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Summer Youth Program Registration
The Ogdensburg Parks and Recreation Department began accepting registrations for its 2021 summer sports camps in June, 2021. Sign-ups are at the City Hall (Room 11), 330 Ford Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All youth must be signed-up/registered before they are allowed to participate in any Parks and Recreation Department sponsored sports camp. Click here for a registration form. For more information contact the Planning Department at 393-7150, or email mcole@ogdensburg.org.
Cost for each camp is $30. The department does run a "Sports Special" so if a child wants to sign up for three sports camps, the cost would be $75, a savings of $15.
2021 Sports Camps (2021 Sports Camps will be available in June, 2021)
Track: Ogdensburg Free Academy Track Coach John Tebo will conduct a Track Camp for boys and girls grades 2 through 7 at the Ogdensburg Free Academy track from June 28 through July 2, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Activities include: high and long jump, shot put, discus, hurdles and relays.
Gymnastics: Jackie Pinkerton will conduct gymnastics for boys and girls, ages 4 through 12, at the Lockwood Arena July 12 through 16. Ages 4 through 6 will go from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and ages 7 to 12 will run from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Activities include pommel horse, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise.
Soccer: Brooks Brenno will offer instruction in all phases of this sport at Montroy Park on July 12 through 16. Boys and girls in grades K - 6 can enhance skills through small group instruction. Youth in grades K through 2 will go from 1 to 2 p.m.; grades 3 through 6 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Cheerleading Camp: Tori Peabody will conduct Cheerleading Camp for boys and girls' ages 4 through 12 on July 19-23. Ages 4 through 7 will go from 9 to 10:30 a.m. while ages 8 through 12 will go from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Lockwood Arena. Training includes cheers, dances, jumps, stunts, and gymnastics.
Lacrosse: Coach Andrew Roddy will conduct Lacrosse camp for boys and girls ages 6 through 15. Training will include passing, catching, attack, defense and goaltending. The camp will be held at Father Martin Field from June 28 through July 2 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Baseball: Brooks Brenno will conduct the baseball camp for boys and girls from August 9 through 13th. Youth in grades K through 3 will go from 1 to 2 p.m.; grades 4 through 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Montroy Park. The camp will stress developing better hitting, fielding and pitching skills.
Softball: Nichole Kennedy will conduct a Softball camp for boys and girls from August 2nd through 6th. Youth in grades 1 through 3 will go from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; grades 4 through 6 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon at Montroy Park. The camp will stress development of hitting, fielding and pitching.
Hockey: OFA Varisty Coach John Fredericks will direct an off-ice hockey camp at the Lockwood Arena for boys and girls ages 6 through 12 on Aug. 9 through 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Camp will include off-ice training, conditioning, shooting, face-offs and small games.
Girls'/Boys' Basketball: Basketball Camp for boys and girls grades K through 6 will be held from Aug. 9 through 13. Skill development will be stressed including fundamentals in passing, dribbling and shooting. The camp will be held at the outdoor courts at Father Martin Field. Participants in grades K through 3 will go from 9 to 10 a.m./grades 4 through 6 will go from 10 to 11 a.m.
Winter Youth Program Registration
The Ogdensburg Parks & Recreation Department began registration for its 2019 through 2020 fall/winter programs which include Biddy Basketball and gymnastics in October. Registration will take place at the Dobisky Visitors' Center, 100 Riverside Avenue, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2020 Sports Camps
Biddy Basketball, for both boys and girls, is on Saturdays beginning Dec. 7 and ending Feb. 1 and is for youths in grades K-6 at Ogdensburg Free Academy. The schedule is as follows: 8-9 a.m. for youth in grades kindergarten to second; 9-10 a.m. for grades 3-4; and 10-11 a.m. for grades 5-6. Thanks to a donation from “The Freddie” basketball tournament committee, all youth interested will be able to participate for free. However, ALL youth must be registered in order to participate.
Introductory gymnastics for youth, ages 4-7 and 8-11 will be held on Saturdays, beginning on Nov. 2 and ending Dec. 7. Times for those ages 4-7 will be 9-10 a.m. while those 8-11 years of age will participate from 10-11 a.m. The 6-week program is held at the Kennedy Elementary School gymnasium. Cost is $15 per child.
Sunday Family Swim is held from 1-3 p.m. at Ogdensburg Free Academy’s pool beginning on Jan. 5 and ends March 1. This program is free and for the general public.
For more information contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 315-393-1980 or stop by the Dobisky Visitors' Center. For news and updates on the department, check out its Facebook page at "Ogdensburg City Recreation".
Suggestions
If you would like our department to expand on any existing program or create new ones, we would welcome your suggestions. Write down your ideas and send them to us or call the Recreation Office.
Insurance
The City of Ogdensburg maintains a standard liability insurance policy that does not cover medical costs for anyone injured during the normal course of participation in any Recreation Department program. All persons participate at their own risk.