Kids' activities in Melville

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Melville

academic/STEM · Melville

AgesPreschool through high school

ScheduleCheck center hours

Price$190/subject/mo + $80 registration

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The Gravity Vault — Melville

sports · Melville

AgesRecommended min age 5; ages 4+ staff-belayed top rope

ScheduleAdult & kids classes, youth climbing teams, day rates

PriceYouth day pass $25; kids’ classes $290 / 6-week session; youth monthly membership $105 (or $85/mo annual contract); rentals extra (gravityvault.com/locations/melville-ny/pricing)

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Mid-Island Day Camp (Mid-Island Y JCC)

day camp · Wheatley Heights · ~2 mi

AgesEntering grades K–6 (preschool through tween/teen tracks also offered)

ScheduleFull summer options typically late June–late August; day camps Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:00pm

PriceSession lengths 4–8 weeks; pricing in current brochure

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Suffolk Y JCC Island Quest Day Camp

day camp · Wheatley Heights · ~2 mi

AgesGrades K–9 (LIT 10th grade)

ScheduleSummer day camp at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds

Price2026 Island Quest full summer ~$6,890 Travelers / $7,370 Adventurers / $8,020 Voyagers (hub transport included); shorter weeks lower (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF)

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Huntington Montessori School

childcare · South Huntington · ~3 mi

Ages2–12 (toddler through elementary); summer camp from age 2

ScheduleSchool-year Montessori; summer camps

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Phoenix Gymnastics — Old Bethpage

gymnastics · Old Bethpage · ~3 mi

AgesPreschool, recreational boys/girls, advanced, tumbling pay-as-you-go, USAIGC team

ScheduleWeekday evenings and Saturday mornings

PriceTumbling pay-as-you-go $25/class + $50 registration/insurance; recreational session tuition billed monthly (+10% sibling discount) (phoenixgymnastics.net)

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Old Bethpage Village Restoration Family Programs

museum · Old Bethpage · ~3 mi

AgesFamily living-history visits and kids programs

ScheduleSeasonal village hours and special events

PriceAdmission: adults $15 · seniors/children 5–12 $12 · under 4 free; Junior Apprentice summer program $350/child (oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org)

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Bethpage Equestrian Center

horseback · Old Bethpage · ~3 mi

AgesLessons for beginners through advanced; day camp ages 8+

SchedulePrivate, semi-private, and group lessons; camps and pony parties

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Arena Players Repertory Theatre Children's Programs

theatre · East Farmingdale · ~3 mi

AgesChildren's theatre performances and youth engagement (check current season)

ScheduleSeasonal children's theatre productions

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Mid-Island Y JCC Early Childhood Camp — Plainview

day camp · Plainview · ~3 mi

AgesPreschool Discoverers / Explorers (entering 3s–4s nursery)

Schedule3- or 5-day options; typical day 9:00am–4:00pm

PriceIncludes lunch and door-to-door transportation per brochure

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park

day camp · Plainview · ~3 mi

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day 9:00am–3:30pm; swimming offered

Price$800 per child

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Camp Gan Israel of Central Long Island

day camp · Plainview · ~3 mi

AgesChildren seeking Jewish-atmosphere day camp (all Jewish walks of life welcome)

ScheduleJun 29–Aug 20 2026; 9am–3:45pm; before/after care 8am–5pm; weekly options

PriceWeekly tiers from ~$575 (subsidized Tier 3) to ~$775 (Tier 1 with extras); add-ons e.g. lunch $45/wk, horseback $75/wk, bus $125/wk (gandaycamp.com/2026)

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Island Rock Climbing Gym Youth Programs

sports · Plainview · ~3 mi

AgesPinchers 4–5; Crimpers 6–8; Grippers 9–12; Teen Crushers 13+

ScheduleWeekend and weekday evening recreational youth sessions

PriceTrial $50; Pinchers $415/wk; Crimpers $525; Grippers from $599; Teens from $575

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Hotshots Gymnastics — Plainview

gymnastics · Plainview · ~3 mi

AgesKids gymnastics and tumbling

ScheduleMon–Fri 3–8pm; Sat 9:30am–1pm

PriceAnnual registration $75; classes billed month-to-month (auto-charge); sibling/multi-class discounts (hotshotsgymnastics.com)

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Mathnasium of Plainview

academic/STEM · Plainview · ~3 mi

AgesK–12 math learning center

ScheduleWeekday afternoons/evenings and weekend sessions

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Once Upon a Treetop

indoor play · Plainview · ~3 mi

AgesIndoor playground for young kids (check site for age bands)

