On June 29, 2011, thanks to the Greater Rochester Health Foundation, a second Recreation on the Move mobile recreation center rolled out, doubling the ROTM fleet serving city neighborhoods. This kickoff was covered by YNN--see a video here!
Why Recreation Centers on wheels?
The gleaming new Recreation on the Move mobile recreation centers bring the offerings and benefits of City Recreation Centers right to city neighborhoods. Recreation on the Move increases the access to and knowledge of the many healthy, educational and fun activities that City Recreation provides; will promote visits to Recreation Centers; and will provide information about other City-provided and other leisure–time alternatives available to them. Recreation on the Move embodies the City's commitment to youth in all its neighborhoods.
Research indicates that youth and families that make meaningful connections with Recreation staff are likelier to engage in other recreation services and programs offered by the City. Youth involvement in after school activity is integral to reducing juvenile delinquency. The mobile units give youth and their families a safe and comfortable neighborhood location for youth to enjoy physically, mentally, and socially stimulating and healthy activity!
What does Recreation on the Move offer?
The Recreation on the Move vehicles and their engaging staff bring recreation and much more to underserved neighborhoods:
- Sports, games, and other exercise/physical activities
- Health and wellness activities and information
- Homework help and tutoring
- Fresh, healthy food
- Arts, music, and cultural activities
- Environmental education and horticulture activities
- Information about City Recreation Centers and youth programs, libraries, and other City facilities and services
- And more!
Schedule
The fall season is over. Check back in Spring 2012 for the spring/summer schedule!
Sponsorship
If your organization is interested in sponsoring Recreation on the Move, contact Maria Thomas at thomasm@cityofrochester.gov, or at (585) 428-8942.
Request Recreation on the Move
Interested in having Recreation on the Move roll into your neighborhood? Download the request form and send/deliver to Coordinator Kevin Holman, Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street, 14608. You can also fax the form to Kevin at 428-6021.
Our Stationary Recreation Centers!
Download a Full Fall/Winter/Spring 2011-2012 Recreation and Community Center Guide
Volunteering
Rec on the Move volunteers are welcome and encouraged! If interested, download the volunteer form and call Coordinator Kevin Holman at 585-290-0429, or email holmank@cityofrochester.gov.
For More Information
For more information on the Recreation on the Move program, contact Coordinator Kevin Holman of the Bureau of Recreation at (585) 290-0429 (weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email holmank@cityofrochester.gov.
