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Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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YMCA Camp Kenan will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch on March 19.
Pre-sale tickets are available at the Lockport Family YMCA for $6 per person, while day-of tickets will be available for $7 per person.
The Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. and is open for children ages 1-12. Brunch will run from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and family activities will open until 12:30 p.m.
All money raised benefits YMCA Camp Kenan and helps to support the Camper Scholarship program.
For additional information, contact the Lockport Family YMCA at 434-8887 or visit www.campkenan.com.
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Pre-sale tickets are available at the Lockport Family YMCA for $6 per person, while day-of tickets will be available for $7 per person.
The Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. and is open for children ages 1-12. Brunch will run from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and family activities will open until 12:30 p.m.
All money raised benefits YMCA Camp Kenan and helps to support the Camper Scholarship program.
For additional information, contact the Lockport Family YMCA at 434-8887 or visit www.campkenan.com.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
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YMCA Camp Kenan is offering two critical thinking and creativity workshops this fall at the Lockport Family YMCA.
The "Nature is Art!" and "LEGO Build It!" programs will run during both the Fall 1 (Sept. 14 – Oct. 31) and Fall 2 (Nov 2. – Dec. 19) sessions.
The "Nature is Art!" workshop is a hands-on, full participation class where youth will create various art projects using natural and/or traditional materials for nature projects while learning, creating, exploring, and playing together. These classes are designed to help youth develop and express creativity through artistic endeavors.
Each week will feature a different project designed and facilitated by trained staff members. Sessions are divided by age group: “Sprouts” (6-8 years old), “Buds” (9-11 years old), and “Flowers” (12-14 years old). Each section has a maximum enrollment of 12 with classes running for 45 minutes on Monday and Wednesdays, starting at 5:30 p.m. For Lockport Family YMCA members, cost is $24. For program-only members it is $48.
The "LEGO Build It!" program is a hands-on, full participation class where youth will build and design with LEGO bricks to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills while learning, creating, exploring, and playing together. It helps to develop hand-eye coordination, creativity, tactile responses, and more. Each builder will also receive a mini LEGO set to take home with them.
The focus of these workshops is on pre-engineering and STEM fundamentals with two sections available during each session: the Junior Builders (ages 6-8 years old) and the Builders (ages 9-11 years old). Each section has a maximum enrollment of 12. Classes run for 45 minutes on Tuesday and Thursday nights, starting at 6 p.m. For Lockport Family YMCA members, cost is $20, $40 for program members.
For additional information on these programs or to register, visit www.LockportYMCA.com or call the Camp Kenan Director, Luke Kantor, at 622-8484.
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The "Nature is Art!" and "LEGO Build It!" programs will run during both the Fall 1 (Sept. 14 – Oct. 31) and Fall 2 (Nov 2. – Dec. 19) sessions.
The "Nature is Art!" workshop is a hands-on, full participation class where youth will create various art projects using natural and/or traditional materials for nature projects while learning, creating, exploring, and playing together. These classes are designed to help youth develop and express creativity through artistic endeavors.
Each week will feature a different project designed and facilitated by trained staff members. Sessions are divided by age group: “Sprouts” (6-8 years old), “Buds” (9-11 years old), and “Flowers” (12-14 years old). Each section has a maximum enrollment of 12 with classes running for 45 minutes on Monday and Wednesdays, starting at 5:30 p.m. For Lockport Family YMCA members, cost is $24. For program-only members it is $48.
The "LEGO Build It!" program is a hands-on, full participation class where youth will build and design with LEGO bricks to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills while learning, creating, exploring, and playing together. It helps to develop hand-eye coordination, creativity, tactile responses, and more. Each builder will also receive a mini LEGO set to take home with them.
The focus of these workshops is on pre-engineering and STEM fundamentals with two sections available during each session: the Junior Builders (ages 6-8 years old) and the Builders (ages 9-11 years old). Each section has a maximum enrollment of 12. Classes run for 45 minutes on Tuesday and Thursday nights, starting at 6 p.m. For Lockport Family YMCA members, cost is $20, $40 for program members.
