Field Program

WESTFIELD REC. DEPT. SUMMER PROGRAMS' SIGNUPS


The Village of Westfield will be delaying their summer programs' signups by one week due to some unforeseen repairs at the swimming pool. We will not be opening the pool on Monday, June 12th as was our original plan. We hope to have the pool open the following week and will keep everyone updated on the situation. Due to this uncertainty, summer programs' signups will be pushed back one week to Tuesday and Thursday, June 13th and 15th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. inside the fieldhouse at Welch Field. FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED LAST SUMMER, WE HOPE TO SEND OUT MAILINGS EARLY NEXT WEEK AND WILL KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED IF THIS CHANGES.

Summer sign-ups include:
• Swim lessons starting with wee woozles (water acclimation program) through level 6 swim lessons. Deadline for swimming lessons sign-ups is June 30th.
• Swim Team
• Welch Field Summer Field Program of games, sports, arts & crafts, trips, special events (Carnival, Battle of Welch Field, Bonfire), etc.
• Lap Swim and Aquacize
• Other community programs such as the Patterson Library, Girl Scouts, Goldenhawks Football & Cheerleading, and the YWCA of Westfield

Fees for summer programs are as follows:
Westfield Residents: For youth programs, it’s $55 for the first child, $45 for the second and $35 for the third (max. of $135 per family). This fee includes the swim and field programs. For adult programs, its $5 a session for lap swim and $5 a class for aquacize or season passes will be available at $125.
Non-Westfield Residents: For youth programs, it’s $70 for the first child, $60 for the second and $50 for the third (max. of $180 per family). This fee includes the swim and field programs. For adult programs, its $6 a session for lap swim and $6 a class for aquacize or season passes will be available at $150.

For more information – Contact the Westfield Recreation Dept. at 716-753-6842 (Andrew), or message us either at https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldRecDept/ or www.facebook.com/welchfield

 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

There are three different ways that people can sign up their child for swim lessons and the field/drama program. Everyone receiving this mailing can sign up as early as 8:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH. Those who are not on the mailing list can pick up registration forms at the village window in Eason Hall or from our website www.westfieldny.com/recreation starting TUESDAY, JUNE 13TH. Registrations will not be accepted without full payment. Non-Westfield residents will be put on a waiting list and will be called if spots open up. Below is a list of the ways that you can turn in your registration forms and/or sign up without forms:

1.) Drop them off at the village window at Eason Hall (23 Elm St. Westfield). They are open from 8-4:30 Monday-Friday.

2.) Mail them to us at 23 Elm St. Westfield, NY 14787. You can address them to the Westfield Recreation Department.

3.) Come to our registration nights on Tuesday & Thursday June 13th and 15th from 6-8 p.m. inside the field house at Welch Field. 

This will also be the best time to come and ask any questions that you have about any of our programs including the drama, field, and swim programs. Other community groups such as the Patterson Library, Girl Scouts and the Golden Hawks will also have tables at our registration nights. Please note that NO registration forms will be accepted without full payment.

Fees for summer programs are as follows:

Westfield Residents: For youth programs, it is $55 for the first child, $45 for the second, and $35 for the third (max. of $135 per family). This fee includes the swim and field programs, as well as summer drama. For adult programs, it is $5 a session for lap swim and $5 a class for aquacize or season passes will be available at $125.Partial scholarships are available if needed.

Non-Westfield Residents: For youth programs, it is $70 for the first child, $60 for the second, and $50 for the third (max. of $180 per family). This fee includes the swim and field programs, as well as summer drama. For adult programs, it is $6 a session for lap swim and $6 a class for aquacise or season passes will be available at $150.

*Please note that the cost of this program also includes all swim programs (lessons, open, swim team, etc.) 

If you have any questions, feel free to call or text Andrew at 716-753-6842, or message us on Facebook.

This program is for children ENTERING grades 3rd through 8th. The program runs from late June through mid August (8 Week Program) and sign-ups are in early June.

Summer Field Programs

  • Games/Sports: Inside the field house, we play various games such as billiards (pool), board games foursquare, fusbal and ping pong. Outside the field house, we play various games such as basketball, capture the flag, corn hole, flag football, kan jam, prisoner volleyball, soccer, spikeball, street hockey, ultimate frisbee, etc.
  • Arts & Crafts: On Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:30, we have arts & crafts on the patio. In the past, we have created many fun arts & crafts including: boondogle, painting blocks on the walls, tye dye shirts, Westfield rocks, etc.
  • Tournaments: We organize many tournaments throughout the summer including: billiards (pool), corn hole, foursquare, kan jam, ping pong, spikeball, etc.
  • Special Events: At Welch Field, we have some special events that have become traditions. These events include: the Bonfire, the Carnival, the Battle of Welch Field, Talent Show, Pizza & Pool Party, Sidewalk Chalk Exhibit, Roller Skating at Eason Hall, etc.
  • In-Town Field Trips: Throughout the summer, we usually have 2 or 3 in-town field trips including the popular overnight camping trip at Ottaway Park. *Must be at least 10 years old to attend
  • Out of Town Field Trips: We also go on various out of town trips. Many of them are to Erie, PA. Some trips include: Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park, Tinseltown Movie Theatre, Waldameer Amusement Park, Midway State Park, etc.

 

We typically have 4 or 5 different employees (some full time, others part time) dedicated to working the field program. There not always all there at the same time, but we always have at least 2 employees working at all times and at least 4 employees working field trips and special events.

This is a program in which WACS students can gain community service hours.

2023 Summer Programs' Sign-Ups

June 13th & 15th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. inside the field house at Welch Field

2023 Summer Field Program Dates

Start Date: Monday, June 26th

End Date: Friday, August 18th