CONTACT INFORMATION

City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Dear Neighbors: 412 Spencer Street Syracuse, NY 13204 This summer marks the 90th Anniversary of the (315) 473-4330 Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth 24-Information Line...... 473-4336 Programs. Since 1917, the city of Syracuse Parks Administration...... Ext. 3013 system has been rich in history and tradition, and Adult Recreation...... Ext. 3002 has played a major role in improving the quality Aquatics Director ...... Ext. 3005 or 3025 of life in our neighborhoods. We will continue to Commissioner...... Ext. 3018 provide the best type of recreational, cultural and Forestry...... Ext. 3020 or 3014 instructional programming for residents of all ages. Golf Director...... Ext. 3016 In recognition of this special occasion, I am Grounds Maintenance...... Ext. 3033 encouraging all of our residents to spend 90 minutes Ice Rink Director ...... Ext. 3016 to enjoy a walk, to picnic, to take in a little league Planning & Development...... Ext. 3024 baseball game, to swim or to volunteer with on- Special Events...... Ext. 3006 going beautification efforts within our parks. I am Youth Recreation...... Ext. 3019 or 3035 proud to say that this 90th summer will be the best ever. Community Centers We invite you to take advantage of all the wonderful Burnet Arts & Crafts Facility...... 473-4789 activities the City of Syracuse has to offer and trust Bova (Schiller Park)...... 473-4780 that you will be pleased with this year’s full schedule Cannon Street...... 471-2106 of events. McChesney...... 473-2673 Northeast...... 472-6343 Sincerely, Seals (Kirk Park)...... 473-2799 Southwest...... 474-6823 Westmoreland...... 473-6754 Matthew J. Driscoll Wilson...... 473-6828 Mayor Golf Courses Burnet Park...... 487-6285 Sunnycrest Park...... 473-2674 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pools Contact Information...... 3 Department Information...... 4 Please note that phone numbers are Parks Guide...... 5 not available to the public. Permit Information...... 6 Pool Hours...... 7 Senior Centers Youth Swim Programs...... 8-9 Bob Cecile...... 473-2678 Adult Swim Programs...... 10 Ida Benderson...... 473-4434 Golf Course Information...... 11 McChesney...... 473-2673 Youth Clinics...... 12 Westside...... 466-5711 Youth Camp Information...... 13-16 Youth Activities in the Park...... 17-18 City Line...... 448-CITY (2489) Special Events...... 19

3 FOR YOUR INFORMATION OFFICE LOCATION & HOURS YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUES The Syracuse Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Department For more information regarding youth soccer programs within Office is located at 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. The the City of Syracuse, you may contact one of the following office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. organizations: • Eastside League (Spring & Fall) - www. eastsidesoccer.org; • Eastwood League (Spring ) - call Brian Hurley FEES at 433-0155; • Valley League (Spring & Fall) - call Lee Messensio Please pay the fee listed with program information. All fees are at 469-9269; • Westside League (Fall) - call Chris Abbott at 473- expected to be paid at the time of registration. All checks should be 4330. made payable to COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE. Please do not send cash. There will be a $20.00 service charge for all returned FIELD PERMITS checks. For exclusive use of any of our facilities, please contact Jerry Brown at 473-4330 ext. 3002. REGISTRATION/CONFIRMATION Pre-registration is required for all fee based programs and camps. CANCELLATIONS Registrations for CITY Residents will be processed beginning The Department reserves the right to cancel or combine classes/ May 1, 2007 at 10am. Non-City residents’ requests will be pro- programs if necessary. Full refunds will be given if a class/program cessed on a first come, space-avaliable basis beginning May 15th. is cancelled. Forms may be mailed to: Syracuse Parks, Recreation, & Youth INCLEMENT WEATHER Programs Department, 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204. Outdoor pools will be closed at least 20 minutes whenever thunder Camp/Clinic registration confirmation letters will be mailed- ap or lighting is reported. Please be aware that youth camps will proximately 1 - 2 weeks after receiving registration forms and pay- go on in most cases of scattered/intermittent rain conditions. ment. Swim confirmations will be mailed 1-week before lessons However, should severe weather, or constant/steady rain be in the begin. If you prefer to register in person, office hours are 8:00am forecast, we may need to cancel. We will make every effort to - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. The Recreation Department can not contact parents and/or media outlets before the morning bus runs be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. Proof of residency begin, though this may not always be possible. We do ask that required. parents make arrangements for the possibility of mid day camp REFUND POLICY cancellation when the weather conditions are threatening. ∙ Full refunds will be processed if requested at least seven (7) business days in advance of the class. CAMP TRANSPORTATION ∙ If a refund request is received less than 7 days in advance of the Please be aware that not all camps/clinics offer transportation. class, you will receive a 50% refund. Please be sure to read the camp description carefully. In the case ∙ No refunds will be given less than one full business day prior to that a camp does offer transportation please have your child to the the class starting date. (If the class begins on Monday, the refund bus pick up at least 15 minutes prior to the pick up time. Please be request must be received by the Thursday prior.) sure that your child is aware of the camp he/she is attending before ∙ All refunds will be paid by the City of Syracuse via check made they get on the bus. Should a transportation issue arise, please payable to the name on the original registration form, and could contact A&E dispatch at 454-8601. take up to 4-6 weeks to receive. ∙ Prorated refunds may be given after a program has begun if writ- POOL DRESS CODE ten medical verification (from your primary physician) is received *No one in street clothes is allowed on the pool deck at any time. 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 MEN’S ACCEPTABLE SWIM WEAR our office. If we receive the written medical verification after the Bathing suit, gym shorts, biker shorts. end of the class, no refund will be given. UNACCEPTABLE SWIM WEAR FACILITY PERMITS Cut-offs, jeans or denim material, shorts below the knee, shorts For exclusive use of any of our facilities, please contact our Special with zippers or belts. Events Bureau at 473-4330 ext. 3006. WOMAN’S ACCEPTABLE SWIM WEAR BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUES Bathing suit, short-sleeved body suits, sunsuit, any approved For information regarding Little Leagues, please contact the men’s shorts with one of the following: Sports bra, halter top, tank baseball Commissioner, Dan Cavallo at [email protected] or visit top tucked in, sleeveless shirt tucked in their website at http://nydistrict8ll.com/ INFANT ACCEPTABLE SWIM WEAR POP WARNER FOOTBALL Training pants with plastic elastic pants, infant swimsuit with elas- For more information regarding Pop Warner Football, please tic legs. NO cloth or disposable diapers are allowed in the pool. contact John Wells at 472-1733 or visit their website at www. *Swim suits containing flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard cnypopwarner.com Approved. 4 Huntington Park Homer Wheaton Grace StreetPlaylot Elmwood Park Cummings Field Comfort Tyler Columbus Park Castle &StatePlaylot Burnet Park Barry Park Wilson Park Westmoreland Park Wadsworth Park Thornden Park Sunnycrest Park Skiddy Park Schiller Park Roesler Park Onondaga Park(Lower) Onondaga Park(Upper) Norwood Park Meachem Field McKinley Park McChesney Park Lincoln Park Lewis Park Kirk Park Jubilee Park Syracuse Recreation Parks Guide 67 20 19 33 12 65 88 15 76 46 38 16 Acres 9 8 4 3 3 6 1 5 3 3 2 2 2 8 3 3 • • • • • • • • Pool • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Spray Bollard

