Firetree Place

Who We Are

Firetree Place is a non-profit community center with a focus on youth development. Every day, we serve over 100 youth in Lycoming County with our Youth Programming. Our facility, situated on eight acres in the heart of Williamsport, PA, includes an outdoor recreation field, and park with 3 basketball courts a full-size gym, common area, classrooms, and a brand-new new childcare building!

Our vision is to:
*Provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences to help children and youth develop their social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills.
*Work in collaboration with schools and community resources to offer children, youth, families, and adults an array of accessible and diverse services and opportunities.
*Promote positive relationships among children, youth, families, and adults.
*Engage children, youth, families, adults, and community partners in ongoing design, implementation, and evaluation of activities.
*Invest in diverse, skilled, and committed staff.

What We Do

Firetree Place’s diverse programming provided at a low cost sets us apart in our city and allows us to play a vital role in the lives of our community’s children, youth, families, and adults. We provide essential programs for the community, including the following: 

Before School Care and After School Club

Need a safe place for your kiddos while you work? Firetree Place offers a Before School Care and After School Club program. The youth who attend our programs receive transportation to and from school, a nutritious breakfast, dinner, and snack, homework help, recreation time, and participate in educational lesson plans that focus on soft and life skills.

Our goal is to provide safe and affordable childcare so working families have one less worry!!

Preschool

For children ages 3-5, our Preschool is the perfect place for your little one to prepare for kindergarten!  A child’s day includes structured curriculum, physical activity time, nutritious meals, nap, and plenty of play!

Summer Camp

Our Summer Camp is a 10-week program that consists of field trips, structured programs and activities, indoor and outdoor recreation, and swimming.! These structured programs and activities are designed to engage and enrich each child’s summer camp experience!

Youth Sports and Recreation

Programs such as Basketball Camps, Soccer Camps, Pickleball League, Speed to Win, and our Fundamental Cheer Program keep our local youth active, healthy, and engaged!

Fresh Express Food Giveaway Program

Most Fridays, our Food Programs Director and multiple volunteers organize and hand out free produce and pantry items to those within the community. Each week we host the Fresh Express Program, we serve approximately 160 families, averaging 300-400 individuals. 

Adult Recreation/Sports Programs

 Every week, we hold Open Gym sessions for Adult Pickleball and Basketball. Our Pickleball program also includes a pickleball club, leagues, and personal training sessions! Our Adult Flag Football League also runs multiple times a year.

Community Events

Every year, Firetree Place puts on multiple events for the community such as a Valentine's Day Dance, Easter Egg Hunt, Egg My Yard, Haunted House, and Christmas Activities. We enjoy giving our community fun activities and programs that get them involved!

Our Why

Firetree Place is centrally located in downtown Williamsport where a large population of socioeconomically disadvantaged families and youth are within walking distance. A recent economic survey of our youth’s families shows that 66% of our families are considered extremely low to low income and the neighborhood surrounding Firetree Place experiences high food insecurity. Lycoming County does not have enough existing early education and care options available, and the number is continuing to decrease with the closing of multiple programs in the last year. Firetree Place has received an influx of calls from caregivers looking for childcare on very short notice because of immediate closure of centers, and our waitlist for programming has grown to over 100 youth. There is a vital need for affordable, quality childcare in Lycoming County, and Firetree Place strives to provide this at the lowest cost possible!                     

 With the completion of our new expansion project, we will have the capability to serve up to 200 youth daily!

All of these things are only made possible thanks to our community and your support! Your donations move us forward in our mission!

We will continue to do our part to serve the families in our county, starting with the youth who call Firetree Place their second home. Firetree Place is fortunate to have a supportive community that rises to the challenge and together, we can work toward fulfilling Firetree Place’s mission to provide affordable, quality childcare, improve lives, and strengthen our community!

Thank you for your 

continued support of Firetree Place!