CONKLIN PRESBYTERIAN THEATRE GROUP

The mission of the Conklin Presbyterian Theatre Group is to provide an outreach into the community through quality theatre productions, and to raise funds to be a source of assistance to those in need in the community at large.

  

After its debut production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" in 2006, the Theatre Group was able to donate $1,500 to flood relief for victims of the devastating flood of June 2006. The Theatre Group would like to be able to continue this type of assistance for those in need in our community.

So, we encourage anyone interested in either performing in or supporting the Theatre Group to consider joining us for our next production of "Beauty and the Beast."

For more information, please contact Director Sherrie Jacobs (email: ladykazul@stny.rr.com) or Producer Don Robinson (email: disneyd@stny.rr.com).

Community Youth Center

The Conklin Community Youth Center was created in Fall 2008 with a community grant to serve the older youth in our community. It is an outreach program with volunteers from the Conklin Presbyterian Church to provide a safe, nurturing and fun atmosphere.

Come and Hang out! We offer Wii games, karaoke, outdoor basketball court, ping pong, pool, shuffleboard, board games, and general fun. Bring your friends!

Ages 12 and up.

Open every Wednesday and Saturday 5:30-9:00.

Pre-School

Dear Families,

Conklin Preschool, a mission of the Conklin Presbyterian Church, is a service to families in the community. It is open to any child whose parents follow the registration and financial guidelines. The school is operated through a PresbyCare Advisory Board. The Director is responsible for the general management of the program; its curriculum, practices and teachers. The teachers and parent helpers are expected to treat each child as an individual and each family with respect and confidentiality. Any question arising during the school year regarding the teaching program, your child's progress, or program policies are to be channeled through the teachers to the director.

I encourage you to visit the school and your child's class at any time. Parents are always welcome.

If you have any further questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to communicate them to me.

Carol Fuller (email)
Director

What is accreditation?
Early childhood programs accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of internal self-study, invited external professionals to review and verify compliance with the Academy's Criteria for High Quality Early Childhood Programs and been found to be in substantial compliance with the criteria.

Conklin Preschool completed the self-study and was reviewed and validated by an appointed validator in May of 1988. In June of 2004 we again received word that our program had successfully completed reaccredidation.

What does this mean?
This program has been found to be of high quality, providing a safe and nurturing environment, while promoting physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children.

Need more information? Email Carol Fuller with any questions you might have.

 

SACC

What is School Age ChildCare?
School Aged ChildCare (SACC) is a program in which children of school age are cared for in a safe, supportive environment. Parents can relax knowing that their children are in a safe and caring environment that provides children with an opportunity to express thoughts through creative play and enrichment activities.

Children participate in a variety of indoor/outdoor activities designed to stimulate development and creativity. We also encourage sportsmanship, peer leadership and problem solving skills.

What will the children be doing?
Our summer program includes swimming field trips, arts and crafts, summer Olympics, special days like Survivor, bike riding and pajama party days. Children arrive at the program anytime after 6:30 am, sign in and enjoy a healthy breakfast provided by the program so they can start their day right!

During the school year, the bus to school picks them up at 9:00 am. After school the children return, via bus at 3:00 pm and enjoy a snack. They can choose from a variety of activities that are planned or they can choose for themselves from a game of pool or foosball, or enjoy the creations they can make with the items in our art center. There is also an opportunity to do homework in the afternoon since they may stay as late as 5:50 pm.

Staff Responsibilities:
Our program is licensed by the State of New York and directed by qualified, professional, experienced staff trained in childcare related topics. We maintain a ratio of 1 staff member to 10 children. Our staff responsibilities are to guide and direct children in a manner that is safe for them and the other children around them. All staff is trained in CPR and first aid and four out of six staff members are allowed to administer medication.

For more information, contact SACC Director Lori Haughton (email: shaughton11@yahoo.com).

Kenya Project

Each month we offer alms on Communion Sunday. Our goal is for each family to contribute one dollar per week with the total to be given along with our offering on Communion Sunday. The footprint is the symbol of our mission as try to make small steps to link the people of Conklin, N.Y. to the people of Kajiado, Kenya. We hope that by keeping the people of Africa in our hearts we help to bring the awareness of Christ's presence in the world.

Water for Life Kajiado, Kenya The Conklin Presbyterian Church is supporting a Church World Services project in Kajiado Kenya to improve the water supply for people living the the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. Church World Service's description of the project

We have also used community resources to improve our understanding of Africa in general and the people living in Kajiado in particular. We have also been in communication with people who have knowledge of the project

Click here for a story about the project

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