Cheektowaga Summer Day Camps & School Break Clubs

08/14/2021

08/14/2021

08/14/2021

Shared with permission.

Shared with permission.

08/13/2021

To our 2021 campers, families, and staff - Thank you from the bottom of my heart for another successful day camp season. This year was hard. Trying to deal with changes due to Covid; different field trips, not being able to take as many kiddos, less staff, and just never seeming to have enough time in a day made the days seem hard and exhausting. However, realizing that for some kiddos this was maybe the first almost back to normal thing they have been able to do in over a year and a half made it all worthwhile. Seeing the counselors feeling the love today as campers cried while they said goodbye, made it all worthwhile. Hearing parents say, “See you next year!” made it all worthwhile. We do this because we love the kids. I continue to do this because as a teacher and a mom I know how important these moments, these relationships are for the children and the staff. Thank you for to everyone who helped make the 2021 Alexander Summer Day Camps happen! I hope everyone has a great school year and we will see you again in 2022!
- Miss Amy

08/13/2021

For the picnic in the park/carnival games field trip tomorrow - please have your camper wear their maroon camp T-shirt.
- campers do not need a lunch. We will be having hot dogs and picnic side dishes. If your camper doesn’t like that we will also have extra camp lunches on hand or you can pack a lunch.
- still bring water bottle, swim suit, and towel
- masks are only needed for inside the building. When we head outside they will not be worn.

08/10/2021

Tie Dye Day tomorrow! Please send a white T-shirt with your camper to camp tomorrow!

07/29/2021

Evangola Beach tomorrow. Boarding the busses at 9:15. Swimsuit, towels, sandals/flip flops/etc, sunscreen. If your camper gets camp lunch we are bring those to the beach. Otherwise be sure to pack them a lunch and drink in a disposable lunch bag.

07/16/2021

Beaver Island Beach today. Swimsuit, towels, sandals/flip flops/etc, sunscreen. If your camper gets camp lunch we are bring those to the beach. Otherwise be sure to pack them a lunch and drink in a disposable lunch bag.

07/09/2021

For the picnic in the park field trip tomorrow - please have your camper wear the maroon camp T-shirt they received today. If they were not at camp today, they will get one tomorrow morning.
- campers do not need a lunch. We will be having hot dogs and picnic side dishes. If your camper doesn’t like that we will also have extra camp lunches on hand.
- still bring water bottle, swim suit, and towel
- masks are only needed for inside the building. When we head outside they will not be worn.

06/29/2021

Camp is coming! We start Tuesday July 6th. Registered campers please bring a bag each day with swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water bottle and masks to be worn indoors only. Please label all belongings with your campers name. If you didn’t sign up for the lunch program then please send a lunch and drink everyday.

05/27/2021

Anyone still looking for a summer job - we are still in need of 1-2 camp counselors and we need 6 after camp staff. Please message for more information. Feel free to share this post!

04/17/2021

Day Camp Registration update. Registrations are still ongoing. Please be aware our A5 (entering 5th grade in September) and A6 (entering 6th grade and up in September) for BOYS are currently closed.

03/17/2021

Day Camp families - We understand everyone’s anticipation and excitement about Day Camp registration. Please remember we are only in the office 1 to 2 days a week at this time. All daycamp inquiries or questions should be directed to (716)897-7205, or by email at [email protected], or by sending a message through this page. Daycamp staff will process things and get back in touch with you through one of those methods or on one of the days when we are physically in the office.

Thank you,
Amy
Day Camp Director

02/27/2021

Asked to share on behalf of the Town of Cheektowaga Pools:

The Town of Cheektowaga plans on opening their pools the summer of 2021!
We are always in need of certified Lifeguards.
Visit the American Red Cross Web Site: (https://www.redcross.org) take-a-class/Lifeguarding.
or
Contact the Tonawanda Aquatic Center at 716-876-7424 for dates and times of Lifeguard Training Classes.

Summer is just around the corner so register soon!

02/27/2021

I know some of you have been anxiously awaiting this update. We are so happy to say we will be back for Summer 2021!

Camp Alexander will be in operation, unfortunately Camp Dartwood will not run this year. We will also be unable to offer the Youth In Training Program this summer.

We will be operating at a reduced capacity of campers and staff. Brochures are in the process of being mailed out, first to 2019 registrants who are Cheektowaga residents. Two weeks after the initial registration window, registration will then be open on a first come first serve basis.

Please use our page and [email protected] to reach us with questions or for more information.

I know some of you have been anxiously awaiting this update. We are so happy to say we will be back for Summer 2021!

Camp Alexander will be in operation, unfortunately Camp Dartwood will not run this year. We will also be unable to offer the Youth In Training Program this summer.

