Summer Playground Program
For youth grades K-8. Playground runs Monday, June 30 – Friday, August 8 (excluding Thursday/Friday July 3rd and 4th).
This is a 6 week program Monday-Friday, 9am to 3:00pm each day.
*Extended Day is now an option*: drop off as early as 7:30am until 9am and pick up between 3- 5pm for an additional fee.
Also New: Field Trips! Movie Tavern, Onondaga Lake, The MOST, The Zoo, and End of Year Carnival!
Two locations:
Cherry Rd. School 201 Cherry Road Syracuse, NY 13219
Or
Lakeland Park Corner of Alhan Parkway and Shore Ave Syracuse, NY 13209 features a brand new playground, 2 pavilions, bathrooms, tennis and basketball courts, and fields to play!
Online Pre-Registration is necessary (no walk-ins). There is a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 60 participants for each program location.
Fees:
You have the option to sign up for a full 6 week session at a discounted rate or sign up weekly for $95 per week per child. *Payment Plans are now an option*
Geddes Residents:
6 Week Session(cheapest rate):
$550 per child for 6 week session: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday
$200 per child for 6 week extended day: Drop off 7:30am-9am pick up 3-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Per week(week one discounted rate)
$95 per child per week: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday
$50 per child per week extended day: Drop off 7:30am-9am pick up 3-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Non-Residents:
6 Week Session(cheapest rate):
$575 per child for 6 week session: 9am-3pm Monday-Friday
$225 per child for 6 week extended day: Drop off 7:30am-9am pick up 3-5pm Monday-Friday.
Per week(week one discounted rate)
$100 per child per week: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday
$55 per child per week extended day:Drop off 7:30am-9am pick up 3-5pm, Monday-Friday.
A parent or guardian must sign in and sign out the child daily. All participants must stay at the program from 9am to 3:00pm, unless a parent pre-arranges any changes with the Department or on site supervisor
All participants MUST BE PICKED UP BY 3:00PM/5pm or a late fee will be charged.
Snacks or lunches may be brought by participants, but not shared. Participants must bring their own filled water bottles. Participants will receive a camp T-shirt which must be worn on Wednesdays for field trips. Please also pack a bathing suit and towel for Water Fun Fridays.
To register: create an account with Geddesny.myrec.com, Be sure to add everyone in your household when creating your account, and don’t forget to opt in for cancellation notifications via email or text. Your new household account will provide you with registration history, transaction receipts, and so much more!
If you choose to pay by check, cash or payment plan, the registration will be put on hold until payment has been made in person or by mail. Once payment for the program has been made, the registration will be complete. BUT, your child’s space is not guaranteed until payment is complete. If you need a payment plan please select payment plan option. If you wish to pay by check or cash please select pre registration at check out and call the office 315-487-8238.
When paying by credit card, there will be a non refundable 3% convenience fee added to the cost of programs by Myrec.
**Up to date Vaccination/Immunization records, Health History & other forms must be submitted no later than June 6th for registration to be complete.
Questions or more information: call the Recreation Department at (315) 487-8238, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am to 4:00pm; Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm. Please leave a message if necessary.
*Remember there is limited availability at each location, and no refunds will be made after the program has begun.
The Town of Geddes Summer Playground Program is licensed by the Onondaga County Health Department. This camp is inspected a minimum of twice yearly.
Inspection reports concerning the camp are on file at:
Onondaga County Health Department
Division of Environmental Health
John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 12th Floor
421 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Telephone: (315) 435-6617