Hello family and friends!
I hope that you are well and doing what you can to balance the “Pause” while keeping your spirits lifted. To say we miss seeing you around the arena is a sad understatement. The quiet that has fallen over the building is eerie. But, I can share that during this down time, our staff is working hard to get the place looking brand new again for when you return!
While we are certain it won’t be exactly as it was before March 16th, we will do our best to provide you a safe and enjoyable experience with each visit. We are currently working on our reopening plan. As soon as we get the green light to commence again, you will know it. We may shout it from the roof tops, write in the sky, or just send an email.
The latter is probable! For those that had their programming cut short, we will work with each family to get your credits applied to future classes and clinics. Until the reopening comes, keep in contact. We love seeing the social media posts of dry land training, puck challenges and general silliness. Wishing each of you good health.
Best Wishes,
Shelley Unocic
Essential Worker Child Care Program
In this time of crisis, Cornerstone CFCU Arena and Youth Mentoring Services have partnered together on “Step Up” a project to provide temporary programming for children of essential workers. Located at Cornerstone CFCU Arena, Step Up serves children grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. This is a daily drop-in program, no commitment is required. There is $5 dollar daily admission fee Monday-Thursday, and $10 for “Fun Friday”.
Prior to daily admittance, all children are health screened and their temperature is taken. Throughout the structured day, the children participate in recreational, academic, craft, and other instructional programs with emphasis on STEM and social emotional learning activities, along with breakfast, lunch, and snack provided. Instructional programming is provided by YMS staff with Dale Association staff providing general supervision. Meals are provided by Lockport City Schools.
For more information about this program, you can reach YMS at 716-434-1855 or Cornerstone Arena at 716-438-7698
