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FUN IN THE SUN
SUMMER 2009
A GUIDE TO ACTIVITIES, CAMPS, SWIMMING & FUN LEARNING
Tioga County Youth Bureau, P.O. Box 240, Owego, NY 13827 hawleym@co.tioga.ny.us (607) 687-8317
Community Events Page 1
Programs in Tioga County Page 1-3 Hiawatha Golf Project Family Resource Centers
Swimming Page 4 FREE FREE
Volunteer Information Page 4
“I Want a Job” Page 4 Free community centers for families with
Babysitting Classes Page 4 687-6952, Links at Hiawatha Landing
2350 Marshland Road, Apalachin, NY young children to learn, play and
Programs Outside Tioga Page 5 connect with others. Play spaces are set
Local Town Information Page 6-8 13732 www.hiawathalinks.com
up with age appropriate toys and
An introduction to golf, at no cost, for activities for children birth to five years.
COMMUNITY EVENTS all interested youth ages 5 - 18. The Older siblings are welcome to join their
JUNE program encourages the development family.
Apalachin Fireman’s Field Days of confidence that will foster a sense of
June 3 - 6 achievement in each child. Owego Family Resource Center
Fireworks: Friday at 10 p.m. 687-1571, 228 Main St. Owego, NY
Parade: Saturday at 6 p.m. Ages: 5 - 10 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Open for Play:
Ages: 11 - 18 from 11:00 - Noon Monday: 3 – 7 p.m.
Catfish Derby www.vva480.org Dates: Every Saturday through August Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
nd th
June 6 – 7, Hickories Park, Owego Fee: Free 2 and 4 Fridays: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
7 a.m. Saturday until Noon on Sunday See page 2 for Junior Golf Camps.
Waverly Family Resource Center
Owego Strawberry Festival 565-2374, 374 Broad St. Waverly, NY
June 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Downtown Owego Open for Play:
Parade: 10 a.m. Friday Fun Days Mon & Wed: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FREE Tuesdays: 1 – 5 p.m.
JULY Thursdays: 3 – 8 p.m.
Candor July 4th Celebration
687-6887, A New Hope Center The Family Resource Centers will be
Saturday, July 4, Downtown Candor
Parade: July 4th at 10 a.m. closed July 7 - 11. Come see us at the
Join us for games and activities to Tioga County Fair!
www.candorny.org
learn about healthy lives and
Tioga County Fair relationships. Facilitated by A New
July 7 – 11, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Hope Center and Tioga Opportunities
Tioga County Fairgrounds, Owego Family Health Services. Register by
www.tiogacountyfairny.com July 1.
Hickory Smoked Music Festival Ages: Teens ages 12 – 17
July 25, Hickories Park, Owego Dates: Fridays July 10, 17, 24, 31 and
August 7 and 14 Kids Night Out
Noon – 10 p.m.
Time: 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. FREE
AUGUST
Waverly Racing Fan Fair, NASCAR Kids Fest & Back to 687-0785, Council on the Arts
August 5, Noon – 8 p.m. School Bash www.tiogaartscouncil.org
Downtown Waverly
FREE Friday evening entertainment for ALL
Newark Valley Day Kids at the Court House Gazebo in
August 8, 9 a.m. – Dark 687-1121, Open Door Mission Downtown Owego. Bring a smile a
Parade: 11 a.m. 425 North Ave. Owego, NY 13827 blanket or chair. Even if you don’t have
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. at Trout Ponds kids, come on down and have a relaxing
Games, prizes, school supplies, haircuts, Friday night.
Spencer Picnic food. All free of charge.
August 12 – 15, Nichols Park, Spencer Ages: Infant and Up
Fireworks Friday night. Parade is Sat. a.m. Ages: All Ages Dates: July 3: Tom Knight - Puppeteer
Date: Saturday, August 15 July 10: John Simon - Stories
Rudin’s Olde Tyme Farm Days
Time: 1 – 3 p.m. July 18: Will Stafford - Juggler
September 4 - 6 Place: Open Door Mission Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
4890 Gaskill Rd. Owego
Place: Tioga County Courthouse Sq.
