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.

OFC Creations (Opportunities For Creativity) continues to enhance the arts throughout the Rochester area for all ages. Through shows, unique events, and educational classes - OFC is committed to giving back to our next generation. In summer 2020, OFC opened a brand new theatre in Brighton, the OFC Creations Theatre Center. The new OFC Creations Theatre Center (3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY 14623), opened in July 2020, is a multi-purpose arts center focused on youth theater education and performances, mounting professional plays and musicals, hosting community events, presenting out-of-town entertainers, and providing much-needed performance space to local arts groups. The center offers classes in acting, singing, and dancing; school field trips and tours; community events; and theater camps during summer and school. OFC runs ROC Summer Theatre Experience: The largest theatre summer camp program in upstate NY.

RocVentures is Rochester’s longest operating indoor climbing gym, offering top roping, bouldering, lead climbing, and ropes challenges. With rental gear and starter classes for beginners, affordable memberships for regulars, and special events for our robust community, RocVentures is a space for climbers of all levels.

Bach to Rock Penfield is a locally owned music school in Penfield, NY, offering lessons for all ages and skill levels in the Rochester area. We provide private and virtual lessons for all instruments, early childhood classes, band and glee club opportunities, music camps, DJ lessons, music production courses, and MUSE—a program for aspiring singer-songwriters. We also offer on-site homeschooling programs, birthday parties, and more!

The Kanack School of Musical Artistry is a thriving national hub for creativity education and musical excellence located in Brighton, NY. Kanack students are immersed in a friendly and rich learning environment where they experience both creative fun and technical discipline from wonderful teachers. As a result, Kanack students stand out in the community for their quality playing, infectious joy, and easy camaraderie. Inspired by her collaboration with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, Alice Kanack founded the Kanack School in 1995 to use creativity as the driving force behind a child's education. Today, the Kanack School has trained over 250 teachers across the world in her Creative Ability Development Method, which continues to gain international recognition and acclaim. You can join us easily! There is so much to do at Kanack! In addition to traditional studies, Kanack students learn to improvise and unlock their creative potential. Group classes are included with private lessons, so that students have every opportunity possible! Classes include Suzuki repertoire, improvisation, orchestra, the Bach Children's Chorus, fiddle and folk music, music theory, and pre-twinkle arts. Motivated students can join small classes for ensemble coaching for a small fee, including chamber music, folk band, and rock band (where they can learn to write their own songs). The Kanack School also hosts public concerts, guest artists, teacher training, a full summer of camps for students of all ages, an annual Creative Ability Development Conference, and more!

FREE to visit and many opportunities for learning! Pet adoption, farmyard, humane education, outreach programs, and services.

Rochester, NY's not-for-profit youth theatre company at the West Herr Performing Arts Center. Offers 8 annual full-scale theater productions for performers in grades 1 - 12, classes, summer camps, and more!

Local world-class theatre creating productions and programs that serve the Rochester region and beyond by illuminating the fullness of our many human experiences.

Happy Kids Since 1987! We inspire students to dance, have fun, and make new friends. Our dance school provides quality dance education in a supportive, non-competitive environment, believing that dance is for everyone. Children can enjoy tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, musical theatre, African, tumbling, and much more! Adults can also join in with classes like Hip Hop, African, Modern, Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Come see why our students are always smiling!