fun in the sun summer 2012 a guide to activities ... - Tioga County, NY

Community Events Page 1
Programs in Tioga County Page 1-3
Swimming Page 4
Volunteer Information Page 4
“I Want a Job” Page 4
Babysitting Classes Page 4
Programs Outside Tioga Page 5
Local Town Information Page 6-8
COMMUNITY EVENTS
JUNE
Owego Strawberry Festival
Friday, June 15, Downtown Owego
Block Party: 5 p.m. Fireworks: 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Parade: 10 a.m.
Owegostrawberryfestival.com
JULY
Candor July 4 th Celebration
July 4 – 7
Parade: July 4 th at 10 a.m.
Fireworks; July 6 at Dusk
Carnival Rides, games and fun!
Tioga County Fair
July 10 – 14, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Tioga County Fairgrounds, Owego
www.tiogacountyfairny.com
Hickory Smoked Music Festival
July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Tentatively scheduled @ Hickories Park
tiogaartscouncil.org, 687-0785
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Newark Valley Days
August 11, Parade at 11 a.m.
nvhistory.org, 642-9516
Spencer Picnic
August 15 – 18, Nichols Park, Spencer
Fireworks: Fri. Aug 17
Parade: Sat. Aug 18 at 10:30 a.m.
spencerpicnic.com
Rudin’s Olde Tyme Farm Days
August 31 - September 2
$5, 12 and under FREE
4890 Gaskill Rd. Owego, NY
rudindays.com, 687-3339
FUN IN THE SUN
SUMMER 2012
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
Waverly Kids Café,
“The Phoenix”
565-9388 or 687-4020, Janet LaRue
Cornell Cooperative Extension
337 Broad St. Waverly, NY 14892
The Waverly Kids Café is a great place
to hang out with friends and try new
things! We have air hockey, foosball,
Wii competitions, physical fitness
challenges, homework help and
tutoring, board games and video game
systems. Summer projects include
robotics, community gardening projects
and weather programs, A free snack
and dinner are offered daily. FREE.
Ages: All Youth in Grades 5 – 12
Dates: Wednesday – Friday
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Open Door Mission
Back to School Bash
687-1121, Open Door Mission
Backpacks and school supplies for
Grades K – 7. FREE.
In Owego at The Open Door Mission
425 North Ave. Owego, NY
Saturday, August 18 from 11 - 2
In Waverly at The Red Door
359 Broad St. Waverly, NY
Friday, August 24 from 1 – 4 p.m.
Fresh Air Fund
1-800-367-0003
785-6822, Joan Hanrahan
The Fresh Air Fund is seeking families
willing to host a New York City child
this summer. Children (ages 6 – 12)
visit in July and August. Call for
further information!
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Read and Grow
Family Reading
687-6145, ext 104, Lourdes PACT
Track and celebrate family reading time.
Call to get a chart to record the minutes
spent reading during June and July.
Bring the chart to the FREE
CELEBRATION on:
Date: Friday, August 10
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Place: Boys and Girls Club, Erie St.
Owego, NY
Walking Wednesdays
687-3147, Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
All ages walk to have fun and to get or
stay healthy. Walk with a group and
meet other “walking buddies”.
Wednesdays @ noon at Tioga
Opportunities Family Health Services,
110 Central Ave in Owego, NY. FREE.
Family Resource Centers
FREE community centers for families
with young children to learn, play and
connect with others. Play spaces are
set up with age appropriate toys and
activities for children birth to five years.
Owego Family Resource Center
687-1571, 72 North Ave. Owego, NY
Open for Play:
Monday: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2 nd and 4 th Fridays: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Waverly Family Resource Center
565-2374, 374 Broad St. Waverly, NY
Open for Play:
Monday & Wed. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Kids Night Out
FREE
687-0785, Council on the Arts
www.tiogaartscouncil.org
Friday evening entertainment for ALL
Kids at the Court House Gazebo in
Downtown Owego. Bring a smile, a
blanket and/or a chair. Even if you don’t
have kids, come on down and have a
relaxing Friday night.
Ages: Infant and Up
Date: July 6: Tom Knight, Puppeteer
July 13: Will Stafford, Juggler
July 20: Johnny Only, Songs
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Place: Tioga County Courthouse Sq.
Frontier Wisdom Camp
“Stalking Scout”
642-5412, nvhistory.org
Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum,
9142, State Rt. 38, P.O. Box 222,
Newark Valley, NY 13811
Participants will develop the skills and
equipment necessary to become a
Revolutionary War era “stalking scout.”
Scouts had to be “invisible” so they
could observe and report enemy
movement. Learn stalking skills, make a
journal, day pack, gourd canteen, felt
hat, beeswax candles, leather belt
pouch, horn spoon and cup, primitive
arrows and bow, blanket and more.
Ages: 10 - 17 Years.
Dates: August 6 -10
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $200 per week due by July 27
Youth Rowing Camp
Hiawatha Island Boat Club
3348 State Rt. 17C, Owego, NY
hibcRow.org, 426-8028
Camp emphasizes rowing technique,
equipment and water safety. Held at the
Boat Club on the Susquehanna River.
Must be able to swim and be in good
health for moderate to strenuous
exercise. Camp is run by experienced
coaches from the Boat Club and
Binghamton University.
Ages: 13 – 18 Years
Dates: July 23 - 28
Time: 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $110/6 days. Register anytime.
PROGRAMS IN TIOGA COUNTY
Tioga County
Boys and Girls Club
687-0690, Tioga Co. Boys & Girls Club
201 Erie Street, Owego, NY 13827
Junior Golf Program
Beginner and Advanced groups. Held at
Hiawatha Links & Pheasant Hill CC.
Ages: 8 – 11 and 12 - 15
Dates: July 9 - August 3
Mon/Wed. 3 - 4:15 p.m. (8-11 Beginner)
Tue/Thur. 3 - 4:15 p.m. (12-15 Beginner)
Tues/Fri 3 - 4:15 p.m. (8-15 Advanced)
Fee: $35 and Club Membership
Club Positive: Summer Daycare
239-1382
Looking for a safe, fun and exciting
place for your child this summer? Join
us for Arts & Crafts, Play, Sports,
Nature Hikes and Field Trips.
Ages: Grades K - 6
Dates: June 25 – August 24
Time: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Place: Owego Apalachin Middle School
Fee: $135 a week; $34 a day (2 day
minimum).
Junior Hoopster Basketball Camp
687-0690, Luke Henson
Camp builds a solid foundation of
fundamentals. Ball handling, shooting
and defense.
Ages: 6 – 12 Years
Dates: August 6 – 10
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Place: Boys and Girls Club
Fee: $40
Tioga Kitchen Kids!
687-4020, Cornell Cooperative Ext.
56 Main St. Owego, NY 13827
Join the fun! Learn how to keep healthy
through food and physical activity!
Cook delicious, simple, healthy foods.
Call to reserve a spot
Ages: 8 - 12 Years.
Session 1: July 19, 9 – Noon
Session 2: August 14, 12 – 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $15 per session
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Waterman Center
Summer Day Camps
625-2221, Waterman Center
403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY 13732
watermancenter.org
Two weeks of camp features fun and
exciting nature programs.
August 6 - 10, Delve Into Nature
Hikes, science, animal behavior and
exploration of the environment.
Games, crafts and teamwork projects.
August 20 – 24, Hiawatha Island Adventure
Set a course for adventure. Climb
aboard the Waterman boat to the
island. Learn to build shelters and read
trail signs as you roam the forest.
Ages: 6 - 12 Years
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fee: $125 per week for members
$145 per week non-members
Early drop-off and late pick-up for an
extra fee. Registration closes at 9 a.m.
the Friday before each week of camp.
(Waterman also operates a free
summer camp for Town of Owego
Residents. See page 6.)
Owego Gymnastics
& Activity Center
687-2458, 748 State Rt. 38, Owego
owegogymnastics.com
Summer Recreational Classes
Our Center offers gymnastics classes
for all ages beginning with toddlers.
Times and costs vary.
School Age Summer Fun Weeks
Each themed week incorporates
physical activity, literature, science,
arts & crafts and games in a fun and
safe setting. Early drop-off and late
pick-up for an extra fee.
Ages: 5 and Up
Dates: Weekly, July 9 – August 31
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fee: $125 per week
Preschool Summer Fun Weeks
“Wonderful World of Disney” in July
and “Under the Sea” in August. Come
join us for these two themed weeks.
Ages: 3 and 4
Dates: July 23 – 27, August 13 - 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fee: $65 per week

Spencer-Van Etten
Soccer Camp
www.sveya.org, ks60@cornell.edu
598-2747, Kathy Schanbacher
Technical skills, fundamentals and fun!
24 hours of ball time will improve your
game. Coed camp at an affordable price.
Register by June 17. Youth also receive
a S-VE Soccer camp t shirt.
