Kids' activities in Upper East Side
25 activities in Upper East Side · 23 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
92nd Street Y Youth Arts
arts · Upper East Side
AgesEarly childhood through teens across dance, music, and musical theater offerings
ScheduleSemester classes; Fall classes historically go on sale in June
PriceHarkness kids dance classes historically ~$557/term after-school; Family Dance ~$609; ballet listings ~$375/semester (92ny.org)
92NY Aquatics
swim · Upper East Side
AgesParent/child from 6 months (Polliwogs 6–18 mo; Minnows 18–36 mo); Nursery Swim ages 3½–5; leveled swim roughly ages 4–13
ScheduleSemester swim school at 92NY (register by term)
PriceGroup youth swim semester about $910–$960; summer sessions ~$485; private 30-min $99 / pack of 5 $485 (92ny.org aquatics)
92NY Summer in the City
day camp · Upper East Side
AgesCamps/intensives spanning ages 2–17 depending on program
ScheduleOn-campus summer day programs at Lexington Ave between 91st–92nd Streets; weekly options
PriceSummer in the City specialty camps priced by program (e.g. Parkour Camp listings ~$2,650/session); main day camps Camp Yomi/Ilanot etc. ~$3,300–$9,500 by weeks (92ny.org dates-rates)
All Souls School
childcare · Upper East Side
AgesInfancy through preschool (parent-infant, NIDO toddler, preschool)
ScheduleWeekday infancy–preschool with before/after-school options (events calendar on site)
Price2026–27 young twos $18,900–$24,000; middle twos/threes $33,300; fours/fives $44,500 (allsoulsschoolnyc.org)
Asia Society Family Programs
museum · Upper East Side
ScheduleFamily days timed to Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Nowruz; check events calendar
PriceFamily days free for Dual and Family Members
Asphalt Green
swim · Upper East Side
AgesSwim programs from infants (4–36 months Water Explorers) through ages 5–16 Foundations/Core; preschool swim ages 3–5; private lessons ages 3–17
ScheduleFacilities Mon–Fri 5:30am–10pm; Sat–Sun 6am–8pm; youth sports/swim in seasonal terms (weekday after-school and weekend class options)
PriceAGUA Swim Academy group: Fall 14 sessions about $777 public / $660.45 member; private youth ~$115/30 min non-member (asphaltgreen.org)
Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp
day camp · Upper East Side
Ages4½–13; Leaders-in-Training for teens entering grades 9–11 (UES)
ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:30 am–4:15 pm; multi-week summer sessions (four-week minimum)
Price2027 dates/rates page: Peewee/Junior 4-week from about $7,750; full summer about $9,695; Senior full summer about $10,350; LIT full summer about $6,410 (confirm current year)
Ballet Academy East
dance · Upper East Side
AgesYoung Dancer Division ages 18 months–6; Primary ages 6–7; Children + Teen ages 7–14; Pre-Professional ages 7–19
ScheduleSchool-year Young Dancer through Pre-Professional divisions (weekly class grids)
PriceChildren/Teen once weekly ~$1,890–$1,990/yr; twice ~$3,402–$3,582; Young Dancer ~$1,690–$3,348; Pre-Pro levels ~$4,700–$13,000 (balletacademyeast.com)
Bulldog Ball Club
sports · Upper East Side
AgesYouth sports organization for children ages 3–15 stated
ScheduleSeasonal youth sports ages 3–15
PriceTravel basketball ~$2,150/season; travel baseball ~$2,150/season (bulldogballclub.com)
Central Park Zoo Children's Programs
nature/animal · Upper East Side
AgesJunior Keepers K–2 and 3–5; Intro to ZooKeeping grades 6–8
ScheduleSelect Saturdays and Sundays 9:00–10:30 am
Price$65 non-member / $52 member
Cooper Hewitt Family Programs
museum · Upper East Side
AgesActivities designed for youth ages 5–12 and caregivers
ScheduleMonthly Family Drop-In on the second Saturday, October through June
PriceIncluded with museum admission; youth 18 and under always free
Diller-Quaile School of Music
music · Upper East Side
AgesEarly childhood ages 3 months–5 years; instrumental and vocal ages 4–grade 12
ScheduleSchool-year early childhood and instrumental/vocal class calendar
