Kids' activities in Waverly
5 activities in Waverly · 43 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Prestige Dance Company
dance · Waverly
AgesMommy & Me ages 18 months–2 years; Tiny Tot ages 2–5; Dance Babies ages 1.5–3; Pre-Dance ages 3–6; recreational and company classes for older kids (see class schedule)
ScheduleRecreational class blocks Mon–Wed afternoons/evenings (live schedule on StudioPro / classes page)
PriceExample recreational tuition on StudioPro schedule includes Dance Babies $47, Pre-Dance $67, Tap/Ballet/Jazz $79 (per listed class)
Susquehanna River Archaeological Center
museum · Waverly
ScheduleExhibit hall open Tue–Fri afternoons and Saturdays (hours listed on site; confirm before visit)
PriceGeneral admission free; donations accepted; small fee for larger group tours
Tioga Tae Kwon Do
martial arts · Waverly
AgesTiny Ninjas ages 3-5; Kids Tae Kwon Do ages 5-12; ages 13+ classes also offered
ScheduleTiny Ninjas Wednesdays 5:15–5:45pm; Kids Tae Kwon Do Tue/Thu 5:15–6:00pm (ages 5-8) and 6:15–7:00pm (ages 9-12)
PriceFree trial class; Cardio Kickboxing (ages 13+) $5 per class
Village of Waverly Recreation
day camp · Waverly
AgesSummer Rec Day Camp grades 3-7; seasonal youth sports by grade on the recreation page
ScheduleSeasonal youth sports (fall, winter, spring); Summer Rec Day Camp
Waverly Free Library
library · Waverly
ScheduleStorytime, Kids’ STEAM, LEGO Build, Youth Art Club, and Family Resource Center cooking/crafts appear on the library events calendar
PriceFree
Farmland Animal Park
nature/animal · Chemung · ~5 mi
ScheduleOpen every day 8 a.m. until dark (hours on site)
PriceAdmission ages 2+ $10; under 2 free
Spencer Library
library · Spencer · ~14 mi
ScheduleMon 9am–2pm; Tue–Fri 3–8pm; Sat 10am–2pm
Second Chance Thoroughbreds
horseback · Spencer · ~14 mi
AgesEnglish riding lessons ages 7+
ScheduleLessons Monday–Saturday, late mornings (by appointment)
Price$40/hour; $20/half hour (children under 9)
Lions Camp Badger
overnight camp · Spencer · ~14 mi
AgesJunior Badgers / Junior Buddy Badgers children's camp ages 6-17 (other sessions serve young adults and adults)
ScheduleMulti-session summer camp (2026 brochure dates include late June–early August week-long sessions); day campers arrive 9:15am / leave 5:15pm
Coburn Free Library
library · Owego · ~15 mi
Agesbirth-5 (Story Hour); 0-3 (Babies at Play); 4+ (Littles Lego Club)
ScheduleStory Hour Wednesdays 10:15am; Babies at Play Mondays 10:00am; Littles Lego Club 1st Tuesday 6:00pm; Lego Club 3rd Tuesday 6:00pm; Kid’s Paint and Learn 2nd Saturday 10:30am; Summer Reading July–August
PriceFree (Kid’s Paint and Learn; materials provided at no cost)
Tioga County Boys & Girls Club
general · Owego · ~15 mi
AgesYouth membership ages 6–15; teens 16–19
ScheduleYouth hours Monday–Friday 2:00pm–6:00pm; Saturday 8:00am–12:30pm
PriceYouth yearly $30; teens yearly $40 (membership page)
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Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center
gymnastics · Owego · ~15 mi
AgesGymnastics walking–teens; T.A.D.A. Dance Buttercups ages 5+ (other dance levels by placement)
ScheduleSchool-year sessions; recreational and competitive gymnastics, dance, and Taekwon Do on the site
PriceLollipops Kids listed at $15 per child per class ($10 per child for families of 3+)
Tioga County Historical Society
museum · Owego · ~15 mi
ScheduleMuseum open Tuesday–Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm; check upcoming events for programs
PriceFree admission to exhibits year-round (some special events charged)
The Dance Station
dance · Owego · ~15 mi
AgesRecreational classes include ages 3-4 Ballet/Tap Combo through ages 9 & up levels; Musical Theatre ages 6-18
Schedule2026-2027 recreational classes Mon–Thu (classes begin September 21, 2026); studio hours Mon–Thu 3:30–8:00pm
PriceMonthly tuition by weekly class hours (e.g. 45 min $50/mo; 1 hour $60/mo); $50/dancer registration fee
Ti-Ahwaga Community Players
theatre · Owego · ~15 mi
