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 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS (2007 SCHEDULE) - Click here to see the Parks & Rec calendar. To sign up for any of the exciting summer recreation programs, we ask that parents fill out the registration form and return it to the City's Recreation Office. Click here to download application/registration forms. Boy’s Basketball: : Ogdensburg Free Academy's Varsity Coach Bill Merna will conduct the 25th Annual Boy's Basketball Camp for grades 4-12 at O.F.A. Skill development will be stressed, including fundamentals in passing, dribbling and shooting. Intramural games will be held. When: Monday - Friday, July 16-20, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon Girl’s Basketball: Ogdensburg Free Academy's Varsity Coach Mark Henry will conduct the 20th Annual Girl's Basketball Camp for grades 4-12 at O.F.A. Skill development will be stressed including fundamentals in passing, dribbling and shooting. Intramural games will be held. When: Monday - Friday, July 23-27, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Who: Youths ages 11-18
When: Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m Cheerleading Camp: Jackie Pinkerton will conduct our 9th Annual Cheerleading Camp for girls ages 4-12. Cheerleading is an integral part of sports team's success. Competitions have become extremely popular in recent years. When: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 noonAugust 6-10 - Ages 4-7 Where: Session I - Kennedy School Session II - O.F.A. Middle School Gym Fee: $25 per session, includes T-shirt Track: Ogdensburg Free Academy's Track Coach John Tebo will conduct our 8th Annual Track Camp for boys and girls grades 2-7. Activities include: high & long jump, shot-put, discus, hurdles and relays. When: Monday - Friday, June 25-29, 9 - 11 a.m. Hockey: Ogdensburg Free Academy's Varsity Hockey coach Jon Fredericks will direct an off-ice Hockey camp which will be held at the Richard G. Lockwood Civic Center. Camp will include off-ice training, conditioning, shooting, face-offs and small games. There will be contests in the following categories: Most Accurate Shooter, Fastest Stickhandler in Obstacle Course. Who: Youths ages 6-12
When: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Baseball/Softball: Ogdensburg Free Academy's coaches Tom Pinkerton, Mike Sargent and staff will conduct our baseball/softball camp for boys and girls ages 9-12. The camp will stress developing better hitting and fielding and pitching skills for both baseball and softball. Intramural games will be held daily. When: Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 1 - 4 p.m. Swim Camp: Ogdensburg Free Academy's Modified Swim coach Dave Murray will conduct our 7th Annual swim camp which will be held at the Elsa M. Luksich Municipal Pool. The camp will feature instruction in the free, back, breast and butterfly strokes. Contest for individual and group events will be held at the end of camp. When: : Monday - Friday, August 6-10 - 9-11 a.m.
Who: Youths ages 4-14 (under 4 must be accompanied by a parent) Lacrosse Camp: Our 2nd annual camp will be held under the direction of Matt Morley and staff. The camp, for boys and girls, will stress the development of lacrosse skills including: passing, catching, attack, defense and goaltending. Those participating in this camp should have lacrosse sticks and helmets. Who: Youths ages 6-15 Wrestling: Wrestling
Technique Camp will include daily warm ups and conditioning exercise,
escapes, reversals, take down and pinning combinations. There will be a mini
tournament on Friday. NO wrestling experience necessary. The camp promotes
self-esteem and good sportsmanship. Instructors: Wes Snover and Ricky
Ledwith. Tennis Lessons: Instructors will teach the basics in tennis, including serving, ground strokes, returns and footwork.
Sharing and Learning: Started in the early 1980's, the Recreation Department's Sharing and Learning program
has been a tremendous success being applauded by parents and educators. This program is dedicated to an informal atmosphere for boys and girls, ages 4, 5 and 6, that encourages creativity and learning. Activities include songs, games, story
time, arts and crafts, movies, circle-time, walking tours, plus much more.
Summer Activities Program: Arts & Crafts: NY Avenue Park, Grove Street Park, Hamilton Park,
Kids Kingdom, Belmont Courts. Exciting summer fund for youth ages
6-12. Draw, paint, build and create fun arts and crafts. This
program will run Monday-Friday, June 25-August 10. Please check the paper
for times and locations. Kids Karnival: Our summer recreation
staff will be hosting our 9th annual Kids Karnival on Thursday, August 9.
This end of the summer fun day will take place at Kids Kingdom picnic area from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children from ages 3 to 12 are invited to attend.
The Karnival will feature a variety of un games, contests, sports activities,
prizes, delicious food and snacks. An adult must accompany children under
six. So, mark your calendar and take part in a days worth of fun.
Biddy Basketball: Saturday mornings at the O.F.A. gyms from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. Begins on December
1, 2007, and ends February 2, 2008. Fee: $10.00 Gymnastics: Introductory gymnastics for youth, ages 4-8, on Saturdays at
the Kennedy School gym. Program begins January 5, 2008, and runs each Saturday
through March 1, 2008. Youths ages 4-6 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM, and ages 7-8 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Fee:
$25.00
OPEN SWIMMING
On Sundays, From 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the O.F.A. pool (begins November 18, 2007). An adult must accompany children. Fee: $.50 for children and $1.00 for adults (over the age of 18).
PUBLIC ICE SKATING
The Ogdensburg Recreation Department will be offering public ice skating at the Richard G. Lockwood Civic Center. Please look for a weekly schedule on our Recreation Calendar.
The Calendar provides dates and times for all events. There is No Charge for public skating.
Please Note: All children under the age of seven will be required to wear protective headgear (helmet).
SPECIAL PROGRAMS - Click here to see the Parks & Rec calendar.
Children's Popcorn Flicks/Arts & Crafts: All boys and girls are invited to the Community Center
to enjoy VCR movies and indulge in some hot buttered popcorn and a cool drink, and then make some interesting and fun Arts & Crafts.
Please look for dates on our Recreation Calendar or in the local
newspaper.
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Football: Ogdensburg Free Academy's Coaching staff will conduct the
14th Annual Football Skills Camp. Camp will include: daily warm-up exercises, non-contact drills, running, ball handling, carrying, throwing/receiving, blocking and tackling, punting, kicking and field goal instruction. All campers will be instructed in flexibility, quickness and agility conditioning. A Punt, Pass & Kick Contest, as well as a Fastest Runner Event, will be conducted on Friday, August
3 for Session I.
Gymnastics: Boys and girls ages 4-9 will be provided the opportunity to learn the basics of this Olympic sport. Activities include pommel horse, uneven bars, balance beam and floor
exercise.
Soccer: Instruction will be offered in all phases of this sport. Boys and girls ages
4-15 can enhance skills through small group instruction and intramural games.
Instructor: Doug Loffler.
Swimming Lessons: : Swimming lessons will be offered for all skill levels. The instructors are fully certified and will offer the standard Red Cross
Program.
WINTER RECREATION PROGRAMS
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