Fall/Winter Programs

The Schedule is from the past Fall-Winter and will be updated late summer-early fall 2010 as program information is received and confirmed.

YOUTH RECREATION POSSIBLE OFFERINGS:

• Baby-Sitter Workshop
• Parent-Kiddie Gym  
• Recreational Gymnastics 
• Girls Fast-pitch Softball Clinic 
• Yogafit™ Kids
• Youth Swim Lessons 
  see - youth sports camps/leagues fall-winter link for Baseball Clinic, Basketball Leagues and Softball Pitching Clinic information.

PROGRAMS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS:

• Exploration Art Program  
• Youth Dance Program 
• Youth Theatre Workshop (RFTNY) 
• Teen Acting Troupe-(Chaos Production)
• Froste Faire
• Irish Book Circle 

FAMILY SPECIALTY PROGRAMS.

• Family Gym & Swim 
• CoreTone Fitness
• Tai Chi Chuan 
• Zumba Dance Fitness 
• Ballroom Dance 
• Snowmobile Rides for Special Needs Youth
• Snow Tubing-Four Seasons 
• Ice Skating Day
• Youth Snowmobile Safety Course
• Labrador & Toggenburg Ski Packages (*see Ski Link) 

This workshop is designed to equip youth ages 11 and up, in emergency situations, child supervision, safety, first aid, recreational activities, and sitter responsibilities. If you love small children and want to earn extra money you will want to take this course! American Red Cross Certificate.

AGES: 11 and up
LOCATION: Town of Clay-Old Town Hall, 4483 Rte. 31, Clay
DATES: Winter Session:  Wed. March 17 & Mar. 24, 2010
           Spring Session:  if needed
TIMES:  5:30-9:00 PM - 7 hr. course
FEE: $40.00 per student, incl. material & certificate.
INSTRUCTOR: Florence Drago, Certified Instructor 
REGISTRATION: Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org. Class size limited!

YOGAFIT KIDS™:

We are all born natural yogis! The younger we are, the more pliable and flexible our muscles and joints are.  YogaFit Kids™ encourages kids, to explore their natural abilities in an active, safe and fun way that honors the diversity of each students' flexibility and strengths.  YogaFit Kids™ is fun, playful class where kids can move energy through their bodies and bring calm into their minds. Parents are welcome to sign-up and take with their children, also!

AGES: Ages 4-8 (will accept up to 10 years old)
LOCATION:  Town of Clay-Old Town Hall, 4483 Rte. 31, Clay
DATES:  Fall Session: Thurs. Oct. 22-Dec. 17, 2009-8 weeks 
            Winter Session:  Jan. 21-Mar. 11, 2010-8 weeks
            Spring Session: Mar. 11-April 29, 2010-8 weeks
TIME:   6:00-6:50 PM
FEE: $40.00 -8 wks. per child.
INSTRUCTOR: Florence Drago, certified instructor.
REGISTRATION: Recreation Office 652-3800  or Email recreation@townofclay.org. Class Size limited!

PARENT-KIDDIE GYM: [program upon request]

Parents & Children will have an excellent opportunity to enjoy themselves in a gym setting as they learn recreational activities creating an environment of physical and social interaction through music & dance, children's games, parachute games, play stations and theme weeks that can be brought back to the home setting. It's in a huge gym...it's just plain fun!  EST. 1988 by Town of Clay Recreation Department.

AGES: Preschool Ages 3-5 yr. [pre-k]
LOCATION:  TBA 
DATES:  Winter Session:   TBA  
TIME:  TBA
FEE: $TBA
INSTRUCTOR: Florence Drago (celebrating 16 years of Kiddie Gym with the Town of Clay Recreation Dept).   
REGISTRATION: Recreation Office 652-3800  or Email recreation@townofclay.org. Class Size limited!

This 10-week course is an introduction to men and women's events: floor exercise, balance beam, vaulting, uneven bars, for Youth.

