Funding
Wee People Gym Play Group
Funding for the Snowball Collaboration was
made possible through a generous grant from the
Foundation of CVPH Medical Center
Media Sponsor
Mountain Lake PBS
Beartown
Behavioral Services North
Champlain Valley Transportation Museum
Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country
Clinton County Youth Bureau
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County
Cornerstone Bookstore
Go Plattsburgh
Journey Into Reading
Kidsville
Mountain Lake PBS
North Country Cultural Center for the Arts
Olive Ridley’s
Plattsburgh Public Library
PSU English Department
PSU Physics Club
RSVP of Clinton County
Saranac River Trail Committee
Sunrise Rotary
Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department
Collaborators
Weekly Events
PBS Go! Writers Contest Class
Create your own fully illustrated book that can be entered
into the PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest. Over the course of
this class, students in grades K-3 will practice their literacy
skills, create unique images for their tales and have fun! More
information about the contest is available at:pbskids.org/
writerscontest/ and locally at mountainlake.org.
Gym play for children age infant - 5 years. Running, jumping,
climbing, kicking, twirling and riding are provided in the
Bounce House, on the tricycles, on the climbing equipment, in
the pop-up village and with all the balls and ball pits. This is a
great place to run and tumble and shake the wiggles out! Also
a great place to meet and chat with other parents who have
children the same age. It is a haven of physical activity during
the cold season; no snow suits needed!
Mondays and Wednesdays, February 4, 6, 11, 13, 25, 27
3:30 - 5:00pm
NCCCA Arts Center, 23 Brinkerhoff St.
Pre-registration: $65/$60 for members of the Arts Center
Fridays, February 1, 8, 15
10:00 - 11:45am
City Recreation Gym, 52 US Oval
FREE - No pre-registration required
Sponsored by: Family Connections Family Resource Center
For more information: Call 561-4999, email
[email protected] or visit www.ccccnc.org
Science Saturdays
Saturdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23
1:00 - 2:00pm
Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, 12 Museum Way
FREE - Pre-registration required: 566-7575
Come learn about snow-a-pults, how robots work, the science
of snow, and snow rockets!
Sponsored by: CVTM
For more information: Call 566-7575
Winter Adventure Races
Saturdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23
2:00pm - Registration, race starts at 2:15pm
Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, 12 Museum Way
FREE
Race Distances: 1 Lap (Ages 6 & Under), 2 Laps (Ages 7 10), and 4 Laps (Ages 11 - 13). Please Dress for the weather!
Participants will be running, climbing and crawling in the
snow!
Sponsored by: Clinton County Youth Bureau and Town of
Plattsburgh Recreation
For more Information: Call 565-4750 or email
[email protected]
www.borderlessnorth.org
For a complete list of events:
Snowball: A Celebration of Winter
in the North Country
Facebook:
Coordinating Collaborator:
Champlain Valley Transportation Museum
12 Museum Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
(518) 566-7575
www.cvtmuseum.info
For up-to-date information
about Snowball, contact:
The Snowball Collaboration is a group of
North Country nonprofits and businesses who
are embracing the wonder and opportunities of
winter in the North Country. In this spirit, we
have developed a month long series of free to
low cost events that combine science, art, good
health, recreation and fun. During the entire
month of February children and their families
can participate in a wide variety of activities
that will help you beat the winter blues.
Snowball: Putting the fun in February.
A Celebration of Winter in the North Country
Organizations participating in the Snowball Collaboration:
A big Thank You to everyone who
made Snowball possible:
Sponsored by: NCCCA Arts Center
For more information: Call 563-1604, email
[email protected] or visit plattsburgharts.org
Structured Parent-Child Play Groups
Tuesday and Wednesday: Feb 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
10:00 - 12:00pm
Family Connections Resource Center, 194 US Oval
FREE - No pre-registration required
Twice-weekly social play groups for children age infant - five
and their parents or caregivers. A great place for children to
make friends and develop their social play skills with adults to
show them the way. Play group is also a terrific for parents of
young children to meet other parents, share experience and take
home new ideas on child development and play ideas for home.
Family Swim Nights
Fridays, through March
7:00 - 9:00pm
The Wellness Center at PARC, New York Road
$2.00 per person
Opportunity for folks to enjoy a heated indoor pool and get some
exercise or just float around!
Sponsored by: Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation Dept.