Dates: July 9 – 12
Place: Sally Marx Fields, Spencer
Half-Day Camp
Ages: 6 – 10
Times: 9 a.m. – noon
Cost: $50 ($60 after June 15)
Full Day Camp
Ages: 8 – 18
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $80 ($100 after June 15)
Tioga Youth
Soccer Camp
https.registration.challengersports.com
Individual foot skills, technical drills,
tactical practices, games, coached
scrimmages and daily tournament.
Camps held at Tioga Center High
School, Tioga Center, NY
Full Day for Grades 8 - 12
Dates: August 6 – 10
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $175
Half Day for Ages 8 – 14 Years
Dates: August 6 - 10
Times: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $120
Waverly Boys
Basketball Camp
570-596-7823, Louis Judson
Games, Fundamental stations, foul
shooting, Competition, 3 on 3 and a
variety of competitions.
Ages: Grades 5 – 12
Dates: July 16 – 19
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place; Athens High School, PA.
Cost: $80 plus $20 for lunch
St. Patrick’s Camp
687-1770, St. Patrick School, Owego
Please check back next year for our
Summer Camp program.
PROGRAMS IN TIOGA COUNTY
Settlement Stables
Summer Horse Program
589-PONY (7669)
121 Dawson Hill Road, Spencer, NY
www.settlementstables.com
Designed especially for youth who love
horses. All levels. Concentration on
instruction, etiquette & safety.
Ages: 5 – 16 Years
Weekly: July 9 through August 24
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Daycare for
a fee available until 5:30
Fee: $175 per week
El Rancho de Paz
687-2238, El Rancho de Paz
elranchodepaz.org
2587 Montrose Turnpike, Owego, NY
Day, Overnight and Specialty Camps
Horses, Swimming, Archery, Crafts,
Paintball, Climbing Tower, Leadership
Training. Christian emphasis.
Ages: 7 - 11 for Day Camps (9 – 4:30)
Ages: 8 - 18 for Overnight Camps
Date: June 25 – August 18
Fee: $209 - $695
Ti-Ahwaga Players
687-2130, TiAhwaga Performing Arts
Center, 42 Delphine St. Owego, NY
tiahwaga.com
Call to schedule an audition for
Patchwork. Children should prepare a
short monologue or be prepared to tell a
short story.
Ages: 8 - 12
Auditions: June 30, Call for appt.
Rehearsals: July 30 - August 10
from 1 – 4 p.m.
Performance: August 11 at 2 p.m.
Camp Ahwaga
761-4353, Amy Bartlow
bartlowa@oacsd.org
Educational and recreational day camp for
children with disabilities. Speech,
Occupational and Physical Therapies.
Ages: 4 – 21 Years
Dates: July 2 – August 9
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: Owego Apalachin Middle School
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Champion Speedway
BMX
1-570-888-1850, valleybmx.com
344 East River Drive, (End of Rte. 434)
Owego, NY 13827
Racing
Race this BMX track in Owego on
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays
in July at 1:30 p.m. Check out our
website for details.
4-H Hidden Valley
Overnight Camp
687-4020, Cooperative Extension or
www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org
You do not need to be a 4-H member to
attend this co-ed camp in Watkins Glen.
Weeklong camps offer lots of activities
and summer fun!
Ages: 8 – 17 Years
Dates: July 8 – August 17
Fee: $300 per week
Lions Camp Badger
1-800-232-7060, Lions Camp Badger
725 LaRue Road, Spencer, NY 14883
Campers, with or without disabilities, will
build greater self awareness, confidence
and independent skills.
Leadership Experience
Life skills training experience for those
making a transition from school to home.
$1,400 for 14 day camp.
Ages: 18 – 26
Dates: June 17 – 30
Overnight Resident Camps
Promotes appropriate social skills, self
esteem and independence. Five, one
week traditional camp sessions.
Ages: 8 – 21
Dates: Weekly, July 8 – August 4
Day Camp
Three, one week sessions. $500 week.
Ages: 12 – 21
Dates: July 9 – August 3
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Swimming
Village of Owego Pool 687-1101
Marvin Park, Owego, NY. Closed due to
flooding. Call for opening information.
Owego Apalachin School Pool
www.oacsd.org for schedule
Greenwood Park 778-2193
Nanticoke, NY. Open dawn to dusk. Lake
swimming, boating (rental only) picnicking
and playground.
Dates: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Highland Park 786-2970
Hooper Road, Endwell, NY 13760
Swimming in an outdoor pool.
