The Crellin Park Beach is now closed for the 2014 season. Thanks to everyone who made it a great season!
The Town of Chatham Summer Recreation Program operates for six weeks at Crellin Community Park Monday through Friday beginning on July 7, 2014 and continues until August 15. Registration for the summer program will take place on June 9th from 5 to 7 PM and on June 10th from 11 to 2 PM at the pavilion located at the Soccer/Softball field at the north end of the park. Parents must bring proof of immunization records and proof of residency. New hours have been added to the park to include a drop off time of 9 AM.
Certified lifeguards teach American Red Cross Swim lessons from 10 am to 11 am and from 11 am to 12 noon, Monday through Friday within two three-week sessions. Children of all ages are encouraged to sign up, as six levels of swim instruction are offered. Following each 3-week session, participants will be given either a certificate of completion or an ARC certification card that graduates the participant to the next swim level. The cost for swim lessons is $40 per 3-week session and siblings are $35 per 3-week session.
The Morning and Afternoon Enrichment program begins at 9 AM and ends at 3 PM Monday through Friday. Children are split into various age groups: 4 to 5 yrs, 6 to 7 yrs, 8 to 9 yrs and ten and up. Each group is supervised by trained camp counselors in various activities at the park. Arts and crafts, recreational games, swimming, sports, tennis lessons, a theater arts program with PS 21 and LOTS of other fun activities will be offered, including programs at the Children’s Garden in the Chatham Community Garden. The cost for this part of the program is as follows: For Residents who live in the Town of CHATHAM, the cost is $75 for six weeks and $65 for each additional sibling. For those who live outside of the Town of Chatham, the cost is $150 per child for six weeks and $140 for additional siblings.
Tennis lessons will be offered for ages 5 and up on Monday/Wednesdays and Friday for 4 weeks (Monday/Wednesdays and Fridays) beginning July 8. The cost to participate is $30 for the four week session.
The Children’s Gardening program takes place on Monday/Wednesday and Fridays from 10 AM to 11 AM at the Chatham Community Garden located in Crellin Park. The program, taught by garden educator Cait Denny, is a six-week “hands-on” program that encourages healthy eating habits, while learning to grow and harvest vegetables, herbs and flowers. This program will be offered free this summer thanks to grants received from the Green Pastures Fund and the Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health. Enrollment is limited to 15 students and open to children ages 5 and up.
Payment by cash or check is acceptable and scholarships for those in financial need are available by contacting the office of the recreation department at 392-0337. Full and partial scholarships are available by contacting our office.
The beach at Crellin Park opens for the season on June 28th. Beach hours are from noon to 6 PM daily. The beach will be closed on Monday, June 30 and Tuesday July 1 for staff training and reopen daily on July 2. Swimming is prohibited anytime a lifeguard is NOT on duty but the park itself remains open year round from dawn till dusk.
PRO KICK SOCCER CAMP
ProKick Soccer Camp will take place from Aug 4 thru August 8, 2014 from 9am to 12:30 pm at Crellin Community Park. The camp is for male and female players age 5 to 15 and is sponsored by The Chatham Soccer Club/Morris Memorial Association and the Town of Chatham. Cost of the camp is $125.00. Pro-Kick Soccer Camp, which enters its 21st year in 2012 as one the Capital District’s highest quality soccer camps, provides skill instructions and tactical training for youth ages 5 to 15.
Camp sessions will be directed by Jeff Guinn, Head Men’s Soccer Coach Union College and Director of Coaching Bethlehem Soccer Club and USSF “A” Licensed coach. The emphasis of the camp is on technique in a safe, fun, energetic atmosphere. Various small sided
games are the cornerstone of the program. The camp curriculum is developed by director Jeff Guinn, who has worked extensively
with young players. Each group will have a challenging lesson plan appropriate to the age and skill level of players. Five and Six year old campers have separate age appropriate curriculum within each day camp.
*8:30 – 9:00 Arrival of Campers
*9:00 – 9:45 Technical Warm up, dribbling games
*9:45 – 10:30 Micro Soccer Tournaments
*10:30 – 10:45 Break
*10:45 – 11:00 Clinic – Skills topic of the Day
*11:00 – 11:45 Technical Session
*11:45 – 12:00 Break
*12:00 – 12:30 Small Sided Games-6v6-8v8
If you register early by May 20 you receive a free Pro-Kick Soccer Ball. A non-refundable deposit of $50 or payment in full is required with all registration forms. Please make all checks payable to Pro Kick Soccer. Mail form and checks to Pro Kick Soccer Camps, c/o Jeff Guinn, 144 Hasgate Drive, Delmar, NY 12054
Please visit www.prokicksoccer.com for more information on the camp. Camp applications can also be downloaded from this site. Questions about the soccer camp can be directed to Shari Franks Recreation Director for the Town of Chatham at 518-392-0337.
