Mini Golf Weekend

The Garden City Recreation Department is proud to present the Community Park Mini Golf Weekend on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2009. At various times during the weekend we will have music, games and contests.

We will have a special guest appearance by the Long Island Ducks own Quackerjack at 2pm on Saturday, June 27. So come on down and get an autograph. Also, when you play a round of mini golf on Saturday you are automatically entered in a drawing for a chance to win an autographed Long Island Ducks baseball or some Ducks tickets and other prizes. On Sunday, June 28 from 1 to 4pm we will have music and various contests for all ages. Our new Snack Bar will be open for food and refreshments all weekend and we will have various mini golf discounts throughout the weekend and a few surprises too!

So make your plans for the mini golf weekend and start the summer off right here in your own backyard.

For more information call Steve Espey at Community Park 483-2525

SUMMER CONCERTS ANNOUNCED

The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Gazebo Concert Series. Our concerts are held at the Gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues and begin at 7:15 pm. Our concerts will be:

June 25The Clusters

July 2Buddy Merriam and Backroads

July 9The Chiclettes

July 16Manhattan Sky

July 23Linda Ipanema and the DixieCats

July 30 The Village Musicmakers

August 6Emil Stucchio and the Classics

So bring a chair, come join us and enjoy!

AMUSEMENT PARK

TICKETS AVAILABLE

The Garden City Recreation Department will this year again be offering discount tickets to area amusement parks.

These very popular discounted tickets are for:

Gate Price Discounted Price

ON SALE NOW -

Hershey Park (Hershey, PA.)51.9540.95

(for ages 9 and above)

Sesame Place ( Langhorne, PA.)50.9542.25

(for ages 2 and above)

Six Flags Great Adventure

(Jackson, N.J.) 59.9928.75

COMING SOON -

Dorney Park (Allentown PA.)$ 39.99 $ 31.00

Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Only cash will be accepted for payment.

Mad science camp

We have opened another session of Mad Science - Secret Dectective. This session will take place July 27 through July 30 in the afternoons from 1 to 4 pm. The cost of this camp will be $169. For further information or to register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

adult yoga - summer session

Our summer session of Adult Yoga is beginning on July 1 st. We will offer two choices of classes -

Wednesdays beginning July 1 at 10:30 a.m.

7 weeks for $35

Mondays beginning July 6 at 7:30 p.m. 6 weeks for $30

For further information or to register, please visit the Recreation Offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

This camp will provide instruction in skills necessary to compete in the sport of volleyball. Our staff will run separate boys' and girls' in order to tailor the program to the different rules of the game. The children will learn proper techniques in serving, hitting, and passing and well as the aspects of the game. This camp will be held in St. Paul's Field House and is open to any resident of the Village of Garden City who is entering grades 6-12 in September.

When:Volleyball Camp July 6 - 9 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Where: St. Paul's FieldhouseCost: $ 90

YOUTH SOCCER CAMP

This instructional program will be offered for Boys and Girls Ages 6 through 12.Youngsters MUST be six by the start of the camp AND entering first grade in September 2008 in order to register for this camp. PROOF OF AGE WILL

BE REQUIRED. This camp will be held at Community Park.

The Two Hour Session will run from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., at a cost of $75 and will focus on individual skill development. The five hour session will run from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at a cost of $160. The five hour session will include an hour lunch break and recreation session supervised by the Soccer Camp Staff, to be followed by full field games.

The purpose of the program is to provide a fun-filled soccer learning experience incorporating the values of sportsmanship. Safe playing techniques and team cooperation will also be stressed.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED : Cleats or sneakers, shin guards, and a soccer ball and lunch with drink if attending full day program.

When:Week of August 3 - 6

Week of August 10 - 13

Where: Garden City Community Park

Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $75 morning $160 full day

COMPUTER WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

Our Computer Workshops are running by Sharper Training Solutions, a company that we have used for years with our senior population. The children's program we are setting up through them will cover topics that are useful in everyday life and enjoyable to the age group.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Flash Drive

When: The Following Tuesdays:

July 14, 21, 28, August 4

Where: St. Paul's Senior Center

Time: 9 - 11 a.m. for ages 6 - 8Fee: $75

Please visit the Recreation Offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue for further information or to register.

All about Computers for pre-teens

This four week program is designed to teach basic computer applications to the younger child including Power Point, Desk Top Publishing, and more! We will meet for four Tuesdays (dates above) and move through the topics according to the abilities of the children.Fee: $75

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Flash Drive

11 - 1 p.m. for ages 9 - 12

July 14 -Photo Shop

July 21 -Web Design

July 28 -Music Video

August 4 -Computer Animation

For the older child. Each topic will finish in their two hour time block. Feel free to pick and choose your topics, or sign up for all four workshops!

Fee: $ 20 per class, all four classes for $75

Please visit the Recreation Offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue for further information or to register.

summer camps for kids!

The Recreation Department offers an array of camps for ages 4 - 16, including but not limited to Lacrosse, Soccer, Baseball, Field Hockey, Computers, and others. Space is still available in many of our camps. Please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue for further information or to register.

YOUTH SOCCER CAMP

This instructional program will be offered for Boys and Girls Ages 6 through 12.Youngsters MUST be six by the start of the camp AND entering first grade in September 2008 in order to register for this camp. PROOF OF AGE WILL BE REQUIRED. This camp will be held at Community Park.

The Two Hour Session will run from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., at a cost of $75 and will focus on individual skill development. The five hour session will run from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at a cost of $160. The five hour session will include an hour lunch break and recreation session supervised by the Soccer Camp Staff, to be followed by full field games.

The purpose of the program is to provide a fun-filled soccer learning experience incorporating the values of sportsmanship. Safe playing techniques and team cooperation will also be stressed.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED : Cleats or sneakers, shin guards, and a soccer ball and lunch with drink if attending full day program.

When:Week of August 3 - 6

Week of August 10 - 13

Where: Garden City Community Park

Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $75 morning $160 full day

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING/ SUMMER ADULT TENNIS BEGINS

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 dates and fees will be as follows:

Session 1 - 6 weeks beginning May 4 Cost $120

Session 2 - 4 weeks beginning July 6 Cost $80

Session 3 - 4 weeks beginning August 3Cost $80

To register, please visit the Recreation's Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. (St. Paul's Athletic Complex) by April 21.