Kids' activities in Long Island

Long Island Aquarium Summer Adventure Days

day camp · Riverhead

AgesPrograms for ages 3–16 (theme weeks by age band)

ScheduleWeekly July & August programs; many full-day weeks 9am–3pm

PriceVaries by week (examples ~$95–$510); members save 10%

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Town of Huntington Dix Hills Adventure Camp

day camp · Dix Hills

AgesGrades 1–8 (as of September)

ScheduleFull-day summer sessions Mon–Fri 8:15am–3:45pm; after care to 6pm available

PriceSession I (3 weeks) $737.50 w/ Recreation ID / $985 without; Sessions II–III $500 / $665

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Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation — Marjorie R. Post Park

day camp · Massapequa

Ages4–12

ScheduleFull day Mon–Fri June 29–August 7, 2026; 9:00am–3:30pm with supervised lunch and swimming

Price$800 per child

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YMCA of Long Island School Age Childcare

childcare · Holtsville

AgesKindergarten through middle school

ScheduleBefore and after school 2026–2027 season; partners with Nassau and Suffolk districts

Price2026–27 e.g. Huntington before school $135–$255/mo · after school $225–$450/mo; Patchogue/South Country before $155–$275 · after $205–$425 (UPK slightly higher) (ymcali.org SACC PDFs)

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YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp — Glen Cove

day camp · Glen Cove

Ages3–15 (Kiddie, Youth, Pre-Teen, Teen, Sports Camp, CIT)

ScheduleSummer sessions (e.g. 2026 four 2-week sessions late June–late August); hours 9am–4pm; AM care 7–9am; PM care 4–6pm

PricePricing shown during online enrollment

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All American Gymnastics — Bellmore

gymnastics · Bellmore

AgesParent & child, preschool 3–4, recreational through competition; ninja; cheer

ScheduleYear-round classes; school-break drop-off; camps

PriceSession tuition roughly $695–$825 by class type (M&M/PreTot $695; 3&4/Preschool/Tumble $725; 90-min Gym & Ninja $775; 2-hr Adv $825) + $75 annual insurance (Bellmore schedule PDF)

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All American Gymnastics — Lynbrook

gymnastics · Lynbrook

AgesPreschool through recreational and competition gymnastics

ScheduleYear-round classes

PriceSession tuition roughly $695–$825 by class type + $75 annual insurance (same All American / icangymnastics schedule PDF)

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All American Gymnastics — New Hyde Park

gymnastics · New Hyde Park

AgesPreschool through recreational and competition gymnastics

ScheduleYear-round classes

PriceSession tuition roughly $695–$825 by class type + $75 annual insurance (same All American / icangymnastics schedule PDF)

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All American Gymnastics — Oceanside

gymnastics · Oceanside

AgesPreschool through recreational and competition gymnastics

ScheduleYear-round classes

PriceSession tuition roughly $695–$825 by class type + $75 annual insurance (same All American / icangymnastics schedule PDF)

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American Ballet Studio — Bayport

dance · Bayport

AgesCombo ages 2–6; lower school from age 6; through pre-professional teens

ScheduleMon–Fri 4–8pm; Sat mornings/afternoons

PriceRegistration $55/family ($65 after Aug 17, 2026); end-of-year performance package $55; tuition via full-year (5% off) / 10 monthly / 4 quarterly (americanballetstudio.com registration form)

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American Black Belt Academy Kids Karate

martial arts · Massapequa Park

AgesKids karate ages 3½+; BJJ from age 4; after-school martial arts childcare

ScheduleYear-round kids classes; after-school with Massapequa elementary transport

PriceSummer camp $95/day · $475/wk (late pickup $25/day); adult BJJ intro special $79 (americanblackbelt.com)

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Amityville Public Library Kids Programs

library · Amityville

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Art League of Long Island Kids & Summer Art Adventure

arts · Dix Hills

AgesClasses from age 3; Summer Art Adventure ages 5–14; portfolio ages 15–18

ScheduleYear-round classes and workshops; summer weekly themed sessions

PriceKids classes e.g. YA Drawing 4 sessions $210 ($190 members); other youth classes via canvas.artleagueli.org