Softball Fields 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 5 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 Baseball Fields 1 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 4 Soccer Fields 3 1 2 2 2 5 5 1 6 1 8 1 3 3 1 6 2 Tennis Courts 2 2 1 1 3 3 1 3 1 3 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 2 6 3 1 Basketball Courts • • Golf Course • • • • Picnic Area • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rest rooms

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Community Center • • • • • FOR YOUR INFORMATION - Permit Requests

PERMITS: A permit will give you exclusive rights to an area within the city park of your choice. Upon receipt of your permit application, we will send out your permit if the space is available. We ask that you please secure the loca- tion before planning the event. Please note that 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 location you choose, and there will be an additional $30.00 permit fee for each additional location. For example, if you wish to use the Lily Pond and the Rose Garden at Thornden Park, two separate permits are required, and there will be two permit fees of $30.00 each. Thornden Park Rose Garden Wedding

PERMIT FEE: The permit fee is $30.00, with check or money order made payable to the Commissioner of Finance. If your event requires staff, there may be an additional cost. CHARCOAL: There are no grills in the city parks. Those There will be a $20.00 service charge for returned checks. individuals wishing to bring in grills may use them in The permit fee should accompany your permit application designated picnic areas only. If charcoal grills are to be when you mail it back to the Department of Parks, Recre- used, as opposed to propane grills, there is a $30.00 refund- ation & Youth Programs, 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY able clean-up deposit. If using propane grills, please contact 13204, Attention Special Events. the Department’s Special Events Division at (315) 473-4330 Ext. 3006. The clean-up deposit can be handled in a separate ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP FEE: There is a $20.00 check, made payable to the Commissioner of Finance. The electrical hook up fee, where outlets are available. There check will be returned to you after the event, if your area is is no power source available at Thornden Park E.M. Mills left clean. Memorial Rose Garden or the Thornden Park Picnic Shel- ter. Power is available at the Thornden Park Amphithe- ALCOHOL: No alcoholic beverages are allowed for con- atre, the Lily Pond at Thornden Park, the Onondaga Park sumption or sale. Gazebo, and the Onondaga Park Picnic Shelter. Power at the Onondaga Picnic Shelter is limited and can not accom- PARKING: Parking is limited to lots, where available, and modate any kind of cooking or cooling units (for example, paved park roads. Please do not park on grass areas. Failure coffee makers, popcorn machine etc.) to adhere to these rules may result in ticketing/towing.

TABLES/CHAIRS/DECORATIONS: You are wel- MUSIC: If you are planning to have music at your gath- come to bring chairs, tables or decorations for your event, ering, we ask that you be mindful of other parties in close but please note that you are responsible for obtaining the proximity and keep the volume to an acceptable level. items and removing them from the site immediately fol- lowing the event. This is especially important for weddings If your plans include tents, canopies or awnings at Thornden Park, as the Rose Garden and Lily Pond may TENTS: of any kind that are larger than 120 square feet (10’ x 12’), have as many as three or four wedding on a single day. you are required by the Syracuse Fire Department to fill out a tent permit application. The fee is $10.00, and you can ob- MAKING CHANGES: If you wish to make any chang- tain the application by calling our office at (315) 473-4330 es to your permit, a request must be made in writing at least ext. 3006. You can fill out a separate check for the tent per- 2 weeks in advance. Your written request can be sent to mit fee, made payable to the Commissioner of Finance, and our offices at 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204, or include it with your permit fee and application. We will for- via fax at (315) 428-8513. You will be notified if we can ward the fee to the Syracuse Fire Department. accommodate your changes. 6 AQUATICS - Pool Information

LOCATION ACTIVITY DAYS TIME PUBLIC SWIM Monday - Saturday Noon - 7:30pm BURNET PARK (Outdoor) PUBLIC SWIM Sunday 1:00pm - 7:30pm LONG COURSE LAP SWIM Monday - Friday 7:00am - 8:45am HUNTINGTON SCHOOL PUBLIC SWIM Monday - Friday Noon - 4:00pm (Indoor)

KIRK PARK Monday - Saturday 1:00pm-7:30pm PUBLIC SWIM (Outdoor) Sunday 2:00pm - 7:30pm

LINCOLN PARK Monday - Saturday Noon - 6:00pm PUBLIC SWIM (Outdoor) Sunday 1:00pm - 6:00pm MAX NEWMAN CLOSED FOR RENOVATION SCHOOL

MCKINLEY PARK Monday - Saturday 1:00pm - 7:30pm PUBLIC SWIM (Outdoor) Sunday 2:00pm - 7:30pm

ONONDAGA PARK Monday - Saturday Noon - 7:30pm PUBLIC SWIM (Outdoor) Sunday 1:00pm - 7:30pm

