23 May 2017

Coddington in the Ithaca Festival Parade!

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

We are excited to announce that Coddington will be in the Ithaca Festival Parade on Friday, June 2nd! We can’t wait to participate in this wonderful Ithaca tradition.

We are currently seeking Coddington families to join our staff and board members for the parade. We will celebrate the center and our new infant program. Coddington families are welcome to walk and wave/cheer or even bring infants or baby dolls to push in wagons or strollers!

Please send us a Facebook message or email jenniferd@coddingtonroad.org if you would like to join us, so we can keep you updated.

Parade starts at 6:30pm. Lineup will begin at 5:45pm and we will be lined up on Lewis Street. Thank you.

12 May 2017

Thank You for Supporting Coddington

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What an amazing 24 hours! Thank you to everyone who supported the Coddington Road Community Center with either a donation or a share. We truly appreciate your support in helping our programs grow.

We would like to acknowledge all of our wonderful donors, as well as share some amazing things we heard today about CRCC.

Kathryn Lorentzen said “I am proud of Coddington Road Community Center and the care they provide for my two girls. Dropping them off and picking them up from a place that I know they adore going to, and I have 100% confidence in is priceless.”

Jennifer Massimino commented “My kids are enjoying Coddington!”

Hanno Richter said “I am happy to donate because I am grateful for my daughter having had loving teachers in the Bear Room at Coddington, and her growing up to be a great student (entering 2nd grade now) and a thoughtful person with interests in many things.”

Gat Begleiter had this to say: “Thank you for the opportunity to give back to Coddington! :)”

Lindsey White commented “We are so glad to be a part of the Coddington community! Our boys are so happy there.”

Anu Lyons said that “CRCC has played a significant role in our family’s life since our kids were toddlers! Thank you!!!!”

Dick and Mary Lou Tenney said: “We are very proud of the work our daughter, Julie, is doing for CRCC!!”

Carolyn Shields stated she was “Happy to help support this organization!”

An anonymous donor said that at CRCC “They embrace and foster the spirit of independence and a love for the outdoors while providing great love and care over all the children.”

Karen Benavidez commented “We love Coddington Road and our wonderful teachers! Thank you for all you do!”

Adam Wheeler who said: “Great organization in our community”

Matthew Sullivan shared: “My third child is now at Coddington — every one has thrived there!”

Julie Tenney commented: “I’m thrilled that CRCC is offering more community programming! We need another paint night!”

Eve Workman said “Coddington Road Community Center is a great place for child to grow and reach their full potential – she has made friends that will last her a life time.”

Charles & Kat Jackson stated “Great job to the staff of Coddington. Keep up the good work!”

Cheryl McFall shared that “Coddington is great for the children and the staff is great!”

An anonymous donor said “We love your summer camp program!”

Heather Mount stated: “It’s a great place to work, my kids love attending the programs and great things are happening!”

Anne Morrissette commented: “I am so delighted to see that Coddington continues to grow and thrive! It is exciting to hear that infant care is being added! Congratulations!”

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04 May 2017

Support CRCC on Giving is Gorges Day!

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

Coddington Road Community Center is participating in Giving Is Gorges this year from May 9th at 6pm to May 10th at 6pm. We need your support to help expand the center! To celebrate Giving is Gorges, Coddington will be offering a number of promotions and giveaways for all our donors. Be sure to follow our event page for more information.

Beginning this fall, Coddington Road Community Center will offer care for all children, infants (6 weeks) and older. Since its creation, CRCC has grown to meet the needs and interests of the community. Infant care is a high need in the Ithaca area and we are pleased to be able to now offer care for children of all ages.

The Continuity of Care option is a gold standard in infant and toddler care which is designed to establish solid relationships between the teachers and the child as well as their family and the families in their care group. Utilizing mixed age grouping, consistent with our current program offerings, our new classroom will enroll a group of up to 8 children 6 weeks-3 years.

As we move forward, we need your support. The Coddington Road Community Center has been a fixture of Ithaca’s South Hill Community since 1949. The center’s first childcare programs opened in 1984. Since then, CRCC has established itself as one of Ithaca’s top providers. Your generous donation will assist CRCC as we continue the tradition of offering children both caring and structured classrooms, along with a connection to the natural environment around them. Thank you for your support.

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The Coddington Road Community Center is currently located at 920 Coddington Road in Ithaca. Our current offerings include our toddler program, preschool program, afterschool program and summer camp program. For additional information on this Ithaca area programs, please contact our office at (607) 277-1434.

