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Southern Tier Independence Center Community Habilitation
Community Activity Guide
Revised: March 2019
Science/Discovery Place Hours Cost
Discovery Center 60 Morgan Rd. Binghamton 13903 (607) 773-8661 www.thediscoverycenter.org Check website for seasonal & special events
M 10 - 3 Toddlers Only (birth-5) School Holiday M 10-4 all ages T-F 10a-4p Sa: 10a-5p Sun: 12p-5p (closed on Sundays in July/Aug) Hours subject to change with new season.
Admission- $8
Discovery Center Story Garden 60 Morgan Rd. Binghamton 13903
Open during daylight hours If the Binghamton City School District is closed due to weather, The Discovery Center is closed.
FREE
Kopernik Observatory 698 Underwood Rd. Vestal 13850 (607) 748-3685 www.kopernik.org Check website for special events. Special dates are listed under “Public Programs” on website.
Tour Hours Weekdays10am-3:00pm (Call to schedule tour) Observatory Hours (Fridays) March-mid December doors open @ 7:30p Jan-Feb: open only on special weekend nights (about 1x/month)
Adults: $5 Students/seniors: $3
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Phelps Mansion 191 Court St. Binghamton 13905 (607) 722-4873 www.phelpsmansion.org
Tours are Fri-Sun: 11a-5p (last tour starts at 4:30pm) Guided tours take approximately 1 hour; tours must be arranged 2 weeks in advance. Email: [email protected]
Price is $7 adult, $5 senior 62+, $5 student, children 12 and under are free.
Finch Hollow Nature Center 1394 Oakdale Rd. Johnson City 13790 (607) 778-2193 www.gobroomecounty.com/parks/finchhollow
Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset Call for Center hours; check ahead suggested Public Programs vary (registration required) Visit website for list of programs or call.
FREE
Roberson Museum 30 Front St. Binghamton 13905 (607) 772-0660 www.roberson.org
Museum and Mansion: Mon & Tues: Closed W & Th: 12p-5p F: 12p-9p Sa/S: 12p-5p Planetarium Show: F: 6:00p and 7:00p Sa/Sun: 1:00p, 2:00p & 3:00p Visitor Center/Museum Shop: T-Th: 9a-5p Fri: 9a-9p Sat-Sun: 12p-5p
Children 4 and under- FREE Students and Seniors: $6 Adult: $8 Binghamton Visitor Center- FREE Planetarium: Admission + $4 $4 admission First Fridays
Bundy Museum of History and Art (Rod Serling Archive in Carriage house) 129 Main Street Binghamton 13905 772-9179 www.bundymuseum.org
Tuesday- Saturday 11a-5p
Admission: $7 $5 for students and seniors Children 10 and under-FREE
Sugarbush Run 1928 Howard Hill Road Newark Valley 13811 (607) 642-8750 http://sugarbushrun.com
Their sugaring season usually runs from some time in February or early March until late March or early April. Please call ahead.
FREE to view.
Sweetrees Maple 761 Glen Rd, Berkshire, NY 13736 (315) 481-4060 http://sweetreesmaple.com/
Sat, Sun: 10am-4pm During sugaring season, come for a tour, and sample maple syrup products. Out of season, please call ahead.
FREE to visit
Museum of the Earth 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-6623 http://www.priweb.org
Summer Hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Daily: 10am - 5pm Winter Hours (Labor Day through Memorial Day) Thu - Mon: 10am - 5pm Tue - Wed: Closed
$9 for adults $7 students and seniors $6 for children 4-17 Free for 3 and under $1 for EBT cardholders
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Central New York Living History Center 4386 U.S. Route 11 Cortland, NY 13045 (607) 299-4185 www.cnylivinghistory.org
Closed Mondays Tu-Sat 10am-5pm Open Sundays, 1p-5p Memorial Day thru Labor Day Admission must be purchased by 4pm to ensure ample time to see all of the exhibits.
Admission: Adults - $10 Seniors - $9 Children (6-18) - $5
Ithaca Sciencenter 601 1st St, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 272-0600 http://www.sciencenter.org/
Tu-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12pm-5pm Mon – closed (open Holiday Mondays)
Admission: General - $8 Seniors - $7 EBT cardholders - $1 STIC sometimes has free passes. Check with Nicole.
Techworks! 321 Water St. Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 723-8600 http://www.ctandi.org/
Open for tours T, Th, and Sat 1-4 and by appointment. Techworks! is geared to adults and teenagers.
Admission: $5
Cayuga Nature Center 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-6260 https://www.priweb.org
Open Daily 10am-5pm Winter Hours: Daily 10am-4pm Hours may vary by season—check website
Admission: Adult $5 Student/Senior $4 Youth $3 EBT cardholder $1
Endicott Heritage Center (IBM artifacts) 40 Washington Ave, Endicott 13760 (607) 727-2503
Saturdays 10a-2p Guided tours take about 30 minutes. Walk-ins are welcome.
FREE; suggested donation $5
Brain Works Naturally “Brain Gym” classes and workshops that teach positive strategies for managing symptoms of ASD, ADHD and special needs 607-797-9357 Janice Fiore 23 Edgecomb Rd. Binghamton NY janicefioreallthingsarepossible.com
Group and Private Sessions, and NYS Education certified continuing education courses for OT, PT and SLP Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat/Sun 10am-4pm Call to schedule
Rates Vary
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Exercise Place Hours Cost
Finch Hollow Nature 1394 Oakdale Rd. Johnson City 13790 (607) 778-2193 www.gobroomecounty.com/parks/finchhollow
Trails and grounds are open daily, during daylight hours, year round. Museum hours vary; calling ahead is recommended. Family Programs
All programs cost $3.00 per person (children and adults) and registration is required. Registration can be completed by signing up online or calling 607-729-4231 & leave a message.
