Youth Program


Youth After School Program

The GIAC Youth Program is designed to provide the community with a safe, creative, and well-balanced learning environment for children. It is divided into 2 major components: an after-school program and a summer day camp.


Through on-going, short-term daily activities, the youth program facilitates recreational, educational, and cultural programs which strive to promote a sense of unity among children of all backgrounds.


Offered Programs

A wide range of programs is offered during the after-school hours of 2 to 6 p.m., Monday - Friday. The program is very fast paced and exciting. The distinct primary areas of daily activities are as follows:

  • Art Program
    Daily art projects are facilitated by a specialist Monday through Friday. Field trips take advantage of various museums and artists located in Tompkins County.
  • Computer Room
    Staff assistance is available in our computer room to complete homework assignments. 
  • Homework Spot
    The Homework Spot is a quiet room in which children can do their homework, read, and participate in daily educational activities. Games and projects are set up to motivate children to utilize their scholastic skills such as poetry/essay contests, read-a-thons, and geography games.
  • Multicultural Activities Center (MAC)
    GIAC celebrates world heritage and cultures through monthly Jump Off activities and presenters educating youth through exposure to food, music, games, literature, art and more. 
  • Recreational Program
    Recreation at GIAC consists of indoor/outdoor games, new games, table games, dance, ice skating, sledding, pickle ball,track and field, and a variety of other activities.

  • Other Programs

    1. Multicultural programs aimed at promoting knowledge and acceptance of different cultures through special activities, guest speakers, and participant sharing.
    2. Special events.
    3. A snack is provided daily.

Summer

The GIAC Youth Summer Day Camp serves the same age population as the after-school program and also subscribes to the same goals and objectives.


It is run for 6 weeks during July and August providing daily safe and fun-filled activities inclusive of singing camp songs, field trips, environmental education, arts and crafts, recreation, multicultural activities, and swimming instruction.


Special events such as bake sales, talent shows, spirit days, carnivals, and out of town trips are also important aspects of summer camp.


The camp operates Monday through Friday, from 9 am - 5 pm. Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner are provided daily.


Register or Volunteer

Each child must be registered to attend the Youth After School Program and Summer Day Camp. There is a minimal fee based on a sliding scale for the basic after school program with added fees for some special events. Registration begins at the end of August. Summer camp registration begins in April.


We always need and welcome volunteers. We provide an orientation session you must attend before you can start. For more information and to sign up to volunteer visit the GIAC Volunteer page.