Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School

Create wonderful memories and expose your children to interesting activities! 
 
There’s so much to do beyond malls and movies!  Did you ever wonder what else you can to do in Syracuse, New York and surrounding areas?  An evening movie costs $8-10 per ticket … why not go out to the musical comedy “The Wedding Singer” for $12 at Appleseed Productions?  Did you know that there are 38 art galleries, over 40 museums, 10 state and county parks and over 35 performing arts groups in the Syracuse region?  In your own back yard!   CHECK IT OUT!!  http://www.visitsyracuse.org/attractions/
 
You could also take a short trip to adventure! 
56 miles:         Ithaca, NY  http://www.visitithaca.com/attractions/ 
    The Finger Lakes http://www.experiencefingerlakes.com/
 
54 miles:         Oneida County (Utica and Rome NY)  http://www.oneidacountycvb.com/
 
41 miles:         Oswego, NY http://visitoswegocounty.com/
 
 
Encourage your child to complete a Summer Reading Challenge!  Read the books together!
 
Barnes & Noble: Earn a free book when you read 8 books!
        http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp
 
New York State Assembly’s Summer Reading Challenge:  For each day in July and August that your child reads with you, someone else or alone and you can mark off 40 or more days, your child will earn a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate!
        http://assembly.state.ny.us/member_files/065/20100506/
 
Scholastic Books:  Join an online community that reads and shares about books with friends!
        https://my.scholastic.com/sps_my_account/accmgmt/FlashLogin.jsp?finalSuccessURL=http://summer.scholastic.com/
 
Borders Books:  Double Dog Reading Dare for kids 12 and under -  Earn free books!
        http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_doubledogdare
 
 
Syracuse Needs You!
 
Perhaps one of the best ways to spend time together is helping others.  Encourage compassion and community service in your children by working with one of these reputable organizations.
 
Volunteer Match – find a niche that fits your personality and expertise:
        http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/index.jsp?l=13204&k=
 
American Towns – Be part of the solution
http://www.americantowns.com/ny/syracuse-make-a-difference