2022 Family Newsletter

2022 Family Newsletter

Albany Country Club F AMILY N EWSLETTER 2022 W E ARE PLEASED TO BE THE MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY COUNTRY CLUB IN THE C APITAL D ISTRICT Junior Golf, Junior Tennis, “Piranhas” Swim Team, Summer Day Camp and many family friendly activities such as Pool Parties, Parents’ Night Out, Kids in the Kitchen, Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks, Halloween Parties, Easter Brunch with the Easter Bunny, Santa Brunch, Gingerbread House Party, Family First Night and Winter Festivals

J UNIOR G OLF

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J UNIOR G OLF

If your child has previously participated in clinics or lessons, please feel free to call the pro shop for assistance in placing your junior golfer. Please note the descriptions of each option as well as the dates and times for each. This summer, the four options for beginning and junior golfers at Albany Country Club include: A LBANY I NTRODUCTORY C LINIC P RIVATE L ESSONS I NTERMEDIATE S KILLS C LINICS A REA C OMPETITIONS

A LBANY I NTRODUCTORY C LINIC

I NTERMEDIATE S KILLS C LINICS (R ECOMMENDED AGES 9 AND OLDER )

( RECOMMENDED AGES 8 AND UNDER ) This option is suitable for children in their first or second year of golf. This clinic incorporates “Starting New at Golf” (SNAG) golf for younger beginners throughout the summer and selected elements of SNAG golf for older beginners during the first few days. This clinic is free for all members’ children and grandchildren and will be offered on the following dates:

This option is suitable for juniors who have previously participated in the introductory clinics and who are eager to improve their current golf game. Juniors who sign up for these clinics should be prepared to spend approximately 45 minutes with instruction and another hour on the golf course with limited adult supervision. This clinic is free for all member’s children and grandchildren and will be offered on the following dates: Wednesday, June 29 th Friday, July 1 st Wednesday, July 6 th Friday, July 8 th Wednesday, July 20 th Friday, July 22 nd Wednesday, July 27 th Friday, July 29 th Wednesday, Aug. 3 rd Friday, Aug. 5 th

I NTRODUCTORY CLINIC

Wednesday June 29 th

9:45-10:30 a.m.

July 1 st

Friday

9:45-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday July 6 th

9:45-10:30 a.m.

9:00-9:45 a.m. instruction/10-11 a.m. on the course

July 8 th

Friday

9:45-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday July 20 th

9:45-10:30 a.m.

July 22 nd

Friday

9:45-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday July 27 th

9:45-10:30 a.m.

July 29 th

Friday

9:45-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Aug 3 rd

9:45-10:30 a.m.

Aug 5 th

Friday

9:45-10:30 a.m.

J UNIOR G OLF L EAGUES & C OMPETITIONS For juniors ages 10 and older who are interested in more competition, the Northeastern New York PGA Section conducts a series of events throughout the summer. There are nearly 200 kids from the Capital District from a variety of country clubs and courses that compete. For further information visit www.neny.pga.com and go to the Junior Golf tab. Additionally, Albany Country Club will be fielding a PGA Jr. League Team this year for children 13 and under. This is an introductory league that travels and plays other clubs. Call the golf shop for more information or visit www.pgajrleague.com

P RIVATE L ESSONS This option is suitable for the intermediate and advanced junior golfer. Please inquire at the pro shop to arrange for private lessons with Joel, Andrew or Glenn. In between lessons, junior golfers should plan to play on their own by arranging additional tee times with other junior golfers. Please inquire at the pro shop for lesson rates/ fees.

For more information, if you have any questions or would like to register for these sessions please call the pro shop at 518 - 765 - 2854 or email Joel, Andrew or Glenn at [email protected]

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J UNIOR T ENNIS

Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Toddler Tennis Ages 2-3 Red Ball A whole new way for toddlers to play and explore, this class is the perfect age-appropriate introduction to tennis, providing your child with safe, fun stimulation in an engaging environment that focuses on visual tracking, hand- eye coordination, balance and foundational athletic skill. Tuesday through Thursday: 10:30 to 11:00 am Complimentary Orange Ball This group spends most of their time on the court working on hand/eye coordination drills and learning the basic techniques of all strokes using the Quick Start format. Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 to 10:00 am Complimentary Beginners Age 10 & Under Green Ball The lesson begins with drills that work on all strokes, followed by a half hour of games and match play. Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 to 10:30 am $20/clinic or $64 week* (*20% discount for week) Advanced Clinic All Ages Regular Ball Classes focus on fundamental skills for the development of match play. The clinic includes 45 minutes of instruction followed by games and match play. Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am $25/clinic or $80/week* (*20% discount for week) Clinics begin June 28 and run through September 2, 2022. Tennis instruction provided by Director of Tennis Shannon O'Sullivan and our team of tennis Intermediate Age 12 & Under counselors. Sign up for the day or the week; siblings receive a 10% discount. Please have children wear sunscreen and bring a re-fillable water bottle. Children can bring their own racquet but we also have them available. Registration is required and class sizes are limited so that we may comply with NY State Dept of Health Camp regulations.

