Activities, Camps and After School Classes Near Me

Join us for an afternoon of art that is fun, functional, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

Step into the magical story of Princess Elian as campers bring an enchanting world of adventure, spells, and colorful characters to life. Through a theatrical journey in the world of "Spellbound," students explore acting, voice, movement, and stage presence in a fun and supportive environment. Each day blends creativity and learning as campers develop their artistic skills, build confidence, and learn the value of teamwork. The week concludes with an in-person performance for family and friends.

Leapstart’s Animal Kingdom Theater Camp: Zootopia Edition is a creative, performance-based camp where children explore acting, movement, voice, and storytelling in a fun and supportive environment. Inspired by the lively world of animal characters and city adventures, campers engage in theater games, role-play, and imaginative activities that build confidence, creativity, and teamwork. Each day blends structured learning with playful expression as students develop their stage presence and communication skills. The camp concludes with a special performance experience where campers showcase what they’ve learned for family and friends.

Campers ages 5–11 dive into a high-energy world of improv, humor, and creative expression. Through comedy challenges, character play, and rapid-fire speaking games, students build confidence, quick thinking, and clear communication skills. Each day helps campers strengthen their ability to express ideas, think on their feet, and engage an audience. The week concludes with a fun recorded showcase shared with families.

This fun and supportive camp helps kids build confidence, creativity, and public speaking skills through improv games, storytelling, and role-play. Campers practice thinkin on their feet, using humor, and engaging an audience with voice, body language, and expression. The week concludes with a light-hearted showcase where kids demonstrate their new skills in the form of a video recording that's shared with their family after camp. All materials needed for the projects are provided. Campers need to bring their own lunches and water.

Step inside the Creative Sparks Toy Factory, where imagination turns into real, working toys. Designed for curious creators ages 4.5–11, this hands-on S.T.E.A.M camp invites children to think like toy designers—sketching ideas, building prototypes, testing movement, and improving their creations through playful engineering challenges.

Step inside the Creative Sparks Toy Factory, where imagination turns into real, working toys. Designed for curious creators ages 4.5–11, this hands-on S.T.E.A.M camp invites children to think like toy designers—sketching ideas, building prototypes, testing movement, and improving their creations through playful engineering challenges.

Leapstart's Artistic Expression Arts Studio is a five-day immersive art camp for children ages 4.5–11, designed with age-appropriate projects and guided participation. This studio-style experience encourages children to explore visual art through multiple mediums—helping them build skills, confidence, and a personal creative voice.

GrowFit’s Emerging Athletes Camp! For every aspiring athlete, regardless of experience, here's a fantastic opportunity to explore sports, from the classics to the more creative. About Sports: Each day features 7 games tailored by age group. Continue your practice in traditional sports such as basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball. Additionally, play new and creative games like bubble soccer, black light dodgeball, gaga ball, and ultimate ball, to name a few. Spark your child's athletic desire! More than Just Sports: With the GrowFit staff, our camp isn’t just about picking up a ball or swinging a bat. It's about nurturing a lifelong passion for sports, instilling the true essence of sportsmanship, and creating bonds of friendship. Every Athlete: Whether you're making your debut in team sports or it's your eighth year competing on travel teams, our camp caters to each individual’s sporting journey. Here, everyone’s an MVP! Friendships & Memories: Engage in team challenges and share moments of laughter that go beyond the playing field. Let the sports begin! It’s okay to show off sometimes! GrowFit’s talent week is a great way to show off your stuff and explore your inner talents. Get ready to play with an amazing week of talented kiddos! Logistics Drop-off: 8:45-9:00 am at the front of the school. Late drop-offs are permissible. Pick-up: 3:45-4:00 pm at front of the school. Early pick-ups are acceptable. Lunch & Snacks: Please pack 2-3 wholesome snacks and a hearty lunch. Venue: Camp is run indoors and outdoors depending on the activities and weather. Hydration: Kindly pack an inexpensive water bottle. Attire: We recommend athletic clothing and shoes. For younger children, please bring an extra set of clothing in the event of accidents. *All campers must be potty trained to attend camp Refunds and Cancellations: Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the camp date will be eligible for a full refund, minus a 10% cancellation fee. For cancellations occurring within 30 days of the camp start date, we are pleased to offer a credit for future participation in our camp. Please be aware that cancellations on the day of the camp or after the camp has commenced are non-refundable. Tax ID: Our tax ID is 81-1018163.

