pitchers and catchers. Players should bring their own gloves. Date: Monday - Friday, August 2 - August 6, 2010 Director: Dave Appleton Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages: 10 - 15 years of age Site: Burnet Park Fields Transportation: No Limit: 80 Fee: City $25/Non-City $50 1/2 DAY LACROSSE CAMP Open to boys and girls...This half day camp, led by local high school coaches, will teach participants basic passing, check- ing, and goal tending skills, while developing endurance, co- ordination, and teamwork. Participants should bring their own lacrosse sticks. Please note that this a 1/2 day camp -- lunch and transportation will not be provided. Date: Monday - Friday, June 28 - July 2, 2010 Director: TBD Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon Ages: 8 - 15 years of age Site: Sunnycrest Park Transportation: No Limit: 100 Fee: City $25/Non-City $50

Baseball Camp Soccer Camp

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Youth Program Information 17 JR. A.C.T.I.O.N. BASKETBALL LEAGUE Salt City Games for Youth Open to boys, ages 13-15, this league provides an opportunity August 9 - 12, 2010 for local youth to play with and compete against some of the Syracuse Parks captures the spirit of the Olympics with the best 13-15 year olds in Central New York. Meet new people Salt City Games (SCG). This traditional end-of-summer while building your skills this summer. All registered partici- event invites youth from all over the city to compete in a pants will be drafted to one of 10 teams, led by experienced variety of events, designed to promote physical activity and coaches. Teams play one game per week for 7 weeks. Regis- healthy, fair competition! Register today for the following tration fee includes games, officials, and t-shirt. Competitive events, using the camp registration form. See the SCG bro- League! chure for more information! All events are FREE! Date: Thursdays, June 17 – August 5, 2010 Director: Dennis Bardenett SCG: Mayors Cup Golf Tournament Game Times: May be scheduled from 5:30pm – 9:30pm Preliminary Rounds: Monday, August 2nd and Thursday, Age: 13 yrs to 15 yrs. (may not turn 16 before August 10th ) August 5th, 9:00am. Championship Round: Thursday, Site: Magnarelli Center at McChesney Park August 12th at Sunnycrest Park Golf Course. To Register: Pre-register by completing registration form Check the golf page for full details! and returning, with payment, to the Parks Department. Or, register in person on June 3rd at the Clinic/Evaluation (see SCG: All City swim meet below), as space allows. Limit: 100 youth. Date: Wednesday, August 11th at Nottingham Pool FEE: $20/ City resident; $40/Non-City resident Time: 6:00pm. On-site registration at 5:00pm. Evaluation night: June 3rd, 6pm. McChesney. Join our coaches for drills and games. ACTION teams will be created SCG: All City Track and Field Meet following the Evaluation nights. Register on-site, as space Test your speed and skill against youth from all over the city! allows. Real race officials will time and score each event. Participants may choose up to 3 events from the following: 55M sprint, 100M sprint, 1 Mile, High Jump, Long Jump, and Olympic OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB Throws. Ever try rock climbing? How about snorkeling on the clean When: Thursday, August 12th waters of Skaneateles Lake? In the Outdoor Adventure Club, Time: 5:00pm (check in by 4:30pm) Outdoor Adventurers will join experienced guides for these Ages: 7 - 16 activities and much more!Plus, clubers will learn basic out- Site: Henninger Athletic Complex at Sunnycrest Park door recreation skills, and become educated on nature pres- ervation. Register today for one or all excursions and, stay SCG: Tennis tournament tuned for year-round activities. Please pack a lunch. Snacks Play against youth from all over the city for a chance at the are provided. Meet at Burnet Park in the old Ice Rink. For City Championship in several age groups. Younger children ages 10 - 13. Additional waivers will be required. will play a form of “no-serve” tennis, while older youth compete in traditional games. Friday, June 25 - Orenda Springs Date: Thursday, August 12th 9:00am - 5:00pm Director: Central New York Tennis Association City-Residents $20.00/ Non-City $40.00 Time: Begins at Noon Ages: 8 - 16 Tuesday, July 27 - White Water Rafting Site: Sunnycrest Park 8:00am - 4:00pm City-Residents $40.00/ Non-City $80.00 Presenting Sponsor: Tuesday, August 24 - Snorkeling Key Bank 10:00am - 4:00pm City-Residents $15.00/ Non-City $30.00 Tuesday, August 31 - Snorkeling 10:00am - 4:00pm Salt City Jr. Olympics City-Residents $15.00/ Non-City $30.00 Saturday, September 11 - Indoor Rock Climbing 9:00am - 3:00pm City-Residents $25.00/ Non-City $50.00 And There’s Much More… Salt City Games Jr. Olympics (ages 7-12) When: Wednesday, August 11 -- Noon at Meachem Field. Specifically for our youngest Olympians! City youth from Parks sites and youth agencies come together to compete in a variety of fun athletic contests and team events (sprints, obstacle course, sponge relay, etc). Concludes with a medal ceremony! Must pre-register

