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716-631-7132
Fax
716-626-9087
Primary Services
Adapted Sports/Games, Aquarobics/Aquatic Exercise, Badminton, Basketball, Day Camps, Diversion Programs, Dodgeball, Dropout Programs, Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Extended Child Care, General Arts and Crafts, General Recreational Activities/Sports, Gymnasiums, Hockey, Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Music Performances, Playgrounds, Special Olympics, Swimming/Swimming Lessons, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Youth Centers, Youth Employment Programs
Description
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.
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.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Residents of the Town of Amherst and Village of Williamsville.
Intake Process
Self-apply by phone, writing, or walk-in service; registration required for some programs.
Program Fees
Vary.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Call for accessibility.
Date of Official Change
Sep 29, 2020
Contacts
Mary-Diana Pouli (Primary)
Executive Director
mpouli@amherst.ny.us
716-631-7132
