City of Rochester
News Release
(Tuesday, June 24, 2014) – The City’s Summer Recreation Programs will begin Monday, June 30, providing opportunities to keep children healthy and engaged over the summer.
The Bureau of Recreation offers a variety of opportunities for children to have fun, eat nutritious meals, stay out of the heat and keep their mind and bodies active. Programs include the low-cost ArtSmart and Youth Sports camps and a full slate of free activities.
ArtSmart camp, located in Cobb's Hill Park, engages youth in a wide range of creative arts including painting, dance, music, theatre and more. Participants are empowered to express themselves and make creative choices as they explore and develop their artistic talents.
Youth Sports Camp, located in Genesee Valley Park, offers a variety of sports that are sure to keep budding athletes active and entertained all summer long. Camp participants will learn a new sport each week with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and demonstrating positive behavior on and off the playing field.
Both camps are open to youth ages 6 to 13 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 7 through Aug. 22. The fee for city youth is $85 per week; $130 per week for non-city youth. Siblings' rates are discounted $20. Registration is still open but open spots are quickly filling up. Parents are encouraged to register their children as soon as possible.
New this year, select Community Centers are offering specialized programs at “magnet sites,” which feature structured activities in focused interest areas. Each of these sites offers a learning-based enrichment activity led by professional staff and topic experts in such fields as athletics, arts and crafts, science and technology and nature and the environment.
Recreation facilities have varying summer opening times, but all close by 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. All facilities are open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and all are closed on Sundays, with the exception of the Genesee Valley Park pool.
For more information, call the Bureau of Recreation at 428-6755. Pick up a Recreation Summer Guide at any City branch Library or Community Center or visit www.cityofrochester.gov/summerrec.
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News Media: For more information, contact Communications Director Christine Christopher at 428-7135.