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30 Apr 2017

May 2017 Coddington Newsletter

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

Please checkout all the latest happenings at the Coddington Road Community Center in our May 2017 newsletter.

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Monthly newsletter for the Coddington Road Community Center

19 Apr 2017

Enter to Win a Free Week of Summer Camp @ Camp Coddington

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If you are on Facebook, be sure to like the Coddington Road Community Center. We are currently hosting a giveaway where ONE lucky random winner will receive a FREE week of summer camp at Camp Coddington.

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Giveaway Rules:

How does a FREE week of summer camp at Camp Coddington sound? Great, right?! Now is your chance to win a week at Camp Coddington. Engage with us on Facebook and you earn entries each time. That’s right; you get a chance to win a free week of summer camp for simply keeping up to date on the latest happenings at the Coddington Road Community Center.

Duration: The contest entry period opens on Monday, April 17th 2017 and closes on Friday, May 12th 2017 at 4pm.

To Enter: Like the Coddington Road Community Center on Facebook. During the contest entry period, interact with Coddington on Facebook. Each interaction earns you entries into the giveaway. Earn one entry each time you like or comment on one of our Facebook posts and two entries for every time you share one of our posts! Shares must be made public.

Winner Selection: Each Facebook interaction will be recorded and ONE winner randomly selected and announced at 12pm on Monday, May 15th. The grand prize is one week at Camp Coddington (up to a $199 value) in any week that is not fully enrolled. Camp Coddington is open to all children entering kindergarten through 9th grade in the fall.

For information on Camp Coddington, including our weekly themes, please visit www.coddingtonroad.org/camp.

Please contact Community Programs Coordinator, Jennifer Dean, at jenniferd@coddingtonroad.org or (607) 277-1434 with questions.

Camp Coddington is a popular Ithaca area summer camp that is outdoor based. We are located on 12 acres of woodland, which allows for some wonderful exploration adventures. Children are grouped together based on interests for activities. Checkout these great Ithaca summer camp theme weeks!

2017 Camp Themes

Week #1: 6/26 to 6/30 – Catch the Spirit
Week #2: 7/3 to 7/7 – Aargh Matey!
Week #3: 7/10 to 7/14 – Crazy Concoctions
Week #4: 7/17 to 7/21 – Animal Planet
Week #5: 7/24 to 7/28 – Under the Big Top
Week #6: 7/31 to 8/4 – Camp Coddington’s Got Talent
Week #7: 8/7 to 8/11 – Beach Bash
Week #8: 8/14 to 8/18 – Wilderness Survival
Week #9: 8/21 to 8/25 – I Love NY
Week #10: 8/28 to 9/1 – Decades of Fun

29 Mar 2017

What Are You Waiting For? Register for Summer Camp Today!

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

Camp Coddington is an outdoor nature based summer camp program in Ithaca NY The Coddington Road Community Center is now enrolling for our 2017 Summer Camp Season! If you haven’t already registered your children or if you are looking for more information on exactly what the Coddington Road Community Center has to offer for summer camp in the Ithaca area, you have come to the right place!

The Coddington Road Community Center is located at 920 Coddington Road in Ithaca. Situated on 12 acres of beautify woodland, the center provides a welcoming and friendly outdoor, nature-based summer camp! Camp Coddington is open to children entering kindergarten through 9th grade. In addition to grouping campers based on interests for maximum enjoyment, our camp is well-known for its famously fun theme weeks!

2017 Camp Themes

Week #1: 6/26 to 6/30, Catch the Spirit
Show us your camp spirit while creating team banners, goofy hats and more during arts and crafts time, join friendship circles, and plenty of other wacky, fun games, hikes and sporting events.

Week #2: 7/3 to 7/7, Aargh Matey!
Have some swashbuckling pirate fun! Use maps to find lost treasure on daily adventure hikes, capture the pirate flag and survive the obstacle course. Solve science and nature challenges to earn more loot! No Camp 7/4.

Week #3: 7/10 to 7/14, Crazy Concoctions
The natural world provides plenty of opportunity for experimenting with science. This week is filled with projects that inspire fun and innovation. Just a few of the crazy concoctions include cloud dough, sand art, rock candy and bubble making. Who says STEM can’t be fun?

Week #4: 7/17 to 7/21, Animal Planet
Where do animals hide during the day? What do they eat in winter? Find out in our week all about animals! Campers will turn into forest rangers this week as they learn about animal traits, habitats and how to help protect our wilderness.