PriceCore instrumental ~$4,325–$6,125 by lesson length; Full/Extended higher to ~$7,750 HSCP; Young Twos $6,750; Preschool $8,750 (diller-quaile.org)
Garden House School
childcare · Upper East Side
Ages2–6 years (Young 2s / Toddler / Juniors / Seniors / Kindergarten published on NYC admissions)
ScheduleAM/PM half-day sessions by age; Full Day Toddlers–K roughly Mon–Thu ~8:45/9am–3pm with earlier Fri dismissal (~11:15–11:45am)
PriceYoung 2s ~$14,100–$21,100; Toddlers–K ~$31,000–$45,900 (2026–27)
Jodi's Gym
gymnastics · Upper East Side
AgesToddler through school-age gymnastics stated (from 6 months)
ScheduleMon–Fri about 9am–6pm; Sat–Sun about 9am–5pm; school-year classes Sep–Jun with weekday morning/afternoon toddler and school-age slots
PriceMonthly tuition about $340 for most recreational/ninja classes; Accelerated ~$365/mo (jodisgym.com 2026–27)
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Early Childhood Center
general · Upper East Side
AgesPreschool ages 3–5
ScheduleWeekday early childhood center hours (school-year)
PriceNo cost when Head Start age/income and East Side / Roosevelt Island residency requirements are met (per page)
Marymount Summer
day camp · Upper East Side
AgesNursery through 8th grade tracks (early childhood; drama 2nd–8th; STEAM 2nd–5th)
ScheduleFive-week summer (e.g. June 22–July 24, 2026) with weekly enrollment options
PriceWeekly rate published at $1,275 with multi-week discounts (confirm on overview page)
Rudolf Steiner School
childcare · Upper East Side
AgesNursery through Grade 12
ScheduleWeekday nursery through grade 12 school day (academic year calendar on site)
Price2026–27 Nursery half-day $38,000 / full-day $50,500; Kindergarten half $40,000 / full $52,500 (steiner.edu tuition)
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Family Programs
museum · Upper East Side
AgesDay Camp ages 6–11
ScheduleArt Cart every Saturday (drop-in, free with admission); Guggenheim Day Camp on select school holidays
PriceArt Cart free with museum admission
StokedSports
sports · Upper East Side
AgesMulti-sport program for kids ages 3–14 stated
ScheduleWeekday after-school classes at Town School location
Price~$55/class after-school multi-sport at Town School (ActiveKids / StokedSports registration)
SummerSault at The Town School
day camp · Upper East Side
Ages3–10 (3s must be enrolled at The Town School)
ScheduleMulti-week summer (e.g. June 22–July 31, 2026); Mon–Thu 9 am–3 pm; Fridays 9 am–noon; early drop-off from 8:30 am
PriceEarly-bird examples $1,050/week ($840 short July 4 week); regular $1,150 / $920 — confirm for next season
The Brick Church School
childcare · Upper East Side
AgesTwos, Threes, Young Fours & Fours/Fives
ScheduleWeekday Twos through Fours/Fives early childhood (school-year hours)
Price2026–27 morning/afternoon $32,300; full-day fours/fives $42,700; twos $28,000 (brickchurchschool.org)
The Coding Space
academic/STEM · Upper East Side
AgesCoding classes for kids starting ages 6–8 (leveled programs)
ScheduleAfter-school and weekend coding class blocks by location schedule
Price1:1 online ~$124/hr; in-person NYC ~$165/hr; small group higher (lessons.thecodingspace.com)
The International Preschools
childcare · Upper East Side
AgesPreschool ages 2 through 5; Playgroup for under-2s
ScheduleMornings 9:00 AM–12:00 noon; full days 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; early drop-off from 8:00 AM; after-school classes 3:00–4:00 PM
Price2026–27 tuition table published on site (e.g. 5 full days $41,500 / year; 5 mornings $33,075; 2–3 day 2s options from $17,385) — confirm current year on admissions page
The Jewish Museum Families
museum · Upper East Side
ScheduleStudio Art Sessions on Sundays; Dig Drop-In every second Sunday; Archaeology Mondays monthly
PriceAdults $24; seniors $14; students $10; ages 18 and under free; free Saturdays
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Families
museum · Upper East Side