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PROGRAMS IN TIOGA COUNTY
Waverly Kids Café Tioga County Waterman Center
“The Phoenix” Boys and Girls Club Summer Camps
FREE
687-0690, Tioga Co. Boys & Girls Club 625-2221, Waterman Center
565-9388 or 687-4020, Janet LaRue 201 Erie Street, Owego, NY 13827 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY 13732
Cornell Cooperative Extension www.watermancenter.org
337 Broad St. Waverly, NY 14892 Club Positive
Looking for a safe, fun and exciting Three weeks of camp features fun
Stop by the Waverly Kids Café to “hang place for your child this summer? Join and exciting nature themes. The week
out”, get free food, meet new friends and us for Arts & Crafts, Social Play, Sports, is spent learning about the natural
enjoy lots of fun. Summer projects Nature Hikes and Weekly Field Trips. world through hikes, arts and crafts,
include Weather Tracking, Gardening, and outdoor recreation.
Wacky Wii and Much, Much More. Ages: 5 – 12 Years
Dates: June 24 through the summer Ages: 6 - 12 Years
Ages: 5th – 12th Grade Time: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Weekly:
Dates: Wednesday – Friday Place: Owego Elementary School August 10 – 14 Hunter/Hunted
Time: 4 – 7 p.m. Fee: $125 per week August 17 – 21 Water World
August 24 – 28 Airborne
Summer Family Fun Festival Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, Noon – 7 p.m. Early drop-off and late pick-up for an
Sundaes At The Farm extra fee.
FREE Music, Food, Fun, Games, Pony Rides! Fee: $125 per week for members
Come check out The Club and see all we $145 per week non-members
have to offer. Limited scholarships available
687-4020, Cornell Cooperative Extension Registration closes at 9 a.m. the
56 Main St. Owego, NY 13827 Leadership Development Institute
Friday before each week of camp.
Tioga Agriculture Resource Group Week-long intensive day camp for youth.
The purpose of the Institute is to provide
Less than 2% of our population works participants with a solid base in teamwork Owego Gymnastics
directly on farms but 100% of our and leadership skills. Learn how to be a & Activity Center
population eats. Join us on Sundays at positive member of a team and how to
local farms for a tour and for Ice Cream serve successfully as a leader.
687-2458, 748 State Rt. 38, Owego
Sundaes with locally grown toppings. www.owegogymnastics.com
Ages: Juniors & Seniors in High School
Stoughton Farm: Strawberry Preserves Space is limited to 24 youth.
Summer Recreational Classes
10898 State Route 38, Newark Valley Dates: July 20 - 24
Our Center offers gymnastics classes
Sunday, June 7, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fee: Call for more information
for all ages beginning with toddlers.
Times and costs vary.
TLC Blueberry Farm: Blueberry Topping Shoot The Lights Out Basketball Camp
2053 Route 17C, Barton, NY Hosted by Owego Free Academy Boy’s
Mini Sessions
Sunday, July 26, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Head Coach Chris Evans.
Children will enjoy gymnastics,
games, Bingo, mini tramp, tumble
M.K. Dairy: Raspberries, Maple Syrup, Dates: July 27 – 31
trak, inflatable caterpillar, arts and
Honey and Fresh Whipped Topping Time: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
crafts, and more.
5932 Waits Rd. Southside Owego Call for more information.
August 9, 2009, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 5 and older
Dates: Weekly, July 6 – August 28
Links at Hiawatha Landing Fee: $30 per day or $135 per
Tioga County Historical Junior Golf Camp week for members.
Society and Museum
TerpsiDance! Summer Dance Camp
687-6952, Links at Hiawatha Landing
Classes include: Conditioning, Ballet,
687-2460, Tioga County Historical 2350 Marshland Road, Apalachin, NY
Jazz, Hip Hop and Modern.
Society, 110 Front St. Owego, NY 13732 www.hiawathalinks.com
Ages: 7 -12 (4 & up for Pre-Ballet)
Harry Potter Class Learn the game’s history, rules, etiquette
Dates: Four weeks or two week
30 seats available for this two day and values. Receive instruction on
classes available.
course. techniques of the swing, the
Tuesday and Thursday,
fundamentals of the short game and on-
July 7 – 16; July 21 – 30
Ages: 8 to 14 course play. Level I and Level II camps
Time: 10:15 – 2:30
Dates: 2 days in August. Call for dates. offered.
Fee: $175 for all four weeks, $85
Time; 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for two weeks. Pre-ballet is
Ages: 8 and older
Fee: $25 $48 for four weeks and $24
Weekly: June 29 – September 4
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for two weeks.