FREE $3.00
Binghamton YMCA 61 Susquehanna St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 772-8984 www.ymcabroome.org
Mon-Fri: 5am-9pm Sat: 7am-6pm Sun: 9am-4pm (weight room ages 14 + only) Check their website for various schedules, including open swim
FREE under STIC’s group rate (must bring your STIC ID)
West Family YMCA 740 Main St. Johnson City 13790 (607) 770-9622 www.ymcabroome.org
M-F 5:30a-9p Sa: 7:00a-4p Sun: Closed Check their website for various schedules, including open swim
FREE under STIC’s group rate (must bring your STIC ID or new hire letter)
Superior 24/7 Fitness 3523 Country Club Rd #3, Endwell 13760 (607) 239-5816 http://[email protected]
Open 24/7 Staffed hours: Mon-Fri 10a-6p Sa: 10a-1p
Weekly/monthly membership available
Anytime Fitness- Binghamton 1247 Upper Front St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 217-4020 www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/3498/binghamton-ny-13905/
M-Th 10a-7p; Fri 9a-6p (Clerk hours) Sat 9a-1p (Clerk hours) Open 24 hours/day to members (day pass needs to be purchased before 6pm when clerk is available. Day pass users exempt from key fob)
$5 day pass 7 day free trial available
Anytime Fitness-Vestal 3701 Vestal Pkwy. E. Vestal 13850 (607) 930-4444
M-Th 9a-7p (Clerk hours) Fri 9a-5p (Clerk hours) Sat 10am-2pm Open 24 hours/day to members
$10 day pass 7 day free trial available
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JAM Fitness 140 Vestal Parkway E, Vestal NY 13850 (607) 953-JAMS
Studio hours of operation are when classes are being held. See calendar on website: http://www.jamfitstudio.com
M-5-7:30 pm Tu- 4-7:30 pm W-5-7:30 pm Th- 4-7:30 pm F- Closed Sat./Sun. – 9:30-11:30 am
Endicott Boys and Girls Club 1 Club House Rd. Endicott 13760 (607) 754-0225 www.Bgcwb.org
Go to website for pool hours/ See website for full list of amenities Mon-Fri 6:30a-9:30p (summer hours for Friday 12:30p-4:30p) Sat 8a-12p (Closed on Sat in summer)
$50 yearly (youth) $405 yearly (adult) $10 adult guest pass $2 youth guest pass
Spirit Song Yoga Contact: Casey Calvey 136 E. Service Road Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 760-9549 www.broomespiritsongyoga.com Email: [email protected]
Yoga For Children With Special Needs: (private classes, but can do groups) See website or call for schedule of classes for adults and teens
Staff- FREE Consumers-$12 Call/email Casey to register for the class in advance
Binghamton Yoga 311 Exchange Ave, Endicott 13760 (607) 862-6701 www.Binghamtonyoga.com
Classes Mon-Sunday Check website or call for schedule of classes
60 min drop-in $8 75-90 min drop in $12
Happy Healthy Body (with Angela Clark) Saturdays- 19 S. Washington St. (2nd floor- entrance in the back) Weekdays- 4513 Old Vestal Rd. (607) 797-0726 www.happyhealthybody.com
Saturday Yoga class 11:00am-12:00pm Sunday 12pm-1:00pm Monday: 1:30pm & 3:00pm Tuesday: 1:30pm & 2:30pm Wednesday: 11am, 12pm & 3pm Thursday: 1:30pm & 2:30pm Friday: 11:15am & 12:30pm *check site for cancellation updates & class locations as they vary depending on the season*
Sat. $10 Tues. $12 “Refromer” Weekday classes $25
Bikram Yoga 23 E. Clinton St. Binghamton 13905 (607) 237-0010 www.thehotyogaspot.com/locations/binghamton
See website for class schedule $17 Drop-in $130- 10 Classes $25 unlimited week $129 unlimited month
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Yoga Body Shop 765 Harry L. Dr Johnson City 13790 (607) 677-0490 7 Court St Binghamton 13901 (607) 595-0659 www.yogabodyshop.com
Schedule and Classes located on website
Class Drop-In Price: $17.00
Student /Prepaid: $13.00 $40 new client promotional month
Positive Life Force Community Fitness 3000 Wayne St. Endwell 13760 (607) 321/5416 www.Positivelifeforce.com
Classes are held 7 days/week Tours available *Check website for class schedules Open gym Mon-Sat 9a-11a ***First class is free***
30min class- $10 40-60min class- $12 Day Pass- $15
Pilates Salon 3660 on 17C Endwell 13760 2nd fl, above Goldwell beauty supply store (607) 201-8964 www.Thepilatessalon.com
See website for schedule $20 single class $15 single class for first time students
Mindful Pilates and Yoga 216 Reynolds Rd Johnson City 13790 In Court Jester (607) 729-3332 www.courtjesterac.com
Single and 30 minute mat classes available. Refer to site for other classes. Schedule changes- check site for calendar
30min mat class- $8 (refer to site for other price options)
BodyZone Fitness 233 Vestal Parkway East Vestal 13850 (607) 348-4763 www.Bodyzonefit.com
Call for schedule and classes - includes Zumba, Pilates, Body Blast, Body Basics
$10 depending on class $5 for students – group fitness classes
Waterman Conservation Center 403 Hilton Rd Apalachin 13732 (607) 625-2221 www.watermancenter.org
Waterman's main site on Hilton Road houses an interpretive center with a museum, live animal residents, a reference library, gift shop, educational displays, classroom space and restrooms, all of which are open to the public: Weekdays from 9 to 4, Saturday from 10 to 4 Closed on Sundays.
FREE
TRYoga 134 Washington St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 372-8461 www.Tryogastudios.com
Check website for class schedule Times vary
Single Class $12 Packages and specials available *No longer accept cash*
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Laurel Bowl 137 Laurel Ave Binghamton 13905 (607) 723-8344 www.laurelbowl1.com Call as hours may change based on the season When kids are off from school : $1.75 per game & $1.00 shoe rental
Hours Summer Hours Monday 3-11pm closed Tuesday 1-11pm 3-10pm Wednesday 12-11pm 1-10pm Thursday 3- 11pm 5-10pm Friday 3pm-12am 6pm-12am Saturday 9am-12am 5-10pm Sunday 1-10pm 5-10pm Sunday Funday: 3pm - 10pm $1.50 games per person $1.50 shoes per person
Before 5pm: $2.00/game $2.00 shoe rental After 5pm: $4.00 /game $3.00 shoe rental Days off school: $7.00 = 2 games, shoee rental, hot dog & soda
Cardinal Lanes 24 Watson Ave. Newark Valley 607-642-8028
Call for hours Call for prices
Ideal Lanes Bowl 119 Jennings St. Endicott 13760 (607) 748-3546 www.myideallanes.com
Sun - 11- 8pm Mon - 12-11pm Tues - 2-11pm Wed - 2- 11pm Thurs - 4-11pm Fri - 12pm to 12am Sat - 9am to 1am (Summer: open every 4pm - ~10pm; closed Thurs/Sunday; Mon/Wed may be open later than 10pm). Regular hours resume after Labor Day). *Prices may increase slightly after Labor Day.
Mon-Sat: Before 6pm: 2 games- $8.00 3 games-$9.00 After 6pm: 2 games-$9.50 3 games- $11.25 Sundays: 11am-8pm 2 games- $7.50 3 games-$9.75 *includes shoes
Sunset Lanes Bowl 1003 US Rt. 11 Kirkwood (607) 775-2232 www.sunsetlanes1.com
Monday: 12pm – 9:30pm Tuesday: 12pm -9:30pm Wednesday: 12:pm – 10:30pm Thursday: Closed Friday: 5pm - 12am Saturday: 9 am -12 am Sunday: 3 pm - 11 pm Senior citizens and veterans bowl $2.00 per game
Mon - Wed *before 5pm $3.00 per game *after 5pm $3.50 per game Fri - Sun $3.50 per game Shoe Rental - $2.50
Owego Bowl 1404 Taylor Rd Owego (607) 687-5631 www.owegobowl.com
Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sun – 3pm – Close Tues & Sat – 9am - Close
ThunderBowl Fri and Sat nights after 9pm Music & light shows along with Good Old Days of Moonlight Bowling ** Weekdays that kids areoff school willopen at 1 pm, during school season**
Price per game: $3/ person Shoe rental:$2
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Midway Bowl 213 N. Jensen Rd. Vestal 13850 (607) 729-3538 www.midwaylanes1.com Fun Zone Hours: Mon – Thurs 4:30-10:30pm Fri 4:30pm-12am Sat 12pm-12am Sun 12-11pm
M: 9am - 11pm Mondays 9am-3pm T: 5-11pm 55 and older special W: Noon -11pm $.99 cent per game Th: 5-11pm (does not include shoe F: 2pm-1am rental) Sa: Noon-1am Su: Noon-midnight Call before to see if open bowling is available. Check website for daily specials & special events
M-Th $4.00/game F-Sun $4.00/game Shoe Rental - $3.00 *With STIC ID: $2/game and free shoe rental*
Binghamton University Nature Preserve BU Campus 4400 Vestal Parkway East Binghamton (607)777-3326 https://www.binghamton.edu/nature-preserve/index.html
*Weekday parking: There is a paid lot (Lot M0) at the main entrance to the Nature Preserve at the corner of the West Access Road (Top of Lot M) Day Passes for all non-paid lots can be obtained from the Information Booth at the Main Entrance to BU. Weekend parking: Free in non-paid lots such as Lot M.
