Fall Programs
Friday Nights |
Saturday Nights |
| 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM |
| Sept. 1: Corn Hole Tournament Sept. 8: Volleyball Tournament Sept. 15: Henna Sept. 22: Game Night- LRC Sept. 29: Super Smash Tournament Oct. 6: Henna Oct. 13: DJ Night *6pm start (Halloween Themed) Oct. 20: Poppin’ Popcorn Night Oct. 27: Corn Hole Tournament Nov. 3: Henna Nov. 10: Pool Tournament Nov. 17: Talent Show Nov. 24: Game Night- Jenga Dec. 1: Karaoke Dec. 8: Poppin’ Popcorn Night Dec. 15: Disco Dance & Skate Dec. 22: Closed Dec. 29: Closed |
Sept. 2: Trivia Sept. 9: Closed (Family Fun Day) Sept. 16: Karaoke Sept. 23: Slime Making Sept. 30: Make Your Own- Pizza Oct. 7: Game Night- BINGO Oct. 14: Make Your Own- Sundae Oct. 21: Poppin’ Popcorn Night Oct. 28: Halloween Movie Night Nov. 4: Make Your Own- Pizza Nov. 11: Karaoke Nov. 18: Trivia Nov. 25: Slime Making Dec. 2: Make Your Own-Sundae Dec. 9: Closed (Winter Wonderland) Dec. 16: Holiday Movie Night Dec. 23: Closed Dec. 30: Closed |
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Programs for 6th-12th graders; must be registered members of the Youth Center to participate. Register by visiting www.townofcortlandt.com/reconline
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WEEKDAY PROGRAMS May- August
All programs will start at 3:30 PM.
While at the Youth Center youth are welcome to enjoy the drop-in activities in addition to the scheduled program.
Tues, Sept. 12: Chocolate Milkshake Day
Mon, Sept. 18: Rice Crispy Day
Mon, Sept. 25: Milkshake Monday
Mon, Oct. 9: Milkshake Monday
Wed, Oct. 11: National Stop Bullying Day
Wed, Oct. 18: Chocolate Cup Cake Day
Mon, Oct. 30: Candy Corn Day
Mon, Nov. 6: Candy Day
Tues, Nov. 14: Pickle Day
Tues, Nov. 21: Gingerbread Day
Wed, Nov. 29: Chocolates Day
Tues, Dec. 6: Cookie Day
Wed, Dec. 13: Hot Chocolate Day
Tues, Dec. 26: Candy Cane Day
Programs for 6th-12th graders; must be registered members of the Youth Center to participate. Register by visiting WWW.TOWNOFCORTLANDT.COM/RECONLINE
Registration required at www.townofcortlandt.com/reconline unless noted otherwise.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE (Ages 11- 14)
Angela Reeve, Instructor
The ARC Babysitter’s Training course is designed to provide youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely & responsibly give care for children & infants in a fun and interactive way. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills, learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves & others safe, help children behave & learn about basic child care as well as basic first aid. Successful participants earn ARC Certification. Bring water & a snack.
Course Number: 600-1F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Fee: $84 with ID/ $89 without ID/ $107 nonresident
CANTEEN (Grades 6th- 12th)
Come and join us two nights a week for open gym basketball! Open to Croton, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland Middle and Panas High School Students or any middle/high school student who is a town resident. Youth must be registered to participant; sign-up forms are available at the program.
Location: Muriel H. Morabito Community Center (29 Westbrook Drive, Cortlandt Manor)
Days/ Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fee: Free
YC CLEAN-UP (Grades 6th-12th)
Join the Glashoffs in this unique program to help clean-up our town! Participants will be given supplies to help them pick-up litter and debris from local sites around the town. Youth will
receive volunteer hours for community service. Parents will be responsible for dropping off and picking-up their child at the designated location.
Course Number: 652-1F
Dates/Location: Saturdays; September 16: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson); October 7: Cortlandt Waterfront Park (77 Riverview Avenue, Verplanck)
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Fee: Free
PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION FOR PARENTS
Join us on Zoom as we educate parents on facts, warning signs and dangers of gambling in youth.
Course Number: 688‐1F
Location: Zoom
Day/Date: Thursday, October 19
Time: 7:00 PM‐ 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
HOME ALONE (Grades 5th- 8th)
This program will provide each child with the essentials needed when they are home without adult supervision. Discussion will cover first aid, telephone and door answering, activity plans, encountering emergencies and more!
