The Training Ground

Beginning Tuesday, December 6, 2011, TG members may register online for spring courses.  In addition to our favorite courses, the club is adding Art: Fashion Design and two high school level writing courses (both Creative Writing and Writing Practice for expository essays).  We also look forward to some Teen seminars on Biblical Living this semester called Sidetracked (for Sr. High) and Short Track (for Jr. High).  Some courses are online for PREVIEW, but more will be added soon.

Online registration — for 2011-12 TG members only — continues for most courses, to fill available slots.

Be sure you have sent in your 2011-12 Membership Renewal Form (or Application, for new members), along with payment of $50.

See the Courses webpage for more details about  registration procedures and the list of TG courses that begin this fall.

Enroll online for a week of video editing training.  We are offering several sections from June to August.  Learn how to turn your video footage  into films worth watching!

Each Wednesday in June 2011, The Training Ground will be open from 3:00-4:00 pm for tours, questions, and dropping off applications and payments.  The Early Birds receive a $10 discount off the regular, annual membership fee of $50 per teen.

Be sure to read the policy manual online and then download the needed forms (either for new membership or membership renewal) from our online membership page.

This summer, come check out the canal-side improvements under construction by NYS.  The properties along the canal (including the TG) will enjoy a gravel path to a picnic area and small parking lot further north on 96 as well as new area lighting,and a lovely brick walkway and public boating dock.

Beginning Monday, December 13, member students can register online for winter/spring classes.

Any new courses posted prior to Monday are there for PREVIEW only.  More courses will be posted shortly.

Members will be prompted by email when courses are posted for preview in late July.  Only TG members are permitted to register for courses.  Please register online, remembering to include your grade and an email address for course confirmation.  Parents may request/offer the position of parent assistant (primarily reception duties, but also involves arriving at class 15 min ahead and staying 15 min after) for a particular course, for which they will receive tuition credit for one student up to $75 (if confirmed for the position); to offer  your assistance, simply write in the Comments section of the online registration form.  By Friday, we might be canceling any courses that did not meet the minimum # of students, so if you plan to register, please do so Mon-Thurs.  Be aware that some courses do fill up by the first or second day, but confirmations may take up to a week.

Read our updated Policy Manual.  Then see our Membership web page for the latest information on fees, privileges, and forms.

NEW members need to print and complete 4 pages, but CURRENT members only need to print and complete a one-page Renewal form.  Please include your annual membership fee payment.  The rates have increased for this coming year.

Drop off your forms and payment any Tuesday in June from 2-4 PM at the TG office, OR mail in the forms and check.

Feel free to request a tour or appointment.

Come enjoy an evening playing rec games and enjoying refreshments with fellow TG members at Mr. and Mrs. Mancini’s home in Mendon on Saturday, February 20th, 7-9 pm.

Please register ahead by email by Wednesday, February 17th.

You can preview information about the new courses listed so far by clicking “courses” in the menu.

If you are considering offering a winter or spring workshop or mini-course, please contact Becky Mancini.  We are particularly interested in life skill enrichment courses.