resources for bigs
Downloadable Permission Forms
Attention Bigs: You must also have permission from your Match Support Specialist before you participate in any of the following activities.
ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU LINKS
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July Events:
* Please keep in mind that swimming is only permitted where lifeguards are on duty. Some of these places include: Taughannock Falls, Treman State Park, Myers Park, Cass Park and Alex Haley Pool.
YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT SWIM AT SECOND DAM WITH YOUR LITTLE! Swimming there is prohibited by the city. If you have a pool or own a lake house, permission to swim must be granted by both the parent/guardian AND the Match Support Specialist supervising the match prior to any swimming or water activity AND a permission form must be signed as well! Thank you for your cooperation Sunday, July 1st Drag Story hour 12-1pm at Buffalo Street Books (215 N. Cayuga St) Our pals from House of Merlot will be reading children's books about uniqueness, love, and acceptance every last Sunday of the month. Books will vary month to month, but we guarantee much drama and fun will ALWAYS ensue! With grateful homage to Drag Queen Story Hour created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions. Tuesday, July 3rd Fire works Stewart Park 9-10pm Thursday, July 5th Circus Culture workshop (FREE) 12-1pm at the Tompkins County Public Library (Borg Warner Community room) During this free program, Circus Culture instructors will teach children and families of all ages and experience levels how to juggle, walk on a tight wire, perform basic acrobatics and more. Friday, July 6th Family Roller Skate Night 7-9pm at Cass Park Rink $7 Includes skate rentals $5 bring your own skates. Friday, July 6th Board Game night 7:00pm at the Generator Geared towards teens and adults A biweekly social event where makers who like board games get together and play games. A large collection of games are available there. FREE to the public. Thursday July 5-7th Kiddstuff :The Amazing Tale of the Backyard Overnight at the Hangar Theater. 2 shows every day at 10 and 12pm. The Amazing Tale of the Backyard Overnight Adventure by Rachel Lampert July 5-7 *World Premiere* A young group of friends make a pact to brave all hours of the night, against all odds, in the dangerous landscape of…their own backyard! Through interactive storytelling, you’ll be on the edge of your seat – and maybe even part of the action – as they creatively quest their way toward dawn. http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/hangartheatre/calendar Saturday, July 14th Dragon Boat Festival 10am-3pm at Taughannock Falls State Park Check out the Dragon Boat races and enjoy kid friendly cultural activities. For more info check out: www.fingerlakesdragonboat.org. Saturday, July 14th Families Learning Science Together 1:00pm at the Public Library FREE Children ages 5-12 and their families are invited to a free science program co hosted by Cornell Center for Materials Research. Wednesday July 18th STEAM Crafternoons 3:30pm at the Tompkins County Public Library FREE Children ages 8-12 are invited to drop in afternoon of STEAM inspired crafts and activities in the Library’s new Makerspace. Friday, July 20th Family Roller Skate Night 7-9pm at Cass Park Rink $7 Includes skate rentals $5 bring your own skates. Wednesday, July 25th Family Fun Stick and Stone Farm 4-8pm 1605 Trumansburg rd Free admission and everyone welcome. Great food, live music and fun for all ages. Thursday July 26th-28th Kiddstuff: Snow White at the Hangar Theater 2 shows every day : 10 am and 12pm. Snow White by Marjorie Sokoloff July 26-28 The Witch was the fairest one of all first, and she will not be silenced any longer! This updated version of the classic story unveils the villain’s perspective, from her tragic childhood to her quest for revenge. So how did the story really go? Join all seven quirky dwarves, a tongue-tied prince, a sassy mirror, a dancing chicken, and of course Snow White, in a tale about beauty, friendship, and happily-ever-afters with a twist. http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/hangartheatre/calendar Saturday, July 28th Northside Summer Saturday BBBS Match Event 2:00 -4:00 at Northside Community Center (625 Hancock St.) Join us with your Little for food, games, and fun! Saturday, July 28th Tompkins County 4H Youth Fair Family Fun Day at the Fair complete with live animals, family friendly games, 4-H Olympics, a cake wheel, rabbit and dog shows, hayrides, Silent Auction, Auction for Kids, and a chicken BBQ. Join us at the Fair – there is no admission and parking