Parent july 2018

JULY 2018

C ool creations Fun and easy recipes for sweet summer treats

‘Forge’ ahead Why not start a new family tradition?

Curtain call?

Children’s group may close doors

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A parent’s relationship with Sleep

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Sleep leaves you both. hen you become a parent many You find yourself missing Sleep. Thinking about Sleep. relationships change, but Dreaming about Sleep (but not literally because that would perhaps none so much as the require Sleep.) Planning when one you have with Sleep.

Pre-child Sleep is taken for you might be able to slip away for a little Sleep. You would do granted — like someone you dated casually, Sleep was there anything to spend just a few when needed, but you could precious hours with Sleep.

Child learns that Sleep take it or leave it. Go out with Karen Bergamo-Moore likes to visit at a specific time friends and only see Sleep for a A mother’s each night and eventually, the couple of hours? Sure! Have a perspective two become friends and you free Saturday? Spend the whole day with Sleep. It was OK because Sleep resume your relationship with Sleep, albeit not as carefree as before. was always available.

Like alone-time with your spouse your time Then you had a child and Sleep got jealous. Child doesn’t understand your with Sleep is often interrupted — usually at special relationship with Sleep. He doesn’t 2 a.m. with a request for water, mystery get that Sleep is your friend and could be his crying or the unmistakeable sound of Child friend too if he’d just give Sleep a chance. throwing up. Sleep does not like vomit.

As Child matures so does your relationship with Sleep. You no longer spend Saturdays together, but you manage to spend some quality time together. Sometimes you cheat on Sleep with Laundry or stay up too late because everyone else is asleep and you have control of the TV remote. Sleep won’t mind if you watch “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Under the Tuscan Sun” simultaneously until midnight, right? Sleep won’t mind until it’s 5 a.m. and Sleep refuses to let you go and get ready for work. Sleep can be spiteful.

Years pass and the child and Sleep start spending more time together, usually on weekend mornings, reminding you of the good old days you once shared with Sleep.

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meals in minutes

Cool creations

No ice cream machine? No problem!

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ll you need to make ice cream without using a machine is two main ingredients, plus whatever

“mix-ins” you’d like.

Here we have the base recipe, with ideas for making different, delicious variations.

Basic ice cream recipe Ingredients

Two cups of heavy cream One can of sweetened condensed milk.

Mix-ins, if desired.

Directions

Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Fold in the whipped cream. Put in a container and freeze for at least eight hours.

Customize your treat - the sky’s the limit!

Mint chocolate chip

Add creme de menthe or peppermint extract to the milk along with three tablespoons of melted butter. Fold in chocolate chips along with the whipped cream. Note: A little extract goes a long way, so remember to taste the cream and adjust to your taste.

Berry ice cream Add 1/2 cup of your favorite flavor of jam and three tablespoons of melted butter to the milk. You can also add fresh fruit.

Mocha ice cream Add 1/2 cup chocolate sundae topping, two tablespoons of ground coffee and three tablespoons of melted butter to the condensed milk.

Brownie or cookie ice cream

Brownie: Add 1/2 cup chocolate sundae topping and crumbled brownies to the condensed milk.

Cookie: Add two teaspoons vanilla extract and crumbled cookies of your choice to the condensed milk.

Variation: add crumbled graham crackers and chocolate chips for a “s’mores” ice cream treat.

family fyi 3 A parent’s relationship with Sleep.

9 Visit ‘Tall Paul:’ Paul

Bunyan photo at Water Safari a tradition for many families.

14 Syracuse Children’s Chorus may end after 37 years.

meals in minutes 4 Cool creations: No ice cream machine?

No problem!

from the editor 6 Pavlov’s theory, summer version.

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learning curve

7 Girls’ STEM program to launch.

12 MOST to visit Onondaga County libraries.

12 WonderWorks to host STEAM-focused summer camps.

18 Level-Up: Program helps students entering high school.

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17 Play ball! Take in a Syracuse Chiefs game this month.

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fromtheeditor Pavlov’s theory, summer version

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n the early 1900s Ivan Pavlov found that, upon ringing a bell, his dogs would salivate, a conditioned response given after having fed them when that same bell was rung over time.

Fast forward a hundred years, to a quiet, or not-so-quiet Central New York neighborhood, and a different sound will have children running, either to a parent for their pocket change, or to the door with their piggy bank’s contents.

