City of Rochester’s Fall Recreation Season Begins with Nature Exploration

Now through November, the City of Rochester’s Fall recreation season offers more than 150 programs and activities for kids, adults, and families. From athletics and dance to music and nature exploration, all program details and registration are now available at www.CityofRochester.gov/Recreation.

“With the new Maplewood Nature Center, we have more in store for kids and families this school year than ever before—from after school care to activities for all ages,” said Mayor Malik Evans. “Add that to the athletics, gaming, arts, and other activities you already know and love and you’ll have everything you need to stay active, make friends, and learn something new this fall.”

Fall recreation highlights include:

After-School Care & Open Recreation:

After School in the Park (ages 6-11) offers affordable OFCS-regulated, school-age childcare after school at the Maplewood Nature Center, 107 Bridge View Drive, and Lake Riley Lodge at Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Dr, with engaging activities, field trips, and homework help. Meals are served. To learn more and register, visit www.CityofRochester.gov/ASIP. 

The R-Stars (ages 6-12) and R-Teens (ages 13-18) are open recreation programs that offer a free, fun, and nurturing environment after school and over break weeks at R-Centers across the city. Meals are served. To learn more and register, visit www.CityofRochester.gov/R-Stars. 

Youth Voice, One Vision (YVOV): The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council:

Students ages 13-19 are invited to start the school year off strong alongside youth leaders from across Rochester who are sharing their voices and making a difference in their community. YVOV has provided opportunities for youth leadership and civic engagement for 30 years and counting. Learn more about how to get involved in this and other youth leadership programs at www.CityofRochester.gov/YVOV.  

Recreation for Kids and Families:

Throughout the fall season, residents will find a range of activities for families and kids of all ages across the City’s network of R-Centers, including:

• ROCmusic:  Get musical after school—youth ages 6-18 can learn and develop skills on a musical instrument in a supportive, uplifting environment at Gantt R-Center or the Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services.

• E-Sports and Gaming: Pick up a controller and get in the spirit of fun competition with exciting e-sports and gaming opportunities at Adams, Carter, Edgerton, Gantt, Hope, and Jackson R-Centers.

• STEM: For those who love tinkering, Adams, Avenue D, Frederick Douglass, and Thomas P. Ryan R-Centers have tons of fun in store with activities such as Lego Lab, Curious Creators, Roblox Busy Builders, Robotics, and more.

• Athletics and Dance: From the Step teams at Avenue D, Frederick Douglass, Gantt, and Jackson R-Centers to “Learn to Play Hockey” sessions at the Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex, a full slate of athletics and dance activities are ready to keep young people moving.

For additional activities and registration, visit www.CityofRochester.gov/Recreation.

Recreation for Adults:

From athletics to social groups, fall programming for adults offers opportunities to connect, learn, and stay in shape, including:

• Fitness Classes: Dive into Aqua Zumba at Jackson R-Center, check out Yoga or Step Aerobics at Adams R-Center, or explore other opportunities to stay fit in a fun class environment.

• Open Fitness: Achieve your fitness goals at your own pace with open fitness opportunities and equipment at several R-Centers.

• Social Opportunities: Whether you head to the Skate Nights at Adams, Frederick Douglass, or Jackson R-Centers, or try your hand at Edgerton R-Center’s Line Dance Fusion or Paint & Bake Ceramics, there are many opportunities for adults to gather with friends and make new ones while having a ton of fun.

Find these activities and many more at www.CityofRochester.gov/Recreation.