Kids' activities in Smithtown

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum Kids Programs

nature/animal · Smithtown

AgesTiny Tots ages 3–5; Fun for Kids; Family Adventures

ScheduleApr–Sep Tue–Sun 8am–4pm; Oct–Mar Wed–Sun 8am–4pm

PriceFree

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Gold Medal Gymnastics — Smithtown

gymnastics · Smithtown

Ages3 months–18 years across programs

ScheduleYear-round classes; Mon–Fri mornings/evenings and Saturday mornings typical

PriceAnnual registration $50/student or $70/family; tuition billed every 4-week term via portal (gmgc.com brochure)

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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Smithtown

academic/STEM · Smithtown

AgesPreschool through high school

ScheduleMon/Tue and Sat center hours (check)

Price$170/subject/mo + $80 registration + $30 materials

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Smithtown Library Children’s Storytimes

library · Smithtown

AgesBabies through preschool (Nursery Rhyme Time, Time for Twos, Move and Groove)

ScheduleOngoing children’s programs across Smithtown, Kings Park, Nesconset buildings

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Smithtown Youth Lacrosse

sports · Smithtown

AgesYouth lacrosse

ScheduleSeasonal

Price2024–25 PAL: K–1 $225 · grades 2–8 $325; Team Smithtown package grades 2–8 $675 (smithtownyouthlacrosse.com)

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Sweetbriar Nature Center Family Programs

nature/animal · Smithtown

AgesFamily nature education and wildlife programs

ScheduleYear-round trails, exhibits, and kids programs

PriceGrounds free; family events typically ~$15/child + $5/adult; bird tour ~$10 adult/$5 child; butterfly vivarium $10 adult/$5 child (sweetbriarnc.org)

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Sweetbriar Nature Center Kids Programs & Camps

day camp · Smithtown

AgesYouth nature education and seasonal camps (check current ages)

ScheduleSeasonal nature programs and summer camps

PriceGrounds free; rainforest/turtle room $5/person; kids programs e.g. First Steps ~$20/class; family events ~$15 child/$5 adult; summer camp week members $375 / non-members $425 (sweetbriarnc.org)

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Taste Buds Kitchen Smithtown Kids Classes & Camps

cooking · Smithtown

AgesKids and teens

ScheduleKids/family classes, birthday parties, and summer cooking camps

PriceKids holiday workshops from ~$55 (e.g. gingerbread house); other class prices on event pages (tastebudskitchen.com/smithtown)

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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts — Smithtown

martial arts · Smithtown

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; trial reservation fee $30 at some locations

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Town of Smithtown Summer Recreation Programs

day camp · Smithtown

ScheduleSummer programs; online registration via ActiveNet (e.g. opens June 1 for summer)

PriceBeach Camp $155/session (Mon–Thu mornings); other rec fees vary (smithtownrec.com)

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Hidden Pond Day Camp at The Rinx

day camp · Hauppauge · ~2 mi

AgesHalf- and full-day for ages 3–4; Kindergarten through 10th grade

ScheduleJun 29–Aug 21 2026; 3/4/5-day options from 1–8 weeks

Price2026: 1 week 5-day $1,310 · 4-day $1,082 · 3-day $838; 8 weeks 5-day $7,564; + $100 registration (deposit $300); PM extended $20/day (therinx.com Hidden Pond PDF)

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The Rinx Learn to Skate — Hauppauge

skating · Hauppauge · ~2 mi

AgesSnowplow Sam ages 3½–5; Basic 1–6 ages 6–11; Teen Basic ages 12–17

ScheduleMulti-week series year-round (e.g. summer Series 6 July–August)

Price$159 for seven weeks (group instruction); Town of Islip residents $15 discount with Recreation Card

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Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts — Hauppauge

martial arts · Hauppauge · ~2 mi

AgesKarate Cubs from age 3; children’s program from age 5

ScheduleOngoing kids karate and jiu jitsu classes

PriceClasses typically $15–$27 depending on program (site FAQ); family discounts available

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The Rinx — Hauppauge Skating & Youth Programs

skating · Hauppauge · ~2 mi

AgesPreschool skating academy ages 3–5; figure skating and hockey programs

ScheduleYear-round public skating, lessons, day camp

PriceHidden Pond day camp weekly from ~$838–$1,310; other skate/youth program fees via The Rinx (therinx.com)

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Smithtown Summer Camp at The Knox School

day camp · St. James · ~3 mi

Ages4–16 (Early through Upper Camp + CIT 14–16)

