Spring/Summer Programs

Programs will be updated as information is received and approved for Spring-Summer 2010.

Art Multicultural Program-2010
Art Camps-2010
Clay Camp-2010
Concerts In the Park-2010
Crew-2010
Diving-2010
Drama (Royal Fairytale Theatre)-Summer 2010
Recreational Gymnastics-2010
Golf Lessons-2010
History camp-2010
Safety Village-entering Kindergarten-2010
Science Camp for Kids-2010
Youth Swim Lessons - 2010
T'ai Chi Chu'an-2010
Adult Tennis Lessons-2010
Youth Tennis Lessons-2010
Zumba Dance Fitness-2010 (info. to come)
Special Events-2009
Fireworks-2009
Field Trips-2009 - see playground programs
Penny Carnival-see playground programs

ART MULTICULTURAL PROGRAM-2010

Students will explore Japanese, African, Islamic, Chinese and American Art.  Each class focuses on a different culture and the different styles and art forms.  Students will create and participate in multiple projects that relate to that culture.  Students will learn about different artist, art forms, media and materials.  Some examples of projects that we will be creating and exploring are Japanese brush paintings, African masks and drums, Islamic foil art and American 'Pop' art, Folk art and more......

AGE:  7 to 12
LOCATION: Town of Clay Welcome Center, Clay Historical Park, 4939 Route 31, Clay (behind Immanuel Lutheran Church-before RR tracks).
DATES: June 28th-July 1st, 2010 (Mon. thru Thurs.) 
TIMES: 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon 
FEE: $55.00 per child incl. materials
DIRECTOR: Patricia Bangson - Art Instructor
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org. 

ART CAMPS-2010 

Art Camp:
Art Camp is a great opportunity to have fun, be creative and get dirty!  This summer's program will introduce a wide variety of artistic mediums including multiple drawing and paintings materials.  Children will also have the opportunity to create art using the IMAC computer lab!  Each Child will receive a personalized art smock.  Arts games and snack daily.  Camp will conclude with a big ART SHOW !!!! 

Director: Kara Cook-CNS HS Instructor (699-9536) 
Location: CNS High School-Room #153 & #154.
Dates: July 19th-22nd, 2010 (Mon.-Thurs.) 
Ages: 7 to 12 years.
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon 
Fee: $85.00 per child includes all materials. Checks/Money Order made payable to Town of Clay 'Art' Camp. 
Registration: Forms available at the recreation office.  Any questions, contact Kara Cooke at 699-9536.

CLAY CAMPS-2010 

Clay Camp:
A unique place for students with a love or interest in creating functional art in clay.  Class size limited to 25 students.

Director: Amy Haven-CNS HS Instructor (698-7386) a
Location: CNS High School-Room #153.
Dates:  July 12th-July 15th, 2010 (Mon.-Thurs.)
Ages: 7 to 12 years.
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Fee: $95.00 per child includes all materials and kiln firings. Checks/Money Order made payable to Town of Clay 'Clay' Camp. 
Registration: Forms available at the recreation office.  Any questions, contact Amy Haven at 698-7386.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK-2010
ERNEST N. CASALE AMPHITHEATER
Tuesdays - 6:30 to 8:30 PM (**6:00-8:00 PM August)
Great Music, Great Times

The Town of Clay Recreation Department would like to invite you to its annual summer concert series held at Clay Central Park off Wetzel Road on Tuesdays at the Ernest N. Casale Amphitheatre. 
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers to enjoy great music and great times!  This season during the concert food and refreshments will be available for purchase by area Restaurants.  There are also some picnic tables and grills available. The Town of Clay Town Board, recently adopted a resolution approving the 'Young Lungs at Play' Tobacco-Free Parks Policy.  Under this new policy, the Town of Clay will not allow the use of any tobacco products on parklands or open spaces.  This policy should provide for a safer environment for your families to enjoy the parks.  The 2010 schedule is as follows:

NOTE LETIZIA HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 17TH FROM 6:00-8:00 PM (cancelled June 22nd - weather)

