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2015Town of BabylonParks and Recreation

Rich Schaffer, Supervisor

Highlights from last summer...


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Rich SchafferSupervisor

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Carol QuirkTown Clerk

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Jackie GordonCouncilwoman

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Corinne DiSommaReceiver of Taxes

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Elected OfficialsA Message from Supervisor SchafferCouncilman Martinez ReportsOnline Registration Information2015 Summer Concert SeriesTown of Babylon 2015 Movie SeriesSpecial EventsFriday Night Fun PatrolBeach BlastSeasonal EventsSurf Fishing CupLumiere Ballet/Don QuixoteBACCA EventsRecreation ProgramsProgressive Aquatics (Swimming Lessons)Advanced Swimming LessonsSpecialty AquaticsCompetitive Aquatics (Swim Meets)AquacizeBoatingDancingDay CampDog ObedienceGolfKayakingMartial ArtsMusic Instruction

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Paddle BoardingParent & TotSailingTennisYogaTown Refund PolicyFall ProgramsSports ProgramsSports LeaguesSports CampsBeaches/Pools/PermitsBoating & CampingOcean/Bay BeachesResident Recreation Permit InformationPools/Pool PlansSpray ParksSpecial EventsHope for the Warriors RunSurf ClassicDog ParkAnnouncementsBeach Hut RestaurantsYouth ProgramsAdditional ResourcesNYS Access Pass InformationTown of Babylon History MuseumCedar Beach Golf CourseWounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride

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Lindsay HenryCouncilman

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Tony MartinezDeputy Supervisor/

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Thomas DonnellyCouncilman

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The programs listed in the summer directory with the computer symbol next to it will beavailable at www.townofbabylon.com.

Any resident wishing to register online will need a USER ID and PASSWORD. If you do nothave one already, you can come into the Parks & Recreation Department, located at 151 Phelps

Lane in North Babylon between the hours of 9am and 4pm, to obtain one. When you come into the ParksDepartment please have on hand proof of residency and birth certificates of the children in your household.

Programs which are available to non residents must be registered for in person at 151 Phelps Lane, North

Babylon.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Tony Martinez Reports

Rich SchafferBabylon Town Supervisor

Councilman Tony Martinez, Deputy SupervisorChair, Parks and Recreation Committee

Dear Residents,

After such an eventfulwinter, it is with great joythat I am able to announcethat our tremendous Parks& Recreation Departmenthas great things in store forthe warm summer monthsahead. Inside this guideyou will find all the

information you need to know about upcoming eventsand summer programs. Our Town offers something for

everyone – whether you like to stay active or just soak inthe sun at one of our beaches.

We here at the Town of Babylon take great pride in ourparks and beaches, which are among the best on LongIsland. Be sure to get your recreation permit for this yearso that you can take part in all that our facilities have tooffer. Permits are available starting May 13th at 10:00AM at Phelps Lane. See Page 29 for more informationor call (631) 893-2100.

See you around town,

Friends and neighbors,

I hope you’re excited forsummer as I am! We haveso much going on at ourparks, beaches andrecreational facilities overthe next few months, fromour popular free summerconcerts to the annual

Beach Blast celebration in August.

In addition to the exciting events we have upcoming,the Town of Babylon has made several improvementsover the past year to some of our most popular parksfacilities. The most notable perhaps being the

upgrades to Tanner park marina, which hosts over130 boaters during the summer season. At TannerPark, we reconstructed damaged bulk heading,installed long lasting storm resistant decking andunveiled new enhanced electric and water servicesfor boaters.

I hope that you’ll read through this guide and takeadvantage of everything that we have planned.There’s fun for everyone!

Sincerely,


2015 Summer Concert SeriesALL SUMMER CONCERTS ARE PRESENTED FREE OF CHARGE courtesy of the followwing sponsors

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BIG SHOTBilly Joel Tribute

BandFriday, June 27Overlook, 7:30

P.M.

Giaquinto

masonry inc.

ALMOST QUEEN/YES TRIBUTE

Tribute BandsFriday, June 26Overlook Beach

7:30 pm

WHO’S BADMichael Jackson

Tribute BandFriday, July 3Tanner Park

7:30 pm

ZAC BROWN TRIBUTE BAND

Friday, July 10Tanner Park

7:30 pm

START MAKING SENSE/HmfOTalking Heads/Hall & Oates

Tribute BandWednesday, July 1

Tanner Park7:30 pm

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY/ ASBURY JUKES

Wednesday, July 8Tanner Park

7:30 pm

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SEPSEPSEPSEPSEPARAARAARAARAARATE TE TE TE TE WWWWWAAAAAYYYYYSSSSS(J(J(J(J(Jourourourourourneneneneney y y y y TTTTTribribribribribute)ute)ute)ute)ute)Wednesday, July 14 • Tanner Park • 7:00 p.m.

masonry inc.

TTTTTONY ORLANDOONY ORLANDOONY ORLANDOONY ORLANDOONY ORLANDOFriday, July 9 • Tanner Park • 7:30 p.m.

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MARK FARNER(formerly of Grand Funk Railroad)

Thursday, July 16Tanner Park

7:30 pm

THE BROOKLYN BRIDGEFriday, July 17

Tanner Park7:30 pm

THE PURPLE XPERIENCEPrince Tribute Band


7:30 pm

HALF STEPGrateful Dead Tribute Band

Wednesday, July 29Tanner Park

7:30 pm

2015 Summer Concert SeriesPlease bring a non perishable food item to help stock

the Town of Babylon Food Pantry.Collection bins will be locatedat each concert. Thank you!

MOUNTAIN JAM OCHESTRA/MILAGRO

Allman Brothers/ Santana Tribute BandWednesday, July 22

Overlook Beach7:30 pm


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TN’T (Trish N’ Tom)Alternative Soul Music

Brennan High School500 Mount AvenueThursday, July 9

7:00 P.M.

Hermann Griem Park

42ND INFANTRYDIVISION BAND

Monday, August 10Tanner Park

7:30 pm

JESSIE’S GIRLThe Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band

Friday, August 7Tanner Park

7:30 pm

THE MACHINEPink Floyd Tribute Band


7:30 pm

STRAWBERRY FIELDSBeatles Tribute BandWednesday, August 5

Tanner Park7:30 pm

Tuesday, June 237:00 P.M.


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LEGO MOVIEMonday, July 20th

Town Hall LawnMovie begins at Dusk

*Raindate: Tuesday, July 21st

HONEY, I SHRUNKTHE KIDS

Monday, August 3rdTanner Park

Movie begins at Dusk*Raindate: Tuesday, August 4th

TOWN OF BABYLON2015 MOVIE SERIES

Drive-In

Movie!

FREE!

SANDLOTMonday, July 6th

Tanner ParkMovie begins at Dusk

*Raindate: Tuesday, July 7th

JAWSFriday, June 12thOverlook Beach

8:30 p.m.

FREE!

FREE!

FREE!Monday, August 17th

Town Hall LawnMovie begins at Dusk

*Raindate: Tuesday, August 18th

$10.00 donation/carloadfor 9/11 Memorial

PITCH PERFECT


Looking for a fun-filled event to cap off yoursummer fun in the Town of Babylon? Then cometo the Town’s annual BEACH BLAST! Residentsare invited to participate in the events free of charge.Events will include relay contests, games, rides andthe annual Ice Cream Eating Contest. Music andface painting will also be available. The day willculminate with the 21st annual fireworksextravaganza, beginning at dusk. Parking is only

available to residentswith recreation permits.Additional parking isavailable at Cedar Beachand Cedar BeachMarina for ResidentsOnly with a 2015recreation permit. Fireworks

The Town of Babylon is pleased to offer our 21stannual fireworks extravaganza by Long Island’sown Bay Fireworks. The display, which begins atdusk, provides a spectacular ending to our 2015Beach Blast. It can be viewed from Cedar andOverlook Beaches, Ocean Parkway, Babylon.

Pictured L to R: NYS Senator Michael Venditto, LegislatorKevin McCaffrey, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone,Councilman Tom Donnelly along with winners of last year’sIce Cream Eating Contest.

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BEACH BLASTSaturday, August 22ndOverlook Beach, 3 pmRain Date: Sunday, August 23rd

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN PATROLJoin us as we countdown to the weekend on

Friday nights around the town.Join our roving Fun Patrol as we celebrate Friday nightsunsets at various town pools and spray parks. The FunPatrol will celebrate sunset with fun poolside activitiesincluding limbo, hula hoop contests, dancing contests andmore. A live DJ will be on hand and there will be prizesand fun.

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Fri, 7/10 - Sanchez Pool, West Babylon 6 pm to 8 pmFri., 7/17 - North Amityville Pool 6 pm to 8 pmFri. 7/24 - Geiger Spray Park 4 pm to 6 pmFri. 7/31 - North Lindenhurst Pool 6 pm to 8 pmFri. 8/7 - Fabio Buttitta Pool, Deer Park 6 pm to 8 pmFri. 8/14 - Venetian Shores Spray Park 4 pm to 6 pm

That 70’s BandBig Daddy Deluxe

Steeldrumania


Babylon Fall Festival WITH SUPPORT FROM

Holiday Tree Lighting CeremonyHo! Ho! Ho! Join Supervisor RichSchaffer, Town officials and Santa Clausat Town Hall on Friday, December4th beginning at 7 pm, at the Town’sAnnual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.All town residents are invited to attend thispopular holiday event, which will againfeature gifts for children, costumedcharacters, musical entertainment andrefreshments for all.

18th Annual Spring EggstravaganzaA park full of eggs! This annual spring eventprovides fun and treat filled eggs for childrenages 10 and under. The event includes ponyrides, petting zoo, face painting and of course,an egg find. The Spring Bunny will be onhand, so parents should bring their cameras.

Admission is FREE.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents 10and under.When: Saturday, March 19, 2016Where: Phelps Lane Park, North BabylonTime: 12 pm to 2 pm

Seasonal

An array of activities are featured during this Fall Festivalincluding hay rides, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, andface painting. Enjoy the musical entertainment and foodthat will be a part of the day’s festivities. It’s a day thewhole family can enjoy! Admission is FREE.A fall delight for everyone!

When: Saturday, October 10thWhere: Town Hall Park, LindenhurstTime: 12 pm to 3 pm


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Saturday & Sunday, August 1 - 2Babylon Town Hall, Lindenhurst

Traditional Dancers Audience ParticipationTraditional Drums Great Native FoodDance Competitions Quality Traders

Aztec Dancers Specialty Dances

Adults: $10 Seniors(60+): $5Disabled Individuals and Teens(12-16): $5

*Children under 12 are FREE

Saturday 10 am - 10 pmSunday 10 am - 5 pm

PAUMANAUKEPOW-WOW

LONG ISLANDBLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

12 pm - 7 pmMUSIC ALL DAY!

