A community center on the West Side of Buffalo that provides after school programming for youth ages 8-18. Offers board games, pool and ping pong tables, computer and internet access, books, a gym, and snacks. Recreation programs include sports programs, gym and game room activities, as well as field trips, arts and crafts, and other special events available through a partnership with Buffalo PAL (Police Athletic League). Serves as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat and as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling or Warming Center is open before going there.

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.

Provides recreational activities for children. Summer residential camp provided for children ages 5-12 years old.

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##

Provides recreational services for youth. Includes programs within New York State and the City of Buffalo in collaboration with other community agencies.

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