| Kids Out and About Rochester
Sun, 6/22/2025 -
Sat, 6/28/2025
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ZooCamp 2025 at Seneca Park Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo
ZooCamp at Seneca Park Zoo serves kids ages 3-12 and sparks a love for animals and the planet through hands-on adventures, up-close encounters, and engaging explorations. From the backyard to the savanna, every camp and class connects kids to nature. These experiences empower the next generation to protect species, tackle real conservation challenges, and even kickstart a future in the growing world of green careers. Join us as we explore different animals and habitats, meet ambassador animal up-close, and get out into nature. Sign up now for a summer full of outdoor fun!
Kids Camp at RocVentures Climbing Gym
RocVentures Climbing Gym
Looking for an exciting way to keep your kids active during school breaks? No climbing experience is needed—our passionate staff will guide your kids through activities like climbing, our high ropes course, group games, and more. In a fun, welcoming environment focused on safety and encouragement, your kids will make friends, build confidence, and have a blast. Camps are available during holidays, school breaks, conference days, and throughout the summer!
Camp Invention Summer 2025
Camp Invention: National
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
Allendale Columbia Summer Programs
Allendale Columbia School
Make your child’s summer bright as they make new friends, try a new hobby, and create fun memories at Allendale Columbia School! AC Summer Programs offer a variety of full-day and week-by-week camps for children ages 3-18 years-old. From sports clinics and yoga to baking and art-themed camps, there is something for everyone!
Summer at Kanack: Chamber Music Camp
Kanack School of Musical Artistry
Make music and memories that last a lifetime! At the Kanack School, we are offering 5 weeks of music camps for all ages and skill levels and we want you to be there! Every session, students are challenged to create an entire concert in just a week. They learn so much in the process: motivation and practice, time management, and social and rehearsal skills. From Suzuki to chamber music, and music improvisation to folk music, the Kanack School has your music camp this summer!
Summer at Kanack: Twinkle & Arts Camp
Kanack School of Musical Artistry
Every child is bursting with creative genius! Give your child a week at Twinkle & Arts Camp, full of creative outlets from crafts projects to music improvisation and storytelling to puppet theater. Children at the Kanack School are inspired to pursue their creative ability into a force which lasts a lifetime. We start at the very beginning with Twinkle & Arts Camp! Students do NOT need an instrument to participate!
Summer Paddling Camp
Baycreek Paddling Center
This camp is for kids that love the outdoors! With the wetlands of Irondequoit Creek as our playground, campers have hundreds of acres to explore, miles of trails to hike, and loads of memories to make. Nothing is better than messing around in boats!
ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)
Foundations Classical Academy
The purpose of this live ONLINE course is to spark pre-teen/early teenage students' interest in reading classic books and to teach them to engage in Socratic discussion about themes, characters, plot, etc. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. The cost is $150 for 22.5 hours of instruction June 16-Aug. 13, 2025.
Roblox 3D World Builders
Code Ninjas Pittsford
This is the place for budding game developers embark on an exciting journey into the world of Roblox! Throughout the camp, Ninjas will explore the basics of game building on Roblox, an innovative online gaming platform
Canandaigua Community Sailing Weekly Camp
Canandaigua Community Sailing
A sailing camp on beautiful Canandaigua Lake where kids can experience the joy of sailing, whether they are first-timers or working on their racing skills. Weekly sessions are held throughout the summer.
Mandolin Workshops
Eastman Community Music School
This workshop is open to all skill levels, covering fundamentals like posture, hand technique, and basic chords, as well as simple improvisation. For intermediate mandolin players, it focuses on skills like playing in second and third position, tremolo, glide strokes, and ensemble playing. Participants will also improve their musicianship through group performance.
Minecraft Modder Gamers
Code Ninjas Pittsford
This camp is the ultimate playground for kids who dream of altering and enhancing their Minecraft worlds. Ninjas will transform Minecraft Java Edition into a personalized adventure by harnessing the power of MCreator to craft their own incredible mods.
Liberty Ladle Culinary Club
American Seekers Academy
Introducing the Liberty Ladle Culinary Club, a vibrant 10-week program for kids ages 6-16, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 PM!
Young Writers Summer Camps
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages eight to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
Peter & The Wolf: A Ballet Adventure – Summer Mini Camp
Rochester City Ballet
Join us for a magical two-day summer camp inspired by the beloved ballet Peter & The Wolf! Designed especially for little dancers ages 3–5, this enchanting experience will take place on June 24th and 26th from 4:30–5:30 PM. Each day, campers will explore the story through creative movement, gentle stretching, storytelling, crafts, and more. Your child will dance like the bird, stomp like the wolf, and let their imagination soar as the
Esports & Gaming Summer Camp at Great Lakes Gaming
Great Lakes Gaming
The Esports & Gaming Summer Camp at Great Lakes Gaming in Rochester, NY, offers a unique experience for kids ages 8-12 & 13-16 who love gaming. This camp is a place where kids build friendships, sharpen skills, and dive into competitive and strategic gaming. In just one week, campers form lasting connections through team challenges, structured gameplay, and STEAM activities. Many return year after year, drawn by the camaraderie, expert coaching, and an environment that turns passion into growth.
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
Gamelan Workshop
Eastman Community Music School
Experience the vibrant music of Bali in this five-day Gamelan Workshop, open to students in grades 6 and up, including adults. Participants will learn traditional Balinese music on gamelan angklung through oral/aural instruction, developing fundamental techniques and an appreciation for non-Western musical aesthetics. This is a non-residential, in-person program.
June Program at Creative Themes: PK4 / K
Creative Themes Day Camp
Programs designed for preschool-aged children. The three weeks will have some half-day (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) and full-day (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) options. Creative Themes has built our Summer Camp around Experiential Learning, also known as Outdoor Adventure Education. We have designed age-appropriate activities and elements for the PK and K age groups. Our staff is trained to help campers experience safe and fun outdoor play and learning. All campers can try our camp activities: fishing, Archery, Canoeing, and Art and Creativity (Theater Area). Each activity will be scheduled multiple times during the week(weather permitting).
Scratch Junior
Create & Learn
A fun ScratchJr coding class for kindergarteners and 1st graders.