Kids Oneida, Inc. is pleased to present a listing of Natural Resources in the community.  Some of these resources are free and some of these resources are low cost.

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Resource / Organization: 4-H Camp Sacandaga
Address: P.O. Box 126
City / Town: Speculator
State: New York
Zip Code: 12164
Contact Name: Phone: 518-548-7993
Website Link: http://www.sacandaga.org
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Resource / Organization: A Home Within
Address: 2500 18th Street
City / Town: San Francisco
State: CA
Zip Code: 94110
Contact Name: Phone: 1-888-898-2AHW (2249)
Website Link: www.ahomewithin.org
Description: A Home Within. Building continuous connections for foster youth. A positive connection to a caring adult is vital to the healthy development of every child. A Home Within seeks to heal the chronic loss experienced by foster children by providing lasting and caring relationships to current and former foster youth. We connect foster youth with volunteer therapists through our Local Chapters in communities across the country. We improve the lives of foster youth through direct services, professional training, public awareness, and advocacy. A Home Within is the only national nonprofit organization focused exclusively on the emotional needs of foster children and youth. You can make a difference by volunteering, donating, or referring a child to our programs.

Resource / Organization: America on the Move
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: 1-800-807-0077
Website Link: www.americaonthemove.org
Description: America On the Move Foundation (AOM) is a national non-profit organization. Our mission is to improve health and quality of life by promoting healthful eating and active living among individuals, families, communities and society. WE DO THIS BY: Bringing scientists and non-scientists together from multiple disciplines in order to synthesize and stimulate new knowledge; Translating cutting-edge science into accessible information for easy use by individuals, groups and communities that can positively affect health provider; Empowering individuals to take control of their health by making and sustaining small measurable changes to their daily eating and activity routines; Encouraging public and private partnerships at the national, state and local level to build programs that reach individual and communities and support sustainable behavioral change. Our research shows that small, specific changes in food and physical activity behaviors can have a positive effect on health and effectively stop wweight gain. AOM provides free web-based programs, tools, and resources to individuals, families, groups and communities of all types and sizes. Together, with the support of our partners and sponsors, we're working to create a movement that inspires more people to make positive changes every day.

Resource / Organization: Boys & Girls Club of the Mohawk Valley
Address: Parkway Recreation Center, 220 Memorial Parkway
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Phone: 315-792-5238 or 315-724-2524
Website Link: Description: Serving Youth Ages 6-13 July 2, 2007-August 17, 2007 The cost of the camp is $60.00 each week. This includes breakfast, lunch snack and weekly trips to the pool. Wednesday Mini-trips are an additional $10.00 per week and Friday field trips are an additional $25.00 per week. Program hours: 7:30am until 5:00pm

Resource / Organization: CHBS - Health Care Services For Your Student
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: Donovan Students 315-368-6593 Kernan Students 315-368-6777
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Resource / Organization: CHOICES - Domestic Violence Group for Men
Address: 401 Columbia Street
City / Town: Utica
State: NY
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Donn T. King, Kristin Williams
Phone: 315-735-2236 ext. 242
Website Link: Description: The CHOICES Program exists to provide the courts with a method of increasing accoiuntability for men who have committed domestic violence. Information is presented to assist those men who wish to stop violent/abusive behavior toward significant others and to learn healthy ways of relating to others and themselves.

Resource / Organization: Camp Huntington
Address: High Falls
City / Town: Catskill Mountain Region
State: New York
Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: 888-514-5281
Website Link: http://www.camphuntington.com
Description: Camp Huntington is a co-ed, residential, seven-week program for children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Our program is designed to maximize a child's potential and develop their strengths and hidden abilities. We offer a unique program approach we've developed: Adaptive Therapeutic Recreation.

Resource / Organization: Camp Mark Seven
Address: 144 Mohawk Hotel Road
City / Town: Old Forge
State: New York
Zip Code: 13420
Contact Name: Phone: 800-877-8973
Website Link: http://www.campmark7.org
Description: Camp Mark Seven (CM7), a lakefront camp situated in the Adironadack Mountains of Upstate NY, offers an array of recreational, educational, leadership and spiritual programs for the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing individuals of all ages.

