Youth Programs
American Red Cross Babysitting
This course provides individuals with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for infants and children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. Participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism while learning about basic child care, accident prevention and emergency recognition, among other topics. STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A LUNCH. An American Red Cross Babysitter's Kit will be available for purchase the day of class. The kit includes basic items for every babysitting assignment including a small first aid kit, flashlight with batteries and room to pack homework! Cost is $10.00, payable day of class in cash or check to the American Red Cross. If interested in purchasing a kit, please indicate this on registration form.
Instructor: American Red Cross
Times: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Days: Saturday
Location: Webster Community Center 985 Ebner Drive
Ages: 11 - 15 year olds
Fee: $48.00
Program #: 253a
Dates: 6/21/2008
Program #: 253b
Dates: 7/19/2008
Program #: 253c
Dates: 8/16/2008
Program #: 253d
Dates: 9/13/2008
Home Alone
Children need to learn personal safety skills for those times when they must be home alone. This workshop will be fun and informative and encourage children to feel comfortable and competent. There will be visits from a Webster Police Officer and the Town of Webster Fire Marshal. Non-resident fee does not apply.
Instructor: Rob Boutillier & Deb Hart
Times: 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Days: Thursday
Location: Webster Community Center
Ages: 9 years and older
Fee: FREE
Program #: 222a
Dates: 6/5/2008
Program #: 222b
Dates: 6/26/2008
Children will experience the basic ballet warm up at the barre, and learn jumps, turns and movements across the floor. Various music styles from classical to contemporary will be used to enhance the class. A dance will be learned and performed at the conclusion of this session. Girl’s attire: ballet shoes, leotard and tights. Boy’s attire: ballet shoes, shorts or sweatpants, and T-shirt.
Instructor: Jennifer Banfield
Program #: 137
Dates: 7/9/2008 - 8/27/2008
Times: 10:25 AM - 11:10 AM
Days: Wednesdays
Location: Webster Community Center
Ages: 5 - 7 year olds
Fee: $46.00
Yoga for Kids
Yoga fun for kids ages 7 years and older. This will be an introductory class with instruction in relaxation techniques. Yoga can help improve your strength, flexibility, balance and ability to focus attention. The instructor is Sport Yoga certified so you can learn yoga to improve your sport performance! Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat or blanket to class and a water bottle.
Instructor: Donna Evevsky
Program #: 210
Dates: 7/9/2008 - 7/30/2008
Times: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Days: Wednesdays
Location: Webster Community Center
Ages: 7 - 15 year olds
Fee: $20.00
Dances from High School Musical
Learn the dances from High School Musical. This class is for everyone who enjoys learning those wonderful step and arm movements. Come with your friends and be prepared for your next party. We cover the basics of popular video dance then learn the dance. There will be tumbling incorporated in the last 20 minutes of class. For session 265a, the stage is unavailable on Tuesday evening so the last day of class (the performance) will be Thursday, July 31 from 6:10 - 6:55 PM.
Instructor: Jennifer Banfield
Location: Webster Community Center
985 Ebner Drive
Fee: $46.00
Program #: 265a
Dates: 6/10/2008 - 7/31/2008
Times: 6:10 PM - 6:55 PM
Days: Tuesdays
Ages: 6 - 10 year olds
Program #: 265b
Dates: 7/7/2008 - 8/25/2008
Times: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Mondays
Ages: 4 - 6 year olds
Program #: 265c
Dates: 7/7/2008 - 8/25/2008
Times: 12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
Days: Mondays
Ages: 7 - 11 year olds
Ballet with Tap Dance
Children will experience basic ballet warm up at the barre, turns and movements across the floor. A ballet dance will be taught and the last half of class will be working on tap steps and combinations from Vaudeville (Shim Sham, Shuffle off to Buffalo and Maxie Ford). Both a ballet and tap dance will be performed the last day of class. Girl’s and boy’s attire: ballet shoes, tap shoes, shorts or sweatpants, and T-shirt (girls may wear leotards).
