Nature/Outdoors | Kids Out and About Rochester

Camp Cherith

Camp Cherith® is a traditional s’mores and outdoors summer camp. Camper activity choices may include swimming, hiking, horseback riding, target sports, fishing, nature & lots more. One week of day camp, then four weeks of residential camp. Small cabin groups are led by a caring counselor. Come explore God’s creation, build lasting friendships, and dig into God’s Word. Take a break from our fast-paced, technology-driven world and enjoy the summer with us!
9534 Short Tract Road
Hunt , NY , 14846
Phone: 585-468-3850
42° 33' 54.0432" N, 77° 59' 53.5776" W

Porter Farms

4th-generation, family-operated organic vegetable farm in Elba, NY (Genesee County). Certified organic by NOFA-NY since 1990. Large and small CSA shares available for pickup in Rochester & Buffalo.
4911 Edgerton Rd. PO Box 416
Elba , NY , 14058
Phone: (585) 757-6823
43° 3' 46.044" N, 78° 9' 16.9416" W

Stokoe Farms

There is a reason readers continually vote Stokoe Farms as their favorite area farm. Summer Events, their ever-popular Harvest Fest in the fall, and the magic of their Christmas Tree Season means there is something for the whole family! Hours vary, see StokoeFarms.com for a detailed calendar. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - for 2 weekends only this August, Dino ROAR! Help Stokoe Farms capture the escaped Dinosaurs. Life-sized dinosaurs, some of your favorite farm activities, petting zoo and more! August 19-20 and 25-27. StokoeFarms.com for details.
656 South Road
Scottsville , NY , 14546
Phone: (585) 889-0770
42° 59' 35.466" N, 77° 46' 20.7624" W

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo inspires our community to connect, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places. Situated on 15.5 acres along the Genesee River, the Zoo is a gem among Greater Rochester’s family attractions.
2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester , NY , 14621
Phone: 585-336-7200
43° 11' 48.7356" N, 77° 37' 2.8704" W

Hidden Valley Animal Adventure

Escape to the wild for an adventure you won't soon forget. Take an open-air safari bus tour or self-drive through our 63 acre park for an up close and personal experience to view and feed exotic animals such as camels, zebra, llama, emu, bison, and many more.
2887 Royce Rd.
Varysburg , NY , 14167
Phone: 585-535-4100.
42° 44' 33" N, 78° 17' 59.2764" W

Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures

Experience thrilling adventures at Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures! Located in the heart of Finger Lakes, our outdoor adventure park offers an array of exhilarating activities including ziplining, aerial challenges, and a dedicated Kids Adventure Park. Plan your visit today and create unforgettable memories.
5589 South Hill Road
Canandaigua , NY , 14424
Phone: 585-374-1180
42° 44' 36.6936" N, 77° 25' 12.6876" W

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm. Pick your own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, & plums. Also has a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pumpkin Fiesta weekends in September and October.
3760 Quaker Road
Gasport , NY , 14067
Phone: 716-772-2211
43° 13' 23.3292" N, 78° 33' 48.9564" W

G and S Orchards

G and S Orchards is a 150-acre real working, full-time family-owned fruit and vegetable farm that specializes in growing high-quality fruit and vegetables with exceptional flavor. Fruits and vegetables grown on the farm are available through the Retail Farm Stand, You Pick, and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares. G and S Orchards offers farm fresh produce spring through fall available at the farm stand. G and S Orchards' mission is to operate a diverse, self-sufficient and profitable farm by growing and marketing the highest quality produce. Gary and Stephanie strive to maintain fair and reasonable pricing as well as provide a positive and educational experience for their customers.
825 Atlantic Avenue (Route 286)
Walworth , NY , 14568
Phone: (315) 524-3823
43° 9' 55.5876" N, 77° 20' 18.5928" W

Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

FREE to visit and many opportunities for learning! Pet adoption, farmyard, humane education, outreach programs, and services.
99 Victor Road
Fairport , NY , 14450
Phone: 585-223-1330
43° 3' 39.582" N, 77° 23' 55.3056" W

Baycreek Paddling Center

In addition to canoe and kayak rentals for the public, Baycreek Paddling Center offers half-day camps featuring canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (SUP), nature hikes, water safety and environmental stewardship
1099 Empire Blvd
Rochester , NY , 14609
Phone: 585-288-2830
43° 10' 32.6136" N, 77° 31' 34.2696" W

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club is a local nature club with 30 acres of trails on the border of Pittsford and Victor.
301 Railroad Mills We are located in Victor but we have a Pittsford zip code
Pittsford , NY , 14534
Phone: 585 204 0812
43° 1' 45.6348" N, 77° 28' 46.074" W

