Winter

Current Announcements

On 4/20 & 27- FYC CLOSED for Spring break.

NO FYC programs on 5/4 due to district event Special Olympics.

On 5/11, Tennis resumes at Allen Park (weather permitting) and

Swim 3 resumes at HMS aquatics center.

FYC 2023-2024 WINTER RECREATION PROGRAM

Our 73rd Winter Recreation Program of supervised recreational and instructional programs is for children enrolled in the Farmingdale School District. Registration will be online and open one month prior to the program start date. Instructional programs in Swimming, Gymnastics and Cultural Arts are self-sustaining. The registration fee for the programs are as indicated below. No refunds will be issued once the program begins. Further information may be attained by contacting our office by email at contactus@farmingdaleyouthcouncil.org or by telephone at 516-694-0916.

1. Bonnie Boch, Director
2. Angel Gestone, Assistant Director

ALL WINTER PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE FARMINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT #22.

All registrations for Winter programs will be ONLINE. Registration begins approximately one month before the program start date. If you have not previously registered or do not have an account, you will need to create an account in order to register. Click on the “HOW TO REGISTER" button below for instructions on how to create an account or the “Help" link from the Rec Desk portal via the “REGISTER HERE" button also located Below.

Photography or videos are not permitted at any FYC programs.

How to Register

PLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES, CLICK THE “CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS" BUTTON OR WINTER PAGE AT THE TOP. PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR EMAILS REGARDING PROGRAM UPDATES OR CHANGES.

Click the “Session Closings"button for dates sessions are closed.

Session Closings

SWIMMING / GRADES 2 – 8:

Child must be 48 inches in height in order to register for this program

Swimming instruction is for children enrolled in the Farmingdale School District entering grades 2-8 as of September 2023, and meet Saturdays at the Aquatics Center at Howitt Middle School.

There are a total of eight (8) classes per session. The program fee is $70.00 per child. Session times are 10AM, 11AM, or 12PM each lasting one hour.

Registration for Session 1: is online beginning September 6, 2023

Swim Dates for Session 1: Sept 30 Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9

Registration for Session 2: is online beginning October 6, 2023

Swim Dates for Session 2: Dec 16 Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10 Mar 2

Registration for Session 3: is online beginning February 12, 2024

Swim Dates for Session 3: Mar 23 Apr 6, 13 May 11, 18 June 1, 8, 15

Dates can be subject to change, please check the recdesk portal calendar or the program “schedule" tab for any changes.

S.N.A.P. (SPECIAL NEEDS AQUATICS PROGRAM)

A parent or guardian must go in the pool with the child in order to register for this program

SNAP is designed for students with special needs ages 6-16 as of September 2023, and meet Saturdays from 2-3PM at the Aquatics center at Howitt Middle School.

SNAP is for special needs students who DO NOT know how to swim and are enrolled in the Farmingdale school district. The program will introduce non-swimmers to basic safety swimming skills. A parent or guardian is required to accompany the student swimmer in the pool at all times. There are a total of eight (8) classes per session. The program fee is $70.00 per child.

Registration for Session 1: is online beginning on September 6, 2023

Swim dates for Session 1: Sept 30 Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9

Registration for Session 2: is online beginning on October 6, 2023

Swim dates for Session 2: Dec 16 Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10 Mar 2

Registration for Session 3: is online beginning on February 12, 2024

Swim dates for Session 3: Mar 23 Apr 6, 13 May 11, 18 Jun 1, 8, 15

TINY TOT SWIM

In order to register and participate in this program your child must be registered with the school census prior to the program start date.

“Tiny Tots" swim is for children enrolled in the Farmingdale School District ages 1 to 5, and meet Saturdays at the Aquatics Center at Howitt Middle School.

Tiny Tots session is from 9-10AM or 1-2 PM. Tiny Tots MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in the pool at all times. Tiny Tots swim is a fun water orientation program designed to acquaint children with water. Skills introduced will include: blowing bubbles, floating, kicking, and safety skills and optional underwater swim.

Registration for session 1 begins on: September 6, 2023

Swim dates for session 1: Sept 30 Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9

Registration for session 2 begins on: October 6, 2023

Swim dates for session 2: Dec 16, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10 Mar 2

Registration dates for session 3 begins on: February 12, 2024

Swim dates for session 3: Mar 23 Apr 6, 13 May 11, 18 June 1, 8, 15

There are a total of (8) classes and the program fee is $70.00 per child.

