Recreation Programs
The Town of Olive Recreation Department offers a variety of fun-filled activities for residents of the Town. Town sponsored programs include youth baseball, soccer and basketball programs, a discount ski program mfor Belleayre Ski Center and a six week Day Camp program for children ages 6 to 16 held during the summer months.
Also offered to our adult residents are softball and volleyball programs as well as an arts program and Yoga program.
Recreation Committee
The Town of Olive Recreation Committee serves in a volunteer capacity and is appointed by the Supervisor. They oversee all Town-sponsored recreation programs and make recommendations to the Town Board concerning parks and playgrounds, recreational programs, and swimming pool procedures. Seasonal adult and youth activities are sponsored by the Town of Olive Recreation Committee and are run by the Recreation Director.
Recreation Programs-Youth
Summer Rec Youth Program
A six week program runs Monday through Thursday during the summer at Lester S. Davis Park in West Shokan. The program offers supervised daytime recreational activities for Olive’s youth. Bus transportation is provided for children ages 6 to 16. A half day program is offered to children under age 6, however, private transportation is required. The program is run by the Recreation Director, Gene Sorbellini.
Click here for an application for employment to the 2013 Summer Rec Youth Program. This is for counselors and lifeguards. More information about the Youth Program may be obtained at 845-657-6920. Please mail all packets to the P.O. Box listed on the forms.
Click here for the Youth Program Registration Form and Information Packet.
More information about the Youth Program may be obtained at 845-657-6920.
Additional Programs
The Recreation Committee sponsors:
- Little League [July through August]
- Junior Basketball [November through March]
- Soccer [August through October]
Recreation Programs-Adult
Softball Program
The adult softball program begins in late April and concludes in mid September. This program consists of both men and ladies leagues. A yearly sponsorship fee per team is required.
Volleyball
This program runs November through March and is conducted at the Onteora Junior-Senior High School in Boiceville.
Town of Olive Senior Recreation Program
For men and women ages 55 and over
ART CLASS
Mondays 10am -12 noon
Reservoir Methodist Church, Community Room
Route 28, Shokan
Class Fee: $40 per semester
or $5 drop-in fee. Scholarships available.
Some supplies provided: oil and acrylic paints, turps and brushes. Small fee charged for canvas. Experienced or no Experience. Come for instructions or work on your own. This is a fun class with lots of laughter.
Call Instructor: Judith Boggess, 657-5817 for more information.
YOGA FOR SENIOR BODIES
Weights, Balance & Yoga
Wednesdays 9am – 10:30 am
Thursday evening (yoga only)
7pm ~ 8:30 pm
Olive Free library
Route 28 A, West Shokan
Class Fee: $40 per semester or $5 drop-in fee
Scholarships available. Bring yoga mat to both classes. Wednesday class incorporates some seated work with weights, balance exercises, and yoga. Bring 1 to 5 pound weights, whatever you can comfortably handle. Wear loose comfortably clothing, eat lightly 1 hour before class. Experience not necessary.
Call instructor: Kathy Carey, 657-8028 for more information
Recreation Programs – Adult & Youth
Belleayre Youth Ski Program
The Youth Recreation Program (YRP) is for student’s ages 8-18. Must be 8 years old by 12/1/2012
Youth Recreation groups must have all students signed up for the program and prepaid by January 4th, 2013. All forms and payments are due at that time.
The Program will take place on 6 selected Sundays. It is a 6 week program with optional lessons. The program starts January 13th and runs through March 10h (Martin Luther King Weekend is excluded and President Weekends). A rain date is scheduled for March 17th if Belleayre Mountain cancels a scheduled day due to weather. Please click here for application and information
Youth Basketball Program
The leaves have all fallen and the temperatures continue to drop so we must now keep our children active indoors. One way to do that is by signing your child up for the 2011/2012 Youth Basketball Program.
This activity is open to children that reside in the Town of Olive in grades 4, 5, and 6. Children residing in the towns of Shandaken, West Hurley area and Woodstock should contact their towns’ recreation department so to sign up with their local program.
Children that reside in the Town of Olive will be placed on a team and play in games weekly against teams from the other towns.
All children residing in the Town of Olive wishing to participate in this program must register on Thursday December 15th 2011, in the Onteora High School Gym at 7:00pm. At the registration night, a player draft and player clinic will be held for all the children participating.
Children should wear sneakers and athletic clothing for the clinic. All fees are due at the time of registration {$30.00}
If you have questions please call the Olive Rec. phone 657-6920.
Thank you in advance for your support and see you on December 8th.
What: Youth Basketball Registration
When: Thursday December 15th, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30pm
Where: Onteora High School Gym
Little League:
Information about Mountain Valley Little League, Please click here
Town of Olive Pool
The swimming pool is located at Lester S. Davis Park in West Shokan. The pool facility operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day pending good weather. It is open to all Town of Olive residents and their guests. Seasonal or day passes are available at the pool lobby. The Pool is utilized Monday through Thursday, 10 am – 3 pm, for the Summer Recreation Program only. Contact the Pool personnel at 845-657-6373 for hours of operation, swimming programs, and admittance costs. The pool may close at time due to weather or staffing issues.