Instructor: Jennifer Banfield
Program #: 136
Dates: 6/11/2008 - 7/30/2008
Times: 6:10 PM - 6:55 PM
Days: Wednesdays
Location: Webster Community Center 985 Ebner Drive
Ages: 4 - 7 year olds
Fee: $46.00
Beginner Fencing
An ideal sport for all ages, today's fencing is a unique, fast paced workout. This sport helps develop strength, endurance, speed, coordination and flexibility. While highly physical, it is also a mental game, enhancing concentration, decision making and problem solving abilities. Fencing can enhance your self confidence and resistance to stress. This course will be taught by a certified Rochester Fencing Club instructor. Participants will gain experience with conditioning, basic footwork, blade work and the opportunity to fence others. Participants need to wear sweatpants, sneakers and T-shirt. All other equipment will be provided.
Instructor: Rochester Fencing Club
Certified Instructor
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Days: Saturdays
Location: Webster Community Center
Ages: 6 - 12 year olds
Fee: $43.00
Program #: 275a
Dates: 6/14/2008 - 7/26/2008 (No program on July 5)
Program #: 275b
Dates: 8/9/2008 - 9/20/2008 (No program on August 30)
Bumper Bowling
Guaranteed to knock down pins every time. Cost includes one game of bowling, shoes if available, ball rental and a party with awards on the last day. Shoes start at size 9. Anyone with smaller feet is asked to bring (NOT WEAR) white soled sneakers. If your child would like to bowl with a specific friend, please make that request in writing on your registration form. We cannot guarantee they will be together, but we will try our best. WE CAN ONLY HAVE THREE bowlers per team. Register child only. Parents must stay with children.
Instructor: AMF Bowling Staff
Location: Empire Lanes - 2400 Empire Boulevard
Ages: 5 - 7 year olds with an adult
Fee: $40.00 per child, adults free
Program #: 207a Register Child Only
Dates: 7/8/2008 - 8/5/2008
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: Tuesdays
Program #: 207b Register Child Only
Dates: 8/7/2008 - 9/4/2008
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Days: Thursdays
Have a Bowling Blast
Bowling or Bumper Bowling, your choice! The cost includes two games each night, shoes (if available), ball rental and a party the last day that includes pizza and a trophy. Shoes start at size 9. Anyone with smaller feet please bring (NOT WEAR) white soled sneakers. If your child would like to bowl with a specific friend, please make a note on the registration form. We cannot guarantee they will be together, but we will try our best. We can only have four bowlers per team. Parents are not required to stay but are always welcome! Extensive instruction is not provided. Children are not constantly supervised by bowling staff.
Instructor: AMF Bowling Staff
Program #: 215
Dates: 6/24/2008 - 8/26/2008
Times: 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Days: Tuesdays
Location: Empire Lanes - 2400 Empire Boulevard
Ages: 8 - 12 year olds
Fee: $80.00
Spotlight Musical Theatre Workshop
Led by John Barthelmes (Spotlight Theatre, Great Lakes Production, Nuts & Bolts, St. John Fisher College) and choreographer Patty Flowerday (Dance 22), this camp will focus on different acting, singing and dancing skills as used in plays and musicals. Learn skills you can use in public speaking, auditions, school productions and everyday life. Acting improvisation will also be covered. Put your skills to use when you perform for friends and family at the end of the program. Work together with students your age and experienced artists to enhance your own abilities. Final performance at end of workshop will be Friday, August 1 at 7:00 PM at the Webster Community Center. Students will need to arrive at 6:00 PM for final performance.
Instructor: John Barthelmes
Dates: 7/28/2008 - 8/1/2008
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: Webster Community Center 985 Ebner Drive
Fee: $80.00
Program #: 214a Register Child Only
Times: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ages: 7 – 12 year olds
Program #: 214b Register Child Only
Times: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Ages: 7 - 18 year olds
Build-A-Bling Jewelry Making
Come use your creativity to make a bracelet and necklace set using a wonderful assortment of high quality glass and silver beads. Learn some jewelry making basics, have fun and leave wearing beautiful jewelry you made yourself!
