Fall/Winter Programs

2007-2008

YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS:

• Baby-Sitter Workshop
• Parent-Kiddie Gym Time 
• 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:

• Introduction to Art Program  
• Youth Theatre Workshop (RFTNY) 
• Teen Acting Troupe-(Chaos Production)
• Froste Faire
• Irish Book Circle 
• Youth Dance Program *not offered this year

FAMILY SPECIALTY PROGRAMS.

• Family Gym & Swim 
• CoreTone Fitness 
• Ballroom Dance 
• Dog Obedience Training 
• Boaters Course 
• 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! Town of Clay Recreation Department Certificate.

AGES: 11 and up
LOCATION: Town of Clay Historical Welcome Center, 4939 Route 31, Clay.
DATES: Fall Session: TBA
           Winter Session: Tues. March 11th & March 18th, 2008
           Spring Session: Tues. April 22nd & April 29th, 2008
TIMES: 6:40-9:00 PM - Must attend both days.
FEE: $39.00 per student, incl. material & certificate.
INSTRUCTOR: Florence Drago 
REGISTRATION: Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org. TOWN OF CLAY CERTIFICATE upon completion. 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 4-10 (will accept up to 12 years old)
LOCATION: Wetzel Road Elementary School
DATES:  
Fall Session: Thursday, Oct. 18th-Nov. 29th, 2007 - 6 wks. (no class 11/22-school recess);
Winter Session:  Feb. 7, 14, (no 21st-schools closed, Feb. 28, Mar. 6, 13, 20 - 6 weeks!-new dates.
TIME: 6:00-6:50 PM
FEE: $30.00-6 wks. per child.
INSTRUCTOR: Florence Drago, certified instructor.
REGISTRATION: Recreation Office 652-3800  or Email recreation@townofclay.org. Class Size limited!

PARENT-KIDDIE GYM:

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: Wetzel Road Elementary School
DATES:  
Winter Session 1: Thursday, CANCELLED-lack of registration - 6 wks. 
Winter Session 2: Thursday, March 13th-April 24th, 2008 - 6 wks. (no class 4/17-school recess).
TIME: 6:00-6:50 PM
FEE: $30.00-6 wks. per child a session.
INSTRUCTOR: Florence Drago (celebrating 15 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, etc.

LOCATION: 
New Generations Gymnastics – Bear Road Plaza, Bear Rd. & Rte. 11, parking and door in back of center.
DATES: 
Fall Session: Saturday, Oct. 6th-Dec. 15th, 2007, (no class 11/24) 
Winter Session: Saturday, Jan. 5th-March 8th, 2008 
Spring Session: Saturday, Mar. 22nd-May 31st, 2008
AGES/TIMES:
 3 to 5 yrs. - 12:00-1:00 PM [Max. 20 students]
6 & up yrs. – 1:00-2:00 PM [Max. 25 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: Wednesdays, Oct. 17th, 2007 thru Feb. 13th, 2008.
TIMES: 7:00-8:00 PM-Rookies
           8:00-9:30 PM-Experienced
FEES: $45.00 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 13th successful year of continuous weekly lessons. 

Water-babies (starting at 9-months-4 years) with Parent & Level I-4 years and older and 38" tall without shoes. Schedules will be available at registration sites for classes.

AGES: Water-babies through Level 4 
LOCATION: Gold's Gym, 7455 Morgan Rd., Liverpool, NY
FEE: 7-Lessons $49.00 (30-35 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-6:35 PM times
   Tuesday & Thursday - 4:30 PM-6:35 PM times
Sessions: Sept. 17th(18th)-Oct. 8th (9th), 2007
                   Oct. 22nd(23rd)-Nov. 12th (13th), 2007
                   Nov. 26th(27th)-Dec. 17th(18th), 2007
                   Jan. 7th(8th)-Jan. 28th(29th), 2008
                   Feb. 4th(5th)-Feb. 25th(26th), 2008
                   Mar. 3rd(4th)-Mar. 24th(25th), 2008
                   Apr. 7th(8th)-Apr. 28th(29th), 2008
                   May5th(6th)-May 27th(28th), 2008 (no class 5/26)

