Kids' activities in Hudson Valley

Alpine Endeavors Youth Climbing

sports · New Paltz

AgesJunior 2-day program ages 6–9. 4-day Gunks youth program ages 9.5–14. Advanced 2-day outing ages 15–17 (prior outdoor experience required).

ScheduleSummer outdoor programs on the Shawangunk Ridge. Junior program: two half days; meet at Rock and Snow in New Paltz, 9 a.m. 4-day program: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Parent must stay for the junior program.

PriceJunior 2-day $295. 4-day youth program $650. Advanced 2-day $495.

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Apex Kitchen RX

cooking · Wappingers Falls

AgesFamily Table 4–17 with an adult; Junior Chefs also offered

ScheduleFamily Table select Friday evenings 5:30–7:00 p.m.; Junior Chefs listed as weekday afternoon classes

PriceFamily Table $125 per child+adult duo (sliding scale $95–$150); Junior Chefs $65

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Billy Beez Palisades Center

indoor play · West Nyack

Ageschild 1–17; infant 0–11 months

ScheduleMon–Thu 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Pricechild $25.95; infant free with paid child or $15.95 infant + 1 adult

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Camp @ the Camp

day camp · Beacon

Ages5–12 (completed K–6); CITs 13–15

ScheduleSummer; two two-week sessions; Monday–Friday 9:00am–3:00pm; no extended day

Price$550 per 2-week session Beacon residents; $750 non-residents; $25 sibling discount; CIT $200 per session for Beacon residents

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Camp Henry Kaufmann

overnight camp · Holmes

Agesgrades 2–12

Schedule3-day (Wed–Fri) or 6-day (Sun–Fri) summer sessions

Price$375–$1100 per session

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Camp Morty

overnight camp · North Salem

Ages8–17

Schedule1-week program ages 8–12; 2-week teen program ages 13–15; 3-week CIT ages 16–17

PriceFree for eligible Westchester youth currently receiving qualifying Department of Social Services support

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Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

overnight camp · Wingdale

Agesentering grades 4–11

Schedulefull season or first/second session

Priceearly-application 2026 rates: full season $13980 (grades 5–8) / $14530 (grades 9–11); first session $9285; second session $7965

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Camp Rising Sun

overnight camp · Rhinebeck

Ages15–16

Schedulefour-week in-person summer sessions

Pricefull scholarship (no tuition)

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Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake

overnight camp · Verbank

Agesgrades 2–9

Schedule1-, 2-, or 3.5-week summer sessions

Price$2000 (1 week Te'ima) to $8630 (Bogrim Session 2)

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Cary Institute Eco-Discovery Camp

academic/STEM · Millbrook

AgesEntering grades 2-8 (Eco-Discovery by grade band 2-4, 5-7, or 6-8; Art+Science and Eco-Investigators grades 6-8; Eco-Leaders grades 9-12)

ScheduleWeek-long day camp Monday-Friday 9am-4pm on the Millbrook campus. Optional early drop-off 8:30am / late pick-up 4:30pm. 2026 sessions late June through late August (one Eco-Discovery session per camper).

PriceHousehold income over $75,000: $475/week after March 31 ($450 early-bird); 4-day Session 1 $380 after March 31 ($360 early-bird); Eco-Investigators 2 weeks $950 after March 31 ($900 early-bird). Household income under $75,000: $295/week (Session 1 $236; Eco-Investigators $590). Early drop-off and late pick-up $50/week ($40 fee [B]). Scholarships for qualifying Mid-Hudson families.

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Clay Art Center Youth Classes

arts · Port Chester

AgesClay Exploration ages 11-16; Saturday Clay ages 6+

ScheduleClay Exploration Sundays 10:30am-1:00pm, 8 weeks (Nov 1-Dec 20). Saturday Clay one-time class Saturdays 2:00-4:00pm. Around the World in Clay is a free after-school program for Port Chester public-school students only.

PriceClay Exploration $400 for 8 weeks (clay and glaze included). Saturday Clay $42 per person (materials and firing included; a parent/guardian bringing a minor must register a separate seat).

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Crosswinds Equestrian Center

horseback · Lagrangeville

AgesYear-round lessons for children and adults. Summer riding program ages 7 and older.

ScheduleLesson formats: half-hour private; full-hour semi-private (2 students); full-hour group. Summer full-day program Monday–Friday 9:30am–3:00pm.

PriceCall for lesson rates. Summer full-day program $650 per week.

