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SENIOR CENTERS TABLE OF CONTENTS %RE&HFLOH PHONE NUMBERS...... 3 0DJQDUHOOL 0F&KHVQH\3DUN  :HVWVLGH DEPARTMENT INFORMATION...... 4 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE...... 5 IMPORTANT CITY DEPARTMENT NUMBERS ADULT PROGRAMS...... 6 &LW\+DOO AQUATIC INFORMATION...... 7-9 &LW\/LQH'3:&,7<  &RGH(QIRUFHPHQW INFORMATION...... 10 &RPPRQ&RXQFLO &RPPXQLW\'HYHORSPHQW SPECIAL EVENTS...... 11-14 6FKRRO'LVWULFW YOUTH INFORMATION...... 15-22 :DWHU'HSDUWPHQW SYRATHON INFORMATION...... 23

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks  OFFICE LOCATION & HOURS FEES The Syracuse Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Department POease pay the fee OisteG Zith program information $OO fees are 2f¿ce is OocateG at  Spencer Street, Syracuse, 1Y  e[pecteG to Ee paiG at the time of registration $OO checks shouOG The of¿ce hours are  am to  pm, 0onGay through Ee maGe payaEOe to &200,SS,21(R 2F F,1$1&( POease FriGay Go not senG cash There ZiOO Ee a  serYice charge for aOO returneG checks PARK RENTAL PERMITS 2ur Parks offer conYenient Oocations, scenic settings anG REGISTRATION/CONFIRMATION afforGaEOe rates for gettogethers Oarge anG smaOO :hether it Ee a Preregistration is reTuireG for aOO fee EaseG programs anG camps ZeGGing ceremony, pictures, famiOy reunion or company picnic, Registrations for &,TY ResiGents & ZiOO Ee processeG on a ¿rst our parks proYiGe resiGents of aOO ages a ³&ommon *rounG´ to come, ¿rst serYe Easis 1on&ity resiGents¶ 1& reTuests ZiOO Ee e[ercise, pOay, anG take in aOO the Eeauty our naturaO urEan spaces haYe to offer $ permit ZiOO giYe you e[cOusiYe rights to an area processeG on a ¿rst come, spaceaYaiOaEOe Easis Eeginning 0ay Zithin the city park of your choice (ach of our picnic areas ,  Forms may Ee maiOeG to Syracuse Parks, Recreation, is Gifferent POease make sure the area meets your neeGs Eefore & Youth Programs Department,  Spencer Street, Syracuse, appOying for a permit for that particuOar sheOter 9ehicuOar access 1Y,  &&Oinic registration con¿rmation Oetters ZiOO to some of the picnic areas is restricteG Ee maiOeG appro[imateOy    Zeeks after receiYing registra tion SZim con¿rmations ZiOO Ee maiOeG Zeek Eefore Oessons 8pon receipt of your permit appOication, Ze ZiOO senG out your Eegin ,f you prefer to register in person, of¿ce hours are  am  permit if the space is aYaiOaEOe :e ask that you pOease secure the  pm, 0onGay  FriGay The Recreation Department can not Ee Oocation Eefore pOanning the eYent POease note that you shouOG responsiEOe for Oost or misGirecteG maiO &on¿rmations anG aOO not assume you haYe use of an area untiO you haYe receiYeG the other corresponGences ZiOO Ee maiOeG to the aGGress proYiGeG on permit You must have your permit with you on the day of the event. Separate permits ZiOO Ee reTuireG for each Oocation the registration form onOy Proof of resiGency may Ee reTuireG you choose, anG there ZiOO Ee an aGGitionaO  per  hours permit fee for each aGGitionaO Oocation For e[ampOe, if you Zish REFUND POLICY to use the /iOy PonG anG the Rose *arGen at ThornGen Park, tZo $OO refunG reTuests must Ee suEmitteG in Zriting to  Spencer separate permits are reTuireG, anG there ZiOO Ee tZo permit fees Street, Syracuse, 1Y, , $ttn R(F81D R(48(ST of  each per  hours  Payment must be made within  FuOO refunGs ZiOO Ee processeG if reTuesteG in Zriting at Oeast two weeks after you make a reservation. For more information seYen  Eusiness Gays in aGYance of the cOass pOease caOO   e[t   ,f a refunG reTuest is receiYeG Oess than  Gays in aGYance of the cOass, you ZiOO receiYe a  refunG ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP FEE  1o refunGs ZiOO Ee giYen Oess than one fuOO Eusiness Gay prior There is a  eOectricaO hook up fee, Zhere outOets are aYaiO to the cOass starting Gate ,f the cOass Eegins on 0onGay, the aEOe There is no poZer source aYaiOaEOe at ThornGen Park (0 refunG reTuest must Ee receiYeG Ey the ThursGay prior 0iOOs 0emoriaO Rose *arGen, the ThornGen Park Picnic SheOter, or the 2nonGaga Park *a]eEo PoZer is aYaiOaEOe at the Thorn  $OO refunGs ZiOO Ee paiG Ey the &ity of Syracuse Yia check Gen Park $mphitheatre, the /iOy PonG at ThornGen Park, anG the maGe payaEOe to the name on the originaO registration form, anG 2nonGaga Park Picnic SheOter PoZer at the 2nonGaga Picnic couOG take up to  Zeeks to receiYe SheOter is OimiteG anG can not accommoGate any kinG of cooking  ProrateG refunGs may Ee giYen after a program has Eegun if or cooOing units for e[ampOe, coffee makers, popcorn machine Zritten meGicaO Yeri¿cation from your primary physician is re etc ceiYeG for inMury or iOOness $ prorateG refunG ZiOO Ee EaseG on the numEer of Gays Oeft in the cOass upon receipt of your meGicaO FACILITY RENTAL PERMITS Yeri¿cation in our of¿ce ,f Ze receiYe the Zritten meGicaO Yeri The &ity of Syracuse Parks Department ZeOcomes you to one of ¿cation after the enG of the cOass, no refunG ZiOO Ee giYen our rentaO faciOities :hen some of our faciOities are not Eeing useG for Gepartment run recreation actiYities anG &ity eYents, CANCELLATIONS they are aYaiOaEOe for priYate rentaO 2ur EuiOGings are the perfect The Department reserYes the right to canceO or comEine cOasses Oocation for that speciaO party or meeting programs if necessary FuOO refunGs ZiOO Ee giYen if a cOasspro The Parks Department currentOy rents out ¿Ye faciOities They gram is canceOOeG POease Yisit httpZZZsyracusenyusparks are the %arry Park FieOG +ouse, %urnet Park :arming anG Rink message%oarGhtmO for canceOOations anG upGates $rea, Sunnycrest Rink $rea, ThornGen Park &arriage +ouse anG FieOG +ouse INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR POOLS 2utGoor pooOs ZiOO Ee cOoseG at Oeast  minutes ZheneYer thun The SpeciaO (Yents GiYision hanGOes aOO rentaO inTuiries %e Ger or Oightning is reporteG fore compOeting a FaciOity RentaO $ppOication, pOease contact 0ary %eth Roach or %ritney Farmer to check aYaiOaEiOity 0ary %eth can Ee reacheG at   e[t  or mroach# INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR CAMPS cisyracusenyus %ritney can Ee reacheG at e[t  or Efarm :e ZiOO make eYery effort to contact parents anGor meGia out er#cisyracusenyus $  security Geposit ZiOO Ee reTuireG in Oets Eefore the morning Eus runs Eegin, though this may not aO aGGition to the hourOy rentaO fees that appOy Zays Ee possiEOe :e Go ask that parents make arrangements for the possiEiOity of miG Gay camp canceOOation Zhen the Zeather FIELD PERMITS conGitions are threatening POease Yisit For e[cOusiYe use of any of our ¿eOGs, pOease contact -oeOOe ZZZsyracusenyusparksmessage%oarGhtmO for canceOOations Dougherty at  e[t  anG upGates

