Youth Department

Youth Department

Matthew McCluskey – Director

Phone: 845-658-8982

Email: [email protected]

Please see Document Center for all forms and applications.

Town Board Liaison: Councilmember Sweeney

Rosendale Youth Center

Mission Statement
The Youth Program staff provides supervised recreation for youth,
informal counseling, advocacy and agency referrals and employment assistance.

The Rosendale Youth Center welcomes visitors under age 21.

The Youth Center is open Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:30pm.  Hours are subject to change based on use. Pool tables, ping pong, legos, board games, sports equipment, video games, arts and crafts table, and a place to hang out and be a kid are all available. Bussing from Rondout School district is an option. Those interested need to talk to Matt first. Any questions let us know.

Summer Camp occurs for 8 weeks over the summer. We have limited spots for those interested need to contact Matt. Summer camp spots fill up quick, please get applications in as soon as possible to guarantee a spot.

Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult or 16 years of age.

Visitors are the responsibility of staff while indoors. When staff are doing activities outside with youth then they are our responsibility but if youth go out on their own they are not.

Closed Federal Holidays.

Parents and families are welcome.

Please check regular for schedule changes.

Annual Events Calendar:

School Vacation Day Program
Saturday Morning Sports & Games
Art Workshops
Mother's Day Tea Party
Father's Day event
Easter Egg Hunt
Summer Day Camp
Halloween Party
Holiday Party

(Subject to change due to youth response and staff availability)

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In-House center programs have included Tobacco Prevention Classes, Homework Help, Body Image / Education Workshops, etc.

Employment opportunities exist in our Summer Day Camp for teens age 16 and older.

A volunteer Counselor in training program gives 15 year olds valuable work experience at day camp. CIT’s selected by interview.

Volunteers needed and donations are always welcome!!

Funding for the Rosendale Youth Program is provided by the Town of Rosendale, fundraisers, businesses and individual contributions, for which we are extremely grateful.

Rent the Youth Center on Sundays for Birthday Parties!!

Fees:

$45 for residents
$75 for non-residents

Applications are available here: Download application here

Sports equipment available for sign out to be used at the park include softball, tennis, volleyball, tee-ball, basketball, badminton, football, pickleball and jump ropes.