LOCATION: 
New Generations Gymnastics – Bear Road Plaza, Bear Rd. & Rte. 11, parking and door in back of center.
DATES: 
Fall Session: Saturday, Oct. 10-Dec. 19, 2009
Winter Session: Saturday, Jan. 9-Mar. 13, 2010 
Spring Session: Saturday, Mar. 27-June 5, 2010
AGES/TIMES:
 3 to 5 yrs. - 12:00-1:00 PM [Max. 14 students]
6 & up yrs. – 1:00-2:00 PM [Max. 20 students]
FEE: $60.00 per child, per session
REGISTRATION: 
Recreation Office at 652-3800 x 139 Email recreation@townofclay.org 

GIRL'S FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL CLINIC:

Instructional program designed to develop and improve softball pitching technique during the off season.

AGES:  Girls 8 +
LOCATION:  North Syracuse Junior High School
DATES:  Tues. Oct. 20, 2009-Feb.  9, 2010
TIMES: 7:00-8:00 PM-Rookies
           8:00-9:30 PM-Experienced
FEES: $50.00 per student.
INSTRUCTOR:  Kerry Bennett, CNS Varsity Softball Coach.
REGISTRATION: Call Clay Recreation at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

A Town of Clay Recreation Department & Gold's Gym sponsored program. This program is entering its 15th successful year of continuous weekly lessons. 

Water-babies (starting at 9-months-3 years) with Parent; Pre-school (ages 2 to 5) with Parent; & Level I-6 years and older and 38" tall without shoes. Schedules will be available at registration sites for classes.

AGES: Water-babies through Level 6 
LOCATION: Gold's Gym, 7455 Morgan Rd., Liverpool, NY
FEE: 7-Lessons $49.00 (30-minute lessons)
INSTRUCTOR: American Red Cross WSI Certified Instructors, Certified Lifeguards/Professional Rescuers Staff. 

SESSION DATES/REGISTRATION DATES:
Evenings: Meet Monday and Wednesdays; or Tuesdays and Thursdays-2 x's per week for 7 classes.
   Monday & Wednesday - 4:30 PM-7:00 PM times
Sessions: Session: Nov. 9-Dec. 23, 2009
                  Session: Jan. 18-Mar. 3, 2010
                  Session: Apr. 5-May 19, 2010
   Tuesday & Thursday - 4:30 PM-6:35 PM times
Sessions: Session: Oct. 20-Nov. 10, 2009
                  Session: Nov. 17-Dec. 8, 2009
                  Session: Jan. 19-Feb. 9, 2010
                  Session: Apr. 6-Apr. 27, 2010
                  Session: May 11-June 1, 2010

Mornings-Meet Saturdays-9:00AM-Noon times for 7 classes.
Sessions: Session: Nov. 14-Dec. 26, 2009
                  Session: Jan. 23-Mar. 6, 2010
                  Session: Apr. 10-May 22, 2010
                  
REGISTRATION: All held at Gold's Gym in Liverpool
Registration: December 21st & 22nd for 2010 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Gold's Gym.  Questions: Terrance E. Neidl, (Aquatics Director), at Gold's Gym 451-5050.  You can sign up for any session including multiple dates. 

EXPLORATION ART PROGRAM:

Come and  EXPLORE the wonderful world of ART!  This class will give children ages 6 to 12 the opportunity to express their creativity through the interaction of many art materials.  The course is designed to inspore and engage children in activities that will expose them to many different materials, styles and forms of art while developing their fine motor skills and freedom of artistic expression.  Multiple sessions offered.  Each session will give the student a new opportunity to explore and express their creativity. 

AGE:  6 to 12
LOCATION: Bear Road Elementary Cafeteria
DATES: SESSION 1: Mondays Oct. 19-Nov. 16, 2009 
             SESSION 2: Mondays Nov. 23-Dec. 21, 2009
          SESSION 3: Mondays Jan. 25-Mar. 1, 2010
          SESSION 4: Mondays Mar. 8-Apr. 15, 2010
          SESSION 5: Mondays Apr. 26-May 24, 2010
TIMES: 6:00-7:00 PM. Mondays 
FEE: $50.00 incl. materials
DIRECTOR: Patricia Bangson - Art Instructor
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org. 

