Kids' activities in Harlem
13 activities in Harlem · 35 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
general · Harlem
Ages5–18
ScheduleAfter-school / youth programs for ages 5–18 (school-year schedule)
PriceFree after-school / club programs
Classical Theatre of Harlem
theatre · Harlem
AgesCreative Kids’ Physical Theatre ages 5–7; Acting for Film and TV ages 8–12; Audition Techniques ages 13–17
ScheduleSession schedules listed as TBA on Classes page when signups closed; also Harlem Teen Shakespeare Intensive in summer
PriceLittle or no cost for youth/community classes (site: little or no cost)
Dance Theatre of Harlem School
dance · Harlem
Ages3–18
ScheduleFall/Spring Lower School Saturdays; Upper School weeknights; Saturday Youth Dance drop-in option
PriceLower School core ~$820 tuition (+fees ≈$950 total); Upper School from ~$1,500+; summer intensives from ~$525–$2,425/wk options (DTHS 2026–27 rate sheets)
Davis Center Gottesman Rink Learn to Skate
skating · Harlem
AgesMy Tot & Me ages 2–5; Snowplow Sam ages 6 and younger; Kids & Teens Basic Skills ages 7–17
ScheduleSix-week Learn to Skate sessions; US Figure Skating curriculum
Price$150/6-week session or $30 drop-in (Basic Skills); My Tot & Me $250/6 weeks or $45 drop-in; rentals included
Graham Windham After-School & Beacon
general · Harlem
PriceFree Beacon/after-school programming at partner sites (graham-windham.org)
Harlem School of the Arts
arts · Harlem
AgesToddlers to teens; early childhood dance ages 4–7 among offerings
ScheduleSemester catalogue (Spring classes historically begin mid-January)
PricePer-course fees published in class catalogue
Impact Youth League
sports · Harlem
AgesBoys and girls ages 4–16
ScheduleWinter league programming and free Saturday clinics noted on site
PriceWinter league standard registration listed as $300/child on site
Manhattan School of Music Precollege
music · Harlem
AgesPrecollege for young musicians ages 5–18 (as described by MSM)
ScheduleSaturday Precollege program school year
Price2026–27 full-year tuition with 60-min lesson $13,060 (surcharge faculty $16,425) incl. theory/ensemble (msmnyc.edu)
National Dance Institute
dance · Harlem
AgesIn-school programs typically grades 4–5; free summer dance for rising 4th–5th graders; DREAM Project ages 8–16
ScheduleWeekly in-school dance programs in partner NYC-area schools
PriceIn-school NDI programs typically free for partner schools; studio programs vary — check nationaldance.org
Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
music · Harlem
AgesAfter-school lessons described for students of all ages; Intro to Violin group class aimed at K–2
ScheduleWeekly private, partner, group, and ensemble lessons in the afternoon and evenings
PriceFinancial aid available
Splash Fit Swim Club
swim · Harlem
Ages4+ (competitive team ages 6–18)
ScheduleYouth swim lessons on Splash Fit schedule
PriceMonthly group about $55 (30 min) / $74 (60 min) + $50 annual registration; private ~$165/30 min (splashfit.org)
Studio Museum in Harlem Studio Sundays
museum · Harlem
AgesPrograms designed for visitors of all ages including children and families
ScheduleWeekly Sundays: gallery talks, family tours, drop-in art making, storytime
PricePay-what-you-can suggested adult $16; children 16 and under free; Studio Sundays free admission every Sunday
Young Engineers Upper Manhattan
academic/STEM · Harlem
Ages3–12
ScheduleAfter-school Young Engineers class sessions by location schedule
PriceCamp ~$695/week; other program fees ~$25–$65
SCAN-Harbor After-School
general · East Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesYouth programs commonly ages 5–18 at Beacon and Cornerstone sites
ScheduleSchool-year after-school programs
PriceFree DYCD COMPASS/Beacon-style after-school at partner sites (scan-harbor.org — city-funded)
El Museo del Barrio Families
museum · East Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesCoquí Club recommended ages 3–5 with caregivers
ScheduleCoquí Club and En Familia series on select dates (see calendar)
PriceCoquí Club free (RSVP required)
Museum of the City of New York Family Programs
museum · East Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesKids Art Studio ages 3 and up; Tiny Tours ages 3–5; NYC Discovery Lab ages 5–12
ScheduleKids Art Studio Wednesdays 2–4:30 pm and Saturdays 11 am–2 pm during school year; Tiny Tours and Discovery Lab on calendar
PriceKids Art Studio included with admission; free for children and neighbors in zip codes 10029, 10035, and 10037; Discovery Lab drop-in free activities
East Side House Settlement Summer Camp
day camp · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesEntering grades 1–6 (students not enrolled in summer school)
ScheduleFree seven-week educational summer day camp
PriceFree
BronxWorks After-School
general · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
Ages5–12 (COMPASS elementary); middle-school SONYC also on org pages
ScheduleMonday–Friday 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.; vacations/summer often 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
PriceDYCD COMPASS programs free; some center slots accept vouchers
Monte Sur Learning
childcare · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
