| Kids Out and About Rochester
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Sat, 8/15/2026
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Myths & Monsters
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Is your child interested in mythology? Do they enjoy the great outdoors? This camp aims to combine the natural world with a mythical one – hunt for “monsters” in the Genesee woods, search the ponds for while lurks beneath the surface, and listen to legends from near and far while sitting by the campfire. This camp is the perfect experience for your child to unleash their imagination while connecting with nature and the world around them.
Creativity Camps at GCV&M
Genesee Country Village & Museum
For children who love to exercise their imaginations, we have a variety of magical experiences! Campers may tumble down the rabbit hole, flitter off to Neverland, enroll in a magical academy, or search the woods for local mythological creatures as they explore, experiment, discover, and create.
School of Witchcraft & Wizardry
Genesee Country Village & Museum
We are hereby pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to the GCV&M School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! You will need to bring only your love of all things magical. We await your owl, or application, to confirm your enrollment. Attend potions class, study the care of magical creatures, design a wand, learn about astronomy, and explore the world of The Boy Who Lived.
Nature Play
Genesee Country Village & Museum
The great outdoors is great for kids! During this program, campers will work as a team to sample what Mother Nature has to offer as they immerse themselves in the natural world and engage in a variety of crafts, games, and activities. Play in the creek, build a fort, search for salamanders, explore the trails and ponds, cool off in the sprinkler, amongst other adventures
Outdoor Survival
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Gain confidence and comfort in being outdoors during this basic survival skills adventure. Become proficient at hands-on activities such as camp cooking, tracking, fishing, and navigation. Build a basic shelter, learn about useful plants, and have fun with camp crafts. Connect outdoor safety and survival today to the past through lore and legend.
Summer 2026 at The Harley School
The Harley School
From June 22–August 14 (8 am–5:30 pm), Harley offers flexible summer programs rooted in STEAM, Sustainability, and the Performing Arts. Choose our Summer Experience Day Camp that combines an academy option with traditional camp fun, swimming, and chef-prepared meals, or choose a stand-alone Summer Academy to deep dive into robotics, ceramics, or digital media. Whether exploring new passions or building friendships, your child will thrive in a "village" designed for joy and challenge. Registration is now open—secure your spot for a summer of joy and challenge!
Fun on the Farm
Genesee Country Village & Museum
During this unique class, our youngest campers will be introduced to the Pioneer Farm and the animals that live there. Collect eggs, grind corn, meet the oxen, listen to stories, sing songs, play games, and more; all in a 19th-century costume. Visiting a farm has never been more fun!
Quills, Slates, & Graces
Genesee Country Village & Museum
This summer we’re going old-school! Participate in authentic 19th-century lessons at the schoolhouse, barter for supplies at Altay Store and play games from the past. Meet with Historic Village craftspeople and make your own 19th-century projects to take home. You won’t want to cut this class! This is a great choice for an introduction to summer camp at GCV&M.
Farm Kids
Genesee Country Village & Museum
You can bet the farm your children will have fun at this camp! Spend a week learning and doing at the Early Settlement Farm. Help with animal care, collect eggs, tend crops, grind corn, and horse around! Plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning.
Karate Summer Camp 2026
Martial Arts America
Talk about action and fun - our summer camp at Martial Arts America combines the best of fun, friends and excitement. Kids learn basic karate skills, improve their fitness, confidence and focus along with weekly theme activities like ninja obstacle courses, samurai challenges and super hero action. Ages 6 - 12. No karate experience needed.
Girls Academy
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Notice is hereby given that the Genesee Country Village & Museum will be opening an academy for the instruction of young ladies at the Romulus Female Seminary in Mumford, NY. Instruction will be given in the art of sewing, dancing, penmanship, and tea etiquette. Find out what it was like to learn to be a 19th-century lady.
Confections
Genesee Country Village & Museum
A 19th-century adventure in decorative confections! Create fancy sweets such as candies, marzipan, cookies, pies and cakes. Record the receipts (recipe) in your receipt book, so you’ll be able to make masterpieces at home, as well.
History Camps at GCV&M
Genesee Country Village & Museum
With the GCV&M Historic Village as the setting for adventure, campers dressed in period clothing are immersed in the lives and times of young people of the 19th-century. Campers discover the Pioneer Farm, sample Village life, or dive deeper into 19th century trades, skills, and traditions.