 Department Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! %Oue Rain (cofest +anoYer STuare & &ity +aOO &ommons ‡ $mericu Syracuse $rts & &rafts FestiYaO &oOumEus &ircOe MAY 30 - (SF ,, & %egins ‡ 0uOtiSport & %egins ‡ 1  1on  &ity resiGents 1& can register for camps Oeagues, & at %arry Park %egins cOinics & Oessons 31  Pops in the Park 8pper 2nonGaga Park 4  $GuOt League Preregistration for returning team GeaGOine AUGUST 5 - &raw¿sh FestivaO &Ointon STuare 6  02ST ,, & %egins ‡ RoEotics & %egins ‡ Tennis 6 - 0ountain *oat Run &Ointon STuare & at Sunnycrest Park %egins 12  +iawatha Lake Fishing DerEy 8pper 2nonGaga Park 9  Tennis & at Sunnycrest Park %egins 18  $GuOt Lacrosse League registration GeaGOine 9  Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park 19 - Downtown Living Tour 10  Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park 27  0emoriaO Day &oncert PaOace Theatre 11  Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park JUNE 12  Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park 1 & 2  Taste of Syracuse &Ointon STuare 16  Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park 2 - Paige¶s %utterÀy Run 17  Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park 8 -10  PoOish FestivaO &Ointon STuare 18 Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park 9  Soap %o[ DerEy  %Oock of S *eGGes 19 Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park 16 - Strathmore FestivaO Strathmore 1eighEorhooG ‡ -une 21  Shakespeare in the Park ThornGen Park teenth &Ointon STuare 20 - Rose Day at ThornGen Park Rose *arGen SEPTEMBER 17  Free *oOf for DaGs at %urnet anG Sunnycrest *oOf &ourses 7 & 8 - ,rish FestiYaO &Ointon STuare 22 - Summer %rewfest &Ointon STuare 7  $GuOt %asketEaOO /eague & $GuOt &oeG 9oOOeyEaOO Preregis tration for returning team GeaGOine 28 - $nimaO & %egins ‡ SummerStage & %egins ‡ $rts & &rafts & %egins ‡ Session , Swim Lessons %egin 14-16  ,taOian FestiYaO ,n front of &ity +aOO 15  :estsiGe Soccer Program %egins %urnet Park JULY 21  $GuOt %asketEaOO /eague, $GuOt &oeG 9oOOeyEaOO & %room 6 Dancing 8nGer the Stars Sunnycrest EaOO registration GeaGOine 7 Fireworks &eOeEration ,nner +arEor 23  :estcott Street &uOturaO FestiYaO  %Ok of :estcott St 9  Fire & PoOice & %egins & %egins ‡ Soccer & %egins ‡  Day Tennis & at Sunnycrest %egins ‡ Session ,, Swim Lessons Begin 10 Pops in the Park 8pper 2nonGaga Park 13 - Dancing 8nGer the Stars Sunnycrest

13-15 - 1YS BOues FestivaO &Ointon STuare You can now suEmit 16  BasketEaOO & Begins ‡ 02ST , & Begins ‡ Tennis service reTuests anG track & at Sunnycrest Park Begins the &ity¶s response onOine 17  Pops in the Park 8pper 2nonGaga Park 18 - 22  9aOOey FieOG Days 0eachem FieOG at ipsweEcisyracusenyus 20  Dancing 8nGer the Stars Sunnycrest ‡ (mpire Brewfest &Ointon STuare 21 - $merican BarEecue &hampionships &Ointon STuare 23 - (SF , & Begins ‡ Track & FieOG & Begins ‡ Tennis & at 0eachem FieOG Begins 24  Pops in the Park 8pper 2nonGaga Park 27 Dancing 8nGer the Stars Sunnycrest 27 - 29 - 1ortheast -a]] anG :ine FestivaO &Ointon STuare) ‡ www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Calendar-at-a-Glance  Bob Cecile Senior Center Classes 174 West Seneca Tpke at Midland (473-2678): FIT PARKS Aerobics and Strength with Barb – comEines aeroEic move ments with strength EuiOGing e[ercise *et your  minutes with us Days 0onGay, :eGnesGay anG FriGay   am to  am Armchair Fitness with Terry – EuiOG ¿tness from your chair ADULT FITNESS AND WELLNESS Days TuesGays   pm to  pm Syracuse Parks anG Recreation unGerstanGs the importance of reguOar physicaO activity as part of a heaOthy OifestyOe Line Dancing - This is not to Ee misseG 1ew guiGeOines presenteG Ey the feGeraO government inGi Days TuesGays   am to  am cate that Ey accumuOating at  minutes of moGerate activ ity each week, we can suEstantiaOOy reGuce the risk of a host of chronic Giseases To heOp achieve that goaO, the Parks Department offers the foOOowing free programs ADULT LEAGUES For more information aEout our aGuOt Oeagues caOO -oeOOe Dougherty at ),73DUNVIUHHRXWGRRUÀWQHVV  Thanks to 8pstate 0eGicaO 8niversity anG the &ommu Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse nity FounGation&ity Parks makes ¿tness enMoyaEOe anG POays from -une to 0iG  $ugust at 9aOOey StaGium anG Sunnycrest accessiEOe to $GuOt &ity resiGents of aOO ages, Ey Eringing &ompOe[ arti¿ciaO turf ¿eOGs  Preregistration for returning teams the free cOasses to Y28R neighEorhooG These cOasses take Gue Ey FriGay, 0ay ,  Ey  pm Registration GeaGOine is aGvantage of the naturaO setting offereG Ey city park to heOp 0ay ,  0ust Ee  years of age you improve functionaO strength, EaOance, anG overaOO ¿t ness From Eeginner to intermeGiate &heck Parks weEsite Men’s & Women’s for start Gates anG new Oocations POays from 1ovemEer to 0arch at various gyms in the &ity on Ey carriage house  TuesThurs am 0onGay anG :eGnesGay evenings Preregistration for returning meet Ey the oOG rink  0on:eG  pm teams are Gue Ey FriGay, SeptemEer ,  Ey  pm Registra $nG Oook for us on the CREEKWALK! DetaiOs to come tion GeaGOine is SeptemEer ,  Ey  pm Co-ed ZUMBA! ,nstructors from PuOse Fitness StuGio OeaG these POays from 1ovemEer to 0arch at various gyms in the &ity on high energy cOasses on TuesGays through -une th TuesGay, :eGnesGay, anG ThursGay evenings Preregistration for :here BoE &eciOe &enter  :est Seneca Tpke returning teams is FriGay, SeptemEer ,  Ey  pm Regis Dates TuesGays at  pm 0ay   -une th tration GeaGOine is SeptemEer ,  Fee  per cOass (may register on site if space is available) Broomball &aOO  for GetaiOs POays from 1ovemEer to 0arch on SunGay mornings anG 0onGay evenings at Sunnycrest Rink Registration GeaGOine is SeptemEer ,  Ey  pm SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAMS -oin e[perienceG instructors for a variety of cOasses Ge signeG speci¿caOOy for our senior resiGents  

Magnarelli Center at McChesney Park 2300 Grant Blvd (473-2673): **New**ZUMBA Gold Classes Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am-11 am Dates 0ay   -une  Fee  come as often as you¶G Oike &aOO the &enter Tom to register $GGitionaO =umEa *oOG sessions wiOO Ee offereG Eeginning -uOy  &aOO the &enter for GetaiOs $GuOt Lacrosse League Walking: Monday thru Friday   am to  am Senior Strength Training with Mimi– uses resistance EanGs anG more to EuiOG functionaO strength Days TuesGay anG ThursGay   am to  am Yoga with Mimi– gentOe seTuence of movements to heOp improve posture, reOieve stress anG tension Days TuesGay anG ThursGay   am to  am Pickle Ball: stay active with this fun comEo sport´faster than EaGminton, sOower than tennis´ &ome anG Oearn how Days ThursGays anG FriGays  pm pm Dates through -une th $GuOt Soft EaOO League