Food and Craft VendorsGeneral Admission: $15

Seniors (60+): $10Disabled Individuals and Children(8-12): $10

*Children under 7 are FREE

Call BACCA at 631-587-3696 or visitwww.babylonarts.org

for further information.

BACCA Events

Lumière Ballet present

Saturday & Sunday August 29th and 30th

7:30 pmTanner Park Bandshell

For more information, contact:

LUMIÈRE BALLET(631) 586-2921

www.lumiereballet.com35-C Corbin Ave. Bay Shore,

NY 11706*Bring Your Lawn Chair*

*RAIN OR SHINESponsored by: The Babylon Citizens Council on

the Arts, The Town of Babylonand Suffolk County.

For more information or to obtain an Official Entry Form, contactCouncilman Lindsay Henry’s office at (631) 957-4482.

Registration Fee: Pre-Registration: $15.00 Registration Deadline: To Be Announced Official Weigh Station: Overlook Beach Parking Lot - East End Award Ceremony: Ceremony will start following 1 pm at the Overlook Beach

ParkingLot, date to be announced.

Babylon Autumn Surf Fishing CupHosted by The Paumanok Surf Casters

Dates/Times: To Be AnnouncedLocations: Waters from the western border of Gilgo State Park to the Sore Thumb at Fire Island Inlet

*RAIN OR SHINESponsored by: The Paumanauke Native

American Festival Inc., The Babylon CitizensCouncil on the Arts and the Town of Babylon

Saturday, August 15thTanner Park, Copiague

Don Quixote


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Swimming ProgramsThe Town of Babylon Aquatics Program incorporates guidelines set forth by the American RedCross to teach the latest swimming and safety skills. Our Learn-to-Swim Program is for childrenages 3 through 15 and includes Jellyfish, Porpoise, Shark, Manatee, Levels 2 - 6, Teen, FitnessSwimmer and Lifeguard-Readiness classes. Additionally, we offer aquatic programs for children whohave advanced past our Learn-to-Swim Program (Advanced Programs, pages 13 – 14); infantsand toddlers, children with special needs, and adults (Specialty Aquatics, pages 14 – 15); and anIntramural Swim Team program (Competitive Aquatics, page 15).

American Red CrossLearn-to-Swim ProgramSession I:Monday through Friday, July 6 - July 24Session II:Monday through Friday, July 27 - August 14*Lessons run Monday through Friday for 3weeks and are given in half hour sessions. To seea description of levels offered, please see page 12. To see a schedule of times available at eachlocation, please see pages 12 – 13.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents only. Age is determined as of July 10, 2015 for Session Iand July 31, 2015 for Session II.Fee: $50 for per child, per session

ALL SWIMING PROGRAM REGISTRATION: This year swimming lesson registration is ONLINE ONLY.

There will be NO mail in or walk-in registration for Session I or Session II. The Town of Babylon has a No Refund Policy.

To register online, you will need a Town of Babylon issued username and password. If you need ausername/password, please come to the Parks and Recreation Department located at 151 PhelpsLane in North Babylon. Please bring double proof of residency (NYS Drivers License and tax orutility bill) and birth certificates for each child in your household.Session I Registration and 5 week programs: Registration will open online on Tuesday, May12, 2015 at 9:00 am for Session I and will close on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:59 pm. Registrationfor session I will not be possible after that date.Session II Registration: Online registration for session II is for swimmers who are notparticipating in Session I. Registration for SessionII will open online on Monday June 1, 2015 at 9:00am and will close on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11:59 pm.Session II Registration for participantsenrolled in Session I: Registration will be availableOnline ONLY on July 24, 2015 from 8:30 am to2:00 pm.

Participant registration is based on your child’s 2014 Red Cross Pass/Fail Card.Their completion status was entered into our reservation system at the

end of the 2014 season. If you have any questions, please do not hesitateto call the Swimming Office at 893-2118.


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PRE-BEGINNERS: Introduction to Level 1skills. Separation class for children ages 3 and 4ONLY. Parents do not accompany students intopool area. Students will be working on front andback floats, using arms, kicking and streamlines.Class held in Kiddie Pool.Jellyfish (J), introduction to level 1 skills for 3 year olds only, 5:1 ratio.Porpoise (P), introduction to level 1 skills for 4 year olds only, 6:1 ratio.

BEGINNERS:Level 1, must be a minimum of 5 years old toparticipate in the beginner program. Classes meetin the “big” pool. Students will be working on frontand back floats, submerging under water andstreamlines.Shark (S), level 1 skills for 5 year olds only,8:1 ratio, class held in shallow end of big pool.Manatee (M), level 1 skills for 6-11 year olds,10:1 ratio.Teen (T), multi-level beginner class for 12-15year olds*, 10:1 ratio.*Anyone 16 years of age or older, please seedescription for Adult Lessons under SpecialtyAquatics.

Once student receives an American Red CrossLevel Card, advancement through the levels isbased strictly by skill level, age is no longer afactor. Swimmers MUST provide theappropriate Red Cross Skill Level Card toregister for any of the following levels. Each newlevel builds upon skills learned in the previousl e v e l .

ADVANCED BEGINNERS: Students will beworking on the front and back crawl strokes, frontstreamline glides with kicking and rhythmicbreathing, and back glides with kicking.Level 2 (2), ARC Level 1 card required, workingon freestyle and backstroke, students should beable to float comfortably on front and back priorto starting this class.Level 3A (3A), ARC Level 2 card required,freestyle and backstroke perfected, breaststrokeand fly kick introduced, jumping into deep water,

beginner diving.

INTERMEDIATES: Swimmers in theintermediate levels should have perfected

freestyle and backstroke prior to registering forthese classes. Students will be working onbreaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, and diving.Level 3B (3B), ARC Level 3A card required, alllevel 3A skills reviewed plus 15 yards ofbreaststroke and butterfly.Level 4 (4) ARC Level 3B card required,swimmers will be doing laps, must be able to swim25 yards freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke andbutterfly; standing dives and sidestroke are

introduced.

ADVANCED SWIMMERS: Working onendurance and longer distances for every stroke.Swimmers must know how to properly execute thefreestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterflybefore registering for Advanced Swimmer Classes.Level 5 (5), ARC Level 4 card required, all strokes50 yards with proper stroke turns, 25 yardssidestroke, racing starts, treading water for 2 minutes.Level 6 (6), ARC Level 5 card required, all strokes100 yards, 500 yard swim, all competitive startsand turns, surface dives,20-yard underwater swim and treading water for5 minutes.Fitness Swimmer (FS), ARC Level 6 cardrequired, endurance swimming based class, warm-up, stretching, stroke drills, interval swimming,heart rate, 500 swim, 200M, 1 hour class.Lifeguard Readiness (LR), age 14, ARC Level6 or Fitness Swimmer Card required, 500 Swim,timed 50 yard freestyle, introduction to basiclifeguarding, this class covers the pre-skillstesting required to get into the ARC LifeguardTraining Course, 1 hour class.

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Anthony Sanchez Pool, West BabylonSession 1 Session 28:00AM - 3A, 3B 4, 5, 6, FS, LR 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, FS, LR8:30AM - M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 69:00AM - P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, T P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, T9:30AM - P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6 P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 510:00AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, T J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6,T10:30AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 511:00AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 5 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 6, 3B11:30AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5

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Competitive Starts and TurnsSwimmers must be beyond Level 4 and be able todo all four competitive swim strokes.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ARC L4or higher required.Registration: Follow online procedure on page 11.Fee: $30.00 for 10 classesDates: Tuesday and Thursday, July 7- August 6Time: 9 am - 10 amLocation: Phelps Lane Pool, North Babylon (continued on next page)

Fabio Buttitta Pool, Deer ParkSession 1 Session 28:00 AM - 3A, 5, 6, T, FS, 3B, 4, 5, FS8:30 AM - S, M, 2, 3B, 4 S, M, 2, 3A, 5, 69:00 AM - S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 5, LR *Adaptive Aquatics is

9:30 AM - M, 3A, 3B, 5, 6 offered at this time.

10:00 AM - J/P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 6, T J/P, S, M, 2, 3B, 5, 6, T10:30 AM - J/P, S, M, 2, 3B, 5, 6 J/P, S, M, 3A, 4, 511:00 AM - J/P, S, M, 3A, 4, 6 J/P, M, 2, 3B, 5, 611:30 AM - J/P, S, M, 2, 3B, 4, 5 J/P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 6

Phelps Lane Pool, North BabylonSession 1 Session 28:00 AM – M, 2, 3A, 4, 6, FS, LR M, 2,3A,3B, 4, 5, 6, FS,LR8:30 AM - S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, T S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, T, 59:00 AM - P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6 P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 59:30 AM - P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, T P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 6, 3B10:00 AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 510:30 AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6, T11:00 AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 511:30 AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6

North Lindenhurst Pool, North LindenhurstSession 1 Session 28:00 AM - 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, FS, LR 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, FS, LR8:30 AM - M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 69:00 AM - P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, T P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 59:30 AM - P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 5, 6 P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 610:00 AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, T J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 5, 610:30 AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 5, 6 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 511:00 AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5 J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 511:30 AM - J, P, S, M, 2, 3A, 4, 5, 6 J, P, S, M, 2, 3B, 4, 6

North Amityville Pool, North AmityvilleSession 1 Session 29:30 AM - 2, 5, T 2, 5, T10:00 AM - M, 3A, 4 M, 3B, 410:30 AM - J/P, S, 3B J/P, S, 3A11:00 AM - M, 2, 3B M, 2, 3A11:30 AM - J/P, S, 3A J/P, S, 3B

Advanced Swimming ProgramsThe following programs are designed foradvanced swimmers that have completed ourlearn-to-swim program, hoping to pursue a job inthe aquatics field. These programs are for matureindividuals. Perfect attendance is required.