Resource / Organization: City of Utica Youth Bureau Summer Fun 2007 Free Programs For All Youth
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: 223-4320
Website Link: http://www.cityofutica.com/YouthBureau/Services
Description: Programs include for Youth under the age of 18: Swimming, Open Swim, Playgrounds, Tennis, Golf, Youth Olympics, Bowling, Cornhill Softball Team, Summer Reading/Tutoring, Speed Camp, High School Basketball, Girl Scouts

Resource / Organization: Free Sex Offender Search
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: Website Link: http://www.familywatchdog.us
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Resource / Organization: Information & Assistance For Federal Crime Victims & Witnesses
Address: 445 Broadway, Room 218
City / Town: Albany
State: New York
Zip Code: 12207
Contact Name: Rachel E. Seeber
Phone: 518-431-0247 or 888-539-4535
Website Link: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyn/
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Resource / Organization: Kamp Kiwanis
Address: 9020 Kiwanis Road
City / Town: Taberg
State: New York
Zip Code: 13471
Contact Name: Phone: Website Link: http://kiwanis-ny.org/kamp
Description: Kamp Kiwanis is aimed at providing fun, physical exercise and adventure. It strives to afford opportunities to participate in a creative outdoor group experience in a democratic setting and develop characteristics of leadership and fair play. The program at kamp Kiwanis is designed to mainstream all children included up to 20 each session with special needs. It is non-competitive with emphasis on group and team building. No activity is forced, but all are encouraged.

Resource / Organization: Kids Camps Online
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: Website Link: http://www.kidscamps.com
Description: The Internet's most comprehensive directory of camps and summer experiences

Resource / Organization: Kids Oneida Food Pantry
Address: 1500 Genesee Street
City / Town: Utica
State: State
Zip Code: 13502
Contact Name: Louis Raya
Phone: (315)792-9039 ext.238
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Resource / Organization: Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
Address: 255 Genesee St, 2nd Floor
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Robert Salzman
Phone: 315-732-2131
Website Link: http://www.lasmny.org
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Resource / Organization: Little Angels Baby Supply
Address: Refuge Christian Center, 1247 Erie Blvd. West
City / Town: Rome
State: NY
Zip Code: 13440
Contact Name: Phone: 337-2767
Website Link: Description: Every Wed & Thurs. 10am-1pm. Everything for Baby! Diapers, Bottles, Toys & More. Winter Clothing Newborn to 5T Free!!! Maternity Clothes Now Available... POLICY--- Two (2) visits allowed per month during emergency situations. Two (2) outfits per child. One (1) pair of shoes per child. Two (2) bottles of formula. One (1) toy per child. Ten (10) diapers per child.

Resource / Organization: MCAT - Mobile Crisis Assessment Team
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: Psychiatric Emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 315-732-6228
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Resource / Organization: MVCA
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: 624-0821 ext. 221
Website Link: Description: For any families that are filing a return and reside in the city of Utica - MVCA- will assist them for free

Resource / Organization: MVCC - Baseball Camp
Address: 1101 Sherman Drive
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501-5394
Contact Name: Coach Warren
Phone: 315-792-5674
Website Link: Description: Camp Will Consist of: Individual and team skills will be taught involving all facets of the game. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and certificate of completion. Special awards of achievement will also be given out to campers in each age group. July 21 - July 25; 9:00am-12:30pm; $85.00 per camper; Family Rate: 2 Children $150.00 3 Children $200.00 7-15 years of age. Parents/Guardians of campers will be able to take their kids swimming from 12:30 - 1:00 at no cost. Campers should bring cleats, sneakers, glove and water bottle. Campers may bring their own bat if they have one. Water will be available at all sessions. Players may bring their own water or drinks and snacks.

Resource / Organization: MVCC - Girls Basketball Camp
Address: 1101 Sherman Drive
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501-5394
Contact Name: Coach Bob Allison
Phone: 315-793-2674
Website Link: Description: Girls Basketball Camp will offer technical, individual ball skills, group and team tactics, with instruction for all ability levels. There will also be games, contests, and a hot shot shooting competition. August 6-10, 2007; 9:30am-3:30pm; $115.00 per camper; 7-14 years of age.

Resource / Organization: MVCC - Girls Softball Camp
Address: 1101 Sherman Drive
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501-5394
Contact Name: Coach Warren
Phone: 315-792-5674
Website Link: Description: Softball Camp will offer individual skills for hitting, fielding, and pitching. Team strategies will also be discussed along with drills and games. Each camper receives a cammp T-shirt and certificate of completion. July 28-August 1, 2008; 9:00am-12:30pm; $85.00 per camper; Family Rate: 2 Children $150.00 3 Children $300.00 7-15 yrs of age. Each camper should be dressed in a T-Shirt or sweatshirt, shorts or sweat pants and softball cleats. (Please bring a pair of sneakers along for indoor play in case of inclement weather). Parents/Guardians may take their campers swimming free of charge from 12:30 - 1:00. There will be no lunch break, however, drinks will be provided. Campers may bring a snack and their own water bottle.