 Adult Programs Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! BURNET PARK POOL 2utGoor By passing the swim test D$,LY, inGiviGuaO chiOGren can Ee 300 Block of Coleridge Ave at Burnet Park Drive e[empt from the height reTuirement anG swim without an  meters Oong with eight Oanes :ater Gepth ¶ to ¶ 0inimum aGuOt in the pooO with them height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouOGers Public Swim: 0onGay thru SaturGay 1oon to  pm & SunGay  to  ($)  coupon or   per session pm Long Course Lap Swim ($): 0onGay thru FriGay   to  am HUNTINGTON SCHOOL POOL ,nGoor ACCEPTABLE SWIMWEAR 400 Sunnycrest Road (on the east side of the school) 1o one in street cOothes is aOOoweG on the pooO Geck at any  yarGs Oong with si[ Oanes :ater Gepth ¶ to ¶ 0inimum time 0(1¶S $&&(PT$BL( S:,0 :($R Bathing suit, height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouOGers gym shorts, Eiker shorts 81$&&(PT$BL( S:,0 :($R Public Swim: 0onGay thru FriGay 1oon to  pm &utoffs, Means or Genim materiaO, shorts EeOow the knee, shorts with ]ippers or EeOts :20(1¶S $&&(PT$BL( KIRK PARK POOL 2utGoor S:,0 :($R Bathing suit, shortsOeeveG EoGy suits, sunsuit, 400 West Borden Ave any approveG men¶s shorts with one of the foOOowing Sports  yarGs Oong, nine Oanes with a wheeOchair GisaEOeG access Era, haOter top, tank top tuckeG in, sOeeveOess shirt tuckeG in ramp anG shaOOow enG entry stairs into pooO :ater Gepth ¶ to ¶ 0inimum height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the ,1F$1T $&&(PT$BL( S:,0 :($R Training pants with shouOGers Public Swim: DaiOy  to  pm pOastic eOastic pants, infant swimsuit with eOastic Oegs 12 cOoth or GisposaEOe Giapers are aOOoweG in the pooO Swim MCKINLEY PARK POOL 2utGoor suits containing Àotation Gevices must Ee 8S &oast *uarG 300 Blk. of W. Pleasant St., one block west of 2300 block of Midland $pproveG  meters Oong with si[ Oanes :ater Gepth ¶ to ¶ 0inimum height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouOGers Public Swim: DaiOy  to  pm ONONDAGA PARK POOL 2utGoor 532 Roberts Ave at Wellesley Road  meters Oong with si[ Oanes :ater Gepth ¶´ to ¶ 0inimum height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouOGers Public Swim: DaiOy  to  pm

SCHILLER PARK POOL 2utGoor 1100 Rugby Road at Oak Street  yarGs Oong Ey  yarGs wiGe with ten Oanes :ater Gepth ¶´ to ¶ 0inimum height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouOGers Public Swim: DaiOy  to  pm SOUTHWEST CENTER POOL ,nGoor 230 Lincoln Ave at Clover Street behind the Southwest Center  yarGs Oong with si[ Oanes :ater Gepth ¶´ to ¶ 0inimum height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouOGers Public Swim: 0onGay, :eGnesGay & FriGay  to  pm anG TuesGay & ThursGay  t o  p m  Adult Lap Swim: 0onGay thru FriGay  t o  p m

THORNDEN PARK POOL 2utGoor 600 block of South Beech Street at Cherry Street  meters Oong with eight Oanes :ater Gepth ¶´ to ¶ 0ini mum height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouO Gers Public Swim: 0onGay thru SaturGay 1oon to  pm & SunGay  to  pm Long Course Lap Swim ($): 0onGay thru FriGay  to  am VALLEY POOL ,nGoor Amidon Drive off 4900 block of S. Salina St., (behind Clary School)  yarGs Oong with si[ Oanes :ater Gepth ¶´ to ¶ 0ini mum height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouOGers Adult Lap Swim ($): 0onGay thru FriGay 1oon to  pm &  to  pm WILSON PARK POOL 2utGoor 1117 South McBride Street at Taylor Street  yarGs Oong with si[ Oanes :ater Gepth ¶´ 0inimum height of chiOGren to swim aOone is ¶´ ´ to the shouOGers Public Swim: 0onGay thru SaturGay 1oon to  pm & SunGay  to  pm SchiOOer Park PooO

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______ ___Aquatic Programs Registration Form$OO eventsSyracuse are su ParksEMect & to Recreation... change without Come outnotice and play with us! ADULT BEGINNER SWIM LESSONS YOUTH SWIM LESSONS ,t is never too Oate to Oearn how to swim ,n this cOass we teach at your pace to assure that you are ¿rst anG foremost Daytime Oessons wiOO Ee offereG for thir comfortaEOe in the water From there, we wiOO Eegin teaching ty minute cOasses 0onGay  FriGay, Eetween  am anG proper techniTues for the front crawO Sign up anG Moin us, we 1oon, over a twoweek perioG at the foOOowing sites wiOO have you wanting to swim marathons Eefore you know Burnet, +untington, 2nonGaga, SchiOOer, Southwest, it The cOasses are 0onGays & :eGnesGays from    pm, ThornGen anG 9aOOey PooOs &ity   1on&ity  over a ¿ve week perioG at 9aOOey PooO (subject to change) &ity   1on&ity  1o cOasses :eGnesGay, -uOy ,  Session I: June 25 to July 6, 2012 0onGay & :eGnesGays -une   $ugust ,  Session II: July 9 to July 20, 2012 Session III: July 23 to August 3, 2012

ADULT ADVANCED SWIM LESSONS (vening swimming Oessons wiOO Ee offereG for thirty minute This cOass is GesigneG to enhance anG EuiOG upon your current cOasses 0onGays & :eGnesGays (No class Wednesday, July 4, strokes anG teach proper Ereathing techniTues in aGGition to 2012 at Valley Pool only or TuesGays & ThursGays Eetween EuiOGing enGurance The cOasses are 0onGays & :eGnesGays  pm anG  pm, over a ¿ve week perioG at only at 9aO -une   $ugust ,  from    pm, over a ¿ve week Oey PooO for Seahorse, *oOG¿sh, BuOOfrogs, BOue :haOes anG perioG at 9aOOey PooO (subject to change) &ity   1on&ity Star¿sh OeveOs &ity   1on&ity   Monday & Wednesdays: June 27 - August 1, 2012 Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 26 - July 26, 2012 ADULT WATER EXERCISE Don¶t miss this Oow impact workout that is sure to im prove your strength, Àe[iEiOity anG enGurance This cOass LEVEL REQUIREMENTS is offereG at Burnet, +untington anG Southwest PooOs on TuesGays & ThursGays, -une   $ugust ,  &ity  Seahorse:  years of age  1on&ity  Gold¿sh: 0inimum of  years oOG no swimming e[perience +untington PooO   pm Southwest PooO   pm Bullfrogs 0inimum of  years oOG aEOe to Àoat on front anG Eack, kick  feet on front anG Eack Blue Whales 0inimum of  years oOG aEOe to swim  feet on YOUTH PRE-COMPETITIVE SWIM front anG Eack Burnet, 2nonGaga, SchiOOer, anG ThornGen PooOsThis pro Star¿sh 0inimum of  years oOG, aEOe to swim  feet on front anG gram offers Eoys anG girOs the opportunity to swim com Eack anG perform the eOementary Eackstroke petitiveOy against other city participants, within various age Eels: 0inimum of  years oOG aEOe to swim  yarGs front anG Eack groups from -une  through $ugust ,  The program crawO,  yarGs eOementary Eackstroke, Ereaststroke anG EutterÀy runs 0onGay  FriGay for one hour Guring the morning Oearn &Oasses are heOG with suf¿cient enroOOment at seOecteG sites to swim sessions Participants may aOso swim in weekOy triaOs at  pm on :eGnesGays compete in the SaOt &ity Swim 0eet on :eGnesGay $ugust  at 1ottingham PooO Participants must Ee  years or younger anG Ee aEOe to swim  yarGs front & Eack crawO &ity    1on  &ity 