Junior Clinics (All Levels) Toddler Tennis

Wednesday

9:00 am- 11:00 am 10:30 am- 11:00 am

Junior Clinics (All Levels) Toddler Tennis

Thursday

9:00 am - 11:00 am 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Junior Clinic (All Levels) Toddler Tennis

Friday

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Junior Clinics (All Levels)

Saturday

10:00 am - 11:00 am 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jr. Intermediate/Advanced Clinic Jr. Beginner/Intermediate Clinic

Junior Tennis Inter Club Junior interclubs travel to other clubs or they come to us. The interclubs are held at 9:30 a.m. and consist of match play followed by refreshments and healthy snacks. For information concerning rates/fees, if you have any questions, or if you would like to register for any of these programs please email Shannon, Tennis Pro at [email protected] or at (518) 209-5329.

I MPORTANT J R . T ENNIS D ATES

Junior Tennis Kid ’ s Day Saturday, June 18 th 10:30 am All Ages Are Welcome! Come help us welcome back summer down at the courts. There will be food, prizes, drills and match play! Jr. Tennis Ladder Tournament Saturday, June 25 th 10:30 a.m. Join us for our tournament to kick off our junior tennis ladder! Matches will be played throughout the summer. $10 entry fee

Parent/Child Tennis Tourney Saturday, July 30 th 10:30 am A fun afternoon of match play, snacks and refreshments.

Labor Day Jr. Tennis Tourney Mon., September 5 th 10:30 am

All Ages are Welcome! There will be prizes, drills, match play and a pizza party at the end! $10 entry fee

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“ P IRANHAS ” ACC S WIM T EAM

The ACC Swim Team - - “The Piranhas” - provides children from 5 years of age and up a great opportunity to learn swimming and diving techniques in a fun, competitive atmosphere. Our pool director, Eliana Wallock will handle the coaching of this year’s team. Swim team practices: June 13 th -June 24 th (Monday-Friday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for all ages)

(Beginning Monday June 27 th (Monday-Friday) Ages 8 & under: 11:00 am-11:30 am Ages 9 & up: 11:30 am-12:30 p.m.

Swim Team Booster fee of $60 per swimmer will cover expenses for coaches gifts, swim mers gift and team picture.

T RI - C ITY C OUNTRY C LUB S WIM L EAGUE S CHEDULE 2022 ( TENTATIVE )

Wednesday, June 29 th A LBANY AT W OLFERTS R OOST

Monday, July 11 th A LBANY AT S CHUYLER M EADOWS

Monday, July 18 th N ORMANSIDE AT A LBANY

Wednesday, July 20 th A LBANY AT M OHAWK

Wednesday, July 6 th T ROY AT A LBANY

Wednesday, July 13 th A LBANY AT P INEHAVEN

TH & 26 TH

C HAMPIONSHIPS AT A LBANY J ULY 25

S WIM T EAM S IGN - UP 2022

W E ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP ON OUR WEBSITE . www.albanycc.cc Go to Aquatics, then Swim Team. Click the link to easily sign your children up!

(R ECOMMENDED AGES 9 AND OLDER ) If you’re unable to register on line you may complete the form below and return to the Club Office.

This option is suitable for juniors who have previously participated in the introductory clinics and who are eager to improve their current golf game. Juniors who sign up for these clinics should be prepared to spend approximately 45 minutes with instruction and another hour on the golf course with limited adult supervision. This clinic is free for all member’s children and grandchildren, and is offered on the following dates: Age: ______ Age: ______ Age: ______ Member #: _______

Child’s Name: _______________________________________

Child’s Name: _______________________________________

Child’s Name: _______________________________________

Member Name: _____________________________________

Contact Info: Phone: ________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________

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S WIM T EAM O RDERING I NSTRUCTIONS

Questions about the ordering process email [email protected] or Eliana Wallock at [email protected]

• Visit www.theDEEPendONLINE.com

• On the right click TEAM LOGIN

• In the box: Team Locker Room Login: Enter your

• U SERNAME & P ASSWORD ALBANYCC/ALBANYCC77

U SER N AMES AND P ASSWORDS ARE CaSe SeNsitiVe

Your delivery options while logged into your Team Locker Room is “COMPLETE TEAM ORDER”. All On-Time orders will go to Eliana Wallock, free of shipping charge. Sarah will distribute all on-time orders to the team. O N - T IME O RDERS P LACED ON OR BEFORE J UNE 17 TH

O RDERS PLACED AFTER J UNE 17 TH

The Delivery Method options available during checkout will be “STANDARD SHIPPING” or “PICK UP LATHAM”. We will ship to your home at our standard shipping fee or contact you by email when your order is ready for PICK UP at our Latham location. If ordering after 6/17, do not expect order to be available until after those who ordered on-time .