Fee: Level I $120, Level II $145
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PROGRAMS IN TIOGA COUNTY
Spencer-Van Etten Settlement Stables St. Patrick School
Soccer Camp Horse Camps Summer Camp
www.sveya.org, 598-2747, K. Schanbacher
589-PONY (7669) 687-1770, St. Patrick School
Technical skills, fundamentals and fun! 121 Dawson Hill Road, Spencer, NY 309 Front St. Owego, NY 13827
Coed camp at an affordable price. www.settlementstables.com
Register by June 20. Hands on Science; Technology with
Designed especially for youth who love Digital Photography, Computers and
Dates: July 6 – 10 horses. All levels. Concentration on Smartboards; Readers’ Theater and
Place: Sally Marx Fields, Spencer instruction, equestrian etiquette & safety. Drama; Art and Music; History Alive;
Gardening and Creative Writing.
Ages: 5 – 16 Years Before and aftercare available from
Half-Day Camp
Date: Weekly Camps July and August 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 – 10
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Daycare until 5:30
Times: 9 a.m. – noon
Fee: $175 week Grades: Present Grades 2 - 5
Cost: $60 ($70 after June 20)
Full Day Camp Dates: July 13 – 17 and July 20 - 24
Ages: 8 – 18 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
El Rancho de Paz Place: St. Patrick School
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $110 ($120 after June 20) Fee: $100 per week
687-2238, El Rancho de Paz
2587 Montrose Turnpike, Owego, NY
Hiawatha Island Boat Club Special Olympics
Junior Rowing Camp Day, Overnight and Specialty Camps
Horses, Swimming, Archery, Arts and
Crafts, Hiking. Specialty camps 687-2957, John or Gae Crosby
687-0639, Hiawatha Boat Club
include Horsemanship, Paintball,
dh2770@gmail.com
Climbing Tower, Leadership Training. Golf, Bocce, Cycling, Cross-Country Club
3348 State Rt. 17C, Owego, NY
Christian emphasis. for ages 8 - 80. Call for information on
Camp emphasizes basic rowing participating as an athlete or as a
Ages: 7 - 11 for Day Camps volunteer.
technique, equipment, water safety and
Ages: 8 - 18 for Overnight Camps
team building. All campers must be in
Dates: June 28 – August 22
good health and be able to swim. There
Fee: $199 and Up
Camp Ahwaga
are two sessions daily with a break and
light snack between rows.
Ti-Ahwaga Community 786-5849, Amy Bartlow
Ages: 13 – 18 Years Old bartlowa@oacsd.org
Players
Dates: July 6 - 11
Time: 8 a.m. - Noon Camp Ahwaga is a 6-week educational
687-2130, TiAhwaga Performing Arts and recreational day camp for children
Fee: $110 for 6 days
Center, 42 Delphine St. Owego, NY ages 4 - 21 with disabilities that reside or
www.tiahwaga.com attend school in Tioga County. Speech,
Sportsmetrics Occupational and Physical Therapies.
One Day Animation Workshop Breakfast and lunch are provided daily for
The day begins with a viewing of the kids. No cost to camper.
687-7645, Peak Performance Physical
animated shorts, then the children
Therapy, Hickories Rd. Owego, NY
develop and present an animation Ages: 4 – 21 Years
project. Dates: July 6 – August 12
A conditioning and training program for
all athletes. Designed to improve speed, Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: 8 - 14 (limited to 15 children) Place: Owego Apalachin Middle School
power and reaction time.
Dates: Saturday, July 25
th
Six week program beginning July 7 .
Fee: $25
4-H Hidden Valley
AM and PM Sessions.
Theater Workshop Overnight Camp
Youth will be exposed to all aspects of
Champion Speedway theater. Each session will end with a 687-4020, Cooperative Extension
Friday p.m. performance. www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org
BMX
Ages: 7 - 14 You do not need to be a 4-H member to
1-570-888-1850, www.valleybmx.com
Dates: Three, two week sessions: attend this co-ed camp in Watkins Glen.
344 East River Drive, (End of Rte. 434)
July 6 - 17; July 20 - 31; Weeklong camps offer lots of activities
Owego.
August 3 - 4 and summer fun!
Time: Ages 7 - 10, 10 a.m. – Noon
Race this BMX track in Owego on
Ages 11 - 14, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Ages: 8 – 18
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays
Fee: $50 per session Dates: July 12 – August 21
in July at 1:30 p.m. Check out our website
Fee: $285 per week
for details.
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Swimming
“I Want A Job” (Continued)
The Interview
Ask yourself: • A description of previous work and
What issues or careers interest me the volunteer experience
most? What am I good at? How much time • Why you are interested in this job
do I really have to spare? Can I be
• How much time can you commit?