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Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park Family Classes

cooking · Hyde Park

Agesparent and kid classes for different ages

Schedulefamily-friendly and parent-and-teen classes

Price$500 (Parent and Teen CIA Favorites)

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East Fishkill Soccer Club

sports · East Fishkill

AgesIntramural U3–U19 (Kickers & Me ages 2–4 through LDT ages 10–19). Travel U8–U19.

ScheduleFall September through mid-November and spring April through June; Saturday games. Younger intramural divisions Saturday mornings; older divisions add a weekday practice. Travel: two practices plus a weekend game in spring and fall, plus weekly indoor practice in winter.

PriceIntramural U3/U4 $125; U5 $145; U6/U7/U8/U10 $180; U12/U15/U19 $190. Town of East Fishkill non-resident field fee $60/player extra. Early-bird $25 off U5–U19 if registered by May 31, 2026.

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Forge 28 Academy Art Classes

arts · Warwick

AgesClasses page lists ages 4-12; homeschool creative arts classes ages 5-18; Exploratory Art, Ceramics, and Pre-school Art offered

ScheduleHomeschool Creative Arts classes September-June, Wednesdays and Thursdays, billed month by month. After-school arts programming also offered at 28 Church St.

PriceAnnual registration $35 per student or $50 per family. Tuition billed monthly: 45-minute class $80; 60-minute class $100; 90-minute class $150. Homeschool 60-minute class $100 per month. Ceramics may have adjusted materials pricing.

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Forsyth Nature Center

nature/animal · Kingston

AgesNaturalist’s Passport for children of all ages; visitors 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult

ScheduleOpen daily 9:00am–5:00pm; Naturalist’s Passport Thursdays 3:30–4:30pm in summer; Junior Naturalists 9:00am–3:00pm

PriceFree to visit; Naturalist’s Passport free

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Foundry Arts Middle School Digital Art

arts · Newburgh

AgesGrades 6-8

ScheduleFall 2026 Mondays 4:15-5:00pm at Epworth Community Center, 4455 Epworth Rd. Dates: Aug 17, 24, 31; Sep 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 19, 26; Nov 2. Procreate on Apple devices; iPads available to borrow while supplies last.

Price$125 for all 10 weeks

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Fox Hill Farms

horseback · Pleasantville

AgesChildren 4 years of age or older (children-only lesson program)

ScheduleProgram designed for students to ride twice per week, year-round. Packages expire 3 months from purchase.

Price1/2 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.

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Fresh Air Fund Sleepaway Camps (Sharpe Reservation)

overnight camp · Fishkill

Ages8–15

Schedule8- to 12-day summer sessions

Pricefree for eligible NYC youth

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Friends of Rye Nature Center Summer Camp

nature/animal · Rye

AgesEntering Pre-K through 7th grade (Explorers must be at least 3.5 and toilet-trained)

ScheduleSummer, weekly sessions. Explorers morning 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or afternoon 1:00–4:00 p.m.; Discoverers 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

PriceExplorers $475 per week; Discoverers $510 per week. Environmentalist-level membership ($125) or higher required.

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Garrison Art Center Kids and Teens

arts · Garrison

AgesChildren's Pottery 7-12; Story Time Studio 7-11; Painting through the Ages 9-12; Cartooning for Kids 8-13; Pottery for Teens 13-19; Family Clay Studio kids 7-17 plus a family member

ScheduleChildren's Pottery 8 weeks from 4pm (sessions starting Sep 16 and Sep 17, 2026). Painting through the Ages 4 weeks from 4pm starting Oct 20, 2026. Story Time Studio 4 weeks from 4pm starting Oct 30, 2026. Cartooning for Kids 4 weeks from 4pm starting Nov 9, 2026. Family Clay Studio Saturday mornings.

PriceChildren's Pottery $265; Painting through the Ages $140; Story Time Studio $155; Cartooning for Kids $170; Pottery for Teens $340; Family Clay Studio $280. Financial assistance available.

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Good Thymes Cooking Classes (Personal Plates)

cooking · Poughkeepsie

AgesChef Jr. Littles 4–6; Chef Jr. Beginners 10+

Scheduleabout 1 hour; monthly pre-registration classes at Hudson Valley Open Kitchen

PriceChef Jr. Littles $45 per person; Chef Jr. Beginners $90 per person (listed class examples)

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Green Chimneys Clearpool Camp

day camp · Carmel

Ages4-15 (Trailblazers PreK-2; Blazers grades 3-5; Trackers grades 6-8; LIT grade 9; CIT grade 10)

ScheduleSummer, three 3-week sessions plus weekly enrollment; Mon-Fri drop-off 8:30-9:00am, pickup 4:15-5:00pm; early care 7:30-8:30am; late care 5:00-6:00pm

PriceWeekly $375; single session (3 weeks) $1,019; full season (9 weeks) $2,957. Early or late care +$50/week or +$100/session. CIT $900 for 8 weeks.