WSI AideThe purpose of this course is to provide trainingfor water safety instructor aides to assist inconducting swimming and water safety courses.Ability to demonstrate swimming strokes andtechniques will be required. Aides will assistwith preschool and beginner level classes. Awater skills assessment, additional time spentvolunteering and written exam are required.This class is intended for those candidates whoexhibit maturity and have a strong sense ofresponsibility.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 13-14, ARC L6 card required.Registration: Follow online procedure on page 11.Fee: $75.00 includes ARC materials, evaluationand WSI Aide Certificate.Dates: Monday - Friday, July 6 - August 7Time: 8 am - 9 am (1 hour class) *Plus 20 hoursof additional volunteer timeLocation: Phelps Lane Pool, North Babylon

Junior LifeguardingThis class is designed to provide a foundation ofknowledge and skills for future lifeguards.Coursework will include endurance swimming,lifesaving skills and an introduction to first aid,CPR and AED training.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 12-13, ARC L6 card required.Registration: Follow online procedure on page 11.Fee: $75.00 includes ARC materials.Dates: Monday - Friday, July 6 - August 7Time: 9 am - 10 am (1 hour class)

Location: Phelps Lane Pool, North Babylon

ARC Lifeguard Training and First AidThe purpose of this courseis to teach the skills andknowledge needed toprevent and respond toaquatic emergencies. This37-hour course, willprepare lifeguardcandidates to recognizeemergencies and respondquickly and effectively toall aquatic situations.Eligibility: Successfully pass Pre-Test ARCLifeguard Readiness/L6 skills, ages 15 and olderby first day of class.


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Additional dates may be added as necessary forsuccessful completion of course. Upon successfulcompletion of this course, participants receivecertification in lifeguard training and First Aid(valid for 2 years), CPR for the professional rescuerand AED (both valid for 1 year) and a lifeguardgift.Note 1: This class is 100% attendance requiredNote 2: Mail-in/Online registration will not beaccepted for this class; participant must registerin person and must pass registration pre-test.Note 3: Successful completion of this coursedoes not guarantee employment with the Townof Babylon.

Volunteer Instructor-In-Training (VIT)This program is designed for swimmers who are14 and 15 years old, have successfullycompleted theWSI Aidecourse andwho hope topursue a job asan instructorin the future.VITs will workclosely withInstructors assisting with classes as needed. Aletter of community service will be awarded atthe end of the program.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 14-15, ARC L6 Card and WSI Aide Card required.Application Process: Please fill out anapplication at the Parks and RecreationDepartment located at 151 Phelps Lane in NorthBabylon between April 27 and June 5.Candidates for the VIT program will be called toschedule an interview in early June. Please bring

Specialty AquaticsSpecialty Aquatics offers instruction for all agegroups at various skill levels and abilities. OurSpecialty Aquatics program includes infant,toddler, adaptive and adult swim. For registrationrequirements, please follow the online registrationprocedure listed on page 11, except where

indicated.

Infant and Toddler ProgramsThefollowingprogramsrequirechildrento cometo lessonswearingtheirswimsuit.For those students not completely potty-trained, a swim diaper is also required.

Aqua Tot (AT)This class designed for children 6 months to 2.5 yearsold (birthdates between 1/10/13 and 1/10/15), thisinfant/toddler program is a water adjustment classthat requires parent participation in the “big” pool.All level 1 skills will be introduced along with basicwater safety skills. Instructors will use songs andwater games to enhance the skills introduced, 30minutes of instruction followed by 15 minutes ofsupervised play.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 6months through 2.5 years old.Registration: Follow online procedure on page 11.Fee: $50.00 per parent/child pairDates: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 6 - August 5OR Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 - August 6Times: 12:15 pm - 1 pmLocation: Anthony Sanchez Pool, *FabioButtitta Pool, Phelps Lane Pool, *NorthLindenhurst Pool*Monday and Wednesday session ONLY.

all current certifications and a brief resume tothe interview.Locations: West Babylon, North Babylon,North Lindenhurst and Deer Park locations


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Starfish (SF)This class is designed for 2.5-3.5 year olds(birthdates between 1/10/12 and 1/10/13) withparent participation. Starfish will follow thesame guidelines as the Jellyfish and Porpoiseclasses with a parent’s help to keep the studentson task. Class will be conducted in the kiddiepool.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 2.5through 3.5 years old.Registration: Follow online procedure on page 11.Fee: $50.00 per parent/child pairDates: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 6 –August 5 OR Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 –August 6Time: 12 pm - 12:30 pmLocation: Anthony Sanchez Pool, *FabioButtitta Pool, Phelps Lane Pool,*NorthLindenhurst Pool*Monday and Wednesday session ONLY.

Adaptive Aquatics Program*You may only register IN PERSON forthis program.Morning Lesson Program: The Town ofBabylon Aquatics program will offer a three weeksession, which will include 15 individual swimlessons for children with special needs. Childrenwill work one on one with a certified WSI. Basicswimming and water safety skills will beintroduced. Class will progress at the child’s pace.*Physician’s Fitness Statement Required.

Eligibility: Town of Babylon Residents, ages 5-12,age is determined as of July 31, 2015.Registration: Tuesday, June 23rd from10 am - 6 pm at the Parks and Recreation Officelocated at 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon.*Registration is limited to 10 swimmersFee: $50 per childDates: Monday - Friday, July 27 - August 14Time: 9 am - 9:45 amLocation: Fabio Buttitta Pool in Deer Park

Evening Lesson Program: The Town ofBabylon will provide a supervised open swimprogram with some instruction, songs and watergames for children with special needs. Childrenwill work one-on-one and in small groups withcertified WSIs. The program is designed to teachswim techniques in a fun and safe environment.*Physician’s Fitness Statement Required.

Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 5 - 21, ageis determined as of July 10, 2015Registration: Tuesday, June 23 from 10 am - 6 pm atthe Phelps Lane Recreation Office at 151 Phelps Lane,North Babylon.Fee: $40 per child for 8 lessonsDates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 - July 30Times: Session 1, 5 pm - 6 pm* Session 2, 6 pm - 7 pm**Registration is limited to 10 swimmers per sessionLocation: North Lindenhurst Pool, Lindenhurst

Adult Swim InstructionAdult swimming is offered at two levels, Beginnerand Intermediate. These groups will be determinedat the first class. Adult Beginner is designed forthose with little or no swimming ability. AdultIntermediate is designed for those with a workingknowledge of both the freestyle and backstroke whowish to fine tune previously learned skills.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 16and older.Registration: Follow online procedure on page 11.Fee: $45 per person for 10 lessonsDates: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 6 - August 5Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: Anthony Sanchez Pool, West Babylon

COMPETITIVE AQUATICSOur Competitive Aquatics Program is designed toallow our swimmers to take what they have learnedfrom lessons and bring it to the next level–Competition! The following programs are notmeant to take the place of swim lessons, only to addto what is being taught. Focus will be on racingtechniques. For specific and individual stroke work,attend regular lessons as well.

Intramural Swim TeamI n t r a m u r a lSwim Teamsr e p r e s e n t i n geach of the townpools willpractice weeklyand compete atregularly scheduled swim meets. Practices will beheld twice weekly (days and times depending onchoice of pool) and meets will be held on Saturdaymornings at Phelps Lane. The program will conclude


BoatingAmerica’s Boating CoursePresented by the USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 1-4

The “America’s Boating Course” is the most popularBasic Boating Course being offered today. It isNASBLA approved and meets all current Federal andState requirements for powerboat and jet-ski (PWC)operation. Those successfully completing this coursereceive a Certificate of Completion plus a Wallet Card(required to be in the possession of all jet-skioperators regardless of age). In addition, they willreceive the Course Book for future reference. Allmajor insurance companies offer premiumdiscounts for operators who have successfullycompleted this course. The course content includes:introduction to boating, boating laws, trailering,personal safety equipment, safe boat handling,navigation and boating problems.

Fee: Adults - $50 Children - $35Date: Saturday, June 20thTime: 9 am - 5 pmLocation: Phelps Lane Park,North Babylon Pool Building, 2nd floor

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: Call(631) 226-5664, or email [email protected]

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swith an Annual Championship Swim Meet with medalsawarded to all participants. Registration is limitedto 12 swimmers per gender/age group. NOEXCEPTIONS will be made.

Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 5 - 16(age is determined as of July 10, 2015), who are able toswim at least 25 meters unassisted.Registration: Online only, beginning Thursday,May 14th at 9 am – Wednesday, May 27th at 11:59pmT-Shirt Pick Up and Swimsuit Sizing: Tuesday,May 26 through Friday, May 29 from 10 am to 3 pm orWednesday, May 27 from 5 pm - 7 pm at the Parks andRecreation Office, 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon.Participants must be present for sizing.Fee: $65 per swimmer, which includes a team t-shirtand swim suit.Program Dates: Practice begins Tuesday, July 7,continuing twice weekly, with meets on Saturdays,concluding with the Championship Swim Meet onSaturday, August 15th.Team Practice Times:Phelps and Sanchez:Tuesdays and Thursdays:5 pm – 6 pm ages 10 & under6 pm – 7 pm ages 11 and over

North Lindenhurst and Fabio Buttitta:Tuesdays and Thursdays1 pm – 2 pm ages 10 & under2 pm – 3 pm ages 11 & over

Springboard DivingThe goal of this program is to provide safe andeducational springboard diving lessons for beginner,intermediate and advanced students. Participants willreceive eight lessons and a diving meet will be held atthe conclusion of the program.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 6 and up,age is determined as of July 1, 2015.Registration: Online and walk-in registration isavailable for residents beginning Tuesday, May 26.Walk-in registration is done at the Parks and RecreationOffice located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon,Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pmFee: $50 for beginners$60 for intermediate/advanced* Advanced Divers need to know the basics, front hurdle,back press along with 3 dives (front dive and back dive andinward dive). If they don’t know what that is then participantsare considered a beginner.Dates/Times : Mon. and Wed., July 6 - July 29Beginner: 4 pm - 4:45 pmIntermediate/Advanced: 5 pm - 5:45 pm

registration information.Fee: $70 per personDates: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 13 - August 19*Rain dates will be held during the week of August 24thTime: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmLocation: Anthony Sanchez Pool

Aquacize classes will be conducted this summer atAnthony Sanchez Pool in West Babylon. Classesare taught by a certified Body Awareness AquaticsInstructor. All exercises are performed in four feetof water. Non-Swimmers welcome.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 17and older. Proof of age and residency required attime of registration.Registration: Online and walk-in registration isavailable for residents beginning Tuesday, May19th. Walk-in registration is done at the Parks andRecreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lane inNorth Babylon, Monday - Friday, between 9 amand 4 pm. See page 3 of this guide for online

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Thursdays and Fridays, July 9 - July 31Beginner: 4 pm - 4:45 pm

or4:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Diving Meet: Saturday, August 1st at 10 amLocation: Fabio Buttitta Pool, Deer Park.


Eligibility: Ages 16 and older. Proof of age is requiredat time of registration.Fee: $50 per personDates/Times: Tuesdays July 7 - August 25 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Swing/Lindy 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Rhythm & Blues Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Salsa/Cumbia 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Disco/HustleLocation: Phelps Lane Park, North Babylon Pool Building, 2nd floor**Partners are not guaranteed.