Parking fees apply during the week. Free parking on weekends
Vestal Rail Trail http://www.vestalny.com/departments/parks/rail_trail.php Vestal Coal House: Runs/walks/ music and other activities, check vestalcoalhouse.com for upcoming events (607) 221-3727 204 Stage Rd. Vestal, NY 13850 (other end of the rail trail) Parking available by Old Navy or Coal House Thursdays: Palooza on the Patio @ the Coal House (live music) 6:30p-9p (Seasonal)
FREE-Varying
Ice House (formerly known as Chenango Ice Rink) Available for public skating and watching Jr. Sens hockey games 614 River Rd. Binghamton 13901 (607) 343-2520 www.icehousebinghamton.com
Varies; Public skating/Jr Sens/Hockey: Check Website for availability
Public skating
$8/person
(includes skate
rental)
$5/person if
bring skates
Chucksters 1915 Vestal Pkwy West Vestal 13850 (607) 748-7888 www.chucksters-vestal.com
Hours vary by season- refer to website for weekly hours (open in April) Summer Hrs: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 1pm-10pm, Zipline: 3pm-5pm & 7pm-9pm everyday. Outdoor Laser Tag Mon-Sun 2-4pm, 6-8pm
See below
Miniature Golf Aeroboard Batting Cages Climbing Wall Jumpster $10 per round $6/session $1.50 per token $6 per session $6 per 5 min session $8 ages 7-9 (15 pitches) (at least 2 climbs) (200 lb weight limit) $6 ages 4-6 $5- for 4 tokens (250 lb weight limit) $6 replay (same day) $10- for 9 tokens $20- for 20 tokens
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Shoot-N-Shower Aeroball Zipline $6 per 5 rounds (2 people) $6 per 5 minute game (2 people) $8 first ride, $6 each repeat ride that day (waiver form required-minimum age 7 yrs) $20 unlimited zipline per day/per person ($12 unlimited with all day or sunset pass) Two Attraction Combo Pass $14 (per person/non-transferable) 4 attraction $20, Day Pass $30, Sunset Pass $20
Conklin Mini Golf 924 Conklin Road, Conklin, NY 13748
Oct.1, 2018 thru snowfall: Open 7 days a week Mon – Fri 5-9pm Sat & Sun Noon – 9pm Open again Mid-Late April 2019 (depending on weather)
STIC Mentor and Consumer get in for $1.00 per person per game with card (get card from Hab Coordinator)
Gerry Tulls Mini-Golf 18 NYS Rt 38B Endicott (On the corner of Rt 26 & Rt 38B) (607) 748-0064
Open every day: 8:30am-9:30pm *Hours subject to change based on the season
Children age 4-12 $3 Juniors age 13-17: $4 Adults $5 60+ $4 Note: Let them know you are from STIC to get the $3 rate
Skate Estate 3401 Vestal Rd Vestal 13850 (607) 797-9000 www.skateestate.com check website
Open Skate Mon: CLOSED except holidays, 12p-5p (Summer: 12p-5p) Tues: CLOSED, (Summer: 12p-5p) Tues: Adult Skate, 18 &up $5.00 includes skates 6:30p-8:30p
Wed: 12p-5p (Summer: Same) Thurs: 12p-5p (Summer: Same) Fri: 12p-10p (Summer: 12p-9p) Sat: 1p-9p (Summer: 12p-9p) Sun: 1p-6p (Summer:12p-6p) Winter hours resume Labor Day
Laser Tag W-Sun 1p-8p Mini Golf- seasonal (opening in May closed in bad weather)
Water Slide- seasonal (open Memorial Day – Labor Day) Check safety guidelines ½ hr $4.50/person 1 hr $7/person
*Has Arcade also
Admission: $5 Skate rental: $3 Laser Tag: $5/person for 10 min game Dollar Night: Wed & Thurs 5p-8p • $1 Admission • $3 Skate Rental
(Free if you have your own)
• $1 Slice of Pizza • $1 12oz Drink • $1 Off price of a
game of Laser Tag ($4 total for game) ($12.50 value package)
Skate Estate Trike Trot and Roll 7 years old and under 3401 Vestal Rd Vestal 13850 (607) 797-9000
Sat & Sun: 10a-1p Summer hrs: Sat only, 10am-12pm
Child: $5 Skating adult: $5 Non Skating adult: FREE Includes skate rental and snack for child
Run, walk, skate or ride your favorite toy, scooter or bike with training wheels on our skate floor. Great time for
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Skate Estate, Trike, Trot & Roll continued.. beginner Skaters to Use our Skate Mates to help balance and learn how to skate. All shoes and toys must be dry! Please no kids older than six on bikes! Toys not provided.
Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center 759 St Rte 13 Cortland, NY 13045 (607) 758-8585 www.Shipwreckgolf.com
Mon-Sun 10a-11p Call to verify hours *Show STIC ID for discount* Check website for discount coupons Paintball -- Spring & Summer
Glow Golf/ Mini Golf $8.50 adult $6.50 Child 4-10 Bounce House Ages 3-10 $6 per hour ($3 if after golf/ OR for 30 mins bounce) Target Paintball area $10- 100 balls Gem Dig/Fluff and Stuff $8.50
Caddyshack Mini Golf 800 Hooper Rd. Suite#700, Endwell NY 13760 (607)765-3900
Mon-Thur 4-10pm Fri-Sun 2-11pm
$5 per round
TR Events: Bounce House 1041 Upper Front St, Binghamton 13901 (607) 238-1599 www.treventsofbinghamton.com
Times subject to change - Check website TR Events will generally hold an open bounce on snow days M-Th. 1p-2:30p
$8/child for 90 minutes
R-Tee Driving Range and Mini Golf Complex www.rteegolfcomplex.com 70 Chenango Bridge Rd (Rte 12A) Chenango Bridge (607) 648-4653
Mon-Sat 9am-8pm **Hours subject to change based on the season and amount of rain fall. Call to double check.
Mini Golf: Adults $7 Children $5, under 3 free Driving Range: Large bucket: $10 Medium Bucket: $8 Small Bucket $5
Our Space at Rec Park Intersection of Jefferson and Beethoven Streets www.ourspacepark.org/
Fully accessible playground equipment; open during daylight hours Call 607-772-7017 to make arrangements for the Liberty swing
FREE
Bouncing Monkeys 2801 E. Main St. Endwell 13760 607-761-8663 www.bouncingmonkeysny.com
Bounce houses, slides, etc. Call for hours, TBD based on party schedule. Socks required to jump.
Open bounce is $10.80 per person and adults/DSPs get in for free $40/mon for unlimted jump
Harris Hill Amusement Park 557 Harris Hill Rd. Elmira (607) 732-1210 www.Harrishillamusements.com
Airplane museum, go carts, mini golf, batting cages, arcade games, kiddy rides, driving range; check website for prices and times (approx. 12p-9p); weekday hours shortened during spring and fall and only open April-Sept.
** CASH ONLY** (ATM on site) Pay as you go attractions
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Xtreme Ambitions 52 Washington Ave. Endicott 13760 (607) 232-2197 offers kickboxing and MMA classes. http://www.tapology.com/gyms/3612-xtreme-ambition
Vary Vary
Kidz Kingdom LLC 1241 Front Street Unit 2 Binghamton NY 13905 607-237-0078 www.facebook.com/kidz-kingdom-LLC
Bounce houses, slides, weekly events and presentations
$12.99 per person for 3 hours with free entry for an adult/DSP
Special Olympics of the Southern Tier Serves Chenango, Otsego,Delaware, Broome,Tioga,Tompkins, and Cortland Counties. 6315 Fly Rd., East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-314-6839 http://specialolympics-ny.org/regions/southern-tier
Varies-the list of sports offered during summer, fall, and winter seasons can be found on the website. Call to find out how to become an athlete and get involved.
FREE
Planet 3 Extreme Air Park Vestal
161 N. Jensen Road Vestal, NY 13850
607-238-7058
Website: www.planet3vestalny.com
Indoor Extreme Trampoline Arena. Activities: Extreme Dodgeball, Trapeze, Launchpads, Foam Pits, Dunk Zones, a Battle Beam and even a state of the art Ninja Obstacle Course
Mon-Thur 10am-10pm
Fri 10am-12am
Sat 10am-11pm
Sun 10am-8pm
*Online Waiver: All participants must sign a waiver. Anyone under age 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian.
1 hour small flight-$11. 2 hour small flight- $17. 1 hour big flight- $14. 2 hour big flight-$20. *$3. Mandatory safety socks (not included with pricing)
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Creative Exploration Place Hours Cost
Fairie Godmother Customs (Individual Sewing Lessons) 132 Baker St Johnson City 13790 (607) 222-5637 Owner: Julia Adams
Call for appointment only. Many lessons to choose from (ex. pillows, pajamas)
$15 for 1hr lesson, supply cost may vary based on the project you choose.
Triple Cities Maker Space 362 State St. 607-699-9078 Binghamton, NY 13901 www.tcmakerspace.com
Tuesday nights 6:30p-9p open to the public Must be a member to access 24/7 Schedule of classes online
varies
Triple Cities Makerspace, Inc. is a 24/7 collaborative workspace and education center with the aim to bring together hackers,makers, artists, creatives, geeks, and technology enthusiasts.
