There are many things to do and see during your off-duty time
year-round in Northern New York.
North Country community events reflect
the varied seasons and celebrate traditions you may not see anywhere
else.
Spring brings everyone out for ice cream socials, fishing, golf,
baseball, childrens sports and the Farmer's Market.
Summer is filled with
fairs, festivals, fireworks, picnics, camping, car races, and water
sports.
Autumn months bring a variety of events to include the Bravo
Italiano festival, Woodmen's Days, leaf peeking tours, trips to the cider mill,
and harvest dinners and dances.
Winter months are packed with things to
do snowmobile races, skiing, and community events celebrate the "great outdoors"
even during winter. Visit a sugarbush where maple sap is boiled into
Maple Syrup, go ice fishing with your family, sledding with your
children. The community of Saranac Lake (in the Adirondacks 90
minutes away) builds an Ice Castle every year in February with ice taken from
Lake Flower. A sight to see along with a weekend full of activities
to include fireworks.
If you're the "indoor type" don't worry there are
plenty of events for you too!
See record listings for many more
possibilities.Many recreational opportunities are available in this four-season
climate.
On post Fort Drum offers Remington Park (Open May 18-October
31)
Beach/Swimming Area.
Bathhouse.
Lifeguards on duty (Memorial
Day-Labor Day).
Picnic Area with pavilions, barbeque grills, and picnic
tables.
Playground.
Nature & Fitness Trails.
Fishing
Area.
Remington Lodge.
MWR MISSION Statement:
Sustain readiness
by providing quality recreation, education, community and family programs that
meet or exceed customer expectations.
We are very proud of the MWR
facilities here at Fort Drum. Upon your arrival please be sure to
tour the many facilities and check out available programs here on the
installation. Your suggestions and comments are always welcomed and
are considered in the planning of future programs and services.
The
PREVIEW guide published monthly by the DCA Marketing Division is widely
available on post to keep you informed about upcoming events within MWR/DCA
facilities.
The PREVIEW is included as a supplement in the Fort Drum
newspaper "Blizzard" on the 3rd week of each month or available at any MWR/DCA
facility.
The PREVIEW is provided in each Fort Drum Welcome packetin CD
format or hardcopy aimed at providing newcomers with a comprehensive overview of
MWR/DCA Facilities and Programs here at Fort Drum.Extra-Curricular Activities
and School Related Social Activities are as follows:
Youth
Services on Fort Drum has many sport/recreation/leisure/development programs for
pre-teen and teens. During the summer YS opens at noon; seven days a
week. Youth must carry YS ID cards with them at all times while
participating with YS.
Cheerleading/Football - Pop Warner
Cheerleading, Tackle and Flag Football and Little Mountaineers Flag Football
registration begins June 12. Call YS for more
information.
Swimming Lessons - register at the Physical Fitness Center,
Bldg P-4305, during the month prior to the class you wish to
join. For more information call Brian at 772-4807.
Tae Kwon Do
- Monday-Friday from 6 - 8pm
Gymnastics - Classes by the Gym Connection
will be Monday through Saturday, afternoons and evenings. Levels
include tots, pre-beginners, beginners, intermediates and advanced.
This
summer enjoy yourself at YS for other recreation activities such as a pool
party, roller skating, mountain bike trail riding, mini golf and go-carts, camp
out, Discovery Zone trips, and lots more.
Call YS at (315) 772-6719 for
additional information.Religious Programs for youth are held weekly at the Main
Post Chapel that include inter-denominational programs, as well as faith
specific groups.
Please contact the Religious Education Director for
details at 772-5152.Special events, Recreation opportunities, and a Cultural
attractions calendar can be found under Local Community
information.
Contact the Youth Services staff at 772-6719 for activities
currentlly taking place at their facility.
There is so much to do.