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DRHS Welcome to the City of Rochester, Department of Recreation & Human Services.

Department of Recreation and Human Services Oversees:
- R-Centers (Recreation and Community Centers)
- Youth Services Programming and Workforce Development
- Human Services (Crisis Intervention Services)
- Public Market and International Plaza
- Animal Services
- Parks Stewardship
- City Lodges and Community Meeting Rooms

R-STARS After-School Program ⭐Looking for a fun, FREE after-school program for your child? ⭐🎨🏀R-STARS is open to youth a...
09/06/2026

R-STARS After-School Program ⭐

Looking for a fun, FREE after-school program for your child? ⭐🎨🏀

R-STARS is open to youth ages 6–12 and offers homework help, free play, sports, STEM, youth groups, field trips, fitness, dance, gaming and MORE! Plus, snack & dinner are provided. 🙌

📅 Monday–Friday
⏰ 2–5:30 p.m.
📍 Multiple R-Center locations
📆 Sept. 8, 2026–June 18, 2027

Registration is NOW OPEN! Visit CityofRochester.gov/R-Central to register. 💙

🌟 Make a difference while building skills for your future! 🌟Ready to serve your community, gain hands-on experience, and...
09/05/2026

🌟 Make a difference while building skills for your future! 🌟
Ready to serve your community, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career? Flower City AmeriCorps is accepting members ages 18–40 for a year of learning, service, and personal growth.
Choose from opportunities in:
💙 Youth Mental Health
🏘️ Community Building
💼 Economic Opportunity
❤️ Health & Wellness
🌱 Positive Youth Development
✨ Healthy Futures
Members may receive a bi-weekly living allowance, Segal Education Award, childcare subsidy, transportation support, and more!
📩 Interested? Contact Nijay Harris Henry
📞 585-428-9744
📧 [email protected]
Your year of service could be the start of something bigger. Apply today! 🇺🇸

🤖 Help inspire the next generation of innovators!We’re looking for volunteer coaches and mentors to support our FIRST® L...
09/04/2026

🤖 Help inspire the next generation of innovators!

We’re looking for volunteer coaches and mentors to support our FIRST® LEGO® League Robotics teams for youth ages 9–14! No robotics experience is required—just a passion for helping kids learn, create, problem-solve, and build STEM skills.

🔹 Coaches must be 18+
🔹 Hands-on, team-based robotics program
🔹 Guidance and support provided

📧 Interested in coaching? Contact [email protected] for more information.

09/03/2026

🫧☀️ Summer went out with a SPLASH… and a whole lot of FOAM! 🎉

Our kids had the BEST time celebrating the end of summer at Maplewood Nature Center! 💦🫧

Huge thanks to Flower City Union for sponsoring the fun and FOAM HIPPOfor bringing the FOAM! 🙌💙
Best. Summer. Send-off. EVER! ☀️🫧✨
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📚🌳 Registration is NOW OPEN for After School in the Park (ASIP)! 🎉Give your child a fun, safe, and enriching after-schoo...
09/03/2026

📚🌳 Registration is NOW OPEN for After School in the Park (ASIP)! 🎉
Give your child a fun, safe, and enriching after-school experience with educational activities, arts, nature exploration, and more! 💚 ASIP is an OCFS-regulated program, providing families with high-quality, licensed after-school care.
✨ Spots are limited—register today!

🏈 The Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic is coming to Rochester! 🎓Get ready for an exciting celebration of HBCU cu...
09/02/2026

🏈 The Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic is coming to Rochester! 🎓

Get ready for an exciting celebration of HBCU culture, education, community and school spirit!

📚 HBCU College Expo — Wed., Sept. 30 | 9:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Blue Cross Arena

🎉 HBCU Experience Day — Thurs., Oct. 1 | 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Rochester Community Sports Complex

💙 HBCU Spirit Day — Fri., Oct. 2 | Show your pride by wearing your favorite HBCU gear!

🏈 HBCU Football Classic Game — Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 1 p.m. kickoff
Virginia State University Trojans take on Lincoln University Lions at the Rochester Community Sports Complex, 460 Oak St., Rochester, NY.

From college opportunities to hands-on experiences, community celebration and an exciting HBCU football matchup, there’s something for everyone! Save the dates and join us!

Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/hbcuclassic and https://www.fdhbcuclassic.com/

🛼 Adult Skate Nights are back! 🎶✨Lace up and roll with us this fall for Adult Open Skate Nights at R-Centers across Roch...
09/02/2026

🛼 Adult Skate Nights are back! 🎶✨

Lace up and roll with us this fall for Adult Open Skate Nights at R-Centers across Rochester! Enjoy music, good vibes, and a welcoming atmosphere for skaters of all skill levels.

📅 Sept. 8 – Dec. 4, 2026
⏰ 6:45–8:45 p.m.
🛼 Tuesdays • Jackson R-Center
🛼 Thursdays • Frederick Douglass R-Center
🛼 Fridays • Adams Street R-Center

Ages 18+ | Bring your own skates!

Tag your skate crew and we’ll see you on the rink! 💃🏽🛼

🤖 Help inspire the next generation of innovators!We’re looking for volunteer coaches and mentors to support our FIRST® L...
09/01/2026

🤖 Help inspire the next generation of innovators!

We’re looking for volunteer coaches and mentors to support our FIRST® LEGO® League Robotics teams for youth ages 9–14! No robotics experience is required—just a passion for helping kids learn, create, problem-solve, and build STEM skills.

🔹 Coaches must be 18+
🔹 Hands-on, team-based robotics program
🔹 Guidance and support provided

📧 Interested in coaching? Contact [email protected] for more information.

Address

57 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY
14604

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15854286755

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