We will be operating at a reduced capacity of campers and staff. Brochures are in the process of being mailed out, first to 2019 registrants who are Cheektowaga residents. Two weeks after the initial registration window, registration will then be open on a first come first serve basis.

Please use our page and [email protected] to reach us with questions or for more information.

09/29/2020

One of our staff asked us to share this flyer.

06/11/2020

In case this helps any families who were left in a tight spot due to the cancellation of our camp.

05/28/2020

Camp Update:
It is with a very heavy heart that I am sending this message. A decision has been made by the Town to cancel Day Camp for the 2020 season. I am extremely sorry for the disappointment and failure to provide for your children.

I am truly heartbroken and we will miss everyone very much this summer. Please express our apologies to your children.

Thank you for having confidence in our program and I hope to see everyone next summer.

All registrations will be withdrawn and for those who have made deposits or payments those will be refunded.

Stay well and safe,
Amy McMahon
Day Camp Director

05/27/2020

UPDATE: We have been notified that Camp Dartwood will be cancelled for Summer 2020 and Day Camp will be held only at Alexander.

Also, at this time all registration for Alexander Day Camps is closed.

As stated previously, if you have already registered for Alexander you are all set.

05/21/2020

At this time we are being told that day camp will be able to run. There will, of course be changes, one of which is we will be accepting about half the numbers of campers as usual in order to accommodate for regulations due to COVID-19. Other changes will be communicated as we have more specific information.

Please note: As of 5/21/20 we are no longer accepting registrations at Camp Alexander for Youth In Training or boys grade 5 and up (A5 & A6). If you have already registered, you are all set.

Contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

05/18/2020

We thank you for your continued patience and support throughout this time of unknown certainty. We had hoped to get an update out to everyone sooner than now, however, there was not much to update as we waited for information about reopening and how we might do that.

Now with New York PAUSE extended and the decision to open businesses moves to a regional level, we continue to await guidance about what phase of reopening day camps fall and more specific health and safety guidelines that are required due to the pandemic. We are continuing to hold out hope to be able to hold day camp, but we also realize this is dependent on state and local governmental decisions.

We know that this doesn't answer any questions specifically enough, but that is all we have at this point .

We hope you and your families continue to remain safe and healthy!

05/06/2020

Day Camp families and staff - In regards to having/not-having Summer Day Camp,

Please know at this time nothing official has been communicated with us or decided specific to day camp. As of right now we are continuing to process registrations. At such time any official decisions are made ALL camp families and staff will receive communication directly from the Camp Director.

Be safe and thank you!

05/01/2020

We are still operating under the premise that we will be able to have Day Camp.
If you would like to register for camp, please send an email to [email protected]

04/30/2020

tocny.org

Lifeguards needed for Cheektowaga Youth & Recreation. Click on the link for employment application. Once complete email to [email protected]

https://tocny.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TOC-Youth_Rec-Summer-Job-Application-2020-fillable.pdf

04/21/2020

Cheektowaga Senior Center

Cheektowaga Senior Center

A message from our Director

04/20/2020

Please read this update.

04/09/2020

Cheektowaga Youth and Recreation

Cheektowaga Youth and Recreation

We miss all the kids in our programs this Spring, so we have teamed up with the Easter Bunny to drive by and say Hi!! Feel free to wave and take pictures as we drive through. (Please note, we cannot guarantee approximate times/streets that the bunny will visit, but we will make every effort to drive through as many streets as possible on 4/9/20. We appreciate your understanding

04/01/2020

Hello! We hope that everyone is safe and healthy during these challenging times.

At this time Day Camp staff are unable to be in the office and may not be for some time.

I am available through electronic means to answer questions. Please email at [email protected] or send a message to our page.

Thank you,
Amy
Camp Director

03/22/2020

Posted on behalf of a one of our staff -
Hello families! With schools closed right now, I would like to offer virtual tutoring to help keep kids engaged and focused on school work in a fun, educational, and interactive way. My experience includes being an occupational therapy student in grad school, an activity director and counselor for 8 years at Alexander day camp, after school program coordinator at the YMCA, and substitute teacher at Maryvale. If you are interested please email me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks,
Brian Wroblewski

03/16/2020

At this time the April Break program scheduled for the week of April 13th is cancelled.

02/29/2020

Please join us for a fun night to support the Adapted Recreation Program! We have already received many great baskets and donations for the basket auction. Tickets are available for presale. Contact us for tickets.

02/01/2020

Still accepting registrations for February Break Club. February 18th-21st. Contact us for information.

01/11/2020

Cheektowaga Summer Day Camps & School Break Clubs

01/11/2020

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01/04/2020