Resource / Organization: Mohawk Valley Perinatal Network, Inc.
Address: 209 Elizabeth Street, 2nd Floor
City / Town: Utica
State: NY
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Phone: Phone: 315-732-4657 Fax: 315-732-5640
Website Link: www.newfamily.org
Description: To improve birth outcomes and maternal, child and family health. SAVE THE DATE: April 21st: The Tradegy and Significance of Stillbirth (Late Spontaneous Fetal Death) in New York State 10:30 am to 4:30 pm; Albany, NY Sponsored by NYS Perinatal Association. $20.00 Registration fee. For more info call 1-800-268-5072. April 25th: Step by Step - Building our Breastfeeding Community 7:45 am to 4:00 pm; Oswego, NY. Sponsored by REACH CNY. $75.00 registration fee includes lunch. For more info call 315-424-0009. June 10th: Northeast New York Regional Perinatal Forum - Maternal Obesity 10:30 am to 12:30 pm; Albany, NY. Free program includes lunch. For more info call 518-262-0885. June 16th - 17th: Maternal and Infant Assessment of Breastfeeding and Human Lactation for the Health Professional Watertown, NY. Sponsored by North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council. For more info call 315-788-8533.

Resource / Organization: My Father's House
Address: 921 Sunset Ave
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Phone: Website Link: Description: Calvery Gospel Church, Youth Group 7-12 grades; Children 5-12yrs old

Resource / Organization: Oneida County Youth Court
Address: Oneida County Youth Bureau Oneida County Office Building 800 Park Ave, 5th Floor
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13502
Contact Name: Merry K Speicher
Phone: 315-793-6095
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Resource / Organization: Parent Support Group 2008 Calendar
Address: Kids Oneida, Inc. 1500 Genesee Street
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13502
Contact Name: Phone: (315) 792-9039 ext. 276
Website Link: www.kidsoneida.org
Description: April 8th The Process of diagnosis and Ask Doctor Gottesman; April 22nd David Cannucciari discussing Mood Disorders and Bi-polar; May 6th Joyce Huyck, Family Services When Children have been Sexually abused; May 20th When children are aggressive and violent against parents; June 3rd Surprise!!!!; June 17th Keeping your cool when kids are out of school. Lunch is included (unless otherwise specified) Daycare provided upon request. Transportation available upon request, please make arrangements through your parent advocate or family service coordinator. 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Resource / Organization: Rome Art and Community Center
Address: 308 West Bloomfield Street
City / Town: Rome
State: New York
Zip Code: 13440
Contact Name: Phone: 315-336-1090
Website Link: http://www.romeart.org
Description: Rome Art and Community Center is a nonprofit multi-arts facility committed to fostering Creativity, Cultural Awareness, and a strong Community connection through a broad range of programming and services.

Resource / Organization: Rome Art and Community Center
Address: 308 West Bloomfield Street
City / Town: Rome
State: NY
Zip Code: 13440
Contact Name: Phone: 315-336-1040
Website Link: www.romeart.org
Description: Creative Arts Classes

Resource / Organization: The Neighborhood Center, Inc. Project AIM
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Kristen Rasmussen
Phone: 272-2760
Website Link: Description: Achieve *Inspire* Motivate Design: *12 Month program *Serving 10 Youth between the ages of 14-18 *Bi-Weekly 2 hour peer group sessions *Community involvement *Comprehensive curriculum focusing on core competencies *$25.00 monthly stipend. Participant Outcomes/Goals *Improved school grades *Increased community citizenship *Enrollment in creative activities *Improved sense of self and positive view of present/future achievements & goals.