Enchanted Adventures
Genesee Country Village & Museum
This camp is an opportunity for your child to get in touch with their imagination. Participants will make friends with nature as they explore the enchanted woodlands, discover interesting plants and animals, take part in a pirate treasure hunt, play games like pin the horn on the unicorn, make decorations for a woodland elf and fairy tea party, and see how far their imaginations can take them.
Nature Camps at GCV&M
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Budding naturalists and outdoor adventurers will love exploring more than 550 acres of environmental preserve. Campers gain valuable knowledge of the natural world through hands-on exploration of the Nature Center ponds, woodlands, and meadows. Play in the creek, catch your first fish, hike the trails, or learn how to build a campfire.
A Summer of STEM at the RMSC!
Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)
The fun never stops as campers explore their curiosity and find answers to their questions using the museum as their guide. Take a behind-the-scenes look at objects from the RMSC Collection, attend private shows at the Strasenburgh Planetarium or the Electricity Theater, watch up-close science demonstrations, and enjoy access to our newly renovated labs. Let the RMSC be your bridge to summer learning, and sign up today!
Summer at the RMSC Cumming Nature Center
Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)
Explore the wonders of the woods with Summer Curiosity Camps at the Cumming Nature Center! Join our outdoor educators as we search for salamanders, build gnome homes, climb trees, and dig for artifacts. Each camp offers a different theme to immerse children in the natural world and spark their curiosity. With 900+ acres and 15 miles of hiking trails, the beautiful surroundings of the Nature Center are the perfect setting for campers to learn basic wilderness skills, nature science, outdoor team-building activities, nature awareness, nature-based art techniques, and more!
LEGALLY BLONDE JR
OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR
OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra-curricular activities.
FROZEN THE MUSICAL
OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe
For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.
SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL YOUNG ACTORS EDITION
OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock: Young Actors Edition is a dynamic, one-hour version of the musical based on the hit movie, designed especially for young performers. The tuner follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.
SOMETHING ROTTEN
OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years".
PINT SIZED DRAGONS, MERMAIDS, AND PIRATES… OH MY!
OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe
What’s your favorite mystical creature? Bring it to life on stage in this magical camp! This camp is perfect for your first theatre experience! Focusing on skills in acting, singing, and dance — instructors will lead campers in learning a short 12–15-minute full stage production. Campers will be introduced to costumes, sets, props, and more all while having fun onstage!
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! Ages 7 - 12.
Rock City World Tour Camp Exploring Music Through Pop Stars: Age 4-6, Aug 10-12
Bach to Rock Penfield Music School
Bach to Rock's Rock City World Tour camp for age 4-6 runs the week of August 10th-12th. This week's theme is Pop Star!
Rock Band Camp Exploring Music Through Pop Stars: Age 7-17, August 10-12
Bach to Rock Penfield Music School
Bach to Rock's Rock Band day camp for age 7-17 runs the week of August 10-12. This week's theme is Pop Star!
Glee Camp Exploring Music Through Pop Stars: Age 7-17, Aug 10-12
Bach to Rock Penfield Music School
Bach to Rock's Glee Camp for age 7-17 runs the week of August 10-12. This week's theme is Pop Star!
Camp Sisol
Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester
Camp Sisol is a place where kids ages 5 and up are known by name, welcomed each morning, and quickly feel part of something special. Whether they’re climbing to new heights on our adventure course, soaring on the zip line, exploring the outdoors during nature, getting creative with arts and crafts, moving in dance, and so much more, every day is shared with friends and filled with camp magic. It’s where connections grow, confidence builds, and every child feels they belong.
Disney's Finding Nemo JR. August 10 - 21
Stages (A Magical Journey Thru Stages)
Summer Camp @ Stages - 3rd floor West Herr Performing Arts Center, August 10 - 21, grades 2-6, 9am-4pm. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home.
Dance Connection Summer Camp & Classes!
Dance Connection - Rochester, NY
Join us for a summer full of dance at Dance Connection! Our Summer Morning Camps, designed for ages 3–10, offer a fun mix of dance, crafts, games, tumbling, and more! We also offer a 6 week session where children & adults attend a variety of dance classes. Join us for a summer full of fun!
