Kids' activities in Odessa
2 activities in Odessa · 46 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library
library · Odessa
ScheduleChildren's Story Time Tuesdays (community calendar); Mon–Tue 10am–8pm, Wed–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–12pm
Odessa-Montour Summer Recreation
day camp · Odessa
AgesChildren who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade living in the Odessa-Montour Central School District
ScheduleFour weeks in summer (exact dates posted when the season opens)
Montour Falls Memorial Library
library · Montour Falls · ~3 mi
AgesStory times geared toward ages 0-8; Youth Crochet Club ages 8-12
ScheduleStory times Wednesdays 6:00pm; Youth Crochet Club selected Saturdays 11:30am–1:00pm; Kids Recycling Craft Group 4th Saturdays 11:00am–1:00pm
PriceFree (story times and kids recycling craft as posted)
Schuyler County Historical Society
museum · Montour Falls · ~3 mi
ScheduleTalkin’ History / Walkin’ History public programs; Brick Tavern Museum renovations — check site for reopening
PriceMost Talkin’/Walkin’ History free; some special events ticketed
Schuyler County Family Play and Resource Center
indoor play · Montour Falls · ~3 mi
AgesEmphasis on preschool children ages 2 to 5
ScheduleMonday–Friday 9am–5pm stop-in play
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schuyler County 4-H
general · Montour Falls · ~3 mi
AgesCloverbuds ages 5–7; programs for ages 8–16 noted on the 4-H youth page
ScheduleClubs and workshops (including STEM/robotics/nature topics) — confirm current meeting format with CCE Schuyler
Watkins Glen Public Library
library · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
AgesSummer Learning Program ages 3-18
ScheduleWeekly storytimes Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00am; Read to a Dog 1st/3rd Thursday 2:30–4:00pm and 2nd/4th Thursday 6:00–7:00pm; Art Club 1st/3rd Wednesdays 2:30–4:00pm
Watkins Glen State Park
nature/animal · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
ScheduleOlympic-size and kiddie pool in summer; free scheduled gorge tours and educational programs (no registration for public programs)
PriceParking fee may apply; park education programs free
Clute Memorial Park
swim · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
ScheduleSwim beach June–Labor Day when lifeguards on duty; splash pad Memorial Day–Labor Day 11:00am–7:00pm
PriceParking fee $8 April 1–October 31 (free for Village residents with tag)
Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen
nature/animal · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
ScheduleGuided and self-guided tours seasonally (closed to the public in winter; public tours resume spring)
Leslie School of Dance — Watkins Glen
dance · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
AgesToddlers to adults (Watkins Glen class schedule posted by level)
ScheduleWatkins Glen studio class schedules posted for the dance season on the studio schedule page
Price$30 yearly registration fee (non-refundable); class tuition on tuition page
My Place: A Play and Learning Center
childcare · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
AgesDaycare center 6 weeks to preschool; school-age program Pre-K through age 12
ScheduleAfter-school Mon–Fri 7am–6pm at Watkins Glen Elementary; summer program (see site)
PriceSliding fee scale; accepts childcare subsidies (amounts not listed on home page)
Glen Gators Swim Team
swim · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
AgesCompetitive age-group swimming program (Little Gator sessions noted in announcements)
ScheduleFall/winter and summer seasons; registration announced on the team site
Village of Watkins Glen Summer Recreation
day camp · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
Ages5 years old and entering Kindergarten through 5th grade
ScheduleSummer recreation at Clute Park (seasonal; email parksdept@watkinsglen.us for 2027 registration notice)
Schuyler County Youth Football, Lacrosse and Cheerleading
sports · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
ScheduleFootball season registration posted on Register page (currently closed; 2023 season window opened June 6–Aug 12, 2022 per site)
Hidden Valley 4-H Camp
overnight camp · Watkins Glen · ~5 mi