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Artrageous Pottery Studio

arts · Rockville Centre

AgesKids paint-your-own pottery, clay molding, glass fusing

ScheduleWalk-in studio and parties

PricePottery + tax only (no sitting fee); pieces roughly $10–$68 (avg ~$28–$39); fused glass ~$28–$75 (artrageousrvc.com FAQs)

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Ashcan Clay Kids Pottery — Syosset

arts · Syosset

AgesGrades 3–5

Schedule7-week sessions Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons or Saturdays

Price$570 for 7-week hand-building course (materials and firings included)

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Atomic Tae Kwon Do — Huntington

martial arts · Huntington

AgesKids martial arts (focus/respect/confidence programs)

ScheduleOngoing kids classes; intro offer 14 days

PriceIntro offer: 14 days for $14 (includes free uniform & registration while offer lasts); ongoing tuition contact school (atomictaekwondo.com)

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Babylon Mercantile Kids Cooking Classes

cooking · Babylon

AgesKids 10 and older

Schedule2–3 hour cooking classes

PriceKids-only classes from $65; adult+kid classes $145–$155 (babylonmercantile.com)

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Babylon Soccer Club

sports · Babylon

AgesPanther Cubs ages 2–3; intramural U5–U8; travel U8–U15

ScheduleSpring/fall intramural and travel seasons

PriceFall 2026/Spring 2027 intramural: Panther Cubs $135/season or $250/2 seasons · U5 $400/yr · U6–U8 $500/yr (babylonsoccer.com / SportsEngine)

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Bay Street Theater Education Programs

theatre · Sag Harbor

AgesYouth education and family theater programs

ScheduleSeasonal classes, camps, and student matinees

PriceYouth musicals/classes ~$400–$525; summer camps ~$649/week (ages vary) (baystreet.org/education)

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Bethpage Public Library Kids Programs

library · Bethpage

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Bethpage Soccer Club

sports · Bethpage

AgesIntramural and travel (LIJSL); U8–U16 keeper training noted

ScheduleSeasonal intramural/travel; fall/spring

PriceInterleague registration ~$240; Travel $325–$350 (2024–25 club comparison PDF on bethpagesoccer.com); Academy ~$2,500/yr

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Island — Locust Valley (GBBGC)

general · Locust Valley

AgesYouth after-school and sports programs

ScheduleYear-round Club programs

PriceGeneral membership $100/yr; afterschool K–5 $575/school year; seasonal programs ~$75–$475 (gbbgc.org)

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Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay–East Norwich

general · Oyster Bay

AgesPreschool Mini Camp through grade 8 summer; school-year Club ages vary

ScheduleYear-round and summer programs

PriceAfter School FT ~$406.90/mo · PT ~$237.90/mo; Before School FT ~$173/mo · PT ~$107.10/mo (2025–26 registration packet; membership required)

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Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay–East Norwich Summer Camp

day camp · Oyster Bay

AgesMini Camp ages 3–5 (toilet trained); full-day grades K–8

ScheduleMon–Fri summer; Mini Camp ~9:00am–11:45am; full-day ~9:00am–3:00pm

PriceMeal plan option $35/week for grades K–8 when offered

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British Swim School — Bay Shore

swim · Bay Shore

AgesFrom 3 months through kids and teens

ScheduleYear-round lessons (1675 Sunrise Hwy area)

PriceGroup 1×/wk $145/mo; 2×/wk $245/mo; semi-private $225/mo; private $375/mo (+ annual membership)

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British Swim School — Farmingdale (Hampton Inn)

swim · Farmingdale

AgesFrom 3 months through kids and teens

ScheduleYear-round lessons at Hampton Inn Farmingdale pool

PriceGroup 1×/wk $145/mo; 2×/wk $245/mo; semi-private $250/mo; private $375/mo (+ annual membership)

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British Swim School — Levittown (LA Fitness)

swim · Levittown

AgesFrom 3 months (Tadpole/Swimboree) through kids stroke development and teens

SchedulePool Tue–Thu 3:30–7pm, Sat 10am–2pm (check current)

PriceGroup 1×/wk $145/mo; 2×/wk $245/mo; semi-private $225/mo; private $375/mo (+ annual membership fee)