For additional information on these programs or to register, visit www.LockportYMCA.com or call the Camp Kenan Director, Luke Kantor, at 622-8484.
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Thursday, August 13, 2015
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| John Lloyd, right, stands with Brigadier General Richard Kaiser following a promotion ceremony in which Lloyd was promoted to Colonel in the U.S. Army. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) |
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FORT KNOX, Ky. — John Lloyd of Lockport was promoted recently to the rank of Colonel in the United States Army.
Lloyd was promoted in a ceremony conducted July 1 by Brigadier General Richard Kaiser, Division Commander for the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Col. Lloyd has served over 26 years in the Army in numerous assignments and most recently commanded the 19th Engineer Battalion at Fort Knox where he responded to Hurricane Sandy in New York City and also deployed the unit to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2013-2014. Colonel Lloyd is currently a student at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto.
Col. Lloyd, a former employee of YMCA Camp Kenan in Somerset, enlisted in the Army after graduating from Lockport High School in 1986.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015
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BARKER — YMCA Camp Kenan and the Olcott Yacht Club Junior Sailing program are teaming up to provide sailing programming for the campers at YMCA Camp Kenan.
Luke Kantor, director of YMCA Camp Kenan, and Jourdan Morgan, director of Sailing Programs for Olcott Yacht Club Junior Sailing, have been working together to provide new opportunities for their respective campers throughout the summer. At least three times throughout the summer of 2015, the Junior Sailing fleet consisting of 10 sail boats (420s) will be sailing from Olcott Harbor to YMCA Camp Kenan. The Junior Sailing instructors and campers will then provide the sailing experience for an afternoon to the campers ages 9-17.
On July 21, August 4, and August 18, thanks to the OYC Junior Sailing program, YMCA Camp Kenan will be able to offer sailing for the first time ever to their campers. The Junior Sailors will also get the opportunity to experience some of the programming offered by YMCA Camp Kenan such as rock climbing, archery, and more.
“We are excited to be able to now offer sailing to our campers at YMCA Camp Kenan. It will be a great addition to our programming. Working together to benefit both of our program’ participants is exciting,” says Kantor.
The Olcott Yacht Club Junior Sailing began in the 1940s and offers several levels of instruction taught with an emphasis on safety, fun, sportsmanship, cooperation, and competition. All classes are taught by US Sailing and American Red Cross certified instructors. “Our sailing club uses the US Sailing Association format that offers several years of developmental skills in sailing, theory, timing, balance, racing and seamanship. I think this partnership will grow and we are also looking forward to having our sailors participate in these new camp activities too,” says Morgan. Classes are kept small with a student/teacher ratio of less than 10:1.
Acceptance into the program is on a first come/first served basis and is open to the public and membership, ages 7 to 18. The Junior Sailing program offers four two-week sessions throughout the summer.
For more information or to register for the Olcott Yacht Club Junior Sailing program, visit their website: olcottyacht.club/junior-sailing or call the Olcott Yacht Club at 778-5915. For more information or to register for any programs at YMCA Camp Kenan, visit their website: www.CampKenan.com or call YMCA Camp Kenan at 795-3031.
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Luke Kantor, director of YMCA Camp Kenan, and Jourdan Morgan, director of Sailing Programs for Olcott Yacht Club Junior Sailing, have been working together to provide new opportunities for their respective campers throughout the summer. At least three times throughout the summer of 2015, the Junior Sailing fleet consisting of 10 sail boats (420s) will be sailing from Olcott Harbor to YMCA Camp Kenan. The Junior Sailing instructors and campers will then provide the sailing experience for an afternoon to the campers ages 9-17.
On July 21, August 4, and August 18, thanks to the OYC Junior Sailing program, YMCA Camp Kenan will be able to offer sailing for the first time ever to their campers. The Junior Sailors will also get the opportunity to experience some of the programming offered by YMCA Camp Kenan such as rock climbing, archery, and more.
“We are excited to be able to now offer sailing to our campers at YMCA Camp Kenan. It will be a great addition to our programming. Working together to benefit both of our program’ participants is exciting,” says Kantor.
