The program includes activities such as arts and crafts, athletics, cooking, tutoring, computer groups and field trips. There is also an intensive Saturday program that focuses on teaching social skills and conflict resolution skills. With the assistance of campership donations from members of the East Genesee Regent Association, Near Eastside Adventures provides the opportunity for 30 neighborhood youth to attend a week of overnight camp each summer. The Near Eastside Adventures preschool offers a 4-day per week program for children between the ages of 3 and 5. The objective is to prepare children for entering school by teaching them social, interactive and some educational skills.
Transportation is provided to and from the program.
The family-counseling program serves approximately 25 families each year. The program helps families to resolve problems, stabilize their households, and prevent placement of children outside the home. The workers make home visits, referrals, and advocate for clients and their families. The staff at Near Eastside Adventures relies a great deal on volunteers from the community and Syracuse University. There are also two Americorps members placed at the center to coordinate and assist with programs.