Family Times September 2022

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The start of a new school year is also a great time to establish (and simplify) routines. In this month’s anniversary content, Sami Arseculeratne offers tips for increasing family time, easing separation anxiety and more (page 7). And don’t forget to check out Chris Xaver’s recipes for pitas and pizza rolls, perfect for a school lunch (page 8-9).

Do you know how your child learns best? On page 20, Sarah Lyons breaks down each of the learning styles – and the best activities and study methods for each.

Did you know Symphoria is celebrating its 10th anniversary? Family Times recently talked to Executive Director Pamela Murchison about the milestone. Read the full interview on page 18.

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“Children need a place where they can let off some steam,” said Amy Bisnett, associate director of children’s programming at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse. “During school, they have a lot of expectations put on them, especially during COVID, when there was a lot more of them sitting still at desks and tables. So, after school is a chance for them to get back to playing with peers, be a kid, and enjoy some time before they go home and get ready for the next day.”

Best wishes for the upcoming school year!

The new school year has arrived. Back-to-school shopping is done, and you’ve adjusted your child’s bedtime. But have you chosen an after-school program or activity?

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The benefits are numerous.

Turn to page 23 for some things you should consider when choosing a program, and to page 25 for our after-school guide.

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Ease into new routines well before school starts BY SAMI ARSECULERATNE

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he beginning of a new school year is prime time for settling back into healthy routines and for starting new habits to save time and avoid conflict. Here are some ways to structure and simplify school routines and avoid common pitfalls. Establish new bedtimes and cur fews. Pre-school and school-age children need at least 10 hours of sleep. Establish a reasonable bedtime and help them stick to it by observing a routine of tasks and preparations leading up to sleep.

Even older kids need plenty of rest to stay alert and active. A little leniency in bedtime can be used as a reward for waking up when they’re supposed to, and going to bedTalkpromptly.witholder

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children about curfew changes, and discuss your reasons for extending times based on responsible behavior. Allow them to earn the right to stay out later on special days by respecting yourSaverules.morning stress by preparing the night before. Taking time each evening to prepare lunches and get together break fast ingredients will encourage healthier food choices on busy mornings. Try taking lunches on certain days and buying from the cafeteria on others to add variety and save time on evenings that are busy with extracurricular activities. Choosing and laying out clothing the night before will ease the hustle and bustle

Family is 20! To celebrate, we will pick one article from our archive each month – including this one, which appeared in our Back to School Issue in 2006. CURVE

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Starting out the school year with positive habits will provide structure and still leave enough time to balance work with play. Dis cuss changes with your child and ask for their input in helping you make decisions. Along with the excitement of new school supplies, back-to-school clothes, and new teachers, comes the opportunity to organize, approach school confidently and learn from new experi ences.

have a good night’s sleep and a nourishing breakfast.

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Help your child find what they are looking for and avoid frantic searches by keeping things like shoes, backpacks and homework as signments in the same place every day. This practice teaches conti nuity, organization, and helps save time. Choose an out-of-the-way yet easily visible spot to minimize tripping over items or forgetting to grab them on the way out the door.

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Share, when appropriate, some of the challenges you face at work or at home, and listen to your child’s “advice” on possible solutions.

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Take steps to ease separation anxiety. Jot a note on a paper napkin and tuck into your child’s lunch for a midday reminder that you are thinking of them. Fold a colorful note and place discretely in their backpack for an afternoon pick-me-up.

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of early morning rushes. Parents may also find it easier to veto certain clothing choices, especially for pre-teens, when there is sufficient time to make changes.

1. Layer cheese on the tortilla and melt.

Limiting after-school activities will also leave more time for the child to prepare for school the following day and get the rest they need.Establish a family routine, like sitting down to dinner together at the table at least three or four times a week. Use the time to hear about your child’s day, to help them work through little problems and issues that pop up, and to talk about something funny or inter esting that happened that day.

Organize student-friendly spaces. Establish your child’s homework zone in a location that will give them some quiet but still allow you to keep an eye on their progress. Make sure that the area is spacious enough and is well stocked with pencils, pens and other supplies. Is the location adequately lighted and away from the television and other distractions?

Talk about the exciting day ahead on the night before and answer any questions or offer advice on solving problems your child might face. Let them know that you will be thinking of them.

Even older children will experience bouts of insecurity and fear on the first day back to school or when adjusting to a new place. Help them prepare for the situation and keep away first-day jitters by assuring them that these feelings are normal and point out ways they can overcome simple obstacles.

Parents load their children’s schedules with a variety of activities –from martial arts to music to scouting – in order to round out their educational experience. Yet many youngsters with hectic schedules are left tired and burned out at the end of the day. Talk with your child about the activities they most enjoy and decide which they might want to drop.

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Parents often learn as much from their children as their children learn from them. Avoid last-minute surprises by planning ahead. Create or buy a large calendar and hang it in a central place where family members can add their activities and appointments. Knowing that the bake sale is next Thursday will help avoid last-minute trips to the grocery store and will minimize schedule disruptions. Encourage your child to add their activities and important dead lines to the calendar. He or she will learn to prepare for an import ant event, and ease the night-before anxiety. Knowing that your child has a spelling test on Tuesday will remind you to quiz them at bedtime or in the car on the way to school. You can also ensure they

Limit structured activities and increase family time.

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3. Follow directions above but add protein of choice. Suggestions include: sliced turkey, hard-boiled eggs, roast beef, chicken, ham, tuna, sliced thin pork roast from last night’s dinner.

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2. Press the lettuce leaves against the cream cheese layer and stuff the carrots, olives, and assorted veggies inside.

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3. What does a typical day look like for a school nurse? This is hard to answer because every day is different. It’s like a stand-alone urgent care that manages student and staff urgent needs, like various injuries and allergic reactions.I’malso involved with and write reports for student Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans, and I attend Commit tee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. I’m a part of the school improvement team and the student behavioral intervention team. We’re seeing a lot of mental health right now. Sometimes it’s easier for a stu dent to ask to go to the nurse’s office rather than the counselor’s or psychologist, so students filter through my office.

4. What is most rewarding about your job? Building relationships with the kids. We’re a small enough school where I get to know them from ninth grade through their senior year. Since mental health is such a big thing right now, it’s rewarding to help the students voice their needs and get them proper help. Janelle Davis is a freelance writer living in Fairmount with her family.

2. What interested you in working as a nurse in an educational setting? I still had a passion for education and saw the unique opportunity to combine my two passions: teaching and nursing. Every day, education is still a part of my job in educating the students, parents and staff.

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I pass daily medications and administer daily medical procedures for students. I make sure I’m compliant on all of the state-required physicals, screenings, and immunizations. I clear all of the students who do junior and varsity athletics. I train coaches on any medical needs they may have or on emergency medications. My days are a mixture of everything. Some days I have a lot of meetings and some days I see a lot of students.

