Due to the snowy forecast, Body Tech has canceled its Lacrosse Clinic on February 6. The program will now begin on February 20.
February 6 Rollerskating Canceled
Due to the impending snow, school has canceled tomorrow’s Rollerskating program for kindergarten through 3rd grades. We’ve rescheduled and will skate next week, February 13, which will be the last day of Saturday Rollerskating in 2010. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Family Skate Night on Friday, March 12.
We’ve Added Another Family Skate Night – Mark Your Calendars
We had so much fun at January 22nd’s Family Skate Night that we’ve added another.
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 12 from 6 to 8pm, when we’ll again take to the rink at the Indoor Arena on Abraham’s Path in Amagansett. More information will be posted in early March.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Montauk Playhouse on January 31
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Montauk Playhouse Community Center on Sunday, January 31 with crafts, treats, and a musical theater performance by Flute Sweets and Tickletunes of TugBoat Music.
This event is free to the public and includes Valentine crafts and treats from 2pm to 3;15pm, followed by Green Golly and the Golden Flute, a new take on the classic story Rapunzel, which through the music of Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Gossec, Elgar, Bizet, Chopin and Copland, introduces children to the art of flute and the magic of classical music.
Tours of the Montauk Playhouse Community Center will be available from 2pm to 4:30pm. This event is brought to you by the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation.
Family Skate Night – Friday, January 22
Join Montauk Youth on Friday, January 22 from 6 to 8pm at the Indoor Arena on Abraham’s Path in Amagansett for Family Skate Night. Bring your own roller blades or skates or reserve (in advance) a pair of roller skates from Montauk Youth. The cost per participant is $5 and includes pizza and drinks. Waivers must be signed for all participants (click here for the registration form and waivers). Please sign up in advance so we know how much pizza to order. For all those music aficianados, we’re taking music playlist recommendations!
We’re collecting used roller skates and blades to use at this and other family skating events. If you have any that no longer fit and would like to donate them to Montauk Youth, bring them to school before Skate Night or bring them with you to the event.
The Batting Cage is Ready for Use!
Join us Sunday, January 17, from 1 to 4pm in the Montauk Playhouse Gymnasium as we unveil our new batting cage!
Through a generous grant from County Legislator Jay Scheiderman, Montauk Youth was able to purchase a batting cage and pitching machine for the gymnasium at the Montauk Playhouse. Legislator Schneiderman, as well as members of the press, will be on hand Sunday for the unveiling. Come on down and test your batting skills (youth 8 years old and up allowed to bat), and bring your mitt. Let’s get ready for the spring baseball and softball season.
Yoga for 3rd through 6th Grades Canceled/Pre-K 4 through 2nd Grade Almost Full
Due to a scheduling conflict and lack of interest, the Montauk Youth Yoga program for the 3rd through 6th grades has been canceled. The Pre-K 4 through 2nd Grade program that begins today (Wednesday, January 13) is almost full. If you want to sign your child up, please contact Maureen ASAP at 668.1540.
More Programs for Our Youth
Yoga for Pre-K 4 through 6th Grades
One of our local moms had a great idea to set up a yoga class for our youth – she took care of the legwork, and we now have a yoga program for Pre-K 4 through 6th grades. We have combined forces with Sangha Yoga to offer a 5-week program. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, beginning on January 13 (they will run for 5 weeks, ending the week before winter break). Pre-K 4 through 2nd grade will meet from 3:15 to 4pm. 3rd through 6th grades will meet from 4:15 to 5pm. The program costs $25 per person. Advance registration is required for all participants. click here for flier and waiver.
Ballet Classes
The Hampton Ballet Theatre School has been conducting ballet lessons in Montauk since early September. The school will continue to teach classes throughout the winter on Tuesdays at Sangha Yoga. The current session ends at the end of January (there is a typo on the attached forms – the session ends on the last Tuesday in January), but interested students can join now and pay a pro-rated price. The next session begins in early February. Call 537-2309 for more information. click here for flier and registration form.
Karate for Kids Ages 8 through 12 in Montauk
Children ages 8 to 12 will learn the basic principles and discipline of Shotokan Karate, taught by Sensei Joe Vetrano. The class will run for 6 weeks beginning this Saturday, January 9 at 10:30am at the Montauk Playhouse Community Center. The program, which is brought to you by Body Tech Montauk, costs $45 for the full 6 weeks. Call 238-5311 for more information.
Montauk Youth News for January 2010
Rollerskating for Kindergarten through 3rd Grades
Montauk Youth will begin its rollerskating program at the Montauk School for kindergarten through third grades this upcoming Saturday, January 9 (and will run each week through February 6). Kindergarten and first will skate from 10am to 11am. Second and third will skate from 11am to noon. The cost for this program is $2 per skater (to help cover the cost of skate and wheel upgrades). All skaters must use skates provided by Montauk Youth – NO OUTSIDE SKATES ALLOWED. Helmets are required for all skaters (Montauk Youth has a few, but we recommend you bring your own) and pads and wrist guards are recommended. A signed waiver is required for each participant. Click here for waiver.
Family Skate Night
Montauk Youth’s December event was such a success that we scheduled another family skating event. On Friday, January 22, we will again take over the indoor arena on Abraham’s Path in Amagansett for 2 hours of rollerskating and roller blading fun. All ages are invited to participate. An admission fee of $5 covers use of the rink, pizza and drinks. Please give us a heads up if you plan to attend, so we know how much pizza to order. Signed waivers are required for all participants. Click here for waivers.
We have a limited number of skates to lend out, and are asking for donations of any rollerskates or blades that you or your children may have grown out of. We will make all donated skates available to those that need them during our family skating events. Contact me (668-1540 or through this email) and I’ll make arrangements to pick your skates up, or you can bring them in to school (we’ll have a box at the front entrance).
Our Mascot
The blizzard just before Christmas put a damper on our plans to unveil the winning name (our youth voted for the best of 5 names on our website during several weeks in December) of our Mustang mascot. We’re hoping to unveil the name this January – we’ll let you know when the big day is planned.
Batting Cage and Pitching Machine
Through a generous grant from County Legislator Jay Scheiderman, Montauk Youth was able to purchase a batting cage and pitching machine for the gymnasium at the Montauk Playhouse. We’re working out the final setup details and hope to have the whole shebang up and running at the Montauk Playhouse in the coming weeks. We’re very excited for this, and look forward to providing our youth with off-season batting practice.
The Town of East Hampton Department of Parks and Recreation will be starting a number of winter programs this week, including:
- Thursday tumbling for 18 months to 4 years old at the Montauk Playhouse
- Wrestling for Boys in 2nd through 8th Grades at the East Hampton High School
- Girls High School Volleyball at the Montauk Playhouse
- Girls Fitness and Sports Training for girls in Grades 8 through 12 at the Montauk Playhouse
- Indoor Soccer for Kindergarten through 6th Grades at the Montauk Playhouse
- Weekly Sports Night for 3rd through 8th Grades at the Montauk Playhouse
All programs are listed on the calendar on our website www.montaukyouth.org. Additional information can be obtained by calling 668-1612 or directly at the Montauk Playhouse.
Montauk Youth is always on the lookout for new programs for our youth, but we need your help to make them happen. Please contact us if you have any ideas, or if you would like to help our ALL-VOLUNTEER organization.