Resource / Organization: The University Of the State of New York The State Education Department
Address: City / Town: Albany
State: New York
Zip Code: 12234
Contact Name: Phone: Website Link: http://nysed.gov
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Resource / Organization: The Utica Zoo
Address: 99 Steele Hill Road
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Mary Hall
Phone: 315-738-0472
Website Link: http://www.uticazoo.org
Description: Open Daily 10am-5pm; Admission Adults $5.50, Children (4-12) $3.50, Seniors (65+) $5.00; Education Programs includes: Zoo Adventures, Summer Zoo Camp, Home School Classes, Zoomobile, & Group Tours

Resource / Organization: The Will Smith Junior Player Developmental Football League of Utica
Address: Located on the Parkway in Utica
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Bruce Martin (football); Fannie Benson (cheerleading)
Phone: 272-6367(Bruce Martin); 724-8245(Fannie Benson)
Website Link: Description: Any youth living in the City of Utica who are interested in learning how to play the game of football, Playing on a team that represents your school, Becoming a Cheerleader, Being a part of a fun filled city wide sporting activity. No Fee For Participation

Resource / Organization: The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.
Address: 2 Williams Street
City / Town: Clinton
State: New York
Zip Code: 13323
Contact Name: Stephanie Eghigian
Phone: Website Link: http://www.womensfundhoc.org
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Resource / Organization: Utica Monday Nite Schedule
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: Website Link: http://www.uticaod.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?NoCache=1&Dato=99999999&Kategori=LIFE&Lopenr=399990011&Ref=AR
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Resource / Organization: Utica Rescue Mission
Address: 212 Rutger Street
City / Town: Utica
State: NY
Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: 315-735-1645
Website Link: www.uticamission.org/wholearning.html
Description: The Rescue Mission's Learning Center started in 1998 to assist residents in the Mission's long term programs to work on their academic and vocational needs. Since that time, the Center has become a community learning center to assist in literacy, GED preparation, computer literacy and vocational training. Students work in a self-paced environment that uses a combination of computer and paperwork that reaches different learning styles and offers positive reinforcements to encourage further growth. In addition to academic instruction, we also offer a comprehensive vocational program including; how to look for work, resume preparation, interviewing techniques, and salary negotiation.

Resource / Organization: Utica Zoo - Single Day Camps
Address: 99 Steele Hill Road
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Mary Hall
Phone: 315-738-0472
Website Link: http://www.uticazoo.org
Description: Wild Zoo/ Grades 3-6, July 31from 10am-3pm, $25.00 a child. Animals in Motion/ Grades K-2, August 2 from 10am-3pm, $25 a child. Zoo Adventures/ 3 & 4 yr olds, August 1 from 10-11:30am, $5 a child.

Resource / Organization: Utica Zoo - Summer Camp 2007; Kids entering 2nd through 7th grade
Address: 99 Steele Hill Road
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Mary Hall
Phone: 315-738-0472
Website Link: http://www.uticazoo.org
Description: Camps for kids entering 2nd through 7th grade in September are full day sessions and run Mon-Fri. The cost for these camps is $130 for members and $150 for non-members. The camps include games, crafts, animal introductions and other activities. A drink and snack is included.

Resource / Organization: Utica Zoo - Utica Zoo Summer Camp 2007; Kids entering pre-k through 2nd
Address: 99 Steele Hill Road
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Mary Hall
Phone: 315-738-0472
Website Link: http://www.uticazoo.org
Description: Camps for kids entering pre-k through 2nd in September are half day sessions and Mon-Fri. The cost for these camps is $80 for members and $100 for non-members. The camps include games, crafts, animal introductions and other activities. A drink and snack is included.

Resource / Organization: Vet Stand
Address: City / Town: State: Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone: Website Link: Description: On 1/30/08 The Vet Stand down will offer Free haircuts, Food Counseling Services and DSS Appl. Help

Resource / Organization: Women's Employment & Resource Center, Inc
Address: 1411 Genesee Street
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Teresa Fava-Schram
Phone: 315-793-9700
Website Link: http://www.wercmv.com
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Resource / Organization: Workforce Development Institute
Address: NYS Office Building DOL DWAC Office, 207 Genesee Street
City / Town: Utica
State: NY
Zip Code: 13501
Contact Name: Phone: 315-793-5305
Website Link: Description: The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) provides education and training programs that support working families across New York State. The Child Care Facilitated Enrollment Program was created throught the initiative of organized labor and is funded through Senator Joseph Griffo and NYS Senate Majority. It provides child care subsidies for children under 13 years of age to income eligible working families in the Capital Region and Oneida County.

Resource / Organization: Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program
Address: Utica College 1600 Burrstone Road
City / Town: Utica
State: New York
Zip Code: 13502-4892
Contact Name: Flossie Mitchell
Phone: 315-792-3237
Website Link: http://www.utica.edu/youngscholars
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