Programs

Once again, the Power Scholars returns to Kirk Park! The YMCA of Greater Syracuse has partnered with the City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department to provide a unique summer experience for rising 2nd through 8th grade scholars! And it's FREE. This experience will take place each weekday from July 14 - August 15, 2025. DID YOU KNOW? Our past scholars achieved math and reading gains 1 month greater than the national average! The program runs from 8:30am until 12:00pm each day, and our scholars will participate in Power Scholars AcademyTM... a partnership between the Y and the national nonprofit BellXcel. It is a five-week summer program designed to not only tackle summer learning loss in math and reading, but to also foster physical and social-emotional growth. The summer learning program is designed to ensure scholars do not lose academic skills over the summer as well as enhance overall social emotional development.
In the afternoon the scholars have the option to register for a Parks and Recreation Summer in the Parks program (separate registration for the afternoon recreation program) Each week, the program will feature fun, active games, crafts, sports, and much more...all led by Parks staff.
Don't miss out on a great Summer in Syracuse. Register Today