Youth Community Activities

Program: Canandaigua Boys Youth Wrestling, open to boys in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

• Kick-off event: Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m.

• Location: Canandaigua Academy High School Gym & Field House.

• First practice: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at Canandaigua Middle School Wrestling Room.

• Practice schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening.

  • K–2nd grade: 6:00–7:00 p.m.

  • 3rd–6th grade: 7:10–8:10 p.m.

• Cost:

  • K–2nd grade: $75

  • 3rd–6th grade: $125

  • Family rates may be available by contacting the coach.

• Registration: Click here to register. Wrestlers must be registered before the first practice.

• Contact: Mike Cuppernell at canandaiguawrestling1@gmail.com.

Program: Canandaigua Girls Youth Wrestling, open to girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

• Cost: $125 per wrestler.

• Kick-off event: Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m.

• Kick-off location: Canandaigua Academy High School Gym & Field House.

• Practice location: Canandaigua Middle School.

• Practice schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

• Practice start date: Not specified on the flyer.

• Questions or registration information:

  • Liz Rushman: elizabethrushman91@gmail.com

  • Lauren Lamb: laurenlambwrestling@gmail.com

• Program: Tiny Hands Art Studio, a hands-on art experience led by artist co-teachers at Gallery 32.

• Who can attend: Children ages 3–7 (or in second grade), accompanied by one adult.

• Dates: Saturdays, November 7, 14, and 21, 2026.

• Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.

• Cost: $5 per child; one accompanying adult attends free.

• Class size: Limited to 6 children and 6 adults. One scholarship is available per month.

• Location: Gallery 32, 32 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY.

• Registration: Click here to register

• Questions: Contact Diane Olivet, Gallery 32 Manager, at 607-759-7511 or 14424gallery32@gmail.com.

Teen Academy is a year-long career development and personal growth program for youth ages 15–19, held monthly from 6:15 - 8:15PM at the YMCA in Canandaigua.

$150–$175 for the full year or $25–$35 per individual session.

The 2026–2027 action plan spans monthly meetings from September through June, covering essential milestones such as job applications, interview prep, work environments, job recruitment, trade school/military options, college planning, budgeting, and a recruitment fair, culminating in a graduation ceremony.

For inquiries or registration, contact coordinator Kate Eberts at Kate.Eberts@RochesterYMCA.org or visit RochesterYMCA.org.

November Wood Library Children's Events

Rachel Brill, Children's Librarian | x304 | rbrill@owwl.org

 

All-Ages Storytime- Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 10, 12, 17, 19 & 24 | 10:15-10:45 AM

Baby Storytime- Tuesdays, November 10, 17 & 24 | 11:00-11:30 AM, Fridays, November 13 & 20 | 9:30-10:00 AM

Baby Playtime- Friday, November 13 | 10:00-10:30 AM

Paper Makers with Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association- Tuesday, November 10 | 4:00-5:00 PM

Kids Sew: Woodland Owl- Thursday, November 12 | 4:00-5:00 PM

Airigami Presents: How to Catch a Mouse- Saturday, November 14 | 10:30-11:30 AM

Lego Club- Tuesday, November 24 | 4:00-5:00 PM

 

Save the Dates:

The Arcade @ Wood Library- January 15-18

Mini Golf Fundraiser- March 6 & 7

 

November Wood Library Teen Events Grades 6-12

TEENS – GRADES 6–12

Katie Smith, Teen Services Librarian | x302 | ksmith@owwl.org

Knitting Konnection- Tuesday, November 2 | 5:30-7:00 PM

Zumba- Wednesdays | 6:00-7:00 PM

Chess Night at Rio Tomatlan- Wednesday, November 4 | 6:00-8:00 PM

Jewelry Bingo- Saturday, November 7 | 1:00-2:00 PM

Whodunnit Teen Mystery Book Club- Monday, November 9 | 3:45-4:45 PM

Teen Advisory Board Meetings- Tuesday, November 10 & Friday, November 20 | 3:30-4:30 PM

Teen Pizza and Movie Night- Thursday, November 12 | 5:30-8:00 PM

Homeschool Teen Craft & Game Lab- Tuesday, November 17 | 1:00-3:00 PM

Read with Pride- Wednesday, November 18 | 4:00-5:30 PM

Please check the online calendar for more up-to-date program information. Program schedule is subject to change.

Library Hours: Mon–Thurs 9 AM–9 PM | Fri 9 AM–6 PM | Sat 10 AM–5 PM | Sun 1–4 PM  

Join Girl Scout Troop 40358 for Daisy Scouts (kindergarten–1st grade) at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, starting October 7th, with biweekly Wednesday meetings from 6–7PM.

• Girls will build confidence, learn new skills, and make friends. RSVP to Sabrina at 315-501-2990

Junior Leaders Club provides youth ages 9–11 with opportunities to develop their leadership potential while fostering a culture of service, social development, a growth mindset and self-advocacy.

Participants will enjoy engaging afternoon activities, team-building and leadership experiences at Canandaigua Primary School in a fun and supportive environment.

Registration opens on Monday, August 24

3:15-4:15pm Fridays from 10/4 – 6/4

Questions? Contact Kate Eberts – Kate.Eberts@RochesterYMCA.org

The Salvation Army is offering an After School Program starting Monday, September 9th, for students in grades 1 - 7. This program runs Monday - Friday until 5:30PM. This provides participants with healthy snacks, homework help, STEM activities, core values instruction, and structured group activities. To register, or for additional details, inquiries can be directed to the program director at Elizabeth.Malanga@use.salvationarmy.org.

The YMCA is offering a Youth Karate program focused on Machida Karate—a self-defense methodology built on Shotokan Karate that emphasizes resilience (Fudoshin) and Bushido values to improve mind, body, and spirit (Shin-Gi-Tai).

Held at Canandaigua Primary School, classes run on Mondays from 3:15 - 4:15 PM, starting October 5th through May 31st.

Pricing ranges from $30 for BASP participants, $39 for YMCA members, $50 for Youth Program members, to $70 for non-members.

For questions or enrollment details, contact Kate Eberts at Kate.Eberts@RochesterYMCA.org or visit RochesterYMCA.org.