Strong Girls, Strong Women... Encourages girls ages 11-14 to have a positive body image and develop healthy life styles. Certified personal trainers conduct classes at the Fitness Center and provide follow-up.

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!

Girl’s Sports & Recreation... This program offers girls in 1st through 10th grade an opportunity to participate in a non-league, year round sports programs that include basketball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and more! Girls learn the basics of the games and teamwork while playing and developing leadership skills.

Advantage After School Program... Targeting at risk middle school students, this program offers homework help, conflict resolution workshops, diversity training, visual and theatrical arts, sports and recreation, and volunteer opportunities. Nutritional snacks are served daily. The Advantage program in our schools has been used as a model across New York State for other districts. The Advantage program provides a safe place for middle school children from 3:00-6:00pm. The YWCA has programs in Lockport and Newfane school districts.