Spend this summer in the in the Poconos! Independent Lake Camp 2026
Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos with powerful, individualized programming. For 30+ years, ILC has been making a difference in kids’ lives - supporting camper choice, creativity, and personal growth. Campers choose from a wide range of activities: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Gymnastics, Archery, Go-Karts, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG/D&D, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Lake, Pool, Horseback, & Nature. ILC’s diverse community, outstanding facilities, and talented staff fosters confidence, independence, skill-building, and lasting friendships! Check out Independentlake.com for session date options and watch their videos to learn more!
Camp Kenan Counselor In Training Program
YMCA Camp Kenan
YMCA Camp Kenan is an extraordinary overnight camp where kids ages 7-17 discover adventure, friendship, and confidence. With caring staff, classic camp traditions, and a strong focus on belonging, campers explore the outdoors, try new challenges, and build lifelong skills.
Camp Weona Traditional Camps
YMCA Camp Weona
YMCA Camp Weona is a rustic overnight camp where kids, ages 7-17, connect with nature, discover new skills, and grow through adventure. With supportive staff, meaningful traditions, and a warm, close knit community, every camper feels valued and inspired to explore.
Camp Weona Counselor In Training Program
YMCA Camp Weona
YMCA Camp Weona is a rustic overnight camp where kids, ages 7-17, connect with nature, discover new skills, and grow through adventure. With supportive staff, meaningful traditions, and a warm, close knit community, every camper feels valued and inspired to explore.
Summer Circuits with Brooklyn Robot Foundry Rochester
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Rochester
Make it a summer of creativity and fun with Brooklyn Robot Foundry! Each week of this popular Summer Circuits program features a cool theme, with special robot projects, crafts, games, outside time, and more awesomeness. Yes, kids will learn about circuitry and other STEAM-tastic wonders, but most of all they'll get silly and have a great time!
Discovery Days Eco-Camp
Save our Sodus
Nature is the BEST teacher! Give your child hands-on, nature-based learning with Lake Ontario as their guide. Hosted in Wayne County at Cracker Box Palace on Alasa Farms in North Rose, NY and aboard our research vessel, Rose Lummis, which traverses Sodus Bay, this unique day-camp is designed for ages 8-13. Camps run six weeks, beginning July 6-August 14.
Summer Circuits Plus
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Rochester
Designed for curious builders in grades 4–8, we're taking Summer Circuits to the next level. Students will dive into coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving as they design and build wildly inventive Rube Goldberg–style machines, Brooklyn Robot Foundry–style. Through hands-on challenges, collaboration, and plenty of trial and error, kids learn how simple actions can trigger complex reactions.
Camp Kippewa
Camp Kippewa
Camp Kippewa is an overnight camp in Maine for girls ages 7 - 15 offering two distinct sessions of 3+ weeks. Campers select from a broad range of activities to create weekly schedules. Located on a gorgeous lake, our caring, nurturing environment encourages girls to try new activities and challenge themselves. 
Camp Kippewa Point
Camp Kippewa
Kippewa Point is a traditional, two-week camp experience for girls ages 6-15! Our warm and nurturing environment offers girls a classic camp experience that has a set beginning, middle and end. Hiking and camping opportunities, exciting Special Events, and an all-camp trip to the beach round out the two weeks to make sure our campers experience the beauty of Maine during their time at camp!
Kippewa Family Camp
Camp Kippewa
Kippewa Family Camp welcomes families for a fun-filled, all-ages adventure on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee, creating a beloved summer tradition that keeps families returning year after year. Join us this summer and experience why Kippewa Family Camp is the ultimate Maine family getaway! Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, Family Camp lets you choose your own pace.
Camp Invention Summer 2026
Camp Invention: National
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
Magical Creatures (6-11 yrs)
Lemon Squeezy Art Studio
From friendly monsters to mythical beasts, campers invent imaginative creatures using mixed media.
Girls Ice Hockey Clinic | Summer 2026
Hilbert College
Step onto the ice and take your game to the next level! Hilbert’s Girls Ice Hockey clinic gives athletes the chance to train with experienced NCAA coaches through four dynamic practice sessions. Focus on power skating, stickhandling, and overall on-ice performance while preparing for the upcoming season in a fun, high-energy environment. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or gain a competitive edge, this clinic offers top-tier instruction and hands-on development.
