Youth Activities: schedule and information

Age Groups: TOTS 2-5, TWEENS 6-9, PRE-TEENS 10-12, TATS 13-18

TATS OFFICERS

President – Deric Bloomingdale, F188602
1st Vice President – Melissa Carlson, F301017
2nd Vice President – Justin Jarvie, F202502
Secretary – Tony Asbell, F280453

REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers and the Youth Program Registration Table are located in the lower level of the Public Service Building. Follow the arrows for the appropriate Youth Centers and the Youth Program Registration Table locations. The last chance to sign up for an activity is 4 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Requests for cancellations and refunds must also be made no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, July 18.

Parents (or guardians) must accompany TATS, PRE-TEENS, TWEENS, and TOTS for registration and must complete the administrative forms in order for their children to participate in the activities or visit the Youth Centers.

The Youth Bus Stop is located near the Youth Centers and will be appropriately marked. Transportation for all youth activities held at locations off the fairgrounds will depart from and return to the Youth Bus Stop. Please report to the bus stop 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time so all children can be accounted for prior to departure.

If your child has not been given permission for unsupervised movement around the fairgrounds, you must bring them to the appropriate Youth Center for check-in 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The children will be taken to the bus stop by the Youth Center supervisors. If you meet the bus on its scheduled return and your child was checked in at the Youth Center before the trip, the child must be taken to the Youth Center and checked out before the child leaves the area.

If the weather permits, there will be outdoor equipment available for check-out by youth who are authorized unsupervised movement. The outdoor equipment includes volleyballs and nets, Frisbees, soccer balls, footballs, and a rope for tug-of-war.

TOTS CENTER (AGES 2-5)
The TOTS CENTER is located in the upper level of the Public Service Building. The center is staffed by volunteer supervisors who oversee the children's indoor activities and chaperone all outings. The TOTS Center will be closed during scheduled outings. The center is fully equipped with tables and chairs, games, and all sorts of neat things to keep the little guys and gals fully occupied. Walt Disney, Barney, and other "G"-rated movies are shown at various times during the day. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate in all TOTS' activities.

Hours of Operation:
Thursday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOTE: We are unable to accommodate children in TOTS' activities who are not "potty trained."

TWEENS CENTER (AGES 6-9)
The TWEENS Center is located in the lower level of the Public Service Building. During its hours of operation, it will be staffed by volunteer supervisors who monitor the center’s activities and accompany the children on outings scheduled both on and off the fairgrounds. The center has video games, movies, cards, board games, puzzles, craft materials, and remote-controlled cars.

Hours of Operation:
Thursday, July 17, 9  a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRE-TEENS CENTER (AGES 10-12)
The PRE-TEENS Center is located in the lower level of the Public Service Building. During its hours of operation, it will be staffed by volunteer supervisors who monitor the center’s activities and accompany the children on outings scheduled both on and off the fairgrounds. The center has video games, movies, cards, board games, puzzles, craft materials, and remote-controlled cars.

Hours of Operation:
Thursday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TATS CENTER (AGES 13-18)
The TATS Center is located in the upper level of the Public Service Building and will be supervised during its hours of operation except when there is a scheduled outing. During off-site outings, the TATS Center will remain open, but a supervisor will not be present. The TATS Center will be stocked with teenage-oriented games, movies, and music (you are welcome to bring your favorite tapes and CDs – majority rules on music selections).

Hours of Operation:
Thursday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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*THURSDAY, JULY 17

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The FMCA Youth Activities Registration Table (located in the lower level of the Public Service Building) will be open for information, registration for special events, and completion of permission slips.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open. Snacks provided during the day.

10 a.m. to Noon
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS -- FLAKEY THE MAGIC CLOWN. Flakey will entertain you at the Registration Table as you progress through the sign-up process.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS -- FLAKEY THE MAGIC CLOWN. Flakey again will be at the Registration Tables amazing you with his magic and balloon sculpting. He also will visit the various centers during this time.

