Yikes! February break is here! Looking for something staycation-y?
Great Kid, Teen and Senior Activities by the Rec Dept and Library
February 12, 2010
by Matt Nordt
Looking for something to do during February Break? The New Castle Recreation Department has plenty to offer. See “Read more:”
**NEW** Sciencesational “Can you Dig It” Fossil Hunt Vacation Workshop
Ages: 6 - 11
Day & Time: Thursday & Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date: February 18, & February 19
Fee: $160
Location: Community Center
Each child will partake in a simulated fossil excavation, uncovering the different bones of a dinosaur! Each child will assemble bones to form a completed 3-dimensional dinosaur to be taken home. Your child will grow some beautiful crystals for them to take home. Children will make plaster fossil replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth or choose from other molds.
**NEW** Mad Science – Science of Toys
Grades: K - 4
Day & Time: Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Date: February 17th
Fee: $70
Location: Community Center
Discover the physics behind crazy toys like the Slinky, Yo-Yos and gyroscopic tops. Learn the difference between potential & kinetic energy while we spend all day playing with cool stuff!
Tuesday, February 16 - “The Up, Up & Away Show”
*11:00 - 11:45 am, Chappaqua Library
Just wait until you learn how the weight of the earth’s atmosphere pushes down on you with the force of two elephants! Explore how Bernoulli’s principle creates enough lift to make a jumbo jet fly or how air pressure can be used to launch a hot air balloon. Watch in amazement as our vortex generator creates giant smoke rings. Want even more pressure? Take a ride on our amazing Mad Science Hovercraft! This program will leave you flying high!
*Free Family Movie Following the show. We will show the Disney hit, “Up”, starting at 12:00. So bring your lunch and stay for a while.
Free Teen Movie Double Feature
Grades: 5 - 12
Day & Time: Thursday, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Date: February 18th
Fee: Free
Location: Chappaqua Library
Movies to be shown:
12:00 – Night at The Museum, Battle of the Smithsonian
2:00 – Transformers 2 – Revenge of the Fallen
Free Pizza at the first movie, free popcorn at the second movie.
Please register online at www.chappaqualibrary.org.
Co-sponsored by the Chappaqua Library and the NC Teen Alliance
RAISE YOUR GAME! *WINTER BREAK SPECIAL*
Grades: 5- 8
Day & Time: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Dates: February 15 - 19
Fee: $200
Location: The Kombine Sports Performance and Fitness Center
A 2-hour clinic everyday of Winter Recess to help take young athletes to the next level. Skills, exercises and drills will focus on getting the most out of your athletic performance. For more information, contact The Kombine at (914) 244-0956. Make checks payable to: “The Kombine”.
KEEP YOUR GLOVES UP! (NON-CONTACT YOUTH BOXING)
*WINTER BREAK SPECIAL*
Grades: 5 - 8
Day & Time: Monday - Friday, 3:00 -5:00 pm
Dates: February 15-19
Fee: $200
Location: The Kombine Sports Performance and Fitness Center
This 2 hour boxing skills clinic meets everyday of the February break, This class will help promote self-confidence, fitness & discipline. For more information, contact The Kombine at (914)244-0956. Make checks payable to: The Kombine.
F.I.R.S.T. (FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED REACTIVE SPEED TRAINING)
Grades: 8 – 12
Day & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:50 pm
Dates: February 23 – March 4 (4 sessions)
Location: Horace Greeley High School
Fee: $100
Go from worst to FIRST! This program conducted by Prescriptions for Fitness is designed to satisfy the training needs of motivated athletes. Four intense sessions will improve conditioning, strength, agility, speed, and flexibility. Recommended for all level of athletes who want to improve their athleticism. Make checks payable to “Prescriptions for Fitness”.
Teaches “President’s Week Basketball”
Grades: K - 2
Day & Time: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dates: February 16 - February 19
Fee: $140
Location: Grafflin Elementary School
Or . . .
Grades: 3 - 8
Day & Time: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dates: February 16 - February 19
Fee: $200
Location: Bell Middle School
To view the Teaches Hoops website and download an application, click HERE
Senior Programs
February 10 - Friendship Day (Intergenerational) 1:30 pm
Roaring Brook students to play wii and other games with seniors
Ice cream party follows.
February 10 - Intergenerational monthly program at Hawthorne Cedar Knolls
Depart town hall 345. Newcomers welcome.
February 11 - North of Broadway Players
Male cast needed to participate in the play reading. No memory required! 1:00 pm Thursdays at the Community Center
February 12 - Valentine Party. New Castle Community Center
1 pm - Celebration of Memories: Bring pictures and stories to tell.
2 pm - Maureen McElheron, Harp player performs.
February 24 - Trip to the New York Historical Society
Exhibit - Lincoln and New York
Depart 930 am return 430 pm. Details in online newsletter or at the Recreation office.
Matthew Nordt
Recreation Supervisor
Town of New Castle Recreation and Parks
(914)238-7289
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