Camp Winaukee 2026
Camp Winaukee
Camp Winaukee is an all boys traditional overnight summer camp for boys ages 8 - 15. We offer excellent sports instruction amidst a well-rounded traditional summer camp program. Boys ages 8-15 enjoy playing sports, hiking, trying new things, making new friends, playing on Lake Winnipesaukee and most importantly, spend their time at camp technology free! Full summer and 3 or 4 week session options available. 2 week introductory option available only to first time campers finishing 1st-6th grades.
Gaming & Esports Summer Camp 2026 at Great Lakes Gaming
Great Lakes Gaming
GLG Summer camps provide kids and teens ages 8-12 & 13-16 with the opportunity to build friendships, sharpen skills, and dive into organized competitive gaming. In just one week, campers will learn lifelong skills through team challenges, structured gameplay, and beginner-friendly STEAM activities such as designing their own board and video games! Each week-long session is $500.
Summer Ninja Camp!
The Warrior Factory Rochester
The Warrior Factory Ninja Camp will include structured and unstructured activities that range from training techniques, open gym play, Ninja games (obstacle tag, N-I-N-J-A, Follow the Ninja, Warrior Wall Knockout), obstacle courses, and some Ninja-related activities (design a course, obstacle, t-shirt, etc.). The Warrior Factory Ninja Camp will be run by our engaging staff and camp spots will be limited to maintain a safe and fun staffing ratio!
Rock Climbing Summer Vacation Program at Central Rock Gym
Central Rock Gym Rochester
Designed for kids ages 8-13, our Summer Vacation Program provides an active fitness experience and the opportunity for beginner and recreational climbers to further their climbing skills. Through games, creative challenges, and skill building activities, participants will learn basic climbing skills/technique, improve kinesthetic sense, and increase self-confidence.
Youth Fencing Camp 2026 at Rochester Fencing Club
Rochester Fencing Club
Weeklong camps July 13-August 21: Join us for a fun-filled camp (full and half day) with a focus on the art of sword fighting. Full Day Camp (9AM to 3PM) teaches the skills of the Olympic sport of fencing, martial arts, stage combat, and more. Half Day Camp will be fencing only (9AM to 12PM). This camp is designed for individuals between 8 and 14 years of age and for anyone without any previous experience, or anyone interested in brushing up on their fencing and martial arts skills! 
Girl Scouts of WNY - 2026 Summer Camp
Girl Scouts of Western New York
Your Adventure Begins Now! Explore the outdoors, try something new, and build skills that last a lifetime. Whether you’re discovering the wildlife in your own backyard, swimming in a lake for the first time at summer camp or being a citizen scientist and observing bees in your neighborhood park, every outdoor adventure grows your “I’ve got this” attitude. And once you unlock that confidence, you’ll aim as high as the stars you see outside your cabin window. Both day and overnight camps available July 1 - August 31, 2026.
Classic Rock Camp at School of Rock Rochester Aug 10-14
School of Rock - Rochester, NY
Come learn the music of 60s and 70s rock icons such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones in our Classic Rock Rewind music camp.
Rock 101 Camp at School of Rock Rochester Aug 10-14
School of Rock - Rochester, NY
Rock 101 camp is for beginners 8-12 years of age. No experience needed. Students will explore their instruments through musical games and activities.
Kids Art Camp, Arts Around the Worls
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts
Elementary and Middle School Students are invited to join us for our full day (9am-4pm) Kids Art Camp, Arts Around the World August 10th - 14th located on the Livingston County Campus in Mount Morris, NY. Camp features a vibrant mix of activities, including painting, drawing, dancing, acting, music, circus, from cultures around the world.
Dynamic Parkour Summer Camp Ages 6-12
Dynamic Movement Gym
Kids ages 6–12 build strength, confidence, and creativity at Dynamic Movement Gym's Parkour Adventure Summer Camp! Navigate custom obstacles, steel bars, and jungle-gym setups with expert coaches in small groups (max 16). Camp runs Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm at 1344 University Ave. Early registration saves you money — spots fill fast!
2 or 3 week Sessions in the Heart of the Adirondacks!
