Kids' activities in Central New York

Auburn Ice Hawks Learn to Skate

skating · Auburn

Ages4-9

ScheduleFall-winter; 1-2 practices a week

PriceFree for the first year (USA Hockey registration and some gear extra)

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Auburn YMCA

swim · Auburn

AgesSwim lessons for all ages; Swim Starters (Level A) through Schoolage Level 4, plus Levels 5 and 6

ScheduleSeasonal swim lesson sessions; next free session January 2027

PriceLevels A through Schoolage Level 4 free for members and the community (limited slots). Levels 5 and 6 at the regular rate (not posted).

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Baltimore Woods Nature Center Camps

nature/animal · Marcellus

AgesNature's Little Explorers ages 4–5; Classic Camp grades K–8 (must be 5 and entering kindergarten); Voyager Camp grades 5–8

ScheduleSummer weekly day camps Monday–Friday; Classic and Voyager 9am–3pm; Little Explorers half-day 9am–12pm

PriceClassic $320 per week; Little Explorers $200 per week

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Blaze Gymnastics

gymnastics · Cicero

AgesPreschool gymnastics 12 months–5 years

SchedulePreschool, recreational, and competitive gymnastics; summer camp

Price2026 summer camp: full day $399/week, half day $299/week; single day $99 full / $69 half; $60 annual class registration

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Bluebird Music Together

music · North Syracuse

AgesBabies 0–8 months; mixed-age 0–5; Rhythm Kids 4–8

ScheduleWeekly family music classes; winter session registration listed on the site

Price12-week session $225 first child, $145 sibling; 6-week summer $125 / $90. New-family $10 registration; drop-in $20

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse

general · Syracuse

AgesYouth 6–12; teens 13–18; Power Hour 5–18

ScheduleAfter-school clubs 3:00–8:00pm; summer programs at club sites

PriceMembership is free; some field trips and sports have extra fees

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Camp Gregory

overnight camp · Aurora

AgesDay camp grades K-10; overnight grades 3-10

ScheduleSummer, July-Aug; day camp Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm; overnight Sun-Fri

PriceDay camp $330 early bird / $380 regular per week; overnight $445 early bird / $495 regular per week

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Camp Hollis

overnight camp · Oswego

AgesDay camp 6–12; overnight camp 8–14

ScheduleSummer; day camp Monday–Friday 9am–4pm (extended care 8–9am and/or 4–5pm)

Price2027 day camp $135/week; extended care $25/week; overnight fees on a sliding scale (out-of-county default $240/week)

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Central Rock Gym Syracuse

sports · Syracuse

AgesSummer vacation program ages 6–13

ScheduleWeek-long summer sessions Mon–Fri 9am–2pm; early drop-off 8am and extended day to 4pm extra; year-round youth clubs and teams

PriceVacation program: members $349/week, non-members $399/week; sibling $299/$349; single day $85 members / $100 non-members; $50 deposit

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Champions for Life

gymnastics · Auburn

Ages18 months and up

ScheduleSchool-year sessions of about 10 weeks (fall, winter, spring)

PriceSuper Tots $195/session; private lessons $40 per 30 minutes

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Community Folk Art Center

arts · Syracuse

AgesCreative Arts Academy ages 8–16

ScheduleAfter-school Mon–Fri 3–6pm

PriceFree

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Cortland County Historical Society Then & Now Children's Room

museum · Cortland

Ages4-6 children's room

ScheduleWednesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm during regular museum hours

PriceSuggett House admission free (donations accepted); kids weaving workshop $10

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Creative Minds Montessori School

childcare · Auburn

AgesPrimary 3-6; Lower Elementary 6-9; Upper Elementary 9-15

ScheduleSchool year; after-school care 3:30-5pm

PriceAfter-school care $150/month or $6.25/hour; classroom tuition not posted (call)

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Defiance Gymnastics

gymnastics · Liverpool

AgesParent & tot through beginner ages 5–8 and 9+; preschool 3yr and 4–5yr

ScheduleRecreational classes weekdays; monthly tuition

PriceParent & tot and preschool 3yr $45/month; preschool 4–5yr $80/month; beginner $95/month; intermediate girls $115/month; advanced girls $125/month

