Sunday, July 20, 2008

Animal Demonstrations

Sunday, July 20, 2008 View All Dates

Free with zoo admission

10:30 ANIMAL DEMO (CONTACT BARN)

11:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

11:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

12:00 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

1:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

2:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

2:30 MEET THE KEEPER (LOCATION TBA)

3:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

3:30 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

Demos will be every day until September 1 (weather permitting).  Meet the keeper chats will be conducted periodically throughout the Zoo.  The Contact Barn may conduct additional demos throughout the day.  Schedule is subject to change.  

Come Out and Play

Sunday, July 20, 2008 View All Dates

Free

Once again, Onondaga County Parks is teaming up with Wegmans to offer this free, sandlot style program of family fun and games. Everyone is encouraged to come out and play childhood classics such as kickball and soccer and to try their hands at newer favorites such as Nerf flag football and Ultimate Frisbee.

Kickball:  Aug. 13, 17
Soccer: Aug. 20
Ultimate Frisbee: Aug. 3
Small Soccer: Aug. 24
Nerf flag football: Aug. 6, 10, 27 and 31
Weather permitting, schedule is subject to change.

Activities will take place 1-2pm, Sundays; 6-7pm Wednesdays


All games will be taught and played on the lawn behind the Griffin Visitor Center at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool. There is no charge, all equipment will be provided, and someone will be there to set up and get things going. Parents are encouraged to join in with their kids.

Great American Antiquefest

Sunday, July 20, 2008

$20 early bird $7 Sat & Sun $6 single day

Over 200 dealers attend this long running show annually

 

• FRI 9am-12pm $20
Set-up Shopper While dealers unpack; includes
re-entry on Saturday & Sunday
General Admission from 12pm-4pm $6

• SATURDAY 9am-5pm $6
• SUNDAY 9am-4pm $6
• Saturday & Sunday Weekend Pass $7

Under 12 Free
FREE Parking

Funday Sundays

Sunday, July 20, 2008 View All Dates

1pm – 3pm

$5 per child for Adventure Pass

Weekly activities include:

July 13: Let’s be Soldiers! Join our military drills and demonstrations. Be a Ste Marie Courier du Bois for an afternoon! 

July 20: Crafty Day I: Cornhusk Dolls, Beads and Crafts. Have fun making traditional dolls and games or do some beadwork to wear home!

July 27: Crafty Day II. Help make some bread in the oven and some goodies to sample! Take up the chisel in the woodshop!

Aug 3: Ste Marie Mystery Day: Solve the puzzle by collecting clues from Ste Marie characters and by finding the secret locations around the Mission!


Aug 10: A Priestly Afternoon - Spend an afternoon with Fr. Chaumonot. Make a 17th century Jesuit storyboard and hear some good stories, too!


Aug 17: Pottery and Archaeology Day - Make and decorate a coil pot to take home. Talk with a real archaeologist! 

Aug 24: Game Day - Learn Stool Ball, join a nine pins tournament, test your skill in Moulins, run the hoop and other fun activities.

The $5 Adventure Pass will admit children to all seven events. Parents are encouraged to stay, a donation is requested for admission. Children who participate in five of the events will receive an award, those who come for all seven will earn a free pass to Festival of Centuries in September.

Weekend Canoeing & Kayaking

Sunday, July 20, 2008 View All Dates

9am – 4pm

$2 per vehicle park admission; Rental rates are $8 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour

Enjoy a leisurely paddle on your own around Beaver Lake. Explore the lake's edge and search for beaver lodges, turtles, herons and osprey. Paddlers may bring their own canoe or rent one from the Visitor Center. ental is on a first-come basis.  Canoes will not be permitted to launch after 4 pm. All canoes must be off the lake by 5 pm You must register at the canoe dock. Canoeing is subject to safe conditions and we reserve the right to cancel. 

In addition to weekends, the canoe/kayak dock will be open Monday holidays. 

Horseback Riding

Sunday, July 20, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

1 hour guided trail rides through the forest, weather permitting.

CNY DIRT Group Rides

Sunday, July 20, 2008

10am

Free

These rides are geared to the mountain biker who has some fitness and general skills. They are not for beginners. Rides generally last 3-4 hours but participants can stop at any time.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Animal Demonstrations

Monday, July 21, 2008 View All Dates

Free with zoo admission

10:30 ANIMAL DEMO (CONTACT BARN)

11:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

11:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

12:00 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

1:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

2:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

2:30 MEET THE KEEPER (LOCATION TBA)

3:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

3:30 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

Demos will be every day until September 1 (weather permitting).  Meet the keeper chats will be conducted periodically throughout the Zoo.  The Contact Barn may conduct additional demos throughout the day.  Schedule is subject to change.  

Future Guard

Monday, July 21, 2008

9am – 3pm

$135

Registration Required

This five day class is an advanced training experience for kids serious about becoming a lifeguard one day to refine their swim stroke, learn about water safety, and become certified in CPR and First Aid. Open 12-14 year olds. Pre-requisite: Intro to Lifeguarding.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Future Guard

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

9am – 3pm

$135

Registration Required

This five day class is an advanced training experience for kids serious about becoming a lifeguard one day to refine their swim stroke, learn about water safety, and become certified in CPR and First Aid. Open 12-14 year olds. Pre-requisite: Intro to Lifeguarding.

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