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CLOSED FOR RENOVATION:

Adams: 85 Adams St. • 428-7266
Playground

Outdoor Ave. D: 200 Ave. D • 428-7934

Courts M-F, 2 – 9 p.m., Closed Sat.

Indoor
Pool
Carter: 500 Carter St. • 428-7890
M-F, 2 – 9 p.m., Closed Sat.
Outdoor
Pool

Spray Tyshaun Cauldwell: 524 Campbell St. • 428-7860

Park M-F, 2 – 9 p.m., Closed Sat.

Gym
LOCATIONS AND AMENITIES

Game Frederick Douglass: 999 South Ave. • 428-6015

Room M-F, 2 – 9 p.m., Closed Sat.

Teen
Lounge Edgerton: 41 Backus St. • 428-6769
M-F, 2 – 9 p.m., Closed Sat
Fitness
Center

Computer David F. Gantt: 700 North St. • 428-7149

Lab M-F, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Meals
Trenton & Pamela Jackson: 485 N. Clinton Ave.
Community 428-7476 • M-F, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Space

Performance
Willie W. Lightfoot: 271 Flint St. • 428-7001
Space
M-F, 2 – 9 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

DRHS
Department of Recreation and Human Services
Thomas P. Ryan: 530 Webster Ave. • 428-7828
M-F, 2 – 9 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Dr. Shirley JA Green

Commissioner
Roxie Sinkler R-Center: 75 Grover Street • 428-7827
Contact Us M-F, 5 – 8 p.m.; every other Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
57 St. Paul St. • Rochester, NY
Phone: (585) 428-6755
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays
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Avenue D R-Center skills and prepares youth for future opportunities.

Members of the group govern over their particular
200 Ave D., 428-7934 R-Center and work together to tackle issues
impacting their community. As a member of this
leadership team, they will have an opportunity to
join the YVOV Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council’s
leadership committee. Wed., 5 – 6 p.m.
Youth Sports Program
Dance: Ages 8-18. Youth can express themselves
through dance and be encouraged to share their
skills via Tik Tok. Tues. & Thurs., 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Carter Street R-Center

Youth Nature Activities
Earth Explorers: Ages 6-12. Focused on the City’s 500 Carter St., 428-7890
Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, activities include:
hands-on nature & STEAM activities, kayaking,
nature hikes, rock climbing, horseback riding, and
more! Earth Explorers will also grow and harvest
food at R-Center gardens. Thurs., 4 – 5 p.m.
Youth Development Program
R-Stars: Ages 5-12. The R-Stars Afterschool
Program is a FREE open recreation program
that provides a fun and nurturing afterschool
environment for city of Rochester youth ages 5-12. Youth Development Program
Youth will participate in a variety of recreational R- Stars: Ages 5-12. The R-Stars Afterschool

R-CENTER PROGRAMS
activities to keep them safe and engaged after Program is a FREE open recreation program
school. Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m. that provides a fun and nurturing afterschool
environment for city of Rochester youth. Youth will
R-Teens: Ages 13-18. R-Teens is a FREE open participate in a variety of recreational activities to
recreation afterschool program for ages 13-18. keep them safe and engaged after school.
Enjoy sports & fitness activities, dance & step, Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
gaming, socializing with friends. field trips, special
events, and more! Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m. R-Teens: Ages 13-18. R-Teens is a FREE open
recreation afterschool program for teens. Enjoy
Boys 2 Men Initiative: Ages 5-12. A group sports and fitness activities, dance and step, gaming
dedicated to empowering young men through socializing with friends, field trips, special events
programming that promotes brotherhood, cultivates and more! Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
leadership and supports young men to achieve their
full potential. Activities include meetings, field trips, Boys 2 Men Initiative: Ages 13-17. A group
and city-wide gatherings. Thurs., 6 – 7:30 p.m. dedicated to empowering young men through
programming that promotes brotherhood, cultivates
Girls Empowered to Greatness: Ages 13-18. A leadership and supports young men to achieve their
group dedicated to empowering young women full potential. Activities include meetings, field trips,
through programming that promotes sisterhood, and city-wide gatherings. Thurs., 6 – 7:30 p.m.
cultivates leadership and supports young women to
achieve their full potential. Activities include weekly Girls Empowered to Greatness: Ages 13-18. A
meetings, field trips, and city-wide gatherings. group dedicated to empowering young women
Thurs., 4 – 5 p.m. through programming that promotes sisterhood,
cultivates leadership and supports young women to
YVOV: Ages 8 -18. The R-Center’s YVOV achieve their full potential. Activities include weekly
Leadership program is for youth in 7-12 grade. meetings, field trips, and city-wide gatherings.
This youth-led experience strengthens leadership Thurs., 4 – 5 p.m.

All programs run from December 5 – March 4 unless otherwise noted.