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Green Chimneys Hillside Camp

day camp · Brewster

Ages4-15 (same age groups as Clearpool; Summer Sprouts ages 3-10 at Brewster campus only)

ScheduleSummer, three 3-week sessions; Mon-Fri drop-off 8:30-9:00am, pickup 4:15-5:00pm; early care 7:30-8:30am; late care 5:00-6:00pm

PriceTrailblazers/Blazers/LIT weekly $395; session $1,019; full season $2,957. Trackers weekly $399; session $1,060; full season $3,080. Early or late care +$50/week or +$100/session.

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Greenburgh Nature Center Day Camp

nature/animal · Scarsdale

AgesGrades K–3 (siblings not yet in kindergarten cannot attend)

Schedule9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on school-closed days

Price$120 members, $150 non-members

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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Summer Camp

nature/animal · Yorktown

AgesEntering grades Pre-K through 6 (Sprouts ages 4+; all campers must be potty trained)

ScheduleSummer, one-week sessions, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Price$375 per camper per week for Westchester County residents; $425 per week for non-residents.

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Hudson Hills Montessori

childcare · Beacon

AgesToddler 18 months–3 years; Primary 3–6 years (includes kindergarten). School continues through middle and high school.

ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Toddler program is half-day.

PriceNew-student application/interview $100. After acceptance: registration $400 and $500 tuition deposit. Tuition not posted.

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Hudson River Museum

museum · Yonkers

AgesEarly Explorers for children up to age 5; youth admission ages 3–18; children under 3 free. Planetarium shows include Little Skywatchers ages 3–6.

ScheduleWednesday–Friday 12–5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Early Explorers Saturdays & Sundays 12–4 p.m. Planetarium Saturdays & Sundays 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2, and 3:30 p.m.

PriceAdults $15; youth (3–18) $8; children under 3 free. Planetarium extra: adults +$8, youth +$6. Early Explorers free with general admission.

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Hwarang Taekwondo

martial arts · White Plains

AgesLittle Tiger ages 3–6; Children Martial Arts ages 7–12

ScheduleWhite 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.

PriceFirst class $20

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i9 Sports Orange / S. Ulster Co.

sports · Newburgh

AgesFlag football 4–14. Soccer 3–14. Basketball 5–14. Girls volleyball 7–14.

ScheduleFall leagues: 7 weeks on Saturdays. Programs listed for Newburgh, Monroe, and Middletown.

PriceFall 2026 flag football, soccer, and basketball listed at $197 after 9/11/2026 ($184 registration + $3 processing + $10 enrollment).

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IceTime Sports Complex

skating · Newburgh

AgesGirls Learn to Play ages 5-12; Girls Hockey League ages 8-12; Learn to Skate all ages

ScheduleYear-round hockey, figure skating, and Learn to Skate; winter Girls Learn to Play and Girls Hockey League

PriceGirls Hockey League $395; Girls Learn to Play $350; Junior Rangers Learn to Play $350; Junior Rangers Rookie League $395; Learn to Skate starting at $160

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Jacob Burns Film Center

arts · Pleasantville

AgesAll Ages weekend series for kids and families; Storyville after-school for grades 1–2; summer filmmaking and animation camps

ScheduleAll 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.

PriceAll Ages screenings $5. Storyville $140 / $126 members (nonmembers $20 registration fee). Filmmaking camp $2,100–$2,200; Animation camp $2,000–$2,100.

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Jazz Forum Arts

music · Tarrytown

AgesJitterbugs 12 months–4 years; Student Combo grades 5–12

ScheduleJitterbugs: eight Saturdays in spring and fall

Price$200 for one child for an eight-week Jitterbugs semester

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Kids Empire Spring Valley

indoor play · Spring Valley

Ages1–12

ScheduleMon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Price$24.90 general admission (ages 1–17); infants 0–11 months free with paying sibling

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Kingston Ceramics Kids Pottery

arts · Kingston

Ages6-11

ScheduleThursdays 4:00-5:30pm; Saturdays 1:00-2:30pm. Hand-building with some wheel-throwing. 77 Cornell Street, Studio 309.

