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Future Leaders Liberty Partnerships Hosts Free Virtual Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students

By News Archive

June 17, 2021

Robert Garris shows collection of “kindness stones” created for the SUNY Niagara Liberty Kindness Rock Garden.

Robert Garris shows collection of “kindness stones” created for the SUNY Niagara Liberty Kindness Rock Garden.

Sanborn, N.Y. – SUNY Niagara is home to one of forty-seven highly successful Liberty Partnerships Programs throughout New York State. Sponsored by a Department of Education Grant, this program currently serves over 280 students in Niagara County. The Future Leaders Liberty Partnerships Program at SUNY Niagara provides year-round college and career planning, mentoring, leadership, service learning, community engagement, wellness, and social/emotional development to students.

During the month of May, students in the program worked on “kindness stones” with the goal of promoting random acts of kindness to recipients by painting and sharing inspirational rocks.  These painted rocks were decorated with inspirational messages, with some being added to the Liberty Kindness Rock Garden on campus at SUNY Niagara.  Liberty student Robert Garris was especially moved by the project, showing extra effort and dedication by making over 80 kindness stones.  “I think once I told him how much those rocks can change someone’s day around, especially when they are having a really bad day, he got more into it and understood the reason behind it,” said Robert’s mother Gina.

Community engagement is just one small part of how the Liberty Partnership Program enriches the lives of the youth participants.  The staff of the program helps to provide students and families a foundation for a successful and engaging school experience, through programs that assist them throughout middle and high school.  The ultimate goal is to transition participants into a successful college or career pathway.

This summer, Liberty Partnerships will be hosting free virtual summer camp, including a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) camp, and reading camps for grades 5-12, as well as a self-paced career exploration camp for high school students.  While the camps themselves are being offered virtually, each one will include a field trip for participants.

The Future Leaders Liberty Partnerships Program at SUNY Niagara is now enrolling new students in grades 6 through 8 who reside within partner school districts of Niagara Falls, Lockport, and Niagara Wheatfield. Please contact Program Director, Jamie Reid, via email at jreid@niagaracc.suny.edu or by phone at (716) 614-6891 to reserve a spot for your student. This program is free and the educational rewards are many.


Media Contact Information

Sara Harvey
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: saharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu

students talking in a classroom

SUNY Niagara Hosts Career Readiness Event for Youth

By News Archive

June 8, 2021

On June 16, 2021, Ready, Set, Career – A half-day career readiness seminar for out-of-school youth will be hosted by SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development G.O.A.L.S program at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute from 10am-3pm.

The event will bring together Niagara County youth ages 17-24, and professionals in the fields of Business and Finance, Healthcare, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Trades. The purpose of the event is to identify student interest, values, and skills; help students gain insight into career interests and work preferences; explore careers of interest from home or at local worksites; find out what college majors lead to specific careers. Participation in the event is designed to provide G.O.A.L.S program participants with a paid work experience and assist employers with hiring needs to decrease unemployment in the area as we begin to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19.

To speak with the Grant Program Director, Rhonda Bivins-Talley regarding eligibility to enroll in the G.O.A.L.S program please call 716-614-6284 or 716-614-6236

To learn more about workforce certificate training visit the website at niagaracc.suny.edu/wd/

students talking in a classroom


Media Contact Information

Sara Harvey
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: saharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu

Co-ed Kickball

Summer Camps Return to SUNY Niagara

By News Archive

June 7, 2021

SUNY Niagara will offer its annual youth summer camps beginning in late June. Athletic and culinary summer camps will return alongside new, weekly-themed experiences facilitated by faculty, staff, and student leaders.

The new summer camps will take place each week during the month of July at the Sanborn Campus. Programs run Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for students who are 9 to 13-years-old. Weekly themes include Observing Nature (July 6 – 8); Movie and Film Week (July 6 – 8); Web Design and Development (July 12 – 15); Decades & Leadership (July 19 – 22); Health Career Exploration (July 19 – 22); Arts and Crafts (July 26 – 29); and International Week (July 26 – 29). Students will experience hands-on learning, games, and fun both inside and outdoors. The cost to attend is $150 per week/per camper for full days and $75 per week/per camper for half days. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch or may buy lunch from the snack bar. To register, please visit www.niagaracc.suny.edu/community/summer-day-camp or call SUNY Niagara Student Life at 716-614-6255.

Camp SUNY Niagara Thunderwolves athletic program will take place at the Sanborn campus and offers four camps to choose from: boys basketball, girls basketball, co-ed soccer, and co-ed general sports. The boys basketball camp is created for adolescents ages 7 to 16. It runs July 12 – 15 and August 2 – 5. The camp will increase player’s self-confidence, both on and off the court. The girls basketball camp will run July 26 – 29 for 7 to 16-year-olds. The week will focus heavily on offensive skills such as shooting, passing, and ball-handling. There will also be drills, contests, and competitions. Instruction will be provided by SUNY Niagara Head Coach Nate Beutel and his coaching staff. Co-ed Soccer will run from August 9 – 12 for ages 6 to 14. Campers will learn skills and tactics in a fun environment.  Instruction will be provided by SUNY Niagara head coach Kennet Fosuhene and his coaching staff. The co-ed athletic camps will take place July 19 – 22 for kids 6 to 14-years-old. This sports camp will cover soccer, basketball, football, kickball, handball, whiffle ball, capture the flag, floor hockey, and more! All camps run from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Camps are $150 per week/per camp with the exception of the girls basketball camp which is $80 per week/per camper. To register, visit www.ncccathletics.com/information/Camps

SUNY Niagara’s Culinary Camp will take place at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) for students who are ages 8 to 17-years-old. Culinary professionals will teach campers how to make breakfast and lunch recipes as well as food safety, healthful living, and kitchen operations. The camp takes place June 28 – August 6, but due to its popularity, it has already sold out. Look for more information during spring 2022 regarding culinary camps for next summer.

SUNY Niagara values the safety and health of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In order to offer these enrichment opportunities, the College plans to follow the safety guidelines of the CDC, New York State, SUNY system, and Niagara County.

Co-ed Kickball

SUNY Niagara’s weekly summer camps will take place from late June through August.


Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu