Kids' activities in Bay Ridge
6 activities in Bay Ridge · 42 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Bay Ridge School of Music
music · Bay Ridge
AgesLessons for kids and adults
ScheduleMon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Saturdays 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; month-to-month private lessons
PricePrivate lessons published at $199/month (30 min), $279 (45 min), $369 (60 min); registration fee $49 stated on pricing block
Bay Ridge Strings Studio
music · Bay Ridge
AgesViolin preschool–age 12; piano age 4–adult; workshops ages 5–10
ScheduleRolling enrollment; weekday/Saturday lesson openings published on home page
Price30-min trial $50; 4-lesson violin/piano workshop $175; annual flat-fee schedule for 35 lessons (amount by inquiry); recital fee $100
Harbor Defense Museum
museum · Bay Ridge
AgesSchool tours available; free guided tours for visitors; family-friendly exhibits on Battle of Brooklyn and fort history
ScheduleMonday–Friday 10 am–4 pm per museum site; closed weekends and federal holidays; call ahead—occasional short-notice closures
PriceFree admission
Poly Summer Camp
day camp · Bay Ridge
AgesPre-K through grade 5 traditional divisions; performing arts tracks for older grades as published
ScheduleMulti-week summer day camp on Poly Prep's Dyker Heights campus (e.g. Nursery/Junior/Intermediate ~June 29–August 7)
PricePublished examples include $4,995 for six-week traditional divisions and $4,095 for some five-week performing arts tracks (lunch/snack included)
School of Rock Bay Ridge
music · Bay Ridge
AgesRookies ages 6–7; Rock 101 ages 8–13; Performance ages 8–18 among youth programs
ScheduleWeekly group rehearsals plus private lessons for Rock 101 / Performance tracks
United Taekwondo Center
martial arts · Bay Ridge
AgesFrom age 3 (Peewee/Little Tigers ~3–5; children ~5–12; teens & adults 13+)
ScheduleWeekly kids taekwondo schedule
PriceWeb specials from ~$19.99–$29 for intro/trial week (incl. free uniform on some offers); ongoing membership by inquiry
Green-Wood Family Learning
museum · Sunset Park · ~2 mi
AgesScavenger hunt recommended ages 4 and up; Last Saturdays Open Classroom recommended ages 5+ with caregivers
ScheduleLast Saturdays Open Classroom May–November at the Green-House; stroller-friendly tours on events calendar
PriceSelf-guided family learning resources free; Last Saturdays Open Classroom free drop-in
MakerSpace NYC
academic/STEM · Sunset Park · ~2 mi
ScheduleSchool programs and workshops by booking / school calendar
PriceSchool workshops historically ~$300/90 min (Title I discounts); Young Maker full-day workshops ~$100; private lessons ~$95–$125/hr (makerspace.nyc / SI schools directory)
Urban Air Brooklyn
indoor play · Sunset Park · ~2 mi
AgesNo overall age limit; attractions by height (Tubes under 52"; Warrior/climbing from 41"; ropes/Sky Rider from 48")
ScheduleMon–Thu 3–8 pm; Fri 3–10 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm (Sunset Park / 2nd Ave location)
PriceAll-day play about $24.99–$49.99 (Shorty under 40" / Unlimited); socks extra ~$3.99 (park ticket page)
Purple Kale Kitchenworks Kids Classes
cooking · Sunset Park · ~2 mi
Ages10–14
ScheduleKids cooking classes on Purple Kale schedule
PriceKids cooking series ~$825; other workshop fees ~$8–$35
Brooklyn Basketball Academy
sports · Sunset Park · ~2 mi
AgesFrom Pre-K (age 4) through about age 16 / 10th grade
ScheduleSeasonal basketball classes/teams calendar
Price~$575/12-wk season (1x/week) or $975 (2x/week); private ~$100/hr (bkbasketballacademy.com)
South Brooklyn Fencing Club
sports · Sunset Park · ~2 mi
AgesKids beginner classes ages 7–12 stated
ScheduleWeekly youth fencing class schedule
PriceKids beginner group options from $200/mo (1 class/week) stated on kids classes page
Puppetworks
