Youth Empowerment Program - Salvation Army Buffalo

Mitchell Owen Community Center 970 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 www.buffalosalvationarmy.org
James McNeil, Youth Director
716-883-9800 x231

Fax
716-881-6455

Administration
716-888-6210

Primary Services
Day Camps, Extended Child Care, General Recreational Activities/Sports, Homework Help Programs, Summer Camps, Youth Enrichment Programs

Description
Works to meet the growing needs of all youth in the community, with daily activities that include access to tutors for homework help as well as a variety of sports, leadership challenges, educational adventures, field trips. All programs are led by certified and trained staff, music and dance instructors, athletic trainers and coaches we provide a variety of enrichment opportunities for all enrolled to choose from.

The Youth Empowerment is broken up into 3 major components: After School Programming, Summer Camp, and Prime Time programming in the later evening.

Hours
After School Programming: September 8th, 2025 - June 19th, 2026. Monday-Friday, 2pm-5:30pm.

Summer Camp: June 29th, 2026 - August 21st, 2026. Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm.

Prime Time: Monday-Friday, 6pm-9pm.

Eligibility
After School & Summer Camp: Children ages 5-12.

Primetime: Youth ages 13-21.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Call 716-883-9800 ext. 231 for an appointment. At time of appointment, the parent/caretaker will be given an application and health form to complete. Once completed, the forms should be returned with a $35 fee (subject to change) to hold their spot.

Program Fees
No fee for Primetime programming. For other programs, call for rates. Multi-child discounts, scholarships, and financial assistance available. Parents may qualify for DSS funding for children's enrollment in the program.

Date of Official Change
Nov 19, 2025

Contacts
James McNeil (Primary)
Youth Director
716-883-9800 x231