Instructor: Lori Donnelly and Cheryl Ball
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Thursday
Location: Webster Community Center 985 Ebner Drive
Ages: 6 - 14 year olds
Fee: $20.00
Program #: 205a
Dates: 6/26/2008
Program #: 205b
Dates: 8/14/2008
Global Art
Global Art combines the fun and creativity of art with the lure of geography and the diversity of the cultures of the world. The process of exploring and creating, rather than the finished product, is most important for a young artist. The activities leave room for the artist to use their imagination, which is the key to creativity. Royalty hangings from Nigeria, jeweled eggs from Russia and sand painting from the Navajo will be some of the projects created.
Instructor: Teresa Stango-Listrani
Dates: 8/18/2008 - 8/22/2008
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: North Ponds Park - Rt. 104
Fee: $75.00
Program #: 212a
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ages: 4 - 5 year olds
Program #: 212b
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Ages: 6 - 7 year olds
Program #: 212c
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Ages: 8 - 10 year olds
Afternoon Adventures Club
Do you look for an adventure everyday? Do you love to be outdoors? If so, the Afternoon Adventures Club is just for you! You will experience three different outdoor adventure activities each week. Please note that meeting locations vary for each day. The first class will meet at the Arboretum Gazebo (1700 Schlegel Road) for some orienteering fun. The second week we will meet at the Webster Community Center (985 Ebner Drive) and take a bus trip to Casey Park in Ontario where you will canoe down the beautiful ore bed. Each participant must wear a life jacket which will be provided. Pickup will be at the Community Center at approximately 5:00 PM. The last week please meet at the Webster Pump Station (595 1/2 Vosburg Road) for a bike ride down the Hojack Trail and we will also do an exploration through Vosburg Hollow. Children must bring their own bike and have a bike helmet to wear. If you do not have a helmet to wear you will not be permitted to attend the bike trip. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early each day to ensure program gets started on time. The bus and bike trip can not wait for late arrivals.
Instructor: WPRD Staff
Program #: 201
Dates: 7/24/2008, 7/31/2008 and 8/7/2008
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (pickup for 7/31 will
be approximately 5:00 PM due to bus trip
to Casey Park)
Days: Thursdays
Ages: 8 - 12 year olds
Fee: $20.00
Mini Golf Tour
Join us as we tour two of the finest miniature golf courses in the Rochester area. The tour will begin Wednesday, August 20 when we head over to The Club House Fun Center in Henrietta. You will receive bonus tokens for the arcade. We will then wrap the tour up on Friday, August 22 at Adventure Landing in Greece. You will also receive admission into the Wow! Factory and 10 tokens for arcade games. Bus will depart Webster Community Center at 9:30 AM and return at approximately 1:00 PM for both trip days. Please bring a lunch with you each day. Snacks and other activities may be purchased at your own expense. In the event of inclement weather, trips will not be rescheduled.
Instructor: WPRD Staff
Program #: 270
Dates: 8/20/2008 and 8/22/2008
Times: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Wednesday and Friday
Location: Webster Community Center
Ages: 6 - 12 year olds
Fee: $30.00
Introduction to Creative Writing
In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of writing fiction and poetry. Each day, the students will focus on specific skills and activities. On the final day of the course, they will host an open house for their family and friends in which they will display their short fiction and poetry and perform “slam” poetry.
Instructor: April Roods
Program #: 202
Dates: 7/14/2008 – 8/13/2008
Times: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Location: Webster Community Center 985 Ebner Drive
Ages: Completed 7th – 11th grade
Fee: $30.00 per person
USA Jr. Team Tennis Competition Program
This program provides competition and match play. It is targeted for juniors ages 7 to 21 and adults who have experience playing matches and who want to become more comfortable with full court match play. FUN-damentals, fair and equal play, and positive coaching will be emphasized.