Children’s Dance ProgramDancingAdult Dance ProgramsDisco/HustleHustle is a dance from the 70’s and is more popularthan ever. You will be the envy of everyone at weddings,parties, cruises and wherever “Disco” is played.Salsa/CumbiaSalsa is the most exciting of all Latin dances. This coursecovers everything you need to know when dancing theSalsa with confidence. A variety of steps including spinsand turns, how to lead and follow, as well as dancing tothe rhythm are all included. Cumbia is music native toColumbia with a laid back feel, similar to reggae. One ofthe qualities of Cumbia is its ability to make peopledance.Lindy/SwingEast Coast Swing, also called the Jitterbug, is the official“sock hop” swing dance. East Coast Swing is a circular,rotating, swing dance that has many wraps, tunnels andturns. The music is diverse and includes oldies, country,big band and top 40. With a wide range of music tochoose from, you can swing to almost anything!Rhythm & Blues (romantic, slow dancing)If you never learn another dance, learn how to SLOWdance the way it was meant to be. Learn a variety ofbeautiful steps which will astound everyone who seesyou. This dance is for anyone who thinks they can’tdance.

The Town of Babylon, in conjunction with the GreatSouth Bay Dance Center, will be offering dance, yogaand acrobatic lessons. Children are introduced to basicmovement principles in a fun, nurturing environment.Eligibility: Ages 2 and older. Proof of age and residencyrequired at time of registration.Fee:Residents: $86/Classes $170/CampsNon-residents: $100/Classes $195/CampsLocation: Tanner Park Bandshell, Copiague

Dance CampsEach camp session includes ballet, tumbling on mats,games, story and snack time. Dancers are required tosupply their own snack and drink, wear a t-shirt,shorts, ballet shoes and have their hair fastened back.Dates: Mondays, June 29 - August 3Classes/Time: 10:05 am - 12:00 pm, Ages 3 - 4

12:05 pm - 2:00 pm, Ages 5 - 7Location: Tanner Park Bandshell, Copiague

Dance ClassesMommy & Me YogaClasses offer 2-year-olds and a caretaker yogafundamentals, creative movement exercises andtumbling on mats. The use of props and imaginationmake for a warm, exciting class.Dates: Mondays, June 29 - August 3Time: 9:15 am - 10:00 amLocation: Tanner Park Bandshell, Copiague

Hip Hop (Ages 8 - 12)Classes offer a combination of street and aerobicdancing. This popular class includes stretching,strengthening muscles and learning fun hip hopcombinations. Dancers are required to wear at-shirt, shorts, sneakers, and have their hair fastenedback. Be sure to bring a water bottle.Dates: Mondays, June 29 - August 3Time: 2:05 pm - 3:00 pmLocation: Tanner Park Bandshell, Copiague

AcrobaticsThis new class increases dancers’ flexibility andcontrol through combining acrobatic movementswith dance steps. Classes focus on basic tumblingskills including bridges, backbends, forward andbackward rolls, handstands, cartwheels and more.Dates: Tuesdays, June 30 - August 4Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Ages 4 - 6

12:0 pm - 1:00 pm, Ages 7 - 11Location: Great South Bay Dance Center, 187Broadway, Amityville

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Belly DancingDo something healthy for your body and mind. Learnhow to perform the elegant movements of bellydancing. A great way to get in shape and tone muscleswithout the high intensity workout. This is a six weekopen level program. You will learn great new moveswhile having fun..Eligibility: Ages 16 and older. Proof of age is requiredat time of registration.Fee: $50 per personDates: Wednesdays, July 8 - August 12Time: 7:30pm - 8:30 pmLocation: Phelps Lane Park, North Babylon Pool Building, 2nd floor

Registration for All Dance Programs:Online and walk-in registration is available forresidents beginning Wednesday, May 6th. Walk-in registration is done at the Parks and

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The Townof BabylonDay Campis a threeor fivew e e kp r o g r a mi n t e n d e dto be a funa n dorganizedway for children to spend summer days. Activitiesinclude arts and crafts, music, sports and specialevents.

Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents age 5, asof July 6, 2015, and have completed kindergarten- age 12. There are no Pre-K students or 7thgraders in camp.

Phelps Lane Day Camp HALF DAY,North Babylon

3 Week Session Monday through Friday, July 6 - July 24

9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 4 pm5 Week Session

Monday through Friday, July 6 - August 79 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 4 pm

Fees: 3 Week Session/$75.00 per child

5 Week Session/$135.00 per child

Fabio Buttitta Day Camp FULL DAY,Deer Park

5 Week Session ONLYMonday through Friday, July 6 - August 7

9 am - 3 pmThis is a full day camp. All participants mustbring a bag lunch (every item must bedisposable), snack, water bottle, bathing suit,sunscreen and towel. Glass bottles are notpermitted.Fees: 5 Week Session/$300.00 per child**There are NO indoor facilities. Camp isclosed when it rains.

Age Groups:Children will be grouped according to the gradelevel attended during the 2014/2015 school year:

Kindergarten: 5 or 6 years oldFirst & Second Grade: 6-8 years oldThird & Fourth Grade: 8-10 years oldFifth & Sixth Grade: 10-12 years old

Registration for Day Camp is processed onlineonly. See page 3 of this guide for onlineinformation. Please register your childaccording to the grade level he/she has finishedin the 2014/2015 school year. Registrationwill be accepted for only one session per

child. You may not register for a session

Online registration for day camp will begin on:Wednesday, May 20 at 9 am**Online registration for both camps will

close on Friday, June 19th; registrations afterthat date will no longer be accepted.

Group assignments will be mailed to you prior tostart of camp. Requests for children to beplaced in the same group will no longer beaccepted.**Please Note: Each camper needs to have allmedical and emergency contact forms filled outprior to the start of camp. Forms can bedownloaded off the Town of Babylon website,www.townofbabylon.com or picked up at theParks and Recreation Office located at 151 PhelpsLane in North Babylon. All medical and emergencycontact forms need to be dropped off at PhelpsLane Parks Office between Monday, June 22 -Thursday, July 2. The office is open Mon - Fri,9 am to 4 pm. You can drop it off Tuesday,June 30 between 5 - 7 pm. Campers will not beable to attend camp if forms are not submittedprior to the first day of camp.

There are No Exceptions!

Dog Obedience ClassThe Town of Babylon, inconjunction with Shari Warfield-Hall, Certified Master DogTrainer, of Shari’s Dog Trainingof Long Island, is offering lessonsin dog obedience. This programis to teach the owner and thedog how to be obedient andhave a dog you can live with and enjoy.Classes will focus on the 7 basic commands (heel,sit, no, stay, come, down, and ok). Along withaddressing owners concerns with other problemareas, such as housebreaking, chewing, barking andjumping. All training is done outside and on a leash.Eligibility: Handler: 13 to adult. Dogs must be atleast 4 months old and have all their sets of shots.

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Children’s Beginner Golf LessonsCedar Beach is the perfect place to host children’slessons, an 18-hole golf course that is full ofadventure to begin and play the sport of golf. Comeon out to have fun learning the beginning steps toplaying golf. Lessons will include how to grip a golfclub, the swing mechanics, stance and swing plane,play etiquette along with chipping and putting.Clubs and balls will be provided. There will be six90 minute lessons. Chipping net competition andtournament play on the last three classes. Limitedto 16 children.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 8 to12 years old.Fee: $75 per childDates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7 - July 23Time: 10 am - 11:30 amLocation: Cedar Beach Golf Course, Ocean Parkway

Cedar Beach GolfCourseThe Cedar Beach GolfCourse is a pitch-putt, Par 3,18 hole golf course. Ideal fornew golfers, it also affordsexperienced golfers an

opportunity to improve their short game. Thecourse is located on the oceanfront betweenOverlook Beach and Cedar Beach and is availablefor golf outings. Golf clubs and balls are on handfor rental. Open daily from May until November(weather permitting). For information, call the golfcourse at 321-4562.Fee per round: $7 residents, $8 non-residents, $5 senior citizens

Registration: Online and walk-in registration isavailable for residents beginningThursday, May 7. Walk-in registrationis done at the Parks and RecreationOffice located at 151 Phelps Lane in

North Babylon, Monday through Friday, between9 am and 4 pm. See page 3 of this guide for onlineregistration information. Non-residents mustregister in person.

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Fee: $80 for Town Residents $90 for Non-ResidentsProof of residency needed at registration.Dates/Times: (Eight one-hour sessions)Session I: Tues. and Thurs., June 16 - July 9 6 pm - 7 pm OR 7 pm - 8 pmSession II: Tues. and Thurs., July 14 - August 7

6 pm - 7 pm OR 7 pm - 8 pmLocation: Tanner Park Dog Park, CopiagueNOTE: No dogs for the first class; ownersonly with vaccination papers.

If you have any concerns, please arrange to speakdirectly to the trainer prior to attending a session.

Introduction to GolfThis simple and fun golf instruction program willinclude 10 hours of golf instruction over a twoand a half week period. The programwill cover the rules of golf,equipment and the basics of putting,chipping, pitching and driving thegolf ball. Drills and games will be usedto make the classes more interestingand more effective. The course willculminate with a tournament for allparticipants, on September 12th.Participants should bring their owngolf glove. All other equipment and materials willbe provided. Class size is limited to 14 students. Ifyou have your own clubs, please bring them.Eligibility: Ages 18 and older. Proof of age isrequired.Fee: Residents/$100 Non-Residents/$120Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 1 - June 17(Note: There is no class Mon., June 15)

OR Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 23 - July 7

Time: 6 pm - 8 pmLocation: Cedar Beach Golf Course

Registration for All GolfPrograms: Online and walk-inregistration is available for residentsbeginning Tuesday, May 5th. Walk-in

registration is done at the Parks and RecreationOffice located at 151 Phelps Lane in NorthBabylon, Monday through Friday, between 9 amand 4 pm. See page 3 of this guide for onlineregistration information.


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Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 9 to14 years old. Proof of age and residency arerequired at registration.Fee: $65 per personDates:Monday & Wednesday, July 6 & 8 ORTuesday & Thursday, July 7 & 9Time: 10 am - 12 pmLocation: Tanner Park, Copiague

Adult Kayaking LessonCome on out to this beautiful open bay beach andlearn to kayak. Class will be a two hourinstructional land and water lesson taught by anexperienced instructor. Fee includes all theequipment, the rental of the kayak, life vest andpaddles. You’ll have everything you will need tomaster this fun water sport!Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 15and older. Proof of age and residency are requiredat registration.Fee: $45 per personDate: Friday, July 10Time: 6 pm - 8 pmLocations: Tanner Park, Copiague

KayakingChildren’s Kayaking LessonInstructional kayaking classes are now beingoffered at Tanner Park. This program is a twohour, two-day class on the basic stroke and thebasic paddling with the safety skills to enjoy thekayaking experience on the water. Lessons are forchildren 9 to 14 years of age, class size is 6 childrento 1 instructor. Included in the fee is the rental ofkayak, paddles and life jacket.

