Leisure and Special Interest
Try a new hobby or just learn something new with our wide range of special interest courses!
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to checkout.
- The “Seats Left” information is updated every half hour and when you checkout.
- Other registration options are available.
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Courses
Adventure Ready: Packing for Survival
This class will equip you to safely and confidently venture out for an adventure in the wilderness for a day or a week. You will lean all about the gear, clothes, tools and techniques needed to carry your traveling pack comfortably, liberating you to explore the wild mountains, rivers and valleys of our exquisite wild lands with joy. You will learn what you do and don’t need, see some examples, and try on and test out how to organize your gear so that you are most comfortable and confident to plan that adventure. A little know-how frees you to go now!
Course will meet at 99 Town Park Road, East Greenbush, NY
Hollan Bonjukian, of Trufitness and Nutrition, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7/25 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZSPI-304 700 | 28 seats left | $49 |
Pet CPR and First Aid
Whether you are a pet owner or just a pet lover, this class will provide critical knowledge that could help save a pet’s life. The instructor, Mary Lynn, is the owner of Pet Estates Inc. and Merry Lynn Kennels and has been a successful business owner and leader in the pet business for more than 30 years and is certified by the American Red Cross for Pet First Aid and CPR. Students will need to purchase at least one textbook as part of the online portion of this course; approximate textbook cost is $20.
This is an online course in Brightspace D2L.
Mary Lynn Gagnon, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/10 - 7/1 | ZSPI-141 700 | 14 seats left | $86 |
Course Categories
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Alternative Dental Assisting Program (ADAP)
- Arts & Crafts
- Aviation and Aerial Vehicle (Drone)
- Biotech and Health Sciences
- Building Technology
- Business & Financial Planning
- Center for Creative Retirement
- Certificate Programs
- Clean Energy and Sustainability
- Communication
- Computers
Additional Resources
Here you will find forms for all of our courses and programs, including kids on campus, related to registration, consent and release, scholarship requests and more.
Cancellation and refund policies vary depending on the type and length of course. Find out about course cancellations, requesting a refund and more.
The Division of Workforce Development and Community Education is interested in new and innovative instructors and course ideas that will be of interest to community members.
Get in Touch
Division of Workforce Development and Community Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2024 Hours (May 20 - July 26): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)