Author: Family Times

Are you looking for a camp for your child or teen – but aren’t sure where to start? Whether they are interested in art, sports or academics (or you’re just looking for a traditional day camp), you’ll find plenty of options in our Central New York camp directory. Please note: This information was up-to-date at the time of publication. Please visit each website to confirm details. We will update this list as more camps announce their plans for 2023. Make sure to also check out these tips for choosing the right fit! Auburn Public Theatre, Summer Classes – The…

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By Chris Xaver Family Times is 20! To celebrate, we will pick one article (or a few) from our archive each month – including this one, which appeared in the March 2014 issue. View our other anniversary content here. What’s your go-to March food? Is it green eggs and ham? Corned beef and cabbage? Lucky Charms? After all, that little leprechaun tells us they’re “magically delicious”! And then there’s March Madness. With so many basketball games on television, there are lots of chances to have friends or neighbors over and distract ourselves from our wintry weather. What’s your favorite TV…

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Cookie Season Begins for Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways The 2023 Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing. Ten varieties are available for purchase this year: Toffee-tastic®, Thin Mints®, Tagalongs®, Samoas®, Trefoils®, Do-si-dos®, Lemon-Ups®, Girl Scout S’mores®, Adventurefuls™, and the newest addition (and online exclusive), Raspberry Rally™, which the announcement describes as “a thin crispy cookie, infused with raspberry flavor, dipped in chocolate coating.” The cookies cost $5 per box and will be on sale through April 23. “Every package of cookies our Girl Scouts sell provides invaluable business and leadership skill-building and experiences for them and their troops.…

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Chocolate Raspberry Mini Tarts Recipe and photo courtesy of Hood Ingredients: 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 cup Hood® Low Fat Cottage Cheese 30 mini phyllo cups 30 fresh raspberries Directions: STEP 1 Place the cottage cheese in a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Reserve. STEP 2 Place the cottage cheese in a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Reserve. STEP 3 Fill each phyllo cup with an equal amount of the cottage cheese mixture, about 2 teaspoons. Place a raspberry in the middle of each tart. Make sure to also try this special…

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By Gina Roberts-Grey Family Times is 20! To celebrate, we will pick one article (or a few) from our archive each month – including this one, which appeared in our February 2006 issue. View our other anniversary content here. For grown-ups, forecasts for a heavy snowfall mean nothing but a hassle. You still have to do all the same stuff; it just takes a lot longer and is a little more nerve-wracking. For kids, however, a wintry forecast means one thing: snow day. And even the most enthusiastic student savors an unexpected day off. School’s closed, the TV’s on, and…

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‘Scouting Has Served Generations’ By John Whitford This year marks the 112th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America (and February is BSA anniversary month). While the legal name is still Boy Scouts of America, all levels of program are open to both male and female youths. Why do kids like Cubs and Scouts? Simple answer: FUN. Kids like the activities, games, advancement, and recognition – and being part of a group. Why do parents like Cubs and Scouts? The program teaches character, citizenship, and personal fitness, while the members are having FUN! The programs are full of family values…

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Winter Bucket List The winter months in Central New York can sometimes feel endless. Embrace the season with this list of activities. Sign up for skiing or snowboarding lessons at Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center, Labrador Mountain, Song Mountain, Skaneateles Ski Club or Woods Valley Ski Area Visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo during its (discounted) Snow Leopard Days Learn how to snowshoe at Beaver Lake Nature Center – or, if you have experience, go on a guided moonlight hike Take a horse drawn sleigh ride through Highland Forest Spend an afternoon ice skating in Clinton Square (or check out…

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Everson Selects Artists for 2023 Program Six local artists will have their work displayed at the Everson Museum of Art this year. The museum recently announced its selections for the CNY Artist Initiative. Their mediums range from photography to fiber to mixed media, and can be viewed by the public during solo shows throughout 2023. The artists selected are: Jamie Young (Jan. 28-March 12); Alison Altafi (March 18-April 30); Ryan Krueger (May 6-June 18); Mara Baldwin (June 24-Aug. 6); Marc-Anthony Polizzi (Aug. 12-Sept. 24); and Christine Chin (Sept. 30-Nov. 12). For more information, visit everson.org. Tickets Go on Sale for…

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After the excitement of ringing in the New Year, many of us are faced with the January Blues. The festive feel of the holiday season is gone, and the winter days can be gloomy. However, each month of the new year brings something to celebrate. Whether it’s enjoying food, honoring animals, or just being silly, here are 12 unique and fun days to commemorate as you keep the party going long into the new year! Jan. 13: National Rubber Ducky Day We celebrate the rubber ducky on Jan. 13 after the date appeared circled on a calendar in a 1973…

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By Chris Xaver Family Times is 20! To celebrate, we will pick one article from our archive each month – including this one, which appeared in our January 2015 issue. View our other anniversary content here. The best part of slow cooking is the smell. You place all the ingredients in the crock, set the temperature and start basking in the wonderful aromas. The smell teases you for hours while you’re doing other things, reminding you not to go too far. Of course, you can set it and forget it, but the recipe I’m providing doesn’t lend itself to a…

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