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City of Rochester R-Center’s Spring Recess Hours And Programs

Written by Andre on April 4, 2023

The City of Rochester R-Center’s has shifted their their operating hours to offer innovative programs for this week during Spring Recess.

Depending on where you live in the City of Rochester and what R-Center is closest there are a plethora of programs and activities to do to keep young people busy.

City R-Centers, which are typically open during afterschool and evening hours, will be open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday, April 3–Thursday, April 6 and will offer a wide variety of additional programming, including free lunches. Adams Street R-Center will not be open due to construction.

Some of the City’s year-round programming for youth, which will also be active during Spring Break, includes:

Youth Voice One Vision is a leadership program for high school students in the City of Rochester. Visit cityofrochester.gov/YVOV/ for more information.

The Sexuality Outreach Advocacy Resources (SOAR) programs helps youth develop skills team building and leadership, event planning and advocacy for youth rights. Visit cityofrochester.gov/RISE/.

The popular Biz Kid$ business education camp will take place all week long. The camp teaches kids how to launch a business. Participants can earn money and win prizes while learning about the various aspects of entrepreneurship. Biz Kid$ runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and includes breakfast, lunch and business supplies. For more information or to apply, call 428-7098.

Additional Special Spring Recess programs for R-Center’s include:

Avenue D R-Center, 200 Avenue D.:

Bingo: 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 4

David Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.:

Basketball Tournament, ages 12 -14, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Tuesday, April 4

Easter Egg Hunt, ages 6–12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday, April 4

Basketball Tournament, ages 15–17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesday, April 5

Easter Egg Hunt, 4 p.m., Thursday, April 6, Frederick Douglass R-Center, 999 South Ave.

Mini Egg Hunt with Coloring and Craft Activities, 12 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St.

Spring Breakin’ Dance Party, ages 6–17, 2 p.m., Friday, April 7, Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St.Light refreshments will be served.

Easter Egg Hunt, 12 p.m. Saturday, April 1, Genesee Valley Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave. Pre-registration required at www.CityofRochester.Gov/R-Central.

Casino Night, 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.

Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center, 485 N. Clinton Ave.:

Dodgeball Tournament, ages 6–10, 1 p.m. Monday, April 3

Dodgeball Tournament, ages 11–15, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4

Dodgeball Tournament, ages 6–10, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5

Dodgeball Tournament, ages 11–15, 1 p.m. Thursday, April 6

Hoop and Skills Competition, 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, Tyshaun Cauldwell
R-Center, 524 Campbell St.

Basketball and Life Skills, ages 13–18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday, April 3–Thursday, April 6, Rochester Community Sports Complex, 460 Oak St. Lunch provided. Pre-registration required at www.cityofrochester.gov/r-central.

During Spring Break, Rochester Public Library branches will also be open during regular hours and are hosting a variety of programs to keep children busy and learning. Visit www.roccitylibrary.org.