Camp Southwoods
Set against Paradox Lake sunsets and nights full of s'mores, in our 2 or 3 week sessions, your campers form lifelong bonds, build confidence, and come home with too many memories to stuff into their duffel bags. Located in the heart of the Adirondack mountains, we take every opportunity to offer programs beyond our gate. From summiting Mount Marcy to playing in inter-camp soccer games, and all the frog catching, soft serve ice cream and alpacas in between: Camp Southwoods is the place for campers ages 7-16 to be known and celebrated for their authentic selves.
Session 3 @ Camp Southwoods
Camp Southwoods
August 9 - August 22 Close out the summer with our two-week session making memories that last forever with daily full choice programming, game show night, and lip sync performances! Co-ed, ages 7-16
Art in the Ocean Summer Camp
Aquarium of Niagara
Nature is an artist, and the oceans are filled with masterpieces! Join us for a weeklong camp that blends creativity, science, and hands-on exploration inside the Aquarium and outdoors in the surrounding state park.
Camp Turner 2026
Camp Turner
A summer of adventure awaits at Camp Turner! For over 100 years in Allegany State Park, kids trade screens for horseback riding, hikes, archery, crafts, and outdoor fun. Campers build friendships, confidence, and independence in a safe, inclusive environment with caring counselors. ACA-accredited, Camp Turner meets the highest standards in safety, programming, and youth development—giving families confidence in every child’s experience.
Mother Goose Cottage - Summer Sunlight Sessions ages 2-5 and their grownups (August)
Mother Goose Cottage
Sunlight Sessions are gentle summer classes for young children and their grown-ups at Mother Goose Cottage. Rooted in play, wonder, and seasonal rhythms, each small-group session blends songs, stories, sensory invitations, nature-inspired activities, and meaningful connection in a calm, beautifully prepared space. Designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and joyful early memories.
Musical Theatre Dance Camp: Wicked: For Good Edition
Studio K Dance & Fitness
Calling all dancers old and new to join us for our awesome Musical Theatre Dance Camp featuring everything “Wicked: For Good"! Camp is scheduled again this summer to have 2 half days and 1 full day of instruction. The camp will incorporate a lot of dancing, acting, props, imagination, and group bonding activities. The addition of our FULL DAY camp day will also include craft time, pizza provided for lunch, and watching "Wicked: For Good" the movie!
Camp Poyntelle (Ages 6-16) - Overnight Camp - Poyntelle, PA
Commonpoint
Camp Poyntelle has been making children’s summer dreams come true since 1947. As a premier Jewish summer camp, we offer a traditional sleepaway experience filled with amazing memories, lasting friendships and nurturing and compassionate staff. We feel that camp is one of the few places a child can be their own person, without judgment or social pressure. Our intentional community is designed to allow kids to be kids, in a low key, fun and inclusive environment.
2026 Summer Camp Sessions
Camp Unirondack
Session 1 (Age 8 - 12) …..…... June 28 - July 4 Session 2 (Age 11 - 13)……..…..…... July 5 - 11 Session 3 (Age 12 - 14)……..…...… July 12 - 18 Session 4 (Age 13 - 15) …..…...….. July 19 - 25 Session 5 (Age 14 - 16) ……... July 26 - Aug 1 Session 6 (Age 15 - 18) …….…......... Aug 2 - 8 Session 7 (Age 15 - 18) ………...…... Aug 9 - 15
Sailing Camp 2026 at Rochester Yacht Club
Rochester Yacht Club
June 29th - August 14th, 2026: Learn to Sail or hone your skills in our weekly summer sailing camp at the Rochester Yacht Club. We are home to one of Western New York’s largest summer sailing camps and offer classes to non-members in addition to our membership. Summer sailing camp dates:
Canandaigua Community Sailing Youth Camp
Canandaigua Community Sailing
CCS offers small-boat sailing instruction for youths ages 7 – 18. Help your kids discover the joy of sailing – it can last a lifetime! Canandaigua Community Sailing was created in 2017 to focus on connecting with the Canandaigua community. CCS is a place for both kids and adults to learn how to sail and race. Check out our website to register for lessons.
RCN Summer Enrichment 2026
Rochester Childfirst Network
Our Summer Enrichment Camp offers a safe, engaging environment where children explore exciting weekly themes that spark creativity and curiosity—from STEM adventures to arts, nature, and cultural discovery. Each week is paired with enriching field trips that bring learning to life and create lasting memories. It’s a summer filled with hands-on experiences, new friendships, and opportunities to grow academically and socially.
