Day Camps in Greater Rochester, NY
The following are camps that have elected to be featured on this page, and below it are additional camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware. Know of more? Let us know!
If there is a day camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Are you looking for hands-on fun this summer?The RMSC's Summer Curiosity Camps 2018
Monday, June 25- Friday, August 24, 2018
Stay curious with a hefty helping of hands-on, minds-on science and fun with camps at the RMSC this summer! Summer Camps at the RMSC offer exciting opportunities in a wide variety of STEM topics for young minds ages 2-15. Get ready to share in new adventures, discover science, and explore exciting experiments! Explore everything from earth and space science, to engineering and technology. Fossils, galaxies, animation, robots, explosions and more! Members receive $15 off Full Day Camps, $10 Off Almost Camps and $5 off Mini Camps. Register today! or call 585.697.1942.
Rochester-area YMCAs
Visit any of the Y's local branches for information on great day camps starting in late June and continuing through early September. Click here for a KidsOutAndAbout article that shows all of the Y camp program descriptions in one place. And click here to see all of the 2018 information on the Y's web site.
Allendale Columbia School
Participants in Allendale Columbia School’s summer program enjoy fun opportunities to dig deeper and explore their interests! This summer we have a variety of offerings including academics, athletics, art, drama, and more! Our camps are open to the public and there are options for children ages 4 and up. Contact us with questions at 585.641.5263 or click here to learn more and register!
Eastside YMCA
A summer of fun and a lifetime of memories!
That’s what awaits your child at YMCA Camp Eastside in Penfield. Camp Eastside’s philosophy is simple; we focus on Relationships, Achievement and Belonging. We work with every camper to ensure that they improve their skills, build relationships with their counselors and other campers, and we provide the safe and welcoming environment that makes campers feel like they belong here.
Camp Eastside: You bring the campers, we’ll bring the smiles!”
Harley Summer Day Camp
Have Fun This Summer!Summers at Harley are jam-packed with fun during the Harley Day Camp for ages 4-12, Summer Nursery Program for 3-year-olds, and Summer Academy for all ages, including sessions in academics, art, dance and sports. All programs are open to the public. Our veteran staff is friendly and caring. Campers enjoy an active, entertaining—and FUN—summer experience, where they make friends, learn new skills, and take home some lifelong memories. Located at The Harley School in Brighton, we have outstanding air-conditioned facilities, an indoor pool, onsite medical staff, and lunch and snacks are included. Early drop off and extended day are available, as are tennis lessons through Empire Tennis Academy at Harley. Contact Tammy Roberts at 585-442-1770 for more information or to register today!
ArtsROC
ArtsROC: Innovative Summer Camps in Minecraft, LEGO. Register online now for all our Summer Camps a ArtsROC's web site. ArtsROC's innovative computer-based Minecraft camps allow children to explore their creativity while improving their technical skills. Students can improve their game play in our individual and group challenges on our internal ArtsROC Minecraft servers. We also incorporate education with LEGO bricks: students can tackle mini free-building challenges, participate in our large-scale building projects, create a mosaic, or learn the basics of stop-motion animation to create their own movie!
iCanCode Club
Learn Cool 21st century programming skills and enjoy a fun tech experience combined with unplugged activities. Campers build their own custom games and Websites while experiencing different coding platforms that incorporate math, physics, art & music. Campers work on custom lesson plans with qualified coding instructors based on age, interest & skill level to enhance their logical thinking and problem solving skills. Camp curriculum focuses on Coding FUNdamentals in Game Design and Web Design + Optional Minecraft Modding in JAVA & Roblox game Development using Lua programming concepts needed to create Roblox games. Visit www.icancodeclub.com or email us at info@icancodeclub.com.