Eye Pillow’s Health & Beauty 23 Jackson Ave. Suite 316 304-0463 www.Eyepillowshealthandbeauty.com
Mon-Fri: 11am-7pm Sat: 12p-5p Offers soap making classes and craft classes. Schedule posted on website monthly
Varies Staff from non-profit organizations receive 50% discount with STIC ID.
Cornell Cooperative Extension 840 Upper Front St Binghamton 13905 Molly McManus, Events Coordinator (607) 772-8953 www.facebook.com/CCEBroome www.ccebroomecounty.com
Has various different kind of events and classes, such as cooking, gardening and nutrition Times range Check website for updates
Vary
Deposit Free Library 159 Front St Deposit, New York (607) 467-2577 http://depositfreelibrary.org/ https://www.facebook.com/DepositFreeLibrary
Tue- Thu 12p- 8p Fri- Sat 9a- 3p Closed Sun/Mon Have a childrens room and also have workshops ,events and LEGO Club – see website or FB calendar
FREE Visit website for scheduled activities
Your Home Public Library 107 Main St. Johnson City 13790 (607) 797-4816 http://www.yhpl.org/
Hosts Bark 9, Coloring Club, Lego Club, Meditation Workshops, etc.; check website for listing of events Mon-Thu: 9a - 8:00p Fri & Sat 9a-5p Closed & Sun
FREE
NuWaka 732 Vestal Pkwy, Suite 2, Vestal (near JoAnne Fabrics) (607) 205-1133 www.nuwaka.com
Mon –Fri 10a-7p Saturday & Sunday by appointment and for parties
Items vary in price. STIC Hab receives a 25% discount. Now have mugs, mouse pads, etc
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Integrated Activity Center 365 Harry L Drive Johnson City 13790 (607) 206-4799 www.facebook.com/integratedactivitycenter365
Mon, Tue, Thu 10a-7p Wed, Fri, Sat 10a-5p Closed Sunday
$10 (free for staff)
Sensory Room, Interactive Floor, Multi Sensory Toy Room, Relaxation Room, 7’ x 10’ LED Dance Floor, Gaming Room, Exercise Room featuring Adaptive Equipment, Bubble Tubes, Fiber Optics.
First Friday Night Art Walk First Friday of every month 6-9p FREE
Downtown Binghamton Local gallery hopping, art openings, music and theatre shows, street merchants, special events Free trolley in Binghamton http://www.gorgeouswashington.com/firstfridays/firstfridays.html There is a smaller but similar event held on First Friday in Owego too! Broome County Public Library 185 Court St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 778-6400
M-Th: 9a-8p F-Sa: 9a-5p Sun- Closed
FREE Valid ID needed to get a library card
Visit website to view events/calendar (computer classes, story time, crafts, etc.) www.bclibrary.info They offer an Adult Coloring Club on Wednesday evenings 5:30p-7:30p (bring your own materials) Creation Station (technology and craft resources--located in the back of the library, to right of reference desk) BC Public Library – 185 Court St. Binghamton (607) 778-6400
By appointment Only Accepting donations of crafting supplies
FREE
Bring your own fabric and thread for your sewing project; Circut craft machine and design software available, LightRoom 6 photo management and editing software available Michaels Craft Classes (jewelry making, cake, cookie and cupcake decorating, painting and drawing, paper crafting, knit and crochet, kids programs, trend classes) 2317 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal 13850 (607) 658-9101 Call and ask for Amanda www.locations.michaels.com/NY/VESTAL/1615
Calendar of classes available at store location. Classes also available online Mon-Sat. 9a-9p Sun 10a-7p
varies
JoAnn Fabrics Classes 736 Vestal Pkwy E. Vestal 13850 (607)-757-0224 and ask for Cassandra
Calendar of classes available at store location and catalog available online. (similar classes to Michael’s available, also offers sewing, quilting and kids classes)
Prices vary, classes can be one session or many
Vestal Public Library 320 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal 13850 (607) 754-4244 www.vestalpubliclibrary.org
Mon 2p-8p Tue-Thu 9a-8p Fri 9a-5p Sat 10a-2p Sun 1p-5p (check site for Summer & Holiday hrs)
FREE
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George F. Johnson Library 1001 Park St. Endicott 13760 (607) 757-5350 www.gfjlibrary.org
Mon-Thu 9a-9p Fri- Sat 9a-5p Closed Sunday
FREE
View website to view events/calendar (art classes, story time, Bark-9) Website provides free computer training with GFJ Library card; Kidzone- Fun & Games & Homework Help: lists clickable resources for kids. Wed 7pm-free kids events , Thur 7pm teens free events
Glass Creations (mosaics)
305 Front St. Vestal 13850 (607) 754-2778
Summer Hours: Jun 1st-Oct 1st Mon, Wed, Fri 12p-6p Tue, Thu 12p-7p Closed Sat-Sun Call for Winter Hours: Oct 2nd- May 31st
Very reasonable; cost varies
Magic Paintbrush Project 1 Clubhouse Rd. 2nd Floor Endicott 13760 (607) 729-5059 Office hours 9:30-2:30 www.magicpaintbrushproject.org
Calendar available online (Facebook) make sure to schedule weeks in advance Mon.-Sun. 10a-6p Appt. times are flexible.
$20-30/session
Expressive Drumming 607-221-7308 email [email protected] Call to set up class and for directions Expressivedrumming.com
Tues/Thur and the 2nd Saturday of each month a group meets to perform together. Lessons available when booked ahead of time.
$10 a session for a half hour lesson
Goodwill Theatre 67 Broad St. Johnson City 13790 (607) 772-2404 www.goodwilltheatre.net
Varies Check website for plays & musicals Volunteer opportunities available
Varies
EPAC-musicals 102 Washington Ave Endicott 13760 (607) 785-8903 www.endicottarts.com (also on Facebook)
Varies-check website for hours and upcoming plays Volunteer opportunities available
Varies
Jan DeAngelo and Co. Productions Various venues (607) 748-9085 www.jandeangelo.tripod.com
Various musicals during the year, some youth performers, some adult.
Varies
Anderson Center for the Performing Arts Watters Theater, located in the Fine Arts Building at Binghamton University (607) 777-ARTS www.binghamton.edu/anderson-center
Various music, dance, theater shows
Ticket price varies depending on show. Purchase from Anderson Center Box Office from noon-5:30pm weekdays, by calling 777-ARTS
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Spare Productions Various venues around Binghamton 542-9057 www.Spareproductions.org
One play in summer, one play in December; performers are college age students Volunteer opportunities on production team are availble
Varies
SRO Productions Various venues (607) 722-2821 Call for plays, they are also on facebook.
Seasonal plays Varies
Ti-Ahwaga Community Players 42 Delphine St Owego 13827 (607) 687-2130 www.tiahwaga.com
Check website for shows and pricing
Varies
Summer Savoyards Annual summer production of Gilbert and Sullivan works performed at the BU Anderson Center https://www.summersavoyards.org/
Check website for showtimes and pricing Volunteer opportunities available for set building in evenings, visit Facebook page to contact a member
Varies
Hangar Theater 801 Taughannock Blvd. Ithaca 14850 273-ARTS(2787) (tickets) 273-8588 for accomodations (office) www.hangartheatre.org
Five family friendly shows every summer Box Office Open M-F 10am-5pm
$20-$30
Chenango River Theatre 991 State Hwy 12 Greene 13778 (607) 656-8499 (Box Office) www.chenangorivertheatre.org
Five shows between May-October Thursdays @ 7:30pm Sunday @ 2pm
$22-$27
Barnes & Noble 2443 Vestal Pkwy E. Vestal 13850 (607) 770-9505 www.barnesandnoble.com *Check online for calendar of events
Sun 10am-8pm Mon-Thu 10am-9pm Fri-Sat 10am-10pm W- Children’s story time @10:30am
FREE
Know Theater 74 Carroll St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 724-4341 www.Knowtheatre.org
Check website for shows and pricing
$15-$20
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LARP Group (Live Action Role Playing) 4400 Vestal Parkway Vestal, NY 13850
Wed @ 7:30pm Sat @ 2pm FREE
The pARTy Studio 659 Conklin Rd. Binghamton 13903 (607) 765-3663 www.thepartystudiobinghamton.com/
Visit website for upcoming events varies
SHOP 607 601-635 Harry L. Drive Johnson City, NY 13790 (607) 343-5974 www.shop607.com/
Visit website for calendar of events & classes
Varies
Stilettos Fine Arts Studio 352 Clinton St. Binghamton 13905 (607) 778-9393
follow them on Facebook Varies
KaPow Art Studio The Brunelli Art Center, (2nd fl) 186 State St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 237-8246 www.kapowartnow.com
Calendar of events on website Open to the public Every First Friday of the month from 6-9pm.