The sound can differ from a bell, in fact it probably is a song piped through a loudspeaker. In the case of my ‘hood, that song is “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin. As soon as that old Jennifer Wing ragtime tune was within ear shot, the kids would drop whatever Editor they were doing, mindlessly and without volition, and run screaming in the kind of delight mixed with terror that can only be experienced by a child hoping for something wonderful, yet worried it will be denied.

Have you figured it out by now? I’m sure you have, since you, at one time, were probably once that child.

The sound of the ice cream truck’s siren song may vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, but I guarantee the response does not.

And what says summer more than a vehicle that brings cool, creamy sweetness curbside? It matters not that there might be oodles of ice cream in your home freezer, or that the children just ate a hearty lunch, complete with dessert. The sun is out, the air is ripe with the smell of freshly-mown grass and schoolwork is a distant memory.

The truck’s “bell” tolls and the response is involuntary, as is the fear: “Will we miss it?”

“Is it headed our way?”

“Will they skip our street?”

There is nothing like the summertime of childhood, when catching the ice cream truck is the greatest concern of the moment. I remember feeling that urgent rush myself, that feeling of want and need that is easily satisfied with a few dollars, a friendly ice cream man and the sun on my face as I enjoy a summer treat.

Perhaps it is that urgency that caused Howard Johnson, Billy Moll and Robert King to pen a song in 1927 that is now a part of our collective American culture: “I scream, You scream, We all scream For ice cream!”

So the next time your child/grandchild/niece/nephew/younger sibling or friend come running up to you with that look of anxious delight after hearing the unmistakable sound of an ice cream truck’s song, pause for a moment and savor this American tradition that is as long and wonderful as the days of summer.

Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com

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T&T, CNY STEM Hub, Partners For Education & Business Inc. (PEB) and Syracuse Academy of Science have partnered to create the region’s first computer coding program exclusively for girls.

The AT&T & CNY STEM HUB Girls Coding Project is designed to encourage more young women to enter the field of technology, specifically coding, an industry that is alarmingly male-dominant. The program will provide 50 girls from local schools (grades 6-12) across Central New York an opportunity to gain coding skills and experiences and engage them to follow a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) educational and career path. The program is from July 23-26 and July 30-Aug. 2, at Syracuse Academy of Science-1001 Park Ave., Syracuse. The free two-week program from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. each day.

The young women participants will learn computer coding basics, learn from mentors and professional coders on the many career opportunities available and learn how technology and computer science can be used for good to create solutions to address issues impacting youth in our region, such as cyberbullying and being a good digital citizen. The AT&T & CNY STEM HUB Girls Coding Project will also connect girls with team-based coding projects designed to make a difference in their schools and their community, while providing them hands-on experience developing their own technology. Girls will be mentored by local tech professionals, educators and advocates to identify and design coding solutions to create apps, digital storyboards, animated movies, learning games and basic websites.

The Syracuse Academy of Science is hosting the innovative Girls Coding Project as part of its mission to support STEM education and offer unique challenges and opportunities for students as a means to instill the necessary skills and knowledge in math, science, and technology and empower students, through high intellectual standards, to better prepare them for college, career, and good citizenship. The school is also one of the most technologically advanced in the region and has the ability to provide the needed educational tools, such as computer

labs, laptops and smart boards for the participants as they learn how to code.

Transportation is available upon request and lunch is provided. Participants will not need a computer to take part, as all technologies, including laptops, will be provided at the school to each girl for the duration of the program. To register, girls and their parents must visit cnystem.com and click on the link AT&T & CNY STEM HUB Girls Coding Project under News & Events on the homepage. The program is open to middle school and high school girls from all districts across the greater Syracuse region.

All interested girls must submit a short essay on why they want to take part in the program and their interest in coding, though no previous coding experience is required.

The deadline to apply is July 8, 2018.

All applicants will be notified regarding acceptance on or before July 10.

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calendar Through July 13

Sunday, July 8

July 14 and Aug. 11

Time Out to Fish

CNY Antique Truck Show

Breakfast Canoe Tour

10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday (except July 4), Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, Elbridge; 315-689-9367. This long running program offers groups serving children with special needs as well as other small groups, senior citizens and individuals with special needs the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout.

Maximum group size is 20. Advance registration required; cost: $3 per person.

8 a.m., Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, Geddes; 315-243-8180. Admission is $2.

