Kids' activities in Tarrytown

Jazz Forum Arts

Jitterbugs 12 months–4 years; Student Combo grades 5–12 · Jitterbugs: eight Saturdays in spring and fall · $200 for one child for an eight-week Jitterbugs semester

Tarrytown Music Hall Academy

Grades 3+; Junior Theater Production grades 3–8 · Fall semester classes; Junior Theater Production Friday and Sunday rehearsals · Improv $345 for 15-week fall semester; Junior Theater Production $450

Stone Barns Center Family Culinary Demonstration

family culinary demonstrations (about 30–60 minutes)

BounceU Elmsford

recommended 2–10 · Open Bounce by scheduled session (check calendar); closed Mondays

Montessori Center of Nyack

Ages 2s program through Pre-K and kindergarten · School-year classes plus a summer program (Montessori mornings; afternoon play after lunch).

Rockland County YMCA

School's Out grades K-8; Suffern before/after school; UPK at Sloatsburg; Pre-K before/after care · School's Out 8:00am-6:00pm on many district days off at 35 South Broadway, Nyack. Before school from 7:00am; after school until 6:00pm. · School's Out $80/day member, $100/day non-member. Suffern SAC monthly: AM 5 days $327 / PM 5 days $505 (fewer days lower). Youth membership $12/month; family $84/month required for some programs.

Nyack Library

Children's Room birth through 5th grade · Free story times, LEGO Club, Mother Goose Time, and other children's programs · Free

Helen Hayes Youth Theatre

Ages 5-18 (Lollipop Kids 5-7; Junior Company 7-12; Intermediate 11-14; Senior 14-18; Musical Theatre Studio 7-13) · Year-round classes and productions

The Rock Shop Nyack

In-person and virtual lessons; summer camp; shop hours Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

5150 Martial Arts

Tiny Sharks Parent & Me 4-6; Little Samurai 6-8; Kids Gracie Jiu Jitsu 9-12 · 20+ classes per week

Edge Martial Arts

Preschool, kids, and teen classes

My Gym Dobbs Ferry

Jacob Burns Film Center

All Ages weekend series for kids and families; Storyville after-school for grades 1–2; summer filmmaking and animation camps · All Ages films weekends at 11:00. Storyville after-school: 4 Tuesdays, 4:00–5:15 p.m. Summer filmmaking and animation camps in two-week sessions. · All Ages screenings $5. Storyville $140 / $126 members (nonmembers $20 registration fee). Filmmaking camp $2,100–$2,200; Animation camp $2,000–$2,100.

Fox Hill Farms

Children 4 years of age or older (children-only lesson program) · Program designed for students to ride twice per week, year-round. Packages expire 3 months from purchase. · 1/2 hour private package $1,200; 1 hour group package $1,200; 45-minute private package $1,380; 1 hour private package $1,500. Drop-in: 1 hour group $60; 45-minute private $70.

School of Rock Rockland

Rock 101 ages 8–13; Performance ages 8–18 · Weekly private lesson and weekly group rehearsal

Random Farms Kids' Theater

Group classes grades K–9; audition programs ages 5–18 · Group voice Thursdays 5:15–6:00 pm; auditions and productions at the Thornwood studio · Group voice $280

Westchester Child Development Center Afterschool and Robotics

Afterschool grades K-5 (groups K-2 and grade 3+); Saturday robotics includes Intro to FLL grade 3 and above and Intro to FTC grade 8 and above; programs overall kindergarten through middle school · Afterschool Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00pm (Python, aviation, LEGO robotics, Singapore Math, Intro to FLL, science/engineering). Fall 2026 semester September 1-December 22, 2026. Saturday robotics in 90-minute blocks (Intro to FTC is 3 hours). Enrollment 1-5 days per week. · Annual registration $50 per student. Monthly afterschool membership from $199 (one day/week) to $599 (five days/week). Licensed shuttle pickup included for Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote, Edgewood, and Greenville.

Broadway Training Center of Westchester

Grades K–12 · School year classes 6 days a week plus summer programs

The Maker Hive After School

Cardboard Engineering grades K-1; Maker Lab grades 2-6; Creative Tech grades 5-8; Lego Robotics Lab grades 4-8 · Fall 2026 12-week after-school classes. Cardboard Engineering Friday 3:30pm (60 min). Maker Lab Wednesday 3:45pm (grades 2-3 new) or Monday 3:45pm (grades 2-3 returning) or Monday 5:15pm (grades 4-6). Creative Tech Tuesday 3:45pm. Lego Robotics Lab Thursday 3:45pm. · Cardboard Engineering $500/12 weeks. Maker Lab, Creative Tech, and Lego Robotics Lab $675/12 weeks.