Village of Owego Pool 687-1101 responsible and show up on time? Do I
want to work alone, with family or friends? • What sets you apart?
Marvin Park, Owego, NY
Daily starting late June. Noon – 7 p.m. Then find out:
What organizations or groups address Be Realistic:
your interest? Jobs are not easy to find. In the meantime
Owego Apalachin School Pool
Places to consider: Senior Citizen improve your skills. Consider:
www.oacsd.org for schedule
Centers, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, • Volunteering
Greenwood Park 778-2193 Animal Shelters, Faith Based Groups, • Taking a Babysitting Class
Nanticoke, NY. Open dawn to Dusk Conservation Centers. • Taking CPR & First Aid Classes
Lake swimming, boating (rental only) Need ideas? Call the Youth Bureau at
picnicking and playground. 687-8317.
Dates: Memorial Day – Labor Day Babysitting Training
Catholic Charities
Highland Park 786-2970 Am. Red Cross of Southern Tier
Hooper Road, Endwell, NY 13760 785-7207, southerntierredcross.org
Swimming in an outdoor pool. 565-7580, Tioga Outreach Center
464 Broad St. Waverly, N.Y. Several one day trainings offered.
Park Station 739-9164
2 W. Beaver Rd, Erin, NY. Parking $7. Volunteer opportunities include: assisting Ages: 11 – 15 Years
Open swimming in this large lake. Open with mobile food pantries, organizing Dates: June 13, June 30, July 8,
daily after June 28. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. clothing closet, cleaning, acting as July 22, August 4, August 18
receptionist. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vestal Memorial Pool 754-3368 Place: Endicott Red Cross
Clayton Ave., Vestal, NY 13850 620 E. Main St. Endicott
Outdoor pool and lessons. Small fee. Guthrie Volunteen Fee: $40
What Else Is There To Do In (570) 882-4242 Guthrie Healthcare Am. Red Cross – Sullivan Trail Chapter
System, Guthrie Sq. Sayre, Pa. 18840 565-2061, www.redcrossselmira.org
Tioga County?
Teens (ages 13 - 18) work with hospital Ages: 11 – 15 Years
Bowling staff on patient floors and volunteer office Dates: June 6
Cardinal Lanes 642-8028 for at least four hours a week. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
24 Watson Ave. Newark Valley, NY Place: Waverly Red Cross, 139 Broad
Owego Bowl 687-5631 “I Want A Job” St. Waverly, NY.
1404 Taylor Rd. Owego Fee: $40
Valley Bowling 565-9946 Call for additional dates.
If you are under age 18, you must have
13 N. Chemung St. Waverly
working papers to work. If you are 14
Miniature Golf
you can apply for working papers from
Cary’s, Rt. 17C Waverly 565-2013
Metros, Rt. 96, Owego 687-3080
your school guidance office. First Aid, CPR,
The Pines, Rt. 96, Owego 687-2668 Where do I go to find a job? Think about:
Lifeguard Training
OTHER
• Places you know of where teens or
Alpacalachin Farms 687-6950 First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training
friends currently work.
2571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Apalachin programs are designed to give you the
Bement-Billings Farmstead 642-9516 • Produce Stands and Local Farms confidence to respond in emergency
Rt. 38, Newark Valley • Programs you have been involved in or situations with skills that can save a life.
Heaven Llama Farm 589-4886 volunteered at that have teens on staff. The Red Cross chapters listed below
289 Dawson Hill Rd., Spencer • Check out local bulletin boards (gas offer a selection of days and times for
Side Hill Acres Goat Farm 659-4121 stations, grocery stores). you to take these classes. Skills gained
79 Spencer Rd. Candor • Don’t forget about lawn work and can assist you in your job search and life!
Skyview Dragstrip 687-9392 babysitting for neighbors and family.
Skyline Dr. Tioga Center Am. Red Cross – Sullivan Trail Chapter
Tioga Downs & Harness Racetrack The Application 565-2061, www.redcrossselmira.org
Nichols, NY 699-3900 Applications ask many questions - make
Tioga Movie Theater 687-5401 sure you know the answers. Complete a Am. Red Cross of the Southern Tier
208 Main St. Owego practice application ahead of time. 785-7207, southerntierredcross.org
Waterman Center 625-2221
403 Hilton Rd. Apalachin The Interview Am. Red Cross of Tompkins County
For more information: Ask an adult or friend to do a mock www.tompkins-redcross.org
www.visittioga.com interview with you. This should include:
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Programs Outside Tioga County
For a complete listing of programs in Broome Community College 778-5012 EPAC Summer Theater Workshops
the Ithaca area call 607-274-5310 or Upper Front St. Town of Dickinson 785-8903, 102 Wash. Ave, Endicott, NY
www.co.tompkins.ny.us/youth $195
-------------------------------------------------------- Youth Sports New York Youth (ages 6 – 18) develop acting,
For programs in the Elmira area contact The SUNY Sports Institute establishes a singing and dance skills through
the Chemung Youth Bureau 737-2907. minimum coaching standard. The rehearsals for a full scale Broadway
------------------------------------------------------- program consists of one classroom Musical (Willy Wonka). Monday & Thurs.
