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.
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:
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.
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 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.
Adventureland Trip for Grove, Nassau Haven and Tullamore Parks
On Friday, Aug. 5, 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.
Miniature Golf at Community Park
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.