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Date: Saturday, November 18
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:30 am
Fee: Free
BROADWAY ALL STARS (Grades 3rd-9th)
Robyn Ferracane, Instructor
Love to act or sing? This workshop is for everyone from the beginning student to the seasoned performer. Experience the fun of theatrical games, auditioning and having a role in a live production! Taught by a professional actress/director, youth will enjoy nine working classes with a final performance.
Course Number: 620-1F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/ Dates: Saturdays, starting date October 7 (no class 11/25; 9 sessions)
Time: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Performance: Sunday, Dec 10
Fee: $200 with ID/ $205 without ID/ $245 nonresident
JR. CHOPPED COMPETITION
Grab a partner or compete individually, sign up to show off your cooking skills in this safe & fun cooking competition. Judges will be looking at appearance, creativity, theme and flavor as they taste your creation. Each competition has a theme and an ingredient that must be included. To register call 914-736-0498.
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Days/ Dates: Saturdays; October 7: Halloween Ingredient: Candy ; November 18: Thanksgiving Ingredient: Pumpkin
Time: 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM Cooking Slots; 5:30pm Judging
Fee: Free; participants are responsible for bringing their ingredients
TAKE A HIKE!
Join the YC staff in this beginner hiking program. Learn the basics of safety while hiking, while getting some fresh air and exercise. Pre‐registration is required.
Course Number: 683‐1F
Location: Nature Trail at Charles J. Cook Pool (293 Furnace Dock Road, Cortlandt Manor)
Day/Date: Saturday, September 18
Time: 12:00 PM‐ 2:00 PM
Fee: Free
CAMPING BASICS (Grades 6th- 12th)
Stephen Sciame; Blue Fire Experiences- Instructor
This is an introduction to camping, including an overview of different camping and personal equipment to pack, how to set up a campsite, hands-on demonstration to put up a tent, and much more. 8 person minimum.
Course Number: 699-1F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Thursday, September 21
Time: 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Fee: $23 with ID/ $28 without ID/ $33 nonresident
SOLAR COOKING (Grades 6th- 12th)
Stephen Sciame; Blue Fire Experiences- instructor
Learn how to use a variety of different cookers to harness the sun’s energy to make a meal. This program includes both commercially available and do-it-yourself style solar energy powered ovens to cook with. Using this renewable energy source for cooking benefits the environment and reduces the wastes generated by other cooking methods. 8 person minimum.
Course Number: 698-1F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Thursday, October 5
Time: 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Fee: $26 with ID/ $31 without ID/$36 nonresident
SURVIVAL BRACELETS (Grades 6th- 12th)
Stephen Sciame; Blue Fire Experiences- instructor
This program focuses on the use of simple versatile items to create small kits that can be useful in survival situations. Survival bracelets are simple survival kits that you can wear. The participants will be taught how these items could be used to meet a variety of different survival needs. Participants get to keep the survival bracelet at the end of the program. 8 person minimum.
Course Number: 628-1F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Thursday, November 16
Time: 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Fee: $28 with ID/ $33 without ID/ $38 nonresident
ROCK WALL HOURS
Youth must have permission slip to climb and proper sneakers/attire. Rock wall hours are subject to change. To ensure the rock wall is open, please call 914‐736‐0498.
Monday‐Thursday: 4:00 PM‐6:00 PM (Grades 6th‐12th)
Friday: 4:00 PM‐7:00 PM (Grades 6th‐12th)
Saturday: 1:00 PM‐3:00 PM (Grades 1st‐5th) 5:00 PM‐7:00 PM (Grades 6th‐12th)
HUDSON VALLEY CREDIT UNION COURSES
Lunch & Learn: Join the Hudson Valley Credit Union staff in learning about financial literacy at the Cortlandt Youth Center. Registration is required. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided. Free
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
PAYING FOR PETS
Ages 10‐13
Introduces saving and budgeting practices to keep up with your pet’s care.
Time: 11:00 AM‐ 12:00 PM
HOW TO SAVE ON TUITION
Ages 14‐18
Is designed to help lighten the financial load of post-secondary education. Students are introduced to the importance of scholarship opportunities and provided with simple ways to reduce their total tuition.
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
STUDENT LOANS
Ages 14-18
Breaks down the differences between federal and private loans, and points out areas to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Time: 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
IT'S YOUR MONEY
Ages 10-13
Is a basic money management seminar touching on needs vs. wants, effective budgeting, different types of savings and loan accounts, the basics of a credit report, and tips to prevent identity theft.
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
AFTER GRAD: WORK OR COLLEGE?