7:30 a.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Early morning exploration of a quiet bay and shore, stopping in the middle of the excursion for a campfire pancake breakfast before returning to the canoes to complete the trip. Advance registration required; cost is $5 adults; $3 child plus a $10 canoe rental.

Through Sept. 3 Canoeing & Kayaking 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends May 12 - Labor Day; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays June 25 - Labor Day; Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. Rental is on a first-come basis. Life jackets are provided for individuals 30 pounds and up, for children under pounds, parents/guardians must bring their own.

Beaver Lake requires everyone in the vessel to wear a life jacket. Since Beaver Lake Nature Center reserves the right to close the lake at any time, especially during hazardous weather, please call for current information. Private kayaks and canoes on Beaver Lake are permitted only on non-holiday weekdays. Weekends are open to rental vessels only. Cost: $10 per hour canoe/kayak rental.

July 1-Aug. 31 Reading Treasure Hunt Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. It is story time in the woods! Come on a treasure hunt for hidden boxes containing stories for children of different reading levels to read in the woods. Different clues to find each box will be available at the front desk and clues change every two weeks. Free with nature center admission.

Thursday-Friday, July 5-6 Turtle Trek 10–11:30 a.m., choose Thursday or Friday, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. An opportunity for preschoolers’ discovery through nature walks, games and crafts. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $7 per session. Advance registration required.

Saturday-Sunday, July 7-8 Dragonflies & Damselflies 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Join a naturalist for guided walk exploring what the season has to offer. Free with Nature Center admission.

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July 9 – Aug. 31 Nature Adventure Summer Day Camp Baltimore Woods, Marcellus; baltimorewoods. org. Eight weekly sessions promoting discovery, physical fitness, problem-solving skills, social interaction and awareness through direct contact with the natural world.

Campers in grades K-8 build forts, explore the wonders of the pond, catch frogs, build a campfire, roast hot dogs, get up close and personal with the swamp, play classic Baltimore Woods camp games, make new friends, learn about the trees and birds, and get connected to the natural world in real and meaningful ways. $187/ week with a membership to Baltimore Woods. Half day camps for preschoolers and specially-themed camps for children in grades 5-8.

Saturday-Sunday, July 14-15

July 11,21 and 25

Turtles

Wild Berry Ice Cream Hike 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Go on a wild raspberry or blackberry ramble, help pick the berries and then try your hand at cranking out a real cool summer treat. Don’t wait to register, this program fills up quickly. Cost: $5 per person.

Thursday-Friday, July 12-13 Life Underwater 10–11:30 a.m., choose Thursday or Friday, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. An opportunity for preschoolers’ discovery through nature walks, games and crafts. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $7 per session. Advance registration required.

Saturday, July 14

Finger Lakes Wine Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Watkins Glen International Speedway, 2790 Route 16, Watkins Glen; 866461-RACE. The largest showcase of New York State wines with over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, music and culinary classes all in one beautiful location. Cost: One Day Taster: $25 (before June 11) - $50 (after June 11) Two Day Taster: $50 (before June 11) - $55 (after June 11)Designated Driver: $25.

2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Join a naturalist for guided walk exploring what the season has to offer. Free with Nature Center admission.

Sunday, July 15 Street Scene Car Show 8 a.m., Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, Geddes; 315-278-2845. Central New York’s premier import, sport compact and sport truck meet/show.

Admission: $20.

July 16, 21 Sunset canoe tour 7–9 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519 Advance registration required.

Canoes are limited to 560 pounds (maximum of four people per canoe). Cost: $20 per canoe, rental included.

Annual Onondaga Cup & Lakefest

Mondays-Fridays, July 16-27

Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool; onondagalakefest. com. Athletes will compete in a nostalgic regatta – master and juniors rowers in a USRowing Registered Regatta, plus corporate teams, individual kayakers and paddle-boarders. Live mermaids, on-water entertainment, cooking competitions, live music, a kids zone with rides, yoga, barre and hit exercise classes, a “Crew-Fest”- craft beer tasting event, entertainers and more, all in a free, relaxed, shady, lakeside venue. Free admission, but for those who want a more upscale experience, a paid-ticketed and tented VIP area with allday food, drink and entertainment with the best viewing spot for all the races.

Grandparent/Grandchild Fishing Days 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m., Carpenters Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge; 315-6899367. Catch lunker trout and create memories for a lifetime. Rods, reels and bait provided and volunteers will be on site to provide instruction for beginners. Advance registration required. Cost is $3 per child; adults free (three children per adult allowed.)

