Community Resources

Shen Educational Foundation

This is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization to support the mission of the school district by raising and distributing funds for educational enrichment. www.shenedfoundation.org

Shenendehowa's Bountiful Backpack Program

The districtwide Bountiful Backpack Program is a partnership with the Regional Food Bank of NENY. That is designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available, especially on weekends. Look for more information here.

Q.U.E.S.T (Question, Understand, Experiment, Share, Think)

This Shen one day a week, “pull-out” program is for Gifted and Talented students in fourth and fifth grade. Students in Q.U.E.S.T. work on thematic units of instruction designed to supplement and elaborate on the general curriculum. The goal of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to meet and exceed challenging learning standards in an interactive and hands-on classroom environment. More information can be found on the QUEST Web page.

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library   http://www.cphlibrary.org/

Friends of the CPHM Library:  https://www.friendsofcphlibrary.org/ 

Two Towns - One Book:  http://www.twotownsonebook.org

Waterford Public Library   http://www.waterfordlibrary.net/

Southern Saratoga YMCA

Y-Time: For information about the after-school program in our buildings provided by the Southern Saratoga YMCA, call 518-371-2139.

Running Start Program: Back-to-school program that serves children entering Kindergarten through 12th grade who have been identified as having financial need. Sign up date TBD and sign up here: https://cdymca.org/running-start/. 

Contact: Rachel Bonacquisti 
Phone: 518-371-2139 ext 5520

The Prevention Council

A community resource center for information on youth alcohol and substance use, violence, bullying, and problem gambling. www.preventioncouncil.org 

The American Cancer Society 

For information about cancer, support programs, resources or free cancer screenings go to http://www.cancer.org/.  For information about a local Relay for Life, go to Relay for Life.

Alzheimer's Hope

Like any other district, there are many Shen families impacted by Alzheimer's Disease. 

www.AlzheimersHope.com is a free resource for kids. 

Child Abuse Prevention

Go to www.saratogacff.org for tips on child abuse prevention

Department of Health Information

Information on about seasonal flu and other health information http://www.health.ny.gov/

Hudson Valley Community College

HVCC offers several college-level courses at Shen High School in the evenings. For more information see, Shen's community education webpage or go to www.hvcc.edu. 

Offender Watch

Citizens can access the OffenderWatch® registry.

Clifton Park Triathlon Club

CPTC is a USAT sanctioned triathlon club serving youth athletes from ages 9-15.  The team is run by a Level 1 and Youth/Jr. USAT Certified coach with training specifically developed for youth athletes.  Season runs from June - Aug., with many races on the schedule. 

Contact: Scott Goodwill
Email: sgoodwill@nycap.rr.com   Phone: 518-396-8234

Clifton Park Soccer Club

Tryouts for the 2022-2023 10-month travel season are set for June 21, 23 (28, Rain date) for U8-18 Girls and June 20, 22, (27 for rain date) for U10-18 boys.

Register at cliftonparksoccerclub.com/evolution

CP Track Club

Youth Track Club

https://sites.google.com/site/cliftonparktrackclub/home

Saratoga Children's Theatre

Leigh Berenis, Executive Director
Email: leigh@saratogachildrenstheatre.org   Phone: 518-430-7423

Gateway Sports Complex

Summer Learn to Swim at Cohoes Sports Complex (22 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047). Saturdays starting at 9am. Sessions begin June 11, 2022. Register Today: 888-902-9975 or visit their website for a complete list of programs. 

Skribblers Magazine

Students 12 and under can submit writing and artwork for possible publication. www.skribblersmagazine.com

Sculpins Synchronized Swimming

For more information about the not-for-profit Sculpins Synchronized Swimming visit the website: http://www.sculpins.org/  or call 518-573-9840. 

Shenendehowa Pee Wee Wrestling

Contact Rob Weeks weekrobe@shenet.org  for information about the Shen Pee Wee Wrestling program for students in gr. 1-6. 

Twin Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America

To locate a Cub Scout Pack near you please visit, http://www.trcscouting.org/

Hi-5 Sports

Hi-5 Sports provides an environment which allows people with special needs to build self-esteem, confidence and friendships through sports by providing opportunities to socialize, compete and exercise both their motor and life skills. Check out their programs at https://www.hi5sports.org/.

Contact: Jodi Eaves
Email: jeaves@hi5sports.org   Phone: 610-730-1833 call or text

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, Shenendehowa Service Unit

To find out information about how to join Girl Scouts, please visit https://www.girlscoutsneny.org/ 

Drama Kids International

The Drama Kids program is especially designed to build strong speaking and acting skills through the fun and creativity of drama. Classes held weekly in Clifton Park. www.dramakids.com/ny5

Camp Little Notch

An authentic wilderness camp experience for girls. Camp Little Notch provides wilderness experiences to children and adults, shaped by fun and friendship. Visit: https://www.camplittlenotch.org/summercamp to learn more.

Clifton Park Rec Basketball League

Boys of Clifton Park have been enjoying this program for over 20 years, with 650-700 boys playing each year, from early November through late March. The program is for boys of all abilities, and there are no tryouts for the Rec program, as all registrants are assigned to a team. We also offer a competitive travel program for grades 9-12. The program is open to all boys in Grades 2-12 who reside in the Shenendehowa school district, whether or not they attend Shen, but boys who play on Grades 8 and under travel teams are ineligible. 

www.cliftonparkhoops.com
Coordinator: Barry McCabe
Email: bmccabe@nycap.rr.com   Phone: 518-877-5248

Halfmoon Girls Softball

A girls softball organization providing girls ages 6-17 the chance to learn the proper fundamentals in order to compete with a winning attitude while always exemplifying good sportsmanship.  We don’t just teach the game of softball.  www.halfmoonsoftball.com

President/Co-Founder: Anthony DePasquale   
Email: halfmoongirlssoftball@gmail.com   Phone: 518-810-9160     

Plainsmen Jr. Cheerleading League Instructional Program  

http://www.jpcheerleading.com/
Coach Alexandra Wise-Brogna
Email: jpcheerleading@yahoo.com   Phone: 518-727-7266

Clifton Park Baseball League (CPBL)

CPBL is a community based organization whose mission is to create a fun, supportive and instructional atmosphere for all of our kids to become better baseball players and better individuals.  We strive to make sure that we provide the best possible experience, whether the player is competing at the recreational, travel or all-star level.   http://www.cliftonparkbaseballleague.com/

Miss Shen Fastpitch Softball

Founded in 1973, it is the mission of Miss Shen Softball to provide a welcome, enjoyable and rewarding opportunity for girls to participate in the sport of softball. Miss Shen Softball offers spring recreational softball, summer travel softball, fall travel and instructional softball, as well as clinics, tournaments and other softball-related events. www.missshen.org

AAU Hoop Foundation

Todd Birmingham - AAU HOOP: Clifton Park Youth Basketball Spring Instructional League Manager (for grade K-8th Boys and Girls)

AAU Hoop Foundation - www.aauhoopinc.com
Email: aauhoopinc@gmail.com

Impact Athletic Center

This facility hosts offers classes, camps, open gym and training for all ages.  Located at 390 NY-Route 146, Halfmoon.

https://impactathleticsny.com/
Email: info@impactathleticsny.com   Phone:  518-579-4000