Salt City Games -- All City Swim Meet Dive in against youth swimmers from aOO over the city anG try for the *2LD :ithin each age category, participants may choose from a numEer of events incOuGing FreestyOe, Ereast stroke, anG EutterÀy Preregistration is aGviseG, aOthough 2nGeck registration wiOO Ee aOOoweG Eeginning at pm &aOO Lessons , e[t  for info, or use the campcOinic form $ t 9 FR(( WHEN :eGnesGay $ugust th SITE 1ottingham alley Pool Pool TIME pm AGE all ages

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Aquatic Programs  yracuse¶s two hole, par golf courses, with their great views of the city anG low fees, offer a great GOLF LEAGUES Sopportunity whether you¶re an aviG golfer or Must a Eeginner The courses are open from 0ay st to 2ctoEer th,  am to  pm, weather permitting Private anG group lessons are Seniors availaEle Ey appointment 0i[eG senior leagues at Eoth courses Eegin in the early part of 0ay They will run every TuesGay morning The 0ary B8R1(T P$R. *2LF &28RS( $nn .otas :omen¶s League, Eeginning on ThursGay, 0ay $very & &oleriGge $ves th, meets on ThursGays at Sunnycrest Park *olf &ourse Syracuse, 1Y  Adults   Take aGvantage of the city¶s twilight leagues starting in S811Y&R(ST P$R. *2LF &28RS( -une, availaEle weeknights at each golf course RounG up your frienGs, coworkers, anG Eusiness associates anG &aleE $ve, off of +ickok $ve spenG a weeknight at one of the courses Reserve a night Syracuse, 1Y  anG operate your own league or Moin a cityrun league &all    either golf course for information Youth -unior Leagues at Eoth courses Eegin in early -uly League play takes place on 0onGays at Sunnycrest Park anGor :eGnesGays at Burnet Park, Eetween  am anG  pm -uniors Eetween the ages of  compete weekly against each other for the league championship.

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Mayor’s Senior Cup -uniors & 8nGer ThursGay, SeptemEer th at Sunnycrest Park *olf &ourse  $Gults   seniors will compete against each other in one of ¿ve catego Seniors ries for the 0ayor¶s Senior &up Seniors will Ee treateG to a luncheon, with awarGs anG rafÀes to follow

SEASON PASSES The Mayor’s Par 3 Challenge During 2ctoEer, this twoGay tournament features aGults from all over the area attempting to win this prestigious awarG The top three Tuali¿ers in each age Eracket will Ee inviteG Eack to -uniors&ity ResiGents 1on&ity  compete in the championship rounG $Gults&ity ResiGents 1on&ity   Seniors&ity ResiGents 1on&ity  The Mayor’s Cup Championship @ The City Games For Youth Ages 8 - 16 PR,&,1* S8B-(&T T2 &+$1*( Syracuse¶s version of the 0astersRegister to play in one of two preliminary rounGs Low scores in each age group aG vance to the &hampionship rounG for a shot at the 0ayors USGA JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY &up Preliminary Rounds: 0onGay, $ugust th at Sunny crest & :eGnesGay, $ugust th at Burnet Park Champion- The &ity of Syracuse will present it¶s $nnual -unior *olf ship Round:ThursGay $ug th at Sunnycrest Park $caGemy, part of the 8niteG States *olf $caGemy¶s Limit  youth per site for each Preliminary RounG ³For the *ooG of the *ame´ initiative, at Sunnycrest Park Fee FR(( Seventy¿ve youth will participate in clinics run Ey the &en § tral 1ew York Professional *olf $ssociation each FriGay, am  pm, for ¿ve weeks, -uly th through $u gust th Participants will learn many aspects of the game, incluGing etiTuette, grip anG swing techniTues There is a  fee The Program incluGes Ereakfast anG lunch Reg FOR INFORMATION REGARDING GOLF istrations will Ee accepteG on a ¿rst come, first serve Easis LESSONS, PLEASE CONTACT JOE BURNS $ll participants must resiGe in the &ity of Syracuse anG Ee  years of age Please complete the registration on page AT 473-4330 EXT. 3020 

Golf Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! 2012 SYRACUSE SPECIAL EVENTS EDITION PARKS & RECREATION

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FIND US ON FACEBOOK BIG RIG DAY JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL Saturday, April 28 - 11 am to 3 pm -- Burnet Park (use Coleridge or Avery Avenue Saturday, June 16 -- entrances) A premier African American celebration for Syracuse and Central New Children - rev up your engines, grab your families and get behind the York, Juneteenth is a positive platform for encouraging acceptance of di- big wheels of some of the City’s big trucks and rigs from other compa- versity and offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the sacri- nies in the area, including a city truck, a sheriff’s department vehicle, ¿ces and challenges African Americans endured to achieve freedom. Free an ambulance - and much more. Co-sponsored by C & S Cos. and admission. For more information, visit www.syracusejuneteenth.org or call Price Chopper with media support from Rebel 105. Free admission. (315) 422-9400. HIAWATHA LAKE FISHING DERBY STRATHMORE FESTIVAL Saturday, May 12 - 8 am to Noon -- Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts Avenue Saturday, June 16 -- Robineau Road, Strathmore Neighborhood (not to be confused with Park in Liverpool) The Festival showcases some of the beautiful architectural designs and his- Children, up to the age of 1, can reel in some ¿sh and some fun during torical signi¿cance of this neighborhood, with the picturesque Onondaga the annual Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby. Prizes will be awarded in three Park as its centerpiece. Visit www.strathmorebythepark.org for updated in- age categories for the biggest ¿sh caught, and for the overall smallest ¿sh. formation and ticket prices. Registration begins at 8 am, with an awards ceremony at non. Free admis- sion and registration. SHAKESPEARE-ON-THE-GRASS Friday, June 22/Saturday, June 23/Friday, June 29/Saturday, June 30 - 5:30 5TH DOWNTOWN LIVING TOUR pm & Sunday, June 24 - 2 pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre Saturday, May 19 - Noon to 6 pm --Throughout downtown The company will present Shakespearean history play, Henry IV, Part 1, in Come see downtown’s ¿nest e[amples of urban living. Featuring numer- the grassy area in the heart of the Thornden Park Amphitheatre, where seat- ous stops at downtown’s spectacular residential spaces, the tour showcases ing allows audiences to be right up on all the action. a wide variety of living environments found right in your downtown! Come see a variety of upscale condos, new apartments, historical renovations, en- FIREWORKS CELEBRATION joy specials from downtown restaurants and see what downtown living Saturday, July 7 -- Inner Harbor, Kirkpatrick and Solar Streets is all about! Visit www.downtownsyracuse.com/downtownlivingtour for As part of the Syracuse Fair event. With plenty of family activities more information or call (315) 422-8284. and entertainment throughout the day, capping off with a patriotic concert by the Stan Colella Orchestra at 8 p.m. and a dazzling MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT ¿reworks display over the water at 9:30 p.m. Visit our website Sunday, May 27 -- 2:30 pm -- Palace Theater, 2384 James St. at www.syracuse.ny.us/parks for more information in the weeks This special concert, by the Stan Colella Orchestra, is a moving tribute to ahead. our fallen heroes and a poignant e[pression of gratitude to our troops and veterans for their service to our country, and a moving tribute to our fallen POPS IN THE PARK heroes. Tuesdays, July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31 - 7 pm -- Upper Onondaga Park, Roberts Avenue TASTE OF SYRACUSE The Onondaga Park Gazebo, ne[t to Hiawatha Lake, is the perfect setting for Friday & Saturday, June 1& 2 - 11 am to 11 pm -- Clinton Square your family and friends to enjoy a variety of musical styles in this four-week The AmeriCU Credit Union Taste of Syracuse, presented by Tops, returns series, from blues to Motown to pops. Co-sponsored by Price Chopper. to downtown, featuring live music, fabulous food, and of course $1 sam- ples. For more information, visit www.tasteofsyracuse.com or call (315) DANCING UNDER THE STARS 471-9597. Fridays, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 -- 7 to 10 pm -- Sunnycrest Rink Dance under the stars with the Stan Colella Orchestra, as they perform their SYRACUSE POLISH FESTIVAL mi[ of swing and big band era favorites. Bring your friends, your families, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 8 -12 --- Clinton Square your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and of course, your dancing shoes. Free ad- Enjoy Polish culture, the music, dance and food during this 58th annual mission. Presented by MVP Health Care. Co-sponsored by Price Chopper. festival, headlined by Grammy winner Jimmy Sturr. For more information visit, www.polishscholarshipfund.com. VALLEY FIELD DAYS Wednesday, July 18 through Sunday, July 22 -- Meachem Park SYRACUSE SOAP BOX DERBY It wouldn’t be summer in Syracuse without the time-honored tradition - the Saturday, June 9 -- 2100 Block of S. Geddes St., Valley Field Days. Youth ages 8-17 will compete in the local Soap Bo[ Derby championships to qualify to race in the All-American Soap Bo[ Derby in Akron, OH in NORTHEAST JAZZ FESTIVAL July. Free admission for all spectators. Visit www.syracusesoapbo[derby. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, July 27 - 29 -- Clinton Square org for more information. Three days of great music, fun, food and drink for the whole family. enjoy the ¿nest jazz, cuisine and wines of the world! Free admission. For more DOWNTOWN FARMER’S MARKET information, www.nejazzwinefest.org or call (315) 479-5299. Tuesdays, June 12 to October 9 - 7 am to 4 pm -- Clinton Square More than 50 farmers and produce dealers offer fresh, seasonal BLUE RAIN ECOFEST vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods, Àowers, plants, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 27 - 29 -- Hanover Square & City Hall handcrafted items for sale. Some weeks the market hosts live en- Commons tertainment. Visit www.downtownsyracuse.com for more informa- Upstate ’s ¿rst multi-day family Ecofest and E[po with music, tion or call 422-8284. dance, food, drinks and e[hibits featuring green technology for homes and