The Olcott Yacht Club Junior Sailing began in the 1940s and offers several levels of instruction taught with an emphasis on safety, fun, sportsmanship, cooperation, and competition. All classes are taught by US Sailing and American Red Cross certified instructors. “Our sailing club uses the US Sailing Association format that offers several years of developmental skills in sailing, theory, timing, balance, racing and seamanship. I think this partnership will grow and we are also looking forward to having our sailors participate in these new camp activities too,” says Morgan. Classes are kept small with a student/teacher ratio of less than 10:1.
Acceptance into the program is on a first come/first served basis and is open to the public and membership, ages 7 to 18. The Junior Sailing program offers four two-week sessions throughout the summer.
For more information or to register for the Olcott Yacht Club Junior Sailing program, visit their website: olcottyacht.club/junior-sailing or call the Olcott Yacht Club at 778-5915. For more information or to register for any programs at YMCA Camp Kenan, visit their website: www.CampKenan.com or call YMCA Camp Kenan at 795-3031.
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Monday, June 29, 2015
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The Niagara County Dept. of Health says that it's safe to swim again at Olcott Beach.
The beach had been closed last week due to "unsatisfactory bacteriological water quality" data obtained from water samples collected on June 25.
Division of Environmental Health Public Health Engineers will continue to monitor water quality closely, and will notify the public immediately of any changes.
Barker's Camp Kenan Beach remains closed. There is no public access to the beach, sand or swimming.
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The Niagara County Dept. of Health says that it's safe to swim again at Olcott Beach.
The beach had been closed last week due to "unsatisfactory bacteriological water quality" data obtained from water samples collected on June 25.
Division of Environmental Health Public Health Engineers will continue to monitor water quality closely, and will notify the public immediately of any changes.
Barker's Camp Kenan Beach remains closed. There is no public access to the beach, sand or swimming.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015
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Swimming at Olcott Beach and Camp Kenan Beach are both currently off limits, according to the Niagara County Health Department.
While the beach at Olcott is open, the waters are not. Beaches are posted unsafe to swim or closed for a variety of reasons including when water tests show unacceptable levels of E. Coli bacteria present, there is floating debris, oil, excessive weed growth, bad odors and general turbidity.
Swimming in these waters could cause infections of the ear, eye, nose throat and skin as well as cause diarrhea if the water is ingested, according to the Health Department's website.
The Niagara County Department of Health test beaches and bathing areas within Niagara County weekly throughout the summer to determine if the water quality can cause a health risk.
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Swimming at Olcott Beach and Camp Kenan Beach are both currently off limits, according to the Niagara County Health Department.
While the beach at Olcott is open, the waters are not. Beaches are posted unsafe to swim or closed for a variety of reasons including when water tests show unacceptable levels of E. Coli bacteria present, there is floating debris, oil, excessive weed growth, bad odors and general turbidity.
Swimming in these waters could cause infections of the ear, eye, nose throat and skin as well as cause diarrhea if the water is ingested, according to the Health Department's website.
The Niagara County Department of Health test beaches and bathing areas within Niagara County weekly throughout the summer to determine if the water quality can cause a health risk.
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Friday, May 8, 2015
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BARKER — The Lockport Family YMCA will hold a Mother's Day brunch Sunday at Camp Kenan.
The brunch, which runs from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, hot soup, mixed vegetables, baked ziti, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, juice and more.
Pre-sale tickets are available at the Y for $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 4-15, and free for those 3-and-under. Tickets will also be available at the door for $12 for adults and $7 for kids.
Seating times are 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30. Call 622-8484 for more information or to schedule a seating time.
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The brunch, which runs from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, hot soup, mixed vegetables, baked ziti, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, juice and more.
Pre-sale tickets are available at the Y for $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 4-15, and free for those 3-and-under. Tickets will also be available at the door for $12 for adults and $7 for kids.
Seating times are 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30. Call 622-8484 for more information or to schedule a seating time.
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Sunday, March 15, 2015
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BARKER — YMCA Camp Kenan will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Brunch from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. March 28 at Camp Kenan.
The Easter Egg Hunt is open to children 1-12 years of age. There will be even more family activities in the Mess Hall following the Egg Hunt and Brunch this year. A $6 per person fee will get you in for all of the fun family activities and the brunch, pre-sale tickets are available at the Lockport Family YMCA up until the egg hunt for only $5 per person.
