BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
BOY SCOUTS WEBSITE
Educational and youth development programs of character, skills, leadership, and citizenship development, and community service. Physical and mental fitness for boys 6- 20 and girls 14 - 20. Provide outdoor facilities, service center, activities, training, and events.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY
- 55 E. Benton Street
- Dunkirk NY 14048
- Phone:(716) 366-1061
To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Project Learn, Smart Moves, Torch Club, computer lab, and recreational activites. The after school program provides members with programming from five core areas which are: Sports, Fitness, Recreation, Education / Career and the Arts. Members are offered a variety of fun, yet educational activities and events. Hours: 2:30PM - 6:00PM for 6 - 12 year olds, 3:00PM - 8:00PM for 13 - 18 year olds. Fee is $10.00 per year.
CAMP GROSS
- Rt. 60
- Cassadaga NY 14718
- Phone:(716) 595-2171 (Camp Ranger Tim Cobb for Reservations)
- Phone:(716) 672-2004 (Camp Board President Ed Hamlet)
- Fax: (716) 595-3122
CAMP GROSS WEBSITE
A CAMP WITH YOUTH IN MIND
Camp Gross is a youth camp on 60 acres of woods and wetlands. The camp is open all year for use by any organized youth group. It has 7 rustic cabins and 4 Adirondack open style shelters. Picnic shelters and modern bath house with showers and toilets. Our Mission is to provide the youth of Chautauqua County with an excellent handicap assessable up to date camping facility year round. The camp provides opportunity for study of nature and the environment, swimming, camping, games, sports and fun outdoors. Youth groups provide thier own program, leadership, and insurance. Fees are kept low.
CENTAUR STRIDE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING
- 8488 Jones Road
- Sherman, NY
- Phone: 326-4318
The agency's mission is to improve the "quality of life" for people with disabilities through horseback riding. Goals are for improved physical condition and improved self-esteem. That is accomplished by making friends with non-disabled peers. It is important for non-disabled youth to help volunteer and ride with our handicapped riders. Must be 14 and meet requirements to volunteer, parent permission is required. Riding Lessons $15.00
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU
- Hall R. Clothier Building
- Mayville NY 14757
- Phone: (716) 753-4496
- Fax: (716) 753-4722
- Staff: Larry Pace, Gina Drummond
Acts as an advocate for all county youth under age 21. Assists agencies, organizations, and municipal recreation programs in carrying out their respective endeavors. Provides referral services. The Abstinence Education program uses cooperative, action-oriented games that foster a sense of community and add an element of fun to outreach presentations. These ground-level challenge activities build communication and problem-solving skills and promote teamwork. A motivational outreach program with Youth Bureau Director Donald Reinhoudt is also available to youth groups, schools, and agencies throughout the county.
CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION YOUTH SERVICES
- PO Box 1098
- Chautauqua, NY
- Phone: 357-6255
CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION WEBSITE
Youth & Recreation Programs are available to youth from both on and off the Institution grounds. Programs include: Chidren's School, a preschool program for ages 3 - 5, Boys & Girls Club day camp program for ages 6 -15, Youth Sports, Tennis, Beaches/Pool, Special Studies Classes, Youth Activity Center, and Sailing College Club. Nine Week Summer Season, fees vary.
CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS
- 101 East Fourth Street
- Jamestown NY 14701
- Phone: (716) 488-2203
CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS WEBSITE
The Morning / Afternoon Activities Program gives those who attend a sense of belonging, to increase their physical activity, to encourage simple social skills, to increase awareness of negative behavior and to assist in improving academic performance. Program Locations: Washington, Persell, Jefferson Middle Schools, Lakewood, Bush, Love and Ring Elementary Schools. Hours are 7:15 - 8:30 AM and 3:00 - 4:15 PM.