varies
Uncorked Creations 205 State St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 760-8448 www.uncorkedbinghamton.com
Visit website or Facebook for upcoming events *painting and ceramics
Varies
Jablon Studios 12 Alice Street Binghamton 13904 (607) 748-2302
Call for times Alert Emily (owner) of STIC employment and she will negotiate price
Windsor Whip Works Art Center 98 Main Street Windsor 13865 (607) 655-2370 www.whipworksartgallery.org
Painting classes/workshops; Gallery with rotating visual art displays
Painting classes walk in price: $15/session
Art Palate (1:1 painting class) 59 North Avenue Owego 13827 (607) 625-5048 Ask for Maren Michaels www.art-palate.com/
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Closed on Sundays Will customize the instruction to skill level and area of interest Check website for classes
Open Paint: $35 for 2 hour class; $45 for 3 hour class
1:1 Art Classes 42 Lake Street Owego 13827 (607) 239-0401 Bob Merwin
Any level of instruction Call to schedule day/time
$35 for 2 hours
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My Creative Joy (crafting) 211 Main St. Owego 13827 (607) 972-5158
www.facebook.com/mycreativejoy www.mycreativejoy.com
varies
Sensory Friendly Films at AMC Theatre Town Square Mall 2425 Vestal Pkwy Vestal 13850 (607) 770-1930 www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films for schedule & ticketing
The second and fourth Saturday each month. Sat @ 10am Tuesday Evenings
Regular movie prices
Fat Cat Comic Books 278 Main St Johnson City 13790 (607) 797-9111 www.fatcatcomics.net
M,T: 2-6p W,Th: 12-8p F: 12-7 Sa: 10-7 Su: CLOSED
Games, toys, t-shirts, sculptures
Sound Go Round 305 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal 13850 (607) 785-0002 www.soundgoroundny.com
M-Sa 10-9 Sun 10-6 Check website for seasonal events
10/29 – Halloween ComicFest – Free games and candy, live artists and cosplay
Carol’s Coffee and Art Bar 177 Front St Owego 13827 (607) 972-7532 www.carolscoffeeandartbar.com or visit their facebook page
M-W, F 7a-5p Th 7a-9p Sa 8a-6p Su 9a-4p Varying events on website
Live music almost daily during lunch; open mic night on Thursdays at 6pm;Every First Friday of the month “Friday Artwalk” from 5-8pm
ARTifact Ceramic Bar (studio location closed – still schedules mobile events) 607-237-8246 http://www.ARTifactCeramicBar.com
Exclusively offering Mobile Events Check website for details
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Confection Connection 59 North Avenue Owego 13827 (607) 372-8346 https://squareup.com/store/confection-connection-3
T-F 10am-6pm Sat 9am-4pm (closed Sun/Mon) Call to sign upf or class (owner decides what classes will be offered)
$19.99-$39.99 (prices vary based on class)
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Sports/Fun and Games Place Hours Cost
Chuck E. Cheese 3901 Vestal Pkwy E Vestal 13850 (607) 729-7233
Sun-Thur: 10am-9pm Fri/Sat: 10a-10p
Varies Watch for coupons on line and in newspaper
Binghamton Baseball NYSEG Stadium 211 Henry St Binghamton 13901 (607) 722-3866 https://www.milb.com/binghamton
Spring/Summer (April – September) Last game for 2018 season: 9/3.
$9 for children $11 for adults (if paying in advance)
Binghamton Devils Hockey Floyd L Maines Veterans Memorial Arena Binghamton 13901 (607) 722-7367 www.binghamtondevils.com
Game schedule found on website October-April
~$19-$22 depending on section and when you purchase tickets *$2 off children 12 & under
Northeast Classic Car Museum 24 Rexford St Norwich 13815 www.classiccarmuseum.org (607) 334-2886
9a-5p seven days/week
$10 adults $5 ages 6-18 Free under 6
Southern Tier Stand Up Paddle Corp-adaptive paddleboarding (607)759-4334, Tina Fetten [email protected] www.southerntierstanduppaddle.com
Dates/times vary, based on reservations Prices for courses and rentals vary
Cyber Café Board games/Pool table upstairs 176 Main St. Binghamton 13905 (607) 723-2456 www.cybercafewest.com/
M-W: 11:30a-11p Thurs:11:30a-12a Fri/Sat: 11:30a-1a Sunday: 12p-9:00p
Pool $1/game Purchase of a beverage or snack while here is recommended Check website for events (trivia, open mic, karoke, etc.)
Robot City Games and Arcade 126 Clinton St. Binghamton 13905 (607) 217-7400 www.robotcitygames.com
M-Th: 11a-8p F: 11a-9p Sa: 10a-9p Su: 12p-6p
Varies
Insight Archery 73 Griswold St. Binghamton 13904 (607) 201-1050 www.insightarchery.com *Please call before going*
August - March Mon-Fri:11am - 8pm Sat: 10am - 5pm/Sun: 11am - 4pm April - July Tue-Fri: 12pm - 7pm Sat: 10am - 4pm/Sun & Mon: Closed
Target Range - $4 per ½ hr, $10 per hr Bow/Arrow rental - $10 per hr 3D Range - $8 per ½ hr, $20 per hr
Neil’s Archery & Crossbow 1460 Union Center Hwy (Rte 26N) Endicott 13760 (607) 953-0511 www.neilsarchery.com
Mon-Fri: 12-6p Sat: 10a-4p Sun: Closed
$18/hour includes/bow & range fee (if you have your own bow, $8/hour for range fee only)
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Outdoor ice skating rink Highland Park Endwell 13760 (607) 786-2970 www.townofunion.com/parks_index.html
(seasonal & weather permitting) Fees listed on website
BCC Ice Center 901 Front St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 778-5423 www.sunybroome.edu/web/campus-life/ice-center-open-skate-schedule
Check website for schedule or call The Ice Center also includes: -video arcade - The Blue Line Café
CASH ONLY FOR SKATING
Open Skate Adult: $6.00 Skate Rental: $4.00 Lunch Time Skate 11-1pm M-F Admission: $4.00 Rental: $2.00 Check website for additional pricing
There is also a Varsity Hockey Team for BCC. You can choose the “Athletics” tab on the Web site to find the game schedule. If you find a game you would like to go to you can call Phil Testa or Chris Novitski and let them know what game you would like to go to and you can get free tickets for the games. Please be sure to tell them that you are from STIC and make sure to show your ID when you go to the game. Bingo Various places, churches, senior centers, VFW’s Search Internet for Bingo, Binghamton
Vary Will not be reimbursed. Make sure individual has their own money for Bingo.
Triangle Billiards 118 ½ Washington Ave, Endicott 13760 (607) 748-2985 www.facebook.com/TriangleBilliards
Mon-Sat:12p-5p & Mon-Fri:8p-11p Sun: closed
2 players $7/hour
Billiards at Adriano’s Pizza 263 Floral Ave.Johnson City 13790 (607) 729-2111 www.adrianosny.com/
Mon: Closed Tues: 4p-8p Wed-Fri: 3p-9:30p Sat: 12p-9:30p Sun: 12p-9p
Purchase of a beverage or snack while here is recommended (Coupons posted on their website)
Jupiter Games 240 Main St, Johnson City, NY 13790 Additional information on Facebook page
(607) 729-5910
Mon –Thurs: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Fri: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am Sat 11:00am - 8:00 pm Sun 11:00 am - 7:00 pm The owner said that if there is someone that is unable to navigate the stairs, they may be able to set up games upstairs, as well.
