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Community Center that strives to improve the quality of life for youth and families in Lancaster by providing services that promote community prosperity, and by offering programs and cultural events that celebrate and preserve African American heritage. The Center hosts community-wide cultural events, including the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, Black History Month events, and a Juneteenth Celebration. The Center is also home base for the African American Veterans Project and the African American Historical Society.

Provides academic training, support services, and enrichment activities for student.

Offers weekly youth and teen programming.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Provides an array of public library services. This is the first library in Lancaster County to have a supporting partnership with a private organization (Houston Run Community Center) and the first library in the county to be designed as an integral part of a cafe.

Services:

• After-school child care

Offers a summertime education. Program includes daily breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Location: Lancaster Rec Child Development Center at McCaskey High School Dates: June – August

Offers summer learning and reading programs, including storytimes, STEM programs, art activities, performances, and more. The Summer Quest game allows youth to earn prizes while completing reading and learning challenges. Toys, games, and kids’ computers are also available for use at any time.

Theater, art, music, movement, playground and snack time. New workshops and instructors under a different theme each week. Check website for themes.

Camp Lily Berks is a week-long day camp that provides a well-rounded summer camp experience for children and young adults (ages 8-21) with disabilities. Their camps promise to engage, entertain and educate by offering inclusive activities that build skills, promote friendships and increase independence. Campers enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports, music, educational programs and a host of other activities. Special guests visit to teach workshops and entertain. Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Campers sign up for one or more weeks. 2025 Session Dates: Week 1: June 29 - July 3 Week 2: July 6 - 10 Week 3: July 13 - 17 Week 4: July 20 - 24 Week 5: July 27 - 31 Week 6: August 3 – 7

Offers a summer day camp.

Provides the full range of library services including browsing and circulating collections of materials such as books, magazines, and other media for all ages; library reference and research assistance; access to Internet-connected computers, printers, other electronic devices, and photocopiers; and spaces for meetings and quiet study. Allows borrowing of items for library cardholders. Sponsors and hosts an array of educational, instructional, and cultural programming for all ages.

Provides before and after school enrichment. If a child is enrolled in the School-Age Enrichment program, per request, they can be matched with a pre-qualified Big Brother or Big Sister. A healthy breakfast and snack is included in your daily rate as well as transportation to and from school.

Offers a variety of training and education programs to inspire people to serve the community in leadership positions. Programs offered include Board Development, Executive Connections, Future Leaders of York, Leadership for Diverse Schools, Leadership Training Program, and Mentorship York.

Develops the positive potential of youth within safe, supportive families and communities with a specific focus on Spanish and LatinX communities.

Offers a collection of more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. Also provides computers for public use, Internet access, and printing/ copying services. Hosts a variety of cultural and educational events and programs.

Summer Day Camp: State licensed care for children enrolled in city and county public, private or parochial schools. Provides age appropriate activities, meals and snacks. Weekly field trips.

The goal of Greater Scranton YMCA programs is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The summer camp program reflects these values and is designed to help our campers grow mentally, physically and spiritually within a fun camp environment. Trained camp staff lead campers in challenging activities that help your child grow and learn.

Provides 30-day residential services high in activities that enrich the youths’ social, emotional, and mental well-being. Youth will be closely supervised and mentored by staff members at all times.

Teen Center, led and governed by high school students under the guidance of our experienced staff, is a hub for youth programming that encourages academic and personal growth. The center delivers opportunities for students in grades 6-12 to nurture their social, emotional, and intellectual well-being through free access to youth leadership training, tutoring/homework assistance, counseling services, cooking classes, fun events, and so much more.

Playground program including activities such as sports, arts and crafts and weekly themes will be done.

Variety of programs aimed at child development, parent/caregiver and child interaction including storytime, music, and movement, and After the Stork

Provides interactive STEM curricula to youth in the community through a train-the-trainer model by partnering with communities throughout the region. Participants learn about science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive lessons. YWCA provides community partners with instruction, training, materials and resources that are needed to deliver the program.

Offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children, teens, and families, with accessible learning activities that build on life skills, Maker philosophies, and wellness concepts. Offers free homework assistance. Introduces hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Humanities programming. Promotes a love of reading and literacy.

Offers a 6-week paid summer immersion program for Philadelphia public high school students to learn how to build people power and get hands-on experience. Provides instruction and learning experiences concerning community organizing and leadership skills focused on community uplift. Also provides opportunities to work with leading social impact organizations in Philadelphia and get exposed to a network of change makers.