ScheduleMon–Fri 9am–4pm; 8 weeks Jun 29–Aug 21 2026; before/after care available

PriceTuition includes lunch/snacks/swim; before/after care extra (rates on site)

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SPORTIME Kings Park Junior Tennis

sports · Kings Park · ~3 mi

AgesJunior EXCEL programs ages 3–10 and 9+

ScheduleYear-round junior tennis

Price17-wk U10: Bounce $715 · Red One $750 · Red Advanced $850 · Orange One $950 · Orange Two $1,295; U10 membership ~$13/mo (SPORTIME Kings Park PDF)

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Urban Air Adventure Park — Lake Grove

sports · Lake Grove · ~4 mi

AgesFamily attractions for kids and teens

ScheduleOpen-play hours vary by day

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

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Urban Air Lake Grove Kids Adventure Play

indoor play · Lake Grove · ~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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Suffolk Y JCC Camp Wonderland

day camp · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesPreschool entering 3s through 3rd grade

ScheduleFull-day ~9:00am–4:00pm; 3- and 5-day options

Price2026: 5-day Wonderland ~$3,480 (4 wks) to $5,800 (8 wks); 3-day lower; before/after care $15/day (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF)

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Suffolk Y JCC Stage 74 Summer Theater Camp

day camp · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesGrades 5–9 (CIT grade 10)

ScheduleFull-day theater camp ~10:00am–4:00pm

Price2026 Stage 74: ~$3,500 (3 wks) to $7,000 (8 wks); before/after care $15/day (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF)

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Goldfish Swim School — Commack

swim · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesKids swim lessons (age bands on location page)

ScheduleYear-round; location hours listed on contact page

PriceGroup lessons $165/mo; Independent Baby $220/mo; Swim Force $204/mo; private $660/mo; drop-in $46/lesson (+ $50 annual membership)

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Commack Soccer Club

sports · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesU5/U6 Pee Wee through travel; Shooting Stars developmental

ScheduleFall/winter/spring seasons; November camps

PriceU8–U10 intramurals $350/player (fall+spring + weekly PDP); younger intramurals from ~$150–$350 by birth year (commacksoccer.com)

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Commack Youth Lacrosse

sports · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesBoys and girls youth lacrosse (K–youth grades)

ScheduleSpring registration; fall ball sessions

PriceFall clinics 2026 (grades K–4) $120/player (commackyouthlacrosse.com)

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Champions Martial Arts — Commack

martial arts · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesLittle Tigers and Kids Martial Arts programs

ScheduleYear-round kids martial arts

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Suffolk Y JCC Stage 74 Youth Theater

theatre · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesGrades 5–9 summer theater (school-year Stage 74 when offered)

ScheduleSummer full-day theater camp; school-year productions when posted

PriceStage 74 summer theater ~$3,500–$7,000 by weeks (SYJCC camp rate sheet PDF); school-year class fees contact Stage 74

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Ohman School of Ballet

dance · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesYouth classical ballet (trial/placement; all aspiration levels welcome)

ScheduleYear-round classes at Suffolk Y JCC Commack

PriceNutcracker audition fee $20; production fee $375 ($325 per child if multiple cast siblings); semester class tuition paid in full before rehearsals (ohmanballet.org/nutcracker-auditions)

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theCoderSchool Commack

academic/STEM · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesCoding programs for kids

ScheduleAfter-school and camp programs

PriceExample: Minecraft Education 6-week pass $269 (~$55/class); other camps/workshops listed on Commack booking (tcs-commack.pike13.com)

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Mathnasium of Commack

academic/STEM · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesK–12 math learning center

ScheduleMon–Thu afternoons/evenings; Sat mornings (check center)

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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Commack

academic/STEM · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesPreschool through high school (self-paced math and reading)

ScheduleCenter days Mon/Tue/Thu and Sat (check center)

Price$150–$165/subject/mo + $80 registration

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Xplore Commack Indoor Play

indoor play · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesSoft play ages 1–12; toddler zone 3 and under; laser tag 5+; glow karting 4–12

ScheduleOpen play schedule varies; parties and arcade

PricePlay area all-day: ages 1–2 $16.99 · ages 3–12 $24.99 (5–6pm $12/$20); infants free with sibling; adults free; laser tag $12.99–$29.99 (xplorecm.com/openplay)

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theCoderSchool — Commack

academic/STEM · Commack · ~5 mi

Ages~7–15 coding camps and workshops

ScheduleCamps and after-school coding

PriceHalf-day camps often ~$99–$129 (promo pricing varies)

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Plaster Funcraft — Commack

arts · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesKids pottery/plaster painting and canvas; summer drop-off