Mornings-Meet Saturdays-9:30AM-11:35 AM times for 7 classes.
Sessions: Sept. 22nd-Nove. 3rd, 2007
                  Nov. 10th-Dec. 22nd, 2007
                  Jan. 15th-Feb. 16th, 2008
                  Mar. 1-Apr. 16th, 2008                      

REGISTRATION: 
Registration for Feb. Sessions:
Jan. 29th (Tues.) - 6:00-7:30 PM - open
Jan. 31st (Thurs.) - 6:00-7:30 PM - open
Registration for Mar. Sessions:
Feb. 26th (Tues.) - 6:00-7:30 PM - open
Feb. 28th (Thurs.) - 6:00-7:30 PM - open
Registration for April Sessions:
Mar. 25th (Tues.) - 6:00-7:30 PM
Mar. 27th (Thurs.) - 6:00-7:30 PM
Registration for May Sessions:
April 29th (Tues.) - 6:00-7:30 PM
May 1st (Thurs.) - 6:00-7:30 PM

To sign up after those dates, please see either Michael Cole (Aquatics Director) or Jesse Nistico (Club Manager), should Michael not be available at Gold's Gym or phone 451-5050.  You can sign up for any session including multiple dates. 

INTRODUCTION TO ART:

A youth Introduction to Art course. This course for youth will focus on different drawing techniques and strategies for students interested in pursuing the arts.  Students will learn and practice their drawing skills and learn about different artist and their styles of drawing, painting, sculpture, illustration and cartooning.  In addition, they will experiment with different art mediums like pencil, charcoal, watercolor, tempera paints, wood, paper Mache, etc. Students previously enrolled, will continue to develop their skills with new techniques, mediums and art styles.  

AGE:  7 to 12
LOCATION: Bear Road Elementary Cafeteria
DATES: SESSION 1: Mondays Begins-Oct. 15th-Nov. 26th, 2007 - 6 wks;   SESSION 2: Mondays begins-Jan. 7th-February 25th, 2008 -6wks; SESSION 3: Mondays begins Mar. 3rd-April 21st, 2008 - 6 wks. 
TIMES: 6:00-7:00 PM. Mondays 
FEE: $60.00 for 6 weeks, 1 hour program.
DIRECTOR: Patricia Bangson - Art Instructor
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org. 

YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOPS: (may register now)

Royal Fairy Tale Theatre of New York (RFTNY) focus: Creative dramatics, characterizations, physical movement, theatrical improvisation & stage presentation.  To end in a full length, original scripted Christmas production-"As the Plot Dicken's". NO AUDITIONS! Limited roles available with speaking parts for all in cast! This unique program, is structured with NYS Learning Standards in mind.  

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: FALL SESSION: Monday/Friday Begins-Sept. 24th, 2007-12-weeks ending with a Stage Production show scheduled week of December 4th a Christmas play.
              SPRING SESSION: Monday/Friday Begins-March 3rd, 2008 -12-weeks ending with a Stage Production show scheduled May 7th, 2008 { play}.
TIMES: 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Mondays & Fridays
FEE: $75.00 for 12-weeks.
DIRECTOR: Chrissy Clancy, award winning director.
REGISTRATION: NOW! Call Recreation Office 652-3800 x 137 or Email cclancy@townofclay.org.

TEEN ACTING TROUPE:

Chaos Production focus: An intensive theatrical improvisation/interactive teen acting troupe with a focus on interactive street theatre performances.  Workshops~Rehearsals~Show.  Commitment to the troupe is not only expected...but required!  'Pirate Theatre" and Commedia dell'Arte focus with a chance to audition June "Art on the Porches" among others.

