Coddington Road Community Center Archives - Page 4 of 5

19 Jun 2017

Tick Tips from Northeast Pediatrics

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

Our Friends at Northeast Pediatrics in Ithaca have a wonderful article on their website titled “Ticks and Your Child.” Coddington Road Community Center Director, Heather Mount, recommends that parents read this article. “Our teachers check the children throughout the day but we highly recommend you consider repellent and definitely doing a check every night,” said Director Mount.

The Northeast Pediatrics article shares important tick bite prevention and care information, such as:

Where to expect ticks.
How to prevent tick bites.
How to check your child’s body for ticks.
How to check yourself and your pets for ticks.

15 Jun 2017

Red Cross Babysitter Training Class – July 16th

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

The Coddington Road Community Center and the Red Cross are partnering together again to bring another Red Cross Babysitter Training Class to the Ithaca area. This will be our 4th class offered since March! At this time, registrations for the July 16th class are only open to those on our waitlist. Remaining registrations will be open to the public on June 22nd. If you would like to be added to our list for email updates with new class seats become available, please email jenniferd@coddingtonroad.org. Thank you.

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12 Jun 2017

Monthly Menu Now Available Online!

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

Hi Coddington families! We are proud to share that the center’s menus are now available online at www.coddingtonroad.org/menu. There, you will find the daily breakfast, lunch and afternoon schedule. As always, printed copies are still available upon request in the office. Thank you!

31 May 2017

Busy in the Bear Room in May

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

This month has been a super busy month in the Bear Room! The older children who are heading off to Kindergarten are preparing for their new schools! We have been working on writing and counting, as well as practicing our sight words! The Bears have been busy working hard.

We started out the month learning all about the farm! We talked about what the farm gives us and how it helps our body! Cheyenne brought in her saddle and taught us all how to ride horses. We also practiced milking cows, painted with hay, and talked about the fruits and vegetables we love! We had so much fun during farm week!

Once farm week was over we moved on to one of our favorite topics, BUGS! We learned all about the three main parts of an insect’s body, what has six legs and what has eight and we discussed how important the bees are to our environment! When bug week was over the children had the opportunity to teach the teachers all that they learned! Of course, we then had to go on a nature walk and look for all kinds of wonderful bugs! We even looked over the leaves on the trees to see if some of our favorite bugs had been munching on them!

We finish May with super hero week. We are discussing what it means to be a hero, and who a hero is in our lives. Some of our favorite responses were ‘my mommy is my hero, she kisses my boo-boos and ‘heroes are people who help and protect!” During super hero week we were all given chances to be the ‘leader of the pack’ (switching line leaders every time we leave the room’. We even read our favorite super hero book “Issac and his Amazing Asperger Superpowers.” This book sparked a large conversation about what it means to be different, and how our differences don’t make us any less special!

Until next time!
The Bear Room (Jordan and Cheyenne)

26 May 2017

Book Drive to Support the Family Reading Partnership

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

During the month of June, the Coddington Road Community Center will hold a book drive to benefit the Family Reading Partnership. All Coddington family, friends, community members and neighbors are welcome and encouraged to participate.

From June 1st to June 30th, we will accept donations of new or gently used books that will be passed onto the Family Reading Partnership. Families can bring book donations into the office or classrooms. Community members are welcome to drop-off donations in the lobby at 920 Coddington Road, Ithaca between the hours of 9am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Thank you for supporting the Coddington Road Community Center, as we strive to support the Family Reading Partnership. The Family Reading Partnership holds a special place in our Coddington hearts. Our wonderful volunteer reader, Mark, visits the center every other Tuesday to share his love of books with our students.

12 May 2017

Thank You for Supporting Coddington

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

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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Thank you message and photograph for the donors of Coddington's Giving is Gorges campaign.

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.

Thank you.

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.

May 2017 Coddington Road Community Center in Ithaca NY newsletter

Monthly newsletter for the Coddington Road Community Center

19 Apr 2017

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

Posted by CRCC in Coddington Road Community Center Blog

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!

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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!

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.