SCHILLER PARK Monday - Saturday Noon - 7:30pm PUBLIC SWIM (Outdoor w/waterslide) Sunday 1:00pm - 7:30pm

ADULT SWIM Monday - Friday Noon - 1:30pm

ADULT SWIM Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 6:00pm SOUTHWEST CENTER (Indoor) Tuesday , Wednesday & PUBLIC SWIM 7:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday

PUBLIC SWIM Monday & Friday 6:00pm - 8:00pm

PUBLIC SWIM Monday - Saturday Noon - 7:30pm

THORNDEN PARK PUBLIC SWIM Sunday 1:00pm - 7:30pm (Outdoor) LONG COURSE LAP SWIM Monday - Friday 6:30am - 8:30am

ADULT SWIM Monday - Friday Noon - 1:30pm VALLEY POOL (Indoor) ADULT SWIM Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 6:00pm

PUBLIC SWIM Friday 6:00pm - 8:00pm

WILSON PARK Monday - Saturday Noon - 6:00pm PUBLIC SWIM (Outdoor) Sunday 1:00pm - 6:00pm **SEE PAGE 4 FOR ACCEPTABLE SWIM WEAR** 7 AQUATICS - Youth Programs

wimming lessons will be offered for thirty minute classes Monday - Friday, between 9am - 12pm, over a Stwo-week period at the following sites: Burnet, Huntington, Onondaga, Schiller, Southwest, Thornden and Valley Pools. Participants are skill tested at the first class and may be regrouped to a different level and/or time. Class offerings may vary by site or be cancelled if a minimum enrollment is not met. Residency and age requirements will be strictly enforced; Proof of age and residency are required. The session dates are as follows: SESSION I: July 2nd to July 13th; SESSION II: July 16th - July 27th; SESSION III: July 30th to August 10th.

LEVEL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS FEES

Seahorse 3-5 years of age City- FREE Non-City - $25.00 Goldfish Minimum of 5 years old; no swimming experience.

Bullfrogs Minimum of 5 years old; able to float on front and back, kick 15 feet on front and back.

Blue Whales Minimum of 6 years old; able to swim 30 feet on front and back.

Starfish Minimum of 7 years old, able to swim 45 feet on front and back and perform City - $10.00 the elementary backstroke. Non-City - $35.00

Eels Minimum of 8 years old; able to swim 25 yards front and back crawl; 15 yards elemen- tary backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Classes are held with sufficient enrollment at selected sites.

Dolphins Minimum of 10 years old; able to swim 50 yards front & back crawl; 25 yards elemen- tary backstroke and breaststroke. 15 yards butterfly and sidestroke. Classes held with sufficient enrollment at selected sites.

Pre-Competitive Burnet, Onondaga, Schiller, and Thornden Pools....This program offers boys Swim and girls the opportunity to swim competitively against other city participants, within various age groups. From July 2nd through August 10th, the program City - $30.00 runs Monday - Friday for one hour during the morning learn-to-swim ses- Non-City - $55.00 sions. Participants may also swim in weekly trials (6pm on Wednesdays- subject to change); compete in the Salt City Swim Meet on August 9th at 5pm (Site - TBD); and in the City-County Swim Meet at Schiller Park on August 11th. Participants must be 15 years or younger and be able to swim 25 yards front and back crawl.

EVENING LESSONS at Valley Pool for Seahorse, Goldfish, Bullfrogs, Blue Whales and Starfish levels only for five weeks. 1/2 hour classes will be held Monday & Wednesdays or Tuesday & Thursdays starting July 9, 2007. Classes will be held between 6:00pm and 7:30pm (time will be determined by level.)

Complete the registration form on page 9 8 AQUATICS - Youth Programs Registration

PLEASE PRINT *Parent/Guardian’s Name______Day Phone #______

Street Address:______Cell Phone #______

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

Emergency Contact (other than parent/guardian): Name: ______Phone:______Relationship to child:______

Please note that registrations will be accepted for all three sessions. We will move your child accordingly. PLEASE CHECK SESSION (S) ______SESSION II: July 16th - July 27th ______SESSION I: July 2nd to July 13th

______SESSION III: July 30th to August 10th.

______EVENING LESSONS: July 9th - August 2nd ______PRE-COMPETITIVE : July 2nd - August 2nd ...See page 8 for details ...See page 8 for details Please Circle: M & W or T & TH

Participant Name Gender Date of Level Lesson Site Alternate Fee *Living in the same household* Birth Site

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE Total Amount: $ ______PLEASE BRING OR MAIL THIS FORM WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEE TO: SYRACUSE PARKS & RECREATION, 412 SPENCER STREET, SYRACUSE, NY, 13204, ATTN.: SWIM 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: ______

9 AQUATICS - Adult Programs /Registration

ADULT SWIM LESSONS ADULT WATER EXERCISE July 2nd - August 10th July 2nd - August 10th CITY RESIDENT $20/ NON-CITY RESIDENT $45 CITY RESIDENT $30/ NON-CITY RESIDENT $55 Please Check ONE: Please Check ONE: Offered at Valley Pool Only Huntington/Tuesday & Thursday/4pm - 4:45pm

Beginner - Monday & Wednesday /7:30pm - 8pm Southwest/Tuesday & Thursday/6pm - 6:45pm

Advanced - Tuesday & Thursday/7:30pm - 8pm Valley /Monday & Thursday/1:30pm - 2:15pm

ADULT DEEP WATER EXERCISE July 2nd - August 10th WEDNESDAYS at SOUTHWEST POOL - 6pm - 6:45pm ______City Resident - $20 ______Non-City Resident - $45

ADULT PROGRAMS REGISTRATION PLEASE PRINT *Participant Name______Day Phone #______

Street Address:______Cell Phone #______

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

Emergency Contact (other than parent/guardian): Name: ______Phone:______Relationship to Participant:______

Adult Participant Name Gender Date of Program Lesson Site Alternate Fee *Living in the same household* Birth Site