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Visit ‘Tall Paul’ For more than a century, the giant lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, has been the subject of thousands of exploits that are treasured among generations in the United States. It is said that he once dragged his axe across the Southwest and created the Grand Canyon. Americans have created thousands of folk stories about Bunyan, making him a national icon for the great outdoors and all it has to offer. Old Forge, N.Y. sits right in the heart of the Adirondacks and it only makes sense to have their own personal take on Paul Bunyan.

At Enchanted Forest Water Safari, New York’s largest water theme park “Tall Paul” has been the subject of millions of snapshots that are treasured in family albums and now countless social media posts. The much-photographed Paul is the 19-foot-high statue that has greeted visitors to the Enchanted Forest since its opening in 1956. Years of memories have

family fyi Paul Bunyan photo at Water Safari is a tradition for many CNY families

been created by the larger-thanlife rendition of Paul.

Though the park has changed considerably over the years, Paul Bunyan is the one constant and most popular attraction. Generations of people have been photographed with Paul. Those who were first photographed as children now proudly pose with their grandkids, and even great-grandkids.

“We have guests come to the park with their kids and even their grandkids because their parents posed with them when they were kids. We’ve seen photos that include at least four generations of families creating this wonderful family tradition,” said Vice President and Director of MarketingKatie Wojdyla.

Continue the tradition or start one this year. Have your photo taken by one of our Safari Snapshot park photographers or take your own (Paul loves selfies).

Pack in as many family and friends as you can, don’t worry Paul has

Enchanted Forest Water Safari open for the season

Enchanted Forest Water Safari’s more than 50 rides and attractions are now open for the summer.

Visitors this year can enjoy two family circus show acts, the high-flying thrills of The Flying Bells Trapeze and Aerial Lyra; and the Ayala Family, a high-energy extravaganza featuring hair hang, rola bola, foot juggling, spinning cube and perch pole. The park features 32 heated water rides with a focus on family fun for all ages. The park also features classic amusement rides, fun food, exciting games, cool shops, private cabana rentals, storybook themed characters, a family circus show and more. For more call 315-369-6145 or visit watersafari.com.

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plenty of room for all to take part in making memories.

Water Safari Resort is a family fun Adirondack Vacation Destination in Old Forge, featuring Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park featuring Arcade, Mini-Golf, Go Karts and more, Old Forge

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with Sleep worked out, Child gets a driver’s license. Child goes out at night and takes Sleep with him.

Now, instead of simply waiting for Child to fall asleep,

you lie awake waiting for the sound of the car pulling into the garage. Sleep doesn’t wait with you. Sleep instead invites his friend Worry to keep you company until Child

comes home. Then, and only then, does Sleep come home too.

Karen Bergamo Moore lives in Camillus with her husband and son. She works

Camping Resort, a year-round campground featuring heated cabins and cottages, plus RV and tent sites and Water’s Edge Inn, a lakefront hotel with guest rooms and luxury suites. Discounted weekday Stay ‘N Play packages are available. Visit watersafari. com for details.

in the communications office at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and enjoys running 5Ks with her son. Follow her on twitter at @kmoore623.

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calendar Tuesday, July 17 Party at the Pond 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Drop by to take a peek at our Wildlife Pond with a naturalist. As you look at the pond life, be inspired by what you learn in this up-close encounter with nature. Adults and children welcome. Advance registration required. Free with Nature Center admission.

Wednesday, July 18 CNY Wiffle Ball Summer Classic 5:30 p.m., Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology; most.org. Presented by Columbian Financial Group, team up with the Syracuse Chiefs to play a friendly game on the MOST lawn. Cost: $250 to play – free to watch. Reception following the game at The Blue Tusk to meet the players while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drinks (21 & older); tickets: $25/ person includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks (available for purchase at the game). For tickets or to register, contact Cynthia Waibel at cwaibel@ most.org or 315-425-9068 ext. 2123.

July 18 and Aug. 15 Hopping Frogs and Toads 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519 An interactive program designed for children of all ages. Explore the lake with a naturalist and take part in wild and fun activities! Perfect for preschool age and up, accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Free with nature center admission.

Thursday, July 19 Summer Film Under the Stars: “The Odd Couple” 7:30 p.m. pre-show activity, Films begin at dusk; Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; everson.org.