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1. What is your background? I kind of took the long route to nurs ing. My first undergrad is from Miami University in Ohio as an education major. I realized I didn’t love it, so I transferred and got my bachelor’s degree in family psychology with a minor in gerontology. While deciding my career path, I worked at Chase Bank while my now husband finished his master’s degree in Ohio. He encouraged me to give nursing a try, so I shadowed at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Ohio, and I loved it. I went to University of Rochester’s one-year nurs ing program. After graduating, I started working in the operating room at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, and then I went to Upstate University Hospital in their outpatient surgery center operating room.Asmy husband and I were starting a family, the hours of working in an operating room were getting difficult to manage. I saw the opportunity to work at Skaneateles High School and still be a nurse while being within the education world and also able to be with my kids. I have been there for six years.

Brittany Gray, School Nurse at Skaneateles High School

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A popular exhibit at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) has a new look. Featuring life-size dinosaurs, the Dino Zone has been a permanent exhibit at the museum since the summer of 2019. It reopened in mid-August, with new scientific dis coveries and changes to its scenery. A triceratops climber, Annie Coming to Syracuse

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For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit syracusestage.org. which the public can visit for free, was also added to the MOST’s lawn.

“This show, with its iconic title character, continues to delight generations of theatre-lovers old and new by joyfully singing directly into the face of great adversity with perse verance, guts and guile,” said Director Jenn Thompson in a press release. “For decades, Annie has continued to shine brightly, not only as an appeal to our better angels, but also as an example of the thrill of hope, hard-won: promising a better ‘Tomorrow’ not only for Annie herself, but for all who need her message now more than ever.”

“This is huge for the Central New York community, for the MOST as a STEM learning center, and it’s what we do best – the intersection of education and fun,” said Lauren Kochian, MOST president, in a press release. “The MOST exists to educate and excite through exploration and handson learning. What better way is there to share the wonder of science than through huge, life-sized dinosaurs that captivate and fascinate all ages? We are thrilled to have the opportunity to upgrade this community-favorite exhibit.”

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Families can catch a performance of Annie from Oct. 4-8 at the Landmark Theatre. Tickets start at $30 (plus fees), and are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com.

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Syracuse Stage AnnouncesPerformancesSensory-Friendly

A popular musical is returning – and will kick off its na tional tour in Upstate New York this fall.

Syracuse Stage held its first sensory-friendly performance during the 2016/17 season. During the 2022/23 season, there will be three: How to Dance in Ohio (Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.); Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m.); and Clue (Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m.). Accommodations will include: dimmed house lights, fidget toys, trained support staff and quiet rooms and “cool down” spaces. There may be additional adjustments, depending on the show. Tickets are $30 (they can be returned until the perfor mance“Afterbegins).seeing how successful our sensory friendly series has been, we knew it would be important to continue to wel come families back this season who may not be comfortable attending a traditional performance,” said Robert Hupp, artistic director, in a press release. “The joy and communal experience of live theatre is something that we want every one to be able to enjoy. That’s why we expanded to three shows this year.”

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“What make us really unique is that we are a pretty new museum compared to many of the museums across the country and even in New York. As such, we really try to talk about issues that a lot of museums might not have the capacity to, such as climate change,” said Katz. “And we really prompt people to think about our earth’s history. Our museum is laid out as a way for people to discover the Earth’s past, to think about it, and to discover something new that they didn’t know before. It’s a really accessible, easily digestible museum.”

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

These days, Museum of the Earth is home to a variety of permanent exhibits, covering topics such as glaciers, coral reefs, dinosaurs

IF YOU GO and climate change. Its fossils cover the entire history of life on earth. Among the most popular is the 13,000-year-old Hyde Park Mastodon, which Katz said, “is one of the most complete mastodon skeletons that has been found.” The museum also features a different temporary exhibit each year (this year’s exhibit, “Six-Legged Science,” high lights Cornell University’s insect collection).

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BY COURTNEY KLESS S tep back in time at Museum of the Earth.Located in Ithaca, the museum is one of two educational venues that are managed by the Paleontological Research Institution – the other, Cayuga Nature Center, features more than five miles of trails and a treehouse. Gilbert Harris, a paleontologist (he studied mostly inverte brates) and a professor at Cornell Universi ty, created PRI in 1932. It is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. “Museum of the Earth didn’t open until 2003, so there was really no public institu tion associated with the research institution until then,” said Rob Katz, community engagement coordinator for PRI. “We have had an almost 100 year collection of fossils from all over the world, and Museum of the Earth was born out of wanting to bring that to the public and educate them not only about those fossils, but about paleontology in our region and how geology and earth sci ences have shaped our local landscape…We really enjoy communicating with the public about science. It’s what all of us love to do.”

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Symphoria is the successor organization to the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. In 2011, the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra filed for bankruptcy, and the musicians just kept planning and playing concerts. That work eventually evolved in 2012 to the official start of Symphoria, the orchestra of Central New York. We’re one of only two orchestras in the United States that are a cooperative, so the musicians have a real vested interest in the organization. They serve as full voting mem bers of the board and are really involved in all aspects of the organization. Several of them work on staff. And we are really transparent. Unless it’s some sort of HR or contrac tual issue, everybody pretty much knows everything, which has been a great method for us to use.

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Bringing ‘TogetherPeopleThroughMusic’

2. WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE HAD ON THE COMMUNITY OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS?

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Symphoria performs excellent concerts, with a focus on programming that’s really relevant to Central New York. I think through all of the different concerts that we do, and through our different educational programming, we really are bringing people together through music. We try to be the best orchestra we can be for this region. We did a benefit concert for Ukrainian refugees in April. With such a large Ukrainian community in Central New York, I think there were a lot of people that either saw themselves on stage or felt like they could participate in something that was really affecting people, like friends and neighbors in our community. That’s just one example of the sorts of things we like to do…We just try to find ways that might be surprising to some people thinking that we mostly play music by dead white men. We try to be very current and put things on the stage over the course of the season that reflect what’s going on in our community today.

ymphoria will kick off its 10th season this month. Family Times recently talked to Executive Director Pamela Murchison about the orchestra’s history, its youth programs, and the impact it has had on Central New York during the last decade. This interview was edited for length and clarity.