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM:
'Miss' Jessica O'Neil, has a Bachelor of Science in Dance from SUNY Brockport College. This is a continuous program Oct.-Apr.  Below schedule is a Tentative Schedule influenced by registration and returning students.

AGE:  3 to 9
LOCATION 1: Allen Road Elementary
DATES: BEGINS: Tuesdays Oct. 20-Dec. 15, 2009 
            CONTINUES: Tuesdays Jan. 5-Mar. 30, 2010
LOCATION 2: Bear Road Elementary
DATES: BEGINS: Thursdays Oct. 22-Dec. 17, 2009 
             CONTINUES: Thursdays Jan. 7-Apr. 1, 2010          
TIMES: Times vary by age and group based on registration:
           Tentative Schedule: Tuesdays (ARE)
           Ballet/Jazz-3:30-4:30 PM-Ages 5 & 6
           Ballet/Jazz-4:30-5:30 PM-Ages 7, 8 & 9
           Tentative Schedule: Thursdays (BRE)
           Creative Movement-3:30-4:00 PM-Ages 3 & 4
           Ballet/Jazz-4:00-5:00 PM-Ages 5 & 6
FEE: Two payments $60.00 each session for 1/2 hr.
        Two payments $75.00 each session for 1 hr.
First payment due at registration, second payment due in January 1, 2010.
DIRECTOR: Jessica O'Neil - Instructor
REGISTRATION: In-person held on Thurs. Oct. 8, 2009 at the Recreation Office from 4:30-5:30 PM.  Space is limited!

YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOPS:

Royal Fairy Tale Theatre of New York (RFTNY) children's educational theatre program returns this Spring with the all new RFTNY adaptation of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. 

AGE:  7 & up
LOCATION: 'Welcome Center' stage at Clay Historical Park, 4939 Route 31, behind Immanuel Lutheran Church by the RR Tracks in the Hamlet of Clay.
DATES: SPRING SESSION: Monday/Friday begins Mar. 1, 2010-May 5th, 2010-12-weeks ending with a Stage Production.
TIMES: 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Mondays & Fridays
FEE: $75.00 for 12-weeks.
DIRECTOR: Chrissy Clancy, award winning director.
REGISTRATION: Anytime after Jan. 1, 2010 Call Recreation Office 652-3800 x 137 or Email cclancy@townofclay.org.

TEEN ACTING TROUPE:

Performances held on October 22, 23, 24, 25, 2010.  First come-first served.  Limited registration available.  For any questions, and to register contact Chrissy Clancy at 652-3800 x 137 or email cclancy@townofclay.org. 

FROSTE FAIRE:

Our 6th annual Froste Faire will be held on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 from 12:00-4:00 PM at the Town of Clay Welcome Center at Clay Historical Park on Route 31 behind Immanuel Lutheran Church.   Free Admission! Free Games! Free Refreshments! Free Prizes!  There's something for everyone!  Young and Not so-Young alike!  This is an Intergenerational Event to Celebrate Winter with the Town of Clay.

• Outwit the Pirates
• Beat the Queen Dare
• Feed the Dragon

In the year 1564 England, the Tames River froze from Banke to Banke and a joyous Froste Festival was declared!  Join us as re recreate the merriment in the Town of Clay! For more information, contact Chrissy Clancy at 652-3800 x 137.

IRISH BOOK CIRCLE:

The Town of Clay announces the newly released reading schedule for Irish Book Circle which continues with Professor Kate Costello-Sullivan from Lemoyne College from 7:00-9:00 PM, Thursdays at the 'Center" for Town of Clay Seniors.  FREE yummy snacks provided!  To register call Chrissy Clancy at 652-3800 x 137.  Schedule as follows:

• October 14, 2009-Angela's Ashes-Frank McCourt
• November 18, 2009-The Gathering-A Enright
• *December 16, 2009-Gulliver's Travels-Jonathan Swift, which will include an Annual Yule Celebration.
• March 10, 2010-"Korea" John McGahern & "Sphinx without a secret"-Oscar Wilde.
• April 21, 2010-"Sarah"-Mary Lavin
• May 19, 2010-"The Sea"-John Banville
• June 16, 2010-"Guests of the Nation"-Frank O'Cornnor

Special Lectures offered at LeMoyne College - Call Kate at 445-4215 for additional information.

