The Best Secret in Town
Did you know that each of our neighborhood parks runs a playground program every summer? Children entering first through eighth grades who are residents of the village are invited to come to the park during the summer to find out what activities are taking place.
Each park has its own flavor and “favorite” activities. The park directors and their staff run games, sports, tournaments, and arts and crafts activities during the day and into the evening. Trips are also run through the parks.
These activities, except for the trips, are free to anyone attending. Registration is not necessary. A child may attend any day they choose. The children are supervised while in the park, but the children attending must be able to come and go to the park as they please or a parent or childcare provider must be in attendance while the child participates. This program can not be used as babysitting.
When: Monday through Friday beginning Monday, June 28 and ending Friday, August 13.
Where: Nassau Haven, Edgemere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks
Time: Beginning 10 a.m. and running throughout the day, check your local park to posted schedules.
This program is only as great as the children who attend. Please support our staff as they strive to create a great summer for the children!
Summer Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts are offered in each of our five neighborhood parks at 10 am, Monday through Friday. This program is open to children ages 6-12 who are residents of the Village of Garden City. Clean up time is 11 a.m., so don’t be late. Come, do a craft and then stay for some games!
Amusement Park Tickets for Sale
The Garden City Recreation Department will this year again be offering discount tickets to area amusement parks. Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue on a first-come, first-served basis until all tickets are sold. Only cash will be accepted for payment.
These very popular discounted tickets are for:
Gate Discounted Price Price
Hershey Park (Hershey, PA) $52.95 $41.95
(for ages 3-8 it is better to buy at the park)
Sesame Place ( Langhorne, PA) $53.00 $44.75
(for ages 2 and above)
(This ticket can be upgraded to a two-day for an additional $2 at the gate)
Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) $64.99 $28.75
and Safari
(under 48”) $44.99
Dorney Park (Allentown, PA) $37.99 $32.00
Mountain Creek Water Park (Vernon, NJ) $35.99 $25.99
Great Escape/Splashwater Kingdom $40.99 $26.60
(Lake George, NY)
(under 48”) $29.99
Have Fun at Preschool Camp
The Recreation Department’s Preschool Camp is a great way for children ages 3½ to 5 years to spend the summer. The Camp runs in one-week sessions for two hours each day at St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. Pat Haas-Leonenko, preschool teacher at St. Joseph’s, designs an interesting and fun program that includes arts and crafts, nature, story time, and free play among others topics. This camp runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and a cost of $110.
The following weeks have space available:
Week of July 19
Week of July 26
Week of Aug. 9
For further information or to register for any of these classes, visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Summer Concert Series Announced
The Recreation Department is pleased to announce our 2010 Summer Concert Series. Our concerts are held at the Garden City gazebo, located at the corner of Stewart Avenue and Hilton Avenue every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own chairs and enjoy the wonderful music from the following groups:
July 15 The Chaperones
July 22 Terry Nova Little Big Band
July 29 Manhattan Jazz
Aug. 5 Village Musicmakers
Aug.12 The Dimensions
In the event of rain, concerts are moved inside to St. Paul’s Cluett Hall.
Adult Yoga Classes Registering
Registration has begun for our very popular summer adult yoga classes. Connie McKnight, a certified yoga instructor, has designed adult yoga classes with all ages in mind. Each class is one-hour-long and the course will run for six weeks. All classes are held in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s and will begin the week of July 5. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City is invited to join these relaxing classes.
Wednesdays, which began July 7 at 10:30 a.m. Cost $36
Mondays, which began July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Cost $36
To register, visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Walk-In Registrations Now Accepted for Summer Camps
The Recreation Department’s summer camps are rapidly filling and walk-in registrations are now being accepted. Weekly camps are offered in a wide array of sports, as well as computer, yoga, science, and theater. Preschool Camp for ages 3 1/2 to 5 years is also offered.
For more information, visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org or pick up a brochure at our office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Summer Adult Tennis Lessons
The Garden City Recreation Department will conduct evening tennis lessons for adults who are residents of the Incorporated Village of Garden City. The lessons will be held at the Garden City Community Park Tennis Facility and will run one evening a week. There will be a maximum of four players on a court. The dates, times, and fees will be as follows:
Session 2:
July 29: Mon., Tues., Wed., 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. or $100
(four weeks); or Thurs, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Session 3:
Aug. 2-26 Mon., Tues., Wed., 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $100 (four weeks); or Thursday 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., to register. Payment must accompany registration. You can register for any or all of the sessions. Separate checks should be written for each session. Please make checks payable to “Inc. Village of Garden City.”
