Youth Programs

Enfield School Age Program (“After School”)

Established in 2001, the School Age Program is a parent-led, local not-for-profit operating out of the Enfield Elementary School. Our mission is to provide a safe, enriching environment that promotes social, physical, and educational growth for the Enfield community.

Program Features

  • Homework Club: Dedicated time in classrooms with teacher access (no more “I forgot my homework excuses”!)
  • Youth Garden: Includes an Outdoor Classroom Pavilion and Garden Club where kids learn to grow their own food
  • EYES Science Program: Weekly science sessions led by Cornell Engineering students
  • Nutrition Program: Learn how to make healthy food choices, taught by the Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Active Play: Daily outdoor time, gym access, arts & crafts, and rotating monthly themes

Logistics

  • Hours of Operation: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM on school days. Occasional full-day care available
  • Flexibility: Enrollment options range from 1 to 5 days per week
  • Financial Aid: We accept DSS cases and offer limited scholarships through the United Way

Get in Touch

  • Director: Kathleen Halton
  • Location: 20 Enfield Main Rd
  • Email: enfieldschoolageprogram@gmail.com or Vera Howe-Strait at vstrait18@htva.net
  • Phone Number: (607) 274-2368 or Vera Howe-Strait at 607-280-2317

Enfield Youth Program

The Enfield Youth Program offers free after school and summer programs for those living in Tompkins County, with priority given to Enfield Youth aged 10 and up. These programs are offered through a partnership between the Enfield Community Council and 4-H of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.

For more information,

Recreation Partnership of Tompkins County

By pooling resources across Tompkins County, the partnership is able to offer a wider and more affordable collection of recreational programs. To find your municipal recreation program and points of contact, visit the Tompkins County Recreation Partnership website.

Girl Scouts of NYPenn Pathways

The girl scouts program offers a wide assortment of ways to participate and get involved. Girls learn important values, leadership skills, and how to take action in their community by being part of a troop. To learn more about regional offerings, visit the Girl Scouts website.

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