Weather Alert  

AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING An Air Quality Health Advisory remains in effect for the following counties: Nassau and Suffolk. Until 11 PM EDT this evening. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of ground level ozone. The New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

Mangano: Registration For Nassau's Summer Recreation Program Is Now Open

Sports & Recreation, Nature & Weather, Community, Charity & Cause, Press Releases, Seasonal & Current Events

By Published: February 23 2016

LongIsland.com

Expanded Hours of Operation Offered to Assist Working Families.

Print Email

Nassau County, NY - February 22nd, 2016 - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that registration for Nassau County’s successful Summer Recreation Program for 2016 is now open. The 2016 Summer Recreation Program will run from June 27th – August 4th.

Nassau County’s Summer Recreation Program, operates in four County Parks: Cantiague Park in Hicksville; Eisenhower Park in East Meadow; Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach; and Wantagh Park in Wantagh. The program is for children ages 5 to 12, separated in the following categories: early childhood (5-6); juniors (7-8); intermediate (9-10); and seniors (11-12). Parents can choose between two sessions for their children: either 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Fees for the program range from $700 for one child for the 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. session to $900 for the 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. session, with discounts available for both sessions for additional children from the same family.

The registration deadline is May 27, 2016. There is a registration fee of $25 for returning campers (from 2015) who register by March 18, 2016, and a registration fee of $50 for new campers (regardless of registration date) and returning campers who apply after March 18, 2016. Registration fees are not refundable. If all final payments are not received by May 27, 2016, your spot in the program may be lost and the registration fee will not be refunded.

In addition to 45 minutes of open swim time at Cantiague, Nickerson, and Wantagh Park and 45 minutes at the Spray Water Park in Eisenhower Park, other activities include: arts and crafts, board and recreational games, Quick Start Tennis, 1st Tee Golf, and sports such as baseball, basketball, flag football, golf, Kan Jam, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and wiffle ball.

For more information about the Nassau County Summer Recreation Program, please call (516) 572-0245 or send an email.

For more information about the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, please call: (516) 572-0200, or visit the website.