Kids' activities in Riverdale
14 activities in Riverdale · 34 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
ESF Summer Camps at Riverdale Country School
day camp · Riverdale
AgesRising preschool through grade 10 (Junior/Senior traditional divisions; Young Leaders grades 9–10)
ScheduleMulti-week summer day camps on the Riverdale Country School campus (season dates published per year)
PriceFull-day Junior/Senior/Sports/Tennis early bird about $930/wk ($1,005 standard); STEAM ~$975–$1,050/wk (esfcamps.com/riverdale/rates)
Horace Mann Camp HMLD
day camp · Riverdale
AgesCurrent/incoming Horace Mann Lower Division students (Kindergarten–Grade 5 tracks as published)
ScheduleShort summer day camp session (e.g. June 15–18, 2026) 8:30 am–2:30 pm
Price~$450/week (also ~$248–$354 options listed)
Ninja Gymnastics Factory
gymnastics · Riverdale
AgesFrom babies/toddlers through about age 12 (Mini Ninjastics ages 3–5; beginner ninja/gymnastics ages 6–12; baby programs from ~18 months)
ScheduleWeekday after-school and weekend morning class blocks (Riverdale schedule published by age)
Price~$135/month for 45–60 min weekly class (promo; typical $155); Advanced $185/month; toddler combos ~$200/month
Powerspeed Taekwondo
martial arts · Riverdale
AgesKids taekwondo from age 4 (juniors 4–7; kids 8–13)
ScheduleWeekly juniors/kids taekwondo schedule
PricePrivate lessons $75/session ($95 at home/private studio); group membership by inquiry
Riverdale & Kingsbridge Montessori School
childcare · Riverdale
Ages2–5 years
ScheduleWeekday early childhood program for ages 2–5 (school-year hours — confirm campus page)
PriceFree NYC 3-K for All & Pre-K for All (DOE-funded); private Twos at Riverdale by inquiry (riverdalekingsbridgemontessori.org)
Riverdale Children's Theatre
theatre · Riverdale
AgesBroadway Babies/Kids K–3rd; Centerpiece productions 3rd–8th; Spotlight productions 8th–12th
ScheduleBroadway Kids workshops (about 12 classes); Centerpiece/Spotlight productions with multi-day weekly rehearsals by cast
PriceBroadway Kids fees published as between $235 and $285; Centerpiece/Spotlight generally $495 per actor plus booster/volunteer commitment; scholarships and multi-program discounts available
Riverdale Neighborhood House Summer Camp
day camp · Riverdale
AgesEntering Pre-K to 5th grade (ages 4–11)
ScheduleMonday–Friday summer season (e.g. June 22–August 21, 2026); regular hours 9 am–3 pm; early drop-off and extended day 8 am–5 pm available
PriceWeekly rates published by length of stay (e.g. early-bird 2 weeks $700 / after April 1 $750; longer stays lower per-week) — confirm on current Brightwheel registration
Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center
childcare · Riverdale
Ages3K for All and Pre-K for All (UPK)
ScheduleWeekday nursery/family center programs (school-year)
PriceFree DOE 3-K & Pre-K for All; private Twos/aftercare by inquiry; Early Bird drop-off $15/hr
Riverdale Soccer Club
sports · Riverdale
AgesPeeWee ages 6–7; recreational girls/boys leagues ages 8–14; travel teams by tryout
ScheduleSeasonal club soccer calendar
PriceRec program ~$110/player/season ($125 after early deadline); uniform/ball included (GotSport Spring 2026)
Riverdale Y Summer Camps
day camp · Riverdale
AgesPrograms spanning ages 2–15 (Camp Kulanu ages 2–6; theater and specialty tracks for older grades)
ScheduleMulti-week summer sessions at the Riverdale Y; end-of-summer weeks often mid/late August
PriceCamp Kulanu sessions about $4,250–$4,500 (members/non); full summer ~$6,750–$7,000; Summer Stage sessions ~$3,500–$3,750 (riverdaley.org 2027 rates)
The Riverdale Stables
horseback · Riverdale
AgesLessons starting at age 6
ScheduleLessons by appointment 7 days/week; hours Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (rates page)
PriceHalf-hour private $75; one-hour private $125; one-hour semi-private $110/rider; one-hour group $75/rider; intro and multi-lesson packs published on rates page
The Yearling Nursery School
childcare · Riverdale
AgesFrom about 12 months through Pre-K (infant/toddler; Tiny Toddlers; preschool ages ~2.7–3.8; free UPK for age 4)