White Plains Youth Athletic Organization Basketball

Lil' Ballers Fundamentals ages 4–5. C League 7 & under. B League 10 & under. A League 14 & under. · Seasonal youth basketball leagues (2026–27 season listed on the basketball page)

White Plains Youth Soccer Association

U8 through U18 boys and girls travel and premier teams · Travel and premier play in the Westchester Youth Soccer League and other East Coast premier leagues. Summer soccer camp offered.

Ridgeway Nursery School & Kindergarten

Ages 2–5. Two-year-old toddler, three-year-old preschool, four-year-old Pre-K, and kindergarten. Two-year-olds must be 2 by December 31; toilet training not required for the 2s. · Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Two-year-old class 8:50–11:20 a.m. (half day) or 8:50 a.m.–2:50 p.m. (full day), 3 or 5 days. Kindergarten 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Early drop-off 7:30, 8:00, or 8:30 a.m. After-school to 5:30 p.m. · New-family registration $175 plus $400 tuition deposit; returning families $150 plus $400 deposit. Tuition billed monthly or quarterly; full tuition not posted.

White Plains Youth Bureau Before and After School Connection

Grades K–8 (White Plains residents only) · Monday–Friday, September 2026–June 2027. Before school from 7:00 a.m.; after school until 6 p.m. · Before School $237 per month; After School $424 per month until 6 p.m. Sibling discounts listed. Fees subject to Common Council approval.

YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester School-Age Child Care

Grades K–8 · White Plains site: before school 7:30–9:00 a.m.; after school 3:00–6:30 p.m. · Before school 5 days $268/month. After school to 6:30 p.m.: 5 days $626, 4 days $559, 3 days $491, 2 days $401.

YWCA White Plains Children's Learning Center

Infants 8 weeks–18 months; toddlers 18 months–2.11 years; preschool/Pre-K ages 3–4 · Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (7:30 a.m. drop-off additional fee) · Infants $2,516/month; toddlers $2,450/month; preschool $2,360/month. Current YWCA membership and 2-week deposit required.

White Plains Public Library (The Trove)

Storytime for ages 0–4; K–6 programs at The Trove · Storytime examples include Friday 11:00–11:30 a.m. Ticket required; tickets free starting 30 minutes before the program. · Free

Steffi Nossen School of Dance

Parents & Toddlers 18 months–3 years; Young Movers 3–4 years; Core Program grades K–7; Technique Program grades 8–12 · Parents & Toddlers Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00–10:45 a.m. Young Movers and Core classes weekdays and Saturdays (see 2026–27 class schedule). · $50 non-refundable registration fee. Class tuition not stated on the registration page.

The Play Group Theatre

Children and teens; First Stage ages 8–12; Young Actors 11–13 · Year-round classes, productions, and summer camp; First Stage weekday 5–7 pm or Saturday 11 am–3 pm

White Plains Performing Arts Center

Rising 2nd–12th grade · Summer Theatre Academy, 1- to 3-week camps, 10 am–4 pm Monday–Friday · $550–$1,500 depending on session length

Music Conservatory of Westchester

Private lessons from age 4 on piano, guitar, and Suzuki; other instruments and voice from 2nd grade, pending evaluation · Lessons available throughout the year, including summer

School of Rock White Plains

Little Wing ages 4–5; Rookies ages 6–7; Rock 101 ages 8–12; Performance ages 8–18 · Monday–Friday 2 p.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Weekly private lesson and/or group rehearsal depending on program.

Hwarang Taekwondo

Little Tiger ages 3–6; Children Martial Arts ages 7–12 · White Plains studio hours Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–8:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. Little Tiger 30-minute sessions; Children 45-minute sessions. After-school enrichment with school pickup at White Plains. · First class $20

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts White Plains

Karate Cubs preschool from age 3. Children's program from age 5. Little Tigers ages 5–7; Tigers ages 8–12 · Studio hours Sun 9AM–2PM; Mon–Thu 10AM–10PM; Fri 10AM–9PM; Sat 9AM–3PM. Children, Kids, and Cubs classes are 45 minutes. Recommends a minimum of two classes per week.

