Lockport Department of Youth and Recreation PROGRAMS |
| Name of Program |
Description |
Age |
Fee |
Season |
| Police Youth Community Relations Seminar |
Located at NCCC. Offers education on a wide variety of topics such as Sex, Aids, eating disorders, and drug abuse. |
Young Adults in Middle School and High School |
FREE |
Early Second Semester (Jan) |
| 3 V 3 Basketball Tournament |
There are 5 separate categories for girls and boys. It is a double elimination tournament. |
7-18 |
FREE |
Summer (July) |
| Street Hockey Program |
It is run over 9 weeks; offers experience and a safe environment to compete for both boys and girls |
7-12
13-15 |
$7 per child |
Fall and Spring |
| Chess Club |
For beginners to experienced players! Learn different strategies from experienced players. |
ALL AGES!` |
FREE |
Year round |
| Saturday Recreation Program |
A weekly program that consists of outside activities and will also include arts and crafts activities |
ALL AGES! |
FREE |
September to December |
| Youth Council |
A community service program for students. The council assists others with various community activities, and promotes relations between the city and the youth |
Middle and High School sudents |
FREE |
School Year |
| Halloween Party |
It is held at the YMCA. Provides a big party for children. Festivities include crafts, games, and CANDY! |
Geared towards ages 3-11 |
FREE! |
October 30th |
| Santa's Calling |
Fun event for children, they get the opportunity to talk to Santa and tell him their wishes |
Ages 3-7 |
FREE! |
December 13-16 |
| Skate with Santa |
A holiday event for kids to skate, eat lunch and get a picture with Santa |
Pre-K through 5th grade |
FREE! |
A Saturday in December |
| Holiday Hues |
The city's annual decorating contest. Any resident in the city of Lockport with a home is eligible |
N/A |
FREE! |
Judging takes place in mid December |
| Youth Court |
Students play all roles of a courtroom. Make decisions and plead cases, it is real and the judgments are final. |
High school students |
N/A |
Year round |
| RENT-A-KID |
An ongoing referral program for youths to attain part time employment. Provides service to the community by pairing them up with a responsible youth. |
Ages
14-21 |
N/A |
Year round |
Winter Fun Fest:
Kenan Center
433 Locust Street
Lockport, NY |
Family event featuring petting zoo, wagon rides, snow shoeing, ice hockey events, broomball, baby races and performances at the Taylor Theatre. |
Families |
FREE! |
First weekend in February |
Summer Recreation:
Offered in eight local parks. |
Games, activities, crafts, field trips and special events. Parks are staffed from 9:30am to 4:30pm. |
Ages:
7-15 |
FREE! |
Late June through mid July |