PriceFiring for one piece included per class; additional pieces $5 each.

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McCann Ice Arena Learn to Skate

skating · Poughkeepsie

AgesSnowplow Sam ages 3–5; Basic Skills and Hockey Skills ages 6–14

ScheduleLearn to Skate sessions; 30-minute class plus 30 minutes practice

PriceSnowplow Sam $140 + $20 processing (6 weeks); Basic Skills and Hockey Skills $210 + $20 processing (6 weeks)

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Montessori School of Kingston

childcare · Kingston

AgesToddler day care 18–35 months; academic Pre-K ages 3–5. UPK for children who turn 4 by December 1 of the school year (Kingston School District residents).

ScheduleOpen 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Full-day and half-day sessions, up to five days a week. UPK Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

PriceUPK is free for Kingston School District residents. Other tuition not posted.

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Mount Peter Kids Camp

ski · Warwick

AgesKids Camp 6+; KinderLand School 3–5 (potty trained)

ScheduleKids Camp weekends only, 9–11 a.m. or 12–2 p.m.; KinderLand every day (1.5 hours)

PriceKids Camp $275 ($265 without equipment rental); KinderLand School $225 (lift ticket and equipment not included)

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Muscoot Farm Young Farmers Camp

nature/animal · Katonah

AgesEntering grades 1–8

ScheduleSummer, one-week sessions, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. daily. Campers allowed one week max.

PriceResidents $375 per camper per week; non-residents $425 per camper per week.

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Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove

museum · Monroe

AgesChildren 10 and under listed on admission

ScheduleSummer Thu-Sun 11am-4pm; school year Sat-Sun 11am-4pm

PriceAdult $10; seniors/students $5; children 10 and under free

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Newburgh Creates

academic/STEM · Newburgh

Ages7-14 (ROBOLab and Build and BattleBots); 9-14 (FIRST LEGO League)

ScheduleROBOLab summer; Build and BattleBots Mondays 4:30-6:30pm or Saturdays 2:00-4:00pm; FIRST LEGO League after-school Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu 4:30-6:30pm, Sept-late February

PriceBuild and BattleBots $190/session or $40 drop-in; FIRST LEGO League $450/season; partial scholarships available

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Nourish and Gather

cooking · Yonkers

Ages8–13

Schedulesingle-session workshops (often 10 a.m.–1 p.m.) and multi-week foundation series

Price$115–$255 depending on class

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Nyack Library

library · Nyack

AgesChildren's Room birth through 5th grade

ScheduleFree story times, LEGO Club, Mother Goose Time, and other children's programs

PriceFree

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Pearl River Nauraushaun Swim Club

swim · Pearl River

Ages4 and older

ScheduleSummer; 1/2 hour weekday lessons over 1 week (Mon-Fri); sessions early July-early August

Price$50 plus tax per swimmer per session

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Peekskill Clay Studios Teen Wheel & Sculpture

arts · Peekskill

Ages13-18

ScheduleThursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Wheel throwing and ceramic sculpture. Studio at The Hat Factory, 1000 N Division St.

Price$290

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Ramapo Parks & Recreation Camp Scuffy

day camp · Suffern

AgesEntering kindergarten-9th grade

ScheduleSummer, early July-mid August, 9:00am-3:30pm; extended day 3:30-5:30pm

PriceK-6 $1,800; grades 7-9 $1,900; extended day $300

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Random Farms Kids' Theater

theatre · Thornwood

AgesGroup classes grades K–9; audition programs ages 5–18

ScheduleGroup voice Thursdays 5:15–6:00 pm; auditions and productions at the Thornwood studio

PriceGroup voice $280

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Science Barge (Groundwork Hudson Valley)

academic/STEM · Yonkers

AgesEducational programs for grades 1–10

ScheduleOpen to the public weekends June–October, 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Weekday group programs June–October; virtual options November–May.

PricePublic weekend visits free. Virtual programs: 40-minute $250 ($150 Yonkers Public Schools or Title 1); 80-minute $325 ($200 Yonkers Public Schools or Title 1).

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Smith's Clove Park Summer Youth Activity Camp

day camp · Monroe

AgesCompleted kindergarten

ScheduleSummer, six weeks Mon-Fri 9:30am-3:00pm; extended hours 7:30-9:30am and 3:00-5:00pm

PriceMonroe residents $395 first child, $345 each additional. Harriman residents $440 first child, $395 each additional. Extended day $5 per child per hour.