For programs on college campuses: session with a follow-up web based beginning June 29. 5 – 7 p.m.
www.summeroncampus.com session and exam. $20
Girl Scouts of America 796-6202
Section I: Tues. June 23, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Day and Overnight camps.
Aero Gymnastics Academy 754-6454 Section II: Tues. August 11, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
541 Vestal Pkwy W., Vestal, NY Ithaca College Academic Programs
www.aerogymnastics.com Culinary Kids 274-3143
Summer Fun & Fitness. Ages 3 – Teen. Learn to prepare meals. Cake decorating Current Sophomores & Juniors. Earn
Structured activities, games, gymnastics, practiced every day. July 6 - 10 college credits. Also Piano Institute and
group challenges in air-conditioned Ages 10 – 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $349 HealthQuest.
facility. $25 full-day/$15 half-day.
Amazing Teen Entrepreneurs Ithaca College Programs 274-1929
Binghamton University Programs Students ages 13 - 17 will work with Music, Day Camps, Baseball, Basketball
experts in small business. July 20 -24; Ages 6 – 18. Costs vary.
Maximum Athletic Performance Camps 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $189.
777-6652 Kopernik Observatory 772-0660
Ages 11+. To improve overall athletic Camp for Youth with Autism 698 Underwood Rd. Vestal, NY 13850
ability. May 26 - August 20. $85+. amurphy@gandetherapies.com www.kopernik.org
G & E Therapies Every Friday Night at 8 p.m. enjoy a
Dance Institute 777-6857 Grace Lutheran Church, 709 Main St. program and see the stars and planets.
July 13 – 24, $550, Ages 10 – 18 with Vestal
dance experience. Six week recreational camp for children Science Exploration camps also
diagnosed with Autism or PDD. available. Call for details.
Junior Bearcat Club Fun Camp 777-3741 Ages 6 – 12, July 6 – August 14. 8:30
Ages 5-10, July 13-17; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Roberson Museum 772-0660
$180 30 Front St. Binghamton, NY
Cayuga Nature Center 273-6260 Camps include Forensic Science Camp,
Sports Camps 1420 Toughannock Blvd. Ithaca Art, Biodiversity and Conservation,
www.bubearcats.com/camps Outdoor adventure programs, Ropes Astronomy and Time detectives. $143 per
Baseball, Basketball, Diving, Lacrosse, Camp, Counselor In Training. camp. Call for details.
Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Ages 5 – 16.Fees vary.
Volleyball and Wrestling. Ross Park Zoo 724-5461
Cider Mill Theater Workshop 748-7363 60 Morgan Rd. Binghamton, NY
B-Mets Player’s Camp 2 Nanticoke Ave, Endicott, NY Zoo School for grades Pre K – 6, $80
Three day instructional camp by B-Met Classes include Acting, Vocal Technique, Junior Biologist Grades 7 – 8, $120
players and coaches. For ages 8 – 14. Choreography. Workshop ends with a
July 26 – 28, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $95 production of Alice in Wonderland. Ithaca Sciencenter 272-0600
Ages 10 – 18. $399 www.scienccenter.org
Boys & Girls Club of Western Broome July 13 – August 2 Summer day camp combines exciting
Summer Fun Camp 754-0225 Also, classes for Ages 5 – 9. July 13 – 24, hands-on activities and experiments.
1 Clubhouse Rd., Endicott, NY 9a.m. – noon. $199 $525 and up.
Structured activities including crafts, field
trips, cooking, educational games for Community School of Music and Arts SUNY Cortland Sport Camps 753-2034
Ages 5 – 12. Call for details. 272-1474, 330 E. State St. Ithaca Girl’s Lacrosse, Soccer, Field Hockey,
Music, singing & dance for ages 6 – 18. Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball.
