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Potsdam rec commission offers swimming programs

Posted 6/12/15

POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Joint Recreation Committee has announced its 2015 summer programs, including free swimming, swimming lessons, pre-school and youth programs with bus service, lifeguard …

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Potsdam rec commission offers swimming programs

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POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Joint Recreation Committee has announced its 2015 summer programs, including free swimming, swimming lessons, pre-school and youth programs with bus service, lifeguard training, kayak rentals and a field trip to Water Safari.

The beaches at Sandstoner Park on Pine Street and Postwood Park in Hannawa Falls are open daily for public swimming from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day through Aug. 23.

Here is a rundown of this summer’s activities:

• Swimming lessons for several levels of ability will be offered at Postwood Park Monday through Friday from June 29 to Aug. 7, except July 3, in either a 10 or 10:30 a.m. group, depending on the child’s ability and class size. Buses will pick up children taking lessons in the morning at designated pre-school points; those taking the bus to Postwood for lessons must return on the 11 a.m. bus. This year they are asking for a $25 donation ($40 per family) for swim lessons. There will be “pre-swim” tests and swimming lessons sign-ups Sunday, June 28 between 2 and 5 p.m. If you are unable to attend, you can sign up your children at Postwood on June 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information on swimming lessons, call the recreation office at 265-4030.

• The parent-tot aquatics program, for children 12 months to three years, will meet at Pine Street beach from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. This program will run June 29 through Aug. 7 with no class on July 3. The cost is $25 per child and $40 for a family.

• The Potsdam Summer Recreation Program, under the direction of Tim Carey, offers a summer pre-school and youth program at Pine Street Arena, Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11 a.m., rain or shine, from June 29 through Aug. 7. The cost is $15 per child or $30 per family The program provides games, crafts, and contests in a supervised environment for children. Town of Potsdam residents are eligible to participate -- ages 3 to 6 in the pre-school program and ages 7 to 13 in the youth group. The recreation program aims to provide a casual environment in which the children may choose to participate in activities that interest them the most. Signed parental waivers are required. Bus service is available For more information about the bus schedule, contact Recreation Director Tim Carey at 265-4030.

• Bus service is offered for swimming and playground programs. Bus riders must be at least 4 years old, and must be escorted by a parent or other adult on the first day.

• The bus schedule: Morning runs, Bus 1, leaves garage at 8:15 a.m., turns around at Debra Drive, down Lawrence Avenue to Missouri Avenue, Grant Street and Main Street, up to Evergreen Park, returns to Pine Street arena. Bus 2 departs Pine Street Arena at 8:30 a.m., to U. S. Hwy. 11, to Morley Road, to Slab City to West Potsdam to the Madrid Road and then returns to Pine Street Arena. The Postwood Learn to Swim Program bus run leaves Pine Street Arena at 9:30 and goes to Postwood Park. Students return to the Arean at 11:45 a.m. for parent pickup or transportation on the 11:45 a.m. bus run. The afternoon supervised Recreational Swim at Postwood bus run will begin at 10:40 a.m. along the route described above. The 11:45 a.m. drop-off bus will pick up along Market Street, Evergreen Park, Grove Street, Potsdam Highway School, Clinton Street, Lawrence Avenue, Debra Drive and the Potsdam Public Library. At 2:30 p.m. a bus takes kids from Postwood Park to the arena for parent pickup or drop off along the village route. For more information about bus runs, call Recreation Director Tim Carey at 265-4030.

• Lifeguard training will be offered at Postwood Park Monday through Friday from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. for six weeks beginning June 29 and running through Aug. 7. The program is open to anyone age 15 by Aug. 1, 2015 who can swim 550 meters continuously. Cost is $250. Registration and payment are due by June 29 and pretesting will be held Sunday, June 28 from 2 until 4 p.m.

• The recreation program will offer a field trip to Water Safari at Enchanted Forest Aug. 11 for $40 per person. The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. and return at about 8:30 p.m. To register, call 265-4030.

Kayak rentals and lessons will be offered. There are five kayaks available to rent at both beaches for $5 each for two hours from noon until 7 p.m. Liability forms must be signed. Lessons cost $10 and include the rental fee. Call 265-4030 for more information.