Programs and Events
There's a Program for Everyone in Colonie!
There's something for everyone to do in Colonie during each season, especially during the spring and summer months. As the weather warms up, the Colonie Parks & Recreation Department is excited for you to discover and indulge in all of the wonderful things the Town of Colonie has to offer. Town of Colonie Parks and Recreation department offers several programs listed below.
Learn to Swim
The Parks and Recreation Department offers two aquatic programs, an American Red Cross six level Learn–to–Swim Program and Guard Start & Water Safety Program. Skills are taught based on levels established by the American Red Cross. All swimmers will be evaluated during their first class and groups may be adjusted as necessary. The program at the town pool is a two-week program that begins at the end of June through the beginning of July.
Learn to Swim
Cancelled for the 2021 season
Learn to Swim
This program is open to children who are 6 years or older. The registrant's American Red Cross Swimming Achievement Card must accompany the registration form. To ensure safety, registrants without a card will initially be placed in a “Beginners” class until evaluated.
Dates
2022 season information coming soonTimes
9:00am – 9:45am or
10:00am - 10:45am or
11:00am - 11:45am
Fee
$50 per session
Registration
Registration will be accepted in person or by mail at the Parks and Recreation Office
Eligibility
Children must be 6 years or older by June 29, 2019
Guard Start and Water Safety Program
The program is designed to begin a foundation of skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for future lifeguards. The program consists of five categories: fitness, prevention, water rescues, response and leadership.
Dates
2022 season information coming soonTimes
9:00am – 11:45am
Fee
$50 per session
Registration
Registration will be accepted in person or by mail at the Parks and Recreation Office
Eligibility
Children must be 11 years or older by June 29, 2019 and be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Swim 250 yards continuously using crawl, sidestroke and elementary backstroke.
- Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs.
- Standing front dive.
Summer Enrichment Program
Summer Enrichment Tennis Camp (Daytime Program)
Beginner and Advanced Tennis Lessons are offered.
Beginner Lessons are designed for children with 0 to 5 years of tennis experience and will include:
- basic hand eye coordination
- beginning tennis skills
- warm up exercises
- tennis games and skills to reinforce tennis skills
- rules of the game and court etiquette
Advanced Lessons will provide more advanced instruction for students looking to improve their tennis skills. Students will participate in both doubles and singles matches while reinforcing each students' skills and abilities.
Summer Enrichment Tennis Camp 2022
See flyer for registration and additional information. You can also apply online using the link below.
Download registration form Apply onlineDates
July 5th - July 8th, 2022 (**4 days)
July 11th - July 15th, 2022
July 18th - July 22nd, 2022
July 25th - July 29th, 2022
Times
9:00am – 12:00pm (Ages 5-18)
9:00am - 4:00pm (Full Day Sessions Ages 9-18)
Ages
Children age 5-18
Fee (Resident/Non-Resident)
Sessions July 5-8
Morning Session: $96/$120
Full Day Session: $160/$184)
All other session dates
Morning Session: $120/$150
Full Day Session: $200/$230
Late pick up fees: $10.00/child for the first 15 minutes
$1.00/child for each additional minute
Late fee due upon pick up
Requisites
Campers should wear sneakers, bring a tennis racquet and a bottle of water. Full day campers need to bring extra water and a lunch.
Junior Golf Classes (Enrichment Program)
Juniors will be introduced to all facets of the game including the golf swing, short game, putting, rules and etiquette in a fun atmosphere. For sign up information, visit JuniorGolf NY.
Tennis Program (Evening)
The Town of Colonie Parks and Recreation department is offering a five-week (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Intermediate) Tennis Instructional Program for children and families at various tennis court locations in North and South Colonie.
Tennis Program
See flyer for registration and additional information. You can also apply online using the link below.
Download Registration form Apply onlineDates
Beginning July 12th, 2022
Times
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fee
$20.00 - Colonie Resident Child (Ages 5-18 years)
$30.00 - Nonresident Child (Ages 5-18 years)
$30.00 - Colonie Resident Adult
$40.00 - Nonresident Adult
Musical Groups
The Colonie Town Band and the Colonie Centennial Brass Choir, in their 50th and 19th year of operation, respectively, consists of groups of volunteer musicians who perform at various sites throughout the Capital District throughout the year. The Parks and Recreation Department also sponsors The Memorial Concert Band of Colonie. The band plays concerts in the Mark Cornell Auditorium at Colonie Central High School. For more information about joining either band or choir, or for concert schedules, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at (518) 783-2760.
