Kids' activities in Central Islip

Central Islip Public Library Children’s Services

library · Central Islip

AgesBirth–4 storytimes; school-age crafts ages 8–12; PlayHooray bands

ScheduleRecurring early childhood and after-school programs

PriceFree (cardholders)

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Hidden Pond Day Camp at The Rinx

day camp · Hauppauge · ~3 mi

AgesHalf- and full-day for ages 3–4; Kindergarten through 10th grade

ScheduleJun 29–Aug 21 2026; 3/4/5-day options from 1–8 weeks

Price2026: 1 week 5-day $1,310 · 4-day $1,082 · 3-day $838; 8 weeks 5-day $7,564; + $100 registration (deposit $300); PM extended $20/day (therinx.com Hidden Pond PDF)

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The Rinx Learn to Skate — Hauppauge

skating · Hauppauge · ~3 mi

AgesSnowplow Sam ages 3½–5; Basic 1–6 ages 6–11; Teen Basic ages 12–17

ScheduleMulti-week series year-round (e.g. summer Series 6 July–August)

Price$159 for seven weeks (group instruction); Town of Islip residents $15 discount with Recreation Card

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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts — Hauppauge

martial arts · Hauppauge · ~3 mi

AgesKarate Cubs from age 3; children’s program from age 5

ScheduleOngoing kids karate and jiu jitsu classes

PriceClasses typically $15–$27 depending on program (site FAQ); family discounts available

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The Rinx — Hauppauge Skating & Youth Programs

skating · Hauppauge · ~3 mi

AgesPreschool skating academy ages 3–5; figure skating and hockey programs

ScheduleYear-round public skating, lessons, day camp

PriceHidden Pond day camp weekly from ~$838–$1,310; other skate/youth program fees via The Rinx (therinx.com)

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Future Stars Summer Camps — Suffolk (Grant Campus)

day camp · Brentwood · ~3 mi

AgesEarly childhood through teens; sports and STEAM specialty camps (age bands by program)

ScheduleWeekly Mon–Fri 9am–4pm Jun 29–Aug 21 2026

PriceWeekly specialty camp ~$665–$895 by program/campus; multi-week discounts; early/late care extra (fscamps.com dates & rates)

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The Ballet Center (Ballet Long Island)

dance · Ronkonkoma · ~4 mi

AgesPreschool ballet through leveled ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro; adults

ScheduleWeekday after-school and Saturday class schedule

PriceRegistration $35; $22/class; monthly 1×/wk $68 (preschool $58) up to unlimited $450; summer session packages from $45 (theballetcenter.org)

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Flight Adventure Park — Ronkonkoma

indoor play · Ronkonkoma · ~4 mi

AgesTrampoline park open jump; toddler sessions (check park rules)

ScheduleOpen jump hours year-round

PriceStandard 90-min pass $28.99; all-day $39.99; Basic membership $28.99/mo; VIP $32.99/mo (flightadventurepark.com/locations/ronkonkoma/pricing)

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Town of Islip Byron Pool Camp

day camp · Islip · ~4 mi

AgesCompletion of 2nd–7th grade by June 30

ScheduleTwo-week summer sessions Mon–Fri ~8:15am–5:45pm at Byron Lake Park

Price$550 resident / $690 non-resident per session (listed on WebTrac)

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Town of Islip Small Fry Program

day camp · Islip · ~4 mi

AgesToilet-trained ages 3–5

ScheduleHalf-day summer Small Fry sessions

PricePer 2-week session: 2-day AM $100/$125 · 3-day AM $120/$160 · 5-day PM $185/$235 resident/non-resident (Islip recreation brochure)

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Islip Youth Lacrosse

sports · Islip · ~4 mi

AgesBoys and girls kindergarten through 8th grade

ScheduleSeasonal youth lacrosse

Price2026 spring: K–1 $75; grades 2–6 early $205 / late $250 (islipyouthlacrosse.com)

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Town of Islip Expanded Playground Camps

day camp · Bohemia · ~4 mi

AgesCompleted kindergarten through 6th grade

Schedule8:15am–5:45pm multi-week summer sessions at Bohemia Rec / Sayville / Ronkonkoma sites

Price2-week sessions: $450 resident / $565 non-resident (8:15am–5:45pm; K–6) (Islip recreation brochure)

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Connetquot Public Library Kids Programs

library · Bohemia · ~4 mi

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Town of Islip Bay Camp at East Islip Marina

day camp · East Islip · ~4 mi

AgesCompletion of 2nd–5th grade by June 30

ScheduleSummer sessions with land and water activities at East Islip Marina

PricePer week session: $220 resident / $275 non-resident (Islip WebTrac / recreation brochure)

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Town of Islip Bay Camp — East Islip Marina

day camp · East Islip · ~4 mi

AgesCompleted 2nd through 5th grade

Schedule9am–3pm summer sessions; land and water activities

PricePer week session: $220 resident / $275 non-resident (Islip recreation brochure)