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

PLEASE BRING OR MAIL THIS FORM WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEE TO: SYRACUSE PARKS & RECREATION, 412 SPENCER STREET, SYRACUSE, NY, 13204, ATTN.: SWIM 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 Participant: ______Date: ______

Office Use Only: Date Received: ______Payment (C/K/M):______Amount: ______10 GOLF COURSE INFORMATION yracuse’s two 9-hole, par-3 golf courses, with their eagues Sgreat views of the city and low fees, offer a great opportu- L nity whether you’re an avid golfer or just a beginner. The Seniors courses are open from May 1st to October 15th, 7:00am to Mixed senior leagues at both courses begin in the early 8:00pm, weather permitting. Private and group lessons are part of May. They will run every Tuesday morning. The available by appointment. Mary Ann Kotas Women’s League, beginning on Thurs- day, May 10th, meets on Thursdays at Sunnycrest Park Golf Course. BURNET PARK GOLF COURSE Avery & Coleridge Aves Adults Syracuse, NY 13204 Take advantage of the city’s twilight leagues starting in June, available weeknights at each golf course. Round (315) 487-6285 up your friends, co-workers, and business associates and spend a weeknight at one of the courses. Reserve a night SUNNYCREST PARK GOLF COURSE and operate your own league or join a city-run league. Caleb Ave, off of Hickok Ave Call either golf course for information. Syracuse, NY (315) 473-2674 Youth Junior Leagues at both courses begin in early July. DAILY FEES League play takes place on Mondays at Sunnycrest Park and/or Wednesdays at Burnet Park, between 11:00am and TYPE AGES FEES 2:00pm. Juniors between the ages of 8-17 compete week- Juniors 17 & Under $3.00 ly against each other for the league championship. Adults 18-54 $6.00 Seniors 55+ $3.00 ournaments Pull Carts are avaliable for $1.00 T Mayor’s Senior Cup Thursday, September 6th at Burnet Park Golf Course; *Don’t forget to inquire about our new Caddy 75+ seniors will compete against each other in one of five Program made possible by Citizen’s Bank* categories for the Mayor’s Senior Cup. Seniors will be treated to a luncheon, with awards and raffles to follow! SEASON PASSES For City Residents The Mayor’s Par 3 Challenge During October, this two-day tournament features adults TYPE AGES FEES from all over the area attempting to win this prestigious Juniors 17 & Under $40.00 award. The top three qualifiers in each age bracket will be invited back to compete in the championship round. Adults 18-54 $100.00 Seniors 55+ $40.00 The Mayor’s Cup Championship @ The Salt City Games For Youth For Non-City Residents Register today for your chance to compete for the cov- TYPE AGES FEES eted Mayor’s Cup at the 2007 Salt City Games for Youth! Participants will shoot a preliminary round of 9-holes Juniors 17 & Under $65.00 at either Sunnycrest Park Golf Course on Monday, July Adults 18-54 $125.00 30th or Burnet Park Golf Course on Thursday, August 2nd. Limit of 75 participants per site. Low scores from Seniors 55+ $65.00 each location and in each of the 5 age groups will ad- *Season passes can be purchased at: vance to the Championship Round of golf at Burnet Park The Parks & Recreation Department on Thursday, August 9th. Stop by either course to regis- 412 Spencer Street, 13204 and/or either course after May 1st ter. BBQ Lunch provided during the preliminaries. This event is FREE. USGA JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY The City of Syracuse will present it’s Annual Junior Golf Academy, part of the United States Golf Academy’s “ For the Good of the Game” initiative, at Sunnycrest Park. Seventy-five youth will participate in clinics run by the Central New York Professional Golf Association each Friday, 9:30am - 1:00pm, for five weeks, July 13th through August 10th. Partici- pants will learn many aspects of the game, including etiquette, grip and swing techniques. The program is free. However, there is a $25.00 refundable holding fee if the child attends all five sessions. The Program includes breakfast and lunch. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All participants must reside in the City of Syracuse and be 8-16 years of age. Please complete the registration on page 16.

11 YOUTH RECREATION - Clinic Information

Z-Sims Neighborhood Open Track & Field Tuesdays Basketball Clinics

Are you an aspiring Track & Field star? Join the Felder Track Don’t miss the Z-Sims clinics when they return this summer to Club this summer at the Sunnycrest Park Athletic Complex (behind Henninger High School) for a series of structured a basketball court in your neighborhood. Former Orange star track practices. Learn proper technique for a variety of and current ABA pro Lazarus Sims will again teach the funda- events including sprints, long jump, high jump, and throws, mental skills that helped carry him to a NCAA Final Four. The from dedicated staff of local coaches. Prepare yourself for clinics are FREE and open to neighborhood youth ages 10-15. the Salt City Games Track Meet. The clinics are free to city DAY PARK VISITS residents. Register on site. Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, starting June 19th through July 24th, 2007. Sessions will run from 11am-2pm (weather permitting). Register on-site 15 minutes before each clinic. WWW.FELDERSTADIUM.COM Tuesday, July 10 Schiller Park Wednesday, July 11 Westmoreland Park Thursday, July 12 Barry Park Strength & Conditioning Clinic Tuesday, July 17 Skiddy Park Wednesday, July 18 Shea Middle School Young athletes, or anyone interested in learning safe methods Thursday, July 19 Kirk Park for increasing strength, speed power, and overall fitness, may register for this introductory strength and conditioning clinic. Tuesday, July 24 Burnet Park Participants will meet twice per week for 6 weeks to learn the Wednesday, July 25 Wilson Park basics of safe weight training and sport specific conditioning from certified strength/conditioning and sport coaches. Be Thursday, July 26 Spirit of Jubilee Park prepared to work HARD and work SMART. Class size will NIGHT RECREATION VISITS be limited. Classes will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from (The following clinics will run from 5:30pm – 7:30pm) 3:00pm until 4:00pm beginning Tuesday, June 26th through Tuesday, July 31 Dr. King School Thursday, August 2nd for youth between the ages of 12 - 15. Register on page 16. Wednesday, August 1 Blessed Sacrament School Thursday, August 2 Franklin School

