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Applications available for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:29pm
Applications available for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

The application is now posted online for the Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Education Summer Camps.

The DEC Environmental Education Camps offer campers experiences in sportsman education, games, lessons, hands-on activities, swimming, hiking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Through these activities, campers will learn about forests, water quality, nature and more.

There are four different camps kids can attend, Camp Colby, Camp DeBruce, Camp Rushford and Camp Pack Forest. Campers will participate in discovery groups and will complete six lessons. These lessons include group dynamics, explorations of different habitats and human impacts on the environment.  Science, problem solving, games, journal keeping and wildlife activities are also part of what campers will experience.

Camp starts on July 1, 2012 and goes until August 18, 2012. Campers can attend multiple times during the seven, week-long sessions.

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Delmar Duathlon to take place April 22 at Elm Avenue Park

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, April 20th, 2012, 9:57am
Delmar Duathlon to take place April 22 at Elm Avenue Park

The First Delmar Duathlon will take place at Elm Avenue Park in Bethlehem on Sunday, April 22.

The even is being held by the Bethlehem YMCA and will begin at 8 a.m. According to a statement there will be about 300 area athletes competing. They will have to run two miles, bike 10 miles and run another two miles on a course set throughout the town park.

Volunteers are still needed for the event. Click here for more details.

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Volunteers needed for Delmar Duathlon

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 2:02pm
Volunteers needed for Delmar Duathlon

The first ever Delmar Duathlon will feature a two mile run followed by a 10 mile bike ride concluding with another two mile run.

The event will be co-sponsored by the Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department and the Bethlehem area YMCA.

For more information on the race and details about registration click here.

Volunteers are still needed. Contact Jason Gallo at jgallo@townofbethlehem.

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Park pavilions now available to be reserved

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, March 15th, 2012, 1:31pm
Park pavilions now available to be reserved

Residents of the Town of Bethlehem or town based organizations can now reserve the pavilions at Elm Avenue Park, Henry Hudson Park and Maple Ridge Park for recreational activities and functions.

Permits will be issued on a first come, first paid basis. Pavilion availability may be viewed online via the town’s website.

Permits forms and fee information are available on the town website.

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Town to hold Sustainable Bethlehem Community Workshop Monday

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, March 12th, 2012, 3:13pm
Town to hold Sustainable Bethlehem Community Workshop Monday

The Town of Bethlehem will hold the Sustainable Bethlehem Community Workshop Monday night.

The workshop will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Town Hall Auditorium. The town will share the newest bicycle pilot projects and discussions will be held on how the town’s bicycle and pedestrian program initiatives are helping to contribute to Bethlehem’s sustainable goals.

According to the town’s website, NYSERDA funding supports the work and is a component of the Town’s Energy Management, Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Initiative.

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Colonial Acres season passes available for purchase or renewal

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, March 12th, 2012, 1:45pm
Colonial Acres season passes available for purchase or renewal

Colonial Acres season passes are now available and if residents get them now they will receive two free guest passes.

This offer is valid through Saturday, March 31 and they can be renewed or purchased by mailing in an application to: Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department, 261 Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054.

For an individual adult the cost will be $400, Individual student (6-18) costs $300, Family of two costs $675, Family of three costs $900, family of four plus costs $1,100.

Click here for more information.

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Last Ski Club Trip to be March 10 at Jiminy Peak

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 3:13pm
Last Ski Club Trip to be March 10 at Jiminy Peak

The last Ski Club Trip of 2012 for middle and high school age students will take place on Saturday, March 10 at Jiminy Peak.

Ski Club information and permission slips are available here and registration needs to be submitted to the Parks Office.

Mr. Tyler will lead the Middle School Club (Room 142) and Mr. Mooney will lead the High School Club (Room A 107).

  • Permission slips & dues are required prior to attending your first trip.
  • Bus fees are required prior to attending each trip.
  • Lift ticket, rentals & lessons are paid for the morning of, prior to departure.
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