Uproarious comedy adapted from the Neil Simon Broadway play of two friends sharing an apartment in New York City whose ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day. Before the film enjoy art making, Byblos Restaurant food truck, beer tasting with Empire Brewery, and wine tasting with White Birch Winery. Free and open to the public. Bring your blankets, beverages and lawn chairs to enjoy films projected onto the facade of the museum building. In the event of inclement weather, all film screenings will take place inside.

Thursday-Friday, July 19-20 Flocks of Feathered Friends 10–11:30 a.m., choose Thursday or Friday, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. An opportunity for preschoolers’ discovery through nature walks, games and crafts. Children should be

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accompanied by an adult. Cost: $7 per session. Advance registration required.

July 19-21 Curbstone Festival & Sidewalk Sales 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, village of Skaneateles, along Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets; 315 685-0552, skaneateles.com. Sales of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry, home accessories and more. Musical entertainment and demos throughout the weekend. Organized by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce.

Friday-Sunday, July 20-22 PPG Syracuse Nationals 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday; New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse; syracusenationals.com. More than 8,000 cars, celebrity guests, giveaways, more than 400 food, automotive and merchandise vendors and fireworks. The largest car show in the Northeast – a festival with something for everyone. Live music, food, giveaways, a poker run, pin-striping demonstrations and artwork auction, a huge car corral and swap meet, fireworks, a Women’s World expo, and more.Advance sale discount tickets available online through July 11.

Saturday-Sunday, July 21-22 Deep Woods 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Join a naturalist

for guided walk exploring what the season has to offer. Free with Nature Center admission

July 23–27 Art Blast! Summer Art Camp Session I Half-day - 9 a.m.–noon or 1-4 p.m., full-day 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; everson.org. Art offers campers the chance to discover and experience art through a variety of materials and innovative projects inspired by what’s in the galleries. Campers participate in guided exploration and sketching in the museum galleries, watch art come to life through artist demonstrations and enjoy outdoor fun, all while making friends. Space is limited, all materials provided.Cost: halfday (ages 4-12) - $145 or $116 for members; full-day (ages 8–12 only) - $305 or $244 for members.

Thursday, July 26 Aquatic Plants

1–3 pm., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Join a naturalist to focus more on a natural history subject. Advance registration required. Cost: $5 per person (does not include nature center admission.)

Thursday-Friday, July 26-27 Nature Scavenger Hunt 10–11:30 a.m., choose Thursday or Friday, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. An opportunity for preschoolers’ discovery through nature walks, games and crafts. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $7 per session or $30 for all five sessions. Advance registration required.

Friday-Sunday, July 27-29 40th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Clift Park, Skaneateles; 315- 6850552, skaneateles.com. Organized by the Finger Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, there will be 90 antique and classic boats and motors on display in the water and on land, concerts, a boat parade, a photo shoot aboard the Judge Ben Wiles, children’s activities, demos, raffles and more. Awards presented in 35 categories, including the highly coveted People’s Choice Award. Admission is free.

Arts Week at the Everson Times ad programs vary, Everson Museum of Art; everson.org. Experience the Everson Community Plaza during Arts Week! Stop by for art making, artist and cooking demonstrations, dance performances by the Dance Lovers of CNY, Mohawk valley tango project, and Syracuse tango. Watch the Ceramic Guild’s fourth annual Raku firing, participate in a Lego demonstration led by the CNY American Institute of Architects or check out the finalists of the Everson Lego Challenge Design contest. Outdoor Activities are free; admission applies on July 27 and 29, free admission July 28.

Saturday, July 28 Madison County Open Farm Day 10 a.m.-4 p.m., designated farms throughout Madison County; openfarmdaymadisoncounty.com. This annual event hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County allows visitors to experience local agriculture up-close. Each Open Farm Day farm across the county opens their gates to the public for farm tours, demonstrations, food tastings and animal interaction for a day of farm fun that is sure to have something for everyone. Free to participate, and when you visit three farms with your Open Farm Day passport, found at openfarmdaymadisoncounty.com or Price Chopper, you will receive a free giveaway prize.

Free Family Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Everson Museum of Art; everson. org. A fun celebration that complements current

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calendar exhibitions and provide families with a variety of handson art, music, performances, artist demonstrations, films and other activities to engage participants in further exploring exhibitions.