ScheduleOpen play and parties

PriceOpen play: infants $10 · crawlers $15 · walkers $20; themed Mini Movers + play ~$35 (onceuponatreetop.com/drop-in)

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Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library Kids Programs

library · Plainview · ~3 mi

AgesPreschool storytimes ages 3–5; family story/activity programs

ScheduleOngoing children's events calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Mid-Island Y JCC Early Childhood Center

childcare · Plainview · ~3 mi

Ages6 weeks through age 5 (infants through Pre-K / UPK)

ScheduleDaycare and nursery; wrap-around care Mon–Fri

PriceUniversal Pre-K free if selected by Plainview-Old Bethpage district; other nursery/daycare tuition via ECC (516-822-3535 x342); preschool swim classes e.g. $216/6 classes (+$50 non-member service fee) (miyjcc.org)

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Town of Huntington Dix Hills Adventure Camp

day camp · Dix Hills · ~4 mi

AgesGrades 1–8 (as of September)

ScheduleFull-day summer sessions Mon–Fri 8:15am–3:45pm; after care to 6pm available

PriceSession I (3 weeks) $737.50 w/ Recreation ID / $985 without; Sessions II–III $500 / $665

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Town of Huntington Kindergarten Adventure Camp

day camp · Dix Hills · ~4 mi

AgesKindergarten (as of September)

ScheduleHalf-day Mon–Fri 8:45am–11:45am

PriceSession I (3 weeks) $475 w/ Recreation ID / $700 without; Sessions II–III $325 / $445

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Urban Air Adventure Park — Dix Hills

sports · Dix Hills · ~4 mi

AgesFamily attractions for kids and teens

ScheduleOpen-play hours vary by day (evenings weekdays; weekends daytime)

PriceUnlimited Play membership from ~$49.99/mo (promo pricing on site)

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Dix Hills Ice Rink Group Skating Lessons

skating · Dix Hills · ~4 mi

Ages4–adult, all skill levels (USFSA group lessons)

ScheduleSix-week blocks; Thu 4:45pm and Sat/Sun 10:45am half-hour classes

Price$80 with Huntington Rec Card / $100 without per 6-week session

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Half Hollow Hills Youth Lacrosse

sports · Dix Hills · ~4 mi

AgesYouth lacrosse

ScheduleSeasonal

PriceK–1 clinic ~$100; grades 2–6 spring registration ~$300 incl. pinny/uniform/USA Lacrosse (hillslacrosse.com)

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Urban Air Dix Hills Kids Adventure Play

indoor play · Dix Hills · ~4 mi

AgesKids and family open play

SchedulePark hours posted on location page

PriceUnlimited Play membership from ~$49.99/mo (promo pricing on site)

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Art League of Long Island Kids & Summer Art Adventure

arts · Dix Hills · ~4 mi

AgesClasses from age 3; Summer Art Adventure ages 5–14; portfolio ages 15–18

ScheduleYear-round classes and workshops; summer weekly themed sessions

PriceKids classes e.g. YA Drawing 4 sessions $210 ($190 members); other youth classes via canvas.artleagueli.org

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Half Hollow Hills Community Library Kids Programs

library · Dix Hills · ~4 mi

AgesChildren's storytimes and youth programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park

day camp · Farmingdale · ~4 mi

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day 9:00am–3:30pm; water activities (no pool swim program)

Price$800 per child

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The Adventure Park at Long Island Zip & Climb

day camp · Farmingdale · ~4 mi

AgesKids aerial adventure courses (height/age rules on site)

ScheduleSeasonal open adventure park hours

PriceOnline GA from ~$69 ages 14+ / $59 ages 7–13 (3 hrs + briefing); walk-up +$10; Adventure Playground ages 3–6 also offered (myadventurepark.com / POS)

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Goldfish Swim School — Farmingdale

swim · Farmingdale · ~4 mi

AgesInfants through elementary-aged children

ScheduleYear-round weekly lessons

PriceWeekly lessons from $165/mo

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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts — Farmingdale

martial arts · Farmingdale · ~4 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

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British Swim School — Farmingdale (Hampton Inn)

swim · Farmingdale · ~4 mi

AgesFrom 3 months through kids and teens

ScheduleYear-round lessons at Hampton Inn Farmingdale pool

PriceGroup 1×/wk $145/mo; 2×/wk $245/mo; semi-private $250/mo; private $375/mo (+ annual membership)