Park Station 739-9164
2 W. Beaver Rd, Erin, NY. Parking fee.
Open swimming in this large lake. Open
daily in late June. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Vestal Memorial Pool 754-3368
Clayton Ave., Vestal, NY 13850
Outdoor pool and lessons. Small fee.
What Else Is There To Do In
Tioga County?
Bowling
Cardinal Lanes 642-8028
24 Watson Ave. Newark Valley, NY
Owego Bowl 687-5631
1404 Taylor Rd. Owego
Valley Bowling 565-9946
13 N. Chemung St. Waverly
Miniature Golf
Cary’s, Rt. 17C Waverly 565-2013
The Pines, Rt. 96, Owego 687-2668
Other
Alpacalachin Farms 687-6950
2571 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Apalachin
Bement-Billings Farmstead 642-9516
Rt. 38, Newark Valley
Heaven Llama Farm 589-4886
289 Dawson Hill Rd., Spencer
Side Hill Acres Goat Farm 659-4121
79 Spencer Rd. Candor
Skyview Dragstrip 687-9392
Skyline Dr. Tioga Center
SRAC Archeological Center 565-7960
sracenter.org, 345 Broad St. Waverly NY
Tioga Downs & Harness Racetrack
Nichols, NY 1-800-946-8464
Tioga Movie Theater 687-5401
208 Main St. Owego
Waterman Center 625-2221
403 Hilton Rd. Apalachin
For more information:
www.visittioga.com
Ask yourself:
What issues or careers interest me the
most? What am I good at? How much time
do I really have to spare? Can I be
responsible and show up on time? Do I
want to work alone, with family or friends?
Then find out:
What organizations or groups address
your interest?
Places to consider: Senior Citizen
Centers, Hospitals, Nursing Homes,
Animal Shelters, Faith Based Groups,
Conservation Centers.
Need ideas?
Call the Youth Bureau at 687-8317.
Youth Program
687-4020, ext 316 or 687-8500
Sara Kitts, Cornell Cooperative Ext. in
partnership with Broome Tioga Workforce
Want to put some green in your pocket?
Are you out of school? Can’t get a job?
Need a skill or diploma? The WIA Youth
Employment Program is seeking out of
school youth, ages 18 – 21 who are
looking for work or to further their
education. Call for eligibility information.
Guthrie VolunTeen
(570) 887-4242 Guthrie Healthcare
System, Guthrie Sq. Sayre, Pa. 18840
The purpose of the program is to give
high school students, ages 14 – 18,
opportunities to gain employment skills
and get a first-hand look at health care.
Teens work four hour shifts with various
duties.
“I Want A Job”
If you are under age 18, you must have
working papers to work. If you are 14
you can apply for working papers from
your school guidance office.
Where do I go to find a job? Think
about:
• Places you know of where teens or
friends currently work.
• Programs you have been involved in
or volunteered at that have teens on
staff.
• Check out local bulletin boards (gas
stations, grocery stores).
• Don’t forget about lawn work and
babysitting for neighbors and family.
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“I Want A Job” (Continued)
The Application
Applications ask many questions - make
sure you know the answers. Complete a
practice application ahead of time.
The Interview
Ask an adult or friend to do a mock
interview with you. This should include:
• Describe your previous work and
volunteer experience.
• Why you are interested in this job?
• How much time can you commit?
• What sets you apart?
Be Realistic:
Jobs are not easy to find. In the meantime
improve your skills. Consider:
• Volunteering
• Taking a Babysitting Class
• Taking CPR & First Aid Classes
Babysitting Training
Am. Red Cross of Southern Tier
785-7207, southerntierredcross.org
Babysitter Training
Gives youth the knowledge and
confidence to care for infants and
school-age children.
Ages: 11 – 15 Years
Dates: July 28
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: Endicott Red Cross
620 E. Main St. Endicott
Fee: $85
First Aid, CPR,
Lifeguard Training
First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training
programs are designed to give you the
confidence to respond in emergency
situations with skills that can save a life.
The Red Cross chapters listed below
offer a selection of days and times for
you to take these classes. Skills gained
can assist you in your job search and life!
Am. Red Cross – Sullivan Trail Chapter
565-2061, www.redcrossselmira.org
Am. Red Cross of the Southern Tier
785-7207, southerntierredcross.org
Am. Red Cross of Tompkins County
www.tompkins-redcross.org

For a complete listing of programs
in the Ithaca area call 607-274-5310
www.tompkins-co.org/youth/
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For programs in the Elmira area
contact the Chemung Youth Bureau
at 737-2907. chemungcounty.com
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For programs on college campuses
www.summeroncampus.com
Aero Gymnastics Academy 754-6454
541 Vestal Pkwy W., Vestal, NY
aerogymnastics.com
June 25 – Aug 31 2, Ages 3 – Teen.
