After-School Programs

YWCA WNY offers school age child care programs at four locations in Western New York. The programs promote healthy growth and development for school-aged children in a fun-filled, stimulating learning environment. Our highly trained, caring staff guide children through activities designed to promote creativity and enhance learning.

YWCA of WNY after-school enrichment programs are licensed through the NYS Office of Children & Family Services, staffed with youth development professionals, and are free to eligible students.

After-School Programs Locations & Hours:

Serves school-aged children, K-12 (varies based on location)
Hours of Operation:  Varies by location
Locations:  City of Buffalo
Maryvale USFD
Lackawanna City School District

Programs focus on academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and STEAM/Recreational enrichment activities. Snack and dinner (dependent on location) are provided. Transportation home is provided at some locations.

For program specific information, please contact Cherise Carson at 716.852.6120, ext. 116 or ccarson@ywca-wny.org.

Our After-School Programs

  • School Age Child Care

    We’re here to encourage each child’s emotional, social, intellectual, creative, cultural and physical development in a safe, nurturing, anti-bias environment.



  • After-School Enrichment

    We offer school age child care programs at four locations to promote healthy growth and development for school-aged children in a fun-filled, stimulating learning environment.


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  • Summer Camp

    Kid’s Choice Summer Camp programs are licensed through NYS Office of Children & Family Services, staffed by youth development professionals, and are free to eligible students.


Children & Youth Services Contact ↘

Cherise Carson
Director of Children & Youth Services 
1005 Grant Street
YWCA of Western New York
(716) 852.6120 x.116
ccarson@ywca-wny.org

Catherine Konieczny
Project Director
Lackawanna City School District
716-994-5580

ckonieczny@ywca-wny.org

Brittany Higgs
Project Director
21st Century Community Learning Center Westminster Community Charter School
716- 910-8839

bhiggs@ywca-wny.org

Kelly Luce
Senior Project Director
Full Service Community Schools @ Cleveland Hill UFSD; 21st Century Community Learning Center @ Maryvale UFSD
716-910-1920

kluce@ywca-wny.org

Stefanie Kerr
Project Director
Early Childhood and After-School Programs
716-725-4339

skerr@ywca-wny.org