ScheduleSeason includes youth-facing productions (e.g. Seussical Jr. Aug 14–16, 2026 listed on home page); youth summer theatre workshop offered in recent seasons
PriceSeussical Jr. listed at General $15 / Kids 10 and under $10 (other shows vary)
Double Ought Performance Horses
horseback · Owego · ~15 mi
AgesGroup lessons ages 10 & up; private lessons and one-time riding experience ages 5 & up
ScheduleWeekly lesson commitment for ongoing lessons; one-time riding experiences by arrangement
PriceGroup lesson $40; private lesson $75; one-time riding experience $75 single / $100 split up to 3 participants
Abide in the Vine Child Care Center
childcare · Owego · ~15 mi
Ages6 weeks to 12 years
Family Enrichment Network Head Start — Tioga
childcare · Owego · ~15 mi
AgesHead Start preschool ages 3–4; Early Head Start infants/toddlers at the Owego site (program pages)
ScheduleHalf-day and full-day center-based options; Early Head Start Owego operates year-round (per FEN program materials)
OA Community Pool
swim · Owego · ~15 mi
ScheduleCommunity open-swim blocks posted on the district pool page/calendar (example blocks Mon/Fri morning, Tue–Thu morning, Sunday afternoon when staffed)
Tanglewood Nature Center
nature/animal · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesPre-K–5th grade (summer camps)
ScheduleMuseum Tue–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 10am–4pm; trails dawn–dusk; summer children's camps July–early September
PriceFree to visit
Arnot Art Museum Family Programs
museum · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesSchool programs grades 3–12 (Chemung River School grade 4); children 18 and under free museum admission
ScheduleGalleries Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 12pm–5pm; closed Sun–Mon
PriceChildren 18 and under free admission
Chemung County Library District Kids
library · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesInfancy–6th grade (children's services)
ScheduleStorytimes, LEGO Clubs, Homeschool Groups, and craft programs across Steele Memorial, Horseheads Free, Big Flats, West Elmira, and Van Etten branches — see district events calendar
National Soaring Museum
museum · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesYouth admission ages 7–17; children 6 and under free
ScheduleOpen year-round; Apr–Oct 10am–5pm; Nov–Mar 10am–4pm
PriceYouth ages 7–17 $5; child age 6 and under free; family (2 adults & 2 or more youth) $25; adult $10
Chemung Valley History Museum
museum · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesStudents ages 6–18 admission; children under 5 free; education programs preschool–adult
ScheduleGalleries Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; closed Sundays
PriceStudents ages 6–18 $1; children under 5 free; adults $5; seniors over 55 $3
Harris Hill Pool Swim Lessons
swim · Elmira · ~15 mi
Ages6+
ScheduleOne 6-week summer session; Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu mid-morning slots (2026: ~11:10–11:40am late June–early August); pool open mid-June through mid-August
PriceLessons only: $60 Chemung County resident / $75 non-resident per child; with season pass: $25 resident / $35 non-resident (2026 published rates)
YWCA Elmira Kids World
childcare · Elmira · ~15 mi
Ages4–12 (Kids World); kindergarten–6th grade (Summer Enrichment)
ScheduleBefore school from 6:30am at select sites; after school until 5:30/6:00pm school-year; Summer Enrichment 8 weeks at 211 Lake St, 6:30am–5:30pm
PriceBefore school 4–5 days $150/mo one child; after school 4–5 days $395/mo one child; summer full-time $255/week (plus $75 enrollment for new families) — rates subject to change
Chemung Valley Montessori School
childcare · Elmira · ~15 mi
Ages15 months–6th grade
ScheduleSchool day plus CVMS+ morning care 7:30–8:20am and afternoon care 2:05–5:30pm
Harris Hill Amusement Park
indoor play · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesGo-kart drivers 10+ and 52"+; passengers 4+; kiddie rides for young children
ScheduleSeasonal spring–fall family fun center (hours weather permitting); kiddie rides weekends-only early season
