Kids' activities in Lancaster

4 activities in Lancaster · 44 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.

ScheduleIndoor and outdoor soccer year-round; winter house league indoor sessions (e.g. Saturdays at Sahlen’s Sports Park when offered); travel season registration when open

Price$100–$120 Spring House (by registration window)

Lancaster Indoor Bounce House

indoor play · Lancaster

AgesSuitable for ages 12 and under; toddler zone for kids 5 and under

ScheduleOpen-play hours posted on site (closed Mondays; weekday/weekend hours listed)

PriceOpen play $20 per child; parents free; infants under 1 free with paid sibling

Town of Lancaster Youth Bureau

day camp · Lancaster

AgesPerforming Arts Academy grades 3–8 and teens 8th–college; Teen Volunteer ages 12–20; Youth Employment ages 14–19

ScheduleSummer Safe Summer Program classes and Performing Arts Academy; school-year tutoring and youth programs

Price$14–$16/hr tutoring; summer classes ~$30–$70 (2025 brochure still posted)

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

nature/animal · Depew · ~1 mi

AgesGuided youth tours preK and up (program-dependent); school lessons PreK–12

ScheduleYear-round guided tours and school programs; summer day camps referenced on tours+programs hub; public programs need advance registration

PriceGuided tour $5/person; Winter Challenges $10/person with snowshoes; school outdoor lessons $5 per child

Town of Cheektowaga Summer Day Camps

day camp · Cheektowaga · ~4 mi

AgesAlexander and Dartwood day camps ages 4–11; Teen Club ages 12–14; Youth in Training ages 14–15

ScheduleSummer day camp Mon–Fri; core hours 8:30 am–3:30 pm with extended hours available

PriceWeekly and multi-week resident/non-resident fees in Town summer brochure

5 Wits Buffalo

indoor play · Cheektowaga · ~4 mi

AgesGenerally ages 7+; site advises against under 9; under 13 need adult 18+

ScheduleOpen daily with hours on location page; advance reservations recommended

Price$12/adventure Triple Tuesday (3 for $36 advance)

Just for Kids Summer Club

day camp · Williamsville · ~6 mi

AgesEntering PK4 through age 15 at most sites (must turn 4 by July 1 where stated); Williamsville site entering K through age 15

ScheduleSummer day camp; flexible days with three-day/week minimum; full-day hours vary by site

Price$70.75–$72.50/day full day by location (own summer-club flyers)

Mayfair Gardens Montessori

childcare · Williamsville · ~6 mi

Ages3–6

ScheduleHalf-day Montessori program 8:30–11:30

Stumpf's Gymnastics Center

gymnastics · Williamsville · ~6 mi

AgesMommy/Daddy and Me from 18 months; preschool and recreational levels; tumbling

ScheduleOngoing recreational classes; 2026–2027 class calendar on site

PriceAnnual registration fee $55; monthly tuition listed on class lists page

Artyard Studio

arts · Williamsville · ~6 mi

AgesKids and teens clay/art camps (age ranges set per camp); classes for children and adults

ScheduleSeasonal pottery classes and workshops; summer kids & teens clay/art camps (registration typically opens in February)

Goldfish Swim School — Williamsville

swim · Williamsville · ~6 mi

Ages4 months–12 years (Mini 4–35 months with parent; Junior ages 3–4; Glider and Pro ages 4–12)

ScheduleYear-round weekly 30-minute lessons; location hours on Williamsville contact page

PriceWeekly lessons starting at listed per-lesson rate on location page

Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla & Wales

day camp · Elma · ~6 mi

AgesMain Site after-school grades 4–8; summer and school-break programs for local youth

ScheduleAfter school Mon–Fri 2:30–6:00 p.m. at Main Site; summer camp when offered

PriceSchool-year membership $325 per year (half-price remainder windows when posted)

West Seneca Youth & Recreation

day camp · West Seneca · ~6 mi

AgesSummer Fun ages ~5–9; Summer Play ages ~8–13; Intro to Sports ages 9–13 (per summer catalog)

ScheduleSummer half-day Fun/Play programs; school-break and year-round youth gym programs

PriceResident/non-resident session fees in summer catalog

Burchfield Nature & Art Center

arts · West Seneca · ~6 mi

ScheduleBuilding open Mon/Wed/Fri 11am–2pm and Sun 12–3pm; park dawn to dusk; Wonderful Wednesdays and family events seasonally

PriceFree

Town of Clarence Youth Programs

general · Clarence · ~7 mi

AgesPosted youth class events ages 6–13; some events all ages

ScheduleSeasonal youth programs; online recreation registration only

PriceEvent prices vary (examples on Youth Programs page: candle making $10; some grandparent/grandchild and open events free)

Williamsville Performing Arts Studio

music · Clarence · ~7 mi

Ages5–18

ScheduleGroup classes Sept 8–May 20 2026: Fundamentals of Theatre Arts Tue 4:30–5:15pm; Performance Conditioning Tue 5:30–6:15pm; Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Wed 4:30–5:15pm (ages 5–18). Ensemble production rehearsals also listed on Production Ensembles page.