GYMNASTICS

FOR GRADES 1-8 / 4:00-5:45PM at Woodward Parkway. There are 2 sessions offered, one in the Fall and one in the Winter.

In this class you will learn the basics of gymnastics using various apparatuses. Leotards can be worn but are not required, children should wear comfortable gym attire and socks.

You can choose to attend one day a week, either Tuesdays or Thursdays for $70.00 or both days for $140.00. There are 8 classes or 16 classes per session.

There is a homework room available for students at 3pm at Woodward Parkway. The fee is $25 for Tuesdays or Thursdays only. The fee is $50 for both Tuesdays & Thursdays. **Transportation is NOT provided from other schools to Woodward Parkway.**

Session 1- Fall online registration begins: September 6, 2023

Fall dates for Tuesdays: Sept 26 Oct 3, 10, 17 Nov 14, 21, 28 Dec 5

Fall dates for Thursdays: Sept 28 Oct 5, 12, 26 Nov 9, 30 Dec 14, 21

Session 2- Winter online registration begins: December 1, 2023

Winter dates for Tuesdays: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 27

Winter dates for Thursdays: Jan 4, 11, 18, Feb 8, 15, 29 Mar 7, 14

The program fee is $70.00 or $140.00 per child.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)

ASL FOR GRADES K-4 / 9:00-10:00AM

During the sessions students will begin to explore sign language through hands on practice interwoven with some arts and crafts. Students will learn the letters of the alphabet in order to spell their names and simple sight words. Students will also learn word signs for animals, colors, and objects. Throughout the course students will learn to sign a simple story which will be presented during a culminating activity to which family and friends will be invited. Students will also leave with a small booklet of sign language worksheets that will help them to practice and develop their budding skills at home.

ASL FOR GRADES 5-9 / 10:00-11:00AM

During the sessions students will begin to explore hands on practice of sign language with the goal of beginning conversational skills. Students will be exposed to general history of American Sign Language. Students will be challenged to not only learn their alphabet but also general signs that can be used in a simple conversational exchange. Throughout the course students will learn the signs to a song/story which will be presented during a culminating activity to which family and friends will be invited. Students will also leave with a small booklet of sign language worksheets to help them to further practice and develop their beginning sign skills.

Online registration for Fall session begins on: September 6, 2023

Fall Session Dates: Sept 30 Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9,16

Online registration for Winter session begins on: December 1, 2023

Winter Session Dates: Jan 6, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

Location: Woodward Parkway Elementary

The program fee is $65.00 per child.

Chess & Checkers

FOR GRADES 3-8 / 10:30AM – 12:00PM

This new program will run for 9 weeks on Saturdays. During the session students will be able to learn how to play chess or checkers. If students already know how to play chess or checkers, they will be able to play against other participants.

Online registration for the Fall session begins on: September 6, 2023

Fall session dates: Sept 30, Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9, 16

Online registration for the Winter session begins on: December 1, 2023

Winter session dates: Jan 6, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

Location: Woodward Parkway Elementary

The program fee is $65.00 per child.

DRAWING & SKETCHING

FOR GRADES 3-8 / Beginner 9:00-10:00AM or Advanced 10:05-11:05AM

Beginner/Intermediate 9:00-10:00AM

A course designed to introduce the young artist to the various beginner steps of drawing/sketching. Students will get a taste of topics such as mark making, contour line sketching, blind contour line sketching and shading. These exercises are designed to train the beginner to use full powers of observation and “both sides of the brain" while drawing. All drawings will be done in pencil. Materials are supplied in class.

Intermediate/Advanced 10:05-11:05AM

A course designed to bring the beginning steps of drawing/sketching together. These young artists will be introduced to the composition of art making through thumbnail sketches, shading, still lifes, portraiture and figure drawing. These exercises will allow the students to use concept development as a source of art using both sides of the brain at once. All drawings are done in pencil. Materials are supplied in class. (Photos may be needed for self portraiture segment of the class).

Online registration for Fall session begins on: September 6, 2023

Fall session dates: Sept 30 Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9, 16

Online registration for Winter session begins on: December 1, 2023

Winter session dates: Jan 6, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

Location: Woodward Parkway Elementary

The program fee is $70.00 per child.

GROUP PIANO

FOR GRADES 3-12/ 10:00-11:00AM

This course will introduce basic theory to enable students to play simple tunes with chord harmonization. Students must have a piano for daily practice. Class will be limited to six students. Each student has a 10 minute individual session.

