Special Events

PLEASE NOTE: Programs are updated as information is received and programs are set up for the current season 2007-2008.

FAMILY GYM AND SWIM - 2008

LOCATION: Liverpool High School

The Town of Clay Recreation Department will be offering the very popular Family Gym and Swim Program this winter at Liverpool High School.  The pool will be open for the entire families enjoyment from 6:00 to 8:00 PM; while the gymnasium will host a variety of fun family activities to include basketball, relays, parachute games and much much more. Program dates are:  Feb. 10th, 17th, 24th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2008.

Schedule/Times:  6:00-8:00 PM - Family Swim (children must have a parent present to swim) and Family Recreation.

CLAY RESIDENTS HAVE PREFERENCE!

EASTER EGG HUNT -2008

This Town of Clay Recreation Department's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 15th, 2008, at Clay Central Park on Wetzel Road at 11:00 AM sharp!  Clay P. Bunny will be making an appearance with goodies for the boys and girls, ages 9 and under.  You must be a resident of the Town of Clay and registered!  We can only take a limited amount of children since we make up goodie bags for the participants.  Email recreation@townofclay.org or phone 652-3800 to register. In the event of inclement weather it may be moved to Saturday, April 15th!  Remember Clay Residents only!

BOATER SAFETY COURSE- 2008

A safety course for ages 10 and up.  It is now the law for adolescents ages 10-17 to take the boater safety course to be certified to operate a boat in NY State. State Certified Instructor!

DATE: Mondays-April 14th, 21st, 28th, May 12th, & 19th, 2008 -4 wks.
TIMES: 6:00-8:30 PM
LOCATION: The 'Center' for TOC Senior's, 4948 Route 31.  Old Clay Firestation.
COST: Free to youth ages 10-17-Adults 18 & up will be given a form to send to the state which will require a small fee to accompany the form.
REGISTER: Rec. office 652-3800. For Questions contact Gabe at 668-7116.

PIRATE DAY FESTIVAL -2008

Director: Pirates from Remikreh (of the famous Bill Johnston Pirate Days in Alexandria Bay).
Location: Town of Clay Historical Park, 4939 Route 31, Clay
Dates: July 19th, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
PIRATE DAY FESTIVAL 2008 EVENT SCHEDULE
11:00-11:30 AM-Black Pete & Finn (of 'Homeslice') pirate band
11:30 AM-Tales from Remikreh skit
12:00 Noon-Fight A Pirate (safely!)
1:00 PM-Black Pete & Finn (of 'Homeslice') pirate band
2:00 PM-Archaic Weapons Demonstration
3:00 PM-Pirates of Chaos stage play: The Lesser Know Tales of Bob the Pirate
3:30 PM-Tales from Remikreh ski
4:00 PM-Remikreh vs. Chaos pirate competition
5:00 PM-Tales from Remikreh skit and final showdown
*Food Vendor*Pirates of Chaos Games*Craft Show*Historical buildings open for tour!
Ages: Family Event!
Fee: FREE! 
Register: Call Chrissy at Clay Recreation Office at 652-3800 or email cclancy@townofclay.org for more details!

A FREE Family Event featuring History, Sword & Archaic Weapon Demonstrations, Skits, Music, Pirate Treasure and more!  Tales from Remikreh (Alex Bay group) will present an exciting sword fighting showdown, as the Pirate's take on the Town Guard in a Contest of Skills and Agility.  Come cheer on your favorites.  Chaos Production Street Pirate Troupe will perform the stage play "The Amazing Adventures of Bob the Pirate".  There will be skits, games, music and food.  Come 'dressed like a Pirate' and join in the fun.  Any questions contact Chrissy Clancy at Rec. office 652-3800 x 137 or email cclancy@townofclay.org. 

HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD EVENT -2008

In a partnership the Town of Cicero, Town of Clay and Village of North Syracuse, are proud to co-sponsor the Annual Hershey Track & Field Meet.  The meet is open to all children ages 9 to 14 residing in the Town of Cicero, Town of Clay and Village of North Syracuse.  Top finishers in each event may be eligible to advance to the State Meet and then to the National Games in Pennsylvania.  To find out more about this exciting one day meet, check out the website www.hersheystrackandfield.com.  Hurry!  Registration is going on now at the Town of Cicero Youth Bureau, Parks & Recreation Office at 699-5233

HALLOWEEN PARTY -2007

LOCATION: The new Clay Town Hall, 4401 Route 31, Clay.

The Clay Recreation Department will offer a Family Halloween Event for Town of Clay residents to include free entertainment, Haunted area, costume judging with prizes, cider and donuts on Saturday, October 27th, 2007 at the Clay Town Hall.  Time for this event is 6:00-8:00 PM.  There is registration for this FREE Town of Clay Event with limited space.  Please join us for a fun evening!  To register, contact Clay Recreation at 652-3800 or email us a recreation www.townofclay.org .  Clay Residents Only!

YOUTH SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE - 2007=2008

The Clay Recreation Dept. will sponsor a youth snowmobile safety course for ages 10 to 18.  This is an 8-hr. course, held at the the 'Center' for Town of Clay Seniors, 4948 Rte. 31 next to the RR tracks.  It is now the law that adolescents ages 10 to 18 take the safety course to operate a snowmobile in New York State.  Instructor: Sandy Murphy.

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: Thurs., Jan. 10th & Fri., Jan. 11th, 2008-5:00-9:00 PM both days.

You should bring a pen/pencil and a lunch/snack & drink to program.  Pre-registration required by call Clay Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org.

ICE SKATING at CICERO TWIN RINKS-2007

The Town of Clay Recreation Department Day will be on Thursday, Dec. 27th, 2007 and Thursday, Feb. 21st, 2007 from 12:00-2:00 PM.  Adults may participate too!

LOCATION: Cicero Twin Rinks Ice Skating Center - 752-7465 (RINK)
FEE: Youth/Adult - $3:50 includes admission & $5.00 includes admission and rental.
REGISTRATION: Just let them know you are there for the Town of Clay Recreation Day. 

SNOW TUBING - FOUR SEASONS - 2008

Snow tubing for ages 8 and up offered on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.  Youth may bring a lunch or purchase at Four Seasons Golf and Ski Resort in Fayetteville (637-9023).  Bus transportation included with pick-up sites at 9:00 AM at Wetzel Road Elementary School in Liverpool or 9:15 AM at the Bear Road Elementary in No. Syracuse.  Fee is $10.00 (normally $16.00) payable at bus stop. NOTE: Checks made payable to Four Season. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by calling Clay Recreation Office at 652-3800 or Email recreation@townofclay.org, .