WRESTLING CLINIC Join the staff from Fowler High School’s wrestling program for a FREE one-week clinic. Learn the fundamentals while focusing on hard work, discipline, and dedication. Safety and proper technique emphasized! All participants must bring t-shirt, athletic shorts, and sneakers or wrestling shoes. Transportation not provided. Location: Fowler High School gymnasium (227 Magnolia Street); Dates: July 23rd thru July 27th; Time:1pm – 3pm; Ages: 7yrs – 14yrs - REGISTER ON-SITE

USTA Tennis Clinics

Certified instructors from United States Tennis Association will lead a six-week tennis clinic for youth ages 8-15 on city park courts. Participants will learn the fundamental tennis strokes such as forehand, backhand, and serve. Footwork will be addressed as well. Sessions include instruction, games, and fun competitions. Registration will be limited. Please register on page 16. . SESSION # I II DAYS Tuesdays Thursdays DATES July 3rd - August 7th July 5th - August 9th TIME 4:00pm - 5:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm AGES 8-15 8-15 LOCATION McChesney Recreation Center Barry Park FEE $10.00/City $20/Non-City $10.00/City $20/Non-City

12 YOUTH RECREATION - Camp Information

Camp Descriptions are on pages 14-15 Camps Listed By The Week Camp Registration Form is on page 16 Week # 1 - June 25th - June 29th - 1/2 Day Lacrosse Week # 2 - July 9th - July 13th - Baseball/Softball, Computer AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMPS Camp I, MOST Science Camp Participants must be the required age by June 25, 2007. Week # 3 - July 16th - July 20th - 1/2 Day Arts & Craft Please understand that exceptions Camp, 1/2 Day Tennis Camp I, Environmental Camp I, Soc - cannot be made for siblings. cer Camp Proof of age may be requested Week # 4 - July 23rd - July 27th - 1/2 Day Tennis Camp II , CAMP AGES Aviation I, Basketball I 1/2 Day Arts & Craft Camp 10 to 15 Week # 5- July 30th - August 3rd - 1/2 DayTennis Camp III, 1/2 Day Lacrosse Camp 8 to 15 Basketball II, Track & Field 1/2 Day Tennis Camp Session I, II & III 8 to 15 Week # 6 - August 6th - August 10th - No Camps - Salt City Aviation Camp I 8 to 10 Games Week Aviation Camp II 11 to 15 Week # 7 - August 13th - August 17th - Aviation II, Com - Baseball/Softball Camp 10 to 15 puter Camp II, Environmental Camp II, SPECIAL FEATURE Basketball Camp Session I & II 8 to 13 CAMP Computer Camp Session I & II 10 to 14 *Full Day Camps run Monday - Friday, 10am-3pm and in - Environmental Camp I & II 10 to 14 clude: transportation, lunch and t-shirt. M.O.S.T. Science Camp 10 to 14 *1/2 Day Camps run Monday - Friday, 9am-12pm and in - Soccer Camp 8 to 15 clude a t-shirt. DOES NOT include lunch or transporta - Track & Field Camp 7 to 12 tion.

CAMP TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION The City will provide free, supervised, bus transportation to all full-day camps (except the Outdoor Adventure Camp) from each pick-up site listed below. Each bus run and return trip includes three pick-up sites and all 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 af- ternoon are approximate. We ask that you have camp participants at the site 15 minutes before scheduled pick-up and we ask the same of those who will be picking the child up at the drop off location. Should a transportation issue arise, please contact A&E Busing Company dispatch at 454-8601. MORNING BUS RUN BUS ROUTES I II III IV 9:00am Meachem School Onondaga Park Pool Westmoreland Park Huntington School 9:15am Meachem Park Skiddy Park Wilson Park Center Schiller Park Center 9:30am Kirk Park Center Burnet Park Fieldhouse Barry Park Fieldhouse McChesney Center 10:00 - 10:20am BUSES ARRIVE AT CAMPS FOR DROP OFF AFTERNOON BUS RUN BUS ROUTES I II III IV 3:00pm - 3:20pm BUSES ARRIVE AT CAMPS FOR PICK - UP 3:35pm Kirk Park Center Burnet Park Fieldhouse Barry Park Fieldhouse McChesney Center 3:45pm Meachem Park Skiddy Park Wilson Park Center Schiller Park Center 4:00pm Meachem School Onondaga Park Pool Westmoreland Park Huntington School

13 YOUTH RECREATION - Camp Description Camps listed on this page only run from 10:00am-3:00pm and include transportation, lunch & a T-shirt. AVIATION CAMP Participants will be introduced to many facets of airport operations through tours of the FAA tower and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire- fighting facility (subject to change) . Students will come away with knowledge of local aviation history and aviation-related careers. Session I: July 23rd-July 27th (ages 8-10); Session II: August 13th - August 17th (ages 11 - 15); Director: Aviation Staff; Hours: 10am - 3pm; Ages: 8 - 15 years of age as indicated by session; Site: Hancock International Airport; Transportation: Yes; Limit: 25 per session; Fee- City $40/Non-City $90 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CAMP Running side by side on two fields at Burnet Park, these camps offer boys and girls the opportunity to improve their throwing, field- ing, 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. Session: July 9th - July 13th; Director- Kevin Murphy; Hours- 10am - 3pm; Ages: 10 - 15 years of age; Site: Burnet Park Fields; Transportation: Yes; Limit: None; Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 BASKETBALL CAMP Open to boys and girls...This long running camp will include daily drills designed to improve a players’ skills in the critical aspects of the game: passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defending. The camp will also feature local basketball greats as guest speakers. Session I: July 23rd - July 27th; Session II: July 30th - August 3rd; Director: Dennis Bardenett; Hours: 10am - 3pm; Ages: 8 - 13 years; Site: McChesney Recreation Center; Transportation: Yes; Limit: None; Fee: City $40/Non-City $90

