Nature/Outdoors + Nature | Kids Out and About Rochester

Genesee Country Village & Museum

GCV&M offers workshops for adults and families, plus kids classes and camps throughout the year!
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)

We offer hands-on/minds-on classes, break camps, and events for all ages that cover topics in science, history, space, and nature.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

YMCA Camp Arrowhead

20 Arrowhead Rd.
Pittsford , NY , 14534
Phone: 585-383-4590
43° 2' 38.544" N, 77° 29' 10.104" W

Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

Humane education programs, camps, birthday parties, Book Buddies, Scout workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, pet first aid & CPR classes, adult education classes
99 Victor Road
Fairport , NY , 14450
Phone: 585-223-1330
43° 3' 39.582" N, 77° 23' 55.3056" W

Baycreek Paddling Center

Exercise & Health, Canoeing and Kayaking, Nature/Outdoors, Sports
1099 Empire Blvd
Rochester , NY , 14609
Phone: 585-288-2830
43° 10' 32.6136" N, 77° 31' 34.2696" W

J. Warren Cutler Scout Reservation - Camp Cutler

Scouting is a family fun program for all youth in kindergarten through age 17. Through fun activities and adventures, kids grow at their own pace learning life skills, discovering their full abilities, and making friends.

123 Grow Daycare

We offer homework assistance and after school childcare

American Seekers Academy

We will open this year in two locations for grades pre k - 12, Greece and Brighton on January 15 ,2024. Our drop off homeschool program will run for 10 weeks, 3 times a year with camps in between.

Aquarium of Niagara

Science, Nature/Outdoors, Hands-on, Home Schooling

Bay Creek Paddling Center

We offer kayak, canoe, SUP instructions for adults and youths as well as offer youth camps.

Beaver Camp

Outdoor education classes

Bowen Family Farm

4-H program meets once a month. Open house is the first Saturday in November. We work out of Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Braddock Bay Bird Observatory

We offer training in bird banding to developing and current ornithologists, classes for the community on managing nestboxes, and short events for kids focusing on birds and the local ecosystem.

Braddock Bay Raptor Research

From March through May, we offer guided owl prowls, banding station tours, and other workshops.

Brighton Recreation Department

Exercise & Health, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Sports, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis

Care-a-lot - John Street, Henrietta

Before and after school programs offered

Castle Creek Farm

Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Horseback Riding

Children's STEM Garden, LLC, Forest Preschool

Small groups of 6:1 & few transitions nurture sustained, hands-on, sensory play & explorations, social interactions, & problem solving. Cognitive development occurs authentically as bodies build brains through focused gross & fine motor activity.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County

Agriculture, Environment, Horticulture, Nutrition, 4H

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne Cty

Over 6 million youths are involved with 4-H across the nation. Here in Wayne County, we offer a wide variety of activities and events for local youths, including clubs, after-school programs, monthly workshops, summer camp, fair, and now a Livestock Auction Program and Teen Exchange as well.

CountryMax Stores

Dog Training, Craft classes and MORE!

Cub Scouts, BSA

Scouting is a family fun program for all youth in kindergarten through age 17. Through fun activities and adventures, kids grow at their own pace learning life skills, discovering their full abilities, and making friends.

Delta Environmental

Science, Nature/Outdoors, Hands-on, Home Schooling

ECHO: Eco-Conscious Home Outfitters

Upcycling and sustainability classes; nature hours for kids

Endless Highway, Inc.

Endless Highway-sponsored programs range from public events to team sports that are inclusive of children with and without disabilities. Opportunities include wheelchair basketball, inclusive dance, theatre, art and VR.

EquiCenter, Inc.

Our program offerings include adaptive riding and unmounted horsemanship, outdoor learning, therapeutic horticulture, farm-to-table cooking, social groups, veteran programs, and summer programs.

Fairport Crew Club

Learn to row! Grades 6-12 and Adult.

Finger Lakes Boating Museum

Academic, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Home Schooling, Nature/Outdoors, Sports

Foxhall Farm Training & Sales LLC

We offer lessons at flexible times to accommodate work & school schedules!

Gates Recreation & Parks Department

Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Exercise & Health, Arts and Crafts, Sports

Genesee County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Science, Photography, Hiking, Hands-on, Home Schooling, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Special Needs

Greenburgh Nature Center

Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Sustainability, Reading/Story time

Hikyoga

Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Hiking, Yoga

Impact Earth

Composting for kids, recycling right, local wildlife classes, and being low waste.

Jardin Terrariums llc

Academic, Science, Arts: Visual, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts, Home Schooling, Nature/Outdoors

JuneBugs Outdoor Camp

JuneBugs offers weekend playdates by request!