AgesResidential and day camp ages 8–16 (must be 8 by attendance for resident camp); home page also states open to youth ages 6–16
ScheduleSummer weekly sessions (example 2026 overnight weeks early July–early August); resident Sunday drop-off ~2:00–3:30pm / Friday pick-up 4:00–6:00pm; day camp Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm
PriceResidential $535/week; mini residential $290; day camp $275/week (early/late care extra; scholarship info on site)
Painted Bar Stables
horseback · Burdett · ~7 mi
AgesRiding students include young children; public trail rides must be over 10 years old (per own site)
ScheduleYear-round guided trail rides and lessons by appointment only
PriceYouth Tiny Tots 20 min $30; Pee Wee group 60 min $70; youth group 90 min $80; intro private 30 min $40 (Dec 2025 list)
Newfield Recreation
sports · Newfield · ~10 mi
AgesSummer day camp entering grades 1–7 (currently K–6)
ScheduleMunicipal recreation programs via Recreation Partnership
Stoneybrook Farm
horseback · Newfield · ~10 mi
AgesSummer horse day camp ages 5 and up; year-round riding lessons (all ability levels)
ScheduleCamp Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:00pm, weekly summer sessions; lessons year-round
Price2026 summer camp $575/week if registered by May 1; $600/week after; $200 deposit per week/child
Village of Horseheads Parks & Recreation
general · Horseheads · ~12 mi
AgesPreK–2nd grade (coed basketball); other youth sports listed without ages on MyRec
ScheduleSeasonal youth programs including Super Saturday Fun & Games and summer Red Cross swim lessons at Thorne Street Pool (Sullivan Park)
Sky Gymnastics
gymnastics · Horseheads · ~12 mi
Ages5–18 (school-age Super Stars); preschool classes also offered
ScheduleAcademic session roughly Sept–June; 1-hour class options for girls and boys
PriceSchool-age 1x/week $93/month plus $35 annual registration fee (published on school-age classes page)
Filippetti's Dance Academy
dance · Horseheads · ~12 mi
Ages3+ (Creative Movement ages 3–4; combo and style classes from ages 4–11+)
ScheduleSchool-year class offerings in ballet, tap, musical theatre, jazz/hip hop/acro, and tumbling
Mugen Martial Arts & Fitness
martial arts · Horseheads · ~12 mi
AgesLittle Dragons ages 3–5; Mighty Dragons ages 6–9; Junior Dragons ages 10–12
Schedule20+ classes weekly including Youth Kickboxing; full schedule on site
Horseheads Family Resource Center
indoor play · Horseheads · ~12 mi
Ages0–5
SchedulePlayrooms and drop-in family programs; seasonal Park Rangers summer walks Fridays at 10am; stroller walks at parks/trails/Arnot Mall
PriceFree
River Rats Swim Club
swim · Horseheads · ~12 mi
ScheduleCompetitive team practices evenings in fall/winter season across Corning, Horseheads, Elmira, Painted Post, and Addison pools
Gale's Equine Facility
horseback · Horseheads · ~12 mi
AgesTiny Trotters ages 3–7; regular lesson program ages 8+
ScheduleYear-round lessons six days/week (Fri off teaching); most lessons Mon–Thu 3–8pm and weekends; new students often start weekends
PriceIntro package $400 (4×90-min); Tiny Trotters $55–$75/lesson; group $125/session; private $150/session
Elizabeth B. Pert Library
library · Hector · ~12 mi
AgesKids programs include story hour and summer Library at the Lake ages 4–14; LEGO Club ages 9–14
ScheduleTue/Thu 12–8pm, Wed/Sat 9am–1pm; 2nd Sunday 9am–1pm; closed Mon & Fri
PriceFree kids programs
Sciencenter
museum · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesMuseum all ages; summer camp rising 1st–2nd and rising 3rd–5th graders
ScheduleSummer camp 8:30am–3:30pm; optional aftercare until 5pm
PriceCamp members $375/week; non-members $395/week; aftercare +$75/week
Museum of the Earth
museum · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesYouth ages 4–17; ages 3 & under free
ScheduleOpen Thursday–Monday 10am–5pm (closed Tue–Wed)
PriceYouth (4–17) $7.50; ages 3 & under free
Cayuga Nature Center
nature/animal · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesSummer camp historically ages 5–12 (confirm current season on site)
ScheduleTrails and TreeTops treehouse open daily dawn–dusk
PricePay-what-you-wish admission; free public programs
Ithaca Youth Bureau
day camp · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesCass Park Day Camp ages 5–8; Stewart Park Day Camp ages 9–13; Youtheatre ages 7–11