PriceFree parking and free park admission; kiddie ride tickets $2.75 each or 8 for $20; mini golf under 12 $7.50 / adults $8.50 (published on attractions page)
Community Arts of Elmira
arts · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesYouth arts classes include Made in the Galleries ages 8–16; iPad Art ages 8+
ScheduleFree youth arts classes; Made in the Galleries Thursdays 5–6pm (genres change monthly)
PriceFree arts classes (as stated)
JaMS Fitness Club — Joycrest Roller Skating
skating · Elmira · ~15 mi
ScheduleOpen skate Saturdays 1–4pm; adult skate 2nd Friday of each month 7–10pm (18+)
PriceSkater admission $10; skate rental $5; monthly pass $60 (family of 4 $120)
American Family Karate & Jujitsu
martial arts · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesFledglings ages 4–5; Dragons ages 6–8; Youth Combatives ages 8–13; Adult & Teen ages 13+
ScheduleMon–Thu 5:00–8:30pm; Saturday 9:15–11:00am
Eldridge Park
general · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesFamily amusement park with kiddie rides (Pony Carts, Mini Train, Turtle Chase, etc.) suitable for young children; all ages for park grounds
SchedulePark grounds dawn–dusk year-round; amusement season Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (plus limited September weekends); tickets at carousel shop
PriceRide tickets $2 each; miniature golf 3 tickets ages 11 & under / 4 tickets ages 12+
Kindermusik with Sue Larson
music · Elmira · ~15 mi
AgesVillage newborns–18 months; Our Time 18 months–4 years; Imagine That! 3½–5½ years
Elmira Family Resource Center
childcare · Elmira · ~15 mi
ScheduleMon/Tue/Thu 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Leslie School of Dance — Elmira Heights
dance · Elmira Heights · ~17 mi
AgesToddlers to adults
ScheduleSchool-year classes; see Elmira Heights class schedule on site
PriceRegistration $30/yr; 1 class $174 per 12-week semester (30-min class $120)
New Heights Dance Theater
theatre · Elmira Heights · ~17 mi
AgesChildren and young adults (youth dance/theatre productions)
ScheduleRehearsals for productions such as Nutcracker In Motion (auditions announced seasonally; next Nutcracker auditions noted for Summer 2027)
Price$25 audition fee; Dancer’s Membership $100 (includes production/costuming)
Studios in the Center
music · Elmira Heights · ~17 mi
AgesPrivate music lessons from about age 5 and up (site welcomes beginners of any age)
SchedulePrivate music lessons by arrangement; also offers non-competitive dance classes
PricePrivate lessons $30 per 30 minutes
Town of Southport Parks & Recreation
day camp · Pine City · ~18 mi
ScheduleSummer Parks Program (annual); family events including Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Festival, and Chapel Park movie nights
Candor Free Library
library · Candor · ~18 mi
ScheduleMon/Wed/Fri 2–5pm; Tue/Thu 10am–12pm & 2–7pm; Sat 10am–2pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County 4-H
general · Candor · ~18 mi
AgesYouth ages 5 to 19
ScheduleClubs on set monthly cadences (e.g. Cloverbud Sparks 1st Thu 6–7pm; Traditional Sparks 1st Thu 7–8pm; Livestock Legends 2nd Wed 6–7pm; Ranch Riders 3rd Thu 6:30–7:30pm — see 2025–26 yearly calendar on CCE Tioga site)
Iron Kettle Farm
nature/animal · Candor · ~18 mi
AgesFamily activities for all ages (no narrower kids age band published on home/fall pages)
ScheduleSpring greenhouse/market season and fall farm activities (fall calendar posted seasonally)
Side Hill Acres Goat Farm
nature/animal · Candor · ~18 mi
ScheduleYear-round educational tours by appointment (call ahead)
PriceTours at no charge
Village of Horseheads Parks & Recreation
general · Horseheads · ~19 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 · ~19 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 · ~19 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 · ~19 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 · ~19 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 · ~19 mi
ScheduleCompetitive team practices evenings in fall/winter season across Corning, Horseheads, Elmira, Painted Post, and Addison pools