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Join the H.E.A.T. 2027 Production Team and Help Empower Youth Through the Arts

July 29, 2026 event, featured, summer, Youth

Elmcrest Children's Center is excited to begin recruiting volunteers for H.E.A.T. 2027 (Highly Empowered Amazing Talent Theater Program), and we're inviting members of our community to be part of this one-of-a-kind experience. H.E.A.T. is an inspiring initiative that empowers youth through the performing arts and creative expression. The program provides young people with a platform Read More »

Thank You for Supporting Elmcrest’s 35th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament

June 25, 2026 event, featured, summer

Elmcrest would like to thank everyone who joined us for our 35th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament. For 181 years, Elmcrest has been changing lives, and this annual tradition continues to make a meaningful impact on the children and families we serve. When we golf for kids, every swing, every putt, and every stroke helps provide Read More »

Elmcrest Partners with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to Bring Holiday Magic to Syracuse

November 6, 2025 event, featured, summer, Youth

Elmcrest is thrilled to announce a special partnership with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, coming to the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This exciting collaboration offers a wonderful opportunity to share Elmcrest’s mission while celebrating the joy and beauty of a beloved holiday tradition. A portion of every ticket Read More »

March Digital Newsletter

March 28, 2025 summer, Youth

As we welcome March, we're embracing growth and renewal at Elmcrest! This month, we're celebrating the resilience of our youth, the dedication of our team, and the generosity of our community. From engaging programs to inspiring success stories, there’s so much to share. Stay up to date on our upcoming initiatives, ways to get involved, Read More »

Elmcrest Kids enjoy fishing with Brewster Sears

September 4, 2023 summer, Youth

Providing new experiences for our kids here at Elmcrest part of our year round programming. And our Elmcrest friend, Brewster Sears, has been doing just that for the last few years. Every week, throughout the summer and into the fall, he takes a group of kids out on Skaneateles Lake for some fishing and fun Read More »

A huge thank you shout out to the Hunt Real Estate Team for hosting their Back to School Drive to benefit Elmcrest!

August 30, 2023 featured, summer, Youth

Back to School just got a whole lot easier for children receiving services at Elmcrest. Thanks to the extreme generosity of the Hunt Real Estate Team, our kids will be ready for the first day of school! Read More »

Shout out to Zoey Advertising, Empower Federal Credit Union and OneGroup for helping Elmcrest’s kids celebrate our 2023 Summer Field Days! You help make great things happen. They all had a blast!

August 18, 2023 event, featured, summer

Young Entrepreneurs

August 1, 2023 event, featured, summer, Youth

What could you do if you wanted to have a pizza party, but had no money to purchase the pizza? Open a lemonade stand! That’s exactly what the boys and girls in Cottage 7 set up last Friday. And their timing was excellent. The recent scorching summer temperatures kept everyone thirsty, -- so the lemonade Read More »

Outdoor Fun

July 17, 2023 featured, summer, Youth

Webster Pond in the valley area of Syracuse is a favorite place to hike and a popular site for feeding the ducks. These Elmcrest children, who visited recently, agree! Read More »

Busy Explorers

July 11, 2023 featured, summer

No lazy, hazy days of summer at Elmcrest. The boys and girls are off for adventures at several CNY attractions. A handful of pellets tossed in the fish hatchery ponds has the growing perch splashing around for more. The children all checked out the teeny baby fish who grow quickly to size for release in Read More »

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