Youth Programming
Our Preschool and Youth Programs are designed to provide children with opportunities to develop new skills, engage in enrichment programs and activities, build positive relationships with their peers, and embark on creative adventures. We offer a wide variety of programs from Before and After Care clubs to day camps, and more.
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Preschool
Preschool is for our little learners, ages 2-4, to begin their educational journey through play and hands on experiences. They’ll engage in traditional learning concepts, art and music, and physical movement including weekly swim and gymnasium time.
Two-year olds can look forward to circle and story time, singing songs, dramatic play, and more!
Three-year olds will focus on a “learning through play” philosophy, where teachers approach developmental learning using discovery, choices problem solving, and exploration. They’ll enjoy weekly learn to skate, art, science, music, outdoor play, and more.
Four-year olds will continue their growth in the basic skills of learning while preparing for the continued socialization and structure that they will need in their next level of learning in Kindergarten.
School-Aged Children
This program offers children a safe setting for before and/or after school care. In the morning, children can engage in individual or group games and activities, play in the gymnasium, outdoors, or on the ice.
In the afternoon, children can swim twice per week, ice skate, play in the gymnasium or outside, read, or engage in group games or challenges. There is also time for homework and free play.
Children should bring their own snacks to SACC. This program is licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and as such, maintains training in 10 areas of program development. The Skaneateles Central School bus picks children up in the morning and returns them in the afternoon.
Pre-School Summer Day Camps - Ages 2 - 4
Preschool summer day camps are half-day camps from 9:00 am-12 noon for children ages 2 – 4. Each week offers a special theme, and our camps provide rich indoor and outdoor experiences that promote movement, play, socialization, age-appropriate development and fun! Our campers participate in activities that utilize all aspects of our facility, such as aquatics, Ice skating rinks, gymnasium, and outdoor spaces to build and strengthen our campers’ physical abilities which in turn strengthens their base for academic learning.
Members: $180/week
Non-members: $205/week
Please sign up at the front desk.
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Youth Summer Day Camps - Ages 5 - 12
Here comes the Fun!
If you are looking for fun summer recreation we can help! Summer at SCC is all about childhood summers spent making lifelong friends, crafting, learning new skills, exploring, playing games, and learning to swim or skate.
Our summer-long programs offer weekly themes and the convenience of week-by-week sign-ups allowing families to create a plan that fits best. Before and after camp care is also available.
Before Care: 7:00-9:00am
Day Camp: 9:00am-4:00pm
After Care: 4:00-6:00pm
Campers should bring with them a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. The Summer Day Camp program is licensed by the New York State Health Department.
Member: $225/week
Non-member: $250/week
Before Care: $20/week (Members and non-members)
After Care: $20/week (Members and non-members)
View or download Summer Day Camp 5-12 Themes
Please sign up at the front desk.
Imagination Station
The Imagination Station is our new drop off childcare service for members while using the Skaneateles Community Center. Individuals with a Family Membership may leave their child in our care while using the Skaneateles Community Center facilities to work out, ice skate, play pickleball, or swim.
Imagination Station Policies: Parents may not leave the facility while their child is in our care. Staff will not be held responsible for changing diapers but will contact a parent to do so as needed. Families are required to show proof of membership upon leaving their child at the Imagination Station. Each child must be signed in and out of the program area.
Gymnasium
Gymnasium will be CLOSED starting Monday 10/30- Friday 11/17 From 3:30pm to 6:30pm for Skaneateles School. **11/18 Gym is now open. Schedule is subject to change please call the Front Desk to confirm schedule. 315-685-2266.
Birthday Party Packages
Contact Brianna Harris for inquiries and booking, bharris@skancc.com
Mommy & Me Movement Series
Register on our app or click our member login button on our home page!