Summer Fun & Fitness. Structured
activities, games, gymnastics, group
challenges and fun. $27 full-day/$17 halfday.
Early and late hours for an extra fee.
Binghamton University Programs
All programs are held on the Binghamton
University campus.
Maximum Athletic Performance Camps
777-6652
bubearcats.com/index.php/camps
Ages 11 and up. To improve overall
athletic ability. All summer $85 - $340.
Sports Camps
bubearcats.com/index.php/camps
Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling, Lacrosse,
Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer. Costs vary.
Dance Institute 777-6857
Ages 12 – 21 with 5 years of dance
experience. July 9 – 20, $275 per week.
B-Mets Players’ Camp 723-METS
NYSEG Stadium, Binghamton, NY
Ages 8 – 14. Three day instructional camp
by B-Met players and coaches.
June 26 – 28, 9 a.m. – Noon. $95.
Boys & Girls Club of Western Broome
Summer Fun Camp 754-0225
1 Clubhouse Rd., Endicott, NY
Ages 5 – 12. Structured activities
including crafts, field trips, cooking,
educational games. Call for details.
Many additional summer programs
available for all ages.
Boy Scouts of America 1-877-674-8876
www.bpcouncil.org
Ages 5 and up. Various dates and
locations for day and overnight camps.
Boys may join scouting at any time.
Programs Outside Tioga County
Broome Community College 778-5012
Upper Front St. Town of Dickinson
www.sunybroome.edu/ce/index.php
College for Kids
Ages 7 - 12. Children and teens choose
from more than 30 programs including
Grossology, Super Sleuth sports,
photography, cooking, dance, Harry
Potter, garden, jewelry making,
chemistry, and more all in a college
setting. $75 per class.
Culinary Kids
Ages 10 – 14. Learn to prepare meals.
Kitchen skills, safety and hygiene. Meets
at Johnson City High School
July 9 – 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $349.
Youth Sports New York
Adults. Held at BCC, the SUNY Sports
Institute establishes a coaching standard.
Attend one classroom session with a
follow-up web based session and exam.
Call SUNY Cortland at 1-877-828-8811 to
register. Wednesday, August 8, 6 p.m. –
9 p.m. $20.
Cayuga Nature Center 273-6260
1420 Taughannock Blvd. Ithaca
Ages 5-16. Outdoor adventure programs,
Ropes Camp, Counselor In Training.
Costs vary.
Community School of Music and Arts
272-1474, 330 E. State St. Ithaca, NY
Ages 6 – 16. Music, singing & dance.
Cornell Sports School 255-1200
Ages 7 – 18. A variety of sports camps.
Rock climbing, golf, tennis and sailing
also offered.
Discovery Center 773-8661
30 Morgan Rd. Binghamton.
Ages 5 – 15. Half and full-day programs.
Themed weeks include art, music, drama,
science. July 9 – Aug. 24. $70 plus.
Internships for ages 13- 15.
EPAC Summer Theater Workshops
785-8903, 102 Wash. Ave, Endicott, NY
Youth ages 6 – 18. Develop acting,
singing and dance skills through
rehearsals for a full scale performance of
“Into the Woods. Monday and Thursdays
beginning June 25. 5 – 7 p.m. $195.
Performances 8/2 - 12.
Girl Scouts of America 796-6202
Grades 1 and up. Day & Overnight camp.
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Ithaca College Academic Programs
274-3143
High school student academic enrichment
programs. Ages 12 – 18, Piano Institute.
Ages 15 – 18, Health Quest.
Ithaca College Sports Camps 274-3313
Ages 6 - 18. Day Camps, Baseball,
Basketball, Strength and Conditioning
Kopernik Observatory 772-0660
698 Underwood Rd. Vestal, NY 13850
www.kopernik.org
All ages. Every Friday Night at 8 p.m.
enjoy a program and see the stars.
Mansfield University Baseball Camps
1-800-222-8152,
info@baseballcamps.com
Ages 5 – 18. A variety of camps for all
levels.
Roberson Museum 772-0660
30 Front St. Binghamton, NY 13905
Grades 1 and up. Camps include CSI,
Drawing and Animation, Sci Fi, Amazing
race, Indiana Jones $215 per camp/$172
for members.
