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Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball and Other Activities
- Afternoon Athletes
- Men's Basketball
- Adult Tennis
- Adult Volleyball
- Pre-K Program
- Toddler Tune-Up
- Children's Tennis Clinic
- Recreation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
- Badminton Programs
- Toddler Open Gym
Summer Programs
- Summer Playground Program
- Summer Playmobile
- Summer Sports Clinic
- Summer Tiny Tots Tennis Program
- Summer Team Tennis
- Recreation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
Adult and Youth Swim Programs
- Toddler splash time
- Family Splash time
- Swimming Lessons for the Intimidated Swimmer
- Adult Swimming Lessons
- Water Exercise
- Synchronized Swimming
- Summer Lap Swim
- Summer Senior Swim
- Summer Swim Team
- American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program Various Levels Offered
Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball and Other Activities
Afternoon Athletes
This is an after school gym program for elementary school children. Different group games and activities will be played: Dodge ball, soccer, kickball, capture the flag and more. For further information, please email bignaszak@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7519. back to top
Men's Basketball
This program is intended for adults ages 18+ to enjoy several “pick-up” style full court games at the Clearfield Community Center. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information, please email bignaszak@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7519. back to top
Adult Tennis
For more information, please email alorenzo@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7517. back to top
Adult Volleyball
For more information please email, bignaszak@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7519. back to top
Pre-K Program
A drop-off program for children ages 3 & 4 who are fully potty trained. This program will include a variety of daily activities such as athletics, arts and crafts, music and dance and story time. This program is designed to foster children’s physical development, self-esteem, and to encourage peer socialization in a recreational setting. For more information, please email jreed@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7518. back to top
Toddler Tune-Up
A pre-school gym program for children ages 1-4. This program will include games, songs, and athletic activities that foster the children's physical development, coordination skills and self-esteem. Parents stay and participate with there children. For more information, please call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Children's Tennis Clinic
For more information, please email alorenzo@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7517. back to top
Recreation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities - Adult and Youth
For more information, please email lehrenreich@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7522. back to topBadminton Programs
Please contact the Recreation Department at (716) (716) 631-7132 for more information. back to top
Toddler Open Gym
This is a pre-school gym program for children ages 1 to 4. Parents will be required to stay with their children. Please call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7518. back to top
Summer Programs
Summer Playground Program
This seven week program offers a variety of activities for youth ages 12 and under, including games, arts and crafts, athletics, and special events. All playgrounds will be open Monday thru Friday. Playgrounds open daily, weather permitting. Children 5 and under must be supervised by someone 13 years or older at all times. For more information, please email jreed@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7518. back to top
Summer Playmobile
Specialized crafts and sporting activities are provided for children 12 and under. Children 5 and under must be supervised by someone 13 years or older at all times. For more information, please email jreed@amherst.ny.us or call (716) (716) 631-7132 ext. 7518. back to top
Summer Sports Clinic
Several series of 1/2 day, weeklong sports clinics for children ages 6-13. These clinics are intended for children of all ability levels. Each weekly session will include discussion of rules and strategies, basic beginning drills, skill training and game play. For more information, call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Summer Tiny Tots Tennis Program
A starter tennis program for children ages 5-7. The classes are smaller and the skill progressions are designed to take into account the developmental capabilities of this age group. For more information, please email alorenzo@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7517. back to top
Summer Team Tennis
The Team Tennis program is designed to allow the players of intermediate to advances skills a chance to participate in a competitive team program. Players will participate in team conditioning, agility drills, drill practice sessions and challenge matches in preparation for competition with other sites. There are four team sites, which will compete against each other. Each team will develop a hierarchy of players with the top 7 considered Varsity players and other players Junior Varsity. Teams are co-ed and players must be ages 14-17. Exceptions are made if younger players show appropriate skills. For more information, please email alorenzo@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext. 7517. back to top
Recreation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities - Adult and Youth
For more information please e-mail lmehrenreich@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext 7522. back to top
Adult and Youth Swim Programs
Toddler splash time
Designed specifically for children 6 months to 3 years old. This program will include skills and games that will introduce the children to the water. A parent or guardian will be required to stay and participate with their child. For more information call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Family Splash time
For families with children under 7 years of age to use the Splash Park ONLY. A parent or guardian must accompany child(ren). There is no less instruction. For more information please call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Swimming Lessons for the Intimidated Swimmer
Designed specifically for children 7 years old and up who are extremely frightened or timid of the water. This program will be individualized to meet the child's personal needs. The main focus of this course will be to develop association with aquatics and understanding of water safety. For more information call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Adult Swimming Lessons
Designed specifically for adults who would like to either conquer their fear of the water or simply brush up on their stroke development. This class is limited in number and the class will focus on survival skills, stroke development, and water safety. This program will also be personalized to meet the needs of each individual. For more information please call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Water Exercise
Designed to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, stimulate circulation, and firm muscles. The exercises can be therapeutic for people suffering with arthritis. The water resistance can favor either low or high impact depending on personal preference. For more information please call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Synchronized Swimming
Learn the basics of synchronized swimming, including sculling, egg beater, basic figures and a routine. Participants must be able to complete two width of the pool. For more information please contact lehrenreich@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7132 ext 7522. back to top
Summer Lap Swim
For complete schedule please see brochure and for more information please call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Summer Senior Swim
For complete schedule please see brochure and for more information please call (716) 631-7132. back to top
Summer Swim Team
A recreationally based swim team. All participants must be able to swim two lengths (50 yards) of the pool to be eligible to join. The swim team will practice three times a week and will have the opportunity to participate in several local swim meets. The competition age groups for the meets are as follows, ages 10 and under, 11-12, 13- 14, and ages 15 and up. For more information please call (716) 631-7132. back to top
American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program - Various Levels Offered
- Level I (Introduction to Water Skills) Help students feel comfortable in the water. Focuses on creating a foundation for water safety and basic swimming skills.