Tuesday, June 29th-Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon - 6:30-8:30 PM
                       Country Band with Oldies
               Twin Tree's III Restaurant
{Note Town Fireworks follow at Great Northern Mall}
Tuesday, July 6th - Soul Mine - 6:30-8:30 PM
                       Funk & R & B Band
               Uno Chicago Grill Restaurant
Tuesday, July 13th - Toby Franklin Band - 6:30-8:30 
                       80's Rock with Originals
               Meghan MacMurphy's Restaurant
Tuesday, July 20th - Chris Taylor & Custom Taylor Band - 6:30-8:30 PM 
             Country Music
                    Limp Lizard Roadside Cantina 
Tuesday, July 27th  - TCB -6:30-8:30 PM 
                             High Energy Dance Band 40's thru today
                Pizza Hut
Tuesday, August 3rd - Prime Time ~ 6:30-8:30 PM 
                             Horn Driven Dance Band
                Uno Chicago Grill Restaurant
Tuesday, August 10th-Timeline ~ *6:00-8:00 PM 
                             Dance band hits from 60's thru the 80's
                Applebee's Restaurant
Tuesday, August 17th- Letizia & the Z Band-* 6:00-8:00 PM
                             High Energy Dance Band 40's thru today
                   Applebee's Restaurant
[*Note: August concerts time change August 10th & August 17th,  due to shorter nights]
For further information contact the Clay Recreation Department at 652-3800
FIREWORKS:

When:  Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Location:  Great Northern Mall around 9:30 PM.

CREW-SYRACUSE CHARGERS ROWING-2010

Hey kids, moms and dads-get energized this summer and LEARN TO ROW! Liverpool is fortunate to have the facilities and coaching to introduce you, and your kids, to this awesome sport. Many of our graduates have gone on to row in college and beyond. 

All checks should be payable to Syracuse Chargers Rowing.  Information and registration forms are available at www.chargerrow.org or call Nick Scholz at 256-1875 or email: nscholz@scsd.us for more information.

Youth Learn to Row Program:
For kids  10-14 years old with no previous rowing experience.  Learn the basics and have some fun races.  Three-week program cost $150.00.  Monday through Friday from 9:00-10:30 AM. Sign up Night: Monday, June 7th from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Charger Boathouse.
Other Programs available are :Youth Afternoon Recreation Rowing Program; Junior Competitive Racing Program; Adult & Teen Learn to Row; Masters Program; One-Week Sculling Camp; Collegiate Rowers; National Learn to Row Day.

DIVING-2010

The Pre-competitive & Competitive Diving Program for youth age 8-18 who would like to learn competitive diving or already do compete.

Director: Krista Furman-Liverpool Varsity Diving Coach
Location: Liverpool High School Pool 
Ages: Pre-Competitive Camp: Boys & Girls ages 8-14 not already competing in diving.
Competitive Diving Camp: for students grades 7-12 with competitive diving experience.
Dates/Times:  Pre-Competitive Camp: 2-weeks-July 12-16 and July 19-23, 2010-Mon thru Thurs. - 3:00-4:00 PM.
Competitive Dive Camp: Choose one week or two-weeks -
July 12-16, 2010 - Mon thru Thurs - 34:00-5:00 PM; Fri. 3:00-5:00 PM
July 19-23, 2010 - Mon. thru Thurs. - 4:00-5:00 PM; Fri. 3:00-5:00 PM
Fee: Pre-Competitive Camp: $60.00 per child. 
Competitive Dive Camp: $40.00 for one week; $75.00 for two weeks.
Registration: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 PM - LHS gym, after contact Coach Krista Furman at 439-6745 or email kmfurman21@gmail.com.  Forms available at Clay Recreation Office.

CHAOS FOR TEENS - 2010

A Teen traveling theatre troupe trains for stage productions as well as festival and street theatre performances.  Limit space.  Meets Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM, Director permission for entry in troupe!  Interested, contact CHRISSY To register]

ROYAL FAIRYTALE THEATRE Summer DRAMA PROGRAM - 2010

ROYAL FAIRYTALE THEATRE DRAMA PROGRAM
This Shakespeare for Children' performing arts program features educational theatre workshops to end in a full-length costumed stage production.  The program is held at Clay Central Park on Wetzel Road on our outdoor castle stage.  The play will be an adaptations of a Shakespearean comedy - "The Tempest".  Speaking roles for entire cast!  Class size limited. Plays are open to the public with lawn chair seating (bring your own chair).  