Family Canoe and Campfire Program 6–8:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Families will enjoy a guided paddle around the lake in search of evening wildlife followed by a campfire and s’mores at the pavilion.

Advance registration required. Cost: $20 per canoe, includes canoe rental.

Be the Marine Biologist Noon-4 p.m., Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology; most.org/learn/be-thescientist/. Presented by Summerwood Pediatrics, the program enables visitors to learn, engage and explore the activities of a different type of “scientist” on the last Saturday of each month. Participants receive an Explorer Card to track progress through the program’s three steps: Learn, Engage, Explore. Free with exhibit admission.

Saturday-Sunday, July 28-29 Insects of the Meadow 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville;

315-638-2519. Join a naturalist for guided walk exploring what the season has to offer. Free with Nature Center admission

July 30-Aug. 3

perspective while applying various techniques. Students will experience a professional photo studio and explore the galleries of the Everson Museum. Digital cameras and all supplies will be provided. To pre-register visit everson.org/classes.

Art Blast! Summer Art Camp Session II

Friday, Aug. 3

Half-day - 9 a.m.–noon or 1-4 p.m., full-day 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; everson.org. Art offers campers the chance to discover and experience art through a variety of materials and innovative projects inspired by what’s in the galleries. Campers participate in guided exploration and sketching in the museum galleries, watch art come to life through artist demonstrations and enjoy outdoor fun, all while making friends. Space is limited, all materials provided.Cost: halfday (ages 4-12) - $145 or $116 for members; full-day (ages 8–12 only) - $305 or $244 for members.

5:30–8 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; 315-435-8511, ext. 113, rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Held to benefit the zoo, the care and feeding of its animals and its education programs, a this annual event guests taste over a dozen regional wines and more than 50 different beers, eat delicious food and enjoy music. Advance registration required - this event sells out during advance sale every year. Advance sale: $50; groups of six or more, tickets are $45; At the door: $55, if available.

Digital Photography for Teens 9 a.m.–noon, Syracuse University Warehouse, 350 W Fayette St.; Caitlin Albright at calbright@ everson.org or 315-474-6064 ext314. Unlock the lens in this hands-on photography class and learn the art of digital processing.

This week-long class will help you develop a creative

Brew at the Zoo ... And Wine, Too!

Owl Night Long 7:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Venture into the dark forest in search of the elusive owl. Learn about owls and then hike the forest for an encounter with these fascinating raptors of the night. Advance registration required. Cost: $2 per person.

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MOST to visit Onondaga County libraries This summer, explore and investigate rock science and sound with Libraries Rock!, a collaboration between the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) and Onondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL).

MOST science educators will bring a 45-minute science demonstration program to each library branch in Onondaga County in conjunction with OCPL’s summer reading program.

The free program will investigate different rock groups and the stories they have to share. Learn about sound waves, including how they are made and how they change. See and touch fossils, witness instruments in action, make waves and hear thunderstorms inside.

Below is the 2018 program schedule, which is subject to change. Check with individual libraries to confirm dates and times. Additional details as well as a schedule can be found on the OCPL website.

July 2, 6:30 p.m., Marcellus Free Library, 32 Maple St., Marcellus July 5, 2 p.m., Beauchamp Branch, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse July 9, 1:30 p.m., Minoa Library, 242 N. Main St.,

Minoa July 10, 10:30 a.m., Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles July 11, 10 a.m., Solvay Public Library, 615 Woods Road, Solvay July 11, 2 p.m., Northern Onondaga Public Library at Brewerton, 5437 Library St., Brewerton July 12, 2:30 p.m., Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale July 16, 2:30 p.m., Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville July 16, 6:30 p.m., DeWitt Community Library, ShoppingTown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt July 17, 2 p.m., White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse July 17, 6 p.m., Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Drive, Syracuse July 20, 2 p.m., Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse July 24, 4:30 p.m., Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville July 25, 11 a.m., LaFayette Public Library, Route 11 North, LaFayette July 25, 2:30 p.m., Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse July 25, 6 p.m., Maxwell

Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus July 26, 6:30 p.m., Tully Free Library, 12 State St., Tully July 30, 1 p.m., Northeast Community Center Library, 716 Hawley Ave., Syracuse July 30, 10 a.m., Southwest Community Center Library, 401 South Ave., Syracuse July 31, 11 a.m., Northern Onondaga Public Library at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero July 31, 2:30 p.m., Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse Aug. 1, 2:30 p.m., Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse Aug. 1, 6 p.m., Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse Aug. 3, 11 a.m., Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius Aug. 6, 2 p.m., Northern