1. CAN YOU START BY TELLING ME A LITTLE ABOUT THE HISTORY BEHIND SYMPHORIA?

4. YOU ALSO OFFER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND YOUTH ORCHESTRAS?

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All tickets to our series concerts, kids un der 18 attend for free. Special events, that does not apply…And to just keep checking into the website to see other special events as they come up. For more information, visit experience symphoria.org

Lots of great music and great opportu nities to bring the community together. I think that over the past several years, our programming committee and our education and outreach committee have worked so hard to understand what the community needs and wants from us. We have a lot of non-profit and government organizations that we work with and invite to concerts: 100 Black Men of Syracuse, InterFaith Works, North Side Learning Center. What do our clients need from us? Are we the best people to provide it? So, working a trueThepartnership.community can expect to see our series concerts: masterworks, casual, pops, kids, spark. Special events, like Nutcracker Twist. And then just more and more events that hopefully awareness will build, so we can share that story and help people under stand that what we do is for everybody, and we want to know what we can do to make the community feel more welcome at our events.

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In 2019, we did a concert titled, Ellis Island: The Dream of America. It’s a new original piece of music that has footage of people who came through Ellis Island. And there are speaking parts, so we worked with students in the Syracuse University Drama Department and the leaders at Syracuse Stage to put on the event. A local costume designer dressed the actors in period-ap propriate clothing. Syracuse is a sanctuary city. We have a lot of new Americans and refugees who have settled here. We reached out to the InterFaith Works’ Spirit of America to invite new Americans to come and participate. Again, something that was really rich for our community. We have a series of kids concerts every year that combine music with different educational experiences. We did one in April of 2022 that celebrated the heritage and culture of the Haudenosaunee na tion. We’ve worked with Nick Ziobro and Julia Goodwin, who are well-respected, well-traveled, Broadway-style singers from Central New York. You can know nothing about music and love the concerts, or you can dig deeper and nerd out with us because we love it all.

3. WHAT ARE SOME OTHER EXAMPLES OF PAST SHOWS?

We have Saturday morning kids’ programs, and those are often transformed into school day events, where Symphoria will either go to a school district or the school district will take a field trip and come to us at Inspiration Hall on James Street (where we often perform). And those are great. We’re expanding the footprint of those programs. We have some good, longstanding relationships and are certain ly open to doing more, and really engaging with elementary school students in partic ular through live symphonic music so they have some reference whenever they can pick an orchestra or band instrument – and then hopefully eventually join the Sympho ria youth orchestra, which rehearses every Sunday afternoon. It’s an audition-only organization for kids from all across the region. We have families from Utica, from Cortland, from Oswego, from the six-coun ty area, who come in and they get to refine their performance skills and their musical skills – and they get to hang out with kids from all across the region. So, it’s a really great musical activity, a really great social activity. Auditions are ongoing throughout the year. Even though we focus auditions in the summer, families can reach out any time, and if there is an opening, then we will work something out to see if the youth orchestra is a good fit. We also have a brand-new residency in the Syracuse City School District for third grade. It’s a program that uses music to support literacy development, but also tries to encourage students on the south and west sides of Syracuse to choose a string instrument in the fourth grade, when the school provides instruction, so that we can try to get more students from schools we’re not working with to participate in these orchestra programs down the line.

6. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE FAMILY TIMES READERS TO KNOW ABOUT SYMPHORIA?

5. WHAT DO YOU SEE IN THE FUTURE FOR SYMPHORIA?

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

VISUAL Visual learners prefer seeing pictures and images to learn new things. They usually have good spatial awareness skills. Kids with this learning style understand maps and have a good sense of direction. They usually love doodling and drawing.

People who are auditory learners are typ ically drawn to music. They may sing, play a musical instrument, or have the ability to pick individual musical instruments out of a piece of music. They may hum, sing, or tap their feet while they work.

Using music and rhythm to remember information can be helpful for kids who have this learning style. It might also be helpful to record and play back things you want to remember or read and recite information aloud.

Kids who prefer using their bodies, hands, and sense of touch prefer the phys ical learning style. Many of these learners enjoy drama, dancing, woodworking, or exercise. They would rather go for a run or walk when something is bothering them than sit at home and think it through. These kids use hand gestures and body lan guage to communicate and are very aware of the world around them. Sitting and listening to a lecture can be a challenge for kids who prefer a physical learning style, so they will often fidget and look forward to when they can move around. Try incorporating the physical objects they are learning about or allowing move ment whenever possible. Writing, draw

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VERBAL Kids with a verbal learning style can easi ly express themselves in both speaking and written communication. Verbal learners have a strong understanding of the mean ing of words and will consistently seek out new words to master which they will later use to communicate with others. Try using acronyms or reading infor mation aloud while learning new things. Role playing can also be helpful for the verbal learning style.

What’s Your Child’s Learning Style?

oes your child love reading and writing? Do they have a knack for music? When they tell a story do they tend to use their whole body to describe what happened? Are they drawn to groups, or do they prefer to work alone? These traits can give a clue about your child’s learning style. A learning style is the method a person uses to learn and should be used to maximize learning. It’s important for parents to understand their child’s learning style so that they can help them find study methods, environments, and activities that help them learn best.

Study habits best for these learners are to write information down, underline or highlight as they read, use colorful dia grams, charts, and pictures to enable them to visualize what they want to remember.

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Kids with this learning style prefer to study alone in quiet spaces.

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ing, and using flashcards can also be help ful for kids who have this learning style. Frequent breaks can help the physical learner feel more prepared for study time. You can also try standing while reading, using a computer for studying, or making a review into a gross-motor style game.

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LOGICAL Kids with a logical learning style general ly excel in math and critical thinking. They can recognize patterns and commonalities in seemingly unrelated content. They often understand and work complex calculations in their head. Problems are usually tackled in a systematic way, and they enjoy creating lists, agendas, charts, and procedures. Kids with this learning style will retain information if they understand the logic behind it. They need not simply memorize information, but truly understand the concepts and reasons for the information to retain them long term.

People with a solitary learning style often prefer working alone and enjoy thinking and reflecting on things. They tend to be independent, introspective, and private. They are good at focusing on a task and have strong concentration skills. They may also enjoy keeping a journal to reflect on personal thoughts and feelings.

SOCIAL People who are drawn to the social learning style love working in groups or participating in classes. They enjoy sharing their ideas with others and listening to what others think. Kids with this learning style are good at both verbal and nonverbal communication and understand others as well. People typically like being around the social learner and seek their advice or input when faced with problems. They prefer to work through challenges in a group and will often be found staying after class to chat with friends.

Understanding your child’s learning style is important so you can help them get the most out of their education while identifying any ways to handle challenges that may occur because of their preferred learning style. Also, parents can use this to their advantage to appeal to their child’s in terests when learning new things. Don’t be surprised if your child seems to have a com bination of learning styles as this is very common. When caring adults understand a child’s strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning, it can only improve their experience at school and their study habits at home.

Sources: Gavilan College;andTime4Learning;Classroom

Kids with this learning style will enjoy role playing, studying in groups, or shar ing what they have learned with others.

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“If a program is of a certain number or hours, they need to be licensed through the state,” said Bisnett. “That makes sure that all of the staff are background checked, they’re qualified, and they go through training to be able to deal with children’s behavior and development.”