City of Syracuse Parks & Recreation ‡ 412 Spencer Street ‡ Syracuse, NY ‡ 13204 ‡ (315) 473-4330 ‡ www.syracuse.ny.us/parks businesses, health and wellness, energy ef¿cient vehicle test drives and more. For more information, visit www.bluerainecofest.org or call 479- 5299.

AMERICU ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Friday, July 27 - 10 am-6 pm Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29 - 10 am to 5 pm -- Columbus Circle This spectacular three-day showcase by 150 of the country’s most talented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers is centered on historic Columbus Cir- cle in . More than 50,000 visitors will shop and browse among the art and craft e[hibits and enjoy a wide variety of music, multi- cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participatory activities. The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is presented by the Downtown Com- Juneteenth Festival mittee. For more information, visit www.syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com or call (315) 422-8284. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 -- 5:30pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre Sundays, Aug. 19 & 26 -- 2:00 pm -- Thornden Park Amphitheatre The Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream in free performances. Bring a picnic; food and craft vendors also available. IRISH FESTIVAL Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8 -- Clinton Square One of the largest cultural events in , the Syracuse Irish Festival celebrates the Irish heritage with dance, music, food, activities and Gaelic and Celtic clothing and giftware. For more information, visit www.syracuseirishfestival.com. Irish Festival LA FESTA ITALIANA Friday & Saturday, September 14 & 15, 11 am to 11 pm Sunday, September 16, 11 am to 8 pm -- In front of City Hall Fireworks Celebration The event includes free entertainment by local, regional and national acts. Come enjoy Italian foods, activities for children and a bocce tournament. For more information, please visit www.festaitaliana.bizland.com. WESTCOTT ST. CULTURAL FESTIVAL Sunday, September 23, Noon to 6:30 pm -- 500 Blk of Westcott St. Famous for its community spirit and energy, the Fair creates one of Westcott Street’s busiest days of the year, drawing thousands of attendees to it event each year. Festivities begin at 11:45 am at the junction of Westcott and Eu- clid with a funky Parade down Westcott Street. For more information check out www.westcottfair.org.

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Camp Information CAMP WEEKS DROP OFF/PICK UP June 25 - June 29: Animal Camp, SummerStage Camp, 1/2 Check-In will be no earlier than 9:45 a.m. for full – day camps Day Arts & Crafts Camp and 8:45 a.m.. for half-day clinics. We ask that you stay with July 9 - July 13: Soccer Camp, Fire & Police Camp, 1/2 Day your child until that time. Please do not drop your children off Tennis Camp at Sunnycrest Park any earlier as staff may be busy setting up and not be able to su-

July 16 - July 20: Basketball Camp, MOST Session I Camp, pervise. Pick- Up will be at 3:00 p.m.. sharp for full-day camps 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Sunnycrest Park and noon for half-day camps. We ask that you check your child out of camp with a counselor and be prepared to show identi¿- July 23 - July 27: SUNY ESF Science Session I Camp, Track & Field Camp, 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Meachem Park cation.