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British Swim School — Lindenhurst (LA Fitness)

swim · Lindenhurst

AgesFrom 3 months through kids and teens

ScheduleYear-round indoor lessons

PriceGroup 1×/wk $145/mo; 2×/wk $245/mo; semi-private $225/mo; private $375/mo (+ annual membership $40 first child)

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British Swim School — Valley Stream (24 Hour Fitness)

swim · Valley Stream

AgesFrom 3 months through school-age and adult

ScheduleYear-round indoor; weekday afternoons/evenings and weekend mornings

PricePrivate lessons from $90/lesson; one-time membership fee $50 (group pricing on site)

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Buckley Country Day School Early Childhood

childcare · Roslyn

AgesPre-nursery from age 2 through early childhood into lower school

ScheduleSchool-year early childhood on Roslyn campus

Price2026–27: Pre-Nursery 3-day $12,000 · 5-day $19,000; Nursery $25,500; Pre-K $33,300 (buckleycountryday.com/admissions/tuition-financial-aid)

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Camp Gan Israel of Central Long Island

day camp · Plainview

AgesChildren seeking Jewish-atmosphere day camp (all Jewish walks of life welcome)

ScheduleJun 29–Aug 20 2026; 9am–3:45pm; before/after care 8am–5pm; weekly options

PriceWeekly tiers from ~$575 (subsidized Tier 3) to ~$775 (Tier 1 with extras); add-ons e.g. lunch $45/wk, horseback $75/wk, bus $125/wk (gandaycamp.com/2026)

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Camp Quinipet Day Camp

day camp · Shelter Island

Ages5–13

ScheduleMon–Fri 9am–4pm; multi-week summer sessions

Price2026 weekly Traditional Day Camp $970; Day Camp Sailing $1,070; Community Sailing $660

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Celebrations in the Kitchen — Hicksville

cooking · Hicksville

AgesKids baking/decorating ages 6+

ScheduleClasses and parties

PriceKids baking classes typically $59.95–$69.95/person + 18% service + tax (celebrationsinthekitchen.com)

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Center Stage Dance Studio — Farmingdale

dance · Farmingdale

AgesCreative dance age 2; tap/ballet ages 3–4; leveled recreational through teens

ScheduleFall class year from mid-Sep; summer classes from July

Price$75/mo (45-min); $80/mo (1-hr); $110/mo (1½-hr)

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Central Islip Public Library Children’s Services

library · Central Islip

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

ScheduleRecurring early childhood and after-school programs

PriceFree (cardholders)

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Champions Martial Arts — Carle Place

martial arts · Carle Place

AgesKids martial arts / Little Tigers

ScheduleYear-round classes

PriceIntro special: 2 weeks for $29 (includes starter kit while offer lasts); ongoing tuition contact school (cmahq.info / championstkd.com)

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Children's Museum of the East End

museum · Bridgehampton

AgesYoung children and families (interactive exhibits)

ScheduleMon–Wed and Fri–Sun 9:30am–4:30pm; closed Thu

PriceAdmission $19/person (ages 12 mo+); free for members & EBT; family membership $300 / Family Plus $375 (cmee.org)

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Children's Orchestra Society

music · Syosset

Ages3–18 (Pre-Kinder through Young Symphonic)

ScheduleSaturdays: musicianship noon; orchestras/chamber through evening (~12–7:30pm)

Price2026–27: Pre-Kinder $795 · Kinder $1,190 · orchestras $1,300–$1,400 · ensembles from $485–$920; +$75 registration · $50 new app · $40 PA fee (childrensorch.org/price-list)

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CM Performing Arts Center Youth Classes

theatre · Oakdale

AgesPre-K through age 19 (Little Kids, Kids, Juniors, Teens, SPARKLE 13–19)

ScheduleYear-round educational theatre classes with end-of-session shows

PriceFall: Pre-K–1st $375 · Grades 2–5 $550 · Grades 6–8 $550 (cmpac.com/fall_classes)

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Cold Spring Harbor Library Kids Programs

library · Cold Spring Harbor

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Commack Soccer Club

sports · Commack

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

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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Connetquot Public Library Kids Programs

library · Bohemia

AgesChildren's storytimes and programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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Cradle of Aviation Museum Junior Jet Club & Family Programs

museum · Garden City

AgesJunior Jet Club soft play ages 2–6; child tickets ages 2–12

ScheduleMuseum Tue–Sun 10am–5pm; Junior Jet Club open 10–5 with admission

PriceMuseum $18 adults / $16 child (2–12); combo museum+planetarium $25 / $23; Space Labs $9 / $8