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CM Performing Arts Center Youth Classes

theatre · Oakdale · ~4 mi

AgesPre-K through age 19 (Little Kids, Kids, Juniors, Teens, SPARKLE 13–19)

ScheduleYear-round educational theatre classes with end-of-session shows

PriceFall: Pre-K–1st $375 · Grades 2–5 $550 · Grades 6–8 $550 (cmpac.com/fall_classes)

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Parkview Riding Center

horseback · Oakdale · ~4 mi

AgesLessons from age 5

SchedulePrivate, semi-private, and group lessons seven days a week; camps when offered

Price1-hr private $90 · semi $75 · group $60; 30-min private $70; 10% off prepaid 6-lesson package (parkviewridingcenter.com)

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YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp — Bay Shore (Great South Bay)

day camp · Bay Shore · ~5 mi

Ages3–15

ScheduleSummer day camp sessions; 9am–4pm with extended care options

PricePricing shown during online enrollment

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British Swim School — Bay Shore

swim · Bay Shore · ~5 mi

AgesFrom 3 months through kids and teens

ScheduleYear-round lessons (1675 Sunrise Hwy area)

PriceGroup 1×/wk $145/mo; 2×/wk $245/mo; semi-private $225/mo; private $375/mo (+ annual membership)

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Krafty Hands — Bay Shore

arts · Bay Shore · ~5 mi

AgesKids plaster craft and painting; summer classes

ScheduleWalk-in crafts, parties, summer classes

PriceLittle Artists classes $45 individual / $40 per class for 5-wk session ($180 full; early-reg 5th free); graffiti night $35; parties from ~$70–$130 (Krafty Hands Bay Shore / funcraftny.com)

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Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library Kids Programs

library · Bay Shore · ~5 mi

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Town of Smithtown Summer Recreation Programs

day camp · Smithtown · ~5 mi

ScheduleSummer programs; online registration via ActiveNet (e.g. opens June 1 for summer)

PriceBeach Camp $155/session (Mon–Thu mornings); other rec fees vary (smithtownrec.com)

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Sweetbriar Nature Center Kids Programs & Camps

day camp · Smithtown · ~5 mi

AgesYouth nature education and seasonal camps (check current ages)

ScheduleSeasonal nature programs and summer camps

PriceGrounds free; rainforest/turtle room $5/person; kids programs e.g. First Steps ~$20/class; family events ~$15 child/$5 adult; summer camp week members $375 / non-members $425 (sweetbriarnc.org)

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Gold Medal Gymnastics — Smithtown

gymnastics · Smithtown · ~5 mi

Ages3 months–18 years across programs

ScheduleYear-round classes; Mon–Fri mornings/evenings and Saturday mornings typical

PriceAnnual registration $50/student or $70/family; tuition billed every 4-week term via portal (gmgc.com brochure)

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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts — Smithtown

martial arts · Smithtown · ~5 mi

AgesKarate Cubs from age 3; children’s program from age 5

ScheduleOngoing kids martial arts classes

PriceClasses typically $15–$27 depending on program (site FAQ); family discounts available; trial reservation fee $30 at some locations

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Smithtown Youth Lacrosse

sports · Smithtown · ~5 mi

AgesYouth lacrosse

ScheduleSeasonal

Price2024–25 PAL: K–1 $225 · grades 2–8 $325; Team Smithtown package grades 2–8 $675 (smithtownyouthlacrosse.com)

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Taste Buds Kitchen Smithtown Kids Classes & Camps

cooking · Smithtown · ~5 mi

AgesKids and teens

ScheduleKids/family classes, birthday parties, and summer cooking camps

PriceKids holiday workshops from ~$55 (e.g. gingerbread house); other class prices on event pages (tastebudskitchen.com/smithtown)

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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Smithtown

academic/STEM · Smithtown · ~5 mi

AgesPreschool through high school

ScheduleMon/Tue and Sat center hours (check)

Price$170/subject/mo + $80 registration + $30 materials

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Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum Kids Programs

nature/animal · Smithtown · ~5 mi

AgesTiny Tots ages 3–5; Fun for Kids; Family Adventures

ScheduleApr–Sep Tue–Sun 8am–4pm; Oct–Mar Wed–Sun 8am–4pm

PriceFree

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Smithtown Library Children’s Storytimes

library · Smithtown · ~5 mi

AgesBabies through preschool (Nursery Rhyme Time, Time for Twos, Move and Groove)

ScheduleOngoing children’s programs across Smithtown, Kings Park, Nesconset buildings

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Sweetbriar Nature Center Family Programs

nature/animal · Smithtown · ~5 mi

AgesFamily nature education and wildlife programs

ScheduleYear-round trails, exhibits, and kids programs

PriceGrounds free; family events typically ~$15/child + $5/adult; bird tour ~$10 adult/$5 child; butterfly vivarium $10 adult/$5 child (sweetbriarnc.org)