The egg hunt will take place at 10 a.m., followed by brunch at 10:30 with other events to follow.
This annual community event raises funds to benefit YMCA Camp Kenan and helps to support our Camper Scholarship Financial Assistance Program.
To learn more, visit www.campkenan.com or call Luke Kantor at 434-8887.
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The Easter Egg Hunt is open to children 1-12 years of age. There will be even more family activities in the Mess Hall following the Egg Hunt and Brunch this year. A $6 per person fee will get you in for all of the fun family activities and the brunch, pre-sale tickets are available at the Lockport Family YMCA up until the egg hunt for only $5 per person.
The egg hunt will take place at 10 a.m., followed by brunch at 10:30 with other events to follow.
This annual community event raises funds to benefit YMCA Camp Kenan and helps to support our Camper Scholarship Financial Assistance Program.
To learn more, visit www.campkenan.com or call Luke Kantor at 434-8887.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
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OLCOTT — The annual pre-cursor to the Olcott Lions Club Swim for Sight — the Polar Bear 5K— will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday beginning from the Olcott Vol. Fire Co.
Runners that beat the racing polar bear to the finish line will receive a shirt that says "I Beat The Bear," while those who come after the bear will get a shirt that says, "I Can't Believe The Bear Beat Me."
There will also be a free breakfast at the fire hall for registered runners following the race, featuring homemade pancakes, eggs, sausage and orange juice. The breakfast is open to friends, family and spectators as well with tickets available at the Lockport Family YMCA for $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
Pre-registration for the race is $20 online. Day-of registration is $25.
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Runners that beat the racing polar bear to the finish line will receive a shirt that says "I Beat The Bear," while those who come after the bear will get a shirt that says, "I Can't Believe The Bear Beat Me."
There will also be a free breakfast at the fire hall for registered runners following the race, featuring homemade pancakes, eggs, sausage and orange juice. The breakfast is open to friends, family and spectators as well with tickets available at the Lockport Family YMCA for $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
Pre-registration for the race is $20 online. Day-of registration is $25.
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Monday, February 9, 2015
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What could be a more romantic Valentine's Day experience than running 10 miles in the freezing cold with your sweetheart?
Camp Kenan will hold the 44th Annual Y10 Open Road Race Saturday, featuring a challenging 10-mile course, a relay option allowing you to divide up the fun with a friend or that someone special, and a 5-mile course for the half-hearted.
Do you have what it takes to conquer the blustery winter weather, hills and open farmland?
Y10 participants will start and end in front of the YMCA, while Y5 participants and Y10 relay runners will be bused out to Slayton Settlement Road at the 5 mile mark of the race and run the second half of the Y10 course. This offers a more challenging experience as well as the chance to cross the finish line in front of the YMCA on Main St.
Shuttle services provided by Ridge Road Express. There will be absolutely no parking on the south side of Slayton Settlement Road.
Registration starts at just $10 for the Y5 and $15 for the Y10. For more information, visit the race page on Score-This.com. The Camp Kenan Y10 is a Score-This hosted event.
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Camp Kenan will hold the 44th Annual Y10 Open Road Race Saturday, featuring a challenging 10-mile course, a relay option allowing you to divide up the fun with a friend or that someone special, and a 5-mile course for the half-hearted.
Do you have what it takes to conquer the blustery winter weather, hills and open farmland?
Y10 participants will start and end in front of the YMCA, while Y5 participants and Y10 relay runners will be bused out to Slayton Settlement Road at the 5 mile mark of the race and run the second half of the Y10 course. This offers a more challenging experience as well as the chance to cross the finish line in front of the YMCA on Main St.
Shuttle services provided by Ridge Road Express. There will be absolutely no parking on the south side of Slayton Settlement Road.
Registration starts at just $10 for the Y5 and $15 for the Y10. For more information, visit the race page on Score-This.com. The Camp Kenan Y10 is a Score-This hosted event.
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Monday, January 5, 2015
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YMCA's Camp Kenan, a 52-acre summer camp in Barker, is holding open interviews and information sessions for potential camp employees for the coming summer season.