Instructor: Dave Strebel, Certified US Tennis Pro and Staff
Instructors
Location: The Harley School (Indoor Tennis Courts)
Ages: 7 - 21 year olds
Program #: 719a
Dates: 7/11/2008 - 8/15/2008
Times: 12:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Fridays
Fee: $112.00
Program #: 719b
Dates: 7/10/2008 - 8/21/2008
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Thursdays
Fee: $119.00
Webster Youth and Team Triathlon
Come join the triathlon fun on Sunday, July 13. This triathlon is a participation event NOT a race. Participants will swim, bike and run a specific route based on their age. Those who have completed kindergarten through age 7 will swim 50 yards, bike 1 mile, and run/walk 1/4 mile. The 8 and 9 year olds will swim 100 yards, bike 2 miles, and run/walk 1/2 mile. The 10 and 11 year olds will swim 150 yards, bike 3 miles, and run/walk 3/4 mile. The 12 - 16 year olds will swim 200 yards, bike 4 miles, and run/walk 1 mile. This year we are offering a new RELAY option for kids. You must register individually but on your registration form please note the two friends with whom you will be teaming up. Each team member will participate in one leg of the race. Relay participants must be in the same age bracket for safety reasons. All participants will receive a goody bag, T-shirt (first 100 participants) and ticket into the Iceberg party for later that day! Upon finishing the race, athletes will enjoy breakfast foods and refreshments provided by the sponsors. Helmets are required for everyone! Children in the first age group MUST wear a trainer that will be provided at the event. You must register prior to July 1 if you would like a course map and packet mailed to you. Non-resident fee does not apply.
Location: Webster Aquatic Center
Day: Sunday, July 13th
Times: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Fee: $15.00 in advance or $20.00 the day of event
Program#: 800a
Ages: Completed Kindergarten – 7 years old
Program#: 800b
Ages: 8 - 9 year olds
Program#: 800c
Ages: 10 - 11 year olds
Program#: 800d
Ages: 12 – 16 year olds
Youth Volunteer Meeting
Summer youth volunteer opportunities are available with our summer camps as well as regular programs we offer throughout the summer. There are two separate meetings: one for our youth who are 14 years of age (by June 1) and older who want to be a counselor in training, sport camp or backyard swim volunteer; and one for youth ages 13 and older to volunteer at our summer celebration, various art and craft classes, and other children’s and family events. You are welcome to register for both meetings. Volunteer opportunities are given on a first come, first served basis. Volunteers must be Webster Central School District residents. Thank you for considering being a youth volunteer and giving back to your community. PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT/CONFIRMATION FOR THESE PROGRAMS.
Instructor: Paula Burgin
Location: Webster Community Center
Fee: FREE
Program #: 200a Counselor in Training Only
Dates: 5/19/2008
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Monday
Ages: 14 - 18 year olds
Program #: 200b Regular WPRD Programs
Dates: 5/20/2008
Times: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Days: Tuesday
Ages: 13 - 18 year olds
Webster Winners Soccer
Webster Parks and Recreation Soccer is a playful and nurturing youth sports program dedicated simply to "FUN", FRIENDSHIP AND SOCCER!" Our program will provide boys and girls ages 5 - 10 with a recreational soccer experience in a fun and supportive environment. Kids will participate in age and developmentally appropriate activities that will keep them smiling, learning and ready to come back for more! Kids will practice and play small sided games on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at Kent Park, 1700 Schlegel Road. Each team will practice/play one hour on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Boys and girls will play together in the 5 and 6 year old program. Boys and girls will be on separate teams in the 7 - 10 year old program and will also play on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at Kent Park. Players must have shin guards and wear appropriate clothing and sneakers or cleats to play. Please bring a water bottle each day. Parent volunteers are needed; if interested, please indicate on registration form.
Instructor: WPRD staff
Dates: 7/16/2008 - 8/23/2008
Days: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Location: Kent Park - 1700 Schlegel Road
Fee: $55.00
Program #: 540a
Ages: 5 - 6 year old boys and girls
Program #: 540b
Ages: 7 - 10 year old girls
Program #: 540c
Ages: 7 - 10 year old boys