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- 3542 Turner Road, Suite 1
- Jamestown, NY 14701
- Phone: 664-9502
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WEBSITE
4-H is the youth development program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. 4-H youth development program utilize research-based knowledge of life skill development. Youth can join 4-H Clubs and complete projects ranging from livestock and cooking to leadership and public speaking. 4-H projects are the tools used to teach youth the life skills of responsibility, self confidence, time management, record keeping, effective communication, critical thinking and volunteerism. By participating in fun, hands-on activities, 4-H members will become more competent, contributing members of society. Call for a list of meeting times for different programs. Fee is $3.50/ year for newsletter and insurance. Age group served is 5 - 18.
DUNKIRK YOUTH BUREAU AND RECREATION COMMISSION
- 342 Central Avenue
- Dunkirk NY 14048
- Phone (716) 366-9885
- e-mail:dkyb@netsync.net
Provides recreational programs through the year. Programs vary according to the season. Also a recreational facility is available for use by teens and youth groups for roller skating and blading; floor hockey and larger organized events from mid November until early May. A youth engaged in service (YES) program, summer youth employment programs, summer day camp program and several holiday events. Peer Education Program.
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWESTERN NEW YORK
- 2661 Horton Road
- Jamestown NY 14701
- Phone: (716) 665-2225
GIRL SCOUTS WEBSITE
All Girl Scout programming is age appropriate and is designed to help girls at all levels develop qualities that wills serve them all their lives. Qualities like strong values, social conscience, and a conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Girl Scout programming offers girls the opportunity to experience activities they may otherwise not have the chance to do. Through a fun caring environment girls LEARN core values. Girls learn they can do anything they set their minds to. Girls learn it's OK to stumble, but that doesn't mean you give up. Girls learn about their own self-potential and self-worth, as well as the potential and worth of all individuals around them. Girls learn the value of giving, helping and sharing of themselves.
JAMESTOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
- 62 Allen Street
- Jamestown, NY 14701
- Phone: 664-2902
JAMESTOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEBSITE
Sports Programs include Girls Softball, Girls/Boys Basketball, Floor Hockey, Volleyball and Swim Team. Teen Night is a recreation / social program for teens. Gym, music, food, and special events. Torch Club and Keystone Clubs are leadership development programs that engage youth in community service projects and fund raising. Field trips, group activities and special events. Ages 5 - 18. Fee for general program is $10.00 per year.
YMCA SITES
| Jamestown |
Lakewood |
Camp ONYAHSA |
| 101 East Fourth Street |
183 East Fairmount Street |
101 East Fourth Street |
| Jamestown NY 14701 |
Lakewood NY 14750 |
Jamestown NY 14701 |
| Phone: (716) 664-2802 |
Phone: (716) 763-0303 |
Phone: (716) 664-2802 |
JAMESTOWN YMCA WEBSITECAMP ONYAHSA WEBSITE
Teen Programs include Teen Leaders Club (volunteer & activity group); TenSing (Arts, Drama, Music), Youth & Government, Baby Think it over (Pregnancy Prevention program), Teen trips, dances, and special events. A Teen Center is open after-school and weekends.
- Lakewood Family YMCA (716) 763-0303: - Programs include tennis, gymnastics, teen night, ycare program, soccer, holiday camp, preschool, karate, and intro to sports.
- Eastside Family YMCA (716) 484-3729: - Program include boxing, cooking, music, cosmetology, vocal lessons, art classes, dance group, computer program and repair classes. Free to the community.
- YMCA Camp Onyahsa (716) 664-2808 ext. 238: - Residential camp program for ages 5 - 16. Rentals, and monthly camping opportunities.
JAMESTOWN DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
- 145 Steele Street
- Jamestown NY 14701
- Phone: (716) 483-7516
- Fax: (716) 483-7671
- E-mail: youth@cityofjamestownny.com
- Director: Victoria R. James
Administers a Project Yes (Youth Engaged in Service) and Youth Court which provides teams with volunteer opportunities and work experience.
JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT
- 532 East Second Street
- Jamestown NY 14701
- Phone: (716) 664-7101
Provides the following programs:Summer Youth Program, Spanish Outreach, School Age/Child Care Programs
SALVATION ARMY - Dunkirk NY
- 704 Central Avenue
- Dunkirk NY 14048
- Phone: (716)366-3701
Open gym, supervised recreation, computer lab available to students and community residents. There is a game room available for non-athletic events and an after school activity program for students. Hours 2:00PM - 8:00PM Monday - Friday. No fees.