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open.

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
PIZZA PARTY for the TATS, PRE-TEENS, and TWEENS. Come join the fun, meet new friends, and eat your fill of pepperoni or cheese pizza. There will be chips and plenty of your favorite soda available to wash down the food.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
TATS, PRE-TEENS, and TWEENS – T-Shirt Painting. Be sure to bring the T-shirt you received at registration. We will have the paint and supplies for you to create your very own original T-shirt.

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*FRIDAY, JULY 18

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The FMCA Youth Activities Registration Table (located in the lower level of the Public Service Building) will be open for information, registration for special events, and to complete permission slips. This is the last day to register for the activities, so come on in and sign up. Requests for refunds cannot be honored after the close of registration at 4 p.m. Friday.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open.

9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PRE-TEENS – Skating and then Buffalo and Erie County Military and Naval Park. You will start the morning off with two hours of skating. You can bring your own skates or roller blades, or skates will be provided. Then it’s off to the Naval Park for a catered lunch of hot dogs or hamburgers, salad, chips, dessert, and lemonade. This Buffalo waterfront attraction is the largest inland park of its kind. Tour the decks and hulls of a guided missile cruiser, a destroyer, and a WWII submarine. See planes, tanks, and more. The cost for this outing is $12. Don’t forget extra money for the gift shop.

9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
TATS – Buffalo and Erie County Military and Naval Park and then skating. This Buffalo waterfront attraction is the largest inland park of its kind. Tour the decks and hulls of a guided missile cruiser, a destroyer, and a WWII submarine. See planes, tanks, and more. There will be a catered lunch of hot dogs or hamburgers, salad, chips, dessert, and lemonade served at the Naval Park. Then it’s off for two hours of skating. You can bring your own skates or roller blades, or skates will be provided. The cost for this outing is $12.00. Don’t forget extra money for the gift shop.

9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TWEENS – Leisure Lanes Bowling and Putt Putt Golf. We head to Leisure Lanes for a morning of bowling. Have your group of four ready when you arrive, so you can get your shoes and be assigned to a lane. There will be lanes with bumpers for those who might be having a bad day and have trouble keeping the ball out of the gutter. A lunch of hamburgers or hot dogs, chips, and soda will be served at the lanes. Then it’s off to putt putt golf. You can sharpen your putting skills and then use 14 arcade tokens for their game room. The cost for this outing is $12.00.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
TOTS – McDonald’s Happy Meal. We will enjoy the fresh air and sunshine behind the center with a Happy Meal. We will have games and balls to keep us all entertained. Parents are always invited, but they must bring their own lunch.

2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
TOTS – Willie & Company at the Daytime Entertainment Stage. The TOTS will walk hand-in-hand over to see the antics of Willie, Granny Gardner, and 3-year-old Hannah Rebecca Hughes. Parents are invited!

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open. Soda and snacks provided.

6:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. ...?

TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS – Buffalo Bisons Baseball Game. The Buffalo Bisons, the Triple A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, play at the finest ballpark in the minor leagues – Dunn Tire Park, against the Durham Bulls. Parents or sponsors must accompany all youth to the game. This is not a Youth Program-sponsored event and there will be no supervisors. The game begins at 7:35 p.m. and there will be fireworks after the game. The bus transportation on return will first stop at the Youth Bus Stop for those staying on the fairgrounds or who have their own transportation. The bus will then take the remaining youth and parents over to the Family parking area at the Ralph Wilson Stadium. The cost is $7.75 each for youth and adults.

9:30 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

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*SATURDAY, JULY 19

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TATS – Six Flags, Darien Lakes. This theme park has more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including Superman Ride of Steel, one of the tallest coasters in the Northeast. And when it’s time to cool off, take the 50-foot plunge over Shipwreck Falls, an all-new adventure ride destined to become the best wonder since Niagara Falls. You will need money for lunch, games and souvenirs. The cost for park admission is $14.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PRE-TEENS – Six Flags, Darien Lakes. PRE-TEENS who have parents or sponsors to accompany them may also enjoy the day at Six Flags. This theme park has more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including Superman Ride of Steel, one of the tallest coasters in the Northeast. And when it’s time to cool off, take the 50-foot plunge over Shipwreck Falls, an all-new adventure ride destined to become the best wonder since Niagara Falls. You will need money for lunch, games and souvenirs. Park admission costs $14 for each PRE-TEEN and adult.