PriceGroup classes $75/mo; private lessons 30 min/week $140/mo or $480–$600/semester, 60 min/week $200/mo or $720–$900/semester (rates vary by term on Private Instruction page)

Spruce Meadow Farm

horseback · Clarence · ~7 mi

AgesStudents of all ages; Kinder-Riding referenced for ages 4–6 on farm materials; beginners through advanced

ScheduleOngoing riding lessons; horse day camp during school breaks and summer (camp day 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. when offered)

PricePrivate 30-min $55; semi-private 60-min $55/person; small group 60-min $45/person; pony rides $25; summer camp $450/week on camp page

YMCA Buffalo Niagara Day Camps

day camp · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesYoung Explorers: UPK (turning 4 by 12/1); Day Camp grades K–5; Sports Camp grades 3–6; STEM Camp grades 1–6; Teen Camp grades 6–9; LIT grades 6–7; CIT grades 8 & up

ScheduleSummer day camps; all day camps operate 7:00 am–6:00 pm

PriceMember/non-member weekly rates listed on site (e.g. Day Camp $290/$348; CIT $175/$210)

Amherst Youth & Recreation

day camp · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesSummer Day Camp ages 5–11; Explorers Camp ages 12–14; afterschool and recess camps ages 5–11

ScheduleSummer day camp 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; early bird 7:30–8:00 AM; extended day 5:30–6:00 PM

Price$200/wk Summer Day Camp resident (ages 5–11); Explorers $210/wk (from School Age Handbook linked on own Youth & Rec site)

JCC Camp Centerland

day camp · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesEntering kindergarten through 10th grade

ScheduleSummer day camp Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; extended care and bus options when offered

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

museum · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesK–8 (school tours)

ScheduleSummer camps when offered (Little Hands on the Farm; Pioneer Day Camp); school tours for K–8

PriceSchool tour children $8.50 / adults $10 (teachers free) per education page

Michael Phelps Swimming — Amherst

swim · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesParent/child from 6 months; group lessons from ages 3+

ScheduleYear-round open enrollment lessons

PriceGroup lesson packages listed on site (e.g. $125 for listed beginner levels)

Sam Smith School of Dance

dance · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesPre-K/combination ages 3–6; classes for all ages and levels

ScheduleSeasonal class sessions; studio hours Mon–Thu 4–9pm, Sat 9am–2pm

Pricefrom $59/mo

Rolly Pollies of WNY

indoor play · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesClasses ages 4 months through 9 years; open play for young kids

ScheduleClass and open-play schedule by location; reservations required

Price$114/mo weekly gym class (1st child); drop-in $35; open play $18/hr or $99/mo

World Class Taekwondo

martial arts · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesLittle Tigers ages 4–5; Kids Classes ages 6–12; teens and adults

ScheduleClasses 6 days a week; times vary by location

PriceNew student trial $20 for 2 weeks of classes + uniform

Amherst Skating Club Learn to Skate

skating · Amherst · ~8 mi

Ages3 and up

ScheduleSeasonal group sessions (fall/winter ~10 weeks, spring ~8, summer ~6); 25 min lesson + 25 min practice

School of Rock North Buffalo

music · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesLittle Wing preschool/toddlers; Rookies ages 6–7; Rock 101 ages 8–13; Performance ages 8–18

ScheduleWeekly private lessons and group rehearsals; location hours listed on site

Price$540/week summer music camps

Amherst Nursery School

childcare · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesClasses for two-, three-, and four-year-old children

Schedule2s T/Th or W/F 9:15–11:45am; 3s M/W/F or T/Th 9:15–11:45am; 4s Tue–Fri 9:15–11:45am; First Friends (18–30 months with caregiver) Mondays 9:00am for 75 minutes (second session 10:30am may be added)

Price2s T/Th or W/F $2,088/year ($232/mo); 3s T/Th $2,088/year ($232/mo); 3s M/W/F $2,853/year ($317/mo); 4s Tue–Fri $3,897/year ($433/mo)

Amherst Baby & Childcare Center

childcare · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesInfants through preschool

ScheduleMonday–Friday 7am–6pm

Amherst Soccer Association

sports · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesKick Start Academy ages 4–6 (U5–U6); House League and Travel for older youth per NYS West age matrix

ScheduleSeasonal indoor and outdoor sessions (Kick Start, House League, Travel)

PriceHouse League registration fee listed on program pages (e.g. $125 for listed session)

Greater Buffalo Gymnastics Center

gymnastics · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesPreschool ages 3–4; recreational ages 5+; competition team ages 6–18

