7th Utica Blue Sox Baseball All-Skills Clinic 

Who Can Participate:  Open to all youth ages 9-12.

What:  A Baseball Clinic at Murnane Field in Utica where youth ages 9-12 can participate in sharpening/improving their baseball skills.  This years’ clinic is presented by our hometown 2024 Utica Blue Sox Players and Coaches.  Equipment needed for participation includes a baseball glove, bat, and batting helmet. 

When:  The Baseball Clinic is schedule for Friday, July 12th from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration for this event begins at 9:00 a.m.  To Pre-Register for this event call (315) 798-5027 or On-Line at:  www.ocgov.net/departments/youth-bureau/

Where:  The Baseball Clinic will be held at Murnane Field in Utica.

Purpose:  Oneida County youth will have an opportunity to participate within a fun learning environment provided by the 2024 Utica Blue Sox Players and Coaching Staff.  

The 14th ANNUAL SIDEWALK ART CONTEST

Who Can Participate:  Youth Ages: 5-18    Age Categories: 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18

What:  A Sidewalk Art Contest where youth in the above-mentioned age categories will have thirty minutes to draw a positive image on a sidewalk slab.

Where:  The contest once again will be held on the grounds of Pratt Munson Williams Proctor Institute School of Art Campus (MWPI) at Palmer Park in Utica. 

All Oneida County youth ages 5 – 18 years old are welcome to participate.  If you plan to bring a group or an individual, please arrive for registration no later than 9:30 a.m. 

When:  The contest is scheduled for Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Rain date is scheduled for Friday, July 19th).  Please have contestants arrive at 9:30 a.m.  The contest will conclude at 11:00 a.m.  Judging and medals will take place between 11 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.  Medals will be awarded to the winners of each age category.

Purpose:  Budding artists from across Oneida County can showcase their artistic talents.

The 7th Annual Youth Fun & Fitness Run (RAIN or SHINE)

Who Can Participate:  Youth Ages: 4-13   Age Categories:  4-6 (1/4 mile), 7-8 (1/2mile), 9-10 (3/4 mile), and 11-13 (1 mile)

What:  A Youth Fun and Fitness Run where youth in the above-mentioned age categories will participate in a race held on the grounds of Mohawk Valley Community College’s (Utica Campus) outdoor track.  

****IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE YOUTH RUN WILL BE MOVED INSIDE TO THE MVCC JORGENSEN ATHLETIC CENTER****

When:  The race is schedule for Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.  To Pre-Register for this event call (315) 798-5027 or on-line at:  www.ocgov.net/departments/youth-bureau/

Registration for this event begins at 9 a.m.  The first race begins at 10 a.m. followed by all other age groups competitive run.  The event will conclude by 12 p.m.  Youth and their families will take advantage of educational presentations before and after their run(s).

Where:  The run will once again will be held at Mohawk Valley Community College located at 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica on their outdoor track. 

Purpose:  The Oneida County Youth Bureau continuously promotes health and wellness to the youth of Oneida County.