- Level II (Fundamental Aquatic Skills) Give students success with fundamental water skills such as locomotion and floating without support.
- Level III (Stroke Development) Increase skill competency with guided practice. Coordinate front and back crawl and introduce elements of the butterfly as well as fundamentals of treading water.
- Level IV (Stroke Improvement) Designed to develop confidence and competency in strokes and safety skills. Students continue working on butterfly and are introduced to the elementary backstroke, breaststroke and elements of the sidestroke.
- Level V (Stroke Refinement) Students will refine the performance and increase endurance of all the strokes. Flip turns on the front and back introduced.
- Level VI (Swimming and Skill Proficiency) Designed to refine strokes so students swim with ease, efficacy, power and smoothness over greater distances. Other aquatic skills are introduced to help students prepare for other advanced swimming activities such as Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instruction and competitive swimming. back to top
Youth and Recreation
1615 Amherst Manor Dr
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716)
631-7132
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
10:00 AM - 2:00PM (Sat)
Youth and Recreation
Programs
Family Room
Northwest Amherst Community Center
Northtown Center at Amherst
Organizations
Partners & Publications
Youth and Recreation
Pouli, Mary-Diana
Executive Director
716-631-7132 ext.
7532
Guzdek, Eric
Deputy Director Recreation
716-631-7132 ext.
7512
Barth, Dave
Laborer
716-631-7132
Boyle, Ann
Messenger
716-631-7132 ext.
7538
Burns, Jared
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7713
Bush, Brian
Supervising Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC
716-631-7132
Cassiol, Jason
Laborer
716-631-7132
Cicero, Donna
Clerk - PT
716-631-7132 ext.
7514
Erwin, Robin
Clerk - PT
716-631-7217
Fischer, Patrice
Principal Clerk Typist
716-631-7132 ext.
7520
Graczyk, Elizabeth
Resource Coordinator
716-631-7132 ext.
7550
Groff, Linda
Recreation Attendant
716-631-7132 ext.
7529
Holmes, Michele
Program Leader
716-631-7208
Ignaszak, Brian
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7519
Kiefer-Warren, Joann
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7516
Laudico, Alan
Program Leader
716-633-8117
Lefebvre, Heidi
Project Coordinator
716-631-7132 ext.
7514
Lorenzo, Angelo
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7517
McCarthy, Roseanne
Public Relations Coordinator
716-631-7132 ext.
7521
Meizlik, Jonathan
Laborer
716-631-7132
Miles, Jim
Laborer Crew Chief
716-631-7132
Miller, Kathy
Asset Development Specialist
716-631-7132 ext.
7523
Mohney, Sue
Program Leader
716-631-7299
Pierce, Margaret
Clerk
716-631-7132
Reed, Jennifer
Program Leader
716-689-1404
Reilley, Jenna
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7716
Rohrer, Anne
Clerk
716-631-7132 ext.
7518
Sember, Andrew
Recreation Attendant
716-631-7132
Stravalaci, Antonella
Director of Volunteers
716-631-7210
Sykes, Scott
Maintenance Worker
716-631-7132
Vega, Tony
Working Crew Chief
716-631-7132
Waltz, Bradley
Recreation Supervisor
716-631-7132 ext.
7528
Wendling, Jim
Maintenance Worker
716-689-1418
Whitehead, James
Laborer Crew Chief
716-631-7132
Zapfel, Janice
Deputy Director Youth
716-631-7132 ext.
7511
Wednesday (Evening) Family Wellness Walks
Come take a walk with us Wednesday evenings in April & May! All ages are welcome to come along for a stroll on favorite local trails! To register visit amherstyouthandrec.org or call 716-631-7132. See flyer for details.
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Weekly Walks at Walton Woods Park
Free public group walks at Walton Woods Park from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 and 28. Join Amherst Town Parks Naturalist, Carol Rogers, for a free guided walk through the park and enjoy some sunshine and steps! Walks are open to the public and all are welcome. Please register by visiting www.amherstyouthandrec.org. To learn more about the event, click on the link below.
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