Boy Scouts of America 648-7888
Day and overnight camps. Cornell Sports School 255-1200 Town of Union Summer Fun and
A variety of sports camps for ages 7 – 18. Sports 786-2970
Broome Community College 778-5012 Rock climbing, golf, tennis and sailing Highland Park, Hooper Rd. Endwell
Upper Front St. Town of Dickinson also offered. A variety of activities and sports. Dates,
College for Kids locations and costs vary.
Children and teens choose from more Discovery Center 773-8661
than 30 programs including sports, arts 30 Morgan Rd. Binghamton. Town of Vestal Recreation 754-3368
and crafts, theater, computers, science, Half and full-day programs. Themed Playground Programs, Sports Camps,
cooking and more all in a college setting. weeks include art, music, drama, science. Swim Lessons, Tennis Lessons, Events.
For ages 7 - 12. $75 per class. Ages 5 – 14. July 6 – Aug. 28. $60 plus. Locations and costs vary. Call for details.
Internships for ages 13- 15.
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Local community information is listed on the following pages. Some programs are open to
residents of those communities only. Please call the numbers listed with questions.
INFORMATION FOR APALACHIN, CAMPVILLE, OWEGO
Town of Owego Coburn Free Library Apalachin Library
Summer Day Camp Summer Programs Summer Programs
Provided by Waterman
687-3520, 275 Main St. Owego, NY 625-3333, 719 Main St. Apalachin, NY
625-2221, Waterman Center
403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY 13732 Be Creative @ Your Library Be Creative @ Your Library
www.watermancenter.org Children Preschool – Grade 8, sign up Preschoolers - Story Hour 10:30 a.m. on
to read books through the summer and Tuesday or Thursday.
earn prizes.
PARENTS: IMPORTANT
Readers Club - Signup to win prizes.
Pre-registration is mandatory for any
Wednesday Programs @ 10 a.m.
and all weeks. Registration deadline
Held at the United Methodist Church Teen Book Club - Book is about Horses.
is July 1. Registration forms available
next to the library. Ages 3 and up Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
online or call.
welcome to attend.
Teen Writers - Mondays at 6:45 p.m.
This summer recreation program is July 1 Beau the Clown “Teens Talk TV”.
operated by Waterman and is open to July 8 Mrs. McPuppet
Town of Owego residents only. Come July 15 Author - Suzanne Bloom Family Nights
spend the day playing games in the field, July 22 Story Writing & Crafts Join us for family fun on Thursday
making craft projects and having fun with July 29 Musical Petting Zoo evenings in July at 7 p.m. Our annual
special activities. Activities include sports, book sale and ice cream social will be
games, board games, free play and held July 30.
exploration. Join the friendly atmosphere Concerts In The Park
for new experiences, lasting friendships
and fun.
687-0785, Sponsored by the Tioga
Ages: 6 – 11 Years County Council on the Arts and funded
Dates: July 6 – August 7 by the Town of Owego.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Waterman Center – 403 Hilton Rd Place: Hickories Park, Owego, NY
Apalachin, NY Day: Wednesday Evening
Fee: Free for Town of Owego residents Time: 7 – 9 p.m. (except July 1)
Abide in the Vine Child Care July 1: (7:30 – 9:30 p.m.) Kirby Band Library Hours:
& Fireworks at 9:30! Mon & Wed: 1 – 5 p.m; 6:30 – 8 p.m.
July 8: Ithaca Dixieland Band Tues & Thur: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
July 15: Riolo Brothers Blues Band 6:30 – 8 p.m.
687-2422, Donna Hoover/Linda Sibley July 22: The Spelunkers Friday: 1 – 5 p.m.
Washington Gladden Building July 29: Cobblestone Crossing (Folk) Saturday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1277 Taylor Rd. Owego, NY Aug. 5: Triple Play/Alice Detrick
Our professional staff offers a safe, well
supervised, fun filled program that PlayYard Concepts, Inc.
includes: Science experiments, Arts & Summer Program Vacation Bible Schools
Crafts, Physical education and Houghtin
Mufflin themes. We also have both
First Church of the Nazarene, 687-1932
outside and inside large motor skill
625-3982, Christine Benjamin 3732 Waverly Rd. Rt. 17C, Owego
areas. The school age playground is
31 Barton Road, PO Box 533 Apalachin, July 22 – 24, 6 p.m.
equipped with soccer nets, volleyball
NY 13732 Celebration on Sunday, July 26 11 a.m.
net, basketball hoop, swings, seesaws
and 27 acres of hiking trails. Breakfast, Catatonk Baptist Church, 659-4014
Summer Fun Activities include Field
lunch and snacks are provided.
