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Youth - Group
One
Boys'
& Girls' Club | Children's School | Group One | Additional
Activities
Begun
in 1997, Group One is a program designed for children who will
enter first grade in the fall. Serving as a transition between
Children's
School and
the Boys'
and Girls' Club,
this special full-day program (9 a.m.-noon and 2 p.m.-4 p.m.)
is held Monday- Friday and uses the Sheldon Hall of Education
facilities in the morning and the Boys' and Girls' Club facilities in the afternoon.
The program includes active play, arts activities, swimming instruction
and waterfront activities, nature programs, and special events.
Children remain with the same teachers/counselors throughout
the day. Each of two classes is limited to 36 participants.
Staffing
Each of the two
classes has a head teacher/leader and three college or high school-age
assistants. The staff work as a team and share classroom and
camp responsibilities to create an enriching, positive atmosphere.
At Boys'
and Girls' Club, Group One staff is joined by activity specialists
including certified waterfront counselors for swimming or other
lakefront activities and music, nature, and arts and crafts counselors.
Transportation
Participants
in Group One spend their morning at the Sheldon Hall of Education/
Children's
School
and their afternoons at the Boys' and Girls' Club. Therefore, in the morning
refer to the transportation guidelines for the Children's
School,
and in the afternoon, those for Boys' and Girls' Club.
Special Information
1. Your child
should bring a large shirt to use as a smock.
2. Include your
child's name on all personal items brought to Group One.
3. Have your
child wear or bring gym shoes each day (no open-toed shoes).
Water shoes are also recommended for the afternoon waterfront
activities.
Frequently Asked
Questions
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What do the children do
between noon and 2 p.m.? |
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The program is in
recess noon-2 p.m. each day. Children may return home, have lunch
or join other family members in another activity. This period
of time is the responsibility of each family. Parents are encouraged
to refer to the babysitting list if they need to make child care
arrangements. |
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Does my child need a bathing
suit? |
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Children should
bring a bathing suit and towel for the afternoon sessions. Swimming
(instructional and/or free swim) and other waterfront activities
will be offered during the afternoon sessions with the certified
waterfront staff at the Boys' and Girls' Club. |
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How may I register my child
for Group One? |
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1. Between mid-January
and late-June, call the Chautauqua Ticket Office at 716-357-6250,
or
Click
here to buy tickets
2. Fill out the
ticket order form and return to the Chautauqua Institution, or
3. During the season, register directly at the Children's School,
weekdays 8:30 a.m.-noon, and Sundays noon-3 p.m. in the Colonnade
lobby.
Group size is
limited and preregistration is strongly recommended. Many groups
routinely reach capacity and late registrants are turned away.
Minimum registration is one week. |
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