Day Trips Around Rochester, New York

Day Trips Around Rochester, New York—a digital resource for local travel inspiration and a book—focuses on exploring communities and places of interest within two hours of Rochester. Debi Bower is the founder and creative director for daytrippingroc.com. She also authored an award-winning paperback and ebook travel guide, Day Trips Around Rochester, New York: Your Guide to Exploring Within Two Hours of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
PO Box 213
Rush , NY , 14543-9998 42° 59' 14.028" N, 77° 40' 27.588" W

Perry Chalk Art Festival

Join us for a day of fun at the Perry Chalk Art Festival! Watch trained artists create pastel masterpieces, cheer teens competing for chalking prizes, and let youngsters chalk to their heart's content while you enjoy the live music, ample shopping opportunities and food trucks!
46 North Main Street
Perry , NY , 14530
Phone: (585) 237-5375
42° 43' 2.0388" N, 78° 0' 10.8576" W

Colonial Belle

Family friendly tour boat located in Fairport, NY on the historic waters of the Erie Canal. The Colonial Belle is the largest tour boat operating on the historic Erie Canal. Our vessel is U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry 149 passengers with a fully accessible enclosed lower deck and an upper open-air deck. The enclosed first deck offers comfortable seating, a full-service bar and two restrooms. The upper deck provides seating, scenic viewing and the experience of "ducking down" for low bridges. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Narrated Lock Cruises, Event Cruises, School Field Trip Cruises & Private Charters available. Cruising season: mid-May through October
400 Packett's Landing
Fairport , NY , 14450
Phone: (585) 223-9470
43° 6' 2.646" N, 77° 26' 26.7216" W

Aquarium of Niagara

With our community and our partners, we celebrate our natural wonders and inspire people to make a difference for aquatic life. We are a destination of choice where all are welcome and motivated to join as a driving force for aquatic life.
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls , NY , 14301
Phone: (716) 285-3575
43° 5' 39.516" N, 79° 3' 36.4968" W

Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester

The JCC is a vibrant community center with a two-floor fitness facility, family pool, lap pool, and outdoor splash pool, 300-seat theater, and an array of programs and services for all ages. The JCC is the place for total wellness and provides sports and fitness programs, wellness services, early childhood education, before & after school care, summer camps, Jewish life, and adult learning programs. The JCC is open and welcoming to ALL in the community.
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14618
Phone: 585-461-2000
43° 5' 46.2768" N, 77° 33' 57.0852" W

Kelkenberg Farm of Clarence

Family Farm specializing in pumpkin picking, farm tours , sunflowers, bakery, pony rides and old fashioned farm Fun! We offer farm tours, pony rides, hay rides, pumpkin picking, u-pick sunflowers, barnyard games, and a farm market. Birthday parties, school tours, and community organizations are welcome. We are open Wednesday-Sunday May-October, please check our website for current hours.
9270 Wolcott Rd.
Clarence Center , NY , 14032
Phone: 716-741-4862
43° 3' 30.4236" N, 78° 38' 37.8384" W

Ganondagan State Historic Site

Ganondagan is the only New York State Historic Site dedicated to Native Americans, in particular the Seneca and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people, and the only Seneca town developed and interpreted in the United States. Ganondagan is the internationally recognized resource for Haudenosaunee history, culture, and living traditions that express universal ideals of peace, cooperation, and respect for each other, and the natural world. Spanning 569 acres, the Ganondagan experience includes interpreted trails, a full-size Seneca Bark Longhouse, the Seneca Art & Culture Center featuring interactive exhibits, contemporary art, the Iroquois Creation Story film, and gift shop.
Boughton Hill Road 7000 County Road 41
Victor , NY , 14564
Phone: 585-924-5848
42° 57' 39.654" N, 77° 26' 9.69" W

Location:

Camp Seven Hills
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Holland, NY, .
United States

Phone:

1 888 837 6410

The Original Night Owls on the Prowl

Dates: 
08/03/2025
08/04/2025
08/05/2025
Time: 
Sundays at 1pm to Fridays at 5 pm

Organization:

Eagle Island Camp

Location:

442 Gilpin Bay Road
Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
United States

Phone:

5183239424

2025 Eagle Island Camp on Upper Saranac Lake

Dates: 
07/18/2025
07/20/2025
07/21/2025
Time: 
Day Camp 8:00 am - 4:00 pm each day (Aug 4-8, 2025)

Organization:

National Park Service

Location:

1849 C St NW
Washington, DC, 20240
United States

Phone:

202-208-6843

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Dates: 
08/04/2025
09/27/2025
11/11/2025
Time: 
See website for details.