Kids' activities in Western New York

5 Wits Buffalo

indoor play · Cheektowaga

AgesGenerally ages 7+; site advises against under 9; under 13 need adult 18+

ScheduleOpen daily with hours on location page; advance reservations recommended

Price$12/adventure Triple Tuesday (3 for $36 advance)

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Alleyway Teen Theatre Ensemble

theatre · Buffalo

Ages11–17 (site also describes performers/playwrights ages 11–18)

ScheduleSummer two-week sessions weekdays 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. with final mainstage/cabaret performance

Price$650 per student per session (both-session early discount when posted)

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Amy Hanssen Training Center

horseback · Middleport

Ages6 and up (summer camp)

Schedule2026 summer horse camp July 14-17; year-round English and Western riding lessons also offered

Price$350/week

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Artpark

arts · Lewiston

AgesArtcamps ages 8-13; Wonder Wednesdays ages 2-5 with caregivers

ScheduleArtcamps July 13-17 and July 20-24, 2026, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Wonder Wednesdays July 1 – August 19, Wednesdays 10am-12pm

PriceArtcamps $350 per student; Wonder Wednesdays free (RSVP required)

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Bergamot Montessori

childcare · Gasport

Ages2 years 10 months to 5 years (mixed-age 3-6 classroom including Kindergarten)

ScheduleFull-day and half-day options; applications for 2027-2028 school year

PricePrivate pay full day $1,080/mo; half day $780/mo. Scholarship tiers: full day $8,500 or $7,750/year; half day $6,000/year. CCAP/subsidy also accepted (family pays uncovered portion)

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Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora — Camp Ska-No-Ka-San

day camp · Holland

AgesYouth entering grades 2–9

ScheduleSummer day camp with bus from Club; bus leaves ~9:00 AM and returns ~5:00 PM

Price$600 summer camp (transport included)

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Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla & Wales

day camp · Elma

AgesMain Site after-school grades 4–8; summer and school-break programs for local youth

ScheduleAfter school Mon–Fri 2:30–6:00 p.m. at Main Site; summer camp when offered

PriceSchool-year membership $325 per year (half-price remainder windows when posted)

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Boys & Girls Club of Holland

day camp · Holland

AgesSummer recreation typically grades 1–8; school-year membership grades 2–8 (high school free)

ScheduleSummer recreation program run for the Town of Holland; school-year Club programs

PriceSchool-year membership rates posted on Club home page; summer field-trip fees nominal

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Boys & Girls Club of Orchard Park

day camp · Orchard Park

Ages5–18 (grades K–12)

ScheduleAfter school Mon–Fri 2:00–6:00 p.m.; summer camp when offered

Price$500/sem K–1; $425 grades 2–5; $225 grades 6–8; HS Free (afterschool membership)

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Buffalo AKG Art Museum Kids & Families

arts · Buffalo

AgesArt classes ages 4–17; Storytime Family Workshops ages 3–6; Art Baby Stroller Tours ages 0–24 months; studio kids classes ages 5–7 and 8–12

ScheduleOngoing family tours, drop-in art (second Sunday monthly), Saturday studio classes, family open studio when scheduled

Price$35 kids studio class; Free Drop-In Art / Family Fun Tours (2nd Sunday). General admission: youth 5–18 $10; ages 4 and under free; adults $24

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Buffalo History Museum Junior History Buffs

museum · Buffalo

AgesJunior History Buffs ages 4–11 (education page also notes 4–9 in places)

ScheduleJunior History Buffs every third Friday at 10:00am; also Canalside Waterway of Change family exhibit

PriceJunior History Buffs free (sponsored); student field trips priced on education page

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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music for Youth

music · Buffalo

AgesYouth concerts grades 1–8 and 7–12; BPO Little Kids ages 0–5 with caregiver; Kids Family Concerts

ScheduleSeasonal youth and family concerts at Kleinhans Music Hall; Little Kids sessions when scheduled

Price$8 family/Kids series tickets

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Camp Invention at Wheelock Primary School

academic/STEM · Fredonia

Agesentering grades K–6 (LIT grades 7–9)

ScheduleOne-week summer day camp, 9:00am-3:30pm

PriceCamper $290; Leaders-in-Training $190

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Camp Kenan

overnight camp · Barker

AgesOvernight: Traditional 7-15; Mini-Camp 6-15; Explorer 6-11; LIT 14-15; CIT 15-16. Day camp also offered at this site (grades K-5 per YMCA day-camps page)