SCG Team Events (for age 13-under) Basketball: August 9th ; Kickball: August 10th ;Soccer: TBA Baseball: August 9-12th Youth agency leaders may contact the Parks Department for Outdoor Adventure Camp team registration information at 473-4330 or e-mail [email protected]

18 Youth Program Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! THE SYRACUSE PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH CAMP/CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM 1 child per registration form PLEASE BRING OR MAIL THIS FORM WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEE TO: SYRACUSE PARKS & RECREATION • 412 SPENCER STREET • SYRACUSE • NY • 13204 • ATTN.: CAMP REGISTRATION CAMPER INFORMATION

Participant Name:______Gender: ____ Age as of 6/28/10: _____ Date of Birth:______

Height:______Last Grade Completed:______School Child Attends: ______

List all Allergies:______

Medical Conditions:______

Parent/Guardian Name:______Relationship to Child:______

Street Address:______

Apt. #: ______City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______E-mail Address:______

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Contact (other than parent/guardian):

Name: ______Phone:______Relationship to Child:______PICK-UP/DROP OFF Please list every individual that is allowed to pick up your child (including yourself). All drivers must have their license with them and be prepared to show it to pick up a child. Full names & phone numbers of those authorized to pick up your child:

1. ______2. ______3. ______TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION - Full day camps only

Will your child be using our transportation (Please see page 15 for details)? Check one: Yes ______No ______(If left blank we will assume transportation is not needed)

Please indicate the bus stop your child will be using as per our bus list - List only one site:______

Please be aware that your child must be registered one week prior (No exceptions) to the camp start date so we can issue a bus pass and submit all necessary paperwork needed for the City to provide transportation. A child must be wearing the issued bus pass in order to board the bus and must be listed on the bus roster. Please be aware that signing up for a camp does not automatically entitle the child to transportation. Please make sure you read the transportation information thoroughly. LUNCH INFORMATION - Full day camps only The City of Syracuse School District is gracious to supply our full-day camps with a boxed lunch at no cost which allows us the opportunity to offer affordable camps.

Will your child need a lunch? Check one: Yes ______No ______(If left blank we will assume lunch is not needed) If your child has any special dietary needs or has any particular preferences, please be sure to send a lunch with your him/her. Please be mindful that just like the schools, refrigeration will not be available for lunches. PAGE 1 of 2 of the Syracuse Parks & Recreation Camp Registration Form

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Youth Program Registration Form 19 CAMP/CLINIC/LEAGUE INFORMATION Program Name Days Dates Hours Fee 1.______

2.______3.______

4.______

5.______

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE Total Amount: $ ______

CAMPERS CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Everyone is expected to participate in all planned activities as defined by the camp schedule and be in appropriate dress (sneakers are a must for participation in all sport camps or activities!) 2. Obscene and discriminatory language, rough-housing, insubordination and/or put-downs will not be tolerated at anytime. 3. Property of others should be respected at all times. 4. Items which are of value, unsafe, intrusive, in poor taste, or otherwise objectionable are not to be brought to camp. Camper Signature: ______Date: ______I agree to help my child abide by this Code of Conduct Parent Signature: ______Date: ______Summer camp is meant to be a fun, educational and recreational activity. For the benefit of all campers, it is important that children behave appropriately within the summer camps. If it becomes necessary to take disciplinary action against a camp participant, the steps that will be followed are outlined below: 1st incident: The camper will receive a verbal warning and an explanation as to why the behavior is inappropriate (whenever possible, this will be done in a one-on-one setting removed from other campers). 2nd incident: Staff will determine an appropriate consequence for the camper’s actions (examples may include exclusion from participating in an activity). The camper’s parent will be notified of their behavior when they arrive to pick up the child or by phone. 3rd incident: The child will be excused from camp without a tuition refund The Summer Camp Staff reserves the right to bar any child from summer camps following a first incident in cases of serious behavior problems. WAIVERS - Additional waivers may be requested AUTHORIZATION OF TREATMENT: I hereby give my permission to the medical personnel selected by the camp director to order treatment and necessary transportation for my child. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give my permission to the physician to secure and administer treatment including authorization for my child named above. Initial ______TRAVEL & FIELD TRIPS: I give my permission for my child to travel in the city van/bus or an A&E bus throughout the parks and to field trip destinations which correlate with camp lessons. I understand that I will be informed of the field trips scheduled for the week of camp on the first day of camp. Initial ______