ScheduleEarly drop-off from 7:30 AM; full day 8:45 AM–3:50 PM; extended care 4:00–5:30 PM (additional fee); office hours Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
PriceFree full-day Pre-K for All (DOE-funded; 8:30–2:50); toddler/preschool & extended hours by inquiry (yearlingnurseryschool.com)
Van Cortlandt Nature Center
nature/animal · Riverdale
ScheduleUrban Park Rangers nature programs on NYC Parks events calendar
PriceFree Urban Park Rangers nature center / park programs (NYC Parks)
Wave Hill Children and Families
nature/animal · Riverdale
AgesFamily Art Project suited for children and their families; storytime all ages
ScheduleFamily Art Project most Saturdays and Sundays 10 am–1 pm; storytime 11:30 am first and third Saturdays
PriceFamily Art Project free with admission; storytime free drop-in
Kids in the Game Summer Camps
day camp · Kingsbridge
Agesabout 3½–12 (Pre-K4 through entering grades 6–7; CIT track for entering 8–9)
ScheduleWeekday summer day camp; K–7 commonly 9:00 am–3:30 pm; Pre-K 9:00 am–2:30 pm; early drop-off from 8:15 am; after-care to 5:30 pm
PriceStarting about $645/week (BBP 2026 guide; confirm current season)
Amalgamated Nursery School
childcare · Kingsbridge
Ages3K and Pre-K for All
ScheduleWeekday nursery school program (school-year calendar)
PriceFree 3K and Pre-K for All (NYC DOE-funded) stated on own site; free 2K announced for 2026–27
Van Cortlandt House Museum
museum · Kingsbridge
AgesChildren 12 and under free for general admission; school field trips designed around grade 4 social studies; family workshops and free lawn events on programs calendar
ScheduleSelf-guided tours Wednesday–Sunday 11 am–4 pm (arrive by 3:30); guided educator tours on select Saturdays by registration; family programs on events calendar
PriceAdults $5; seniors 60+ and students $3; children 12 and under free; Bronx residents free for self-guided general admission
Warriors Sports Club
martial arts · Kingsbridge
AgesTaekwondo ages 4–17; after-school ages 5–12; summer camp ages 5–14
ScheduleTaekwondo classes Monday–Friday 5:00–6:00 PM noted for weekly plan
PriceAfter-school $600/month; Taekwondo $125/week; Unlimited Taekwondo $190/week
Marble Hill Nursery School
childcare · Marble Hill · ~1 mi
Ages3-K for All and Pre-K for All
ScheduleWeekday nursery school hours (school-year)
PriceFree NYC 3-K & Pre-K for All; extended day available (fees by inquiry)
Inwood Hill Nature Center
nature/animal · Inwood · ~2 mi
ScheduleSaturdays and Sundays 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm; kid-friendly ranger activities on park events calendar
PriceUrban Park Rangers events free
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
museum · Inwood · ~2 mi
ScheduleFamily festivals, craft workshops, and storytimes on the events calendar; Camp Dyckman weeklong summer program
PriceFall Festival free; Camp Dyckman pay-as-you-wish tuition
The Bronx Museum Family Programs
museum · Fordham · ~3 mi
AgesAll ages; accessible to families with young children
ScheduleSelect Saturday afternoons
PriceFree art-making activities; drop-ins welcome
Bronx Library Center Kids
library · Fordham · ~3 mi
ScheduleChildren's Programming Room events each month including story time, workshops, performances
PriceFree
NYC FIRST STEM Center Andrew Freedman Home
academic/STEM · Fordham · ~3 mi
Ages14–18
ScheduleSTEM Center programs for teens (check NYC FIRST calendar)
PriceFree STEM Center membership & walk-in open hours (nycfirst.org — membership free)
Sky Zone Bronx
indoor play · Fordham · ~3 mi
AgesAll ages welcome; children under 13 need parent/guardian supervision; Little Leapers for ages 6 and under
ScheduleMon–Thu about 1–4 pm start to 9 pm; Fri about 12–1 pm to 10 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm (confirm park hours page)
Price120-min jump ticket about $39.99–$41.99; monthly memberships from ~$36–$49 (ways-to-play page)
Yonkers Parks Future Stars Basketball Camp
sports · Yonkers · ~3 mi
Ages8–15 years
ScheduleSummer, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–12 noon at Richter Field
PriceAny 1 session $200 residents / $225 non-residents; any 2 sessions $370 / $420; all 3 sessions $520 / $595.