Online registration for Fall session begins on: September 6, 2023

Fall session dates: Sept 30 Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9, 16

Online registration for Winter session begins on: December 1, 2023

Winter session dates: Jan 6, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

Location: Woodward Parkway Elementary

The program fee is $75.00 per child.

PRE-K

9:30AM- 12:00PM at Woodward Parkway. There will be 2 sessions offered in the Fall and Winter.

This program is for 4 year-olds entering kindergarten in September 2024. This program provides opportunities for creative and imaginative group experience, self-expression, and cultural awareness. Activities include exploration with art materials and a planned environment of play experience, story time, music and rhythms. Class size is limited.

Online registration begins on: August 21, 2023

Fall session dates: Sept 30 Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9, 16

Winter session dates: Jan 6, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

The program fee is $125.00 per child.

SAMPLER -ARTS & CRAFTS

FOR GRADES K-2 / 10:15AM- 11:45AM

“Sampler" is a class designed to introduce the young child to each of the areas of the Cultural Arts Program. This course is especially good for the child who likes to make crafts as well as art projects. Occasionally, a little music and movement will be included to give the children an opportunity to stretch and move in the gym or playground area. We will usually read a story during the lesson for added fun!

Online registration for Fall session begins on: September 6, 2023

Fall session dates: Sept 30 Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9, 16

Online registration for Winter session begins on: December 1, 2023

Winter session dates: Jan 6, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

Location: Woodward Parkway Elementary

The program fee is $70.00 per child.

SEWING

FOR GRADES 3-12 / 9:30- 11:00 AM, 11:00AM- 12:30PM or 1:00- 2:30PM at Howitt Middle School

Participants will have 90 minutes of instruction. Class size will be limited to 16 students per class with 2 instructors. The program will conclude with a fashion show on March 23, 2024 at Woodward Parkway in the Auditorium.

Participants will create a variety of projects through the use of patterns, hand sewing and sewing machines. This program is geared towards all levels.

Online registration for this program begins on: October 6, 2023

Sewing dates: Nov 4, 18 Dec 2, 9, 16 Jan 6, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, Mar 2, 9, 16

Fashion Show: March 23, 2024 @WWP Auditorium

The program fee is $65.00 per child.

WINTER RECREATION (@SEM & WWP)

FOR GRADES 1-8 at Saltzman East Memorial / 9:00AM-12:00PM

FOR GRADES 1-8 at Woodward Parkway / 12:00- 3:00PM

Winter recreation is for children enrolled in the Farmingdale School District entering grades 1- 8 as of September 2023, and meets weekly on Saturdays from November 2023 through March 2024.

Varied program of recreational activities including quiet games, basketball, whiffle ball, kickball, and arts & crafts are offered.

Online registration begins on: October 6, 2023

Program dates: Nov 4, 18, Dec 2, 9, 16, Jan 6, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

The program fee is $65.00 per child.

WRESTLING

FOR GRADES K-4 / 7:00-8:00PM

FOR GRADES 5-8 / 8:00-9:00PM — Changed to grades 3-8

Classes meet on Tuesday & Thursday nights in the wrestling room at Farmingdale High School.

Requirements: Participants must complete 8 classes in order to participate in the in-house tournament on February 29, 2024. Please wear a white T-shirt & gym shorts to class. You may bring water.

Online registration begins on: December 1, 2023

Wrestling dates: Jan 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Feb 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 27, 29

The program fee is $55.00 per child.

TENNIS

FOR GRADES 3-5 / 10:00- 11:30AM at Allen Park

FOR GRADES 6-8 / 11:00AM- 1:00PM at Allen Park

Online registration for this program begins on: February 12, 2024

Tennis dates: March 16 April 6, 13, May 11, 18 June 1, 8, 15

Dates are subject to change due to weather or Park events.

Sneakers and a tennis racket are required for this class.

The program fee is $60.00 per child.

On 4/20 & 27- FYC CLOSED for Spring break.

NO FYC programs on 5/4 due to district event Special Olympics.

On 5/11, Tennis resumes at Allen Park (weather permitting) and

Swim 3 resumes at HMS aquatics center.

FYC 2023-2024 WINTER RECREATION PROGRAM

Photography or videos are not permitted at any FYC programs.

**Child must be 48 inches in height in order to register for this program**

**A parent or guardian must go in the pool with the child in order to register for this program**

**In order to register and participate in this program your child must be registered with the school census prior to the program start date.**

Child must be 48 inches in height in order to register for this program

A parent or guardian must go in the pool with the child in order to register for this program

In order to register and participate in this program your child must be registered with the school census prior to the program start date.