Ages 14-18
Is designed to get students thinking about life after high school, comparing going to school with joining the workforce and stressing the path to success is unique to every person.
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
ACING THE JOB INTERVIEW
Ages 14-18
Provides tips and tricks for preparing for a job interview- focusing on what to wear, what to bring, what to research, and what to say in order to land the job.
Time: 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM
FAMILY PROGRAMS
These programs are for families with 1st-5th Graders; please register everyone that plans to attend the event!
FAMILY CRAFT YOUR OWN GAMES
Join us for some craft projects that will leave you entertained for hours and days after the program!
Day/Date: Saturday, September 23
Time: 1:00 PM‐ 2:00 PM
FAMILY HALLOWEEN FUN
Come dressed in your Halloween Costumes for our 3rd Annual event, which will feature some Halloween themed activities. There will be both Tricks and Treats!
Day/Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 1:00 PM‐ 2:00 PM
FAMILY HOLIDAY RELAY
Families will compete against each other as they work their way through each “Holiday” station of the YC’s Family Holiday Relay. Prizes for all who participate!
Day/Date: Saturday, November 4
Time: 1:00 PM‐ 2:00 PM
All programs require pre-registration unless otherwise noted. Youth also must be registered members of the Youth Center to participate. Register by visiting WWW.TOWNOFCORTLANDT.COM/RECONLINE
COOKING PROGRAMS: K-8TH
CREATIVE COOKING (Grades K– 3rd)
Shari Munitz, Instructor
Come mix it up and join us for some creative cooking. We'll make it, bake it, stir it, cut it and lots more "hot stuff" (and cold cooking, too)! We'll integrate themes, science, math and more along with many skills while expanding our taste palate and being introduced to some new ingredients and food combinations. Not suggested for chefs with food allergies. Each week your young chef will make something different. Each session will teach new material.
Course Number: 643-1F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Tuesday, September 26-October 24 (5 classes)
Time: 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Fee: $100 with ID/ $105 without ID/ $120 nonresident
Course Number: 643-2F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Tuesday, November 14– December 19 (no class 11/21) (5 classes)
Time: 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Fee: $100 with ID/ $105 without ID/ $120 nonresident
CREATIVE COOKING (Grades 4th– 8th)
Shari Munitz, Instructor
Course Number: 643-3F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Tuesdays, September 26-October 24 (5 classes)
Time: 5:45 PM- 6:45 PM
Fee: $100 with ID/ $105 without ID/ $120 nonresident
Course Number: 643-4F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Tuesdays, November 14– December 19 (no class 11/21) (5 classes)
Time: 5:45 PM- 6:45 PM
Fee: $100 with ID/ $105 without ID/ $120 nonresident
FOOD FUN (Two Year Old Program; No knives)
Shari Munitz, Instructor
Come mix it up and be a real chef when you join us for some literary fun and creative cooking. We'll make it, bake it, stir it and cook up lots of good times and great food! This is an enthusiastic, safe, educational, entertaining kitchen class. Books, songs, math, science and other subjects will be integrated into the program. Not suggested for chefs with food allergies. Each week your child will make something different. Each session will teach new material.
Course Number: 224-1F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Tuesday, September 26– October 24 (5 classes)
Time: 9:15 AM- 10:00 AM
Fee: $90 with ID/ $95 without ID/ $110 nonresident
Course Number: 224-2F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Tuesday, November 14– December 19 (no class 11/21) (5 classes)
Time: 12:30 PM- 1:15 PM
Fee: $90 with ID/ $95 without ID/ $110 nonresident
STORYBOOK COOKING (Ages 3-6)
Shari Munitz, Instructor
Come mix it up and be a real chef when you join us for some literary fun and creative cooking. We'll make it, bake it, stir it and cook up lots of good times and great food! This is an enthusiastic, safe, educational, entertaining kitchen class. Books, songs, math, science and other subjects will be integrated into the program. Not suggested for chefs with food allergies. Each week your child will make something different. Each session will teach new material.
Course Number: 642-1F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Tuesday, September 26– October 24 (5 classes)
Time: 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Fee: $100 with ID/ $105 without ID/ $120 nonresident
Course Number: 642-2F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: Tuesday, September 26- October 24 (5 classes)
Time: 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM
Fee: $100 with ID/ $105 without ID/ $120 nonresident
Course Number: 642-3F
Location: Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center (3 Memorial Drive, Croton on Hudson)
Day/Dates: November 14- December 19 (no class 11/21) (5 classes)
Time: 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Fee: $100 with ID/ $105 without ID/ $120 nonresident