*** NEW VENUE*** COMPUTER CAMP ***NEW VENUE*** Learn how to use computers to achieve your goals and make your dreams a reality. In this one week program, youth will learn to use MS Word, Publisher and PowerPoint to improve their study skills, develop a life plan and make the important connection between technology and success in life! Participating young people will be inspired in the confines of MercyWorks new, Vision Center; a tech- nology based learning center that exists to help young people experience a better tomorrow! Session I: July 9th - July 13th; Session II: August 13th - August 17th; Director: Joe Coudreit; Hours: 10am - 3pm; Ages: 10 - 14 years of age; Site: Mercy Works Vision Center, 1221 South Salina Street; Transportation: Yes; Limit: 20 per ses- sion; Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAMP Join SUNY ESF Science Corps Students and faculty as we go on a week long exploration of our natural urban eco-system. A curriculum of inquiry based learning activities and games will help children to explore, appreciate and learn about many different plants and animals right in their backyard. Field trips may be scheduled during camp hours. Session I: July 16th - July 20th; Session II: August 13th - August 17th; Director: SUNY ESF students/staff; Hours: 10am - 3pm; Ages: 10 - 14 years of age; Site: Roberts School (Rear Entrance, First classroom on the right); Transportation: Yes; Limit: 20; Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 M.O.S.T. MUSEUM SCIENCE CAMP Participants between the ages of 10-14 will be given the opportunity to explore multiple realms of science. Get ready to be captivated by the hands on activities that illustrate lessons in physics, chemistry, geology, liquids and space. Session: July 9th - July 13th; Director: M.O.S.T. Education Staff; Hours: 10am - 3pm; Ages: 10 - 14 years of age; Site: M.O.S.T., 500 South Franklin; Transportation: Yes; Limit: 25; Fee: City $40/Non-City $90 SOCCER CAMP Open to boys and girls...Players will be introduced to the basic skills of the game, including dribbling, pass- ing, “body positioning”, goal tending, and more! Coach Vergara and his staff will provide a fun week of skill building and light competition. All participants must wear sneakers. Session: July 16th - July 20th; Director: Oscar Vergara; Hours: 10am - 3pm; Ages: 8 - 12 years of age; Site: Burnet Park; Transportation: Yes; Limit: None; Fee: City $40/Non-City $90

TRACK & FIELD CAMP A Summer Camp Favorite! Open to boys and girls...Participants will learn the basic shot put, high jump, and be introduced to drills to improve sprinting, track distance running, and cross country technique. Session: July 30th - August 3rd ; Director: Lennie Tucker; Hours: 10am - 3pm; Ages: 7 - 12 years of age; Site: Sunnycrest Park; Transportation: Yes; Limit: 50; Fee: City $40/Non-City $90

14 YOUTH RECREATION - Camp Description

1/2 DAY 1/2 DAY 1/2 DAY ARTS & CRAFTS CAMP LACROSSE CAMP TENNIS CAMP Spend a week with our talented Arts & Open to boys and girls...This half day On our brand new courts at the Sun- Crafts Staff at the Burnet Park Arts & camp, led by local high school coaches, nycrest Athletic Complex, participants Crafts Facility! Each day you’ll learn a va- will teach participants basic passing, will benefit from the instruction of riety of crafting techniques and, no doubt, checking, and goal tending skills, while USTA professionals while learning how developing endurance, coordination, and to properly serve and execute forehand come home with some wonderful master- teamwork. Participants should bring and backhand shots. Instructors will pieces! Projects may include tie-dye, clay their own lacrosse sticks. Please note also teach agility and footwork patterns sculpture, painting, scrap-booking, and that this a 1/2 day camp -- lunch will not necessary to cover the court. Please more! Please note that this a 1/2 day camp be provided. note that this a 1/2 day camp -- lunch -- lunch will not be provided. Session I: June 25th - June 29th** will not be provided. Session I: July 16th - July 20th Director: Tom Acee Session I: July 16th - July 20th Director: Kathy Spoto Hours: 9am - Noon Session II: July 23rd - July 27th Hours: 9am - Noon Ages: 8 - 15 years of age Session III: July 30th - August 3rd Ages: 10 - 15 years of age Site: Sunnycrest Park Director: CNY Tennis Association Site: Burnet Arts & Crafts Facility Transportation: No Hours: 9am - 12noon Transportation: No Limit: None Ages: 8 - 15 years of age Limit: 30 Fee: City $25/Non-City $50 Site: Sunnycrest Park Fee: City $25/Non-City $50 ** New Date Transportation: No Limit: 25 per session Fee: City $25/Non-City $50

SPECIAL FEATURE Outdoor Adventure Camp In Collaboration with The Downtown YMCA

Join experienced recreation staff for a jam-packed week of fun learning experiences and exciting outdoor ac- tivities! Learn basic skills necessary for a number of outdoor adventures, while becoming educated on nature preservation and “minimal impact” methods. Among the activities: hiking, ropes course, rock climbing, rafting, snorkeling.

Don’t miss this one! August 13th - August 17th 9:00am - 5:00pm (Times subject to change-may vary according to activity) Registration will be limited

A new adventure awaits campers every day! Fees: $125-city resident $200-non city resident ***Camp fee includes all equipment rentals, rafting fees, transportation, and lunches*** For more information, and for registration procedures, please contact Syracuse Parks (473-4330, ext 3019) or the YMCA (474-6851, ext 342)

15 RECREATION - Camp/Clinic Registration

PLEASE PRINT *Parent/Guardian’s Name______Day Phone #______

Street Address:______Cell Phone #______

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

Emergency Contact (other than parent/guardian): Name: ______Phone:______Relationship to child:______

Please be sure that you do not sign up for camps/clinics that run during the same week. Also, be sure to note our refund policy on page 4.

