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Town of Clarence

Youth Bureau

2016 Winter Programs

Clarence Youth Bureau

10510 Main Street

Clarence, NY 14031

407-2162

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YB REGISTRATION FORM ONE FORM PER CHILD/ONE CHECK PER CLASS

Name:

Age: Male Female Grade

Address:

Town: Zip

Parent Name(s):

Phone #: (h) (c)

Email Address:

Can we add you to our email list? Y N

Emergency Contact Information:

Name: Relationship to child

Phone #: (h) (c)

Does your child have any allergies we should be aware of?

Y N Please explain:

Does your child have special needs or require assistance? Y N

Please explain:

Can we include your child in photographs? Y N

Parent signature: Date:

CLASS TITLE CLASS DATE PD. CHECK #

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YB REGISTRATION FORM ONE FORM PER CHILD/ONE CHECK PER CLASS

Name:

Age: Male Female Grade

Address:

Town: Zip

Parent Name(s):

Phone #: (h) (c)

Email Address:

Can we add you to our email list? Y N

Emergency Contact Information:

Name: Relationship to child

Phone #: (h) (c)

Does your child have any allergies we should be aware of?

Y N Please explain:

Does your child have special needs or require assistance? Y N

Please explain:

Can we include your child in photographs? Y N

Parent signature: Date:

CLASS TITLE CLASS DATE PD. CHECK #

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2016 WINTER PROGRAMS Dear Clarence Residents:

We are proud to present you with our annual Youth Bureau

and Recreation Department Winter Brochure. There are a

variety of activities, programs and events we think you will

find interesting, motivating and fun! The brochure is

organized by month, January – April. Each entry includes

dates, times, location, cost, description and registration

instructions. As always, if you have any questions, please

feel free to call us at 407-2162.

General Information

Checks/money orders should be made payable to:

Town of Clarence Separate checks must be written for each class.

Class sizes are limited, therefore, classes will be filled on a

first come, first served basis. We reserve the right to cancel

a class due to insufficient registration.

For safety reasons, personnel from the Town of Clarence are

not responsible for children dropped off early, picked up late

or unattended when their classes are not in session.

Each participant must have a completed registration form on

file in order to participate.

Refunds will be given only if a class is cancelled due to

insufficient registration.

You must provide your own transportation unless otherwise

noted.

A full version of this brochure can be found on the town’s

website at:

www.clarence.ny.us

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Town of Clarence Youth Bureau

“Preparing Youth for the Future”

The mission of the Clarence Youth Bureau is to provide services,

opportunities and resources that promote positive, healthy

development among the youth of Clarence.

Youth Volunteer Program

Youth Court

Summer, Fall, Winter Youth Program Series

Special events: Halloween in the Park, Holiday Tree

Lighting, Winterfest

Just for Girls and Just for Boys

3 & 4 Year Old Playgroup

Alive at 25 Young Driver Education Course

Resource Library

Youth Board

Hang Out With DJ

CYB Craft Time

Visit us on:

Town of Clarence Youth Bureau

@ClarenceYB

Clarence Youth Bureau

Contact Us: 10510 Main Street

Clarence, NY 14031

Phone: 716-407-2162

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.clarence.ny.us

Youth Bureau Staff: Dawn Kinney, Executive

Director

Jessica Notarius, Youth

Program Leader

Deanna Brace, Youth

Activities Leader

Laura Grande, Youth

Activities Leader

Michele Gac, Secretary

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mailto:[email protected]

JANUARY

CYB CRAFT TIME

Do your kids love to make crafts? Then they will enjoy this program

where they will complete a few crafts with a winter theme. This is

a great opportunity to show off their crafty skills!

Date: Friday, January 8th

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm

Location: 10510 Main Street, Clarence Youth Bureau

Ages: 5-12 years old

Cost: $5

Registration Deadline: January 6th

HANG OUT WITH DJ

If you are 7-11 years old, you are invited to come and hang out with

Youth Bureau staff. You will get to meet new people, hang out with

friends, watch movies, play cards, compete in Ping-Pong

tournaments, and laugh so hard you’ll cry! You decide what sounds

fun, and that is what we’ll do. Pizza and snacks are included!

Date: Sunday, January 17th

Time: 4:00-5:45 pm



Cost: FREE


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ART WITH DEANNA

Boys ages 7-12 are invited to join Deanna at the Youth Bureau to

create their own one-of-a-kind painting! Deanna will take you

through it step by step. You will take home a colorful 12” x 12”

canvas masterpiece of Spiderman to enjoy and show off to your

family and friends. You will also get to keep your paint palette and

paintbrush set.

Date: Friday, January 22nd

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm


Ages: Boys 7-12 years old

Cost: $20


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TOWN OF CLARENCE YOUTH BOARD AND BUREAU

2016 SPEAKER SERIES

The Town of Clarence Youth Board and Bureau are committed to

educating the public with their informational speaker series focusing

on issues affecting teens, families and communities.

THE HARD FACTS What all parents and adults need to know about drug

addiction and the effect on today’s youth.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

7:00 pm

Clarence Youth Bureau, 10510 Main Street

Featuring Guest Speaker:

Jessica Hutchings, Face 2 Face Program Director,

Kids Escaping Drugs, Inc.