Ages81st Street Studio for ages 3–11; free family programs for kids of all ages
ScheduleDrop-in free family programs and Storytime at The Met (see calendar)
PriceAdmission free for children 12 and under; 81st Street Studio always free (no Museum admission required)
YMCA of Greater New York Day Camps
day camp · Manhattan · ~1 mi
Ages2–15 depending on branch (early childhood 2–4; Kinder 4–5; traditional ~6–14; teen camps at some branches)
ScheduleSummer day camps in two-week sessions; hours vary by branch (often 9 am–5 pm with extended care options)
PriceTraditional day camp about $571–$975/2-wk member or $714–$1,135 community depending on branch; specialty camps higher (2026 YMCA NYC camp pages)
NYC Parks Summer Day Camp
day camp · Manhattan · ~1 mi
Ages6–13 (age range can vary by site)
ScheduleSeven-week summer day camp; regular day 9 am–5 pm; extended day 8 am–6 pm
PriceRegular day $500 per child for seven weeks; extended day $575 per child for seven weeks (as published for 2026)
NYC Summer Rising
day camp · Manhattan · ~1 mi
AgesNYC public school students grades K–8 (seat availability varies)
ScheduleFull-day summer academic + enrichment partnership (NYCPS + DYCD + CBO partners)
PriceFree
Police Athletic League Summer Day Camp
day camp · Manhattan · ~1 mi
Ages5–13
ScheduleSeven-week summer day camps Monday–Friday 8 am–6 pm across five boroughs
PriceFree
NYC Parks Afterschool
general · Manhattan · ~1 mi
Ages6 to 13
ScheduleWeekdays 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; September 15, 2025–June 5, 2026 season listed on page
PriceFree
NYC Parks Youth Sports
general · Manhattan · ~1 mi
AgesGenerally ages 8+ for many leagues; CityParks Tennis ages 6–16; Junior Golf ages 7–17; Track ages 5–16 (per program pages)
ScheduleSeasonal clinics and leagues (fall flag football, winter–spring Junior Knicks, summer track, etc.)
PriceFree; recreation center membership required for many programs
After-School All-Stars New York
general · Manhattan · ~1 mi
AgesElementary and middle school students at partner NYC school sites
ScheduleSchool-year after-school at partner NYC schools
PriceFree comprehensive after-school programs at partner schools (afterschoolallstars.org)
City Parks Foundation CityParks Play
general · Manhattan · ~1 mi
Ages6–17 (kids programs; Girls Forward 13–16)
ScheduleSeasonal CityParks PLAY sessions on Parks/CPF calendar
PriceFree instruction / free Junior Golf Center membership for NYC residents ages 6–17 (as published)
NYPL Little Learners
library · Manhattan · ~1 mi
AgesBabies, toddlers, and preschoolers
SchedulePrograms across Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island branches (see page for series)
PriceFree early childhood programs
NYC Parks Learn to Swim
swim · Manhattan · ~1 mi
AgesSummer outdoor: tots ages 1½–5 and children ages 6–17; indoor classes also for tots and children
ScheduleFree outdoor summer sessions at city pools; indoor classes fall/winter/spring at recreation centers
PriceSummer outdoor Learn to Swim classes are free (lottery registration)
Simply Sports
sports · Manhattan · ~1 mi
AgesAthletic programs for children ages 3–13 stated
ScheduleSeasonal soccer and basketball clinics/leagues (winter/spring/summer/fall) stated
PriceFall soccer/flag ~$400 early bird / $450 regular; winter indoor soccer ~$545–$595
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Day Camp
day camp · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
Ages3–8 (divisions expand by summer; check current year for upper ages)
ScheduleMulti-week summer day camp on site at 334 Amsterdam Ave; daily instructional swim
Price2026 tuition about $4,000–$8,800 depending on age and 3–9 weeks (MomBrains / JCC rates; financial aid available)
AMNH Science Investigations Summer Program
day camp · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
AgesEntering grades K–5 (member program; age rules published per summer)
ScheduleOne-week sessions Monday–Friday 9 am–3 pm
Price$1,400 per session (as published; Voyager-level membership required)
