City of Rochester’s R-Centers offer week of fun and enrichment during April recess

The City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Human Services invites city youth and families to take part in a week of exciting, enriching activities during April Recess, April 14–18, 2025. 

Hosted at R-Centers throughout the city, the weeklong lineup includes hands-on learning, health and wellness, career exploration, and sports activities for all ages.

Monday, April 14

• Easter Fun – Lightfoot R-Center, 12 – 3 p.m.
• Mindful Me: Yoga & Meditation with Cornell Cooperative 4-H – Ryan R-Center, 4 – 5 p.m.
• Youth Bike Repair Program – Gantt R-Center, 1 – 3 p.m. (continues through April 16)
• Lifeguard Certification Class – Adams Street R-Center, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (continues through April 17)
• Biz Kid$ Camp (Ages 10–13) – 57 St. Paul St., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (continues through April 18)

Tuesday, April 15

• Biz Kid$ Camp – 57 St. Paul St., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Open Activities – Ryan R-Center, 1 – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16

• Biz Kid$ Camp – 57 St. Paul St., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Open Activities – Ryan R-Center, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Easter Basket Making – Douglass R-Center, 4 – 5 p.m.
• Wellness Wednesday: Fun, Food & Fitness with Fidelis Care

Thursday, April 17

• Youth Wellness Summit – Gantt R-Center, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Sharp Shooter Showdown: 3-Point Contest – Ryan R-Center, 1 – 2 p.m.
• Easter Egg Hunt – Douglass R-Center, 4 – 4:30 p.m.
• Crossovers & Conversations (Basketball and Life Skills) – Ryan R-Center, 4 – 5 p.m.
• Biz Kid$ Camp – 57 St. Paul St., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Lifeguard Certification Class – Adams Street R-Center, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 18

• Biz Kid$ Camp – 57 St. Paul St., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Building Stronger Families with Cornell Cooperative
• Legends vs. Rising Stars 5-on-5 Basketball Game (Staff vs. Youth) – Sports Complex, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Register for events on R-Central

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