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YVOV: Ages 9-17. Youth Voice, One Vision is a

group of young people who represent the voice
and issues of the youth in Rochester as the Mayor’s
Youth Advisory Council. Working together to create
opportunities, events and activities that inspire our
community in a positive way. YVOV, the Mayor’s
Youth Advisory Council, is dedicated to connecting,
training and advising Rochester’s youth leaders,
city governance, adult advisors and community
stakeholders. Tues. & Thurs., 4 – 5 p.m.
Youth Sports Program
Soccer with Coach Eski: Is your son or daughter
looking to learn how to play soccer or looking to
improve their skills?
R-Teens: Ages 13-18. R-Teens is a FREE open
Thurs., 6 – 7:15 p.m., Ages 4 -10
recreation afterschool program for teens. Enjoy
Thurs., 7:15 – 8:30 p.m., Ages 4 -17
sports and fitness activities, dance and step,
Education/Enrichment Program gaming, socializing with friends, field trips, special
Chef It Up: Ages 9-15. Join us for some cooking events and more! Mon.- Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
and recipe sharing. We will be making recipe books “Fade No More!”: Ages 11-17. Don’t quite know
while learning how to make some basic meals. how to do laundry yet? Learn at the Willie W.
Tues., 4 – 5 p.m Lightfoot R-Center. Mon., 4 – 5 p.m.
YVOV: Ages 9-17. Youth Voice, One Vision is a
Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center group of young people who represent the voice
and issues of youth in Rochester as the Mayor’s
271 Flint St., 428-7001 Youth Advisory Council. Working together to create
opportunities, events and activities that inspire our
R-CENTER PROGRAMS

community in a positive way. YVOV, the Mayor’s

Youth Advisory Council, is dedicated to connecting,
training and advising Rochester’s youth leaders,
city governance, adult advisors and community
stakeholders. The goal is to establish a diverse
membership of youth who can provide expertise in
various fields and inform and impact policies related
to youth issue. Tues. & Thurs., 4 – 5 p.m.
R-Gaming
Game Day: Ages 6-17. Have some Friday Fun
Youth Nature Activities playing various games with staff and peers.
Earth Explorers: Ages 6-12. Focused on the City’s
Fri., 3 – 4 p.m.
Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, activities include:
hands-on nature & STEAM activities, kayaking, Youth Sports Program
nature hikes, rock climbing, horseback riding and Flag Football: Ages 6-15. Learn to play Flag
more! Earth Explorers will also grow and harvest Football with your peers. Thurs., 3 – 4 p.m.
food at R-Center gardens. Thurs. 4 – 5 p.m.
Youth Development Program
R-Stars: Ages 5-12. The R-Stars Afterschool
Program is a FREE open recreation program
that provides a fun and nurturing afterschool
environment for City of Rochester youth. Youth will
participate in a variety of recreational activities to
keep them safe and engaged after school.
Mon.- Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.

All programs run from December 5 – March 4 unless otherwise noted.

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Frederick Douglass R-Center YVOV: Ages 8-18. The R-Center’s YVOV Leadership
program is for youth in grades 7-12. This youth-
999 South Ave., 428-6015 led experience strengthens leadership skills and
prepares youth for future opportunities. Members of
the R-Center YVOV leadership group govern over
their particular R-Center and work together to tackle
issues impacting their community. As a member of
the R-Center YVOV leadership team, they will have
an opportunity to join the YVOV Mayor’s Youth
Advisory Council’s leadership committee.
Fri., 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Youth Sports Program
Douglass Work Out: Ages 9-18. Get fit and get in
shape at the Frederick Douglass R-Center for the
winter season at no cost to you with motivated and
Youth Development Program fun staff as your work out partner.
R-Stars: Ages 5-12. The R-Stars Afterschool Program Tues., Wed., and Fri., 4 - 5p.m.
is a FREE open recreation program that provides a Double Dutch: Ages 6-17. Join in on the fun of
fun and nurturing afterschool environment for city of learning to Double Dutch at a beginner level with a
Rochester youth. Youth will participate in a variety group of fun and interactive people!
of recreational activities to keep them safe and Mon., 4 - 5 p.m.
engaged after school.
Mon.- Fri., 2 – 6 p.m. Adult Sports Program
Adult Fitness: Ages 17 and up. Why not end your
R-Teens: Ages 13-18. R-Teens is a FREE open day with a work out amongst your peers to feel
recreation afterschool program for teens. Enjoy empowered? Adult fitness with CG can help you do
sports and fitness activities, dance and step, just that! Thurs., 6 - 8 p.m.
gaming, socializing with friends, field trips, special