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: I hereby give my permission for my child’s picture/video to be used by the City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department publica- tions or video programs. Initial ______

Waiver: In consideration of your acceptance of this entry for myself, heirs, executors and administrators, I hereby release the City of Syracuse and all its officers, employees and agents including but not limited to Ultimate Goal LLC, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Onondaga County, Friends of the Zoo, Central New York Tennis Association, The M.O.S.T., Mercy Works, and SUNY ESF from any claims, liability, damage or expense that I may incur relating directly or indirectly to my

or my child’s participation in any such activities to the program or events, including transportation to and from such clinics/camps/events relating to such. Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______Date: ______------Office Use Only: Date Received: ______Payment (C/K/M): ______Amount: ______Initials: ______PAGE 2 of 2 of the Syracuse Parks & Recreation Camp Registration Form 20 Youth Program Registration Form Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! isit the following parks this summer for free, supervised EVENING PROGRAMS V“drop in” recreation from July 6 - August 20, 2010. Rec- ight Recreation aims to keep youth active into the evening reation staff at each park will prepare and deliver a daily hours this summer! Drop in to any of the following sites for schedule of fun activities from sports and active games, to N arts projects and other fun educational activities. Designed for supervised games and activities. youth between the ages of 7 and 15. Program Dates: July 6 - August 14, 2010 Ages: 8 - 13: 5pm - 7:15 pm // 14 - 18: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm FULL DAY PROGRAMS Blessed Sacrament Gym - 3131 James Street Barry Park - 600 Broad Street & Meadowbrook Drive Days of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Phone #: 435-4994 Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Monday - Fri- day (weather permitting). Indoor location @ Ed Smith School - call for McKinley Brighton - 141 West Newell Street details Offerings: Games, mobile recreation, Free Lunch Days of Operation: Monday - Friday Cannon St. Center - 515 Cannon Street Dr. King Elementary Gym - 416 Raynor Ave Phone #: 471-2106 Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm / Monday Days of Operation: Monday - Friday - Friday Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Free Lunch Also...City Parks collaborates with Kirk Park - 1216 Midland Ave @ W. Borden Ave the Boys and Girls Clubs to offer teen Phone #: 473-2799 Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm / Monday programming this summer at: - Friday Offerings: Swimming Pool, In/Outdoor Recreation, Free Shonnard St Unit - 201 Shonnard St. Hot Lunch For more information, call 475-5069 Hours: Monday - Friday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. McChesney Park - 2308 Grant Blvd. Phone #: 473-2673 Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 pm/ Monday - Friday Hamilton Street Unit - 201 Hamilton St. Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Free lunch at Grant School For more information, call 579-1050 Hours: Monday - Friday 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Schiller Park - 112 Whitwell Drive Phone #: 473-4780 Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm / Monday - Friday Offerings: Swimming Pool, Free Lunch. § Southwest Center - 401 South Ave Phone #: 474-6823 Hours: 9:00am - 5:00 pm / Monday - Friday Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Indoor Basketball Free DROP - IN POLICY Lunch Site. Programs specified as “drop-in” mean that no space is guaranteed for a child on any particular day. Children Westmoreland Park - 200 Westmoreland Ave are free to arrive or to leave the program site at any time. Phone #: 473-6754 Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm / Monday Parks staff is not responsible for transportation to and from our drop-in programs. - Friday Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Free Hot Lunch Site. § Wilson Park - 1117 S. McBride Street Phone #: 473-6828 Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm / Monday - Friday Offerings; Swimming Pool, Indoor/Outdoor, Free Hot Lunch Site. McKinley Park – 400 W. Pleasant Ave (w/ Bishop Foery) Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:30am – 1:00 pm (weather permitting) Offerings: Outdoor Recreation, Mobile Rec Thursdays, Pool AFTERNOON PROGRAMS Parks Partners with Frazer School - 741 Park Avenue (after Say Yes Say Yes to Education Camp)Hours: 2:00pm – 5:00pm/ Monday - Friday Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Organized Games Syracuse Parks & Recreation is proud to collabo- Skiddy Park – 300 Tioga St (after Say Yes Camp) rate with Say Yes to Education in 2010! Look for Phone #: 475-5069 Hours: Monday - Friday 2:00 – 5:00 our staff as part of the Say Yes Summer Camps at Bellevue, Blodgett, Frazer, Porter and Roberts. pm (weather permitting) Offerings: Outdoor Recreation, Basketball For more information; for a complete list of Say Yes Courts Summer Sites; or to register your child, call the Bellevue Academy at Shea – 300 Tioga St Say Yes office at443-4260. (after Say Yes Camp) Phone #: 475-5069 Hours: Monday www.sayyestoeducation.org - Friday 2:00 – 5:00pm Offerings: Outdoor Recreation, Basket- ball Court

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Youth Program Information 21 obile Recreation Units -- Bringing the Fun to YOUR neighborhood Program Dates: July 6 - August 6, 2010 City Parks Mobile Recreation Units will be visiting sites in a number of different neighborhoods throughout the summer, according to the schedule below. Staff will provide all of the materials and equipment needed for Mexciting games and projects...so just bring yourself and your friends...and be ready to try something new! Activities are designed for children ages 8 -15. Sites and schedule subject to change based on attendance and weather .

