My mom makes strawberry freezer jam every year, and while I don't have her recipe handy you could Google for one. She does hers in canning jars, old jam jars, and even Gladware containers, so it's not necessary to go through the whole canning routine if you have freezer space. And I know that Sure-Jell is necessary. If you just use sugar and berries it won't, well, "jell" -- so you'll just have sweet strawberry sauce.
HTH! Good luck. Where in Western NY are you? We're in Rochester and loving strawberry season!
~nick
HTH! Good luck. Where in Western NY are you? We're in Rochester and loving strawberry season!

~nick