Broome County Parks and Recreation runs the Round Top Picnic area, which offers picnicking, a children's play structure, two picnic structures; 80 person each capacity, and scenic vista.

Medicaid Waiver/Community Recreation - Recreation programs provide activities in the community for both adults and teens with developmental disabilities. The programs are designed to educate individuals of various recreational opportunities that exist in the community while at the same time helping them to meet new people, develop friendships, and have fun! Each program fosters the development of social skills, helps to promote independence, and provides opportunities for community inclusion.Recreation for Teens and Adults

The Medicaid Waiver Respite program is designed to provide short term respite for family members of individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals must be 13 years of age or older and live in a non-certified residence (such as with a family member) in Onondaga County. Some of the activities that individuals have been involved in are dances, movie making classes, acting with The Red House Arts Center and much, much more! Transportation to and from events is provided for most activities.

A non-stop, cardio fusion of standing pilates, boxing, and dance. Class uses piloxing gloves (optional) and bare feet.

Our Recreation program is designed to engage Veterans in a variety of activities that they can enjoy with each other or with their families. Our walking trails, basketball courts, horseshoe pits and scenic overlook are always open. We frequently offer special events and trips featuring wheelchair basketball, golf clinics, community gardening, strawberry picking, fly-tying, wood shop work, art and crafts. Highlighting the benefits of golf, our Warrior Golf Program leverages the expertise of golf pros throughout New York state and offers comaraderie and physical activity all within the natural beauty of the golf course environment.

At the Recreational Center, there is both a free tennis and basketball court to play on, first come first serve. There is an indoor gym and work out center available for an annual fee. The main area is the pool with swimming lessons and fun swim for children; life guarding courses and adult swim time; a new pregnancy swim and senior workout under water course.

The Tennis/Pickleball courts at the Bennington Recreation Center facility are now resurfaced and painted.

For questions or more information, please contact the Recreation Center at 802-442-1053

The Bonesaver Program, operated by RSVP, offers effective wellness and safe weight exercise programs for seniors targeting multiple risk factors for osteoporosis. No fee. Call for class schedule and locations.

AARP in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome offers AARP Driver Safety classes to drivers age 50 and older which results in a discount on car insurance.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension, (CCE), runs the Hidden Valley 4-H camp, which is a co-educational camp facility (5-17yrs) in Watkins Glen State Park. Open to all youth. Not limited to 4-H members. Offers 6 one-week sessions July through August.

“Residential camping for boys and girls in the foothills of the Adirondacks since 1953. Located in Woodgate, NY, Camp Nazareth is built on 300+ acres of forest and lakefront in the Adirondack Park. Summers at Camp Nazareth last forever where boys and girls, ages 8-15, experience traditional camping activities and develop long lasting friendships and memories. Our summer camp is open for 3 one-week sessions beginning in July. Registration is limited to 120 campers each week. Openings are limited and fill up quickly. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your child can attend our wonderful, historic summer camp.

We invite you to Make Our Camp, Your Camp! Camp Nazareth is available from June through November, and has been used by organizations for events such as: football camp, high school band camp, boy scout outings, high school/college weekend encounters, marriage encounters, retreats, etc. For more information on how to arrange your event or camping getaway, contact our staff today!”

METHODS OF PAYMENT: A weekly campership is $350.00.

Camp Nazareth strives to help every child attend camp regardless of financial means. From Operation Sunshine to church, private and corporate donations, our community has stepped forward to help our area children experience traditional summer camping and develop long lasting friendships and memories.

If you would like your campership to be considered for financial assistance, please contact (315) 724-2158 ext. 7015 for more information.

Free program that offers social companionship, meaningful activities and active engagement in a safe space so care partners have an opportunity to socialize and tend to their own healthcare needs. This program meets ponce monthly - Second Wednesday of the month - from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Westfield Untited Methodist Church, 101 E Main Street in Westfield, NY. Call 716 - 867 - 2319 for more information and to enroll.