Trips, Arts & Crafts, Sports and 1199 Owego Rd. Owego, NY 13827
Games, Hiking, Outdoor Activities. “Fishing With Jesus”
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 Years
Breakfast and snack provided. June 22 – June 26, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Year Round
Ages 4 – 6th Grade
Hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages: 3 – 12 Years Old
Fee per Week in the Summer: Blessed Trinity, 687-1068
Dates: June 29 – September 4
Infants $160; Toddler $155; 1101 Penn Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Time: 7 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Preschool $150; July 27 – 31, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $145 per week, $30 daily rate
School Age $135
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BARTON & WAVERLY BERKSHIRE, NEWARK VALLEY, RICHFORD
Waverly Recreation Waverly Vacation Bible Richford Youth Program
Schools And Daily Lunch
565-8641, John Hogan, Waverly
Recreation Commission, 362 Broad St. First Baptist Church 565-9593
PO Box 366, Waverly, NY 14892 23 Tioga St. Waverly, NY 657-8254, Becky Randall
July 20 – 24, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Richford Community Hall
Summer Day Camp
Supervised activities, special events, arts St. James Catholic Church 687-1068 Youth Program
& crafts and field trips. 505 Clark St. Waverly, NY Lunch, food, games, crafts and reading.
August 17 – 21; 6 – 8 p.m.
Registration is June 29 and 30 at East Ages: 4 – 16 Years
Waverly Park. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
Newark Valley & Berkshire July 6 - August 12
Ages: 6 - 14 Summer Recreation Time; Noon – 3 p.m.
Days: Monday - Thursday Place: Richford Community Hall
Dates: July 6 - August 5 642-8686, Village of Newark Valley Fee: FREE
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: East Waverly Park Open to Newark Valley & Berkshire Lunch for Ages 18 Months – 18 Years
Fee: FREE (Except field trips) residents only. Registration is at the Mondays – Fridays starting July 6 from
Newark Valley Middle School on July 1st noon – 1 p.m.
nd
Daily FREE lunch served Monday and 2 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
through Friday.
Safe and fun summer activities such as
Libraries
Giant Four Square, Arts-n-Crafts,
Waverly Free Library Contests. Red Cross Learn to Swim Berkshire Free Library
lessons at Greenwood Park and weekly 657-4418, 12519 St. Rt. 38, POB 151,
565-9341 field trips. Berkshire, NY 13736
18 Elizabeth St., Waverly, NY 14892
Ages: Completed Kindergarten & Up Be Creative @ Your Library
Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Dates: July 6 – July 29 (Mon – Fri) Stories, crafts and games. Earn prizes
Reading Program for Ages 3 – 18 Time: Complete schedule available for the number of minutes that you read.
All ages register and set a reading goal at registration
for the month of July. Register June 25 or Place: Middle School – Large Gym Ages: K – Grade 6
after. Each participant who reaches their Fee: Donations needed. FREE . Dates: July 23 & 30; August 6 & 13
goal will receive a prize. Fieldtrips extra. Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Library Hours Also:
Tues/Wed/Thurs: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Vacation Bible Schools Tuesday, July 14 at 2 p.m. – Puppets
Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. with Pizzazz
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. First Baptist 642-8133
40 Whig St, Newark Valley Library Hours:
Swimming Lessons July 20 – 24, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tues: 12 – 5 p.m.
Weds: 1:30 – 7 p.m.; Thurs: 1 – 5 p.m.
St. John’s Roman Catholic 687-1068 Fri: 3 – 8:30 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
565-2061, American Red Cross – Sullivan 24 Rock St. Newark Valley, NY
Trail. www.redcrossselmira.org July 20 – 24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library
Learn to Swim 642-9960, 6 Rock St. Newark Valley
1st Congregational Church 642-5520 13811
Develop swimming and water safety
Maine Congregational Church, 2615
skills. Total of 8 sessions.
Main St. Maine, NY Be Creative @ Your Library
August 10 - 14 , 6:30 p.m. Stories, activities and fun. Join us on
Dates: Session I - July 6 - 16
Session II - July 20 – 30 July 31 (all welcome) for an “Instrument
Days: Monday - Thursday Petting Zoo”. Also a “Spanish Day” –
School-Age Child Care date to be announced.
Time: Preschool: 9:30 - 10 a.m.
Ages 5+: 10:15 - 11 a.m. Program
11:15 - Noon Ages: K – Grade 6
Place: Waverly High School Dates: Every Friday, July 10 – August
642-8811, Nancy Mathewson Time: Fridays from 1 – 2 p.m.
