Free Ice Skate Session with SSC Library

When there is no school for teens in the Corning region, I often plan a fun program.  This free ice skating session was the best ever for statistics:  48 lovely skaters took to the ice for 2 hours of exercise.  

Frozen February

This was an extra exciting event, since our Nasser Civic Center Ice Rink was closed for several LONG WEEKS, in need of a repair to make the ice stay frozen.  Happily, we got to enjoy the day off of school skating away the afternoon.

Keep Movin'!

With 48 participants taking advantage of a free skating session, courtesy of the Southeast Steuben County Library, the rink was PACKED!  Luckily, the guards are always ready to lend a helping hand.

Guards are always ready to help.

I took the opportunity to get some time release video on the sidelines...

These videos are so fun, but you must remain VERY STILL, 

despite freezing off your fingers!

Luckily I had a cheerleader to keep me company as we watched the kids go 'round and 'round...

Chili Dog...no that's REALLY his name!

This program was so easy to establish.  It is a joy having a resourceful Civic Center in Corning, NY.  We have our public library, Nasser Civic Center Ice Rink, City Hall, Steelworkers Union Hall and a lovely courtyard all on one city block!  

Be sure to make this city block your next stop in your travels.

Check back soon for more exciting teen programs, we'll be around!

Winter Break on ICE!

How do you like to spend your free time when school is closed for Winter Break?  How about some fresh air and exercise?  I like to plan for these moments and offer free & fun options to occupy your time.  This winter break, we took to the ice>>>the Corning City Ice Rink was THE place to BE on Tuesday, February 17.

Through a special collaboration with Corning Parks & Recreation, I was able to provide a 2 hour skating session, FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL REGISTRANTS!!!  Did you miss out on this fun??  It pays in many ways to check out the library and see what we offer>>it's WAY MORE THAN JUST BOOKS.

Here we go loopty loo
Here we go loopty li
Here we go loopty loo
All on a day off from school!

There were 30 skaters in my group and a few were families enjoying the sunshine together.

Two hours were a lot for many to go round and round in circles in subzero temperatures, but we all worked our bodies as much as we could considering the cold.  There were chairs available for skaters of all ages to use if needed.  There is always a safety team on duty to ensure everyone is in good condition for moving their limbs on frozen water.

Luckily this skater just needed a rest, no injuries!

I calculated my lap speed at 2 minutes per lap.  Therefore I looped the rink approximately 60 times!  Good thing I didn't get dizzy trying to coordinate my form and take pictures!

 

There were many falls, lots of giggles and many, many skate-by-high-tens from my skaters.

This video is my favorite glimpse into the afternoon on ice...

   

The program ended with barely a soul in sight, but one special machine to remove the grooves...

STOP!  It's ZAMBONI TIME!!

Check back soon to see what else occurred in the Teen Universe of SSC Library programs.