S chool is back in session. You’ve purchased all of the supplies, adjusted your child’s bedtime and planned healthy lunches. But have you considered signing them up for an after-school program?

After-school programs also help children build relationships with their peers.

ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS THEY SHOULD ASK?

• What are your ratios (staff to children)?

• Do you have staff on site that are medi cally trained (in case of an emergency)?

• How do you contact families? That will help you determine if it is the right fit for you and your child.

“The past few years have been very diffi cult for children and having a recreational place after school can help them work on their social skills and emotional skills, things that seem to be lacking that they could use more support on,” said Bisnett.

“It gives them an opportunity to meet friends who might not go to their school but that they can encounter later in middle school or high school,” said Ranieri.

WHAT SHOULD PARENTS CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A PROGRAM?

The first thing you should do is make sure the program is licensed.

Parents should also take a close look at the“[Makefacility.sure] the environment is safe, and the materials and equipment are spe cific for children,” said Rainieri. “So, they’re using appropriate materials, age-appropri ate games, and outdoor equipment.”

“Children need a place where they can let off some steam,” said Bisnett. “During school, they have a lot of expectations put on them. During COVID especially, there was a lot more of them sitting still at desks and tables. So, after school is a chance for them to get back to playing with peers, be a kid, and enjoy a little bit of time before they go home and get ready for the next day.”

FINAL THOUGHTS

• What are your security procedures?

• How many children are in the program?

Solving After School

BY COURTNEY KLESS

Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

What to consider when choosing a program for your child |

With so many options out there, that decision may seem overwhelming. Read on for some tips for choosing an after-school program – then turn to page 25 for our after-school guide.

WHY ARE PROGRAMSAFTER-SCHOOLSOIMPORTANT?

Pam Ranieri, director of children’s programming, and Amy Bisnett, associate director of children’s programming at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, said there are countless benefits.

When evaluating potential programs, Bisnett recommends asking questions such as:

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For one, they allow children to release some of their pent up energy.

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LEARN AS YOU GROW Ages: Birth-age 12. Offers: Infant Program (birth-18 months); Toddler Program (18 months-3 years); Pre-School Program (age 3); Pre-Kinder garten and Universal Pre-K Programs (age 4); School Age Room (Kindergartenage 12). Where: 158 Highland Ave., Syracuse (Highland location); 120 N. Orchard Road, Solvay (Solvay location); 5684 South Bay Road, Cicero (North Syracuse location); 3711 Milton Ave., Camillus (Camillus location); 8381 Elta Dr., Cicero (Cicero location). More information: learnasyougrow ccc.com.

Ages: 5-20. Offers: Cub Scouts (grades K-5); Scouts BSA (ages 11-17); Venturing (coed, ages 14-20); Sea Scouts (coed, ages 10-20); Exploring (coed, ages 10-20). Where: Onondaga, Cayuga, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.

GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS Ages: Grades K-12. Offers: Daisies (grades K-1); Brownies (grades 2-3); Juniors (grades 4-5); Cadettes (grades 6-8); Seniors (grades 9-10); Ambassadors (grades 11-12). Where: There are troops in 24 counties in New York, including Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oswego and Oneida. More information: gsnypenn.org.

YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK Ages: Grades K-7. Offers: Before and after-school programs; youth sports; Young Authors Academy; music lessons; youth dance classes; teen programs (including cooking classes and babysitting courses). Where: 340 Montgomery St., Syracuse (Downtown YMCA); 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville (Hal Welsh East Area YMCA); 140 W. Seneca St., Manlius (Manlius YMCA); 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool (North Area Family YMCA); 8040 River Road, Baldwinsville (Northwest Family YMCA); 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse (Southwest YMCA). More information: ymcacny.org/ school-age-child-care. SPORTS BLAZE GYMNASTICS Ages: 4 months and up. Offers: Pre-school classes; boys gymnas tics; girls gymnastics; trampoline & tum

GENERAL BASCOL Ages: Grades K-6. Offers: Before-school programs; after-school programs; SHO Plus Program. Where: Central Square Central School District; Holy Cross School; Liverpool Cen tral School District; Lyncourt Union Free School District; Onondaga Central School District; Solvay Union Free School District; St. Mary’s Academy; West Genesee Central School District; Westhill Central School District. More information: bascol.org.

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JCC OF SYRACUSE Ages: Children and teens. Offers: After-school program (grades K-6); vacation camps; children’s sports classes (dance, gymnastics, karate, ninja warrior); Early Childhood Development Program; pre-school enrichment classes. Where: 5655 Thompson Road, Syracuse. More information: jccsyr.org.

More information: cnyscouts.org.

YWCA SYRACUSE & ONONDAGA COUNTY Ages: Children and teens. Offers: Girls Inc. after-school program; Hoops & Dreams. Where: 401 Douglas St., Syracuse. More information: ywca-syracuse.org.

LONGHOUSE COUNCIL –BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SYRACUSE Ages: 5-18. Offers: After-school programs; Academic Success; Character & Leadership Development; Healthy Lifestyles. Where: 2100 E. Fayette St., Syracuse (East Fayette Street Club); 201 Shonnard St., Syracuse (Shonnard Street Club); 212 Van Buren St., Syracuse (Central Village Club). More information: bgcsyracuse.org.

GC2 GYMNASTICS

CNY GYM CENTRE

JOAN OFLIVERPOOLCONDLIN’SSCHOOLDANCE Ages: 2½ and up. Offers: Ballet; tap; jazz; lyrical; pointe. Where: 7948 Morgan Road, Liverpool. More information: liverpoolschool ofdance.com.

LIVERPOOL ART CENTER Ages: 5 and up. Offers: Youth art classes; teen art classes; private sessions. Where: 305 Vine St., Liverpool. More information: liverpoolartcenter.com.

SYRACUSE MUSKETEERS

SYRACUSE CHILDREN’S THEATRE Ages: Grades Pre-K-12. Offers: Fall classes; February break camp classes; April break camp classes. Where: 700 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse. More information: sctkids.com. Visit the Family Times Community Guide for more after-school activities and programs! 26

CENTRAL ROCK GYM Ages: 5-18.

Offers: Riding lessons; dressage clinic; horsemanship clinic. Where: 4786 Roberts Road, Cazenovia. More information: canterburystablesny.com.

CANTERBURY STABLES

Ages: 6 and up.

WEST GYMNASTICSSIDE SCHOOL Ages: Toddlers and up. Offers: Toddler classes; pre-school classes; beginner girls; boys ninja gymnastics; advanced girls; tumbling. Where: 923 Genesee St., Syracuse. More information: westsidegymnastics school.net.

bling; ninja zone; unstructured playtime; private lessons. Where: 7785 Frontage Road, Suite D, Cicero. More information: blazegymnastics.com.