F AMILY C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

J UNIOR T ENNIS B EGINS Tuesday, June 28 th J UNIOR G OLF B EGINS Wednesday, June 29 th I NDEPENDENCE D AY C ELEBRATION & F IREWORKS Sunday, July 3 rd

L ABOR D AY J R . T ENNIS T OURNAMENT Monday, September 5 th F AMILY H ALLOWEEN P ARTY Friday, October 28 th

P OOL O PENS W EEKENDS O NLY Saturday, May 28 th

J R . T ENNIS L ADDER T OURNAMENT Saturday, June 25 th

P OOLSIDE P IZZA P ARTY AND S UMMER A CTIVITY S IGN U PS Friday, June 3 rd A FTERNOON S WIM T EAM P RACTICE B EGINS Monday, June 13 th

C AMP ACC B EGINS Monday June 27 th

S ANTA B RUNCH Saturday, December 10 th

M ORNING S WIM T EAM P RACTICE B EGINS Monday, June 27 th

G INGERBREAD H OUSE P ARTY Saturday, December 17 th F AMILY F IRST N IGHT Friday, December 28 th

K ID ’ S P OOL P ARTY Saturday, July 30 th

8 AND UNDER 11:00 am-11:30 am

J UNIOR T ENNIS K ID ’ S D AY Saturday, June 18 th

T ENNIS P ARENT /C HILD T OURNAMENT Saturday, July 30 th

9 AND UP 11:30 am-12:30 pm

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Have a Blast this summer 9 weeks of fun! June 27 th -August 26 th Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Pre and after care available A LBANY C OUNTRY C LUB S UMMER D AY C AMP C AMP ACTIVITIES

Typical daily activities include (but not limited to): Field Games such as kickball, baseball, soccer, capture the flag,

tag games, basketball, football, relay races, dodgeball, arts and crafts, science and nature activities, free swim (daily), team building activities, snag golf and tennis. Camp ACC also has a variety of indoor activities available for rainy/super hot days.

CAMP ACC Goals and Objectives:

This summer, we will follow the guidelines put in place by the CDC. These include small groups that remain together but are socially distant from other groups, with the same staff each day.

• Encourage creative expression through imagination and adventure. • Enhance individual character and moral development. • Develop camper's skills in game, sports, nature and aquatics. • Develop new friendships and social skills including team work and group responsibility.

• Have fun in a safe and friendly environment.

B ENEFITS OF CAMP ACC

• More staff members to not only secure counselor-camper ratio but to carry out improved and more detailed activities. • Staff that has a pre-developed relationship with not only each other, but members, their children and the facilities. • Able to keep cost to members low and offer second and third child discounts. • Able to use the club facilities more wisely to enhance camper experience. • Able to offer golf and tennis on a more frequent basis. • Able to provide effective communication between members and staff and be able to encourage more parental input. • Ability to allow Camp Directors more creative flexibility and the opportunity to alter the schedule to best suit the wants and needs of the campers. • Provide an abundance of different activities. • Provide C.I.T. Counselor opportunity to older children. Contact Lori at [email protected] 9 weeks beginning June 27 th Camp forms may be found on the website

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2022 S UMMER C AMP P RICING M EMBER

N ON - M EMBER

“ Member” rates apply to a child of or a grandchild of a current member. Multiple child discounts apply to “Full Week” camp registration ONLY! Registration is required a minimum of 1 week in advance. No drop-ins will be allowed. Payment by non-members will be required at least 1 week in advance. One Time Registration Fee of $25 for children attending Camp ACC for multiple (two or more) days.

$305 2 nd child: $275 3 rd child: $240

$350 2 nd child: $325 3 rd child: $300

Full Week M - F (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Full Week/Half Day M - F (9:00 am - 12:30 pm) M - F (12:30 - pm - 4:00 pm)

$225

N/A

( 3) Full Days/Week

$225

N/A

(3) Half Days/Week (9:00 am - 12:30 pm) (12:30 - pm - 4:00 pm)

$175

N/A

$80

Daily Rate/Full Day

N/A

Daily Rate/Half Day (9:00 am - 12:30 pm) (12:30 - pm - 4:00 pm)

N/A

$60

pricing includes morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and all beverages.