R-CENTER PROGRAMS
events, and more! Mon.- Fri., 2 – 6 p.m. Women’s Fitness: Ages 17 and up. Ladies, why not
end your day with a work out amongst your peers
Robotics: Ages 9-17. If you’re into the art of to feel empowered? Adult women’s fitness with Ms.
building robots and understanding the engineering Tamayia can help you do just that!
behind it all, join our robotics team. Space is Wed., 6 – 7 p.m.
limited. Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 5 – 7 p.m.
Boys 2 Men Initiative: Ages 9-17. A group
dedicated to empowering young men through
programming that promotes brotherhood, cultivates
leadership, and supports young men to achieve their
full potential. Activities include weekly meetings,
field trips, and city-wide gatherings.
Wed., 4 – 5 p.m.
Girls Empowered to Greatness: Ages 13-18. A
group dedicated to empowering young women
through programming that promotes sisterhood,
cultivates leadership and supports young women to
achieve their full potential. Activities include weekly
meetings, field trips, and city-wide gatherings.
Tues., 4 – 5 p.m.
Learning Basic Spanish: Ages 6-17. Come learn
some basic Spanish while playing interactive
learning games. Thurs., 4 – 5 p.m.

All programs run from December 5 – March 4 unless otherwise noted.

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Youth League Basketball: Ages 8-18. Basketball

skill training, fitness and conditioning, and league
game play. Mon., Wed., Fri., 6 – 8 p.m.
Adult Sports Program
Women Self Defense: Ages 17- Adult. A holistic
approach of mind, body and will power. When
these three essential attributes are in harmony, a
participant can acquire the core knowledge of the
martial art form known as Jiu Jitsu.
Wed., 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Los Del Mambo Latin Dance: Ages youth–adult.
The program creates and teaches originals pieces of
David F. Gantt R-Center choreography inspired by music and sounds of Latin
700 North St., 428-7149 America. Participants will master and perform these
dances in a theatrical production.
Youth Development Program Tue., 6 – 7 p.m.
R-Stars: Ages 5-12. The R-Stars Afterschool Program
is a FREE open recreation program that provides a
Edgerton R-Center
fun and nurturing afterschool environment for City of
Rochester youth ages 5-12. Youth will participate in 41 Backus St., 428-6769
a variety of recreational activities to keep them safe
and engaged after school. Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
R-Teens: Ages 13-18. R-Teens is a FREE open
recreation afterschool program for teens. Enjoy
sports and fitness activities, dance and step,
gaming, socializing with friends, field trips, special
R-CENTER PROGRAMS

events and more! Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.

One Mic: Ages 12-18. Youth social and emotional
development through workshops and thought
provoking teen discussions. Thurs., 6 – 7 p.m.
Homework Help: Ages 6-18. Provide youth with
educational assistance. Mon.-Fri., 2 – 4 p.m.
YVOV: Ages 8-18. The R-Center’s YVOV Leadership
program is for youth in 7-12 grade. This youth-
led experience strengthens leadership skills and
prepares youth for future opportunities. Members of
the R-Center YVOV leadership group govern over
their particular R-Center and work together to tackle
issues impacting their community. As a member of
the R-Center YVOV leadership team, they will have Youth Nature Activities
an opportunity to join the YVOV Mayor’s Youth Earth Explorers: Ages 6-12. A nature-based
Advisory Council’s leadership committee. Thurs., program that immerses youth into the wonderful
6 – 7 p.m. environment around them. Centered in the
Youth Sports Program Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, activities range
Roc Royals Step & Dance Team: Ages 9-18. The from outdoor adventures such as; kayaking, nature
Roc Royals Step and Dance program develops hikes, rock climbing, horseback riding and more!
young girl’s talent while building self-worth and Earth Explorers also grow and harvest food at
confidence. Program provides opportunities for R-Center gardens. Wed., 4 – 5 p.m.
youth to display their talents in showcases and YVOV: Ages 8-18. The R-Center’s YVOV Leadership
competitions. Mon., Wed., Fri., 6 – 8 p.m. program is for youth in grades 7-12. This youth-

All programs run from December 5 – March 4 unless otherwise noted.

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led experience strengthens leadership skills and
prepares youth for future opportunities. Members of
the R-Center YVOV leadership group govern over
their particular R-Center and work together to tackle
issues impacting their community. As a member of
the R-Center YVOV leadership team, they will have
an opportunity to join the YVOV Mayor’s Youth
Advisory Council’s leadership committee.
Thurs., 6 – 7 p.m.
Youth Development Program
R- Stars: Ages 5-12. The R-Stars Afterschool
Program is a FREE open recreation program
that provides a fun and nurturing after school
environment for city of Rochester youth ages 5-12.
Youth will participate in a variety of recreational Trenton & Pamela Jackson R-Center
activities to keep them safe and engaged 485 N. Clinton Ave., 428-7476
afterschool. Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
Youth Nature Activities
R-Teens: Ages 13-18. R-Teens is a FREE open
Earth Explorers: Ages 6-12. A nature-based
recreation afterschool program for teens. Enjoy
program that immerses youth into the wonderful
sport and fitness activities, dance and step, gaming,
environment around them. Centered in the
socializing with friends, field trips, special events and
Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, activities range
more! Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
from outdoor adventures such as; kayaking, nature
Boys 2 Men Initiative: Ages 9-17. A group hikes, rock climbing, horseback riding and more!
dedicated to empowering young men through Earth Explorers also grow and harvest food at
programming that promotes brotherhood, cultivates R-Center gardens. Tue., 4 – 5 p.m.
leadership and supports young men to achieve their
Youth Development Program