Martial ArtsThe Town of Babylon in conjunctionwith the Estrada Martial ArtsAcademy offers an introductory 8week summer program of marial artslessons consisting of Taekwondo andself- defense or Haidong Gumdo,Korean sword art. These programsare designed to develop andimprove self discipline,concentration, self esteem, and build confidence

while having fun.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents,ages 4 to adult. Proof of age and residency

are required at registration.Registration: Online and walk-in registration isavailable for residents beginning Wednesday,May 27. Walk-in registration is done at the Parksand Recreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lanein North Babylon, Monday - Friday, between9 am and 4 pm. See page 3 of this guide foronline registration information.Taekwondo/Self Defense Fee: $115 perperson (includes uniform for 1st time registrantsonly)Sword Art fee: $135 per person (uniform andwooden sword included for first time registrantsonly)

Registration for All Kayaking Programs:Online and walk-in registration isavailable for residents beginningThursday, May 28. Walk-in

registration is done at the Parks andRecreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lanein North Babylon,Monday through Friday,between 9 am and 4 pm

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Step 2 - Basics of GolfThis golf instruction program is designed to reviewand refine the basics and introduce new golftechniques not covered in the introduction class.Lessons will include: bunker shots, special shots(punch, drop, draw, and fade), use of mid and longirons and use of the driver. The program will offer10 hours of golf instruction over a two and ahalf week period. The course will culminate with atournament for all participants on September 12th.Participants must have a golf glove. All otherequipment and materials will be provided. Classsize is limited to 14 students. If you have your ownclubs, please bring them.Eligibility: Ages 18 and older. Proof of age isrequired.Fee: Residents/$100 Non-Residents/$120Dates:Mondays and Wednesdays, July 13 - July 27

ORTuesdays and Thursdays, August 4 - August 18

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Children’s MusicInstruction

Individual music lessons are offered to beginner,intermediate and, in some cases, advanced musicstudents. Instructionis offered on mostband and orchestrainstruments, guitar,piano, and electrickeyboard. Voice

Guitar CampGuitar Camp is for studentsinterested in learning aboutdifferent styles of music rangingfrom classical guitar to blues topop/rock. The material covered will include artistswithin the style of music, theory behind the style,and melodic and patterns of the style. The campwill be offered in 2-three week sessions, three days

Fee: $85.00 per personDates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Session 1: June 29 - July 17 Session 2: July 20 - August 7Times for both Sessions: 9 am - 10:15 am - Beginners 10:30 am - 11:45 am - Intermediate/Advanced 1 pm - 2:15 pm - Beginners Location: Phelps Lane Park, North Babylon

Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 10 to19 years old. Proof of age and residency are required.Registration: Online and walk-in registration isavailable for residents beginning Thursday,May 21. Walk-in registration is done at the Parksand Recreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lane

in North Babylon, Monday throughFriday, between 9 am and 4 pm. See page3 of this guide for online registrationinformation.

lessons are alsoavailable. Eachlesson is a half hourper week for six weeks between 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 6 to 19years old. Age is based on age of participant as ofJune 29, 2015.Registration: Tuesday, June 9th at the Parks andRecreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lane in NorthBabylon from 1 pm to 6 pm. Open registration weekdays,9 am -4 pm, starting June 11th.Fee: $60 per studentDates: Monday, June 29 - Friday, August 7Location: Phelps Lane Park in North Babylon.Note: Students must provide their own instruments,and be prepared to purchase sheet music if required.

Taekwondo/ Self Defense Dates/Times:Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7 - August 27

7-13 yr. olds, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm14 and up, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm & Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Fridays, July 10 - August 284 - 6 yr. olds, 4:30 pm - 5 pm

Sword Art Times:July 8 - August 26

7-14 yr. olds, Tuesdays - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm &Fridays - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Adults: Monday & Wednesdays, 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm.

Location: Estrada Martial Arts Academy59 East Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst

(located between N. Broome & N.Clinton Ave)For additional information, please call: 789-2775

or visit www.estradatkd.com.

a week for an hour and fifteen minutes each. Classeswill be offered to beginners as well as students withprevious guitar experience. The camp will offer abeginner class for students ages 10 and up, thatteaches the basics of guitar picking, and pop/rockchord progressions. More advanced students, ages14 and up with at least one year of guitar will gofurther into blues and theory.

Paddle BoardingLesson

Learn the basics of Stand Up Paddling, a fun newwater sport. Learn the basic skills needed to beproficient. The class will cover: paddle strokes,board stance and balance; and how to maneuverthrough waves and various conditions in thebay. Who would have ever thought that a boardyou stand on and paddle could be so much funand so popular? These boards are so lightweightthat they’re easy to move around on land andprovide the flotation necessary for a safe,enjoyable time on the water. In a short time,even those who were timid to get started can bethe “dude” standing up on the board. After all,the worst thing that can happen is you get wet!The activity is tremendously athletic. From yourtoes up, the action of propelling a board is agreat aerobic workout. Core body exercise,peace of mind and something we can all enjoy!Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 8and older. Proof of age and residency are requiredat registration.

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Parent & TotNow in its24th year,the veryp o p u l a rParent &T o tP r o g r a ma f f o r d sc h i l d r e nfive andunder anopportunity to socialize with peers and adults.Classes are formed by age and planned with theabilities and attention span of each age group inmind. All classes offer time for group play, musicand movement, craft projects, snack and storytime.Each series consists of one session per week for nineweeks.Eligibility: Infants to 5 years old. Proof of child'sage required at registration.Registration: Online and walk-in registration begin

on the dates listed below at 9 a.m. Walk-inregistration is done at the Parks andRecreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lane

in North Babylon, Monday through Friday, between9 am and 4 pm. See page 3 of this guide for onlineregistration information. Non-residents mustregister in person.

Program Times:Mondays:

10 am - 11:30 am 2-3 yrs.11:30 am - 12:30 pm infant - 2 yrs.

Tuesdays:10 am - 11:30 am 2-3 yrs.11:30 am - 12:30 pm 18 mo. - 2 yrs.

*12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 3-5 yrs.Wednesdays:

10 am - 11 am infant - 2 yrs.11 am - 12:30 pm 2-3 yrs.

Thursdays:10 am - 11 am infant - 2 yrs.11 am - 12:30 pm 2-3 yrs.

Fridays: *10 am - 12 pm 3-5 yrs. *separation classNOTE: Parent/Guardian MUST remain onpremises during classes! Classes are subject tochange.

Registration dates are as follows: Series 3: Monday, May 11

*Summer Session:Monday, July 13 Series 4: Monday, August 31 Series 5: Monday, November 2

Fee: $70 Infant - 2 years old; $75 2-3 year olds$80 Separation Classes 3-5 year olds

*Summer Session is a five week program offeredat a discounted rate. One hour classes are $40,90 minute class is $45 and the two hour classare $50. **Note: Non-Residents need to add anadditional $10 to each class.

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SailingA fun, educationaland safe sailingexperience on theGreat South Bay atTanner Park. Forthe novice sailor,these coursesemphasize funand comfort on the water while sailing with anexperienced skipper. Participants will be taughtbasic seamanship, water safety, rigging, trimmingthe sail and simple knots. This program is a twohour class. Participants must be able to swim (aswim test will be given before the start of theprogram). Life jackets will be provided. Classes willbe held in the cove next to Tanner Marina.Eligibility: Adults and children ages 11 and up.Proof of age required at registration.Registration: Online and walk-in registration is

available for residents beginning Monday,May 4. Walk-in registration is done at theParks and Recreation Office located at 151

Phelps Lane in North Babylon, Monday throughFriday, between 9 am and 4 pm. See page 3 of thisguide for online registration information. Non-residents must register in person. Registrationdeadline: July 15thFee: Residents/$60 Non-Residents/$80

Registration: Online and walk-in registration isavailable for residents beginningThursday, May 28. Walk-in registrationis done at the Parks and Recreation Officelocated at 151 Phelps Lane in North

Babylon, Monday - Friday, between 9 am and4 pm. See page 3 of this guide for online registrationinformation.Fee: $65 per personDate: Friday, July 17th OR August 7thTimes: 3 pm - 5 pm , ages 8-14 yrs. old 6 pm - 8 pm, ages 15 and olderLocation: Tanner Park Beach

Dates: Series 3: May 18 - July 17Summer Session: August 3 - August 28

Series 4: September 8 - November 6 Series 5: November 9 - January 8, 2016

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Sailing Day at Tanner ParkSaturday, July 18

Come enjoy a taste of sailing! Free sailrides (children under the age of 12must be accompanied by an adult),safety sailing lessons, games, andprizes. Bathing attire isrecommended and participantsmust be able to swim. It’s a fun filled day ofexploring the enjoyment of sailing.Registration is free, but residents need topre-register for this event. Please contact theParks & Recreation Department at 893-2100before June 29 to put your name on a list.Time: 11 am - 3 pmLocation: Tanner Park Beach, Copiague

TennisThe tennis program offers all levels of instructionfor town residents. Program components forPee Wees, Juniors and Adults are outlined below.

Instruction - Pee WeeThe Pee Wee Tennis Program consists of two 1-hourtennis lessons each week for six weeks.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 7 to9 years old. Proof of age and residency are required atregistration.Fee: $70 per personDates: June 29 - August 6Time and Location:Phelps Lane Park, Mondays & Wednesdays

Session 1: 6 pm - 7 pmSession 2: 7 pm - 8 pmSession 3: 8 pm - 9 pm

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Dates/Times: Monday & Wednesday Sessions

July 6, 8July 13, 15July 20, 22July 27, 29August 3, 5

Time for all Sessions:9:00 am - 11:00 am

OR11:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: The cove next to Tanner Park Marina**Registration is limited to 4 students perclass.

Instruction - JuniorJunior tennis instruction consists of two 1 1/4 hourlessons each week for six weeks.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 10 to 15years old. No previous tennis experience is required.Fee: $80 per personDates: June 29 - August 6Time and Location:Phelps Lane Park, Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: 5 pm - 6:15 pm, ages 10 & 11 Session 2: 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm, ages 12 & 13 Session 3: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm, ages 14 &15Venetian Shores, Mondays & Wednesdays Session 1: 6 pm - 7:15 pm, ages 10 - 12 Session 2: 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 13 - 15Anthony Sanchez Park,Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: 8 am - 9:15 am, ages 10 - 12 Session 2: 9:15 am - 10:30 am, ages 13 - 15Hermann Griem Park

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45 pm - 8 pm

Instruction - AdultA d u l tt e n n i sinstructionw i l lconsist oftwo 1 1/4h o u rl e s s o n seach weekfor sixweeks.Beginner:Introductionto grips, forehand, backhand, volleys, serve,scoring and basic strategy. No previous tennisexperience is required.Advanced Beginner: Review grips, forehand,backhand, volleys, serve and scoring.Low Intermediate: Advanced strokes, spinserves, drop shots and doubles strategy.Intermediate: Review of above with singles anddoubles play as well as strategy.Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages 16 andolder.