Stages (A Magical Journey Thru Stages)
3rd Floor, Auditorium Center, downtown RochesterA Magical Journey Thru Stages creates fun, high-quality youth theatre. Summer 2016 camps included: The Pirates of Penzance Jr. for students entering grade 5-8, The Knight at Dawn Kids for students entering grade 1-5, and Xanadu Jr. and High School Musical Jr. for students entering 7-10. Also offered are two afternoon theater mini-camps, for students entering grades 1-5 and grades 6-10. The mini-camps are designed to improve your musical theatre skills. Please see http://mjtstages.com/summer-theatre-camps.html for more details. Stay tuned for summer 2017 camp listings, coming soon!
Vista Teach
Internationally recognized for our innovative Robotics & Engineering Education Programs, Vista Teach Instructional Services is excited to offer our 9th season of Summer Camp STEM Programs for students entering grades 2 through 10 in Fall 2017. Lead teachers are female, former corporate engineers, with years of experience as NYS Certified and practicing STEM Educators at Allendale Columbia School. All STEM Programs are academically rigorous (with mandatory Code of Conduct) requiring individualized programming tasks for each student within their team of two. Our systematic and comprehensive curricula also require all students, grades 2-10, to comment on their code with implementing real world engineering practices as they design and construct smart robots programmed with actuators and sensors. Complete Course Descriptions & Videos provided at: www.VistaTeach.Biz | Contact Sue@VistaTeach.biz to be Wait-Listed for the camp sessions already filled.
Seneca Park Zoo
Explore the animal world at ZooCampSummer ZooCamp immerses kids in wildlife, the environment and the need to protect and care for both, all in a unique setting: The Zoo! From June 4 through August 24, choose from four preschool camps and over 30 school-age camps, with themes ranging from Junior Veterinarian to African Adventure. Campers can count on helping zoo keepers, learning about the animals they know and love, spending time outdoors, and meeting other kids with similar interests.
Half-day options are available for campers ages 5 through 9, with before and after care also available for school-age campers. Zoo members receive discounted registration. Visit senecaparkzoo.org/summercamp for more information and to register.
Ballet Prestige
Ballet Prestige offers a fun, caring, and instructive experience for your child. We welcome all ages. We offer classes in classical ballet, contemporary dance, and for the wee ones, creative movement and games. We are the official training academy for the New York State Ballet. Maybe best of all, we are centrally located in Brighton Commons, right across from 12 Corners. If you would like to try a free class before signing up for the summer program, please Katie Johnson at 585-704-1903.
Our Lady of Mercy Summer Camps
Our Lady of Mercy is gearing up for a summer full of fun! We are hosting our popular summer camps for girls who are entering grades 5 through 12 (ALL girls welcome; not just Mercy Girls). Get ready to fill your days with excitement, challenge, and happiness as you make friends, learn a ton of new things, and grow your talents! Choose from a variety of all-day or half-day camps – sports camps; musical theater and dance camps; art, cooking, and jewelry camps; Lego robotics camps; a web design camp, a Harry Potter camp, and many more! Learn more and register at www.mercyhs.com/camps. Sign up with a friend!
Summer Day Camps at Climbing Vines Cafe & Play in Victor
Our drop-off camps are limited to a small group of children and will emphasize learning teamwork, nurturing kindness, improving listening and social skills, and having fun! All drop-off camps are led by New York State certified teachers who are also parents themselves! Our themes include Superhero Skills, Princess for a Week, Animal Adventures, Budding Artist, Color Fun, All-American Doll, and MORE! Each day includes physical activity, a snack, and a craft or learning project! We offer options for children beginning at 2 years old.
Generations Summer Adventure 4 Kids
June 25 to August 31, 2018 – Kids Ages 5 to 10 Years OldGreat Friends, Great Memories, Great Summer! Join us for exciting themed weeks of nature exploration, super heroes, cooking and more. We know families are seeking camp options that provide excellent programming at a fair price. Generations’ camp provides a great way to learn new skills and experience exciting summer fun- all in a positive environment. Join us for all ten weeks, one or a few that coordinate with your summer schedule or child’s interests. We offer quality programming, trained professional staff, and unlimited action. Summer Adventure 4 Kids -- where kids can be kids this summer!