Overnight Camp
Camp Stella Maris
The ultimate summer adventure where campers unplug, explore, and make friends for life. In six action-packed days, they splash in the lake, try new activities, tackle challenges, and share campfire stories — from mudslides to singing under the stars, every moment is filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable summer magic.
Youth Summer Camps
Hudson Valley Writers Center
Still looking for youth summer camps? The Hudson Valley Writers Center's 2026 summer camps are now open! We have multiple week-long summer camps for grades 3-5, 5-8, and one for teens! We hope to see you there!
Chicago: Teen Edition (9th - 12th Grade)
Forte Studios
Join us at Forte Studios for a 2-week, 9am-5pm theatre camp where we will be performing Chicago: Teen Edition!
Dragon Trouble
MT Ed
Join us this summer as we bring The Story of Rapunzel to life on stage! This fun and playful retelling follows Rapunzel, a curious girl with very long hair and a very big imagination, as she discovers that the world is much bigger (and brighter!) than she ever expected. With colorful characters, silly moments, original songs written just for the show, and lots of teamwork, this version of Rapunzel is all about bravery, friendship, and believing
Adventures in Art
Aquinas Institute of Rochester
In this week-long camp, boys & girls going into grades 3-9 will experience what it's like to see, create, & curate like an artist.
Mean Girls: High School Version
MT Ed
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order?
Camp Stella Maris Day Camp
Camp Stella Maris
For 100 years, Camp Stella Maris has been a home away from home for campers to try new and exciting things, challenge themselves, and make friends that will last a lifetime. Campers unplug for the week and experience the excitement of an entire summer in just six days. Our overnight campers sleep in one of our 21 cabins while Day Campers share the facilities during the day. Shaving cream wars, mudslides, and campfires are some CSM classics that campers are sure to love.
Day Camp
Creative Themes Day Camp
The Day Camp program is designed for campers in grades K-7. These campers will spend their days immersed in Creative Themes’s beautiful outdoor setting. Our schedule gives campers a variety of choices throughout the day. The camp activities make everyday fun!
Zootopia Dance Adventure Summer Dance Camp
Studio East Dance Company
Come join us for our Zootopia Dance Adventure dance camp!
Summer Gymnastics Camps
Rochester Gymnastics Academy
Full or half-day camps. All Ages Early Drop off is from 8:00am to 9:00am. Late Pick-up is from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack and drink for break. Refrigerator Available Parent Observation area available. Wi-Fi internet service and TV available. FULLY Air-conditioned Private Groups—We can schedule and plan a class at a time and date suitable to you.
Ms. Mason's Art Club
Ms. Mason's Art Club
Ms.Mason's Art Club offers summer art programs all throughout July and August.
August Junior Summer Dance Intensive
Draper Center for Dance
3 Week August Summer Dance Intensive at Draper Center for Dance Education
North Country Camps Invites Families to Discover an Unforgettable Summer Experience
North Country Camps
North Country Camps is a traditional sleepaway camp in New York’s Adirondack Mountains for children ages 8–15. With a focus on outdoor adventure, choice, and community, campers enjoy an unplugged summer that builds confidence, independence, and lasting friendships. Registration is now open for the upcoming season, and families are invited to learn more about this classic Adirondack camp experience.
Ms. Mason's Art Club - Summer 2026 program for elementary and middle school students
Ms. Mason's Art Club
Ms. Mason's Art Club is expanding for summer 2026! In addition to our art sessions for elementary school kids, we are adding separate art sessions for Middle school students with more advanced ideas and projects. Projects will not be like school projects! :-) Monday to Friday 9:30 to 12noon, weeklong camp sessions in July and August. The cost is $150 per week and all materials are included. Check the website for more information and registration form.
School of Rochester City Ballet Summer Intensive
Rochester City Ballet
The School of Rochester City Ballet Summer Intensive offers dancers an inspiring and rigorous training experience led by current and former professional dancers, alongside exceptional guest faculty from the professional dance world. Together, they provide students with high-level instruction, mentorship, and real-world insight. The program emphasizes classical ballet and technique while incorporating other styles, and cross-training to support strength, versatility, and artistry.