ScheduleWalk-in and summer drop-off program

PriceOpen studio / events typically minimum ~$30 purchase per person for evening sessions; class pricing on site calendar (plasterfuncraft.com)

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JKL Montessori of Suffolk

childcare · Commack · ~5 mi

AgesPreschool children

ScheduleMontessori preschool program

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KinderCare — Commack

childcare · Commack · ~5 mi

Ages6 weeks to 5 years

ScheduleOpen 6:30am–6:30pm

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The Ballet Center (Ballet Long Island)

dance · Ronkonkoma · ~5 mi

AgesPreschool ballet through leveled ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro; adults

ScheduleWeekday after-school and Saturday class schedule

PriceRegistration $35; $22/class; monthly 1×/wk $68 (preschool $58) up to unlimited $450; summer session packages from $45 (theballetcenter.org)

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Flight Adventure Park — Ronkonkoma

indoor play · Ronkonkoma · ~5 mi

AgesTrampoline park open jump; toddler sessions (check park rules)

ScheduleOpen jump hours year-round

PriceStandard 90-min pass $28.99; all-day $39.99; Basic membership $28.99/mo; VIP $32.99/mo (flightadventurepark.com/locations/ronkonkoma/pricing)

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Long Island Museum Kids & Family Programs

museum · Stony Brook · ~5 mi

AgesFamily programs and youth education

ScheduleOngoing museum programs on the Stony Brook campus

PriceGeneral admission: adults $15 · students 6–17 $10 · under 6 free; free after 5pm Thursdays; dual/family membership $95/yr (longislandmuseum.org)

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North Shore Montessori School

childcare · Stony Brook · ~5 mi

AgesPreschool and primary children

ScheduleSchool-year Montessori program

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Central Islip Public Library Children’s Services

library · Central Islip · ~5 mi

AgesBirth–4 storytimes; school-age crafts ages 8–12; PlayHooray bands

ScheduleRecurring early childhood and after-school programs

PriceFree (cardholders)

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Free to Fly Gymnastics & Ninja

gymnastics · Lake Ronkonkoma · ~5 mi

AgesKids gymnastics, tumbling (cheer/dance/acro), parkour/ninja

ScheduleYear-round classes and private lessons

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Future Stars Summer Camps — Suffolk (Grant Campus)

day camp · Brentwood · ~6 mi

AgesEarly childhood through teens; sports and STEAM specialty camps (age bands by program)

ScheduleWeekly Mon–Fri 9am–4pm Jun 29–Aug 21 2026

PriceWeekly specialty camp ~$665–$895 by program/campus; multi-week discounts; early/late care extra (fscamps.com dates & rates)

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Grace Music School — Fort Salonga

music · Fort Salonga · ~6 mi

AgesAll ages; early childhood Music Explorers

ScheduleFort Salonga Mon–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat–Sun 10am–3pm

PricePrivate lessons monthly: $195 (30 min) · $293 (45 min) · $390 (60 min) + $40 household registration; Drama with Your Mama $130/4 weeks (ensembleschools.com/grace-music)

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Town of Brookhaven Summer Fun Day Camp — Centereach

day camp · Centereach · ~6 mi

Ages6–11

ScheduleMon–Fri June 29–August 14 (example 2026); 8:00am–4:00pm; before/after care available

Price$275/week; all 7 weeks $1,925 or $1,820 advanced discount; early drop-off / late pick-up $55/week each

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Goldfish Swim School — Centereach

swim · Centereach · ~6 mi

AgesInfants, toddlers, and older children

ScheduleYear-round weekly lessons

PriceFrom $36/lesson

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Gold Medal Gymnastics — Centereach

gymnastics · Centereach · ~6 mi

Ages3 months–18 years

ScheduleYear-round gymnastics classes

PriceAnnual registration $50/student or $70/family; tuition billed every 4-week term via portal (gmgc.com brochure)

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Middle Country Public Library Kids Programs

library · Centereach · ~6 mi

AgesTiny Songbirds, Storytime Yoga ages 2–5, Yoga Time K–5, and more

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar programs

PriceFree

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Prestige Performing Arts

dance · East Northport · ~6 mi

AgesTiny Tots through competitive dancers; acting and vocal for kids

ScheduleSchool-year evenings and weekends; musical productions

PriceRegistration $30 first child ($15 siblings, max $60/family); yearly tuition billed in 10 monthly installments via portal (prestigeperformingartsny.com/policiesandtuition)

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Mathnasium of East Northport

academic/STEM · East Northport · ~6 mi

AgesK–12 math learning center

ScheduleCheck center hours

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