Ages18 months–36 months
Schedule8:30 am–12:30 pm (schedule published on home page)
Bronx Children's Museum
museum · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesBirth through elementary ages (Nest birth–age 3; museum programming commonly ages 1–12; under 1 free)
ScheduleTuesday–Friday morning sessions; Saturdays morning and afternoon sessions; Sunday Fundays last Sunday of each month
PriceChildren $8; adults $14; seniors $10; under 1 free (admission page)
Renaissance Youth Center STEM
academic/STEM · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
PriceFree Coding/Engineering & Codebotics for ages 6–20 (renaissanceyouth.org signup)
Chuck E. Cheese Bronx Terminal Market
indoor play · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
ScheduleMall/restaurant open-play hours follow venue operating hours (confirm location page)
PriceFree admission; Play Pass card $2 activation + play points/AYCP; Fun Pass membership from ~$7.99/mo
South Bronx United
sports · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesRecreational soccer ages 4–15; clubhouse classes ages 2–15; Pre-Academy ages 8–11; competitive travel through teens
ScheduleSeasonal youth soccer training/games
PriceRec soccer ~$30–$45/season; indoor classes ~$30; Global Youth League $85/year ($55 fall / $30 spring); hardship waivers available
Team Prospect Martial Arts
martial arts · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesLittle Dragons ages 4–6; Beginners Fundamentals ages 7–12 stated
ScheduleWeekly Little Dragons / kids fundamentals schedule
PriceFree trial class; membership tuition by inquiry
ACA Swim Lessons
swim · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesKids learn-to-swim and all ages/levels welcomed
ScheduleKids classes Thursdays–Fridays (times posted on site)
PriceKids preschool weekly Friday class $195; private/semi-private packages from $395 for 4 lessons stated
La Central YMCA Youth Swim & Sports
swim · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesParent & child swim from 6 months; preschool swim ages 3–5; school-age swim ages 6–12; basketball clinics ages 3–17 stated
ScheduleSession-based YMCA swim lessons and instructional sports
PricePreschool/parent–child swim ~$150 member / $268 program (1 day); private from $80 member / $110 community (register / La Central page)
DreamYard Art Center
arts · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesMiddle and high school Art Center programs; in-school residencies K–12 partners
ScheduleArt Center programs begin late September (published interest form)
PriceMiddle & High School Art Center programs described as free
Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education
arts · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesAfter-school elementary K–5 and middle school grades 6–8
ScheduleAfter-school 2:30–6 PM school year; summer day camp
PricePrograms described as free
Bronx Music Hall
music · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesChildren’s classes ages 7–14; youth registration described for ages 6–18; teen music production ages 14–18
ScheduleWeekly classes in three 10-week sessions (Fall, Spring & Summer)
PriceYouth registration fee $45 (ages 6–18) published as the class cost; adult registration fee $90; financial aid may be available
Footpaths Nursery Camp
day camp · Washington Heights · ~2 mi
Ages2–5
ScheduleFull and half-summer sessions (e.g. late June–mid August); on-site at the Y
Price~$100–$200 (site-listed camp fees)
The Met Cloisters Family Programs
museum · Washington Heights · ~2 mi
AgesFamily Afternoons recommended ages 3–11; Storytime ages 18 months–6; Family Tours ages 3–11
ScheduleFamily Afternoons, Storytime, Family Tours, and bilingual La Experiencia Medieval workshops on The Met Cloisters calendar
PriceFamily Afternoon drop-in free; Storytime and Family Tours free with Museum admission; admission pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents; free for children 12 and under with an adult
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Day Camp
day camp · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
Ages3–8 (divisions expand by summer; check current year for upper ages)
ScheduleMulti-week summer day camp on site at 334 Amsterdam Ave; daily instructional swim
Price2026 tuition about $4,000–$8,800 depending on age and 3–9 weeks (MomBrains / JCC rates; financial aid available)
AMNH Science Investigations Summer Program
day camp · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesEntering grades K–5 (member program; age rules published per summer)
ScheduleOne-week sessions Monday–Friday 9 am–3 pm
Price$1,400 per session (as published; Voyager-level membership required)
School of American Ballet Summer Course
overnight camp · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
Ages12–18 (admission by audition; age cutoffs published per year)
ScheduleMulti-week summer residential course at Lincoln Center; classes Monday–Saturday
Price2027 Summer Course tuition $4,030 + $140 registration (room/board separate; sab.org)
Juilliard Summer Programs
overnight camp · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesHigh school students (program-specific; e.g. Summer Dance Intensive typically ages ~15–17)