AGES: 14 & up and/or Director's permission.
LOCATION: 'Welcome Center' state at Clay Historical Park!
DATES: Wednesdays-must have Instructors permission!
TIME: 5:30-7:30 PM Wednesdays with production schedule.  
FEE: $85.00 per actor - limited to 10 actors only.
DIRECTOR: Chrissy Clancy
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office at 652-3800 x 137 or Email cclancy@townofclay.org.

Stay informed! Email: cclancy@townofclay.org.  

FROSTE FAIRE:

Our 3rd annual Froste Faire will be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2008 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:

• March 19th, 2008-"Not I" by Samuel Beckett (copies available at Recreation Office Desk at Clay Town Hall).
• April 23rd, 2008-"John Bull's Other Island", Bernard Shaw (copies will be available by March 19th meeting).
• May 21st, 2008-"Blackwater Lightship", Com Toibin (available through book store).

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

BALLROOM DANCE:

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

AGES: Adults 
LOCATION: Wetzel Road Elementary School
DATES: Fall Session: Thurs.-Oct. 18th-Nov. 29th, 2007 6-wks. (no class 11/22-school holiday)
Winter Session 1: Cancelled - lack of registration
TIME: 8:00-8:50 PM
FEE: $30.00-6-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 and Teens 14+
LOCATION: Wetzel Road Elementary School
DATE:  
Fall Session: Thurs. -Oct. 25th, Nov. 1st, 8th, 15th, (no class Nov. 22 or Nov. 29-school holiday), resume Dec. 6th & Dec. 13th, 2007.
Winter Session 1: Thurs. -Feb. 7th, 14th, (no class 2/21-school recess), Feb. 28, Mar. 6th, 13th, 20th, 2008 - 6-wks. (new dates)
Winter Session 2: Thurs. -TBA 6-wks. (no class 4/17-school recess).
TIME: 7:00-7:50 PM
FEE: $30.00-6 classes.
DIRECTOR: Florence Drago, NASM PT, APEX professional, Stott™ Pilates, Yogafit™, etc. 
REGISTRATION: Call Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING:

Dog Obedience classes with trainer Lorry Moskow of BASIC DOG TRAINING will be ongoing in five week increments.  Ages Dogs-4 months and older or Puppy Kindergarten for ages 10-12 weeks old.  Classes have been moved to CANINE's UNLEASHED, an indoor facility.  Please call Lorry at 677-4614 for formation and ask for TOWN OF CLAY fees.

• Basic commands
• Obedience Training
• Adivse
• Good Manners
• Gentle Teaching Methods and more!

Please have your dog leashed at all times!  All shots and licensing current with proof.

FAMILY GYM & SWIM:

The Clay Recreation Dept. offers this very popular 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. 10th, 17th, 24th, Mar. 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd, 2008. 
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 BOATER SAFETY COURSE:

It is now the law that adolescent's ages 10-17 take the boater safety course to operate a boat in NY State.

DATES: Mon. Apr. 14th, 21st, 28th, May 12th & 19th, 2008 (4-wks.)
TIME: 6:00-8:30 PM
AGES: 10-17 yrs old
             18+-fee to state (Instructor will hand out mail form)
LOCATION: 'Center' for TOC Seniors, 4948 Rte. 31, Clay.
COST: Free for youth
REGISTER: Rec. office 652-3800.
Bring pencil only to program.

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-Sat. Nov. 10th, 2007-9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Session 2-Thurs. Nov. 15th & Fri. Nov. 16th, 2007-5:00-9:00 PM both days.
Session 3-Thurs. Dec. 13th & Fri. Dec. 14th, 2007-5:00-9:00 PM both days.
Session 4-Sat. Jan 19th, 2008-9:00 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.  Class size is limited! Instructor is Sandy Murphy.

1st 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 first 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 February 9th, 2008 at the Clay Town Hall from 12:00-3:00 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. 20th, 2008 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 $10.00 (normally $16.00) 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 Thurs. Dec. 27th, 2007 & Thurs. Feb. 21st, 2008 from 12:00-2:00 PM.  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.