Sports Clinic with The Ultimate Goal Join coaches from the U.G. as they bring skill-building drills and fun sport challenges to your neighborhood. Each week will include some soccer-based activities, along with other sport themes. Show us your “A” game! Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 12:15pm - 1:45pm Kirk Park Schiller Park Skiddy Park McKinley Park Westmoreland 2:15pm - 3:45pm Wilson Park Dr Weeks School Frazer Park Bellevue Academy Barry Park

Adventure In The Park Join the Adventure staff when they visit your neighborhood with fun, active games that challenge both your body AND mind! Come ready to try something new! Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 10:30am - 12:00pm Barry Park Spirit of Jubilee Washington Square Meachem Field Dr. Weeks 12:15pm - 1:45pm Thornden Park Kirk Park McChesney Park McKinley Park Skiddy Park 2:45pm - 4:15pm Westmoreland Frazer Park Schiller Park Cannon Street Wilson Park

Arts and Crafts Don’t miss the ever-popular Craft Wagon when it rolls into your neighborhood! Our helpful staff will be on-hand with lots of materials for neat, “ready-to-go” projects that you can take home! Show us your creative side! Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 10:30am - 11:45am Burnet Park Barry Park McKinley Park Schiller Park Southwest C.C. 12:00pm - 1:15pm Upper Onondaga Westmoreland Kirk Park Dr. Weeks School Washington Park 2:00pm - 3:15pm Skiddy Park Cannon Street Ctr Wilson Park Huntington School Norwood Park 3:30pm - 4:30pm Frazer School Bellevue Academy Meachem Field McChesney Park Homer Wheaton

edia Unit - Summertime Street Performances

Combining drama, dance, music and comedy, the Media Unit, Syracuse’s national award winning teen performance troupe, brings it sixth annual summer tour to City Parks with “Angels with Broken Wings: If There Was MPeace”. This entertaining and provocative original production examines the impact of teen violence on neighborhoods and pro- motes positive decision making for youth and adults. For more information, please call the Media Unit at 478-8648. All Shows begin promptly at 1:00pm unless otherwise indicated! Day Date location Friday July 9 Press Preview, Columbus Circle Monday July 12 Cannon Street Tuesday July 13 Barry Park Thursday July 15 Northeast Community Center Friday July 16 Libba Cotton Grove Monday July 19 Schiller Park Tuesday July 20 Wilson Park Thursday July 22 Skiddy Park Friday July 23 Kirk Park Monday July 26 Westmoreland Park Tuesday July 27 Southwest Community Center Thursday July 29 Ward Park Monday August 2 McChesney Park Media Unit Tuesday August 3 Frazer School Performances

22 Youth Program Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! 6 Races -- 29.2 total miles -- Hundreds of Acres of City Parks!

THE RACES

Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run – 4 mile March 6, 2010

Dunn Tire Mountain Goat – 10 mile/3k May 2, 2010

Paige’s Butterfly Run – 5k (3.1 mile) June 5, 2010

Inner Harbor 5K – 5K (3.1 mile) August 29, 2010

Parks Run (Strathmore)– 4 mile September 26, 2010

Eastwood Park-to-Park Run – 5 mile October 17, 2010

THE REWARDS

Free Race Day Prize Drawings… visit the Fleet Feet Tent at each race to enter. Prizes include Brooks Sneakers, Fleet Feet gift cards and more!

100 Technical Shirts…Complete 4 of the 6 races and become eligible for a free Technical Running Shirt. (awarded to the first 100 to visit Fleet Feet at the conclusion of the series and claim prize)

Grand Prize Drawing – High Def Television... and more! Receive one Grand Prize entry for each series race completed! Be sure to visit the Fleet Feet tent at each race to register! Random drawing will take place at conclusion of SYRATHON 2010!

Run them all… more than 26.2 miles…and earn the coveted SYRATHONER Medal www.syracuse.ny.us/parks ENJOY OUR PARKS

...and please help keep them beautiful!

Upper Onondaga Park Strathmore Neighborhood