Camp/Clinic Participant Name Age Gender Date of Camp/Clinic Name Camp Camp/ Fee *Living in the same household* Birth Week # Clinic- as parent/guardian listed See pg. 13 Session #

USGA GOLF CLINIC REGISTRATION ONLY Please be aware that the USGA Golf Clinic meets weekly and does conflict with camps. Participants must attend every week to receive their $25.00 deposit back. Refer to page 11 for details about the clinic. Please allow 4-6 weeks after the program has ended for the refund. TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR THIS PROGRAM USGA GOLF CLINIC Age Gender Date of Program Name Fee Participant Name Birth USGA GOLF ACADEMY

USGA GOLF ACADEMY

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE Total Amount: $ ______PLEASE BRING OR MAIL THIS FORM WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEE TO: SYRACUSE PARKS & RECREATION, 412 SPENCER STREET, SYRACUSE, NY, 13204, ATTN.: CAMP 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: ______16 YOUTH RECREATION -“Drop In” Sites

isit the following parks this summer for full days of fun yracuse Plays On...Night Recreation Program -- Vprogramming starting July 2nd - August 17th (Closed on SA wonderful partnership between the City Parks Depart- July 4th). Recreation staff at each park will prepare and ment, the City School District, and the Diocese of Syracuse deliver a daily schedule of organized activities from sports -- returns again this summer, with FIVE schools in five dif- challenges and games, to arts projects and other fun educa- ferent neighborhoods opening their doors to children and tional activities for youth between the ages of 7 - 15. Also, teen during late afternoon/early evening hours. Experienced look for weekly visits from our mobile Sports Clinics and staff will be on hand to provide structured activities and open Craft Wagon, as well as from other surprise guests. Check play for neighborhood youth ages 8 - 18. The program runs the daily schedule at YOUR neighborhood park for more from July 2nd - August 10th (Closed on July 4th) and will details. be offered weeknights as indicated by the schedule below. Barry Park - 600 Broad Street & Meadowbrook Drive Games and activities will be provided for younger children Hours: 11am - 5:00pm / Monday - Friday during the early portion of the evening, and for the older Offerings: Athletic fields, Playground, Organized Games, Arts & Crafts, teens during the later portion of the evening. The following Field Trips, Great Kids have Great Role Models Program, USTA Ten- sites will be offering supervised recreation programming to nis Clinics, Indoor activities @ Ed Smith School(Call 435-4994 for de- neighborhood youth: tails). Site Address Days Time Ages Cannon St. Community Center - 515 Cannon Street Franklin 428 South Monday - 5pm-7:30pm 8-13 Alvord Thursday Phone #: 471-2106 Magnet 7:30pm-10pm 14-18 Hours: 10am - 6:00pm / Monday - Friday Street Offerings: Arts/Crafts, Organized Games, In/Outdoor Recreation, Field 312 Oswego Monday - 5pm - 7:30pm 8-13 Trips, Free Lunch Site. Blodgett Elementary Street Friday 1216 Midland Ave @ W. Borden Ave 7:30pm - 10pm 14-18 Kirk Park - Gym Phone #: 473-2799 Hours: 10am - 6:00pm / Monday - Friday McKinley 141 West Monday - 5pm - 7:30pm 8-13 Brighton Newell Friday Offerings: Swimming Pool, Playground, Covered Basketball Courts, Street 7:30pm - 10pm 14-18 Tennis Courts, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, In/Outdoor Recreation, Free Lunch Site, Great Kids have Great Role Models Program. Blessed 3131 James Tuesday, 5pm - 7:30pm 8-13 Sacrament Street Wednesday & McChesney Park - 2308 Grant Blvd. Thursday Phone #: 473-2673 School Gym 7:30pm - 10pm 14-18 Hours: 12 noon - 5:00pm / Monday - Friday Dr. King 416 Raynor Monday - 5pm - 7:30pm 8-13 Offerings: In/Outdoor Recreation, Organized Games, Playground, Bas- Elementary Ave Friday ketball/Tennis Courts, Field Trips. 7:30pm - 10pm 14-18 Gym Northeast Community Center - 716 Hawley Ave Phone #: 472-6343 Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm / Monday - Friday ADDITIONAL SUMMER SITES Offerings: Basketball Courts, Basketball Clinics, Tennis Clinics, Orga- Recreation staff will be on site at the following parks for several nized Games, Arts & Crafts and In/Outdoor Recreation. hours each day, and will provide an array of organized games and Southwest Community Center - 401 South Ave activities for children during the scheduled times. In addition, our Phone #: 474-6823 Mobile Recreation Units (Sports Clinic, Arts & Craft and Adven- Hours: 10am - 6:00pm / Monday - Friday ture In the Park) will visit the parks on a weekly basis. Offerings: Swimming Pool, In/Outdoor Recreation, Indoor Basketball Norwood Park - 400 Norwood Ave Courts, Playground, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Free Lunch Site. Hours: 11am - 4pm (Weather Permitting) - 112 Whitwell Drive Schiller Park Offerings: Outdoor Recreation, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Phone #: 473-4780 Hours: 10am - 6:00pm / Monday - Friday Arts & Craft & Mobile Recreation Units. Offerings: Athletic Fields, Swimming Pool, Sprinkler, In/Outdoor Rec- Skiddy Park - 300 Tioga Ave reation, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Great Kids have Great Role Hours: 11am-5pm (Weather Permitting) Models Program. Offerings: Outdoor Recreation, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Westmoreland Park - 200 Westmoreland Ave Arts & Crafts & Mobile Recreation. Phone #: 473-6754 Shea Middle School - 1607 S. Geddes Street Hours: 10am - 6:00pm / Monday - Friday Hours: 10am - 5pm Offerings: Covered Basketball Courts, Organized Games, In/Outdoor Recreation, Water Playscape, Free Lunch Site, Great Kids have Great Offerings: In/Oudoor Recreation, Basketball Courts, Organized Role Models Program. Games, Arts & Crafts & Mobile Recreation. Wilson Park - 1117 S. McBride Street Programs specified as “drop-in” mean that no space is guaranteed Phone #: 473-6828 Hours: 10am - 6:00pm / Monday - Friday for a child on any particular day. Children are free to arrive or to Offerings; Swimming Pool, Playground, Basketball Courts, In/Outdoor leave the program at any time. Parks staff is not responsible for Recreation, Computers, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Free Lunch Site, transportation to and from our drop-in programs Great Kids have Great Role Models Program. 17 YOUTH RECREATION- Activities at the Park