ScheduleSummer day camps and year-round sports, lessons, and expressive arts
Hangar Theatre — Next Generation School of Theatre
theatre · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesEntering grades 1–12
ScheduleSummer sessions Monday–Friday 9am–3pm (late June–late August)
Price$355/week; two-week One-Act Performance Workshop $700; three-week Next Gen Musical $900
Cornell Botanic Gardens — Youth & Family Programs
nature/animal · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesKids of all ages (family programs)
ScheduleSchool/youth programs and Drop-In Discovery Days / family events (see events calendar)
PriceGardens free of charge
Primitive Pursuits
nature/animal · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesPreschool 3–5; youth 5–12; teens 13–17; overnight camps ages 9–16
ScheduleYear-round nature immersion; summer day and overnight camps
PriceSliding scale camp fees $265–$485/week (by age)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County 4-H
general · Ithaca · ~14 mi
Ages4-H clubs ages 5–19
ScheduleYear-round clubs, workshops, fair, and rural youth services
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)
arts · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesArts All Around You camp ages 6–10; Visual Arts Camp ages 10+
ScheduleSummer camps Mon–Fri 9am–3pm (July–early September weeks); year-round music, dance, theatre, visual arts
Finger Lakes Gymnastics Center
gymnastics · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesPreschool ages 1–4; school-age classes ages 5–18; summer day program ages 4+
ScheduleAcademic session Sept 10, 2026–June 26, 2027; summer classes and day program (see site)
PricePreschool from $89/month (1x/week); school-age from $111/month (1x/week); summer preschool class $151; summer school-age class $189
Armstrong School of Dance
dance · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesClasses ages 3–18
ScheduleSeptember–May season plus summer classes and camps
Price$65–$260/month by # of weekly classes; $40 registration/year
Tompkins County Public Library
library · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesBaby & toddler storytimes; SingSong ages 1–5; Ballet & Books ages 3–4th grade; Study Buddies ages 6–12
ScheduleMon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm; closed Sun
PriceFree
Opus Ithaca School of Music
music · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesMini-Music Makers ages 0–5; Kids Recorder & Music Makers Camp ages 5–8; other summer camps ages 5–18 by program
ScheduleMini-Music Saturdays; summer camps typically 9:30am–3:30pm (week-long sessions)
PriceMini-Music Makers $250/10 sessions; Music Makers Camp $375/week (scholarships available)
Ithaca Ballet
dance · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesSummer dance program ages 7–18
ScheduleSummer intensive-style sessions (3- or 6-week options; 9am–3pm)
Price$350/week before June 15; $375/week after
Cascadilla Boat Club — Youth Learn to Row
sports · Ithaca · ~14 mi
Ages12–18
ScheduleSummer Learn to Row Mon–Fri 9:30am–12:30pm; weekly sessions June 29–July 31
Price$295/week
Camp Coddington
day camp · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesEntering kindergarten through 8th grade
ScheduleSummer weekly sessions Monday–Friday (late June–late August); before/after care add-ons available
Ithaca Media Arts
academic/STEM · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesCamps ages 5–17 (half-day options ages 5–8)
ScheduleSummer weekly full-day (9am–4pm), school-day (9am–2pm), and half-day (mornings 9am–12:30pm / afternoons 12:30–4pm)
Price$295–$595 for one week depending on full/half day and age band; multi-week discounts; $100 deposit/week
Ithaca Waldorf School Summer Program
day camp · Ithaca · ~14 mi
Ages4–12
ScheduleWeekly summer sessions; full- and half-day options
PriceAges 4–6 half day $195/week; full day $325; ages 7–12 $360/week
Acting Out NY
theatre · Ithaca · ~14 mi
AgesMovie Camp ages 8+
ScheduleWeek-long summer camps 9am–4pm
Price$420 per week
Guapea Dance School
dance · Ithaca · ~14 mi
ScheduleClasses Tue & Wed 5:15–8:30pm
Cornell Community Sailing — Youth Classes
sports · Ithaca · ~14 mi
Ages8–17
ScheduleWeek-long summer youth sailing classes