School’s out in Watertown, Now What?

Thursday 26^th June, 2014

 

By Victoria Gaskell

 

Watertown High School relieved for the summer.

 

Today begins the last day of school before summer break for many of the north country’s schools. To ensure the sanity of parents and subdue the boredom of Fort Drum’s children, here are some programs available to local guardians.

Activities available to school goers in the area include:

1. Fort Drum Child, Youth and School Services, summer program.

   This program is available to all Fort Drum families and is focused on education, knowledge and physical activity.

   For more information see, www.drummwr.com.

2. Watertown, NY YMCA summer camp.

   Christine Cupernall, Child Care Supervisor, states that the program will include “not only a number of fun activities available at the Watertown YMCA facilities, but will also take the opportunity to introduce students to community services.”

   The program is available to students of all school districts in the area at a fee of $100-150 based on a 2-3 day or 5 day week.

   For more information see, www.watertownymca.org.

3. The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, Zoofari Day Camp.

   Thompson Park gives students the opportunity to get up close and personal with their favourite animals with full or half day camp program running weekly through-out the summer.

   The week-long camps are charged at $100 for half day and $170 for full day programs.

   For more information see, www.nyszoo.org.

With the careful selection of child care providers, the summer months can be a joyous time for both children and parents alike.