Step into the magical world of Giggling Pig Village! This special camp week invites your child to explore the village, meet all the characters, and discover the stories behind their personalities and how they were created. Campers will dive into creativity as they learn about character design, storytelling, and even a little entrepreneurship while bringing their own original characters to life. The fun continues with board-game making, character cards, daily projects, and an exciting village-wide competition! All campers can enter their character for a chance to have it professionally illustrated by creator Hannah Perry. Optional Giggling Pig goodie bags and signed books will also be available. Ready to join the fun? So are we — sign up now!

Join us for this 5 day camp in our Rebel Ceramics studio. Campers will be learning different hand-building techniques through different projects. Campers will be learning all about the clay body, the full ceramic process (clay/greenware/bone dry/bisque ware/glazed ceramic), different hand-building techniques, and underglazing. Lets get those hands dirty, and do a deep dive into some ceramic creativity! Note that our 4-7 year olds are hand-build only (not learning the pottery wheel). Please note that due to the nature of ceramics and the firing process, camper's artwork pieces will not be ready to take home on the last day, but will need to be picked up at a later date. We will reach out to notify parents when finished pieces are ready for pick up typically about two weeks after camp.

Summer camp is here! Join Us! Kids will work on new projects each day* ...check out our website for weekly themes! Full-Day hours: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Extended hours available below (in Extras). Send your child in with a snack, a lunch**, and a water bottle. Please do not send in candy. **We are a peanut-free & tree-nut-free facility, please do not send in foods with peanuts or tree-nuts (ie: trail mix, Nutella, walnuts, pecans, almonds etc). *Projects may occasionally vary from those posted on website, and on specific weeks, campers may work on the project for the whole week as noted on camp page.

AN OCEAN OF ART Join us for an afternoon filled with fun and creativity! At this camp your child will design an original painting of an ocean wave using acrylic paint on canvas board. Your child will come home with a completed work of art. Spaces are limited, register today. Scroll through the pictures to see more examples of this camp.

AN OCEAN OF ART Join us for an afternoon of art that is fun, hands on, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will sculpt a tail of their favorite sea creature splashing into a wave using polymer clay which is baked and cooled and then painted all at camp! Scroll through the pictures to see more examples of this camp. Sculptures will be made using polymer clay which is baked and cooled and then painted. At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Campers come home with a completed work of art. Spaces are limited, register today. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

Fun & Flips Class is a beginner level gymnastics class for athletes who love to flip! Athletes will work on form, strength, flexibility, and be introduced to basic skills and terminology. Fun & Flips will give athlete’s the strong foundation needed to obtain more difficult skills in a fun and engaging way. Athletes will be working on: Building strength & flexibility Gymnastics body positions and correct form Tumbl Trak - Jumps, Body Control, Proper landing positions, Beginner tumbling Vault - Running and jumping on the springboard, body positions Floor - Intro to forward rolls, backward rolls, handstand starters, and cartwheel starters Bars - Grip strength, Chin holds, L-holds, Front Supports & more! Beam - Walks, Body positions, Into to turns, handstands, rolls, and cartwheels on beam Ropes & Rings - Swings, Holds & More!

FAMILIES ART FOREVER What is your favorite pet? Is it your dog or maybe a horse you don't have but always wanted? At this camp Your child will pick their favorite pet, or the pet you they wished they had, and paint its portrait on canvas using acrylic paint. Your child will come home with a completed work of art. Spaces are limited, register today. Scroll through the pictures to see more examples of this camp.

Soccer + "No camp" Camp is a recreational soccer & sports camp program, designed as a space where children can be comfortable, make lasting friendships, learn, and have fun. We mix up many sport activities beyond soccer, such as basketball, dodgeball, capture the flag, kickball, bowling soccer, tag games and more. We make sure to keep your child in motion by letting them choose their own activity, learn and develop new sets of skills and bring them into play. The "No Camp" part of the day is dedicated for free time. Your child will have the option to rest in the shade, read their favorite books and socialize. We respect the individual learning abilities of each child, as well as their personal space, and we strive to challenge your child in a fun creative way.