R-CENTER PROGRAMS
full potential. Activities include weekly meetings,
R-Stars: Ages 5-12. The R-Stars Afterschool Program
field trips, and city-wide gatherings.
is a FREE open recreation program that provides a
Mon., 5:30 p.m.
fun and nurturing afterschool environment for city of
Girls Empowered to Greatness: Ages 13-18. A Rochester youth. Youth will participate in a variety
group dedicated to empowering young women of recreational activities to keep them safe and
through programming that promotes sisterhood, engaged after school. Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
cultivates leadership and supports young women to
R-Teens: Ages 13-18. R-Teens is a FREE open
achieve their full potential. Activities include weekly
recreation afterschool program for teens. Enjoy
meetings, field trips, and city-wide gatherings.
sports & fitness activities, dance & step, gaming,
Mon., 5:30 p.m.
socializing with friends, field trips, special events,
Youth Sports Program and more! Mon.- Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
Step: Age 9-16. A percussive, highly-energetic art
YVOV: Ages 8-18. The R-Center’s YVOV Leadership
form first developed through the song and dance
program is for youth in 7-12 grade. This youth-
rituals performed by African-American fraternities
led experience strengthens leadership skills and
and sororities. In stepping, the body becomes an
prepares youth for future opportunities. Members of
instrument, using footsteps, claps and spoken word
the R-Center YVOV leadership group govern over
to produce complex poly-rhythms. Mon., Wed., Fri.
their particular R-Center and work together to tackle
6 – 7 p.m.
issues impacting their community. As a member of
Adult Sports Programs the R-Center YVOV leadership team, they will have
Xtreme Hip Hop Step: Designed to feel more like an opportunity to join the YVOV Mayor’s Youth
dancing than exercising, paired with fast tempo hip Advisory Council’s leadership committee.
hop music. Fri., 7 – 8 p.m. Thurs., 6 – 7:30 p.m.

All programs run from December 5 – March 4 unless otherwise noted.

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Coding and Lego: Ages 7-18. Creating games and Youth will participate in a variety of recreational
programs/robots. Tue.-Thurs., 4 – 5:30 p.m. activities to keep them safe and engaged after
school. Mon.- Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
Education/ Enrichment Program
Homework Help: Ages 6-18. Provide youth with R-Teens: Ages 13-18. R-Teens is a FREE open
educational assistance. Mon.-Fri., 2 – 3:45 p.m. recreation afterschool program for teens. Enjoy
sports and fitness activities, dance and step,
Youth Sports gaming, socializing with friends, field trips, special
Soccer: Ages 7- Adult. Thurs., 6 – 8:30 p.m. events and more! Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball Training: Ages 7- Adults. Women Boys 2 Men Initiative: Ages 9-17. A group
basketball training. Thurs. 6 – 8:30 p.m. dedicated to empowering young men. Activities
Biddy Basketball League: Ages 7-17. Youth are include weekly meetings, field trips, and city-wide
taught basketball basics. Sat., 12 – 4 p.m. gatherings. Tue., 5 – 6 p.m.

Weight Training: Ages 15-17. Learn to lift weights Girls Empowered to Greatness: Ages 13-18. A
the right way. Thurs., 6 – 8:30 p.m. group dedicated to empowering young women.
Activities include weekly meetings, field trips, and
Adult Sport Programs city-wide gatherings. Wed., 5 – 6 p.m.
Queens in Charge: Ages 18 and up. One of a kind
YVOV: Ages 13-18. This youth-led experience
combo class. Each session in this 6-week series will
strengthens leadership skills and prepares youth for
consist of a kickboxing workout followed by a health
future opportunities. Members of the group govern
and nutrition class. Wed., 6 – 7:30 p.m.
over their particular R-Center and work together on
Wheelchair Basketball: Ages youth - adult issues impacting their community. Thurs., 5 – 6 p.m.
Wed., 6 – 8:30 p.m.
R-Gaming
Wii Dance: Ages 5-12. Using the Nintendo Wii,
and it’s dancing games. Kids can get cardio exercise
while having fun. Tue., 5 – 6 p.m.
R-CENTER PROGRAMS

Youth Sports Program

Girls ROC Sports: Ages 5-12. This all girls program
will focus on fitness and the fundamentals of
different sports, all while learning teamwork and
goal setting skills. Wed., 4 – 5 p.m.
Dart League: Ages13-18. Fun league for teens and
young adults to participate in. Mon. & Fri. 5 – 6 p.m.
Adult Sports Programs
Women’s Open Basketball: Ages 16 and up.
Thurs. 6 – 8 p.m.
Thomas P. Ryan R-Center
530 Webster Ave., 428-7828
Youth Nature Activities
Earth Explorers: Ages 6-12. Centered in the
Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, activities range
from outdoor adventures such as; kayaking, nature
hikes, rock climbing, horseback riding and more!
Earth Explorers also grow and harvest food at
R-Center gardens. Mon., 4 – 5 p.m.
Youth Development Program
R- Stars: Ages 5-12. FREE open recreation program
that provides a fun and nurturing afterschool
environment for City of Rochester youth ages 5-12.