obile recreation units will be visiting city parks each week at designated times according to the schedules below. The mprogram will run from July 2nd through August 17th (No Program July 4th) as weather permits. Please note that there will be no mobile recreation during the week of August 6th. All materials and/or equipment will be provided, so just bring yourself and your friends! Activities are open to children ages 8-15. Mobile unit sites are subject to change, based on participation. Sports Clinics MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Meachem School Barry Park Burnet Park Schiller Park Skiddy Park 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Kirk Park Highland Playlot Upper Onondaga Park Norwood Park Shea School 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Wilson Park Dr. Weeks School Frazer School Westmoreland Park Cannon St. Center Adventure in the Park MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Barry Park Meachem Field Highland Playlot McKinley Park Burnet Park 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Westmoreland Park Kirk Park Norwood Park Cannon St. Center Dr. Weeks School 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Upper Onondaga Park Wilson Park Schiller Park Shea Middle School Skiddy Park Arts & Crafts MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 10:30 am - 11:45 am Burnet Park Barry Park McKinley Park Schiller Park Southwest Center 12pm - 1:15pm Upper Onondaga Park Westmoreland Park Kirk Park Washington Square Highland Park 2:00pm - 3:15pm Frazer School Cannon St. Center Wilson Park Project Connection Norwood Park 3:30pm - 4:30pm Skiddy Park Shea Middle School Meachem Field Dr. Weeks School Homer Wheaton Park

MEDIA UNIT Street Performances A.C.T.I.O.N. League Basketball “Angels With Broken Wings…the Truce” Combining drama, dance, & music and comedy, the OPEN Boys Division Media Unit, Syracuse’s national award winning teen For boys, ages 13-15 (cannot turn 16 before August 8th). performance troupe, brings its Registered participants are placed on teams of 8-10 players, third annual summer tour to city and each team is assigned a coach. All games are played at parks with “Angels with Broken McChesney Recreation Center on Thursday Nights. All paid Wings: The Truce.” This enter- participants receive a team t-shirt. Registration will be held taining and provocative original on Thursday May 31st at McChesney, 6pm (after that, you production examines the impact can register at the Main Office until league is filled). League of teen violence on neighborhoods and promotes posi- Play will begin on June 14th. Championship games for the tive decision making for youth and adults. The Media league will be on August 7th. Unit’s television production crew enables youth and adults to speak out on the issue for broadcast. For more Fees: City Resident: $20 per player / Non City Resident:$40 information please call the media unit at 478-8648. per player (fees include t-shirt and referees) All shows are FREE and begin promptly at 1pm. Date Location Varsity/School Team Division: Thursday, July 5th Cannon Street Center Boys Varsity League will play on Mondays and Wednesdays; Monday, July 9th Barry Park Girls Varsity League will play on Tuesdays, beginning Mon- Tuesday, July 10th Northeast Center day, June 11th. Thursday, July 12th Libba Cotton Grove Tuesday, July 17th Wilson Park Center Team Fees: $225 (city teams); $425 (non-city teams); In- Thursday, July 19th Westmoreland Park cludes officials! To register, contact Chris Abbott, abbottc@ Monday, July 23rd Skiddy Park ci.syracuse.ny.us Tuesday, July 24th Kirk Park Center

18 SPECIAL EVENTS

City Fireworks Celebration Friday, June 29, 2007 Inner Harbor, Kirkpatrick & Solar Streets Start your Independence Day Weekend off with a bang at the City’s Fireworks Celebration, with a new entertainment line- up this year. The event will begin at 5pm with music, fam- ily activities, food vendors and more. A dazzling fireworks show will be set off at dark. Admission is free. Sponsored by Price Chopper and Sam Adams.

Pepsi Pitch, Hit & Run Competition Friday, May 4, 2007 at Schiller Park, 5:00pm Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Lewis Park, 10:00am Sign up for a FREE skills competition that allows kids to showcase pitching, hitting and running abilities. The local Parks Champions advance to CNY Sectional Competition at Alliance Bank Stadium. Winners can advance through four levels of competition to the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game! Registration, with parental permission and proof of age, (Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate) is necessary. Registration forms are available at the Parks Office (412 Spencer Street) or at the site of the competition. Youth may compete in only one local qualifying competition. Participants may register in ONE of four age groups: Age 8 & under Born after 7/17/1998 Age 9-10 Born 7/18/96 - 7/17/1998 Age 11-12 Born 7/19/94 - 7/17/96 Age 13-14 Born 7/18/92 - 7/17/94

Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby Salt City Games Saturday, May 12, 2007 August 4th - August 10th Onondaga Park The City Parks Department captures Youngsters, 16 and younger, can the spirit of the Olympics with the catch some “reel” fun at the Hi- 2007 Salt City Games for Youth. awatha Lake Fishing Derby at On- Scheduled for August 4th – 10th, the ondaga Park. Registration begins at 8am, and fishing will conclude at Games invite children from all over 11:45am, followed by an awards cer- the City of Syracuse to compete in emony. Prizes will be given for the three a variety of team and individual largest fish caught by participants in three competitions. Highlights include age categories: up to 8 yrs., 9 to 12 yrs. and the All-City Tennis Tournament, 13 to 16yrs. Participants must bring their own bait, tackle and pole. Fish must be All-City Swim Meet, Mayors Cup Golf caught by a registered entrant on Derby Tournament, and All-City Track Meet. The Games will con- day between 9 and 11:45 am. The Der- clude on Friday, August 10th with the Jr. Olympics and Family by is sponsored by the City of Syracuse Fun Fest. City youth agencies are also invited to take part in the Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs team basketball and kickball events. All activities are FREE, and Price Chopper; with additional sup- port from the Syracuse Jaycees and The Izaak Walton though pre-registration will be required. For more information, League of America, and media support from 93Q. contact the Parks Department or speak with the staff at your neighborhood recreation center.