For more information: Call 562-6860, email
[email protected] or visit
www.townofplattsburghrecreation.com
Storytimes
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:30 - 11:00 am
Plattsburgh Public Library, Children’s Room, Lower Level
FREE
Children’s Room staff will read a story & do songs & fingerplays.
Sponsored by: Plattsburgh Public Library
For more information: Call 536-7445, email
[email protected], or visit www.plattsburghlib.org
Sponsored by: Family Connections Family Resource Center
For more information: Call 561-4999, email
[email protected] or visit www.ccccnc.org
Journey Into Reading
Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28
4:30 - 6:30pm
Champlain Centre Mall (near Kay Jewelers)
FREE
Every Thursday, volunteers read to young children. After
hearing the book read, the child picks a free book to take home.
Adults who attend are given tips on how to read to children and
given reasons why they should read to their children.
Sponsored by: Journey Into Reading
For more information: journeyintoreading.org/contact.html
February
Drumming Circle for Elementary Students (K-5)
Sunrise Rotary Winter Carnival
Art Quest
Explore the world of drumming circles in a playful way by
being absorbed in the driving rhythm of group drumming
activities. Some songs tell a story and the drums have a role to
play. Other songs combine several repeated chants in layers of
contagious rhythm that the students won’t want to stop.
Activities Include: Snow Sculptures, Sledding Hill, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, Cross Country Skiing, Arts & Crafts, Horse
Drawn Wagon Rides, Disk Golf, Pancake Toss, Healthy Food
& Drink.
Join us for an arts exploration during school vacation. When
school is out, art is in!
Saturday, February 2
11:00 - 11:45am
NCCCA Arts Center, 23 Brinkerhoff St.
$4 per person - Pre-registration required
Sponsored by: NCCCA Arts Center
For more information: Call 563-1604, email education@
plattsburgharts.org or visit plattsburgharts.org
Drumming Circle for Adults (15+)
Saturday, February 2
12:30 - 1:30pm
NCCCA Arts Center, 23 Brinkerhoff St.
$4 per person - Pre-registration required
Keep the rhythm going during this unique drumming circle!
A drumming circle must have cooperation and concentration
in order to be successful. When people are participating in a
drum circle, their mind is focusing on their own part and how
it fits into the pulse of the circle. The rhythmic polyphony has a
contagious quality that makes the drummer want to continue to
keep the rhythm going, despite fatigue and without distraction.
Sponsored by: NCCCA Arts Center
For more information: Call 563-1604, email
[email protected] or visit plattsburgharts.org
Snowball Kick-Off Event
Saturday, February 9
11:00 – 3:00 pm
CVPH Front Lawn
FREE - Please bring a nonperishable food item to donate
to the local food pantry.
Sponsored by: Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary
For more information: Call 561-5400 ext. 24, email
[email protected] or visit plattsburghsunriserotary.org
Second Sunday Family Arts
Sunday, February 10
1:00 - 3:00pm
NCCCA Arts Center, 23 Brinkerhoff St.
$5 per child or $12 for a family of 3 or more children
A creative family afternoon filled with themed art activities.
Sponsored by: NCCCA Arts Center
For more information: Call 563-1604, email
[email protected] or visit plattsburgharts.org
Mommy/Daddy and Me Clay Time
Tuesday, February 12
10:00 - 11:00am
NCCCA Arts Center, 23 Brinkerhoff St.
$25/20 for members of the Arts Center
Saturday, February 2
2:00pm
Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, 12 Museum Way
FREE
Experience the joy of clay with your child. We will create new
projects each month. Materials and firing included in cost. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Max. 8 students.
Join us for the opening ceremonies for Snowball. Watch as the
Mayor throws out the first snowball, see a 21 snow-a-pult salute
and participate in a series of fun, outdoor activities.
Sponsored by: NCCCA Arts Center
For more information: Call 563-1604, email
[email protected] or visit plattsburgharts.org
Sponsored by: CVTM and Snowball Collaborators
For more information: Call 566-7575
Mountain Lake PBS Kids’ Movie Night
2nd Annual Kids’ Carnivale
Saturday, February 2
2:00 - 5:00pm
City Recreation Gym, 52 US Oval
FREE
An afternoon focused on raising awareness about children’s
wellness resources in our community and resources for parents
and others who need a break from time-to-time for their own
wellness. The Carnivale features Mardi Gras-themed activities
and crafts including: bouncy house, face painting, bean bag
toss, beads, music, mask & noisemaker decorating, and much
more. Ongoing demonstrations by Guibord’s North Country
School of Dance, Steve’s Contact Karate and ZumbAtomic.