Director: Chrissy Clancy, Instructor
Location: Clay Central Park, Wetzel Road at the Castle
*NOTE: bring your hat, sunscreen, a snack and drink.
Ages: 7-14
Programs: Drama I - Begins July 7th - Monday/Wednesday - 9:00-11:00 AM.
                Drama II - Begins July 8th - Tuesday/Thursday - 9:00-11:00 AM.
[Note: last week child attends rehearsal every day until show!  Performances are August 4th and 5th at 6:45 PM at Clay Central Park Castle. Bring your own seating!
Fee: $75.00 per child
Checks/money orders made payable to: Town of Clay Drama Program
Registration: Now until closed-limited enrollment at the Clay Recreation Office, 4401 Rte. 31, Clay (tel. 652-3800 x 137) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Take Heed - classes close quickly!   Stay tuned for Fall Holiday Celebration Production registration with classes to begin in September.
See Chrissy at the Castle or call 652-3800 or email: cclancy@townofclay.org for further information.  
Registration Form.

RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS-2010 

This 8-week course is an introduction to boys and girls events: floor exercise, balance beam, vaulting, uneven bars, etc.  

Location: New Generation Gymnastics (Bear Road Plaza).
Dates: Mondays-July 5th-August 23rd, 2010 
Ages/Time: 3 to 5 -5:30-6:30 PM (must be fully potty trained)
                       6 & up -6:30-7:30 PM
Fee: $45.00 Checks/Money Order made payable to Town of Clay Gymnastics.
Registration: Phone recreation office at 652-3800 or email recreation@townofclay.org. 

Registration Form.

GOLF LESSONS - 2010 

Location: Cicero Golf Center, 8457 Brewerton Rd., Cicero-Chuck Jonick (699-3333)

Adult Golf Lessons:

Date: Session I - Begin week of Monday, April 5th, 2010 - 5 wks; Session II - Begin week of Monday, May 17th, 2010 - 5 wks; limited classes. 
Days: Choose Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Sunday evenings. 
Times: Hour Lessons - choose Monday-Wednesday 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM, or Sunday 5:00PM or 6:00 PM.
Registration Form.

Youth Golf Lessons: (ages 6 to 15)
Date: Session I - Begins Saturday or Sunday, April 10th or April 11th, 2010 - 5 wks.  Session II - Begins Saturday or Sunday, May 22nd or May 23rd, 2010 - 5 wks.,  5 wks.
Days: Choose Saturday or Sunday
Times: Hour Lessons - Saturday/Sunday - 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon or 11:00Am to 12:00 PM.
Registration Form.

Registrations: Clay Recreation Office from 8:45 AM to 4:15 PM at 4401 Rt. 31, Clay.  
Fee: payable to Town of Clay Recreation Dept.
       $45.00 per person - Adults
       $40.00 per person - Senior/Youth 
NOTE: There will be a $3.50 bucket of ball charge each week (normally $4.50) just bucket of balls paid at the Cicero Golf Center when you arrive.

HISTORY CAMP - 2010

Learn from the Clay Historical Association members in a fun camp that will give your child experiences from the past.  Prior camp included making soap, old fashion butter and ice cream, planting crops of the time, playing old time games etc.  Theme this year still to be determined. 

Director: Clay Historical Association (CHA)
Location: Town of Clay Historical Park, 4939 Rte. 31, Clay. 
Dates: July 12th-July 16th, 2010-Monday thru Friday, 
Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Ages: 7 to 12
Fee: $35.00.  
Registration may be done in person at Clay Town Hall - Recreation Office, 4401 Route 31, Clay or by phoning the Recreation Office at 652-3800. Spaces are limited.
Registration Form.

SAFETY VILLAGE - 2010

A safety education/recreation program for children entering kindergarten utilizing several different recreation components to impart safety lessons concerning fires, buses, swimming pools, poisoning, stranger situations, pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Location: Safety Village, held at Allen Road Elementary  School. 
Dates: July 12th-July 23rd, 2010-Monday thru Friday, a two-week program, features two separate classes: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM or 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. 
Fee: $45.00.  
Registration may be done in person at Clay Town Hall - Recreation Office, 4401 Route 31, Clay or by phoning the Recreation Office at 652-3800. Spaces are limited.
Registration Form.

SCIENCE CAMP FOR KIDS-2010

This camp will be a week long hands-on science program for children.  The Theme for this year will be 'Forensics"  culminating in an optional field trip on Friday. Parents will need to transport to and from the site to be determined and there will be an additional cost.

Director:  Instructors: Paul Chapin, Mary Bearkland, Pat Madigan.
Location: Allen Road Elementary School 
Dates: Mondays-Thursday-July 26th-July 29th, 2010; optional field trip Friday, 7/30.
Ages:  entering grades 4 thru 6. 
Time:  8:30-11:30 AM.
Fee: $25.00 + additional fee for optional Friday field trip.  [Parent will need to transport to and from the site for field trip]. Checks/Money Order made payable to Town of Clay Science Camp..
Registration: Phone recreation office at 652-3800 or email recreation@townofclay.org. Enrollment limited to 24 children.