July 30 - August 3: SUNY ESF Science Session II Camp, MEDICATION Multi-Sport Camp, 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Barry Park Staff are prohibited from administering any medication, includ- August 6 - August 10: MOST Session II Camp, Robotics ing sun block and insect repellent. If your child needs to use Camp, 1/2 Day Tennis Camp at Sunnycrest Park these items please do so before coming to camp. Campers may CHECK OUT PAGE 16 & 17 FOR CAMP self-administer medication (inhalers, epi-pens, etc.) As needed DETAILS... with doctor and parental permission. Please label all personal items. CITY VS. NON-CITY RESIDENTS City residents are de¿ned as those who live within the boundar- WHAT TO WEAR/BRING ies of the Syracuse City School District. Our camps are active camps! Please have campers wear comfort- able clothing and sneakers (Àip Àops and open toed sandals are REGISTRATION/CONFIRMATION not allowed). Campers may get dirty under certain circumstanc- Pre-registration is required for all fee based programs and es; please keep this in mind since fun learning can be a messy camps. Registrations for CITY Residents will be processed on a process! It’s recommended that you send a change of clothes if ¿rst come, ¿rst serve basis. Non-City residents’ requests will be there is a chance of light rain in the forecast. Also, please send a processed on a ¿rst come, space-available basis beginning May 1, 2012. Forms may be mailed to: Syracuse Parks, Recreation, re-usable water bottle for re-¿lling throughout the day. & Youth Programs Department, 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, Campers are responsible for their own belongings. Please make NY, 13204. Camp/Clinic registration con¿rmation letters will be sure everything is well labeled. Please do not send valuable mailed appro[imately 1 - 2 weeks after receiving registration. items to camp (ipods, games etc). Parks staff cannot be respon- If you prefer to register in person, of¿ce hours are 8 a.m. - 5 sible for loss or theft. p.m., Monday - Friday. The Recreation Department can not be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. Con¿rmations and all other correspondences will be mailed to the address provided on LUNCHES the registration form only. Proof of residency may be required. The City of Syracuse School District is gracious to supply our full-day camps with bo[ed lunches at no cost which allows us REFUND POLICY the opportunity to keep our camps affordable with the option of All refund requests must be submitted in writing to 412 Spencer providing lunches. Your child will be signed up for a lunch if Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204, Attn: REFUND RE4UEST - all you checked ³yes´ on the camp registration form upon register- refunds will be provided to the name/address provided as the ¿rst listed parent/guardian on the registration form. ing for camp. If your child has any dietary restrictions or prefer-  Full refunds will be processed if requested in writing at least ences we STRONGLY encourage the child bring his/her own seven (7) business days in advance of the class. lunch from home. Please be mindful that just like the schools,  If a refund request is received less than 7 days in advance of refrigeration will not be available for lunches so we ask that you the class, you will receive a 50 refund. plan accordingly.  No refunds will be given less than one full business day prior to the class starting date. (If the class begins on Monday, the refund request must be received by the Thursday prior.) TRANSPORTATION/BUS PASSES  All refunds will be paid by the City of Syracuse via check The City will provide free, supervised bus transportation to all made payable to the name on the original registration form, and full-day camps from the pick-up sites listed below. Pre-registra- could take up to 4-6 weeks to receive. tion for transportation must be completed ¿ve (5) full business  Prorated refunds may be given after a program has begun if days prior to the camp starting. Bus schedules will be based on written medical veri¿cation (from your primary physician) is re- ceived for injury or illness. A prorated refund will be based on registration and posted on-line at http://www.syracuse.ny.us/ the number of days left in the class upon receipt of your medi- parks/messageBoard.html ¿ve (5) full business days prior to cal veri¿cation in our of¿ce. If we receive the written medical each camp week. Pick-up and drop-off locations must be the veri¿cation after the end of the class, no refund will be given. same and remain consistent throughout the week of camp. We try our best to keep to the times assigned however unforeseen CANCELLATION/EARLY DISMISSAL circumstances may result in the bus arriving later or earlier than Please have campers dress appropriately for weather conditions. scheduled. We ask that you arrive on time to drop your child off In e[treme cases, camp may need to be cancelled or dismissed in the morning and 10-15 minutes early in the afternoon. The early. Any information on camp cancellations will be available safety of the children traveling to and from the stops is the re- on our website: http://www.syracuse.ny.us/parks/messageBoard. sponsibility of the parent or guardian so please plan accordingly. html, by 8:00 a.m. In the case of an early dismissal, all parents/ If your child is pre-registered he/she will receive a bus pass on guardians or emergency contacts will be noti¿ed and e[pected to the 1st day of camp. The bus pass must be worn every day to pick up their child from camp or their bus stop. ride the bus. www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Youth Program Information 15 PARKS & RECREATION ANIMAL CAMP FULL DAY CAMPS Don’t miss this chance for a ³wild´ camp e[perience! Campers participate in =oo tours, up close animal encounters, hands-on BASKETBALL CAMP activities, games and crafts. E[perience all the =oo 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 ¿ll quickly! aspects of the game: passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, Date: Monday - Friday, June 25 - June 29, 2012 and defending. Director: Rosamond Gifford =oo Educational Staff Date: Monday - Friday, July 16 - July 20, 2012 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Director: Dennis Bardenett Ages: 10-13 years of age Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Site: Rosamond Gifford =oo Ages: 8 - 13 years of age Transportation: Yes Site: Henninger High School Gym Limit: 30 Transportation: Yes Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Limit: 80 Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 POLICE & FIRE CAMP Open to boys and girls...Participants will have the opportu- nity to interact with professional policeman and ¿re¿ghters 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 e[ploration of Camp Favorite! our natural urban eco-system. A curriculum of inquiry based Date: Monday - Friday, July 9 - July 13, 2012 learning activities and games will help children to e[plore, 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: Syracuse Fire Training Facility, 312 State Fair Blvd. Session I: Monday - Friday, July 23 - July 27, 2012 Transportation: Yes Session II: Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3, 2012 Limit: 20 Director: SUNY ESF students/staff Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ages: 10 - 13 years of age ROBOTICS CAMP Site: Roberts School (Rear Entrance, Staff will be waiting In collaboration with ’s Louis Stokes Alli- outside) ance for Minority Participation, students will build, program, Transportation: Yes and test a variety of Lego Mindstorms N;T robots, and e[- Limit: 20 plore building structures, working with gears, and computer Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 programming in N;T-G. Don’t miss this camp! Date: Monday - Friday, August 6 - August 10, 2012 M.O.S.T. MUSEUM SCIENCE CAMP Director: Gina Rivers Open to boys and girls...Participants between the ages of 10- Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 13 will be given the opportunity to e[plore multiple realms of Ages: 10 - 13 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 Session I: Monday - Friday, July 16 - July 20, 2012 Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Session II: Monday - Friday, August 6 - August 10, 2012 Director: M.O.S.T. Education Staff SOCCER CAMP Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open to boys and girls...Players will be introduced to the basic Ages: 10 - 13 years of age skills of the game, including dribbling, passing, body posi- Site: M.O.S.T., 500 South Franklin tioning, goal tending, and more! Coach Vergara and his staff Transportation: Yes will provide a fun week of skill building and light competi- Limit: 25 tion. All participants must wear sneakers to participate. Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Date: Monday - Friday, July 9 - July 13, 2012 Director: Oscar Vergara MULTI-SPORT CAMP Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open to boys and girls...Fill your summer days with our e[cit- Ages: 8 - 13 years of age ing Multi-Sport opportunities. The staff will organize, educate Site: Sunnycrest Park and supervise soccer, kickball, relay races and much more. Transportation: Yes This week of summer will give each participant the ability to Limit: 80 learn new activities, make friends and simply have fun play- Fee: Cityy $40/Non-Cityy $90$90 ing throughout the days. Date: Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3, 2012 Director: Staff of Ultimate Goal 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

16 Youth Program Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! SUMMERSTAGE CAMP Working in a professional theatre environment, boys and girls 1/2 DAY CAMPS/CLINIC participating in SummerStage will have the opportunity to spend a week e[ploring the elements of theatre through voice 1/2 DAY ARTS & CRAFTS CAMP work, movement, mask improvisation and acting. Participants Spend a week with our talented Arts & Crafts Staff at the Bur- will gain transferable skills as well as develop a new under- net Park Arts & Crafts Facility! Each day you will learn a standing of what it takes to be an actor. Be sure not to miss variety of crafting techniques and, no doubt, come home with this one! some wonderful masterpieces! Projects may include tie-dye, Date: June 25 - June 29, 2012 clay sculpture, painting, scrap-booking, and more! Please note Director: Educationalnal Staff/ SU Drama Staff that this a 1/2 day camp -- lunch and transportation will not Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 pp.m. be provided. Ages: 10-13 years of age NEW Date: Monday - Friday, June 25 - June 29, 2012 Site: Syracuse Stage Director: Kathy Spoto Transportation: Yes Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon Limit: 20 Ages: 10 - 13 years of age Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Site: Burnet Arts & Crafts Facility Transportation: No Limit: 30 Fee: City $25/Non-City $50 TRACK & FIELD CAMP A Summer Camp Favorite! Open to boys and girls...Partici- 1/2 DAY TENNIS CAMP pants will learn the basic shot put, high jump, and be intro- Participants will bene¿t from the instruction of USTA profes- duced to drills to improve sprinting, track distance running, sionals while learning how to properly serve and e[ecute and cross country technique. forehand and backhand shots. Instructors will also teach agil- Date: Monday - Friday, July 23 - July 27, 2012 ity and footwork patterns necessary to cover the court. Please Director: Mike Mel¿ note that this a 1/2 day camp -- lunch and transportation will Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. not be provided. Monday - Friday. Ages: 8 - 13 years of age Session I: July 9 - July 13, 2012 at Sunnycrest Park Site: Sunnycrest Park Session II: July 16 - July 20, 2012 at Sunnycrest Park Transportation: Yes Session III: July 23 - July 27, 2012 at Meachem Field Limit: 50 Session IV: July 30 - August 3, 2012 at Barry Park Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 Session V: August 6 - August 10, 2012 at Sunnycrest Park Director: CNY Tennis Association Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon Please remind your child that there is a Ages: 8 - 13 years of age “code of conduct” at all City of Syracuse Site: Various sites depending on the date Transportation: No Department of Parks & Recreation Sum- Limit: 25 per session unless otherwise noted mer Camps/Programs, and that behavior Fee: City $25/Non-City $50 such as roughhousing, bullying, harass- ing and use of foul language, etc will not be tolerated. JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY The City of Syracuse will present it’s Annual Junior Golf Academy run by the Central New York Professional Golf As- sociation. Participants will learn many aspects of the game, JR. A.C.T.I.O.N. BASKETBALL LEAGUE including etiquette, grip and swing techniques. The Program Open to boys, ages 13-15, this league provides an opportunity includes breakfast and lunch. All participants must reside in for local youth to play with and compete against some of the the City of Syracuse and there is a non-refundable $25 fee. best 13-15 year olds in Central New York. Meet new people Date: Fridays, July 13 - August 10, 2012 while building your skills this summer. All registered partici- Director: Joe Burns pants will be drafted to one of 10 teams, led by e[perienced Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. coaches. Teams play one game per week for 7 weeks. Regis- Ages: 8 - 16 tration fee includes games, of¿cials, and t-shirt. Competitive Site: Sunnycrest Golf Course League! Transportation: No Date: Thursdays, June 14 - August 2, 2012 / Championship Limit: 75 Game is August 7, 2012 Fee: City Residents Only $25 Director: Dennis Bardenett Game Times: May be scheduled from 5:30pm – 9:30 pm Age: 13 yrs to 15 yrs. (may not turn 16 before August 7th ) Site: Magnarelli Center at McChesney Park For more information about the Junior To Register: Pre-register by completing registration form Golf Academy please contact Joe Burns at and returning, with payment, to the Parks Department. Or register on Evaluation Night (below) Limit: 100 315. 473.4330 ext. 3020 FEE: $20/ City resident; $40/Non-City resident Registration/Open Gym/Evaluation night: May 31st, 6pm. McChesney. Join our coaches for drills and games. ACTION teams will be created following the Evaluation nights. Regis- ter on-site, as space allows.