Addiction to opiates, especially among teens and young adults, is growing at an alarming rate in WNY, and is now considered an epidemic;

188 people have died in Erie County from opiate related deaths. Health officials predict 270 deaths by the end of 2015;

Heroin and other opiates have become one of the most widely abused drugs in Buffalo and surrounding suburbs.

This is an adult only presentation.

Call the Youth Bureau at 407-2162 with questions.

JANUARY

3 AND 4 YEAR OLD PLAYGROUP

Participants will enjoy 1:4 ratios with our experienced staff

providing personal interaction with each child. Age appropriate

learning is emphasized through a variety of theme-based, fun,

hands-on activities, social and organized play, crafts, snacks, and

story time. Through individualized attention, our caring staff

encourages your child to do their very best! Your child must be

potty-trained at the time of registration.

Date: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, January 25th, 27th, 29th,

February 1st, 3rd, and 5th

Time: 9:30-11:30 am


Ages: 3 & 4 years old

Cost: $50 for 6 classes


FEBRUARY

HANG OUT WITH DJ






Date: Saturday, February 13th

Time: 4:00-5:45 pm



Cost: FREE

Registration Deadline: February 10th

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WINTERFEST 2016

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST

12:00 – 5:00 PM ~ Main St. Town Park Indoor and outdoor fun! Sledding, ice-skating, hayrides, bonfire,

petting zoo, sled-dogs, ice sculptures. Informational booths, crafts,

food, games and much more! Entertainment including: Charlie &

Checkers, Rochez Academy Irish Dancers, Light Saber Demonstrations

and Star Wars-Themed Characters. Free admission. Fun for all ages!

Sponsored by the Youth Bureau and Clarence Chamber of Commerce.

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ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL

Pick-up volleyball for all levels of players. Teams will be chosen

each night to play pick-up games. If Clarence schools are closed

due to inclement weather or any other reason, volleyball is

cancelled for that night. Please call Chip Trapper, Director at

407-2162, ext. 2 or [email protected] with questions.

Dates: Tuesdays: January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

February 2nd, 9th, 23rd

March 1st, 8th, 15th

Time: 7:00-9:30 pm

Location: Clarence Middle School, 10150 Greiner Road

Cost: $3 per night

Registration: Register at site

SATURDAY MORNING RECREATION

Supervised games and recreational activities provided for children

in grades 3-6. Proper attire and sneakers must be worn. If Clarence

schools are closed due to inclement weather or any other reason,

recreation is cancelled for that day. Please call Chip Trapper,

Director at 407-2162, ext. 2 or [email protected] with

questions.

Dates: Saturdays: January 9th, 23rd, 30th

February 6th, 27th

March 5th, 12th

April 2nd, 9th, 16th

Time: 9:00-11:45 am

Location: Clarence Center Elementary, 9600 Clarence Center

Road and Ledgeview Elementary, 5150 Old Goodrich Road

Cost: Free

Registration: Register at site

RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS

TOWN OF CLARENCE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

10510 Main Street

Clarence, NY 14031

407-2162, ext. 2

Chip Trapper, Director

[email protected]



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FEBRUARY

BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSE Taking care of young children is an important responsibility! This course

will help you learn what you need to know to be the best and most

responsible babysitter you can be. You will learn about the business of

babysitting, how to care for infants and toddlers and several first aid skills.

Each student receives a babysitter manual, CD-ROM and an emergency

reference guide. A certificate of completion from the Red Cross will be

provided. Please bring a lunch and drink.

Date: Tuesday, February 16th

Time: 10:00 am-3:30 pm



Cost: $65

Instructor: Dominic Danesi, Ready to Respond


SAFETY FIRST – HOME ALONE This course will cover home alone principles and safety precautions such

as: answering the door and phone safely, 911 calls, house, fire and internet

safety and much more! Students will be fully engaged during the class

through role playing and safety jeopardy. A certificate of completion will

be provided as well as a bag of resources.


Time: 4:30-6:00 pm



Cost: $25 (or $45 for both Home Alone & Basic First Aid)



SAFETY FIRST – BASIC FIRST AID This course will cover basic first aid skills including: scene safety, use of

personal protective devices, treatment of burns, cuts, sprains, breathing

emergencies, bee stings, insect bites and much more! A certificate of

completion will be provided as well as a compact first aid kit.


Time: 6:00-7:30 pm



Cost: $25 (or $45 for both Home Alone & Basic First Aid)



APRIL

CYB CRAFT TIME


where they will be able to make a few crafts with a spring theme.

This is a great opportunity to show off their crafty skills!

Date: Wednesday, April 20th

Time: 1:00-2:00 pm



Cost: $5

Registration Deadline: April 18th

HANG OUT WITH DJ






Date: Saturday, April 30th

Time: 4:00-5:45 pm



Cost: FREE


NIAGARA FALLS AIR FORCE BASE FIELD TRIP

Have you ever wanted to see what it would be like to work at the

Niagara Falls Air Force Base? We will get a full tour of the base

and a C130 aircraft, visit their updated fire station, try on the bomb

squad suit, and see a weapons display. No food is allowed on base.