ScheduleSummer overnight sessions (6-day/5-night traditional; shorter mini and explorer weeks); day camp weekly June 29 – August 28

Price$290/$348 per week day camp (member/non-member)

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Camp Li-Lo-Li

overnight camp · Randolph

AgesPre-Teen 8½-13; Teen 13-17; Summer Round-Up 11-16; CIT/WIT 15+

ScheduleSummer overnight weeks; 2027 Pre-Teen and Teen weeks mid-July through mid-August; Family Camp Week and weekends also offered

Price2026 camper fee $380/week for CIT, Pre-Teen, Teen & Summer Round-Up (Round-Up program fees extra; trail rides extra)

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Camp Turner

overnight camp · Salamanca

Ages7-16

ScheduleSummer overnight sessions Sun 2pm–Fri 6:05pm; 2026 session weeks mid-June through mid-August

Price2026: most Sessions B–F ages 7-13 $695; Pathfinder ages 14-15 $725; Explorers ages 14-15 $1,275; CIT listed separately

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Camp Windy Meadows

day camp · Lockport

AgesAt least 5 years old or entering Kindergarten and up; grades K-12

ScheduleVolunteer-led Girl Scout day camp; program generally runs about three weeks in summer

Price$150/session (most programs; leadership $75; Seven Hills hybrid $200)

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Cattaraugus Wyoming Project Head Start

childcare · Delevan

AgesHead Start ages 3-4; Early Head Start pregnant women and children birth to three; FAQ states birth to five overall

ScheduleCenter-based Head Start generally follows the school calendar; Early Head Start year-round (weekly home visits; monthly socializations)

PriceFree for income-eligible families (federal Head Start / Early Head Start)

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Challenger Learning Center of Lockport

academic/STEM · Lockport

AgesSummer camps for grades 1-4 and grades 5-9 (grade entering Fall 2026)

ScheduleFull-day camps 2026: LEGO Architecture July 6-10; Astronaut July 13-17; Robotics July 20-24; STEM July 27-31; Sci-Fi Aug 3-7; drop-off 7:30-9:00am; pick-up 3:30-5:30pm

Price$285 per camp week (payment due upon registration)

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Chautauqua Institution Youth & Family Programs

day camp · Chautauqua

AgesChildren's School ages 2 years 8 months–5; Group One entering first grade; Boys' and Girls' Club entering grades 2–10; YAC ages 12–17; sailing ages 8+; junior golf ages 4–17; junior tennis ages 4–18

ScheduleSummer Assembly season; Boys' and Girls' Club Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 2-4pm

PriceChildren's School from $240/week; Group One & Boys'/Girls' Club from $315/week; Lunch Bunch $49/week

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Chautauqua Lake Community Sailing Foundation

sports · Lakewood

Ages6-13

ScheduleFall Opti clinics Tuesdays and Sundays; high school sailing weekdays; summer community sailing and 420 racing when in season

PriceFall Opti Beginner Clinic $50; Fall Opti Pirate/Viking Level $100; High School Sailing $100; private lessons $45/person/hour (2-hour minimum)

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City of Lockport Summer Recreation

day camp · Lockport

AgesEntering 1st-6th grade

ScheduleJune 29 – August 21, Mon-Fri 9am-2pm; no programming July 3

PriceFree

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City of Lockport Swimming Lessons

swim · Lockport

AgesChildren ages 5-12 (youth sessions); Adult Learn to Swim and Competitive Swim also listed

Schedule2026 Session 1 June 29 – July 17 Mon-Fri; Session 2 July 20 – July 31 Mon-Fri; Session 3 June 29 – July 31 Mon-Fri; Adult Tue/Thu June 30 – July 30; Competitive Swim Fridays July 3 – July 31

PriceSession 1 $56; Session 2 $40; Session 3 $90; Adult Learn to Swim $40; Competitive Swim $20; $10 late-registration surcharge after first class day (no later than July 6, 2026)

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City Swim Project

swim · Buffalo

AgesLearn-to-swim ages 3–18

ScheduleLessons at multiple City of Buffalo pools; schedules vary by location

PriceMost members free or low-cost with documented financial assistance; otherwise fee per Niagara Swimming Athlete Registration Form on site

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Community Music School of Buffalo

music · Buffalo

AgesFrom as young as 6 months through adults

ScheduleYear-round individual lessons and group classes; Hamlin Park hours Mon–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm

Price$35/30-min, $52/45-min, $68/60-min lesson (+$40 annual registration)