Week #5: 7/24 to 7/28, Under the Big Top
Each camp day includes carnival themed games, dancing, group challenges, crafts and more. The highlight to our week includes a special carnival spectacular including popcorn and homemade icee’s.

Week #6: 7/31 to 8/4, Camp Coddington’s Got Talent
Can you do tricks with a Frisbee or basketball? Do you sing or dance? Are caricatures your thing? Join us for one of our most popular weeks, the talent show gives our campers a time to shine and showcase their many talents. Campers will plan and organize a talent show and then participate individually, in groups or be a member of the audience.

Week #7: 8/7 to 8/11, Beach Bash
Grab the lemonade, put on your sunglasses and don’t forget your swimsuits as we enjoy the summer at Camp Coddington’s Beach Bash. Join us for hula hoop games, water balloon obstacle courses, and duck-duck-splash.

Week #8: 8/14 to 8/18, Wilderness Survival
Let’s explore. Campers become one with nature, construct lean to structures and explore on wilderness hikes and adventures in the woods.

Week #9: 8/21 to 8/25, I Love NY
Learn and discover all that the great state of NY has to offer with fun facts, nature hikes, theater games and high rise arts and crafts. Campers will explore our 12 acres of beautiful woodlands in a NY state of mind.

Week #10: 8/28 to 9/1, Decades of Fun
Travel back through some of the most notorious times in our history: disco dancing, the wild west gold rush, early settlements of Native Americans. Learn a little about our history while enjoying themed games, crafts and adventures.
2017 Camp Fees
K Camp – $199 per week
AM Rec K – $87 per week
PM Rec K – $116 per week
Elementary – $187 per week
AM Rec – $75 per week
PM Rec – $112 per week
Middle – $164 per week
Extended Care Add-On – $25 per week

27 Mar 2017

Red Cross Babysitter Training Class a Success!

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

The Coddington Road Community Center and the American Red Cross hosted a Babysitter Training Class on Saturday, March 25^th. The class was taught by a certified Red Cross Instructor.

Designed for youth aged 11-15, the Red Cross Babysitter Training Class is a great way for your child to prepare for starting their own babysitting business! Whether it is babysitting a few nights here and there or babysitting daily for a family this summer, your children will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to be successful on the job.

Just a few of the many topics covered in Saturday’s class included: basic first aid, what to do in minor emergencies, caring for children of all ages (diapering, feeding, age-appreciate activities), understanding the milestones and behavior of children, finding work, interviewing the family, leadership skills and on-the-job safety (personal safety, inspection checklists, emergency weather readiness, etc) and more!

At this time, our April 8^th class is at capacity. The Coddington Road Community Center is currently working with the American Red Cross to add an additional class. To be added to a wait list, please contact Jennifer Dean at jenniferd@coddingtonroad.org.

22 Mar 2017

Thank You Paint Night Supporters!

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

The Coddington Road Community Center would like to extend a thank you to the attendees of our Adult Paint Night Fundraiser on Friday, March 10^th. This event was made possible due to all our wonderful supporters and Melissa from Instant Artist.

All attendees painted this beautiful mason jar painting. The evening was filled with snacks, drinks, laughs and wonderful painting instruction. All proceeds from Paint Night go towards the Coddington Scholarship Fund.

To stay to up-to-date on the latest community events and fundraisers, please check our Community page. Thank you again for your support as the Coddington Road Community works hard to expand our community offerings.

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21 Mar 2017

Family Reading Partnership & Our Volunteer Reader

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Ithaca Preschool Programs, Ithaca Childcare, Family Reading Partnership The Family Reading Partnership is a non-profit community organization that promotes literacy. There is a good chance that you have heard of one of the many programs or services this wonderful Ithaca non-profit organization provides. Just a few of the many literacy programs offered by the Family Reading Partnership include: At Home with Books, Books to Grow on, Kids’ Book Fest, Bright Red Bookshelf and Traveling Books.

The Coddington Road Community Center participates in the Traveling Book Program. Every two weeks our volunteer reader Mark comes to read to our classrooms and he leaves us a stack full of books to enjoy in between his visits.

We would like to extend a BIG thank you to Mark, the Family Reading Partnership and all volunteer readers; thank you!

16 Feb 2017

Adult Paint Night & Parents’ Night Out

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

Paint Night, Ithaca Paint Night, Instant Artist Join us Friday, March 10th for an evening of fun, creativity and good times with friends at the Coddington Road Community Center. It’s Adult Paint Night from 6:30-8:30pm.