BLUEBIRD TOGETHERMUSIC Ages: Birth-age 8. Offers: Mixed ages; babies; Rhythm Kids. Where: Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, Dewitt; St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 5108 W. Genesee St., Camillus; First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, 27 Albany St., Cazenovia; King of Kings Lutheran Church, 8278 Oswego Road, Liverpool; Guzman’s Dance Studio, 410 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville; Studio B Dance Co., 318 1st St., Liverpool; Tiffany’s School of Dance and Performing Arts Cen ter, 1351 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. More information: bluebirdmusic together.com.

Ages: 18 months-ages 5 and up. Offers: Pre-school boys and girls; beginner girls; intermediate girls; toddler open play. Where: 6796 Northern Blvd, East Syracuse. More information: gc2gymnastics.com.

DANCE CENTRE NORTH Ages: 2-18. Offers: Ballet; modern; jazz; conditioning; Mommy and Me. Where: 101 W. Molloy Road, Mattydale. More information: dancecentre north.com.

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ART ASPIRE DANCE CNY Ages: 18 months and up. Offers: Ballet; tap; jazz; hip hop; contem porary; modern; tumbling; lyrical; musical theater; Mommy and Me; private lessons. Where: 240 W. Seneca St., Suite #2, Manlius. More information: aspiredancecny.com.

Ages: 7 and up. Offers: Targeting; fencing; dueling. Where: 100 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse. More information: cnyduel.com.

SHADES OF ORANGE ART STUDIO FOR KIDS Ages: 6 and up Offers: Art kits; art classes. Where: 5885 East Circle Drive, Cicero. More information: shadesoforange studio.com.

Offers: Climbing Club Jr.; Recreation Team I; Recreational Team II; Competitive Team. Where: 600 N. Franklin St., Syracuse. More information: centralrockgym. com/Syracuse/kids.

THE WARRIOR FACTORY Ages: 6-13. Offers: Novice Ninja Warrior Class; Intermediate Ninja Warrior Class; Advanced Ninja Warrior Class. Where: 170 Township Blvd, Suite 20, Camillus. More information: syracuse.thewarrior factory.com.

Ages: 6 months and up. Offers: Girls and boys recreational gymnastics; pre-school gymnastics; parent and child gymnastics; tumbling; ninja gymnastics. Location: 3133 Erie Boulevard E., Syra cuse (DeWitt location); 4155 State Highway 31, Clay (Great Northern location). More information: cnygymcentre.com. CNY STORM Ages: 3 and up. Offers: Tumbling Tots; back handsprings; tucks; basic tumbling; walkover; layouts and fulls; open gym; flyers; jumps; strength and conditioning; advanced tumbling. Where: 196 Hiawatha Place, Syracuse.

More information: cnystorm.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 New York State Fair. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; through Sept. 5. The fair features thousands of animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of rides and innumerable unusual, exotic and fried foods. Also see the works of New York artists and crafters. New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Admission: $3/adults; free; seniors (65+); free/ age 12 and younger. Parking: $5. (800) 475-FAIR. nysfair.org.

Please note: This calendar was up-to-date at the time of publication. Please call the sponsoring organization’s phone number or visit the website to confirm event details.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 Tuesday Crafternoons. 3:30-7 p.m.; also Sept. 13, 20 & 27. Children ages 3-10, and a caregiver, can drop in to make a craft. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org. Mo Willem’s Pigeon Storytime. 6-7 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a reading of Mo Willems’ newest Pigeon Book, The Pigeon will Ride the Roller Coaster. This session will also include a craft. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Madison County Craft Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; also Sept. 11. Purchase artwork and enjoy live music. Madison County Historical Society, 435 Main St., Oneida. $5/adults ($8/weekend pass); free/ ages 12 and under. mchs1900.org/madison-coun ty-craft-festival. Central New York Tomatofest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Join the celebration of tomato season’s end – with activities for kids, live music and more. Downtown Auburn, Genesee St. Free admission (fee for some activities). cnytomatofest.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 Solvay Geddes Fall Festival. 4-11 p.m.; through Sept. 10. See Sept. 8 listing.

STEM Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m.; repeats every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except Sept. 8-11) through Sept. 29. Children ages 2-6 can take part in a session that encourages the scientific spirit through stories, music, and play. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Included with admis sion: $12/adults; $10/children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/under 2. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 New York State Fair. 9 a.m.-midnight; through Sept. 5. See Sept. 1 listing. MONDAY, SEPT. 5 LABOR DAY New York State Fair. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. See Sept. 1 listing.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 Storytime & Hike. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Families can enjoy stories, songs and a hike. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 NY-80, Sherburne. Free. friendsofrogers.org/program.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 New York State Fair. 9 a.m.-midnight; through Sept. 5. See Sept. 1 listing.

Discovery Den: Colors. 10-11 a.m. This session will include sensory bins, crafts and fine motor skills practice. Recommended for children ages 5 and under. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us. Solvay Geddes Fall Festival. 4-10 p.m.; also Sept. 9 & 10. This festival will feature rides, fireworks, music and more. Woods Road Park, 900 Woods Road, Solvay. Free admission. town ofgeddes.com/event/solvay-geddes-fall-festival. Board Game Night. 6:30-8 p.m. Each month, families can learn about the history of a different game – and play them. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 New York State Fair. 9 a.m.-midnight; through Sept. 5. See Sept. 1 listing. Paws to Read. 10-11 a.m.; repeats every Saturday through Sept. 24. Families can read to a friendly dog from Paws of CNY. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org. Junior Naturalist Walk. 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Each month, families can enjoy themed walks and nature activities. Rice Creek Field Station, SUNY Oswego, Thompson Road, 1 mile south of Route 104, Oswego. Free. (315) 312-6677. oswego.edu/rice-creek.

Homeschooling 101 for Parents. 7-8:30 p.m. Parents of homeschoolers can learn about a new topic each month. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

Golden Harvest Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; also Sept. 11. Highlights of the festival include: arts and crafts, live music, hayrides, canoeing and kayaking and a midway. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Admission: $5/adult; $1/ages 6-17; free/age 5 & under. (315) 638-2519. beaver-lake-nature-center/golden-harvest-festival.onondagacountyparks.com/parks/ Solvay Geddes Fall Festival. 3-11 p.m. See Sept. 8 listing.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 13

LEGO Club. noon-6 p.m.; also Sept. 19 & 26. Attendees ages 2-18 can build with LEGOs. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemorial library.org.

Sensory Friendly Time. 4:30-8 p.m. The museum turns down the noise, turns off the flashing lights, and makes other accommodations so people with sensory processing challenges can explore the exhibits. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. $5/non-members. (315) 425-9068. most.org.