Ross Park Zoo 398-0133
60 Morgan Rd. Binghamton, NY
The zoo is open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pre K – 6, Zoo School, Half and full day
sessions $75 - $120.
Grades 7 – 12, Junior Biologist, $150.
SUNY Cortland Sport Camps 753-4923
College Campus, Cortland, NY
Ages 6 and up. Lacrosse, Soccer, Field
Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Swimming,
and Diving, Cross Country, Track and
Field, Volleyball. Day, commuter and
resident camps.
TC3 Sports Camps 844-8222 ext 4492
TC3 Campus, 170 North St. Dryden, NY
Ages 6 and up. Basketball, Boys
Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball. Day camps.
Town of Union Summer Fun
786-2970
Highland Park, Hooper Rd. Endwell
Ages 4 – 13. A variety of activities
including swimming and sports. Dates,
locations and costs vary.
Town of Vestal Recreation 754-3368
Playground Programs, Sports Camps,
Swim Lessons, Tennis Lessons, Events.
Locations and costs vary. Call for details.

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.
Town of Owego
Summer Day Camp
Provided by Waterman
625-2221, Waterman Center
403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY 13732
watermancenter.org
PARENTS: IMPORTANT
Pre-registration is mandatory for any
and all weeks. Registration deadline
is June 22. Registration forms
available online or call.
This five week program is operated by
Waterman and is open to Town of Owego
residents only. Supervised activities, arts
and crafts, free play or time to sit and
watch the clouds go by. Optional late pickup
at 4 p.m. for a fee.
Ages: 6 – 11 Years
Dates: July 2 – August 3
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Waterman Center – 403 Hilton Rd
Apalachin, NY
Fee: Free for Town of Owego residents
Coburn Free Library
Summer Programs
687-3520, 275 Main St. Owego, NY
Wednesday Programs @ 10 a.m.
All ages! Held at the Methodist Church
next to the Library.
July 11 Katrina Morse, Author
July 18 “Tales ‘n Tunes”
July 25 Jim McCarthy, Songs
Aug 1 Karen Bernardo, Story and
Book-making
Summer Reading Club
Preschool – Grade 5. Record the
number of minutes read on a log and
for every 100 minutes, you earn a
prize! Read 400 minutes and you get a
free book! Also: Reading Club for
Teens and Adults.
Story Hour
Guest readers share their favorite books
at 10:15 on Wednesdays in August.
Library Hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue/Thurs: 1 – 5 and 6:30 – 8 p.m.
INFORMATION FOR APALACHIN, CAMPVILLE, OWEGO
Cub Care
For Vestal School District
Residents
786-9006, Deborah Fitzgerald
201 Main St. Vestal, NY 13850
www.cubcare.org
Swimming, arts and crafts, sports, field
trips and computer center. Breakfast,
lunch and snacks are included.
Ages: 4 – 12 Years (entering K – 7 th
Grade)
Dates: June 25 – August 31
Time: 7 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fee: 2 days $96 a week
3 days $137 a week
5 days $195 - 215 a week
Preschool Age program also available.
Apalachin Library
Summer Programs
625-3333, 719 Main St. Apalachin, NY
Dream Big READ About the Circus!
Preschoolers and Elementary children
are invited Tuesdays OR Thursdays at
10:30 a.m. for nine weeks. We will read,
do a craft, enjoy a snack and more.
Reader’s Club
Preschoolers through 12 th Graders read
books to win prizes. Preschoolers through
2nd graders read, bring in a slip and get a
prize. Older students read and drop their
slips in a bag for drawings at the end of
six weeks. Sign up now.
Thursday Evenings July 5,12,19 @ 6:45
Bring a stuffed animal or blanket and find
a spot on the floor in the children’s room
and listen to bedtime stories. Quiet time.
Book Sale and Ice Cream Social
Thursday July 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the
Apalachin Fireman Field day Grounds.
Children’s Show Johnny Only at 5 p.m.
Music of Grassanova at 6 p.m.
Library Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Tennis Lessons
754-3368, Town of Vestal Recreation
Held at Tioga Hills Elementary School,
Glann Rd. Apalachin, NY
Tennis lessons in three, two-week
sessions, Monday – Thursday.
Ages: Ages 6 and Up
Dates: June 25 – July 6, July 9 – 19
July 23 – August 2
Times: 9 – 12:30 (grouped by age)
Fee: $50 -$60
Vacation Bible Schools
Owego United Methodist Church
687-2417, 261 Main St. Owego, NY
Sunday, July 15 - 19, 5:30 – 7;30 p.m.