ScheduleYear-round continuous enrollment (not session-based)

theCoderSchool Buffalo

academic/STEM · Amherst · ~8 mi

AgesCoding classes ages 7–18; camps typically ages 7–16 (program-dependent)

ScheduleAfter-school Code Coaching Mon–Thu 4–8pm; Sat 10am–12pm; school-break camps when offered

International Black Belt Studio — Alden

martial arts · Alden · ~9 mi

AgesKids martial arts ages 5 and up

PriceTrial offer of 2 free kids classes advertised on site when available

Town of Alden Recreation

day camp · Alden · ~9 mi

AgesSummer programs ages 4–18; swim parent/child 9 months–3 years

ScheduleSix-week summer youth program; fall/winter youth sports and aquatics in Alden Central School facilities

Price$30–$45 summer youth program; $45 swim lessons/session

Town of Aurora Parks & Recreation

day camp · East Aurora · ~9 mi

ScheduleSeasonal youth programs; summer day camp when offered

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

nature/animal · East Aurora · ~9 mi

AgesTiny Talons and Fur/Feathers/Scales Pre-K–2nd; many programs 3rd grade to adult; on-site tours Pre-K to adult

ScheduleOn-site tours, outreach programs, classes, and public events by schedule

PriceWander the Wild $8 adult / $5 child (under 4 free)

East Aurora Community Nursery

childcare · East Aurora · ~9 mi

Ages8 weeks–5 years

East Aurora Montessori

childcare · East Aurora · ~9 mi

AgesAge levels 0–3 and 3–6 (AMS-affiliated listing)

ScheduleToddler Mon/Wed/Fri 9–11am; Preschool Mon–Fri 9:00–11:30am; K+ Mon–Thu 9:00–3:00pm and Fri 9:00–11:30am (all at 46 Grey Street)

Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center

horseback · East Aurora · ~9 mi

AgesLessons from age 4 (no maximum age); physician clearance and 200 lb weight limit

ScheduleSeasonal adaptive / therapeutic riding sessions; 2026 calendar and registration packet on lessons page

Price$65/lesson ($260 for 4-week, $390 for 6-week, or $520 for 8-week session)

Designing Dish

arts · East Aurora · ~9 mi

ScheduleWalk-in paint-your-own pottery during posted studio hours; private parties by reservation

Price$5 kids painting fee (ceramic piece priced separately)

YMCA Camp Eggert

day camp · Orchard Park · ~10 mi

AgesDay Camp grades K–5; Sports Camp grades 3–6; Teen Camp grades 6–9; LIT grades 6–7; CIT grades 8 & up

ScheduleSummer outdoor adventure day camp; weekly sessions

PriceDay camp / sports / specialty / teen camps $290/$348 per week (two rates listed on YMCA BN day camps page)

Orchard Park Recreation Summer Camps

day camp · Orchard Park · ~10 mi

AgesPreschool Play Camp ages 3–5; Day Camp ages 4–10; Sports Camp ages 5–12; Performing Arts ages 7–14; Adventure ages 11–14; Culinary ages 8–13

ScheduleSummer full-day and half-day camps; Day Camp Mon–Fri 9am–4pm with free extended 7:30–9am and 4–5:30pm

PriceWeekly rates posted per camp on oprec.org (vary by program)

Children In Action Gymnastics

gymnastics · Orchard Park · ~10 mi

AgesParent and Tot ages 12 months–3 years; Pee Wee ages 3–5; Beginner/Intermediate ages 5 and up

ScheduleOngoing class schedule; one class at a time

Amy Lynn's Dance Studio

dance · Orchard Park · ~10 mi

Ages3–18

ScheduleSeasonal class year with annual June recital

Boys & Girls Club of Orchard Park

day camp · Orchard Park · ~10 mi

Ages5–18 (grades K–12)

ScheduleAfter school Mon–Fri 2:00–6:00 p.m.; summer camp when offered

Price$500/sem K–1; $425 grades 2–5; $225 grades 6–8; HS Free (afterschool membership)

Up Beet Cooking

cooking · Orchard Park · ~10 mi

AgesKids Cooking Class ages 7–14; Book & Cook ages 2–6 with adult (per About page)

ScheduleWeekend/summer pop-up classes and fall–spring multi-week sessions; venue dates posted on kids cooking class page

PriceTuition listed per session on signup forms

Bello Studios

music · Orchard Park · ~10 mi

AgesVocal instruction ages 5 and over; piano/guitar/ukulele/bass ages 7 and over

ScheduleOngoing weekly lessons; performance opportunities year-round

PriceLessons listed at $65/hour for vocal, guitar, piano, and recording (confirm current rate on site / by phone)

Nearby towns

Depew Cheektowaga Williamsville Elma West Seneca Clarence Amherst Alden

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