The camp, which offers a variety of programs ranging from swimming and boating, rock climbing, athletics, archery, crafts, outdoor education, and more is looking for multiple new staff members with a diverse skill set. Available positions include residence and day camp counselors, program area directors to run our various activities, lifeguards, kitchen staff, and more.
The interview/information sessions will be held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, as well as 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 17 and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Lockport Family YMCA, 19 East Ave.
Additional information on YMCA Camp Kenan can be found online at www.campkenan.com or via Camp Director Luke Kantor at 434-8887 x35 or LKantor@LockportYMCA.com.
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The camp, which offers a variety of programs ranging from swimming and boating, rock climbing, athletics, archery, crafts, outdoor education, and more is looking for multiple new staff members with a diverse skill set. Available positions include residence and day camp counselors, program area directors to run our various activities, lifeguards, kitchen staff, and more.
The interview/information sessions will be held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, as well as 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 17 and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Lockport Family YMCA, 19 East Ave.
Additional information on YMCA Camp Kenan can be found online at www.campkenan.com or via Camp Director Luke Kantor at 434-8887 x35 or LKantor@LockportYMCA.com.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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The Lockport Family YMCA and Camp Kenan have begun an effort to ensure that all in East Niagara are warm.
The "Tree of Warmth" is part Christmas tree and part collection center where the community can donate hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for those who need them.
The tree is located in the adult lobby of the YMCA, where it will remain until Dec. 23. It started off bare but the "decorations" of mittens, gloves, scarves, knit hats, and ear muffs have begun being added.
The YMCA and Camp Kenan ask that all items be clean and in good or new condition. Handmade knit and crochet mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats are also welcome.
All items can be dropped off at the Lockport Family YMCA, 19 East Ave. or YMCA Camp Kenan at 8571 Lower Lake Road, Barker.
Once the tree is filled, items will be donated to local community missions and area charities (on Dec. 23) for the most impact.
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YMCA and Camp Kenan's "Tree of Warmth" is filling
up with items for the needy. (ENP STAFF PHOTO)
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The "Tree of Warmth" is part Christmas tree and part collection center where the community can donate hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for those who need them.
The tree is located in the adult lobby of the YMCA, where it will remain until Dec. 23. It started off bare but the "decorations" of mittens, gloves, scarves, knit hats, and ear muffs have begun being added.
The YMCA and Camp Kenan ask that all items be clean and in good or new condition. Handmade knit and crochet mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats are also welcome.
All items can be dropped off at the Lockport Family YMCA, 19 East Ave. or YMCA Camp Kenan at 8571 Lower Lake Road, Barker.
Once the tree is filled, items will be donated to local community missions and area charities (on Dec. 23) for the most impact.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
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BARKER — The Greater Lockport Family YMCA and YMCA Camp Kenan has added a family fun run/walk to its race series.
The Fall Frolic Family Fun Run 3K will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at YMCA Camp Kenan, The 3K (1.86 mile) run will flow through a semi-wooded loop through the Great Woods.
In addition to the run, family activities include face painting by the YMCA Teen Leaders Club, a large castle bounce house, pumpkin carving (free pumpkins for the first 20 families that arrive and register), fresh baked fall goodies, farm-fresh apples donated by Donovan Orchards & Blackbird Cider Works, camp crafts and more. Race shirts are also still available for late registrants.
Registration forms can be found at the Lockport Family YMCA or online at www.CampKenan.com. Registration on the day of the race is also available for $5 without a shirt or $10 with one. Family activities are included in the registration fee.
The YMCA race series generates funding to support the camper scholarship program and assist families and youth through the year for summer camping experiences and offseason special events.
For additional information, contact the Lockport Family YMCA at 434-8887 or YMCA Camp Kenan Director Luke Kantor at 622-8484.
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The Fall Frolic Family Fun Run 3K will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at YMCA Camp Kenan, The 3K (1.86 mile) run will flow through a semi-wooded loop through the Great Woods.