Yonkers Parks Tennis Camp
sports · Yonkers · ~3 mi
Ages6–16 years
ScheduleSummer, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–12 noon at Kinsley Park
PriceAny 1 session $200 residents / $225 non-residents; any 2 sessions $370 / $420; all 3 sessions $520 / $595.
Yonkers Parks Recreation (For Kids)
general · Yonkers · ~3 mi
AgesSeasonal recreation for children and teens; Little Learners for ages 3 and 4; Teen Recreation Centers ages 13–17
ScheduleTeen Recreation Centers November 30, 2026–April 3, 2027: weeknights 6:30–9:30 p.m., Saturdays 3:00–8:00 p.m.
PriceTeen Recreation Centers free for Yonkers residents
Science Barge (Groundwork Hudson Valley)
academic/STEM · Yonkers · ~3 mi
AgesEducational programs for grades 1–10
ScheduleOpen to the public weekends June–October, 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Weekday group programs June–October; virtual options November–May.
PricePublic weekend visits free. Virtual programs: 40-minute $250 ($150 Yonkers Public Schools or Title 1); 80-minute $325 ($200 Yonkers Public Schools or Title 1).
Hudson River Museum
museum · Yonkers · ~3 mi
AgesEarly Explorers for children up to age 5; youth admission ages 3–18; children under 3 free. Planetarium shows include Little Skywatchers ages 3–6.
ScheduleWednesday–Friday 12–5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Early Explorers Saturdays & Sundays 12–4 p.m. Planetarium Saturdays & Sundays 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2, and 3:30 p.m.
PriceAdults $15; youth (3–18) $8; children under 3 free. Planetarium extra: adults +$8, youth +$6. Early Explorers free with general admission.