Fee: $40 for 8 classes
First United Methodist Church, POB 13,
59-63 Main St. Newark Valley, NY 13811 Library Hours:
Aquatics School to be held August 3 – 7,
starting at 9 a.m. at Waverly High Tuesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 - 9 p.m.
Arts, Crafts, Free Play, Outdoor Wednesday & Thurs. 4 - 9 p.m.
School. Sign up by class. Prices vary.
Activities, Swimming, Hiking, Picnicing Sat. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
and Field Trips. Call for details.
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CANDOR Nichols & Tioga Center SPENCER
Candor Free Library Tioga Summer Recreation Summer Cohesion
737-2907, Chemung Co. Youth Bureau
659-7258, 2 Bank St. Candor 687-8002 or 687-8004, Jim Houseknecht Register online: summercohesion.com
or Janice Barto
“Be Creative @ Your Library” Tioga Central School District Where making friends and having fun
Summer reading program for children happens all summer long! Activities
and youth. Tioga Summer Recreation is a free include hiking, indoor and outdoor
program available to all Tioga Central games, arts and crafts, sports/fitness
Summer Library Hours School District students grades K - 8. and more. Hands-on educational
M/W/F: 2 - 5 p.m. Transportation is provided by the activities in health, safety and nutrition.
Tu/Th. 10 – Noon, 2 - 5 p.m., 6 - 8 p.m. district with several route options.
Sat. 10 - Noon, 2 - 4 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, The program is available for Chemung
swimming, and other organized County and Spencer Van Etten School
activities. Registration forms are in the District residents only. Registration is
Vacation Bible Schools school office. online at summercohesion.com.
Ages: Grades K – 8 (just completed) Ages: 4 – 12
Straits Corners Baptist Church
Dates: July 6 – August 8 Dates: July 6 – August 13
687-5450, Straits Corners Rd. Candor
Time: 8 a.m. – Noon Times: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July 27 - 31, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Place: Tioga Elementary School Place: Van Etten Elementary School
Fee: FREE to Tioga Central Fee: FREE
Allen Memorial Baptist Church
School District residents
659-5335, 8 Church St. Candor, NY
Call for information.
Spencer Library
July 4th Celebration 589-4496, 41 N. Main St. Po Box 305
Spencer, NY
Candor’s Annual Celebration will be
“Be Creative @ Spencer Library
July 4. The Kiddy Parade is at 10 a.m.
Stories and crafts each Monday from
Children of all ages are encouraged to
10 – 11:30 a.m.
participate. The 2009 theme is “Family
Regular Library Hours:
Traditions”. Go to www.candorny.org
Cady Library Monday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
for more information.
Tuesday–Friday: 3 - 8 p.m.
699-3835, 42 E. River Road, P.O. Box Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Candor Youth Commission 70, Nichols, NY 13812
Van Etten Library
“Be Creative @ Your Library”
Summer programming information not Program dates are Friday mornings at 10
a.m. from July 10 to August 7. Story and 589-4755, Bonnie Mallen
available at this time. For further 83 Main St. Van Etten, NY 14889
information contact the Tioga County a Craft.
Youth Bureau at 687-8317. “Be Creative @ Your Library”
Regular Library Hours
Monday: 2 - 8:30 p.m. Summer Reading Program
Tue/Wed/Fri 2 - 5 p.m. June 22 – July 31
Thursday 2 - 8:00 p.m. Read books during the summer and
Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon have fun.
The Tioga County Youth July 20 at 2 p.m. StoryTime
Bureau & Board provides July 31 at 2 p.m. Moreland the Magician
this information.
Please contact us at Kirby Band Concerts Regular Lbrary Hours
Monday and Wednesday, 1 - 5 p.m.
(607)687-8317 or Friday, 1 - 6 p.m.
hawleym@co.tioga.ny.us Kirby Park, Nichols, NY
www.kirbyband.com
with any questions about
resources for children, The Kirby Band is one of the oldest Vacation Bible School
youth and families. performing Community band in the
Van Etten Community United Methodist
nation. Come listen to the sounds of the
Kirby Band Monday evenings in August 589-6610, Mary Burley (evenings to
HAVE A SAFE at 7:30 p.m. in Kirby Park preregister.
AND FUN SUMMER! August 3, 10, 17, 24
10 Main St. Van Etten, NY
Camp Edge, July 14 – 17, 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 18 10 a.m.
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