Ithaca Youth Bureau
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The Ithaca Youth Bureau strives to provide youth with the tools they need to build a successful life for themselves and change the world for the better. We believe that all citizens can be physically, mentally and spiritually healthy, and socially and civically engaged. We help prepare youth to live successful lives as adults by providing a variety of recreation and youth development opportunities that will help youth develop to their full potential. We lend support to discouraged youth who are struggling to find their place in the world. We help our program participants understand that all people have a place in this world and together we can create a better tomorrow.

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. 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.

Read on to learn more about each of our programs.

Recreation (Rec)

When people play together...it's powerful!
Sports, lessons, camps, special events and more are offered year round for youth and families. Try something new or pick one of your favorites- you'll have fun, learn new skills and make friends. The Recreation Partnership a collaboration of 10 municipalities in Tompkins County supports many of these programs and helps keep fees affordable for all! Offerings include:
Sports
Senior Tackle Football NFL Flag Football
Rotary Soccer
Basketball
Girls & Boys Lacrosse
Kiwanis Baseball
Dessie Jacobs Softball

Expressive Arts
Youth Theatre
Imagine That
Pottery and more

Summer Camps
Stewart Park Day Camp
Cass Park Day Camp
Sailing Camp
Expressive Arts Camps
Lessons
Swim & Skate
Tennis & Golf
Fencing
Tae Kwon Do
Music

Community Programs & Events
High Adventure Climbing
Tot Spot
Junior Olympics
Fishing Funshop
Ithaca Festival Mile
Ithaca Bike Rental

Youth Development (YD)

Discover your potential. Pursue your dreams!
Youth Development programs provide fun, safe and supportive environments for youth to develop skills, explore interests, gain confidence, & give back to their community. These programs enable youth to broaden their horizons.
Youth Employment Service- a program that meets teens where they are and connects them to opportunities to work, grow, and lead in their community.
College Discovery Program - long-term mentoring & academic support program designed to reduce achievement gaps in the Ithaca City School District & increase participants' access to college.
Big Brother Big Sister of Tompkins County - a mentoring program matching adults with youth in order to build friendships & develop potential.
Outings - an outdoor adventure program that encourages teamwork, builds self-confidence, and fosters personal growth.
Paul Schreurs Memorial Program - a long-term mentoring program that provides support to help underrepresented youth become successful, confident, life-long learners.
Ithaca Youth Council Ambassadors (YCA) - teens from Ithaca and Tompkins County who focus on civic engagement, community outreach, and peer leadership.

Recreation Support Services (RSS)

It's all about community! Make friends and get involved!
We provide programs that create safe, skill-based recreational opportunities which offer participants the chance to make lasting friendships & develop independence. RSS strives to help individuals of all ages, primarily those with disabilities, achieve their goals for happiness and well-being. Programs are offered for both youth and adults.
Programs for youth (ages 3-21):
Weekend play groups
Swim programs
Summer Camp Inclusion
Exercise programs
Recreation program inclusion
Iroquois Summer Program
Programs for youth with Autism
Training on inclusion
Programs for adults (ages 21 & up):
Hiking & Bowling,
Chorus
Movie Club
Board games
College Sporting Events
Bowling
Dinner Club
Dances & Yoga

Cass Park, Rink & Pool

Cass Park, Rink and Pool are programs of the Ithaca Youth Bureau which provide valuable health and recreation activities for residents of Ithaca and Tompkins County year-round.

Cass Park Rink is a standard size, covered ice rink that has been serving the greater Ithaca community since November 1972. Cass Rink offers public ice skating (October through March), skate rentals and sharpening, group rentals for broom-ball, hockey, and skating, as well as lessons and birthday party packages.
In the off-season (June through October), Cass Rink hosts roller skating.

Rink
Public Ice Skating (Oct - Mar)
Season Passes
Skate Rentals and Sharpening
Group Rentals for Broom-ball, Hockey and Skating
Skating Lessons
Birthday Party Packages
Roller Skating (Jun - Oct)
Park
32 Playing Fields
2 Playgrounds
Waterfront and Fitness Trails
Tennis Courts
Pool
Olympic sized Pool with Water Slide and Diving Board
Public Swimming ( Jun - Aug)
Season Passes
Swim Lessons
Lap Swimming
Kiddie Pool
Birthday Party Packages

Rentals

Ithaca Bike Rental
Recumbent bikes, adult trikes, youth and adult bikes available for rent April - October.
Boat Rack Rentals
Pavilion Rentals
1 pavilion at Cass Park & 2 pavilions at Stewart Park available for rent April 15 - October 15.
Boat Storage Rack spaces available at Stewart Park and Cass Park. Rent for the season (April 15 - November 15).
IYB Building Rentals
Half Court Gym, Multi-purpose room & conference room available for rent year-round.

Community Connections

IYB staff have been building and strengthening partnerships across the community to provide participants and families with the supports and opportunities they need to thrive! Join us!
If you have an idea for a program, activity, or event that you think youth would enjoy or you have ideas of how we might partner to meet a community need, please contact us.

Volunteers

Volunteers are a vital and powerful part of IYB programs. There are opportunities to mentor, lead, coach, and more.... so whether you like sports, tutoring, arts, outdoor adventure, teaching, marketing, biking, or planning events we have opportunities for you to make a difference with youth who have a wide variety of interests and abilities
The Ithaca Youth Bureau is a Department of the City of Ithaca.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Seasonal Employment
    • Programs
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau
    • Volunteer
    • History
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Recreation Division
    • Recreation Department
    • Recreation Support Services
    • Cass Park, Rink, Pool and Fields
  • Youth Development
    • College Discovery Program
    • Ithaca Youth Council Ambassadors
    • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ithaca and Tompkins County
    • Outings
    • Paul Schreurs Memorial Program
    • Youth Employment Service
  • News and Updates
    • Happenings News
  • Contact
  • Staff
  • Rentals
    • Ithaca Bike Rental
    • Pavilion and Field Rentals
    • Boat Rack Rental