All programs run from December 5 – March 4 unless otherwise noted.

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Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center Roxie Ann Sinkler R-Center

524 Campbell St., 428-7860 75 Grover Street • 428-7827
Youth Development Program Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls (MIB&G)
R-Stars: Ages 5-12. FREE open recreation program Program: Ages 5 - 18. Cost is $75 per month,
that provides a fun and nurturing afterschool scholarships are available for qualifying families
environment for city of Rochester youth. Youth will Mon.-Fri., 5 – 8 p.m.
participate in a variety of recreational activities to Every other Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
keep them safe and engaged afterschool.
Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m. MIB&G program is an artistic social and cultural
development program designed to help youth
R-Teens: Ages 13-18. FREE open recreation develop, and offers the following:
afterschool program for teens. Enjoy sport and
fitness activities, dance and step, gaming, socializing • CREATIVE WRITING: An outlet for youth to silently
with friends, field trips, special events and more! express their thoughts and feelings while making
Mon.-Fri., 2 – 6 p.m. their voices heard.

Boys 2 Men Initiative: Ages 9-17. A group • STEP & DANCE: A rising art form and an
dedicated to empowering young men to achieve important part of our artistic and cultural heritage.
their full potential. Activities include weekly It draws movement from African foot dances,
meetings, field trips, and city-wide gatherings. originally conceived by miners in South Africa as
Wed., 5:30 p.m. an alternative to drumming, which was banned.

Girls Empowered to Greatness: Ages 13-18. A • THEATER: Youth will be introduced to acting
group dedicated to empowering young women. styles designed to improve confidence, creative
Activities include weekly meetings, field trips, and thinking, self-expression, communication,
gatherings. Wed., 5 – 6 p.m., Thurs., 5:30 p.m. leadership and interpersonal skills.

YVOV: Ages 8-18. The R-Center’s YVOV Leadership • VISUAL ARTS: The language of visual arts is
program is for youth in grades 7-12. This youth- feeling, emotion, intuition, and forming ideas
led experience strengthens leadership skills and without words. The visual arts can help give
prepares youth for future opportunities. Members of meaning to what seems meaningless and help
the R-Center YVOV leadership group govern over capture or recapture feelings and experiences.
their particular R-Center and work together to tackle • YOUTH/FAMILY SOCIALS: Enjoy extracurricular
issues impacting their community. As a member of opportunities such as talent shows, dances,
the R-Center YVOV leadership team, they will have socials, youth karaoke, etc.
an opportunity to join the YVOV Mayor’s Youth
Advisory Council’s leadership committee. • YOUTH/FAMILY WORKSHOPS: Offered by
Wed., 6 – 7:30 p.m. community partners such as Brothers Under-
Construction, Roots, Women Helping Girls, etc.
Youth Sports Program These workshops will address personal and
Dance: Ages 8-18. Express yourself through dance! community issues we face in our daily lives, and
Fri. 4 – 5:30 p.m. will provide support and solutions.

All programs run from December 5 – March 4 unless otherwise noted.

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Youth Services • DRHS Main Office, 57 St. Paul Street • 428-6755