BALLROOM DANCE: [program upon request]

Everything old is always new again!  Want to learn the basics of ballroom dancing?  Have some fun dancing like the stars! Here is your chance for some fun fitness too.  

AGES: Adults 
LOCATION: TBA
DATES: TBA
TIME:  TBA
FEE: $40.00 -8-wk session.
INSTRUCTOR: Florence Drago, Dance Masters of America.
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

CoreTONE FITNESS:

This class will focus on Core Training using fitness bands, small equipment and mats.  A physical training and body conditioning program using the newest information to develop strength and better range of motion.  This low impact form of exercising leads to greater flexibility, a better degree of abdominal strength that shores up the backs, and will strengthen and tone the entire body.  This is not an aerobics class, but more exercise kineseology principals relating to core strength and tone using continuous movement and proper breathing through Pilates, Yoga, Tai-Chi, and Dance with proven fitness moves. There is the side benefit of some cardiovascular components.  All fitness levels can do this program. You owe it to your health! Non-marking flexible sneaker/slipper.

AGES: Adults
LOCATION: Town of Clay-Old Town Hall, 4483 Rte. 31, Clay
DATE:  
Fall Session: Tues. Oct. 20-Dec. 8, 2009
Winter Session: Tues. Jan. 19-Mar. 9, 2010
Winter Session: Tues. Mar. 16-May 4, 2010
TIME:  6:00-7:00 PM
FEE: $40.00 -8 classes.
DIRECTOR: Florence Drago, APEX professional, Stott™ Pilates, Yogafit™, etc. 
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

T'AI CHI CH'UAN:

Tai Chi Chuan one of the oldest forms practiced, typically involves slow motion routines that groups of people practice together every morning in parks around the world.  In its traditional Chinese form it involves jumps, leaps and an explosion of strength through a circular path.  Being one with Nature!  Today, it is practiced more as a low impact, stress reduction exercise that improves strength, circulation and memory cognition.

AGES: Adults
LOCATION: Town of Clay Town Hall, 4401 Rte. 31, Clay.
DATE:  
Fall Session: Mon. Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 2009/Wed. Oct. 21-Dec. 23, 2010 (no class 11/11 & 11/25)
Winter Session: Mon. Jan. 11-Mar. 1, 2010/Wed. Jan. 13-Mar. 3, 2010
Winter Session: Mon. Mar. 15-May 3, 2010/Wed. Mar. 10-Apr. 28, 2010
TIME:  7:30-8:30 AM or 8:30-9:30 AM
FEE: $24.00 per person Monday or Wednesday/$20.00 per person twice a week.
DIRECTOR: Florence Drago, APEX professional, Stott™ Pilates, Yogafit™, Tai Chi Chuan, Senior Fitness certified, Dance Masters of America & Zumba certified, etc. 
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

ZUMBA DANCE FITNESS:

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class.  It incorporates Latin and International Music and Dance Movement.  It is designed to tone and sculpt the body with fast and slow rhythm.  It is a cardio and muscle-toning workout.  All Fitness levels welcome.  It is fun and easy to follow.  Zumba is exercise in disguise.

AGES: Adults
LOCATION: Town of Clay-Old Town Hall, 4483 Rte. 31, Clay
DATE:  
Fall Session: Tues. Oct. 20-Dec. 8, 2009/Thurs. Oct. 22-Dec. 17, 2009
Winter Session: Tues. Jan. 19-Mar. 9, 2010/Thurs. Jan. 21-Mar. 11, 2010
Winter Session: Tues. Mar. 16-May 11, 2010/Thurs. Mar. 18-May 13, 2010
TIME:  5:00-6:00 PM
FEE: $40.00 -8 classes.-Tues. or Thurs./$75.00 per person twice a week.
DIRECTOR: Florence Drago, APEX professional PT, Stott™ Pilates, Yogafit™, Dance Masters of America & Zumba certified, etc. 
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

ZUMBA DANCE FITNESS:

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class.  It incorporates Latin and International Music and Dance Movement.  It is designed to tone and sculpt the body with fast and slow rhythm.  It is a cardio and muscle-toning workout.  All Fitness levels welcome.  It is fun and easy to follow.  Zumba is exercise in disguise.