It's art camp at Key to My Art!!! Each week is a new theme, each day is a new project! You can book flexibly to meet your scheduling needs! Art camp is taught by certified teachers, so your child will be having fun while being creative and learning (yes, we sneak it in painlessly) in a safe environment run by individuals who have been trained to work with children and have a Master's degree in education. Ms. Kampson is a tenured art teacher in North Babylon School District, Ms. Katelyn is a certified art teacher at Bayshore High school, and Ms. Riesa is the owner of Key to My Art - a NYS certified teacher and licensed art therapist! Camp will last 2 hours. Your child may bring a light snack and a water bottle. Try to avoid sending your child with any food that contains peanuts - but if you do, please notify the instructor. Book 10 or more days and save 10%, making 2 hours just $40 (less than a babysitter!) Monday - Mixed Media (mixture of different supplies - collages, drawing/painting, glue, scissors, oil pastels, etc) Tuesday - Anything Goes! (Surprise media - may be anything from crafty projects to canvas painting.) Wednesday - Drawing (pencils, crayons, markers, pastels, etc) Thursday - Painting (watercolor, acrylic, etc) Please make sure you read through all of our agreements before checking out. Once you book, we do not offer refunds for any circumstances. In the case that your child is sick or something else comes up, you can swap days - just notify us by EMAIL. All credits must be used by the last day of camp.

It's art camp at Key to My Art!!! Each week is a new theme, each day is a new project! You can book flexibly to meet your scheduling needs! Art camp is taught by certified teachers, so your child will be having fun while being creative and learning (yes, we sneak it in painlessly) in a safe environment run by individuals who have been trained to work with children and have a Master's degree in education. Ms. Kampson is a tenured art teacher in North Babylon School District, Ms. Katelyn is a certified art teacher at Bayshore High school, and Ms. Riesa is the owner of Key to My Art - a NYS certified teacher and licensed art therapist! Camp will last 2 hours. Your child may bring a light snack and a water bottle. Try to avoid sending your child with any food that contains peanuts - but if you do, please notify the instructor. Book 10 or more days and save 10%, making 2 hours just $40 (less than a babysitter!) Monday - Mixed Media (mixture of different supplies - collages, drawing/painting, glue, scissors, oil pastels, etc) Tuesday - Anything Goes! (Surprise media - may be anything from crafty projects to canvas painting.) Wednesday - Drawing (pencils, crayons, markers, pastels, etc) Thursday - Painting (watercolor, acrylic, etc) Please make sure you read through all of our agreements before checking out. Once you book, we do not offer refunds for any circumstances. In the case that your child is sick or something else comes up, you can swap days - just notify us by EMAIL. All credits must be used by the last day of camp.

It's art camp at Key to My Art!!! Each week is a new theme, each day is a new project! You can book flexibly to meet your scheduling needs! Art camp is taught by certified teachers, so your child will be having fun while being creative and learning (yes, we sneak it in painlessly) in a safe environment run by individuals who have been trained to work with children and have a Master's degree in education. Ms. Kampson is a tenured art teacher in North Babylon School District, Ms. Katelyn is a certified art teacher at Bayshore High school, and Ms. Riesa is the owner of Key to My Art - a NYS certified teacher and licensed art therapist! Camp will last 2 hours. Your child may bring a light snack and a water bottle. Try to avoid sending your child with any food that contains peanuts - but if you do, please notify the instructor. Book 10 or more days and save 10%, making 2 hours just $40 (less than a babysitter!) Monday - Mixed Media (mixture of different supplies - collages, drawing/painting, glue, scissors, oil pastels, etc) Tuesday - Anything Goes! (Surprise media - may be anything from crafty projects to canvas painting.) Wednesday - Drawing (pencils, crayons, markers, pastels, etc) Thursday - Painting (watercolor, acrylic, etc) Please make sure you read through all of our agreements before checking out. Once you book, we do not offer refunds for any circumstances. In the case that your child is sick or something else comes up, you can swap days - just notify us by EMAIL. All credits must be used by the last day of camp.

Fearless Friends is an intensive summer program designed to help kids overcome symptoms of selective mutism and social anxiety, and build bravery and confidence. The program is meant to encourage long-term growth through repeated brave speaking practice tailored to your child’s individual goals in an enjoyable way. Parents and caregivers will be a key part of practice during the program with live coaching from licensed clinical psychologists specializing in anxiety and brave speaking. • Mimics a school setting with enjoyable summer activities • 1-1 counselor to child ratio • 25 hours of speaking practice • Help with preparing for the start of a new school year The cost of the program includes: 2 pre-program caregiver trainings 4 lead-in meetings prior to the program Pre-program group orientation 5 program days + field trips 5 days of live caregiver coaching during the program Post-program caregiver debrief