YOUTH SWIM LESSON PROGRAMS-2010

GOLD'S GYM - PROGRAM

Director: Terrance Neidl, Aquatics Director at Gold's Gym-Liverpool (451-5050)
Location: Gold's Gym, 7455 Morgan Road, Liverpool. www.goldsgym.com/liverpoolny. 
Ages: Waterbabies (ages 6 mo. to 3), Pre-School (ages 2.5-5), Level 1-4 (must be 4 years and older and 38: tall without shoes without parent); Level 5 & 6 may be offered w/interest.
Instructors: American Red Cross WSI Certified Instructors, 
Ratio: 1 Instructor per 6 children - Level 1 to 6 only.  Note: make-up classes may change ratio rule.
Fee: $49.00 for 7 classes-classes run thirty-minute.
Programs:
Monday or Wednesday Classes-Meet once a week for 7 classes between 4:30-7:00 PM. Fee: $49.00. *Three sessions to choose from:
Session 1 - May 3/5-June 14/16 -2010
Session 2 - June 21/23-August 2/4 -2010
Session 3 - August 16/18-Sept. 27/29 -2010
Tuesday & Thursday Classes-2 classes per week for 7 weeks between 4:30-7:00 PM.  Fee: $49.00
Session 4 - April 13-May 4, 2010 
Session 5 - May 11-June 1, 2010
Session 6 - June 15-July 6, 2010
Session 7 - July 13-August 3, 2010
Session 8 - August 17-Sept. 7, 2010
Session 9 - Sept. 14-Oct. 5, 2010
Morning Classes- Saturday-once a week for 7 classes between 9:00AM-12;00 Noon.  Fee: $49.00
Session 10 - April 8-June 19, 2010
Session 11 - June 26-August 7, 2010
Session 12 - August 21-October 2, 2010
Registration: All Registrations held at Gold's Gym-Liverpool.
Dates: 4/6, 4/26, 4/28, 5/4, 6/1, 6/14, 6/16, 7/6, 7/26, 7/28 & 9/7-2010 between 5:00-7:00 PM.
Registration Form.

T'AI CHI CHU'AN-2010

T'ai Chi Chu'an (pronounced tie-jee-chewon) one of the oldest forms practiced, typically involves slow motion routines that groups of people practice together every morning in parks around the world.  Since we live in Upstate New York, we cannot always practice outdoors so we will practice outdoors when possible and indoors recalling nature and shared memories of favorite places during inclement weather.  T'ai Chi practice is a low impact, stress reduction exercise that improves strength, circulation and memory cognition. 

Ages: Adults
Location: Clay Historical Park Welcome Center, 4939 Route 31 Clay [During poor weather and outside on the lawn during good.  If class continues to grow, we may move to one of our other parks/facilities.]
Dates:  Mondays and/or Wednesdays
            May Session: 9:00-10:00 AM (no class 5/31 Memorial Day)
            June Session: 8:30-9:30 AM (no class 6/14 & 6/16)
            July Session: 8:30-9:30 AM (no class 7/5 Independence Day)
            August Session: 8:30-9:30 AM (no class 8/9)
            September Session: 9:00-10:00 AM (no class 9/6 Labor Day)
All are welcome to do Monday and Wednesday or one day a week.  You may join anytime, although the classes do progress, you should not have any problems catching up. 
Fee: Free
Instructor: Florence Drago, certified Dance & Fitness Professional.
Registration may be done in person at Clay Town Hall - Recreation Office, 4401 Route 31, Clay or phoning the Recreation Office at 652-3800, or email fdrago@townofclay.org  Spaces are limited.
Registration Form.

ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS - 2010

Director: Steve Cary, LHS Boys & CNS Girls Varsity Coach.
Location: Liverpool High School off Wetzel Road Courts

ADULT TENNIS INSTRUCTIONS:
Lessons will cover stroke production, positioning, strategy and more.
Session I: June 28th-July 23rd, 2010
Session II:  July 26th-August 20th, 2010
Days/Times: Monday & Wednesday-6:00-7:00 PM-Beginners: and Adv. Beginners.
Fee: $60.00 per player; (minimum 6, maximum 10 per class)
Checks/money orders made payable: Clay Adult Tennis Program.  
Equipment: Balls and rackets are provided if needed.