Nourish and Gather
cooking · Yonkers · ~3 mi
Ages8–13
Schedulesingle-session workshops (often 10 a.m.–1 p.m.) and multi-week foundation series
Price$115–$255 depending on class
Footpaths Nursery Camp
day camp · Washington Heights · ~4 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 · ~4 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
New York Botanical Garden Summer Camps
day camp · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesEntering Pre-K through 8th grade (Nature, Science, Green Thumbs, Field Science tracks)
ScheduleWeekday day camps commonly 9 am–3 pm with optional early/late care
Price$1,485 member / $1,650 non-member per 3-week Nature/Science/Gardening session (nybg.org camps)
Wildlife Conservation Society Summer Camps
day camp · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesToddler camp ages 2–4 with caregiver; other camps entering kindergarten through grade 12 (CIT)
ScheduleWeek-long summer day camps at WCS NYC parks; registration typically opens in winter for the following summer
PriceBronx Zoo: Toddler ~$300–$325; 5-day ~$700–$775; 2-week ~$1,215–$1,350 (member/regular; MomBrains / Kids Out and About)
Bronx River Art Center Summer Kids Art
day camp · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesKids ages 7–12 and teens ages 13–19 (summer morning sessions)
ScheduleMonday–Thursday morning visual arts sessions in summer (e.g. 10:30 am–12:30 pm when offered)
PriceKids art classes ~$25–$60 (site-listed session fees)
Good Shepherd Services Summer Camps
day camp · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesK–8 tracks depending on site (some sites K–5)
ScheduleFree summer day camps at after-school / Beacon / Cornerstone sites across the Bronx and Brooklyn
PriceFree
Phipps Neighborhoods Summer Camp
day camp · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesKindergarten through 12th grade (site-dependent)
ScheduleFree DYCD-partnered summer camps at Bronx schools and community centers
PriceFree (Discover DYCD / partner enrollment)
New Settlement Summer Day Camp
day camp · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesElementary school ages (program serves children from neighborhood elementary schools)
ScheduleSummer day camp alongside the Multicultural After-School Program
PriceOften free / DYCD Summer Rising–style (historically free); confirm current year enrollment
Children's Aid Summer Camps
day camp · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesProgram-dependent (Home Camp / Summer Rising commonly grades K–5 and 6–8; Alvin Ailey Home Camp ages 11–14 at Bronx site)
ScheduleIn-borough Home Camp and Summer Rising days commonly ~8:00 am–6:00 pm across July–mid-August windows published in the 2026 summer camps PDF
PriceSummer Rising sites free (DOE); Wagon Road country day camp full session $5,000 / half $2,500 (Children's Aid 2026 fee PDFs); home camps contact site
City Island Stables
horseback · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesSummer Riding Program ages 5–16; lessons available for most ages (pony rides weight limit up to 90 lbs)
ScheduleOpen daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
PriceLessons from $45 (½-hr group) / $50 (½-hr private) / $70–$75 (1-hr); summer program $130/day or $550/week
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Afterschool
general · Bronx · ~4 mi
ScheduleSchool-year afterschool; Discovery Afterschool monthly fee schedule published for 2025–26
PriceDiscovery Afterschool registration fee $275–$286; monthly 5-day $425–$442 / 4-day $375–$390 / 3-day $345–$360 (credit vs Zelle/cash) — confirm current rates with MMCC
WHEDco Youth After-School
general · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesGrades K–8 (After School Enrichment at PS/MS 218; middle-school ExTRA at Highbridge Green School)
ScheduleSchool-year after-school enrichment (e.g. Mon–Fri after school)
PriceFree community after-school / youth development programs (whedco.org)
Bronx Zoo Children's Programs
nature/animal · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesZoo Explorers and Discovery Girls ages 8–12
ScheduleDrop-off Zoo Explorers on select Saturdays/Sundays 9:30 am–12:00 pm; Discovery Girls multi-session Sundays
PriceZoo Explorers $60 non-member / $48 member; Discovery Girls series $120 non-member / $96 member
New York Botanical Garden Children's Education
nature/animal · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesNature Explorers ages 2–3; seasonal camps ages 4–13; Garden Sprouts ages 3–5; Garden Crafters ages 6–12
ScheduleDrop-in family programs in Adventure Garden and Edible Academy; registered seasonal camps and gardening classes
PriceGarden Sprouts $225 non-member / $202.50 member per season section (example winter/spring rates on site)
Minds At Play
academic/STEM · Bronx · ~4 mi
Ages5–13
ScheduleAfter-school STEAM classes ages ~5–13
PriceACS/HRA/CCAP vouchers accepted; private-pay weekly tuition by inquiry (sibling discounts)
Baby Power Forever Kids Bronx
indoor play · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesOpen gym ages 1–8
ScheduleOpen gym Mon–Fri 1–6 pm; weekend play by appointment
Bronx Martial Arts Academy
martial arts · Bronx · ~4 mi
AgesTiny Tigers karate ages 4–5; karate and BJJ ages 6–12
ScheduleWeekly Tiny Tigers and kids karate/BJJ schedule