Zion Martial Arts

Little Z's ages 2–4; Z Knights ages 5–7; Z Force ages 8–12 · Mon–Fri 11am–8pm; Sat 10am–1pm; Sun closed · Free one-on-one introductory lesson

Snapology of White Plains

Kids 5+ can use the Discovery Center on their own; younger kids require a parent · Scheduled STEM/STEAM classes, camps, and robotics programs. Classroom inside Urban Air Adventure Park. Community programs also at schools and public spaces in Tarrytown, White Plains, Scarsdale, Dobbs Ferry, and surrounding Westchester.

ArtsWestchester Family Arts Bash Saturdays

Ages 5-12 · Once a month while an exhibition is on view, Saturdays 12:00-2:00pm at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue. Upcoming: Nov 14, 2026; Dec 12, 2026; Jan 9, 2027. · Free

YWCA White Plains Gymnastics

Parent/Tot ages 2–3; preschool ages 2–4; youth co-ed ages 4–18; boys-only ages 6–10; sensory-friendly classes ages 2–10

Westchester County Parks Learn to Swim

Ages 3 through 14 (separate classes for ages 15 and older) · Summer, two sessions, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9:00–9:30 a.m. or 9:45–10:15 a.m. Also at Sprain Ridge and Tibbetts Brook in Yonkers and Willson's Woods in Mount Vernon. · $90 per session

YWCA White Plains Aquatics

Ages 6 months–15 years · Group classes 30 minutes (some higher levels 45 minutes). Fall 2 session November 1–December 18. · Private/semi-private 30-minute lessons: $58 members, $70 nonmembers, $91 semi-private members, $106 semi-private nonmembers. Group class prices not stated.

Ebersole Ice Rink Learn to Skate

Group lessons ages 4 through adult · 30-minute group lessons once a week on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays · 7-week session: resident $160, non-resident $185. 8-week session: resident $185, non-resident $210. Public session youth $10; skate rental $6.

Sur La Table Kids & Family Cooking Classes

Kids and teens classes; Family Fun classes ages 7+ (paying adult must accompany ages 17 and under) · In-store classes 2 to 2½ hours · In-store classes start at $69 per person; Family Fun example $69–$89 per guest

Teatown Natural Science Summer Day Camp

Entering Pre-K through 9th grade (Pre-K campers must be entering kindergarten; no 3-year-olds) · Summer, four two-week sessions. Half day 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; full day 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Extended care 7:45–8:45 a.m. and 3–5 p.m. · Half day $570 members / $630 non-members; full day $995 members / $1,055 non-members; Explorers $1,175 members / $1,235 non-members; CIT $425. Extended care $100/week morning, $250/week afternoon.

Ossining Recreation Youth Programs

Rockland Center for the Arts Children and Teens

Painting & Drawing 6-9; Anime/Manga 8-12; Claymation 8-11; Let's Throw a Pot 9-13; Teen Wheel Throwing 13-17; Ceramics for Families 5 and up with an adult · Typically 8 sessions. Examples: Painting & Drawing Mondays 4:30-5:30pm starting Sep 14; Anime/Manga Fridays 4:30-5:30pm starting Sep 18; Let's Throw a Pot Mondays 4:30-6:00pm starting Sep 14 or Saturdays 11:45am-1:15pm starting Jan 16. · Painting & Drawing $185; Anime/Manga $185; Claymation $240; Let's Throw a Pot $245; Teen Wheel Throwing $245; Ceramics for Families $260 per person. Materials included for listed youth classes.

Billy Beez Palisades Center

child 1–17; infant 0–11 months · Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. · child $25.95; infant free with paid child or $15.95 infant + 1 adult

Camp Hillard

Ages 3–13 · Monday–Friday, summer; drop-off about 8:45–9:00 a.m.; dismissal 4 p.m. (2 p.m. mini-day option for 3s and young 4s)

Yellow Acorn Montessori

Ages 18 months–6 years · Monday–Friday. Programs run 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Early Childhood 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; extended 3:00–5:30 p.m. Toddler 8:45–11:15 a.m. or 8:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; toddler extended 3:00–5:30 p.m.

Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Ages 3–5 early childhood; Suzuki 4–7; youth orchestras grades 2–12 · Year-round enrollment; weekly individual lessons and group classes