Town of Marcellus Parks and Rec announces upcoming trips
The Town of Marcellus Parks and Recreation Department Adult Trip brochure and overnight packet are now available. Pick up copies at the Marcellus Town Hall, Marcellus Free Library or on the town website.
The first trip this year is a day trip to New York City on May 2.
Spend the day on your own in New York City!. This escorted trip includes coach transportation and driver gratuity, all meals and activities are on your own. The motor coach will depart from Marcellus at 6 a.m. and return approximately at 12:30 a.m. The is cost $95 per person and there are limited spots left.
Monday, May 4, guests will travel to Turning Stone Casino for Bingo The cost is $20 per person and you’ll receive $15 in Bingo or free play and a $5 meal credit. The deadline for this trip is March 25, 2020.
June 17 guests will travel to Hidden Valley Animal Adventure in Varysburg, NY.
Enjoy a tractor pulled trolley ride and relax as you enjoy a guided tour of the park. Learn some fun facts about the animals you will encounter along the way, including Bison, Water Buffalo, Elk, Zebra, Ostrich, Camel and more. Lunch is included today at the Lodge Dining Room right on the Hidden Valley property. After lunch we will travel to Vidler’s 5 & 10 and take a step back in time as you enjoy the atmosphere of and old five and dime. Our final stop on the way home will be to the Made in America Store. Founded in 2010 the mission of this store was to create and save American jobs by increasing manufacturing in the USA.
The annual overnight trip for the year will be at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe Vermont from Sunday, August 23 through Wednesday, Aug. 26.
While in Stowe, Vermont we will visit Ben & Jerry Ice Cream, the Shelburne Museum, The Church Street Market Place, The Waybury Inn, Vermont Annex and more! The trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, three nights’ accommodations with evening entertainment most nights, three breakfasts, and two dinners. It also includes a guided tour of Ben and Jerry’s Factory. Prices range from $1250 to $800 dependent on room occupancy. A $300 deposit is due by May 1, 2020. Spaces are limited and filling up quickly so don’t hesitate to register.
Mark your calendars for summer activities.
Early Bird Hoop Mania registration is now open for students entering 4th -9th grade. It is the 25th Anniversary of Hoop Mania and the Camp runs from Monday June 29 to Thursday July 3, from 9 to 3 p.m. Grades 4-6 will be at the Driver Middle School “New” gym and grades 7-9 will be at the Marcellus Senior High School Gym. This camp consists of fun, education, and healthy competition to help each student become the most complete basketball player they can be. The cost is $125/child by May 1st! After May 1 it is $150/student and the price includes a reversible pinnie.
This year our Hoop Mania Mini Hoopsters Camp will be Monday July 6 to Thursday July 9 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the KCH Elementary Gym.
Younger campers entering grades 1-3 will have their own time to work on their basketball skills. They will be participating in drills, games and contests for them to enjoy. The cost of this camp is $50/child by May 1, and $75/child afterwards.
As for the recreation program this year for grade 1-7 will be held July 6 through 31. The kindergarten program will be the week of July 20 to 24.
This program is a great way to give your young learners an idea of the school for a short period of time and can get them comfortable before attending school in the fall.
For more information regarding trips or programs please contact the town of Marcellus Parks and Recreation Department office located at 24 E. Main St. in Marcellus and we can be reached by phone at 673-3269 ext. 2 or by email at [email protected].