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*Tennis Courts for Sanchez Park are located behindthe West Babylon Youth Center.

Yoga onthe BeachYogawithgene.com andthe Town of Babylon arethrilled to announce the3rd Year of Yoga On theBeach at Cedar Beach!Yoga is a challenging,effective and safeworkout that willtransform the way yourbody looks, feels, andperforms! The Town willhold hour-long classes taught by Dharma Yoga certifiedinstructor Eugene Steven during the summer at CedarBeach. Classes will be offered on Monday evenings(Dharma 1) and Saturday mornings (Dharma Gentle).Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you canbenefit from either or both classes. Dharma 1 is a seriesof postures designed to build strength and flexibility,whereas Dharma Gentle is a restorative approachfocusing on control and relaxation. Both men andwomen are welcome. We recommend wearing layersand bringing a yoga mat, towel or sheet, water,sunscreen, and a hat. Classes held rain or shine. Thereare no refunds.

Registration: Online and walk-inregistration is available for residentsbeginning Tuesday, April 21. Walk-in

registration is done at the Parks and RecreationOffice located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon,Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm.See page 3 of this guide for online registrationinformation. Non-residents must register inperson.*Note: No Registration at Cedar Beach

Fee: Residents: Non-Residents:6 Classes - $72 6 Classes - $8412 Classes - $120 12 Classes - $144

Dates: Saturdays & Mondays,May 23 - September 21

Times: 8 am - 9:15 am - Saturdays 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm - MondaysLocation: Cedar Beach, Ocean Parkway

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Parks and Recreation Office located at 151 PhelpsLane in North Babylon, Monday-Friday, between9 am and 4 pm. See page 3 of this guide for onlineregistration information.

Fee: $80 per personDates: June 29 - August 6Times and Locations:Phelps Lane Park,Mondays & Wednesdays Session 1: 8 am - 9:15 am - Intermediate Session 2: 9:15 am - 10:30 am - BeginnerTanner Park, Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: 6 pm - 7:15 pm - Beginner Session 2: 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm - Advanced BeginnerFabio Buttitta Park, Mondays & Wednesdays Session 1: 6 pm - 7:15 pm - Low Intermediate Session 2: 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm - Intermediate

Please be advised that NO REFUNDS willbe issued for any recreation programs.Therefore, we encourage you to double checkyour calendar before signing up for anyprograms. We will only issue full refunds, ifprior to the start of the program, a medicalemergency prohibits an individual fromtaking part in the program. Please be advisedthat we will need to receive writtenconfirmation from a physician that theindividual is incapable of participating in theprogram. We thank you and hope you areable to enjoy the many programs and events

TOWN OF BABYLONREFUND POLICY

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Your child will be able to create and watch theirvery own animation on real 35mm and 16mm motionpicture film. Children’s faces will light up while theyuse the light boxes to make their drawings come tolife. Their animation drawing is shown on a computerprogram from a laptop. Be hands-on as childrenshoot a scene of stop-motion animation with funpose-able figures on a movie set. Their finished filmis shown at the end of this 6-week program. Theycan experience the side of Hollywood that LongIsland has never seen as they interact anddemonstrate green screen and movie special effects.Be the artist and the star...don’t foget to come as youare!

Fee: $100 Residents/$125 Non ResidentsDates: Wednesdays, September 16 - October 21Time: Grades 3-5, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Grades 6-10, 7 pm - 8:00 pmLocation: Phelps Lane Park, North Babylon

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Country Line DancingThe popular country line dances covered will theTush Push, Cowboy Up, Achy Breaky, Boot Scootin’Boogie and El Paso.Eligibility: Ages 16 and older. Proof of age isrequired at time of registration.Fee: $50 per personDates: Fridays, September 18 - November 6Time: 8:30 pm - 9:30 pmLocation: Phelps Lane Park, North Babylon

Pool Building, 2nd floor

FilmmakingFun

In this eight week program you will learn howto Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia andBachata. This course teaches all theimportant fundamentals like timing,Cuban motion, styiling and the latestmoves. Whether you are a beginneror advanced, you don’t have to beLatin to enjoy these fun-filledclasses.Eligibility: Ages 16 and older.Proof of age is required at time of registration.Fee: $60 per personDates: Fridays, September 18 - November 6Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pmLocation: Phelps Lane Park, North Babylon


First Workshop

Aim: Our program will start by demonstrating howmotion pictures and television is an illusion thatcreates the idea of motion. We will explain thebeginnings of line animation with our samples of theDisney animation cells from our motion picturemuseum. Students will view a six minute video ofMax Fleisher animation studio, which demonstrateshow a professional artists produce a cartoonanimation. The children will then work on producinganimations on 35mm film and create tracings ofanimation cells on light boxes. At the end of thesession, their films will be shown on a movie screen.

Second Workshop

Aim: We will explain the difference between lineanimation and stop-motion animation. The studentswill view two six minute documentaries of behind thescenes from Tim Burton’s classic stop-motion film.The children will then produce their own stop-motionanimation using pose-able figures. At the end of thesession, their stop-motion animation will be shown onthe movie screen.

Third Workshop

Aim: This class will begin with a documentary ofbehind the scenes from the stop-motion animationclassic film, King Kong. This movie put stop-motionand movie special effects into a professional industry.The class will then produce another stop-motion filmusing pose-able dinosaurs on a movie-set. At the endof the session, the class will see their final stop-motionanimation on a movie screen.

Fourth Workshop

Aim: The class will start with a short discussion ofmovie special effects and how they impact the movieindustry today. We then have a presentation of thehistory of movie special effects. The class will producelive green screen effects, where the students can seethemselves inside a major motion picture film. In thissession, the children will see themselves in a scene ofthe Harry Potter film. They will also be dressed incostume and use movie props, such as a flying broom.In this session, the students will also see themselves ona movie screen as they are riding a high-speedrollercoaster.

Fifth Workshop

Aim: In this session, we continue the green screentechnology as the students see themselves inside themovie Jurassic Park. The children will be runningfrom a T-Rex, hiding from Raptors, and feeding aBrontosaurs with a prop branch. In this session, wediscuss the animatronic effects used in movies. Wewill present our robot chimpanzee, whichdemonstrates animatronic special effects. In addition,our class will touch upon the actor’s role ofinteracting with a cartoon or CGI figure. A behind thescenes video of Star Wars will explain how an actorrehearses for an invisible fellow character in a scene.

Sixth Workshop

Aim: The class will start with a Q&A of movie specialeffects and animation, followed by a short triviagame on the movie industry. Students will create astop-motion film using themselves as the specialeffects characters. They will then produce a specialeffects film using the techniques of stop-freeze, whichwas depicted in the television series Bewitched. Wewill end this program by bringing in our specialmuseum piece, a life-size wax figure of ET. Childrenand parents can have the photo opportunity of takingpictures with ET.


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The Town of Babylon’s indoor volleyballleague is run in conjunction withEast End Volleyball. Recreationaland Intermediate Teams in thesecompetitive adult leagues playone night a week during thewinter and spring seasons in co-ed teams of at least 6 players. The league is opento team entrants only.

Eligibility: Town of Babylon residents, ages18 and older, 6 - 10 players per team.

Registration: Monday, Sept. 29 - Friday,Oct. 17 Registration is through East EndVolleyball.

Fee: Price varies per division.Dates:Intermediate: Mondays,November 9 - April 8, 2016Intermediate: Tuesdays,November 10 - April 9, 2016Recreational: Wednesdays,November 11 - April 10, 2016Time: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pmLocation: Town Hall Annex Gymnasium,281 Phelps Lane in North Babylon.

Sports Leagues

Note: For more information, or registration,call East End Volleyball at (631) 728-0397 orvisit their website at www.EEVB.net.

The Town will hold hour long yoga classes taughtby certified instructor Eugene Steven during thefall inside the Phelps Lane pool building. Thisyear, classes will be taught by a certified DharmaYoga Center instructor and will be offered onMonday and Thursday evenings. Whether youare a beginner or advanced yoga practitioner,you can benefit from these classes. Both menand women are welcome. Attendees shouldbring a yoga mat, towel and water.

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Martial ArtsThe Town of Babylon in conjunction with theEstrada Martial Arts Academy offers anintroductory fall program of martial arts lessonsconsisting of Taekwondo and selfdefense orHaidong Gumdo, Korean sword art. Theseprograms are designed to develop and improveself discipline,concentration, self esteemand build confidence whilehaving fun.Eligibility: Town ofBabylon residents, ages 4to adult. Proof of age andresidency are required atregistration.Taekwondo/SelfDefense Fee: $115 per person (uniformincluded for first time registrants only)Sword Art Fee: $135 per person (uniform andwooden sword included for first time registrantsonly)Taekwondo Dates/Times:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 15 - Nov. 127-13 yr. olds, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

14 and up, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm& Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Fridays, September 18 - November 134 - 6 yr. olds, 4:30 pm - 5 pm

Sword Art Dates/Times:September 15 - November 13

7-14 yr. olds, Tuesdays -6:00 pm - 6:45 pm and

Fridays, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pmAdults: Monday & Wednesdays,

8:45 pm - 9:45 pmLocation:Estrada Martial Arts Academy

59 East Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst (located between N. Broome & N. Clinton Ave)For additional information, please call: 789-2775 orvisit our website at www.estradatkd.com.

Registration for All Fall Programs:

Online and walk-in registration is available forresidents beginning Monday, August 3. Walk-inregistration is done at the Parks and Recreation Officelocated at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon,Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm.See page 3 of this guide for online registrationinformation. Non-residents must register in person.