theatre · Sunset Park · ~2 mi
AgesFamily marionette shows suggested for ages 2 and up on current productions
ScheduleWeekend public performances; weekday school shows by reservation
PriceChildren $11 / adults $12 for public shows (as published); school groups $8/person
Marks JCH Summer Day Camp
day camp · Bensonhurst · ~2 mi
Ages2–14 across Yeladim, Chalutzim, Tzofim, Haverim, and specialty tracks
ScheduleFour- and eight-week summer sessions (late June–late August when published)
PriceYeladim full season $3,400 / session $2,100; Chalutzim ~$3,850–$3,900 / $2,400–$2,450; older divisions higher to ~$4,350 (jchcamp.com 2026)
Green Apron Kitchen
cooking · Bensonhurst · ~2 mi
AgesParents and Me ages 3+; other cooking classes ages 5+ (camps often ages 6–14)
ScheduleKids cooking classes and multi-day mini camps (drop-off often ~9am–3/3:30pm); weekday and weekend class options
PricePrivate 1:1 cooking $98/90 min; mini-camps ~$110–$120/day or ~$550/week; school pizza trip $15/child
Rainbow Playspace
indoor play · Bensonhurst · ~2 mi
Ages10 & under
ScheduleMon–Thu 10 am–7 pm; Fri–Sun 10 am–8 pm (private events may affect hours)
Price~$25–$25.75 admission; +$5 additional adult; socks ~$3
Brooklyn Gymnastic Center
gymnastics · Bensonhurst · ~2 mi
AgesParent & Me as soon as walking; programs for all ages and skill levels
ScheduleParent & Me through recreational classes on weekly schedule
Price~$350/10-week session (1 hr/week) + $55 registration; 2-hr class ~$665; free trial
Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst Aquatics
swim · Bensonhurst · ~2 mi
Ages8 months–14 years (Baby & Me 8 months–3; Swim Academy ages 4–14)
ScheduleSwim Academy daily class times across Baby & Me through Sharks (semester calendar on Swim Academy page)
PriceSwim Academy from ~$435 nonmember (1x/week) / ~$680 (2x/week); Parent & Me ~$435/semester nonmember
Staten Island Children's Museum Summer Camps
day camp · St. George · ~3 mi
Ages4–8
ScheduleThemed weekly camps; full day ages 5–8 often 9 am–4 pm; half-day ages 4–5 9 am–12 pm when offered
PriceFull day published at $100/day or $450/week ($80/$360 members); half-day $55/day or $247.50/week ($44/$198 members) — confirm on current registration page
Art Lab Summer Art Camp
day camp · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesCamp Kandinsky ages 3–5; Camp Picasso ages 6–12
ScheduleSummer sessions Tue/Wed/Thu; Camp Picasso full day commonly 9:30 am–4:00 pm; half-day AM/PM options; Kandinsky Mondays & Fridays half-day
PriceCamp Picasso full day published at $470 per session block (plus registration fee); half-day and multi-session rates on product pages
Children's Harbor Montessori School
childcare · St. George · ~3 mi
Ages2 to 5 years
ScheduleSchool year September–June; summer camp weeks in July–August (see site)
PriceFree Pre-K for All / UPK seats available; private tuition by inquiry
Children's Aid Goodhue Community Center
general · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesAfter-school ages 6–18; summer camp grades K–5 at Goodhue; athletics ages 6–19
ScheduleCenter hours Monday–Friday 09:00 am–06:00 pm (page)
PriceFree DYCD COMPASS after-school seats at Goodhue (DYCD-funded; no cost to enrolled families)
Staten Island Children's Museum
museum · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesChildren ages 1 and up
ScheduleOpen Wednesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm; members-only hour Wed–Fri 9–10 am
PriceAdults $10; children $10; under 1 free; members free
Staten Island Museum
museum · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesChildren 2–12 admission category
ScheduleOpen Wednesday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm (last entry 4:45 pm)
PriceSuggested: adults $8; students/seniors $5; children 2–12 $2; members free
NYPL St. George Library Center Kids
library · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesChildren’s Room for ages birth to 12; family literacy space for toddlers and preschoolers; NYPL After School ages 6–12
ScheduleHomework help and tutoring Monday–Thursday school days 3–6 pm; Baby Space and family storytimes on the events calendar
PriceFree
National Lighthouse Museum
museum · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesBrilliant Minds weekend STEAM series for ages 8–12 with a mentor; education tours for K–12 groups
ScheduleThursday–Sunday 11 am–4 pm; Brilliant Minds and family events on museum calendar
PriceAdults $8; seniors/military/veterans/students 12+ $5; children under 12 free; members free
Noble Maritime Collection
museum · St. George · ~3 mi
ScheduleMuseum Wednesday–Sunday 12–5 pm; Snug Storytime every Saturday 2–2:30 pm; Sea Shanty Sessions third Sunday 2–4 pm
PricePay-what-you-wish admission; members, children under 10, and care partners free; Snug Storytime and Sea Shanty Sessions free (donations appreciated)
Broadway YMCA Youth Swim & Sports
swim · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesParent & child Water Discovery ages 6–36 months; basketball clinic ages 5–12; Quickstart tennis ages 5–12 stated
ScheduleSession-based YMCA youth swim and instructional sports (register by term)
PriceYouth membership ages 0–11 $539/year; teen 12–17 $539/year; Family 1–2 monthly memberships also published; swim/sports class session fees separate (member rates) — confirm session fee at branch
Staten Island Children's Theatre Association
theatre · St. George · ~3 mi
Ages4–18
ScheduleFall musical-theatre classes at Snug Harbor; production-linked sections for elementary grades
PriceStorybook/Little Actors ~$150/8 weeks; Rising Stars & Young Performers musical theatre ~$475; Advanced Musical Theatre Production ~$750; summer performing arts co. historically ~$550/2 weeks
Staten Island Conservatory of Music
music · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesIntroduction to Music ages 4–6; private lessons for children and adults
ScheduleTwo semesters (Sept–Jan, Feb–June) plus summer session
Ballet Imagination
dance · St. George · ~3 mi
AgesKids levels typically ages 3–4 through 12+
ScheduleKids ballet levels on weekly schedule
Price~$20–$30/class (site-listed ~$20/class; $25–$30 range)
Lydia's School of Dance / BellaRu Dance Company
dance · St. George · ~3 mi
Ages5 through teen for company/performance track
ScheduleWeekly dance/company schedule ages 5–teen
St. George Theatre Educational Programs
theatre · St. George · ~3 mi
ScheduleArts-in-Education school series; free Summer Dance, Theater, and Literacy Outreach (12-day)
PriceSummer outreach described as free
Spotlight Theatre Staten Island
theatre · St. George · ~3 mi
ScheduleFall musicals and class blocks published on Classes page (e.g. Saturday/Sunday youth musical rehearsals; after-school theatre partners)
PriceYouth theatre classes ~$150–$160/6-week session; youth musicals ~$525–$625 (+$25 new-participant fee); scholarships/payment plans by inquiry
Prospect Gymnastics
gymnastics · Ditmas Park · ~4 mi
AgesToddler playtime ages 6 months–4 years; Parent & Tot from ~14 months; gymnastics classes ages 3–14; parkour/ninja ages 7–11
ScheduleDitmas Park: Mon/Fri 9am–8pm (closed 12–3); Tue–Thu 9am–8:15pm (closed 12–3); Sat 8:15am–2:30pm; Sun 9am–3:45pm
PriceSemester classes from about $660 (preschool/grade school/parkour) / $720 intermediate-advanced; summer 4-wk from ~$150 (prospectgymnastics.com/pricing)
Grace's Gymnastics
gymnastics · Midwood · ~4 mi
AgesMommy & Me ages 6–12+ months; recreational gymnastics ages 3 and up; pre-team ages 6 and up stated
ScheduleMommy & Me and recreational classes on published weekly schedule
PriceFall/Spring 15-week: 1-hr $750 / 1.5-hr $1,050; Summer ~$500/10 weeks; Pre-Team/Competitive $550/month
Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP)
day camp · Park Slope · ~4 mi
Ages7–12
ScheduleTwo-week summer day camp sessions
PriceProgram discontinued as BPL summer camp (no longer offered); prior sessions were ~$750–$800/2 weeks with aid
Trail Blazers Day Camp
day camp · Park Slope · ~4 mi
AgesEntering Pre-K through 5th grade (Mini Blazers, P.A.R.K. Rangers, E.C.O. Explorers)
ScheduleOutdoor weekday day camp; drop-off 8:30–9:00 am, pick-up 3:30–4:00 pm; early drop-off 8 am and aftercare to 6 pm available
PriceIncome-tier weekly tuition published (Together / Belonging / Community tiers; e.g. Together $875/week on 2027 rate table) — confirm current summer pricing
TOCA Summer Camp
day camp · Park Slope · ~4 mi
Ages3–9 (younger up to 4; older 5–9); new campers age 3+ and potty trained
ScheduleJuly–August nature camp in Prospect Park; mornings 9 am–1 pm with optional extended hours 1–3 pm; minimum 6 days
PriceMorning group published from $248 (2 days/week) to $620 (5 days/week); extended hours extra
School of Wonder Summer Camp
day camp · Park Slope · ~4 mi
Ages5–7 (Wonderers) and 7–11 (Adventurers); some mixed 5–11 weeks
ScheduleWeek-long themed camps 9 am–3 pm; late pick-up to 4 pm available
Price$775/week ($695 early bird until March 1 per Brooklyn Bridge Parents 2026 guide)
Berkeley Carroll Classic Day Camp
day camp · Park Slope · ~4 mi
AgesEntering Pre-K through Grade 2 (Pre-K must be 3 by January 1 and toilet independent)
ScheduleWeekly sessions across ~6.5 weeks (e.g. June 24–August 7, 2026); 8:30 am–3:30 pm; extended day options
PriceWeekly rates published (examples $495 short week / $660 / $825 full weeks for 2026) — snacks included
Collective Kind — Park Slope Montessori
childcare · Park Slope · ~4 mi
Ages2 to 5 years
ScheduleMonday–Friday 9:00am–3:30pm (optional 8:30 drop-off); afternoon class 3:00–5:30pm; September–June plus summer
PriceSliding scale 2026–27 full-day (8:30–3:30) Pre-K ~$16,027–$51,577 / Twos ~$17,407–$53,389 for 10-mo year by household income; half-day & afternoon also sliding (thecollectivekind.com/tuition-fees-26-27)
Sunflower Child Care
childcare · Park Slope · ~4 mi
Ages3 months–4 years
ScheduleWeekday infant–preschool care (center hours published on site)
PricePrivate care ~$866–$2,600/mo by weekly hours (10–50 hrs; sunflowerchildcarecenter.com fees); Care.com listing notes 3-K for All participation
Old Stone House
museum · Park Slope · ~4 mi
ScheduleOpen to visit Friday–Sunday 12–4 pm or by appointment; full calendar of family events
PriceSuggested donation / free admission for park historic house visits (theoldstonehouse.org/visit — confirm current)
BK Bots
academic/STEM · Park Slope · ~4 mi
AgesGrades 2–8 (some programs grades 6–12)
ScheduleAfter-school robotics classes on BK Bots schedule
PriceLego Robotics summer camp ~$450/week (classes currently on hold; site-published camp rate)
CodeAdvantage Brooklyn
academic/STEM · Park Slope · ~4 mi
ScheduleAfter-school coding programs at Brooklyn location
PriceOnline weekly intro sessions from ~$95; private online 1:1 ~$595/10 wks or $390/6 wks; semi-private/group lower per student (codeadvantage.org). Brooklyn in-person rates by inquiry.
PlayWell Brooklyn
indoor play · Park Slope · ~4 mi
AgesOpen play under 18; weekend toddler hour up to age 3; commonly marketed ages 0–12
ScheduleMon–Fri 9am–6pm; Sat 9am–2pm; Sun 9am–12pm (appointments recommended; weekend afternoons may extend if no parties)
PriceOpen play $35/hr per child; extra hour $26 / half hour $15; sibling 10% off when booking together
Allora Cooking Lab
cooking · Park Slope · ~4 mi
Ages5+
ScheduleWednesdays 3:00–4:30pm
PriceToddler Cooking Lab historically about $60/class; series listings from about $615 (Macaroni Kid / tinyout — confirm current semester)