Submit your best photo taken in or of the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve!

Email entries to photocontest@cliftonpark.org between the dates of June 1^st – September 1^st, 2025. A photographer may submit up to 3 photographs. There is no restriction on age or residency of photographer. Each photograph needs to be submitted separately and should include title of photograph, along with contact information and division of photographer. File format must be JPG or PNG, using *.JPG or *.PNG as the file extension and should NOT have watermarks or logos.

Each year the contest will focus on a specific theme. Keep this theme in mind when capturing your shots. The theme of this year’s contest is HISTORY. 2025 is the 200^th anniversary of the Erie Canal - a waterway that helped shape our nation! The Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve boasts several historical landmarks belonging to the Erie Canal. We encourage all photos to pertain to the Erie Canal or the rich history of the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve.

• Photographs may be in color or black and white and must be original and taken by the entrant within the last 30 years.
• Photographs should have a focus on nature, wildlife and/or historic sites. (Please, no selfies)
• Submitting your photograph for the contest implies that you accept the terms and conditions.
• Photographs will be displayed at a public event for all ages, no photographs deemed offensive will be displayed.
• Photographs not in accordance with the above specifications will be disqualified.

Photographers will be divided into three divisions. The top two photos from each division will move forward to the second round of voting.  Please indicate which division you belong to:

• Junior photographer: photographers ages 15 and under. Please submit with parent/guardian information.
• Amateur photographer: ages 16+. (For ages 16-17, please submit with parent/guardian information)
• Professional photographer

The first round of voting will take place on Facebook in the form of likes received from each picture. Photographs will be posted on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TownofCliftonParkPhotoContest) Friday September 5^th to Friday September 12^th, 2025. The voting will close at 2 p.m. on September 12^th. There are no requirements on who can vote. Voters may vote for more than one photograph. The top 2 photographs per division will be determined by which photographs receive the highest number of likes on Facebook.

Come and learn the fun sport of Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in North America! Week 1 - Focus will be on giving you the skills necessary to get started playing doubles Pickleball. You’ll learn the basic game overview, serving, and returning the ball. Week 2 - We will dive into the roles of the serving team, returning team, play games and keep score. Paddles and balls are provided. This program is for beginners with no experience. Each class will last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Space is limited, register early!

Enjoy exclusive use of the party tent as your group enjoys splashing around in Locust Lane Pool. Our flume slide is a huge hit! Party host must be a member of the Town pools. Visit the Office of Parks and Recreation to book this Locust Lane Pool Tent. Applications are accepted beginning February 26, 2025. Applications are available here online.
Time slots:
     Noon-3:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Fee:
     Mon-Thurs - $60 plus $5/guest*
     Fri-Sun - $70 plus $5/guest*
         (*members are free to enter)

The Town of Clifton Park summer golf camp administered by Northway Golf Center will offer beginning and intermediate level juniors the opportunity to learn and grow in the game. These comprehensive programs can accommodate every schedule through the participation in either half-day or full-day camps. All programs will be restricted to a 24-player maximum to allow for a low student to teacher ratio while ensuring a productive session for each golfer. Use of your own equipment is recommended; however, rental equipment is available for a fee from the Northway Golf Center Pro Shop.

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN 12:01 a.m. on MARCH 1, 2025

Half Day Junior Golf Camp
Ages 6-16 (grouped by age) 

The first days will consist of 3 hours of targeted instruction on chipping, putting and the full swing at Northway Golf Center. The fourth and final day will be a 3-hour on-course playing lesson that will put the training into action at the Barney Road Golf Course. Students will be dropped off and picked up at Barney Road Golf Course on the last day.

Full Day Junior Golf Camp
Ages 7-16 (grouped by age) 

Each day will consist of 2 hours of targeted instruction on chipping, putting and the full swing at Northway Golf Center, a one hour lunch break, then a 2 hour on-course playing lesson that will put the training into action at the Barney Road Golf Course. (Transportation is included.) Students are required to bring their own drinks and lunch, and are to be picked up at the Barney Road Golf Course at 3:00 p.m. daily.

Join us for another year of our very popular Town of Clifton Park Summer Basketball Program, run by the same directors from Winter Rec Basketball. The league will be held on the Clifton Common outdoor basketball courts, with league referees.

Please use CURRENT SCHOOL GRADE (2024-25 school year) when registering for this program!

Ages 7 to 14
     9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.     
Ages 5 to 8
     10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.     
Ages 4 to 6
     11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.     
     Swimmer should be comfortable going into the water without parent or guardian. Swimmer should be comfortable floating on their front and back with assistance.
Age 3
     11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 
     Must be 3 years old and comfortable going in the water without a parent or guardian

Pre School Aquatics (ages 3 & 4)
Level 1 - Orient preschool age children to the aquatic and to help them acquire rudimentary level of basic aquatic skills
Level 2 - Help children gain independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water. 
Level 3 - To increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in level 1 and 2 providing additional guided practice with increased distances. 
Learn to Swim (ages 5-7)
Level 1 - To begin developing positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water. 
Level 2 - To give participates success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. 
Level 3 - To build on skills in level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water. 
Learn to Swim (ages 7-14)
Level 4 - To develop child’s confidence in the strokes learned in level 3 (Front Crawl, Backstroke, Butterfly, & Breaststroke) and to improve other aquatic skills. 
Level 5 - Build upon level 4 skills, coordinate and refine strokes with increased distances. 
Level 6 - Working towards being proficient in front crawl, backstroke. Further refining other strokes. Swimmer will start learning personal water safety and fundamentals of diving.

• child's birthdate
• emergency contacts (at least 1, preferably 2)

Our Tiny Hands summer program is for young children looking for hands-on experiences and positive socialization in a safe environment utilizing a variety of materials. This is a unique opportunity for your child to learn through outdoor exploration, games, creative movement, sensory activities, crafts, puzzles, music and much more.  

Tiny Hands Half-Day Camp: A structured week-long program that is the perfect place for your child’s first drop-off camp experience!  With an emphasis on socialization and interactive learning and play, this half-day camp will have a 1:5 staff to camper ratio. All campers must have independent bathroom skills. Open to all Shenendehowa Central School District residents. Updated immunizations and copy of birth certificate are required upon registration.

Ages 3-4 and must be 3 by July 1, 2025.

All campers MUST have independent bathroom skills.

Camp takes place in a kindergarten classroom at OKTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.