Eligibility: Ages 16 and older. Proof of age isrequired at time of registration.Fee: Residents: Non-Residents: 6 Classes - $72 6 Classes - $84 12 Classes - $120 12 Classes - $144Dates: Mondays & Thursdays September 24 – November 23Time: 5:45 pm – 6:45 pmLocation: Phelps Lane Park, North Babylon



Sports Camps

Week 2 : July 27 - July 31Full Day: 9 am - 2 pm $195.00Half Day: 9 am - 12 pm $165.00Stadium Day: July 29th, 9 am - 1 pmWeek 3: August 10 - August 14Full Day: 9 am - 2 pm $195.00Half Day: 9 am - 12 pm $165.00Stadium Day: August 12th, 9 am - 1 pm

Baseball CampThe Long Island Sports Camps/Long Island Ducks Baseball Clinics are designed for boysand girls ages 5 to 13, of all abilities. Participants will be instructed exclusively by theprofessional coaches and players of the Long Island Ducks. The camp will consist of fourdays at the Colonial Springs Baseball Complex in Wheatley Heights and one day at BethpageBallpark, home of the Long Island Ducks.Week 1: July 6 - July 10Full Day: 9 am - 2 pm $195.00Half Day: 9 am - 12 pm $165.00Stadium Day: July 8th, 9 am - 1 pm

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**Includes: Baseball andWater Bottle. All weeks

include a Stadium Day with1 ticket to a Ducks Game.

The Bunger Surf Camp at Gilgo Beach is an exciting and fulfilling way to learn all the fundamentalsneeded to start surfing. We have a team of dedicated and experienced instructors that will have yousurfing after just the first day. We will focus on the basics of learning how to surf, such as paddling,catching waves, standing up, and riding waves. Bunger Surf Camp is also great for those looking to brushup their skills or to help take their surfing to the next level. Our instructors are all experienced surferswho will also help give you a better understanding of ocean safety, tides and rip currents. Bunger SurfShop provides all equipment or you can bring your own if you have it. Participants in the 3 Day Campwill receive a “goodie” bag and t-shirt upon the completion of the camp.Note: Participants will either need a Resident Recreation Permit or pay a dailyentrance fee to enter Gilgo Beach.Our camps operate each week from June to September; All Camps are for boys and girls.

Summer 2015 Sessions3-Day Surf Camp/Fee: $375Monday - Wednesday, 10 am to 2 pm* for ages 17 and underPrivate lessons for all ages and levels are also available.

Registration: Please call 631-661-1526 or email [email protected] for information and registration.Registration is also available at Bunger Surf Shop at 50 E. Main Street, Babylon Village.

Bunger Surf Camp at Gilgo Beach

2-Day Group Clinics/Fee: $225Thursdays & Fridays,Session 1: 10 am to 12 pmSession 2: 10 am to 2 pm*for ages 20 and under.

The John J. McMahon Jr. Memorial Roller Hockey Club, in conjunction with the Town of Babylon isoffering summer roller hockey camp. Camp is for children between the ages of 7-15 and all skilllevels are welcome. The program incorporates the game of roller hockey in a fun and enthusiasticenvironment. The camp is open to all Babylon residents. The camp runs in three, one weeksessions. Included in the registration fee is daily use of the pool, secondary insurance, trophies anda camp t-shirt. Space is limited to 20 campers per session.Camp Weeks: July 20-24, July 27 - 31, August 3 - 7Location: John J. McMahon Jr. Memorial Roller Hockey Club, Fabio Buttitta Pool, Deer ParkFee: Single Week - $250, Any Two Weeks - $450, All Three Weeks - $600Time: 8 am - 4 pmRequired Equipment helmet with full cage, elbow pads, hockey shin guards, skates, hockeygloves and hockey stick.For more information or to receive a flier and registration form, please call (631) 586-1041 or visitus at www.jjrollerhockey.org OR email John at [email protected].

Roller Hockey Camp


CampingOvernight Camping PermitPermit fee (includes 1 tow vehicle fortrailers):Town Residents Only: $50.00Senior Citizens:$25.00

Camping Permit Requirements:1. Drivers License2. Tax Bill or Utility Bill3. Camping Vehicle Registration4. NYS Tow Vehicle Registration

Permits cannot be purchased without the aboverequirements. No exceptions will be made.Senior Citizens (60 or older) must show proof of agefor Senior Discount.Overnight Camping Permits may bepurchased at the Parks & Recreation Officelocated at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon.

Boat DockingBoat Docking PermitBoat Docking Permit Fee:Town Residents: $50Senior Citizens: $25

Boat Docking Requirements:1. Driver’s License2. Tax Bill OR Utility Bill3. Boat RegistrationPermits cannot be purchased without the aboverequirements. No exceptions will be made. SeniorCitizens (60 or older) must show proof of age for SeniorDiscount.Boat Docking Permits may be purchased at theParks & Recreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lanein North Babylon.

Gilgo Beach Marina(631) 826-1255Season Dates:Pre-Season (Weekends & Holidays only):May 23 - June 21Summer Season (Daily): June 27- August 30Labor Day Weekend - September 5-7

Gilgo Beach Main Dock (No Electric)Weekends (Friday thru Sunday & Holidays)Residents w/boat docking permit ONLY: $18/dayWeekdays (Monday - Thursday)Residents w/boat docking permit ONLY: $15/day

Gilgo Beach Floating DockWeekends (Friday thru Sunday & Holidays)Residents w/boat docking permit ONLY:17’ & up - $15/day under 17’ - $10/dayWeekdays (Monday - Thursday)Residents w/boat docking permit ONLY:17’ & up - $12/day under 17’ - $5/day

Boat LaunchingRamps

Locations:Tanner Park (Kerrigan Road, Copiague)Venetian Shores (Granada Pkwy., Lindenhurst)Time: Open daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.Season Schedule will be posted.Boat Launching Permit Fee:Town Residents: $50Senior Citizens: $25Commercial Boat Launching Permit: $250*gives you unlimited launching from Tanner & Venetian boat ramps.Boat Launching Permits may be purchased at theParks & Recreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lanein North Babylon.Fees w/o Boat Launching Permit:Weekends (Fri. - Sun) & Holidays: $25 per launchWeekdays: $15 per launch

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Cedar Beach Marina(online reservations suggested)(631) 669-5949Season Dates:Summer Season (Daily): May 22 - September 11Post-Season (Daily): September 12 - October 12

Cedar Beach Main Dock (electric included)Residents w/boat docking permit ONLY:Daily: 14’ & up - $30 under 14’ - $27 1/2 Day, Sunday Only: $20

Cedar Beach Floating Dock (no electric/ Boats25’ and under ONLY)Weekends (Friday thru Sunday & Holidays)Residents w/boat docking permit ONLY: $15/dayWeekdays (Monday - Thursday)Residents w/boat docking permit ONLY: $12/day *Only original forms

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Cedar Beach 669-5948Cedar Beach Golf Course 321-4562Cedar Marina & Camping 669-5949Gilgo Beach and Marina 826-1255Overlook Beach 669-8391

Ocean Facility Phone Numbers


Season Dates:Summer Season (Daily): May 22 - September 11Post-Season (Daily): September 8 - October 12Daily Overnight Camping Fees:(Check-out: 10 am/Check-in: 12:00 pm)T.O.B.Residents w/camping permit ONLY: $271/2 Day, Sunday Only: $20Fees collected at time of online reservation.NOTE: There is no charge for Waste Disposal.

Ocean BeachesOcean Parkway

Bay Beaches

Resident recreation permits are a convenient cost savingsfor residents to use Town beaches and parks.Permit Fees: Town Residents: $40

Senior Citizens: $20

Permits can be purchased at the following locations:Note: Permits will not be sold in inclement weatherParks Department, Phelps Lane, North BabylonMay 13 - June 26, Monday - Friday 10 am to 6 pmCedar Beach Marina, Ocean PkwyMay 22 - September 7, daily 9 am to 6 pmTanner Park, Kerrigan Rd., CopiagueJune 27 - August 30, daily 9 am to 5 pm

Requirements:1. Driver’s License2. Vehicle Registration

(Vehicle must be registered in the Town of Babylon) 3. Tax/Utility Bill

**NOTE: The vehicle you are purchasing thepermit for MUST be present at the time ofpurchase. Beach/Park attendants will beaffixing your permit to your car at the time.

NO EXCEPTIONS!**Replacement Permit **

In order for a resident to receive a replacementpermit, the original permit must be taken offthe vehicle and returned with documentationof the new vehicle purchased/leased.Replacement permits are done only at theParks & Recreation Office in North Babylon. Formore information, please call 893- 2100.Cedar Beach & Gilgo Beach -- open to all

Overlook Beach -- Town Residents Only*Vehicles will be required to have a T.O.B ResidentRecreation Permit or be subject to facility usage feesduring pre-season and season dates.

Pre-Season: May 23 - June 21Weekends & Holidays only: 8 am - 8 pmLifeguards on Duty: 10 am - 6 pmSummer Season: June 27 - August 30Labor Day Weekend: September 5 - September 7Open daily: 8 am - 8 pmLifeguards on duty: Weekends & Holidays: 9 am - 7 pm

Weekdays: 10 am - 6 pm

Facility Usage Fees:(free to residents with Resident Recreation Permits)Gilgo Beach (w/o permit):

Weekends (Fri. - Sun) & Holidays: $40Weekdays: $30

Overlook Beach (residents only):Residents with recreation permits only.

Cedar Beach Marina (w/o permit):Weekends (Fri. - Sun) & Holidays: $30

Weekdays: $20Cedar Beach (w/o permit):

Weekends (Fri. - Sun) & Holidays: $30Weekdays: $20

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Venetian Shores Beach(Resident Only Beach)

Granada Pkwy., Lindenhurst956-0066

Tanner Park (Open to All) Kerrigan Rd., Copiague 893-2100

Summer Season: June 27 - August 30Labor Day Weekend: September 5 - September 7

Lifeguards on dutyDaily: 10 am - 6 pm

Beach Hut open daily: 8 am - 9 pm

Facility Usage Fees: Venetian Shores(Residents Only):Residents with recreation permits only. Dailyentrance fees are no longer collected. Permitscan be purchased at Tanner Park or Cedar BeachMarina during the summer season.

Tanner Park (w/o permit):Weekends (Fri. - Sun) & Holidays: $25

Weekdays: $15

Cedar MarinaC a m p g r o u n d(OnlineR e s e r v a t i o n sSuggested)(631) 669-5949Facilities for overnight camping (self-containedcamping vehicles only) are located at the CedarBeach Marina. The 41 campsites are available byreservation beginning March 16. Any sites notreserved will be available first come, first served.Reservations are Friday at 12 noon to the followingFriday at 10 am.