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Creations Early Childhood Learning Center — Sayville

childcare · Sayville

Ages2–6; Candies program for 3s; Gateway for 5–6 not ready for K

ScheduleSchool-year preschool with enrichment (dance, art, yoga)

Price2024–25 Port Jeff Library childcare guide (citing Creations Discovery & Day Care, 225 Greeley Ave Sayville): 2s $160/mo · 3s $220/mo · Pre-K $250/mo + $100 deposit (confirm current rates with school)

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Culinary Clubhouse — Garden City

cooking · Garden City

AgesPetit Chefs ages 4–7; Commis 8–12; Apprentice 13–17; All Abilities club

ScheduleWeekly 1½-hour classes

Price$259/mo kids bands; All Abilities $319/mo

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Culinary Clubhouse Kids Cooking Camps

day camp · Garden City

AgesPetit Chefs 4–7; Commis 8–12; Apprentice 13–17

ScheduleCamps, workshops, and weekly classes

PriceMonthly class plans from $259 (Petit/Commis/Apprentice)

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Dix Hills Ice Rink Group Skating Lessons

skating · Dix Hills

Ages4–adult, all skill levels (USFSA group lessons)

ScheduleSix-week blocks; Thu 4:45pm and Sat/Sun 10:45am half-hour classes

Price$80 with Huntington Rec Card / $100 without per 6-week session

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East Meadow Public Library Kids Programs

library · East Meadow

AgesChildren's storytimes and youth programs

ScheduleOngoing kids calendar

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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East Meadow Soccer Club

sports · East Meadow

AgesYouth travel/ECNL and club programs

ScheduleSeasonal competitive and developmental soccer

PriceIntramural $185 per season (eastmeadowsoccer.com)

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Eglevsky Ballet School

dance · Bethpage

AgesYouth ballet training (trial/placement; ongoing enrollment)

ScheduleYear-round school classes and company programs

PriceTrial class $25 (applied to registration if enroll); 2026–27 tuition rates via school (eglevskyballet.org)

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Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge Family Visits

nature/animal · Sag Harbor

AgesFamily nature visits

ScheduleOpen sunrise to sunset daily

PriceFree

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Empire Adventure Park — Westbury

indoor play · Westbury

AgesKids trampoline and attractions

ScheduleOpen play hours

PriceAdmission passes: 60 min $35 · 90 min $40 · 120 min $45; +$16/extra hour (empireadventurepark.com)

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Fire Island National Seashore Junior Ranger & Family Programs

nature/animal · Fire Island

AgesKids and families (Junior Ranger booklets)

ScheduleYear-round ranger-led family programs; check events calendar

PriceFree

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Flight Adventure Park — Ronkonkoma

indoor play · Ronkonkoma

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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Further Music — Manhasset

music · Manhasset

AgesBeginner packages note ages 4–6 and 7–15; all ages private lessons

ScheduleMon–Fri 2–8pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm

Price30-min monthly plan $178 / 45-min $235 / 60-min $290 every 4 weeks + $55 reg

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Future Stars Summer Camps — Nassau

day camp · Old Westbury

AgesSports and specialty day camps (age bands by program)

ScheduleWeekly summer sessions

PriceOld Westbury weekly ~$695 sports / $795 STEAM / $895 adventure (summer rate sheet); Garden City sports ~$665/wk, arts/STEAM ~$795/wk with multi-week discounts (fscamps.com)

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Future Stars Summer Camps — Suffolk (Grant Campus)

day camp · Brentwood

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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Garden City Dance Studio

dance · Garden City South

AgesChildren's combo through ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro, musical theater, voice, acting

ScheduleClass year through early June; recital late May

PriceSummer session (5 classes): Mommy & Me $75 · Creative Movement $125 · Little Stars $150 (gardencitydancestudio.com)

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Garden City Public Library Kids Storytimes

library · Garden City

AgesBaby and Me birth–17 months; toddler 18–36 months; preschool 2–5; mixed-age birth–5

ScheduleOngoing 30-minute storytimes with registration

PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)

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