108 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone - (516) 465-4075
Winter Adult Tennis Lessons Announced
The Department of Recreation and Parks offers a wide variety of lessons tailored to the needs of the Garden City adult community. The adult tennis lessons are open to adults 18 years of age and up who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. In order to create sessions geared to the preferences and skills of residents, our head pros will group people on the same abilities together according to the registrations they receive. Even if you took lessons in the Fall you still have register for the Winter session. To learn more click the attachment below or visit the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave). Lessons will start the week of February 1st.
After School Enrichment Programs for Grades K to 3
Garden City Recreation and Parks is working in conjunction with Mad Science to offer after school enrichment programs in St. Paul’s Center (108 Rockaway Avenue). Each program is one hour in length and will run for six week.
These programs are offered to Garden City residents in the Kindergarten through 3rd grades. Classes are limited to ten children. Children will have to wear a mask during each session.
The class offerings are as follows:
Mondays beginning February 8 from 4 to 5 pm: Mad Science
Mad Science provided innovative, hands on experiments and activities in science related themes such as Crazy Chemworks, Science Mania, and Nasa Space Academy. A different theme will be explored each week.
Tuesdays beginning February 2 from 4 to 5 pm: “Crayola” Artist’s Passport.
Travel the world through art! Kids will explore far off places and learn about the people who live there. They will experiment with “Crayola” brand products while trying art techniques of the places they are exploring.
Fridays beginning February 5 from 4 to 5 pm: Brixology
Engineers shape the world in this after school program! Each class, kids will step into the shoes of an engineer and build various engineering-inspired LEGO® projects. They will explore mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering while using critical thinking, cooperation, and creative problem-solving to test and improve creations.
The cost of this program is $187, checks only made payable to “LI Steam Group”. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or download an application
Pastel Art Class
The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer an adult art class this winter. This ten week program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastel from photographs. Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America.
Classes will be held Fridays beginning February 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. The cost of this program will be $140. Please note: Masks must be worn during class and each participant must fill out a Covid survey sheet before each class to attend. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City.
The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise.
To register for this session please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net or download an application by scrolling down.
Virtual Recreation Center
During the quarantine, Garden City Recreation and Parks hopes to continue to connect our residents with a variety of activities. As a result, we are excited to release our Virtual Recreation Center. Here you will find a variety of activities for all ages. The Virtual Rec Center is growing daily, so please check back each week for additions. Please click here to visit the new page.
Rental Opportunities
It's never to early to plan your next event. Whether you are planning a birthday party, a group event, need space for a meeting or just looking to get together with family, friends or coworkers, consider renting one of our recreation facilities! For additional information or to rent one of our facilities please call the Recreation Administration Office at (516) 465-4075 or visit our web site.
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