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Cradle Beach Overnight Camp

overnight camp · Angola

AgesSummer camp ages 8–17

ScheduleInclusive overnight summer camp; weekday sessions late June through August

PriceSliding scale $80–$880 per 5-day session by income

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Dance Arts Olean

dance · Olean

AgesToddler You & Me (about 12-24 months with adult); You & Me music/movement for 3s; tap from age 4; ballet from age 5; jazz from age 6; musical theater workshop ages 8-18; acro ages 4-18

Schedule2026-2027 season Sept 21, 2026 through May 2027 Family Park Festival; 27-week season in blocks

PriceRegistration $40/student or $60/family; You & Me for 3s $100; toddler Dance & Play $50; musical theater workshop $60 (8-11) / $120 (12-18); graded class tuition billed quarterly (e.g. 1 hr new student $110/quarter)

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Explore & More — The Children's Museum

museum · Buffalo

AgesToddlers through early elementary engage most; all ages welcome

ScheduleOpen Wednesday–Sunday (typically 10am–4pm unless otherwise noted)

PriceGeneral admission $16 ages 1–59; members and children under 12 months free

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Gleason's Gymnastics

gymnastics · North Tonawanda

AgesParent & Tot ages 2-3; Toddler And Me ages 3-5; Kinderkids ages 5-6 (must be enrolled in Kindergarten); Kids Connect ages 3-5; Girls/Boys recreational, advanced, and private lessons ages 6+; Parent's Day Out school age 5 and up

Schedule2026-2027 school year recreational schedule online; Parent's Day Out offered

PriceParent's Day Out $45 first child, $30 each additional

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Goldfish Swim School — Williamsville

swim · Williamsville

Ages4 months–12 years (Mini 4–35 months with parent; Junior ages 3–4; Glider and Pro ages 4–12)

ScheduleYear-round weekly 30-minute lessons; location hours on Williamsville contact page

PriceWeekly lessons starting at listed per-lesson rate on location page

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Gymnastic Sports Academy

gymnastics · Lancaster

AgesParent & Child ages 1½–3; Kinderkids ages 3–4; Jr. Olympian ages 5–7; Olympian ages 8+; tumbling ages vary

ScheduleOngoing recreational and competitive classes; open gymnastics when offered

PriceListed class rates on homepage (e.g. Parent & Child $73; Kinderkids $80; Jr./Olympian $87; Champion $109)

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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

museum · North Tonawanda

AgesHomeschool classes for students at every level (exact grade bands not posted); general admission children ages 2-16

ScheduleMuseum open for 2026 season Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm; homeschool classes on featured dates (pre-registration required)

PriceHomeschool class $8 per student / $4 per guardian (tour, carrousel ride, STEM workshop); general admission $12 adults / $6 children 2-16 / under 2 free (includes two ride tokens)

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Holiday Valley Kids Ski & Snowboard

ski · Ellicottville

AgesCubs 4-5; Mountain Adventures 6-11; Learn to Ski/Ride 12+; Rangers season program 4-11

ScheduleWinter ski season; Cubs/Mountain Adventures morning 10am-noon, afternoon 1-3pm; Mountain Adventures all-day 10am-3pm; LTS/LTR daily 10:30am and 1:30pm

PriceMountain Adventures half-day $141 / full-day $237 (ages 6–11); Learn to Ski/Ride day $92 / night $69 (ages 12+)

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Jaclyn Carol's Dance Academy

dance · North Tonawanda

Ages3 and up

ScheduleSeptember through June; classes begin Monday September 14, 2026; most group lessons 40 minutes once a week

PriceSplit (9 payments, per family): 1st performance class $49; 2nd $44; additional $39. Mini Company $85; Company $155; Competition $195 (+$39 extra classes). Annual in-full: one performance class $441; tracks $765–$1,755. Extended 1-hr classes $53 split / $477 annual

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Just for Kids Summer Club

day camp · Williamsville

AgesEntering PK4 through age 15 at most sites (must turn 4 by July 1 where stated); Williamsville site entering K through age 15

ScheduleSummer day camp; flexible days with three-day/week minimum; full-day hours vary by site

Price$70.75–$72.50/day full day by location (own summer-club flyers)

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Kenan Center

general · Lockport

AgesKenan Center Montessori ages 3-5; Daisy's Summer Day Camps (ages not posted); youth sports leagues