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Eastern U.S. Music Camp

music · Hamilton

Ages11–18

ScheduleSummer, 2- and 3-week sessions

Price2027 2-week: overnight $3750 / day $1450; 3-week: overnight $5625 / day $2175

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Encore Youth Productions

theatre · Syracuse

AgesOverture Pre-K–2nd grade; kids performances K–6; junior 3rd–10th; teen 7th–12th

ScheduleFall and spring production seasons

PriceFall 2026 Overture $325; Main Stage $400; sibling discount

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Everson Museum of Art Camps

arts · Syracuse

AgesWinter break grades K–3; spring break grades 4–6; summer art camp for young artists

ScheduleSchool-break and summer week-long camps in the Danial Family Education Center

Price2027 Winter Break Camp (grades K–3): $280 non-members, $224 members

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Jowonio School

childcare · Syracuse

Ages3–4 (preK classrooms)

ScheduleInclusive preschool; school year; also a 6-week summer program

PriceSliding scale; SCSD residents in UPK attend free if 5 days/week

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Maxwell Memorial Library

library · Camillus

AgesStorytots Storytime ages 0–5 with a caregiver

ScheduleRecurring children’s storytimes; see the kids calendar

PriceStorytots listed as free

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Moravia Summer Recreation Program

day camp · Moravia

AgesWinter break K-6; summer is for Moravia Central School District students

ScheduleSix-week summer program at Fillmore Glen State Park; also a winter-break week

PriceLow or no cost (stated as the program's aim)

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MOST Summer Camps

academic/STEM · Syracuse

AgesJunior Scientist ages 4–7; Be the Scientist ages 8–12; recess camps ages 5–10; ESF Summer Science Week for graduating 8th graders

ScheduleWeek-long day camps Mon–Fri 9am–3pm in February and April breaks and through the summer; summer aftercare 3–5pm extra

Price$250 members / $300 non-members per week

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Onondaga Historical Association

museum · Syracuse

AgesChildren 12 and under free

ScheduleCuriosity Corner during museum hours: Wed–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm

PriceIncluded with $5 museum admission; free for children 12 and under and OHA members

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Oswego YMCA Summer Camp

day camp · Oswego

AgesEntering kindergarten through 8th grade

ScheduleSummer; 2027 dates TBA

PriceKinder Camp: member 3-day $75 / 5-day $95 (no registration fee for family members); non-member 3-day $100 / 5-day $120 plus $30 registration

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Peachtown Elementary School

childcare · Aurora

AgesPre-K through grade 8; Pre-K applicants at least 4 1/2 and ready for a full-day program

ScheduleSchool year; Mon-Thu 8:45am-4:15pm; brief after-school care

PriceTuition $7,500 per academic year; need-based scholarships; after-school care for a nominal fee

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Playday

indoor play · Liverpool

AgesCrawlers and up

ScheduleOpen play 7 days a week; no reservation needed

PriceOpen play $15 one child, $20 two siblings, $25 three+ siblings

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School of Rock Fayetteville

music · Fayetteville

AgesLittle Wing 4–5; Rookies 6–7; Rock 101 8–13; Performance 8–18

ScheduleWeekly private lessons and group rehearsals; Mon–Thu 3–9pm, Sat 10am–4pm

PriceRookies Camp week of July 6, 2026: $450 (ages 4–7, 10am–2pm)

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Schweinfurth Art Center

arts · Auburn

AgesYouth classes 6-15

ScheduleYouth classes and workshops; Quilting by the Lake every summer

PriceArt After School (ages 7–11): $115 non-members, $105 members

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Skating Club of CNY

skating · Cicero

Ages3 through adult

ScheduleLearn to Skate USA group lessons Tuesday evenings 6:30–8:00pm; six sessions a year

Price7-week session $120; rental skates included

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St. Albert the Great Academy Preschool

childcare · Auburn

Ages3-6; must be 3 by December 1 and potty-trained

ScheduleSchool year; half-day Pre-K mornings 8:45-11:30am; before care 7-8:30am and after care 2:45-5:30pm