In addition to the run, family activities include face painting by the YMCA Teen Leaders Club, a large castle bounce house, pumpkin carving (free pumpkins for the first 20 families that arrive and register), fresh baked fall goodies, farm-fresh apples donated by Donovan Orchards & Blackbird Cider Works, camp crafts and more. Race shirts are also still available for late registrants.
Registration forms can be found at the Lockport Family YMCA or online at www.CampKenan.com. Registration on the day of the race is also available for $5 without a shirt or $10 with one. Family activities are included in the registration fee.
The YMCA race series generates funding to support the camper scholarship program and assist families and youth through the year for summer camping experiences and offseason special events.
For additional information, contact the Lockport Family YMCA at 434-8887 or YMCA Camp Kenan Director Luke Kantor at 622-8484.
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Monday, September 22, 2014
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The Lockport Family YMCA will hold a Fall Frolic Family Fun Run" on Oct. 18 at YMCA Camp Kenan.
The 3K (1.86 mile) run will go through a semi-wooded loop surrounded by colorful changing leaves at the Camp Kenan Great Woods.
There will also be face painting, a bounce house, family activities and more. Guided tours of the camp will also be offered by their staff.
For information about the run or registration, contact Luke Kantor at LKantor@LockportYMCA.com or 622.8484.
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The 3K (1.86 mile) run will go through a semi-wooded loop surrounded by colorful changing leaves at the Camp Kenan Great Woods.
There will also be face painting, a bounce house, family activities and more. Guided tours of the camp will also be offered by their staff.
For information about the run or registration, contact Luke Kantor at LKantor@LockportYMCA.com or 622.8484.
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
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BARKER — A 16-year-old Lockport boy was asked to leave Camp Kenan yesterday morning after asking other campers if they wanted to buy marijuana.
Niagara County Sheriff's deputies were called to the camp around 10:46 a.m. for a possible drug offense.
Upon arrival, patrol interviewed the teen, who confirmed that he was asking others at the camp if they wanted to buy marijuana. He said, however, that he did not have any on him, nor did patrol locate any on his person.
The teen's mother responded to the scene and picked him up. Camp Kenan does not want him to return.
The county's Drug Task Force was notified.
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Niagara County Sheriff's deputies were called to the camp around 10:46 a.m. for a possible drug offense.
Upon arrival, patrol interviewed the teen, who confirmed that he was asking others at the camp if they wanted to buy marijuana. He said, however, that he did not have any on him, nor did patrol locate any on his person.
The teen's mother responded to the scene and picked him up. Camp Kenan does not want him to return.
The county's Drug Task Force was notified.
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Saturday, July 12, 2014
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As of this morning, the beach and waters at Olcott Beach are reopened to the public. The beach was closed on Thursday due to the unsafe E. Coli levels in the water.
As of this report, the beach at Barker's Camp Kenan remains closed.
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As of this morning, the beach and waters at Olcott Beach are reopened to the public. The beach was closed on Thursday due to the unsafe E. Coli levels in the water.
As of this report, the beach at Barker's Camp Kenan remains closed.
Friday, July 11, 2014
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Olcott Beach and the beach at Camp Kenan were both closed Thursday by the Niagara County Health Department due to unacceptable levels of E. Coli bacteria present.
According to the Health Department, testing is being done on Lake Ontario beaches once a week. If a beach is found to have unacceptable levels of bacteria, it will remain closed until it it retested and found to be within acceptable limits.
"Swimming in these waters could cause infections of the ear, eye, nose throat and skin as well as cause diarrhea if the water is ingested," the Health Department stated.
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According to the Health Department, testing is being done on Lake Ontario beaches once a week. If a beach is found to have unacceptable levels of bacteria, it will remain closed until it it retested and found to be within acceptable limits.
"Swimming in these waters could cause infections of the ear, eye, nose throat and skin as well as cause diarrhea if the water is ingested," the Health Department stated.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Grief camp camper becomes volunteer
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At left, Camp Hope camper Samantha Tremko works on an art project in
2002. At right, an adult Tremko reminisces with her 2002 Camp Hope
yearbook. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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A year following her loss, Samantha’s father Robert Tremko told her she was going to Camp Hope. When the day came to leave for camp in the summer of 2002 she didn’t want to go – she didn’t want to leave her father. Three days later, Samantha didn’t want to leave Camp Hope. Tremko says she enjoyed every aspect of the Camp Hope experience and that it helped her then, and continues to help — 12 years later.