School of American Ballet Summer Course
overnight camp · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
Ages12–18 (admission by audition; age cutoffs published per year)
ScheduleMulti-week summer residential course at Lincoln Center; classes Monday–Saturday
Price2027 Summer Course tuition $4,030 + $140 registration (room/board separate; sab.org)
Juilliard Summer Programs
overnight camp · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
AgesHigh school students (program-specific; e.g. Summer Dance Intensive typically ages ~15–17)
ScheduleMulti-week residential intensives at Juilliard's Lincoln Center campus
PriceSummer Dance Intensive tuition $2,500 (+ room/board $2,250); Summer Music tuition $5,300 (+ room/board $2,300) (juilliard.edu 2027)
Goddard Riverside Lincoln Square Summer Camp
day camp · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
AgesEntering kindergarten through seventh grade (about ages 4–13)
ScheduleJuly–August weekday day camp 8 am–5 pm; optional extended care evenings some days
PriceIncome-based tuition $1,000–$2,200 for full summer + $100 deposit (Goddard LSNC 2026 registration form)
Bank Street Summer Camp
day camp · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
AgesRising Pre-K through grade 8 (Lower Camp ages 4+ by first day; Middle grades 2–4; Creative Collective grades 5–8)
ScheduleDay camp commonly 8:30 am–3:15 pm; After Camp until 5:45 pm
Price3-week Session 1 about $2,590; Session 2 about $2,775; 5-week about $4,440 (sliding scale / reduced tuition available; After Camp extra)
Morningside Montessori School
childcare · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
Ages2–5 years (Young Toddlers from 12 months+; Toddlers 2–3; Early Childhood 3–5)
ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Extended Day Mon–Thu 4:30–5:30
PriceToddler/EC ~$12,860–$35,390/year by days & pickup (2027–28 schedule); Young Toddlers Together ~$2,725–$5,900
Bank Street Family Center
childcare · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
Ages6 months–5 years (infant-toddler and preschool classrooms)
ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; extended day through 5:45 PM
Price2026–27: 2–5 days/wk about $25,439–$60,040 depending on days and pickup time (bankstreet.edu Family Center tuition)
West Side Montessori School
childcare · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
AgesInfant 3–12 months; Toddler 12–24 months; Twos and Early Childhood (campus pages)
ScheduleAM 8:30am–12:30pm M–F; Full Day 9am–3pm M–Th / 9am–12:30pm Fri; LAP 8:30am–5:30pm M–F (early drop 8am; late pickup to 6pm)
Price2026–27 early childhood AM ~$40,180; full day ~$45,140; LAP ~$51,000–$62,100; infant/toddler ~$56,900–$69,180 (wsmsnyc.org)
Goddard Riverside Children & Youth
general · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
AgesEarly Childhood ages 2–5; After School ages 5–10 (Beacon / LSNC); broader Beacon K–8
ScheduleEarly childhood and after-school/Beacon programs on school-year calendar
PriceWest Side Beacon after-school free via discoverDYCD; LSNC after-school ~$150–$275/mo + $50 registration (Amsterdam Houses / returning / new; goddard.org 2026–27 form)
Children's Museum of Manhattan
museum · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
AgesPublic programs designed for ages 0–6; PlayWorks for ages 0–4
ScheduleMuseum open Tuesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm; rotating daily drop-in programs
Price$17 online / $18 door per adult or child ages 1–18; under 1 free (plan-your-visit page)
American Museum of Natural History Children & Families
museum · Upper West Side · ~1 mi
AgesDiscovery Room for pre-K and up; sleepovers ages 6–12; camps Grades K–5
ScheduleDiscovery Room open daily except Tuesdays; Climate and Human Origins Learning Labs on select weekends
PriceNY State residents pay-what-you-wish for general admission (suggested adult $25 / child 3–12 $14); standard GA adult $37 / child $22