Summer Day Camp… Located adjacent to Outwater Park, the YWCA offers a nine-week summer program. YWCA Camp staff has created weekly integrated themes which incorporate arts & crafts, recreational and instructional swimming, and hands-on activities that revolve around the theme of the week. Friday field trips are part of the weekly fun. Children must be five years old by July 1st to register.

Summer Buddy Program… The YWCA offers a structured 9-week program available to youth between 13-15 years of age. The program offers parents a safe, supervised environment for their early teen.

The Summer Buddy Program will encourage youth to develop leadership skills, experience personal growth, participate as a “Junior Team Leader,” and interact constructively with younger children. Space is limited, register early!

YWCA Preschool... Offers art, music, physical activity, stories, field trips and guest speakers. Learning and play sessions take place in an activity-center-oriented classroom. We are accepting registrations for fall sessions for 3-4 year classes and Playroom Plus for 2 year olds.

The YWCA School Age Childcare program... Registered with the State of New York, offers Before/After school care at various schools in the Lockport and Newfane school districts. Click here for the School Aged Child Care Parent Handbook*.

Early Release Days/Snow Days/Holidays... The YWCA offers programs for early-release school days, snow days and holiday/vacation days. Early release days are held at the school where the child attends BSP/ASP. Snow days/School holiday/vacation care is held at the YWCA of Niagara.


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