by Rachel Hunter
The Gouverneur Recreation Department hosted its 11th Annual Mummy Wrap on Wednesday, October 18 and Thursday, October 19 at the Gouverneur Recreation Center, Trinity Ave., Gouverneur.
In timed events, local students from UPK to Grade 1 and Grade 2 to Grade 4 had the opportunity to form teams to play the “mummy wrap game” during the Gouverneur Recreation Department’s After-School Program (STEAM Studio), which provides youth with the opportunity to explore the STEAM field, with theme days, guests with fine arts appreciation, gaming stations with tournament, and interactive social play. The mummy wrap fun started with a mummy-themed rice crisped cereal treat by Sweet Treats Up The Street in Gouverneur that was enjoyed by all those in attendance. The Mummy Wrap game was also played during Toddler Town on Thursday morning during the recreational pre-school playgroup’s program which features include interactive socialization, music, art, storytelling and snack, and active play.
The youths in the Gouverneur Recreation Department programs started the Mummy Wrap event with the youth forming teams of two, three or four people. The teams then decided which team member would be wrapped like a mummy. The Gouverneur Recreation Center staff then distributed rolls of paper towels and toilet paper to each team, and provided some instructions on proper wrapping techniques to all the youths gathered. All teams were encouraged to wrap their mummies from head to toe (but not including the face).
Gouverneur Recreation Director Casey Canell encouraged the youths to go slow in wrapping their mummies due to the easy-to-tear quality of the paper towels and toilet paper, and yet to be expedient as the judges would award winners based on the work quality.
“Ready, set, go!” Director Canell said, and a flurry of activity began in the Gouverneur Recreation Center as toilet paper and paper towels started to fly as the youth worked speedily to wrap their respective mummies. There was much glee and laughter as each team used their own strategies to wrap and decorate the mummy within the time limit. All youths were encouraged to use their creativity in making their mummy design stand out from the crowd.
Gouverneur Recreation staff served as judges, and a series of special prizes were awarded to the youth in attendance.
Much gratitude is extended to the Gouverneur Recreation Department for making this event one not-to-be missed for local youth in the Gouverneur community.
The Gouverneur Tribune Press will include more reports on the Halloween Happenings at the Gouverneur Recreation Center in an upcoming edition of the Gouverneur Tribune Press.
All North Country residents are reminded of the following events:
A Halloween Theme Bingo and Hat Contest for Senior Citizens will be held on Friday, October 27, 10 a.m. to noon, for a bingo and coffee social. All senior citizens are encouraged to wear their craziest hat.
The Gouverneur Recreation Department will present the 28th Annual Community Costume Spooktacular on Saturday, October 28, starting at 11 a.m., on the Riverview Recreational Park in Gouverneur for all ages, weather permitting. The event will feature a Monster Mash music and entertainment, with costume contest judging will be held at 11:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. All North Country community children are invited to participate. For more information, call the Gouverneur Recreation Department at 315-287-0524.