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Youth Program Information 17 SALT CITY GAMES FOR YOUTH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES: AUGUST, 2012 SUMMER SNORKEL TRIPS Syracuse Parks captures the spirit of the Olympics with the I. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Salt City Games (SCG). This traditional end-of-summer II. Wednesday August 22, 2012 event invites youth from all over the city to compete in a Fee: $15 per trip variety of events, designed to promote physical activity and Limit: 10 per trip healthy, fair competition! Register today for the following To Register: Use summer camp application on page 19. events, using the camp registration form. See the SCG bro- chure for more information! All events are FREE! SCG: MAYORS CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT Preliminary Rounds: Monday, August 6th at Sunnycrest and Wednesday, August 8th, at Sunnycrest. Champion- ship Round: Thursday, August 16th at Sunnycrest Park Golf Course. Check the golf page for full details! SCG: ALL CITY SWIM MEET SYRACUSE R.B.I AND JR. R.B.I. Date: Wednesday, August 8th at Nottingham Pool Reviving Baseball in Innercites Time: 6:30 pm. On-site registration at 5:30 pm. SUMMER YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM SCG: ALL CITY TRACK AND FIELD MEET Syracuse Parks joins the Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse to Test your speed and skill against youth from all over the city! bring e[citing summertime baseball program to city youth. Real race of¿cials will time and score each event. Participants Syracuse RBI is made possible through the Cal Ripkin Jr may choose up to 3 events from the following: The Mayor’s Mile, 55M sprint, 100M sprint, High Jump, Long Jump, and Foundation, Major League Baseball, and local support Olympic Throws. Jr. RBI Division - Free! When: Thursday, August 9th Ages: 6 -12 Program Dates: June 23 - August 1 Time: 5 pm (check in by 4 pm) Sites: Skiddy Park and Lewis Park Ages: 7 - 16 Registration Dates: Site: Henninger Athletic Comple[ at Sunnycrest Park Saturdays, May 19, 26, and June 9 SCG: TENNIS TOURNAMENT Noon -3 pm at Shonnard St Boys and Girls Club Play against youth from all over the city for a chance at the City Championship in several age groups. Younger children Sr. RBI Division - $10 per player will play a form of ³no-serve´ tennis, while older youth com- pete in traditional games. Ages: 13-15 Program Dates: July 14 - August 25 Date: Thursday, August 9th Sites: Sunnycrest Park, Kirk Park, Fowler High School Director: Central New York Tennis Association Registration Dates: Time: Begins at 11 am Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 27 Ages: 8 - 16 6 pm-9 pm at Shonnard St Boys and Girls Club Site: Sunnycrest Park

Presenting Sponsor: Key Bank

AND THERE’S MORE… Salt City Games Jr. Olympics (ages 7-12) Speci¿cally for our youngest Olympians! City youth from Recreation Centers and Parks 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! For information on the event and how to register, check with your Summer Program staff!

SCG Team Events 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament: August 6th at McChesney 2 Age Groups: (13-15 division and 11-12 division) Youth agency leaders may contact the Parks Department for team registration information at 473-4330 or e-mail brantleyj#ci.syracuse.ny.us

Salt City Jr. Olympics

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: S

Participant Name:______Gender: ____ Age as of 6/25/12: _____ Date of Birth:______

Height:______Last Grade Completed:______School Child Attends: ______

List all Allergies:______

Medical Conditions:______

Parent/Guardian Name # 1:______Relationship to Child:______

Parent/Guardian Name # 2:______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. Name: ______Phone:______Relationship to Child:______2. Name: ______Phone:______Relationship to Child:______3. Name: ______Phone:______Relationship to Child:______4. Name: ______Phone:______Relationship to Child:______TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION - Full day camps only The City will provide free, supervised bus transportation to all full-day camps from the pick-up sites listed below. Pre-registration for trans- portation must be completed ¿ve (5) full business days prior to the camp starting. Bus schedules will be based on registration and posted on-line at www.syracuse.ny.us/parks ¿ve (5) full business days prior to each camp week« please don¶t forget to check the times/locations Pick-up and drop-off locations must be the same and remain consistent throughout the week of camp. We try our best to keep to the times assigned however unforeseen circumstances may result in the bus arriving later or earlier than scheduled. We ask that you arrive on time to drop your child off in the morning and 10 – 15 minutes early in the afternoon. The safety of the children traveling to and from the stops is the responsibility of the parent or guardian so please plan accordingly. If your child is pre-registered he/she will receive a bus pass on the 1st day of camp. The bus pass must be worn every day to ride the bus.

Will your child be using our transportation ? 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:______

Sites: Meachem School; Meachem Park; Kirk Park Community Center; Skiddy Park Field House; Upper Onondaga Park; Burnet Park; Westmoreland Community Center; Wilson Park Community Center; Barry Park Field House; Huntington School; Schiller Park Commu- nity Center; McChesney Community Center

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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 TotalAmount: ______LUNCH INFORMATION - Full day camps only The City of Syracuse School District is gracious to supply our full-day camps with a bo[ed lunch at no cost which allows us the op- portunity 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 Must like the schools, refrigeration will not be available for lunches. CAMPERS CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Everyone is e[pected to participate in all planned activities as de¿ned 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 obMectionable are not to be brought to camp. Summer camp is meant to be a fun, educational and recreational activity. For the bene¿t 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 e[planation 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 conseTuence for the camper¶s actions (e[amples may include e[clusion from par- ticipating in an activity). The camper¶s parent will be noti¿ed of their behavior when they arrive to pick up the child or by phone. 3rd incident: The child will be e[cused from camp without a tuition refund. The Summer Camp Staff reserves the right to bar any child from summer camps folloZing a ¿rst incident in cases of serious behavior problems.

WAIVERS - Additional waivers may be reTuested

TRAVEL & FIELD TRIPS: I give my permission for my child to travel in a City car/van/bus or a Birnie bus throughout the parks and to ¿eld trip destinations which correlate with camp lessons. I understand that I will be informed of the ¿eld trips scheduled for the week of camp on the ¿rst day of camp. Initial ______WAIVER: I understand that I have signed my child/ward up for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs, yet I take full responsibility for my child¶s/ ward¶s actions and physical conditions. I agree to indemnify and to hold the City of Syracuse, County of Onondaga and all its of¿cers, employees and agents including but not limited to Ultimate Goal LLC, , Onondaga County, Friends of the Zoo, Central New York Tennis Association, The M.O.S.T., Mercy Works, and SUNY ESF harmless from any liability, loss (including any personal and or property damage), cost of e[penses (including attorney¶s fees, medical and ambulance costs, etc.) that may arise while they are participating at a community center, camp, clinic, practice, and/or event in or on city property. I also understand and agree that my child¶s/ward¶s photograph may be taken while they are participating at a community center, camp, clinic, practice, and/or event in or on city property, and such photos may be used for promotional publication purposes. I hereby release the City of Syracuse, County of Onondaga and all its of¿cers, 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 responsibility or liability in connection with my child¶s participation at a community center, camp, clinic, practice, and/or event in or on city property. I give permission to a licensed physician or other hospital staff members to carry out emergency medical care deemed necessary to myself/child/ward when normal permission in unavailable. I certify that my child/my ward is in good physical health and has no limitation which may predispose my child/my ward to risk during his/ her participation at a community center, camp, clinic, practice, and/or event in or on city property.