ScheduleMulti-week residential intensives at Juilliard's Lincoln Center campus
PriceSummer Dance Intensive tuition $2,500 (+ room/board $2,250); Summer Music tuition $5,300 (+ room/board $2,300) (juilliard.edu 2027)
Goddard Riverside Lincoln Square Summer Camp
day camp · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesEntering kindergarten through seventh grade (about ages 4–13)
ScheduleJuly–August weekday day camp 8 am–5 pm; optional extended care evenings some days
PriceIncome-based tuition $1,000–$2,200 for full summer + $100 deposit (Goddard LSNC 2026 registration form)
Bank Street Summer Camp
day camp · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesRising Pre-K through grade 8 (Lower Camp ages 4+ by first day; Middle grades 2–4; Creative Collective grades 5–8)
ScheduleDay camp commonly 8:30 am–3:15 pm; After Camp until 5:45 pm
Price3-week Session 1 about $2,590; Session 2 about $2,775; 5-week about $4,440 (sliding scale / reduced tuition available; After Camp extra)
Morningside Montessori School
childcare · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
Ages2–5 years (Young Toddlers from 12 months+; Toddlers 2–3; Early Childhood 3–5)
ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Extended Day Mon–Thu 4:30–5:30
PriceToddler/EC ~$12,860–$35,390/year by days & pickup (2027–28 schedule); Young Toddlers Together ~$2,725–$5,900
Bank Street Family Center
childcare · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
Ages6 months–5 years (infant-toddler and preschool classrooms)
ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; extended day through 5:45 PM
Price2026–27: 2–5 days/wk about $25,439–$60,040 depending on days and pickup time (bankstreet.edu Family Center tuition)
West Side Montessori School
childcare · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesInfant 3–12 months; Toddler 12–24 months; Twos and Early Childhood (campus pages)
ScheduleAM 8:30am–12:30pm M–F; Full Day 9am–3pm M–Th / 9am–12:30pm Fri; LAP 8:30am–5:30pm M–F (early drop 8am; late pickup to 6pm)
Price2026–27 early childhood AM ~$40,180; full day ~$45,140; LAP ~$51,000–$62,100; infant/toddler ~$56,900–$69,180 (wsmsnyc.org)
Goddard Riverside Children & Youth
general · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesEarly Childhood ages 2–5; After School ages 5–10 (Beacon / LSNC); broader Beacon K–8
ScheduleEarly childhood and after-school/Beacon programs on school-year calendar
PriceWest Side Beacon after-school free via discoverDYCD; LSNC after-school ~$150–$275/mo + $50 registration (Amsterdam Houses / returning / new; goddard.org 2026–27 form)
Children's Museum of Manhattan
museum · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesPublic programs designed for ages 0–6; PlayWorks for ages 0–4
ScheduleMuseum open Tuesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm; rotating daily drop-in programs
Price$17 online / $18 door per adult or child ages 1–18; under 1 free (plan-your-visit page)
American Museum of Natural History Children & Families
museum · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesDiscovery Room for pre-K and up; sleepovers ages 6–12; camps Grades K–5
ScheduleDiscovery Room open daily except Tuesdays; Climate and Human Origins Learning Labs on select weekends
PriceNY State residents pay-what-you-wish for general admission (suggested adult $25 / child 3–12 $14); standard GA adult $37 / child $22
DiMenna Children's History Museum
museum · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
SchedulePrograms include Sunday Story Time, Little New-Yorkers, Crafts and Classics Club (see calendar)
PriceIncluded with NY Historical admission: adults $24; kids 5–13 $6; under 5 free; pay-as-you-wish Fridays evenings
American Folk Art Museum Families
museum · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesFamilies & Folk Art designed for children ages 4 and up with accompanying adults
ScheduleMuseum Wednesday–Sunday 11:30 am–6 pm; Families & Folk Art sessions on programs calendar (example Nov 14, 2026 10:30–11:30 am)
PriceMuseum admission always free; Families & Folk Art free (registration required; space limited)
Robofun
academic/STEM · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
Ages3–14
ScheduleFacility about 9am–5pm daily; 1.5-hour once-weekly semester afterschool classes; vacation camps half-day 9–12 or 1–4 / full-day 9–4
PriceAfter-school ~$700–$980/season; summer weeks ~$397–$497; private 1:1 ~$150/hr (MomBrains / robofun.org)
Discovery Programs Gymnastics
gymnastics · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesRecreational gymnastics from ages 3+ on published schedule
ScheduleRecreational gymnastics classes on Discovery Programs schedule
PriceRecreational gymnastics about $60/class (4-wk min); intermediate ~$77; AllStars ~$96–$108; private $60–$120 (discoveryprograms.com)
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Swim School
swim · Upper West Side · ~2 mi
AgesInfant/toddler classes ages 6 months–5 years; school-age classes ages 5–14; private lessons from 6 months
ScheduleJCC swim school sessions by semester
PriceChildren's group swim ~$750–$800 / ~15–17-week session (from registration listings)