Newstead Recreation Department (NRD)
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To maximize opportunities, youth may only be registered for AM or PM REC, not both.

Free T-shirts will be made available for youth registered by the end of Week #1.

Programs are generally offered Monday-Thursday with Field Trips on select Fridays.

Note:  Separate registrations are required for Friday Field Trips and Special Events.

Youth must be registered for AM or PM REC. to sign up for field trips/special events.

Please be sure to add trips/events to your cart along with your AM or PM selection.

Please refer to the program descriptions provided below for more details.

Once a registration is made, there are NO refunds... so plan accordingly.

Program Description
  • AM & PM REC are for youth in grades K-8 as of September in the current year.
  • Programs are generally offered Monday-Thursday with Field Trips on select Fridays.
  • AM & PM REC are scheduled from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm, respectively.
  • Included are 4-45 minute activities: Arts & Crafts, Gym, Sports, and Swim.
  • Again, the order of activities is TBD by grade level in the forthcoming Fall.
  • The program cost is $50/participant for the entire six week Summer session.
  • Check calendar to confirm special event dates and times as well as exclusions.
  • Participants must follow instructions of NRD Staff without disruption to others.

Arts & Crafts
  • Projects May Include: Animal Creations, Magic Foam, Nature Crafts, Paper Mache', Recycling Projects, Sand Art, and more?!
  • The program is offered Monday-Thursday; the time is TBD based on grade level.

Gym/Playground
  • Activities May Include: Agility Ball, Capture the Flag, Four Square, Hop Scotch, and more?!
  • The program is offered Monday-Thursday; the time is TBD based on grade level.

Sport of the Week
  • Sports may include: Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Field/Floor Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Tennis/Pickleball.
  • The program is offered Monday-Thursday; the time is TBD based on grade level.

Swim Lessons
  • Program Includes: Swim Lessons and/or Open Swim as staffing permits.
  • The program is offered Monday-Thursday; the time is TBD based on grade level.
  • Participants must be able to follow all instructions of the swim staff/lifeguards without disruption to the class.

Trips & Special Events
  • Separate registrations are needed for other programs, field trips, and special events. Please add them to your cart along with AM or PM REC.
  • Please note: To register for other programs, field trips, and special events, youth must already be registered in the AM or PM REC Program.
  • Some excursions may be walking trips, some require drop-off/pick-up at location listed, and some include school bus transportation.
  • Due to space constraints, the number of participants for bus trips is capped as follows: youth = 51 and staff = 10 for a ratio of 5:1.
  • Please note: Registration for field trips also starts on Monday, June 9th @ 8am.

Weekly Themes
  • Week #1: Character Trait - Commitment; Sport - Flag Football; Field Trip - 4th of July Parade
  • Week #2: Character Trait - Fairness; Sport - Field/Floor Hockey; Field Trip - Newstead Library & Russell Park
  • Week #3: Character Trait - Honesty; Sport - Basketball; Field Trip - Akron Falls Park
  • Week #4: Character Trait - Passion; Sport - Racquets & Clubs; Field Trip - Destroyer Golf
  • Week #5: Character Trait - Respect; Sport - Baseball/Softball; Field Trips - Bisons Game & Darien Lake
  • Week #6: Character Trait - Service; Sport - Soccer; Special Events - Can Hunger, NRD Olympics, Fun Run @ Vets

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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AM Recreation: Kindergarten & 1st Grade 
N/A K - 1 MTuWThF  07/01/2025 - 08/07/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Akron Central School 		$50.00 Res
0 seat(s) available
Grade is as of September 2025
 
  Registration Unavailable
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AM Recreation: 2nd & 3rd Grade 
N/A 2 - 3 MTuWThF  07/01/2025 - 08/08/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Akron Central School 		$50.00 Res
0 seat(s) available
Grade is as of September 2025
 
  Registration Unavailable
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AM Recreation: 4th & 5th Grade 
N/A 4 - 5 MTuWThF  07/01/2025 - 08/08/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Akron Central School 		$50.00 Res
0 seat(s) available
Grade is as of September 2025
 
  Registration Unavailable
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AM Recreation: 6th - 8th Grade 
N/A 6 - 8 MTuWThF  07/01/2025 - 08/08/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Akron Central School 		$50.00 Res
0 seat(s) available
Grade is as of September 2025
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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