ScheduleMontessori / Pre-K full day 8:15am-3:00pm; Daisy's camps seasonal full-day summer; after-school sports and seasonal flag football & soccer

PriceMontessori half-day $5,250/yr ($525/mo); Traditional preschool $8,500/yr ($850/mo)

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Kissing Bridge Kids Ski & Snowboard Programs

ski · Glenwood

AgesMini KBC ages 3–4; KB Cruisers ages 4–12; BridgeBusters / kids programs from age 3 up (program-dependent)

ScheduleWinter kids lessons and multi-week BridgeBusters programs; weekday evenings and weekend sessions when offered

PriceLesson rates posted on lessons page (e.g. Mini KBC / KBC listed at $60 per lesson when advertised)

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Lancaster Depew Soccer Club

sports · Lancaster

AgesHouse League U4–Teens (Spring 2026 birth years 2023–2008)

ScheduleIndoor and outdoor soccer year-round; winter house league indoor sessions (e.g. Saturdays at Sahlen’s Sports Park when offered); travel season registration when open

Price$100–$120 Spring House (by registration window)

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Lewiston Dance

dance · Lewiston

AgesToddler 18 months-2 years; Pre-Ballet ages 3-5; Tot Acro / Tot Hop ages 3-Kindergarten; leveled classes through grade 12

ScheduleLewiston studio office hours Mon 4-8pm, Tue 4-6pm, Fri 4-8pm, Sat 8:15am-2:30pm

Pricefrom $50/mo

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Lockport YMCA

day camp · Lockport

AgesYoung Explorers (UPK / turning 4 by 12/1/2026); Day Camp grades K-5; Sports Camp grades 3-6

ScheduleWeekly June 29 – August 28; day camps operate 7:00am-6:00pm

PriceYoung Explorers / Day Camp $290 members / $348 non-members per week (rates listed on day-camps page)

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Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center

horseback · East Aurora

AgesLessons from age 4 (no maximum age); physician clearance and 200 lb weight limit

ScheduleSeasonal adaptive / therapeutic riding sessions; 2026 calendar and registration packet on lessons page

Price$65/lesson ($260 for 4-week, $390 for 6-week, or $520 for 8-week session)

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Nash Hill Equestrian Center

horseback · Gowanda

AgesHalf-hour pony rides ages 3-8; private/semi-private/group lessons for riders of all levels (numeric youth ages beyond pony rides not stated)

ScheduleLessons and community events year-round (camps, fun & games, barn sleepovers and other events posted seasonally)

PricePony ride $40 (half hour); private lesson $55 (1 hour); semi-private/group about 90 minutes $55 per rider; large group events/parties $500

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National Comedy Center

museum · Jamestown

AgesChild 0–5 free; Child 6–12; Youth 13–17 (admission age bands)

ScheduleMuseum open Thursday-Monday 10am-5pm (Tuesdays open Memorial Day through Labor Day)

PriceChild (6-12) $24; Youth (13-17) $30; Child (0-5) free (All Day Pass prices on admission page)

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Neighborhood School of Dance

dance · Olean

AgesFree trials ages 1-99; class schedule includes Rising Stars ages 3-4, Cosmic Combo age 5, Tap 1&2 ages 8-12, and other youth levels

ScheduleSchool-year season classes; camps and workshops posted on schedule portal

Price30-min class $45/mo ($270/season); 45–60 min class $69/mo ($414/season). Membership/registration fee $100/family. Tuition billed Sept–Feb

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Newfane Public Library

library · Newfane

AgesToddler Time recommended 15-36 months; Family Storytime all ages; Afternoon Books & Crafts upper elementary and up

ScheduleMonthly LEGO Club, Family Storytime, Toddler Time, Homeschool Hour, Afternoon Books & Crafts

PriceFree; registration recommended for some crafts/storytimes

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Niagara County 4-H Summer Day Camp

day camp · Lockport

AgesYouth born December 1, 2013 through December 1, 2020 (no age exceptions per 2026 camp page)

ScheduleSummer day camp weeks (2026 Weeks 1-2 listed full; Week 3 spots limited — contact camp for current openings)

Price$160 week 1; $200 weeks 2 & 3

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Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club

day camp · Niagara Falls

AgesKindergarten and up; Club open to ages 5-21

ScheduleSummer camp July 6 – August 21, Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm; before/after school year-round

PriceSummer camp special prepay rate $85/week (limited time); annual membership $10

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Niagara Falls Housing Authority Summer Enrichment

day camp · Niagara Falls

Ages5-12

ScheduleMonday through Friday 8:30am-3:00pm (summer)