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School of Rock — Farmingdale

music · Farmingdale · ~4 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

PriceRookies ~$175/mo (gift cert incl. reg) · Little Wing ~$160/mo; lesson-only gift cert $225/4 visits (farmingdale-sor.pike13.com/shop)

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Center Stage Dance Studio — Farmingdale

dance · Farmingdale · ~4 mi

AgesCreative dance age 2; tap/ballet ages 3–4; leveled recreational through teens

ScheduleFall class year from mid-Sep; summer classes from July

Price$75/mo (45-min); $80/mo (1-hr); $110/mo (1½-hr)

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Farmingdale Public Library Kids Programs

library · Farmingdale · ~4 mi

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Syosset-Woodbury Community Park

day camp · Woodbury · ~4 mi

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day 9:00am–3:30pm; swimming offered

Price$800 per child

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Grace Music School — Woodbury

music · Woodbury · ~4 mi

AgesAll ages; early childhood Music Explorers at each location

ScheduleWoodbury Mon–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm

PricePrivate lessons monthly: $195 (30 min) · $293 (45 min) · $390 (60 min) + $40 household registration; 10% multi-lesson discount (ensembleschools.com/grace-music policies)

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One River School — Woodbury Kids Art

arts · Woodbury · ~4 mi

AgesArt Start ages 3–5; Art Shuffle / Focus grades K–2 and 3–5

ScheduleOngoing kids class menu year-round

PriceKids monthly tuition typically $195; teens Art Shuffle ~$225 (woodbury.oneriverschool.com)

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Mathnasium of Huntington Station

academic/STEM · Huntington Station · ~4 mi

AgesK–12 math learning center

ScheduleMon–Thu and Sat

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South Huntington Public Library Kids Programs

library · Huntington Station · ~4 mi

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Town of Babylon Summer Day Camp

day camp · Deer Park · ~5 mi

AgesCompleted kindergarten through age 12 (completed 6th grade); residents only

ScheduleFull-day 9am–3pm at Fabio Buttitta / North Amityville; half-day sessions at Phelps Lane

Price2026 full-day 6-week $450 resident / $700 non-resident; half-day $225 / $335 (Babylon Chapter A217 fees)

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park — Deer Park

sports · Deer Park · ~5 mi

AgesToddler time and freestyle jump for kids

ScheduleOpen jump, toddler time, and sensory-friendly sessions when posted

Price120-min jump ticket $41.99; Extra Play monthly membership $36.99 + $10 activation (skyzone.com/deerpark/ways-to-play)

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Sky Zone Deer Park Open Jump & Toddler Time

indoor play · Deer Park · ~5 mi

AgesToddlers through teens (program-dependent)

ScheduleOpen jump and toddler sessions when scheduled

Price120-min jump ticket $41.99; Extra Play monthly $36.99 + $10 activation (skyzone.com/deerpark/ways-to-play)

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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Deer Park

academic/STEM · Deer Park · ~5 mi

AgesPreschool through high school

ScheduleCheck center hours

Price$180–$195/subject/mo + $80 registration + $30 materials

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SPORTIME Bethpage Junior Tennis

sports · Bethpage · ~5 mi

AgesEXCEL Red & Orange ages ~3–10; Green & Yellow ages 9+

ScheduleYear-round junior tennis at Bethpage Tennis

PriceJunior/Bounce programs via SPORTIME PDFs (~$350–$1,775 by level/session); membership required — confirm club form (sportimeny.com)

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Bethpage Soccer Club

sports · Bethpage · ~5 mi

AgesIntramural and travel (LIJSL); U8–U16 keeper training noted

ScheduleSeasonal intramural/travel; fall/spring

PriceInterleague registration ~$240; Travel $325–$350 (2024–25 club comparison PDF on bethpagesoccer.com); Academy ~$2,500/yr

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SPORTIME Bounce Preschool Tennis

sports · Bethpage · ~5 mi

AgesPreschool tennis (Bounce program at most SPORTIME locations)

ScheduleOngoing preschool tennis sessions

PriceBounce preschool tennis ~$325–$825 by club & session length (e.g. 8-wk ~$350–$375; 12-wk Mini Bounce $325 / Bounce $395; 17-wk ~$715–$825); membership often required (SPORTIME Bounce PDFs)

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Eglevsky Ballet School

dance · Bethpage · ~5 mi

AgesYouth ballet training (trial/placement; ongoing enrollment)

ScheduleYear-round school classes and company programs

PriceTrial class $25 (applied to registration if enroll); 2026–27 tuition rates via school (eglevskyballet.org)

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Bethpage Public Library Kids Programs

library · Bethpage · ~5 mi

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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