ADULT CARDIO DRILL AND PLAY:
Intensive 30-minute fitness & drilling session followed by an hour match play!
Session I: June 28th-July 23rd, 2010
Session II: July 26th-August 20, 2010
Days/Times: Tuesday & Thursday-6:00-7:30 PM.
Fee:  $70.00 per player per lessons (this covers the cost of supervision, scheduling and new tennis balls).  Checks/money orders made payable to Clay Adult Tennis League. 

Register: In Person registration, Sunday May 2nd, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 PM for either or both programs-or send adult waiver form and check to Steve Cary, 832 Maryland Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210.  Forms are available at Clay Recreation Office or contact Steve at 479-5808 or email scary@nscsd.org.   

YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAMS-2010

Each program will be held at Liverpool High School.  All players are encouraged to bring recreational clothing and their own tennis racket.  If you need a racket or might want to borrow or try out a racket, contact Tennis Director, Steve Cary at 479-5808.

Director: Steve Cary, LHS Boys & CNS Girls Varsity Coach.
Location: Liverpool High School Courts, Wetzel Road
IN-Person Registration: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 PM at Liverpool High School Gym.

ONE-PLUS-ONE JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE:
Groups are typically divided by age (level 1 ages 9-13 and level 2 ages 13-18).  These lessons combine 45-minute of instruction with at least 45-minutes of match or modified play, provide nine 90 minute classes in a structured, professionally supervised environment.  Typically, the skill that is taught for the day is integrated into follow-up drills and games.  The two three-week lesson leagues are:

Session I: June 28th-July 16th, 2010
Session II: July 26th-August 13th, 2010
FEE: $65.00 per session
Level I Juniors-ages 13 and under-Mon./Wed./Fri.-3:30-5:00 PM.
Level II Juniors-ages 13 and up-Mon./Wed./Fri.-5:00-6:30 PM.

ONE-WEEK TENNIS CLINIC:
These clinics are for all age junior players.  By using skill builders, lead up drills and fun games students learn and play tennis throughout the week.  The clinic runs Monday through Friday following the schedule below.  Groups require a minimum of 6 players.

Dates: August 16th-August 20th, 2010
Shot Takers-ages 4-6-1:00-2:00 PM
Shot Makers-ages 6-8-2:00-3:00 PM
Level I-ages 8-12-3:00-4:00 PM
Level II-ages 12+-4:00-5:00 PM
FEE: $60.00 for session

SPECIAL TENNIS EVENT: Central NY Summer Jr. Tennis Circuit-2010
For the seventh year running the CNY Junior Tennis Circuit again provides tennis players the chance to compete against other players throughout the summer.  Each tournament is held from 9:00 AM until it's completion on the same day.  In the event of rain, the tournament will resume or be rescheduled at 12:00 noon on Sunday.  The following sites and events have been scheduled for this summer:
When: Sat. June 26th -Liverpool High School-9:00 AM         
            Sat. July 10th-Cicero No. Syracuse JHigh School-9:00 AM
            Sat. July 17th-North Syracuse Jr.  High School-9:00 AM
            Sat. July 24th-Clay Park South (Buckley Road)-9:00 AM
            Sat. July 31st-Liverpool High School-9:00 AM
            Sat. August 7th-Sedgwick Tennis Club-9:00 AM
            Sat. August 14th-Cicero No. Syracuse High School-9:00 AM
            Sat. August 21st-Cicero No. Syracuse High School-9:00 AM
NOTE: Other sites may be added depending upon sign-up.  Each division will require a minimum of 6 single entries and 4 double teams.  It is important that your skill level is correctly identified and that your commitment to participate is clear by the Friday before the event.  All events begin by 9:00 AM and players are to arrive to the tournament site by 8:45 AM.  Results will be recorded and reported to the Post Standard Newspaper.  Be sure to completely fill out all information on the back of the registration form and submit the payment by Friday the day before the event.  Call 479-5808 to confirm your participation by Friday.
FEE:  $20.00 players (guaranteed 2 rounds of play)
FEE:  $100.00 player (covers all events if prepaid)
NOTE: send checks payable to Steve Cary, 832 Maryland Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210.

REGISTRATION: In-person on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 at Liverpool High School Gym from 6:00-7:30 PM or mail to Steve Cary, 832 Maryland Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.  For further information, contact Coach Cary at 479-5808 or email: scary@nscsd.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS 2009

FIELD TRIPS AND PENNY CARNIVAL-See Summer Playground Link