August Senior Summer Dance Intensive
Draper Center for Dance
August 3 week Senior Summer Dance Intensive at the Draper Center for Dance Education
Kidstrong Summer Camp
Kidstrong East Rochester
When school is out, Kidstrong is in! Join us for an exciting, active, and fun weekly camp over the summer that will keep your child moving!
School of Rochester City Ballet Young Dancer Workshop
Rochester City Ballet
Ages 6-9 Our Young Dancer Summer Workshop is perfect for dancers looking to grow their skills and have a blast doing it. Throughout the week, dancers explore ballet, jazz, and stretching in a fun, positive, and supportive environment.
Allendale Columbia Day Camp
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!
FREE Classes for New Dancers age 3-9
Idols Dance Company
Free Classes August 6, 13, 20 for NEW dancers to Idols Dance Company - must pre-register
Young Artists Camp (Ages 8 - 12)
Flower City Arts Center
This week-long camp is the perfect place for young artists to explore their creativity amongst like-minded peers. Students will be instructed in a variety of art forms and techniques including illustration, printmaking, papermaking, bookbinding, photography, ceramics, and more!
Pottery Painting
Color Me Mine Pittsford
Camps are held Monday-Thursday 11am-3pm. 1 project a day will be created. Full week of camp sign ups by 5/31/26 receive a VIP membership. That's a $75 value and gets your camper 20% off bisque painted with us for 1 year after camp ends.
Rainforest Falls
Victor Community Church
Five day VBS at Victor Community Church. 9a-12:30p Daily
EquiCenter Summer Program
EquiCenter, Inc.
Equicenter’s Summer Program offers a dynamic weekly experience for youth 5+, combining hands-on horse activities, nature-based learning, and horticulture, all while fostering social and emotional growth. With sensory areas for regulation and flexible classroom activities, it’s the perfect way to gain horse knowledge and enjoy the outdoors this summer.
Color Me Mine Art Camp
Color Me Mine Webster
       Monday-Thursday        11am-3pm. $305 per camper 1 project will be created per day.  Full week camp sign ups by 5/31/26 receive a VIP membership.  That's a $75 value that gets your camper 20% off pottery painted with us for one year after their camp week ends.                          
Paddlesport Camp
Baycreek Paddling Center
Give your child a week of idyllic summer memories! Creeks and woods and parks to explore, water and sun and boats galore!
Heberle Stables - Summer Weekly Riding Program - Week 3
Heberle Stables Horses for All
The program is offered for children 5 years and up, for the first time riders to the intermediate. Participants will learn all aspects of horse husbandry including grooming, tacking, riding lessons each day and feeding. A “horse” type craft will be worked on during the afternoon along with other fun activities involved with horses!
Camp Fowler Family Camp (all ages)
Camp Fowler
Family Camp is a summer camp experience designed for Parent's and Children to enjoy spending time together without the distractions of other things.
Christian Summer Camp 2026 at Camp Li-Lo-Li in Randolph, NY
Camp Li-Lo-Li
We are a Christian summer camp providing opportunities for youth (ages 8 1/2 to 17) for an overnight camp experience enjoying God's creation and learning from God's Word. We also have opportunities for families to attend camp together during one of our Family Camp Weekends or our Family Camp Week! We look forward to having you join us!
Nature R-Camps
City of Rochester, NY
The City of Rochester is offering summer camps, from July 6th through August 28th, at a weekly rate of $175 for city residents and $225 for non-city residents. Locations include; Genesee Valley Fieldhouse, Lake Riley Lodge and Maplewood Nature Center. For more information contact: Jasmine.Chastine@cityofrochester.gov
Lollypop Farm Summer Camps (Ages 8-12) - Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester **Multiple Camps/Multiple Weeks
Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Join us for events full of fun, and you’ll make a difference for pets in need! Make this summer unforgettable with a week of “paws-on” adventure at Lollypop Farm Summer Camp! Designed for young animal enthusiasts, our program offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at animal welfare through a series of exciting, hands-on activities. Every day features a new theme, including: All About Animal Enrichment, On the Farm, Day in the Life of a Shelter Vet, Crafting for a Cause, and Animal Advocates.
Ninja Camps at USA Ninja Challenge
USA Ninja Challenge Rochester
We offer single-day and week-long camps for kids ages 6-13. The camps are held from 9am-12pm.