St Margaret Mary’s 687-1068
1101 Penn Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
July 16 – 20, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Zion Lutheran 687-6376
3917 Waverly Rd, Owego
August 6 – 10, 9:30 – Noon
Apalachin Methodist Church 625-2733
303 Penn. Ave. Apalachin, NY
August 12 - 16, 6–8 p.m. (5:30 p.m. on
8/14)
Concerts In The Park
687-0785, Sponsored by the Tioga Co.
Council on the Arts & Town of Owego.
Place: Tentatively scheduled at
Hickories Park
Day: Wednesday Evenings
Time: 7 – 9 p.m. (except June 27)
June 27: (7:30 – 9:30 p.m.) Kirby Band
& Fireworks at 9:30!
July 4: Rockabilly Rays – 50’s Music
July 11: Pasty White & Double Wide
July 18: Cobblestone Crossing - Irish
July 25: String of Pearls - Blues
Aug. 1: Triple Play - Alice Detrick

BARTON & WAVERLY
Waverly Recreation
565-8641, Kyle Traub
Waverly Recreation Commission,
32 Ithaca St. Waverly, NY 14892
recreation@waverlybarton.com
Summer Day Camp
Supervised activities, special events, arts
& crafts and field trips. Daily FREE lunch
served Monday through Friday.
Ages: Grades K – 8th
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates: July 2 - August 3
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: East Waverly Park
Fee: $25 Registration fee. Some trips
and swimming extra.
Waverly Free Library
565-9341
18 Elizabeth St., Waverly, NY 14892
“Dream Big, Read” Kickoff Event
Kickoff for the summer reading program.
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation will
have a demonstration with one of their
horses.
Ages: ALL
Dates: July 9
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Muldoon Park
Summer Reading
Mondays from 10 – 12. Children sign up
and receive their reading log. Different
themed program each week, arts and
crafts.
Teen Program – Zombie Prom
For every book read, an entry for prizes is
earned. Drawing for prizes will be at the
Zombie Prom on August 20 in the
evening.
Library Hours
Tues/Wed: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thurs: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Concerts in the Park
Different bands Monday from 6 – 8 p.m. in
Muldoon Park on Penn Ave. in Waverly.
BERKSHIRE, NEWARK VALLEY, RICHFORD
Summer Recreation
642-8686, Village of Newark Valley
719-661-4250, Jacia Donnelly
Open to residents of Newark Valley,
Richford and Berkshire.
Safe and fun summer activities such as
giant four square, arts-n-crafts and
contests. American Red Cross learn to
Swim lessons at Greenwood Park (if
funding permits) Weekly walking or
bussed field trips.
Registration at the NV Middle School on
July 16 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Registration will continue the first week
of summer or by appointment. All
campers must register before attending
camp.
Ages: Completed Kindergarten & Up
Dates: July 17 – August 9
Time: Complete schedule available
at registration.
Fee: Donations of $25 per child,
$60 per family. Fieldtrips
extra.
Vacation Bible Schools
St. John’s Roman Catholic 687-1068
24 Rock St. Newark Valley, N.Y.
July 9 – 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist 642-8133
40 Whig St, Newark Valley, N.Y.
July 16 – 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 2 – Grade 6
School-Age Child Care
Program
642-8811, Methodist Church, P.O. Box 13
59-63 Main St. Newark Valley, NY
Full day summer program! Crafts, arts,
free play, outdoor activities, swimming,
picnics, snacks, Wednesday field trips.
Call for details on fees.
Ages: K – Age 13
Dates: June 25 – August 26
Time: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Place: United Methodist Church
Fee: Call for information.
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Richford Summer Youth
Program
657-8254, Becky Randall
Richford Community Hall
Free Lunch for 18 Months – 18 Years
Mon/Wed/Fri from July 9 to August 17
from noon – 1 p.m.
Summer Recreation
FREE Lunch, food, games, crafts,
community garden and reading.
Ages: 5 – 16 Years
Dates: Mon/Wed/Fri
July 9 - August 17
Time; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Place: Richford Community Hall
Fee: FREE
Libraries
Berkshire Free Library
657-4418, 12519 St. Rt. 38, POB 151,
Berkshire, NY 13736
“Dream Big – Read”
Crafts, prizes and lots of stories!