Families can stop by the City Police booth for a safety kit, enjoy
stilt walking/juggling by the Gratto Family Entertainers. Then,
join us at 3:00 and again at 4:30 for the Kids’ Parade of Masks
led by Mardi Gras North Queen Penny Clute with live music by
Bryan Kieser & the King Cake Combo. Free water donated by
Kinney Drugs and popcorn throughout the event.
Sponsored by: BHSN – Behavioral Health Services North
For more information: Call 563-8206, ext. 135 or email
[email protected]
Bookwoman’s Story Hour
Sunday, February 3
2:00 - 3:00pm
Cornerstone Bookstore, 110 Margaret Street
FREE
Elaine Ostry will tell stories to children of all ages.
Sponsored by: SUNY Plattsburgh’s English Department,
Cornerstone Book Store, and CVTM
For more information: Call 561-0520 or email
[email protected]
Friday, February 15
5:00pm
Mountain Lake PBS, One Sesame St.
FREE - Donations accepted
Pre-registration required: mountainlake.org or 563-9770
Monday – Friday, February 18 - 22
9:00 - 12:00pm
NCCCA Arts Center, 23 Brinkerhoff St.
$95/$85 for members of the Arts Center
Pre-registration required
Sponsored by: NCCCA Arts Center
For more information: Call 563-1604, email education@
plattsburgharts.org or visit plattsburgharts.org
Ice Cream Bowl:
The Sweetest Soccer Tournament Ever
Tuesday, February 19
1:00 - 2:00pm
Location: TBD
FREE - Pre-registration required: 566-7575
Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us on the Oval for a
soccer game where the ball is an ice cream maker. Play an
outdoor game, learn some new soccer skills and find out how
long it takes to make a batch of your favorite ice cream.
Sponsored by: Champlain Valley Transportation Museum
For more information: Call 566-7575
Snowball Storytime & Crafts
Tuesday, February 19
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Plattsburgh Public Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
FREE
A Storytime for children of all ages, reading Brian Heinz’s The
Coming of Winter in the Adirondacks. Following the Storytime
will be craft stations where children will have the opportunity to
do more than one craft, “make-it-and-take its”.
Sponsored by: Plattsburgh Public Library
For more information: Call 536-7445, email
[email protected], or visit www.plattsburghlib.org
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Tuesday - Friday, February 19, 20, 21, 22
1:00 - 3:00pm
Cadyville Recreation Park
FREE - All equipment provided
Come to Mountain Lake PBS for pizza, watch a Wild Kratts,
Under the Sea movie, and do some fun craft, science and
literacy activities!
Folks of all ages are encouraged to try these fun activities in a
safe environment with tips and lessons provided. This is a first
come, first served program and those interested should call and
reserve a spot for either activity.
Sponsored by: Mountain Lake PBS and The Champlain Valley
Transportation Museum’s Kids Station
For more information: Call 563-9770 or email
[email protected]
Sponsored by: Town of Plattsburgh Park & Recreation Dept.
For more information: Call 562-6860 or email
[email protected]
Kids Snowshoe Race on the Saranac River Trail
Family Ice Skating
Sunday, February 17
Time: TBD
Starting line site on Saranac River Trail: TBD
FREE
Tuesday/ Thursday/ Friday, February 19, 21, 22
12:00 - 1:00pm
Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse
FREE - Skate rentals are free
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the first ever
Saranac River Trail Snow Shoe Race. There will be two races,
one for beginners and one for more experienced snowshoers.
A limited number of snowshoes available to participants on a
first come, first served basis. Visit our Snowball Facebook page
or borderlessnorth.com for up-to-date details.
Families can skate for free over the school break!
Sponsored by: Sunrise Rotary, Town of Plattsburgh Recreation,
Clinton County Youth Bureau, Saranac River Trail Committee,
City of Plattsburgh Recreation
For more information: email [email protected]
Olive Ridley’s Beach Party
Sponsored by: Town of Plattsburgh Park & Recreation Dept.
For more information: Call 562-6860, or email
[email protected]
Sunday, February 24
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street
FREE
Come get your wiggles out at a dance party for kids of all ages.
Sponsored by: Olive Ridley’s
For more information: Call 324-2200 or visit oliveridleys.com
Graphic Design for Snowball by Shawna Armstrong: [email protected]