Online Registration Now Offered
Residents may now use an online registration website to choose programs for their families. To get a look at the new website, please visit www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. In order for a resident to use the online registration option, the family will first need to visit the recreation and parks office at 108 Rockaway Ave. to verify residency and their family information and to receive their password. A list of instructions will also be included. Once you have your password you are free to register for any program offered. Visa or Mastercard is accepted for this service.
Letters To Santa
It’s time to send letters to Santa and the recreation department will speed up the process. A special Santa’s Mailbox will be set up in the waiting area of the recreation department’s administrative offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Children can drop their letters in the mailbox and Santa will send them a personalized reply. Santa’s mailbox will be available through Dec. 20.
Christmas Candy Contest
In addition to sending their letters to Santa, kids can take a chance at guessing the number of candy pieces in the jar next to Santa’s Mailbox and the child whose guess is closest to the actual number will win the jar, candy and all. As with Santa’s mailbox, the candy contest will be available from Dec. 3 to 20.
A Visit From Santa
Santa will visit the recreation office at 108 Rockaway Avenue for visits and photos on Dec. 18 from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Bring your cameras to take photos. There is no fee for a photo but a donation of a small gift for Toys for Tots would be appreciated.
Mad Science
The recreation and parks office will again offer “Mad Science” as an after-school program on Mondays beginning on Jan. 5. This fun, six-week program will teach the elements of science in a fun and hands on setting. This class is open to any child in kindergarten through third grade who is a resident of the Incorporated Village of Garden City. The cost of this program will be $120. It will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in St. Pau’s Senior Center. To register, please visit www.madscienceli.org.
Bricks For Kids Legos
Bricks 4 Kidz Legos is back. Children attending this one-hour, six-week class will learn the basics of engineering and architecture as well as team work while using Legos in various projects. This class is open to any child in grades kindergarten through third grade who is a resident of the Incorporate Village of Garden City. The schedule will be as follows:
Machines Ages 5 and up Mondays 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Robotics Ages 9 and up Mondays 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
All classes in this program will be held in Cluett Hall’s Babysitting Room. The cost of this six-week class will be $120.
Gym Program
The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this winter, the recreation staff will conduct a gym program for children in grades kindergarten to 6. This free program will consist of organized games and activities in a supervised setting. It will run from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. in St. Paul’s Field House through Feb. 13 according to the following schedule:
Grades 4-6 Mondays from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Grades K and 1 Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Grades 2 and 3 Fridays from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Sneakers must be worn in the field house.
Note: Once the children are in the facility, they will not be allowed to leave unless accompanied by an adult. Please come into the building to pick up your child and please be prompt.
From the Garden City Recreation Department
