Offers physical fitness activities for both adults and kids (basketball, soccer, flag football, Swimming, and more), as well as leadership development, active older adult’s programs and trips, exercise classes (yoga, cardio, strength training, water exercise), summer camps, before and after school child care, preschool programs, teen program including activity center, home school physical education, and various health and wellness programs. Off-site swimming pool offers open swim year-round, lap and family swims, lifeguard training, and swim lessons.

The Middle School Mingle was created by one of our Girl Scout Gold Award winners, Nia Mack, offering middle school students an opportunity to socialize in a safe space. Students will have an opportunity to partake with jumbo games like Uno, Jenga, Connect Four and so much more. Students will reveive a snack and a beverage. A $1 donation will be requested to go toward a coordinated event by the middle schoolers that attend our mingle.

Offers physical fitness activities for both adults and kids (basketball, soccer, flag football, Swimming, and more), as well as leadership development, active older adult’s programs and trips, exercise classes (yoga, cardio, strength training, water exercise), summer camps, before and after school child care, preschool programs, teen program including activity center, home school physical education, and various health and wellness programs. Off-site swimming pool offers open swim year-round, lap and family swims, lifeguard training, and swim lessons.

A collaboration with O.C.A.D.A. A substance-free performance program run by teens, for teens. Ages 13-18. Weekly planning meetings held every Tuesday night at Nyack Center at 5:30. This is a free program.

Offers various activities and clubs for the youth in the community. There is a drop-in kids club, a girls club, a summer trip program for teens, and much more.

This program provides a safe space for teenage students to gather and socialize in a safe environment. This space was created by teens for teens. Junbo games like Jenga, Uno, Dominoes, and Connect Four are available along with video games, television and entertainment. Teens will receive snack and drinks. Teens are asked to donate $1 towards an event that they will facilitate.

Provides a wide range of activities, including field trips, reading materials, educational speakers, basketball, racquetball, aerobics, volleyball, dances, and a variety of community services. The center has billiards tables, foosball, television, video games, and a gymnasium. Provides an indoor skate park with ramps and slides.

Provides local youth with a place in their community to find guidance, support, and companionship, plus have enriching cultural, recreational, and community service experiences.

Provides a year-round program for children ages 5 to 12 years focused on social competencies, educational support, and positive values. Activities are developed to enhance cognitive and large and small motor skill development. Activities include help with homework, field trips, group activities, and a summer program. Children are assigned to age appropriate groups. Summer day camp participation is based on attendance during the school-year program.

Provides a year-round program for teens ages 13 to 19 years residing on the Westside of Syracuse focused on accepting and respecting individual differences, developing a positive identity, empowering teens, and treating them as valued members of the community. Activities include help with homework, field trips, study time, and a summer program.

Provides daily recreational opportunities for local youth ages 7 to 15 years, from a number of city neighborhoods. Drop-in recreation is free of charge and includes a variety of fun, engaging activities. Some programs may have limited space and may required advanced registration.

Also offers programming at the Butternut Policing Center at Schiller Park, an after school program at Edward Smith School, the Northeast Community Center, and the Southwest Community Center.

Provides a safe, supervised location for youth to gather free of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Offers community service opportunities, field trips, pool tournaments, and other activities.

Provides daily recreational opportunities for local youth ages 7 to 15 years, from a number of city neighborhoods. Drop-in recreation is free of charge and includes a variety of fun, engaging activities. Some programs may have limited space and may required advanced registration.

Also offers programming at the Butternut Policing Center at Schiller Park, an after school program at Edward Smith School, the Northeast Community Center, and the Southwest Community Center.

* Offers afterschool activities for grades 7-12 including: Sports, enrichment activities, eSports, and leadership programs. Serves hot meals every day.

Using mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques, kids learn coping skills that will help them to prevent and solve future issues. The confidential and encouraging group atmosphere helps to normalize experiences and create healthy habits. Youth learn how to reduce stress and anxiety, manage emotions, improve social relationships, decrease school and test related anxiety, use positive self talk, understand triggers, and learn relaxation.

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult and youth tennis, swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton, adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs for adults with disabilities include social program, crafts, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Programs for youth with disabilities include social programs, Special Olympics training, basketball, track, and swimming during summer. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Youth programs provided at 4 community centers/sites. Programs aim to unite community resources, aid disadvantaged youth, and prevent drug abuse. YES program is an employment program for teens/young adults. Resident ID cards issued annually. Additional Sites: Harlem Road Youth Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226; call 716-631-7208 after 2:30pm. Be-A-Friend/Big Brother-Big Sister, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7132 ext. 7530. Williamsville Youth Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-633-8117 after 2:30pm. Amherst Youth & Family Center, Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7299 after 2:30pm. School Intervention Service, 3982 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; call 716-839-4066. Clearfield Youth Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-689-1404 after 2:30pm. Safe Homes, 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; call 716-831-2298. ##REENTRY##

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult/youth tennis (year round), swimming lessons, water aerobics (year round), lap swim (year round), after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton (year round), adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground). Concerts in the parks and various special events available during the year. Also provides programs for individuals with disabilities. For adults, offers social programs, crafts (year round), and Special Olympic training in basketball, track, and swimming. For youth, offers Special Olympic training, swimming, basketball, track, and social programs. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Works to unite community resources for the aid of disadvantaged/problem youth. Offers drug abuse prevention services.

Community center. Hosts meetings and provides wellness programming, recreational activities, after-school and summer programming for youth, and a socialization and congregate dining program for seniors. Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Open to children ages 4-12 during non-school hours; provides adult supervision and is open most school holidays including early release days and snow days. Activities include homework help, arts and crafts, field trips, special events, and use of a billiards room, game room, lounge and computer lab. Children ages 4-6 participate in the Funland Program. JYC may be available through the Ken-Ton Transportation Department. Request form required for alternate transportation.

A free after-school drop-in center for teens in Niagara Falls, serving adolescent teens ages 11-19. The Connection Coordinator, members of the Teen Peer Program, and Community Trainers lead lively discussions and educational sessions as well as cooking classes, book clubs, and opportunities for youth to develop their community leadership skills. Contests, field trips and other activities are chosen and developed by teen members attending. Members can spend time studying or completing homework, relaxing in a safe space, and engaging in structured programs. Meals or snacks are served daily. Connection members also benefit from informal mentoring, tutoring, a video game lounge, service learning activities, character building, teen employment preparation and employer linkages, college preparation, media production, computer and printer access.