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Free to Fly Gymnastics & Ninja

gymnastics · Lake Ronkonkoma · ~6 mi

AgesKids gymnastics, tumbling (cheer/dance/acro), parkour/ninja

ScheduleYear-round classes and private lessons

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School of Rock — Sayville

music · Sayville · ~6 mi

AgesLittle Wing ages 4–5; Rookies 6–7; Rock 101 ages 8–13; Performance ages 8–18

ScheduleWeekly private lessons + group rehearsals; live show performances

PricePrivate lessons e.g. 60-min from $70; other lesson lengths listed in portal (sayville-sor.pike13.com)

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Sayville Library Children's Programs

library · Sayville · ~6 mi

AgesBirth–5 with caregiver storytimes; ages 3–5 Lil' Athletes; teens grades 6–12

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar (music/movement, crafts, storytimes)

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Creations Early Childhood Learning Center — Sayville

childcare · Sayville · ~6 mi

Ages2–6; Candies program for 3s; Gateway for 5–6 not ready for K

ScheduleSchool-year preschool with enrichment (dance, art, yoga)

Price2024–25 Port Jeff Library childcare guide (citing Creations Discovery & Day Care, 225 Greeley Ave Sayville): 2s $160/mo · 3s $220/mo · Pre-K $250/mo + $100 deposit (confirm current rates with school)

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Suffolk Y JCC Camp Wonderland

day camp · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesPreschool entering 3s through 3rd grade

ScheduleFull-day ~9:00am–4:00pm; 3- and 5-day options

Price2026: 5-day Wonderland ~$3,480 (4 wks) to $5,800 (8 wks); 3-day lower; before/after care $15/day (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF)

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Suffolk Y JCC Stage 74 Summer Theater Camp

day camp · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesGrades 5–9 (CIT grade 10)

ScheduleFull-day theater camp ~10:00am–4:00pm

Price2026 Stage 74: ~$3,500 (3 wks) to $7,000 (8 wks); before/after care $15/day (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF)

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Goldfish Swim School — Commack

swim · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesKids swim lessons (age bands on location page)

ScheduleYear-round; location hours listed on contact page

PriceGroup lessons $165/mo; Independent Baby $220/mo; Swim Force $204/mo; private $660/mo; drop-in $46/lesson (+ $50 annual membership)

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Commack Soccer Club

sports · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesU5/U6 Pee Wee through travel; Shooting Stars developmental

ScheduleFall/winter/spring seasons; November camps

PriceU8–U10 intramurals $350/player (fall+spring + weekly PDP); younger intramurals from ~$150–$350 by birth year (commacksoccer.com)

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Commack Youth Lacrosse

sports · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesBoys and girls youth lacrosse (K–youth grades)

ScheduleSpring registration; fall ball sessions

PriceFall clinics 2026 (grades K–4) $120/player (commackyouthlacrosse.com)

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Champions Martial Arts — Commack

martial arts · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesLittle Tigers and Kids Martial Arts programs

ScheduleYear-round kids martial arts

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Suffolk Y JCC Stage 74 Youth Theater

theatre · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesGrades 5–9 summer theater (school-year Stage 74 when offered)

ScheduleSummer full-day theater camp; school-year productions when posted

PriceStage 74 summer theater ~$3,500–$7,000 by weeks (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF); school-year class fees contact Stage 74

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Ohman School of Ballet

dance · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesYouth classical ballet (trial/placement; all aspiration levels welcome)

ScheduleYear-round classes at Suffolk Y JCC Commack

PriceNutcracker audition fee $20; production fee $375 ($325 per child if multiple cast siblings); semester class tuition paid in full before rehearsals (ohmanballet.org/nutcracker-auditions)

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theCoderSchool Commack

academic/STEM · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesCoding programs for kids

ScheduleAfter-school and camp programs

PriceExample: Minecraft Education 6-week pass $269 (~$55/class); other camps/workshops listed on Commack booking (tcs-commack.pike13.com)

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Mathnasium of Commack

academic/STEM · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesK–12 math learning center

ScheduleMon–Thu afternoons/evenings; Sat mornings (check center)

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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Commack

academic/STEM · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesPreschool through high school (self-paced math and reading)

ScheduleCenter days Mon/Tue/Thu and Sat (check center)

Price$150–$165/subject/mo + $80 registration

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Xplore Commack Indoor Play

indoor play · Commack · ~6 mi

AgesSoft play ages 1–12; toddler zone 3 and under; laser tag 5+; glow karting 4–12

ScheduleOpen play schedule varies; parties and arcade

PricePlay area all-day: ages 1–2 $16.99 · ages 3–12 $24.99 (5–6pm $12/$20); infants free with sibling; adults free; laser tag $12.99–$29.99 (xplorecm.com/openplay)

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theCoderSchool — Commack

academic/STEM · Commack · ~6 mi

Ages~7–15 coding camps and workshops

ScheduleCamps and after-school coding

PriceHalf-day camps often ~$99–$129 (promo pricing varies)

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