Price$50 per child per week; multi-child discount available; DSS payments if approved

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North Tonawanda Youth, Recreation & Parks

general · North Tonawanda

AgesYouth Center grades K-12 (residents); sports leagues grades 3-10 by sport

ScheduleYouth Center school-year hours by grade band (K-6 afternoons/Saturdays; 7-12 evenings); seasonal sports and summer programs

PriceYouth Center membership free for North Tonawanda residents; program fees vary on MyRec

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Old Fort Niagara

museum · Youngstown

AgesChild ticket ages 12 and under; ages 5 and under free

ScheduleYear-round living-history site; July-August daily 10am-5pm; April-June and Sep-Oct 15 daily 10am-4pm; winter Wed-Sun 10am-4pm (see plan-your-visit for full calendar)

PriceAdult $21; Child (12 and under) $13; 5 and under free (special-event prices may vary)

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Outdoor Arts & Recreation Society (OARS)

nature/animal · Cuba

Ages8+

ScheduleYouth Learning Lab Tuesdays 9:00–11:00am; Ridge Runners youth outdoor skills course Saturdays 10:00–11:00am when listed; Make / Hike & Discover kids craft-and-hike evenings seasonally on the events calendar

Price$25/season Ridge Runners youth program (STEM Learning Labs free during beta; scholarships available)

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Performing Arts Dance Academy

dance · Hamburg

AgesClasses for all ages and levels

ScheduleSeasonal school-year calendar; summer dance camp and summer session when posted

PriceCreative Movement ages 2–3 $55/mo; Combo ages 3–4 $59/mo; 1 class $59/mo up through 8 classes $339/mo single-dancer max ($479 family max). Registration $40/dancer or $50/family. Boys tuition $49/class

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Pfeiffer Nature Center

nature/animal · Portville

AgesSome family programs open ages 6+ (e.g. first-aid class requires parent if under 12)

ScheduleYear-round trails dawn–dusk; programs and walks posted on calendar

PriceFree (no admission fee; many programs free)

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Pioneer on the Lake

overnight camp · Angola

AgesFamily Camp pricing bands include ages 0–2 free through adults; VBS PreK–5th (preschoolers potty-trained)

ScheduleSummer Family Camp weeks (Sun–Fri or extended Sun–Sun); Music Week; Vacation Bible School half-days when offered

PriceFamily Camp weekly rates by age band posted on family-camp page; cabin surcharges may apply

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Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

nature/animal · Depew

AgesGuided youth tours preK and up (program-dependent); school lessons PreK–12

ScheduleYear-round guided tours and school programs; summer day camps referenced on tours+programs hub; public programs need advance registration

PriceGuided tour $5/person; Winter Challenges $10/person with snowshoes; school outdoor lessons $5 per child

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Royalton Hartland Community Library

library · Middleport

AgesFamily Storytime ages 0-5; 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten ages 0-5; tween/teen and children's take-and-make crafts also offered

ScheduleFamily Storytime and other kids programs on the events calendar; Summer Reading Program and Winter Reading Challenge annually

PriceFree

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Sam Smith School of Dance

dance · Amherst

AgesPre-K/combination ages 3–6; classes for all ages and levels

ScheduleSeasonal class sessions; studio hours Mon–Thu 4–9pm, Sat 9am–2pm

Pricefrom $59/mo

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Sanborn-Pekin Free Library

library · Sanborn

AgesLego Club all ages (children 13 and younger with parent/guardian); Field Kits of Fun to age 9; More than a Field Kit ages 10+

ScheduleLego Club every Thursday 2:00-6:30pm drop-in; Summer Reading Unearth A Story June 22 – August 8 with Mon-Thu drop-in activities; Annual Summer Picnic Wednesday July 1, 2026 12:00-2:00pm

PriceFree; some sign-up activities require registration at the library

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School of Rock North Buffalo

music · Amherst

AgesLittle Wing preschool/toddlers; Rookies ages 6–7; Rock 101 ages 8–13; Performance ages 8–18

ScheduleWeekly private lessons and group rehearsals; location hours listed on site

Price$540/week summer music camps

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Second Generation Theatre Summer Camp

theatre · Buffalo

Ages6–13

ScheduleSummer theatre camp weeks (students may attend one or both weeks); Friday family showcase

Price$750 for 3-week summer musical camp (or $100 deposit / $250 first week; financial aid available)

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