Rockets Up! Part 2 – Rocket Launch. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Families can watch the rocket launch. Santaro Park, 4979 Velasko Road, Syracuse. Free.

MONDAY, SEPT. 12

Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

Festa Italiana. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; through Sept. 18. See Sept. 16 listing. Taste of B’Ville. noon-10 p.m. Families can sample food from local vendors, including Angry Garlic, Sammy Malone’s, The Fireside Inn and Pizza Man Pub. This event will also include live music. Bud Light Amphitheater at Paper Mill Island, 136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville. Free admission. tasteofbville.com. Fayetteville Festival. 1-8:30 p.m. Family event includes food; music; children’s activities; and fireworks. Beard Park, South Manlius Street, Fayetteville. Free. fayettevilleny.gov.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 September Baby Circle. 10 a.m. This monthly storytime is for infants up to 9 months. Shove Park, 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org. Canine Carnival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hundreds of animals available for adoption (dogs, cats, horses), animal demonstrations and food for sale. Jamesville Beach Park, Apulia Road, Jamesville. Admission: $5. caninecarnival.org. Annual Fall Migration Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Festival features birds of prey, live music, games and crafts for children, an Airborne Adventures balloon walk and tractor and wagon rides. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Admission: $4/adults; $1/age 12 & under. (315) 6972950. greatswampconservancy.org.

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The Everson Lemonade Stand. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Central New York students will sell their creations, including jewelry, drawings and pottery. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free admission. (315) 474 6064. everson.org. Madison County Craft Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Sept. 10 listing. Golden Harvest Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Sept. 10 listing.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

MONDAY, SEPT. 19 STEM for Preschoolers. 10:15 a.m. Children ages 3-5 can play with STEM-themed toys. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 4878933. fairmountlibrary.org. Watercolor Painting for Teens. 3-4 p.m. Teens can create a watercolor painting. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. Registration required: (315) 676-7484 nopl.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 SAT Snack & Study. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Attendees can study for the SATs. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org. Johnny Appleseed Storytime. 6-7 p.m. Attendees can enjoy stories about Johnny Appleseed – and make an apple craft. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

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Teen Drawing and Art Club. 4:30-7:30 p.m.; repeats every Monday through Sept. 26. Attendees can take part in a variety of art mediums, including drawing and painting, sculpting, general crafting, and coloring. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org. 2nd Monday Club to Go. 6-7 p.m. Children in grades 4-6 can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page, facebook.com/bplchil drenteen, to learn how to create pretzel stress balls. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us. Tips for a Low Intervention Birth. 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about interventions, and how to avoid them, during this Zoom session presented by CNY Doula Connection. Free. Registration required: (315) 707-8097. cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com.

Back to Homeschool Party! 1:30-3 p.m. Families can connect with other homeschool fami lies through games and activities – and learn about the library’s resources. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org. Young Writers. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teens can share their current projects – and create new stories. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org. Teen Video Games and Pizza. 6-7 p.m. Teens in grades 7-12 can play video games or board games – and enjoy pizza. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.

Messy Monday. 10:15 a.m. Families can join Miss. Karen for sensory play. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 487-8933. fairmount library.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 11

See Ongoing THURSDAY,Events SEPT. 15 Fall Crafts for Kids. 10-11 a.m. Children ages 5 and under can make fall-themed crafts. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us. Rockets Up! Part 1 – Rocket Build. 6-8 p.m. Attendees ages 3 and up can learn how to build their own rocket from members of the Syracuse Rocket Club. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org. Improv Workshop. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Teens ages 13-19 can learn about improv from guest artists. No experience is necessary. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Festa Italiana. noon-7 p.m. See Sept. 16 listing.

Festa Italiana. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; through Sept. 18. Celebrate Italian culture, including food and music, and bocce. In front of Syracuse City Hall, Washington and Montgomery streets, Syracuse. Free admission. festaitalianasyracuse.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21 Kids Crafts: Printmaking Art. 3:30 -4:30 p.m. Attendees can use the method of printmaking to create their own works of art. NOPL Cicero Library, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

Manlius Public Library Storytimes. Jigglebugs: Mondays (except Sept. 5), 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Central Library Storytimes. Kidspace Storytime with Miss Jackie (ages 0-5): Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900. onlib.org.

Kids STEAM: Catapult Experiments. 10-11 a.m. Attendees can design and create their own catapult – then test it out. NOPL Cicero Library, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org. Kids Paws & Read. 4-6 p.m. Attendees can read to a dog from Pet Partners. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 6826400. manliuslibrary.org.

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FAMILY TIMES SEPTEMBER 2022 29 Nature Club. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Families can learn about carnivorous plants – and other houseplants. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Fayetteville Free Library Storytimes. Baby & Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Pre-School Storytime & Craft: Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (Clay). Storytime: Saturdays, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 3956 Route 31, Liverpool. (315) 622-0370.

Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. 11 a.m.; through Sept. 25. Families can see their favorite Sesame Street characters. The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $15$95 (plus fees). ( 315) 435-8000. asmsyracuse.com/ events/2022/sesamestreetlive.

ONGOING EVENTS

Petit Branch Library Storytimes. Read, Sing and Play Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. (315) 435-3636. onlib.org.

Horseback Riding. Through Oct. 23: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Highland Forest on an hour-long guided horseback ride. Highland Forest Park, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $40/hour. Reservations required: (315) 2893775. onondagacountyparks.com. Great Swamp Conservancy Nature Trails. Daily, dawn to dusk. Throughout the year, visitors can grab their walking shoes and explore 4.5 miles of well-groomed, flat trails. Trails feature a 900-foot boardwalk, osprey nesting platform, and wetland and grassland restoration areas. The area is a stop for many migratory waterfowl and songbirds; other wildlife include muskrats and beavers. Great Swamp Conservancy, 3.5 miles off I-90, Exit 34, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Free. (315) 697-2950.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. (315) 673-1350.

Westcott Street Fair. noon-6:30 p.m. The neighborhood puts on its 30th annual festival, starting with a parade at noon and followed by live music and dance performances, crafts for sale, and a chance to learn about local nonprofit organiza tions. Westcott Street between Concord and Dell streets, and on side streets, Syracuse. Free admis sion. (315) 313-5447. westcottstreetfair.org.

Preschool Pals (ages 3-5): Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Storytots Story Time (ages 0-3): Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market. Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 14-Oct. 11. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale. Clinton Square, Syracuse. (315) 422-8284. downtownsyra cuse.com.

Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.; through Sept. 25. See Sept. 23 listing. Sportsmen’s Days. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; also Sept. 25. Visitors of all ages can try their hands at outdoor pursuits including skeet shooting, turkey calling, archery, fly fishing, canoeing and more. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/ vehicle. (315) 689-9367.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 Comics & Crafts Book Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Children in grades 2-5 can discuss a new graphic novel each month. This session also includes a craft. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Barnes & Noble Storytimes (DeWitt). Storytime with Miss Rachael: Thursdays, 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. (315) 449-2948.

