Willie Hutch Jones Educational and Sports Programs (WHJESP)
Willie Hutch Jones Educational and Sports Program, 338 E Ferry St #115, #115, Buffalo, NY 14208
About
The Willie Hutch Jones Educational and Sports Program (WHJESP) offers Summer STEAM Camp, sports clinics, afterschool activities, summer programs, Legends of Color, the STEAM Fair, and All Geared Up. Summer STEAM Camp is a free coed camp for grades 5–8 that runs Monday through Friday, July 27–August 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with space limited to 25 participants.
Programs
- Summer STEAM Camp — grades 5–8 · Monday through Friday, July 27–August 7, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. · Free coed camp; space is limited to 25 participants; held at Nativity Miguel Middle School, 128 Wilson Street, Buffalo, NY 14212.
- Sports Clinics — Sign up for sports clinics.
- Afterschool Activities — Afterschool activities are part of WHJESP’s structured, supportive programs.
- Summer Programs — Summer programs are part of WHJESP’s structured, supportive programs.
- Legends of Color — A 30-minute mental-emotional wellness activity conducted by facilitators and the Black Mental Wellness Response Team.
- STEAM Fair — Provides students with a platform to showcase their interests, inventions, and scientific research.
- All Geared Up — A year-round program supporting youth, families, and community organizations through essential human services.
At a glance
- Ages: 10–16 years old
- General schedule: Summer STEAM Camp runs Monday through Friday, July 27–August 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The page also states that WHJESP offers afterschool and summer programs, and year-round programs.
About the provider
WHJESP says its mission is to improve the emotional, social, and physical health of under-served youth in the community and to build critical life skills while nurturing talent. The organization says it was founded to inspire and empower under-served youth through sports and educational opportunities and that it has worked for over 40 years. Its leadership team includes Willie D. Jones Jr., PhD, CEO; Mykia LaNae Gibson, Program COO; and Aswad Jones, Program Director.
Students should register online for Summer STEAM Camp. The camp space is limited to 25 participants.
Last updated September 7, 2026.
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