Cheektowaga Summer Day Camps & School Break Clubs

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.

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All registrations will be withdrawn and for those who have made deposits or payments those will be refunded.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

Cheektowaga Summer Day Camps & School Break Clubs's cover photo

01/04/2020

11/23/2019

Plan ahead - New for 2020 Camp/Adapted Recreation Program staff will be running the February Break week club and the Spring Break week club for ages 5-12. The program will be fully integrated as well and be held at the Alexander Community Center. Space will be limited, so look for more information after the new year!

08/17/2019

Shared from a parent with permission: “Today was the last day of camp for the summer. When I picked them up, there was lots of teens, counselors, and children crying. All so sad to leave camp. (Child) looked at me and said, “mom, I cried during the slideshow, I’m going to miss my friends so much.” Every counselor and kid hugging and asking, “you coming back next summer??” It was such a sweet thing to see.
It reminds me how important camp is. To meet new and diverse people, to experience things they usually wouldn’t, to learn to work as a group not just an individual, and to be accepted as you are.
I wish every kid got to experience this and that every mom got to witness it.
Until next summer ☀️”
This is why we do what we do. Thank you so much to all of our campers and families, you are why we do it. Thank you cannot be said enough to my staff who are there because the work means something to them and did an amazing job. As hard as some days seem or when I think “Oh just one more summer”, moments like this remind me how important it is to keep going. Providing these experiences to children and the teachable moments to staff of all ages is why I keep going. This year was the most tears of sadness to say goodbye that I have seen in our last few days of camp. Yes sad to say goodbye but warms my heart because those tears mean relationships were formed that will not be forgotten and fun was had that is immeasurable.
- With gratitude and until next summer. Miss Amy, Camp Director

08/16/2019

Dartwood left the Fair in good time and should be back soon. Alexander just leaving, a little parking lot hold up but on our way now!

08/02/2019

All camps headed back from downtown.

08/02/2019

Field trip to Explore & More and Canalside today. Campers need lunches, unless they get Alexander camp lunch. They are welcome to bring money if you’d like them to purchase a snack or a drink. Regular pick up at 3:30 and then late program as usual.

08/01/2019

Camp Alexander: week 5 memo!!

08/01/2019

Tomorrow is Camp Olympics - Camp Alexander remember to wear your color.
A1 Red, A2 Yellow, A3 Blue, A4 Green, A5 Orange,
A6 Black

07/30/2019

Reminder for Alexander Day Camp - Tomorrow, Wednesday July 31st is Tie Dye day. Please be sure to send your camper in with something to tie dye. T-shirt’s, socks, pillowcases, hoodies, are good options!

07/26/2019

Camps are on our way back from Beaver Island. We had a great day!

07/26/2019

Field trip to Beaver Island Beach today! Bring lunch (unless you get Alexander Camp Lunch), sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, and flip flops/sandals. Everyone needs to wear their camp T-shirt. Regular dismissal is at 3:30 and then late program until 5pm as usual. For those of you who use the Remind app to check for updates, we are currently not able to use our summer camp list because they changed the requirements for class size. So for now this is the only place where we will be able to post updates. Please share with families that may not be on our page yet.

07/25/2019

Come see us!

07/24/2019

Come see us tomorrow at the Recreation Center Parking lot and get a car wash with the help of our great campers and staff!

07/23/2019

Dartwood Annual Car Wash is in full swing!! Come get your car wash until noon at the Dartwood Community Center (222 Autumnwood Drive Cheektowaga NY 14227)!

07/19/2019

On our way back from Six Flags Darien Lake. We had an awesome and fun day!!