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______Date: ______------

Of¿ce 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 V³drop in´ recreation from July 2 - August 17. Recreation staff at each park will prepare and deliver a daily schedule ight Recreation aims to keep youth active into the evening of fun activities from sports and active games, to arts proj- Nhours this summer...thanks to partnerships with the City ects and other fun educational activities. Designed for youth School District and Boys and Girls Clubs. Stop by any of the between the ages of 7 and 15. Programs speci¿ed as ³drop- following sites for supervised games and activities. in´ mean that no space is guaranteed for a child on any particular day. Children are free to arrive or to leave School ID required for entry into Teen Programs: the program site at any time. Parks staff is not respon- sible for transportation to and from our drop-in programs. Program Dates: July 2 - August 17, 2012 Ages: 8 - 18 FULL DAY PROGRAMS McKinley Brighton School- 141 West Newell St. - 600 Broad Street & Meadowbrook Drive Days of Operation: Monday - Friday (ends August 10th) Barry Park Age 8 - 13 4 pm - 6:30 pm Phone #: 435-4994 Hours: 11 am - 3 pm / Monday - Friday Age 14-18 6:45 pm - 9 pm (weather permitting). Indoor location # Ed Smith School - call for details Offerings: Games, Mobile Recreation, Lunch Fayette St Club - 2100 E. Fayette St. ------For more information, call 472-6714 Cannon St. Center - 515 Cannon Street Hours: Monday - Friday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone #: 471-2106 Hours: 10 am - 4 pm / Monday - Friday Shonnard St Club - 201 Shonnard St. Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Lunch and Mobile Recreation, ------For more information, call 475-5069 Hours: Monday - Friday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kirk Park - 1216 Midland Ave # W. Borden Ave Phone #: 473-2799 Hours: 10 am - 6 pm / Monday - Friday Hamilton Street Club - 201 Hamilton St. Offerings: Swimming Pool, In/Outdoor Recreation, Hot Lunch and For more information, call 579-1050 Mobile Recreation, ¿eld trips Hours: Monday - Friday 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ------Northeast Community Center - Hawley Ave (Dr. Weeks Elementary School) Phone #: 472-6343 MORE PARKS PARTNERS Hours: 9 am - 5 pm /Monday - Friday Syracuse Parks & Recreation is proud to collaborate with the Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Lunch, and Mobile Recreation following organizations during the summer 2012 to bring terri¿c ------recreation, education, and enrichment programs to City chil- Schiller Park - 112 Whitwell Drive dren! Be sure to contact the agency for registration information! Phone #: 473-4780 Hours: 9 am - 5 pm / Monday - Friday Say Yes to Education Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Swimming Pool, Lunch and Mobile Recreation, Summer Camps 2012 ------'DLO\ DFDGHPLF HQULFKPHQW DQG UHFUHDWLRQ DW WKH Westmoreland Park - 200 Westmoreland Ave 6\UDFXVH &LW\ 6FKRROV )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ IRU D (with Catholic Charities and E. Fayette Boys and Girls FRPSOHWH OLVW RI 6D\

Offerings; Swimming Pool, Indoor/Outdoor,§ Hot Lunch Site and 3UHVHQWV Mobile Recreation, 7KH Fast Track Summer Camp at Southwest Community Center AFTERNOON PROGRAMS )RU DJHV - -XO\  - $XJXVW   DP WR  SP  SHU \RXWK 5HJLVWUDWLRQ EHJLQV 0D\    McKinley Park – 400 W. Pleasant Ave (w/ Bishop 6SHFLDO 5HJLVWUDWLRQ 1LJKW 0D\   DW  SP Foery) Hours: Monday – Thursday Noon – 3:00 pm (weather )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ FDOO - permitting) Offerings: Outdoor Recreation, Mobile Rec Thursdays, Pool ------Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse Frazer School - 741 Park Avenue (after Say Yes Sign Up for a full summer of Club programs and outdoor Camp)Hours: 2 pm – 6 pm/ Monday - Friday recreation in the Parks...July 2 to August 17, 2012 Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Organized Games ------Day Program: Boys and Girls 6 – 12 yrs of age. Monday- Skiddy Park – 300 Tioga St (after Say Yes Camp) Friday 9 am – 3 pm. Teen Leadership Program: Boys Phone #: 475-5069 Hours: Monday - Friday Noon – 4:00 and Girls 13-18. Monday – Friday 1 pm-4 pm To register, pm (weather permitting) Offerings: Outdoor Recreation, Basketball contact your neighborhood Club:E. Fayette Street: 472-6714; Courts, mobile recreation...joint program with Boys and Girls Club Shonnard Street Unit: 475-5069; Hamilton Street Unit: 579- 1050

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks Youth Program Information 21 obile Recreation Units -- Bringing the Fun to YOUR neighborhood Program Dates: July 2 - August 10, 2012 City Parks Mobile Recreation Units will be visiting sites in a number of different neighborhoods throughout the Msummer, according to the schedule below. Staff will provide all of the materials and equipment needed for e[cit- ing 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 .

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 Schiller Park McKinley Park Skiddy Park 2:45pm - 4:15pm Westmoreland Park Libba Cotten Park Frazer Park Cannon Street Wilson Park

ArtsA andd CraftsC f 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, ³ready-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 Meachem Park Thornden Park Schiller Park Southwest C.C. Noon - 1:15pm Upper Onondaga Libba Cotten Park Westmoreland Park Dr. Weeks School Washington Park 2 pm - 3:15pm Skiddy Park Cannon Street Ctr Barry Park Huntington School Norwood Park 3:30pm - 4:30pm Frazer School Wilson Park Kirk Park McChesney Park Homer Wheaton

edia Unit - Summertime Street Performances Combining drama, dance, music and comedy, the Media Unit, Syracuse’s national award winning teen per- formance troupe, brings it’s eighth annual summer tour to City Parks with ³Angels with Broken Wings: Open MYour Hearts To The Arts´. This entertaining and provocative original production e[amines the impact of teen violence on neighborhoods and promotes positive decision making for youth and adults. For more information, please call the Media Unit at 478-8648. All Shows begin promptly at 1 pm Day Date Location Friday July 6 Columbus Circle Monday July 9 Cannon Street Tuesday July 10 Barry Park Monday July 16 Schiller Park Tuesday July 17 Wilson Park Thursday July 19 Skiddy Park Monday July 23 Kirk Park Thursday July 26 Southwest Community Center Thursday August 2 Frazer School Friday August 3 TOUR FINALE at Everson Plz. Media Unit Performances

22 Youth Program Information Syracuse Parks & Recreation... Come out and play with us! 8 Races – 42.5 total miles -- Hundreds of Acres of City Parks!

THE RACES

Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run – 4 mile March 10, 2012

Dunn Tire Mountain Goat – 10 mile/3k May 6, 2012

Paige’s Butterfly Run – 5k (3.1 mile) June 2, 2012

Valley Nature in the City Run– 4 Mile August 11, 2012

Inner Harbor 5K – 5K (3.1 mile) Augg,ust 26, 2012

Parks Run (Strathmore)– 4 mile September 16, 2012

A Run for Their Lives – 15K / 5K October 14, 2012

Eastwood Park-to-Park Run – 5 mile October 28, 2012

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

Become a Syrathoner…Complete 26.2 total race miles over the course of the series to earn a Technical Running Shirt and your Finisher Medal (pre-registration required – sign up by June 2 at Fleet Feet, or at any of the 1st three races!)

Are you an ULTRASyrathoner??? Run the long course of every race to claim ULTRASyrathon Miles! Earn Syrathoner rewards plus a chance for a special prize pack! www.syracuse.ny.us/parks www.fleetfeetsyracuse.com ENJOY OUR PARKS ...AND PLEASE HELP KEEP THEM BEAUTIFUL!