Youth Community Activities
September Wood Library Children's Events
This children's September event schedule offers a variety of interactive programs ranging from Music Makers for ages 1–6 (Sept. 2) to hands-on activities like Kids Sew (Sept. 8), an apple tasting and craft workshop with the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association (Sept. 15), Lego Club (Sept. 22), and a Family Book Club discussing Nell O'Dell Hates Quests (Sept. 29).
While regular storytimes are paused for the month, families can participate in the ongoing Baker Park Storywalk at 185 Buffalo St. Note that registration is required for select events like Kids Sew and the apple workshop.
For details, contact Children’s Librarian Rachel Brill (rbrill@owwl.org, ext. 304) or visit Wood Library at 134 N Main St, Canandaigua (woodlibrary.org).
September Wood Library Teen Events Grades 6-12
WOOD LIBRARY | TEENS – GRADES 6–12
Katie Smith, Teen Services Librarian | x302 | ksmith@owwl.org
Zumba — Wednesdays, 6–7 PM
Chess Night @ Rio Tomatlan — Sept. 2, 6–8 PM | All levels welcome
Knitting Konnection — Sept. 8, 5:30–7 PM | All levels welcome
Teen Advisory Board — Sept. 11 & 25, 3:30–4:30 PM | Grades 9–12
Read with Pride RR — Sept. 16, 4–5:30 PM | Dan in Green Gables
Whodunit Teen Mystery Book Club RR — Sept. 21, 3:45–4:45 PM | This Place Kills Me
SAVE THE DATE: BOOK SALE
Friends' Morning: Oct. 10, 10 AM–12 PM
Public Sale: Oct. 10 at 12 PM–Oct. 13
Donations: Oct. 8–9, 10 AM–6 PM
Library Hours: Mon–Thurs 9 AM–9 PM | Fri 9 AM–6 PM | Sat 10 AM–5 PM | Sun 1–4 PM
YMCA Teen Academy
Teen Academy is a year-long career development and personal growth program for youth ages 15–19, held monthly from 6:15 - 8:15PM at the YMCA in Canandaigua.
$150–$175 for the full year or $25–$35 per individual session.
The 2026–2027 action plan spans monthly meetings from September through June, covering essential milestones such as job applications, interview prep, work environments, job recruitment, trade school/military options, college planning, budgeting, and a recruitment fair, culminating in a graduation ceremony.
For inquiries or registration, contact coordinator Kate Eberts at Kate.Eberts@RochesterYMCA.org or visit RochesterYMCA.org.
Junior Leaders at Canandaigua Primary Schools
Junior Leaders Club provides youth ages 9–11 with opportunities to develop their leadership potential while fostering a culture of service, social development, a growth mindset and self-advocacy.
Participants will enjoy engaging afternoon activities, team-building and leadership experiences at Canandaigua Primary School in a fun and supportive environment.
Registration opens on Monday, August 24
3:15-4:15pm Fridays from 10/4 – 6/4
Questions? Contact Kate Eberts – Kate.Eberts@RochesterYMCA.org
After School Program - Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is offering an After School Program starting Monday, September 9th, for students in grades 1 - 7. This program runs Monday - Friday until 5:30PM. This provides participants with healthy snacks, homework help, STEM activities, core values instruction, and structured group activities. To register, or for additional details, inquiries can be directed to the program director at Elizabeth.Malanga@use.salvationarmy.org.
Youth Karate at Canandaigua Primary School
The YMCA is offering a Youth Karate program focused on Machida Karate—a self-defense methodology built on Shotokan Karate that emphasizes resilience (Fudoshin) and Bushido values to improve mind, body, and spirit (Shin-Gi-Tai).
Held at Canandaigua Primary School, classes run on Mondays from 3:15 - 4:15 PM, starting October 5th through May 31st.
Pricing ranges from $30 for BASP participants, $39 for YMCA members, $50 for Youth Program members, to $70 for non-members.
For questions or enrollment details, contact Kate Eberts at Kate.Eberts@RochesterYMCA.org or visit RochesterYMCA.org.