Free board games downstairs; is an actual game store
Moonwalker Arcade (foosball, pinball, pool tables, arcade) 253 Vestal Parkway, (next to Sound Go Round) Vestal 13850 (607) 779-8014
Mon CLOSED Mon-Th: 3pm-8pm Fri-Sat: 12pm-10pm Sun: 12pm-5pm
Varies www.facebook.com/mwarcade
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Village Train and Hobby (model railroads, etc.) 191 Main St, Windsor 13865 (607) 655-1700 www.villagetrainandhobby.com
Tues-Wed: 10am-6pm Thurs: 10am-8pm Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm Closed Sun & Mon
Free to look but it is a full service store that sells merchandise and provides repair services, etc.
The Bridge StudioBeginner bridge 732 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal 13850 (607) 786-5569, www.bridgevestal.com Email:[email protected]
M, TU, TH, F: 10:30a-6p W, SA, Su: Closed look online for classes Registration necessary
$8 per class
XScapes STIC 135 E. Frederick St. Binghamton 13904 www.bookeo.com/xscapes
Book ahead $20-$25 per person STIC employees/consumers will get a $5 discount per person
Raceline Direct (Sports Memorabilia Store) 85 Main St #200 Johnson City 13790 (800)454-8929
Mon-Fri: 8a-7p Sat: 10a-3p Sun: Closed
Free to look but it is a full service store that sells merchandise
07 Racing Collectibles 3125 E. Main St Endicott 13760 (607) 785-0707
M-F: 12p-8p Sat: 10a-4p Sun: Closed
Free to look but it is a full service store that sells merchandise
Challenger League Baseball (607) 759-0610 www.southerntierchallenger.com
Vary, call for information Season runs April – July.
Ages 5-21 New players welcome anytime during season
Waterman Conservation Center (Nature Trails, Interpretive Center, educational sessions) 403 Hilton Rd Apalachin 13732 (607) 625-2221
Interpretive Center M-F 9a-4p Sat 10a-4p Trails open 7 days/week during daylight hours www.watermancenter.org
X-Country ski and shoeshoe rentals in winter; check website for upcoming events
Pickleball West Family YMCA 740 Main St. Johnson City 13790 (607) 770-9622
M-F 5:30a-9p Sa: 7:30a-4p Sun: Closed
See website: www.ymcabroome.org
Pickleball Boys & Girls Clubs – Western Broome 1 Clubhouse Rd Endicott, 13760 (607)754-0225
(youth) Mon-Fri: 3p-7p Sat: 12p-3:45p (March-May) (inquire for availability on all times)
Inquire for availability on all times
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Animals Place Hours Cost
Alpaca-lachin 2571 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Apalachin 13732 (607) 687-6950 www.alpacalachin.com [email protected]
Hours vary, call/registeronline to set up a tour; open year round
Call for more information
Cat Hollow Farm Horse Stable 235 Gillette Rd. Deposit (607) 467-3276, contact Jim Canner
9a-6p Mon-Sat Vary
Animal Adventure 85 Martin Hill Rd Harpursville (607)760-4429 www.theanimaladventurepark.com
**Hours vary depending on season Opens in May, 7 days/week 10a-5p Fall hours: Sept 4-Oct 21 Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY Always check online before going, many events are held at the park.
Under 2: FREE Ages 3-11: $12 12 +: $14 Seniors 65+: $13 *Annual pass $35
Ross Park Zoo 60 Morgan Rd. Binghamton 13903 (607) 724-5461 www.rossparkzoo.com
Opens for daily admission from April – Oct. See website for specific hours as they change and extended seasonal hours
Adults-$8 Seniors (55+) and College Students (with ID) $7 Children (3-11) $6
Broome County Public Library 185 Court St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 778-6400 www.bclibrary.info [email protected]
M-Th 9a-8p F-Sat 9a-5p The Library host many events including “Paws to Read” (read to a therapy dog), jewlery making, knitting, soap making classes, poetry workshops and more. Check online for a calendar of events, preregistration is required.
FREE
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Seasonal Community Events
Spring
Fishing season begins * Local Farms (Lone Maple, Green Brother, Frog Pond) opens * Easter Egg Hunts * SUNY Broome Children’s Fair * Rumble Ponies Baseball games begin
Summer
NYS Fair * Brown Bag Lunch Series (through Finch Hollow) * Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally * Skate Estate Mini golf/Water slide * Strawberry Fest (Owego) * Broome County Fair * CFJ Splash Park * Dorchester Splash Zone * Pops on the River (Binghamton) * Columbus Park Splash Park * Concerts in the Park (Otsiningo, Hickories, Highland, Schnurbusch, Rec) * Carousel Circuit (see carousel info in the Parks section) * Free Fishing weekend (last weekend in June) * Area Fairs & Festivals (Porch fest, Faerie Fest, July Fest, Greek Fest, Renaissance Fest, St Anthony’s Bazaar) * Luma Fest * Rock & Roar Concert (Ross Park Zoo)
Fall
Cider Mill * Apple picking (Fiato’s, Russells, Apple Hills) * Pumpkin Farms (Jacksons, Russells, Iron Kettle) * Robercon Science Fiction Convention * Wing Fest
Winter
Binghamton Devil Hockey Games * Ice Skating @ SUNY Broome * Christmas Tree Farms * Roberson Christmas Tree Forest * JC Carousel-holiday riding * Rec Park Carousel-holiday riding * Greek Peak tubing * Local holiday parades * Tree lighting/light displays
In addition: High school sporting events, cheerleading competitions, high school concerts/plays, Oakdale Mall events (www.oakdalemall.com), geocaching
Be sure to check http://www.wbng.com/community-calendar and/or STIC Habilitation on Facebook for community events!
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Parks (*=carousel)
Park Park Cole Park Boat Rentals $5-$8 an hour ($10.00 deposit required), Concession stand available
Colesville Rd. Binghamton 13901
MacArthur Park Playground is built underneath the school and is protected from inclement weather
Vestal Ave Binghamton 13903
Recreation Park* Beethoven St. Binghamton
Otsiningo Park Bevier St. Binghamton 13905
The Story Garden Discovery Center Morgan Rd Binghamton 13903
Aqua Terra Park Maxian Rd. Binghamton 13903
South Side Park Corner of Webster & Baldwin St. Binghamton 13903
Ross Park Has a playground area
Morgan Rd. Binghamton 13903
Cheri Lindsey Truesdell St. Binghamton 13901
Port Dickinson Park Chenango St. Binghamton 13901
Fairview Park Robinson St. Binghamton 13904
West End Park Margaret St. Binghamton 13905
First Ward Park Charles St. Binghamton 13905
Wolfe Park Dorman Rd. Binghamton 13901
Columbus Park Carroll St. Binghamton 13901
Arnold Park Andrews Rd. Vestal 13850
African Rd. Park African Rd. Vestal 13850
Stair Park Stair Park Entrance Rd. Vestal 13850
BU Nature Preserve
4400 Vestal Parkway Et Binghamton 777-6538
Finch Hollow Nature Center
Oakdale Rd. Johnson City 13790
Greensfield Park Harry L Drive Johnson City 13790
CFJ Park* CFJ Blvd Johnson City 13790
West Endicott Park*
Page Ave Endicott 13760
Roundtop Park Roundtop Park St. Endicott 13760
GW Johnson Park* Oak Hill Ave Endicott 13760
Highland Park* Hooper Rd. Endwell 13760
Grippen Park 15 Grippen Ave. Endicott 13760
Dorchester Park Boat Rentals $5-$8 an hour ($10.00 deposit required)
Rt 26 Whitney Point
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Greenwood Park Greenwood Rd. Lisle Hawkins Pond Nature Area
Scouten Hill Rd. Windsor
Salt Spring State Park
Silver Creek Rd. Montrose, Pa
Chenango Valley State Park
153 State Park Rd. Chenango Forks
Marvin Park 50 W. Main St. Owego 13827
Park Admission: $7/car; Rowboat rental: $7/hour, Kayak rental: $10/hour, Swimming, Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Recreation Programs, Sledding, X-Country Skiing
Hickories Park 359 Hickories Park Rd. Owebo 13827
For additional listing of Parks: http://www.binghamton-ny.gov/city-parks-pools-fields http://www.gobroomecounty.com/parks
Swimming Pools/Lakes Pool Pool
Cheri Lindsey Northside Pool 607-772-7202
Truesdell St. Binghamton 13901
MacArthur Pool 607-772-7205
Vestal Ave Binghamton 13903
Recreation Pool 607-722-9166
Beethoven St. Binghamton
Fairview Pool Robinson St. Binghamton 13904
CFJ Park *Splash pad, no pool
CFJ Blvd Johnson City 13790
Columbus Park *Splash pad, no pool 607-772-7168