SALVATION ARMY - Jamestown, N Y
- 83 South Main Street
- Jamestown NY 14701
- Phone: (716) 664-4108
Various youth activities throughout the week, call 664-4108 ext.237 for more information.
SATURDAY RESPITE
(The Resource Center)
- 880 E. Second Street
- Jamestown, NY 14701
- Phone: 661-1548
The program is held at the Dunkirk Resource Center location on Lake Shore Drive. Basically a recreational program that gives parents respite. Program plans are driven by the needs and interests of the children. They often volunteer in the community and do fund raisers. Child must have been diagnosed developmentally disabled and live in Chautauqua County with their family. Hours 10AM - 2PM every Saturday. Fee is $1.00 per hour. Lunch is served. For ages 8 - 16.
SCHOOL AGE SUMMER CAMP
(Campus and Community Center)
- E155 Thompson Hall, SUNY Fredonia
- Fredonia, NY 14063
- Phone: 673-4662
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY CENTER WEBSITE
Divided into four developmentally appropriate age groups. Daily activities include: outdoor play, games, crafts, field trips, guest speakers, exposure to fine arts, bicycle excursions, rollerblading, use of college pool and community services. Ages 5 - 12. Sliding scale fee. Hours 7:30AM - 5:30PM.
WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
- 189 East Main Street
- Westfield, NY 14787
- Phone: 326-4921
WESTFIELD HOSPITAL WEBSITE
Offers a Community Aerobic Activity Challenge which is a six-month exercise program where participants set individual goals, challenging themselves. Receive prizes as incentives and can attend a monthly program. $10 fee.
YWCA OF WESTFIELD
TEEN PROGRAM
- 58 South Portage Street
- Westfield NY 14787
- Phone:(716) 326-2011
Healthy snacks, use of assembly room, kitchen, gym, gameroom, dances, field-trips, special events, workshops, group discussions for 9th - 12th graders on Wednesday and Friday nights weekly, and for 6th - 8th graders on Saturdays bi-weekly during the school year. Also, use of rooms on a "drop-in" basis, provided they are not occupied, during normal Y-hours year round. During the summer, students entering 7th - 9th grades have programs on Tuesday nights weekly, and those entering 10th - 12th grades and graduating seniors have programs on Thursday nights weekly.
MUNICIPAL RECREATION PROGRAMS
- Bemus Point............................ 386 - 4398
- Brocton.....................................792 - 4160
- Busti........................................ 763 - 1861
- Carroll......................................569 - 5365
- Cassadaga.................................595 - 3131
- Celoron.....................................487 - 4175
- Chautauqua. ..............................753 -2125
- Town of Cherry Creek............. 988 - 3291
- Village of Cherry Creek............296 - 5681
- Clymer......................................355 - 4137
- Dunkirk.....................................366 - 9885
- Ellery........................................386 - 3465
- Ellington...................................287 - 2026
- Falconer....................................665 - 4400
- Forestville.................................965 - 2921
- Fredonia....................................679 - 2311
- French Creek.............................355 - 4137
- Gerry.........................................985 - 4715
- Hanover.....................................934 - 2273
- Harmony....................................782 - 2455
- Jamestown..................................483 - 7523
- Lakewood...................................763 - 1861
- Mayville.....................................753 - 2125
- Mina...........................................769 - 7204
- North Harmony...........................789 - 3445
- Poland........................................267 - 2912
- Pomfret.........................................679-2311
- Portland......................................792 - 4160
- Ripley.........................................736 - 6881
- Sheridan......................................672 - 2860
- Sherman.......................................761 - 6781
- Silver Creek................................934 - 3240
- Sinclairville................................962 - 9455
- Stockton.......................................595 - 3192
- Villenova.....................................988 - 3291
- Westfield.....................................326 - 4243