#SYRFoodTrucks Fall Fest. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. This event will feature more than 50 food trucks, music, games, a kid’s zone and more. New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. $10/at the door. syr foodtrucks.com.

MONDAY, SEPT. 26 Craftily Ever After. 1:30-2:15 p.m. This session will feature a story and a craft. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Maxwell Memorial Library Storytimes.

Paine Branch Library Storytimes. Story Time with the Corgi Librarian: Wednesdays (except Sept. 28), 10-11 a.m. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5442. onlib.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Flashlight Safari & Halloween Nights. 6-10 p.m. Check out the zoo’s animals when they are most active. Costumes are encouraged. The Wild Animal Park, 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango. Admission: $16.99/adults; $14.99/seniors; $14.99/ children up to 12; free/ages 2 and under. thewild park.com. Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird. 7-8:30 p.m. Syracuse City Ballet opens its season with perfor mances of (meta)morphe and The Firebird. Oncenter Carrier Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $16-$40 (plus fees). syracusecityballet.com.

Regional Market Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round); Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (May through November only). Shop seasonal produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, specialty foods and more on display throughout covered sheds; heated shops of Regional Market Commons feature gift and unique items including jewelry, paintings, and home decor. Also, flea market, Sundays, 7 a.m.3 p.m. 2100 Park St., Syracuse. (315) 422-8647.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 See Ongoing Events

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 Central Square Apple Festival. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See Sept. 24 listing. Fall Fun Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Sept. 24 listing. Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. See Sept. 23 listing.

Central Square Apple Festival. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; also Sept. 25. Annual event features live demon strations, an apple pie contest, rides and food. Presented by the Hastings Lions Club. Brewerton Speedway, 154 Route 11, Central Square. Admission: $5 per carload. centralsquareapplefes tival.com. Be the Scientist. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Explore the activities of a city planner. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Free for participants. $12/adults; $10/seniors (65+). (315) 425-9068. most.org. Cruise & Views Car Show. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Families can view cars and enjoy food and enter tainment. Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Suggested donation: $10. sunyocc.edu/classic. Fall Fun Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also Sept. 25. Activities include tractor pull rides ($2.50), pump kin painting and a corn maze. Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.25 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com.

TAP into the MOST. 6-9 p.m. Attendees can sample beer, wine, cider and spirits. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. $70/person. most. org/support/tap-into-the-most.

PARENTS’NIGHTOUT

SEPT. 4: NATIONAL WILDLIFE DAY SEPT. 8: NATIONAL SCHOOL PICTURE DAY SEPT. 11: NATIONAL GRANDPARENT’S DAY SEPT. 12: NATIONAL VIDEO GAMES DAY SEPT. 16: NATIONAL GUACAMOLE DAY SEPT. 17: NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY SEPT. 20: NATIONAL PEPPERONI PIZZA DAY SEPT. 25: NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY SEPT. 26: NATIONAL FAMILY DAY SEPT. 30: NATIONAL CHEWING GUM DAY Source: nationaldaycalendar.com. 30

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 Opening Night. 7:30 p.m. Symphoria begins its 10 th anniversary season with a performance by William Hagen, a violinist. Oncenter Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $57-$90. experiencesymphoria.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 Third Thursdays. 6 p.m. Explore the museum’s current exhibitions. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 474 6064. everson.org.

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ATTRACTIONS

Onondaga Historical Association Museum. 320 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. (315) 428-1864. cnyhistory.org. Syracuse’s only comprehensive local history muse um, with exhibits on architecture, local industries, transportation, and more. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Discounted admission in February: $5/adults; $2.50/senior citizens; $2/children; free/age 2 and younger. (315) 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Ongoing attractions include a snow leopard, an Amur tiger, and Humboldt penguins. Sciencenter. 601 First St., Ithaca. TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Admission: $8/general admission, ages 2-64; $7/ seniors; free/under 2. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter. org. Inspires people of all ages to discover the ex citement of science through exhibits and programs.

National Days - September

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

Children’s Museum of Oswego. 7 W Bridge St., Oswego. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8/ person (children under 1 are free). (315) 216-6387. cmoo.org. Visit town square, play with water, and learn about lake effect snow and the recycling process. Erie Canal Museum. 318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation. (315) 471-0593. eriecanalmuseum.org. The museum features eight permanent exhibits, including a canal town, full-size replica boat, and children’s area. Everson Museum of Art. 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8/adults; $6 seniors (65+); free/children ages 12 and under. (315) 4746064. everson.org. World-class museum includes Children’s Interactive Gallery designed to acquaint beginning art viewers with basic art principles, with areas dedicated to portraiture, hands-on activities, and a classroom. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Fridays-Sundays (plus February break), 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/children ages 2-11; $10/seniors (65+); free/ under 2. (315) 425-9068. most.org. View life-size dinosaurs in the Dino Zone, visit the Earth Science Discovery Cave, learn about the human body, and more.

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Highlights of the festival include: arts and crafts, live music, hayrides, canoeing and kayaking and a midway. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Admission: $5/adult; $1/ages 6-17; free/age 5 & under. (315) 638-2519.

Friday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 17 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 18 from noon-7 p.m. Celebrate Italian culture, including food and music, and bocce. There will also be a children’s tent with music, arts and crafts, and more. In front of Syracuse City Hall, Washington and Montgomery streets, Syracuse. Free admission. festaitalianasyracuse.org.

FESTA ITALIANA

FLASHLIGHT SAFARI & HALLOWEEN NIGHTS

Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include tractor pull rides, pumpkin painting and a corn maze. Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome. Admission: $10.25 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.25 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. fortrickey.com.

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FALL FUN DAYS

Saturday,MIGRATIONFALLFESTIVALSept.17from10a.m.-3p.m. Festival features birds of prey, live music, games and crafts for children, an Airborne Adventures balloon walk and tractor and wagon rides. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Admission: $4/adults; $1/age 12 & under. (315) 697-2950. greatswampconservancy.org.

FAMILYSEPTEMBERFAVORITESGOLDENHARVESTFESTIVALSaturday,Sept.10from10a.m.-6p.m.Sunday,Sept.11from10a.m.-5p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30 from 6-10 p.m. Check out the zoo’s animals when they are most active. Costumes are encouraged. The Wild Animal Park, 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango. Admission: $16.99/adults; $14.99/seniors; $14.99/children up to 12; free/ ages 2 and under. thewildpark.com.

SCHOOL EVENTS

SEPT. 21: Senior Parent Night, Baker High School (6:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 22: PTA Meeting, Reynolds Elementary School (6:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 22: Open House, Fulton Junior High School (4:30-6:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 8: PTO Meeting, East Syracuse Elementary School (6-7 p.m.)