Carroll St. Binghamton 13901
South Side Pool 607-772-7204
Corner of Webster & Jewish Community Center Pool
Clubhouse Rd. Vestal, 607-724-2417
West Endicott Pool 607-748-7381
Page Ave Endicott 13760
YMCA JC 607-770-9622 / Binghamton 607-772-8984
Vestal Memorial Pool 607-754-3368 Hours: 12p-8p
209 Clayton Ave. Vestal 13850
Highland Pool 607-786-2970
Hooper Rd. Endwell 13760
Chenango Valley State Park Lake
153 State Park Rd. Chenango Forks
Dorchester Lake Boat Rentals $5-$8 an hour ($10.00 deposit required)
Rt 26 Whitney Point
Greenwood Lake Greenwood Rd. Lisle Hawkins Pond Nature Area
Scouten Hill Rd. Windsor
Salt Spring State Park
Silver Creek Rd. Montrose, Pa
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Community Volunteer Opportunities Place Hours Contact
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen (no elevator) 131 Washington St. Binghamton 13901 (607) 722-2987 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
9:30am-10:15am Breakfast Mon-Fri 5-5:45pm Dinner Thu-Mon
Heather Maine
Volunteer jobs: Setting up, Serving food, Cleaning up *Please call 3 days in advance to let the cook know you are coming to help out Willow Point Nursing Home 3700 Old Vestal Rd Vestal 13850 (607) 763-4400 www.gobroomecounty.com
Varies- Marilyn Gayle
Volunteer Opportunities vary. Please call or email for more information. Come in to fill out application. Will be scheduled for 1 hour orientation. Must have yearly TB test. Meals on Wheels 85 Walnut St. Binghamton 13905 (607) 778-6205 www.gobroomecounty.com/senior/mow
Monday-Friday Hours 11:00am- 1:00PM
Rebecca Morales
Deliver Meals on Wheels for just one day a week or for as many as five. Volunteers go out in pairs with one person driving and the other delivering meals to the door. Faith In Action Broome County Council of Churches 3 Otseningo St Binghamton 13903 (607) 724-9130 ext. 304
Hours Vary
broomecouncil.net/faith-in-action/
Faith in Action Volunteers serves more than 400 registered participants ages 60+ with 300 active, trained volunteers. Some volunteer opportunities include providing transportation to medical appointments and Grocery Day, facilitating social and cultural programming and helping build wheelchair ramps with area youth. A 90-minute orientation is required for Faith in Action Volunteers. Food Bank of the Southern Tier 388 Upper Oakwood Ave. Elmira (5 county area) (607) 796-6061
Hours vary Jennifer Burbank
Volunteers set up tables and pass out food items to people at the Food Banks. www.foodbankst.org/volunteer
CHOW 3 Otseningo Street Binghamton 13903 (607) 724-9130 www.broomecouncil.net
Application online M-F 8a-4p
Rosemarie Kleitz
The CHOW (Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse) Program offers food assistance to individuals and families in Broome County. Volunteer opportunities include driving, helping the CHOW Warehouse, cleaning, assisting in the referral office, planting the CHOW Farm and assisting in various food drives.
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George F Johnson Library 1001 Park St. Endicott 13760 (607) 757-5350
Varies Cathy- Teen Librarian [email protected]
Offers volunteer activities such as sorting books in circulation area, shelving books in adult, young adult, and children’s depts., shelving reading/straightening/shifting of books, helping prepare for story time crafts and other activities, setting up or taking down chairs in meeting rooms for programs. There is a sign-in sheet so you can keep track of your hours and you have access to the staff room (free food!)
Danielle House 160 Riverside Dr. Binghamton 13905 (607) 724-1540 www.daniellehouse.org/volunteer.html
9 am to 8 pm in 3 hour shifts
. Volunteers keep the house staffed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in 3 hour shifts. A typical shift might include: • Greeting guests, answering their questions and taking care of their needs during their stay. • Doing light housekeeping for our guests’ comfort and health. • Providing maintenance help, such as lawn care, painting, and minor repairs. • Providing office support, including answering the phone and taking information from referring medical
professionals. • Running errands for the house, such as delivering brochures or picking up donated goods. • Visiting families in the hospital.
Verde View Equestrian Center 746 Colesville Rd Binghmaton NY 607-422-1910
Varies Apply online www.verdeviewec.org
Volunteers must be age 16 or older. Knowledge of horses or previous horse experience is NOT required. Full day volunteer trainings sessions are required. Rescue Mission Thrifty Shopper 1139 Upper Front St, Binghamton 13905 (607) 348-0092 800 Hooper Rd. Endwell 13760 (607) 205-1290
M-F 10a-9p Sat 9a-9p Sun 11a-6p M-F 10a-9p Sat 9a-9p Sun 11a-6p
Rescuemissionalliance.org/volunteer/
The Rescue Mission has volunteer opportunities in Syracuse, Auburn, Ithaca and Binghamton, as well as at our Thrifty Shopper stores, which provide a critical source of revenue for our programs. However you choose to help, you are making a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable men, women and children in our community. American Red Cross 620 E. Main St. Endicott 13760 (607) 785-7207 www.redcross.org
Varies Create Profile on Red Cross Website
Opportunities include assisting with donor blood services, office assistance, disaster teams, armed forces, emergency services, special event and community education presenter. Volunteers receive orientation and education. Broome County Office for Aging 60 Hawley St. Binghamton 13901 778-2411 or email the Office for Aging at [email protected].
Hours vary based on consumer need Sophia Writtenhouse
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Offers various volunteer opportunities, including clerical/data entry, friendly visiting, meal delivery (Meals on Wheels), yard work, small home repairs, and various housekeeping chores. Good Shepherd Fairview Nursing Home 80 Fairview Ave Binghamton 13904 (607) 724-2477 www.gsfhome.com
Vary 607-724-2477
Please contact for more information about Volunteer Opportunities.
Voluntary Action Center United Way PO Box 550 Binghamton 101 Jensen Rd Vestal 13850 (607) 240-2016 www.uwbroome.org/
M-F 8:30a-4:30p
Joni Kaiser
Voluntary Action Center links people with agencies in need of volunteers and promotes volunteerism in our community. Matches volunteers based on their requirements and skills. Ross Park Zoo 60 Morgan Rd Binghamton 13903 (607) 724-5461 www.rossparkzoo.com/get-involved/volunteer/
Apply online for volunteer opportunities (must pay $20 background check)
Animal Care Council Must be at least 18 years of age or have parental permission. 131 Washington St. Endicott 13760 (607) 786-5740 www.animalcarecouncil.org [email protected]
ADOPTION CENTER HOURS: Tue & Th: 12-6p Fri: 12-5p Sat: 12-4p Su, M, W: closed
Apply online
Volunteer jobs: Help clean the animals’ living areas. You can show up any of the days listed above at 9am and they will let you in to help feed the animals and clean the cats’ living areas. If you want to go later in the day during posted center hours you can visit with the animals and help groom them. *You do not need to call ahead of time to go volunteer. Other volunteer opportunities: help with mailings, take photos of cats for the website Project Paw 127 Bevier St. Binghamton 13904 (607) 724-2241 www.projectpaw.org
Center open Mon-Sat: 7:30a-11:30a; Call or e-mail [email protected] for volunteer opportunities
Darcie Kocan
Volunteers are the driving force behind the day to day care provided to the animals. Volunteer activities can include feeding, grooming, laundry, cleaning, and more. Volunteering is a great way to feel like you are making a difference in the world. Even a few hours a week or a month can make a really important contribution to the animals. Project Paw has the need for all kinds of volunteers; short term, long term, young, middle, and older. You may try out volunteering and see how much it can mean to the animals and to you.