Biz Kid$: Ages 14-18. YVOV: Youth Voice, One Vision is a

Interactive, applied business group of young people who represent
and entrepreneurial education the voice and issues of the youth
to city youth ages 10-18. The in Rochester as the Mayor’s Youth
components that make up the Advisory Council. Working together to create
Biz Kid$ program are: Biz Kid$ Camp: The largest opportunities, events and activities that inspire
and longest-running component of the Biz Kid$ our community in a positive way. YVOV, the
program, this week-long camp lays the foundation Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, is dedicated to
of entrepreneurship knowledge. Four camps are connecting, training and advising Rochester’s
held throughout the year free of charge to City of youth leaders, city governance, adult advisors and
Rochester residents ages 10 to 18 and are offered community stakeholders. The goal is to establish
to Monroe County residents for a small fee. Each a diverse membership of youth who can provide
camp’s 20 to 25 youth participants receive useful expertise in various fields and inform, and impact
supplies such as a book bag, calculator, business policies related to youth issues. Contact Tremain
card holder, writing utensils, and personal Harris at 585-428-6360.
business cards as well as breakfast and lunch each
RISE (Reach Inside and Strive for
day, $60 fee for non-city residents. February, 20 -
Excellence): Rise is a collaboration
24, 2023. Contact Na’Im Wilcox at 585-428-7098.
of community service agencies
Youth Employment Training: Youth working together to reduce teen
Employment Services welcomes this pregnancies and reduce STD/HIV
year’s Youth Workers and Interns! rates amongst youth. Our team of educators offer
These dynamic young people demonstrated great youth evidence based curriculum and parent/
leadership during the SOOP placement and were adult workshops that promote healthy behaviors.
offered year-round employment at their job site. Workshops available upon request. Contact Rise@
Thank you to the City of Rochester, Custo Print, cityofrochester.gov
Mind Body Institute, Foodlink, BreatheDeep,
SOAR: SOAR Leadership
Inc., Shayla J’s, House of Whacks, Genesee Land
Team is comprised of youth
Trust, Seneca Park Zoo Society, Mentors Inspiring
ages 13 - 18 from the community that meet
Boys and Girls, INcontol, and Office of Assembly
weekly to receive training in the leadership, self-
Member Demond Meeks for providing hands-on
development tools and increase knowledge and
career exploration for youth during the summer
awareness around sexual health. Participants will
and beyond. Contact [email protected]
engage in activities to explore their future goals in
or 585-428-6366
areas ranging from career and college exploration
to public speaking and life skills. Contact Rise@
cityofrochester.gov

Fun, food, homework help at a great price! Online registration starts August 15 until all spots are filled
and then you will be added to the waitlist. Monday-Friday from 2 - 6 p.m., September 7 - July 23. $60 week per youth fee.
Ages 6 - 13. Contact [email protected] for more information.

All programs run from December 5 – March 4 unless otherwise noted.

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Become a junior Lifeguard! Learn what It takes to become a Lifeguard in your community!
The City of Rochester Junior Lifeguard Program (boys and girls, ages
14 & 15) is designed to do just that!
You will learn: basic lifeguarding/swimming skills • job requirements
• emergency action plan • CPR/first aid/water rescues • and more
When: • Dec 2022 - Jan 2023: Application interviews
• Feb 2023: Job training • Mar - May 2023 On-site Internship
For more information, call 585-428-6366
or email [email protected]

Vibez Club: The Vibrant Literacy: Ages K-5 Vibrant Literacy is a

goal of the SRAE program that serves students who are at below
initiative is to support and enhance youth’s grade reading level by building key literacy
social-emotional development and delay onset foundation skills like fluency, decoding and
sexual activity through medically accurate and comprehension. Limited spaces, to register or for
age appropriate curriculum, positive relationship more information contact: Alvin Simpson at
with caring adults, and engaging exploratory 585-428-6922 or email alvin.simpson@
weekly clubs. The highly skilled and trained SRAE cityofrochester.gov
facilitators host weekly Vibez clubs at individual
sites where youth will participate in engaging fun
activities such as dance, cooking and nutrition,
science exploration, and creative arts. All SRAE
participants will receive the “Making a Difference”
(8-Week) age appropriate and medically accurate
curriculum that empowers young adolescents to
change their behavior in ways that will reduce
their risk of pregnancy and HIV or other STD
infection. Curriculum participants will build skills
in goal setting, decision making skills, identify
healthy relationships, gain a sense of purpose and

YOUTH SERVICES
high self-esteem in an effort to delay the onset of
sexual activity. Contact [email protected].
My Brother’s Keeper (MBK): A group
dedicated to empowering young men
SAVE THE DATE!
Preparation starts NOW!
through programming that promotes Applications open on February 1, 2023
brotherhood, cultivates leadership At the time of application, youth must have a
and supports young men to achieve current work permit, official report card, photo ID,
their full potential. Activities include weekly and Social Security card. For work permits and
meetings, field trips, and city-wide gatherings. photo IDs, please contact your school for more.
Contact [email protected]. or
Eligibility: Ages 14 - 20, currently in middle
585-428-7937.
school, high school, or a TASC program. Students
Mayor’s Youth Academy (MYA): We who graduate summer of 2023 are eligible to
are currently recruiting for the Mayor’s apply. This program is not for college students.
Youth Academy. This is an internship
Visit rocsummeryouth.com for updates
program for youth in grades 9-12 that
will focus on leadership, job readiness, Call (585) 428-6366
civic engagement andcareer development training.
These youth receive a stipend throughout the year. City of Rochester, NY

Contact [email protected]
Malik D. Evans, Mayor
Rochester City Council
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Aquatics R-Sports City Basketball League: Ages U12-15.

Adult Swim Lessons: Ages 18 and up. $32 fee Looking for teams? Contact your local R-Center.
Jan. 1 – Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Mar. 13 – Apr. 14, 6 – 8 p.m.