Please wear sneakers and dress for the weather. Space is limited to

18 participants.

Date: Wednesday, April 20th (No school Grades K-8)

Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Niagara Falls Air Force Base, 10405 Lockport Rd.

Meet: 8:00 am at 10510 Main Street, Clarence Youth Bureau

Ages: 7 + years old

Cost: $12


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FEBRUARY

STORY SMASH

On February 17th, your child will experience an interactive read-

aloud of the storybook titled The Mitten. The children will get to

climb into a giant hand-made mitten while the story is read. We will

have a craft and snack to go along with the story. On February 19th,

your child will get involved in the reading of the book Tops and

Bottoms. Your child will get to plant their own “crops”, play a relay

race game and enjoy a snack. This is an enriching program that will

foster a love of reading in your child.

Date: Wednesday, February 17th and Friday, February 19th

Time: 10:00-11:30 am


Ages: Boys and girls in grades K-2

Cost: $5 per session


CYB AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CRAFT TIME


where they will get to make a few crafts with a winter and valentine

theme. This is a great opportunity to show off their crafty skills!

Date: Wednesday, February 17th

Time: 1:00-2:30 pm



Cost: $5


MARCH

JUST FUN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER FIELD TRIP

Come have fun playing 18 holes of black light mini-golf, riding

spinning bumper cars and playing in a three story high indoor

playground! We will also play some arcade games and have a

chance to win a prize. You are sure to have a blast while at “Just

Fun”! All activities are supervised by the “Just Fun” staff along with

Youth Bureau staff. Visit www.justfunhamburgny.com. Please

pack a lunch and wear socks and sneakers.

Date: Thursday, March 24th

Time: 10:00 am-3:30 pm

Location: 6000 South Park Avenue, Hamburg

Meet: 10:00 am at 10510 Main Street, Clarence Youth Bureau


Cost: $15

Registration Deadline: March 17th

BUFFALO ANIMAL ADVENTURES

Back by popular demand! Their motto: “We bring the wild to you”.

For one hour, you will get to see first-hand some unique animals and

get to touch some creepy crawlers! You’re sure to enjoy this exciting

program. Visit their website: www.buffaloanimaladventures.org

Date: Thursday, February 18th

Time: 10:30-11:30 am



Cost: $10


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CLARENCE YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

“Offering an exciting way for youth to give back to their community”

The Youth Volunteer Program provides opportunities for youth,

ages 12-20, to volunteer their time to local agencies and

organizations through a variety of service activities. Members

attend a one and a half-hour orientation where rules and

responsibilities are outlined. A monthly calendar of activities and

events to choose from is sent via email to all members. Youth have

the opportunity to work with children, senior citizens, people with

disabilities, or simply lend a hand at community events and

celebrations. Transportation in the youth van is provided to many

events. The Volunteer Program is recognized by the Clarence

School District as a community service accrediting organization for

both underclass and senior hours.

Call 407-2162 or visit our website at: www.clarence.ny.us

http://www.justfunhamburgny.com/

http://www.buffaloanimaladventures.org/

http://www.clarence.ny.us/

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FEBRUARY

BELLE’S TEA PARTY

Dress like a princess and spend the afternoon with Belle and her

friends. We will be making magical mirrors, a secret book, and a tea

cup bracelet! We will also be playing fun games involving

Cogsworth the Clock! While you are having a bite to eat, Belle will

be telling you her story. Up to 2 adults can attend with their child.

Please indicate on the registration form how many adults will attend.

Date: Saturday, February 27th

Time: 12:00-2:00 pm


Ages: 3 + years old

Cost: $15/child (plus up to 2 adults free)

Registration Deadline: February 22nd

DAD AND ME SPORTS DAY

We are working with local sports teams to bring you a fantastic day

for dads and sons to spend together! If you would like to receive

information about this please call us at 407-2162. We will add you

to the list and call you when the event is confirmed. Space is

limited.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

This night will be filled with family-fun activities. Spend time in the

Clarence Middle School pool, play organized games in the gym, or

have some snacks and make some crafts in the cafeteria. This

adventure filled night is a great opportunity to spend active time

together!

Date: Friday, February 26th

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Location: 10150 Greiner Road, Clarence Middle School

Ages: All

Cost: $5 per family

Registration Deadline: Call the Youth Bureau at 407-2162 by

February 22nd

MARCH

GRAB BAG SCIENCE

Grab a science kit and begin exploring the amazing world of science.

We’ll witness the amazing power of air pressure, catch and bounce

a bubble and make gooey slime. Would you believe you can “grow”

a marble, shrink your art work and create green “snow”? Please

wear old clothing for this fun-filled, hands-on program!

Date: Saturday, March 19th

Time: 10:00-11:00 am



Cost: $12


CYB CRAFT TIME


where they will get to make a few crafts of their choice. This is a

great opportunity to show off their crafty skills!

Date: Friday, March 18th

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm



Cost: $5


HANG OUT WITH DJ






Date: Saturday, March 19th

Time: 4:00-5:45 pm



Cost: FREE


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