Season pool plans may be purchased at theRecreation Office at Phelps Lane Park. Poolplans will be available after Monday, June 1st,Monday - Friday from 9 am - 4 pm

Requirements for Season Pool Plans are as follows:

1. Driver’s License2. Tax/Utility Bill3. Birth certificate of children over 3 years old.

Season Pool Plan Fees: Basic Family Plan: $85

*All Town pools except Phelps Lane & Geiger Spray Park

Phelps Lane Family Pool Plan: $150*includes all Town pools & Geiger Spray Park

Geiger Spray Park Family Plan ONLY: $65*includes only Geiger Spray Park

Individual Plan: $55*includes all Town pools & Geiger Spray ParkSenior Citizen Individual Plan: $25

*includes all Town pools & Geiger Spray Park

Senior Family Plan (husband & wife only):$40*includes all Town pools & Geiger Spray Park

Season Pool Plan

Anthony Sanchez Pool 661-2067Sawyer Avenue, West BabylonFabio Buttitta Pool 242-4803Acorn Street, Deer ParkNorth Lindenhurst Pool 957-3510Straight Path, North LindenhurstNorth Amityville Pool 842-6240Albany Avenue, North AmityvillePhelps Lane Pool 669-4654Phelps Lane, North Babylon

Summer Season:June 27 - August 14Weekends & holidays: 11 am - 7 pmWeekdays: 12 pm - 8 pmAugust 15 - September 30Open daily: 11 am - 7 pmLabor Day Weekend - Sept 5 - 711 am - 7 pmDaily Entrance Fees:Phelps Pool - $6.00All other Town Pools - $4.00

Town Pools

The Town of Babylon’s state-of-the-art interactive spray parks are a great way for kids to keep cool thissummer! These creative and unique facilities provide adventurous landscapes for hours of fun.

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Please Note: No Food or Coolers Permitted.Bathing Suits are Required to Enter Pool Facility

Spray Parks

The Town of Babylon offers residents the option to purchase a family pool plan for the summer season. The family pool plan is $85,$110, or $150 and grants unlimited access to Town pools for the entire summer. The term “family” in this context means primaryguardians and their dependents under the age of 18. Any family member over the age of 18 can not be included on the family planand must purchase an individual pool plan or daily tickets if they wish to use the facilities. When purchasing a family pool plan you mustshow proof of guardianship for any children in your care; this includes nieces, nephews, grandchildren and foster children. Ahousehold pool plan is a husband, wife and children under the age of 18. *There are no replacements for any lost or stolen pooltokens; please secure your tokens after entering a pool facility.

Daily Entrance Fees:Tanner Park(w/o permit): $25 (Fri.-Sun) &Holidays $15 weekdaysGeiger Park (w/o pool plan): $5.00Venetian Shores: Resident Recreation Permit Only

Summer Season: June 27 - August 30Labor Day Weekend: September 5 - September 7Open Daily 10 am - 7 pm

Tanner ParkKerrigan Road, Copiague

Venetian ShoresGranada Parkway, Lindenhurst

Geiger Spray ParkGrand Blvd, Deer Park/Wyandanch

*Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.**Children ages 3 and under are free.


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Run for the Warriors

To register, please visit:www.hopeforthewarriors.org

10K / 5K / 1 mile Fun RunSaturday, November 7th

9:00 amRun begins and ends at

Babylon Town Hall200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst

Surf Classic

Registration: Bunger Surf Shop, Montauk Hwy.in Babylon. Applications must be mailed to Bungerno later than Monday, August 10th.Date: Saturday, August 29 Raindate: Sunday, August 30Fee: First Division - $25, Open Shortboard - $25 Additional division - $15, Next Division - $10Location: Gilgo Beach

For applications or more information call 669-2323.

If you would like more information on anyRecreation Program, please call 893-2100 or

visit the Town of Babylon website atwww.townofbabylon.com

Dog ParkTanner Park, Copiague

Baylawn Avenue &Kerrigan Road

(located near the front entrancebehind the baseball field)

Dog areas are for dogs over 30 pounds and dogsunder 30 pounds. All dogs must have a validlicense and current rabies tag. Rules are postedand must be adhered to. No dog can beanywhere in the park except for thisdesignated area.


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To obtain information regarding New York State,Suffolk County or Amityville, Babylon andLindenhurst Village Park Department programs,you may call the following phone numbers:

New York State Parks Dept. 669-1000Suffolk County Parks Dept. 854-4949Babylon Town Hall 957-3000Amityville Village Hall 264-6000Babylon Village Hall 669-1500Lindenhurst Village Hall 957-7500

State, County & Village ParksDepartment Phone Numbers

Babylon Village Youth Project147 N. Carll AvenueBabylon, NY 11702Eric Price, Director5 8 7 - 7 1 1 7

Copiague Youth Council650 Great Neck RoadCopiague, NY 11726Bill Whittier, Director8 4 1 - 1 7 7 5

Lindenhurst Youth CenterP. O. Box 288177 South Smith StreetLindenhurst, NY 11757Kathie Skopek, Exec. Director2 2 6 - 1 3 2 0

North BabylonCommunity YouthServices213 Phelps LaneNorth Babylon, NY 11703Anthony Tatti, Exec. Director4 2 2 - 0 3 3 3

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United North AmityvilleY o u t hOrganization (U.N.A.Y.O)48A Cedar RoadAmityville, NY 11701Sonji Clarke, Director7 8 9 - 5 6 1 3

New York State Access Pass (Disability Pass)

The Town of Babylon Beaches are accepting the New York State Access Pass for vehicleadmittance only into the Town Beaches in lieu of a Recreation Beach Pass purchased through theTown. This courtesy will enable a Town resident access to Overlook Beach, Cedar Beach, GilgoBeach, Cedar Marina, Venetian Shores and Tanner Park parking lots. The New York State AccessPass is a N.Y. State Park disability pass. You must present your NYS indivial access pass alongwith your NYS Drivers License and Car Registration showing you are a Town of Babylon residentto gain access to Town facilities.

To qualify for an Individual Access Pass, an applicant must be a resident of New York State, mustprovide proof of disability, in the form of certification from the appropriate agency or by aphysician, as described on the application and must provide a recent photo that will be affixed tothe Access Pass.

For more information on how to obtain a NYS Access Pass or to find out if you are eligible, pleasecontact NYS Parks at 631-669-1000 or www.nysparks.com.

Francis X. Bachety III, Commissioner 893-2100Main Office 893-2100Recreation Program Office 893-2100Code Enforcement/Security 422-7600Day Camp 893-2197Permits 893-2100Swimming Lessons 893-2118

PARKS AND RECREATIONDEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS

West Babylon Youth Center71 Sawyer AvenueWest Babylon, NY 11704Tara Murdocco, Exec. Asst.Tony Sacco, Sports Coordinator6 6 1 - 1 3 3 3

The Family Life Center20 Andrews AvenueWheatley Heights, NY 11798Jeanie Reynolds, Director9 2 0 - 5 6 0 0


Hours: 10am—3pm, Monday thru Friday (1st and 3rd Saturday, Oct.-May) Contact: (631) 587-3750 — [email protected] Entrance to the museum is free. The museum offers a tour of Town of Babylon history, including: The old jail cells from the Town of Babylon police department The old Town of Babylon courtroom A special exhibit dedicated to local veterans — Our Veterans Brave and Noble Interactive displays

with hundreds of historic photos

Fee per round: $7 residents, $8 non-residents, $5 senior citizens

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The Cedar Beach Golf Course is a pitch-putt, Par 3, 18 hole golf course. Ideal for newgolfers, it also affords experienced golfers an opportunity to improve their short game.The course is located on the oceanfront between Overlook Beach and Cedar Beach and isavailable for golf outings. Golf clubs and balls are on hand for rental. Open daily from Mayuntil November (weather permitting). For information, call the golf course at 321-4562.

TOWN OF BABYLONHISTORY MUSUEUM

Old Town Hall47 Main Street, Babylon Village

Annual Holiday Model Train DisplayFridays, Saturdays, Sundays: Dec. 4 - Jan. 4 12-3pmClosed Christmas Eve/Day & New Year’s Eve/Day.Inspired by community landmarks, this annual holidaytrain layout (240 sq. ft.) is an interactive model traindisplay for the whole family! Admission is free.


Babylon Town BoardSteve Bellone, Supervisor

Councilwoman Ellen T. McVeety, Deputy SupervisorJacqueline A. Gordon, Councilwoman

Lindsay P. Henry, CouncilmanCarol Quirk, Town Clerk

Corinne DiSomma, Receiver of Taxes

Councilman Tony MartinezChair, Parks & Recreation Committee

New “Green” Pavilion at Tanner Park

Babylon Town Hall200 East Sunrise HighwayLindenhurst, New York 11757

BABYLON TOWN RESIDENTIAL POSTAL CUSTOMER ONLY

PRST STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT 556

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BABYLON TOWN BOARDRICH SCHAFFER, SUPERVISOR

COUNCILMAN TONY MARTINEZ, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR

CHAIR, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

THOMAS DONNELLY, COUNCILMAN

JACQUELINE A. GORDON, COUNCILWOMAN

LINDSAY P. HENRY, COUNCILMAN

CAROL QUIRK, TOWN CLERK

CORINNE DISOMMA, RECEIVER OF TAXES

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The Town of Babylon proudly announces the opening of sixlaunch sites for self guided kayak tours. Enjoy quiet serenitywhile paddling through the streams and creeks. For the moreexperienced kayaker, take a vigorous trip across the GreatSouth Bay. Each of the six locations has a variety of routesclearly mapped out according to skill level from Beginner toAdvanced. Bring sunscreen, water, lunch and enjoy arelaxing day on the Great South Bay!

KAYAK ROUTES & TRAILS

Village of Amityville Beach-Village of Amityville residents: nocharge with Resident Sticker. Non-residents can purchase stickerat Village Hall: $25. No Trailers Allowed. Please park in BeachParking lot.

Cedar Beach PARK AT CEDAR BEACH PARKING LOT -CROSS TO CEDAR MARINA.Town of Babylon resident recreation permit required.NON-Residents- Weekdays:$20 Fri-Sun & Holidays: $30.

Gilgo– Free to Town Of Babylon residents with permit.Non– residents: Fri– Sun & Holidays: $40. Weekdays: $30.

Oak Beach Park-Open to Suffolk County & T.O.B. residents. *Small carry & launch motorized watercraft permitted duringhunting season.

Tanner Park-Open to All. Permits required for Residents.Non residents: Fri– Sun & Holidays $25. Weekdays $15.

Venetian Shores Beach-Resident Only Beach. Residents withrecreation permits only. Permits can be purchased at Tanner Parkor Cedar Beach Marina

Rules & Regulations Pertaining to ALL Kayak Launch Sites.

Kayaks & non-motorized watercraft only; limited to carry &launch watercraft. Caution: Be aware of tidal currents. Observe allboating laws, regulations and right of way policies. Hours limitedfrom sunrise to sunset. Do not kayak within 100’ of piers.

LIFEJACKETS ARE MANDATORY! KNOW YOUR LIMITS!

Any use of the Great South Bay, kayak launch sites,

routes and trails is at your own risk. The Town of

Babylon does not assume any responsibility for injuries.

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