Baby and Me Swim Lessons: Ages 5 and under. R -Sports Youth Baseball League: Ages 8-10.
Jan. 1 – Feb. 14, 6:15 p.m. Mar. 13 – Apr. 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Youth Swim Lessons, level 1 - 6: Ages 6-17. Contact [email protected]
Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Thomas P. Ryan R-Center
Youth Swim Lessons, level 1 - 6: Ages 6-17. 530 Webster Ave., 428-7828
Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Youth Athletics
Contact [email protected]
R-Sports City Basketball League: Ages U12-15.
Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center
Looking for teams? Contact your local R Center.
485 N Clinton Ave., 428-7476
Mar. 13 – Apr. 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Athletics R-Sports Youth Baseball League: Ages 8-10.
Love-15 Tennis: Ages 7-17. FREE. This program Mar. 13 – Apr. 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
teaches tennis skills while developing values. Contact [email protected]
Jan. 14 – Mar. 18, 1 – 3 p.m. Thomas P. Ryan R-Center
Contact [email protected] 530 Webster Ave., 428-7828
Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center,
485 N Clinton Ave., 428-7476 R-Sports Rochester City Soccer League Youth
Indoor Soccer League: Ages 4-18.
RocHoops Basketball Men’s League: Ages 35+ Jan, 17 – Mar. 11, 6 – 8 p.m.
AQUATICS AND ATHLETICS

$650 fee, Jan. 17 – Mar. 6 & 7, 8 p.m. Contact [email protected]

Contact rocsportsny.com. [email protected]
Thomas P. Ryan R-Center
530 Webster Ave., 428-7828 R-Sports Roc E 6 Youth Lacrosse: Ages 8-18.
Apr. 1 – June 16, 6 – 8 p.m.
RocHoops Basketball Coed League: Ages 18+ Contact [email protected]
$650 Fee Jan. 19 – Mar. 6 & 7, 8 p.m. or Art Alvut [email protected]
Contact rocsportsny.com. Thomas P. Ryan R-Center
Thomas P. Ryan R-Center 530 Webster Ave., 428-7828
530 Webster Ave., 428-7828

Rochester Community Sports Complex, 460 Oak St., 428-6841

R-Sports Football Skill Training: RCSL (Rochester City Soccer League)
Ages 8-18., Jan. 9 - Feb. 26 Monday Practices/ Wednesday Games
Mon. & Fri. 6 - 8 p.m. • Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ryan R-Center: 6 and 7 p.m., ages 6-7
R-Sports Lacrosse Skill Training: Cauldwell R-Center: 6 and 7 p.m., ages 8-10
Ages 8-18., Jan. 10 - Mar. 30 Gantt R-Center: 6 and 7 p.m., ages 11-13
Tues. & Thurs. 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays Practices
R-Sports Rugby Skill Training: Willie Lightfoot R-Center: 6 and 7 p.m., high school
Ages 8-13., Jan. 11 - Mar. 29 • Wed. 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday Games
R-Sports Baseball Skill Training: Douglass R-Center: 6 and 7 p.m., high school
Ages 8-18., Jan. 10 - Apr. 1 Friday Practices
Tues. & Wed. 6 - 8 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Jackson R-Center: 6 and 7 p.m., girls
R-Sports Pee Wee 3 on 3: Saturday Practices
Ages 7-9., Mar. 12 - Apr. 9 • Sun. 10 a.m. Sports Complex: 12 and 1 p.m. ages 4-5

SPORTS
Athletic Skill Development/Academic Support:
Ages 8-18. Ends May 12 • Mon.- Fri., 4 - 6 p.m.
Strength Conditioning/Cardio Fitness Training:
Ages 14 - Adult. Sept.17 - Nov. 27
Mon.- Fri., 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
At hl e t i c s a n d Aqu a t i c s
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Human Services Bureau

The Office of Crisis Intervention Services (CISU) is a unit of the City’s Department of Recreation and
Human Services. The CISU is made up of three teams:
• The Homicide Response Team (HRT) • Person in Crisis Team (PIC) • Community Support Team (CST).
Crisis Intervention Services has many community partnerships including the Rochester Police Department,
Pathways to Peace, Monroe County FIT Team, Willow and other community service providers, to ensure that
the best help is available.

Person In Community
Crisis Team support team
Available assistance 24/7 Compassionate counselors
Caring Behavioral available to answer questions
Health Professionals Connection to
community resources
Connections to services
Assistance with applying

HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU

Follow up support for funds (if you qualify)
Person In
Crisis Team CALL 585-428-6630
homicide Adult workforce
response team development
Comprehensive Community Providing city residents with
Response connections to exciting career fields
Immediate on site support 1:1 Coaching
Access to services and resources Links to community resources
Support for neighbors and Connections to industry-driven
intervention services to prevent education, training, employment,
retaliation or continued violence and more

CALL 585-428-1303 CALL 585-428-8698

Community Drop In Centers
City of Rochester residents can stop 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month, Noon–2 P.M.
by these local churches for information Dec. 21, 2022: New Progressive Cathedral C.O.G.I.C
and community support services.
Jan. 4, 2023: Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
The Community Support Counseling
Team, Pathways to Peace, and P.I.C. Jan. 18, 2023: New Progressive Cathedral C.O.G.I.C., 410 Chili Ave.
Teams will be on-site. and Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 351 Joseph Ave.