SEPT. 15: PTO Meeting, Pine Grove Middle School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 6: First day of school

SEPT. 29: Parent Information Night, Woodland Elementary (6-7 p.m.)

SEPT. 15: Open House, Auburn Junior High School (5:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 6: First day of school

SEPT. 13: PTO Meeting, Minoa Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 7: First day of school

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SEPT. 6: First day of school

SEPT. 23: Open House, G. Ray Bodley High School (4:30-6 p.m.)

SEPT 29: Open House, Baker High School (6 p.m.)

ENLARGEDAUBURN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPT. 14: PTO Meeting, Woodland Elementary (6-7 p.m.); Parents of Seniors Night, East SyracuseMinoa High School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 7: First day of school

SEPT. 21: Grade 7 & 8 Open House, Pine Grove Middle School (6-7:30 p.m.)

DISTRICTCENTRALFABIUS-POMPEYSCHOOL

SEPT. 28: Parent Information Night, East Syracuse Elementary School (6-7 p.m.)

DISTRICTCENTRALBALDWINSVILLESCHOOL

SEPT. 22: Parent Information Night, Fremont Elementary School (6-7 p.m.); Parent Information Night, Minoa Elementary School (6-7 p.m.)

FULTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEPT. 7: First day of school

EAST SCHOOLMINOASYRACUSE-CENTRALDISTRICT

SEPT. 22: Elementary School Curriculum Night

SEPT. 29: Middle School-High School Open House

DISTRICTCENTRALCAZENOVIASCHOOL

SEPT. 7: PTO Meeting, Auburn Junior High School (6 p.m.)

SEPT. 13: Open House, Stonehedge Elementary School (6-7:30 p.m.); Open House, East Hill Elementary School (6-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 15: Open House K-2, Cicero Elementary School (6 p.m.); Open House 3-4, Allen Road Elementary School (7 p.m.)

SEPT. 13: PTO Meeting, Solvay Middle School (7-8 p.m.)

SEPT. 28: Grade 7/8 Curriculum Night, Eagle Hill Middle School (6:30-8:30 p.m.); Grade 7/8 Curriculum Night, Wellwood Middle School (6:308:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 22: Grades 7 & 8 Meet the Teacher Night, Onondaga Hill Middle School (6:30 p.m.)

SCHOOLDEWITTJAMESVILLE-CENTRALDISTRICT

SEPT. 7: First day of school

SEPT. 19: Financial Aid Night for Juniors/Seniors and Parents, Westhill High School (6:30-8 p.m.)

SEPT. 22: Curriculum Night, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School (6-8 p.m.)

SEPT. 12: PTO Meeting, Solvay Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 29: Open House/Title I Information Night, Camillus Middle School (6-7:30 p.m.)

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CENTRALPHOENIX SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPT. 29: Open House, Solvay High School (5:306:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 22: Grade 5/6 Curriculum Night, Eagle Hill Middle School (6:30-8:30 p.m.); Grade 5/6 Curriculum Night, Wellwood Middle School (6:308:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 21: Curriculum Night (Pre-K-4), Tecumseh Elementary School (6-7:30 p.m.); Curriculum Night (Pre-K-4), Moses Dewitt Elementary School (6-7 p.m.); Curriculum Night (Pre-K-4), Jamesville Elementary School (6-8 p.m.)

SEPT. 8: 5th Grade Picnic/Curriculum Night, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School (5-7 p.m.)

SEPT. 28: Open House, Solvay Middle School (7-8 p.m.)

SEPT. 6: First day of school

SEPT. 20: PTA Meeting, Onondaga Road Elementary School (6-7 p.m.); PTA Meeting, East Hill Elementary School (6:30-8 p.m.); PTSA Meeting, West Genesee High School (7-8 p.m.)

SEPT. 22: Curriculum Night, Solvay Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 22: Fall Open House/Title I Information Night, Split Rock Elementary School (6-7:30 p.m.)

SOLVAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPT. 7: First day of school (grades 10-12) SEPT 8: Freshman Parent Night, FayettevilleManlius High School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 21: Open House, Westhill High School (6:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 30: Homecoming, West Genesee High School

SEPT. 6: First day of school

ONONDAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPT. 13: Senior Parent Night/Financial Aid Presentation, Fayetteville-Manlius High School (7-8 p.m.)

SEPT. 21: Curriculum Night, Enders Road Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.); Curriculum Night, Fayetteville Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.); Curriculum Night, Mott Road Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 6: First day of school

OSWEGO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPT. 15: Open House, West Genesee High School (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 6: First day of school

SEPT. 7: First day of school

SEPT. 6: First day of school (grades Pre-K-9)

SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPT. 12: PTA Meeting, Stonehedge Elementary School (6:30-8 p.m.)

SEPT. 21: PTA Meeting, West Genesee Middle School (5-6 p.m.); Open House/Title I Information Night, West Genesee Middle School (6-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 15: Meet the Teacher Night, Walberta Park Elementary School (6:15-7:15 p.m.)

SEPT. 21: Curriculum Night, Wheeler Elementary School (6-7 p.m.)

SEPT. 6: First day of school

SEPT. 20: Meet the Teacher Night, Cherry Road School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 22: Meet the Teacher Night, Rockwell Elementary School (6-7 p.m.)

DISTRICTCENTRALMARCELLUSSCHOOL

SEPT 8: Fall Open House, Onondaga Road Elementary School (6-7:30 p.m.)

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SEPT. 29: Grades 5 & 6 Meet the Teacher Night, Onondaga Hill Middle School (6:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 7: First day of school

SEPT. 27: Open House, Fitzhugh Park Elementary (5:30-7 p.m.) SEPT. 28: Meet the Teacher and See the School, Oswego Middle School (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

SEPT. 7: First day of school

SEPT. 6: First day of school

DISTRICTCENTRALLAFAYETTESCHOOL

SEPT. 7: First day of school

WEST DISTRICTCENTRALGENESEESCHOOL

SCHOOLMANLIUSFAYETTEVILLE-CENTRALDISTRICT

DISTRICTCENTRALWESTHILLSCHOOL

SEPT. 13: Open House 3rd and 4th Grade, Cicero Elementary School (6 p.m.); Open House K-2, Allen Road Elementary School (7 p.m.)

SEPT. 15: K-2 Curriculum Night, Enders Road Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.); K-2 Curriculum Night, Fayetteville Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.); K-2 Curriculum Night, Mott Road Elementary School (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

PULASKI ACADEMY AND CENTRAL SCHOOL

SEPT. 7: First day of school (grades 1-12) SEPT 8: First day of school (Pre-K and Kindergarten)

SEPT. 8: First day of school

DISTRICTCENTRALJORDAN-ELBRIDGESCHOOL

LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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