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
TOTS – MAGIC SHOW BY FLAKEY THE MAGIC CLOWN. Flakey can make things appear and disappear at the wave of his wand. The highlight of his show is when he makes a live rabbit appear. Then with the help of his audience, they will hypnotize the rabbit. Don’t miss this exciting and fun show.

9:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PRE-TEENS – Leisure Lanes Bowling and Putt Putt Golf. We head to Leisure Lanes for a morning of bowling. Have your group of four ready when you arrive, so you can get your shoes and be assigned to a lane. There will be lanes with bumpers for those who might be having a bad day and have trouble keeping the ball out of the gutter. A lunch of hamburgers or hot dogs, chips, and soda will be served at the lanes. Then it’s off to putt putt golf. You can sharpen your putting skills and then use 14 arcade tokens for their game room. The cost for this outing is $12.00.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TWEENS – Buffalo Zoological Gardens. The zoo is a collection of more than 1,000 wildlife creatures inhabiting the 23.5-acre garden. Special exhibits include: Lorikeet landing, Giraffe Feeding, Indian Rhino, Lowland Gorillas, Naturalistic Lion, Tiger and Elephant habitats, exotic reptiles, and the African Predator exhibit. There are train rides, carousel and camel rides, and $1.00 tokens can be purchased for the rides. The camel ride requires two tokens. There are puppet shows and animal demonstrations, and gift shops and snack shops throughout the park. Be sure to bring extra money for the rides, gift shop, and lunch. The cost for admission to the zoo is $3.50.

3 p.m.
TOTS – ICE CREAM PARTY. Our TOTS will get to enjoy the RV Alliance America, C95, Ice Cream Social, and the best part is they will not have to fight the crowds to get theirs. The ice cream will be delivered to the TOTS Center for their enjoyment.

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open.

6:30 pm. to 7 p.m.
TWEENS and PRE-TEENS – ICE CREAM SOCIAL. There will be plenty of ice cream sponsored by RV Alliance America, C95.

6:30 pm. to 7 p.m.
TATS – ICE CREAM SOCIAL and ELECTIONS. There will be plenty of ice cream sponsored by RV Alliance America, C95. While you enjoy your ice cream the elections for the TATS Officers will take place. Be sure to come out to vote for your favorite candidates.

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
TWEENS & PRE-TEENS will have their choice of several “G” and “PG” rated video movies in their two centers. The majority rules on the selection. There is also a large selection of board games.

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
TATS – DJ and KARAOKE. Come join in the fun with a live DJ and get a group of your friends to do karaoke singing.

9:30 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

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*SUNDAY, JULY 20

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open.

10 a.m. to Noon
TWEENS and PRE-TEENS – PATRIOTIC CRAFTS. All craft supplies will be available to make your creations. Our volunteers will be available to help you with your designs. There will be items for boys and for girls. You can give your creations to your parents or grandparents or you can keep them for yourself.

Noon to 2 p.m.
TOTS – PICNIC and OUTDOOR GAMES. Be sure to bring your bag lunch for the picnic. Juice and water will be provided. We will have games to play and prizes for all. Parents are welcome.

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS – OUTDOORS GAMES. Come join in the fun and games. We will have teams competing in a series of games with prizes awarded.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
TWEENS and PRE-TEENS – FLAKEY THE MAGIC CLOWN. Flakey will come join the fun outside to cheer us on through the competition. He will entertain us all with his balloon tricks. Don’t miss the fun!

5 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED. There will be no centers opened on Sunday evening.

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