The Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation • 412 Spencer Street • Syracuse • NY • 1�204 • (�15) 47�-4��016

Mobile Recreation units will be visiting city parks each week at designated times according to the schedules below. The program will run from July 7th through August 15th as weather permits. Please note that there will be no mobile recreation during the week of August 4th. All materials and/or equipment will be provided, so just bring yourself and your friends! Activities are open to children ages 8-15. Mobile unit sites are subject to change, based on participation.

Sports ClinicsMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Meachem School Barry Park Burnet Park McKinley Park Skiddy Park12:�0 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kirk Park Huntington School Upper Onondaga Park Norwood Park Shea School�:00 p.m. - 4:�0 p.m. Wilson Park Dr. Weeks School Frazer School Westmoreland Park Cannon St. Center

Adventure in the ParkMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Barry Park Meachem Field Huntington School McKinley Park Burnet Park12:�0 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Westmoreland Park Kirk Park Norwood Park Cannon St. Center Dr. Weeks School�:00 p.m. - 4:�0 p.m. Upper Onondaga Park Wilson Park Schiller Park Shea Middle School Skiddy Park

Arts & CraftsMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10:�0 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Burnet Park Barry Park McKinley Park Schiller Park Southwest Center12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Upper Onondaga Park Westmoreland Park Kirk Park Washington Square Highland Park2:00 p.m. - �:15 p.m. Frazer School Cannon St. Center Wilson Park Huntington School Norwood Park�:�0 p.m. - 4:�0 p.m. Skiddy Park Shea Middle School Meachem Field Dr. Weeks School Homer Wheaton Park

MEDIA UNIT Street Performances“Angels With Broken Wings…starting all over again”

Combining drama, dance, & music and comedy, the Media Unit, Syracuse’s national award winning teen performance troupe, brings its third annual summer tour to city parks with “Angels with Broken Wings: Starting All Over Again.” This entertaining and provocative original production examines the impact of teen violence on neighborhoods and promotes positive decision making for youth and adults. The Media Unit’s television production crew enables youth and adults to speak out on the issue for broadcast. For more information please call the media unit at 478-8648. All shows are FREE and begin promptly at 1 p.m.

Date Location Date LocationMonday, July 7th Cannon Street Center Monday, July 21st Skiddy ParkTuesday, July 8th Barry Park Tuesday, July 22nd Kirk Park CenterThursday, July 10th Northeast Center Thursday, July 24th Westmoreland CenterMonday, July 14th Libba Cotton Grove Monday, July 28th Southwest CenterTuesday, July 15th Schiller Park Tuesday, July 29th Shea SchoolThursday, July 17th Wilson Park Saturday, August 2nd Thornden Park

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usGa Golf CliniCThe City of Syracuse will present it’s Annual Junior Golf Academy, part of the United States Golf Academy’s “ For the Good of the Game” initiative, at Sunnycrest Park. Seventy-five youth will participate in clinics run by the Central New York Professional Golf Association each Friday, 9:�0 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., for five weeks, July 11th through August 8th, 2008. Participants will learn many aspects of the game, including etiquette, grip and swing techniques. There is a $25.00 holding fee that will be returned if the child attends all sessions. The Program includes breakfast and lunch. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All participants must reside in the City of Syracuse and be 8-16 years of age. Please complete the registration on page 20.

baseball CliniCsThe Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs is once again offering FREE half-day clinics at parks through-out the city, led by Coach David Appleton and Bishop Ludden High School Coach Ted Klamm. The clinics will be open to the first 100 youth (ages 7 – 15). Coaches will teach fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and fielding and lead fun, skilled-building games. On-site registration begins 15 minutes prior to the clinic start time. Pizza and soda will be provided. Participants should bring their own gloves.June 28 - Wadsworth Park - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 30 – Schiller Park - 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.July 1 – Barry Park – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.July 2 – Kirk Park - 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Raindates are:Monday, July 7, 2008 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

traCK & fielD tuesDaysAre you an aspiring Track & Field star? Join the Felder Track Club this summer at the Sunnycrest Park Athletic Complex (behind Henninger High School) for a series of structured track practices. Learn proper technique for a variety of events including sprints, long jump, high jump, and throws, from dedicated staff of local coaches. Families

welcome. The clin-ics are FREE to city residents . Register on site. Tuesdays, 5:�0 p.m. - 7:�0 p.m., start-ing June 17th through July 22th, 2008. Pre-pare yourself for the

Salt City Games Youth Track Meet, Thursday, August 7, 2008.

strength and Conditioning Clinic …with Syracuse University

Young athletes, or anyone interested in learning safe methods for increasing strength, speed, and overall fitness, may register for this introductory conditioning clinic. Participants will meet twice per week to learn the basics of safe weight training and sport spe-cific conditioning from certified strength coaches…led by Veron-ica Dyer, strength coach at Syracuse University. Be prepared to work HARD and SMART. Ages: 12-15Limit: 15 youth Days: Tues/Thurs, - July 1st through August 7th, 2008Times: � p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Corcoran High School Fee: $40/city $90/non-city (register on page 20)

usta tennis CliniCCertified instructors from CNY Tennis Association will lead a 6-week tennis clinic for youth ages 8-15 on the courts at McChesney Recreation Center. Learn fundamen-tal strokes such as forehand, backhand, and serve, as well as drills for footwork and tennis-specific conditioning. Sessions include instruction, games, and fun competitions. Registration limited. Please register on pg 20.Where: McChesney Community CenterDays: Tuesdays beginning July 8th, 2008 Times: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Ages: 10-15Fees: $25/city $50/non-city (includes all sessions)

a.C.t.i.o.n. basKetballGet ready for another exciting summer of basketball at McChesney Recreation Center:•Boys Open League…All registered players will be placed on a team, coached by program staff. Teams are drafted based on size, experience, position, etc. Game Night: Thursdays; Age: 1�-15; Registration Night: Thursday June 5th, 6pm, at Center.

Fee: $20-city resident ($40 non-city), includes shirt, referees.•Girls Clinics: Join local high school coaches for weekly clinics every Tuesday from 5pm-6pm, beginning June 17th. FREE. For girls, age 12-15. •Boys and Girls Varsity Team Leagues…Call Chris Abbott at 47�-4��0 for information.

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