Kissing Bridge Snow Sports: Skiing, Snowboarding, Ski Racing, Snowshoeing

Children and Adult Lessons and season long programs are offered to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities and age levels. Lessons are held on weekdays, weeknights and weekends. We also offer Ski Racing and Adaptive Skiing programs.

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools at Eastview Mall

Exercise & Health, Canoeing and Kayaking, Healthful Living, Hiking, Nature/Outdoors, Archery

Little America Bilingual Day Care

We offer programs to kids ages 2 to 12. Kids will spend most of the time outdoors, will be exposed to Italian, and will be involved in: games sports arts and crafts play dough activities music cooking

LOGOS First Presbyterian Church

Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Reading / Story time, Hands-on, Religious, Special Needs, Parenting

Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester

Family activities, arts and culture events, recreation, pickleball, swim lessons, group fitness classes, personal training, older adult enrichment, and more!

Marilyn's Learning Farm and Gardens

After-School program starting Fall 2021.

Monroe County's Northampton Park Ski and Board Hill

Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Skiing, Sports, Skiing / Snowboarding

Navigators Chapter 357

Scouting alternative, homeschool programs

New York Power Authority - Niagara Power Vista

Science, Technology/Computers, Nature/Outdoors

NYS Pollution Prevention Institute

Nature/Outdoors, Healthful Living, Parenting, Pregnancy

OBF

Fitness Classes

Ontario ARC

Ontario ARC is thrilled to be offering a variety of exciting classes and activities for the community! We will continually be updating our website with new offerings!

Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension

Various classes in gardening, nutrition, digital literacy, food preservation, and 4-H youth topics.

Outdoor Enrichment Camps at Brighton Town Park

Photography, Gymnastics, Hiking, Arts and Crafts, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool

Penfield Recreation

Dance, Drama,Preschool Music Drawing, Painting, Exercise & Health, Gymnastics, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis

Perinton Recreation & Parks Department

Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Arts: Performance, Dance, Ballroom Dancing, Music, Preschool Music Play, Arts: Visual, Drawing, Painting/sculpture, Exercise & Health, Biking, Fencing, Gymnastics, Healthful Living, Hiking, Martial Arts, Skating, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Special Needs, Sports, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis

Powder Mills Park Ski Hill

We have camps over winter holiday weeks - Christmas, New Year's, MLK Day, and President's Day Week. Our Powder Packages feature three lessons at Powder Mills Park and a fourth lesson at Swain Resort. Snowballs is our program for ages 4-6!

Primitive Pursuits

During the school year, we offer weekly programs including Homeschool, Preschool, Afterschool & Saturdays for youth. Our programs are all-outdoors in all weather, mentoring youth in connecting with nature and finding their place in the natural world.

RIT K-12 University Center

Science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Rochester Brainery

Acting and Improvisation, Art and DIY Projects, Beauty and Styling, Business, Cooking, Cocktails, Fitness, Health and Wellness, History, Plants and Flowers, Photography, Science

Rochester Folk Art Guild

Education in traditional crafts

Rochester Permaculture Center

Academic, Nature/Outdoors, Hands-on, Home Schooling

Rochester Yacht Club

Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Sports

Rosie's Wildlife

These classes are a wonderful way to supplement your child's education with interest driven content.

Scouts BSA

Scouting is a family fun program for all youth in kindergarten through age 17. Through fun activities and adventures, kids grow at their own pace learning life skills, discovering their full abilities, and making friends.

Seneca Park Zoo

Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Reading / Story time

Seneca Sailing Academy

Private lessons for children

Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association

Please check our website for a complete listing of classes and schedules.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

History, Exercise & Health, Hiking, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts, Nature/Outdoors

Spencerport Community Education

Academic, Nature/Outdoors, Exercise & Health, Parenting

The Center For Youth: EarthWorks

Academic, History, Science, Exercise & Health, Healthful Living, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Home Schooling, Nature/Outdoors, Preschool, Sports, Wilderness/Survival

Tinkergarten - Macedon, NY

Joyful, nature-focused, learning through play classes that enhance skills such as executive function, creativity and problem solving. Classes are mixed age (2-8) small groups with a parent or caregiver present.

Tinkergarten-Penfield, NY

Classes are offered to kids (and their grown-ups) ages 18 months to 8 years and focus on skill building and learning through outdoor play! Registration required.

Ultimate Frisbee Camp of Fairfield County

We offer individual/small group private lessons throughout the summer! Email us to schedule a session.

Van Putte Gardens

Hands-on, Arts and Crafts, Nature/Outdoors

Victory Church

Arts: Performance, Arts: Visual, Deaf/Hearing Impaired, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Religious, Sports, Parenting, Martial Arts

Webster Parks and Recreation

Youth, Teen, Family Adult, and Senior programs and classes along with fitness classes and memberships in our fitness center!