Alex Eligh Community Center

06/05/2026

What a great day at the AECC! ☀️

A huge thank you to the Newark STEADY Work Program for building a brand-new GaGa Ball Pit in our courtyard just in time for summer.

The fun didn’t stop there. Our students joined forces with our friends from Wayne ARC to add some color and personality, turning it into a true community project. 🎨🤝🏾

This was a perfect example of what happens when people come together to make something special. The result is a vibrant addition to our center for our young people to enjoy all summer long. 🙌🏾

Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. Teamwork does indeed make the dream work!

06/03/2026

Summer is right around the corner ☀️ Get those summer registrations in before it officially arrives!

🏀 Summer Rec. Basketball: Players entering 6th through 9th grade, registrations must be in by June 20th
👟 Summer Track & Field: Students entering Pre-K through 7th grade: Register by June 22nd
☄️ Kick for All Kickball: Free Program for students in 3rd through 7th grade. Register by June 20th
🏋🏾‍♂️ Summer Family Fitness: Open to all, registration ongoing

Register here: https://www.alexelighcommunitycenter.org/registrations

05/28/2026

Go TJ! Representing the great things he’s been doing here in Newark all the way in Cali!

Wayne County youth are proudly representing at the National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference in California!

05/22/2026

Today’s Summer Programming Spotlight: AECC Leadership Camp

📢 Free program for students entering 9th through 12th grade (limited spots available!)
📢 Capstone Volunteer Hours can be earned!
📢 Will focus on leadership development including public speaking, planning, networking along with professional development such as interview skills, resume building, and more!
📢 Students will work and collaborate with local leaders, business owners, and young professionals
📢 Students will plan and execute an event of their choosing within the four weeks

We are super excited for this program and can’t wait to see the great things the young people accomplish! Registration is open: https://www.alexelighcommunitycenter.org/registrations

05/21/2026

Our Memorial Day Weekend Hours 🇺🇸

Student Hours:
Thursday (5/21): 12:30-8:30 for middle and high school students due to half day
Friday (5/22): 12:30-8:30
Saturday (5/23): 1:00-8:30
Sunday (5/24): 5:00-8:00
Monday (5/25): Closed for Memorial Day

Business Hours:
Thursday (5/21): 9:00-8:30
Friday (5/22): 9:00-8:30
Saturday (5/23): 1:00-8:30
Sunday (5/24): 5:00-8:00
Monday (5/25): Closed for Memorial Day

Reminder: There will not be soccer, instructional baseball, or flag football this weekend ‼️

05/20/2026

What happens when schools, community organizations, and young people come together with a purpose? You uplift an entire community.

Today marked the grand finale of our UPLIFT Mentoring Program, celebrating both our graduating 5th grade mentees as they prepare for NMS and our graduating student mentors.

Throughout this program, incredible connections were built between Kelley School students and our high school mentors. Even more powerful was the growth we witnessed from everyone involved. Confidence grew, leadership developed, and meaningful relationships were formed along the way.

This is only the beginning. We look forward to continuing to grow and expand UPLIFT in the future.

A huge thank you to Newark Central School District, Peaceful Schools, Wayne County Community Schools, and our AECC staff for making this program possible. Most importantly, thank you to our student mentors and mentees for representing what UPLIFT stands for:

Uniting Positive Leaders & Inspiring For Tomorrow ✨

05/20/2026

You can’t have your cake and eat it too… unless it’s Free Snack Wednesday, then you sure can!

Todays free snack, build your own cupcake 🧁 Fresh out the oven from our friends from Newark CSD and our Safe Space Program! Available from 1:30 until we run out.

05/19/2026

Today’s Summer Program Spotlight is extra special because it was created by Newark’s own Kelley School students during our Student Voice Summit this past fall 💫

After meeting again today to finalize the details, we’re excited to introduce the Kick for All Kickball League ⚾️

☄️ A FREE, inclusive league for students entering 3rd–7th grade, open to all skill, ability, experience levels. This is to ensure all students are able to participate, eliminating any obstacles! Registration is required

Games begin June 29th and will be played Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm. To help make participation accessible for all families, games will rotate between parks across Newark.

Students also decided:
☄️ High school students will serve as coaches and positive role models
☄️ *Very Important* Team colors will be blue, red, pink, and gold ‼️

Registration is open: https://www.alexelighcommunitycenter.org/registrations

05/19/2026

Sun is shining and it is toasty outside, that calls for 50 cent slushies ALL DAY and free ice cream until we run out.

Available at the start of student hours 🍦

05/18/2026

This week we’re spotlighting our upcoming summer programs ☀️

First up is Summer Regional Rec Basketball 🏀

Last summer we had athletes from Newark, Lyons, Pal Mac, Clyde Savannah, Midlakes, Pittsford, and more. This year we’re expanding even bigger to give more young athletes across the region a chance to compete and have fun.

Open to boys and girls entering 6th through 9th grade.

🏀 Combine Camp begins June 20
🏀 League play begins July 7

Register here: https://www.alexelighcommunitycenter.org/registrations