In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.
End of the Season Pool Staff Needed
Garden City Pool is looking for energetic and responsible students who are willing to work the last weeks of the summer. If you are 16 years or older and a high school junior or older, please visit the Pool Office to fill out an application.
Adventureland Trip for Grove, Nassau Haven and Tullamore Parks
On Friday, July 29, the Garden City Recreation Department will conduct a trip to Adventureland Amusement Park in Farmingdale. This trip is open to children who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City.
The trip will leave from each park around 11 a.m. and will arrive at Adventureland around noon. The children will enjoy three hours of unlimited rides and will depart Adventureland at 3 p.m. The bus will return to the parks around 4 p.m. The cost of the trip will be $19, which will cover admission, supervision and transportation.
Registrations are now being accepted any of the parks listed above. Space is limited and payment must accompany the registration. CASH ONLY. No refunds will be given. For further info, please call the Recreation Dept. at 465-4075.
Mad Science Camp
Explore exciting scientific topics in a fun setting by joining the Recreation Dept.’s Mad Science Camp.
We are offering these programs during the following weeks and times –
Flight Academy – week of Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon $176
Journey into Outer Space – week of Aug, 8 from 9 a.m. to noon $176
Secret Agent – Detective – week of Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. $176
Advanced Robotics – week of Aug. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. $211 (includes a $35 material fee)
All classes are Monday through Thursday and are held in St. Paul’s Senior Center or the Field house. Please make checks payable to “Mad Science of Long Island” and visit our office at 108 Rockaway Ave. to register.
Splish Splash Trip for Grades 6-9 on Wednesday, August 3
On Wednesday, Aug. 3, the Garden City Recreation Department is again sponsoring a trip to Splish Splash Water Park, located in Riverhead, for all students entering grades six to nine who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Buses will depart from the parking lot at St. Paul’s School at 9 a.m. and will return there at approximately 5 p.m.
Supervision for this trip will be provided by the recreation staff. The children will enjoy several hours of river rapids, slides, and tube rides at this fantastic water park. The cost of this trip will be $29 per person, which will include unlimited rides at Splish Splash and transportation.
Space is limited. Please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by Monday, Aug. 1 to register for this trip. Payment must accompany your registration and must be made in cash only. For further info, call 465-4075.
Computer Workshops
For 8- to 12-year-olds
Our computer workshops are being run by Sharper Training Solutions, a company with experience in creating a fun, learning environment for the children. The workshops we are running cover topics that are useful in everyday life and enjoyable for the age group. The only equipment needed is a flash drive to bring work home, otherwise all computers are included.
Workshops will be held according to the following schedule:
Tuesday, August 2 – Web Design
Tuesday, August 9 – Create your own Music Video
Tuesday, August 16 – Computer Animation
Each two-hour class is held from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. The cost of the program is $20 per class or $75 for all four. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Summer Music on the Green
The Garden City Recreation Dept. will again run its summer concert series at the Gazebo on the Village Green. All concerts will be held on Thursday in July and will begin at 7:15 pm. Bring your own chairs or blankets and enjoy this free series.
July 28 – Rag Doll – A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
In the event of a less than beautiful day, all shows will be held indoors in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall, 295 Stewart Ave.
Miniature Golf
If you are looking for a fun family outing, please visit Community Park’s mini golf course. For a nominal fee, you play on a state-of-the-art 18-hole course, which offers challenges, twists and turns for all! No reservations are required, just come to Community Park and enjoy.
We offer a beautiful setting, complete with a shaded picnic area and playground close by, so it is perfect for that family night out children’s event, especially birthday parties. Special birthday party or group packages for 10 or more are available and all are reasonably priced. For parties or group information or reservations, please visit Community Park’s office next to the Mini Golf area or call 516-483-2525.
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 child care provider must be in attendance while the child participates. This program cannot be used as babysitting.
When: Monday through Friday ending Friday, Aug. 12.
Where: Nassau Haven, Edgemere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks
Time: beginning 10 a.m. and running throughout the day, check your local park for 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 Adult Tennis Lessons
The Garden City Recreation Department will conduct evening tennis lessons for adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City at the Community Park Tennis Facility. The lessons will run for one hour each week in three sessions during the spring/summer months. The registrant has a choice of a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday class and a choice of time. There will be a maximum of four players per court. The date and fee follows:
Session 3 – 4 weeks beginning Aug. 2 Cost: $100
To register, visit the Recreation Department Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave.