“It’s helpful for children who have lost a loved one through death to have an outlet that enables them to express their grief,” states Camp Hope Director Lori Pusateri. “Whether it’s the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling or a special friend, dealing with the loss is beyond the experience of most children and their reaction is often overlooked in the activity surrounding the death. It’s natural for family members to want to protect their children from hurting and may feel that talking about the loss might worsen their grief.”
Niagara Hospice is offering its 14th Camp Hope for grieving children June 27-29 at the YMCA’s Camp Kenan in Barker. Children ages 7 to 13 throughout Western New York who have lost a loved one through death – whether or not they ever received hospice care – are invited to attend the free camp.
During the camp weekend, children learn to express their grief through many activities such as creative movement therapy, musical expression, arts and crafts, pet visits, and a memorial bonfire. Outdoor recreation like rock wall climbing, making and eating S’mores around the campfire, swimming and nature walks are also enjoyed. Camp Hope is staffed by professional counselors, trained volunteers and a nurse who is on hand for the entire weekend.
Samantha Tremko is now a 20-year-old Niagara University student studying social work.
“Camp Hope inspired me to seek a career in grief counseling,” she said. “When I attended camp 12 years ago, I learned that I was not alone; that there is a support system for me and for the other kids I met who were grieving like me.”
So inspired by Camp Hope, Tremko has registered to be a volunteer for this year’s camp, saying: “I’m really excited to volunteer and be able to return what I’ve received from Camp Hope. The experience was life-changing and if I can now change just one person’s life, it will be one of the most rewarding things I can do as I pursue a career in grief counseling.”
For a free camp application, call the Niagara Hospice bereavement department at 280-0777 or visit them online for printable forms. Applications must be received by June 17.
Applications are also available online for men and women interested in volunteering for the camp weekend – whether it’s for a few hours or for the whole weekend. Training for camp volunteers is May 31. Call 280-0777 for more information and to register.
Camp Hope is free and entirely funded by local service clubs, organizations, individuals and grants, including the Middle Chamber Society, Lockport City Fire Fighters Ball, Optimist International, Micro Graphics, UB Family Medicine and Wegman’s Supermarket on Military Road. Anyone wishing to sponsor a camper is asked to contact the Niagara Hospice Alliance development office at 439-4417.
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
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YMCA Camp Kenan is offering a Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday.
Give mom a chance to sit back, relax with the family, and enjoy a delicious buffet style brunch in their mess hall, while enjoying the sunshine and an amazing view of Lake Ontario. It’s the perfect way to honor your mother or someone who has been like a mother to you.
Brunch menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, chicken ala king and biscuits, mixed vegetables, roasted potatoes, baked ziti, fresh fruit salad, coffee, tea, juice, and more.
Pre-sale tickets are $7 for adults 16 and over, $4 for children aged 5-15, and free for kids aged 4 and under. They can be purchased at the Lockport Family YMCA or by calling 622-8484. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $7 for children 5-15. Ages 4 and under is still free.
Camp Kenan is located at 8571 Lower Lake Road in Barker.
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Give mom a chance to sit back, relax with the family, and enjoy a delicious buffet style brunch in their mess hall, while enjoying the sunshine and an amazing view of Lake Ontario. It’s the perfect way to honor your mother or someone who has been like a mother to you.
Brunch menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, chicken ala king and biscuits, mixed vegetables, roasted potatoes, baked ziti, fresh fruit salad, coffee, tea, juice, and more.
Pre-sale tickets are $7 for adults 16 and over, $4 for children aged 5-15, and free for kids aged 4 and under. They can be purchased at the Lockport Family YMCA or by calling 622-8484. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $7 for children 5-15. Ages 4 and under is still free.
Camp Kenan is located at 8571 Lower Lake Road in Barker.
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Sunday, February 23, 2014
The race is a fundraiser for the YMCA's Camp Kenan. Last year's race attracted over 400 people.
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