Extended Care 8:00 - 9:00am 4:00 - 5:00 pm

$5.00 $5.00 per ½ hour

$5.00 $5.00 per ½ hour

Summer Camp Schedule

Select Days Attending

Camp Week

Camp Dates

M

T

W

TH

F

June 27 - July 1 (Blast Off to Summer)

#1

X

July 5 - July 8 (Under the Sea)

#2

July 11 - July 15 (Passport to Fun Around the World)

#3

July 18 - July 22 (Animal Safari)

#4

July 25 - July 29 (Mad Scientist)

#5

August 1 - August 5 (Carnival Week)

#6

August 8 - August 12 (Creepy Crawlers)

#7

August 15 - August 19 (Color Wars & Olympics)

#8

August 22 - August 26 (Dinosaur Adventure)

#9

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“ O PTIONAL ” P RIVILEGE F EES

B ASIC R ULES FOR N ON - G OLF F AMILIES : • Children under 12 years must be accompanied by their parents (or parent’s designee) at all times. • Children 12-18 years of age are allowed to use the facilities, as allowed by their membership category, unaccompanied by their parents at no additional cost. • Children 19-23 years of age, living at home, may use the facilities, as allowed by their membership category, unaccompanied by their parents by opting to pay the “Optional” Privilege Fee

J UNIOR G OLF AND T ENNIS P ROGRAMS : Children of House, All-But-Golf, Pool and Tennis members may participate in these programs by paying appropriate daily fees. S WIM T EAM & L ESSONS : Available to children of House, All-But-Golf, Pool, or Golfing members only. H OUSE , A LL - B UT - G OLF , P OOL AND / OR T ENNIS “ O PTIONAL ” P RIVILEGE F EE : $350/ YEAR For ALL Pool, Tennis & House Families, there is now an “Optional” privilege fee which will allow children ages 19-23, who live at home, unlimited, unaccompanied use of the facilities, as allowed by their membership category, with the ability to invite guests.

B ASIC R ULES FOR G OLF F AMILIES :

L EGACY M EMBER D EFINITION : Children over the age of 21 and NOT living at home must join as an Individual Junior member. Children or Grandchildren of current members who join the club will NOT be charged an initiation fee. G OLF F AMILY D EFINITION : Married with children. All adult members have full use of all facilities; golf, pool, tennis and clubhouse.

• Junior Golfers under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible individual at all times. • Junior golfers 10 -18 years of age must be accompanied by one parent (or parent's designee of a responsible individual) unless as "optional" privilege fee has been paid on their behalf in which case they may play and practice unaccompanied; and • (Effective for memberships starting prior to 7/1/21) Children of family or single parent members 19 - 26 years of age living at home or in college may use the golf facilities if accompanied by a parent unless an "optional" privilege fee has been paid on their behalf in which case they may play and practice unaccompanied; • (Effective for memberships starting on or after 7/1/21) Children of family or single parent members 19 - 23 years of age living at home or in college may use the golf facilities if accompanied by a parent unless an "optional" privilege fee has been paid on their behalf in which case they may play and proactive unaccompanied; and • Tournament Play - Children of members for whom a privilege fee has been paid on their behalf are prohibited from playing in all tournaments with the sole exceptions that they will be allowed to participate in their respective Stroke Play and Club Championship only if they qualify for the Championship Flight.

Children may use all facilities with the limits listed to the right.

“O PTIONAL ” G OLFING P RIVILEGE F EE (includes 4 complimentary junior golf passes)

G OLF I NDIVIDUAL /F AMILY H OUSE : Married with children. One adult member has use of all facilities; golf, tennis, pool and clubhouse. Spouse has privileges of all facilities except golf. Spouse can golf twice per month by paying the appropriate greens fees. Children may use all facilities with the limits listed to the right.

19 - 23 LIVING AT HOME , NOT IN COLLEGE

A GES 10 - 18

19 - 23 ( LIVING AT HOME AND IN COLLEGE )

G OLFING N ON -G OLFING

$350 $400

$500 $550

$750 $800

Children MUST have appropriate skill level as determined by the Director of Golf to be allowed to golf unaccompanied. “ O PTIONAL ” G RANDCHILDREN P RIVILEGE F EE : $350/year Members may add grandchildren ages 10-18 to their membership to have all privileges afforded by the club to “privileged” children of members. Adding a grandchild requires upgrading to a family membership.