Price2026-27 half-day Pre-K $4,100 (sibling $2,750); full-day Pre-K $5,100 (sibling $3,400); $120 registration fee per family

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Syracuse Ninja Barracks

gymnastics · Liverpool

AgesLittle Lions 3–6; Young Pride 6–9; Lion’s Path 9–13; open gym all ages

ScheduleGroup ninja classes; gym hours Mon–Fri 4:30–8pm, Sat 9:45am–1pm

PriceOpen gym $15; intro class $30; drop-in classes $30; Silver membership $150/month; Gold membership $225/month

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Syracuse Stage Summer@Stage

theatre · Syracuse

AgesGrades 3–12

ScheduleSummer weekday sessions Mon–Fri 9am–3pm with a Friday showcase

PriceTwo-week sessions $625; one-week $350

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Tanglewood Riding Center

horseback · Jamesville

AgesLessons for all skill levels and ages

ScheduleRiding lessons for all skill levels and ages

PriceGroup $40/hr, semi-private $50/hr, private $60/hr

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The REV Theatre Company

theatre · Auburn

AgesPLAYshops Pre-K-grade 6; Junior Stars grades 1-8; Make-a-Musical grades 3-8; All Access ages 10+

ScheduleSchool-year classes; spring-break and summer PLAYshops; holiday Junior Stars production

PriceMake-a-Musical Camp $250 (spring 2027 session)

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Town of Salina Learn to Swim

swim · Liverpool

AgesMust be 5 years of age by the first date of the session

ScheduleSummer learn-to-swim; lessons 9am–12pm

Price$35 per child; Town of Salina residents only

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Twin County Soccer League

sports · Weedsport

Ages5-17

ScheduleSummer; 6 weeks; games Tuesday and Thursday

Price$60 per player; each additional sibling in the same household $50

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Village Academy of the Arts

arts · Hamilton

AgesGrades K–12

ScheduleSemester-based (fall and spring)

PriceK–9 individual class $349/semester; K–9 two-class membership $449/semester; grades 10–12+ mentorship $549/semester

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Affinity Farm

horseback · Skaneateles

AgesSummer camp ages 6–16; IEA team grades 4–12

ScheduleYear-round English hunter/jumper lessons; summer break camp

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Alolo Tennis

sports · Cazenovia

AgesJunior clinics: Rookies 7–9; Rippers 10–12; Hitters 12–15

Schedule7- to 8-week clinic sessions in fall, winter, and spring

PriceRookies $196 for 7 weeks; Rippers $294 for 7 weeks; Hitters $294 for 7 weeks

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Amy's House of Music

music · Canastota

AgesElementary and high school

ScheduleBy appointment; weekly lessons

Price$100/month for a weekly 45-minute lesson; $175/month for a weekly 1-hour lesson

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Auburn Public Theater

theatre · Auburn

AgesGrades K-12

ScheduleOngoing on-site classes and summer camps; off-site after-school classes (calendar by semester)

PriceOff-site after-school classes free; on-site classes have tuition assistance and scholarships (dollar amounts not posted)

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Auburn Spartans Pop Warner Football and Cheer

sports · Auburn

AgesFlag football 5-6; tackle 7-12; cheer 3-13

ScheduleFall football; cheer season named July through fall (competitive teams may continue after Labor Day)

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Baldwinsville Public Library

library · Baldwinsville

AgesStorytimes include ages 6–24 months and ages 2–5

ScheduleOngoing children's storytimes and programs; see the events calendar

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Beaver Lake Nature Center Camps

nature/animal · Baldwinsville

AgesSummer: grades 1–3 Explorers, grades 4–6 Adventurers, grades 7–8 Future Naturalists; school-break camp grades 1–4

ScheduleSummer weekly sessions Mon–Fri 9am–3pm (2027: June 28–Aug 13); before care 8–9am and after care 3–5pm extra; winter and spring break camps 9am–3pm

PriceSummer $200/week ($20 member discount at Family level or higher); school-break $30/day members, $35/day non-members