Onondaga Public Library at North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse Aug. 7, 2:30 p.m., Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m., Jordan Bramley Library, Whitely Memorial Building, 15 Mechanic St., Jordan Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m., Elbridge Free Library, East Main Street, Elbridge Aug. 13, 3 p.m., Central Library, The Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse Aug. 14, 11 a.m., East Syracuse Free Library, 4990 James St., East Syracuse Aug. 15, 2 p.m., Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool For information about the MOST, including hours and pricing, visit most.org or call 315-425-9068.

WonderWorks to host STEAM-focused summer camps This summer WonderWorks will host two Science Summer Camps on July 9-13 and July 16-20. Open to children ages 6-12, campers will participate in scheduled hands-on activities, with access to over 100 interactive exhibits, organized events, guest speakers and

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daily crafts that cover various scientific topics that relate to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning approach. Starting at $250 per child, Annual Pass Holders can receive a $50 discount upon registering.

“I think the most rewarding thing about doing these camps each year is seeing the kids genuinely enjoy learning about science and STEAM,” said WonderWorks Director of Operations Nicole Montgomery.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome all of our campers this

summer and give them a one of a kind experience that only WonderWorks can give.”

To learn more about WonderWorks Science Summer Camps and its discounts, go to wonderworksonline.com/ destiny/syracuse-summercamps/

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Syracuse vaccination rates among highest in U.S. Adolescent vaccination rates in Syracuse are among the highest in the state and nation, according to a new study of medical claims by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

The study examined U.S. claims for 1.3 million children, born in 2000-2003 and commercially insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. The focus of the study was on three vaccines that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for adolescents by their 13th birthday: Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination rates In Syracuse, 93.1 percent of all adolescents receive the Tdap vaccine, compared to 87.8 percent statewide and 81.7 percent nationwide.

Meningococcal vaccination rates In Syracuse, 83.9 percent of all adolescents receive the meningococcal vaccine, compared to 73.9 percent statewide and 72.1 percent nationwide.

Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination rates In Syracuse, 43.4 percent of all adolescents receive the first of three doses of the HPV vaccine, compared to 27.0 percent statewide and 28.7 percent nationwide. The recommended three doses are administered to 14.8 percent of adolescents in Syracuse, compared to 5.7 percent statewide and 7.3 percent nationwide.

“Physicians in Central New York are doing a great job when it comes to administering vaccines to adolescents,” said Nicholas Massa, M.D., medical director of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Central New York region. Syracuse also has a childhood vaccination rate (84.4 percent) that is in the top 20 among all metropolitan statistical areas examined by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

But, despite having an HPV vaccination rate that is significantly higher than the state and national rates, Massa says there is a need for continued education regarding the HPV vaccine. “The medical literature clearly shows that the HPV vaccine can reduce the risk of infections that cause several types of cancer in women and men,” said Massa. “Most side effects of the vaccine are mild, and are far outweighed by the benefit of preventing cancer.”

According to the CDC, HPV infections are so common that nearly all men and women

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will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. Sometimes, HPV infections can cause certain cancers and other diseases.

Every year in the United States, HPV causes 30,700 cancers in men and women.

Central New York has among the lowest uninsured rates in modern times, which may also explain why Syracuse has among the best records on vaccinations in the state and

nation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the 2016 uninsured rate in Central New York was 3.96 percent, which is half the national rate of 8.6 percent.

For more information on this study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s “The Health of America Report” series, visit “Adolescent Vaccination Trends in America.”

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Chorus may end after 37 years

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he Syracuse Children’s Chorus (SCC), the resident children’s chorus of Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music, is at a crossroads as it looks to next year’s season.

Due to various factors over the past several years, including struggling arts organizations throughout the CNY community, SCC’s enrollment numbers have barely been high enough to sustain the organization.

If the SCC is not able to add at least a dozen more choristers, aged 8 to 18 years old, by mid-July, it is not certain that SCC will have sufficient choristers to be viable.