AGES: Adults
LOCATION: Bear Road Elementary School
DATE:  
Fall Session: Wed. Oct. 28-Dec. 23, 2009
Winter Session: Wed. Jan. 6-Mar. 3, 2010
Winter-Spring Session: Wed. Mar. 10-May 5, 2010
TIME:  5:30-6:30 PM
FEE: $40.00 -8 classes.
DIRECTOR: Jeanne Vinnette, Zumba Certified 
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

FAMILY GYM & SWIM:

The Clay Recreation Dept. offers this very popular Free winter Family Gym & Swim at Liverpool High School.  The pool will be open for the entire family's enjoyment from 6:00-8:00 PM; while the gymnasium will host a variety of fun family activities to include basketball relays, parachute games and much, much more from 6:00-8:00 PM.

PROGRAM DATES:  Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2010.
SCHEDULE/TIME:
    6:00-8:00 PM-Family/Youth Gym Activities.
    6:00-8:00 PM-Family Swim (children must have  parent present to swim). Coast Guard approved swim aid.

CLAY RESIDENTS HAVE PREFERENCE!

YOUTH SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE:

The Clay Recreation Department will sponsor a FREE snowmobile safety course for ages 10 +.   This is an 8-hour course, held at the 'Center' for Town of Clay Senior, 4948 Rte. 31.  It is now the law that adolescents ages 10 to 17 take the safety course to operate a snowmobile in New York State.

Session 1: Tues./Thur. Nov. 17 & Nov. 19, 2009-5:00-9:00 PM 
Session 2: Sat. Nov. 21, 2009-9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Session 3:  Tues./Wed. Dec. 8 & Dec. 9, 2009-5:00-9:00 PM
Session 4:  Sat. Dec. 19, 2009-9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Session 5:  Tues./Wed. Jan. 12 & Jan. 13, 2009-5:00-9:00 PM
Session 6:  Sat. Jan. 16, 2010-9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Pre-registration is necessary by calling 652-3800 or email recreation@townofclay.org.  Participants should bring pen/pencil, lunch or snack & drink to program. PARENTS MUST COME INTO THE CLASSROOMS WITH THEIR CHILD TO FILL OUT THE STATE WAIVER FORM! Class size is limited! Instructor is Sandy Murphy.

2nd ANNUAL SNOWMOBILE RIDE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:

The Clay Recreation Office in conjunction with Rob Bick, Clay Assessor would like to invite children with special needs and their parents to this second annual event.  A safe closed course and experienced drivers will be available to allow children, ages 3-16 to enjoy the great outdoors in winter.  The event will take place on Jan. 16, 2010 at the Clay Town Hall from 10:00AM-1:00 PM.   Please contact the Recreation Department at 652-3800, 139 to register and Rob Bick at 652-3800 x 116 for more information.  Individuals or groups are welcome.  Pre-registration required by calling: Clay Recreation at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

SNOW TUBING-FOUR SEASONS:

Snow tubing for ages 8 & up offered on Wed. Feb. 17th, 2010 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM  Youth may bring a lunch or purchase at Four Seasons Golf & Ski Resort (637-9023) in Fayetteville.  Bus transportation included with pick up at 9:00 AM at Wetzel Road Elementary School and 9:15 AM at Bear Road Elementary School.  Entry Fee is $11.00 payable at the bus stop.  Pre-registration required by calling: Clay Recreation at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

ICE SKATING:

The Cicero Twin Rinks Ice Skating Center (752-7465) would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to their state-of-the art facility.  The Town of Clay Recreation Department Day will be on Tues. Dec. 29, 2009 & Tues. Feb. 16, 2010.  Adults may participate too!.  Just let them know you are a Town of Clay Resident for Town of Clay Day.  Youth/Adult-$3.50 includes admission and $5.00 includes admission & rental.