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Big Easy Stables

horseback · Cortland

Ages5-14 camp

ScheduleSummer, weekday horse and pony camp; ages 5-7 half day 8am-12pm; ages 8-14 full day 8am-4pm

PriceAges 5-7 $300/week; ages 8-14 $350/week; short week Wednesday-Friday $250

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Booker T. Washington Community Center

day camp · Auburn

AgesGrades K-12

ScheduleSchool days (hours vary by site); six-week summer day camp

PriceFree

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Bright Beginnings Nursery School

childcare · Fayetteville

Ages3–5; Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4

ScheduleSchool-year preschool; Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 programs

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BumbleBee Notes Music Academy

music · Manlius

AgesStudents of all ages and levels

ScheduleOne-on-one piano and cello lessons; 2026–27 academic year through June 28, 2027; summer session 2027 June 29–August 31

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Camp Fiver

overnight camp · Earlville

Ages8–18

ScheduleSummer camp 2 weeks (ages 8–15) or 4 weeks (ages 16–18); year-round programs

PriceNo cost to families

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Camp Lookout

overnight camp · Eaton

Ages8–13; CIT 14–16

ScheduleSummer, week-long stays

PriceFree for invited campers

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Camp Talooli

overnight camp · Pennellville

AgesDay camp: completed kindergarten through age 12; resident camp: completed 2nd grade; Pre-K day camp: ages 4–5

ScheduleSummer; day camp Monday–Friday 8:45am–3:45pm; resident camp Sunday evening through Friday afternoon

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Camp Y-Owasco

overnight camp · Auburn

AgesDay camp 6-14; resident 8-16

ScheduleSummer; day camp Mon-Fri; resident Sun-Fri

Price2026 day camp: $360/week members, $425 non-members. Resident camp: $450 members, $550 non-members. Thursday sleepover $30

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Canastota Canal Town Museum

museum · Canastota

AgesChildren 12 and under free

ScheduleSeasonal, mid-May through mid-October, Wednesday–Saturday

Price$5 public; children 12 and under and members free

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CAP Cayuga/Seneca Head Start

childcare · Auburn

AgesEarly Head Start pregnancy-age 3; Head Start 3-5

Schedule2026–27 program year; full-day UPK with partner school districts

PriceHead Start at no charge for income-eligible families

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CAPCO Head Start / Early Head Start

childcare · Cortland

Agesbirth-5

ScheduleUPK follows the Cortland Enlarged City School District calendar

PriceCortland UPK described as a free program for eligible 4-year-olds

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Cayuga Community College Child Care Center

childcare · Auburn

Ages6 weeks-5 years

ScheduleYear-round, Mon-Fri 6:45am-5:30pm; full-time only (5 days/week)

Price$50 enrollment fee (waived for CCC students and district-enrolled children); weekly billing at OCFS market rate; Auburn 3PK/UPK listed as free 9am–2pm

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Cayuga Museum of History and Art

museum · Auburn

AgesHands-On History Camp 8-10; museum free for youth 16 and under

ScheduleMuseum Wed-Sat 10am-5pm; Hands-On History Camp one week in July

PriceHands-On History Camp $100; scholarships available

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Chittenango Child Care Center

childcare · Chittenango

Ages3–5 years (preschool)

SchedulePreschool day 7:00am–5:30pm

Price$275 for 5 days per week; part-time slots (2–4 days) also available

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Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum

museum · Chittenango

AgesKids summer program 6–13

ScheduleSummer, Thursdays 10:00am–2:00pm

Price$30/day non-members; $20/day members

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City of Syracuse Learn to Swim

swim · Syracuse

AgesLittle Swimmer 14 months–3 years (adult in water); Seahorse 3–5; Goldfish 5+; older levels by skill from age 6

ScheduleYear-round Red Cross lessons; registration in September, December, March, June, and July

PriceCity residents $10; non-city residents $35

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Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville

library · DeWitt

AgesBabies & Books birth–18 months; Story Play birth–5

ScheduleRecurring storytimes, LEGO Club, Lunch Bunch, and family Crafternoon; see the library calendar

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