Community programs in Southern Tier
10 listed across 10 towns. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Towns with community programs
Eldridge Park
general · Elmira
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+
Tioga County Boys & Girls Club
general · Owego
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)
Brooktondale Community Center
general · Brooktondale
AgesEntering kindergarten (age 4–5) through age 14
ScheduleSummer camp Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:00pm, June 29–August 28
Price$225/week
Cornell Cooperative Extension Chenango County 4-H
general · Norwich
AgesYouth ages 5–19
ScheduleAnnual enrollment October 1–September 30; county fair re-enrollment by June 1; clubs and outdoor programs meet throughout the year
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County 4-H
general · Candor
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)
Urban League of Broome County
general · Binghamton
Ages5–18 (after-school 5–13; special needs 5–18)
ScheduleAfter-school weekdays 3–6pm when school is in session
Village of Horseheads Parks & Recreation
general · Horseheads
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)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County 4-H
general · Hamden
AgesYouth ages 5–19; Cloverbuds ages 5–7
Schedule4-H year Oct 1–Sep 30; clubs recommended to meet at least monthly (times/locations vary by club)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schuyler County 4-H
general · Montour Falls
AgesCloverbuds ages 5–7; programs for ages 8–16 noted on the 4-H youth page
ScheduleClubs and workshops (including STEM/robotics/nature topics) — confirm current meeting format with CCE Schuyler
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County 4-H
general · Ithaca
Ages4-H clubs ages 5–19
ScheduleYear-round clubs, workshops, fair, and rural youth services