For more info., contact: [email protected]

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Rochester Animal Services • 184 Verona Street • 428-7274

Rochester Animal Services (RAS) is committed to serving people and animals to create safe neighborhoods,
support the human-animal bond, save and enhance lives. One of the most impactful things you can do right
now to help support our mission is to become a foster caregiver. Vist [email protected]]
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adoptions and visitations end at 2:30 p.m. Closed Sundays.

70 % of lost dogs are found less than a

mile from their home and 42% are
less than 400 feet.
Rochester Animal Services is asking city residents that find lost dogs – who appear friendly and healthy –
to keep them in the neighborhood where they’re found rather than bring them to the animal shelter. With
the City shelter already at capacity and other area shelters full or nearly full, we need to work together as
ROCHESTER ANIMAL SERVICES

a community to get these lost pets home to their loved ones. If you find a lost dog:

• Visit the City’s Found A Pet page at cityofrochester. • Post the dog’s picture and where they were found
gov/foundapet and review the Found to Facebook lost and found pets groups in
Pet Resource Packet. your area, Nextdoor, Craigslist, other social
media platforms and use Petco Love
• File a found report with Rochester
Lost facial recognition tool.
Animal Services on that web
page. Go to any vet, NSC • Post found dog signs in the
Office, City R-Center or several immediate area where the dog
Pet Supplies Plus locations was found.
to get the dog scanned for a • If you cannot hold a dog safely
microchip. Contact the owner if in your home, ask neighbors to
the dog has a registered chip or temporarily house the dog to give the
identification on their collar. owners a chance to find them.
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CITY OF ROCHESTER PUBLIC MARKET

For news, updates, and photos, follow us at www.cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket
Facebook and Instagram @CityofRochesterPublicMarket • Email: [email protected]

City of Rochester Public Market The Market will be decked out in holiday lights,
Open year round! festive music and have limitless local shopping and
Tue., Thurs., 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Sat., 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. unique gift items. Enjoy visits with Santa, horse
drawn carriage rides around the Market, and more!
Holidays at the Market: A Rochester holiday • Sundays, Dec. 4 & 11, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
tradition for over 25 years, Holidays at the Market • Thurs., Dec. 15, 6 – 9 p.m.
features dozens of holiday-focused vendors (freshcut
trees and wreaths, decorations, specialty foods
and beverage products, hand craft items and more!)

International Plaza
Parranda: Puerto Rican music tradition that will take
place at the Marketa during the Christmas holiday
season. Visit cityofrochester.gov/internationalplaza
Dec. 17, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Three Kings Celebration: There will be vendors,
music entertainment and more.
Visit cityofrochester.gov/internationalplaza
Jan. 15, 2023, 1 – 5 p.m.

Special Events

Breakfast with Santa: Valentine cookie decoration: Roc Holiday Village:

Ages 1 - 13. Ages 6 - 13. Free entry, skating, rentals,
Contact mickey.mendez@ Contact mickey.mendez@ Santa visits, Santa photos,
cityofrochester.gov. cityofrochester.gov. crafts and more!
Trenton and Pamela Trenton and Pamela Visit: rocholidayvillage.com
Jackson R-Center Jackson R-Center for more information.
December 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. February 14, 4 – 6 p.m.
Facilities Rentals

Edgerton Stardust Ballroom Genesee Valley Field House Lake Riley Lodge

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, MLK Lodge Norton Village Tay House at Cobbs Hill Park
You can rent our facilities for Edgerton Stardust Ballroom Lake Riley Lodge Norton Village, 300 Waring Rd.
private use–parties, birthdays, 41 Backus St. 100 Norris Dr., Cobbs Hill Park $100: four-hour increment
reunions and more! The $425: four-hour increment $250: four-hour increment $150: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Department of Recreation and $800: 9 a.m.–9 p.m., $450: 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Weekend 50 people max.
Human Services also processes 240 max. dinner style, rental only, 125 people max. Tay House at Cobbs Hill Park
rentals of parks, baseball 400 max. theater style seating. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 85 Hillside Ave.
diamonds, athletic fields, Genesee Valley Field House MLK Lodge, 353 Court St. $125: four-hour increment
tennis courts, indoor/outdoor 1316 Genesee St. Extension, $350: four-hour increment $175: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
basketball courts, ice skating Genesee Valley Park $650: 9 a.m.–9 p.m., 50 people max.
rinks, pools, R-Center facilities $125: four-hour increment 170 seated max,
and snow shoes. * Additional fees will apply for
$175: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. 300 cocktail style max. extended hours and holidays.
48 people max.
Call 428-6755 or visit cityofrochester.gov/facilityrental

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