Wee Woozles

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, 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. Once again though, we are encouraging everyone to SIGN UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE since we have limited spots in the various programs.

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 $105 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.

 

2023 Summer Programs' Sign-Ups

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

 

This program is for infants/toddlers 6 months to 4 years old. The program runs from late June through August and sign-ups are in early June.

Wee Woozles is our early water acclimation program. Participants will learn basic swim lesson principles and safety techniques as well as engage in various activities/ games.

We typically have 2 or 3 lifeguards working wee woozles. One guard leads the class and the other(s) remains on deck.

2023 Swim Program Dates

  • Session 1: Monday, June 19th through Saturday, June 24th
  • Session 2: Monday, June 26th through Saturday, August 12th
  • Session 3: Monday, August 14th through Friday, August 25th

Wee Woozles Times

Session 1

  • None

Session 2 

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:15-6:45 p.m.

Session 3

  • Mondays-Thursdays: 6:15-6:45 p.m.