Registrations for the Town of Webb Recreation Department’s summer programs will be Thursday, May 30 and Wednesday, June 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the town offices at the Old Forge Information Center on Route 28.
Summer recreation programs begin June 24 and run through August 9th.
Programs include:
• Playschool is a seven-week recreation program for children entering kindergarten through 10-years-old. Playschool runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Children will be visiting a different recreational venue almost every day. A full schedule is available upon request at: townofwebbrecreation@gmail.com.
The cost this year is $120 for a family’s first child, $80 for the second and $50 for the third.
Scholarships are available for qualifying families.
• Baseball is offered for children ages 8 to 12. The cost is $20 with a $30 uniform deposit.
Baseball is broken up into divisions to suit all levels of experience. The 50-70 division is geared for 10 to12 year olds.
It features a full baseball experience and includes leading, stealing, etc. (The 50-70 refers to the 50-foot pitcher’s mound and 70-foot base paths.) Players should bring a glove and hat.
The Majors division features a slightly modified game. This division does have “kid-pitch.” Players should bring a glove and hat.
Baseball practices will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday on the Park Avenue field.
Games will be played weekday afternoons or evenings in Old Forge at Park Avenue or in Inlet at Arrowhead Park. There will be no practice on game days.
Players will be selected for a team based on their ability level as judged by the coaches.
• Softball practices will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Park Avenue field. Games will be scheduled depending on participation. The cost for this program is $15.
• T-ball is for children ages 5 to 7. Practices will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Players should bring a glove and hat. The cost for this program is $10.
• Toddler kickball is designed for 3 to 4 year olds. There is no cost and practices will be from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday.
• Basketball for ages 14 to adult will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at the North Street courts. No sign up is necessary.
• Volleyball is offered for ages 14 through adult from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Park Avenue Building. No sign up is necessary.
• Tennis for children ages 8 to 12 will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays at the Lakeview Drive courts on the Old Forge lakefront. Participants must supply their own rackets.
• Community Appreciation Day will be held on the Town of Webb beach and lakefront from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. There will be food, music and games. Any businesses or organizations that would like to be a part of this event should contact Jason Perkins at (315) 369-5269. The AYSO end of the year party will also be held at this event.
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TownOfWebbRecreation for up to date announcements. For more information contact Town of Webb Recreation Director Jason Perkins at (315) 369-5269.