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Daffadil Daze (seasonal) Volunteers can sign up to help pick the flowers and deliver them to the community through their Facebook page or by going to 292 Candor Hill Road. http://www.wbng.com/story/38124043/daffodil-daze-looking-for-volunteers-to-help-give-back?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WBNG_12_News
Mom’s House Hours of Operation:
7:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
During the School Year
770 Harry L Dr Johnson City, NY 13790
Phone 607-644-9972
http://www.momshouseny.org/what_you_can_do/volunteer.html Volunteer Opportunities Available: Classroom Aide, Receptionist, Mailings, Clerical, Kitchen, Storytellers, Mentor, Gift basket item donations, Fundaraisers, Pickup/Delivery, Maintenance, Ground Keeping, Community Outreach Committee
Catholic Charities Volunteers 232 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905 E-mail [email protected]
Whether you can offer a few hours in one of our two food pantries, help setting up a CYO sporting event or a little time to help seniors get to their medical appointments, Catholic Charities can use your help.
Phone (607) 729-9166
Every Dogs Dream Rescue 420 Harry L Drive #2 Johnson City, NY 13790
Tel 607-242-2346
Waterman Conservation Education Center 403 Hilton Rd Apalachin 13732 (607) 625-2221 www.watermancenter.org
Online volunteer application Weekdays 9-4 Saturdays 10-4 Closed Sundays
" Volunteers come in a variety of ages, interests, skills, and desires. From families, service groups, seniors and businesses dedicated to helping us achieve our mission of conservation education, outdoor recreation and environmental literacy." You may only have a few hours a week, some time on weekends, or occasionally during the year, there are opportunities to meet your time constraints and interests. Duties may include clearing trails, helping with events, and operation of the office. Broome County Council of Churches
http://broomecouncil.net/volunteer/
Varies Rosemarie Kleitz @ 724-9130 ext. 312
The Broome County Council of Churches’ Volunteer Management Program serves to strengthen the community in which we live. Volunteers work to serve and educate those in need and advocate for the common good. Through the Volunteer Program you can help the Broome County Council of Churches provide services for the sick and injured, the elderly, the young, prisoners, the poor, the hungry and the homeless.
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Council of Churches: Faith in Action Volunteers
Faith in Action empowers people 60+ to be active, engaged and involved in their community by mobilizing a network of volunteers to provide free inclusive programming & care partnerships.
(607) 724-9130
Ext 339
Habitat for Humanity
http://www.broomehabitat.org/for-volunteers/how-to-volunteer.aspx
Varies 239-4783
Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is easy and simple, and you can help whether you have minimal skills or are a master carpenter. We appreciate volunteer help, and will try to find a match for you!
Literacy Volunteers
http://broometiogaliteracy.org/tutors/
Varies Contact for more information and schedule
778-6406
Lourdes Hospital
https://www.lourdes.com/volunteers/
Varies, Apply Online Volunteer Services Department 798-5490 or Email [email protected].
As a Lourdes Volunteer, you can become an integral part of the hospital team. Your efforts will benefit the hospital in continuing its commitment to excellence while providing you with the personal satisfaction of contributing to the welfare of those in need. There's something for everyone at Lourdes. There are olunteer opportunities for Adult Volunteers and Junior Volunteers.Volunteers provide many of the services that improve the quality of patient stays and support medical and administrative staff at Lourdes. Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier- (MHAST) 47 Broad Ave
Binghamton, NY 13904 http://www.yourmha.com/volunteering.html
Volunteer Applications Online. 771-8888
MHAST has many volunteer opportunities and are always looking for compassionate people to help with fundraising and events, to assist with administration activities within the organization, and to become involved in mentoring through our Compeer Program. StableMovements
http://www.stablemovements.com/volunteers.html
Varies Theresa Pedroso 772-7602
Currently there are volunteers who are: local high school students, local college students, interns, retirees and more!! If you are interested in volunteering with Stable Movements, please schedule an appointment and complete the forms posted on the website.
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RISE
Endicott, NY 13760
We do not generally have volunteer opportunities that involve working directly with our clients, although depending upon your skills we may have opportunities that place volunteers with staff.
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Discovery Center/Story Garden
Binghamton, NY 13903
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Dolores Wisdom at (607) 773-8661 ext, 210.
E-mail: [email protected]
United Health Systems (UHS)
http://www.uhs.net/donate/become-a-volunteer/
Various Departments seeking volunteers
Volunteer Services Office(s) 763-6149 (Wilson) or 762-2318 (General) or 337-4151(Chenango)
Volunteers have always been a vital part of UHS Hospitals. Volunteers come from all age groups. They enjoy rewarding opportunities and take great pride in their efforts. They also find fulfillment in the hospital’s stimulating environment, achieve work experience and make new friends. The volunteer program is designed to fit your unique interests and abilities, and best of all, your schedule. You can volunteer when it’s most convenient for you. Vines (Binghamton Urban Farm)
16 Tudor Street Binghamton, NY 13901
http://vinesgardens.org/support-vines/volunteer/
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205-8108 [email protected] [email protected]
VINES was created by dedicated volunteers and continues to thrive with the help of an active volunteer base. VINES is always seeking a team of motivated long-term volunteers to help with several different projects. If you have a skill or interest not listed in one of our volunteer opportunities, please fill out the volunteer sign-up form online and let them know how you would like to help.
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The Humane Society
167 Conklin Ave. Binghamton 13903 for application process http://bchumanesoc.com/volunteers/
Varies walk in at 167 Conklin Ave, Binghamton NY or fill out volunteer application on their website
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit the shelter so you can see how help is needed and the environment that you’ll be working in. Staff spend many hours a month orienting new volunteers, and only a few people return after their first day. It’s physical work and you will get dirty! The humane Society needs people that will be able to provide help on a regular basis so that the time we spend with new people will ultimately be returned to the animals with long-term help. Some examples of the help needed are: Help with the cats – cleaning, socializing, photographing, washing dishes/litter boxes. Help with the dogs (if over 18) – walking (with 2-hour training class and weekly commitment of 2 hours), cleaning, photographing, washing dishes. General housekeeping – cleaning the bathing tub, mopping, washing windows, painting, etc Handyman help, Fundraising Event help If you want to become involved, come on down to The Humane Society during our open hours of 12-5pm Tuesday thru Friday and 11-4pm Saturday to check them out and fill out a volunteer application. Volunteer applications can also be filled out online via the web address above. Volunteer Match
https://www.volunteermatch.org/
A volunteer search tool Online only and for more information
Broome County Senior Centers
Centers welcome volunteers to help with a variety of programs and operations. Volunteers accomplish many things at senior centers including facilitating classes, planning special events, answering the telephone, or helping with the meal service. Share yourself and your talents at a senior center!
Varies Based on Location Broome West (Endwell) 607.785.3427, 2801 Wayne Street Endwell
Deposit 467-3953, 14 Monument Street Deposit
Eastern Broome (Harpursville) 607.693.2069, 27 Golden Lane Harpursville
First Ward (Binghamton) 607.797.2307, 226 Clinton Street Binghamton
Johnson City 607.797.1149, 30 Brocton Street Johnson City
Northern Broome (Whitney Point) 607.692.3405, 12 Strongs Place Whitney Point
NorthShore Towers (Binghamton) 607.772.6214, 24 Isabell Street Binghamton
Vestal 607.754.9596, 201 Main Street Vestal
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Food Bank of the Southern Tier 388 Upper Oakwood Ave
Elmira 14903 Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] 607.796.6061 x4043
Each day, volunteers sort and repack that food and other donated items to prepare them for distribution to our Southern Tier communities. We need 500 volunteers every week to help us keep up with the volume of food we receive so no one goes hungry.
The Homesteads LLC. 6 Main St. Apalachin, NY 13732
Connie Barton (owner/operator)/Sherry Elderkin 607-625-3658
[email protected] http://www.thehomesteadsllc.com/
The Homesteads are (4) family style care homes for the elderly in Apalachin NY. Volunteers are wanted and encouraged!! Volunteers will interact with residents to play games, complete art and craft projects, socialize and work on various household related tasks! Day time hours are best (work around meal times) and can be discussed when you call to set up a schedule.