“The decision to send this message out to the community was not made lightly,” said SCC Board of Directors President Helene Gold. “SCC would love to continue to offer this rich tradition of music education

and choral experiences to children in the Syracuse and surrounding areas, but needs to expand the number of choristers. We are also in need of sponsors and donors to help fund SCC’s three selfproduced concerts, performance opportunities outside of the Syracuse area and tuition assistance.”

What SCC Offers Choristers: • A 37-year partnership with Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music.

• Choirs at graduated skill levels for select students ages 8-18, including Young Men’s Ensemble for changed voices.

• Vocal technique and musicianship

training in a small group setting provided by artistic directors who also teach at schools in the CNY community.

• Educational and performance experiences shared with children from different schools, including its City Satellite Initiative. continued on page 14

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calendar Summer Film Under the Stars: “The Planet of the Apes” 7:30 p.m. pre-show activity, films begin at dusk; everson.org. The original movie takes place on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species.

Pre-film activities include art making, Byblos Restaurant food truck and wine tasting with White Birch Winery. Free and open to the public. Bring your blankets, beverages and lawn chairs to enjoy films projected onto the façade of the Museum building. In the event of inclement weather, all film screenings will take place inside the Hosmer Theater.

Saturday, Aug. 4 Eastwood Market Day Corner of Grant Boulevard and James Street across from Walgreen’s in the United Healthcare parking lot. Browse 50-plus vendors that feature handmade jewelry, antiques/vintage items, crafts, repurposed items, original artwork, homemade baked goods, clothing, fine flea market finds and so much more! No

admission charge. Proceeds benefit the Eastwood Neighborhood Association community outreach programs.

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 4-5 Oktoberfest 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, Geddes; 315675-8321, germanamericanscny.com/ the-syracuse-bavarian-oktoberfest.Free admission.

Beaver of Beaver Lake 2 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Join a naturalist for guided walk exploring what the season has to offer. Free with nature center admission.

Sunday, Aug. 5 Syracuse Jewish Music & Cultural Festival Noon-5:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 5655 Thompson Road, DeWitt; syracusejewishfestival.org. Free family event with Jewish music, tasty kosher food, beer and wine and kids’ activities.

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Take in a Chiefs game this month The following Syracuse Chiefs games will be at home at NBT Bank Stadium during the month of July: July 1 vs. Buffalo, 1:05 p.m.

July 4 vs. Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m.

July 5 vs. Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m.

July 16 vs. Durham, 6:35 p.m.

July 17 vs. Durham, 6:35 p.m.

July 18 vs. Durham, 12:00 p.m.

July 19 vs. Louisville, 6:35 p.m.

July 20 vs. Louisville, 7:05 p.m.

July 21 vs. Louisville, 7:05 p.m.

July 22 vs. Louisville, 1:05 p.m.

July 30 vs. Pawtucket, 6:35 p.m.

July 31 vs. Pawtucket, 6:35 p.m.

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Program helps students entering high school LAUNCH is offering LevelUp, a new summer program for middle school students as they are transitioning to their high school years. LevelUp will be held onTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 10 through Aug. 9 at Pine Grove Middle School in East Syracuse.

The program is open to all learners including, but not limited to those with Attention

Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Dyslexia, and typical learners.

Level-Up is based on the unique needs of middle schools students as they are transitioning to their high school years.

Teachers will focus on the math, reading, writing and study skills of each student, while utilizing a holistic approach that consists of social-emotional learning, direct academic instruction and

a practical application of skills.

Level-Up uses a socialemotional program which encourages mindful learning and teaching that promotes emotional well-being and awareness. This model has been proven to increase academic success. With knowledge in selfawareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making, this program aims to help these students gain the tools they need to be active in the community while also creating healthy relationships.

To register visit launchcny/ levelup.

About LAUNCH LAUNCH, formerly known as the Learning Disabilities Association of Central New York (LDACNY), has serviced the needs of children and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD, encouraging them to achieve their own personal brand of success for the past three decades.

LAUNCH provides educational consulting support, tutoring and summer academic programs for children and teens. Employment consulting, community habilitation, recreation groups and ADHD coaching are available to adults.

Syracuse Children’s Chorus from page 14 • Performance opportunities throughout CNY, including Symphoria, sporting events and other community events.

SCC has an exciting year planned for what would be its 38th season, including SU’s Choral Collage Concert, Symphoria Holiday Pops Concerts, Syracuse Chiefs

Game, Marriott Syracuse Downtown Tree Lighting, and workshops with SU choral groups, to name a few.

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