Ages: 4– 11
Dates: Tue/Thur: July 24,26, 31, Aug 2
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Puppets with Pizazz – Jack and the
Beanstalk
Friday, July 20 at 2 p.m. in the Berkshire
Community Hall behind the Library.
Library Hours:
Tues: 12 – 5 p.m.
Weds: 1:30 – 7 p.m.; Thurs: 1 – 5 p.m.
Fri: 1:30 – 7 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library
642-9960, 6 Rock St. Newark Valley
Library Hours:
Tuesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday & Thurs. 4 - 9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Nichols & Tioga Center
Tioga Summer Recreation
687-8004, Janice Barto or Deb Sherman
Tioga Central School District
Tioga Summer Recreation is a free
program available to all Tioga Central
School District students grades K - 8.
Activities include games, gym, crafts,
library and other organized activities.
Registration forms are in the school
office.
Ages: Grades K – 8 (just completed)
Dates: July 9 – August 3
Time: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Place: Tioga Elementary School
Cost: FREE to Tioga Central
School District residents
Cady Library
699-3835, 42 E. River Road, P.O. Box
70, Nichols, NY 13812
Regular Library Hours
Monday: 2 - 8:30 p.m.
Tue/Wed/Fri 2 - 5 p.m.
Thursday 2 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon
Tioga Youth
Soccer Camp
https.registration.challengersports.com
Individual foot skills, technical drills,
tactical practices, games, coached
scrimmages and daily tournament.
Respect, responsibility, integrity,
sportsmanship and leadership. Camps
held at Tioga Central High School.
Full Day for Grades 8 - 12
Dates: August 6 - 10
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $175
Half Day for Ages 8 – 14 Years
Dates: August 6 - 12
Times: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $120
Vacation Bible School
Tioga Center United Methodist Church
687-4793, 3022 Rt. 17C, Tioga Center
August 19 – 23, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
SPENCER
Village of Spencer Panther
Summer Recreation
589-7110, pantherpak1@aol.com
“Panther PAK” (Pretty Awesome Kids)
Village of Spencer is again sponsoring a
summer recreation program. Recreation,
crafts, library programs and field trips.
Ages: 4 – 12
Dates: July 9 – August 17
Place: S-VE Middle School
Fee: $85 per child
Spencer Library
589-4496, 41 N. Main St. PO Box 305
Spencer, NY
“Dream Big Read”
Our programs are held Monday mornings
at 10:30 a.m. from June 25 – August 6.
The June 25 introduction will include a
performance by author and musician
Kathy Price. Additional programs on Geocaching
in July and a Harness Horse
Youth Fundation educational program for
all ages on July 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Regular Library Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday: 3 - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Van Etten Library
589-4755 ext. 3, Doris Jean Metzger
83 Main St. Van Etten, NY 14889
Friday, June 29, at 1 p.m.
Summer reading kickoff party with
storyteller Regina Carpenter. Stories,
prizes and fun for the whole family.
Monday, July 16 at 1 p.m.
The Spoonman - Tricks, magic and
general goofy fun with spoons and
more! Excellent family fun.
Monday, August 6 at Noon
Dinosaur Duo – Mastadons, Cavemen
and Bears. Fossils, early tools and play
“Are you smarter than a caveman.”
Wednesday, August 8, Time TBD
NY Wildlife Educators with live animals
at the library.
Regular Lbrary Hours
Monday, 1 - 5 p.m.
Wed/Fri, 1 - 7 p.m.
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CANDOR
Candor Free Library
659-7258, 2 Bank St. Candor, NY
“Dream Big Read”
Weekly activity or prize. Drawing at the
end of the program. Scavenger Hunt
with your camera (available to check
out). All kids and teens.
July 9 – August 18
Summer Library Hours
M/W/F: 2 - 5 p.m.
Tues. 2 - 5 p.m., 6 - 8 p.m.
Thur. 10 – 12, 2 - 5 p.m., 6 - 8 p.m.
Sat. 10 - Noon, 2 - 4 p.m.
Vacation Bible School
Straits Corners Baptist Church
687-5450,
Straits Corners Rd. Candor, NY
“Gold Rush”
August 5 - 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Call 211
For Information or Help
Call 211 or 1-800-901-2180 for
information on programs and services
available in Tioga County.
The Tioga County Youth
Bureau & Board provides
this information.
Please contact us at
(607) 687-8317 or
hawleym@co.tioga.ny.us
with any questions about
resources for children,
youth and families.
HAVE A SAFE
AND FUN SUMMER
This guide is available online at
www.tiogacountyny.com