Melissa from Instant Artist provides instruction as we paint this wonderful canvas picture! The $35 per person registration fee includes all necessary paint supplies, bottled water and light snacks. Participants are able to bring additional snacks and drinks (including alcohol).

We are also hosting a Parents’ Night Out on March 10th from 5:30-9pm. $10 per child IF you are registered to attend our Paint Night. If you are not attending, traditional PNO rates apply. As a reminder, these rates are $25 for one child, $40 for two siblings and $50 for three or more siblings.

08 Feb 2017

Register NOW for February 10th’s Parents Night Out!

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

It isn’t too late to register your child for the February 10th Parents’ Night Out at the Coddington Road Community Center, but you should act fast!

Get an early start on celebrating Valentine’s Day with your special someone or plan some much needed you time. Whatever the reason, know that the Coddington Road Community Center is here to help you! Parents’ Night Out Opens at 5:30pm and we provide care until 9pm pick-up. To get your registration process, please stop by the office or call (607) 277-1434.

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01 Feb 2017

Coddington’s First Annual Family Game Night

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

Saturday night was Family Game Night at the Coddington Road Community Center. It was a wonderful turnout for our first annual event. We would like to thank all the families who joined us for an evening of games, laughs, bingo, community togetherness and more!

There are some wonderful businesses and organizations that we would like to thank for assisting us with hosting our Ithaca area Family Game Night. The Coddington Road Community Center is a non-profit organization;therefore, help and support from area businesses and individuals plays an important role in our success. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Coddington Road Community Center would like to thank the following businesses for their support in donating prizes for our bingo games and/or raffles.

The Sciencenter
Purity Ice Cream
Instant Replay Sports
The Paleontological Research Institution (Cayuga Nature Center/Museum of the Earth)
Ciao! Ithaca
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
Tot Spot at Ithaca Youth Bureau

We can’t wait to host another Family Game Night. In the meantime, be sure to visit our Community section. We have a lot of Ithaca area events on the calendar.

17 Jan 2017

Red Cross Babysitters Training Course @ Coddington

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

The Coddington Road Community Center is pleased to announce that we will be offering a Red Cross Babysitters Training Class! This class is scheduled for Saturday, March 25th from 9-4pm. The cost is $75 per student if registered by March 1st. After that, the class price increases to $85 a person.

The Coddington Road Community Center is located at 920 Coddington Road, Ithaca. We are pleased to bring the Babysitter Training Course back to the Ithaca area.

Training Class Objective: To provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. The recommended age for this course is 11 and up. Class is taught by a certified American Red Cross instructor.

Class Date/Time: Saturday, March 25, 2017, 9am- 4:15pm
Location: Coddington Road Community Center

For additional information or to registered online, please visit our Babysitters Training Course resource page.

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15 Jan 2017

Coddington Road Community Center Hosts Free Family Game Night

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Coddington Road Community Center Hosts Free Family Game Night

Dated Game Night Graphics (1) Ithaca, N.Y. – Ithaca’s first annual Family Game Night at the Coddington Road Community Center will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 28th. The Coddington Road Community Center is located at 920 Coddington Road, Ithaca.

Family Game Night is a free community event perfect for families who wish to “unplug,” for an evening to enjoy some wholesome family fun. Participants will enjoy access to a large selection of card and board games, a preschool playroom for younger children, as well as bingo games with prizes every 20 minutes.

Pizza, macaroni and cheese, popcorn and an assortment of snacks will be available for an additional fee. Guests can also purchase $1 raffle tickets. The raffle grand prize is a free week at Camp Coddington (annual summer camp program) for one child.

The Coddington Road Community Center would like to thank the following businesses for their support in donating prizes for our bingo games and/or raffles.
The Sciencenter
The Paleontological Research Institution (Cayuga Nature Center/Museum of the Earth)
Instant Replay Sports
Purity Ice Cream
The Discovery Center

For additional information, please follow our Facebook event page.

Jennifer Dean, Community Programs Coordinator
Coddington Road Community Center, 920 Coddington Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
jenniferd@coddingtonroad.org, (607) 277-1434

05 Jan 2017

Coddington November/December 2016 Newsletter

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

Take a look at all the wonderful things our classrooms and programs have been enjoying in the early-winter months. Coddington News is our monthly newsletter to keep parents and community members updated on what is happening at the Coddington Road Community Center.

For information on upcoming events or for more information on our toddler, preschool or after-school programs, please contact the office at (607) 277-1434.

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