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Steffi Nossen School of Dance

dance · White Plains

AgesParents & Toddlers 18 months–3 years; Young Movers 3–4 years; Core Program grades K–7; Technique Program grades 8–12

ScheduleParents & Toddlers Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00–10:45 a.m. Young Movers and Core classes weekdays and Saturdays (see 2026–27 class schedule).

Price$50 non-refundable registration fee. Class tuition not stated on the registration page.

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Storm King Art Center

museum · New Windsor

AgesChildren & Families programs: all ages

ScheduleHands-on Children & Families programs Sundays, May-November, drop-in 12-3pm; no registration

PriceFree with admission. Child 4 and under free. Youth 5-17 weekday $15 / weekend $18. Orange County students up to 21 free with school ID or proof of residency.

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Suffern FC

sports · Suffern

AgesRecreation Pre-K through 8th grade (Pre-K/Tots ages 3–4). U8 pre-travel also offered.

ScheduleFall rec: 8 weeks, Friday practices and Saturday games at Sloatsburg Community Fields. Winter indoor rec on Saturdays. Pre-K/Tots Saturdays only.

PriceFall rec Pre-K/Tots $165; K–8th $225. Late fee $20 after August 24. Sibling discounts 10% (2 kids) / 15% (3+).

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Suffern Free Library

library · Suffern

AgesStorytime newborns-4; Discovery Zone ages 3-5; Elementary Explorers K-3rd; book discussions grades 2-6

ScheduleSeasonal weekly storytimes (register in January, June, September); monthly explorers, crafts, and book clubs. Most programs for Suffern Central School District residents; registration typically opens one week ahead.

PriceFree

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SUNY Purchase Acting Intensive

theatre · Purchase

AgesGrades 9–12

ScheduleSummer, two weeks, Monday–Friday 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Price$1,200 first registration; $1,080 second family/alumni/employee registration

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SUNY Purchase Youth Programs (Young Vocalists)

music · Purchase

AgesGrades 6–8

ScheduleSummer, Monday–Friday 9:30 am–3:30 pm (1 week)

Price$600 first registration; $540 second family/alumni/employee registration

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Surprise Lake Camp

overnight camp · Cold Spring

AgesEntering grades K-10 (Mainside completed grades 1-6; Teenside grades 7-10; Mini Camp 1st-4th; Get Your Feet Wet K-4th new campers)

ScheduleSummer; full summer, session one (~5 weeks), session two (~3 weeks), plus mini camp and try-it days

PriceSession 1: $7,875 (1st-4th) / $9,000 (5th-6th) / $9,250 (7th-10th). Session 2: $4,500 / $5,050 / $5,375. Full summer: $10,675 / $12,200 / $12,375. Tuition assistance available.

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Teatown Natural Science Summer Day Camp

day camp · Ossining

AgesEntering Pre-K through 9th grade (Pre-K campers must be entering kindergarten; no 3-year-olds)

ScheduleSummer, 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.

PriceHalf 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.

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The Gravity Vault Poughkeepsie

sports · Poughkeepsie

AgesRecommended minimum age 5 (age 4 top-rope with instructor). Kids classes 5–13. Youth climbing teams 7–19. Summer camp 5–14.

ScheduleKids classes: weekly for 6 weeks plus a makeup week. Youth teams practice 1–3 times per week. Staff-belayed sessions by reservation. Gym hours posted on the location page.

PriceKids classes $270 per 6-week session. Youth teams $180 / $250 / $320 per month (1 / 2 / 3 practices). Summer camp $559 early / $599 regular. Staff belay from $65 (1–2 climbers).

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The Rye Arts Center Youth Programs

arts · Rye

AgesYoung Creators Studio ages 3 to 5.5; fall arts and STEAM classes for kids, teens, and adults (see catalog)

ScheduleYoung Creators Studio morning 8:45-11:45am or afternoon 11:30am-2:30pm. Fall arts catalog online. Summer week-long kids classes in animation, ceramics, cartooning, digital art, drawing, and related media.

PriceFamily membership $150 per year. Young Creators Studio requires a $400 non-refundable deposit per class day. Scholarships at 25%, 50%, or 100% of tuition based on need.

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Town of Clarkstown Parks & Recreation

day camp · New City

AgesFull day camps grades K-5 and 6-10

ScheduleSix-week summer camp Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, early July-early August (no program July 4)

PriceGrades K-5 $1,400 ($1,550 on or after June 3); grades 6-10 $1,650 ($1,800 on or after June 3, trips included)

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