is free. A full schedule of events can be found at ccetompkins.org/4hfair. Address: 418 Lower Creek RD, Ithaca NY Free Summer Music concerts all summer long Every Tuesday at 6pm at the Ellis Hollow Community Center Every Thursday at 6:30 at Myers Point in Lansing Every Thursday at 6:00pm on the Commons Every Friday at 7:00pm at the Arts Quad on CU campus. Every Saturdays at 7pm at Taughannock Falls Free Movies at the Cayuga Heights Fire Dept Movies start at 7:00pm at the Fire Dept. Free popcorn! Wednesday, July 11th- Charlotte’s Web Wednesday, July 18th-Rogue 1 Wednesday, July 25th- Big Hero 6 Events that run all month long FREE Science Workshop Mon, Wed, Fri from 3-6pm and Sat from 1-3pm Visit the FREE science exploration space on Northside (210 Hancock ST, Ithaca). Youth can tinker with electronics, care for animals, build projects-there’s plenty of space for ideas to come to life. Contact info: 607-288-2826. Family Bingo night at Brookton's Market in Brooktondale Mondays – July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 6:30pm – 8:00pm Brookton's Market, 491 Brooktondale Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817 Family Bingo Night for people of all ages. Special appetizers will be available, and you can win prizes! http://www.brooktonsmarket.com/ Sit! Stay! Read! - Read to a dog, the best listeners Tuesdays –July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st 3pm – 4pm Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener – a dog! NEW: Children who attend 6 sessions with our reading dog volunteers will earn a free book of their choice! This program is co-sponsored by Cornell Companions. Open House Nights at Fuertes Observatory Fridays – July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th 8pm – 10pm Fuertes Observatory, 209 Cradit Farm Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850 The Fuertes Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday evening, if skies are clear, when school is in session and occasionally at other times. Free, donations appreciated. Animal Encounters feeding series at Cayuga Nature Center Saturdays –– July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 12pm – 1pm Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 Discover all of the amazing animal ambassadors that call the Cayuga Nature Center home! Animal care staff will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Free for matches - Contact your Match Support Specialist for a pass. Lego Time @ TCPL Saturdays –– July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 2– 3pm Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 LEGO at the Library encourages children to use their imaginations or LEGO books from the TCPL collection to create their own LEGO art! The Library will provide the LEGO bricks, and pieces created will be displayed at the Library for one week. Deals on Food *Agava - kids eat free with purchase of adult meal (one kid per adult meal) on Tuesdays *The Boatyard - has free kids meals on Monday nights with purchase of certain adult entrees *Buffalo Wild Wings - kid's meals are $1.99 on Wednesdays *Denny's - kids eat free on Tuesdays 4-10pm *Maxie's - kids meals are $2 on Wednesday nights *Moe's Southwest Grill - Kids eat free - one kid per adult meal all day on Sundays and Tuesdays *State Street Diner - Kids eat free with purchase of adult meals on Tuesdays. Matches get Free Admission: -Cayuga Nature Center -Museum of the Earth -Sciencneter -YMCA -Cass Park swimming (Season starts June 17th) -Alex Haley Pool (Season starts June 1st) - Ithaca Bike Rental (Located at the IYB) Open Thurs-Sunday 11am-7:00pm Closed if raining or if temp is below 50 degrees. Admission: $5 for the match. | ||||||||||||
Matches get in free in the following places:
Alex Haley Pool: Free swimming. Bring your Match ID Card.
Cass Park Rink & Pool: Free swimming in the summer. Free admission to Ice Skating in the winter (still charged for skate rental). Bring your Match ID Card.
Cayuga Nature Center: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Hangar Theater: "Pay What You Can" days. Check out their website for details.
Museum of the Earth: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Sciencenter: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Cass Park Rink & Pool: Free swimming in the summer. Free admission to Ice Skating in the winter (still charged for skate rental). Bring your Match ID Card.
Cayuga Nature Center: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Hangar Theater: "Pay What You Can" days. Check out their website for details.
Museum of the Earth: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Sciencenter: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
