About the Ithaca Youth Bureau
The Ithaca Youth Bureau (including Cass Park) offers participants from all backgrounds, walks of life, identities, abilities and lived experiences a broad range of recreation and youth development services, supports, and opportunities to enable them to thrive.
The Ithaca Youth Bureau (IYB), a public multi-service agency established 1948, provides a broad variety of recreation and youth development programs to promote the health, happiness, and well-being of all youth and families in the greater Ithaca area. We serve more than 7,500 youth annually, aged 0-20 years, through a wide array of programs including:
In addition to recreation and after school initiatives that serve the general youth population, our youth development programs do strategic outreach to economically disadvantaged and under-served youth. Learn more about our programs.
The Ithaca Youth Bureau (IYB), a public multi-service agency established 1948, provides a broad variety of recreation and youth development programs to promote the health, happiness, and well-being of all youth and families in the greater Ithaca area. We serve more than 7,500 youth annually, aged 0-20 years, through a wide array of programs including:
- Sports leagues, lessons and clinics
- Martial arts
- Swimming pool, sport courts, and ice/skate rink
- Academic support
- After school programs
- Job and skill training and subsidized employment for youth
- Expressive arts programs
- Summer camps
- Inclusive recreation support services
- Children's library and activities for toddlers and their grown up
- Special events
In addition to recreation and after school initiatives that serve the general youth population, our youth development programs do strategic outreach to economically disadvantaged and under-served youth. Learn more about our programs.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vision
At the Ithaca Youth Bureau, we model inclusive collaboration, recognition, and restorative practices with participants, families, volunteers, and employees alike, so that people from all identities and lived experiences feel valued, heard, included, and celebrated.
To learn more about our DEI vision statement and newly formed task force, please visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page.
To learn more about our DEI vision statement and newly formed task force, please visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page.
Values
We believe that all people can be physically, mentally and spiritually healthy, and socially and civically engaged. We see participants and families as valued partners who have meaningful decision-making roles in our programs and the community. We strive to offer experiential learning and hands-on activities that are equitable and welcoming. It is important that our programs promote skill development, foster positive relationships, and build a sense of community and belonging.
Find Us
|
Office HoursMonday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Closed on all City of Ithaca holidays. SubscribeJoin the IYB mailing list today!
|
Connect With Us
Ithaca Youth Bureau
1 James L Gibbs Dr Ithaca, NY 14850 p: (607) 273-8364 f: (607) 273-2817 |
